# (Old) It's Moanday So That Means We Need A New MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 5, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133 "2024-02-05T10:51:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/321 "2024-02-11T22:48:09Z")
> [@Taters](#): > > HP Reverb G2 Version 2 game controllers @taters here you go theyre as set tho [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1649955-REG/hp\_22j70aa\_amo\_hp\_reverb\_g2.html](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1649955-REG/hp_22j70aa_amo_hp_reverb_g2.html) ---
**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:** [February 11, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/322 "2024-02-11T22:58:43Z")
Some of the commercials are on YouTube already. Jason Kelce is in a suite with Taylor swift, but for some reason mum is in the stands. Watching football people trying to fill way too many hours of pre game is painful. I tuned in about an hour before and that is way too much time. ---
**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:** [February 11, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/323 "2024-02-11T23:04:25Z")
I’m sure there’s an over/under on how many times they show Taylor Swift. I’ve already lost count. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/324 "2024-02-11T23:16:15Z")
> [@Wheelz](#): > > **Mrs W** and I have decided that we’re keeping our hotel reservations and are going to the U2 concert even if nobody else does. NCBro has the hockey tickets and we’ll tell him he can go ahead and sell them if he can. (He’ll probably make a profit.) so it’ll be a fun weekend, even if it’s just a fun weekend for two. That’s a great attitude! Childbirth is unpredictable, which is great practice for parenting. > [@nelliebly](#): > > The thumps sound like a big guy in Doc Martens is jumping off a chair or something. My money’s on “or something.” > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > For a second I thought this was about **FCM** ’s Roxie (her granddaughter) and thought, “She seems a bit too old for the leash/harness thing they do with toddlers…” > [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > Had to check who wrote this. Didn’t think FCM would be putting her granddaughter on a leash. > > What kind of dog (I presume dog, not cat) is Roxy? And has Roxy seen snow before? Had I only known that was the name of **FCM** ’s granddaughter, I’d have vetoed it in favor of something more pet-sounding! We _did_ get her 9 years ago, so I don’t know who was named first. My Roxy is a cat, and she’s…unusual. We started taking her out on a leash in the desperate hope that it would cut down on her efforts to dash out the door every time we opened it, and she loves it - as long as it’s not rainy, snowy, or too windy. She knows about snow, but like all cats, she believes her owner put it there on purpose to ruin her fun. One of these days, I’ll figure out how to get into my long-dormant Flickr account (or was it Photobucket?) and post some pictures. > [@dogbutler](#): > > Well the worst part is picking Spot up, he hates that. And being put in a carrier. And car rides. And new people. I may just clonk him with a rubber mallet, and save the agrievation. We managed to find a mobile vet some years ago, and it’s been a godsend. Our younger cat has only been taken to the vet in a car twice (the mobile vet takes them to a partner clinic for surgery or tooth-cleaning). > [@Seanette](#): > > Behind the chair it was on? Down behind the cushion on the back of the chair (assuming I’m correctly visualizing the type of chair)? In the laundry? I once lost a throw for two months because I put it in a _good_ place waiting to have enough blankets for a full washer load. That and behind the couch are my favorite places to misplace them. > [@LSLGuy](#): > > Breakfast and packing next for me. Uber shows up around 1pm to whisk me off for the week. I hope you have a great time - and take lots of pictures again! > [@missred](#): > > I don’t know if you have anything like Fleet Feet where you are, but if you do, they’ll measure (and scan) your feet, watch you walk to get an idea of your gait and ask you questions about what you do in sneakers and make a recommendation, along with the size for whatever brand it is. I bought my first pair of Brooks from them and ordered online after that. This is great advice! I’m part of the Spatulate Feet Club as well (10.5 EE American), but I’ve been ordering shoes online for so long, I think it’s time for me to go in and get my feet measured again, since the foot with the bunion changes periodically. > [@missred](#): > > So, before breakfast, I had to clean up the owie (thanks blood thinners), then take a damp sponge mop to the spots on the carpet (they all came up). Fortunately, the rest of the day went more smoothly. There’s nothing like blood thinners! Mr. L is on them and has neuropathy in his feet, so he’s tracked blood spots through the house more than once without realizing he’s even injured. > [@swampbear](#): > > Plus, the biiiiiig trash can has been hauled all the down to the road for pickup tomorrow. Go Me! Next up is Netflix and chill. I hear I could watch a Superb Owl beginnin’ at six p.m., but really, no matter how superb, can one really stare at an owl for three or so hours? I hear the commercials are sump’n else however. It’s so nice that your trash day is a day before mine - I know it’s time to get mine ready so that it won’t take me by surprise tomorrow night! We’re watching the owls tonight. It used to be the only game we watched all year, but Mr. L has taken to watching games all season. I keep telling him he doesn’t need to be ashamed; I watch crappy British murder shows all the time! > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Not one of the founders (like **swampy** or **FCM** ), but I see as kinda like being part of the club…one that is welcoming of all Dopers, but you have to go through the rituals…in other words, in a term I’ve used above, Tradition! (needs a fiddler on the roof for the real effect). I’ve been making notes to know who’s who, but I’m a bit shy about using nicknames. I don’t know you all like that yet! Good on you for pre-exercising to get a calorie deficit! We ate most of our game snacks throughout the week, but noises have been made about having guacamole. We’ll see if anyone’s motivated enough to see if we have any avocados that are still good. > [@rocking\_chair](#): > > Watching football people trying to fill way too many hours of pre game is painful. I tuned in about an hour before and that is way too much time. We’re sticking to the Puppy Bowl for pregame. Luckily, Max is streaming it this year, since we don’t subscribe to Discovery or Animal Planet. I keep having to remind myself that we don’t have little kids anymore and we aren’t active enough for a big dog (historically, I gravitate towards big, fluffy, active dogs). We don’t need a little dog, either, because the cats wouldn’t let them share laps. ---
