# The "I guess I'm the first one up" MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [July 11, 2011, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607 "2011-07-11T10:24:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/41 "2011-07-12T01:08:11Z")
> [@Fed up](#): > > Howdy all. i’ve had the worst day of my f$%^king life today but this made it all better. Glad Monday is almost over. Ok, my day was pretty effing horrible too, and, damn, that made me laugh. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/42 "2011-07-12T03:33:44Z")
> [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](#): > > BIG, fast moving storm blew thru here around 7:30 this morning. A few big trees down, couple roads closed, but no damage the homestead. We got this storm this afternoon. OK, maybe not the same one, but same idea. All of a sudden, I looked out my office window and it was very dark out. We’ve had another couple of milder storms move through in the meantime, including one while we were out in the woods, watching fireflies. Made for a really cool light show. Lots more flickering fireflies with some background flashes of light from the storm. So sorry about your weather, **lieu** and **Rebo**. Cool book link, l **ieu**. Hope the job hunt goes well, **Shadow**. Family stuff just sounds :eek: Thanks for the family update, **Spaz**. Glad your cousin is doing better. Yay! \*\*taxi \*\*is back! \*\*LiLi \*\*had [big news](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=13996856&postcount=99) for us last week. Also, posted your recipe links - and **STG’s** lemonade recipe - to the blog. Everything sounds yummy. Fax cat and translation made me giggle. Hope things are looking up for both **Soapy** and **Stuffed**. Tried to take brother to airport today. His flight got cancelled, so I had to go get him again and will need to repeat the procedure very early tomorrow morning. So, I guess I should get to bed soon. Hugs. GT ---
**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:** [July 12, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/43 "2011-07-12T10:23:59Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’ _YAWN_ 'Tis 76 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 99 and isolated tstorms. This is definitely “July Hot” weather as we say down south. Ummm… duh… it _is_ July after all. 😃 Yay on the concert tickets **Taters**! You’re right, I’m sure there will be some restrictions but still a nice getaway deal. May you both have better days today **Soapy and Stuffed**. Forgot to say welcome back **taxi** , so, WELCOME BACK **TAXI**!!! I need more caffiene and rumbly tummy demands brekkie. Then, alas, irk purtification must commence. Makin’ home visits today. Rah. Happy Tuesday Y’all! ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/44 "2011-07-12T10:29:25Z")
Blurf. Thunderboomers came to visit last night just as I laid down for my ugly sleep. I was so terrified that I slept through the heaviest of the action. Need. More. Caffeine. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/45 "2011-07-12T12:28:55Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Incidentally, **lieu** , you should move into my neighborhood when you retire and we can hang out and chase kids off our lawns! We can talk boats, lawnmowers and perfect daughters. Where do I sign? **GT** , we’re Mediterranean themed but nowhere near so lavish so that’s something to shoot for. Do love that look. Ain’t no sleep like thunderboomer sleep. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2011, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/46 "2011-07-12T12:31:29Z")
Ima headed to large and in charge [Pelham](http://www.pelhamchamber.org/Content/Default/60/2/city-of-pelham/city-of-pelham.html) Jawja shortly. Envy me. 😃 Indeed, **BBBobbio and lieu** ain’t no sleep like thunderboomer sleep. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/47 "2011-07-12T13:53:43Z")
**lieu** , I love Mediterranean style, too. When I re-do my backyard, I want to have at least a corner that tends toward the Mediterranean. I’ve been cleaning up this morning, waiting for the repair guy to come and install the disposal. Figured it was a good opportunity to clean out the kitchen. I’m also hoping to get out into the garden a bit before it gets too hot. It’s supposed to stay in the 80’s today, so maybe it’ll be tolerable for a while. Off to continue cleaning… Hugs. GT ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/48 "2011-07-12T14:32:42Z")
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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/49 "2011-07-12T15:30:53Z")
