The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[FutureCEO]

With all the talk about being the Rebel Spy or That Guy in Monsters I have been none of those. However, hubby has been the rebel spy, that guy, and the churro guy. That's fine for Monsters because I don't want to be on the screen, but I would like to be the Rebel spy at least once. Maybe they sense my sympathies to the dark side.....

Sometimes the people who get picked to be the churro guy are so fun.

 

[FutureCEO]

In all my years of working, I think only one job I had was not stressful. This is not to say it's daily or anything, but I can assure you there are times when I think I'm going to implode in there . . .

I'm right with you on that. We have a nickname for two of our bosses at work.

 

[FutureCEO]

Y'all's office sounds just like us...!!!
So much food all year long, especially during the Holidays...!!!!!

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We have one tomorrow. We can dress up.

Guess who is not dressing up.

 

[spacemt354]

Good morning it's going to be a fun day today I have to go to Wegman's and that's wonderful because they have an excellent tea selection. The one and yes only one good thing about winter is spiced tea

*Reads while sipping pumpkin spice coffee*

I'm also a tea fan too, what is your favorite flavor?

 

[Gabe1]

I kind of did the same thing on my 2008 family trip to WDW. I gave everyone a two year notice though and paid for their airfare, park tickets, transportation, housing for the entire family. All they had to do was set up for the time off. I guess, now that I think about it, I didn't think about it much when it came to if they were going to go, just when would be a good time. My bad!

I think that was a nice gesture on your part and a very expensive one too. The matriarchs/patriarchs of families know the family dynamics when dealing with Adult Children and their families. Consideration needs to be given if the siblings and their families all get along. Is it for a few hours everyone plays nice or will an extended amount of time cause friction? Do the family members enjoy family reunion type vacations or being so told this is how you will use your vacation time this year like it or not.

I've done it with both sides of our family. The last trip to Disney at Christmas/NYE my Dad kept throwing a monkey wrench into everything. He was never allowed to return to Disney with us though my Mom did several times thereafter. My Dad believing he was the Patriarch of the family in a split second would command we were not going to do that, we are going back to resort and upsetting us and kids. It just didn't work. Traveling with my Mom, Sis etc. did for a few days upto a week. Last time we started at Uni without them met up at Disney and then we stayed after they left.

My MIL on the other hand the Commander in Chief. Master manipulator and guilt. She was going to pay 'some' of the expenses to a reunion to Colorado but putting us in one large condo with his other two brothers and their families. We would have to drive too. We planned vacation time for Disney. TOLD no you've been there a lot. We opted out of Colorado and then were told if we didn't go to Colorado nobody could go then, everyone's Colorado vacation balanced in our decision. We went to Disney. I'm a big fan of being asked not told. Or at the very least, this is what I'd like to do....what do you guys think?

 

[StarWarsGirl]

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I can't stand trying on clothes in a store, because as you said, every manufacturer sizes things differently. You'd think that if you are supposed to be a certain size (by measurements), then everything in "that" size would fit?! Nope . . . And as for the length of slacks, don't even get me started on that one. All slacks (unless they're capris) I have to shorten. With men's slacks, for example, those come in specific lengths--why can't they do that with women's slacks, instead of making them long enough for giants--while the rest of us have to take ours to a tailor to get shortened?!

Macy's carries slacks that are shorter.

And I actually found dresses there that are short enough. Knee length. Which is just about impossible for me to find normally.

 

[donaldtoo]

There's currently beer in our fridge. No idea when it will get used. Although the last time we had steamed crabs, my dad stole one of my Mike's hard ciders...then complained I buy carpy alcohol, so maybe the next time he wants a beer, he can drink one of the cans. Who knows when that will be.

I inherited my mother's hatred of beer. And her hatred of coffee. But especially the beer. Coffee is gross, too, though.

Beer is never "used", it's enjoyed...!!!
I musta' inherited my love of beer from my folks. They will both still drink the occasional beer, or glass of wine, and pop has an occasional glass of Whiskey, neat.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I can't stand trying on clothes in a store, because as you said, every manufacturer sizes things differently. You'd think that if you are supposed to be a certain size (by measurements), then everything in "that" size would fit?! Nope . . . And as for the length of slacks, don't even get me started on that one. All slacks (unless they're capris) I have to shorten. With men's slacks, for example, those come in specific lengths--why can't they do that with women's slacks, instead of making them long enough for giants--while the rest of us have to take ours to a tailor to get shortened?!

I hear ya! I even tried on one pair of pants at JC Penny and it was too tight, I then tried on the same style in a different color and they fit just fine.

 

[donaldtoo]

Those IT guys can be a little crazy. Ours, who is in his late 40's early 50's, looks pretty computer geeky but plays guitar in a rock band on the weekends!

