# Resolved: Happy New MMP 2013! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [December 31, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627 "2012-12-31T02:17:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/321 "2013-01-05T03:25:45Z")
That’s okay; most of us wouldn’t use coasters anyway. 🙂 ---
**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:** [January 5, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/322 "2013-01-05T03:26:01Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > yeah, like this :eek: > > or this :smack: Poor Baby! Are you feeling bad? ---
**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:** [January 5, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/323 "2013-01-05T03:30:40Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > That’s okay; most of us wouldn’t use coasters anyway. 🙂 You Flirt With Death! ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/324 "2013-01-05T04:37:59Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > That would be a good hamburger. > > But encourage the grinding of prime rib? > Sacrilege! I read adding a little bit of ground prime is ok, to add to the beefy flavor ---
**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:** [January 5, 2013, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/325 "2013-01-05T11:20:33Z")
I’m awake. But still sleepy. Water aerobics this morning and then traveling to an art gallery this afternoon to see about selling my stuff (if I don’t chicken out) and also picking up a custom made wooden puzzle that I ordered. ---
**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 5, 2013, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/326 "2013-01-05T11:21:03Z")
Up, caffeinated, off to irk. > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > You Flirt With Death! Yeah, Mrs. death is insanely jealous. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/327 "2013-01-05T11:27:05Z")
If the banking error does not work out in my favor by tomorrow, I won’t be able to go see my dad Monday. :mad:☹ If I knew who the “they” were that forced that miskeyed payment through I would be yelling at someone or asking \*\*VBob \*\*to help me compose a Famous Poison Pen Letter. The “refund” is in my pending payments, but those usually don’t show up in my account until, oh WEDNESDAY or so. ---
**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 5, 2013, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/328 "2013-01-05T11:47:15Z")
Idiot dog started barking and whining around 4 of the AM! :eek: We ignored her, and she eventually (40 minutes later) quieted down. Then at some point, she started again, and \*\*FCD \*\*got up to deal with her. Then he turned on the shower. So much for sleeping in. He’s gone to work, I’m caffeinating before attacking the laundry, thinking about running to WaWa for a breakfast sammich. But it’s cold out there!! :eek: \*\*Apes \*\*- I know what you mean about hating to touch the IRA. On the other hand, it’s there, and you need it. I still remember the day I was down to $20 in checking 2 days before payday, and we needed groceries (new baby and all that) - all that saved us was being able to kite a check. It was a few more years before we were able to build up a small reserve in savings. Anyway, glad you’ve been able to get a little relief. \*\*Spaz \*\*- that really sucks - wish I could help - you live too far away from my ATM. ☹ Well, **doggio** , I guess the truth comes out - you don’t love me enough to rearrange your entire life in order to visit me. Fine. Be that way. 😛 Oh, and we only have 7 or 8 coasters, so late arrivals will go thirsty! 😛 Plans for the day: laundry, empty the dishwasher, start clearing the kitchen counters, vacuum, make 'nanner bread, solve world financial crisis, instigate world peace. We’ll see how far down the list I can get. Happy Saturday!! ---
**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 5, 2013, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/329 "2013-01-05T12:49:35Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. _YAWN_ 'Tis 34 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 56 for the day. Again, Winter in south Jawja. The inside temp at da cave was 58 when I got up so I _gasp_ turned on the heat. I suppose it’s a good thing to knock the chill off the place. **Spaz** hope the bank problem gets worked out so you can go see your dad. **Apes** I’m sure it was a tough decision to tap into the IRA but sometimes you do what you gotta do. I have a sudden cravin’ for a burger. Wonder why… Haid is still stuffded up but feelin’ somewhat better. I have a very nice cheese ball all made up for the Epiphany Party tonight so hopefully I’ll feel up to goin’. Even if’n I don’t feel up to it, OYKW could still go if’n he wants and take the cheese ball. However, he’s kinda strange about goin’ to stuff like that by himself. It ain’t like the cheese ball won’t get eaten if we don’t go, cause, hey, cheese ball! Now I need more caffiene and should consider sustenance for rumbly tummy. Happy Sattidy Y’all! ---
**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 5, 2013, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/330 "2013-01-05T13:08:01Z")
First load is in the washer, cat box is clean, dog is eating her alligator, \*\*FCD \*\*called to get my computer password because I had his model locked on my machine, and I ate a leftover corn muffin for breakfast. Such is morning in FairyChatLand! 😃 I need to clean the pellet stove - the pan is full of ash. It burned out overnight, so there shouldn’t be any embers still. But I will dump it all into a metal bucket. And once it’s all clean, I’ll fill it up and start it burning again. Good times! ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/331 "2013-01-05T13:21:22Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Irked, came home, chatted with Hockey Lady:). > > **FCM** , I can’t make it either.☹ Can Hockey Lady make it? > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Oh, and we only have 7 or 8 coasters, so late arrivals will go thirsty! 😛 As I will be a late arrival, I’d like to claim my coaster now using the universally accepted method: DIBS!!! ---
