The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

go figure, tornados in Mexico are VERY VERY RARE..
and stronger ones even rarer (most of them are F0)

except for yesterday night...

where a reported F4, touched down for just 6 seconds (according to the witnesses) and killed 13 people by leaving a small trail of destruction before roping out.

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/estad...impacta-a-ciudad-acunia-coahuila-1102497.html

I also saw something on the evening news about this one, too. I remember at the time, that I thought to myself that I didn't recall ever hearing about tornadoes in Mexico. From the news film I saw, it looked really bad. What a tragedy for those people who lost their lives.

 

[MinnieM123]

you can actually change your selections using the App (if its working of course..)

I managed to change a few times when I was there.
Including when it gave me Space Mountain, I changed it to Haunted Mansion. and worked fine!

Thank you. I didn't have a smart phone, though, so no apps. Still, I appreciate the advice, nonetheless.

 

[MinnieM123]

For some reason I got soaked on that drop. Never got so wet on SM before. Luckily it was a million degrees outside so I dried quickly.

Ha! There's a reason for that: they crank up the water machines at the bottom of the drop, on that ride during the hottest time of the year, and tone them way down in cooler months. I read about that a few years ago.

 

[MinnieM123]

I just was watching on the news where a private firm has built a plant in California to convert Ocean water to fresh water. Hope that all works out, it could really help.

I think that the desalination process has been used in Israel for many years, and quite successfully. This could be a step in the right direction for California's water issues.

 

[MinnieM123]

Good morning! and stay hydrated! For those of us on the east coast we're getting Disney weather al week! YEA! I love summer! cue Olaf

Good morning, @figmentfan423 !

In my area, we're getting some hot weather for a few days this week, and then it will go back to the 70s, thank goodness. I think spring and spring temperatures are nice, but usually spring is short-lived. We generally go from winter to summer, with just a smidge of spring in there . . .

 

[seahawk7]

May 25 our day at Epcot.

Living with the Land.

These are called snack squash. I never saw these before.

Spaceship Earth.

After Via Napoli we wander Italy. I thought this was so pretty.

Laila! My annual spray and get away in Norway.

I was contemplating buying this but didn't.

I need more cowbell.

On our way back into Epcot through International gateway after taking a breather.

 

[seahawk7]

May 25 eating our way around the world.

Mexico: chips and guacamole for me and tacos con barbacoa for the kids.

The waffle desert in Norway we shared.

Ginger caramel ice cream we shared in China.

The Outpost had a chocolate frozen yogurt that tasted like a Wendy's frosty.

Paprika chips in Germany. They are my favorite but used to be more spicy and consequently better.

Via Napoli!!! Margherita pizza baby. Italy in case I didn't mention it.

Fruit cup in America where we had to send the first one back. Come on America, we can do better.

Kaki gori in Japan. My favorite.

Tabooleh in Morocco. I think I misspelled it but another favorite.

Chocolate parfait and cherry tart in France.

 

[seahawk7]

Vegetable marsala in the UK

Ketchup chips in Canada and the wonderful cronut in the refreshment port.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

The next countdown will feature some of my favorite tv fathers (in no particular order) for Father's Day...but I'm not putting who the dad is. Later in the evening I will post the character and show they are in. Let's see how many you know.



26 days until Father's Day.

 

[betty rose]

A few extra pics from my trip..with people.


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Great pics, looks like lots of fun.

 

[betty rose]

Yep, it's just been crazy lately. All those years with so little rain, and now parts of 24 counties have been declared disaster areas by the Governor because of flooding. And, that doesn't even include the counties of Travis and Williamson (where we live), which pretty much encompass the entirety of Austin...yet.
Luckily, we live on the high end of a dead end street, so we've never flooded (knock on wood - my head ).

So glad to hear that you are safe.

 

[betty rose]

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Vegetable marsala in the UK
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Ketchup chips in Canada and the wonderful cronut in the refreshment port.

I love those ketchup chips, and the cronut. Does anyone else make a list of treats to try before going to Disney? I'm working on my list right now. Trip is in 10 days.

 

[Eric1955]

My DD and I both got soaked last year unlike any other time. It was post refurb so I have to wonder. My clothes dried pretty quickly but my DD did not. I wound up taking her back to Main Street and buying her new clothes cause she was so uncomfortable.

I hate getting wet. That's why when I go on Splash Mountain I wear a rain poncho.

 

[Eric1955]

May 25 eating our way around the world.
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Mexico: chips and guacamole for me and tacos con barbacoa for the kids.
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The waffle desert in Norway we shared.
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Ginger caramel ice cream we shared in China.
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The Outpost had a chocolate frozen yogurt that tasted like a Wendy's frosty.
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Paprika chips in Germany. They are my favorite but used to be more spicy and consequently better.
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Via Napoli!!! Margherita pizza baby. Italy in case I didn't mention it.
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Fruit cup in America where we had to send the first one back. Come on America, we can do better.
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Kaki gori in Japan. My favorite.
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Tabooleh in Morocco. I think I misspelled it but another favorite.
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Chocolate parfait and cherry tart in France.

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Vegetable marsala in the UK
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Ketchup chips in Canada and the wonderful cronut in the refreshment port.

That all looks so good. I'm super jealous.

 

[betty rose]

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Vegetable marsala in the UK
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Ketchup chips in Canada and the wonderful cronut in the refreshment port.

I love those ketchup chips, and the cronut. Does anyone else make a list of treats to try before going to Disney? I'm working on my list right now. Trip is in 10 days.

 

[betty rose]

The lines all of the sudden get short during the parade, so that's nice. I've watched the parades a handful of times. Several just because it was in my way (that's how my brother and I ended up watching Festival of Fantasy. He complained. That dragon float is pretty cool, though.) Usually, I'd rather just take advantage of the short lines.

The parade that was good was Tapestry of Nations in Epcot when I was little

Congratulations, on your great grades. That took hard work on you're part. You will go far in life.

 

[Cesar R M]

I just was watching on the news where a private firm has built a plant in California to convert Ocean water to fresh water. Hope that all works out, it could really help.

Now.. if companies like Nestle (who bottle water at max power despite the drought....) could stop overusing their deep pumps..

 

[Cesar R M]

Yep, we had horrid storms this morning and the back of the property was a swamp. Upside I don't have to water but one of my palms I planted yesterday is now planted sideways. By 1pm the sun was going in and out and I trucked over to my DD waterpark and floated in the lazy river for 2 hours. I am still winter white and I really need some color. Downside is all of our Memorial Day stuff was cancelled this morning, no parade, no Veterans Day Service. It means so much to our local veterans and there is always a bring your own picnic afterward in the center of town. The kids practice for months for marching band too to have it all canceled. Disappointing for all of them. At least it wasn't a total wash out day for us.

cant they do a "repeat" the next day?

 

[Cesar R M]

The Bachelorette?
Proud to say I have seen not a single minute of either the male or female version.

Big Brother is my guilty pleasure. Survivor, my twice/year staple.

pass on them all.
not a fan of "realities".

 

[Cesar R M]

Good morning! and stay hydrated! For those of us on the east coast we're getting Disney weather al week! YEA! I love summer! cue Olaf

disney weather?