Hahaaa...!
Yea, our guy is pretty nerdy-cool, although a little high-strung sometimes. He has this big red-gray beard that he alternately grows out like Grizzly Adams, and shaves off again. He also has this really loud Harley that he rides during good weather (which has been a lot, lately). He works slightly different hours than most of us on certain days, and you can always here him comin' and goin' down in the parkin' garage. Overall, he's a pretty cool guy though.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I think that was a nice gesture on your part and a very expensive one too. The matriarchs/patriarchs of families know the family dynamics when dealing with Adult Children and their families. Consideration needs to be given if the siblings and their families all get along. Is it for a few hours everyone plays nice or will an extended amount of time cause friction? Do the family members enjoy family reunion type vacations or being so told this is how you will use your vacation time this year like it or not.

I've done it with both sides of our family. The last trip to Disney at Christmas/NYE my Dad kept throwing a monkey wrench into everything. He was never allowed to return to Disney with us though my Mom did several times thereafter. My Dad believing he was the Patriarch of the family in a split second would command we were not going to do that, we are going back to resort and upsetting us and kids. It just didn't work. Traveling with my Mom, Sis etc. did for a few days upto a week. Last time we started at Uni without them met up at Disney and then we stayed after they left.

My MIL on the other hand the Commander in Chief. Master manipulator and guilt. She was going to pay 'some' of the expenses to a reunion to Colorado but putting us in one large condo with his other two brothers and their families. We would have to drive too. We planned vacation time for Disney. TOLD no you've been there a lot. We opted out of Colorado and then were told if we didn't go to Colorado nobody could go then, everyone's Colorado vacation balanced in our decision. We went to Disney. I'm a big fan of being asked not told. Or at the very least, this is what I'd like to do....what do you guys think?

I wouldn't have have gone to Colorado either. Good for you to stick to your guns and go to Disney.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

If anyone was looking to preorder Finding Dory on Blue Ray, Target is currently running a promotion where you get free shipping and a $5 gift card when you preorder. Just thought I would put that out there!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I played the little ghost game that Google has on its front page and it is pretty fun. I only got to level two, I might try again later.

 

[Princess Leia]

Went as Rey for Halloween this year My dog has an R2D2 costume, so we'll be correctly themed to pass out candy tomorrow.

 

[donaldtoo]

The one with the halo

That is one super-long, twisty halo...!!!!!

 

[Goofyernmost]

I think that was a nice gesture on your part and a very expensive one too. The matriarchs/patriarchs of families know the family dynamics when dealing with Adult Children and their families. Consideration needs to be given if the siblings and their families all get along. Is it for a few hours everyone plays nice or will an extended amount of time cause friction?

I was very concerned about not leaving anyone with the impression that I was forcing an issue. I merely said that I wanted to do this if everyone can agree on a time to do so. We had many group meetings (dinners) together and discussed if there was anything in particular we wanted to do. We all stayed in the same 7 bedroom villa just offsite, had my car plus two rentals available if people wanted to do stuff on different schedules. Some opted to eat a meal at home (it had a full kitchen plus a propane grill in the Florida room with the pool and Jacuzzi) We sometimes went together to the same restaurant and sometimes we went three separate ways. We discussed onsite dining experiences and all settled on the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and other then that no one had any specific desires that we would all fit into so we did our thing and met back up later. Maybe it was because of all the preparation it went well. We even knew it was necessary to make sure that everyone knew that they were expected to pitch in if meal prep was called for and subsequent clean up required. Shared general grocery expense with any special wants or requirements paid for by those with the demands. Although that all seems complicated the fact that we discussed all that before we even went made it all work smoothly. Or perhaps I am indeed a great patriarch.

Since that trip we have had another grandchild join our family and about every birthday (she will be 5 in December) they are asking if I'm going to repeat the trip so she can be part of it. I've told them all to keep their calendar clear for the second Tuesday of the fifth week in February. That's when it is going to happen again. However, I did mention that if they would like to include me as a member of a trip that they pay for before that time, I would graciously accept the invite.

 

[donaldtoo]

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Based on the foliage in the background, I'm gonna' guess that's at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama...!

 

[donaldtoo]

I have a knock off Le Crusset, I really like making stews and roasts in it. Le Crusset is so expensive, but maybe some day....

After several pages of y'all posting about this, I finally decided to google...
This is the first I can ever remembering hearing of this brand, and, holy carp, the prices...!!!!!
One pot for what I can buy a really nice big-screen TV for. WTH...?!?!?!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

*Reads while sipping pumpkin spice coffee*

I'm also a tea fan too, what is your favorite flavor?

Earl Grey