The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MOXOMUMD]

That was an excellent compromise. I was just watching the local news and one school district was under pressure to ban a traditional Halloween parade (where all the kids would get dressed up in costumes), because of a number of families with various kinds of religious or other beliefs against Halloween. The parents who want to keep the Halloween parade are fighting back. Should be interesting to see how all this pans out. As I've said before here recently, sheesh, I'm glad I'm not a kid now . . .

We have a "Harvest Party" at school instead of Halloween. No costumes allowed for a few years now. Funny thing is though the hallways are still decorated the same and the parties still have the same stuff. Some of us parents still make Halloween goodie bags to take in.

 

[catmom46]

Having a great time, it's crazy busy at every park! Have done a little people watching, not as much as I would have liked, but that comes in Jan. for the free trip.

Are you going back to WDW in January? If so, when?

 

[catmom46]

They are shooting an episode of House of Cards over here today.

It's like a madhouse. Security is all over the place. Parking is mostly blocked off. I'm parked in a visitor spot and triple checked that it was fine. A lot of students have to park on the grass. It's pretty annoying to tell you the truth.

Well, at least the school is getting paid for this, which should help keep tuition costs down (and help fund my scholarship). And I'm going to want to figure out which episode so I can see...

There's always a film crew shooting on my commute at least once a month, since I usually drive through Venice, which is a very popular location for TV shows and movies.

 

[French Quarter]

That is stupid. Indigenous Peoples makes me think of Australia. My ex father-in-law, who is Blackfoot, have always said Native American.

In Canada, we say Aboriginal.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I love Christmas as much as anyone else, and all the fun activities. The problem (for me) is that I stress out if it's mentioned too early, as I'm always battling budget issues as it is. And don't think that our salaries will ever even catch up with the cost of living at 2% a year. I recall years ago that it was common to get 8-10%.

I never go overboard with spending on Christmas presents. (the cookie trays we make are a big plus) This year we are going out of town for the holidays so I told my daughter she can find extra presents under the tree or stay an extra night on our trip. She choose the extra day. I would have too. Of course, "Santa" may make a trip to the Dollar Tree for a few extras.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Me too. Living with the Land is one of my favourite attractions...always has been.

Me too.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

There's always a film crew shooting on my commute at least once a month, since I usually drive through Venice, which is a very popular location for TV shows and movies.

We don't encounter it a lot, but they do shoot House of Cards here. I've encountered it a few times. Today was the worst though. We were not allowed anywhere near it. The other campus has a lot of green space (it's actually the original campus, but we're not allowed to build anything else due to zoning and historical regulations) so that's likely what they needed it for. There was a commercial shot there over the summer. They were most excited about it. Now, this, they kept under wraps. I'm not sure I am supposed to even know about it, but leaks happen. I'm fine with them shooting something if it brings the school money, but not sure why they couldn't do it over the weekend when there will barely be anyone there, unless weather was a factor (or who knows; they might still be shooting over the weekend).

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I wish they would make a series called House of Cards against Humanity. That's what I think every time someone mentions House of Cards.

I don't normally watch any political dramas, but I would watch an episode if I could see my school there. I prefer crime dramas and the occasional drama, but never got into Good Wife, House of Cards, West Wing, etc. I watch NCIS: LA, Hawaii Five-0, Last Man Standing, Muppets, an ABC Family drama, an ABC Family comedy, and my two favorites: Once Upon a Time and Big Bang Theory.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

View attachment 114310 Pictures....Animal Kingdom. A MR FERRET look a like.

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Cloudy today at Animal Kingdom, not the best picture taking opportunities.
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On to Epcot....

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Today's epcot food and wine treat chocolate cherry explosion. Hubby loved it, me not so much. I like dark chocolate.! We have only got in one thing a day as the lines are way too long in the sun! Out for tonight, xoxo to all. I'm going to be these hours are killing me.

Love the figment.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Very, very cool. ABC Family or whatever they're calling it is doing another Potter weekend this weekend.

Curious to see if these weekends, 13 days of Halloween and 25 days of Christmas will be going away with the name change.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Welcome to chit chat everybody here is awesome!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I am too

more now with this "diet". Cant have any dairy or greasy stuff
no bacon for me.
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Pass your bacon this way!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

OK, here's my final offer:

I just think "Feed me Seymour!"

 

[catmom46]

Wow, too many pages behind to even try to "ketchup" with it all! @betty rose hope you are having a wonderful time.
Oh, and all of those cat pictures are making my eyes itch, and nose run. So I will balance it out.

OK, that's just a little disturbing to see Olaf chewing on a dog.

Welcome back MouseDreaming!

 

[French Quarter]

Curious to see if these weekends, 13 days of Halloween and 25 days of Christmas will be going away with the name change.

Someone on another thread mentioned that they are advertising these things under the new channel name. Looks like they are safe for now.

 

[catmom46]

We have actually decided that next time we will get the QS plan, just to change things up. There are actually a good number of QS places that offer some unique items that we would like to try. When we are on the DDP, we only get one QS choice a day so we haven't had a chance to try all we have wanted. And with that choice, we don't want to take a lot of time to get to the restaurant, as we will be taking time out for dinner later, so we tend to go for what is close by. Also, it will save us some money which is nice but mostly, I just want to change things up and see if it doesn't lend itself to a more spontaneous trip.

Glad someone asked the question. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for their favourite QS restaurants or items.

BoardWalk Bakery has great lobster rolls and eclairs!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Ever been to Wyoming? There are a lot of old Ghost towns there. Pretty neat. I want to go to the UK and Greece and Italy to see old castle type ruins...I love history

My nephew in the Air Force was stationed in Wyoming.

Spoiler

Who knew there are lots of missile silos there.

 

[catmom46]

Clear and 84 here right now.
Supposed to get up to 95 today, which, I think, breaks a record for this date...?!

77 right now, but clouds are in the sky. Supposed to be rain somewhere, just not here.

But, I'm happier with anything less than 80 at this point.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I must just be in a cranky/mean mood today (which @Cesar R M can attest to ) because someone posted a pic of a wedding cake they did for friends that I found "interesting".

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Take all the stuff off and the cake is really only 8" x 12" and 2" high.