# (Old) Happy Memorial Day or Just Happy Moanday in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [May 27, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133 "2024-05-27T11:02:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/81 "2024-05-28T19:15:55Z")
Aw, _maaan_, I just realized - **FCD** will get to go to Costco! šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/82 "2024-05-28T19:35:47Z")
Tell me about this Costco. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/83 "2024-05-28T19:39:05Z")
Itā€™s a place where you go in with a list and come out with a second mortgage. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/84 "2024-05-28T20:23:22Z")
Howdy Yā€™all! Laundry got laundered and put away where it stays until it gets dirty again. We et the poke chops and leftover for N.O.L. Then we had quality cee-mint pool time to include nappage and day drinkinā€™. Now we are inside, all showered and enjoyinā€™ the a/c. Itā€™s HAWT outside! **Hippie** how cool is it that band is still goinā€™ strong. Thanks for sharinā€™. **Pulley** I need a vacation and several adult beverages just to chill out after readinā€™ about your last few weeks! Glad things have calmed down. **BBBoo** your dentist wins best band name ever! **Taters** hope the pups get relief from the mites soonest and that you get your pedicure. I know some folks like pedicures, but ainā€™t nobody touchinā€™ my feets! **fachverwitt** yay for power, a/c, and fresh brewed coffee! **nettie** HOORAY!!! So glad Buddy is back. Is he on restriction? Nevermind, I see that he is. I also heard the audio of him vocalizinā€™ over on the book of faces. **MOOOOOOM** maybe FCD will bring you a fifty gallon drum of Costco mayo as a souvenir. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/85 "2024-05-28T21:16:33Z")
Well, I have been de-stitched. Checked in at 12:50pm for my 1:00pm appointment and finally got to the back about 2:05pm (to be fair, itā€™s a clinic, thereā€™s only one doc, and it was very busy). Got the snipping done quickly, he stuck a couple of band aids on it (keep then until tonight he says, then freedom!) and let me loose into the general populace. Think now that I will get me some dinner around 5:30pm and then head over to the gym for a little exercising. Up to 86F now and hardly a cloud to be seen. **verwirrt** , glad the power is back on and being properly caffeinated is always a good start. **Nettie** , HOORAY! Buddy must have had enough adventuring, hopefully heā€™s learned to stay put now. **doggio** , clicking Spotā€™s ears is one thing, but donā€™t try scrolling his head nowā€¦ **Pilot** , depends on what side of the bed I sleep on if I get early sunlight or not. Most days Iā€™m up around 7am no matter where I sleep. **FCM** , know that it is a large cost, but I think the first-class flying is the best decision if MIL and Indiana family are still determined to make it happen. Make sure the airports/airlines know so she can get wheelchair/mobility assistance from door-to-door (I know, preaching to the person that has already arranged for it). **Wheelie** , breakfast buffet closed at 11:00am? That seems odd. We have a lot of places opening up around here that are breakfast/lunch/brunch stops, only open 6am-2pm. Have tried a couple, may have to try some more. **Sticky Buns** , just some {{{hugs}}} cause it sounds like you could use them. Hope the medication works out for you. > [@SuntanLotion](#): > > Tell me about this Costco. > [@Chefguy](#): > > Itā€™s a place where you go in with a list and come out with a second mortgage. šŸ˜„ šŸ˜„ šŸ˜„ šŸ˜„ OK, a little TV and some reading, and then the big decision; do I have dinner and then go to the gym, or do my gym stuff and then eat a late meal? The world wondersā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/86 "2024-05-28T21:26:23Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Make sure the airports/airlines know so she can get wheelchair/mobility assistance from door-to-door **FCD** is going with her, so no special assistance will be needed. Two weeks from today. Hereā€™s hoping the weather cooperates during flight times. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/87 "2024-05-28T21:53:07Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > BUDDY IS HOME!!! Yay! I hope that you get something that helps you **sticky buns**. Hugs. Irked, came home, walked Nelson and et. Such excitement! Stay safe and healthy yā€™all! ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/88 "2024-05-28T21:55:00Z")
