# The Official unofficial-start-of-summer MMP **URL:** \ **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\ **Page:** 5
**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:** [May 28, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/81 "2013-05-28T14:17:03Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > **nuts** you should at least go retrieve your brain from the car lest the Sri Lankan spiders eat it. :eek: Oh, it’s ok, I brought them in with me. They were tired too, and you don’t want to let them get grumpy 🙂 We did in theory have a wifi connection in the field full o’ buttercups, I just couldn’t get on it for some reason. We also had sofas, though unfortunately the motorised chaise longue that’s been there in previous years couldn’t make it… Is wet here, if anyone wants to swap some weather? I’m trying to do gardening stuff (rotten slugs et one of my squash plants while I was away, and the grass really needs cutting), and the soles of my shoes are leaky, so I’d really like it not to be. ---
**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 28, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/82 "2013-05-28T14:44:59Z")
> [@Filbert](#): > > Oh, it’s ok, I brought them in with me. They were tired too, and you don’t want to let them get grumpy 🙂 > > We did in theory have a wifi connection in the field full o’ buttercups, I just couldn’t get on it for some reason. We also had sofas, though unfortunately the motorised chaise longue that’s been there in previous years couldn’t make it… Were you by any chance in a boat with a young lady who had unusual eyes? :dubious: ---
**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 28, 2013, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/83 "2013-05-28T15:03:40Z")
give me an H give me an A give me a P P Y give me a D give me an A give me a N C E What’s that spell!!! Happy Dance! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)🙂 ---
**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:** [May 28, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/84 "2013-05-28T15:10:45Z")
**Today’s advice questions for _Ask the Swampbear_** Yesterday I opened the last package of TP in the house, of course it is a 48-roll package. Can I remain calm or do I need to panic as there’s no unopened packages in the house? Do I need to leave work early to pick some more up or can it wait until next regular shopping this weekend? 😛 What was the website a few mumps ago with the free movies? I’m currently sitting in the orifice watching _Phantom of the Opera_; however, I’m thinking of stopping it in a bit to go to the gym for a class. I am _so_ swamped here. :rolleyes: ETA: Is **Sari** all alone in the house? ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/85 "2013-05-28T15:46:42Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > **Today’s advice questions for _Ask the Swampbear_** > > Yesterday I opened the last package of TP in the house, of course it is a 48-roll package. Can I remain calm or do I need to panic as there’s no unopened packages in the house? Do I need to leave work early to pick some more up or can it wait until next regular shopping this weekend? 😛 I believe **Teh Swampbear** ’s answer will be you needed to panic the moment you opened the 48 roll package. I, on the other hand, will say that the proper engineering answer is to do a time and motion study on your tookus wipeage in order to project usage rates. The optimal reserve amount to have on hand is two rolls at the time of your next provisioning excursion. ---
**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 28, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/86 "2013-05-28T15:49:38Z")
Almost, 10 more minutes and it’s just me and the dog! The HFH packed up her hounds and left, not sure for how long. My mother and her bf are heading out to the ocean for a week. A week of peace and quiet. ---
**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 28, 2013, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/87 "2013-05-28T16:34:53Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > **Today’s advice questions for _Ask the Swampbear_** > > Yesterday I opened the last package of TP in the house, of course it is a 48-roll package. Can I remain calm or do I need to panic as there’s no unopened packages in the house? Do I need to leave work early to pick some more up or can it wait until next regular shopping this weekend? 😛 You must immediately stop what you are doing and go re-supply. You should buy at least two 48 roll packs. In the future when you open the next to last pack, you should go out and buy more. There should always be, at a minimum, one unopened 48 pack of tp at all times. Remember one is preparing for the Apocalypse. Plus, have we learned nothing from Venezuela? :dubious: **Nuts** it’s best not to leave one’s Sri Lankan spiders unattended. Left on their own they may venture out to eat the neighborhood childrens which may or may not be a bad thing but some parents tend to get upset when their kidlets get et up. ---
**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 28, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/88 "2013-05-28T16:41:06Z")
One can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much TP. ---
**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 28, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/89 "2013-05-28T17:25:17Z")
> [@sahirrnee](#): > > One can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much TP. This is worth embroiderin’ on a throw pillow. 😃 ---
**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:** [May 28, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/90 "2013-05-28T17:41:53Z")
> [@sahirrnee](#): > > One can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much TP. No shit! 😃 Will anyone answer the _real_ question that I asked, about the movie website? Went to the gym & am now back in the orifice; however, I think I’m going to leave in a few & go to the grocery store (which was on my agenda anyway, even before **Swampy** ’s proclamation as it’s now officially summer, which means we have corn, which means we have corn cobs! :eek:). For today, I’m up to _almost_ 15 mins of work. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/91 "2013-05-28T17:43:45Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Share your summer vacation plans or ask for suggestions. I’m sure someone can tell you where to go! 😃 You mean over and above Herself??? 