The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

I going to head to the mega mall tomorrow. *sigh* I need to get a Plush of some sort, (my DH niece had a baby last night at the 11th hour) so I'll let you know how that Disney Store is.

HeeHeeHee my DH is a Great Uncle.

We used to have a Disney Store in a mall in my area. Hasn't been there for years now. Too bad, because that store, and a nice book store (also gone for a few years . . .), were the only stores I'd ever go to. I'm not a fan of 90% of the stores in big malls, and try to avoid malls and the crowds as much as possible. I generally shop at more stand-alone establishments away from malls, or small, independent shops; or, I'll shop online.

For this Christmas shopping, I bought half the presents online, and the other half in various stores around here. (I have not once been to the major shopping mall in the area for any holiday shopping.) Obviously, I'm in the minority, as I've driven by the large mall and seen thousands of cars parked there.

 

[MinnieM123]

O.k. With @MOXOMUMD 's daily countdown to Christmas, we're getting near critical mass here with just one weekend left to get everything done.

Responses requested: How many of you are done with your gift shopping? (Crickets . . .)

Yah, I figured no one was done yet. I have one more person's gift to buy.

As for the dog, I could get him the usual toys and treats; but I was debating whether to just buy him some envelopes, since he loves to maul our mail . . .

 

[MOXOMUMD]

O.k. With @MOXOMUMD 's daily countdown to Christmas, we're getting near critical mass here with just one weekend left to get everything done.

Responses requested: How many of you are done with your gift shopping? (Crickets . . .)

Yah, I figured no one was done yet. I have one more person's gift to buy.

As for the dog, I could get him the usual toys and treats; but I was debating whether to just buy him some envelopes, since he loves to maul our mail . . .

I'm done pretty much. It's easy when I really have one person to buy for basically. My daughter never asks for a lot and her list had three things on it: The Lego Movie, a box of Reese Puffs and a ticket to see Night At The Museum 3. A big whopping $21 spent there. Lots of kids have a major list that goes on and on but not mine. (What other kid goes to see Santa and when he asks "What would you like?" and she answers "Whatever is convenient for you?" ) She loves shopping at the Dollar Store so I bought a dozen or so things from there plus the Jasmine ornament/doll. Her stocking is stuffed with travel sized items for our cruise and five Sacagawea coins. ($5 will buy her ice cream once a week at school for a month.)

She's at that age where she wants to do her own present shopping so I have something to open. A family friend takes her to lunch and they shop and wrap them up. I have to make a list for her but it's simple things like new kitchen sponges, a travel toothbrush., etc. Dollar store obviously but it gives her a feeling of responsibility. She bought her dad a can of beer nuts and grandma a $5 Subway gift card. My last thing I need to buy and I'm really done.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

7 days until Christmas.

 

[Gabe1]

We used to have a Disney Store in a mall in my area. HasnA't been there for years now. Too bad, because that store, and a nice book store (also gone for a few years . . .), were the only stores I'd ever go to. I'm not a fan of 90% of the stores in big malls, and try to avoid malls and the crowds as much as possible. I generally shop at more stand-alone establishments away from malls, or small, independent shops; or, I'll shop online.

For this Christmas shopping, I bought half the presents online, and the other half in various stores around here. (I have not once been to the major shopping mall in the area for any holiday shopping.) Obviously, I'm in the minority, as I've driven by the large mall and seen thousands of cars parked there.

The mega mall I am going to head to this morning is either the largest mall or the 2nd largest mall, it has bounced around and traded that title with MN Mall of America. There are also a few other places in strip malls that I need to go to. I'm hoping to polish it off today.

After my Amazon order I placed 2 more orders with Amazon for the things I forgot. My debit card got quite the workout yesterday. Oy. Our Disney Store at that mall is very minimal,mostly toys and costumes. We had a Walden Books in the mall also long gone, Borders across the street gone, a mile down the street is still a Barns and Noble.

 

[DVCPluto]

How 'bout it. And then to have everything operating around it. They were in no position to launch this. The idea is grand enough but they didn't have the support or infrastructure to support it and still don't, it only seems to operate when it is very slow times. Frustrating.

And we weren't there in the summer or during the highest of peak times. We were there in earlyish December - which was definitely more crowded than I thought it would be, but still, not Christmas week.

I sent in my two cents to the customer support group. I'm looking forward to what their response will be. More curious than anything.

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

I'm done pretty much. It's easy when I really have one person to buy for basically. My daughter never asks for a lot and her list had three things on it: The Lego Movie, a box of Reese Puffs and a ticket to see Night At The Museum 3. A big whopping $21 spent there. Lots of kids have a major list that goes on and on but not mine. (What other kid goes to see Santa and when he asks "What would you like?" and she answers "Whatever is convenient for you?" ) She loves shopping at the Dollar Store so I bought a dozen or so things from there plus the Jasmine ornament/doll. Her stocking is stuffed with travel sized items for our cruise and five Sacagawea coins. ($5 will buy her ice cream once a week at school for a month.)