Off to Urgent care. I think the liquid bactrim is messing with my stomach. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/89 "2024-05-28T22:06:11Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Aw, _maaan_, I just realized - **FCD** will get to go to Costco! Oh, Iā€™m sure youā€™re going to totally miss out on thatā€¦ > [@SuntanLotion](#): > > I think the liquid bactrim is messing with my stomach. Feel better! I talked to MusicMan and we decided that Iā€™m just going to quit taking the medicine. Iā€™m ok with that. What Iā€™m trying to figure out is what this means for my future chances of trying other similar meds that are specifically for weight loss. Iā€™d certainly like to lose weight in a way that works for me, but I donā€™t want to feel the way I might have to feel to do it. In the meantime, Iā€™m just here with a poodle next to me getting ready to do some work. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/90 "2024-05-28T22:11:08Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > **Wheelie** , breakfast buffet closed at 11:00am? That seems odd. Yeah, that took us by surprise. Weā€™d assumed it would be open when we got there. Allā€™s well that ends well, though. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > **FCD** is going with her, so no special assistance will be needed. **FCD** will also be wrangling luggage, as well as dealing with all the usual mundane aspects of traveling. Just having someone else pushing the wheelchair will surely make things immensely less stressful. I know he can be as stubborn as his mother, but I would urge him to at least look into using the service. > [@SuntanLotion](#): > > Off to Urgent care. I think the liquid bactrim is messing with my stomach. Ugh. I hope you can get that sorted and feeling better quickly! ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/91 "2024-05-28T22:19:31Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > I know some folks like pedicures, but ainā€™t nobody touchinā€™ my feets! Same here. Iā€™m much too ticklish. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Buddy must have had enough adventuring, hopefully heā€™s learned to stay put now. We can hope. He IS grounded for at least a few days. No patio time, since Iā€™m now worried about him coming back in a timely manner. Heā€™s currently hanging out in the otherwise-empty washer. Donā€™t worry, having had cats throughout my life, itā€™s a very solid automatic reflex to check the laundry equipment for live occupants before starting it, and to make sure I know where pets are before doing so. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/92 "2024-05-28T23:07:03Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > > > **FCD** is going with her, so no special assistance will be needed. > > **FCD** will also be wrangling luggage, as well as dealing with all the usual mundane aspects of traveling. Just having someone else pushing the wheelchair will surely make things immensely less stressful. I know he can be as stubborn as his mother, but I would urge him to at least look into using the service. Not to mention FCDā€™s back and knee issues. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/93 "2024-05-28T23:18:42Z")
They said it was likely the antibiotic, and that my uti was clear after 3 days but hes giving me a different one, which I will take. He said people are supposed to drink 2 liters of water a day. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/94 "2024-05-28T23:26:40Z")
> [@missred](#): > > > [@Wheelz](#): > > > > **FCD** will also be wrangling luggage, as well as dealing with all the usual mundane aspects of traveling. Just having someone else pushing the wheelchair will surely make things immensely less stressful. I know he can be as stubborn as his mother, but I would urge him to at least look into using the service. > > Not to mention FCDā€™s back and knee issues. Not to mention that MIL falls over when she thinks about walking. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/95 "2024-05-29T00:17:00Z")
Huzzah! ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/96 "2024-05-29T00:22:11Z")
I stopped at Petsmart on my way to bus stop and thought, check out the cats. Mistake. A beautiful little tortie maybe 7 weeks old comes up to the glass, reaches up at me and it hurt not to get her. But I cannot afford that right now. I should not go there again. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/97 "2024-05-29T00:39:43Z")
I have the same problem at pet adoptions or shelters. I want to take ALL of them home with me. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/98 "2024-05-29T00:44:43Z")
