The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[FutureCEO]

In some ways, I wonder how much these Pixar sequels are targeted towards the kids so much as they are targeted to adults and the kids who grew up with Cars that are now adults. I think I was probably more excited for Finding Dory than any kid in my extended family was. I have probably also seen it more times than the kids in my extended family. Which really should not be discussed because it's kind of shameful.

I think the same thing applies with Cars. The kids that were into the first movie are now teens and young adults. To a certain extent, I think that they are targeting Cars 3 more to that group.

But then again, Disney films have always had some darkness in them. I mean, for goodness sake, in Pinocchio, the boys are turned into donkeys and then Pinocchio and Geppeto get swallowed by a whale. I remember Sleeping Beauty and Hunchback of Notre Dame being intense when I was a kid. And Pink Elephants on parade...

As I told a coworker - it's not a Disney movie unless someone dies

 

[catmom46]

That would be really cool to meet up. It's so fun that you'll be at wdw right before Christmas. And you'll be able to see the Christmas parade and fireworks at the MK without paying for the party. We are doing the jingle bell dessert party on Thursday so I will let you know how it is.

My plane is getting de-iced right now we are only 30 minutes late. Now we are moving! Have a good night all!

Safe travels!

 

[donaldtoo]

That would be really cool to meet up. It's so fun that you'll be at wdw right before Christmas. And you'll be able to see the Christmas parade and fireworks at the MK without paying for the party. We are doing the jingle bell dessert party on Thursday so I will let you know how it is.

My plane is getting de-iced right now we are only 30 minutes late. Now we are moving! Have a good night all!

Wooohhhhhooooooo!!!!!
Continued safe travels...!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

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2 days until Thanksgiving! (The Muppets are the starters this year. )

For as long as I can remember, I've been watching that wonderful parade every Thanksgiving morning on TV. I look forward to it every year!

 

[MinnieM123]

Me too. I'm exhausted! I had to go to Walmart and buy a Pumpkin Pie and a tub of Cool Whip. I also had to purchase a whole lot of produce to make a salad for the occasion. Honestly, there is no rest for us nurturing people during the holidays.

That's nothing. I have to go to the ATM tomorrow and get out cash for our Thanksgiving restaurant dinner. My work is never done. MinnieM123 works from sun to sun.

 

[MinnieM123]

Woof, and oh joy. Home early today.
Just spent the latter part of the morning and early afternoon in the ER.
An ongoing situation that nobody can yet seem to give me a definitive answer on...
So far, over a period of time, I've had a physical exam, a sonogram, another physical exam and a CT scan today in the ER.
It's physically there and visible, but, still, nobody can tell me, definitively, what it is.
The problem is definitely annoying (l'll just say that recently there's bleeding involved)...almost as much as the fact that I have yet to get an answer.
Seems to be nothing life-threatening, thankfully.
Will call for an appointment tomorrow with an ER doc recommended surgeon.
And, we shall see...

Oh dear, that's not fun at all. I pray they get to the bottom of whatever is going on. A few months ago, I spend 20 hours in Emergency, as I had some symptoms of a potential heart attack. They did a zillion tests on me and ruled out everything serious. (The Attending, and my own doctor after the fact, concluded that it was some sort of muscle inflammation under the heart, but not a heart issue at all.) And even though I work in a hospital, it's a whole different ballgame to be a patient. So I'm hoping everything gets straightened out in due course for you, and take some comfort in the fact that it's nothing life-threatening.

 

[donaldtoo]

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[MinnieM123]

Awww, you guys are so sweet! I'm still around and missing you guys, too. I have good news and bad news. Good news is my daughter and I have a Disney World trip planned for winter break! I'm so excited, so looking forward to it. The bad news is I'm STILL not divorced. My ex is going for full custody now with me only having visitation every other weekend, so the court ordered a parent evaluation, which I'm hoping will be completed early next month and go in my favor to demonstrate how crazy he is. It involves about 8-10 hours of interviews with me and my ex (separately), as well as character witnesses, of which he only listed his mom and our previous neighbors, none of our close friends who know us.

Other good news is I'm still seeing the guy I mentioned earlier and we just celebrated 8 months of being together, so I'm really happy about that. He is also still in the divorce process, but his trial is scheduled for next month, while mine isn't until next February! However, I'm hoping that once we get the evaluation and it's favorable, my ex will not have any leverage and decide to settle out of court. I'm not that hopeful, but they say miracles can happen, right??

Anyway, I just wanted to drop a quick note and I promise I'll be back to provide more details about our trip and for sure will be posting pictures during! I love you all and hope everyone is doing well.

@catmom46 , we're thrilled to hear from you!!! Let's hope that your family issues get resolved, and you can get back to normal living. Sounds like you have a nice boyfriend now, and I'm happy for you. I'm also happy that you and your daughter have a Disney World trip planned for this winter. Looking forward to hearing from you here, from time to time. You have been missed by many of us! Welcome back.

 

[MinnieM123]

As I told a coworker - it's not a Disney movie unless someone dies

 

[catmom46]

@catmom46 , we're thrilled to hear from you!!! Let's hope that your family issues get resolved, and you can get back to normal living. Sounds like you have a nice boyfriend now, and I'm happy for you. I'm also happy that you and your daughter have a Disney World trip planned for this winter. Looking forward to hearing from you here, from time to time. You have been missed by many of us! Welcome back.

