The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

Me too...we don't have it over here, but there's a store that sells a few American products and that's one of them, so I get them once in a while. But I like homemade, too. I actually need a recipe for that....most recipes I've seen call for cheddar and/or velveta, neither of which we have here.

You can use Fontina cheese. It's a little richer.

 

[Songbird76]

not here, infact, I've seen that joke being pulled by americans more than anywhere else (in social media sites).
Aka anyone who likes to help, share their stuff, etc.. (very akin to the real jesus teachings). Were mocked down as "being a commie".
Infact, the most used joke is how if Jesus was alive today. He would have been shunned for being a "socialist" or 'communist".

Yep, that's been pretty prevalent on social media like Facebook. I've seen a lot of memes about it. And whether you find it insulting or not might depend on the person or where you are, too. Before hubby and I got married, I called him "The Communist". We could call the caterer and say "Hi, it's the communist..." and she knew who we were. But it wasn't because of generosity or anything...I just kept teasing him about all the things they don't have in the Netherlands. "What kind of communist country doesn't have TWINKIES?" or "What kind of communist country doesn't have reeses??" and so I just started calling him the communist. No one ever took offense at it...people always laughed.
Anyway, I got your joke and I laughed. I've seen it a lot.

 

[Songbird76]

hey! at least they deliver

*sighs as he has to wait at least 1 month to get something from the USA, and 3 months to get something from Europe/China*

I hear you! DD wants to make lipgloss for her birthday party with her girlfriends. I looked EVERYWHERE for eye droppers and couldn't find them. Even the pharmacy lady looked at me like I had 3 heads when I asked if they had them...like she didn't even know what they were. So I went online to look and the only place where I could buy loose eye droppers (without flea and tick meds for pets) has a 39-90 day delivery time...apparently they have to come from china.

 

[Songbird76]

Yikes! Beware of what you believe in social media sites. Caution, if stuff is said like that to so many of us we would not like you as much as we do. Sure we have our weirdo's and yes they do find their places to spu that type of stuff but I've never ever heard that. So I'd be careful in judging the whole lot of us by some social media sites.

It's pretty rampant online, actually. If I understand correctly, most people here aren't on social media sites, but almost everyone else I know is, and it's all over the place on facebook. This election has really brought a lot of fear to the forefront and it's almost like a witch hunt. I've been called everything from communist, to socialist, to anti-America, to a traitor for saying that I have friends who are Muslims or friends who are on welfare. This is a pretty politics-free zone here in this thread compared to social media, so this isn't really a strong example of the atmosphere online. Since we're not supposed to talk about controversial things here, we're a bit sheltered, which is really nice...not to have to worry about it. But it is really prevalent elsewhere, so I see where he got the idea. And I didn't get the impression he was talking about US calling anyone a communist, but society in general, because that IS the feeling...at least among the people I know.

 

[MinnieM123]

I would so love to send this to you. Along with a shovel!

Wish I was there as I'd be happy to help. By the way my hubby's family lives out there, too. Brother/wife in Denver, and his parents are way up high in elevation in the Rockies. They're just used to all this. As hubby says, even when it snows a lot out there, it doesn't stay nearly as long as out here, because it's so dry there.

 

[MinnieM123]

But, on all other trips we've opted for them. We like the flexibility factor, and have been known to visit all 4 parks in the same day

I always get Hoppers. I'm quite fickle you know, and I bounce around at least 2 parks (or more) every day that I'm there! I kinda like being a directionless ship in the water!

 

[Songbird76]

Good morning we have a busy day ahead. My dh ds need bathing suits, i have a few groceries to grab and I'm getting my hair cut, going really short. If I'm going to be in Orlando for almost a month in summer I want wash shake and done not to mention the daily down poured on, water parks and water rides. I want easy. I'm doing it this far out in case it's too short it will have a bit of time to grown in. Enjoy the rest of you're weekend!

DD and I are going to donate our hair this year, but decided to wait until AFTER Disney so we can tie our hair back in the parks. It's so hot and humid there and chin length hair is not practical for us. We want to be able to get it out of the way...so we're waiting to chop it. How short is really short for you?

 

[Songbird76]

You can use Fontina cheese. It's a little richer.

Never heard of it...I'll have to check and see if we can get it here.

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm beginning to think Slusher Gusher and Summit Plummet is 2016's new Splash Mt. So broken and when they finally start caving in on guests they'll think about fixing it.

Rant over.

I'm going to WDW in May for 4 days/3 nights. I had (already) decided to not buy the water parks option, and now I'm glad I made that decision. It's not that I'd ever go on those two scary slides in Blizzard Beach anyway, but the problem is that with those two blockbuster attractions down, that would mean that there would be a ton more people using the OTHER attractions there -- which would really increase the lines. No thanks.

 

[Figgy1]

DD and I are going to donate our hair this year, but decided to wait until AFTER Disney so we can tie our hair back in the parks. It's so hot and humid there and chin length hair is not practical for us. We want to be able to get it out of the way...so we're waiting to chop it. How short is really short for you?

Long pixie. I'm getting it done now in case it winds up being too short

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Lovely. Glad your tummies are full.

