# (Old) Puzzling Days in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [November 2, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335 "2026-11-02T08:31:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**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:** [November 7, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/282 "2026-11-07T22:43:30Z")
Howdy Y’all! I am in da cave! OK, been in da cave for a while, but unpacked stuff, put things back where they stay, showered and had a sammich. I am tahrd! Convention wrapped up at noon and I hit the road. I stopped for a snack and drink and two bathroom breaks on the way back. I think the route got longer on the way back, however. What? It felt like it! I want to stay up and watch my **DAWGS** , but I will likely not make it 'til halftime. Plus I am scheduled to Verger tomorrow, so I need my beauty rest. Plus Priest has been in the same place I’ve been and he has to show up too, so I have no excuse. **MOOOOOOM** so sorry your credit card got compromised again. That well and truly sucks! Look at your June Cleaver self with all the tidyin’ up! **shoe** cute kitteh pin! **Oopsie** glad you had a great election day. Also yay for no need for the irk laptop this weekend! ---
**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:** [November 7, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/283 "2026-11-07T23:39:28Z")
Hey everyone, I’m back to reading and not typing because my needle is right next to me and I just changed colors. Just wanted to say hi and have a great night. ---
**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:** [November 7, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/284 "2026-11-07T23:51:16Z")
Laundry is done, a pot of lentil soup made and a bowl et for supper and now, it’s just cleaning up. After, I’ll mess around in the studio. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/285 "2026-11-08T00:57:18Z")
I don’t know what’s wrong with me. My hip still hurts although it’s getting better, from my fall on Tuesday. I dragged myself to the barn. Cleaned water, buckets, made baggies. Went to the pasture to retrieve Boom Shakalaka who was covered in mud. Well, to be fair, the mud was dry. By the time I was done cleaning her I was absolutely exhausted. I could barely drive home and it was only 230. I was cold so I turned on the electric blanket and got into bed. Slept for about an hour. Now I’m up hungry and still not motivated. I think I’ll go back to bed. ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/286 "2026-11-08T01:10:53Z")
And here I am about 20 hours later. Day started with a soccer game at 8:30am (and 53F), only had 6 boys (we play 7 v 7) but they all were outstanding and we won 4-0. Our afternoon game was a forfeit (the other team never showed up) so got a couple of refereeing jobs in to, upshot was I spent 8 hours out and about the fields, so by the time I got home about 4pm I was pretty beat. Big Bowl O’pasta and some Pepsi Zero have restored me enough to check back in with the group. We’re out of the tournament on goal differential so I may ref a couple more games tomorrow (of course the high will be about 62F and the morning in the 50’s, so will take that into consideration, too…) 23 Messages for a Saturday so best be about it. **Flyboy** , happy picturing! **Shoe** , that picture with the pin and the cat…uncanny resemblance! **Boo Fae** , nice thinking about Muffin, I know nothing of cats but imagine she might like the change from absolute darkness. **swampy** , haven’t got to the bottom of the thread yet, but I presume you made it home safe and (mostly) sound (and I see you did). And the Dawgs are up 7-0 early so hopefully they can put it away before you conk out. Happy Vergering! **FCM** , you know your finances best, so hopefully this is the last time. Think my mortgage stayed with the same bank, but can’t be bothered to check old history. **Flyboy** , good luck on the package–and I see they are still making their way. **VanGo** , cats seem to instinctively know when they can get away with driving doggos insane. **Knots** , thanks for the language education. **Oopsie** , my desktop PC is also about 7-8 years old, so far it’s behaved but if it wasn’t for the fuss and bother of transferring all the info over I’d be out looking for a new one. Glad that the voting volunteering and the frantic workweek are done and dusted and maybe next week will be more like the usual (ab)normal… **doggio** , it never ends, does it? **Wet one** , some injuries take their own sweet time healing, take car of yourself. And just had one of those “I’m so tired” moments while fixing dinner, if I had laid down I would have been out for a couple hours, so powered on through, but early bedtime tonight! And that’s all I wrote. Take care all. ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/287 "2026-11-08T01:25:38Z")
Up from naptime, having a Sazarac and Asian BBQ stirfry. Watching hockey. > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > not typing because my needle is right next to me and I just changed colors. That makes it sound like you took some Wonka brand heroin. 😃 {{{{ **WetOne** }}}} ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/288 "2026-11-08T01:55:22Z")
