The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[BuddyThomas]

I may not have been there then but that still makes me feel old

They had great drinks, though, and New Years Eve every night. It was kind of amazing, actually.

 

[catmom46]

They had great drinks, though, and New Years Eve every night. It was kind of amazing, actually.

I know, I loved the New Years Eve party!

 

[Progress.City]

The other day, I walked by this house and for some reason it reminded me of Twilight Tower of Tower. So, I took these pics:

 

[Figgy1]

Good afternoon all. It's been a busy morning. We received a 30percent off coupon at Kohl's. I needed jeans, so after much trying on, I found a pair and got them for 14.00$. That's a great price and they fit perfectly! Lucky me. We didn't blow away last night and the winds are much less today, yea! We are going to the youngest grandson's band concert tonight. I love being busy. I also started a new puzzle. Hubby saw I was getting a little down, so he brought me home an adult coloring book, with colored pencils. It's so cute...it contains food items and kitchen items in it. I'm one lucky woman!

I'm so happy you didn't blow away. and congrats on the great deal.

 

[Figgy1]

My one professor (psychology professor) recommends coloring to reduce stress.

Me? I'm not a big fan. I still can't color inside the lines...

Have you considered taking up knitting or crochet? They are also supposed to be good for the nerves

 

[Figgy1]

Oh happy days . windows 10 has just spat the dummy and I am having to reset my PC

Sympathy like

 

[Figgy1]

There was only one pair in the store, we looked for second. Maybe they were left over from last year. I don't care , as this pair fit!

I hope you still have the tag. Maybe they can be ordered online.

 

[Figgy1]

I came on this sight late today and I'm on, late! I have the band concert in an hour. Will leave then!

I hope it was fun.

 

[Figgy1]

Gorgeous. That log sort of reminds me of a pirate ship.

I thought the same thing, my mind went right to POTC

 

[Figgy1]

Day 15 of the Adventure.... November 3, (Tuesday).. Port of Call - Barcelona, Spain

I had a few free moments tonight and since it was quiet on the boards I thought I might add another days adventure.

Barcelona is a beautiful city. The target we had in mind was the Sagrada Familia Basilica. The basilica was designed and started by Antoni Gaudi. He had a grand plan and knew that he would never live to see it's completion. He started it in 1882 and spent his life working on it until he died after being hit by a streetcar in 1926. The work has continued on it and it is estimated to be complete by 2026. (and we complain about how long it takes Disney to build) It is the most unique thing you can imagine and was how we ended up with the word "gaudy". Gaudy it is, but, unbelievable. I spent most of the day there but did take a bus tour around the city (the only way we had to get there to begin with).
View attachment 122666 Four of many towers on the building. If you look toward the top, about where the crane on the rights points, you will see a shadow. That is a bridge between two towers. We were able to take an elevator to just above that level. However, to get back down to ground level we had to go down a very tight spiral staircase. 400 stairs from top to bottom. Imagine me with my bad knee making my way down, but, that I did. Took a while, but, done.
View attachment 122667 This would be the view from that little bridge. Spectacular!
View attachment 122668 I do wish that this would have come out a little clearer but the interior is as spectacular as the outside. This picture does not do it justice.
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I had a hard time choosing the pictures for this portion because for the sake of the site I try to limit the numbers that I post, so just a couple more of other areas in Barcelona showing the contrast in old and new in the City. You might be able to tell that I really liked Barcelona.
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Wonderful as always.How was the food there?

 

[Figgy1]

I recently found a bunch of childhood photos, which included my 7th birthday at Disneyland! Here are some of them (circa 1976).

The main gate:
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Tea cups!
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I believe this was a Bicentennial parade? Note the real grass back then!
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Boat ride (I still miss it!):
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Thank you for sharing and you were very cute.

 

[Figgy1]

These are amazing. I have a bunch like this somewhere too ---- maybe I can find them next week. My pics of Pleasure Island are insane.

 

[Cesar R M]

I absolutely love that movie! So funny. Especially the car chase with the groundhog.

I actually lost it (as in laughing non stop) when he starts punching that guy from the image lol.
and then suicides with different things in a row one after another. XD

 

[Cesar R M]

That is not exactly a ringing endorsement for me.

considering their "meat" is 70% soy and fake vegetable derivatives.. yeah..

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning and happy Friday. Today is errand day for me and I'm armed with coupons and sales flyers. The one thing I'm also taking is my cooler, YEA! it's warm enough to need it and ice packs for the food!

 

[Cesar R M]

I love sweet and sour too, and crab wontons.

reminds me.. I'm a big fan of wonton soup.
Most restaurants no longer offer it. But I found a gem that is manned by some young couple of chinese immigrants. They make it delicious!
And they seem to take extra care to make it well when I order it lol, everything is fresh.

 

[Cesar R M]

Oldest Grandson saw a diaper commercial for adults on T.V. Swore that would never happen to him, only if he doesn't make to the golden senior years!

who knows, maybe he invents a special porta-poty andwill never need diapers!

 

[Cesar R M]

My one professor (psychology professor) recommends coloring to reduce stress.

Me? I'm not a big fan. I still can't color inside the lines...

You can always claim that you're picasso and draw splatters everywhere!
or go the bob ross way .. everything is a "happy accident".

 

[Cesar R M]

Oh happy days . windows 10 has just spat the dummy and I am having to reset my PC

let me guess, the last patch destroyed a lot of your settings?

I had a few issues with it resetting a lot of my settings.. not amused.

speaking of computer stuff.. I will be replacing one of my hard disks soon.
The hard disk I'm replacing its starting to fail when the head parks and unparks.
usually means its getting near dead due of wear and tear.

 

[Figgy1]

let me guess, the last patch destroyed a lot of your settings?

I had a few issues with it resetting a lot of my settings.. not amused.

speaking of computer stuff.. I will be replacing one of my hard disks soon.
The hard disk I'm replacing its starting to fail when the head parks and unparks.
usually means its getting near dead due of wear and tear.

I'd say the like was a sympathy like but if you're anything like my dh you look for excuses to buy computer related items