# Serious Insomnia: the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 4, 2014, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766 "2014-08-04T05:57:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/241 "2014-08-09T13:48:02Z")
I have been to town to run errands, brought back bizkits, and am on load two of laundry. Go Me! OYKW went back to bed after he et his bizkits (well it was seven-thirty and he was tahrd, poor thing) and I hear him stirrin’ around. It’s really not unusual for people to move and keep their cell numbers these days. Why not, I say. Good luck on sellin’ the stuff **MOOOOOOM**. **Sari** here’s hopin’ the HFH and dawgs have gone to a place far, far away never to return. We can dream, can’t we? 😃 ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/242 "2014-08-09T14:12:29Z")
> [@Sahirrnee](#): > > **Flytrap** this is why I am waiting for the official report before I say the things that are wrong. The house does have electrical service but I didn’t go outside with the inspectors. I heard one tell the other that the cable was pulled from the house and laying on the roof and it’s a hazard. At the same time the two inspectors were there there were also two contractors there doing some painting, so they talked a bit about stuff that was done. I’m hoping that since the house is still being worked on a bit that the seller will do some of the work like fixing the loose porch railing and adjusting the gutters. There’s some mold in the basement but it’s minor and can be fogged, cleaned up, and then put in a dehumidifier. The powder room door needs to be planed so it shuts properly. > I think the inspector wants me to have this house because it’s the third inspection he’s done for me and he’s such a nice man and he knows what I am looking for. He wants me to have something solid that won’t take me broke with a bunch of repairs. This house has a lot of new stuff in it, new roof, new windows, two remodeled bathrooms with new fixtures, new kitchen with new appliances. > After he pointed out some things going on it makes me feel a lot better about buying it. Cool. I do feel for the seller, leasing my Mama’s house. The meter box pulled off from the wall. I told the meter reader I would hire an electrician. He insisted that I just get someone to reattach it, but would not tell me why. Even though the guy who did it for me is a state employee and can do that stuff ar work, It has to be inspected by an electrical company that is “licensed”-friends with-the City. They look at it and say, “That looks good. Be $75.00” 🙂 ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/243 "2014-08-09T14:17:45Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > \*\*FCD \*\*is off buying some epoxy primer. He bought a front cowl thingie for his motorcycle and he needs to paint it to go with the pirate theme. [A fairing?](http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2011-sportech-sp-detachable-motorcycle-fairing-2.jpg) He could paint a yard and sails on it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/244 "2014-08-09T14:38:10Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Poor Baby! > I wish that we could recommend a tot of whiskey. > ☹ I don’t drink whiskey anymore, but last night, I was having such a bad time that I’d probably have been tempted to try just about anything. > [@swampbear](#): > > … **Midget** feel better! Soft Kitty. Warm Kitty. Little ball of fur. Happy Kitty. Sleepy Kitty. Purr. Purr. Purr… Thanks. 🙂 Haha, I remember when in the MMP we were writing a version of that song which involved a cat getting squashed by a tire or something. :eek: I plan to go downtown today. I hope I can keep my cold under control. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/245 "2014-08-09T15:13:48Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > Thanks. 🙂 Haha, I remember when in the MMP we were writing a version of that song which involved a cat getting squashed by a tire or something. :eek: That was me. 😉 ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/246 "2014-08-09T15:20:39Z")
Unfortunately **Swampy** I was mistaken. Their truck is back in the driveway. They had dog stuff packed up and it was gone this morning. Bummer. I was looking forward to some peace and quiet. The little bitch has been back up to her bullshit like turning on the dishwasher when she sees me heading into the bathroom with my towel. Paybacks can be hell though, I used to be nice and wait for them to get out of the shower. Now if I have to pee I go to the downstairs bathroom and damn these water saving toilets, is it my fault if I have to flush 2 or 3 times? Every time I back off the slightest bit she starts her shit again \*\*FCM \*\* I figure I’ll have Sah-son for a few more years. If he wanted to move out tomorrow I’d support his decision - as long as he comes home once a week or so to mow the lawn. The problem with Sah-son is he is exceedingly shy and getting him out to do anything is hard. People who know me and people who knew his father cannot believe the two of us produced a shy kid. I don’t know what happened. I couldn’t wait to get out when I was younger, I hated it here. Between my father (this is MY house and you will do as I say) and my sister (she was a nosy little thieving tattletale even back then) I couldn’t take it. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/247 "2014-08-09T15:27:05Z")
blurf ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/248 "2014-08-09T15:53:40Z")
Up and running. Breakfast is done, still caffeinating and working on a studio project for my niece. I’ll hit the farmer’s market in a bit, then do chores. **Emily** , a little tea wit honey may soothe your throat some. Chamomile is always good. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Vorlon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@The\_Vorlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Vorlon)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2014, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/249 "2014-08-09T15:54:50Z")
