The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[FutureCEO]

I really liked Saving Mr. Banks. The lady was insufferable.
I liked how in this version she "warmed up". So bad it didn't happen in real life, neither the driver part.

Emma Thompson was brilliant as Mary Poppins author thought I don't like Colin Farrell.

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

Two weeks ago, I bought a brand new ($100) coffee maker (a 12-cup one, not a single serve like Keurig) from a high-end brand, that I've used in the past as well. I had one dud a few years ago, but this one broke after using it two times! I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow. Been reading online reviews of many different brands (in various price ranges) and none are stellar. Are there any decent brands of coffee makers out there anymore?

We have a Hamilton Beach two-in-one. It has one side for individual cups and one for up to 12 cups. I only drink one cup, when I drink coffee, so having that single serving side is great. My daughter drinks coffee or tea all the time so the other side is for her use. We like to grind our own coffee, so those Kerig type coffee makers aren't for us. We've had this one a little over a year with no problems at all.

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

I really liked Saving Mr. Banks. The lady was insufferable.
I liked how in this version she "warmed up". So bad it didn't happen in real life, neither the driver part.

I'm glad I saw the movie before I read about her life. Knowing how she really was might have made the movie less enjoyable.

 

[FutureCEO]

So a former worker of mine messaged me on facebook and he was like didn't 't you move to the UK?

It's like, hello, you can't just move there because you want to.

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

not here, you get toasted and end on fire before you wake up XD

 

[JenniferS]

We have a Hamilton Beach two-in-one. It has one side for individual cups and one for up to 12 cups. I only drink one cup, when I drink coffee, so having that single serving side is great. My daughter drinks coffee or tea all the time so the other side is for her use. We like to grind our own coffee, so those Kerig type coffee makers aren't for us. We've had this one a little over a year with no problems at all.

The Keurigs have a cup-insert-thingy (that's the technical term) that allows you to use your own ground coffee.
I have never use ours, as I liked flavoured coffee, but Hubby uses it.

 

[JenniferS]

So a former worker of mine messaged me on facebook and he was like didn't 't you move to the UK?

It's like, hello, you can't just move there because you want to.

True that - other wise I'd have moved to Florida years ago.

 

[Cesar R M]

Emma Thompson was brilliant as Mary Poppins author thought I don't like Colin Farrell.

I was not talking about the actors, but the real persons.
Emma did an incredible job as Mrs Travers.

 

[Cesar R M]

In other news, we had an insanely freak storm yesterday (today early morning).
It rained hard.. I mean REALLY HARD.
with big winds, lightning..etc..
I say freak.. because I have never seen a storm this strong on this month of january. IN ALL MY LIFE.

We usually get small rain with zero wind.. minimum rain when it rains.. and mostly no rains.
But today.. wow.. the whole package. It almost looked like an storm you'd see during the top days of the hurricane season.
And it also lasted a lot.
from 2:00 am to 6:00 am.. pure.. continuous.. rain.

Guess who got wet at 2:00 am closing the windows of a car and picking up the chairs of the patio?

 

[Andrew C]

So over the past week I continue to see Disney Cruise Line commercials over and over again on TV like never before. Now I am having cruise withdrawal! The TV and DCL should know I can't go on one this year!!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

All punks. I can't stand punks.
Throw Johnny Football Idiot in on that pile.
They can all go dig a friggin' hole.

"Johnny Football" irks me. Being from NE Ohio I am so tired of hearing about him.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Looks like TO to me.

Yup!

 

[donaldtoo]

"Johnny Football" irks me. Being from NE Ohio I am so tired of hearing about him.

Yea, he's just one of our Texas punks. Hopefully, he grows up and matures in time not to see his career blow away in the wind. So much promise, and he's just been a non factor, so far. He needs to become a more humble man and realize he's not all that. If he gets his heads on strait, the sky's the limit. If not, good riddance.

I understand Marshawn Lynch's aversion to the media (so many in the media are maggots with their own twisted agenda), but, he signed a contract. Honor the contract, properly, or go sell life insurance or used cars.

As far as the other two are concerned, If H and B dropped off the face of the planet...

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Hahaaa...! Too funny!
One of the things I thought about suggesting, at one point...!

A pile of deliciousness!

 

[OSUgirl77]

"Johnny Football" irks me. Being from NE Ohio I am so tired of hearing about him.

He's the worst. I hope the Browns have the sense to get rid of him. They never should've taken him in the first place. Oh well. It's the Browns. It's what they do.

 

[JenniferS]

You may have noticed that I have stayed out of the SuperBowl discussions.
a) I don't watch football
b) I know nothing about either team playing
c) Some of y'all are pretty entrenched, and I don't want to offend anybody.

Spoiler

I'll leave the "offending" job to @Goofyernmost.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Not sure. Cats just like warm places.

Somehow tonight my cat managed to pull a sweatshirt out of my laundry basket on top of the nearby heat vent and I found her asleep on it, so she was sleeping on something soft and was also warm. She also loves burying herself under several layers of blankets on my bed.

"Soft kitty, warm kitty...."

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Oh, and don't forget about the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. It starts at 3:00 today, and I think they're going to repeat it on a loop until 1 AM. I don't watch regular football, but I love the Puppy Bowl--great show!!!

The puppy bowl is the best. It always makes me want a new puppy, but hubby always reigns me in. I suppose that is a good thing, if not I would probably have a 100 (okay maybe 5) dogs and be known as the crazy dog lady.

 

[Goofyernmost]

In other news, we had an insanely freak storm yesterday (today early morning).
It rained hard.. I mean REALLY HARD.
with big winds, lightning..etc..
I say freak.. because I have never seen a storm this strong on this month of january. IN ALL MY LIFE.

We usually get small rain with zero wind.. minimum rain when it rains.. and mostly no rains.
But today.. wow.. the whole package. It almost looked like an storm you'd see during the top days of the hurricane season.
And it also lasted a lot.
from 2:00 am to 6:00 am.. pure.. continuous.. rain.

Guess who got wet at 2:00 am closing the windows of a car and picking up the chairs of the patio?

OH, OH... I know this one... it was the Butler. Am I right?

You may have noticed that I have stayed out of the SuperBowl discussions.
a) I don't watch football
b) I know nothing about either team playing
c) Some of y'all are pretty entrenched, and I don't want to offend anybody.

Spoiler

I'll leave the "offending" job to @Goofyernmost.

Always, always leave things to the professionals.

GO SEAHAWKS!

The only way the SEAHAWKS can win is if the Patriots get delayed on the way to the stadium and they have to forfeit.

Spoiler

Ironically, they could be delayed because someone let the air out of their bus tires. Probably a atmospheric pressure problem.

Spoiler

See @JenniferS, that's how it's done!

Spoiler

You can take the boy out of New England, but, you cannot take New England out of the boy.

 

[JenniferS]

OH, OH... I know this one... it was the Butler. Am I right?


Always, always leave things to the professionals.


The only way the SEAHAWKS can win is if the Patriots get delayed on the way to the stadium and they have to forfeit.

Spoiler

Ironically, they could be delayed because someone let the air out of their bus tires. Probably a atmospheric pressure problem.

Spoiler

See @JenniferS, that's how it's done!

Spoiler

You can take the boy out of New England, but, you cannot take New England out of the boy.

I defer to your greatness!