# The I Got Called Out During The Sermon MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 3, 2014, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407 "2014-02-03T09:37:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2014, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/121 "2014-02-05T20:37:18Z")
Today is boring. I am listening to Bill Nye and Ken Ham debate the viability of creationism. The amount of WTF-face I’ve made this afternoon will fulfill my quota for the year. ---
**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 5, 2014, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/122 "2014-02-05T20:45:12Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Also, irk computer is behavin’ better. It’s lineage is no longer bein’ called to question. I will have to try that method of computer repair. 🙂 ---
**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 5, 2014, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/123 "2014-02-05T21:13:44Z")
It was a challenging day at work as I kept messing things up. Thank goodness for quitting time! We’re about to head to Waldork for supper and a few errands. Yay! Back later. ---
**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 5, 2014, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/124 "2014-02-05T21:51:12Z")
Way to go, **swampy**! Yes, I’m finally making it to the MMP on Wednesday. Not much to say here, it was a snow day so I stayed home and worked on fork stuff. Back to work tomorrow. Soon RT will be home. Yay! ---
**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:** [February 5, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/125 "2014-02-05T21:53:17Z")
> [@scareyfaerie](#): > > **Nuts** , I would be very surprised if a rugby match was called off for anything less than a pitch under several feet of water. When I used to play, a pitch resembling a hippo’s favourite wallow was deemed ideal conditions! Yeah, the rugby doesn’t care, but they share the pitch with the footballers, who take a dim view of their pitch being trashed, so the last two matches had been called off. Busy day doing touristy things with my friend, and up early tomorrow for Birmingham. Mum’s taken the opportunity to suddenly tell me to bring several things I have no possible way of getting before tomorrow. Oh well. ---
**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 5, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/126 "2014-02-05T22:15:54Z")
We lose a tree very year. Number three took out part of our retaining wall and hit the neighbor’s house during the ice storm. It was hardly worth being called a storm. I’ve been home today talking to insurance folks, contractors and the neighbor, trying to figure out how many Seven-Elevens I’m going to have to knock over. It’s a lot. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/127 "2014-02-05T22:27:57Z")
Over on FB, **Midget** requested a joke. I had a good one that was too long to type, and it would not post in the edit box. I present it to her here instead. > [@Moi](#): > > Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater Boston recently, and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu. A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone’s relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu. The cause of death appeared to be vehicular impacts. > > However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the birds’ beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by an impact with a car. > > MTA then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus car kills. > > The Ornithological Behaviorist very quickly concluded the cause: when crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger. They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout “Cah”, not a single one could shout “Truck.” ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2014, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/128 "2014-02-05T22:33:21Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > We lose a tree very year. > Number three took out part of our retaining wall and hit the neighbor’s house during the ice storm. It was hardly worth being called a storm. > I’ve been home today talking to insurance folks, contractors and the neighbor, trying to figure out how many Seven-Elevens I’m going to have to knock over. > It’s a lot. > > 🙂 Hit the Banks, you gotta go to the source. 😉 I am seriously contemplating doing something I shouldn’t. If she keeps staring at me like that all bets are off and probably mixed into a pile of hastily discarded clothing. **Jim** ---
**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 5, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/129 "2014-02-05T22:54:59Z")
Just be certain that your penicillin and rabies shots are up to date. 🙂 ---
**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 5, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/130 "2014-02-05T22:59:19Z")
Dindin is et. Sketties was gooooooooo! Tonight is Evening Prayer over to the church house but I’m not goin’ cause I’s tahrd and don’t wanna get out of da cave tonight. > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > I will have to try that method of computer repair. 🙂 My research today has resulted in the conclusion that if one calls into question a computer’s lineage, said computer will then behave itself. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2014, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/131 "2014-02-05T23:16:00Z")
