The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

OK dear friends, send good karma and prayers my DD way. Been texting with her. She got up to use the facilities and tripped and fell. She has broken her one foot multiple times and is fearful she has done it again. Lets pray it is better in the morning and I'm not calling the orthopedist in the morning. Her apartment is in a 100 year old building, a steep flight of stairs and no elevator. Ahhhhhhh!

 

[catmom46]

OK dear friends, send good karma and prayers my DD way. Been texting with her. She got up to use the facilities and tripped and fell. She has broken her one foot multiple times and is fearful she has done it again. Lets pray it is better in the morning and I'm not calling the orthopedist in the morning. Her apartment is in a 100 year old building, a steep flight of stairs and no elevator. Ahhhhhhh!

Ouch. Sending lots of pixie dust her way that it's nothing serious!

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

What? Do you not want my food bill?

food bill for you yes. For your sons, NO .

 

[Cesar R M]

The Magic Kingdom was cool by all standards when it opened and grew a lot by the time I graduated a high school over a few years. Still I spent my young years at Disneyland and at that time WDW-MK could not compare to Disneyland though the Resorts were better at WDW back then. When we went to WDW when Epcot launched it made WDW more amazing. I had done Disneyland and WDW pretty much back to back when Epcot launched and had a clear picture of both in my head. From the time Epcot came online that is when we had started returning almost every year, when the studios opened we did. AK did nothing for us when it launched. It was hot and miserable with few attractions and vertually no air conditioning in most dining locations or stores. We were there for the Grand Opening and it was just beyond Nasty. That pushed us to Universal to spend the beginning of our vacations for a 3 or 4 days and a week at Disney. But even from young we split time at Disneyland, Universal and down to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo.

kinda funny, because AK is my mothers and myself's favourite park.

 

[Cesar R M]

I've done that and it works well. They will just move your luggage for you. Pretty seamless.

My only worry is doing it on time.
I have a reservation at Coral Reef.
But then, I suppose I can check out at 11, get my luggage moved and everything transferred by 12 or 1.. then head to the parks.. Epcot isnt that far from Old Key West.

I dont know about transfers in close hotels. Because the last time I transferred. It was from AKL to Coronado Springs. and its a loooong way.

 

[Cesar R M]

 

[Cesar R M]

My gray hair that I've also earned magically disappeared 2 days ago.

ID make a JUST FOR MEN joke.. but I know you're a gal

 

[Cesar R M]

OK, I need to rant a bit here. My not-soon-enough-to-be-ex sent me this text last night: "Also, from now on. The right side of the freezer is your side. Do not touch my food."

No wonder my hair is turning so gray now!!!

And why would he say that?

 

[Cesar R M]

I am really interested to hear when you return what your take is on OKW. It is spread out like POR actually built in the same general time frame. I really like OKW as the rooms are large and the resort reminds me of Florida of yesteryear. It has a very different feel than most of the DVC resorts, it is pretty private and relaxing. We are thinking of staying there in the spring after spring break of course. Buying points there is reasonable.

I will give you my opinion once I get back.
Old Key West seems for what I see on the photos.. your typical "golf course" type private hotel.
For businessmen and their families.

 

[Cesar R M]

OK dear friends, send good karma and prayers my DD way. Been texting with her. She got up to use the facilities and tripped and fell. She has broken her one foot multiple times and is fearful she has done it again. Lets pray it is better in the morning and I'm not calling the orthopedist in the morning. Her apartment is in a 100 year old building, a steep flight of stairs and no elevator. Ahhhhhhh!

thats some really bad luck if she keeps breaking her legs D:

 

[Figgy1]

Day 11 of the Adventure.... October 30, Friday.. Back to Rome...