Go Ducks! I have prepped the cold dinner: salad of lettuce, carrots, and parmesan; pickled cherry peppers stuffed with fontina; toasted Dave’s mini-bagels; smoked wild-caught salmon with cream cheese, lemon, and capers; and dried apricots dipped in dark chocolate (plus corresponding GF/DF/EF substitutions for my lovely wife). ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/289 "2026-11-08T02:02:25Z")
'Twas a good day. Long break, short shift (made even shorter b.c. **S.M.** held me really late last Saturday & promised she’d make it up to me this week. I forgot - she didn’t) and best of all, nobody brought Teh Moodz today. Speaking of … both **S.M.** and **Alt. Mngr.** had a quick chat with me on my way in, in the relative privacy of the parking lot. (Geez, that dumpster has heard things.) Basically, they wanted my unvarnished perspective & some specific details about Lil Miss lately. I think I managed a good balance between professional & honest - hell, they both know my basic opinion of her anyway. > S.M. “I’ll just have to keep a closer eye & ear on her.” > > Me: “That’s dumb, you have enough to do.” > > S.M. { _shrugs, takes drag off cigarette_ } “That’s my job.” But Lil Miss was either in a good mood, or maybe picked up on something, cuz she didn’t pull one bit of her nonsense today. > [@Chefguy](#): > > inaugurate my new Dutch oven And what shall be prepared on this auspicious event? > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > I thought the cat had a cute lil’ flower on its head. It took me a looong time to realize … > > … the cat is buffering. I told **A.M.** and she laughed and laughed … because SHE SAW THAT DETAIL - it was part of the joke when she got it for me. (I often have to, uh, buffer for a minute. Or do the “dafuq did I go in here for?” thing.) Turned a meta joke into a meta-meta joke, on top of the tribute to my mini panther. * * * Stopped to get chicken thighs, an onion, and those nice crusty rolls I like - I have some tiny yellow N.O.T. that need eatin’ anyway, and tonight, a buttery oven-bake dinner sounds like a 🎵 peaceful, easy 🎶 meal. … oh, snap y’all! Upon investigation, I also have two whole garlic heads, just waiting to join their tater friends! They’re gonna roast with the chicken ‘n’ onion ‘n’ butter, once I bestir myself to peel all those sticky vampire bullets. ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/290 "2026-11-08T02:37:44Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > some awesome lemon cheesecake I’ve never had lemon cheesecake - imma add that to my bucket list! - but you inspired me to splurge on a single slice of strawberry cheesecake while getting onions and such tonight. It felt like a “splurge & enjoy” kind of evening. In fact, while chicken is baking, I may hafta have dessert first! Let it be known, Mumpers, **swampy** is a ~~bad~~ good influence. ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/291 "2026-11-08T03:26:19Z")
My phone finally reset this afternoon for the time change. ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/292 "2026-11-08T04:21:44Z")
After 10pm and I signed up for a couple more games tomorrow starting at 9am because I enjoy doing soccer refereeing and they need me (or I’m an idiot). Anyway we’ll see how it goes. Down to 43F outside right now, so hope it warms up some tomorrow. **Shoe** , ah, workplace drama. We’ll see how long Lil’ Miss can resist sharing her nonsense. **Herald** , glad you have joined the rest of us in non-DST land. And need to employ the bathroom fixtures and head off to bed. See you all sometime Sunday. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/293 "2026-11-08T05:04:00Z")
A long day. But things got done that needed doing! Another warm day, started out around 45Ferrets and got up to 66F. I didn’t spend much time out in it, but enough for an Ollie frolic, and it was nice when we did that. He frolicked, I walked and we were both better for it. **FCM** , I’m sure sorry about the credit card being compromised again. Such a hassle! I hope it all goes well putting things to rights. **Mollie** , you’re a good wife. 🙂 Mrs. Magill is lucky to have you! > [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > Shit may have been exactly what was in his mouth​ 😬 Oh, yes, Ollie loves him some deer poops. I don’t mind so much when he eats those, because I know it’s doggie “salad”. Don’t get me wrong; it grosses me out, but I understand why he does it. Whatever was hanging out of his mouth yesterday wasn’t that, though. Much more likely to be a rotten carcass of one of the many orange-bellied newts I have around this place. Their skin is poisonous, so I don’t want Ollie eating them. He’s also been known to dine on Banana slugs. Ugh. Have fun with the new camera, **fly boy**! > [@dogbutler](#): > > _It is better to have eaten a thing, then thrown it up, then eaten it again then to have never eaten it at all_ - a dog sage Ollie’s creed. Luckily, he isn’t prone to vomiting. It just all comes out the other end. > [@dogbutler](#): > > I do 5:1 with Tanqueray No. 10, 3 olives, and a twist. My gins of choice are Sapphire or Hendrick’s. My martinis are a little dirty, too. 