I got off work early yesterday because of the snow, and was also off today. Thirteen inches of snow, even in a city that has winter, can slow things down. I had to leave the house today, and leaving wasn’t so hard, as all I had to do was back down from my parking spot beside the house. However…getting back to that spot was hard, given the snow pack and the short amount of space I have to zoom into it. Four tries, and then, with some shoveling, the fifth try was the charm. ---
**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 5, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/132 "2014-02-05T23:19:42Z")
There are some Mexican roofers working across the street. For the first time in my life, I heard a Spanish speaking person say, “Aye carramba!” Which means what, “It’s Miller time!” or “Screw the little guy taking his dogs out to pee.” ? ---
**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 5, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/133 "2014-02-05T23:54:45Z")
Home from erranding and supper at Famous Dave’s. It’s cold, but no precip, so huzzah and all that. Now, if we could just get Firday to hurry and get here. I went to bed early last night, and I would like to do the same tonight - almost 8 hours uninterrupted is muy bueno! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/134 "2014-02-06T00:09:44Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > There are some Mexican roofers working across the street. > For the first time in my life, I heard a Spanish speaking person say, “Aye carramba!” > Which means what, “It’s Miller time!” or “Screw the little guy taking his dogs out to pee.” ? It is the nice way to say, _#€£±¤&%^¿¡_ On the other note, she is young but legal and a coworker. I am also kinda her boss and mentor. **Jim** ---
**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 6, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/135 "2014-02-06T00:58:33Z")
2/3 of our county is w/o power, including some of the emergency shelters. Shelters don’t have backup generators? :dubious: **Cap’n** , bad news, we lost one of our potential (& largest) [delivery devices](http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20140205_Snow_sends_Channel_6_ZooBalloon_to_early_retirement.html) ---
**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 6, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/136 "2014-02-06T01:07:21Z")
Worked, came home, Making Asian BBQ chicken and lemongrass rice for dinner. for dinner > [@anyrose](#): > > and it’s makin’ my aches and pains even more acgy and painy. > > My bruises are now dark purple. my sore upper arms are sorer. > B to the L to the URF BIG TIME!!! : gently massages rosie’s hurts : > [@Spiderman](#): > > I’m not going out; I don’t think I can get the car out w/o at least scratching it. Biggest concern for my safety is Cabin Fever setting in (No comments from [del]Flytrap[/del] the peanut gallery.) > OBL died in April; granted I haven’t worn this sweatshirt in a while, but I’ve found 3 of his hairs on me today. > WTF? Terrorist haunting from beyond??? Just don’t go to Mr. Donner’s party on the next block. 😉 And Gordie’s hair follows me to work. SWAG: The shelter locatiosn are based on human capacity, not power redundancy. > [@Capt\_Kirk](#): > > Mawnin Mumpers and Happy Humping Day > > Stay warm and safe, spring is coming I promise. > > FYI, Mrs. Renfro’s Habanero Salsa on breakfast tacos will light you up first thing in the am. > > **Jim** > [@VunderBob](#): > > Wait until tomorrow. You ain’t [del]seen[/del]felt nuthin’ yet. mmmmmmmm…Habenero breakfast… ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/137 "2014-02-06T01:33:55Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > 2/3 of our county is w/o power, including some of the emergency shelters. > Shelters don’t have backup generators? :dubious: > > **Cap’n** , bad news, we lost one of our potential (& largest) [delivery devices](http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20140205_Snow_sends_Channel_6_ZooBalloon_to_early_retirement.html) **NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO** Drats thwarted again ::shuffles back to lab to, once again, rework evil plans:: **Jim** ---
**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 6, 2014, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/138 "2014-02-06T01:46:47Z")
**Cap’n** That balloon, while having lots of lifting capacity woulda been a real [del]bitch[/del] pain to fly as it’s not designed for free flight. We can still use a hot-air balloon (provided you can get propane). It means less sharks per trip, but then we’ll probably be below the threshold that Greenpeace will notice what we’re doing, which may end up making us better off in the long run. **Doggio** , > [@online news article](#): > > Many county buildings, including the Willow Grove Annex, the Youth Center’s shelter school and some of the county’s designated warming stations, were in the dark. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2014, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/139 "2014-02-06T02:00:15Z")
**Spidey** I am a Texan, we treat Greenpeas just slightly better than Russians and French do. 😃 **Jim** ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407/140 "2014-02-06T02:14:19Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > : gently massages rosie’s hurts : purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr =^.^= [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-got-called-out-during-the-sermon-mmp/680407.md?page=8)