The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

Let's just say I am very protective of Texas and am extremely appreciate of the opportunities given to me here as a child and as an adult. And there is not another place where I would want to raise my child.

As you've seen, I don't support the outrage either. 'Easy' has a double meaning and our friend, English is a second language and I was guessing that didn't translate. Me, I am not an alarmist, especially over text books. Bigger fishes.

 

[Gabe1]

Watching Lafayette crush Lehigh - go 'Pards!! Woo hoo!!

Also decorating a small tree that I usually do something else with. Thought I could practice a mobile pic upload before our trip... What do you think?
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Love, love, love it! As does my DD!

 

[Gabe1]

Almost booked Spirit Airlines to Orlando just now. Until those fees starting adding up and I remembered how crappy everyone said the airline is.

So glad you didn't do it!

 

[JenniferS]

The one blessing in disguise of being sick was that I've actually been off my feet, so my ankle has had a chance to heel.

Let's go with "pun intended".

 

[Gabe1]

We should wait until a few more weigh in, but I'm good with being a Chat-Packer!

Ah No! I'm not aligning myself with being a Packer.

 

[Gabe1]

This kinda makes me sad. To each his own and all, and maybe I'm stuck in yesteryear: where a home was a happy place for families. Some families entertained, of course, but the focus was welcoming friends and relatives to your home, exchanging pleasant conversation, and sharing a nice home-cooked meal. I don't recall people having the need to show off expensive entertainment centers, etc., in their homes.

(I'll just retreat now to watch my reruns of Little House on the Prairie . . . )

When my icky BIL asked us (at a Birthday Party in my home in front of a room full of people) why we haven't bought a different home,(he has a McMansion) my response was because this one was paid for and I didn't want to work only to pay a mortgage. I never forgot that. Creep.

My home is of average size, it is very old as is this town and I love my home. My kids have only known this town and this home. *echo's of the song, my home town now rattling in my head.*

My house was paid for by the time I was 37. Peace of mind.

 

[donaldtoo]

How far along is she?

Unfortunately, only 14 weeks.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Ah No! I'm not aligning myself with being a Packer.

It was meant more along the lines of The Rat Pack (back in the day) not Packer but what ev, I just tossed it out there. Someone else come up with something then.

 

[Gabe1]

Thanksgiving and "Magical" (as I used to refer to it when I was a Disney Store CM ) Friday are paid holidays for us, as well as the 24th, 25th, and 26th of Dec.
Enjoy your 4-day Thanksgiving weekend!

Last year DH had to work Glutton Day, a paid holiday.

 

[Gabe1]

Unfortunately, only 14 weeks.

If I can add some hope, that was my Mom with me, same issues.

 

[Gabe1]

My brother's elementary school started teaching ballroom dancing when he was there because the middle school complained about inappropriate dancing at school events. Now that the program at his and other elementary schools has been going on for several years, the problem with the inappropriate dancing in middle school has gotten a bit better.

I never went to any school dances, including prom. They carried zero appeal for me.

My DS went to most. My DD went to her first homecoming and last, prom. Done. Went to prom just 'cause she felt people would ask why not forever. She went with one of her bestie guy friends. Worked well.

 

[Gabe1]

We should wait until a few more weigh in, but I'm good with being a Chat-Packer!

It was meant more along the lines of The Rat Pack (back in the day) not Packer but what ev, I just tossed it out there. Someone else come up with something then.

Ha! A pack is very different than a Packer as was also suggested.

 

[Gabe1]

Well I've been skip'n around a lot the last several days, caught up somewhat on posts and by quotes. Now calling it quits. Hope I didn't miss anything good or miss a quote I should have responded to. If I have, ooops, sorry in advance.

 

[Gabe1]

Warning: *soapbox*

Reasons to stay out of stores on Thanksgiving Day:

Posted in employee breakroom.

 

[Gabe1]

I just do NOT want the six month recovery that I had last time.

And yes, I'm still mad that I did this twice in one year

I'm feeling your pain sister friend.

 

[seahawk7]

No!

I'm not surprised. Most people outside of New Mexico don't know what green Chile is or don't like it. It's funny, people will eat Indian, all types of Asian, and other ethnic food, but green Chile is something they won't even try. It's not even adventurous maybe that is why people say no to it.

 

[seahawk7]

Warning: *soapbox*

Reasons to stay out of stores on Thanksgiving Day:

Posted in employee breakroom.

Yup. That is truly sad.

 

[Gabe1]

I'm not surprised. Most people outside of New Mexico don't know what green Chile is or don't like it. It's funny, people will eat Indian, all types of Asian, and other ethnic food, but green Chile is something they won't even try. It's not even adventurous maybe that is why people say no to it.

I actually make a pear salsa with green Chile, but being a traditionalist, it has no place on my pizza pie.

 

[seahawk7]

Are ya any better?

Slowly. I need antibiotics but the PA I saw at my doctor's office thought it might be viral. Guy didn't even listen to my lungs. His assessment was horrible. I walked out of the exam room and promptly made an appointment with the PA I usually see for Wednesday.

 

[seahawk7]

I actually make a pear salsa with green Chile, but being a traditionalist, it has no place on my pizza pie.

You have not lived.