The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[betty rose]

Plus she don't wear underwears lolol

@MRFERRET, I'm appalled!

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

@MRFERRET, I'm appalled!

 

[betty rose]

Oh yes, I get that and can relate from back in the day.
I was just saying the smart play is to not get behind the wheel in the first place.

Hubby doesn't drink, so I always have my designated driver. I'm an artist, he's an engineer. Go figure! ha,

 

[Gabe1]

Cool. Backstage tour of HM -- did you have a good Ghost Host for the tour?

Ha! *spits coffee again*

 

[betty rose]

eeeh, but why you have to reboot to get better service? o_o
or you mean rebooting the router/modem ?

I don't know, I'm no computer person, I get the message. " wdwmagic is not responding. so I close the page and come back. I know I'm a computer newbie, and hubby isn't always available to fix what's going on.

 

[betty rose]

It depends on if we get the package or not. If it's not booked and we can do the deal with the free dining, etc, then we'll stay at Caribbean beach. If not, then probably All-Star music resort.

We like AoA, the kids find lots to eat there.

 

[Gabe1]

Good morning, Figgy. I've been meaning to ask you, is the swimming pool you use closing on Labor Day? Don't know why, but this throught crossed my mind last night on my commute home from work. The community outdoor pool in my town (when I was growing up there as a kid) always closed on Labor Day.

It has everything to do with staffing. The overwhelming majority are college and high school students that have returned to school. The WaterPark my kids worked at since 15 years old and my DD still manages part time is down to opening half the facility which makes patrons angry even though they enter for half price.

It costs about $500 to train each lifeguard and approximately 40 hours of training and then they get a certification as a lifeguard which includes testing out on AED, CPR deep water saves, spinal baskets/boards. So when these highly skilled young'ns head back to school even though the weather is hot there just isn't the staff to keep them open beyond labor day. It is no coincidence that park districts bring down their indoor pools at this time of year for there annual rehab, they can pull that staff to eek through the outdoor season.

 

[catmom46]

Holy cyberspace! I'm 12 more pages behind just from where I left off last night...
Gonna' go back a bit and attempt some ketchup...

 

[betty rose]

She is taking early entry classes at the local university and looking into their music program and wants to keep working with DCI.

That's wonderful, I took piano lessons for over 10 years, hubby just bought me a piano last year, (I didn't have one for many years). I'm going through my old piano books, and my love of music has returned. I get "lost" when playing the piano. I remember both doggies, running in to lay by the piano to listen and go to sleep. I spent many a night playing for them before they passed. Music does soothe "the savage beast". Although, both my doggies were angels!

 

[betty rose]

You are welcome.

You are the best @MOXOMUMD . My day can't start without your beautiful pics! xoxo

 

[betty rose]

Nope, the deal is only valid in moderate resorts, or the regular dining package with the deluxe resorts. I looked again, but the difference for us to pay for the dining package is about $600, so it's not worth it no more than we'll eat at table service restaurants. I actually crunched the numbers and it's cheaper for us with this deal to stay in the moderate resort than it is to stay at the value resort, because of the free QS dining. We're looking at 10 days. We were only going to stay 5, but we can do 10 days at the moderate resort for $200 more than we could stay at a value for 5 with this deal through the international site. So that's what we're doing if there's still availability when flights open up. The offer is valid through Oct. 20th, so I'll still be able to get the deal as long as there are rooms available.

Nice!

 

[Santa Raccoon 77]

Whistles innocently

 

[catmom46]

I so hope all works out for your family. I was able to spend last days with Mom and Dad. Was with Dad when he passed. Mom passed the day after we spent time with her, and getting her an ice cream sundae. Her favorite dessert. I was able to tell them both good by and that I love them so much. This will sound strange to people who don't know me. I live in the Denver area, and I got a "message" on three occasions to go "home", That's Indiana. The first time, my brother died at 45 from heart disease. I was able to see him before he died. My dad, I was at his bedside when he died, and then my Mom, before she died. I was so blessed to spend the last few hours with them, I will be forever happy for these experiences. My family has never understood this, but I really listen to this little "voice". I wish for a special time with your dad.

That doesn't sound strange to me - I just think you're "tuned in" more with people who you're close with.

 

[betty rose]

It has everything to do with staffing. The overwhelming majority are college and high school students that have returned to school. The WaterPark my kids worked at since 15 years old and my DD still manages part time is down to opening half the facility which makes patrons angry even though they enter for half price.

It costs about $500 to train each lifeguard and approximately 40 hours of training and then they get a certification as a lifeguard which includes testing out on AED, CPR deep water saves, spinal baskets/boards. So when these highly skilled young'ns head back to school even though the weather is hot there just isn't the staff to keep them open beyond labor day. It is no coincidence that park districts bring down their indoor pools at this time of year for there annual rehab, they can pull that staff to eek through the outdoor season.

I'm so glad to hear about all the training today. Back in my day, the popular kids got those jobs!

 

[donaldtoo]

My step-daughter now has her learner's permit. It has been the most terrifying summer of my life. I cannot wait for school to start in two weeks so I do not have to think of new and creative ideas on why we should spend the day at home or trying to convince the kids that walking everywhere in 90-degree heat is a good thing.

Yep, I remember all that fun...!
We have 3 kiddos (DD 20, DS 22, DD 24). DS was born very premature and has special needs, so does not (and may never) have a license.
I must say though, both DDs are very good drivers, and pretty much were from the beginning.
Take deep breaths...!

Also, WELCOME...!

 

[betty rose]

Yes, it is...it's American. The Dutch are not familiar with it as they don't usually bake at home. So you have to get it in an international food store. I can get it at either the British store or the Chinese supermarket, both of which are in a town 45 minutes away.

Sympathy, that's awful. I love to bake in the winter. I would be lost without baking soda.

 

[betty rose]

So it's not even used as a cleaning agent?

Yes, I use baking soda, vinegar, and boiling water to clean all my drains. It's works great!

 

[betty rose]

Do you wear those sporty type of flip flops? I'm always worried my feet will hurt from all the walking if I don't wear sneakers.

I'm not sure why, but my feet get stepped on at least once a trip. So I wear tennis shoes for protection!

 

[Songbird76]

That doesn't sound strange to me - I just think you're "tuned in" more with people who you're close with.

Agreed. I think sometimes you just get a feeling. My same Iranian friend has known every time one of the girls in our group gets pregnant. And I called almost every one of them when they went into labor, just calling to check on them and see how they were and they were huffing and puffing. 6th sense, I guess.

 

[betty rose]

I'm off now, so good to chat with the "afternoon" people. I usually spending time with hubby , he is off working for more money for Disney. I really think " I sold my soul to the company store". (an old Tennessee Ernie Ford song) lol. Good night all.