# The Early Worm Gets the Bird -- an East of Greenwich MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [October 28, 2012, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161 "2012-10-28T22:36:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/241 "2012-11-01T11:18:13Z")
Blurf. Ok, so today I _do_ have to go to the dentists. Was going to go out for a halloween event last night down the road, but it was raining, and I had a bad case of the lazies- and a blister on my heel, so I sat in and played with lego instead. Didn’t have any ToTers, with the slight exception of some sugar high very small child who was standing on the road literally screaming ‘TRICK OR TREAT!!!’ at the top if his voice for several minutes until presumably either he got silenced and carried off by someone or the sheer power of sucrose made him start running out of hearing range. ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/242 "2012-11-01T11:33:46Z")
Sorry, I can believe that **Noonie** is sleazy, but not **doggio**. 🙂 Today I am up and going to head to water aerobics in a bit. After that I go to school and then over to see a friend for a little while. Hope everyone has a good day! ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/243 "2012-11-01T11:39:55Z")
Heh. My user name is still “swampbeast.” So, when I was loggin’ in here from irk, where I don’t keep myself logged in to the dope when I’m not on the dope, I typed in “swampbear” and my password and got the “username or password entered incorrectly” message. Took me a minute or two to realize I’m still “swampbeast” and that’s the reason. Wonder how many other dopers who got hallowe’ened yestiddy and don’t have their names back are goin’ nuts over this. **StickyBuns** trust me, **doggio** can and will be sleazy given the chance. A chance, btw, he would never pass up. 😃 ETA: Lo and behold! I am now “swampbear” again! ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/244 "2012-11-01T12:00:12Z")
Of course \*\*doggio \*\*is sleazy. Face it, \*all \*guys are sleazy - it’s because of the testosterone poisoning!! 😛 In case you’re wondering, drafting a template for a stress analysis report is really tedious. Plus Word is a b\*tch sometimes. And on top of that, our local personal network drives are dead, so I’m having to save it on my desktop for now. OK, that’s not a big deal, but if I’m going to whine, I need 3 things to whine about - that makes it more effective, you know. 😉 ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/245 "2012-11-01T12:01:32Z")
Quick! **MOOOOOOM** needs some cheese! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/246 "2012-11-01T12:28:19Z")
[This](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5411870415_98f1c9421e.jpg) is pretty cheesy ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/247 "2012-11-01T12:34:31Z")
Blurf. My givadammer is malfunctioning today. ---
**Author:** ![phouka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c5a1d2/32.png) [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/248 "2012-11-01T13:04:55Z")
So, I woke up extremely blurfy, but by Og, I _made_ myself eat breakfast from stuff in the fridge, I did _not_ get a sugary soda, _and_ I packed my gym bag (even if it’s only my swimsuit, and my only plan is to sit in the sauna, float in the pool, and soak in the hot tub). My reward for this is that I’m starting to feel not so blurfy. I also put in so much time Tuesday night, I’m under orders not to rack up any more overtime this week. So, I can’t work through lunch. So, I’m going to make myself go outside and walk around a bit. /punches depression in the face. I hope everyone else gets to punch an abstract noun that stresses them out right in the face. Or the balls. Whichever works for you. ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/249 "2012-11-01T13:15:47Z")
I have fresh coffee _and_ cookies. Irk is thereby made less irksome. ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/250 "2012-11-01T13:49:17Z")
_blurf_ x10 ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/251 "2012-11-01T13:53:57Z")
\*\*rosie \*\*- that’s just marginally terrifying - did you use that for a Halloween decoration?? 😃 Have you ever tried writing equations in Word? It’s a… um… challenge. Yeah, that’s it. Challenge. Not exactly user friendly, but definitely easier than the old days of trying to do equations using a typewriter… ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/252 "2012-11-01T13:54:41Z")
intertoobz connection today is going in and out - I guess that means they’re still working on getting the main plant up to par. _sigh_ so if you don’t hear from me, at least know I’m fine. ---
**Author:** ![Noone\_Special](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noone_special/32/2863_2.png) [@Noone\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noone_Special)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/253 "2012-11-01T13:58:37Z")
> [@Filbert](#): > > Blurf. > [@VunderBob](#): > > Blurf. > > My givadammer is malfunctioning today. > [@phouka](#): > > So, I woke up extremely blurfy > [@sahirrnee](#): > > _blurf_ x10 So, I suppose mentioning that my work week is over in about an hour wouldn’t go over too well…? OK, I’m not saying anything, then! 😛 > [@swampbear](#): > > **doggio** I pronounce **Special1** and you the Mumper Sleaze Kings. 😃 **Doggio** – “pistols” at dawn! Who is volunteering to be our seconds…? > [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](#): > > Sorry, I can believe that **Noonie** is sleazy, but not **doggio**. 🙂 Ah, much better. I knew I could count on you gals to attest to my virtue! (or, well, lack of it… ;)) **Rosie** – glad to hear from you! ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/254 "2012-11-01T14:10:25Z")
Hi! I’m a bad Mumper lately huh? I’ll do better. ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/255 "2012-11-01T14:36:14Z")
**CatDude** you will receive absolution upon delivery of beer and chawklit offerin’s. 😃 ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/256 "2012-11-01T14:44:51Z")
Yay,\*\* phoukaroo\*\*! By the way, if you (or anyone else) is looking for a new bathing and is not terribly concerned about fashionability (just going to wear it to exercise in or whatever) then check out Old Navy. I just got one in the mail today. It was on sale for $18.99. It’s not a bad suit, either, just not, you know, _purple_. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/257 "2012-11-01T15:01:23Z")
> [@Noone\_Special](#): > > **Doggio** – “pistols” at dawn! > > Who is volunteering to be our seconds…? Not me. You two can knock each other off, and I’ll be the king of sleaze. I love it when a plan comes together. ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/258 "2012-11-01T15:10:23Z")
Sitting here waiting on a client to call me for a conference call. They are 10 minutes late so far. Ergh. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/259 "2012-11-01T15:11:47Z")
Apparently the Halloween block parties are a great place for neighbors to sit and visit, drink a little wine, open up a little… We had a half dozen women over last night to do just that, some acquaintences for things our kids do together, etc. We had recently heard that one of them was getting a divorce; high school sweethearts that had dated since 16, probably married too young, felt they missed out on some things, had begun to get bored, yada yada yada. She confided last night that part of the reason was because she’d caught him in an affair. :eek: Then she caught him in another. :eek::eek: Then she caught him in a third. :eek::eek::eek: Holy crap, what do you say to that? _Want some candy?_ ---
**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:** [November 1, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161/260 "2012-11-01T15:28:31Z")
Well, **lieu** , you definitely don’t want to open with “How \*you \*doin’??” That’d be wrong… Leftover Pollo Fiesta for lunch - almost as good as it was last night. Yum! Then back to the stress analysis report, ugh. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-early-worm-gets-the-bird-an-east-of-greenwich-mmp/639161.md?page=14)