# (Old) Mist and Murk in the MMP! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [January 19, 2026, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814 "2026-01-19T09:03:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/321 "2026-01-25T16:00:11Z")
> [@AskNott](#): > > I have a cold, or something like it. Lots of extra nasal congestion, snot, and more breathing difficulty than usual Time to do a Covid/flu home test so you know what you’re dealing with, especially if you have asthma. There are prescription ant-viral treatments for both flu and Covid that can then be considered to make it both less uncomfortable, prevent hospitalization and protect others around you. My 9 month old grandson has been out of daycare and at home for the past week with Covid with just those symptoms. Tested him when the daycare notified us that another baby in the group had Covid. So far the rest of us have all tested negative. The difference? The five of us, 4 years old to 76 years old, all were vaccinated in the fall, my grandson was too young. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/322 "2026-01-25T16:03:45Z")
Mrs. L.A. had quick oats for breakfast, and I had an egg/bacon/cheese/Tapatio breakfast burrito. The second pot of coffee is just finishing. The dishwasher is washing dishes. Can someone make a funny joke juxtaposing ‘dishwasher’ and ‘wish-dasher’? 🤔 ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/323 "2026-01-25T16:23:05Z")
> [@missred](#): > > I’ve used a manual one all of my life. Unless I develop hand issues, there is no space on my counter for an electric one. My wrists dislike using a manual (they also pretty much prohibit use of cast iron cookware), but I do have one in a drawer just in case. We actually have two electric, since DH and I favor different styles. I like the classic that gives a lid I can use to help drain the can contents if needed, DH favors the “cut around the side of the lid” style that IMO is not all that dependable about getting the can open. Kasya has taken to fussing if she sees me hugging Buddy. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/324 "2026-01-25T17:28:46Z")
We’ve clawed up to -1F this morning. Not sure if it’s going to get any warmer. Relatives coming this afternoon. I’m making jambalaya. I was apparently mistaken about our friend being carted out by EMTs. She is a very small and frail black woman, and there is also a very small and frail black man living here. From a distance and in a moving car, it really looked like the former. But I ran into her in the elevator yesterday and she was fine. Glad for her, sad for him. The wife used some acrylic paint to write **ICE OUT** in very large letters on one of the windows yesterday. Hopefully there won’t be any fallout from that from management. I may have mentioned that she was quite the activist in the 60s and is frustrated that marching and such is just not something she can do at 79. A big face full of tear gas or pepper spray could be lethal. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/325 "2026-01-25T17:32:04Z")
I cracked open the front storm door and hears the sound of teensy tiny pellets of ice falling all around. At least it’s not the kind of freezing rain that coats branches and wires and leads to power outages. Fingers crossed that it stays that way. Otis continues to go out and in, bringing icy chunks from the yard to the house. I find he’s easier to dry if I sit his butt in front of the pellet stove. His snout and beard turn quickly wet rather than chunky. Unfortunately, he likes to play tug with the towels. I’ll be so glad when he’s past this puppy stage. I’ll be even gladder when spring arrives. How much longer??? ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/326 "2026-01-25T17:40:14Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I’ll be so glad when he’s past this puppy stage. I know the feeling. As much as I love Kasya, I will be very glad when she calms down into her adult stage. I’m sure Buddy agrees with me. He’s coping with having a rowdy child around, but it’s an adjustment for him as much as for the humans. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/327 "2026-01-25T19:48:16Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > This is what an idiot dog looks like between forays into the snow. What a handsome boy! ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/328 "2026-01-25T19:56:01Z")
Shoveled the first 6" of snow from the driveway. At least it wasn’t the wet heavy stuff. ---
**Author:** ![fachverwirrt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@fachverwirrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fachverwirrt)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/329 "2026-01-25T21:19:47Z")
We have a neighbor who snowblows the whole street. I’ll still have to clear off a bit and shovel the walk, but that’s a nice perk of this neighborhood. ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/330 "2026-01-25T21:25:20Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I’ll be even gladder when spring arrives. How much longer??? Sometime in the next year or two, probably. 😁 Lady SCAdian has been out twice\* to sweep the porch and steps, shovel a path to the driveway, and clear away the berm the ploughs have left at the foot of the drive. Took a yardstick with her the second time; we’ve gotten seven inches here so far. \* We both have doubts about my ability to remain standing whilst shoveling. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/331 "2026-01-25T22:34:24Z")
I cleaned, dusted, and vacuumed. I took out the trash and recycling. There’s a good bit of ice(the less evil kind) on everything. work start has been pushed back to 0900 tomorrow. “When Life Gives You Lemons, Score Empty Net Goals” [![](https://64.media.tumblr.com/b52247f91f99f0a5bc0949d56ca54897/82fd2dc007a1af19-f0/s540x810/8781a6bb6c73d87f79281fc1a7c2de3fa5480346.jpg) ](https://64.media.tumblr.com/b52247f91f99f0a5bc0949d56ca54897/82fd2dc007a1af19-f0/s540x810/8781a6bb6c73d87f79281fc1a7c2de3fa5480346.jpg) It’s harder than it looks, considering I was using foam rubber pucks, and the ice left a pebbled surface. I guess I should have dragged up a couple of curling rocks instead. I warmed up aith a freshly nuked cup of Earl Grey, hot. \< waves at **boofae** \> > [@Seanette](#): > > As much as I love Kasya, I will be very glad when she calms down into her adult stage. I \< Spot and the Screaming Tuxedo Zoomies have entered the chat \> > [@SCAdian](#): > > - We both have doubts about my ability to remain standing whilst shoveling. Better safe than sorry. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/332 "2026-01-25T22:36:11Z")
