The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

So, it's Saturday, and do I get to sleep in?
Nooooooooo sir, I do not.

Up at 5:30 to see one kid off to work, and again at 10:00, to make sure Son #2 is up for his driving lesson.
(He bought my Mom's old Park Avenue off of my brother, so he is finally serious about getting his licence.)

Why do you have to get up @JenniferS? Can't they just get up on their own?
You would think so ... but these boys are working 55-60 hours of hard physical labour right now, and they are pretty tuckered out.
Plus, you know, they're teenaged boys who can also sleep 55-60 hours/week.

Now that you've experienced being up early hours, you really enjoy it, plus you know I'm on here--big treat!

 

[JenniferS]

Yes, it does, because seconds can save lives, and that's not restricted to minor incidents only. When I was in my late 20s, I took flying lessons (small Cessna). Trust me, the FAA was there on site every day at the airport and all these procedures were drummed into our heads. Same rules apply to large aircraft.

I was referring to catastrophic events. All those folks in the AirAsia flight were still strapped in their seats. Sometimes, it's just your time.

I was sort of being funny, but I really have heard it dozens of times. And I think a quiet moment of prayer produces the same results.

How did you like flying? One of my brothers took some lessons last year. He will probably start up again this summer. He loved it!

 

[JenniferS]

Now that you've experienced being up early hours, you really enjoy it, plus you know I'm on here--big treat!

One for two.
And with that, I am back to bed. Later!

 

[MinnieM123]

How did you like flying? One of my brothers took some lessons last year. He will probably start up again this summer. He loved it!

I got close to the point of getting my license, but here in the northeast, the weather is a real pain in the neck. (windy conditions aloft, visibility issues at times and sometimes extremely cold temperatures which put a burden on the engines--flight school owner would ground the planes for the students in those situations). I could only go once a week and especially in winter, I'd get weathered out 3 out of 4 times. Although I was pilot in command (solo'd in other words) a number of times, and flew up to small airports in NH and Maine, as well as my home base in MA, the continuous cancellations in my training set me back. I finally got to the point where I just couldn't handle it anymore (financial money pit), and unfortunately came to the realization that it wasn't practical in my situation. Anyway, I did have fun, learned a lot about aviation and met some great people along the way.

Best wishes to your brother!

 

[MinnieM123]

So, we are supposed to get 6 inches of heavy wet snow in my area starting this morning. I figured I could run out and get some groceries when the store opens at 7:00, but I just looked outside and it's coming down cats and dogs already! I mean it went from nothing, to a full-blown blizzard out there in less than 20 minutes. I'll shop tomorrow; too much of a wuss to drive in snow.

 

[FutureCEO]

two communist parks?

Hong Kong and Shanghai. Hong Kong is more democratic being under UK control but since it's now under China.

 

[FutureCEO]

So, we are supposed to get 6 inches of heavy wet snow in my area starting this morning. I figured I could run out and get some groceries when the store opens at 7:00, but I just looked outside and it's coming down cats and dogs already! I mean it went from nothing, to a full-blown blizzard out there in less than 20 minutes. I'll shop tomorrow; too much of a wuss to drive in snow.

We had maybe an inch or two and is now coming down ice changing to rain. Therefore wiping out any snow. Of course the stupid plows come out to plow and they don't even do a good decent job.

 

[OSUgirl77]

So, we are supposed to get 6 inches of heavy wet snow in my area starting this morning. I figured I could run out and get some groceries when the store opens at 7:00, but I just looked outside and it's coming down cats and dogs already! I mean it went from nothing, to a full-blown blizzard out there in less than 20 minutes. I'll shop tomorrow; too much of a wuss to drive in snow.

Our storm was a bust. It snowed like crazy for about 45 minutes, but it was too warm. The rest was rain mixed with sleet. Next storm is supposed to be Sunday night, we'll see what happens then.

 

[Andrew C]

Yeah, that is really only a few hours right? I'd be going to DL Paris too!

DW says only 90 minutes from where we will be.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Is a "waist pack" really not just a "f-a-n-n-y pack"?

Spoiler

In which case; if they ever made a comeback, I too would wear one.
At WDW only of course.

ETA - Really, f-a-n-n-y is a bad word?

If there is no other advantage to getting old (and there isn't) it is that at some point one stops giving a rats butt about what others think of how you look. I have never let the "waist pack" leave thus no comeback was necessary. I find them handy and easy to deal with and anyone that doesn't like how they look can just... look the other way. Thought I was going to say something different didn't you?

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Sorry late again.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I found the top picture when searching for Valentine stuff.



21 days until Valentine's Day.

 

[Gabe1]

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

So, we are supposed to get 6 inches of heavy wet snow in my area starting this morning. I figured I could run out and get some groceries when the store opens at 7:00, but I just looked outside and it's coming down cats and dogs already! I mean it went from nothing, to a full-blown blizzard out there in less than 20 minutes. I'll shop tomorrow; too much of a wuss to drive in snow.

I hate driving in snow too, or really I hate driving in any bad weather conditions. Hubby makes fun of me but I'd rather not have the stress and just stay put at home.

 

[seahawk7]

The flu virus mutating and flu shots not being effective is not helping matters, not to mention all the viruses going around. My bff's sister was in the hospital for five days because she got a bad viral infection. Of course, she poorly manages her asthma, whereas I manage mine quite well.

I'm actually a lot better. I blew 430 on my peak flow meter earlier. Which is really high. Good thing because I'm going to be bad later and get a milkshake (I lay off milk products when my asthma gets bad). So I'll level off the steroids and do morning nebulizer treatments and be done.

I'm glad you are doing better! Sorry guys I have been slammed at work since I got back from Seattle so I never had a chance to get on this thread.

 

[seahawk7]

Safe travels and go Seahawks!

Look at your avatar!!!!! I absolutely love it. I really missed you guys!

 

[seahawk7]

Woof! What a nutty finish to that game...!

Congrats @seahawk7!!!!!!!

It was such a stressful game. I think I aged 20 years! I prayed the entire third quarter than cried the first 5 minutes of the 4th.

 

[seahawk7]

I feel like the only person on the planet who doesn't like red velvet.
Not a big fan of Disney cupcakes either. Not even the ones at Starring Rolls! (And especially not the ones at BOG.)

That just leaves more for the rest of you, I guess.

I don't like red velvet either.

 

[seahawk7]

Sorry I couldn't get the sunset picture in last night. My ex father-in-law passed (throat cancer) on Monday and things have been in disarray. I forgot to have my tablet with me. Anywho, here's last night's.

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So sorry for your loss.

 

[Cesar R M]

Due TO, not due OF.
Correction as per your previous request.

Thanks!, carp.. I keep falling back to that error.