The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[betty rose]

Ha, nah...more likely we begged to go and that was dad's way of keeping us out of trouble and it made us feel important. He mostly did the chores himself, but if we went, we helped. I remember pounding nails to fix fences (those U-shaped nails that hold the wires), and scooping corn or "cake" for the cattle. I had my own boots and rubber over-shoes, and all that stuff. I even had my own pony for a while until after mom and dad got divorced. We thought it was fun at that age.

Living on farm's or ranch's can be fun or challenging. Everyone worked together. I remember going with my Mom to "slop" the pigs....give them food. It wasn't the best experience. That's when a big sow wanted my Clark Bar, and I went down, into a pile of cow poop! Mom said I smelled for a long time. I was afraid of pigs after that. I was only 4.

 

[donaldtoo]

This makes me laugh every time!

Same here! I love it!

 

[betty rose]

As a parent, I really like the short summer. Our kids' last day was July 8th and they go back August 22nd. Over here, we don't have summer activities...all the activities coincide with the school year, so there's no way to keep the kids occupied in the summer. Also, our weather is not very summer-like...it would be more like spring in the U.S. so the kids can't always go outside to play. Being cooped up inside with no outlet for energy is hard enough for 6 weeks...I hate to imagine what it would be like if we had the 3 month summer model. I think I'd go crazy!!

As a kid with a 3 month summer I went crazy, and so did Mom. She sent me outside to "play". I hated that. When I was older, she sent me outside to work on a tan. I now have a lot of sun damage. So does my sister. Sister has had skin cancer. My daughter was content to do workbooks, on reading and art and math. We did those together. She like to play games inside. She had very fair skin and hated to be outside. We found things to do together. But, those were simpler times. I don't have a clue, as kids today have so many more experiences, with more technology. I'm glad my daughter is taking the grandson's to Bronco games, and sports.

 

[betty rose]

@Mr Ferret 88, who let you out of your cage?? Please don't scare off the nice new people. They just GOT here!
Sorry...we try to keep him on a leash, but @figmentfan423 is on vacation, so she's not here to keep an eye on him.

I'm giving him his meds and advice!

 

[betty rose]

Awesome!!! My husband doesn't mind going to Disney, but I don't think it's his first choice. Do you have kiddos? I find they make a great excuse for Disney...then it's not just ME wanting to go.

We use our grand kids for our excuse. But, they really love Disney, since they were brought up there. They still love going to grandma's place....Saratoga Springs.

 

[betty rose]

Could be worse, my cousins says tv evangelists and "for business christians" are very common nowadays when I was at Houston. there were HUGE "churches" where they are told to "pay" if not to "GTFO".. (as "if you're not giving money... get the f.. out, you're wasting our space") type churches.

So sorry, sometimes people get really over aggresive. Money was always, expected, 10 percent before taxes. We had no extra money back then. I was working and hubby was in college...

 

[betty rose]

Hahaaa...!
Keep swimming, keep swimming, keep swimming...!!!

Go to sleep, with Disney dreams, and start over....no one would blame you. Life can get in the way. Pleasant dreams @donaldtoo. xoxo

 

[donaldtoo]

Go to sleep, with Disney dreams, and start over....no one would blame you. Life can get in the way. Pleasant dreams @donaldtoo. xoxo

Thanks, but, no problem!
I'll probably be here 'til around 11-ish (central time), and then watch another old Disneyland TV show on YouTube. If I go to sleep too early I wake up too early.
The sweetest of Disney dreams to you too, Bets...!

 

[BAChicagoGal]

I don't need an excuse to do anything. If I want to do it, I do. If I don't want to do something, then I don't. I told my husband today, that I do just enough. Just enough to keep the germs away. My house is no showplace, but it isn't a pigsty either. As far as Disney trips. I can go with or without other people. The first time I went without my grandson, he asked if I was going to be bored? He would never fly solo at Disney. Me? I'd rather go alone, than never go at all.

 

[betty rose]

None of this surprises me at all. Every generation that's come down the pike has found fault with the next generation. IMO, I think there's plenty of good qualities in every generation. There may be various nuances that differentiate between age groups, but that keeps life interesting and moving forward with new ideas.

I've often thought that the people who are really behind these generation categories are marketing executives, who use their media sources to push trendy ideas out there--and create buzz for their clients.

