The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[French Quarter]

This kind of conversation about religion I think is probably okay here as it is termed in more of a cultural/historical tone, not a way to argue or push beliefs on someone. What is it that you do for a living?

I am a theologian.

 

[ShoalFox]

I'm not going digital for anything except music. They'll have to take my DVDs, Blu-rays, and games from me when I'm not looking.

 

[Gabe1]

I think this is the main complain, because many runners who are not supposed to be with the pros, still go with the pros and block the way.. aka not going to the correct corrals.

There are all sorts of cheaters. Still Disney and other official races have found ways to seriously curb this. Your times submitted are no longer on the honesty basis their are official times submitted now so no more photoshopping for proof. They changed these rules back in 2013 so for 2 years the way bibs are handed out, the chips in the bibs and the numbering of the bibs along with the honesty mats make it difficult to cheat and not get banned from races. Those little chips retain your start time and finish time along with along the way on the honesty mats.

 

[Gabe1]

Well, just be quiet so that you don't wake up Walt!

Ha! He really doesn't like being disturbed. I let him out after he woke me up, I tend to let him out the front door at night for a variety of reasons. So here is me, in my jammies, robe, someone else's shoes by front door, threw a blanket from the couch over my shoulders and outside at 2 in the morning I went with Walt. He doesn't leave my property but I didn't notice he didn't have his collar on. And off he goes on a mad dash off the property heading well into my neighbors yard and still going. I can't call him, it is the middle of the night so I'm trying to catch up to him in some huge shoes and my cape blanket and I am freak'n freezing.

We get back in the house he climbs back in bed and there I am...AWAKE and frozen. Good thing I love him.

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

There are all sorts of cheaters. Still Disney and other official races have found ways to seriously curb this. Your times submitted are no longer on the honesty basis their are official times submitted now so no more photoshopping for proof. They changed these rules back in 2013 so for 2 years the way bibs are handed out, the chips in the bibs and the numbering of the bibs along with the honesty mats make it difficult to cheat and not get banned from races. Those little chips retain your start time and finish time along with along the way on the honesty mats.

You'd think it would be easier to just issue everyone MagicBands and, wiith a few well placed sensors, they could track everone throughout the course....

 

[Gabe1]

You'd think it would be easier to just issue everyone MagicBands and, wiith a few well placed sensors, they could track everone throughout the course....

Ha! Good Idea and the MB could not let you enter the incorrect corral. Perfect! Kudos!

 

[Gabe1]

Did you know they have something called a tortilla press avaialable in most kitchen supply stores and something called massa so you can make your own corn tortillasSeeing it's only the 2 of us for dinner I'm making tacos for dinner

Can I come see your kitchen please. I am in awe of all these appliances you own.

 

[Gabe1]

Yikes. Haven't they heard of paper bags?

The Disney Store still has plastic bags in N. IL as of 2 weeks ago anyhow.

 

[Gabe1]

That really does make sense, and will make a difference in the amount of trash (plastic bags) thrown out. I actually have a few reusable (sort of plastic) bags that the supermarkets sell here for a very reasonable price. The problem is, I usually forget to bring them with me!

That is me too I always forget the bags, I have plenty and they are in a nice box in the back of my truck. Still I like the grocery bags 'cause I reuse them, I walk Walt ya know and we know what they do on their walks. So if I didn't have the grocery bags I'd have to buy the rolls of doggy bags. At least these get used twice.

 

[JenniferS]

How do you know someone is vegan?

Don't worry, they'll tell you.

True that.

 

[Gabe1]

The gingerbread house is very pretty to see in person. I do like the gingerbread carousel in the Beach Club better, probably because it moves and I like carousels. Unfortunately that wasn't up yet.

I think hubby would make a good Dapper Dan too, and he has a good singing voice. He is quite musical, he even taught himself how to play the ukulele.

As for favorite Food and Wine Festival foods my favorites were: Korean short ribs, warm chocolate cake with irish cream sauce, steak with chimichurri, and the nitro chocolate truffle. My new favorite non-festival item was the duo au chocolate at the Boulangerie in France. That chocolate covered ball of white and chocolate mousse was heaven on a plate.

Duly noted! Been loving your photos.

 

[Cesar R M]

question guys, what is the longest retaining period for packages you send to Disney Hotels before your reservation?

 

[ShoalFox]

After having such a long weekend, I feel like this full week upcoming is going to be painful. Oh well...

 

[catmom46]

I'm still really behind, as I don't have a Keurig, or can opener. Just the hand held kind. Maybe, next year I can move ahead with an automatic can opener!

I have the manual can opener that takes the whole lid off, so there aren't any sharp edges. I don't understand the need for an automatic opener (EDIT: although having read other posts now, I can see how some people could benefit ).

I love the single-serve coffee machines, though! Cuisinart is good. Using the reusable filters to save the environment, of course.

 

[catmom46]

haha thank you.

I got rid of my indie music station I play in my car because they were playing carp and I am now playing a station that plays 70s and 80s music.

Now you're talking my kind of music!

 

[catmom46]

After having such a long weekend, I feel like this full week upcoming is going to be painful. Oh well...

Agreed!

 

[brb1006]

So is there concept art or early sketches of the kittens Marie,Toulouse, and Berlioz from Disney's 1970 film The Aristocats? I'm curious to see early character designs for the kittens including Marie or even sketches. I was already interested when I see early character designs for Jiminy and Pinocchio. The sketches for the kittens have got to be hidden somewhere in the Disney Archives.

 

[Figgy1]

That kind of reminds me of when my mother puts cinnamon and vanilla in water on the stove to make the entire kitchen smell good.

Sometimes I do the same thing only with orange peel and chai spices

 

[Figgy1]

I'm still really behind, as I don't have a Keurig, or can opener. Just the hand held kind. Maybe, next year I can move ahead with an automatic can opener!

Don't feel bad I don't have an auto can opener either, I can't justify the cost of a good one.

 

[Figgy1]

Ha! How much is the fine?

A dime for every bag I find in the house. It adds up after a while with the amount of bags I have. I use them everywhere. BTW you get 5 cents off for everyone you use at Target, some of my local stores also do that.