The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

DryerLintFan

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Coffee is your friend:D
Good luck today!

Thank you!! I almost called out today, but then I remembered that I needed all the PTO I have right now for our Disney trip in three weeks. I'm really looking forward to being out of the tiny-human-walking-petrie-dish-germ-bucket stage. Someday, I'll be able to use my time off for me instead of her, LOL.
 

DryerLintFan

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Also,... happy National Cookie Day, everyone!!

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Gabe1

Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
@Gabe1 I am sorry your marriage ended but it sounds as if you are doing well.
Thanks. It was a while ago It was sad but I regrouped quickly. Just happy that all of his heath issues came to a head long after all that Sure I miss the man of yesteryear but this dude My kids and I don’t know. So no worries we are fine actually so much better. Sometimes things work out for the best. This is one of them. :)
 

StarWarsGirl

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In the Parks
No
Well, I have been in denial for two days, but it is time to face the facts...

I sprained my ankle.

And guess what I was doing? Walking down the steps.

I thought it was just wrenched and I could deal with it, but then yesterday I decided to put a brace on it, and I examined it today and it was bruised and swollen. So now I'm on the brace. The small one. I'm not doing the big, goofy, immobilizing thing.

I wanted to go ice skating on Saturday but clearly that is not happening now :grumpy:
 

DryerLintFan

Well-Known Member
Well, I have been in denial for two days, but it is time to face the facts...

I sprained my ankle.

And guess what I was doing? Walking down the steps.

I thought it was just wrenched and I could deal with it, but then yesterday I decided to put a brace on it, and I examined it today and it was bruised and swollen. So now I'm on the brace. The small one. I'm not doing the big, goofy, immobilizing thing.

I wanted to go ice skating on Saturday but clearly that is not happening now :grumpy:

Sympathy like.

I know it's difficult, but try to take it easy. It will heal faster if you do.
 

Cesar R M

Well-Known Member
Well, I have been in denial for two days, but it is time to face the facts...

I sprained my ankle.

And guess what I was doing? Walking down the steps.

I thought it was just wrenched and I could deal with it, but then yesterday I decided to put a brace on it, and I examined it today and it was bruised and swollen. So now I'm on the brace. The small one. I'm not doing the big, goofy, immobilizing thing.

I wanted to go ice skating on Saturday but clearly that is not happening now :grumpy:
How?? I mean.. how!
You get hurt so much! x_x
 

Pixieish

Well-Known Member
Well, I have been in denial for two days, but it is time to face the facts...

I sprained my ankle.

And guess what I was doing? Walking down the steps.

I thought it was just wrenched and I could deal with it, but then yesterday I decided to put a brace on it, and I examined it today and it was bruised and swollen. So now I'm on the brace. The small one. I'm not doing the big, goofy, immobilizing thing.

I wanted to go ice skating on Saturday but clearly that is not happening now :grumpy:
Hope you heal quickly! Also OOOUUUCH!
 

Figgy1

Well-Known Member
Well, I have been in denial for two days, but it is time to face the facts...

I sprained my ankle.

And guess what I was doing? Walking down the steps.

I thought it was just wrenched and I could deal with it, but then yesterday I decided to put a brace on it, and I examined it today and it was bruised and swollen. So now I'm on the brace. The small one. I'm not doing the big, goofy, immobilizing thing.

I wanted to go ice skating on Saturday but clearly that is not happening now :grumpy:

Sympathy like.

I know it's difficult, but try to take it easy. It will heal faster if you do.
What she said. xoxo Guess I should send a fresh supply of bubble wrap as a holiday gift this year, we are as a whole a rather klutzy bunch:facepalm:
 

Cesar R M

Well-Known Member
Part 6!!!

After leaving the exhacienda. We went to a small group of houses nearby that sell homemade rompope and cajeta ( Think of it as sweets and traditional drinks and candy).

We purchased a few packages.. they were delicious. It was a looong time since I tasted stuff that good.

