The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[betty rose]

Do you guys remember the needleless flu shots. They by force per square inch blasted the vaccination through your skin ending the need for needles. They were real popular when children were first allowed to have flu shots about 20 years ago, I remember cause my DD was 5 when she had it, just before a long WDW trip over Christmas.
I'll have a needle any day over the blast through your skin vaccinations. It hurt so bad and about two days later we all had bruises the size of a baseball on our upper arms.

My epidural was in the 90's while having my DD. Didn't hurt nearly as much as labor.

True enough.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Thanks for another great laugh. Animals of all kinds are the best.

I just saw this dog one that made me laugh. I took a really bad fall here at home and my knee is achy so I needed a good laugh.

Adorable

 

[betty rose]

I just saw this dog one that made me laugh. I took a really bad fall here at home and my knee is achy so I needed a good laugh.

View attachment 177249 Adorable

Sorry about the fall. I hope you get better soon. Loved the big doggie! Another great laugh. Thanks again for brightening my spirit. I'm starting a count down to summer. I'll have something to look forward to.

 

[betty rose]

Out for me today. It's been fun ....off to color. February here I come! Good wishes to everyone this evening!

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Allrighty then, we are now staying at POR! I booked through UndercoverTourist and had already booked FPs on the COR reservation and was told after that was cancelled the FPs would be as well, but so far they are still standing. I wonder if it's because I had both reservations linked before cancelling? Either way I've been vigilant about checking to make sure they are still there.

Don't wreck the joint before i get back there

 

[catmom46]

Don't wreck the joint before i get back there

I'll do my best, but can't guarantee anything!

 

[Cesar R M]

So many ways for Doc's to take advantage of the elderly. My first kidney stone Dr. took out the stone, and he wanted to sell me his "special" drugs...he owned the company that produced them. I said I don't want more untested drugs. My family Dr. that was into more natural things, told me not to take untested drugs. When I had another stone, and gave my Dr. the symptoms, he did tests and they came out all wrong, he sent me to the endocrinologist. She knew where to look...begin tumor on the parathyroid. Had it taken out, and all is well. I've told this story before, but if someone happens upon this....if your specialist wants to sell you their drugs....run the other way. When the surgeon called the kidney Dr. and told him what I had....he wasn't happy! In other words, he got caught!

I hope he got a nice fine or his permit removed.
Not fun to play with people's health and money by taking advantage.

 

[Cesar R M]

I have crazy dreams without drugs. What does that say about me?

That we're nutty?

 

[Cesar R M]

a bit compared to Android tablets. You can always hide under the covers with your lap top

HE could also just buy an hybrid tablet, like the SURFACE or YOGA tablets..
when he needs a laptop.. it is a laptop.. when he needs a tablet.. the screen can detach and act like a tablet.

 

[Cesar R M]

Disney announced an up charge I can get on board with Eat and drink around the monorail. 2 apps, dinner 3 or 4 drinks and viewing of Wishes from the Contempoary $150. Almost sounds like a good deal seeing there is no age limit I think they'll make their money by charging full price for kids. A much better idea than those stupid tents

I just hope they do clean these monorails perfectly.. I wouldnt want to smell pee while trying to eat and drink.

But I suspect they would build a custom monorail to serve as "restaurant" type?

 

[Goofyernmost]

Rain, rain, go away...come again another day!

We desperately need it on our western fronts in the south. Presently we are taking BBQ to extremes in these parts. I'm OK with Colorado not having rain, just be sure and send it directly east.

 

[Gabe1]

Yikes!!! unbelievable!.. I actually hate people who shove their positions and opinions and shield themselves by using words like "you're not "christian" or "you're going to hell" because you dont accept THEIR opinions.

Agree. And you have to look at when in history things were written. Not unusual for many children to die from birth or before adult age. Same with the Mom's giving birth, often both would die. A flock needed to man the fields etc.

Now the earth is pretty dang full. If everyone went with the go forth and multiply yikes what a world we would have. Can you imagine if everyone had 12 children like my Gran did?

 

[Goofyernmost]

So many ways for Doc's to take advantage of the elderly. My first kidney stone Dr. took out the stone, and he wanted to sell me his "special" drugs...he owned the company that produced them. I said I don't want more untested drugs. My family Dr. that was into more natural things, told me not to take untested drugs. When I had another stone, and gave my Dr. the symptoms, he did tests and they came out all wrong, he sent me to the endocrinologist. She knew where to look...begin tumor on the parathyroid. Had it taken out, and all is well. I've told this story before, but if someone happens upon this....if your specialist wants to sell you their drugs....run the other way. When the surgeon called the kidney Dr. and told him what I had....he wasn't happy! In other words, he got caught!

