# The 2016 is almost over MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [December 5, 2016, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915 "2016-12-05T08:23:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/181 "2016-12-10T18:25:37Z")
Two more people wanted hats from me. Fortunately I already had some in the colors they want made. I foresee a lot of summer crocheting in all the colors next year. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/182 "2016-12-10T18:27:05Z")
> [@purplehearingaid](#): > > I am NOT looking forward to 2017 at all ! I wish there was a way to fast forward to > 2020 ! Why would you want to wish 3 years of your life away and be that much closer to death? ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/183 "2016-12-10T18:46:13Z")
> [@Sahirrnee](#): > > Why would you want to wish 3 years of your life away and be that much closer to death? A different President, I think. I moved the Blue gularis killies into a ten gallon tank with a spawning mop. I caught them while they were going at it, and they started up again when they got out of the net in the new tank. I hope some fry will hatch in the old empty tank without being eaten. I stand a better chance picking eggs off of the mop. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/184 "2016-12-10T19:16:54Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > The beast stew continues to simmer away. I thought about showin’ up all unannounced-like for some nummy beast stew for din-din, but then **flytrap** said sumpin’ 'bout a fish fry. Hmmm, decisions, decisions. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/185 "2016-12-10T19:29:06Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > I thought about showin’ up all unannounced-like for some nummy beast stew for din-din, but then **flytrap** said sumpin’ 'bout a fish fry. Hmmm, decisions, decisions. I am told that skydiving can be a fascinating hobby. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/186 "2016-12-10T20:11:51Z")
Last load is in the dryer. \*\*FCD \*\*is napping. I’m heating up the leftover fish-n-chips from last night. Life is good. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/187 "2016-12-10T21:03:14Z")
A friend of mine related how if he or his brother did something wrong, their mother would hit the closest one. Dogbutt hasn’t said anything annoying lately, but Spiderbutt has. Therefore, a video of [Dogbutt at work.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lQpnN_Qpck) ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/188 "2016-12-10T21:03:28Z")
Beast stew is all done. I sampled and ‘tis nummy! Some will be for dindin as wanted. I’m still full from N.O.L. The rest of it will be portioned and go in da freezer for later meals except for some bein’ held out for N.O.L. tomorrow. **Spidey** I know what you mean. Hard to turn down a fish fry. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/189 "2016-12-10T21:12:34Z")
Have you ladies and gentlemen (I use the latter term loosely) seen the bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts on Swampy’s facebook page? I am glad that he is learning to appreciate good cuisine. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/190 "2016-12-10T23:29:11Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > Well, since the [cheese stands alone](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XOQL6GFBz0) mebbe you could be a [cheesemonger](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWDdd5KKhts)! > > _snip_ I love that sketch 😃 Deheathenization was good & we went to KFC afterward, on account of **Janisnevvy # 2** got braces recently & wanted a mashed N.O.T. bowl. I may go to Gawgia next week with the 'rents. Not sure yet. Not a lot else goin’ on. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/191 "2016-12-10T23:35:58Z")
Time to get dressed for the company party. Hope it doesn’t suck! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/192 "2016-12-11T00:06:23Z")
I am making a big pot of split pea soup, with lots of onion, celery, and carrot. Instead of a hamhock or hambone I have the tail end of a ham from work. I have chopped it up and tossed it in the pot. Doesn’t get better on a cold day than having a big pot of soup. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/193 "2016-12-11T00:15:09Z")
I feel like goin’ to bed but it’s waaaaaaaaaaaay too early. **flytrap** I have no truck with such cruelty to bacon. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/194 "2016-12-11T00:51:52Z")
I’m baaa-aaack! Got in last night and it was low thirties with rain and icy rain. Neato! The drive home was a bitch, but we made it. We had a great time and are busy plotting ways to have vacation more often than every 10 years. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > I still have one tender spot on my knee from my fall last Saturday, it doesn’t restrict movement, just sore to the touch. If it doesn’t seem to get any better into next week, I guess I’ll go see the Doc. I hope your knee gets to feeling better soon. Take it easy tomorrow. > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > How do I reset the alarm on my bladder so it doesn’t wake me at 4AM??? Dammit. In all seriousness, restrict fluids before bed. Start with 2 hours before bed time, and if that doesn’t work, then back it up even more. Where do I learn this stuff? Potty-training my kiddos wasn’t that long ago. 😉 Hugs and hellos to all. 🙂 ---
**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:** [December 11, 2016, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/195 "2016-12-11T01:26:44Z")
Well, spent 8 hours at the High School gym with soccer players from 4 to 12 years old. Amazing to see how fast they grow, especially from 9 to 12. Coached, trained and refereed while also helping with the administration stuff (hey, multitasking is fun) and it kept me out of trouble for Sattiday. Rewarded myself with a couple of ham-n-cheeser sammichs and the local family restaurant tonight. Knee held up just fine. Rest of me may be sore come tomorrow. And the pilot light for the water heater is still on. So all-in-all a good day. Welcome back, **Sunny.** Let us know how the party went, **FCM.** ---
**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:** [December 11, 2016, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/196 "2016-12-11T02:05:27Z")
Doubled. Tired. Later ya’ll. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/197 "2016-12-11T02:16:24Z")
[Kirk Douglas](http://www.npr.org/2016/12/10/505079098/actor-kirk-douglas-turns-100) is 100 years old. I am searching the web in vain for a post to which I can reply, “No! _I_ am Kirk Douglas!” dammit. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/198 "2016-12-11T02:29:47Z")
Watching the 1933 version of King Kong. It’s snowing, is supposed to snow all night and tomorrow. My back spasmed yesterday so tomorrow will be a day of rest and relaxation watching Gunga Din. Love me some b&w 1930s movies ---
**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:** [December 11, 2016, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/199 "2016-12-11T02:57:05Z")
So all the lost sheep showed up, so I got to leave early tonight. I napped, since the hockey game is gonna last till 0100. > [@missred](#): > > **spidey** , have you been baking with **doggio** and **ruble** again? 😃 I’ve tried it, and it is a stupor-b recipe.😃 > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > a spawning mop. You mean like the ones they use to clean the booths in porn places?:dubious: > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Have you ladies and gentlemen (I use the latter term loosely) seen the bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts on Swampy’s facebook page? > I am glad that he is learning to appreciate good cuisine. > 🙂 The ultimate Brussels sprout recipe: 1. Compost Brussels sprouts 2. Fertilize pig feed plants 3. Feed to pigs 4. ??? 5. Bacon! > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > [Kirk Douglas](http://www.npr.org/2016/12/10/505079098/actor-kirk-douglas-turns-100) is 100 years old. > > I am searching the web in vain for a post to which I can reply, “No! _I_ am Kirk Douglas!” > > dammit. If you go Roman around the Web looking for Kirk Douglas memes, they’ll crucify you.😛 : waves back at **Sunny** : ---
**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:** [December 11, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915/200 "2016-12-11T03:00:13Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > So all the lost sheep showed up, so I got to leave early tonight. I napped, since the hockey game is gonna last till 0100. > I’ve tried it, and it is a stupor-b recipe.😃 > You mean like the ones they use to clean the booths in porn places?:dubious: > The ultimate Brussels sprout recipe: > > 1. Compost Brussels sprouts > 2. Fertilize pig feed plants > 3. Feed to pigs > 4. ??? > 5. Bacon! > If you go Roman around the Web looking for Kirk Douglas memes, they’ll crucify you.😛 > > : waves back at **Sunny** : Have you tried bungee jumping? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-is-almost-over-mmp/773915.md?page=11)