# (OLD) It's Tax Time in the MMP! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [April 17, 2023, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780 "2023-04-17T09:56:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![NinthAcolyte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ninthacolyte/32/13676_2.png) [@NinthAcolyte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinthAcolyte)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/81 "2023-04-18T13:30:44Z")
**FCM** - I know it’s some entirely-benign homeowner-thing that I (having never owned a home) have just never heard of… But, _rollsucking_??? ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/82 "2023-04-18T14:07:11Z")
> [@NinthAcolyte](#): > > But, _rollsucking_??? Ordinary mortals call it using the vacuum cleaner. 😉 Stolen from Nathan Pyle cartoons. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/83 "2023-04-18T14:12:57Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > > [@dogbutler](#): > > > > I dreamed I was in a infinite Nebraska like land, pursued by homicidal rednecks. > > Are you sure you were dreaming??? Now, now, let’s be nice about Nebraskans. After all, two of your favorite Mumpers are Nebraskans (me and **hippie** ). ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/84 "2023-04-18T14:51:58Z")
So Panamanian Vince and T, the woman who does not want to be there, were not there today. So I had 3 new people who never did the dumping before, along with TPTB, who were panicking that things were not going as fast as normal. Glad it’s Manhattan night. Spot/Beeker is back to hiding. Just like the freaks, he comes out at night. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I assume you mean _shepherd_? That’s one misspelling that makes me especially stabby. Kindly mend your errant ways! 😉 Naybe she’s related to [W. Morgan Sheppard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Morgan_Sheppard) 😛 > [@NinthAcolyte](#): > > **FCM** - I know it’s some entirely-benign homeowner-thing that I (having never owned a home) have just never heard of… But, _rollsucking_??? > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Ordinary mortals call it using the vacuum cleaner. 😉 Stolen from Nathan Pyle cartoons. [![](https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.eAuWxd7ofYDMnaThDHt41gHaHa&pid=Api&P=0) ](https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.eAuWxd7ofYDMnaThDHt41gHaHa&pid=Api&P=0) > [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > Now, now, let’s be nice about Nebraskans. After all, two of your favorite Mumpers are Nebraskans (me and **hippie** ). Also, my 2 cousins live in Omaha. ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/85 "2023-04-18T15:06:13Z")
We had to let Ripple go this morning. [Ripple](https://www.flickr.com/photos/197637798@N06/) ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/86 "2023-04-18T15:09:43Z")
My last day of paschal break. Lager decided to wake me up by being sick. I got him settled and headed out for breakies. I getting the laundry started. If I get really ambitious I may break out the dragon blood paint and get that bit of the wall done. My main focus is getting everything out of the laundry basket and bins to the storage room. Purplehorseshoe, if my aunt appears in the mirror, totally on you! ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/87 "2023-04-18T15:09:47Z")
Hi all! Good to hear all the new news. And, the world being what it is, where no day is ever free of bad news, sad to hear the sad news about poor **Ripple**. Big hugs to the rest of the **Ripple** family. Saints Orville and Wilbur did not smile upon us this morning at 5am and once again mechanical gremlins reigned supreme for a while before being beaten into submission by an entourage of New York’s brawnier tool-wielders. Eventually the gremlins were dead, we launched, and the rest was easy. Riding the train home now at 11am. Slothage and perhaps nappage shall ensue when I get home. ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/88 "2023-04-18T15:11:25Z")
**{{{{{sari}}}}}** I’m so sorry about Ripple, you did everything you could for him and gave him such a great life. He couldn’t have asked for more. ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/89 "2023-04-18T15:13:38Z")
{{{{ **sari** }}}} ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/90 "2023-04-18T15:16:27Z")
I’m so sorry to read this. What a good puppy. ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/91 "2023-04-18T15:19:41Z")
So sorry to hear about Ripple. It’s never easy to lose a friend. ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/92 "2023-04-18T15:25:58Z")
