# Why I WON'T start this MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [September 24, 2012, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666 "2012-09-24T10:41:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**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:** [September 27, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/141 "2012-09-27T21:52:54Z")
> [@Noone\_Special](#): > > Old Jewish joke – the Rabbi and the Bishop were great friends. The Bishop asked the Rabbi “so, when will you break down and have a taste of pork?” “At your wedding, Father” > 🙂 > > (Yes, I know this is meaningless to Protestants… ) Ex-Protestant, now LDS (after having been raised anti-faith), and I love this joke. 🙂 ---
**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:** [September 27, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/142 "2012-09-27T21:55:32Z")
The good news: we have about five to nine months to prepare. The bad news: DH is facing layoff in that time frame, and I’ve been full-time at home for some time now. ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/143 "2012-09-27T23:48:16Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > The good news: we have about five to nine months to prepare. > > The bad news: DH is facing layoff in that time frame, and I’ve been full-time at home for some time now. I am not even going to try to guess, but…congratulations! I hope it’s something good 🙂 DH doesn’t have to wait to be laid off; start lookin’ NOW 🙂 Edit…wait, I am a moron. He’s being laid off within 5-9 months, doh. I thought maybe there was a baby or somewhat on the way. /facepalm So no congratulations, but good luck wishes instead 🙂 ---
**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:** [September 27, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/144 "2012-09-27T23:49:24Z")
Sorry, but the two pieces of news are the same event. ☹ I’m working on getting him in job-hunt gear, and I’ll be looking. That way, I have a few months to do things like pay down credit cards and build some reserves before his job runs out. ---
**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 27, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/145 "2012-09-27T23:55:12Z")
We had soft tacos from the pork…round thing, like a roast but round…that I grilled a couple of dyas ago, salsas, green onions, some cheese and stuff. Mrs. Plant v.3.0 said, “This is almost as good as eating in Mexico.” I finished saving the inter-tubes at work. HP made me go through the console and email them stuff to replace their forever warranted switches. How are you doing, Anyrose? ---
**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:** [September 28, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/146 "2012-09-28T00:12:22Z")
> [@Taomist](#): > > I am not even going to try to guess, but…congratulations! > I hope it’s something good 🙂 > > DH doesn’t have to wait to be laid off; start lookin’ NOW 🙂 > > Edit…wait, I am a moron. He’s being laid off within 5-9 months, doh. I thought maybe there was a baby or somewhat on the way. /facepalm > So no congratulations, but good luck wishes instead 🙂 Appreciate the good wishes, amused by the misunderstanding. 😛 ---
**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:** [September 28, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/147 "2012-09-28T00:21:45Z")
Howdy, Tummy full, eyelids heavy and tomorrow is finally Friday. TGIF tomorrow. Rough day today. Flu shot made me tired and sleepy and i had it on Monday. **Rosie’s** sig. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/148 "2012-09-28T00:25:59Z")
Just dropping in to announce that Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts are great. They’re a limited edition flavor for the Halloween season. So buy a box or two now while you can. ---
**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 28, 2012, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/149 "2012-09-28T01:07:37Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Just dropping in to announce that Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts are great. They’re a limited edition flavor for the Halloween season. So buy a box or two now while you can. I…you…Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts? Oye. ---
**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 28, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/150 "2012-09-28T01:17:29Z")
irked, shopped, came home. Jambalaya is cooking. {{{{ **Seanette** }}}} although the “bundle of joy” was the first thing that popped into my head, too. **Giggity** , LOL! > [@anyrose](#): > > :dubious: you have _NO_ idea! :p:D:cool: I knew I liked you for a reason. How ya doin’?😃 **FCM** , yay for new counters! ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/151 "2012-09-28T01:20:06Z")
I keep reading that as ‘Pumpkin Pie Farts’. /facepalm I really should just not read anymore today, lol 🙂 Puppy is cleaner; still smells like dog, but more like clean black and white dog and less like dusty/dirty greyish dog, hehe. ---
**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 28, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/152 "2012-09-28T01:47:29Z")
I will spare you all from my whining tonight and just say BLURF. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/153 "2012-09-28T01:54:26Z")
Started rice for dinner. I’m trying to decide if I want to have a shower while it cooks or be good and fold the clean laundry. They’re currently in baskets half-blocking the exit. Dinner will be stir-fry and I need to cut stuff up for that. And put away the clean dishes from the other night. I have to print out all the bookmarks tonight so I can take them to my parents’ house tomorrow to use their paper cutter / have company while I finish them. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/154 "2012-09-28T01:54:33Z")
What’s an MMP? ---
**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 28, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/155 "2012-09-28T01:58:48Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > What’s an MMP? Monday Morning Post, the place for things too mundane for MPSIMS. Here’s the [MMP FAQ](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=627530) Welcome, **April**! We need a nickname for you. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/156 "2012-09-28T02:12:56Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Monday Morning Post, the place for things too mundane for MPSIMS. Here’s the [MMP FAQ](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=627530) > > Welcome, **April**! We need a nickname for you. I already got one…see this thread 😉 > **[Language filter? Is the word "\*\*\*\*" allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=666708)** > > New poster here, testing the waters. Is there a language filter on this site? Just call me **April ‘Mother-Filter’ R** Or **Apes** , that works too. To add to this thread, I am currently battling a 4 week long UTI. The first 10 day bout of antibiotics didn’t work, so now I am on a 7 day treatment. I have gotten 2-3 UTIs a year since I was 12. So it’s pretty mundane…and sucks big time. It especially sucks on a day like today when I had to travel for work to meet with a client and had to take more potty breaks than usual. Adds a good 30 min to my normal travel time ERGH! ---
**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:** [September 28, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/157 "2012-09-28T02:25:43Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > I already got one…see this thread 😉 > > [Language filter? Is the word "\*\*\*\*" allowed? - About This Message Board - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=666708) > > Just call me **April ‘Mother-Filter’ R** > > Or **Apes** , that works too. > > To add to this thread, I am currently battling a 4 week long UTI. The first 10 day bout of antibiotics didn’t work, so now I am on a 7 day treatment. I have gotten 2-3 UTIs a year since I was 12. So it’s pretty mundane…and sucks big time. It especially sucks on a day like today when I had to travel for work to meet with a client and had to take more potty breaks than usual. Adds a good 30 min to my normal travel time ERGH! You might want to consider some cranberry in your diet. You can get it in tablet/capsule form if you’re like me and can’t stand the taste. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/158 "2012-09-28T02:26:54Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > {{{{ **Seanette** }}}} although the “bundle of joy” was the first thing that popped into my head, too. I’m 43 and most likely infertile, so I think we can rule out the “bundle of joy”. 🙂 ---
**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 28, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/159 "2012-09-28T02:34:37Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > I’m 43 and most likely infertile, so I think we can rule out the “bundle of joy”. 🙂 You mean there’s not really a stork?:eek::eek::eek:\* **April** , **Apes** works. And one friend of mine uses “Oh, skittles” in front of her kids. \*😉 ---
**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:** [September 28, 2012, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666/160 "2012-09-28T02:42:03Z")
> [@Seanette](#): > > You might want to consider some cranberry in your diet. You can get it in tablet/capsule form if you’re like me and can’t stand the taste. Cranberry actually irritates me more. I have some scar tissue from a severe kidney infection when I was 12 and super acidic food or drink aggravates it. I also think I am more prone to getting a UTI because of that initial kidney infection. But this is getting a little TMI and grody so I’ll stop talking about it, 😛 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-wont-start-this-mmp/635666.md?page=9)