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ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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MinnieM123 said:
A friend of mine bought a sofa last year from a big discount furniture store, and within the year the stitching was coming out from the cushions. She called the store and they said they'd send her out a new sofa, which they did within a few weeks. So the new sofa is in her livingroom, and within 2 months, the back frame split. (I haven't received her update yet on that one.) Anyway--

Buy decent furniture everyone, and avoid those big discount furniture stores (I won't name the name of the store here, but they advertise in many sales markets across the country).

We've had really good luck with Laz-y-Boy. It's pricey, but really strong furniture.
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We've had really good luck with the local furniture store, their prices were on par with the Big Brand stores and the local didn't charge for delivery or removal, plus it feels good to support local businesses. They sell Laz-y-boy and Englander (which I guess used to be part of Laz-y-Boy) and I agree that is good quality.
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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StarWarsGirl95 said:
There are episodes that have absolutely no humor (Borg episodes, I'm looking at you!). But then there's humor even when it gets very serious. And if you're watching a serious episode and you're watching them in a row. For instance, DS9 will have several episodes in a row about the Dominian war, and then throw in an episode about Ferangi (Which IMO, were funny as anything)

One of my favorite moments in the middle of seriousness...


"If you're looking for my professional opinion as ship's counselor, he's nuts."
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:hilarious:
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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donaldtoo said:
I forgot to post this last night...
Regarding your great uncle that was in the Japanese prison camp reminded me of reading Gregory "Pappy" Boyington's autobiography "Baa Baa Black Sheep". He ended up getting shot down and spent about a year and a half in one.
If you've never read it, it's a good read all around.
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I might have to look into that, I'm in between books right now.
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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MinnieM123 said:
@ajrwdwgirl , I'm having so much fun looking at all your pictures! I especially like the fact that I'm not the only adult who likes to ride Dumbo or the Teacups (even if you and hubby ride them in Paris, while I ride them at WDW in Florida). I love the new thrill rides, but I also like all the old timey rides from the past as well. Maybe I just like rides!

Anyway, I couldn't help but notice the lack of crowds in some of the pictures--did you arrive right when the entrance opened in the morning? You were lucky.

Loved the pictures of Walt's restaurant. Talk about really nice theming--very elegant. (Oh, @Eric1955 , I hope you get a chance to view her photos today on this thread, that show Walt's restaurant. I think you'd approve of the attention to details, and classic style, befitting Walt. Reminds me a little of pictures I've seen of Club 33 at Disneyland--same upscale, understated yet elegant, approach.)
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I love the teacups, dumbo and all the classic rides. When we were in Paris Space Mountain was down for repair and so was the carousel; I think I was more bummed about the carousel being down. Hubby can't take the teacups because they spin too much for him. So no matter which Disney park I'm at I'm always riding that solo. Although the Paris teacups hardly spun at all, I thought that maybe it was me but there was a cup with a very strong looking teenage boy trying to spin and he couldn't, he looked very frustrated. As for my pictures looking empty, the first hour and a half of the magic mornings were pretty slow, so not many pictures. It was great! It did get busier as the day went on though.
 
Progress.City

Progress.City

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betty rose said:
Thanks for the update. I hope you can find a good place to call home, and good luck on your new business.
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Shabbath is over. During Sabbath, I realized that one of their daughters could help me with my business because she is graduating engineering school. I saw a blue print she drew up for her final school project for a new type of tool that could help speed up the construction of skyscrapers by lifting heavy construction materials easily into place. I was real impressed with her work. So, days later (earlier today), the idea clicked that maybe she could help me with the engineering blue print of my invention. I brought it up but they wouldn't let me talk about it during the sabbath. So, after the sabbath, we talked about it. I told her how my invention works and she is excited to help me with it! They have an older daughter who is a computer programmer and she understood better how my invention works and was able to explain it better to the younger daughter. They have a son who is good at building things and he volunteered to help with the construction of the prototype! Wow!
 
Progress.City

Progress.City

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ajrwdwgirl said:
I love the teacups, dumbo and all the classic rides. When we were in Paris Space Mountain was down for repair and so was the carousel; I think I was more bummed about the carousel being down. Hubby can't take the teacups because they spin too much for him. So no matter which Disney park I'm at I'm always riding that solo. Although the Paris teacups hardly spun at all, I thought that maybe it was me but there was a cup with a very strong looking teenage boy trying to spin and he couldn't, he looked very frustrated. As for my pictures looking empty, the first hour and a half of the magic mornings were pretty slow, so not many pictures. It was great! It did get busier as the day went on though.
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I'll be consulting you when I get out that way in a few months. So, what would you say are the "must do" attractions at DLP for someone who has been been to both US domestic parks countless times?
 
Progress.City

Progress.City

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I've been having period adrenaline rushes since I've gotten here from time to time. I'm having one now. Everyone is asleep here. I'm not sure how to make a positive use of it as of this moment.
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
“I’ve got 9 lives, do you? May want to sleep with one eye open for a little while pal.”

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touring plans
 
FutureCEO

FutureCEO

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Cesar R M said:
Its like going back to the old days of dial up and message boards?
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I made the mistake of joining a political forum the other week. Oy Vey. If you make a post, it has to be approved hours later, not to mention people will rip your head of if you have an opposing view.

We talk about politics in work all the time. It's a totally peaceful conversation.
 
ajrwdwgirl

ajrwdwgirl

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Progress.City said:
I'll be consulting you when I get out that way in a few months. So, what would you say are the "must do" attractions at DLP for someone who has been been to both US domestic parks countless times?
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I would say the must do's are:
Disneyland: Big Thunder MT (but that is going down soon for a year), Phantom Manor, Pirates, Alice's Labyrinth, Space Mt (even though it was down it would have been a must do since it is different), the Molly Brown ( nice overview of the park), and Buzz. If you are a fan of the old Star Tours then ride that. The night show Dreams is a must as well.
Walt Disney Studios Park: Ratatouille, Crush's Coaster, and Animagique. I wanted to do Cinemagique but the show was down most of my days there. ToT is one of my favorites but it is the same as the California TOT just in French.

If you can swing it I recommend the Buffalo Bill's Wild West show it was a good dinner and entertaining show.
 
FutureCEO

FutureCEO

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StarWarsGirl95 said:
My step grandfather was also in WWII (yes, he is still alive. 98.) I have never once heard him talk about it, and he married my grandmother long before I was born. I don't even know where he was. I think it was so traumatic for them that to talk about it, even 70 years later, is too much for them to bear.

I too find the first part of 20th century american history very fascinating. The 50s especially was such a cool decade (Possibly explains my fascination with Back to the Future...)
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My grandfather was in Italy and other places during WWII, at least to me he never spoke a word of it. It was interesting to see his picture on the WWII memorial computers.
 
Andrew C

Andrew C

You know what's funny?
Whelp. My sister just called me and said she wants to do a week in WDW with our girls in April for their birthdays (they were born 9 days apart). She said to book PORS and book tonight if I can so she can tell work and my bro in law that it's all arranged. She is the boss and who am I to argue about booking a WDW trip anyways. :D
 

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