🍸 **shoe** , that pic of Monkey with your new buffering pin is priceless! The pin is perfect – as is Monkey! Glad you had a good day today, too. You needed that. Definitely time for a splurge. I make lemon cheesecake regularly, as mine is a very easy recipe. I’d share the cheesecake with you if I could and will share the recipe if you want it. **swampy** , I’m glad you’re home safe and sound. Sounds like it was quite the convention and that you enjoyed it – yaaayy!! And it looks like your Dawgs kicked butt today. Congrats! **Taters** , I had a German shepherd named Captain. He was very intimidating to look at, but was a total cream puff. He left the cats’ Almond Roccas alone, at least. So far as I know. I have pics around here somewhere – I should post a couple. 🙂 He was a tremendous dog and I miss him still, as you miss your Cap’n. Hope you had a lovely RDOS day! Enjoy the downtime, **Oopsie**! You’ve earned it in every way! Looking forward to hearing what the inaugural dish will be for the Le Creuset, **cookie**! Please be sure to tell us. 🙂 \< waving at **JtC** \> Have fun playing with thread! **wet one** , sounds like you might be coming down with some bug. Rest as much as you need to – I hope you feel better soon. **metal mouse** , you are ever busy! Glad you had a nice time running around. You sure keep in shape! > [@susan](#): > > Go Ducks! Yes! 😃 They did well today! Your dinner sounds splendid – your lovely wife’s friends were no doubt very impressed, as well as nicely fed! * * * I dashed into town this morning to pick up groceries, as His Lordship requires green beans for his daily gruel mixture. Picked up some other stuff I needed while I was at it. A quick stop at the bank and another stop for milk. I was back home within an hour and a half. One thing I noticed on my drive that really made me happy \< spoilered for political content \>: There’s a house on my drive I’ve watched for a decade. It used to be a pretty shabby little place, but the people who bought it really know their rehab and remodeling stuff. Within a couple years, it became very spiffy, with new siding, new garage doors, new roof and some gorgeous landscaping. Then up went the flagpole, and I thought, “Ut oh.” But no; it soon became clear this is a very patriotic left-leaning person. Also fearless. He affixed a massive Ukrainian flag to the side of his workshop, unavoidably visible to anyone passing. From the flagpole, he flew an American flag coupled with a Biden-Harris flag in 2019. In 2024, he turned his American flag upside down and flew it in the international distress position. Today I saw it is back to flying right side up. I love that guy! I spent the rest of the day doing paying work and catching up on the new season of an Australian show I’ve been watching called High Country. It’s filmed in an area east of Melbourne where my late husband and I spent time and where I spread some of his ashes. It’s so beautiful there. Watching the show reminds me of him. (On Hulu, for anyone interested.) I had another piece of The Lasagna for dinner. Gawd, those noodles are awful. The rest is ok, though. Only 4 more pieces to go… Off to bed soon. Have great Sundays, everyone! And a nice sundae, too, if you’re so inclined! 🍨 Or a 🍸 if you’d rather! ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/294 "2026-11-08T05:34:45Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > **Shoe** , ah, workplace drama. We’ll see how long Lil’ Miss can resist sharing her nonsense. At this point - and three days off might figure into my attitude - but I DGAF and am enjoying the popcorn. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/295 "2026-11-08T09:06:32Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > My new Precious has arrived. Definitely a beauty, but she looks heavy. How many lbs? > [@dogbutler](#): > > I need to make one one of these days. I enjoy Negronis and other bitter things. Because I like Negonis and Cynar, I thought I would like ANGOSTURA bitters, but I’ve decided I don’t like them and ended up tossing the bottle. Orange bitters are the bomb. Looks like I need to add Vesper Martini to the list of cocktails to try. > [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > > [@swampbear](#): > > > > The snack is called Munchies and contains very cheesy Sun chips, Rold Gold pretzels, Doritos, and Cheetos. > > In our house, this is known as “crack.” I think this is a good thing that I’ve never seen this snack on sale here. It sounds very dangerous to have in the house. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > In lighter work news, **Alt. Mngr.