# (Old) I’ve Never Done This Before in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [July 22, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594 "2024-07-22T10:20:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [July 22, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/41 "2024-07-22T21:46:11Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > The exercise is called Six Word Memoir. OMG!! You have my sympathies. > [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > I need one more. Mumper! 😉 The nurse told MIL that it’s OK to get her ears pierced. She’d had them done before and she wanted them redone. So we’re going to Claire’s tomorrow. Yeah, Claire’s. Whatevs. I have to say I’m so glad she’s not capable of cooking for us. Tonight I made a teriyaki chicken dish and she said she thought it would be really good with a package of brown gravy mix added to it. She was serious! I’m going to chalk it up to onset dementia. And my day is winding down. My boo-boo is starting to throb a bit, but it’s not bleeding like it did yesterday, so that’s a good sign. I’m going to prop it up in the recliner and maybe ice it for a while. I think I’ve earned some chillage. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/42 "2024-07-22T22:33:02Z")
Awww, gg must be so happy! My koritza is barely 7 pounds and tells off lager who is twice her size. Of course, when lager can get to her, he just plops on her. That is when I have to intervene. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/43 "2024-07-22T22:39:28Z")
Six. Word. Memoir. Is. Stupid. STUPID. She did say “There are no wrong answers”! ---
**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:** [July 22, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/44 "2024-07-22T22:42:47Z")
And here’s my late afternoon contribution. Been to the gym and did get my mile and a half backstroking in, on the way home I saw something I’ve never seen before (not quite a ‘never did’, but close enough), a V-22 Osprey [Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Boeing_V-22_Osprey) flying at about 1,000 feet and coming right at me. As I was driving I couldn’t do much gaping, but it was a nice moment for the day. Have just found out that there is a U9 Soccer “jamboree” at 6:30 tonight so dinner will be later than expected (if there are soccer players to be coached, I’ll be there). Only 80F so pretty comfortable. **AskNott** , welcome and please stick around if you like the place. as for your Mumper name, the two that come to what’s left of my mind are **knotty** and **JFK** (“ask not what your country can do for you”), but others are much more talented at this than I. Hope the work looks good when finished. **Legend** , sounds like the MIL is a keeper; trust your Daughter plans to keep her husband so she has her counsel… And best wishes to Mr L., hope it is something treatable. And some {{{ }}} for you. **Flyboy** , was never fond of those type of ‘exercises’ that the bosses come up with. Might add “Walker” considering the mileage you put in or "Aristologist’ (Aristology is the science of cooking and dining). **JtC** , good news that the felines are co-existing so well; hope it continues. And yeah, Hyenas are much more predatory than the big cats and rather more dangerous (except for leopards; don’t ever mess around with leopards…) **FCM** , everything tastes better with brown gravy, thought you knew that… 😄 😉 OK, need to change to something more appropriate for chasing 8-year old boys around a soccer field, so take care and I’ll get back with you this evening. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/45 "2024-07-22T22:49:54Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > So we’re going to Claire’s tomorrow. Yeah, Claire’s. Whatevs. NO! NONONONO!!! She is too fragile for one of those horrible guns, it would punch the stud right through her ear. Take her to a tattoo shop, those guys are professionals and will treat her with respect. Plus they won’t rip her ears up. Just don’t let her look at the albums of the body piercing work. Trust me on this, just don’t any of you look. Some people do very odd things to their covered parts. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/46 "2024-07-22T23:03:03Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > He is SO happy, when I opened the door, she ran right to him and gave him a head bump. D’awwww. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Tonight I made a teriyaki chicken dish and she said she thought it would be really good with a package of brown gravy mix added to it. Ya gotta have a sense of adventure. Teriyaki = yum. Brown gravy = yum. Yum + yum = LOTSA YUM! (Maybe.) > [@Wheelz](#): > > Six. > Word. > Memoir. > Is. > Stupid. > STUPID. > > She did say “There are no wrong answers”! I like your style. > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > Take her to a tattoo shop, those guys are professionals and will treat her with respect. I can absolutely concur with this advice. > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > Some people do very odd things to their covered parts. Humanity be teh weirdz. ---
