The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MOXOMUMD]

True, but wouldn't it be faster to take bus from the resort to the parks?

In the morning absolutely. They make more than one stop with POR but it does go quickly. They share busses with French Quarter in the evening.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[MOXOMUMD]

One more day to sleep in before the kids go back to school. 2 1/2 weeks until Christmas break. The holidays are fast approaching.

 

[Cesar R M]

Exactly my point

 

[FutureCEO]

I was going to argue that driving on the left is sensible as most people are right handed so you want that one to change gear with but then realised y'all dont know how to drive proper cars ...

What are left handed people. Chopped liver! But automatic cars all the way.

 

[donaldtoo]

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11 days until Thanksgiving! (Made with turkey pepperoni perhaps? )

Turkeroni...!

 

[donaldtoo]

View attachment 174799 How many people hear this song in their head now?

MEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

 

[Goofyernmost]

I was going to argue that driving on the left is sensible as most people are right handed so you want that one to change gear with but then realised y'all dont know how to drive proper cars ...

OR, perhaps we conquered that particular skill shortly after birth and decided that it was a waste of time.

 

[donaldtoo]

And tastes kinda like ham.

http://cheapskateprincess.com/2014/06/walt-disney-worlds-giant-turkey-leg/

 

[Goofyernmost]

And tastes kinda like ham.

To be completely honest, they taste exactly like ham. They are cured the same way as hams are and like magic, they become ham flavored. Exactly the same way that a boneless pork chop can easily become a ham steak if cured the same way.

 

[donaldtoo]

It's that little bag of pretzels on the plane. Instant 5 pounds.

Little bag of pretzels plus cabin pressure...!

 

[betty rose]

I know that you want to stay there because of your family, but, seriously Bets, you are slowing killing yourself with lack of oxygen. You are putting additional strain on your heart as it tries to get more oxygen to your brain, lungs, organs, etc. I remember the difficulty I had years ago when I went to my daughters graduation in Colorado Springs. My mother was also just started into Pulmonary Fibrosis when we went and she had a terrible time just trying to get her breath with just a little exertion and that was before she even knew she had the disease. I know you have to do what is right for you, but, it seems like a compromise. You will get to be with them more often but, not necessarily longer. Getting out of those mountains might mean not seeing them as much, but, you may be able to do it for more years and be able to enjoy them more because you will feel better. None of my business I know, but, when we get to our age we have to focus on what will give us the best life that we have left. If I have overstepped my bounds by saying this stuff, I apologize. It just seems that you are a very nice lady and I would like you to enjoy your family for as long as you can and to think about yourself while you still can. You've earned it.

Thanks you didn't over step your bounds, at all. I know what you are saying is the best for me. Hubby still wants to be near the grandboy's. He is trying to influence their choices in life. His grandfather did so much for him, when he had an abusive father. I understand we all make choices is life, I wish things were easier about what to do. I love those Grandboy's and they do listen to Grandpa....papa is building his career in engineering....just like hubby. Those boy's need a steady influence for a couple more years. Then I want to live at a lower altitude. Oldest grandson, and the timidest, is listening to Grandpa. His dad asserts his opinion by yelling. So he pays no attention. He will be 14 in March. He can get his driver's permit at 14and a half. I expect to see more independence then. Younger grandson will be 11 he is much more independent and mature than the older brother. At this point we expect to move on. At least I hope to convince hubby by then. He is happy living where we are. We both have issues at this high altitude. I appreciate what you have said, thank you for taking time to respond to me. Time will tell if I have made the wrong decision. You are my friend forever. I hope your health is doing well.

 

[donaldtoo]

Thank god they stopped peanuts. They must have been having trouble keeping the plane airborne.

 

[betty rose]

!!!!!
Congrats, and happy birthday to your pop!!! Hope he and all of y'all had an awesome time...!!!!!

Just say this, happy belated birthday to your pop! So happy for him...

 

[betty rose]

Yep, I loved that show, too...!!!
Haven't seen the reboot, though.

I still like it....

 

[betty rose]

It could have been worse (and, I don't put it past Disney, these days)...they could have made it a potty meet n' greet twofer by having Rapunzel greet you as you entered the facilities, and tell you to have a Magical day as you left ("Don't forget to wash your hands!")...!!!!!

Great idea about washing hands, so many women don't bother.

 

[betty rose]

that would have been the "fastpass deluxe" version, where the pottie will have deluxe triple layered soft toilet paper

Where can you even buy that these days?

 

[betty rose]

My Gran had these lace things everywhere as does my MIL. The even put them on the armrests of upholstered chairs and sofas. Protecting everything. Then if the lace protectors got something on them MIL would have a
cow. So then she started cutting out circles of clear plastic table cloth vinyl and covering up the lace protectors.

But in fairness I lived my entire childhood with custom made, clear plastic zipped around the sofa and chairs in our living room. If you sat on the furniture in a skirt or shorts you stuck to the plastic when you tried to stand up. Didn't have to endure that much...the living room was for 'company' but when company came they were in kitchen or family room, bet they didn't want to sit on the plastic couch either. It looked like these

I'm so glad my Mom didn't get into those. But our living room was only used for company. We live all over our house, we use the "formal dining room", to do puzzles as that is the biggest table...we watch T.V. in the living room, with no chair covers. And all the other rooms are used too. A house is to be lived in, right? lol

 

[betty rose]

Well I believe you. I have a DD that is your clone. She worked her tush off in college, launching a career, getting what she wanted towards a career. A self sufficient young woman. None of her friends have married yet, actually my son 5 years older just had a few friends that married this year. Neither are in any rush, actually the opposite. I kinda find they both worked so hard to get the careers they wanted and they want some time at that. Not everyone defines themselves by marriage and children. Woot! for those who do and love it. Woot! for those who take another path. Kids are a whole 'nother ball of wax. I have plenty of friends that never had kids and they are happy couples. God Bless them from not bringing kids into the world only by peer pressure. Me, no regrets, I loved being a Mom. But me, my kids choice, I'll respect what they decide.

I loved being a Mom too. DD turned out differently then me. I'm so glad she has chose her own path. I hope that means I did my job well. We have a very nice relationship, we respect each other's space, and allow each other to find our way. It wasn't always easy....the teen years were a test for both of us. But we have found a loving place to be. I hope she is my best work as an artist. Go where your heart tells you.

 

[betty rose]

On that note, my DD and I were coming down an escalator at Nordstroms. As a man was having a loud discussion with a boy maybe 6-8 in the boys face. Then he full adult male, took an adult full swing and slapped the kid across the face knocking the kid off balance as we were ending our ride down. I let out an horrible gasp. I was stunned and rattled-the kid bolted after the slap. The man looked me straight in the face and said WHAT? You never hit your kid? I quickly said NO. And look at how good she turned out. No response. I was rattled for an hour, he hit him so hard and this was in public with security cameras everywhere. Imagine what this dude could do at home? His Mom might have regrets pushing him to have kids.

I'm surprised some kids get through childhood. Hopefully he vows to never be like his dad. Hubby did this after years of physical abuse by his father. I had different abuse, but vowed never to be a horrible parent. This was our most important goals as a parent. Why can't people see what they are doing to their children. No one asks to be born into this world. We owe these new lives, the best we can give them. I'm sorry you and your daughter had to experience this.