The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[catmom46]

Mocking you? Not at all.
Just wondering though, which part invoked mockery? (You know, so I can use it again later. )

Not telling! Although I'm sure you will have ample opportunity in the future.

 

[Figgy1]

Sorry, can't say I've heard of this game. The last video game I played was probably Ms. Pac-Man!

Every once in a while I'll pop in one of the Kingdom Hearts games. I love a game where Mickey is king.

 

[Figgy1]

I'm so happy for you figmentfan423! I only wish we could get together and celebrate! Yea!

Awwww Me too. xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

All appliances suck, dishwasher is on it's last legs, as well as stove, and refrigerator. They all failed at once, and are failing again at once. I see a pattern here, I had whirlpool, GE, Samsung. This time I'm looking for something from Europe, sis has had good luck with hers.

Sympathy like. My dh just replaced the water pump on my dishwasher. Other than that it's holding up well! My dishwashers get lots of work as everything has to go through, no risking just a hand washing here! It's a Bosch and I'm happy. My MIL has a Kenmore she can't seem to kill and my mom has a Kitchen Aid that's been around forever. Good luck

 

[Figgy1]

Goodness, this fun has to stop for me. My weather alarm just went off, and it's very dark outside We are under a sever thunderstorm warning, hail, 60 mph winds, and a possible tornado. Yikes. Just when I was having so much fun with all you guys.

Sympathy like! I hope it quieted down and you are safe!

 

[Figgy1]

This and cranberries. Has to wait until after the leaves start changing, though.

I always have a bunch in my freezer. They go on sale the day after Thanksgiving and we vac seal and freeze enough until next fall

 

[seahawk7]

Good morning everyone. I'm here at work about to enjoy a cup of coffee. Hope everyone is well.

 

[Figgy1]

I love trying to explain how exciting Pong was to my kids. They look at me like I am nuts. Which may be a little true.

My dh still has an old Atari system with a large box of games including Pac Man. My kids didn't get it at all.

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning @seahawk7 I'm still smiling from yesterday! All is great!

 

[Figgy1]

Well, I have now done what I swore I would never do.

I walked into Starbucks and ordered a Starbucks product. In WDW. I was initially against even bringing Starbucks to WDW, but their Epcot location is really nice and doesn't even feel like Starbucks. But now I'm wondering, what happened to me?

They can make their lattes with coconut milk here.

THNX for the head's up about coconut milk. The only reason we got a cup last trip (MSUSA) is because we had a coupon for a free cup!

 

[Figgy1]

Is it just me, or does it look like that shark could stand to lose a few pounds?

And a few weeks with Jillian Michaels

 

[Figgy1]

Well, you and @figmentfan423 bring a smile to our faces, too!! Come to think of it, most members of the entire WDW Magic forum, itself, do that! There's so many good people; that's why I come back here every day.

Thank you xoxo I always love your posts also! And let's not forget @StarWarsGirl95 without whom some of us wouldn't be down here!

 

[Figgy1]

Although allergies are a serious subject, it did remind me of something amusing; and it is 'somewhat' related to this discussion.

I don't know if it's a "barber" shop thing, but both my father (years ago, God rest his soul) and now my husband both use barbers for their hair cuts (no fancy hair salons--small, independently-owned barber shops). Along with the cheap prices, sports magazines, and no frills atmosphere, the barbers always had free peanuts for their customers, while they were waiting. (Guys like peanuts. ) By the way, there isn't one beauty salon that I've ever been to, that offered peanuts.

Nothing has changed in this regard at the barber shop where hubby goes, but I wonder if some other non-restaurant establishments put any sort of sign in their window, if peanuts are inside? Something I'd never give a second thought to before; but maybe a heads up (no pun intended) to customers, just on the outside chance that someone has an allergy. The barbers could still keep providing peanuts, but at least a new customer with an allergy, could make an informed decision from reading the sign, and go elsewhere.

When I lived outside of Philly I went to a fancy schmancy place that served wine and finger sandwhiches

 

[Figgy1]

Bags are a pain in the neck. I haven't used a bag vacuum for quite a few years now. Come to think of it, I haven't used a vacuum in . . . um . . . quite a while? (Oops . . . guess I better drag it out of the closet . . . )

No worries I do enough for the both of us! I have to vacuum at least once a day between the boys and dog and maybe it should really be done at least twice during shedding season

 

[Figgy1]

My mother told me that she bought a washer and dryer, back in 1958. They both lasted 25 years, and that was for a family of 6.

My friend's mother bought a fridge back in the late 50's or early 60's and it's now a beer fridge in her SIL's basement

 

[Figgy1]

More pics from our Port Aransas trip...

Our condo building from the parking lot...

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Our mid-day-ish view of the beach, and the boardwalk from our building to the beach...

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A lovely sign at the beginning of the boardwalk...

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And, my 82 year old pop after he'd been enjoying the surf up to his neck for quite a while...

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I was thinking about a trip to there, rattlesnakes kinda killed that

 

[Figgy1]

@Wrangler-Rick GG will star serving breakfast and lunch late fall. Disney food blog had something on it a while back. Sorry I don't remember the details

 

[Figgy1]

OK, time for some food pics...!

From our Friday night meal at...

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My adult beverage...

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My gumbo. Sorry, I'd already started to dig in... VERY good...!

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DWifey's fried and coconut shrimp platter...

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And, finally, my fried shrimp and fried oyster platter with fried okra.
Pretty sure the code word here is "fried"...!

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ALL sooooo delicious...!!!

Blue Moon was the last beer I had before I had to go gluten free, thnx for sharing!

 

[Figgy1]

OK, just a few more...

Shots from on the beach...

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Our condo building from the beach, late afternoon...that's mom in the chair...

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Some sand dollars...

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Avenue G ends at the beach...

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And, the saddest part of all...heading home on the ferry across the ship channel as others are just crossing for their trips. Very DME-ish...!

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Thanks again for indulging me, gang. I know it's no Disney trip report, but, Port Aransas is very special to us in a family history way...!

Thank you, I love getting extra vacations!

 

[Figgy1]

I never, nor do I think anyone else, would suggest otherwise. It's nice when places cater to you and your allergies, but sadly, it can't be that way everywhere. I do wonder, though, if places like Five Guys could do more nut free-options, as they would attract people who can tolerate having peanuts at another table but who cannot ingest them, instead of cooking everything in peanut oil, which makes it out for most.

However, you are wrong. There are very few places that cater to allergies. I don't eat out very much because there are too few places that do cater to allergies or that are nut-free. Subway, Chipotle, Panera, and some chain places are fine (for me at least, Panera has nuts, but I don't order their pastries), but I don't do any ice cream places, only safe smoothies place I have found so far is Smoothie King, had to give up Dunkin' Donuts, no Starbucks food items, and very few Chinese places (basically, one near me that does a good job, PF Chang's, and WDW), among others. I feel like my friends and I end up going the same four places every time we get food. While I understand that people like nuts (and hey, if you're not allergic, they are actually very, very good for you) and other foods that others can eat that some cannot, places can definitely learn more about how to handle when someone comes in with a food allergy. Outside of Disney, everyone just looks panicked when you say something. It makes it very challenging for those of us with food allergies and often leaves us feeling so drained that we don't have any desire to go back. Be glad that you do not have allergies as they are a pain to deal with.

^^^^^ THIS! I usually only go to 2 local places or Disney for going out to eat.