Is that pork crust as black as it appears? The middle looks so yummy. Your Mac & Cheese looks delicious too. Likely wasted on me though 'cause I'm a kid when it comes to Mac & Cheese. I'm a Kraft Original gal with the liquid plastic cheese in a pouch.
I know. Just can't help myself.

It was a very black crust, or bark as my husband calls it. I thought it would be gross and taste burnt but it didn't it was full of flavor. Too bad I couldn't send you a taste. My mac and cheese might change your mind about the boxed stuff mine is super cheesy. I do like the boxed stuff too.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Me too...we don't have it over here, but there's a store that sells a few American products and that's one of them, so I get them once in a while. But I like homemade, too. I actually need a recipe for that....most recipes I've seen call for cheddar and/or velveta, neither of which we have here.

The cheeses I use varies but cheddar is usually in it along with a decent amount of Gouda. Last night I had a quarter bag of mozzarella in the fridge so I put that in and some sharp white cheddar too. I have also put a little Parmesan in too. Fontina is an interesting idea, I will have to try that @figmentfan423 . Growing up my mom always used Velveeta, but I don't usually buy that any more.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

DD and I are going to donate our hair this year, but decided to wait until AFTER Disney so we can tie our hair back in the parks. It's so hot and humid there and chin length hair is not practical for us. We want to be able to get it out of the way...so we're waiting to chop it. How short is really short for you?

Too short is anything above the chin, my hair is really thick so even though I would love long hair it just feels too heavy. So I usually keep mine around chin length. Kudos to you and your daughter to donating your hair!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I'm going to WDW in May for 4 days/3 nights. I had (already) decided to not buy the water parks option, and now I'm glad I made that decision. It's not that I'd ever go on those two scary slides in Blizzard Beach anyway, but the problem is that with those two blockbuster attractions down, that would mean that there would be a ton more people using the OTHER attractions there -- which would really increase the lines. No thanks.

I haven't been to the water parks in quite awhile. It is included in the annual pass we bought this year so we are planning to go in June. I have done the big slides, but I am really more of a lazy river and small bobbing waves pool kind of girl. I do like the crush 'n gusher water coaster at Thyphoon Lagoon.

 

[King Capybara 77]

Saw this today @StarWarsGirl

 

[Goofyernmost]

Yeah there were hoppers back then, that was the year of my DS first trip, a 5 day one. I believe hoppers were introduced the first year Epcot opened, they ditched the booklets and had up to 4 day passports and this new thing called Annual Passports. The next year there were 3 parks. Well 2.5 at best but 3 gates. The beginning of our minimum of annual pilgrimages to Disney for 2 weeks. Miss those days.

I don't remember when the hoppers were first introduced, but, I'd think it wasn't until Disney/MGM opened. Before then every ticket you bought, had one price and it included both MK and EPCOT. (Oh, and it never expired) No specific hopper instructions. With the Monorail going between the two it was certainly an open invitation to go from one to the other. The following was a price list from 1983.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Yep, that's been pretty prevalent on social media like Facebook. I've seen a lot of memes about it. And whether you find it insulting or not might depend on the person or where you are, too. Before hubby and I got married, I called him "The Communist". We could call the caterer and say "Hi, it's the communist..." and she knew who we were. But it wasn't because of generosity or anything...I just kept teasing him about all the things they don't have in the Netherlands. "What kind of communist country doesn't have TWINKIES?" or "What kind of communist country doesn't have reeses??" and so I just started calling him the communist. No one ever took offense at it...people always laughed.
Anyway, I got your joke and I laughed. I've seen it a lot.

For so many years being called communists was a serious charge. Now it is just used as an insult to imply that one is primitive, backward or out of touch with how democracy works. It is usually used (especially in memes) as a comical insult and not to be taken literally.

 

[FutureCEO]

Oh Dear, what happened. When my DD was in college in Central IL (me in Northern IL) and my DS was in the Disney College Program-Orlando, Priority mail got to them the same day, 2 day service. Boggled my mind.

So I ordered new shorts because I needed them. This is my first time ordering clothes online and buying something from this particular store. I only ordered shorts because I know they would fit.

Anyway, I sent it to my address. The store sent to by UPS and transferred it the the post office and they forwarded it to 'the address on file'. Which should be mine but I'm thinking they forwarded to my grandparents new address though it baffles me how they could get the names wrong.

They tell you to update your address and then they don't deliver mail to you.

 

[FutureCEO]

I'm going to WDW in May for 4 days/3 nights. I had (already) decided to not buy the water parks option, and now I'm glad I made that decision. It's not that I'd ever go on those two scary slides in Blizzard Beach anyway, but the problem is that with those two blockbuster attractions down, that would mean that there would be a ton more people using the OTHER attractions there -- which would really increase the lines. No thanks.

It seems everyone is going in May. Stay away people. I want no wait times.

PS - I guess I should tell my employer, I'm on holiday that week.

 

[FutureCEO]

It was a very black crust, or bark as my husband calls it. I thought it would be gross and taste burnt but it didn't it was full of flavor. Too bad I couldn't send you a taste. My mac and cheese might change your mind about the boxed stuff mine is super cheesy. I do like the boxed stuff too.

I love Velveeta thought I heard Kraft has natural ingredients now. Velveeta is still better though. Lately, I have been using Annie's.