** unexpectedly gifted me a black cat pin! I immediately put it on my shirt - got lotsa “Aw, cyooote!” comments. Here’s another: “Aw, cyooote!” And I like the composition of the picture with the sunflower trousers and kitty in the background. Add me to the list of people who thought it was a flower on the kitty pin. > [@swampbear](#): > > Plus Priest has been in the same place I’ve been and he has to show up too, so I have no excuse. Isn’t Priest a lot younger? Good on you for being so responsible.🙂 > [@peedin](#): > > I think I’ll go back to bed. Hope it helps. Must be frustrating when you think you’re doing better, but still don’t have the energy. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Let it be known, Mumpers, **swampy** is a ~~bad~~ good influence. Amen. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > After 10pm and I signed up for a couple more games tomorrow starting at 9am because I enjoy doing soccer refereeing and they need me (or I’m an idiot). As my dad says, it’ll keep you off the streets at night. I’m sure they appreciate you being there. Yesterday was our 1st day of a 4 day weekend. Went to the grocery store and then took a train to Lausanne (with one transfer), home of Five Guys and Krispy Kreme. Also went to a clothing, etc. store which carries all natural fiber (or recycled plastic) clothing and picked up a hemp backpack from Nepal, two hemp/cotton blouses and a pair of purple hedgehog socks (wool/cotton/recycled plastic). Had a nice chat with the proprietor - we’ll be back. Looks like hubby’s ready for us to go for a walk. First he’s got to spend some minutes figuring out what to wear - every day the weather’s different. Today we have sun and cold, yesterday was warmer and overcast. Happy Sunday! ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/296 "2026-11-08T10:42:48Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 46 (BRR!) Amurrkin out and mostly clear with a predicted high of 74, becomin’ mostly cloudy late mornin’ and cloudy in the afternoon. The big item on today’s agenda is deheathenization in which I have Verger duty at the ten-thirty a.m. service. I will also have group this afternoon at three. I think we will grab some kind of McLunch for the day’s main need to feed. My **DAWGS** destroyed Ole Miss 42-7 last night. I watched until the pass interference call where Ole Miss fans in the student section delayed the game by several minutes throwin’ trash on the field. I know it’s not all fans, or even all students, that do such things, but it looks so bad for a skool when that happens. I just don’t understand such behavior. I also don’t understand rushin’ the field and tearin’ down goal posts. Just not classy. **shoe** I know I could never be an influencer. I don’t think the goal of an “influencer” is to influence people to wind up in a gutter nekkid, drunk, and holdin’ an empty forty. Your repast sounds tres nummy. Also, life is short, so eat dessert first! **Lily and BrightTree** yay for your Ducks! **BBBoo and doggio** sorry about the 'Huskers and the 'Pack. **BrightTree** looks like you have a neigbor who is not afraid to express himself. **Dicey** I had never noticed Munchies before Firday night. Definitely not a thing I would want a big bag of in da cave. Once we opened the bag, there would be no reclose of said bag. The stuff is addictive! Yeah, Priest is a lot younger as in half my age. I suppose the adage “if you party with the Priest on Sattidy night, you best be prayin’ in the pew come Sunday mornin’” also applies if you have been at convention with the priest. At least I don’t have to serve the early service like he has to do. **MetalMouse** happy soccerin’ today! Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then purtification for deheathenization shall commence. Happy Sunday Y’all! ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/297 "2026-11-08T12:08:31Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off today. There shall be cleaning, sloth, and pro handegg today. Spot cuddled up and slept with me last night. Which was fine till I lost all feeling in my right arm, and had to move him. He’s in the sunroom watching his shows. It’s currently a chilly 38 degrees Ferret Height(3.333 Centipedes) outside. > [@swampbear](#): > > **BBBoo and doggio** sorry about the 'Huskers and the 'Pack. What makes it worse is the Carolina Hurricanes won 9-3 last night. _My hockey team scored a touchdown before my college football team did._ ---
**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:** [November 8, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/298 "2026-11-08T12:16:28Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 7c/44f with a predicted high of 8c/47f and a chance of fog. Weather app says “I’d love to tell you the fucking sun will come out tomorrow but I’m not a fucking miracle worker.” We also have a weather warning for fog, and it is indeed foggy outside. **Moooom** congrats on getting so much done while **FCD** and Otis were out of the house. I do not have a cleaning bug like that, today’s my day off doing anything. **flyboy** sorry to hear you’ve had trouble with a stray delivery. Hope they make it to you by the end of the month! **Lily** Blossom is the Squeaker of the House here. She has the tiniest miaow and it really is barely above a squeak. Cherry