# The Official unofficial-start-of-summer MMP

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Tags:** mmp\
**Created:** [May 27, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456 "2013-05-27T10:26:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/201 "2013-05-30T00:55:13Z")

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Irked. Wathcing my second Game 7 hockey game in two days. i might need CPR.

{{{{ **Midget** }}}}

Come out, come out, **Apelet**!

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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/202 "2013-05-30T01:27:30Z")

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**Apie** - plug you ears, hold your nose, and with your mouth closed, blow with all your might. That ought to do it. 😉 😃

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/203 "2013-05-30T01:30:08Z")

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> [@anyrose](#):
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> **Apie** - plug you ears, hold your nose, and with your mouth closed, blow with all your might. That ought to do it. 😉 😃

Jesus Chr…Moses and Aaron on a stick!

I opened a bottle of push the thing soap for Mrs. Plant (v.3.0).  
I explained that one of the secrets to being a guy is looking at a problem and thinking, “How can I fix this with vise-grips ™”

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/204 "2013-05-30T01:47:43Z")

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Thanks **dogbutler**.

It’s going to be a long day at work tomorrow. I hope I won’t screw things up so badly tomorrow.  
Maybe I can blame my screw-ups today on the fact that the coffee maker at work has gone missing. _shifty eyes_

My mother is supposedly supposed to come out of the hospital tomorrow.

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**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/205 "2013-05-30T02:43:09Z")

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Howdy All. We had lots of rain today and expect more for the rest of the week. Rainy Season is here.

**Taters**. I am DOD but am exempted from the furlough because I am paid with non appropriated funds. Now does that make any sense at all? Not to me. I would gladly swap places for someone like the single mom who cried. I hate our system.

I am on the Puny List. Damn sinuses again. Saw the Doc for cortisone shot, antibiotics and cough meds. Hurry up meds. I’m short of staff and cannot be out. I did take today off so I could see the Dr but felt guilty leaving my one clerk all alone.

I don’t think I have ever seen a 48 pack of TP but will check.

Hubby is off in the early AM to GA to go to his granddaughters HS graduation. One of my great nieces just graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 4.25 on a 4.0 scale. She is UGA bound in the fall to study cellular biology. Smart kid.

**Apes**. Here’s hoping for a quick and easy delivery.

**Rosie’s** sig.

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**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/206 "2013-05-30T03:02:45Z")

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**2.99** I found a 96 roll bulk order of 2ply TP for less than $33  
[http://www.cleanitsupply.com/p-7013-boardwalk-2-ply-standard-toilet-paper-96-rolls-bwk-6145.aspx](http://www.cleanitsupply.com/p-7013-boardwalk-2-ply-standard-toilet-paper-96-rolls-bwk-6145.aspx)

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/207 "2013-05-30T03:05:52Z")

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wooooooooooooo!!!

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/208 "2013-05-30T03:26:15Z")

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> [@sahirrnee](#):
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> So my mother calls me from the ocean.
> 
> I told her the garbage disposal is working.
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> She is all upset about the mice and wanted to know if while the HFH and her hounds are gone if I could borrow a cat. I don’t think it will work to borrow one if I even knew of one to borrow.  
> So I have until Friday to figure something out before the HFH gets back.

Change the locks?

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**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/209 "2013-05-30T03:47:44Z")

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April! Hahaha, sadly I am not in charge of ordering supplies around here, but I love your moxie. 😃

Good evening everyone. I’m working midnight to noons, but I came down a little early so my coworker who works the opposite shift could get some extra sleep. He barely got any sleep because of the traveling we had to do so he was dog tired.

There won’t be much work for us to do out here for the next 4 weeks but there will be some here and there 🙂

I’m going to _try_ my best to not only not gain any weight out here, but actually try to lose some. I brought some protein shake powder, fiber powder, and a nifty little “Blender bottle” that has a weird wire ball that you can shake with the stuff to mix it all up nicely. It worked well today. Hopefully this helps me avoid eating the junk food they serve at midnight during “midrats.” It’s gonna be tough for a few weeks but if I can kick the habit of just eating stuff every time I feel hungry, I should manage to lose a bit of the flab I’ve been building up.

I’m also going to be using the work out room every day or close to every day if I can 🙂

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/210 "2013-05-30T08:48:39Z")

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**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/211 "2013-05-30T09:19:59Z")

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So the garage man called yesterday to say that the motor is fixed, but of course they managed to find some other stuff to do. I now have a new set of front suspension springs and mountings, three new wiper blades, one new tyre and in the next couple of months there will be new brake pads as well. I asked him to leave the brakes until next time, it’s due for a full service in July and they will easily last until then. I got home early from irk, but £350 lighter.

On the plus side, it was pub night yesterday and we were joined by a couple of extra friends who don’t show up very often. The pub only had one guest beer on tap, the other had already sold out by midweek so we had to settle for 5.8% strength Celt Brewery’s “Cat Scratched” beer. Such hardship, no?

