The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[ajrwdwgirl]

And what is Disney thinking????

Spinner Ride name for new ToyStory Land name:

Alien Swirling Saucers. So the fan acronym will be....bleep...

Alien Swirling Saucers! Oh my! What a laugh and fun that acronym will be!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Toyota

The older ones are carp, and boy, I had the same thought as you when the Enterprise agent said "I'm upgrading you to a Toyota", but this new 2018 Camry...my oh my.

My dad wants me to get a Buick Encore. To which I say...nope, nope. Nopedy nope.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Alien Swirling Saucers! Oh my! What a laugh and fun that acronym will be!

I can imagine it now...

"You may kiss my Alien Swirling Saucer!"

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Today I finally had my long awaited appointment with the cardiologist. For those who might not remember past circumstances, I was recommended to a cardiologist back in October after I underwent cataract surgery on my right eye. During the procedure my heart recorded an irregular beat. Possible AFIB was the question. My 2nd cataract surgery was then postponed.

The cardiologist visit today was very thorough. However, I have not been officially diagnosed as having AFIB. I still need a few more tests. A stress test, and a 48 hour Holter monitor. My recent electrocardiogram, and echocardiogram, have all been normal.

I officially put off my cataract surgery until sometime in the Spring. The Cardiologist was more than willing to give me clearance, but why the rush? Chicago weather is brutal, and I'd be the unlucky one to wake up surgery morning to a foot of snow on the ground, or below zero temps, and a blizzard. So I'm waiting.

I really liked the cardiologist. We touched on all angles of this entire scenario, and we may end up discovering this has all just been one huge mistake. However, I'll sleep better at night knowing what I don't have. So keep your fingers crossed for some more good test results.

Sounds like good news. Probably a smart idea to put off the surgery for a bit too. Hope all the tests do come back good for you.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

My mom just called to say her bathroom pipes are frozen. Great.

Ugh, what a pain. Just don't use a blow torch to warm them up. I saw on the news someone did that and ended up burning their house down.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

So Jasmine was asleep on the ottoman closest to me (which we have dubbed the Throne because the cats love it). Belle decided she wanted it, so she jumped up, stood over top of Jasmine, bit Jasmine, knocked Jasmine off, and then laid down herself. I kind of felt bad for poor Jasmine, but that was hysterical.

Now they are both comfy...

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

So Jasmine was asleep on the ottoman closest to me (which we have dubbed the Throne because the cats love it). Belle decided she wanted it, so she jumped up, stood over top of Jasmine, bit Jasmine, knocked Jasmine off, and then laid down herself. I kind of felt bad for poor Jasmine, but that was hysterical.

Now they are both comfy...

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You gotta love cats. They are always amusing.

 

[donaldtoo]

Your dad looks great! I get the don't take things for granted. We lost our Papa Ray (ex-FIL) right before Christmas. He was only 62. Your family always has quite the spread of food.

The like is for your kind words, thank you...!!!

My sincerest condolences for the loss of y'all's Papa Ray. Prayers.

 

[donaldtoo]

No cruise mini TR continuation tonight. Will continue soon, though...!
Just a little ketchup for tonight...!

 

[Gabe1]

The older ones are carp, and boy, I had the same thought as you when the Enterprise agent said "I'm upgrading you to a Toyota", but this new 2018 Camry...my oh my.

My dad wants me to get a Buick Encore. To which I say...nope, nope. Nopedy nope.

Nothing against Buicks they are fine cars....I hear BUICK and I immediately go to Grandpa's of my era.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Nothing against Buicks they are fine cars....I hear BUICK and I immediately go to Grandpa's of my era.

Both of my parents' cars are Buicks. The only two within my price range are the Encore and the Regal. I do not want another SUV. I have had an SUV for 3 years now and have loathed most of it. SUVs are just not enjoyable to drive. I know my dad wants me to get one because they are big and safe, but I hate driving them and they are gas guzzlers. The other is the Regal, which is a sedan. My concern there is that it tends to drop in price very quickly after you've owned them, and my thought is, er, why? Even my dad is in agreement with me on that one. That, and they just seem WAY overpriced to me. It seems like these other cars give you more bang for your buck

 

[Gabe1]

Did you figure out a way to stay inside?

No, I needed real food. I cooked large batches of food twice since Dec 23. It was nice having a bit of break from all that.

Todays outing well It became Goulash. And very tasty. At least it was worth it. Takes a few hours. DD and I wondered if it will be close to the same in an Instant Pot...whenever they come back into stock again.

 

[Gabe1]

"Cant wait to get some A.S....tonight!"
"what?"
"The Alien thing?"
"Alien butt?"
"What? NO, I mean the alien Saucers attraction!"
"wow.."

Right? Another...Oh Disney moment...

 

[Gabe1]

Cuba? or Mexico? lol

I lost track....are 'we' still allowed to go to Cuba? Lost track of that.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I lost track....are 'we' still allowed to go to Cuba? Lost track of that.

When I was checking out cruises for way too long yesterday, a Royal Caribbean went to Havana on an itinerary.

 

[donaldtoo]

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Do you happen to know what and where that is?
Is it some sort of breakwater...?

 

[Gabe1]

Well, now that the BAH is gone, we Disney fans need an acronym with profanity in it...

I did find BAH an appropriate acronym for that hat

 

[donaldtoo]

Saw on the Weather Channel that we may have potentially 2 weeks straight with temps below freezing. Can someone say mini ice age? Not happy. I know I won't be happy when I see my electric bill.

Sympathy like.
It's supposed to be in the high teens-low twenties here tonight. Never got above freezing in our part of town all day today. Not unprecedented in the 41+ years we've been back in Central Texas, but, more rare than not.
I'm tryin' to remember if it even got below freezing here for more than a few hours at a time all last winter...

 

[Gabe1]

I remember hearing stories of flurries in Orlando. cold flurry and pool weather within the week. Works for me. It's been bad long enough even my dh wants to run away Usually it's almost March before he pulls out his retirement countdown calendar

I can remember ice storms in Florida and the orange groves with all the oranges encased in ice.

 

[Gabe1]

I know! Hawaii?

Ahhh...lets go. Shotgun not necessary, we can ferry our cars.