# The MMP is here **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [June 7, 2010, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262 "2010-06-07T12:06:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/161 "2010-06-11T12:28:03Z")
Happy Firday! And happy first Friday Flex day to me! I get out at 3:00! Yay! Spandex at the wedding? Not nearly as shocking as the Bridezilla I watched yesterday who had not only a moustache, but beard stubble! :eek: I am not making this up. She apparently shaves. Girl, haven’t you heard of Ideal Image??? **nava** , switch your accounts anyway. Who needs the headaches? Tonight will be Steak & Shake burgers and Netflix _Marley and Me_ in BluRay. Envy me. Tupug ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/162 "2010-06-11T12:31:26Z")
Cicadas in Cottonfield County? Check. Became aware of them last night. Worked a wreck on the way to irk this morning. Mostly boring story, but because it’s Firday, CG tradition is you wear Hawaiian shirts. So asked a Chesapeake EMT, “You a medic with Parks & Recreation?” 🙂 Blurfs, caffeination, and brekkied. Carry on. ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/163 "2010-06-11T13:23:57Z")
Morning Mumpers! No blurfs, but someone did just throw a Kong at me. ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/164 "2010-06-11T14:25:59Z")
I am extremely tired and crabby today and there’s no time for a nap! ☹ ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/165 "2010-06-11T14:57:13Z")
**StickyBuns** you must make time for a nap! Priorities and all that there stuff ya know! We’ve been lazin’ around da cave. Now we’re gonna go laze around the pool. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/166 "2010-06-11T15:03:35Z")
Cicadis and Katy-dids are the same thing, right? Did I mention that we’re going to be recording a CD this autumn? Who wants a copy? ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/167 "2010-06-11T15:39:57Z")
Good morning and happy Friday to all. Today is my “short” day; in other words, I only work eight hours today and get to leave at 3:30. Welp, I did it. I went ahead and applied for that job. I’ll probably come back as not qualified, but what the hell, it’s worth a shot. I came in today to a string of emails informing me that I will be doing a Business Case Analysis. I hate these. We have a specific format that we must use and it’s not at all user friendly. It’s very labor intensive and furthermore, when it comes to calculating costs to us for in-house care, there isn’t a good way to capture this because we’re a government entity. Wish me luck… Tomorrow morning, I’m taking my dog back to the vet. Although he’s finally drinking (but only from the wheelbarrow and a bucket outside), he still refuses all food. I’ve tried everything and am at my wits end. I guess I should get back to work. Hugs, gropes and smooches to all. ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/168 "2010-06-11T15:55:34Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > Cicadis and Katy-dids are the same thing, right? > > Did I mention that we’re going to be recording a CD this autumn? Who wants a copy? Nope. [cicada](http://www.canr.msu.edu/vanburen/fdogdayl.jpg) [katydid](http://blog.ctnews.com/naturecenter/files/2009/08/katydid.jpg) A cicada is a locust. A Katydid is a grasshopper. Congrats on the CD! ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/169 "2010-06-11T17:16:29Z")
It’s hawt outside! Well, duh, swampy it _is_ June! We decided to come in for a while and go back later in the day. OYKW is nappin’. I’d say he looks all cute lyin’ upon the bed asleep except for the awful noises. 😃 Oh well, he’s been fed so he’s sleepin’. He is a full and happy bear! Congrats on the CD **Rosie**! ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/170 "2010-06-11T17:41:21Z")
Ciacadas are very loud and annoying. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/171 "2010-06-11T17:44:23Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > Nope. [cicada](http://www.canr.msu.edu/vanburen/fdogdayl.jpg) [katydid](http://blog.ctnews.com/naturecenter/files/2009/08/katydid.jpg) > > A cicada is a locust. A Katydid is a grasshopper. > > Congrats on the CD! But those two insects look very similar, don’t they? I can’t see the links on the iPod. ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/172 "2010-06-11T18:40:07Z")
Not really **Rosie**. Katydids are bright green in color similar to a grasshopper of which they are a type. Cicadas are black/green in color and are only slightly less hideous to look at than cockroaches. :eek: Ok MOG friend called and said everything is under control tux wise. The groom and groomsmen are all tuxed up. Yay! So, no tux delivery duty for me. I do believe OYKW is risin’ from his nappy poo. Yep, his sleepy haid just peeked in the room. ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/173 "2010-06-11T20:08:43Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > Mornin’! > > The work has hit with a vengeance. Feast or famine, I tell ya! Ditto! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/174 "2010-06-11T20:17:56Z")
TGIF! I’ve got the second load in the washer and the first in the dryer. Daughter takes Cosmo to the vet this afternoon. \*\*FCD \*\*and a friend are taking the boat out tomorrow. I’ll do some chores around the house till 6 when daughter and I go to the dance show. That’s pretty much my plans for the weekend. Exciting, huh? ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/175 "2010-06-11T20:55:36Z")
Thunderboomers is approachin’… ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/176 "2010-06-11T21:14:40Z")
Papa John’s is makin’ dindin. Ya know what would be _really_ impressive? Orderin’ a pizza online and havin’ it appear a few seconds later. Would that not be like the jakest thing evah! 😃 OYKW has gone to pick it up. I said I would but he said he would so I said ok. I give in real easy on stuff like that. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/177 "2010-06-11T21:33:49Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Papa John’s is makin’ dindin. Red Baron is making mine. I’m living large… ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/178 "2010-06-11T21:34:59Z")
Well, I am shocked! _Shocked_ I say! I went out on the back porch and there were Liz and Ard fornicatin’ right by the back door! :eek: Have they no shame! ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/179 "2010-06-11T22:31:21Z")
Apparently Ard is a horndawg. Right now he’s chasin’ Liz all over the back porch. She appears to be spurnin’ his advances. I guess once was enough. 😃 Oh and I just checked the weather for tomorrow. This time tomorrow we will be at the big doin’s and the predicted temp is 95 Amurrkin with a heat index of 104! I’ll melt! ---
**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:** [June 11, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262/180 "2010-06-11T22:46:58Z")
> [@Taters](#): > > …Welp, I did it. I went ahead and applied for that job. I’ll probably come back as not qualified, but what the hell, it’s worth a shot… Good luck! Do you have any way to make sure that the hiring manager can make sure that the applications are screened correctly for the position? (Or, if they do reject your app, can you ask them to have the hiring manager review their decision?) I know what happens in our agency is that the HR staff who screen applicants don’t necessarily have a full understanding of the PD. When I have to hire someone, I have them tell me about every applicant so that I can make sure they haven’t screened anyone out incorrectly. (There’s a very small pool that’s qualified for my positions and I know just about every internal applicant who is qualified. Last time, I even had them tell me about the external applicants.) Congrats on the CD, **rosie**! > [@VunderBob](#): > > …“You a medic with Parks & Recreation?”… Heh. We were supposed to have scattered showers later tonight. Instead, we had a brief, but energetic (and thunderboomer-filled) storm at noon and another one in the past hour. Off to find din-din. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmp-is-here/542262.md?page=10)