The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MOXOMUMD]

hu... no.. my mother does not speak english. I cant speak very well (problem is understanding).
hmm.. I wonder if the spanish version is as efficient.

Is there a Chat feature you can use? Doesn't the WDW Dining number have a Spanish option?

 

[French Quarter]

For myself, it's more about coming up with different dishes to cook, rather than the ease of cooking. I don't think cooking per se is difficult, but it can be time-consuming and takes effort, and after working all day, coming home to do more work just isn't appealing!

I do understand. We both work full time and it is very tempting to reach for the prepackaged or takeout...especially when you are exhausted or under the weather.

Years ago, I would do this all the time. But now, I plan and buy everything on Sundays when I do have energy and choose quick and easy meals for the weeknights. When I have everything in the house, I am less likely to waste it. That and I often will put something in the slow cooker in the morning before work or get things ready for the oven the night before. And I have come to realize that most times it actually takes less time and energy to cook a real meal than go for takeout or prepackaged. And it just feels so much better.

It's a constant struggle though. A lot of my life seems to revolve around food.

 

[betty rose]

Aren't you required to have a new photo taken? We are here in Ohio.

We are required to do the photo thing, too. Last time I had to take off my glasses, I felt totally naked!

 

[Nick Wilde]

From the official Zootopia Twitter page.

Michael Giacchino Will Score Disney's 'Zootopia'
http://www.a113animation.com/2015/11/michael-giacchino-will-score-disneys.html

Thank you for this. I don't use twitter, so thanks to you I have these crucial photos.

 

[catmom46]

I do understand. We both work full time and it is very tempting to reach for the prepackaged or takeout...especially when you are exhausted or under the weather.

Years ago, I would do this all the time. But now, I plan and buy everything on Sundays when I do have energy and choose quick and easy meals for the weeknights. When I have everything in the house, I am less likely to waste it. That and I often will put something in the slow cooker in the morning before work or get things ready for the oven the night before. And I have come to realize that most times it actually takes less time and energy to cook a real meal than go for takeout or prepackaged. And it just feels so much better.

It's a constant struggle though. A lot of my life seems to revolve around food.

That is my downfall, the planning. If I did that, then I'm sure I'd be cooking more often!

 

[betty rose]

Ditto!

I'll triple that!

 

[catmom46]

I see.. anyway I will keep trying until we find more spots!

Just keep trying, just keep trying...

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I think it depends. I know in MD you can renew through the mail every few times, so a new photo would not be required in that case.

It all differs by state

We can renew tags in the mail but for IDs you have to be in person. I guess that's to prevent identity theft.

 

[betty rose]

This would not surprise me in the least. I'm still waiting for the postal service to shut down completely.

I remember my sis sent me a Christmas card, I've told this before....it's for the new members. It was finally delivered, only 5 years late!

 

[Nick Wilde]

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That Hiccup cosplay is amazing. It looks just like him.

 

[betty rose]

I'm thinking I have the only decent mail carrier as a few weeks ago a piece of mail came to my house and it had the wrong address on it addressed to us but with the wrong house number She knows her route well.

We have been on a route, that's almost always substitutes.

 

[betty rose]

Good for you for realizing it! I wish my dad would. He still thinks he's a fantastic driver and even in his prime I thought he was scary. He has a tendency to take both hands off the wheel and eyes off the road to rummage in the seat beside him to find something. And when I was there 2 summers ago, I went with him everywhere and he went 45 miles an hour on the interstate....speed limit 75, and he viewed it as being cautious because "his reflexes aren't what they used to be", but we could have so easily been rear-ended if someone didn't notice how slowly he was driving. And then one night, we were pulling out of a parking lot and he didn't notice the median on the street and actually turned into oncoming traffic and had to back out of the lane and go around the median to get into the right one. If there had been a cop anywhere near, I think he might have lost his license.

I'm so sorry, maybe I recognized it , as I was much younger, when I knew it was time to give it up. Hubby may have that problem in the future, he's a very good driver, and has excellent reaction time. But, he is not going to give it up easily. I hope those cars that drive themselves come along sooner, rather than later!

