The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[StarWarsGirl]

I was researching hotels for Disneyland, and I found one that seems really nice and is only about $95 per night. Then I saw the minimum age was 21 and was like:

Just made it.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

But, but . . . you guys, it's Christmas in July!! Here's a pretty picture just for you:

That is a pretty picture.

 

[donaldtoo]

Glad the worst of it missed you! Although my car still has dings from a hail storm when we were in Hawaii last year.

At one point, all 3 of our vehicles had hail damage.
So far mine and DWifeys newer vehicles have not yet been assaulted.
Youngest DDs truck has some, but, it's not very significant.

 

[BAChicagoGal]

My feet sweat terrible, so I could never wear two pairs of socks. I did just recently switch from 100% cotton socks to polyester, and now I don't get that itchy rash that I always got in the warmer months of the year. I also finally found a good cream that doesn't make my skin itch, and actually softens the dry chapped skin. At least I am headed in the right direction.

 

[donaldtoo]

So true!!! I just have the desk send the statement to my email, that way I don't look at it at the front desk and start sobbing....

 

[donaldtoo]

I'm an odd one. I'm generally on a dining plan 'cause with corporate discounts it is cheaper. I have a debit card that is cushioned for a trip and also have a gift card loaded for kiosk purchases that we pass between us for water, adult beverages and snacks. I carry ample cash each day. Cash has helped multiple times when systems have been down for any type of swiping/chipping. The only thing I've ever used a credit card for in Disney is purchases that I have shipped home in case it never arrives, easier to dispute.

I've never tied a credit card to a room card or a magic band. My trips have always been paid for before I leave for the World. When I come home I'm usually ahead of the monthly budget cause the week or two was prepaid and no expenses generated back home. The only nice thing about a vacation ending.

Other than food, alcohol, and souvies, we've always had our trips paid in full beforehand.
Except in '12 and '13 when I was still a CM and got the 50% DDP discount. Then, just alcohol, and souvies.

 

[donaldtoo]

I actually would need a map of these kind of stuff.
so I can travel spot to spot.

I dream that I will sometime do a roadtrip with a camper or something.

The USS Texas is also a museum in the Houston area. It's the last of the dreadnought WWI era (also served in all of WWII) US battleships still afloat.

 

[donaldtoo]

I think the airfare would kill most of the savings

Not if you flew to Colorado and helped her find those savings there.
At least, her savings anyway...

 

[donaldtoo]

I LOVE all the doggies in the office! Ha! That's great! That would never happen where I work, though, but perhaps for the best. Can you imagine Jack in there? The office would be trashed in no time!!

Hahaaa...!!!
For about a nanosecond, I actually thought about bringing Belle, Ranger, Pumpkin, and Pi.
For about a nanosecond...

 

[donaldtoo]

We seriously have no leaves on a lot of trees. If you go down 95 in South County near CT.....it's like driving in the fall/winter when the trees are bare.

In a month...?!

 

[donaldtoo]

View attachment 151471

I saved that image!
LOVE IT...!!!!!

 

[Gabe1]

But, but . . . you guys, it's Christmas in July!! Here's a pretty picture just for you:

I'm content with just looking at the pretty picture. No need to experience it.

 

[Gabe1]

No thanks, I'll wait for Christmas in December.

Swan & Dolphin Christmas in July. No snow necessary.

 

[Gabe1]

I was researching hotels for Disneyland, and I found one that seems really nice and is only about $95 per night. Then I saw the minimum age was 21 and was like:

Just made it.

I can't say I'm not without understanding for the corporations but I can't wrap my mind around the age discrimination that it appears to be at first blush. I wish we would just pick an age that is considered an adult and stick with it. This military 18, drinking 21, hotel 21-25, rent car 24, car insurance break at 25 etc etc I find the entire practice annoying. And if you do something illegal as a teen you can be charged as an adult. Really hard for me to wrap my brain around.

 

[donaldtoo]

We did that back when we were young. A lot of work, for the cook....me. Setting up the tent trailer took a little bit of planning too. But it was so much fun. Hubby turned on the burners on the stove on high, to heat up the camper. We crawled into our warm sleeping bags, and slept better than I have ever slept. I loved hearing the elk bugling at night. The sounds of animals walking through the forest was fun too. Of all the years we camped, we only saw one bear, and one mountain lion. Lots of elk and deer though. Another funny camping story, we had lunch on one picnic table away from the tent. We sat on the picnic table near the tent after lunch enjoying the scenery. Along came a squirrel, he climbed up on the other table, where we had left a box of pop up kleenex. It was near fall, for the mountains. He took one kleenex at a time and carried it back to the hole near the table. He came back over and over until he emptied the box. We laughed our heads off. So many surprises when camping. I love nature in the wild.

I have a funny story about chasing a bear outta' our campsite in the middle of the night on a Rocky Mountain backpacking trip back in the early '80's.
I've probably told this story before, but, here goes...
It was the middle of the night, and, at one point, I was slightly awakened by something that I thought "sproinged" one of my tent ropes. Nothing more, so started heading back to Slumberland.
Next thing I know, one of the guys is yelling "Wake up! We got a bear in camp!"
I quickly threw on (didn't even bother to lace the boots) my wool socks and hiking boots, grabbed my flashlight, and ran outside.
The bear was up in one of the trees I had hung our bear bag between that evening.
Next thing I know, everyone is turned around looking at me and giggling...and it was a co-ed group...at that moment, I realized I had taken the time to at least put on my socks and boots, but, beyond that was helping come to the rescue in just my tighty whities...!!!
We finally chased the bear outta' the tree and camp, and laughed even more for a long time after that...!

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, still miles behind, but, I'm a goner...
Sweet Disney dreamin'...!
Laterrrrrrr...!!!

 

[Gabe1]

Thanks, hubby just got back from getting the mail. We are in and safe and sound!

Got back? Where the heck is your mail delivered to?

 

[MOXOMUMD]

17 days until Friendship Day.

 

[Gabe1]

Of course you use Wisconsin cheese! Is there anything else?!

Amen Sister Friend. Pairs nicely with my sweet corn.

 

[Gabe1]

Ryka are supposed to be very good. I've found for myself, that New Balance are the best for me; I buy the more expensive models in NB. They're my favorites!

The NB stores have the best reputation for well trained staff pairing customers with the right type shoe for the activity and their foot issues.
Nothing irks me more than asking for my size and staff coming out saying sorry we don't have that size carrying a couple boxes, but we have a 6 and a 8 1/2??? Would you like to try them on?