The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

Yep. Sign language interpreter for many years.

That's very good and a wonderful skill to have. My hubby has been learning sign language (just for his own use; he is not hearing impaired at all). Learning it is difficult, but he likes learning new things, and also enjoys practicing what he's learned so far with some hearing impaired people. They like helping him learn, too.

 

[MinnieM123]

Dark Chocolate is getting some bad press today.

Interesting article--luckily I'm not lactose intolerant. Anyway, all I know is that no one can separate me from my chocolate, no matter what they put in it!!

 

[MinnieM123]

might buy one, or just use a bag.. the only important part i dont want to get wet.. is my head (my implant and hearing aids)

It might not look attractive, but you could always carry a shower cap and put it over your head on any of the water rides! It would keep your hearing aids and implant dry.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

No offense, but on my iPad, that there looks like YELLOW snow.
My Mama didn't raise no fool!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Nostalgia, whimsy, imagining your "flying" in your suspended omnimover pirate ship over London and all the other Magical scenes...

A classic...!

I love Peter Pan! My favorite scene, I can hear the dumdumdumdum of the drums in my head.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

It has a lot of novelty value because of the ride system.

Winnie the Pooh is my favorite dark ride in FL. I love bouncing with Tigger.

 

[MinnieM123]

fantasyland looks good, but .. i dunno.. doesnt feel cohexive like the other parts of the park. There wass a lot of people too.

That was exactly how I felt when I saw it for the first time last May. It was also mobbed, and very hot outside, which didn't help. My impression was that they kinda had an interesting fairy tale theme going, but then somewhat botched it with Storybook Circus. I couldn't wrap my head around that--seemed really out of place. New Fantasyland was just confusing to me. The mine train wasn't open yet (I think I missed the opening by maybe just 2-3 days).

Oh, this is funny: I saw a sign for Ariel's Grotto and thought it was a ride! Ha! I got in line for about 30 minutes and toward the end of that time, I finally saw that it was a meet and greet! I didn't want to have a picture taken, so I just walked out at that point.

 

[MinnieM123]

I really liked the fish and shrimps at the Columbia Harbor House. I will get the lobster roll on the 15th.

Columbia Harbour House is one of my absolutely favorite QS restaurants. I love to go upstairs and sit by one of the windows. It's peaceful up there, which is a rare experience at MK. I like their hummus sandwich a lot. They have a few things on their menu that you can't get anywhere else.

I also just recalled a fun conversation I had with a man at a nearby table. It was at the time that they building the infamous tangled toilets. We had a lot of laughs over that one!

 

[MinnieM123]

@MOXOMUMD , how is your daughter feeling now after her fall on the ice the other day? I hope she's o.k.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Interesting article--luckily I'm not lactose intolerant. Anyway, all I know is that no one can separate me from my chocolate, no matter what they put in it!!

Actually, it is probably more of an issue for those who are allergic to lactose. A little bit of milk for those who are intolerant probably isn't an issue. They can't digest milk, but we're talking trace amounts. For someone allergic to lactose, even trace amounts can cause a reaction, even anaphylaxis, which is life-threatenning.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I saw the original trilogy; each in their original theatrical release, on the big screen. My memory, therefore is somewhat hazy.

And everything I know about the prequels is thanks to Weird Al.

Now Titanic ... I can quote every single line.

I remember seeing Star Wars A New Hope on opening weekend and I was hooked.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Diet Update:
This week, I weighed in a day early - so 6 days vs 7 - down 3.4 lbs
Plus - previous 2 weeks - 10.4 lbs
Equals 13.8 lbs (in 20 days)

Another 2 weeks, and I should fit into my "fat" work slacks.

Today however, I am tired and cranky. And cold.

Congratulations!

 

[MattC]

Well, since 95% of all tourism comes form the US, most tourism towns in Mexico have conformed to a lot of US standards.

This ^

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I don't like that he died. That was sad. Not to mention predictable.

And I didn't like the whole thing at the end where they were back on the ship.

I think she loved him tremendously and she would "never let go" of him. She may have moved on through the motions of her life but always knew she would see him again some day. Did I get it right @JenniferS?

 

[JenniferS]

I think she loved him tremendously and she would "never let go" of him. She may have moved on through the motions of her life but always knew she would see him again some day. Did I get it right @JenniferS?

Yep.
Besides, it's Leo. Hubba hubba.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Oh no. I hope she'll be o.k. I've lost count through the years, about how many times I've fallen on ice, too. Landed front, back, and sideways--done it all. Luckily, I walked away from all those mishaps without serious injuries.

She's sore but fine. She sure did "swear" up a blue streak at that ice though.

 

[Gabe1]

Well, since 95% of all tourism comes form the US, most tourism towns in Mexico have conformed to a lot of US standards.

Well that is a win for you. They must be taught somewhere. I have a friend/acquaintance who works for Disney that is ACL tagged for Disney-Orlando.

 

[Gabe1]

As far as Disney CMs. Not sure how much I believe they are "trained" in ASL. Even if they are, there is a huge difference between being able to spell your name, point in the direction of the nearest bathroom, and being able to communicate with a deaf person at a high enough level to understand dinner reservation issues.

Yep.C Sign language interpreter for many years.

Wow. And then you believe Disney is lacking in testing proficiency with their ASL tagged CMs? I'm going to try and get my friend to take a look at this as she is a tagged interpreter for Disney and Registered CDI. Curious if she concurs with your assessment of Disney CM interpreters for the deaf and signing letters and pointing to bathrooms.... I can only speak to the assistance I've received but you obviously have seen more than I have to hold a very different view of their registered interpreters and testing procedures.

I've found with my Board of Ed we have had extremely good luck with the Registered CDI's we subcontract. While my DS can sign he has not bothered to test out with Disney because he learned as he grew up and doesn't hold the certification but he has been known to wing it in a pickle and can communicate well enough to get questions answered and guests on their way. I then again I didn't realize Disney trained ASL as you allude to, like foreign languages, I was under the impression CMs were hired by casting and tested/assessed to their skill level to be tagged, but you must know more than I do about their hiring practices. Now you have me real curious.

 

[Gabe1]

Yep.C Sign language interpreter for many years.

Wow. And then you believe Disney is lacking in testing proficiency with their ASL tagged CMs? I'm going to try and get my friend to take a look at this as she is a tagged interpreter for Disney and Registered CDI. Curious if she concurs with your assessment of Disney CM interpreters for the deaf and signing letters.... I can only speak to the assistance I've received but you obviously have seen more than I have to hold a very different view of their registered interpreters and testing procedures. I've found with my Board of Ed we have had extremely good luck with the Registered CDI's we subcontract. While my DS can sign he has not bothered to test out with Disney because he learned as he grew up and doesn't hold the certification but he has been known to wing it in a pickle and can communicate well enough to get questions answered and guests on their way. Now you have me real curious.



I can follow her.

 

[donaldtoo]

No offense, but on my iPad, that there looks like YELLOW snow.
My Mama didn't raise no fool!

Yep, that wasn't lost on me either, but, I just convinced myself that it's LEMON snow...!