The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[spacemt354]

Not yet. Finals are this week. I'm done Thursday.

Good luck!

 

[MinnieM123]

Fast food restaurants another great venue to 'stock' up on many things. My one SIL and me and giggle behind her back as she went 'shopping' in the condiment-plastic flatware-napkin counter. She was young during the heart of the depression.

The Depression Era brought out some strange behaviors years after the fact, because people couldn't shake the memory of how they were so deprived of many things back then. One of my grandmothers was a prime example of that, much to the amusement of my family, while we were kids growing up. No matter where she went, she'd always ask for a "brochure" of the place, and if they had any books of matches. (Back then, so many people smoked, and most places had books of matches, listing the name of the business and address.)

Just so you know: my grandmother did not smoke, but she had drawers full of matches and brochures . (And let's not forget about the fire hazard of all these items together. My father had a cow one day when he opened a few drawers in her kitchen, looking for a potato peeler, and all he found were brochures and matches!! ) Yup, post-Depression stress syndrome!!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I don't think the sun has been out in the northeast since last week

It's starting to feel that way here. I want temps above 60!

 

[MinnieM123]

@MinnieM123 and @FutureCEO want to make sure you guys saw this post from WDWTraveler's post from Friday as this all seems to be coming to a head at Springs at the beginning of your trips.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-town-center-construction.896991/page-34#post-7207680

Thanks for sharing that (I rarely have time to scan the sub-forums). My reaction is mixed. On the one hand, I like seeing something new, so I'll definitely head over there at some point next week. On the other hand, I read the list of new stores, and I thought I was reading about any other mall, including the ones near where I live. I'd rather see fewer shops, (but more unique ones) than the standard fare of what you can find in most shopping malls across the country now.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Happy Mother's day to you too. I hope you get something special, or maybe a meal , cooked by other's. That's the absolute best gift. No cooking on Mother's Day.

My daughter made me breakfast in bed. She sliced up 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 cheese sticks, 2 beef jerky sticks, 2 buttered toasts and 2 cans of Diet Coke. Then she told me we were to share.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

So this was lunch today.....

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Looks deeelicious!

 

[Gabe1]

Thanks for sharing that (I rarely have time to scan the sub-forums). My reaction is mixed. On the one hand, I like seeing something new, so I'll definitely head over there at some point next week. On the other hand, I read the list of new stores, and I thought I was reading about any other mall, including the ones near where I live. I'd rather see fewer shops, (but more unique ones) than the standard fare of what you can find in most shopping malls across the country now.

I wholeheartedly agree. I would like to see the welcome center with the porch and the burger place should add some relief to guests QS options other than my choice Earl. I have no interest in most of the stores as they are exactly what is available to me within the hour in three or four different directions. Some of the new dining is interesting and will likely take me a while to visit all as I spend most of my time at the parks not the shopping district.

 

[Gabe1]

My daughter made me breakfast in bed. She sliced up 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 cheese sticks, 2 beef jerky sticks, 2 buttered toasts and 2 cans of Diet Coke. Then she told me we were to share.

Awe. Those are the type of moments we Mom's will always remember.

 

[MinnieM123]

I wholeheartedly agree. I would like to see the welcome center with the porch and the burger place should add some relief to guests QS options other than my choice Earl. I have no interest in most of the stores as they are exactly what is available to me within the hour in three or four different directions. Some of the new dining is interesting and will likely take me a while to visit all as I spend most of my time at the parks not the shopping district.

The one compliment I can extend to DS is in the area of new restaurant options, both QS and some very interesting looking TS restaurants. And with many of the (on-site) WDW hotel guests selecting the various meal plans, I think there is a need for expanding the selection of restaurants across WDW's properties.

 

[Goofyernmost]

So this was lunch today.....

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I am guessing here that you are not showing all the fries. Here in Raleigh that would be less then half of a small order of fries. I never get them because I'm trying to get my "girlish" figure back, but, the cup is usually full as will as the lower two inches of the brown paper bag.

 

[donaldtoo]

Yet another clothing store closer. Will probably be doing one tomorrow, as well as Wednesday, too.

And, this shift started out a little different...the Austin City Manager was just in to pick up two suits and put another on hold. He's basically the CEO of the city, and has been in the local news quite a bit lately.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[MOXOMUMD]

@StarWarsGirl @figmentfan423

This makes me miss Hyperspace Hoopla! I was lucky to be at the final performance of it in the front row.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Our oldest grandson has grown like crazy. He is taller than grandma. And as tall as grandpa. He's only in the 7th grade this year.

My daughter has grown taller since the beginning of the school year, 3 inches in 9 months. She is almost as tall as her dad.

 

[donaldtoo]

I agree, also some goldfishes can grow biiiig. And some can be aggressive.

My doctor has one that just couldn't stop growing. Until she was told she needed to use a fixed sized tank and the fish will stop growing. It did.. and he's hilarious (believe it or not, he learned to smile when people approached... and followed them around the tank). But also was aggressive with other fish.. so he was left alone in a big tank! Now he plays a lot by throwing stones left and right.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

And now it is time for a classic SWG post...

I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, realy, really, really hate group projects.

Really, I do.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Hmpf. Sharon leaving Ozzy. Wonder why?

Ozzy can't get mouth to engage

They've split, got back together, split, got gack together, etc. etc. many times through their marriage. We'll see if this is really the end. I've seen him a lot over the years and all I can say is Ozzy's awesome.


Ozzy and his granddaughter

 

[donaldtoo]

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OK, why do I not get this...?
Could someone please explain...

 

[donaldtoo]

Well @donaldtoo your town is our Lunch time focus-Uber and Lift no longer servicing Austin 'cause Austin is requiring finger prints and background checks for drivers. How are you hearing this will shake out?

Up here Chicago is taking on Airbnb. Chicago wants hotel tax and licensing after 'x' amount of months of the same owners renting out their units.

Yep, Proposition 1 vote happened on Sat. I think Lyft stopped service in the city limits at 5a, and Uber at 8a. I've never used either, and the last time I took a cab was in NYC back in '89. Mayor wants to meet with reps from both companies, I heard on the radio this morning. Have no clue how it will all eventually shake out.

And, yes, the city wants to charge hotel/motel taxes to those who rent their homes, outbuildings, etc., during events like ACL, SXSW, etc. Don't really know how that will all play out either...or, maybe it already has...? Not really sure. Neither item is really on my radar.

 

[donaldtoo]

My MIL, the lady that sits in church every Sunday and every single holy day, is a kleptomaniac in restaurants.

Any food item on the table is fair game for the purse. Whole fruit, dinner rolls, tiny individuals of sugar, sugar substitutes, plastic mini tubs of butter, cream, sour cream, tea bags, jellies, straws, paper napkins, pancake syrup. If she can take food home in a styrofoam box that adds a whole 'nother realm of food products that go home with her. Her kitchen cabinets and fridge are hilarious.

Fast food restaurants another great venue to 'stock' up on many things. My one SIL and me and giggle behind her back as she went 'shopping' in the condiment-plastic flatware-napkin counter. She was young during the heart of the depression.