The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

Well, survived first day of classes. And have gotten to spend a good chunk of the day outside. This may be a long day, but with nice, long, gaps.

I'm glad you had a good first day back! I hope the semester only gets better from here! xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

I LOVE the Birnbaum's guide book to WDW. I buy it every year. It's just so cheerful with nice pictures and helpful hints. (I used a few of the coupons in the back--Earl of Sandwich, Ghiradelli's and one more I can't recall at the moment.)

Basin? I'm hoping that one is in next year's edition. That Behind the Seeds and Nine Dragons. I don't buy it every trip, I only get it if the coupons work out

 

[Figgy1]

Same here. I'd only wear flip flops or go barefoot all the time, if I could.

Me too! Proud flip flop wearer!

 

[Figgy1]

Happy hump day! Make it a good one!

 

[MinnieM123]

The Unofficial Guide Color Companion to Walt Disney World is also a great book for pictures...!

http://touringplans.com/unofficial-guide/color-companion#

That must be fairly new. I usually also buy the Unofficial Guide and I don't recall seeing a color version. This is something I'll have to look for as well. Thanks for letting everyone know.

 

[Songbird76]

Yep, at some point we need to get back to DLR. Haven't been since June of '10.
We went a few times back in the day when we lived in No Cal ('68, '70 and '71), and then again in the summer of '87 (we moved back to Texas in '76) on our way back up to visit friends. '87 was the year Star Tours opened.

And yes, if you've never seen the Grand Canyon in person, it's truly a site to behold. Like most things, pics and video just don't do it proper justice.

What is DLR? I assumed DL is DisneyLand, but I can't figure out the R...

 

[MinnieM123]

Cool, thanks!
Here's some that appears to have a little less surface fat and a deeper smoke ring.
I definitely like some fat on it. Adds sooo much flavor...!

Fat is where it's at!!! My grandmother used to tell me that fat added so much flavor. (Also, in her later years, chef Julia Child complained about how hard it was to get decent cuts of meat in the U.S. People were so interested in "leaner" cooking, that the meat industry was responding to the request, and ruining what were previously good cuts of steak, etc.)

 

[Figgy1]

What is DLR? I assumed DL is DisneyLand, but I can't figure out the R...

Disney Land Resort

 

[Songbird76]

@Songbird76 small stuffed Disney characters to keep them company on the plane along with a big box of crayons and a few Disney coloring books. Some to use now and some for the trip. I also got my kids the Birnbaum's Disney guide (lots of pictures) it also has a few good coupons

They already have their Disney plushes. DD has had Lady since before she was born. She was actually MINE and I bought her to decorate the nursery. I put her in the corner of the crib and one morning I found DD with Lady's ear clutched in her hand. So that night, I put Lady in the corner again and no sooner had I put DD in her crib than she rolled over and grabbed Lady's ear and pulled her to her. DD was about 8 months old and Lady has gone EVERYWHERE with us since then. DS has a miniature Scamp, who he calls "Baby" that he takes most places. He's not quite as fanatic as his sister is and he goes through phases with other stuffed animals but Baby does seem to be the favorite.
When you say the Birnbaum guide, do you get them the regular one or the kid's version and do you get one for each child or do they have to share?
DS has no patience for coloring. He'll ask for a coloring page and then hand it to his sister to color in for him. I think we'll probably just load their tablets up with videos and such for the 10 hour plane ride rather than do coloring books. Last time the airline also gave the kids each a bag with a coloring book, colored pencils, some snacks, etc in it...that would be fantastic if they did that again.

 

[MinnieM123]

Oh my. Your guardian angel gets Brownie points...or somethin'...

And yep, "tow" trucks don't even really exist anymore for typical personal transportation vehicles. The vast majority are using flatbeds.

You would have loved to see this "scene" with my dinky, broken down (I also had a missing hubcap--nice touch), 1997 Ford Escort, on the back of this huge rig!

 

[Songbird76]

Disney Land Resort

Duh....now I feel like an IDIOT. How did I not get that!?