Today is the last of the departmental exams at work so I am currently keeping an eye on that one, it will be over in an hour and then I’ll be looking for something exciting to do next as the dept want me to stay on but haven’t specified what they want me to tackle next. Fun times!

Today is also payday for me, I am solvent again, my debts are paid and I can afford to feed me and the cats for another month.

**Apes** - any baby news yet? Today’s student is pregnant, she has 6 weeks to go and is taking her exam in a room alone so that she can get up and walk around as she pleases. See? We’re good to our students!

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/212 "2013-05-30T10:19:08Z")

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Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. _YAWN_ 'Tis 74 Amurrkin out already with a predicted high of 92 for the day. Hawt and hyoooooomid south Jawja weather. Oh well, it is Summer for all intents and purposes.

**flytrap** I suggested “The Kudzu State” but the state PTB wouldn’t listen to me. Gotta admit that we do have some good peaches.

**Midget** you had a brain fart and educated your boss on the term. No biggie, right? Today will be better. Glad your mom is gettin’ out of the horsepistol.

Hope you’re feelin’ better **Butters**!

**Apes** such a deal! 😃 Also, come on Apelet!

**$2.99** what with the fiber powder you really should think about hidin’ a couple rolls of tp for emergencies.

Ok, now I need more caffiene and rumbly tummy is hongry. Then, alas, irk purtification must commence.

Happy Thursday Y’all!

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/213 "2013-05-30T10:21:06Z")

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“horsepistol”? Hahaha. 🙂

It’s early. I need to go to work now. Hopefully it’ll be a good day.

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/214 "2013-05-30T10:22:38Z")

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> [@Buttercup\_Smith](#):
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> I am DOD but am exempted from the furlough because I am paid with non appropriated funds.

How does being a NAF employee compare with a GS or WG employee? I mean in terms of building time to retirement, ability to switch to GS or WG, bennies, and suchlike? I was under the impression it was pretty much like a temp job in that there was a paycheck, but not much else. Or maybe I’m thinking of something else - when the mind starts to go, you know… 😉

Good morning! I’m up and I’ve tended to the critters and breakfasted - PB & fresh strawberry preserves on toast - yum! I’m caffeinating and my sweetie is sleeping. When he gets up, we’re going to work on the deck some more, to do as much as we can before the heat becomes oppressive. Today is supposed to be hotter than yesterday - ugh. I’ve got to move a bunch of plants - for now, they’re going into pots, and I hope I can keep them alive. We shall see…

Can’t believe May is almost over! Where has the year gone??

Good luck, **Apes**! Here’s hoping the Apelet appears with minimal fuss and complete with 10 fingers and 10 toes!

Meanwhile, caffeination continues. Happy Thursday!

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/215 "2013-05-30T10:29:03Z")

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> [@swampbear](#):
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> Yep it’s the state. The new Jawja license plate [looks like this.](https://www.google.com/search?q=new+georgia+license+plate&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=PJmmUb-dL4He8wSO_oCwDg&sqi=2&ved=0CDAQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=832#facrc=_&imgrc=MlppTlFZIaUq6M%3A%3BujWdc-5MNbn9sM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.whitecounty.net%252Ftc%252Fimages%252Fpics%252Fgeorgia-license-plate.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.whitecounty.net%252Ftc%252Finfo%252Fnew_ga_tag.htm%3B600%3B300) I think it’s butt ugly and way too busy.

That looks like a Barbie license plate.

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/216 "2013-05-30T10:40:23Z")

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Happy Thorsday!

It is 70 degrees outside with a high of 90 today.

Today is the last day of school for Sah-kid.  
I asked him if he was going to be sad and he says no.

**Vorlon** I’d love to change the locks, it won’t work with the mice but it will keep the HFH out.  
Then I can get a cat!

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/217 "2013-05-30T10:40:48Z")

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**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:** [May 30, 2013, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/218 "2013-05-30T10:41:50Z")

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Some years back, Virginia had a design that was dark blue numbers over a field of colorful autumn leaves, but the contrast between the background and the characters made it virtually unreadable on a moving car, so they replaced it with one that had a white background framed by autumn leaves. I can’t find a photo of the stoopit one.

Frankly, with all the specialty and commemorative plates, it’s a wonder any law enforcement can keep track of what’s a real plate and what’s not. There are probably more than a few bogus plates out there…

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**Author:** ![Jynxster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@Jynxster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jynxster)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/219 "2013-05-30T11:26:56Z")

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Morning all,

Its gonna be 90 friggin’ degrees here today and tomorrow and the next day. Strange dreams last night, can’t seem to get them out of my head.

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**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/220 "2013-05-30T11:34:51Z")

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Got a lead on a job. I’m going to be chasing that. Hard.

**Jynxster** , you know what they say: share a dream & you’ll never have it again. (Unless it was good, in which case never mind…)

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