The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Cesar R M]

It's human nature to be curious. My family are hunters so I'm familiar with firearms.

so.. in case of a zombie apocalypse.. we need all to bunker in your house? XD

 

[Cesar R M]

Well, you know Hubby and I are carnivores and loves us some steak! My steak at Yachtsman was the best I have ever had! The fact that they let me swap my side for any I wished was a big bonus.
And the onion pull-aparts ... I am swooning as I type.

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That being said, Mike rated Narcoossee's slightly higher. Certainly a classier setting.

That looks delicious!!!!
Speaking of food.
I wonder how hard will be to get some reservations on the end of the year dates...

 

[Cesar R M]

Did you notice you made it onto the most likes members list?

yeah.. I wonder how many of them are from this thread or the older bob saget one.

 

[JenniferS]

yeah.. I wonder how many of them are from this thread or the older bob saget one.

There's a way to check. I don't know how to do it, but I do remember PUSH (?) used to click something and tell us how many posts/likes in a particular thread - back in the day.

 

[Figgy1]

That must be because you're a good mother!

THNX tell that to my little guy who calls me a "smother". That seems to be the new word for moms who don't let their kids run wild.

 

[Figgy1]

Some more pictures of Windsor, Kensington Palace & Hyde Park

I like how they made the moat of Windsor Castle into garden area. (not for visitors to roam around in though)
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St. George's Chapel
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We watched the changing of the guards here at Windsor instead of Buckingham Palace because we heard it was just as good, not as crowded, and we would be closer to the actual guards. It was nice to see but a lot of standing by the guards.
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A look at the castle courtyard
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Kensington Palace
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We were there on July 1st, Princess Diana's birthday. Some people had left tributes to her on the gates.
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The sunken gardens at Kensington Palace/Hyde Park
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Thank you again for sharing.

 

[Figgy1]

Corn on the cob for us, beets and cucumbers for my mom. She's making pickled beets and (my favorite) bread and butter pickles.

I won't be making any pickles for a while as my garden is still behind schedule

 

[Figgy1]

You and me both (in regard to pages behind)! I wish there was a way to "select all" to "like"!

Thank you for being so sweet. I hope you are having a fabulous time. I can't wait for your TR, no rush! I'll be patient as you'll have some catching up here and jet lag to deal with. Best of luck with both.

 

[Figgy1]

What's a "summer reading list"...?

Some schools require the students to read over the summer so their brains do not go to mush. My district does not have anything mandatory for K-8, but encourages at least 20 minutes a day. I require an hour. Although my little guy has been known to curl up with books on rainy days for several hours

 

[Figgy1]

Starting tomorrow, 5 days in the 90s with high humidity and dew points. We have had heavy rains most of the day and night. At least my plants will be well watered for the heat wave.

I'm doing my happy dance as it looks like I too might finally be getting summer! It's only the middle of July! Does this signal no winter at all? I can dream

 

[Figgy1]

Yachtsman or Narcoossee's.
We did both last year, and re-booked both again this year.
IMO - Le Cellier is a Signature-wannabe. Definitely not worth two credits.

And thus concludes my familiarity with Signatures.

Seeing My dh and I travel with 2 walking stomachs who swallow food whole, signatures are something that will have to wait a few years.

 

[Figgy1]

@figmentfan423 My brother had a friend over who spent the night, and before heading out with my friend, I was at home with them this morning. They were being really noisy in the basement, playing with the air hockey table, not really using it for air hockey, more playing with the noisy scoreboard. They weren't really hurting anything; it was just kind of annoying, but I let it go. I put Star Trek: TNG on Netflix on the flat screen for myself. All of the sudden, they both came up, sat down on the couch, and watched the entire episode. Why did I not think of that sooner?

I'm glad it worked out for you. My younger ds wants to know of I can swap his brother for you, because you like Star Trek. Before feeling honored, he'd swap his brother for almost any video game too

 

[MinnieM123]

That's what I did a lot, pretend that I was the Queen!

Atta girl !!!

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning @MinnieM123. I hope you enjoyed the frosty night.

 

[MinnieM123]

Yep, we drive the carp outta' our vehicles, too.
Plus, the last new one we bought was in '90. Everything since has been used.

It's purely economics for us (we buy what we can afford, as do many others). In one of Clark Howard's shows Ii'm not sure if he's on CNN currently, but he used to have excellent shows about all kinds of financial things), he talked about car insurance.

It never really dawned on me, until I saw this particular show, just how much difference in insurance premium rates there are between a brand new vehicle, and one that is 1-2 years old, or older. He was saying that you can get a very good used car (with carefully researched buying, etc.) for a few, (or more), years old; and the insurance drops dramatically. That completely changed my view of used cars. Prior to that, I thought you should only buy a new car.

 

[MinnieM123]

Good morning @MinnieM123. I hope you enjoyed the frosty night.

Mornin' Figgy!! Yes, it was a very nice evening again. However, this weekend is supposed to be gross--high 80s and humid.

 

[MinnieM123]

It's human nature to be curious. My family are hunters so I'm familiar with firearms.

There's definitely something to be said for that. Knowledge is power, and that could save your life.

 

[Figgy1]

Mornin' Figgy!! Yes, it was a very nice evening again. However, this weekend is supposed to be gross--high 80s and humid.

I'm sorry for you but very happy for me. I'll finally be getting the weather I want. I'm shivering in my fleece Mickey sleep pants now! BRRRRRRRR!

 

[MinnieM123]

Well, so much for 24 hours at home. I was going to spend 24 hours at home, but a friend who I have not seen in months called and we made plans. So it was nice, and the weather is gorgeous.

I don't think 24 hours at home is happening any time soon. It's a good thing in that I've been catching up with a lot of people who I haven't gotten to see as much during the semester. But I'm more than a bit tired (and I don't think catching up on this thread is happening).

@catmom46 Hope you are having an awesome WDW trip.

Well, I am going to bed. Less than 12 hours and I am out the door again.

Places to go, things to do, people to see . . . very busy life!

 

[MinnieM123]

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Ooooo . . . nice picture! Is that A & W?