> [@Bob\_Blaylock](#): > > I do wish heā€™d tell us where he was for four days, what he was doing, what adventures heā€™s had. We just bought a tracking device for GG. Itā€™s an airtag for droids and has a little arrow point at where he is when he is close, but goes to maps for the ā€œstalkingā€ when we are about a mile away. Two were less than 40 bucks AND Hubs and I can both track the same tag with our phones. The last time he wore a collar was when he was 12 weeks old, he isnā€™t really thrilled with this latest development. Nothing bad is going to happen, GG will be on drugs and there will always be at least two doors between him and the outside, but this has settled our minds so it was money well spent. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > **FCD** is taking is mom to Indy - flying first class, no less - from June 11-18. Wow, Iā€™m amazed that the airline is willing to take the risk, but Iā€™m also happy she is getting this one last visit. Have FCD send you pics of what first class travel is like so you can share with all of us plebs. > [@dogbutler](#): > > ā€œFirst I drink the coffee, then I do the things.ā€ This is the way. > [@fachverwirrt](#): > > Power on. Air conditioned. Coffee brewing. Cats meowing. I am so glad you have power and coffee. AC is always nice, but coffee and flushing terlits are critical. Our new place doesnā€™t have a fridge - we knew that going in - so we will probably be living out of the ice chest for a few days until we can get a new one delivered. I think we should just order one now and schedule delivery for after closing, but hubs is sure that the economy and housing market are going to tank in the next two weeks so we need to be sure we can sell our current place before buying appliances. Iā€™m going to need to head to the dispensary after he leaves Thursday morning, Iā€™ve been smoking much more than usual lately. > [@Taters](#): > > I have a feeling that theyā€™ll insist on an exam. I hope you just got the meds, our vet usually doesnā€™t need an exam if she has seen our fuzzbutts in the last year, but pups and geriatric critters do need to be seen more often. We had a fun/sad late lunch with NF and her hubs today. We met them at our favorite Mexican place for our last meal together. We always have a good time together, but everyone knew that this would be the last time so there was some underlying sadness as well. NF was out of the state last week, which was the perfect time for NF Hubs to set himself on fire trying to light an alcohol lamp. He didnā€™t notice he had spilled alcohol on his hand until he saw the flames at which time he got very busy. Once he got the fire on his hand smothered, he noticed that his hair was on fire!!! I was expecting to eat lunch with The Mummy, but his head just looked bruisedā€¦kinda like heā€™d walked into the corner of a cabinet and his fully functional hand looked like he had used iodine on paper cuts. It could have been so much worse. I gave NF CGā€™s number and they are going to work out egg and kitchen scrap exchanges, so thatā€™s done. The Mexican place serves HUGE portions and usually folks eat their fill and then take the rest home for tomorrow. Hubs is leaving Thursday and we are going out again tomorrow, so he ate everything and is now all yawns. He loaded all of his ammo in his car today and while doing so found .45 ammo that he doesnā€™t use anymore so he put it up for sale on Nextdoor. For those who donā€™t know, I am a Nextdoor lead AND gun/ammo sales are not allowed per Nextdoor rules. Every single time I have pulled an ad for guns and/or ammo, Iā€™ve been attacked by both the 1st amendment and 2nd amendment people over it. It has been mean and hateful. I have gone power mad over this. Every time someone yells at me over abusing my power by leaving his post up, I just copy and post their bitching when I didnā€™t allow it. ā€œYou said I shouldnā€™t pull that sort of thing and here are your words. Pick your side, hypocrite!ā€ The meltdowns have been fabulous. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/99 "2024-05-29T00:47:25Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > We just bought a tracking device for GG. Itā€™s an airtag for droids and has a little arrow point at where he is when he is close, but goes to maps for the ā€œstalkingā€ when we are about a mile away. Two were less than 40 bucks AND Hubs and I can both track the same tag with our phones. Got link? šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133/100 "2024-05-29T00:53:49Z")
> **[Amazon.com: Aircawin Mini GPS Tracker, Key Item Finder Locator,No Monthly Fee...](https://www.amazon.com/Aircawin-Portable-Anti-Lost-Bluetooth-Bag-2Pcs-Black/dp/B0C8TGXFCK)** > > Amazon.com: Aircawin Mini GPS Tracker, Key Item Finder Locator,No Monthly Fee App for iOS/Android 2023 Latest,Portable Anti-Lost Bluetooth Tag Item Tracker for Luggages/Kids/Pets/Phone/Wallet/Bag-2Pcs-Black+White : Electronics The disc is smaller than a half dollar, but bigger than a dollar coin. It keeps clinking against his food bowl and I suspect it will get wet while heā€™s playing in his fountain. Iā€™ll keep you posted if he breaks it. And of course they dropped the price after we bought ours. GRRRR. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-happy-memorial-day-or-just-happy-moanday-in-the-mmp/1002133.md?page=6)