# Random topic MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [September 17, 2012, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955 "2012-09-17T10:28:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/81 "2012-09-19T10:45:46Z")
Blurf. Yarr. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/82 "2012-09-19T10:52:13Z")
On the rare occasions I consider wearing anything skirt-like, ain’t no way I want one that emphasizes my butt. I don’t like form-fitting stuff, even when it’s stretchy and I’m all alone. I prefer my wardrobe to be loose, but not to flow-y, comfy, and in a print that hides stains because I’m all about getting messy, even when I try to be neat. You’d think at my age I’d have mastered fork-to-mouth-without-spilling-on-shirt. Stoopit gravity. 😛 \*\*Tugig \*\*- so you’re anticipating a rough ride? Honestly, I don’t understand why some people are so hateful when a marriage ends. You don’t have to be friends, but you at least should be civil. Altho I guess that doesn’t apply when one is batshit insane. Not that I intend to divorce - I’ve got this on trained and I’m too old to start with another… 😉 And a happy Talk Like a Pirate Day to all! _Yarrrrrr!_ ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/83 "2012-09-19T10:58:59Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > You’d think at my age I’d have mastered fork-to-mouth-without-spilling-on-shirt. Stoopit gravity. 😛 Isn’t the reason Og gave wimmin the chest-level food catcher was to protect the skirt or pants? Shiver me timbers! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/84 "2012-09-19T11:05:01Z")
My husband claims it’s to keep my shoes clean. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/85 "2012-09-19T11:58:50Z")
Ahoy! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/86 "2012-09-19T12:01:35Z")
Hey, \*\*CatDude \*\*- was your work affected by the teachers’ strike? As in, did you get sent home, or did you use the time to catch up and catch your breath? ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/87 "2012-09-19T12:01:42Z")
Land ho! … and no, I’m not commenting on someone’s appearance. ---
**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:** [September 19, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/88 "2012-09-19T13:00:23Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > You will be pleased to know that I haven’t eviscerated any coworkers… yet. > > And on that note, back into the fray. I’ve worked in places where this could be an accomplishment ;). The antibiotics are working their magic on an abscessed tooth. Now to come up with my portion of the fee to get it more thoroughly fixed (ugh). Dragged the “fishing pole” cat toy over the living room floor and caught a 12-lb. Siamese mix. 🙂 ---
**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:** [September 19, 2012, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/89 "2012-09-19T13:33:33Z")
Ahoy ye scurvy dogs! I be postin’ from the irkplace. YARRRRR!!! There be a changin’ of the sooper sekrit code to get into the buildin’ today. It be about dang time as at least a dozen people have left in the approachin’ nine months I be on board. **Seanette** don’t know if ye be havin’ a nickname yet but I be hopin’ ye get yer abscessed tooth taken care of soonest. YAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR!!! ---
**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:** [September 19, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/90 "2012-09-19T13:36:40Z")
I’ll be getting the dental work done when money permits. Meanwhile, while I’m still having odd twinges near my chin (an inch or two away from the abscess), the swelling’s nearly completely gone and pain is well within what sane doses of OTC pain relief (ibuprofen and naproxen are my preferred choices) can handle. I’m making progress. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/91 "2012-09-19T13:53:06Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > You will be pleased to know that I haven’t eviscerated any coworkers… yet. > > And on that note, back into the fray. Today’s the day you have the option to hoist the Jolly Roger and slit throats. Avast! ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/92 "2012-09-19T13:54:40Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > **Seanette** don’t know if ye be havin’ a nickname yet but I be hopin’ ye get yer abscessed tooth taken care of soonest. Howzabout **Fang**? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/93 "2012-09-19T14:34:39Z")
Ok, I’ve just landed on the top of page 5 of my paper! I will finish it today!!! I knew you’d all be waiting to hear. 😛 ---
**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:** [September 19, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/94 "2012-09-19T16:12:50Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > Howzabout **Fang**? 😃 Arrr, tis a fine name for a Mumper! ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/95 "2012-09-19T16:19:53Z")
No idea if it’s a national promo or not, but Krispy Kreme around here has a thing where if you walk in and talk like a pirate, they’ll give you a free donut. If you are dressed like a pirate, you get a free dozen. Some of my Rennie friends plan on scoring a lot of donuts today. Even on the other 364 days, a fellow best known as Spyglass won’t bother ringing your doorbell if he visits. He’ll just bellow “Prepare to be boarded!” from outside. And ye best answer. Shivver my teeth and pad me belly! Thar be sweet carbohydrates to plunder! ---
**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:** [September 19, 2012, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/96 "2012-09-19T16:58:31Z")
Avast! Shall I be boardin’ me local Krispy Kreme to plunder yon confections? Would they be handin’ over their sweet carbohydrates should a pirate amount an attack and bellow, “Haaaaaaaaaar ye landlubbers! Ye best be handin’ me over one of yer hot now confectionaries!” Decisions! Decisions! ETA: ‘Tis true! [Krispy Kreme](http://www.krispykreme.com/home) be givin’ away doughnuts! ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/97 "2012-09-19T17:48:51Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Avast! Shall I be boardin’ me local Krispy Kreme to plunder yon confections? Would they be handin’ over their sweet carbohydrates should a pirate amount an attack and bellow, “Haaaaaaaaaar ye landlubbers! Ye best be handin’ me over one of yer hot now confectionaries!” I believe you’re a trifle too enthusiastic about this. Try not to frighten any children, and for goodness sake don’t make any Policemen angry. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/98 "2012-09-19T18:02:02Z")
I just submitted my paper. YAY!!! Only one more paper to go. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/99 "2012-09-19T18:11:49Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > But **Sticky** , you’re also properly proportioned. Some of us have a below-the-waist that is several sizes bigger than our above-the-waist. Hardly any of my jeans fit anymore. I mean, they all seem to FIT just fine, I just can’t walk 20 seconds without them falling down, or attempting to. MrTao thinks I’m losing weight. The scale says differently. 😉_I_ say that I have old-lady-middle, which means no waist, and therefore no real hips to hold the pants up. And despite the fact that I do have sizeable haunches, I apparantly have no ASS to hold them up, either. Thank Og for the two pair of black stretchy jeans I had the foresight to scoop up when I saw them, lol. At least they don’t creep! Yo, ho, blow the man down… Hrm, wonder if there’s a Krispy Kreme nearby…I don’t really care for them, but one every couple years is alright… ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955/100 "2012-09-19T18:33:19Z")
Finished the last of the bookmark designs. Now I have to get to printing, cropping, and adding ribbon. Link’s in the sig if anybody wants to see them. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-topic-mmp/634955.md?page=6)