# What's the occasion in the MMP? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [April 19, 2021, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293 "2021-04-19T11:09:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/181 "2021-04-25T15:35:26Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > According to hobbit lore, you therefore properly should be having rhubarb meringue for second breakfast, or possibly for lunch. šŸ™‚ After lunch AND evening snack. I made a 8ā€x8ā€ pan all for my lonesome, so I gotta make sure it gets et. > [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > I think Iā€™ll pass on the smelts. I would have to be in the PNW to eat them, and someone has to cook them for me,without the heads, with cornmeal. Thems good eating if you know what to do with them. Which I donā€™t. > [@dogbutler](#): > > Not [Waters of Mars](https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Waters_of_Mars_(TV_story)) weird, like it had been run through a water softener. My shower feels like that if Iā€™ve just cleaned the lime scale from the shower head. If it ever feels like Water of Mars, Iā€™d be terrified. On my second fizzy margarita, wherein I add some fizzy water to fill up a highball glass. Since itā€™s from our wedding registry, itā€™s considered vintage, as it is more than 25 years old. [Replacements.com](http://Replacements.com) wants $55 to buy one. Guess Iā€™d better not break it. Actually, I sort of wish I had fewer pieces, because then they wouldnā€™t take up so much space. Oh well. The people who gave us the presents are/were good friends, so I can think of them when using wedding presents for every day use. Miss seeing my friends. At least the weather is good. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/182 "2021-04-25T21:36:39Z")
Howdy all. Set a new record by sleeping in until 10:16am and have been trying to catch up ever since. Ate dinner at Red Robin (Yum!) and am heading out now to catch a soccer game, so all yā€™all take care. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/183 "2021-04-25T22:54:09Z")
**dicey** , your mention of rhubarb meringue flung a cravinā€™ on me for rhubarb dumplings. They were always a staple at my grannyā€™s house during rhubarb season. I got out for a couple of hours of wind therapy today. Took the backroads to Franklin, meandered up through Eagleville, Christiana and the 'Boro before heading home. The fresh air and sunshine did wonders for my attitude. šŸ™‚ ---
**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:** [April 25, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/184 "2021-04-25T23:24:55Z")
I cleaned, dusted, vacuumed, washed the outsides of the windows, and sewed on some buttons. Iā€™m a freakinā€™ Domestic God\*. > [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > am heading out now to catch a soccer game, so all yā€™all take care. So are you watching, or playing goalie? > [@Die\_Capacitrix](#): > > If it ever feels like Water of Mars, Iā€™d be terrified. If you feel that, I think the rest of us will be terrified. šŸ˜® \*Dionysus, most likely. šŸŗ šŸø šŸ¹ ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/185 "2021-04-26T00:08:26Z")
I have made it safely home from Knoebels. I saw many friends and had a lovely time. **Ruble** had 2 favorite rides there ā€“ the haunted house and the worldā€™s best bumper cars. I finally forced myself to ride the haunted house for him today but cannot yet talk myself on to his beloved bumper cars. I should point out that technically he rode with me because I got myself a small piece of jewelry last year thatā€™s actually an urn and some of him is in it, on a necklace. On the other hand, he didnā€™t ride coasters when he was alive but he does now! šŸ˜ ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/186 "2021-04-26T00:44:24Z")
> [@Old\_Wench](#): > > On the other hand, he didnā€™t ride coasters when he was alive but he does now! šŸ˜ Do I detect the glimmer of a last laugh?šŸ˜‰ ---
**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:** [April 26, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/187 "2021-04-26T00:48:08Z")
doggio, just spectatinā€™; my days of goalkeeping are far in the past. Did give me an excuse to stop on the way homeā€“so dinner tonight was a 3-scoop Butter Pecan waffle cone. Yea me! **OW** , if I ever make it there, I will certainly ride the bumper cars in **rubleā€™s** memory. **red** , I know what you mean, did about a 100-mile drive a couple weekends ago and it was fun just to be out on raods iā€™d never been on before. OK, day is ready for readinā€™ and internettinā€™. All yā€™all take care and Iā€™ll see you on the next MMP. ---
