# (Old) Going bats in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [October 23, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-going-bats-in-the-mmp/991945 "2023-10-23T05:52:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 176
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> [@nelliebly](#): > > My first thought was the trash pandas. Wouldn’t that have been an interesting 911 call? “_Oh, no! They’re in the house…Oh, sweet jeebus, they’re in the bathroom! I hear the bidet._” Minus the bidet, that’s pretty close to the call I made when Monkey’s little friend-o the juvenile possum wandered into my kitchen and took refuge from Mr. Broom by heading down the basement steps. Just sub “going to the basement” for “in the bathroom” and you’re 99% of the way. > [@nelliebly](#): > > solo synchronized swimming became an Olympic sport I LOL’d and will hafta remember this one. Also, that’s a great euphemism for “dumb.” As in, “I ain’t sayin’ she’s slow or nuthin’ but she thinks ..” > [@nelliebly](#): > > Oh, and I found out that Monday is trash pick-up day, so on Sunday nights, I’ll join **swampy** in hauling the biiiiiig trash can all the way to the curb. 🙂 Sunday night is one big trash can party 'round the MMP. How long will you be in Seattle, the Land O’Hills? > [@nelliebly](#): > > My homemade cards look like they were made by a bunch of kindergartners on a rollercoaster. The 1st time I painted a box for re-use (for a Doper Secret Santa, years ago) the results were deemed “like Van Gogh finger-painted on acid.” My boxes have since improved. Somewhat. I still paint them. Now it’s become my thing (hey! I have a contribution to the “weird tradition” thread!) because it’s a convenient way to cover the barcodes slapped all over the boxes I re-use for mailing gifts. > [@LSLGuy](#): > > Once there, pick a hotel then do something fun, whether horseback ride or hot springs, or nature hike or … > > … It’s an easy & light in the saddle feeling. Guessing you went with horses? > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > Everyone has baggage, and usually those suitcases are named after family members. Well put. > [@cincinnatus](#): > > Try gently pulling up on those encircling tabs. Sunuva … 🤬 I swear, I already tried that!!! Thank you. Tonight is Long Night shift (a switcheroo from my usual Saturday) so imma try this out right now! > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > In other hospital news, BIL is being released today, so I guess we’re in for another round of drama. I bet you just can’t wait. /s --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-going-bats-in-the-mmp/991945)._