# The cold Monday morning MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 10, 2014, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962 "2014-02-10T11:03:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/321 "2014-02-16T02:16:38Z")
I like spanokapita but it doesn’t like me. I have lots of pepper steak left over. The place my mothers bf gets Chinese from has huge portions. He’ll get the lunch version of something and it will feed him, my mother, me and still have enough leftovers for one or two more servings. **Happy Birthday NUTS!** Unlike **Swampy** I don’t sing, not ever, never because I sound like a croaking frog with a fly caught in its throat. ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/322 "2014-02-16T02:55:42Z")
[QUOTE=Seanette] And just how do two reasonable-size adults manage to generate 3-4 loads of clothing a week? [/QUOTE] You must walk around naked a lot to get away with so little laundry. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/323 "2014-02-16T02:56:14Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > In _The Guns of Navarone_, Alistair MacLean mentions Greek wine that is “resinous”, whatever that means. In ancient times wine often spoiled or went vinegary in a relatively short period of time, because there was no way to totally seal containers and keep the air out. Pine resin, used as a sealant, helped keep wine longer but it could also impart a flavor to the wine. Here’s an article about a Greek wine, a very old type, called retsina. > **[Retsina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retsina)** > > Retsina (Greek: ρετσίνα) is a Greek white (or rosé or very rarely red) resinated wine, which has been made for at least 2,000 years. Its unique flavor is said to have originated from the practice of sealing wine vessels, particularly amphorae, with Aleppo pine resin in ancient times. Before the invention of impermeable glass bottles, oxygen caused many wines to spoil within the year. Pine resin helped keep air out, while infusing the wine with resin aroma. The Romans began to use barrels in the ... ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/324 "2014-02-16T02:59:10Z")
We’re doing a secret pal thing at irk. My secret pal left me a four pack of Cheerwine in glass bottles last night. The funny thing is, I was going to get one of those yesterday, but since the new girl, Good Irish Name, gave me a Pepsi, I decided to count that as my weekly soda and get the Cheerwine next week. I now have a free month’s supply. 😃 My secret pal is Big Boss. I laughed hard when I found out. Me and Detailed AGM hid bags of Skittles sorted by color all over his office today. Detailed AGM left him a note telling him sometimes you have to hunt for the rainbow. 😃 **Happy Nuts Day!** ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/325 "2014-02-16T03:43:15Z")
Happy Birthday **Nut**!!! Got taken to dinner, then Drag Bingo. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/326 "2014-02-16T04:00:22Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Happy Birthday **Nut**!!! > Got taken to dinner, then Drag Bingo. What did you wear? 😕 ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/327 "2014-02-16T04:08:55Z")
Happy birthday, Nutt. I hope it is calm and uncolored. 🙂 ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/328 "2014-02-16T04:10:08Z")
> [@gotpasswords](#): > > You must walk around naked a lot to get away with so little laundry. You say that as though it were a Bad Thing. 😕 ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/329 "2014-02-16T04:12:16Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > In ancient times wine often spoiled or went vinegary in a relatively short period of time, because there was no way to totally seal containers and keep the air out. > > Pine resin, used as a sealant, helped keep wine longer but it could also impart a flavor to the wine. Here’s an article about a Greek wine, a very old type, called retsina. > > [Retsina - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retsina) Cool, thanks! > [@From link](#): > > Before the invention of impermeable glass bottles, oxygen caused many wines to spoil within the year. It does sit around my house long enough for that to be a problem. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/330 "2014-02-16T04:33:42Z")
Well, [damn](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=715911). I don’t need one more lousy thing to deal with right now. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/331 "2014-02-16T04:47:03Z")