I remember so many people not liking the other generations. I lived in my own world, I could care less what people thought or did. I just figured it was another time in people's lives. I still love to see where people are going in their lives. Our grand sons does that for us as well as our kids. I never stress about their choices, we all live our lives to suit our lifestyle, or time in history. Being in the art world, I was used to everyone making their own decisions.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

psst.....rant

Why do so many adults of my generation (and younger too) have such issues with Millennials? To what end is the need to create a one size fits all negative stereotype for our future leaders? What is it about these particular aging adults that constantly sound off about the Millennials yet cannot differentiate between The Millennials and Generation Z?

I so wanted to post a response to the twit that just was coming down on the Millennials again. Then I realized He was actually a Millennial and was actually spouting off about the Generation Z. *The moment I realized it was likely above his comprehension level*

Generation Name, Births Start & Births End-General guidelines
Baby Boomer Generation 1945 1964
Generation X 1961 1981
Generation Y - The Millennial - Gen Next 1975 1995
Generation Z 1995 2015

They're just mad about getting old.

Spoiler

Before anyone gets offended, I am just kidding.

 

[betty rose]

Thanks, but, no problem!
I'll probably be here 'til around 11-ish (central time), and then watch another old Disneyland TV show on YouTube. If I go to sleep too early I wake up too early.
The sweetest of Disney dreams to you too, Bets...!

You have those dreams too. I would love to dream about eating all the sweets I can't have in Disney. Okay, I cheat...hubby orders something and I get one bite. Yummy!

 

[BAChicagoGal]

I had very strict parents, and my kids would probably tell you that I was strict with them. However, I helped to raise my grandson, and we just let him be. Not so strict with him. Love and Support can go a long way. Being too strict and unbending can drive them away needlessly.

 

[betty rose]

I had very strict parents, and my kids would probably tell you that I was strict with them. However, I helped to raise my grandson, and we just let him be. Not so strict with him. Love and Support can go a long way. Being too strict and unbending can drive them away needlessly.

I had the military type parents. That was popular in our day, in school and out after WW2. I realized that life didn't have to be that way with our daughter, or ourselves. We broke a lot of rules, and realized we didn't die or go to hell for those choices. At least not yet, . I think that I got a lot of great guidance from my grandma. she was very progressive for her time.

 

[donaldtoo]

You have those dreams too. I would love to dream about eating all the sweets I can't have in Disney. Okay, I cheat...hubby orders something and I get one bite. Yummy!

Gee, thanks Bets. Now, when I finally fall asleep, I'll be dreamin' about Disney food.

 

[betty rose]

Gee, thanks Bets. Now, when I finally fall asleep, I'll be dreamin' about Disney food.

Me too. Night, night!

 

[betty rose]

Out for me guys. As most know, it's way past my bed time. Good night, to all. xoxo

 

[donaldtoo]

Out for me guys. As most know, it's way past my bed time. Good night, to all. xoxo

Nighty-nighty-night-night. Bets...!

 

[donaldtoo]

I think it's like September 20 or something but I'm not expected to win because they usually honor someone who is local to Arizona.

Fingers crossed, and best of luck anyway...!

 

[Gabe1]

They're just mad about getting old.

Spoiler

Before anyone gets offended, I am just kidding.

Yeah, but seriously there is a bit of truth in that. I've tripped across a bit too much of it lately. I was never a baby boomer but they changed that while I was in my 40's and lumped me into that or just missing it depending on which chart you look at. Everyone hated the entire hippie generation and now it seems to be the same with the Millennials. A chunk of the aging seem to take their own frustrations out on the youth. Ironic it is my generation and my folks generation that created the nightmare the Millennials are inheriting. Seriously college going up 500% since I went off to school? The debt we created for their start in life. I got annoyed by two posts about the Disney College Program students by people from my age demographic lumping them all into the same stereotype. And it wasn't the first time I've seen it. Unfortunate.

The college program opened so many doors for my DS. I watched what the program did for his perspective on life and his commitment to education to further his advancement. At age 20 it was a turning point. And in reality he isn't even a Millennial. He wasn't nearly turning an adult at the turn of the millennial. I read the recommendations his supervisors wrote for him. Millennials and Z's are not really anything different than the diversity of other generations. Just my perspective is I want better for my kids as my parents wanted for me.

Second rant over.