# 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/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335 "2026-11-02T08:31:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**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 3, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/81 "2026-11-03T17:18:42Z")
Well, my vote has been cast upon the ballot and we’ll see how it plays out. Didn’t take long, no line and no problems checking in, but there was a steady flow of people coming in and the parking lot (which is relatively small, maybe 35-40 cars worth) was full and spots were being taken as fast as they were emptied, so looked like there would be a good turnout. Lots of signs and 2-3 people waving them around, but nothing raucous. **red** , may the pic line be no more! **doggio** , sorry, no Clarks running but we did have a State Senate candidate named Rudolph Valentino Drake and if I was ever going to acquire a sign… **Nut** , so you can’t get in your system but it’s the main way to contact the people you need to get you back in and they’ve taken away your access to them…yep, that’s some catch, that Catch-22… And so the day proceeds. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/82 "2026-11-03T17:36:42Z")
Today my sweetie turns 70. I’ve got to run to Food Lion for a few things so I’ll get him a cupcake or something. Off I go! ---
**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:** [November 3, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/83 "2026-11-03T17:54:33Z")
Happy Birthday to **FCD**! Haven’t done much beyond cleaning and sweeping the kitchen. Fingers crossed, **red**! I have a weighted water bowl for the pups that’s coated with scrubber or silicone on the bottom so it doesn’t slide around. ---
**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:** [November 3, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/84 "2026-11-03T18:33:35Z")
Just got back from voting and doing a couple of other errands. No probs at the polling place. Badgered my kids about getting off their butts and voting, so my work is done. I really like voting. It gives me a feeling of belonging to something much larger and carrying on a tradition that is meaningful. I also appreciate the monumental work by many, many people that goes into putting on an election. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/85 "2026-11-03T18:41:16Z")
**Mrs Magill** and **Squeaky** just got back from the Radiologist (up the road - NOT in Downtown Nashville), and they stopped at the McCallister’s on the way home, bringing me a French Dip sandwich and a loaded baked potato. My belly is quite full. ---
**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 3, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/86 "2026-11-03T18:47:42Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Well, my vote has been cast upon the ballot and we’ll see how it plays out. Didn’t take long, no line and no problems checking in, but there was a steady flow of people coming in and the parking lot (which is relatively small, maybe 35-40 cars worth) was full and spots were being taken as fast as they were emptied, so looked like there would be a good turnout. Same, and well, Same! I’m supposed to close with S.M. tonight and I know she’ll be watching the updates, though of course we won’t know anything definite until tomorrow at least. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/87 "2026-11-03T19:05:43Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > If I knew how to spell I would be great at crosswords. I get the clues (I always did the logic problems in our variety books) but those dang vowels always tricked me. Doing crosswords helps with spelling, since you can check yourself against the crossing clues. > [@swampbear](#): > > I knew a couple who always had a crossword puzzle set up on their sun porch. They would buy 'em from garage sales, thrift stores and such. It was always a thing for anybody who visited to put a few pieces of the puzzle together. I assume you mean jigsaw puzzle, though I’ve know a few jigsaws that assemble into crossword puzzles. My puzzle table is set up in front of the TV. All puzzles donated to the local library for their sale goes through me for checking. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/88 "2026-11-03T19:25:10Z")
MIL wouldn’t vote. She hated politicians and she didn’t think it mattered because “They’re all crooked!” So I just said “Uh huh” and changed the subject. She’d made up her mind and that was that. I don’t think she was even registered in Merrylande. Back from Food Lion, the trip ending unpleasantly. TMI - enter at your own risk. As I drove home, my gut was making urgent noises. I got into the garage, out of the car, and up to the door to the kitchen when I realized there was nothing I could do. Clenching was futile. So I skittered to our bathroom, tended to the immediate mess, then turned on the shower and cleaned me, my unders, and my jeans. All the while thinking about what I’d do if this had happened on the cruise. I’m not sick - not even feeling queasy. It was just one of those things, probably as a result of stuffing myself last night. My system forgot how to deal with me overeating. The car is unpacked and groceries are stowed. **FCD** asked about a funky smell in the pantry, and I knew immediately that it was the Yukon Gold spuds. I should never buy a 5# bag, but you can’t buy just a few at a time. Dammit. So I double-bagged them and tossed them in the can in the garage. ick. I think I’ve had enough excitement for the day. Definitely not going to walk Otis as I’d considered. ---