**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:** [February 11, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/325 "2024-02-11T23:27:52Z")
Are you staying home today? I have a friend who lived close to a Superbowl in Phx and she said she couldn’t have left her house if she had wanted to due to the traffic. I hope you enjoy your concert! > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > **JtC** , good forward planning on your part. Thanks. I might mock him for his gaming addiction, but it really is his only entertainment anymore and I would hate for him to be without it. My comp isn’t as high powered than his is, but at least it doesn’t overheat and shut down in the middle of a boss battle. The laptop will be just fine for me and if I really need something stored on my desktop, it will be simple enough to get it. Except I just know that as soon as I can’t game I’m going to WANT to, LOL!!! > [@InternetLegend](#): > > > [@missred](#): > > > > So, before breakfast, I had to clean up the owie (thanks blood thinners), then take a damp sponge mop to the spots on the carpet (they all came up). Fortunately, the rest of the day went more smoothly. > > There’s nothing like blood thinners! Mr. L is on them and has neuropathy in his feet, so he’s tracked blood spots through the house more than once without realizing he’s even injured. Owie on foot injuries. I just love cleaning up half dried blood trails because hubs doesn’t notice that he’s bleeding. NOT! > [@InternetLegend](#): > > We started taking her out on a leash I had a cat that loved his leash walkies. He was part Maine Coon and thought snow was pretty neat. None of our others really took to the leash though. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/326 "2024-02-12T00:48:00Z")
The thumping recommenced this morning at around 9 and has been intermittent ever since. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Just tell yourself their dryer is unbalanced. There - feel better? Oh, my gosh, this gave me a chuckle as I imagined the dryer “walking” around their apartment, and the two guys running ahead of it with like Homer on the opening credits of _The Simpsons_. I hope you survive Pizza Madness! MetalMouse, I laughed so hard over the "dog with a peg leg that I had to share it with my kids. **Red** , youch, that sounds painful! Did you yelp things that’d have too be spelled out in punctuation marks? > [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > hyacinths in the warm spot are starting to come up. So mine isn’t the only one breaking out the beach towel and whistling “Hot Fun in the Summertime.” Good to knowIt’s grown six inches in the two weeks since I discovered it in the outdoor closet. Thanks to **VanGo** , I call the original one “George.” Whoa, I just now went to check on it, and it has buds! There were zero buds last night! Both kids called, so that’s the best part of Sunday. JtC: my daughter says she taught her nebelung (GG’s doppelganger) to sit for treats. Coincidentally, my son’s border collie has learned to play the retrieving part of Fetch. They’ve only been working on it for two years. My cousin is at the Super Bowl because of his job. Since neither da Bears or the Seahawks are in it, I don’t much care who wins it. I used to grade papers with the sound muted, then unmute for the commercials because the next day, my students would say, “Ms. Bly, did you see the Doritos [Gatorade, Budweiser, Dunkin’ Donuts] commercial?” > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > For a second I thought this was about **FCM** ’s Roxie So did I! Have we seen photos of the feline Roxy? ---
**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:** [February 12, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/327 "2024-02-12T01:00:50Z")
My Roxy is 5, so kitty Roxy has seniority. 😉 And, **pilot** - nicknames will not go away. It’s how we do things in this corner of the sandbox. It all started with creator of the MMP, **RueDeDay** who quit playing here eons ago. No one is forced to use them or have one, but since we never could agree on a t-shirt design, we do nicks. Ok, we never discussed t-shirts, but maybe we will now. 😁 The Game is our current background noise, but both of us are on our tablets. Some of the commercials are cute, but mostly meh so far. Tablet is more interesting. ---
**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:** [February 12, 2024, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/328 "2024-02-12T01:38:10Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > **Red** , youch, that sounds painful! Did you yelp things that’d have too be spelled out in punctuation marks Yes, but that didn’t make it any different than any other morning. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/329 "2024-02-12T01:40:05Z")
> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > Nellie, could you remind me what you bought? Ariel from Brooks. I’ve bought their Adrenaline shoe, too, but they don’t make it in EE width any more. [/quote] FYI, the men’s version of Ariel is Beast. I’m a woman but I found that the Beast fit me better. If you can find a store that carries Brooks shoes, you might want to try on both, along with some of their numerous other styles. As I suggested before, once you know what works for you, keep an eye on eBay for them. Also [Brooks.com](http://Brooks.com) used to offer sales/clearances but I don’t know if they still do. ---
