The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

is that a challenge? because I definitively wouldnt try that.. ever.. XD

I mean.. I survived new years.. but I know the 4th can be a completely different animal.

I've done both the 4th and New Years a few times. Different animals. As insane as NYE is and you can't make it about the attractions because that is insanity at best, 4th brings different dynamics. The heat and humidity of the 4th brings stressed and worn guests that NYE doesn't. Tempers are somewhat calmer during the NYE celebration if you're there to usher the New Year in vs attraction time.

Being at Epcot to welcome the new Millennium-well that was beyond insanity.

 

[Cesar R M]

That really depends on where you live and the building codes in the states. My town has many 100+ structures including homes. So can't take the shaking. Our oldest church and our old city hall and former sheriff station certainly can't take any rock'n.

youd be surprised.
our churches for example, usually handle quakes better than most contemporary buildings.

 

[Figgy1]

It was a bit of a challenge we though it sounded fun. The goal was at least one attraction in each park. The Studios and Animal Kingdom were pretty dead. The others a bit of a nuthouse. But we figured on our last day of a two week trip we could handle it. We had been at Disneyland for New Years so we knew it would be packed and not to expect to do any big attractions, although we did have a fast pass for Soarin.

Congrats on mission accomplished. We may try and hit 3 parks our last day seeing AK closes last. We always finish up at EPCOT but seeing AK closes at 11 and we get to sleep in the next day why not

 

[Figgy1]

Yeah I understand. My Mom had social hour/weeks happening, lots of people to talk with for a couple of weeks. Now that most of the banking and insurance stuff has been handled or at least initiated she has moved onto throwing my Dads stuff away. Out of the generation of don't throw anything away era, you might need it. So 3/4 is hitting the dumpster and the new or newer stuff to the Salvation Army. When she is done with shovelling out his stuff who knows what she will do.

My Mom always sad for decades the day he died she would pound a for sale sign in the ground. Personally I'd like to see her move into a condo. My folks have not been able to keep up with the outside of the house for a decade already. There are so many bushes and trees and 150 driveway. Down the road about mile one way and the other way about 5 blocks are condos with first floor indoor parking and an elevator. She'd likely love it. I'm curious to see what she'll do.

My mom is in a senior building, nice little apartment she can handle. I don't like the neighborhood but she's been in that general location for forever and knows everybody so it works for her. Everything is also within walking distance or a short bus ride away so she doesn't have to drive if she doesn't feel up to it.

 

[Figgy1]

Goddaughter's pick a pearls, top one for her daughter @figmentfan423

Thank you, now I really can't wait!

 

[Figgy1]

Time to head out to the fireworks in about an hour. Clouds are finally starting to lift. *bouncing up and down*

I hope the skies stayed clear for you!

 

[Figgy1]

frozen pizza off the barbie tasting so good right now. Generally I don't care for but the BBQ smokey flavor and real crisp crust from the pizza stone. Yum.

We grilled pizzas but ours were from scratch. Just so much fun for me LOL

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning my dh is back at work today so I may get some of my to do list done. YEA! I got a couple of small notebooks this weekend for trip notes and my dh caved and said I can take some food pics for all of you! again YEA!

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Good morning my dh is back at work today so I may get some of my to do list done. YEA! I got a couple of small notebooks this weekend for trip notes and my dh caved and said I can take some food pics for all of you! again YEA!

Are you going to have enough time for pics with your bunch of carnivores ?

 

[Figgy1]

Are you going to have enough time for pics with your bunch of omnivores?

Fixed that for you. I'm going to try LOL

 

[MinnieM123]

Every year I'm fascinated by this ridiculous contest at Coney Island -- Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. This was the 100th anniversary, and a new record was set by Joey Chesnut, age 32, who ate 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to claim the title this year.

Here's a news link:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2016/07/04/joey-chestnut-hot-dog-eating-contest/86675566/

 

[Figgy1]

Every year I'm fascinated by this ridiculous contest at Coney Island -- Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. This was the 100th anniversary, and a new record was set by Joey Chesnut, age 32, who ate 70 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to claim the title this year.

Here's a news link:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2016/07/04/joey-chestnut-hot-dog-eating-contest/86675566/

My older ds watches it every year No accounting for taste

 

[Songbird76]

Yes, cheese, spinach, and bacon...tasty...!

Yum!!! That sounds soooo good!

 

[Songbird76]

There needs to be a law that states clearly that anything that contains spinach, no matter how much it looks like one, cannot be called a pizza. It just ain't right!

Now now....no hating on the veggies! My daughter and I both LOVE spinach pizza!

 

[Songbird76]

So, I got to take the tape strips off my finger today, and I decided the scar needs a more impressive story than "A knife jumped off the counter and attacked my pinky". So...what's more believable: Zombie shark or velociraptor?

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

So, I got to take the tape strips off my finger today, and I decided the scar needs a more impressive story than "A knife jumped off the counter and attacked my pinky". So...what's more believable: Zombie shark or velociraptor?
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How about a rougue windmill accident ?

 

[Figgy1]

So, I got to take the tape strips off my finger today, and I decided the scar needs a more impressive story than "A knife jumped off the counter and attacked my pinky". So...what's more believable: Zombie shark or velociraptor?
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How about a rougue windmill accident ?

^^This he's right Broken clock twice a day and all that LOL

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

^^This he's right Broken clock twice a day and all that LOL

I was going with something half believable in her part of the world

 

[betty rose]

Good Tuesday morning everyone! We had a fun long week-end. We went to the mountains, for a surprise quick trip. We hiked, and played putt putt, rented a boat, shopped in Estes Park, and relaxed. Hubby and I used to do that every year. We decided to try doing this again this year. It was great, but wore us out. I'm not used to hiking at 10,000 ft. I hope everyone had a safe and nice holiday. We spent the 4th all day at the kids house, grilling burgers, and an outdoor picnic. We set off fireworks in the street. Good times.

 

[betty rose]

Good morning @Songbird76 it's a great day because we can say we're going this month. Congrats!

I'm waiting for your trip report! So excited for you and @Songbird76.