She's at that age where she wants to do her own present shopping so I have something to open. A family friend takes her to lunch and they shop and wrap them up. I have to make a list for her but it's simple things like new kitchen sponges, a travel toothbrush., etc. Dollar store obviously but it gives her a feeling of responsibility. She bought her dad a can of beer nuts and grandma a $5 Subway gift card. My last thing I need to buy and I'm really done.


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Good Job Mom!!!!!

 

[FutureCEO]

It's now been more than 9 months since the disappearance of Malaysian Flight MH370.
Anybody think it will ever be found?

Anybody, outside of my brother, have any recent interesting conspiracy theories to share?

It went through the time vortex

 

[SagamoreBeach]

My dog, Jack, is moody about snow. He likes fresh new snow to frolic in, but if it's the heavy, water-saturated kind in a blizzard, he digs in his heels at the door and refuses to step outside. Such a wuss. As for moi, I'll go out in anything. (The only thing I won't do is drive in it; I'll only walk in it, or shovel it.)

My Gusman - pictured in my avatar, did not like snow, at all. He was a very low rider and left winkie tracks. My Nickie would bound out the door and jump and run all over until every bit of fresh snow was distrubed. I loved watching her do that. Now, my grumpy Daisy...she hated the snow and would run out, squat and then run right back in. She only pretended to pee. They are all gone now. They lived good long lives...the oldest was Nickie who died at 18.5 years old just 5 months ago.
-T

 

[Gabe1]

Real Estate dude from Canada was taking girlfriend on a trip around the world but they broke up. All he needed was another girl named Liz Gallagher. Found one, younger, 23 year old. She has a serious boyfriend but she is going anyhow.

 

[Gabe1]

A new study finds that men tune out significant other after 6 minutes of conversation on a given topic.

Study also found certain topics make men zone out quickly....

-Talking about people he has never met.

-Work drama

-Celebs,fashion, shopping

-Sharing feelings (avoidance about sharing they don't care about our trip to the mall )

-Diet and nutrition

 

[Gabe1]

New software app will be able to stop you initially from drunk posting photo's.

Deep learning software.

Should be on many peoples Christmas list.

 

[Gabe1]

Atlanta Braves are getting a new stadium. Will open in 2017. They released the concept drawings.

But look at the scoreboard score in the rendering.

Ooops.

 

[Gabe1]

Johns Hopkins applicants that were denied admission received letters welcoming them.

Whoops.

Follow up letters clarified they still were not getting in.

 

[FutureCEO]

Atlanta Braves are getting a new stadium. Will open in 2017. They released the concept drawings.

Total waste of money. They just got a new stadium not too long ago. 1997

 

[Gabe1]

Sharon Osbournes' fake tooth falls out during a commercial break but decides to share with audience,to make it part of the show when they come back from break as she tries to shove it back in there during filming.

 

[Gabe1]

Prince George holiday outfit is selling out in stores and now the little sweater and shoes are sparking bidding wars.

My DH never really commented on what I dressed my DS in for the holidays. Maybe cause I never put him in shorts, knee socks and dress shoes.

 

[Gabe1]

Barbies Sisters Go Camping top seller and most wanted for Christmas.

Oddly Frozen dolls are out selling Barbies this season. Little chance of privacy with that bathroom.

And it snaps apart to become a truck too
.

 

[Gabe1]

The library of congress has released its 25 picks of films that are at least ten years old to be entered and preserved. I'd pick 6 of them.

"13 Lakes" (2004)

"Bert Williams Lime Kiln Club Field Day" (1913)

"The Big Lebowski" (1998):

"Down Argentine Way" (1940)

"The Dragon Painter" (1919)

"Felicia" (1965)

"Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986):

"The Gang's All Here" (1943)

"House of Wax" (1953)

"Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport" (2000)

"Little Big Man" (1970)

"Luxo Jr." (1986)

"Moon Breath Beat" (1980)

"Please Don't Bury Me Alive!" (1976)

"The Power and the Glory" (1933)

"Rio Bravo" (1959)

"Rosemary's Baby" (1968)

"Ruggles of Red Gap" (1935)

"Saving Private Ryan" (1998)

"Shoes" (1916)

"State Fair" (1933)

"Unmasked" (1917)

"V-E + 1" (1945)

"The Way of Peace" (1947)

"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971)

 

[Gabe1]

O.k. With @MOXOMUMD 's daily countdown to Christmas, we're getting near critical mass here with just one weekend left to get everything done.

Responses requested: How many of you are done with your gift shopping? (Crickets . . .)

Yah, I figured no one was done yet. I have one more person's gift to buy.

As for the dog, I could get him the usual toys and treats; but I was debating whether to just buy him some envelopes, since he loves to maul our mail . . .

Ha! Oh Jack.

Not Done!

I've shared that Walt loves to tear up plastic bags, garbage bags or store ones, makes no difference. He also has a fetish for cardboard boxes. He once chewed off a corner of a packed and taped care package I finished off to mail to my son a few years back.

This week I wrapped Walt's Birthday presents in grocery bags. He loved that more than the presents (but not as much as the frosting on the cupcake.)