😃 We have several amusement park trips planned; several to Knoebels and usual places and some to get to new places. We’re doing at least one short week in Canadadada and another through New England and ending at Sylvan Beach in NY – which has the reputation of being the most haunted park in America. Which also means we can’t figure out why we’ve missed it until now. I have several solo motorcycle trips planned; mostly for charity runs. I did the Fallen Soldiers run in Erie this weekend and have my room booked for the “Support Your Local Cathouse” animal shelter run. There is also a couple out Indiana but I haven’t booked rooms yet. I would like to get at least 10k on the Road Kow showing her glory to the universe so keep your eyes open around rest stops as you travel. June is going to be bad enough that I may be a bit of a stranger here but I will continue to offer hugs and high fives as appropriate. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/92 "2013-05-28T17:55:09Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > As for the rest of our summer, we’ve not planned anything yet. \*\*FCD \*\*wants to go to Sturgis and I absolutely refuse. There’s no way I’m driving to South Dakota so he can hang out with a bunch of bikers. Drive to Pittsburgh instead. Me and him can take off on my scoots and you and Her Ladyship can go to the museum! > [@April\_R](#): > > I’ve jumped my husband a few times. Still nothing Congratulations – it’s a sex maniac??? ---
**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 28, 2013, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/93 "2013-05-28T18:00:31Z")
Today’s a series of bummers. I had to spend a lot of time washing clothes, more time than I intended, so I didn’t get a whole lot done today. My sister had a possible job offer, but it didn’t work. And now I find out that one of my friends is moving away forever to the country! I don’t know if I’ll ever see him again. And I was hoping that I would see him again sometime… I kind of wanted to confront him (if “confront” is a nice enough word?) and tell him that I was hurt that he spread that rumour several years ago that I was autistic, a rumour I only found out about recently… Bah. I’m going to go f\*\*\* off to downtown with my bass clarinet. (When I’m leaving a place in a bad mood, I call it “f\*\*\*ing off”.) When all is going badly, at least I still have my bass clarinet. ---
**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/94 "2013-05-28T18:45:23Z")
Hey everyone! I haven’t checked in with you all for a few days. I’m sorry! I hope everybody is having a good week so far. Today is my last day on land. I’m heading out to the boat tonight! It’s a 10 hour very bumpy crewboat ride so I’m going to take lots of benadryl and dramamine and hopefully sleep through it tonight… or at least nap through it 🙂 All my stuff is in storage… life is moving on. Things are slowly getting better 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/95 "2013-05-28T19:27:29Z")
> [@drewtwo99](#): > > Hey everyone! I haven’t checked in with you all for a few days. I’m sorry! I hope everybody is having a good week so far. > > Today is my last day on land. I’m heading out to the boat tonight! It’s a 10 hour very bumpy crewboat ride so I’m going to take lots of benadryl and dramamine and hopefully sleep through it tonight… or at least nap through it 🙂 > > All my stuff is in storage… life is moving on. Things are slowly getting better 🙂 Safe trip. Beware of sea monsters and hurricanes… ETA: Hope they provide you guys with enough TP. ---
**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:** [May 28, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/96 "2013-05-28T19:39:49Z")
I’m in shock! The log, supposedly inoculated with shiitake mushroom spores, that’s been sat outside for the last 3 years has actually _produced a mushroom_! It might even be a shiitake mushroom! _faints_ ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/97 "2013-05-28T19:57:39Z")
> [@Filbert](#): > > Is wet here, if anyone wants to swap some weather? I’m trying to do gardening stuff (rotten slugs et one of my squash plants while I was away, and the grass really needs cutting), and the soles of my shoes are leaky, so I’d really like it not to be. You’re more than welcome to overly warm weather I have here. ---
**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 28, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/98 "2013-05-28T19:57:56Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > Left on their own they may venture out to eat the neighborhood childrens which may or may not be a bad thing but some parents tend to get upset when their kidlets get et up. Does Petco carry them? ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/99 "2013-05-28T20:00:01Z")
> [@sahirrnee](#): > > Almost, 10 more minutes and it’s just me and the dog! > > The HFH packed up her hounds and left, not sure for how long. > My mother and her bf are heading out to the ocean for a week. > > A week of peace and quiet. Sounds like a great deal. Was that the reason for the happy dance? 🙂 As for the references problem, I decided to wheedle several people I work with/for on my volunteer gig. All three I approached were willing, but none really want me to leave there. I don’t want to leave, either, but necessity compels. As for start/end dates on prior jobs, most through temp agencies, I’m taking best guesses. ---
**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:** [May 28, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456/100 "2013-05-28T20:21:29Z")
Bah! Totally crappy day… I signed my “proposed notice of furlough” this morning. :mad: Yeah, yeah…knew it was coming, but I even I am surprised at how pissed off I am over this. One of the women who works in my division burst into tears. She is a single mother. I think what really sent me off into stratosphere of real anger was hearing of those who had finagled exemptions. Pisses me right off. They’re all fat and happy with staff; I’m one fucking deep and buried. The fact there was BRAND FUCKING NEW CARPETING in the conference room did not help. I also read of yet another government agency somehow managing to not have to furlough their employees. Yet, DoD cannot find the money for their employees. We can find millions for unneeded and unwanted weapons, but not for our employees. :dubious: Ugh…:mad::mad::mad::mad: PANT:PANT:PANT Sorry about that…I’ve just been sitting here in my office since this morning and the steam has been building. I guess I had to turn the valve a little and release some of it. In other news; well…hm, don’t have anything at the moment. I wanna go home, but can’t; however, that’s hardly newsworthy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-unofficial-start-of-summer-mmp/659456.md?page=6)