**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:** [July 22, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/47 "2024-07-22T23:33:46Z")
> [@(Old) About your favorite pet in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-about-your-favorite-pet-in-the-mmp/1004259/319): > > > [@(Old) About your favorite pet in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-about-your-favorite-pet-in-the-mmp/1004259/308): > > > > ginger chicken couscous > > That sounds really good. Homemade? Yes. It’s an adaption of one I found online. > [@Wheelz](#): > > So what’s something rather mundane and pointless that you’ve never done before, or recently done for the first time? I’ve never started an MMP (please, nobody try to volunteer me again). > [@Misnomer](#): > > Just bile, no blood, but the poor doggy was clearly not feeling well! Poor Bailey. Hugs to you and skritches to her. > [@InternetLegend](#): > > I’m trying very hard not to panic or stress out, but the looming sense of dread is wearing me down. Hugs to the both of you. > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > He is SO happy, when I opened the door, she ran right to him and gave him a head bump. They haven’t been cuddling or grooming, but they both look for each other if one zigs when the other zags and they end up in different rooms. Yay! I’m glad that they are getting along with each other. My day began very Mondayish. First thing was a dead laptop. Seems that the manager whose office it is kept locked in failed to even close his door this weekend and some yahoo got in there and, very likely, watched enough videos to run the battery down (I use it plugged in). Then, I found that the weekend shift didn’t bring the phones that they had transferred to me and I had to go look for them. This afternoon, our senior manager, in her infinite wisdom, had Facilities bring a dozen wire racks and three file cabinets from the red tag area and crammed them in my area to get them out of sight for a tour (we’re off the tour path most of the time). It was just good to get the hell out of there today. Stay safe and healthy y’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:** [July 22, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/48 "2024-07-22T23:57:24Z")
After the dr. I went home and took my bp pill. Then I bussed to Urgent Care. They were not busy at all. They took my bp, it was still 150/80. I then concentrated on slow breathing and picturing myself lying on the exam table about to sleep…he says, I don’t know what you did, but its now 138/80. Going back to check tomorrow ( never skip your meds!) and stop taking my hormones because that may have contributed and I have no need to be supple since I’ve sworn off sex forever. I don’t think 64 year old should be taking hormone replacement anyway. I had a dr once who refused to prescribe it and that was 10 years ago. Oh yeah, dorito salad for supper and Monday night so a new episode of KillTony! ---
**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:** [July 23, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/49 "2024-07-23T00:00:56Z")
I’ll hold the other side of the equation and say that I don’t mind that kind of staffing/team building activity. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/50 "2024-07-23T00:02:46Z")
It’s so… Corporate. 😬 ---
**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:** [July 23, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/51 "2024-07-23T00:13:30Z")
It gets used in education, counseling, and non-profit boards, too. Not my favorite, and not one I used as a trainer, but far from he worst I’ve experienced. As always, YMMV. Do you get up to BC much? We just had a delightful quick trip up, wirh good food, interesting shops, and well-organized public transit. ---
**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:** [July 23, 2024, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/52 "2024-07-23T00:18:34Z")
Howdy Y’all! Been home from men’s night over to the church house for a bit, but nee ded to chill a bit. 'Twas good. We ate, we drank, we laughed. As usual, we solved all the world’s problems but alas no one ever listens to us. I think it shall be sleepy time shortly. **shoe** that’s Pointy Stick Wieldin’ Sri Lankan **Ninja** Spiders. I read all but retention is nil, so yays, boos, hugs, noogies, trouts, chitlins, and how _you_ doin’s all around, as needed. ---