**Happy Birthday, Rigs!!!** ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/50 "2011-07-12T15:39:02Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > **ShinyCat:** a technical question. Would you happen to know how an Amurrkin men’s shoe size of 10 1/2 translates to Oriental size? I want to order a set of Kung Fu slippers, and I have no idea what size I wear. > > I wear my old TKD shoes around the house, and they’re absolutely shot. Kung Fu slippers appear to cost considerably less… I’m not even sure what a men’s 10 1/2 translates to women’s, but it’s likely that they measure in centimeters, which is real easy (you, uh, put your foot down and measure the full length.) I’d ask to make sure or check the FAQ, since Kung Fu is Chinese and I don’t know if they use different sizes. If you mean tabi (big toe in one pocket, rest of the toes in the rest), then it’s centimeters. Worked on sewing bloomers last night. Mom looked at my mockup and said it was too small, so when I cut the real pieces out tonight I’m adding about 2 inches. She’s going to help me sew them on Wednesday and then I’ll have bloomers! Yay! **Happy Bday Rigs!** ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/51 "2011-07-12T16:44:18Z")
Just walked back to the office from the company lunch, where I got a 5 year service award. w00t. First! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Blue-Sighted\_Shadow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecae2f/32.png) [@The\_Blue-Sighted\_Shadow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Blue-Sighted_Shadow)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/52 "2011-07-12T18:14:20Z")
I have an interview on Friday! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/53 "2011-07-12T18:19:35Z")
> [@vunderbob](#): > > just walked back to the office from the company lunch, where i got a 5 year service award. W00t. yay! > [@the blue-sighted shadow](#): > > i have an interview on friday! yay! ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/54 "2011-07-12T18:25:29Z")
Late to the party. Still not puking. Kind of worried about it, actually. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/55 "2011-07-12T18:28:09Z")
Try not to worry, Li-Li. Every pregnancy is different. I know a few woman who had no nausea their entire term. Maybe this is a sign you’re having a girl? ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/56 "2011-07-12T19:26:32Z")
Yeah, don’t worry about it, **LiLi**. My ex-SIL was pukey with one baby and not at all with the other. I have several friends who had the same experience. Yay for **Bobbio’s** 5 years! Yay for **Shadow’s** interview! Happy Birthday, **rigs**! New disposal is in place, but kitchen faucet is leaking in a couple of spots. Need to see if I can fix it or need to replace. Sleepy. Maybe I’ll take a nap before my next productive task… Hugs all! GT ---
**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:** [July 12, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/57 "2011-07-12T19:47:36Z")
It appears my last couple of weeks at work will be party weeks. Next Weds, my community of interest team is having a going-away for 4 of us - I’m the retiree, and 3 others got jobs elsewhere. That’s over 20% of the team gone. Yeah. On Friday, there’s another couple of parties, but since I really don’t know the departees, I’m not bothering. Then on Tues the 26th, the guy who hired me is having his retirement thing, and mine will be Weds the 27th. Plus there’s an awards ceremony on Tues the 18th that I have to attend. Not that I expected to get any work done anyway… I stopped at Food Lion on my way home and picked up a hunk of dead cow that’s going into the rotisserie for supper, along with some broccoli and salad greens. I’ll probably also cook up N.O.T.-n-onions. Simple suppers are good. \*\*BBBobbio \*\*- is [this](http://www.asknumbers.com/ShoeSizeMensConversion.aspx)any help? Thirteen wakeups to go… ---
**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:** [July 12, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/58 "2011-07-12T21:07:42Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > Now we can hear what [fax cat was thinking](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSK1D3bZhRs&feature=related) Niiiiiiiiiiiice. I got a raise today. I now officially make slightly more than a living wage in Hippy Hollow. I also got a The Office (US) pen from Big Boss’s office. He said I could have it because it was from the previous regime. ---
**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:** [July 12, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/59 "2011-07-12T21:57:23Z")
Congrats on the raise, **Spaz**! Drinks on you at happy hour tonight?? 😉 Supper was good. I wanted more of the roast, but I stopped before I stuffeded myself too much. It was a sirloin roast that soaked in Itralian salad dressing for a coupla hours - really yum! Plus fresh broccoli, steamed, and salad with 'maters from my garden. We opted not to have the N.O.T. - so virtuous and healthy should merit 2 ice cream sammiches for dessert! 😃 Right?? \*\*FCD \*\*brought home two more critters for fishland - a [flame angel](http://www.petsolutions.com/storefront/product-view.ep?pID=FlameAngel&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=comparison&utm_term=102400L&utm_campaign=FlameAngel) and an [arrow crab](http://www.petsolutions.com/storefront/fish/live-fish/saltwater-fish-corals-invertebrates-plants/invertebrates/crabs-lobsters/arrow-crab/prodArrowCrab.html). The flame angel is a nice splash of color, but he’s pretty small, so the big guys have been picking on him. Fish can be bullies. So much drama in 125 gallons… ---
**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:** [July 12, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607/60 "2011-07-12T22:15:27Z")
Hey **Moooooom** I have a dear friend who is a fish enthusiast. I’ll PM him & ask if anything can be done to promote peace in the tank… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-guess-im-the-first-one-up-mmp/588607.md?page=4)