> [@missred](#): > > What a handsome boy! Easy to say when you’re not the one picking ice balls out of his coat and off the carpeting!!! 😛 OK, he does clean up pretty nice. Our snowplow guy asked if it’s OK if he comes tomorrow - it makes sense to let the ice build up on the base of snow and with luck, the pavement won’t be icy beneath. If nothing else, it’s forecast to be sunny tomorrow, which should, theoretically, help dry the cleared driveway. I’ve seen the county plow go down our street - dare I hope they treated or sanded the street? Meanwhile, it’s getting dark and the freezing rain should have moved on within the next 4-5 hours according to radar. No precip to speak of for the next week at least. Time to get back to TV and finish the latest blanket. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/333 "2026-01-25T23:45:01Z")
Not looking forward to fighting the “thing at the end pf the driveway.”. Hopefully my early shoveling will do me well. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/334 "2026-01-25T23:49:14Z")
Howdy Y’all! 🎶It’s a rainy night in Jawja.🎶 We deheathenated (fairly large crowd for us today), came back to da cave for leftovers lunch and achieved nappage. There was a let up in the rain around three-thirty, so the biiiiig trash can got hauled all the way down to the road for pickup tomorrow. Good thing cause not five minutes later we had a tstorm. That passed quickly but the rain persists. It was warm enough to sit out on the back porch and day drink, which we did durin’ the storm. We enjoyed watchin’ it whilst we quaffed beerverages. We watched a couple more episodes of _All Creatures Great and Small_ as well. We will be sad when we come to the end, but a new season of _Bridgerton_ is about to drop in Netflix so that will ease the sadness. What? We know _Bridgerton_ is inane and all but we enjoy it. Now it’s time to see whatup on teh intartoobz. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/335 "2026-01-25T23:54:48Z")
And a late afternoon report. Went right from dinner to the gym, as the rain was supposed to end about 2pm so I figured I’d get my workout in and come home when the rain was done. Turned out that 4pm was a bit early to finish, the rain lasted until 5pm but has now dissipated and we’re heading downward on the thermometer, it’s 29F now and due to reach 16F tonight, so glad my car is in the garage. With all the rain we got I expect the roads will be a bit…tricky…tomorrow, so getting out and about may not be feasible, but we’ll see. > [@Chefguy](#): > > The wife used some acrylic paint to write **ICE OUT** in very large letters on one of the windows yesterday. Hopefully there won’t be any fallout from that from management. Well, they might send someone to make sure your refrigerator is working… **VanGo** , at least you got a nice workout without having to go to the gym. And **Pavo** , that is a neighbor worth having. **FCM** , hope the plowing works out, looking at the weather map you’re getting a lot of cold moisture there. And need to check on the second tackleball game and maybe add back a few more calories, so take care all. ---
**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:** [January 26, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/336 "2026-01-26T00:07:59Z")
It’s still below freezing. I nuked leftover poke roast and veggies for supper and ate too much. Now, I want a nap. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/337 "2026-01-26T00:16:20Z")
Had to go out on an errand this afternoon. Got in the car and it kept trying to turn over, but no luck. I knew the lack of a plug in -30 weather would be a problem. Called CAA (second time this month) and they got to me about a half hour later, which is good service during a cold snap. He gave me a boost and told me to run it for 30 to 40 minutes to charge it. Went for a drive, got a snack at McD’s and got back after 50 minutes of driving around, so should be good tomorrow Temp has shot up to -21 C, so that should help with the starter tomorrow. ---
**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:** [January 26, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/338 "2026-01-26T00:40:05Z")
We did get a bit of a storm. There was ice falling this morning, I’ve never seen such a thing before! Then it snowed for a while and then it rained but the temps stayed in the mid 30s. It was a good day to be RDOS. Tomorrow the roads promise to be very icy and it will be under 10F so we won’t be going to the capital. It’s one thing to get shot in back of the head while protesting fascism, sliding off the road in the ice and freezing to death would be quite another thing. The birds were very hungry today so I kept spreading seed outside the french doors. The fuzzbutts got very little napping done because every time they got situated, birds would start squabbling and they would have to go and look. I saw the snowplow going by a couple of times and that guy wasn’t messing around. He was doing the speed limit and the snow got tossed all the way over the fence into our yard. Never saw that before either, LOL! At one point today I briefly considered sweeping the sidewalk and front steps but sat down until I got over it. We have a door leading to the covered carport so if we absolutely have to go out, we can get to the car without getting our feet wet/muddy. > [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > I knew the lack of a plug in -30 weather would be a problem. Will it be a lot of trouble to replace, or is it just not doable now? > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > With all the rain we got I expect the roads will be a bit…tricky…tomorrow, so getting out and about may not be feasible, but we’ll see. Ya probably want to plan on staying in tomorrow. The roads will be messy but the church crowd will be out and in a hurry. Mom on the phone, I’ll try to come back later. I have been reading all, so hugs and dangs to all that need it. ---
**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:** [January 26, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/339 "2026-01-26T01:08:00Z")
The last round of sleet/freezing rain has started. It’s all the way up to 24 Ferret Height. I’m having a Wisconsin Old Fashioned with poke loin, sweet **N.O.T.** , and black eyed peas and collards. > [@swampbear](#): > > What? We know _Bridgerton_ is inane and all but we enjoy it. We also enjoy it. {{{ **JtC** }}} ---
**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:** [January 26, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814/340 "2026-01-26T01:27:50Z")
Not worried about weather now. Was sitting here and heard gun shots. On my floor. Lots. Very soon police came. Shooting. I saw a bullet on floor and blood spots. Shit. Trying to relax. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mist-and-murk-in-the-mmp/1026814.md?page=18)