 

[betty rose]

Sympathy like but that might be your best bet. ADRs are becoming a major pain the tushie

All the pre planning is a major pain in the tushie. Gee's I just want to go. I wish Disney had kept up with the crowds, and quit putting too many people in the parks. Makes everything hard, and so frustrating. DD does the summer planning, we don't plan. But, I here how long she is on the phone trying to get ADR'S. Me, I'm going to fast food as it's so much easier.

 

[betty rose]

Good for you for realizing it! I wish my dad would. He still thinks he's a fantastic driver and even in his prime I thought he was scary. He has a tendency to take both hands off the wheel and eyes off the road to rummage in the seat beside him to find something. And when I was there 2 summers ago, I went with him everywhere and he went 45 miles an hour on the interstate....speed limit 75, and he viewed it as being cautious because "his reflexes aren't what they used to be", but we could have so easily been rear-ended if someone didn't notice how slowly he was driving. And then one night, we were pulling out of a parking lot and he didn't notice the median on the street and actually turned into oncoming traffic and had to back out of the lane and go around the median to get into the right one. If there had been a cop anywhere near, I think he might have lost his license.

Thanks! This is the worst time of year for me stress-wise. Over here, Christmas is strictly a religious holiday and instead, kids get presents from Sinterklaas, (St. Nicholas...so same deal, but not associated with Christmas) and it's celebrated from about mid-november to December 5th, which is the night the kids get their presents. They get candy and stocking-stuffer type gifts throughout the 3 week period, and it's a big deal at school. And DS's birthday is just before the gift night, and mine is less than a week after DS's and my nephew's is a week after mine, and then we celebrate Christmas. So this is a busy time, and now we have 3 performances in December for choir, and we're doing a Christmas market at school for which I'm supposed to help organize a children's choir, and a treat table. So it might be a couple of months before things slow down.

I'm exhausted , just listening to your list of things to do!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

We are required to do the photo thing, too. Last time I had to take off my glasses, I felt totally naked!

On my license I'm in contacts, on my passport I'm in glasses so I guess I can be identified either way.

 

[betty rose]

That part was so funny.

I loved this movie, until DD had to watch it 17 times in a row, when she had chicken pox. I watched with her to make sure she didn't scratch herself to death! Oh, the joy's of motherhood! I would do it again, it was fun for her and I; we popped corn, and had snacks, think salty and sweet.

 

[Nick Wilde]

http://www.8bbit.com/
I thought some of you might like this. Old original games from the SNES to the Atari are all on here. It's a great time killer, and maybe a huge nostalgia high if you played some of these back in the day. I love video games and their history, so I was really excited when I found this.

 

[betty rose]

Much of it has to do with the quality of the rice for me. It is perfect every time, never sticks to the pot, etc. I find rice in the pot to be watery or mushy or hard. And you have to really watch it to get it right. And it is very tricky to cook short or medium grain rice well in a pot.

It is also very easy and fast. (No measuring or spilling over.)

You can also set it and forget it, much like the crockpot so it frees up time. While supper cooks, I do other things.

It keeps rice warm and ready to eat for hours. This works well if your family isn't eating at the same time. Nothing grosser than reheated rice.

It is also how I steam my veggies, as many rice cookers come with a steamer insert. (And you can do this at the same time that you cook rice.)

It is also very safe so that my children can cook without my direct supervision.

So, I guess I have a lot of reasons. Lol But then again, we eat a lot of rice and never convenience packages like instant or microwaveable. If you only cook real rice occasionally, it is probably not worth it to you.

I need a steamer, for veggies. Not for rice, to high in carbs. for hubby and I.

 

[betty rose]

I'm with you!

I put in a little melted butter it makes them much better!

 

[catmom46]

http://www.8bbit.com/
I thought some of you might like this. Old original games from the SNES to the Atari are all on here. It's a great time killer, and maybe a huge nostalgia high if you played some of these back in the day. I love video games and their history, so I was really excited when I found this.

Oh goody! Another excuse not to do work!