# Summertime and the living is sleazy in the MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [July 6, 2015, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387 "2015-07-06T10:25:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/321 "2015-07-12T10:15:40Z")
It’s about 64° and the windows have been open all night - what a rarity in July!!! I let \*\*FCD \*\*sleep in and I’ve tended to the critters. It’s a lovely Sunday morning here at FairyChatEstates! My big plan for today is to seed a rather large bare patch on the side hill. We bought a few bags of topsoil the other day plus one of those biodegradable mats that one puts over grass seed. I’ll churn up the soil/clay of the bare spot, dump on the topsoil, fling some seed, then cover it all with the mat. Then I’ll turn on the sprinkler for a little bit, just to settle it all in. We’re expecting rain tomorrow so no need for a marathon watering session. If I have any leftovers, there’s a patch in the back yard that needs the same treatment. Beyond that, I’m going to try to finish the quilted pieces today. **FCD** got the turn signal lights he needed and once he installs them, we can line the bags with the quilt panels. And, eventually, we’ll have to close all the windows - the temp is supposed to rise 20° or so this afternoon. Meanwhile, it’s quiet and cool - great way to start the day! Happy Sunday!! ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/322 "2015-07-12T10:59:24Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 76 very muggy Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 98 for the day. Gonna be HAWT! Good day to stay in an air conditionin’. 😃 Last night’s soiree was a success. Good food, good wine, good friends. We drank, we ate, we laughed and everybody went away around eight-thirty. After they left we loaded the dishwasher and then crashed. I pulled an all nighter. Didn’t get up even once to go pee! Today we deheathenate Luterun style. Or at least I will. Dunno if’n OYKW will arise for that or not. I am a Lector (the readin’ kind) this mornin’. Ok, that’s all I got. I need more caffeine and rumbly tummy wants sustenance. Then, purtification for Luterun deheathenization must commence. Happy Sunday Y’all! ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/323 "2015-07-12T12:23:24Z")
Up, caffeinated, off today. I shall clean the apartment, and walk the dog. It’s a chilly 68 degrees right now. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/324 "2015-07-12T12:33:43Z")
I ran our blanket and a small afghan thru the wash and they’re out on the line - still covered in dog and cat hair, alas, but maybe they won’t trigger my allergies. Guess it’s time to do the seeding… ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2015, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/325 "2015-07-12T12:45:22Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > . I am a Lector (the readin’ kind) this mornin’. Oh, good. ‘cause that’s LOADS better than the eatin’ kind. blurf ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/326 "2015-07-12T13:37:21Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > Oh, good. ‘cause that’s LOADS better than the eatin’ kind. > > blurf Saves him the trouble of replacing the Communion wine with a nice Chianti. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/327 "2015-07-12T13:49:12Z")
The seeds are sown. They’re from last year and they’ve been sitting in the shed - hope at least some of them germinate. The humidity is brutal already! I wasn’t out there an hour, and I’m dripping sweat. Even after wiping my face, arms, and legs with a cold washcloth, I got very little relief. Alas, I’ll have to close the house up shortly and turn the air back on. Rehydrating right now is probably a good idea. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/328 "2015-07-12T13:51:17Z")
I actually managed to drive my family to \*two \*stores today! (I’m such a cowardly driver that this is something of an accomplishment.) And my sister and I found some creme eggs that hadn’t expired, so yay. 🙂 ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/329 "2015-07-12T15:18:22Z")
Howdy Y’all! Home from Luterun deheathenization. I like hangin’ with my Luterun friends from time to time. Plus, I had me some really, really, really, good pear crisp after deheathenization. OYKW has gone to swipe the General’s N.O.L. He had a gnawin’ and a cravin’. Works for me. **doggio** bein’ as the Communion Wine we use is a Port, I’d gladly swap it out for a nice Chianti. Da bear thinks Port is ick. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/330 "2015-07-12T16:29:42Z")
I like port. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2015, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/331 "2015-07-12T17:44:25Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Howdy Y’all! Home from Luterun deheathenization. I like hangin’ with my Luterun friends from time to time. Plus, I had me some really, really, really, good pear crisp after deheathenization. We’ve switched to sometimes using a Niagara; I’m still a merlot person myself. We Lutherans may not be real good at taking a firm stand on anything but by golly we do eat really well. Took advantage of the lack of rain and went to visit a church a couple counties over on the bike. And then took a scenic route home through Ohio and West Virginia. Sometimes tonight the rains return and I have to look at the car again. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/332 "2015-07-12T17:44:47Z")
I have no opinions about port one way or the other. Just back from a nice hike to the upper falls at [Graveyard Fields](http://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/pisgah-national-forest/pisgah-ranger-district/graveyard-fields/). I managed to get there before the parking lot filled up. Protip for hiking along the popular Blue Ridge Parkway Trails: get there around 10 and you’ll beat everyone else by an hour. 🆒 ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/333 "2015-07-12T18:20:01Z")
When my mom and I were on the cruise last summer, one side trip included Port tasting. It was very yum! Unfortunately, that particular brand is not available here. dammit. I need to find hook-and-look tape with adhesive on one and sewable for the other. 4 yards max. 1-2" wide. Black. It’s been a challenge. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/334 "2015-07-12T18:24:24Z")
Alcohol tastes icky. Skipped deheathenation, not feeling well. **FCM** , the only solution I can think of is to buy 4 yards of the type with adhesive on both sides and 4 yards of the sewable, and take one part of each. I know, kind of wasteful, but I’m not sure a better solution exists. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/335 "2015-07-12T18:39:23Z")
Unfortunately, most of the sites I’ve checked so far require a minimum purchase - some as much as 25 yards!!! That’s just nuts!! We might be able to work it with sewable, and use our own adhesive on one side. But I still don’t need 25 yards! The search will continue… ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/336 "2015-07-12T19:41:44Z")
All righty - 4 panels have the lines drawn on them. Four more remain. It’s not hard work but I don’t wanna do it!!! ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/337 "2015-07-12T19:49:15Z")
Since my last post, I have accomplished N.O.L., a nappy poo, and some cee-mint pond time. We’re wild and raucous here at da cave! 😃 Port is ICK! The only thing that could be worse is Mad Dawg 20/20. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/338 "2015-07-12T20:01:08Z")
I used to drink some questionable wines back in the day. I took my fingers for a walk on my piano earlier today. ---
**Author:** ![Sario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sario/32/18580_2.png) [@Sario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sario)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/339 "2015-07-12T20:02:37Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Since my last post, I have accomplished N.O.L., a nappy poo, and some cee-mint pond time. We’re wild and raucous here at da cave! 😃 > > Port is ICK! The only thing that could be worse is Mad Dawg 20/20. We do not speak of the abomination that is MD 20/20. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387/340 "2015-07-12T21:06:37Z")
> [@Sario](#): > > We do not speak of the abomination that is MD 20/20. Then again, it IS the appropriate wine to serve with fart blossoms. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summertime-and-the-living-is-sleazy-in-the-mmp/724387.md?page=18)