> [@Sahirrnee](#): > > Unfortunately **Swampy** I was mistaken. Their truck is back in the driveway. They had dog stuff packed up and it was gone this morning. > Bummer. I was looking forward to some peace and quiet. The little bitch has been back up to her bullshit like turning on the dishwasher when she sees me heading into the bathroom with my towel. Paybacks can be hell though, I used to be nice and wait for them to get out of the shower. Now if I have to pee I go to the downstairs bathroom and damn these water saving toilets, is it my fault if I have to flush 2 or 3 times? > Every time I back off the slightest bit she starts her shit again > > \*\*FCM \*\* I figure I’ll have Sah-son for a few more years. If he wanted to move out tomorrow I’d support his decision - as long as he comes home once a week or so to mow the lawn. > The problem with Sah-son is he is exceedingly shy and getting him out to do anything is hard. People who know me and people who knew his father cannot believe the two of us produced a shy kid. I don’t know what happened. > I couldn’t wait to get out when I was younger, I hated it here. Between my father (this is MY house and you will do as I say) and my sister (she was a nosy little thieving tattletale even back then) I couldn’t take it. Sari, if you know where the hot water valve to the bathroom is, much fun can be had. Some days full on, others 25%. With flushing, hopping in the shower will commence. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/250 "2014-08-09T16:00:09Z")
I hadn’t thought of that. I think that valve is in the bathroom closet, I’ll have to check it out. Thanks! 😃 They both just left, however who knows for how long? Of well, settlement is scheduled for Sept 19th, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/251 "2014-08-09T16:46:49Z")
**Sari** sounds like this one is movin’ right along! **doggio** actually I believe it was me and “Engine Kitty.” **flytrap** if that is indeed what **MOOOOOOM** means, a sail would be the jakest thing evah! I made Reuben sammiches and oven fries for N.O.L. So much for a “no cook” weekend, but I wanted me a Reuben and some fries. 'Twas muchly good. Still waitin’ on rain. ::Taps foot:: ETA: First on Six! ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/252 "2014-08-09T16:58:25Z")
Nope, not much down page 2, silly bear. 😃 Trying to get brain booted up for work today, which is going to be a zoo. Saturdays are busy enough, we’re dealing with back-to-school lately, then throw in a big sale. Must load up on Advil and tyrosine. The Princess is getting a bit greedier lately about what constitutes “her share” of the bed. She lately seems to think she’s entitled to about 1/3 of a queen-size, which she claims from my leg space, which forces me to either curl up or have my legs in DH’s share of the bed. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/253 "2014-08-09T17:53:59Z")
\*\*flytrap \*\*- yeah, fairing - that’s the word I couldn’t think of. He’s already decided what will be painted on it. But it’ll be a while - lots of prep work to be done. A guy came over this morning and bought all the fish/corals/live stock plus all the live rock. He paid us for most of it, and next week, he’ll pay the balance when he comes back to pick it up - he’s got to prep a tank for it first. Once he takes it all, we’ll have to clean the tank and the sump and the miscellaneous equipment and list it all for sale. The last step, after repairing the holes in the walls, will be to move the piano out of the green bedroom and in place of the aquarium. That won’t happen till I get back, I’m sure. Still haven’t heard back from either guy who asked about the cupola. Mr. I’ll-Come-Get-It-ASAP never did respond to my emails. Barring someone else calling, I’ll contact the other guy and let him know he can come tomorrow evening or any time next week. We ran some errands, including a trip to the credit union to deposit the cash money the guy gave us. We stopped at an Amish stand and I got me a little watermelon for a buck. Yum! 😃 It rained a wee bit on us, and it’s still mostly overcast and dreary. I wanna nap… ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/254 "2014-08-09T18:25:20Z")
**MOOOOOOM** that’s a deal on the watermelon. The ones I get are hyuuuuuuuuuuge and three bucks. Speakin’ of which, one of my errands this mornin’ was by the farmer’s market to get a watermelon, cantaloupe (can’t find my ladder), and some 'maters. I wanted some corn but didn’t like what I saw. I’m a picky bear. 😃 In other news, nappage has occured and rain is beginnin’. Hope the rain keeps up. A nice lazy day at da cave. OYKW is still in the midst of nappage. The man can sleep! ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/255 "2014-08-09T18:49:12Z")
I just spent ten minutes lookin’ for my cellphone. In desperation, I called it from my house phone. My shirt pocket rang. :smack: ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/256 "2014-08-09T18:50:43Z")
\*\*swampy \*\*- I got a little one because my spousal unit isn’t much of a fan and I didn’t want to have to heat a gigantic one. I can always go get another - I think this has been a bumper year for melons - they’re all super-cheap at the Amish markets. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/257 "2014-08-09T19:32:25Z")
**MOOOOOOM** one should never heat watermelon. 😛 Speakin’ of **MOOOOOOM** she is my muse! Over on facebook she inspired me to write THE definitive _Gay Hymn_. To wit… _“From the halls of Neiman Marcus to the shores of Key West! We will strive to be fabulous and always look our best. First in the latest fashion trends, and in decor to lead the way. We are always striving forward, to be the gayest of the gay!”_ Brings tear to your eyes don’t it! 😃 ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/258 "2014-08-09T19:46:20Z")
heat - eat - whatever. 😛 Yeah, my eyes are all teared up. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/259 "2014-08-09T20:20:13Z")
I’ve been spending my evenings watching edumacational videos again. I found one about [early bambilance duty](https://archive.org/details/why_not_live) that \*\*Bobbio \*\*might like. It contains hilarious accident footage. My favorite is the little girl who skips blithely into the kitchen, grabs a pot off the stove, and falls down with it. My second favorite is the little boy playing with matches who starts a fire and then slowly scoots away from it. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2014, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766/260 "2014-08-09T21:08:40Z")
I’m surprised at the number of responses we’ve gotten for the cupola. Someone is coming over tonight to see it - it’d be great if it sold. We shall see. Mac-n-cheese with peas for supper because I don’t feel like doing any real cooking. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-insomnia-the-mmp/694766.md?page=14)