The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[StarWarsGirl]

I had a glass of wine with dinner. Fitbit has shared that I've almost reached the required step goal. Fitbit now sends reminders to MOVE throughout the day when you become sedentary in their little world.

Normally I can far surpass the steps. Today I was like 900 steps short, I think we are upto a week of rain now, oy. The last time it said MOVE I took it off and put it in my nightstand. Problem solved. It will reset in 2 hours.

I was thinking about getting a Fitbit. Then I had to replace the calculator. No more Fitbit. Calculator was a little more pressing.

 

[Gabe1]

Hey, at least they dont charge you for the updates.. unlike apple cough cough...

I just asked my DD about being charged for updates to her laptop. Never. But even if that was true in her case, what is better, an update that is worthy of better performance or free updates that mess up your laptop?

She further clarified she has never been charged, she updates at her will and never submits a credit card number.

 

[Cesar R M]

I just asked my DD about being charged for updates to her laptop. Never. But even if that was true in her case, what is better, an update that is worthy of better performance or free updates that mess up your laptop?

She further clarified she has never been charged, she updates at her will and never submits a credit card number.

Apple updates their OS almost every year, and they charge for these big updates.
Windows has patches yera long including upgrades.. almost always for free.
They only charge for full OS updates (as in Windows XP to Windows Vista, Vista to 7..etc..) and this happens almost every 2-4 years.
You're not forced to update for quite a bit.
While MAC makes a lot of apps stop working unless you update.

No idea what a credit card statement has to do with the talk at hand

 

[donaldtoo]

We are supposed to have heavy rains for the next few days. Mother Nature is trying to make up for this summer I suppose.

Today my baby turns 11. Time flies. Today is also the beginning of 5th grade starter band to see which instruments the students are good at annnnnd my daughter was recommended to be in the drumline. We'll see how today goes.

Sorry about the rain.
Wow about DD...time certainly does fly...sorry I'm still behind, but, happy belated birthday to her...!!!
How did the drumline go? Well, I'm hoping...!

 

[Gabe1]

I was thinking about getting a Fitbit. Then I had to replace the calculator. No more Fitbit. Calculator was a little more pressing.

My DD gave me a Fitbit for my Birthday in the spring. Both she and my son had one. I had dropped some weight and was rather surprised. Enough to need new clothing head to toe kinda weight and was slightly concerned. I eat, I eat well, just not as much as I had and I really wasn't overweight to start with. Enter Fitbit.

I was moving around 3x the daily target. Explained the weight loss. I have always been a data type person on all levels. I like knowing if I am being a slouch or if I am moving as much as I think I am. It is very revealing. Somedays like today when you don't hit the target and look back and I blame the rain but at least I know when I am way over target or under. Tonight only the nightstand cares.

My son when he received his previous promotion last year suddenly saw how much time he spent in his office behind a desk where before he was more out and about. A good reality check.

 

[donaldtoo]

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@Goofyernmost and Mr Bets @betty rose

Need to pass a kidney stone-a trip to the Magic Kingdom maybe the cure with a ride on Big Thunder Mountain, seated in the back.

http://www.sciencealert.com/this-roller-coaster-could-help-people-pass-kidney-stones

Now, there's one prescription I'd LOVE to get from my Doc...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, I'm out...
Y'all be cool, and sweet Disney dreams to all...!
Laterrrrrrr...!!!

 

[Gabe1]

I woke up today feeling a little off, by the end of the day now I have a full blown cold. But I can be thankful it came this weekend and not last when we were in Disney.

My DD got a bad cold 2 days after returned. Some sneezing peeps around us. The board of health visited our school a few years ago and said if you know you have been directly exposed...someone sneezing coughing on or immediately around you to gargle with mouthwash with alcohol in it to kill off before the germs have time to penetrate into your system. We all travel with mini Scopes but forgot on way home, long trip back. Me, I had a glass of wine on the flight back...same basic alcohol just a tad higher in percentage. Have nothing to back up what was told to us by the board of health but it seems harmless.

She like you was happy that it came after. Be well!

 

[Gabe1]

Seriously?!?!?! The fact that you think you restrained yourself is friggin' laughable. Nice try, though...
Again, PLEASE take the political carp somewhere else...we've been reminded time and again and again and again and again...sheesh!

{{{HUGS}}} I am so sorry you are rattled. I do worry about you.

Me, with the recent hires for SNL I'm am looking forward to some levity being brought into some subject matters to relieve the the pressure cooker many feel. Humor and satire is a great stress reliever for many.