**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:** [February 12, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/330 "2024-02-12T01:42:06Z")
Sweet potato for supper. Healthy and tasty! ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/331 "2024-02-12T01:59:10Z")
It’s 9pm on the boat, the night is yet young, and lots of new friends are had. It appears their shipboard internet is blocking access to Google drive, so there won’t be pix for awhile. The experience is definitely adult, youthful, and heavy on fun. We have 20+ solo travelers, most of whom are at least claiming to be single. Hardly a meat/meet market, but good times will be had. An excellent first meal was had, tuna tartare app, a lamb shank w mixed roast veg, and a special Valentines very pink chocolate mousse dessert, plus a taste of their rum cake. Off to music for a bit, then at 11pm the “pajama party” starts. ---
**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:** [February 12, 2024, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/332 "2024-02-12T02:06:00Z")
And now Hubs has finally admitted that the laptop just isn’t cutting it for him. We hesitate to interrupt the current download but the swap will happen in probably an hour. I’ll connect my monitor and keyboard to the laptop and nothing will really change for me. Except that I won’t be able to game or access my patterns. At least I won’t be listening to Hubs yelling at the laptop because his avatar isn’t moving fast enough. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/333 "2024-02-12T02:10:16Z")
**FCM** , your Roxy is undoubtedly cuter than mine - and probably a bit less cranky! I just realized that I do have an Instagram account, so [here’s a few cat pictures.](https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Onm4LNxSM/?igsh=N3lwY2xxOTQ3eDUx) Roxy is the dilute tortoiseshell and Khoshekh (who is unlikely to share a name with any human) is the black cat. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/334 "2024-02-12T02:11:07Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Taxes: > I have all my data now and could knock them out in a couple hours if that was all I needed. But … > > Ugh. Doing the required joint return with HL will be touchy. … Can you file as “married, filing separately” & then HL can do her own whenever it suits her? A very quick Google tells me this, so maybe it’s not appropriate for your situation. “While the tax code encourages married couples to file their tax returns jointly, there are a few scenarios where married filing separately could be beneficial. These include when both spouses have about the same amount of income and when combining income pushes a couple into a higher tax bracket.” ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/335 "2024-02-12T02:46:11Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > Can you file as “married, filing separately” One of the requirements for MFS is that you live apart. Which we did not do in 2023. But good idea, and thank you for the suggestion. This is actually a good test case of whether she can do as she said she would and keep this split-up businesslike. I’ve opened the email conversation and so far so good with her initial response. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/336 "2024-02-12T03:36:11Z")
> [@overlyverbose](#): > > Tomorrow we’re going to Uranus, Missouri wherein resides Uranus Fudge Factory. Enjoy Uranus! I stopped there in 2018 on my drive back from Silver Dollar City to the STL airport. I’ve also mail-ordered assorted fudge (including “The Mayor’s #2”) to share with special friends. Ruble had an assortment of their shirts & loved them all but his favorite was the one for The Uranus Mortuary (“We bury 'em deep in Uranus”). I also stopped at the new location in Indiana last year on my way to an Electric Amish concert, and a third location will be opening this year on the OH/IN border. If anyone doesn’t understand this nonsense, just check out their website: > **[Uranus Missouri on Historic Route 66](https://www.uranusmissouri.com/)** > > World Famous for the Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store. Located on Historic Route 66, Uranus is a Kitschy, Cool place to stop. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/337 "2024-02-12T03:49:48Z")
> [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > I think I may have to place an order with [Uranus Fudge Factory](https://www.uranusgeneralstore.com/uranus-fudge/). Might have to wait until my dad is feeling better - he might hurt himself laughing. Each box of fudge will have a little note saying “Your fudge has been lovingly packed by (name)”. 😁 ---
**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:** [February 12, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/338 "2024-02-12T03:58:10Z")
TAY TAY WINS THE SUBURB OWL!!! Poke loin, sweet **N.O.T.** , and broccoli for dinner. Enjoy the pajama party, **Pilot**. > [@InternetLegend](#): > > We started taking her out on a leash > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > I had a cat that loved his leash walkies Spot doesn’t like a collar, I’m thinking a leash is a no go. But glad Hubs is back in the game, **JtC** ---
**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:** [February 12, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/339 "2024-02-12T03:58:48Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > Are you staying home today? Yeah, we never even left the house today. I don’t go over to Vegas very often anyway, but certainly wasn’t going anywhere near there today. The Chiefs and 49ers have been staying at hotels about one and two miles from here, respectively, though, so it’s been interesting seeing all the media and security presence around. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133/340 "2024-02-12T04:06:41Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > I hear I could watch a Superb Owl beginnin’ at six p.m., but really, no matter how superb, can one really stare at an owl for three or so hours? You may stare at me as long as you like. 😁 🦉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-moanday-so-that-means-we-need-a-new-mmp/997133.md?page=18)