The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

Crazy winds! We have them out here often, called the Chinook winds. They get to over 75 mph. Glad the builders take that into account. We lived in a four story home, and it swayed in the wind. No damage , just lots of noise.

I saw many things tossed about the property today. If the wind stops tomorrow I'll take a walk out back and start picking up and just hope nothing really came unhinged.

 

[catmom46]

I'm the odd person who wants jury duty. I have never been called. I'd probably regret it if it were to happen but I think it kind of sounds fun.

I wouldn't say it's fun, but it can definitely be interesting. The closest I got was the jury selection process, and it was kind of a game to me to figure out which ones the lawyers and judge would want to keep on the panel. The case was a gang murder, and it was actually rather disconcerting to hear so many people in the jury pool were victims of crime.

 

[ShoalFox]

Well, it's time I said goodnight again. Good thing tomorrow's Friday!

 

[catmom46]

I use to watch a lot of the Food Channel shows. Then they on a whole got ridiculous or scripted. I also had little tolerance for Chef's whose premise was to be mean and insulting to restaurateurs in trouble. I don't garner any enjoyment out of people in power belittling others or being nasty to their staff. Fake or not I didn't find it pleasant so I don't watch the channel anymore. Originally before too many of them got big heads over pride they had some good ideas and techniques you could walk away with.

I actually like Robert Irvine because even though he wasn't always nice, he had a point with how blind and stubborn some people were. Sometimes you have to be blunt to get people to realize they're doing things totally wrong.

 

[Gabe1]

I'll write you a note explaining you need it for mental health reasons

My Mom a teacher for many a year every once in a while took a mental health day when something real stupid happened at school.

 

[donaldtoo]

I'm the odd person who wants jury duty. I have never been called. I'd probably regret it if it were to happen but I think it kind of sounds fun.

Of the 5 or so times I've been called over the years, I was chosen once.
It was a DWI/DUI case.
And, although I won't go into details, it definitely wasn't your typical case of that type. Odd it was.
Anyway, after 3 days we ended up convicting. First offense. He got 30 days in the pokey, 5 years probation, and community service.
When it was all wrapped up, I, by happenstance, ended up riding down in the elevator with the defendants attorney. A conversation ensued when we got out on the street going to our cars.
The first thing I asked him was how the hell did I even get chosen as a juror in the first place, as I have a BIL and a good friend that are cops, plus I had a DWI myself back in '85...?!
He told me it was a fluke...the lady they had originally chosen instead of me was overheard out in the hallway during a break yammering to someone on her phone about the case and was dismissed and fined for contempt of court. Next in line was...Lucky me.
My next question...what did he think of our verdict? He said "Spot on. He'd been drinkin' all day."
It was such an eye opening and candid moment, and I will never forget it.
As far as it bein' fun, per se, not so much. Although it was interesting and a learning experience, it's pretty much a one and done for me.

 

[catmom46]

Reminds me of the complains of both Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Where both were always kicked out of jury duty for "questioning the evidence and using logic" too much.
It was deemed "wrong" by both the lawyer and the prosecutor.

I quote Neil Tyson's

I better brush up on my metric equivalents next time I get called for jury duty!

 

[catmom46]

My Mom a teacher for many a year every once in a while took a mental health day when something real stupid happened at school.

I plan to take a mental health day on Monday and go to Disneyland! So I'll post pics along with @ajrwdwgirl!

 

[Gabe1]

I actually like Robert Irvine because even though he wasn't always nice, he had a point with how blind and stubborn some people were. Sometimes you have to be blunt to get people to realize they're doing things totally wrong.

Robert Irvine works on my last nerve. I'm not a fan of his blunt as it is scripted to be demeaning. We all say things here and there that could have been crafted to be direct but nicer but generally it is off the cuff. Script is just that, meditated nasty. I find his bluntness more important to ratings than to being a concerned with the people he has decided to help. How they ever overcome and recover from what he exposes publically is beyond me.

 

[Gabe1]

I plan to take a mental health day on Monday and go to Disneyland! So I'll post pics along with @ajrwdwgirl!

Fun! Something to look forward to.

 

[Gabe1]

Kids and horses make a great combo. I still think riding the merry go round, with the beautifully painted horses is fun.

When my kids were little we ended every trip, weather permitting riding the carousel in the MK. We took in the sights around us, walked through the castle and out the gate.

 

[Gabe1]

Okay, we replaced the dishwasher. So we get up to have our morning coffee. And the machine went belly up last night. I'm waiting for number three to break. I have lots of good candidates. Refrigerator, stove, dryer or micro wave. Trouble comes in three's!

That would wreck my Day. The very first thing I do usually before the sun comes up is flip the switch on the coffee pot. My choice would be 7/11, Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts to purchase a mornings worth of coffee.

 

[catmom46]

Robert Irvine works on my last nerve. I'm not a fan of his blunt as it is scripted to be demeaning. We all say things here and there that could have been crafted to be direct but nicer but generally it is off the cuff. Script is just that, meditated nasty. I find his bluntness more important to ratings than to being a concerned with the people he has decided to help. How they ever overcome and recover from what he exposes publically is beyond me.

Oh, I agree that it's all about the ratings - I don't find his concern to be genuine either. It just seems like he at least brings common sense into the scenario, where these people were simply flailing about and wondering why their business was going under.

 

[Gabe1]

Don't forget your swim trunks! @donaldtoo has a nice pair!

Specifics on @donaldtoo swimming attire????

Ohhhhhh.....I missed something.

 

[donaldtoo]

Yikes. That's lousey.

Yep, but, it's the real world legal stuff that is what it is.

 

[donaldtoo]

Specifics on @donaldtoo swimming attire????

Ohhhhhh.....I missed something.

Just check out my avatar...

 

[catmom46]

That would wreck my Day. The very first thing I do usually before the sun comes up is flip the switch on the coffee pot. My choice would be 7/11, Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts to purchase a mornings worth of coffee.

I'll take Dunkin Donuts please!

 

[donaldtoo]

Well, I wanted to get all ketched up tonight, but, looks like I'll be waitin' for Half-day Friday tomorrow...
The sweetest of Disney dreams to each and every one of you folks...!
See y'all reeeaaaaalllllll soooooooooonnnnnnnnnnn...!!!

 

[Cesar R M]

Robert Irvine works on my last nerve. I'm not a fan of his blunt as it is scripted to be demeaning. We all say things here and there that could have been crafted to be direct but nicer but generally it is off the cuff. Script is just that, meditated nasty. I find his bluntness more important to ratings than to being a concerned with the people he has decided to help. How they ever overcome and recover from what he exposes publically is beyond me.

And you'd feel safer if they werent exposed?
some of the thing that Gordon Ramsay exposed in the restaurants he "helped" was terrifying.

 

[Cesar R M]

Specifics on @donaldtoo swimming attire????

Ohhhhhh.....I missed something.

careful, polka dots might be involved too!