The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[FutureCEO]

I just want to take issue with Obama's comment

His comment was, "first president since Washington to brew booze in the White House."

GEORGE WASHINGTON NEVER LIVED IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!! What an idiot!

 

[MinnieM123]

GO SEAHAWKS!

Go PUPPIES!!! Puppy Bowl XI on right now on Animal Planet. So far, Chicklet is my favorite and she's an Australian Shepherd mix, and scored one of the first touchdown on the field. I might vote for her as MVP (Most Valuable Puppy). There's more game action ahead, so I'll wait and see who the other players are first. They have a voting site on Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl pages.

 

[MinnieM123]

I just buy a 20 dollar one at Walmart or Target, the brand varies. It usually lasts at least a year.

I went back to Bed Bath & Beyond and returned the Cuisinart this morning. I bought a Krups pot instead (about $20 cheaper, and I also had a 20% coupon). Tried it this afternoon and it's fine. I just hope it holds up!!

 

[MinnieM123]

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.

Thank you for your input on this. Two years ago, I had a (single serve) Hamilton Beach, and that one croaked on me after 5 months. I bought a Keurig after that for single cup use. It sounds like the different Hamilton Beach model you have has turned out to be decent. That's good to know. My guess is that it's probably too wide for the small counter space I have though, and just this a.m. I bought a Krups to replace the Cuisinart. Still, it's helpful to hear about other people's experiences with different coffee makers. I'm making a mental note of all the suggestions.

 

[MinnieM123]

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.

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I also have one of those inserts for my Keurig, but I usually get lazy if I'm just making the 1 cup; I often end up just buying the K-cups!

 

[MinnieM123]

I just want to take issue with Obama's comment

His comment was, "first president since Washington to brew booze in the White House."

GEORGE WASHINGTON NEVER LIVED IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!! What an idiot!

Well then, in addition to not living at the White House, I guess poor George also missed out on brewing booze on "company time"!

 

[MinnieM123]

Just got a call from one of my cohorts at work. Supervisors told our office staff to stay home tomorrow, because we're supposed to get another 12-18 inches of snow starting around 2 AM straight through tomorrow night. (If by any chance, the storm blows by us, I'll go in, but the forecast seems to be definite.) After the last storm, a few people were stranded at work for a few days, because they couldn't get home, so the bosses are being very careful now to watch out for us.

 

[Cesar R M]

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!!

good thing I do not watch much tv..
my finances are already pretty banged up lol

and disney cruises are quite expensive.

 

[Cesar R M]

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.

second. I honestly only watch the game to watch the tackles lol.
for me, that sport is and will always be "handegg".

 

[Cesar R M]

"Soft kitty, warm kitty...."

 

[Cesar R M]

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

Butler..

 

[Cesar R M]

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

or they cheat by skewing the balls.

 

[Cesar R M]

I just want to take issue with Obama's comment

His comment was, "first president since Washington to brew booze in the White House."

GEORGE WASHINGTON NEVER LIVED IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!! What an idiot!

Obama said that?

 

[Cesar R M]

Also, its raining again.. its been raining nonstop for 2 hours.. including 1 hour of VERY HARD RAIN. (it also as been softly raining since 7:00 am)

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON???

 

[Cesar R M]

You sir are what I like to call a dream crusher!!!

I crush dreams like this guy crushes cards (note that crushing cards in Japan is a very strong disrespectful insult)

 

[JenniferS]

Also, its raining again.. its been raining nonstop for 2 hours.. including 1 hour of VERY HARD RAIN. (it also as been softly raining since 7:00 am)

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON???

As long as I am hunkered down and don't have to go out in it, I love rain!
Given where you are, I'm pretty sure the sun will come out tomorrow.

 

[Cesar R M]

As long as I am hunkered down and don't have to go out in it, I love rain!
Given where you are, I'm pretty sure the sun will come out tomorrow.

the hilarity was.. they expected SUN for yesterday and today.
and not it seems its going to rain for the next 3 days.
not that bad for me, since its a national day off.. but for those who wanted to go to the beach? bad luck lol

 

[MOXOMUMD]

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

I love her as Nanny McPhee. It was a very endearing character.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

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?

I don't drink coffee (can't stand the smell; the taste is worse), but my dad has had several Gevalia coffee makers over the years. They last a long time. He's got a two cup serve one that I know he's had since I was in middle school (I know because I use it to make tea) and the full pot one I know he's had for several years. I don't think you can get Gevalia coffee makers from anywhere but their website, though.

 

[MOXOMUMD]