**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 5, 2013, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/332 "2013-01-05T13:37:03Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Plans for the day: laundry, empty the dishwasher, start clearing the kitchen counters, vacuum, make 'nanner bread, solve world financial crisis, instigate world peace. We’ll see how far down the list I can get. I’m running laundry myself, got to catch up on some reading, and once the nearby grocery opens, I need to find out if they carry ant baits. Ants in January? Really? Banana bread sounds great. I’m trying to figure out a way to combine chicken breast with some nacho cheese Dorito crumbs I have around. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/333 "2013-01-05T13:40:25Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > How about bananas brulé? slice 'em lengthwise, sprinkle liberally with granulated sugar, the “brulé” the sugar with a kitchen blow torch. Alton Brown made 'em once - I drooled for 10 minutes We do banana boats on the grill or fire. Split banana, still in skin, lengthwise but NOT all the way through the banana. Pry open and fill with brown sugar, chic chips and mini marshmallows. Wrap in two layers of foil. Place on low grill or in hot embers of a fire for about 10-15 min. Gently peel foil and eat with a spoon from skin. Yum! ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/334 "2013-01-05T13:55:53Z")
> [@SpazCat](#): > > If the banking error does not work out in my favor by tomorrow, I won’t be able to go see my dad Monday. :mad:☹ If I knew who the “they” were that forced that miskeyed payment through I would be yelling at someone or asking \*\*VBob \*\*to help me compose a Famous Poison Pen Letter. > > The “refund” is in my pending payments, but those usually don’t show up in my account until, oh WEDNESDAY or so. I hate when that happens. :sharpens [del]quill[/del]keyboard: ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/335 "2013-01-05T14:27:19Z")
Good Morning Up early, got a load of laundry in. They got my paycheck straightened out so my account is on order. I wish I was near all y’all that need a little help. I have some chocolate I can share, Snickers, 100,000s, and Milky Ways. I have to go back to the grocery store today so I can take requests. Sah-kid wasn’t feeling well yesterday so we only made it to one store. Time to go put the second load in the washer and then I should go to irk. I need money if I am going to get the truck paid off and move out this year. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/336 "2013-01-05T14:42:42Z")
blurf Weekend days should each be 36 hours long. ---
**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:** [January 5, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/337 "2013-01-05T15:04:35Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > blurf > > Weekend days should each be 36 hours long. How do you start one of those White House petition things on the web? ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/338 "2013-01-05T15:33:59Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > We do banana boats on the grill or fire. > > Split banana, still in skin, lengthwise but NOT all the way through the banana. > Pry open and fill with brown sugar, chic chips and mini marshmallows. > Wrap in two layers of foil. > Place on low grill or in hot embers of a fire for about 10-15 min. > Gently peel foil and eat with a spoon from skin. > Yum! Too much work, wrapping in (two) layers of foil. Try this instead: Split banana, still in skin, lengthwise all the way through the banana. Lay skin side down on grates drizzle with choc syrup/sauce cook for a few mins (until skin start to blacken) remove Eat! ---
**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 5, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/339 "2013-01-05T15:51:06Z")
Well, I have an empty laundry hamper and empty laundry machines, with stuff even put away. Ant baits have been procured and deployed, I’m still trying to figure out the chicken/Dorito issue, and it would be nice to know when OnTrac delivers in my part of town so I know when I can expect some nice delivery person to show up with DH’s package (Dark Knight trilogy on BluRay). ---
**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 5, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627/340 "2013-01-05T16:18:19Z")
**nettie** bake the chikin. Eat the Doritos while waitin’ for the chikin to get done. Appetizer plus main course. Voila! 😃 Now I have a strange cravin’ for grilled bananas and burgers. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-happy-new-mmp-2013/645627.md?page=18)