I know what you mean. Yesterday I went to my dentist because I had this small growth on my gum. It was directly below a tooth that I had capped around 7 years ago. Just a short history, I have never had tooth problems, not even cavities, but years ago I bit into a McDonalds Qtr. Pounder and came in contact with a small brass bolt. This, of course, was way before we were all sue happy. I showed it to the manager, he shrugged his shoulders and walked away. So did I. I few days later I went to my dentist because it was very cold sensitive. They used some resin type stuff that was cured by ultra violet light. Believe it or not that lasted for over 20 year, then I bought a bubble gum ball on a whim, bit into it and cracked the tooth again.

All that for this... I had it repaired and a crown put on. It never has felt right, but, never really a problem. Then this little "bump" showed up. I didn't really react to it for around 5 months then last week when I had a physical I had my doctor look at it and she recommended that I go to my dentist. I did.. they figured out that I had an abscess under the tooth and that I needed one of two things. A root canal or extraction. They pushed hard for the root canal because getting an appliance to fill in the missing space would end up casting me as much anyway. (btw... $1250.00 for the root canal) I have no dental insurance since I retired. When I suggested that they just pull it out ($300.00) you would have thought that I had kidnapped their grandmother. Oh, you can't do that. I look around and see many people that just had teeth pulled out with no obvious problem. It is a molar in the back of my mouth (next to last) it doesn't show unless I am yelling at someone. Anyway, it's a $900.00 difference in price. So if anyone has any stories. Even nightmare types about either procedure, please share them. I really am getting tired of throwing good money after bad. Dental things is an area where I have had almost no experience except cleaning and that crown. Yes, I do consider that a blessing.

 

[catmom46]

We desperately need it on our western fronts in the south. Presently we are taking BBQ to extremes in these parts. I'm OK with Colorado not having rain, just be sure and send it directly east.

No no, send it west!

 

[Gabe1]

Anyone here has or knows someone who works for Disney? I want to know what kind of details should I put in a job letterhead.
The examples online are very varied but some are very generic (infact, most of the sites that have the examples, want you to pay to see other versions)

My DD just used her standard resume. She got through round one, round two was two days (and that would not be the last) was set for 36 hours later-a group candidate interviews. She asked if she could skype of phone interview and they said No. She declined the 2nd interview.

Ah no, $100 total more for entire trip, not per day. But sounds like POR might be better in regard to transport.

I've stayed at both POR and the Coronado. Coronado has the better pool, POR is a more walkable resort. It was designed better with lots of bridges over the water. I also prefer the food at POR QS over Coronado though CS does have an interesting QS and it does appeal to many. I'm not a fan of either of two Table Service places-more meh-not bad.

I've stayed at POR more times than I can count, since 1992. It is my favorite resort. I was there the slowest week of the fall and I have to say the bus service was the worst I've ever experienced there. Day and Night we combo'd with the French Quarter to go to the parks. Coming back at night we often took the FQ bus and walked back to Riverside. We were the main lobby bus stop which is now the last bus stop and the buses often skipped us 'cause they were full in the mornings. We eventually learned to get on at Bus #2 stop (of 4) though at times the wait was still long. The queues at the parks to return to the resorts couldn't fit the amount of guests waiting to return (why we went to FQ) We did Uber several times with real good results out of POR. $6 from POR to the POLY, $5 to Epcot. I will not let the bus thing sway me from returning to POR again but I will keep in mind $$$ for Uber. Beyond the horrid bus service this time I have to say POR is a lovely resort and my advice is the Mansions. There furniture alone is better as is the room set up.

 

[Gabe1]

Let's call in our consultant, @Gabe1 , when it comes to the POR area. She's stayed in at least the Riverside, or maybe even the French Quarter, a number of times (I forget which one she likes the best). But she can share some helpful information.

It is close but I choose Riverside for the food and FQ for better bus service. Overall Riverside wins hands down but I'd be plenty happy at the FQ, it is lovely.

 

[Cesar R M]

She asked if she could skype of phone interview and they said No. She declined the 2nd interview.

So, In her case they were in person interviews?

 

[Gabe1]

for 100 Id take the deal definitively.
I have been to both hotels and I still liked POR better.

Then I'm also a bit biased as I didn't like the "mexican" food at COR

I didn't like any of the food at CS, nor the dining CMs. Flip though the balance of their CMs were excellent.

??? Does CS still do that 10% upcharge for a gratuity in their QS venue?
I'll page @Buzz2001 He is my go to guy for CS when we stay there, he has a wondrous website about CS also. @JenniferS loves CS so she can also give you some advice on the plus side of that resort.

 

[Gabe1]

So, In her case they were in person interviews?

The generic one was phone, more really like setting up an appointment for an interview down there. They were opening a new department in their guest tech area, she has a great deal of experience with the software so I'm sure that is why she made it to the top of the pile as it is pretty new. She wasn't willing or really able to get there in under 24 hours for an interview. Airfare, time off work, hotel, etc for an unknown outcome.

 

[FutureCEO]

So my friend is in this relationship that has gone sour but they have a house together. He wants to leave but because of his job, he doesn't have enough money. And it sucks that I can't do anything because his job in on the Cape and I live in RI.