# (Old) Wrapping up Feb in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 24, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-wrapping-up-feb-in-the-mmp/1014729 "2025-02-24T12:03:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 297
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> [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > Just reading this made me snort laugh out loud They really do make me laugh on a regular basis. There are only two places on GG’s body with hair thin enough for him to feel her teeth and she can’t reach his ears when he’s standing upright. (OK, that’s _three_ places if you want to get all picky!) > [@missred](#): > > How big is this dog? I know for myself that size DOES matter. He’s not that big, only about 40 lbs. He will gain weight if he lives with us, he’s kinda skinny now. Hubs has found a fence company in Logan and will be calling them in the morning to ask about having a gate made. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > We will be requesting pictures. Boy are you ever silly. Do you really think there is any chance that I won’t be flooding the mump with new dawg pics? At least you folks will be getting a break from all of the cat pics! > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > **Sprinkles** sed thanks for the flashlight, she still has no power. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > **Care(e)less** is doing the daily/weekly motel thing, cuz that’s cheap. Both of those things are so sad, I wish things were better. There is a whole lot of financial misery nowadays and I can’t find it in myself to hope that things will get better before they get a whole lot worse. > [@dogbutler](#): > > You mean I used “shithole country” in today’s letter for nothing? I use third world country but I’m guessing we are saying the same thing. It was cold again today and the wind made it feel even colder. I sprung for a fabric Handmaid outfit and kinda wish I had bought a poly one because poly is so much warmer than cotton. Of course, if this keeps going on until the summer, I’ll be grateful for the cotton. > [@scareyfaerie](#): > > I am sure he appreciated someone taking time to notice his work too, you are such a good person to do that! 😊 It’s the little things that help keep the world a brighter place and just seeing the shelves looking so nice gave me a nice endo rush, so why not share? You are a very good person to spend so much time helping the homeless cats. I’m sure they need you now more than ever. > [@peedin](#): > > I’m not far from the mitten and I like the music choices, esp if the Stones can be included. Road trip! I’m totally up for one. I’m sure I can find a protest to join along the way. > [@missred](#): > > I think I strained my healing shoulder bringing in groceries yesterday. Please be more careful! Make more trips if you have to. > [@Taters](#): > > Buying something premade for lunch every day is expensive Don’t start bringing your lunch and eating at your desk. That will just bring you down even more. Move your jeep out of the parking lot and eat somewhere that is not your job site. A **[steering wheel tray](https://www.amazon.com/JUSTTOP-Steering-Multifunctional-Portable-Computer/dp/B08BNRQV8J/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3EP9KXRJTT2I5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zXcJKxc1DMFoTGTNJP3on5EbdX3Ft9Up4VcGPlcCXap3gHfEIa1fdeASLga1rVQbnhv9huY4ICfh-8B3mmP4RM6ltIksCdvNsI_TButOs8qC1otdovozUr9qD98gKsdtBVDiWakChnMItzm1SYwwSRkRq4izMLrXrYUsFM94cT5pjvm3ju4740sB1kLYPyq-7_WOUxdiVyRbQgWva3OWLJOxgNOpzXyLiQfKZwzaUEzq5lINZDlShjGpGenwi8TOd1hZLsgKj1Ne2XgMFRbr0HDDNcX2yASjd2ABXM9xorE.kkrWsp5TqG1t-UvKM7tglDBajrpM6M066IMpI_0QXhk&dib_tag=se&keywords=steering%2Bwheel%2Btray&qid=1740960065&sprefix=steering%2Bwee%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1)** is so much more convenient than you would think, I still have mine and I’ve been retired for 7 years. I use amazon for the pics, if you find one you like, click through to the maker and buy it from them. They will usually have a first time customer coupon that will make up for the cost of the shipping. I agree that we need Queen and Elton, but I’m also a fan of Tomita and Pink Floyd. I still have my vinyl copy of Brain Salad Surgery. > [@Taters](#): > > **JtC,** I’ve never owned a blind dog, although _I think_ Brandi’s vision was terrible when we had to say goodbye. We’ve had several blind cats and they have been pretty easy as long as we didn’t move things around. I also kept their worlds small to help them not get lost. From what I’ve seen Barkley is pretty mellow, but critters never show their real selves at shelters. > [@Taters](#): > > At any rate, dogs exude a unique sense of calm and love. I have one on my feet right now. I’m so happy you have that comfort available. > [@Misnomer](#): > > It’s _almost_ as theraputic as putting a set together, but not quite: I’m looking forward to getting to the point where I can start re-building it from step 1. 🙂 I’m glad you went out and also am happy that you are enjoying the taking apart of the thing. I usually enjoy making the thing, but taking it apart again usually results in many very bad words. > [@Misnomer](#): > > So…what will you name him? 😁 Hubs will be named The One in Charge of Dog Poop. Barkley already has a name so we will use that until it morphs into a nickname. Of course, we don’t even have a gate right now and Barkley will go home with the first qualified family who wants him. I don’t want to start getting too attached until he is actually our dog. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > He looked in the bowl, pointed at the little meatballs, and asked “Are those the groom’s balls?” Yeah, I was pretty sure we were married to brothers. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > hope the pupper realizes how lucky they are In my experience, rescue critters always know how lucky they are 🙂 As long as you are getting motivated to do some routine house maintenance, clean the filter on your dishwasher too. As long as you are up and moving, wipe the seals on your front loading washer with vinegar and run your vent snake down the dryer outlet. > [@liirogue](#): > > They walked him slowly through the house on a leash several times, and took him to the back door multiple times from various places so he could start learning his way around (and most importantly, where to go for potty breaks!). Thank you! Barkley is house trained and knows to bark at the door when he wants to go out. He barks at the kennel bars because he doesn’t want to pee on the concrete. He seems to be A Very Good Dog. > [@Chefguy](#): > > Here’s a shot of one of the poor things being abused. Oh that poor dog, it’s suffering is so intense. Thanks for the story, I would never have thought that they would have to import snow in Alaska! People always say that racing critters are abused, but I’ve seen greyhound kennels and some of them are nicer than the standard motel room! That’s just a stupid notion, abused and starved animals won’t win races, its the well fed and motivated critters who win. > [@AskNott](#): > > Any time you can do that for one person, you’ve helped all of humanity. That is so kind of you to say. I can’t save the world, but I can save one starfish at a time. > [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](#): > > Hugs to everybody. Please feel better soon. > [@peedin](#): > > I rode Astro the perfect school horse. I am so glad you got out of the house and are moving forward with riding. You need to be back in the saddle again. > [@peedin](#): > > What are we bringing for snacks??? I will buy an assortment of cheeses along the way. I have no idea what I will find, but I’m sure we will all be happy with the local offerings. > [@dogbutler](#): > > cleaned his food and water dishes(he died of starvation during their 15 minute absence). What!!! You didn’t put replacement dishes down at once? No wonder he draws blood! > [@swampbear](#): > > It takes longer if we have “help.” Been there so often! > [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > Finished an article and sent it off to a journal to see if they think it’s worth exposing to the world. Fingers crossed. I hope the world is receptive. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-wrapping-up-feb-in-the-mmp/1014729)._