**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:** [July 23, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/53 "2024-07-23T00:34:34Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > I didn’t think you worked for the government. every government job I’ve ever had included monthly meetings with that sort of nonsense. I always hated meetings, as most of them were either endless bullshit, or character assassinations. When I took over as the department head of one job, I told everyone that I didn’t want any meeting to last more than ten minutes. Anything longer than that meant that someone (including me) wasn’t doing their job properly. There was almost an audible sigh of relief in the room, as the former department head would drag out staff meetings for at least an hour each week while she grilled people mercilessly. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/54 "2024-07-23T00:50:32Z")
> [@susan](#): > > Do you get up to BC much? We haven’t been up in years and years. Not really sure what to do. Been to Vancouver. We don’t pub crawl (unfortunately). We’ve talked about checking out White Rock or Surrey. ---
**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:** [July 23, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/55 "2024-07-23T01:05:44Z")
We didn’t get to the galleries in Gastown or out for a walk in Stanley Park, but did have a wonderful time in the compact dining/shopping area of Granville Island. ETA: Neither of us especially drinks, and on Ozempic the smell of burgers nauseates me, so no pub crawls for us, either. ---
**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:** [July 23, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/56 "2024-07-23T01:07:41Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I told everyone that I didn’t want any meeting to last more than ten minutes. Anything longer than that meant that someone (including me) wasn’t doing their job properly. I happily worked 8 years with a sup who hated meetings. She used other ways to keep us all up on shit, but we only had a quarterly pot-luck/group lunch because that was required by TPTB. That boss left for greener pastures and the new boss wanted morning check-ins and weekly meetings. I quit that supervisor as soon as I could transfer. ---
**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:** [July 23, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/57 "2024-07-23T01:14:02Z")
It’s cute that you think she’ll listen to me. She got her ears done at Claire’s years ago and that’s where she intends to go. Plus it’s free if you buy earrings. Or something. She won’t listen to **FCD** or me and he won’t fight her. Look up _stubborn_ in any dictionary and you’ll see her picture. \< _deep cleansing breath_ \> I think I’ll toddle back to my bed. It’s been a day. ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/58 "2024-07-23T01:26:41Z")
Happy Moonday! Cloudy morning at the park. Only six dogs on the big side, my boys are good. Echo went with Petey on the small side since she gets grumpy with one of the new dogs. I don’t know what she ate today, but I’d love to shove a cork up her butt. My six words: Two Middle Fingers Are Not Enough Especially for **G.C.** Got the office partially cleaned out and sorted. I am supposed to get a blood test. I went last Moonday, got almost to the parking lot and realized I forgot the paperirk. I rescheduled for today, remembered the paperirk, and saw I was supposed to fast. The first morning appointment I could get is for next Moonday. I got my handicap placard so now I am no longer parking illegally at the dog park. In the mornings now, there are more handicapped people than spaces to park in. Nobody cared if I took one, but you never know when a park person will say something. I don’t care about the distance, the handicap spots are the only flat ones. There’s plenty of things I have never done before, but I can’t think of any of them I’d want to do now. AFAIK, my cousin is still hanging on. I guess it’s just a matter of time. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/59 "2024-07-23T01:42:02Z")
Up from naptime, having an Old Fashioned and cheeseburgers. > [@Paintcharge](#): > > **doggio** Sometimes it’s nice to be lower on the totem pole Yeah, I spent 25 years being in charge of the circus. It’s a lot less stressful just being in charge of cleaning up the poo. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > **S.M.** had to tell them things like, “Go take your fifteen minutes break, come back when the big hand points to the ‘8’.” To be fair, I grew up in the analog clock era, but can’t read a sundial. > [@AskNott](#): > > We moved here in September, and it’s starting to look like the new people live here. Congrats on making the house home. And welcome to the MMP. > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > I’m really happy with their progress, this is working out very nicely. Glad GG is happy with his new queen. {{{{ **sari** }}}} {{{{ **InternetLegend** }}}} ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-ve-never-done-this-before-in-the-mmp/1004594/60 "2024-07-23T01:44:56Z")
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