MOXOMUMD
Well-Known Member
I'm actually doing better but they think it's scar tissue from prior surgeries causing me pain.Very sweet! How's your recovery going? Hoping your all better.
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread
- Thread starter The Mom
- Start date
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
Love this!
Glad to hear that your recovery is going okay, too bad about the scar tissue. Is there anything that can be done to help that?
donaldtoo
Well-Known Member
Yep, they are indeed kinda' packed in in most areas of the community, but, in communities like this people are usually more reserved and quiet, and really don't wanna' deal with too much yard maintenance, so it works for them.
But, as you noted, there is still also a decent amount of diversity, as well as a town square, festival and market areas, etc....!
And yes, those "things" on the way from MCO down to WDW are pretty gross. I understand the market for them, but, it doesn't make them any less repulsive...
Some more pics of Seaside...!
It's a pretty cool place, to me anyway...!
Princess Leia
Well-Known Member
In case anyone is interested, there are actually some pretty uplifting movies nominated for Best Picture this year. I just walked out of Lion, and while it wasn't as happy as Hidden Figures or La La Land, I found it to be pretty powerful.
I still want to see Moonlight and Arrival, which is a race to beat the clock where I'm from; have to catch the movies before they disappear from theaters.
I still want to see Moonlight and Arrival, which is a race to beat the clock where I'm from; have to catch the movies before they disappear from theaters.
donaldtoo
Well-Known Member
There are sure ugly. Those pictures of the towns are nice though.
I had the idea of claiming my bridge tokens for taxes and put everything in order only to look up that I can't claim it.
Sympathy like in regards to the tokens.
And yep, Seaside is pretty nice.
But, as I already posted, those things between MCO and WDW, as far as I remember too, are mostly pretty butt-ugly...!
donaldtoo
Well-Known Member
I'm actually doing better but they think it's scar tissue from prior surgeries causing me pain.
Oh my. Sympathy like.
I hope there is a way that they can remove the scar tissue so your pain is relieved.
Prayers.
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
Seeing it yet another cold morning(don't ask me how cold I'm afraid to look because the heat is up and I'm shivering) that should pair nicely with roast groundhog and fingerling potatoes, with a starter of a frisse salad with balsamic vinegarette and chocolate mousse cake and coffee with Chambord
It's cold but it is the strong winds that are doing us in, dropping those feel like temps. Nasty.
Hope you enjoyed the roast of groundhog, what will be Sunday dinner?
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
Yah, possums realy like their "space" and intruders are not welcome. Their hissing is really scary. One time, hubs went to retrieve a ball in a wooded area, and happened upon a possum who hissed at him--he dropped the ball, screamed, and bolted out of there like lightning!I saw the whole thing and couldn't stop laughing.
Meanwhile, Jack was next to me and staring at the unfolding spectacle. He looked at hubs as if to say, "Why did you drop the ball? We're playing ball, remember? You're the human, go get the ball !"
Ha! Bet you are right about Jack!
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
It's 16 outside here this morning--looking forward to a nice walk. I love crisp air like this!!
Ready? Aim? Hoist that snowball right at @MinnieM123
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
I get what you're saying here. However, for me, it depends on how it's done.
For example, I really like the photos that Donald shared--it's because there's "style" and I think they fit in beautifully in that area--love the color, like the materials used on the street/sidewalk area (not sure if it's brick or clay there), and the vegetarion. Again, this particular example of same-designed housing works for me.
On the other hand, I've also seen some butt-ugly developments with zero character or charm--that's where I draw the line. Hate those. And it sounds like a number of those are becoming more common in your area. I wouldn't like that either.
It might also be that the price of design and building new homes has just gotten so out of hand these days, that unless you have plenty of money as a buyer, you'll probably get stuck with more unattractive, dull, cookie-cutter options.
Disclaimer first:Not a judgement on the necessity of more budget minded offerings more the butt ugly IMO.
Then go to the same principle and add a little charm and a different outcome.
It is all in the delivery.
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
Honestly, I really didn't even know they were struggling...but, with product like that...
We worked in the mall so much over those past years, that we rarely ever go there anymore.
Last time I was in there, I didn't even recognize any of the 3 CM's I saw...
I have a friend that works at TDS in Woodfield Mega Mall here. She is a survivor and works just enough hours to pull her bennies for her annual trip to WDW. She said it is a revolving door. While sounding fun to most their scheduling is nasty and one sided. Their on-call where you have to come if called so you can't plan anything on a day off but they don't have to call, but if they do you're AWOL....they are short staffing to make up the margins but still expect product to be out and replenished but not to neglect the guests but get it done. She really hates it but can't let loose of her bennies after all these years. TDS has closed many more stores throughout the country, another one in N. IL bit the dust last year. Thinking they are down to 4 now and two of which are downtown Chicago close to each other, one is tiny but near Union Station the other amazing. Woodfield one is painful.
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
Will do!
I hope you're OK with 105 degree summers...!
@figmentfan423 would sustain the 105. As cold as I've been dang I'd also be melting at 105.
Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
9
I loved my kids and their Little Coupes my DD had the non traditional blue mini van version where DS had the classic. I'm actually enjoying the eclectic version remakes even more.
I loved my kids and their Little Coupes my DD had the non traditional blue mini van version where DS had the classic. I'm actually enjoying the eclectic version remakes even more.
Figgy1
Premium Member
I hear there's doctors that treat your type of illness. Maybe you should visit one before you get frostbiteNo
Figgy1
Premium Member
Absolutely. I remember spending 4th of July in DC during a heat wave one year and LOVED it
Will do!
I hope you're OK with 105 degree summers...!
I'm certain which side of my family I take after.
Figgy1
Premium Member
I'd love to live in Celebration someday. Actually there a few developments near Orlando I find lovely and some are meh but a palm tree can fix some of thatTrust me, there are many different floor plans, although the color schemes may be the same in certain areas. And, they are open for certain customizations.
It is a community modeled after the precedent-setting Seaside developement in Florida (which is also very similar to Celebration).
As the architects, we are also limited by what the developer wants, as well as the HOA.
Personally, I think it's a beautiful place...!
Oh, and by the way, here's another color scheme in the same community...!
View attachment 187747
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Yep, they are indeed kinda' packed in in most areas of the community, but, in communities like this people are usually more reserved and quiet, and really don't wanna' deal with too much yard maintenance, so it works for them.
But, as you noted, there is still also a decent amount of diversity, as well as a town square, festival and market areas, etc....!
And yes, those "things" on the way from MCO down to WDW are pretty gross. I understand the market for them, but, it doesn't make them any less repulsive...
Some more pics of Seaside...!
View attachment 187869
View attachment 187870
View attachment 187871
View attachment 187872
View attachment 187873
View attachment 187874
View attachment 187878
View attachment 187884
It's a pretty cool place, to me anyway...!
Thank you for sharing all these photos, and I'm learning about development design from you. I never thought about the angle that many people don't want to deal with yard work, etc. That's a very valid point. I'm sure the community could appeal to a range of groups, but I'll bet that it's really popular with the retirement people, in particular.