Thank you! It's nice to be back. I think of you guys often. Hopefully I can catch up a bit on here, at least the stuff from the last month or so. But I know how chatty you all are, so I'm sure that means a ton of posts to go through!

 

[donaldtoo]

Oh dear, that's not fun at all. I pray they get to the bottom of whatever is going on. A few months ago, I spend 20 hours in Emergency, as I had some symptoms of a potential heart attack. They did a zillion tests on me and ruled out everything serious. (The Attending, and my own doctor after the fact, concluded that it was some sort of muscle inflammation under the heart, but not a heart issue at all.) And even though I work in a hospital, it's a whole different ballgame to be a patient. So I'm hoping everything gets straightened out in due course for you, and take some comfort in the fact that it's nothing life-threatening.

Thanks for the prayers, Minnie...!

Oh my! Glad it was just an inflammation and nothing to actually do with a heart problem...sooo scary...!
Any problem potentially dealing with the heart is scary. Having been diagnosed with SVT over 2 decades ago, I've had a few fun rides over the subsequent years, including having to be converted by Adenosine twice...once in the ER, and once in an ambulance during transport.
Fun times...!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm not a fan of reunions. My side of the family only does reunions by default, usually weddings and funerals at best. As I've said on my Mom's side of the family I have 43 first cousins, some I've never met, some I wish I had not and a special few I really love. Those I see.

Now the other side of the family they tended to force these things. It too has dwindled. Something happened...we were never sure what but the elders have been strained at best since, the annual reunions stopped. We were all curious but nobody would crack and tell us what went down. One year the reunions just stopped. Me, Amen. Boy I hated those 4x a year (both sides of the inlaw family) events. Even the cousins were one upping each other...the elders competing for bragging rights. It was unseemly. So not a fan.

Me, if you like the people, you see them, you spend time with them. If not why bother?

I despise family reunions--enjoyed them as a kid, but don't want anything to do with them now. Luckily, all the rellies are so spread out around the country, that we basically never see them anymore. Guess it just depends upon the individual family, whether reunions are enjoyable, or they're not. (I think I might like @donaldtoo 's family reunion--they all seem like a really fun group!!)

But this tip below might be helpful for those people who dread the big Thanksgiving meal with people they're not so fond of. Think this would cut way down on the drama!!

 

[donaldtoo]

I despise family reunions--enjoyed them as a kid, but don't want anything to do with them now. Luckily, all the rellies are so spread out around the country, that we basically never see them anymore. Guess it just depends upon the individual family, whether reunions are enjoyable, or they're not. (I think I might like @donaldtoo 's family reunion--they all seem like a really fun group!!)

But this tip below might be helpful for those people who dread the big Thanksgiving meal with people they're not so fond of. Think this would cut way down on the drama!!

My folks home is definitely a "No Drama Zone".
And, y'all would definitely feel like a part of our family if y'all ever joined us...!

 

[MinnieM123]

@FutureCEO , wasn't it your aunt that had the special plate with a turkey on it that she dragged out for the holidays? I seem to recall you couldn't stand it!

 

[donaldtoo]

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Oh my!!!
Heavenly...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

But three in the morning is a good time for bongos

Yes, just ask Matthew McConaughey...!!!

It's funny, he did an impromptu interview night before last with a local news reporter as he was exiting an establishment downtown, in regards to UT football coach Charlie Strong (they've had another not-so-stellar season, but, he backs him 100%).
I heard the interview this morning on the radio.
He sounded a bit "bongoey" , but I didn't hear of any arrest...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

It's been a weird day today, I went to my great aunt's funeral today. She passed away last Thursday, she was probably the kindest and most giving woman that I've ever known. She was 94 so it wasn't totally unexpected but until the last year she still lived on her own and lived independently. The service was really nice but the weird part was afterward my uncle (who was really cruel to my mom) tried to be all buddy buddy with my sister and I. We didn't make a scene as it wasn't the day for that but we left shortly after. We felt we had paid our respects but didn't want to deal with family drama.

Sympathy like.
My sincerest, belated, condolences about your great aunt.

Sorry about the family drama.

 

[donaldtoo]

I dont think many neighbors would love bongos at 3 am.

Again, just ask Matthew McConaughey...!!!

 

[Gabe1]

I despise family reunions--enjoyed them as a kid, but don't want anything to do with them now. Luckily, all the rellies are so spread out around the country, that we basically never see them anymore. Guess it just depends upon the individual family, whether reunions are enjoyable, or they're not. (I think I might like @donaldtoo 's family reunion--they all seem like a really fun group!!)

But this tip below might be helpful for those people who dread the big Thanksgiving meal with people they're not so fond of. Think this would cut way down on the drama!!

Just love it! Too funny but sure would be helpful for many.

 

[donaldtoo]

Yeah, Penny wasn't too wild about the bongos...

Oh my! Too funny...!!!!! I thought you were referring to this...!!!!!!!

https://www.google.com/amp/m.eonlin...-mcconaughey-dazed-and-arrested?client=safari

I should have known better...you were in elementary school in '99...!!!