The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

looks like a new version of the California Grill?
Looks nice!
Was the food nice?

hows the prices? comparable?

The Toppolino at new Rivers DVC. Signature prices. Excellent venue.

 

[MinnieM123]

@figmentfan423 , how are you feeling today? Any better?

 

[Gabe1]

They're open at 7 now and you can't get a group until 7. This morning there were backup groups at 9:30, so I think we're good if we get there at like 6:45 and we're in at 7.

Nobody at AK at opening. At best 2 dozen guests.

 

[EagleScout610]

Hi everyone! I'm putting some of my rarer VHS tapes on EBay right now to help cover my rent (long story short: was irresponsible with credit card, made dumb purchases). My page is called 'aldion16'

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

So 2 kids were out sick on youngest’s team today. One had an important role as she bases in 2 stunts, the other not so much. They got a girl in their age group from the Junior team to fill in as a base in the pyramid, and reworked one stunt. They actually hit a perfect routine and beat out the 2 other teams in their division. The kids really pulled together. It has been a rough 2 weeks for them with all the drama. They showed they are better than the drama.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I have quoted myself for the somewhat embarrassing question I have to ask. After 71 years of existence I have encountered a situation that is minor yet, leaves me unable to decide what the right thing to do is.

A little background, my daughters best friend spent many, many hours at our house over the 12 to 14 years they were growing up. I always thought of her as my third daughter and she always called me Dad II. This past Christmas time she still addressed my card as "Dad II" But that was a happy occasion. I need to send her a sympathy card and I need to sign it. Considering the loss of her Mother it seem inappropriate for me to sign it "Dad II". She has never called me by my first name or even Mr. (Name) since she was about 8 years old. I don't know what to do short of signing with an "X". It seems insensitive one way and cold the other. Suggestions please!

I would sign it as Dad Ii. That is how she has always addressed you.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Thanks to you and @Rista1313 for the in-depth research on Sloppy Joes! It's nice to have various recipe options (can or packet), for this gourmet meal!

Editing here: I just saw @ajrwdwgirl 's comments about Sloppy Joes, so I'm adding her here to the "thank you" list!

You'll have to let us know how the end result was and if you went can or packet.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I have quoted myself for the somewhat embarrassing question I have to ask. After 71 years of existence I have encountered a situation that is minor yet, leaves me unable to decide what the right thing to do is.

A little background, my daughters best friend spent many, many hours at our house over the 12 to 14 years they were growing up. I always thought of her as my third daughter and she always called me Dad II. This past Christmas time she still addressed my card as "Dad II" But that was a happy occasion. I need to send her a sympathy card and I need to sign it. Considering the loss of her Mother it seem inappropriate for me to sign it "Dad II". She has never called me by my first name or even Mr. (Name) since she was about 8 years old. I don't know what to do short of signing with an "X". It seems insensitive one way and cold the other. Suggestions please!

Sign it with both. Like: Love and sympathy xxxxx/Dad II or xxxx (Dad II

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Nobody at AK at opening. At best 2 dozen guests.

They were all at DHS. All of them.

We're now at MK. MK on a Saturday night is less crowded. Insanity

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Think what you like of Rise of Skywalker. The new Star Tours scenes are fantastic.

 

[donaldtoo]

Lowest gas prices here in Austin today...



The 2 at the top are within 5 mins. of our house.

 

[donaldtoo]

We went to 5p mass with my folks tonight.
Emy’s church outfit...!!!!!!!

 

[Gabe1]

We did about n

They were all at DHS. All of them.

We're now at MK. MK on a Saturday night is less crowded. Insanity

Noon arrival at MK. Waited until it stopped raining. Just hung at Contemporary. Think those who did rain in morning left. Early evening hopped to Epcot. Nice
Crowd level.

 

[donaldtoo]

What started the fire? That's so frightening! I'm so glad everyone is okay!!

Thank you so much...!!!
Yes, we do know what started it.
Both of my folks are big gardening/plant people. After all, they were both raised on Texas farms...!!!
About 25 years ago my pop built a greenhouse against the back of the house. That way they didn’t hafta’ bring certain plants into the house during a freeze. There were a coupla’ heat lamps in there and one of them burst. We weren’t under freezing conditions at the time, but, they were on. Just a freak accident, as It would have exploded at some point one way or the other.
The timing was actually a blessing too. Even if they wouldn’t have been home eating dinner, the lacrosse team would have still been practicing across the street and called 911 like they did. Things could have turned out very different based on the timing.

