# The Billion Dollar MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [January 11, 2016, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800 "2016-01-11T11:01:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/141 "2016-01-14T20:49:39Z")
Long dragging day. I just got a weather announcement calling for winds 40-60 MPH and rain from midnight tonight until noonish tomorrow. :eek: If it is doing all that in the AM there is no way I’m driving in 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:** [January 14, 2016, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/142 "2016-01-14T20:56:45Z")
Howdy Y’all! Home from the west forty. Plus tomorrow is irk from home day and then a three day weekend. YAY! I took a container of beast stew outta da freezer this mornin’ for tonight’s dindin and tomorrow’s N.O.L. ‘Tis cloudy and dreary lookin’ out so I am expectin’ rain this evenin’. Also this is my last night of bein’ sans supervision. I’ll be glad. I’ve missed my adult supervisor. ---
**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 14, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/143 "2016-01-14T21:52:47Z")
Home from getting groceries. I need to read the receipt, the stuff that was on sale didn’t come up that way online and the bill was $30+ less than I thought it would be. If I had known some of it was on sale I would have bought more. It was 51 degrees out but the wind made it feel colder. ---
**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 14, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/144 "2016-01-14T21:57:51Z")
Beast stew has been ingested. Chillage ensues. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2016, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/145 "2016-01-14T22:11:41Z")
Like the rest of us, no calling in rich for me. ---
**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 15, 2016, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/146 "2016-01-15T01:12:52Z")
I worked, I came home, I walked the dog, then napped. Now it’s hockey. I didn’t win, but between holiday pay and OT, I did have a nice paycheck. 🙂 > [@EmilyG](#): > > Had the first wind orchestra rehearsal of the year yesterday night. We have a double bass now! (Yes, I know it’s not a wind instrument, but it’s become a common instrument in wind bands.) > > Also, I got to play klezmer music on the alto clarinet. > > We’re doing “Mars” by Holst, too. Very challenging. [Colonel Klink]_HOLST!_[/Colonel Klink]😃 I like “Mars”. and congrats on the gig. **Butters** , :eek: **Ruble** , if you win, do it. And dress up in your Amish garb and scream about “Infernal English machines”. 😃 ---
**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 15, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/147 "2016-01-15T01:30:38Z")
I shall retire to the boudoir for the evenin’ to watch teevee until sleepy time. I’m a tahrd bear. Allegedly there will be rain/tstorms/apocalypse descendin’ sometime durin’ the night and into tomorrow. I get to irk from home tomorrow, so bring it on! 😃 Nitey Nite Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/148 "2016-01-15T01:36:30Z")
The person that had five numbers for a million dollar payout bought their ticket in Key West at the Winn Dixie, too bad it weren’t me. I had BLT’s for supper with homegrown tomatoes from my neighbor. So good. Gonna try to get to sleep early. Gonna sleep with Ben and Louie :eek: ---
**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:** [January 15, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/149 "2016-01-15T01:41:34Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > **Ruble** , if you win, do it. And dress up in your Amish garb and scream about “Infernal English machines”. 😃 I considered the appropriate garb for said adventure had it happened. I kept going back and forth between Basic Yoder and some sort of gold thong like that one we were threatening to buy for **Swampy**. Or **Swampy** was threatening to buy. My memory isn’t what it used to be. Either way I remember a thong being involved. 🙂 Doing a double shift tomorrow by request. Not sure just what is expected to happen but the managers want their best people in place. Those people being wiser than I am --------- 😃 ---
**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:** [January 15, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/150 "2016-01-15T02:00:29Z")
We also have rain, hail and apocalypse. :eek: I shall be availing myself of the irk from home option. Need to figure out the whole dinner thing. Decisions, decisions. ---
**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 15, 2016, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/151 "2016-01-15T02:07:34Z")
I am Sofa King cold. I am carless as it’s in for repairs & inspection. Was planning on running home from wherest I was but got a ride. When running, you dress for about 15° warmer than actual temp so I was _waaay_ underdressed. Now that I’m home & have added a few layers I’m starting to thaw (but I’m still typing this with gloves on!) > [@EmilyG](#): > > Had the first wind orchestra rehearsal of the year yesterday night. We have a double bass now! (Yes, I know it’s not a wind instrument, but it’s become a common instrument in wind bands.) **Swampy** ’s been known to be a mean wind instrument…particularly on Mexican &/or BBQ dinner nights. :eek: > [@Buttercup\_Smith](#): > > The person that had five numbers for a million dollar payout bought their ticket in Key West at the Winn Dixie, too bad it weren’t me. I was this close to winning it all; only missed it by ½ (dozen) numbers. > [@kopek](#): > > I considered the appropriate garb for said adventure had it happened. I kept going back and forth between Basic Yoder and some sort of gold thong like that one we were threatening to buy for **Swampy**. Or **Swampy** was threatening to buy. My memory isn’t what it used to be. Either way I remember a thong being involved. 🙂 You know that line about ‘pix or it didn’t happen’? It does **not** apply in this case; we will _gladly_ take your word of said event. ---
**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 15, 2016, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/152 "2016-01-15T04:14:54Z")
Canes win!😃 ---
**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 15, 2016, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/153 "2016-01-15T12:13:06Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 52 Amurrkin out and rainin’ with a predicted high of 64 for the day. The rain will allegedly be gone by noon. We shall see. Anywho, I don’t care cause it’s irk from home day. YAY! Also OYKW will be home this evenin’ double YAY!!! OK that’s all I got. I need more caffeine and should feed rumbly tummy. I shall also purtify a bit and then log on to irk. Happy Firday 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 15, 2016, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/154 "2016-01-15T12:58:29Z")
Greetings from the wilds of Harford County! I had to wait for Mom to get up to get her WiFi password. So I’m good, despite waking up at 4-freekin’-A-M!!! I’ll be taking Mom to the bank and the grocery store today, and giving her a haircut. Because why should she spend $20 for a professional cut when I can butcher her hair for free??? My mom cracks me up… Anyway, Happy Firday!! ---
**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:** [January 15, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/155 "2016-01-15T13:28:09Z")
Have a good time with FCGM, FCM…\ Firday finally and a slight bit of rain in the air. Got a 4-hour on-line course to complete and a couple of other minor things, but with the MLK holiday Monday, I’m expecting the powers-that-be to give is 59 minutes Administrative leave today (they can’t give more than that, if it’s an hour or more it must be annotated and reported and justifeid and…just easier to say 59 minutes. I wish we had more sun…these long nights and short days wear on me. Blurf. ---
**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:** [January 15, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/156 "2016-01-15T13:30:36Z")
**Swampy** ’s been known to be a mean wind instrument…particularly on Mexican &/or BBQ dinner nights. :eek: I once played in an orchestra with a viola player who doubled on that particular wind instrument. Theatre group orchestra rehearsal tonight. ---
**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 15, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/157 "2016-01-15T13:40:14Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. I’m off today, so I’m getting the truck inspected, then going to hockey.😃 ---
**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:** [January 15, 2016, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/158 "2016-01-15T13:42:30Z")
Argh, that first sentence in my most recent post was meant to be quoting **Spiderman,** but it didn’t work somehow. Ah well. And now onto the alto clarinet. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/159 "2016-01-15T15:02:14Z")
tl;dr BLURF ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800/160 "2016-01-15T15:09:14Z")
**FIRDAY BLURF** TGIF. At irk of course. Where else would I be. At least it is Firday. I have a small headache probably weather related. Raining, overcast, blustery miserable weather. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-billion-dollar-mmp/742800.md?page=9)