is more of a quacker, and Muffin has a little meep. **Knots** thank you for a new word, I wasn’t familiar with that one. **swampy** welcome home, I’m sure OYKW was pleased to see you after having to deal with all that catered orgy stuff by himself. Yesterday was busy but fun. I went out in the morning and did all the things I needed to do, then came home for lunch. I’d been to the Very Good Bakery and got some brown sourdough bread so that will be used for lunches this week. I’d still got some white sourdough to finish and had that for lunch with baked beans and cheese on top. Later in the afternoon, we Uber’d ourselves into town with a lovely Nigerian driver who’d been to his first organised fireworks display the night before and was still very excited about it. We went to the Posada and ended up chatting to a veteran who was taking part in today’s Remembrance Day parade in town. There were also dogs to be fussed - the pub dog is a lively little spaniel called Rolo, and someone else came in with a Westie called Fred ( **Nut** might get that reference…). After that, we went over the road to the Lych Gate, debated going to Pack (Perfect Ale Cask & Keg) but decided not to, and walked down the hill to the Clarendon instead. Another debate about food, decided against curry in the pub and instead we got a large pizza and a kebab from the very nice chaps at Turkish Delight. Got home, scoffed food, had a cup of tea, watched Spinal Tap and went to bed. 'im indoors had the kebab, and I had some of the pizza. There’s enough leftover pizza for us to have for lunch today which is why we buy the larger one 🙂 No big plans for today, I’ve had a bath so I’m all spotless and sparkling 🙂 I did get a bit over-enthusiastic washing my face and almost pulled the stud out of my nose! Anyway, got nothing else planned so I’ll spend a bit of time upstairs with Muffin and then decamp to the sofa for an afternoon of tellybox stuff and/or books. Sunday’s are for slothing, right? ---
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> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > And what shall be prepared on this auspicious event? I’m going to make a coconut chicken curry. > [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > Definitely a beauty, but she looks heavy. How many lbs? Not sure. Probably about five pounds. ---
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Morning all. Bladder had me up about 6am and as it was the third alert of the night I just decided to go with the flow (heh) and get up. First soccer referee job is at 9am and it’s about 40F so I hope it’ll be warming up quickly. Also have games at 10:30 and 2:30, and that should take care of my soccer duties for the Fall. My usual Sunday Dinner will be delayed, so will forage for nourishment where I can. And doing the morning scrolling… **Bright Tree** , Ollie is a gourmet, of course, eating those odd animals… And neighbor has an interesting way of showing his opinions. **Swampy** , happy vergering. **Cookie** , happy cooking! And time to forage before I have to layer up and head out to the soccer fields. Take care all. ---
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> [@Aspenglow](#): > > He was very intimidating to look at, but was a total cream puff. A friend of mine (this is many many years back) had a red Doberman. For all they had such a fierce reputation, Rusty was a big, doofy dog. Not too smart, tho. He liked to nap in the middle of the street, and that, alas, was his demise. Woke to a mere 41 Ferrets, maybe rising to 60. I could feel it in Otis’ coat when he came back in from whatever he was doing outside for 30 minutes. I’ll get the grands for a few hours this afternoon - it’s going to be chilly enough that I’ll probably lay a fire in the basement, which will thrill Tobias. That’s the extent of my planning so far. The other day, **FCD** mentioned bread machine bread, so yesterday I made a loaf of white. I shouldn’t do that - it’s just about gone. Freshly baked bread, even cheater bread like from the machine, is _sooooooo_ good! I need to finish washing the bits from the machine then put it away. And I heard from Valerie - she’s coming for turkey and staying the night. So I need to round up some sheets for the futon and **FCD** needs to bring the pillows home from the boat as they were our only spares. I don’t think I have full-size sheets, but I can use queen size and tuck the excess. She doesn’t like to drive a lot after dark - no surprise as she’s just 3 months younger than I am. Anyway, with a caveat about bad weather, I’ll be seeing her for the first time in something over a year. I ordered a new mailbox and post yesterday. Our current one has been leaning for some time, and being plastic, it’s gotten kinda sad looking. The new one is steel and black and heavy. Since the idiot who ran into the pre-plastic unit twice seems to have moved (or learned to drive) I think it’s safe to replace the replacement. As thus beginneth the second week of November. Happy Sunday!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335.md?page=16)