# (Old) I’ve Never Done This Before in the MMP

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**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")\
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> [@Taters](#):
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> The dogs keep dragging sticks in through the pet door in the overnight hours and then chewing them up. Every morning, I have to pick up bits of chewed sticks. 🙄

That is a fast track to finding a possum in your kitchen (and the resulting flea accompaniment) ask me how I know.

> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#):
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> skimmed the recipe and was trying to figure out how much fish and shrimp is needed for a standard can of black beans. Then I went for a walk and read it again and realized there’s no black beans.

Okay, so I’m not the only one.

Looks like a good recipe, just not … what I was expecting.

Still, thanks @dogbutler and I appreciate the link to the O.G. version!

> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#):
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> there is definitely a strong chance of margaritas this week.

I’d invite myself over, but you’re a bit of a ways away.

Do you have Triple Sec? Can’t make a proper 'rita without that orange-y note.

Do you salt the rims?

> [@Chefguy](#):
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> Good visit with my daughter yesterday. Looks like she’s decided to treat herself better, has lost some weight and is watching her diet. Also quit drinking, which is a relief.

I haz a happy for you. Be supportive for what she’s doing well - could always be more, but us mere mortals must do the best we can with what we’ve got.

{ _this supportive (ha!) statement brought to you by my current bra, which is … very supportive, but not a source of comfort_ }

> [@rocking\_chair](#):
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> The building next to us…if she gets on their shuttle, whee doggies

Bring paper towels?

> [@rocking\_chair](#):
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> My chair and cats are saying sit back and have some cuddles.

Wisdom can be found in unexpected places.

> [@SuntanLotion](#):
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> Pastor had to wipe his eyes

Yeah, it’s allergy season 'round here, too.

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