**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 3, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/89 "2026-11-03T19:49:05Z")
Thank you everyone for the kind words. I will indeed miss James. He was one of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever met. He was a life long Democrat who thought that JFK was the greatest president that ever lived. He bragged about voting in every election since he turned 18. He didn’t vote in this one. He was concerned about dying between voting and election day because that would bring shame on the party. > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > > [@JaneDoe42](#): > > > > raw toast > > … bread? Usually homemade bread. When I started my sourdough journey my results weren’t exactly spectacular but it made good toast. The old farts at the home like anything homemade but are exceptionally vocal about toast with cultured butter. I hope your line wasn’t too long today. Don’t most states actually require employeers to allow their workers time to vote? > [@Filbert](#): > > ordering the stone carved in person with her name and birthday on the top line, because she was the _oldest_ sister, dammit, and she was gonna be listed _first_. 🤣 > [@swampbear](#): > > . My 'rents had all their arrangements prepaid and even the little brass and marble marker (not a headstone) in place in the cemetary long before they passed. That must have been so helpful when the time came. I should think about our final resting place, I don’t guess funeral homes can just scatter the ashes over some grass and be done with it. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I suppose someone standing in the right spot in the back yard might glimpse the back of one’s head. Have you ever gone out and tried to look in your windows? Its a whole lot harder than you might think if you aren’t in touching distance. I try to look in windows when we are out on the two-lanes and can never see past the window sill or couch back. > [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Seeing the vote turnout in Texas, which may be mostly Democratic voters for now, she feels like she made a difference. I’m proud of her, its hard to put yourself out there like that and she just stepped right up to the plate. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > State Amendments I want to vote against. WV had an proposed amendment to require ID to vote. I voted NO! We already have laws on the books for that, stop pandering to racism! I voted when early voting started, but cruised by the polling place just before lunch. There were many signs for local elections, and one lone “Stop the War! VOTE” sign off to the side. I stopped getting WV spam the day after I voted, but AZ was relentless. > [@peedin](#): > > When I was in grammar school, our school was a polling place so we got election day off. We got cheated! They used our cafeteria so we all had/got to eat our lunches in the playground. > [@susan](#): > > > [@missred](#): > > > > Keep appendages crossed that I get this cussed pic line out. > > Good luck! Yes, I hope its out as I type. The fuzzbutts have a heavy porcelain fountain. It has a wide bowl so George can splash around without pushing it against the wall. > [@Voyager](#): > > Doing crosswords helps with spelling, since you can check yourself against the crossing clues. Not really. Usually the cross clues define words I can’t spell either. I used to have a friend who was a good speller but didn’t read much so I’d tell her the words and she would write them down. We ruled the classroom cross-word puzzle competitions together. So I’ve been watching the local election news and then checking on AZ. **Bright Tree,** I do hope your folks are staying safe and dry, there is a whole lot of flooding happening. Rivers have enough water to overflow their banks and the culverts are overfull. Our last place is fine, just a big mud bog for a front yard. The place before that is in a small neighborhood that is currently cut off from everything, and the place before that looks like it has wet floors ☹ Oh, almost forgot…yesterday the Yavapai County suit in charge of elections put out a statement telling people that this is a MIDTERM and that President Trump is NOT on the ballet, your ballet hasn’t been misprinted. ---
**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 3, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/90 "2026-11-03T20:03:36Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > _Back yard delenda est_ > **[Carthago Delenda Est Morton's Salt Parody Logo T-Shirt](https://echosofantiquity.com/products/carthago-delenda-est-mortons-salt-parody-logo-t-shirt?srsltid=AYCX9vJYay5OyMvLtzbEaUt9wXGGEO-r0YlKGFmyVRoQViOyztjEQf7_)** > > The unisex soft-style t-shirt puts a new spin on casual comfort. Made from very soft materials, this tee is 100% cotton for solid colors. Heather colors and sports grey include polyester. The shoulders have twill tape for improved durability. There... > [@Filbert](#): > > You’d think they’d leave it until after the viva, wouldn’t you? The uni gives me access for a year after the graduation! Yikes! Happy **FCD** Day! ---
**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 3, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/91 "2026-11-03T20:19:16Z")
My grandmother loved crossword puzzles, but it always seemed to me that it was stacked in favor of those who do crossword puzzles. A lot of the clues are for obscure words that my grandmother even admitted that the reason she knew the answer was because of how many crossword puzzles she did. The big church in Luzern left lit candles unattended and had a fire Sunday evening. Fortunately not much damage, and no injuries. The city of Luzern has now filed a criminal complaint against the church, alleging negligence for leaving a lit candle in a wooden candle holder. Voted weeks ago. As I have only voted by mail, I have never gotten a “I voted” sticker. Some of them are rather cool. > [@2gigch1](#): > > “Meet me at the white guy!” 🤣 > [@swampbear](#): > > **Dicey** do you mean a corporate dinner does not include rubber chikin or shoe leather beef? How can that be! It’s Switzerland. There will be pork, and there will be cheese. Either Raclette, Fondue or [Sbrinz](https://www.sbrinz.ch/en/).\[1\] Or some combination thereof. Maybe some Emmentaler, since we’re in the Emmen valley. **{{{JtC}}}** I’m sorry about James. I feel like I should raise a piece of raw toast in his honor. Went to the gym and did my thing. I made an apple crisp on Sunday, so I have to work on that, plus some Luzern Rahmkäse (a semi-hard cheese, not a cream cheese, despite the name). Because cheese. * * * 1. I go past the Sbrinz maturing warehouse every day I go to work. ---
