The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[French Quarter]

Speak for yourself, I find @donaldtoo pretty hot in his swim trunks!

Bow chicka quack quack!

 

[French Quarter]

I found that is was a very pretty place. We even got to see a wedding, with Mickey and Minnie attending, off our balcony. It was wonderful!

I saw a wedding there too one day when I was walking by. No mice though. But it was fun to see.

 

[French Quarter]

Awwww, my kind of duck!

My kind of duck is served hot with a nice orange glaze.

 

[French Quarter]

Do you have regulations about that where you live? I know where I was in the States, there was no rule about it...parents took kids out for vacations all the time. But over here, you get fined if the kids miss a day when they weren't sick if you don't get permission, and you only get permission for special things like death of an immediate family member, or a big anniversary...over here,12.5 years is the first big anniversary. (10 is nothing) So we got the kids out for 2 days and had a long weekend for our 12.5 year anniversary.

Wow...that's really strict.

 

[French Quarter]

Yep, I was fortunate that most people didn't feel that way, so I was able to get lots of scholarships and I graduated with honors from college. I am bringing my kids up to believe they can be what they want. So far DD wants to be a pop star and a fashion designer ( so she can design the clothes she wears on stage) and DS wants to be a soccer player (naturally) and a DJ, so he can do the music for DD.

In our house, future careers at the moment are marine biologist, nurse, and ninja.

 

[MinnieM123]

It is a beautiful time to go. I love the gingerbread house display in the GF.

I would love to see the GF gingerbread house up close.

A few years ago, I was watching a pleasant show on tv about the White House gingerbread house, and how the chefs would start backing the gingerbread many weeks in advance. The entire project took a long time to bake, assemble, decorate, etc., and then it had to be carefully slid on to a platform, and carried on the shoulders by at least 4-6 men to the room where the gingerbread house would be on display. It was a very delicate task to move the house to the display table without the house falling to the floor and breaking. (Apparently, it was also very heavy and that's why they needed multiple people to carry it. If I recall correctly, the location of this particular kichen was in a lower level without an elevator, and they had to carry it up some steps as well.)

 

[MinnieM123]

The other day, hubby went to throw a garbage bag into our bin. And what did he find but a very comfortable raccoon curled up among the garbage. He had likely been stuck there all night and needed a little assistance to get out. Now, I ordinarily find these animals adorable but there's something about them being enclosed or where they aren't supposed to be or something. I ran away and hid.

That was a wise move. With wildlife, you never know how they will respond to someone being "helpful"; they could interpret that as a challenge. I would have run and hid, too!

 

[MinnieM123]

I think you meant to reply to someone else? I forget who but someone else was talking about giving up caffeine. It certainly wasn't me! I drink coffee a few times a month. Now Diet Pepsi on the other hand...

Oops, I thought I was replying to @figmentfan423 , but she managed to figure it out anyway and responded back to me!

You see, we all understand and accept each others' shortcomings around here!

 

[MinnieM123]

As we got in our teens, Mom thought no one should leave the house without make up. After hearing about animal testing, and harmful chemicals. I said no way.

There are some cosmetic companies nowadays that do not do any animal testing.

 

[MinnieM123]

I started looking for a new sewing machine it's driving me up a wall! It's not easy trying to figure out the bells and whistles I need vs. the ones I want vs. what I can afford. Now I'm trying to see if going with a simple embroidery/sewing combo might be the way to go. There's one basic combo with some Disney designs built in. I'm afraid if I got that one there'd be Figment or Olaf on everything I own Come to think of it that may not be a bad thing

The real question would be, would you use all the extra bells and whistles? I think about a tailor I've done business with for quite a few years. He has an old Singer machine with no digital readouts, no fun attachments, etc. But you should see the high quality, custom work he does for some of his clients (original men's suits in fine fabrics, designed and sewn by him)--all with his old, basic Singer.

 

[MinnieM123]

Do any of you know anything about sewing machines?

Maybe go read some reviews of various machines on Google. That might help.

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm glad to hear that. I always try to post a variety. Even the snow ones (that some poo-poo about) have a touch of beauty to them I think.

Well you know how I feel about the snow pictures!! They're gorgeous!!

 

[MinnieM123]

I just noticed Samantha Brown is selling travel stuff on HSN. She has some expensive luggage.

She's had that gig for some time now. I've seen her a few times (this past year) promoting her luggage line. I'm not into shopping channels, but I've always enjoyed Samantha Brown, so I actually watched her luggage show for about 15 minutes.

 

[Nick Wilde]

We are getting snow on Thursday, Jammie day with a big blanket for me. Soup for lunch and dinner. Made with a rotisserie chicken.

It was 90 today in Florida.

 

[catmom46]

It was 90 today in Florida.

It actually rained here a little - woohoo!

 

[BuddyThomas]

I think it hit 74 in NYC today and more of the same for tomorrow. But global warming doesn't exist.

And how was everyone's Halloween?

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

It's 74 degrees out here. I feel like running to the hills singing about how they're alive with the sound of music, but that might get me some strange looks.

We officially had 70 in my area (although my car said 72). It was GLORIOUS!!!!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

My dh and I have been talking about going the week between Christmas and New Years(2016 into 17) mostly to check out the decorations and resort hop. Are we crazy or do you think we'll have a good time?

You'd have a wonderful time. WDW is beautiful during the holidays.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I would love to see the GF gingerbread house up close.

A few years ago, I was watching a pleasant show on tv about the White House gingerbread house, and how the chefs would start backing the gingerbread many weeks in advance. The entire project took a long time to bake, assemble, decorate, etc., and then it had to be carefully slid on to a platform, and carried on the shoulders by at least 4-6 men to the room where the gingerbread house would be on display. It was a very delicate task to move the house to the display table without the house falling to the floor and breaking. (Apparently, it was also very heavy and that's why they needed multiple people to carry it. If I recall correctly, the location of this particular kichen was in a lower level without an elevator, and they had to carry it up some steps as well.)

The GF gingerbread house is nice, but honestly I was more impressed with the gingerbread carousel at the Beach Club. The craftsmanship on the horse was amazing.

 

[MinnieM123]

I think it hit 74 in NYC today and more of the same for tomorrow. But global warming doesn't exist.

And how was everyone's Halloween?

Waaayy too warm for this time of year. I keep waiting for consistent, cold, crisp weather.

Halloween was low key--trick or treaters stopped by for candy up until 8 p.m. Our dog barked at all of them like they were all intruders!

How about you? It was a Saturday night, and I can't imagine you stayed home!