OK, folks this will be short mostly because it is a return trip to Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica. As you recall, we didn't get to see the inside of the Basilica due to the time of day and the length of the line, so we headed out early and hit the Subway (after rush hour) to see it. We got there to what seemed like an exceptionally long line, but, as it turned out the line moved quickly and before we knew it we were inside. Once again, the scope of the place cannot be truly seen via camera shots. That is the miracle of proportion. Anyway, I will try and post a few pictures just so those that haven't ever seen the interior can get, at least, an idea what it is like in there.
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After leaving St. Peter's we jumped back on the Subway and proceeded to the stop that would eventually get us to the Trevi Fountain. As timing would have it the Fountain is closed while it undergoes an extensive restoration effort, but, it was still there. You could throw a coin in the water-less fountain if you wished, and many did, however, you risked hitting a worker/artisan in the head with it and I'm not sure that it has the same power to bring you back to Rome as the original way. This is how it should look...
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This is how it did look...
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Along that same area is the Pantheon and numerous other less familiar attractions. We found this small church that just blended into and connected with other buildings that had ceiling fresco's that were amazing. The paintings were done in a manner of faux 3D with arms and legs protruding beyond the framework that it seemed to be encased in. It was too dark to capture with my phone camera and I was sure that I took a picture of the Pantheon, but, it does not appear to be in my files. Who knows. Tomorrow we head for the port and sail away for a few days. Still stuff to see though. Stay tuned.

I was hoping you got to throw a coin in the fountain so you could go back soon. But then again your travel agent is just a call away.

 

[Figgy1]

18 inches. Geesh. Ours limbs need to be 4 foot or less and bundled. If we can fit them into the rolling carts for grass clippings they will take any diameter.

We borrow a chipper from a neighbor and compost branches or use them as mulch as they don't get picked up around here. They also don't do Christmas tree pick up we have to drop them. At lest they get used for animal habitat

 

[Figgy1]

My gray hair that I've also earned magically disappeared 2 days ago.

I have no clue what my "natural" hair color is. It seems to change every so often. When I'm asked if it's my color. I say yes as It's not lying I paid for it

 

[Figgy1]

OK, I need to rant a bit here. My not-soon-enough-to-be-ex sent me this text last night: "Also, from now on. The right side of the freezer is your side. Do not touch my food."

No wonder my hair is turning so gray now!!!

Sympathy like. Isn't it your house?

 

[Figgy1]

Quick shameless plug.....
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I hope that comes to the city or at least north Joisey. I want to see it.

 

[Figgy1]

Thank you. I really try not to post too much about the carp going on over here, but it's gems like these that I've been dealing with constantly and I need an outlet and support. My therapist thinks I've been coping better lately, but I tell you it's a huge effort. I will be so happy for my week with DD during Christmas break! Not sure if I've posted our plans yet - we'll be spending a few days in San Francisco, a few days in Monterey Bay, and then probably one night near Hearst Castle. Can't wait!!

That sounds like so much fun! It sounds like all of you need some down time.xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

OK dear friends, send good karma and prayers my DD way. Been texting with her. She got up to use the facilities and tripped and fell. She has broken her one foot multiple times and is fearful she has done it again. Lets pray it is better in the morning and I'm not calling the orthopedist in the morning. Her apartment is in a 100 year old building, a steep flight of stairs and no elevator. Ahhhhhhh!

Sympathy like. I do hope it's not broken. Sending prayers, pixie dust and a prayer for a speedy recovery of hopefully just a sprain. xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

kinda funny, because AK is my mothers and myself's favourite park.

We're really starting to like AK more and more. Next trip we may spend 2 full and a partial day there. It all depends on the state of MGM. It's funny last trip we managed to find 3 days of things to do there (one was a SWW day) We're hoping to do an EMH night at MGM and knock out the rides quickly and then go back for a day to do everything else at a slow pace.

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning, hoping you have a wonderful day. And @MinnieM123 i hope you're enjoying the frosty weather while it lasts.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

OK dear friends, send good karma and prayers my DD way. Been texting with her. She got up to use the facilities and tripped and fell. She has broken her one foot multiple times and is fearful she has done it again. Lets pray it is better in the morning and I'm not calling the orthopedist in the morning. Her apartment is in a 100 year old building, a steep flight of stairs and no elevator. Ahhhhhhh!

Owie! All the best to her!