The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MOXOMUMD]

Saw this in another thread @figmentfan423

 

[Gabe1]

@Gabe1 , I was watching the early AM news today and saw some images of Illinois where the multiple tornadoes went through. Yikes.

It was nasty. It has been a bad weather week. Cold, very windy, weird light snow that melts quickly into ice. I got caught out in a micro mini ice pellet storm-wind so strong when then pellets hit ya it really hurt. Again about midnight suppose to get a snow ice storm.

We didn't get snow in January or February but the freak'n ice storms this winter I could do without. My 4x4 does nothing on ice.

 

[Gabe1]

I had an aunt that took pity on me. I could just see over the stove top so she got me a couple of knives and a few cookbooks and had me up at her house for about a week of cooking lessons.

I had a weird bond with Gran. When I was small I lived in Chicago in an old Irish neighborhood. Families stayed put back then but about the time I was born there was a drastic turn and the area I lived became more dangerous-ie. We lived in the house next to Grans where my Aunt lived with my never married Aunt and my Uncle lived in the flat above Grans house with his wife and my two boy cousins about my age. I think I was her one shot at delivering her skills to another generation 'cause my aunt had zero interest in cooking. Gran didn't like my sister as a baby let alone later so as an adult I'm thinking she taught me her skills, to sew and to cook and a bit of her frugal ways. She passed when I was in high school but I think she looks down thinking her efforts were a success. I hope.

 

[Gabe1]

I'll bring some good crusty bread to go with. There is a bakery right by me that carries GF, as well. Red wine?

I'm in. I'll meet ya there. Give me 30 to 45 minutes OK?

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

I'm in. I'll meet ya there. Give me 30 to 45 minutes OK?

I was a Southsider before I was relocated to Wisconsin......

 

[Gabe1]

Hi @MouseDreaming nice to see you popped in. Hope all is going well.

How is the college kid and the one still hang'n in there doing?

 

[Figgy1]

Went to Epcot today now waiting for the Star Wars fireworks. This pic is for you @figmentfan423 ....
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Yes please, thank you

 

[Figgy1]

Saw this in another thread @figmentfan423

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Thank you!!!!!!

 

[Figgy1]

It was nasty. It has been a bad weather week. Cold, very windy, weird light snow that melts quickly into ice. I got caught out in a micro mini ice pellet storm-wind so strong when then pellets hit ya it really hurt. Again about midnight suppose to get a snow ice storm.

We didn't get snow in January or February but the freak'n ice storms this winter I could do without. My 4x4 does nothing on ice.

Sympathy like, be safe and stay in if you can!!!!

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning, NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Single digits and a light coating of carp Tonight's dinner groundhog barley soup With some sherry and chocolate cake afterwards

 

[MinnieM123]

Made it to Orlando, as we were landing we taxied right past Air Force one. Politics aside it is cool to see the presidents plane. And we got onto magical express with less than a five minute wait and left right away, we are currently on the road and I got a text our room is ready!!

I am thrilled that you're back at Disney!!! As for AF1, that must have been really "something" to see that plane. Not many people have. I would have loved to see that.

 

[Figgy1]

I am thrilled that you're back at Disney!!! As for AF1, that must have been really "something" to see that plane. Not many people have. I would have loved to see that.

It looks more impressive on tv than in person. Not to mention seeing it means the local roads are going to be a royal mess.

 

[MinnieM123]

It looks more impressive on tv than in person. Not to mention seeing it means the local roads are going to be a royal mess.

Nah . . . I'm an airplane buff just like @donaldtoo . A sighting of AF1 would be very exciting!!

However, as for the traffic mess his arrival would bring--that's true. I hate it when roads, etc., are blocked off for heads of state. I understand the reasoning behind it, but it sure is a drag for the average person who gets stuck in traffic over it.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Yes please, thank you

I wasn't planning on getting one because the line is always so long. As we were walking past there were only two people there and they were checking out. It was awesome!

 

[Figgy1]

Nah . . . I'm an airplane buff just like @donaldtoo . A sighting of AF1 would be very exciting!!

However, as for the traffic mess his arrival would bring--that's true. I hate it when roads, etc., are blocked off for heads of state. I understand the reasoning behind it, but it sure is a drag for the average person who gets stuck in traffic over it.

Guess I'm a bit jaded having seen it a few dozen times. An F-117 up close and personal is a sight to behold and my personal favorite classic T-34

 

[Figgy1]

I wasn't planning on getting one because the line is always so long. As we were walking past there were only two people there and they were checking out. It was awesome!

Where are you off to today to have fun?

 

[MinnieM123]

Good morning, NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Single digits and a light coating of carp Tonight's dinner groundhog barley soup With some sherry and chocolate cake afterwards

Mmmm . . . chocolate cake!

 

[MinnieM123]

Hi @ajrwdwgirl -- have fun today!! Can't wait to see the various photos you take; your photos are always excellent. By the way, Jack waves hi to Kapono -- he thinks that whomever is taking care of Kapono should give an extra treat today, because you're away.

 

[Figgy1]

Hi @ajrwdwgirl -- have fun today!! Can't wait to see the various photos you take; your photos are always excellent. By the way, Jack waves hi to Kapono -- he thinks that whomever is taking care of Kapono should give an extra treat today, because you're away.

jack should get an extra treat to help deal with the cold

 

[Figgy1]

@MinnieM123 do you still get to fly?