**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:** [April 26, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/188 "2021-04-26T00:57:50Z")
Howdy Yā€™all! We deheathenated, et a McN.O.L., achieved nappage, and the requisite general sloth. The biiiiiiig trash can got hauled all the way down the road for pick up tomorrow. I yanked a hunk oā€™ beast outta da fridge for tomorrowā€™s sup. I think it shall become a roast beast in a nice thick gravy in the slow cooker. Also, we sat out on the porch for a bit at sunset and listened to the anoles (dang noisy things) and cicadas try to find suitable mates. I have a sad. A friend and all around wonderful person from my church died this afternoon. She had three bouts of cancer and was in hospice care. I knew her through church (one of the Luteruns) and through my irklife as I placed a few folks in employment where she worked. RIP Molly. You will be greatly missed by a whole lot of people. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/189 "2021-04-26T00:59:29Z")
Iā€™m eating goat tonight! (They were out of lamb, at an Indian joint I wanted to try tonight.) Yum. ETA: sorry, **swampy** ā˜¹ ---
**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:** [April 26, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/190 "2021-04-26T01:23:34Z")
Iā€™m sorry for your loss **swampy**. šŸ˜¢ **OW** , glad you took **ruble** to Knoebels with you. šŸ™‚ My SIL and two of my nieces have similar jewelry to yours with some of BigBroā€™s ashes in 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:** [April 26, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/191 "2021-04-26T01:35:18Z")
DH and I just got back from a minor supply run plus dinner out (IHOP, half the food came home with us). DH is now fixating on a weird mega-light bulb he found near the dumpsters. I have a pot roast in the Instant Pot for consumption during the week. Must still deal with laundry. ---
**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:** [April 26, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/192 "2021-04-26T02:26:15Z")
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and cheesy broccoli for dinner. {{{{swampy}}}} Glad you finally got Ruble on a coaster, O\_W. šŸŽ¢ šŸ˜ ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@Old\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Old_Wench)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/193 "2021-04-26T02:33:41Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Glad you finally got Ruble on a coaster, O\_W. šŸŽ¢ šŸ˜ I kept him inside my shirt for safekeeping. The chain is just long enough that he rests in my cleavage (sorry, **Swampy**!). **Ruble** would appreciate that. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/194 "2021-04-26T05:43:50Z")
> [@missred](#): > > rhubarb dumplings I am intrigued. Are there similar to this this recipe? Looks similar to my momā€™s recipe for apple dumplings. The other recipes I found are similar to cinnamon rolls. > **[Old-fashioned Rhubarb Dumplings](https://ahundredyearsago.com/2018/05/13/old-fashioned-rhubarb-dumplings/)** > > Each spring I eagerly await the arrival of rhubarb at the local market.Ā  I bought some rhubarb last week-end,Ā  so I was thrilled to find aĀ  hundred-year-old recipe for Rhubarb Dumplings in a hundreā€¦ I know most of you are waiting for the next MMP, so Iā€™ll keep this short. See you later. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/195 "2021-04-26T18:19:26Z")
Donā€™t forget rhubarb kolaches! Delicious. Hereā€™s a kolache rhubarb filling recipe. > **[Whatā€™s Your Favorite?](https://www.southdakotamagazine.com/kolache-favorites)** > > There's more than one way to fill a Czech kolache. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293/196 "2021-04-26T19:02:05Z")
Last week we visited the new building. I was coming up from the basement (where my office will be). Since I have injured knees, I was using the railing coming up the stairs. At the top, there are two bolts on an upright supporting the railing going upstairs. I managed to drag my arm across one and started bleeding. A few minutes ago my arm itched, so I scratched it through my long-sleeve T-shirtā€¦ and managed to snag the scab and rip it off. \*sigh\* Now Iā€™ll have another scab and it will take longer to heal. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-occasion-in-the-mmp/940293.md?page=9)