# The "I haven't done this in a while, so here" MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [March 4, 2013, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986 "2013-03-04T11:05:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2013, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/261 "2013-03-08T13:36:46Z")
Glorious morning for a bike ride – sun shining, birds singing! Sucks that I will be plunged back into darkness on Monday with the advent of DST. My rear light has died, so I guess now I’ll have to go find a replacement this weekend. Happy Friday. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/262 "2013-03-08T14:05:14Z")
\*\*freebie \*\*- check with a proctologist - I’m sure they have spare butt lights! 😃 OK, back to work with me. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/263 "2013-03-08T14:27:54Z")
> [@freckafree](#): > > My rear light has died, so I guess now I’ll have to go find a replacement this weekend. The best two options out there: one of the [SuperFlash](http://ecom1.planetbike.com/tailights.html) models or the most [obnoxiously bright light](http://www.lightmanstrobes.com/) I’ve ever seen. They say the LED is brighter, but the strobe is the way to go. It comes with a belt/rear pocket clip & you can buy a seatpost mount for a few extra bucks (like $3 or so). When we go out in the morning, my friends won’t ride behind me if I have it on; it’s that bright! It’s kinda big, but I’ve never seen anything nearly as bright. Go to their website & lookup the ‘Contact’ info & call them directly; they’ll take orders over the phone (I tend to light up like a Christmas tree when I do night riding cause I wanna make it home.) ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/264 "2013-03-08T14:37:41Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > …the most [obnoxiously bright light](http://www.lightmanstrobes.com/) I’ve ever seen…When we go out in the morning, my friends won’t ride behind me if I have it on; it’s that bright! Let me get this straight, you _want_ to piss off automobile drivers when you’re on a bike at night? ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/265 "2013-03-08T14:40:03Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > The day is young and you’re on vacation. 😛 True. ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/266 "2013-03-08T14:52:53Z")
Thanks, **Spidey**! I’ll check those out. **Moooommmmm** , I almost said that I had a bum rear light. 😛 ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/267 "2013-03-08T15:00:28Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Let me get this straight, you _want_ to piss off automobile drivers when you’re on a bike at night? No, I want to be noticed _before_ I become a hood ornament. :eek: If you see the blinky thing ¼ mile away, you have plenty of time of avoid it; not so much when the car driver notices it at 30 feet. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/268 "2013-03-08T15:15:30Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > No, I want to be noticed _before_ I become a hood ornament. :eek: > > If you see the blinky thing ¼ mile away, you have plenty of time of avoid it; not so much when the car driver notices it at 30 feet. Humor. It is a difficult concept. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Vorlon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@The\_Vorlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Vorlon)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/269 "2013-03-08T15:38:39Z")
We have 4" of cement-like snow on the ground, Jr’s school canceled. Time to kill the groundhog. ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/270 "2013-03-08T16:03:55Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Humor. > It is a difficult concept. > > 🙂 You’re funny? 😕 😃 ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/271 "2013-03-08T16:03:59Z")
Kill the groundhog? Did you forget to stock up on eggs, milk, bread, and TP? Didn’t you know a storm was coming?? 😛 Lunch time!! 😃 ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/272 "2013-03-08T16:09:29Z")
Mawnin all, Tis another lovely day here in SE TEXAS, pretty sure winter is over Sitting on the porch, Caffinating Long day ahead, have an 11:30am load in for the Eels, better get ready for irk Happy Friday all **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:** [March 8, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/273 "2013-03-08T16:21:36Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > You’re funny? 😕 > > 😃 I rest my case, web-head. 🙂 ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/274 "2013-03-08T17:43:01Z")
I am considerably less irked than usual for an irk day. Hmmmm… Anywho N.O.L. is et and all is good. For now. 'Tis really nice out and I don’t wanna be here. Le sigh. At least tonight is pizza night. YAY!!! **Jim** just what kind of a load would eels need? ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/275 "2013-03-08T18:39:08Z")
The hostile’s wifi is driving me bananas. Up in a room, it’s about as hard to hang onto as a fist full of eels, but out in the parking lot, no problems. Meanwhile, Day 2 of Knock Out Neutropenia continues. They like DH so much that they want to keep him until Monday. Eta: silly autocorrect… We’re at the hospital, and they’re far from hostile. The pay, benefits and working conditions must be fantastic here as every member of staff I’ve seen has been at near Disney level cheerfulness. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2013, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/276 "2013-03-08T18:43:54Z")
Hey **CatDude** ,[anyone you know?](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-school-buses-stolen-20130308,0,1140694.story?fb_action_ids=10200336910697293&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200336910697293%22%3A269877093146423%7D&action) ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/277 "2013-03-08T19:03:00Z")
> [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > We have 4" of cement-like snow on the ground, Jr’s school canceled. > Time to kill the groundhog. Anybody else read that in an Elmer Fudd voice? “with my spear and magic helmet!”😃 ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/278 "2013-03-08T19:13:39Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > Hey **CatDude** ,[anyone you know?](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-school-buses-stolen-20130308,0,1140694.story?fb_action_ids=10200336910697293&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200336910697293%22%3A269877093146423%7D&action) WTF? ---
**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:** [March 8, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/279 "2013-03-08T19:14:48Z")
Firday chores underway. **Herper Ferder All!** ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986/280 "2013-03-08T19:23:26Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > Hey **CatDude** ,[anyone you know?](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-school-buses-stolen-20130308,0,1140694.story?fb_action_ids=10200336910697293&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200336910697293%22%3A269877093146423%7D&action) They’ve been doing that here too, but instead of busses they shredded a bunch of ambulances. :eek: On vacation next week, y’all have ya some good MMP’n. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986.md?page=13) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-i-havent-done-this-in-a-while-so-here-mmp/651986.md?page=15)