> [@gotpasswords](#): > > You must walk around naked a lot to get away with so little laundry. No, but both of us do occasionally repeat outerwear that still smells OK and doesn’t have any spills on it. Here I was thinking that was a LOT of laundry for two adults for a week. Please note that that 3-4 loads is just clothing. Towels and sheets would add another couple (OK, small washer). ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/332 "2014-02-16T04:48:21Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > You say that as though it were a Bad Thing. 😕 In my case, let’s just say it wouldn’t be good. No, there will not be pictures. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/333 "2014-02-16T12:03:43Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. _YAWN_ 'Tis 34 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 64 and sunny for the day. I’ll take it. **StickyBuns** dang! Hope the eye problem is better soonest. Ok, I get accused of TMI a lot by **MOOOOOOM**. Wonder what she will think about the fact that apparently a lot of Mumpers walk around the house nekkid to avoid doin’ laundry? 😃 **DeathMistress** yay on the tasty goody win! I likes spanakopita. I’m not a big fan of other Greek foods, however. They seem to be big on lamb and mutton and I am not a fan of either. Spanakopita and baklava, however, are teh nummy! Now I need more caffiene and rumbly tummy says it’s hongry. At some point purtification for deheathenization must also commence. Think I’ll also go ahead and bake the scalloped N.O.T. and cook the butter beans so’s all I have to do is heat 'em up for N.O.L. The ham is already cooked and sliced up. All I’ll need to do is bake the rolls which won’t take long. I feel so efficient! Happy Sunday Y’all! ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/334 "2014-02-16T13:26:26Z")
Happy Sunday! It looks bright and sunny outside. It’s 22 degrees with a projected high of 33. I have to go out sometime today. I wish Sah-son would gt his license so I don’t have to drive but he is a reluctant driver. He shoveled out my truck yesterday and moved it. I’m not sure why he shoveled it out though, it is a truck and should have been able to handle that little bit of snow. I had soup for breakfast, and there will be left over pepper steak for lunch. I love soup for breakfast, the warm broth makes my throat feel good. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/335 "2014-02-16T13:51:36Z")
Morning. Up and caffeinated. > [@Spiderman](#): > > What did you wear? 😕 clothing.😛 Sticky, hope it works out. **gotti** , I only have 1-2 loads a week. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/336 "2014-02-16T14:33:56Z")
Oh man, what a wild few days. More shows next week. I look forward to them. Next show is Thursday. But how will I survive the next few days without my theatre group? I mean, think of it - I might actually have some free time. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/337 "2014-02-16T14:48:01Z")
It snowed again last night. :rolleyes: _Really?_ Today is stay in and clean day. I’m planning a trip to go see the [Brevard Fault Zone](https://geo.ua.edu/field-trips/field-trips/brevard-fault-zone/) since there was an earthquake down that way night before last. I can’t decide if I want to do that next weekend or go down Dad Way instead. I should probably go down Dad Way and then go to the fault line the week after. I’m sure Californians are laughing at me, but I’ve always wanted to see the Brevard Fault Zone. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/338 "2014-02-16T15:04:07Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Pine resin, used as a sealant, helped keep wine longer but it could also impart a flavor to the wine. Here’s an article about a Greek wine, a very old type, called retsina. > > [Retsina - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retsina) Here I was about to snark that it tastes like turpentine… :smack: My washer is busted. Hope that it’s a $35 clutch, and not a $300 transmission. And I have a lot of dirty duds to haul to the laundromat today. :mad: ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/339 "2014-02-16T15:10:22Z")
Good morning and Happy Sunday!! _ **Happy Happy Nuts Day!!** _ We’re back from McBreakfast and a tour of Food Lion for about $38 worth of assorted items. My plans for today include making a pineapple upside down cake for tomorrow, making some mini-burgers for the freezer for future sliders, and, I hope, \*finally \*cutting out the new stencils. It’s a sunny and cold day, but since it’s relatively dry, the cold doesn’t permeate to the bones, so there’s that. Back to work tomorrow - my second-to-the-last full week before going part time. After this weather-induced long weekend, I’m looking forward to 3-day work weeks. Yeah, the loss of pay will suck, but having 4-day weekends all the time will be nice. Yay! \*\*swampy \*\*- I don’t find walking around the house nekkid to be TMI. Pole dancing around the house nekkid is marginal TMI. Doing unnatural things with bacon while nekkid is definitely TMI. But nekkid in and of itself ain’t no big deal. 😛 HOWEVER, this is NOT and invitation for Mumpers to send me nekkid pictures. :eek: KTHXBYE!!! Guess I should start cake-baking. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962/340 "2014-02-16T15:15:26Z")
**Sticky** , take care of your eyes. The advice in that thread is valid. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cold-monday-morning-mmp/680962.md?page=18)