My mother and Sister also purchased their respective products and we went towards the small miner town nearby which was the 1st "Pueblo Magico" of the entire Mexico (magic town, as in full of culture).

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This town has also very old churches, roads, etc..

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Unfortunately, there was nothing much to do. As it was not weekend. During the weekends the town goes full of life. With shows, markets, etc..

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This church is very special, Supposedly it had relics sent by Pope Jean Paul II. And also a ton of very different pictures and paintings of different styles on each side.
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Interesting bit is, almost all these churches in the area had a nearby capilla connected by a small door (seen in this photo above).

After lingering a bit, we left the town towards a nearby mine which was still maintained as a guided tour with former retired miners as guides.

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These mines produced hundread of tons of silver and gold (mostly silver). Which was sent first to the Spanish, then to the English corporations and finally Mexican companies before it was closed down as their ore was not worth exploiting anymore.
Most of these mines are already flooded in its lowest levels. So reactivating them would mean a huge cost in draining and repairing all the equipment involved.

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These are the main tower crane which lowered the miners to the below tunnels. See the mountain on the background? that was extensively mined and a lot of the mine shafts and tunnels go deep into it.

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There were a few engines, systems and machines in display, showing the evolution of machinery and the advancement of technology as time went by.
From the older systems of using a simple pike and shovel. To advanced pneumatic and electrical bore tools and the usage of explosives.

Note that there is a cost for entering (maintenance and guide pay, plus tips). Also there is an additional charge for photography and video.
Which isn't expensive anyway ( around 2 USD) so it was worth paying it.

After checking the nearby areas, we meet the guide that was going to explain all the stuff to us. He did show some of the machinery, the meaning of the warnings, the sound system, the hours , syndicates and general history.

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(continuing in part 7 as its photo heavy)
 

Pixieish

Well-Known Member
Part 6!!!

After leaving the exhacienda. We went to a small group of houses nearby that sell homemade rompope and cajeta ( Think of it as sweets and traditional drinks and candy).

We purchased a few packages.. they were delicious. It was a looong time since I tasted stuff that good.

My mother and Sister also purchased their respective products and we went towards the small miner town nearby which was the 1st "Pueblo Magico" of the entire Mexico (magic town, as in full of culture).

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This town has also very old churches, roads, etc..

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Unfortunately, there was nothing much to do. As it was not weekend. During the weekends the town goes full of life. With shows, markets, etc..

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This church is very special, Supposedly it had relics sent by Pope Jean Paul II. And also a ton of very different pictures and paintings of different styles on each side.
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Interesting bit is, almost all these churches in the area had a nearby capilla connected by a small door (seen in this photo above).

After lingering a bit, we left the town towards a nearby mine which was still maintained as a guided tour with former retired miners as guides.

View attachment 247965

These mines produced hundread of tons of silver and gold (mostly silver). Which was sent first to the Spanish, then to the English corporations and finally Mexican companies before it was closed down as their ore was not worth exploiting anymore.
Most of these mines are already flooded in its lowest levels. So reactivating them would mean a huge cost in draining and repairing all the equipment involved.

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These are the main tower crane which lowered the miners to the below tunnels. See the mountain on the background? that was extensively mined and a lot of the mine shafts and tunnels go deep into it.

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There were a few engines, systems and machines in display, showing the evolution of machinery and the advancement of technology as time went by.
From the older systems of using a simple pike and shovel. To advanced pneumatic and electrical bore tools and the usage of explosives.

Note that there is a cost for entering (maintenance and guide pay, plus tips). Also there is an additional charge for photography and video.
Which isn't expensive anyway ( around 2 USD) so it was worth paying it.

After checking the nearby areas, we meet the guide that was going to explain all the stuff to us. He did show some of the machinery, the meaning of the warnings, the sound system, the hours , syndicates and general history.

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(continuing in part 7 as its photo heavy)
Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us - I loooove history stuff!
 

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