Well, the plumbers are here, but between drilling down through the slab and cutting into the drywall it’s pretty noisy here. Since it’s nice outside I’ve opened the doors and let the drill smoke drift outside (and share the racket with my neighbors). Have called the carpet folks and will see about getting a handyman service to repair/paint the drywall. The carpet folks want to replace the entire great room with new carpet (“the insurance will pick it up”) but only about 5% or less of the room was affected. Really just need new padding. **{{{{Sari}}}}**. You knew it was his time but ti still hurts a lot. Even for someone who never met Ripple (in-person, that is). Be kind to Echo, she is going to be confused for some time, I think. And be kind to yourself, that’s a hard blow to take even if you knew it was coming. And some more {{{{ }}}} **BBBoo** , no offense meant for any MMPer’s residing in the Cornhusker State. **Niner** , hope the symposium goes well and the weather is nice for the drive. OK, need to call the Handyman folks and find out what’s what. Take care all. ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/93 "2023-04-18T15:27:40Z")
{{{{ **sari** }}}} 😢 > Why isn’t there a band called Mush Honey? ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/94 "2023-04-18T15:28:06Z")
**sari** , I am so sorry about Ripple. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/95 "2023-04-18T15:46:22Z")
{{{ **sari}** }} So sorry about Ripple. ---
**Author:** ![NinthAcolyte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ninthacolyte/32/13676_2.png) [@NinthAcolyte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinthAcolyte)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/96 "2023-04-18T16:06:07Z")
**{{{{Sari}}}}** I’m so sorry you’ve lost a little friend (and Ripple was a _wonderful_ name for a dog to have.) **metalmouse** , it looks like it should be OK as long as I don’t run into any flooding? Might be snow along the route come Friday, so I should just be squeaking past. ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/97 "2023-04-18T16:06:34Z")
**{{Sari}}** So sad to hear about Ripple. I feel like I knew him. I will reiterate **MetalMouse** ’s words: be kind to yourself. You are someone who is constantly doing for others. Put yourself first right now; you need and deserve at least that much. ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/98 "2023-04-18T16:11:33Z")
I’m so sorry about **Ripple, Sari. {{{{{Sari}}}}}** I like your Murphy bed **Wheelz.** In sympathy I want to tell you that I am currently sitting at a desk that took me 6 anna half hours to assemble. And I used to work in construction for a little while. (Someday I’ll figure out why that bottom drawer won’t close all the way. 🤔) Today we’re supposed to go on a road trip to look at houses, but **Wifey** is still in bed. That’s okay. I’m not ready to go out into the world yet anyway. > [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > Now, now, let’s be nice about Nebraskans. After all, two of your favorite Mumpers are Nebraskans (me and **hippie** ). I used to have a sorta girlfriend in Omaha. Not **Boo** unfortunately. (I don’t think) Good Toosday, everyone! ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/99 "2023-04-18T16:17:42Z")
> [@Bumbazine](#): > > I used to have a sorta girlfriend in Omaha. Not **Boo** unfortunately. (I don’t think) I dunno, we got some floozies (and ex-floozies) floatin’ around here! Disclaimer: I have never - to my best recollection - set foot in Omaha. ---
**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:** [April 18, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780/100 "2023-04-18T16:21:11Z")
Dammit. **Ripple** was such a good boy and so endearing. His time among us was way too short, but you made it all a dog could want. {{{{{{{ **sari and son and Echo** }}}}}}} **MetalMouse** , how old is the carpet? Just wondering if it’d make sense to replace it now, when insurance will pay, instead of having to do it on your own dime 5 years from now. > [@Taters](#): > > The rest team volunteered to bring in drinks. I’m hoping this isn’t a typo and that there really is a team devoted to loafing. Good luck and have fun navigating yourself very busy day! > [@NinthAcolyte](#): > > I’m the kind of weirdo that enjoys knowing exactly where all of her socks are. I know where mine are: partying all with my undies and tee shirts in the laundry basket. It’s what happens during the amusement park ride in the washer where things get sketchy. > [@TruePisces](#): > > Regarding CtE, I’m honestly not sure if it was actual illness or anxiety. I ask because when I was in third graders and had Sister Mary Succubus (who lived to be 102, proving again that only the good die young), I had many stomach aches that eluded a diagnosis. [School anxiety](https://childmind.org/article/classroom-anxiety-in-children/) is a thing. I hope they get caught up on their school work. > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > She doesn’t go into the brewing room because we told her … …that’s where the corpses are. Much more effective. **doggio** , it sounds like Spot LaBeeker is settling in nicely. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-tax-time-in-the-mmp/982780.md?page=6)