**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:** [November 3, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/92 "2026-11-03T20:41:12Z")
I just finished with weed whacking, mowing, and blowing the lawn and surrounding areas. I also raked up a bunch of heavy leaves and put them in yard waste bin, too. I could definitely fit more leaves in the bin, but between heaving heavy bags of lawn soil, and raking the heavy, wet leaves on the steep slope, I was a little spent. I may go out there in a little bit to spread the lawn soil, though. I also pulled some weeds and rearranged where I store my Gorilla wagon and some other things. For now, I’ll take a bit of a breather. I received an “I Voted” sticker with my mail in ballot, but I didn’t wear it. I have voted in every election since I turned eighteen, with the exception of one or two mid-term elections. Back when we still voted in person, I took my kids with me to demonstrate the importance of voting. They still remember that. ---
**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 3, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/93 "2026-11-03T20:41:59Z")
**FCM** , at the gym and let’s just say I know exactly what you are talking about and leave it at that. Lots of clouds, rain is due about 8pm and will continue into tomorrow morning so glad I don’t have to be anywhere. Back after soccer practice. ---
**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 3, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/94 "2026-11-03T20:48:04Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > Don’t most states actually require employeers to allow their workers time to vote? Eh, I’m not scheduled till 7 p.m. and I’m pretty sure the polls.close by then. ---
**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 3, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/95 "2026-11-03T21:43:35Z")
> **[Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set | CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/style/lego-sagrada-familia-gaudi-scli-intl?Date=20261103&Profile=CNN,CNN+International&utm_content=1793709948&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook)** > > Barcelona’s Sagrada Família is nearing completion after 144 years. Now, Lego is inviting fans to recreate the iconic church brick by brick — albeit on a much smaller scale. ---
**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 4, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/96 "2026-11-04T00:14:47Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Today my sweetie turns 70 Happy birthday FCD! Well, I have one to three more weeks with a pic line. 😠 I did have a hard talk with the doctor for a firm end to this shit. ---
**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:** [November 4, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/97 "2026-11-04T00:22:54Z")
Well the PT seems to be helping with the back, by moving the pain to the legs. My hamstrings and thighs are really sore from the movements she gave me to do. Another appointment on Firday. Hippo birdies, **FCD!** I voted on Sunday, so’s I wouldn’t have to deal with it today. As they say in Maine Goooo Blue!! ---
**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 4, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/98 "2026-11-04T01:10:40Z")
Howdy Y’all! Laundry got laundered and put where it stays until it gets dirty again. Also, we went and got shorn and then went to the not too shabby Chinese hog trough buffet for lunch. We will eat leftovers tomorrow. Nappage and day drinkin’ also happened. It’s been rainy off and on all afternoon and sounds like it has started up again. Hope it rains all night. I loves me some rain to go to sleep by! **MOOOOOOM** you cradle robber! Happy Birthday FCD. I am five months and four days older than OYKW and so must endure cracks about bein’ a cradle robber untl we are the same age again. **red** appropriate/inappropriate appendages crossed re the cussed pic line removal. I see now that it didn’t happen. RATS! **Mollie** I shall remind you once again, **Mrs Magill** is a keeper. **JtC** I did indeed mean jigsaw puzzle. I just keep gettin’ closer and closer to the home! Yes, the pre-arranged funeral was very helpful. OYKW and I will have our ashes (cremains) interred in the memorial garden at the church house. The columbarium slots are paid for and there’s even a copy of what will be the memorial services on file at the church. **Dicey** I could deal with pork and cheese. ---
**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 4, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/99 "2026-11-04T01:27:12Z")
Up from naptime. Dinner is a Manhattan, steak, baked \*\*N.O.T., and asparagus. Plus cupcakes. Watching hockey. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Today my sweetie turns 70. 🍾 🎂 🥳_ **HAPPY BIRTHDAY FCD!!!** _ And I love the Otis shaped rug pic on FB. > [@Filbert](#): > > before someone gets overexcited and actually _wipes_ the account. I had an assistant manager who had been a temp store manager transfer into my store once, and since they didn’t step her down before the transfer, it wiped me out of the system, and IT wouldn’t talk to me because I “wasn’t a manager”. > [@Taters](#): > > I have a weighted water bowl for the pups that’s coated with scrubber or silicone on the bottom so it doesn’t slide around. I got one of those for Gordie, after he smashed his ceramic one against the stove. “_ATTICA! ATTICA! ATTICA!_” - Gordie > [@susan](#): > > [Carthago Delenda Est Morton's Salt Parody Logo T-Shirt – Echos of Antiquity](https://echosofantiquity.com/products/carthago-delenda-est-mortons-salt-parody-logo-t-shirt?srsltid=AYCX9vJYay5OyMvLtzbEaUt9wXGGEO-r0YlKGFmyVRoQViOyztjEQf7%5C_) I ❤ this. > [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > Because cheese. As someone born in Wisconsin, 🧀 💯 ---
**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 4, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335/100 "2026-11-04T01:28:22Z")
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