 

[MinnieM123]

Apples and oranges so far though. Target doesn't know my name as I enter the store, or have a data base on where I go within the store. Yes the security cameras can go back and find me however not my every move is in a data base. If I pay cash it is hard to track. It is at Disney. I found it very creepity when they issued the MB to cast members and were able to track the every move of their employees. Where they ate, where they drank, how often. Many CMs once they are in the parks don't carry the MB especially if they are not doing FP+ They lock it up in locker until they leave. I like the idea of 10 CMs MBs in the same locker. Gave me a good giggle. Many refer to it as the ankle bracelet philosophy.

I look back at the first of leap year 24 hour party prior to the MB. My kid went in after a long nap and stayed until they cleared the park. Went to breakfast and went off to work. Nobody knew. Now there is tracking for that. It is a bit big brotherish for the CMs.

Now THAT is fascinating about the bands for CMs. Glad a lot of them stash the bands before starting their work day. Work (in any profession) is stressful enough without being electronically stalked. Yikes.

 

[Songbird76]

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@Cesar R M How to kill a cactus (or ANY plant for that matter): give it to me. I'm an expert plant killer. I don't even have to try. I suspect they look at me and go "OH NO! She's TERRIBLE with plants" and they commit suicide so it's a quicker death. I had a cactus type desert arrangement for a couple of months in college. One of those kinds where they are better left alone and you just water it once every 3 weeks and they are good to go...I killed it. I still have no idea how. My husband has banned plants from our home...I'm not allowed to have them because I name them and then cry when they die.

 

[Figgy1]

They already have their Disney plushes. DD has had Lady since before she was born. She was actually MINE and I bought her to decorate the nursery. I put her in the corner of the crib and one morning I found DD with Lady's ear clutched in her hand. So that night, I put Lady in the corner again and no sooner had I put DD in her crib than she rolled over and grabbed Lady's ear and pulled her to her. DD was about 8 months old and Lady has gone EVERYWHERE with us since then. DS has a miniature Scamp, who he calls "Baby" that he takes most places. He's not quite as fanatic as his sister is and he goes through phases with other stuffed animals but Baby does seem to be the favorite.
When you say the Birnbaum guide, do you get them the regular one or the kid's version and do you get one for each child or do they have to share?
DS has no patience for coloring. He'll ask for a coloring page and then hand it to his sister to color in for him. I think we'll probably just load their tablets up with videos and such for the 10 hour plane ride rather than do coloring books. Last time the airline also gave the kids each a bag with a coloring book, colored pencils, some snacks, etc in it...that would be fantastic if they did that again.

We've always just gotten the regular version and my boys shared

 

[Figgy1]

Duh....now I feel like an IDIOT. How did I not get that!?

You'renot an idiot, just had a minor mommy moment

 

[MinnieM123]

Basin? I'm hoping that one is in next year's edition. That Behind the Seeds and Nine Dragons. I don't buy it every trip, I only get it if the coupons work out

Oh, not the Basin, but the coupon was for Behind the Seeds!! (I have been on Behind the Scenes multiple times over the years, and it's so reasonable, and only lasts about an hour. It's such an enjoyable time; I'd recommend it to anyone.)

 

[Songbird76]

Our grandsons loved Disney Dollars, I don't know if they are still available, but the kids felt really special having "Disney dollars". They could be purchased at Guest Services, and it was one dollar for one Disney Dollar.

Yeah, I read about those, but one of the blogs said not to buy them until you get to the parks because if you buy them online, you end up paying some sort of service charge. So that won't work for Christmas presents.

 

[Figgy1]

Oh, not the Basin, but the coupon was for Behind the Seeds!! (I have been on Behind the Scenes multiple times over the years, and it's so reasonable, and only lasts about an hour. It's such an enjoyable time; I'd recommend it to anyone.)

We're doing BTS again next trip, we always have a fun time!

 

[Figgy1]

Yeah, I read about those, but one of the blogs said not to buy them until you get to the parks because if you buy them online, you end up paying some sort of service charge. So that won't work for Christmas presents.

We get gift cards without the surcharge, my boys like plastic better as they look like credit cards

 

[Songbird76]

I LOVE the Birnbaum's guide book to WDW. I buy it every year. It's just so cheerful with nice pictures and helpful hints. (I used a few of the coupons in the back--Earl of Sandwich, Ghiradelli's and one more I can't recall at the moment.)

I looked it up and for some reason there's 50% markup on it on the Dutch book site. Amazon has it for $12 or so and on Bol.com it is more than 18 euros! I'll have to look at the difference with shipping.