The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[betty rose]

I am very careful not to make fun of names, be they current or old fashioned, because of what happened to me.

Very early in my first pregancy, before we had shared the news that I was expecting, we were at a family barbeque on Hubby's side.
Conversation turned to our having kids and what we would/should name them.
I mentioned that I liked the name "Spenser".
My 6' 4" muscle-bound cop BIL piped up - That's a f** name. Why wouldn't you just tattoo "Kick Me" to his back permanently.

I was devastated!
You see, I was just 8 weeks along, excited beyond belief, and in the privacy of our home, snuggled in bed, Hubby and I had agreed to name the baby Spenser, if it were a boy.

I guarantee you that there are some people here on this forum that love the name "Albert", and may in fact, have named one of their offspring such. Tribute name or not.

I never liked my name, my aunt Betty was ...let's just say not playing with a full deck, and I thought I would grow up to be like her. Scared me to death, as a kid.

 

[donaldtoo]

So, this Friday we're havin' our annual spring office event. We're goin' to a place called Hill Country Golf & Guitar. It's a restaurant with an upscale mini-golf course and an outdoor live music stage.
The theme is Caddyshack, and we are encouraged to dress accordingly. Also, they decided to show the movie in our main conference room for the last coupla' days during lunch for the youngins' here that may have never seen it before. Could have some fun pics to post later that evening...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

And to you as well.

 

[Gabe1]

I am very careful not to make fun of names, be they current or old fashioned, because of what happened to me.

Very early in my first pregancy, before we had shared the news that I was expecting, we were at a family barbeque on Hubby's side.
Conversation turned to our having kids and what we would/should name them.
I mentioned that I liked the name "Spenser".
My 6' 4" muscle-bound cop BIL piped up - That's a f** name. Why wouldn't you just tattoo "Kick Me" to his back permanently.

I was devastated!
You see, I was just 8 weeks along, excited beyond belief, and in the privacy of our home, snuggled in bed, Hubby and I had agreed to name the baby Spenser, if it were a boy.

I guarantee you that there are some people here on this forum that love the name "Albert", and may in fact, have named one of their offspring such. Tribute name or not.

True. It is an opinion. Just like we had various members that liked Charlotte yesterday and others did not. I like the idea of renaming oneself as a tribute it is a genuine act that person will own vs having someone else own the tribute. My one pup I adopted came with my fathers name. I renamed the dog.

 

[donaldtoo]

What are those sticks in the catfish? Are they deep fried hot dogs?

Nope, those are their extremely delicious hush puppies. They cook more evenly shaped like that, and they're easier to hold and dip...

 

[donaldtoo]

In our early years we all had fannie packs in our family until they fell out of favor. Beyond useful though, I miss wearing mine.

Yep, I wore a pack too, and didn't give a rip what anyone thought, and still don't. They're handy dandy.
Then, I discovered cargo shorts. Everything I need goes right in my front pockets/compartments, and it's one less thing to hafta' mess with.

 

[betty rose]

Nope, those are their extremely delicious hush puppies. They cook more evenly shaped like that, and they're easier to hold and dip...

I would like those potato sticks right about now, coming up on the lunch hour. Yum

 

[betty rose]

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5 days until Mother's Day.

so pretty, I would hate to eat them...but I would (don't tell the doc!)

 

[betty rose]

My Dad loved to take photos. Us growing up, then my kids. Took him forever to snap a photo to as he fiddled. Likely why my kids and I use an iPhone for photo's or a little digital camera.

My husband is still so slow, I just point and shoot, and hope for the best.

 

[donaldtoo]

I hope they're still covered! The boys are getting BLT salads for lunch today! I got some lovely tomatoes at the store . Better than candy!

Yes, indeed. I pop cherry tomatoes like grapes...!

 

[betty rose]

Yes, indeed. I pop cherry tomatoes like grapes...!

Now you are making my mouth water!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Now I can't stop singing that song.

It popped into my head when I read "Busted".

 

[Figgy1]

Yep, I wore a ***** pack too, and didn't give a rip what anyone thought, and still don't. They're handy dandy.
Then, I discovered cargo shorts. Everything I need goes right in my front pockets/compartments, and it's one less thing to hafta' mess with.

My dh has cargo shorts with pockets that snap or button, but doesn't trust them on some of the faster rides.

 

[betty rose]

Good afternoon all.....To Gabe and all I posted my new introduction, husband approved! If you are interested. I'm pretty much an open book, with a typical life, except for a couple occasions , the funeral home era, and the farm era with one really funny story. Thanks for letting me start over.

 

[Cesar R M]

My dh has cargo shorts with pockets that snap or button, but doesn't trust them on some of the faster rides.

Velcro or Zippers are the way to go!

 

[betty rose]

Velcro or Zippers are the way to go!

I did the zippers, but I made the mistake of over loading my pants, and I had to keep hiking them up all day.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I like it. They wisely honored the Queen while honoring Princess Diana. And I like the name Charlotte. It's going to be cute watching her big brother try to pronounce it.

"Sharwit"

 

[betty rose]

I did the zippers, but I made the mistake of over loading my pants, and I had to keep hiking them up all day.

Now that doesn't sound very good does it?

 

[Gabe1]

My husband is still so slow, I just point and shoot, and hope for the best.

Yes, that is me to, aim and shoot, done. Admittedly I admire all the great photographs on this sight 'cause I can't hold a candle to their skills. Still I don't want too either, I don't have that passion for photography that others do, plus I never find a reason to criticize others photo's since I don't have that critical eye for photography. I have that critical eye for color combos in clothing, homes, decor etc and also with plants and flowers. That is enough for me.
Who knows, if I didn't always have a camera pointed at me my whole life with my Dad maybe I would have enjoyed the hobby.

 

[Gabe1]

Yep, I wore a ***** pack too, and didn't give a rip what anyone thought, and still don't. They're handy dandy.
Then, I discovered cargo shorts. Everything I need goes right in my front pockets/compartments, and it's one less thing to hafta' mess with.

I understand cargo shorts in the parks but haven't seen a pair as a female I'd wear nor one of those cargo vests either. I either carry a very small cross body purse of an almost empty string backpack that also holds a waterbottle in a net on the side, it works well especially if I am carrying an umbrella in the parks or need to stash a poncho. There are times when I just put my mini wallet in one pocket, my cell in the other and bring nothing else besides some Advil-just in case into the parks. It is very liberating after those diaperbag/backpack days gone bye.