The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[donaldtoo]

Was 80 here yesterday, 82 today.
The weather right now-ish...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Forgot to post a pic of last nights Rudy’s BBQ din-din...!!!!!!!

 

[FutureCEO]

I think you can.

If it was up to me, I would still go. It's like the whole world has gone bloody insane, more than usual.

 

[donaldtoo]

My grandmother had an ancient Singer. Not only did it weigh a ton, but she had it in something called a sewing machine table, that also weighed a ton! (I'm surprised the darn thing didn't break through the floor!)

On a completely unrelated matter, I get these AAA tips about road trips. Received one today about spring road trips across the country. One of them was in the Austin area -- Texas Hill Country and a 13-mile Willow City loop. You're probably familiar with that area. Looked very nice, and they suggested from March - May for scenic drives.

Yep, both my grandmothers had same, and they were pedal/treadle-powered...no electricity needed.
Mom has a newer electric model that I think made it through the fire. Pop has had a few sewing machines over the years, one he used for leather.
My grandmothers were similar to this one...



And yes, the Willow City Loop is up near Fredericksburg, were we’ve been many times. Just one of many B-E-A-Utiful Texas Hill Country drives, especially during our wildflower season, which is not all that far away.
All from the Willow City Loop...sorry, mighta’ got a bit carried away...!!!!!

 

[BAChicagoGal]

Remember Y2K

 

[BAChicagoGal]

My brother in law and his wife had a trip planned to Italy, and they have cancelled their trip. My trip to WDW is far away. Hopefully this whole Virus thing will be in past by then.

 

[donaldtoo]

Friday the 13th is a good day. I married Mrs F on a Friday the 13th.

Broken calcaneus on a Friday the 13th when I was 13...beyond that, so far so good (as I knock on my wood head )...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

or just keep the drives in LOCKDOWN mode, aka cannot erase unless you're administrator.

That’s how I understand it works at our firm, although I’m not even remotely close to an IT expert. There are massive backups, and places that deleted files can be retrieved from no matter how jacked up everything gets.

 

[donaldtoo]

Alrighty gang, out for tonight...!
Sweet dreamin’/mornin’ to all...!!!
Laterrrrrrr...!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rista1313]

I understand the stubborn part.

My mom tried to talk my dad into renting a scooter 2 years ago for WDW, but he refused. My dad before going to WDW 2 years ago had knees in very bad shape. What happened was my dad used his knees a lot through the years including work. My dad did a lot of climbing in the electrical field and the use with his knees at home also.

His stubbornness caused him not to use all 10 WDW days because of how his knees were and my mom was with my dad with her missing theme parks days also due to him.

My dad wanted to use his cane instead. He was not able to last even a day at the WDW theme parks with a cane even taking hotel breaks, but he still refused to get a Scooter. My dad knew about the amount miles at WDW since he went there many times before 2018 including 2017.

My dad decided to rent a scooter for final 3 days of the WDW trip of an entire 2 week WDW trip after he admitted that he made a mistake by being stubborn.

The only thing I hate about Scooters, is that people assume your just fat and lazy if they don't see some kind of outward physical ailment. Once you get over caring what others think, the scooter is the way to go for people who can't walk terribly far because of knee, foot, back issues.

 

[MinnieM123]

Yep, both my grandmothers had same, and they were pedal/treadle-powered...no electricity needed.
Mom has a newer electric model that I think made it through the fire. Pop has had a few sewing machines over the years, one he used for leather.
My grandmothers were similar to this one...

Yes, it was an old treadle style just like that -- again, the thing weighed a ton, with the vintage sewing machine. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I "think" the table, itself, was made of mahogany!! (Not that I was around when that thing was made, but man, I miss quality ... )

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

If it was up to me, I would still go. It's like the whole has gone bloody insane, more than usual.

You trip is in May. I think it doesn't need to be rescheduled. We are going to Uni the second full week of May.

 

[MinnieM123]

@ajrwdwgirl , I can't wait to hear about your adventures today! I'm enjoying the various photos you've been sharing, too. (I can "pretend" I'm down there with you two!)

Have a Dole whip. (Do they serve those for breakfast? )

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Yep, both my grandmothers had same, and they were pedal/treadle-powered...no electricity needed.
Mom has a newer electric model that I think made it through the fire. Pop has had a few sewing machines over the years, one he used for leather.
My grandmothers were similar to this one...

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And yes, the Willow City Loop is up near Fredericksburg, were we’ve been many times. Just one of many B-E-A-Utiful Texas Hill Country drives, especially during our wildflower season, which is not all that far away.
All from the Willow City Loop...sorry, mighta’ got a bit carried away...!!!!!

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Wow!!! It is simply gorgeous in that part of Texas.

 

[MinnieM123]

Wow!!! It is simply gorgeous in that part of Texas.

Yes, @donaldtoo did a nice job of planting all those flowers!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

@ajrwdwgirl , I can't wait to hear about your adventures today! I'm enjoying the various photos you've been sharing, too. (I can "pretend" I'm down there with you two!)

Have a Dole whip. (Do they serve those for breakfast? )

Thanks, going to Epcot this morning. Dole whip will have to wait.

 

[21stamps]

My mom received an email from Disney regarding the coronavirus. Did you get one too @93boomer ?

They can cancel for a full refund now, or wait to see how things go, and cancel within 30 days for a $200 penalty (this would be the beginning of next week for them).

I feel sorry for my parents.. they’re not freaking out, but my mom is a little worried about her and my dad at Disney. As of now they are still moving forward though.She doesn’t think they’ll cancel.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Not directly related to anything here, but someone told me the other day about water that flows into homes and businesses, and the power needed to run it. Generally speaking (and only In an emergency situation such as if the power grid went down), eventually the water would stop flowing. And you also may not know when it would be safe to drink, even if it started up again.

Almost all water sources of any size have backup power. Here there are about 40 trillion water towers in the area where water is pumped into them and they are gravity fed from there. (no power required). Those places without towers usually have a reservoir located at the highest point in the area which is filled by pumping water into them and then are gravity fed. They also usually have backup power. So unless you have a well or are on a local community water system that shouldn't be a problem. After treatment, most systems are sealed. Unless there is a line break that also shouldn't be a problem. The idea that stocking up on water during almost any type of problem exists around them are not going to be a problem unless you are on one of the previously mentioned exceptions. Very few urban people have anything to worry about when it comes to water.

 

[John park hopper]

Got a well and got a generator no worry about water here. Daughter in law is a professor at a FL university she was informed all her classes will be taught on line when students come back from spring break. Wife went to Walmart for somethings (not TP) but noticed they had none.