Another thing is, they had thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of cash, coins, silver ingots, etc., stashed in the house, that we all, mostly, had no clue about. All of it is now deposited in their bank and/or in a safe place at their bank. Depression-era folks.

Also, we took DS to my folks house for the first time today to see all the damage after visiting my folks at the hotel this morning (he was there the night of the fire, but, this was the first time he was inside and out back). He didn’t take it well at all, but, he insisted on seeing it. He’s better now, but, it was a rough morning for him for a bit. He loves his grandparents so very much.

 

[donaldtoo]

So glad that everyone is alive and safe.... Just breathe and take one day at a time.

Thank you so much, and will do...!!!
My folks are actually dealin’ with it pretty well, considering.
I sat next to my mom tonight at mass, and I had my arm around her and she put her head on my shoulder for quite some time. They know we will always be there for them no matter what. They are so appreciative of what us children, their grandchildren, and their oldest GDs SonIL have taken the lead on.
I really wish some of y’all could meet my folks. They are the most loyal, straight-up, genuine, down to earth, loving people you will ever meet...!!!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

@donaldtoo glad everyone is safe and well.

Thank you kind sir, it is much appreciated...!!!

 

[Gabe1]

They were all at DHS. All of them.

We're now at MK. MK on a Saturday night is less crowded. Insanity

I can’t wait for the FP tiers to realign again. We spent little time at the Studios this trip. Because of the tiers it is crazy. I’ve been making tier two and tapping but not boarding just to be able to move onto tier one for many months. So not worth the effort. Looking forward to Mickey just to add another attraction. Me not a SW fan can wait years to rid Resistance. I’m a Toyland fan and love Muppets and the Tower. It is stupa half day park for us like AK.

 

[donaldtoo]

Oh my! I’m so glad your parents are ok and blessing to those lacrosse players for tryin to help as soon as they noticed! Even though the most important thing is the safety of your family I’m sure it is a relief to all that not everything was lost. I hope all the insurance stuff goes smoothly for your parents and they can return to their home soon.

Thanks so much...!!!
And yes, we will contact the lacrosse team and make sure they know how appreciative we are. You hafta’ love people who step up...!!!!!
Yep, our folks bein’ safe was obviously the most pertinent aspect, of course. But, the fact that so much has been/will be salvageable is beyond a blessing.
The emergency personnel will be very much thanked and appreciated as well, beyond how much we thanked them that night. They were on that fire like ugly on me , and saved so much. Our FD rocks...!!!!!!!

 

[Gabe1]

This has been an awful week all around. Just bringing up what has been happening in DC has caused me to have anxiety to a degree that I never have had before. Today I got a call from my daughter telling me that her best friends Mom, close to my age, had a massive stroke today and isn't expected to live through the night. My daughter and her best friend have been attached at the hip since kindergarten which meant that my daughter had spent a lot of time in her company and was terribly shocked. All she was getting were small bits of information via text message. But, there just wasn't any good news to be had. She is one of the last people that I ever would have thought would have that happen. Very health conscious and in much better physical condition then I have ever been in. Such a tragic loss to a very nice family and one that, of course, has touched my family as well. 2020 is not starting out with a positive in any direction I look.

Dad 2

My son in the same
Age range has Mom 2.0. He adores her and him her. DS and her
DD Have been locked as best buds since
Childhood and fellow swimmer on same team.
I love the Mom and her DD as much in return.

The children in our neighborhood never referred to me as Mrs. I was always Miss Gabe as we’re all the other Moms in our close knit block. I’m still Miss Gabe. Somethings never change cause they are from love, traditional and how it has always been. To change now would be foreign.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I can’t wait for the FP tiers to realign again. We spent little time at the Studios this trip. Because of the tiers it is crazy. I’ve been making tier two and tapping but not boarding just to be able to move onto tier one for many months. So not worth the effort. Looking forward to Mickey just to add another attraction. Me not a SW fan can wait years to rid Resistance. I’m a Toyland fan and love Muppets and the Tower. It is stupa half day park for us like AK.

Epcot is my least favorite park right now. TT is stupid since they redid it. The only major ride is Soarin'. I like the festivals, but other than that, it's meh. Once they get Ratatouille and Guardians up, it'll be better.

Though they better not do this stupid Boarding Group thing with Guardians. For RoftR, it's okay because I think B'll be okay with doing it one time this trip and then being able to do it regularly on future trips. He got fixated on Smuggler's Run today, but he did it and was fine. Guardians of the Galaxy, however, is his absolute favorite movie. Part II is the only movie he has ever begged me to go see on opening weekend. He has a Rocket plush. If they do this boarding group thing, it will not be pleasant.