The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[French Quarter]

It's a lovely tradition but you wouldn't want me going with you. I can't sing

You don't have to sing well...it's just for fun. But it got cancelled tonight as most people couldn't make it so we'll go next Sunday night instead.

 

[French Quarter]

Good morning and happy Thursday! except to @MinnieM123 who gets a sympathy like as it's 50 degrees out and going up. It looks like it's going to be wonderful for the next week and may even get above 70!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to spend some time outside walking today and just enjoying the weather

The weather here has been unbelievably warm too. All the snow melted and it's green grass again. But a snowstorm is brewing and will pass through tomorrow night.

 

[French Quarter]

Sympathy like. Thank goodness now they have super portable computers

I'm feeling pretty old. Nobody used a laptop in class when I was in university. In fact, a lot of people didn't have desktops and the computer labs were always full.

 

[French Quarter]

Back to the pudding topic, my dad loved Bread Pudding for the holidays. That tradition I didn't take up. Not a fan.

Not even with hot brandy sauce?

 

[French Quarter]

We have never driven to WDW, either.
But, we're also about a 22 hr. drive away..

I'm a smidge over 16 hours and have never flown there

We are 27 hours. I have mostly flown but I have driven a few times and I really enjoyed the drive.

 

[French Quarter]

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

I was thinking the same thing. Looks like an abandoned ship.

 

[catmom46]

Thanks. He is still struggling with a cough. He busted a blood vessel in his eye last night from coughing. Looks so gross.

Owie!! Poor baby. Coughs are the worst!

 

[French Quarter]

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:

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You are right! It definitely has the same vibe. I would have thought that too.

 

[French Quarter]

Am I the only person who had an emotional and personal connection with the Disney characters especially at WDW? I always get butterflies in my stomach when I meet them especially when it's your favorite character. It's like meeting Santa Claus but extra special and is seriously hard to explain to people who hadn't been to any Disney park who are mostly familiar with Six Flags or any generic Amusement park.

Oh I totally do. When I see one, I just want to run and hug him/her like I did when I was a child. I feel the same butterflies when I see the balloons on Main Street.

 

[French Quarter]

Slightly freaking out about cupcakes....We're decorating them Monday, but the Market isn't until Wednesday...they need to still be edible, which means I need to bake them Sunday night/Monday morning, but my nephew's birthday party is Sunday, so I won't have much time on Sunday, plus stores are closed on Sundays so I need to have ALL groceries/supplies tomorrow and I'm terrified I'm going to forget something. I know logically that I can just make a list and that organization is key, but I'm worried something will happen and I won't have everything ready.

You might already know this but decorated cupcakes freeze very well. So that's a way to keep them fresh from Sunday to Wednesday so people aren't buying old cake.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Not even with hot brandy sauce?

Nope, when I was much younger I was stupid and got alcohol poisoning. I haven't anything but an occasional beer. I don't do alcohol flavored things either.

 

[French Quarter]

Find your Minnie or Mickey

So my whole life I've listened to WGN Radio during my work hours. I'm not big on TV during the dayonce I watch a cycle of the Morning News on TV. It is a mix of Talk, News and Professional/College Sports.

Today I'm listening to the Noon, hour long business report which hits the highlights and then goes onto 2 or 3 business ventures that are somewhat unique. I'm half listening as one dude is talking about a new version of Karate brought to downtown Chicago. I turn and look at the radio (yes I still own a radio) as the next segment had started. (as if staring at the radio is going to clarify what is coming up next, did I hear right?)

For the next half hour this afternoon was the founders of a new-ish dating website. MouseMingle .com If I heard right it was something like
$13 a month for people who are dedicated fans and other people they meet do not get their passion for Disney. They went on to say it isn't just for Florida residents but to bring fellow Disney Obsessed people together as a match within your own area of the country or world.
Slogan being Meet your Minnie or Mickey. Funny because the woman at WGN interviewing the founders was an avid Disney Fan herself.

Yes, I've been hearing about this all over the place. I think it sounds wonderful...not that I'll be using it.

 

[French Quarter]

Sympathy like. You might be able to find an item number on an inside tag. After finally finding a pair of jeans I like I went and bought a few pairs (in 4 different colors) and put the tag in our files. Finding a pair of jeans can be really bothersome to say the least. Have you tried Diane Gillman sp? My neighbor swears by them, she says they wear like iron. She lives in them and she still says they last forever. She also says HSN has the best price.

I'm with you. I just order the same jeans from Old Navy every time I need a new pair.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I haven't tried the Biofreeze. Is it real menthol-ie smelling?

Yes, but not like BenGay. I've been using it for years.

 

[brb1006]

Disneyland just celebrate Dick Van 's 90th Birthday today.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Oh my goodness! That is so very beautiful. I love the gold.

My Christmas plates are really nice but I learned you can't put them in the microwave. As the song goes "one little spark..."

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Very pretty. I never purchased Christmas china. Now, I don't have any room to store it. That would set such a lovely table.

I got it at a church rummage sale for $4.

 

[Gabe1]

Yes, I've been hearing about this all over the place. I think it sounds wonderful...not that I'll be using it.

Wise Woman.

 

[Gabe1]

My Christmas plates are really nice but I learned you can't put them in the microwave. As the song goes "one little spark..."

I have not had my Christmas dinnerware out in years. I never know what to do with it during that month, so it doesn't seem to come out.
One year my DH was cleaning out the storage room and I saw it heaped in a pile to be tossed. At $250 for 4 place settings and I have 12 I about wet myself. Now I want to go downstairs and see if it is still there.

 

[catmom46]

Disneyland just celebrate **** Van ****'s 90th Birthday today.

I love that he can't sit still, even at 90!