# The Labor Day MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [September 3, 2018, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679 "2018-09-03T10:57:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/121 "2018-09-06T22:25:33Z")
**flytrap** , congrats on the pups, but remember, once they’re weaned, spay and neuter mama and any pups that you keep. 🙂 **{{{swampy, friends and family}}}** **Mooooom** , I’m kinda with you on teh mixed breed names. Nelson would be a rat-a-hua or a chi-terr. 😛 Today was a slow, rainy day. We were bored enough that my department had an inpromtu team lunch at the Mexican restaurant next door. It did improve morale. 🙂 I still bugged out a little early, swung through the post office to drop some mail in the blue box, came home and cleaned the kitchen and bathroom. Now it’s nuking something for supper and chilling. ---
**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:** [September 6, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/122 "2018-09-06T22:32:17Z")
As for mixed-breed dogs, I met someone with a shih-tzu/poodle mix, and she called him a “shit-poo.” 😛 ---
**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:** [September 6, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/123 "2018-09-06T23:21:18Z")
It got dark and windy. I tried sitting outside, figuring it would be too windy for the skeeters. They bit me on the downwind side. The cat showed up, came in and ate, then wanted right back out. I told him oh no, you need to stick around for awhile. Doncha think people around here miss you? He didn’t want to stick around, so back outside he went. He is losing weight, he doesn’t look like he just swallowed a grapefruit anymore. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/124 "2018-09-07T00:06:26Z")
> [@missred](#): > > **flytrap** , congrats on the pups, but remember, once they’re weaned, spay and neuter mama and any pups that you keep. 🙂 I wish the previous owner had been responsible. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/125 "2018-09-07T00:15:18Z")
Attention Swampy! [Fart blossoms link](https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/nov/01/brussel-sprout-gene). ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/126 "2018-09-07T00:23:53Z")
Worked, came home. Walked Gordie(who’s very mixed, and relatively cheap). Waiting for football to start. > [@Sahirrnee](#): > > The cat showed up, came in and ate, then wanted right back out. I told him oh no, you need to stick around for awhile. Doncha think people around here miss you? > He didn’t want to stick around, so back outside he went. > He is losing weight, he doesn’t look like he just swallowed a grapefruit anymore. Running around with the lady cats is wearing him out. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/127 "2018-09-07T02:16:25Z")
The floor/shower tile guys did show up today and work in the bathroom is progressing. They’ll be here Firday and have also indicated that they’d like to work Sattiday to catch up on the builder’s schedule. OK by me, we’ll work out entry procedures tomorrow. I just want the work to get done and have a complete house again. Soccer practice went well, then had to sit through a Bored…err, Board meeting. Ate a Burger at the King’s place and am contemplating heading off to bed early. **Sari** , cat is up to something, like **doggio** infers, is there a ladycat in the area? **Midget** , you sound a little more upbeat. Yeah! Have fun at Dad’s place. Take care all y’all. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/128 "2018-09-07T06:12:28Z")
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Movers arrive on Monday. 'Beamer does not understand AKA refuses to participate in this “moving” thing. MiL must get out of her room so it can be packed. Hotel? Visit to friends? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! This has been this evening’s scheduled panic. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/129 "2018-09-07T10:05:05Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. _YAWN_ ‘Tis 73 Amurrkin out and fair (well, dark) with a predicted high of 92 and mostly N.O.S. for the day. I have no big plans for the day. YAY! I shall assist with mowage over to the church house this evenin’ and again tomorrow mornin’, but pretty much have nuttin’ I need to do durin’ the day. I foresee some quality cee-mint pond time. Burgers 'n fries for sup tonight which I will have to make but 'tis an easy thing to accomplish. **Flytrap** yet more proof that fart blossoms are satan’s veggie. 😃 Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then, onward into the day. Happy Firday Y’all! ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/130 "2018-09-07T10:09:55Z")
:eek: I have been remiss! :eek: \ CLEARIN’ THROAT \ \*\* HAAAPPPYYY BIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY TOOOOOO YOUUUUUU!!! HAAAPPPYYY BIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY TOOOOOO YOUUUUUU!!! HAAAPPPYYY BIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY DEEEAAARRR MMMIIIDDDGGGEEETTT!!! HAAAPPPYYY BIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY TOOOOOO YOUUUUUU!!! \*\* ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/131 "2018-09-07T10:22:50Z")
_ **Happy Midget Day!!!** _ And TGIF. We’re promised a cooler and very rainy weekend. I hope so. Other than that, I got nothing - just a lot of work on my desk to fill the time between now and 3:30. Happy Firday!!! ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/132 "2018-09-07T10:24:12Z")
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to work. > [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Movers arrive on Monday. 'Beamer does not understand AKA refuses to participate in this “moving” thing. MiL must get out of her room so it can be packed. Hotel? Visit to friends? > > Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! > > This has been this evening’s scheduled panic. : panics in solidarity : Hope it goes semi smooth ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/133 "2018-09-07T10:30:51Z")
Happy Birthday **Midget**!!! TGIF!!! Yesterday was a little bit better. The only injuries incurred this week are numerous bruises from pinching and scratching. That’s a good thing. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/134 "2018-09-07T11:49:04Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Movers arrive on Monday. 'Beamer does not understand AKA refuses to participate in this “moving” thing. MiL must get out of her room so it can be packed. Hotel? Visit to friends? > > Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! > > This has been this evening’s scheduled panic. Remember to install air holes in boxes for MIL and Beamer. Or not:D ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/135 "2018-09-07T12:07:08Z")
Thanks, all! 🙂 After a night of abysmally poor sleep, I was awoken at 7:30 AM by the return of the extremely loud next-door renovators. Noise and vibrations. What a nice birthday present. I guess the day can only go up from here. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/136 "2018-09-07T12:10:55Z")
The soundtrack certainly should 🙂 ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/137 "2018-09-07T12:25:56Z")
Happy Midget day! Doing stuff like that at 7.30am would be breaking noise regs round here… Go yodel outside theirs at 3am. Back early from irk. It’s all nice and sunny, though not very warm. I should go out and make the most of the weather, really, autumn proper’s gonna kick in soon enough. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/138 "2018-09-07T12:37:01Z")
Nah, they only broke the noise regulations once, when they started before 7 AM. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/139 "2018-09-07T12:47:17Z")
Happy Firday! _ **Happy Birthday Midget!** _ It’s a N.O.S. 72 degrees outside. Going to be a bit cooler today with highs in the low 80s. Ripple is being an obnoxious brat this morning. He is hyper and wants to play. Usually he naps in the mornings. The cat came in, ate, napped, ate some more, so I guess the ‘ladies’ are wearing him out. Nothing much on the agenda today. Making hamburgers for dinner. I hate moving, so I feel for you **Sunny**. ---
**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:** [September 7, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679/140 "2018-09-07T12:52:23Z")
Thanks, all. 🙂 Yesterday I finally found out the name of the nextdoor neighbour’s cat (the neighbour who lives on the other side of me, not the loud-renovator-hiring neighbours.) The cat’s name is Julio. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-labor-day-mmp/820679.md?page=8)