Many members have danced around the political topics for years on this site and in this forum from the wars, 9/11, the Canadian politics, the Wisconsin, all my governors going to jail, the way we feel about police and riots, the history of races and the political fallout of yesteryear when it hits close to home. Yes, it all does leach in from time to time and for many we all do have different views. I responded to a post that was a little bias politically on minorities which can also be a another hot button topic on the forums politically as it is being played up a great deal this 'political season.' another way of political leaching and tip toeing into the forum. I thought better and didn't hit reply post.

Be well my friend.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

30 days until Halloween!

 

[donaldtoo]

{{{HUGS}}} I am so sorry you are rattled. I do worry about you.

Me, with the recent hires for SNL I'm am looking forward to some levity being brought into some subject matters to relieve the the pressure cooker many feel. Humor and satire is a great stress reliever for many.

Many members have danced around the political topics for years on this site and in this forum from the wars, 9/11, the Canadian politics, the Wisconsin, all my governors going to jail, the way we feel about police and riots, the history of races and the political fallout of yesteryear when it hits close to home. Yes, it all does leach in from time to time and for many we all do have different views. I responded to a post that was a little bias politically on minorities which can also be a another hot button topic on the forums politically as it is being played up a great deal this 'political season.' another way of political leaching and tip toeing into the forum. I thought better and didn't hit reply post.

Be well my friend.

I'm perfectly "well", thank you. What the hell are you talking about, Gabe?!?!?!
What doesn't anyone on this site not understand about not discussing politics here.
It's so simple...just do like me and don't. I'm completely blown away by the lack of understanding. What the hell is so friggin' hard to understand about that...?!?!?!

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

I'm not. As good as I am with Windows, Macs are Greek to me. I haven't had to regularly use one since elementary school, and in college, I couldn't even get a PowerPoint started on one. I've grown up with Windows, so even though Microsoft screws up sometimes, it's what I'm used to. Plus, I'm so familiar with Windows that I've got it utilized fully. Got OneDrive, which syncs my files in between my laptop and Surface, and I can login on a school computer to retrieve files. No flash drives. My Surface is wonderful for taking notes since you can write with a pen. And for signing documents; I can sign them before I even print them. Macs just confuse me. If I sat down with one, I could probably figure it out, but there's a fine line between "I could" and "I actually want to..." .

That, and I just think Macs are overpriced. I can get a Windows computer of similar quality for a WHOLE lot less. I think Apple is a good company that makes good products, but I personally have no desire to use any of them.

I feel the same about Macs. The last time i used one for any length of time it had a green screen and a floppy drive.

 

[Figgy1]

I woke up today feeling a little off, by the end of the day now I have a full blown cold. But I can be thankful it came this weekend and not last when we were in Disney.

Sympathy like xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

I can't say I've ever been on the Hershey Park monorail. So many coasters, so little time. Oh, and the Claw. Although my friends said I looked bored on that thing.

Sympathy like. Back when it was transportation into town and it has a nice view of Zoo America you really should ride it once.

 

[Figgy1]

Will be at Disney World from Wednesday to Monday. Want any photos???

Yes please

 

[Figgy1]

I should have worked out too, I just wasn't feeling it. Wine sounds good though!

^^^^^^This no workout last night and I had a glass of wine with dinner.

 

[Figgy1]

I had a glass of wine with dinner. Fitbit has shared that I've almost reached the required step goal. Fitbit now sends reminders to MOVE throughout the day when you become sedentary in their little world.

Normally I can far surpass the steps. Today I was like 900 steps short, I think we are upto a week of rain now, oy. The last time it said MOVE I took it off and put it in my nightstand. Problem solved. It will reset in 2 hours.

With all the rain we're having things are starting to green back up. I was hoping if nothing else lawn mowing would be done.

 

[Figgy1]

I was thinking about getting a Fitbit. Then I had to replace the calculator. No more Fitbit. Calculator was a little more pressing.

I keep saying I'm going to get one and every time I say I'm going to get one my dh laughs and says he needs one more than me. With having to have to replace the well pump neither one of us is getting one any time soon

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

With all the rain we're having things are starting to green back up. I was hoping if nothing else lawn moving would be done.

Where are you moving your lawn to ??

 

[Figgy1]

Happy October and Happy farm market Saturday. Busy day for us. My dh wants to go shopping with me. Not sure how I feel about that because it always costs more money when he goes