The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Cesar R M]

It's Whitianga, New Zealand.

need to visit that place too.. the hobbit and LOTR backgrounds are gorgeous D:

have a picture of a Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico's sunset

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Have you ever tried the pickled beets? They are yummy and come in a jar. Best served in salads or cold.

Every Christmas my mom makes bread and butter pickles and pickled beets for everyone's gift. I told her she should invest in mason jars.

 

[donaldtoo]

yup, front ones, 3 times.. first molars.. twice, I had to have my wisdom teeth nuked too (80 degree angle, completely interred) took like 4 hours to remove, 2 per each one on my left side .. nightmarish!.

Oh my!
Sympathy like.

 

[donaldtoo]

Every Christmas my mom makes bread and butter pickles and pickled beets for everyone's gift. I told her she should invest in mason jars.

Love bread and butter pickles...!
And, although I'm not normally a big fan of beets, I really love them pickled...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

It got worse.. there was a 38C alert 2 days ago, with thermal feeling of 62C
My cousin says they all got A/Cs cranked up. And the heat is just starting...

Sympathy like.
Hope, somehow, it has started to cool off, by now, and doesn't get any worse over the summer.
Prayers...

 

[donaldtoo]

I'm kinda the same, but with Toy Story, Inside out and The Good dinosaur. I only digest them only once.
Now, there are movies that I cant just stop watching. like Rattatouie and WallE.

Have not seen Inside Out or The Good Dinosaur, but, liked Wall-E, and loved all the Toy Story Movies and Ratatouille...!

 

[donaldtoo]

He does OK, maybe higher middle income? Not wealthy folks by any means. They are cabin, they call it the castle in Michigan type people. My other cousin is so not wealthy. It was a combo 90th birthday for my Aunt and Uncle and also a Big Anniversary for my Aunt and Uncle too. This was the combo gift for all 3 events. Still ouch! This isn't unsual for my one cousin, he loves food but x16 eeek. I usually don't go but my Mom wanted to and my Mom doesn't drive at night...so off I did go.

A lot of arm twisting, I'm sure...!

 

[donaldtoo]

And seriously who needs that much luggage?

One of the "Real Housewives of Chicago"...!!!!!

Wait...is that even a show...yet...?!

 

[donaldtoo]

It got worse.. there was a 38C alert 2 days ago, with thermal feeling of 62C
My cousin says they all got A/Cs cranked up. And the heat is just starting...

Are you sure...?!
That's 143.6 degrees farenheit...?!?!?!?!?!

 

[donaldtoo]

Yet, many of those old irons were practically indestructible. My grandmother had one of those big, heavy, metal irons and I can assure you that she used her a lot. It was the only iron she had--never replaced it and I haven't a clue just how old it really was--but I'd guess at least 20 years or more.

Often, appliances that were just basic (without the extra bells and whistles), and built of strong, metal parts, would outlast their newer model counterparts. Reminds me a little of some of those very old Singer sewing machines--with proper oiling, etc., they'd last a few generations!

And, all that quality manufacturing and craftsmanship of mechanical tolerances without the aid of computers and such. Just plain old math (without an electronic calculator) and hand drafting. Amazing...!

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, out for now...!
Hope you're all sweet Disney dreamin', or startin' your day havin' had 'em...!!!
Laterrrrrrrrrrr...!!!!!

 

[Cesar R M]

Have not seen Inside Out or The Good Dinosaur, but, liked Wall-E, and loved all the Toy Story Movies and Ratatouille...!

The good dinosaur is kinda mediocre imho. Inside is good,specially good if you're a parent so I heard.

 

[Cesar R M]

Are you sure...?!
That's 143.6 degrees farenheit...?!?!?!?!?!

Yup.. Merida gets consistently 40C Celsius with way higher thermal feeling.
Right now it isnt that bad.. 37C highest and 34C average thanks to the some clouds and thunderstorms recently.

 

[Figgy1]

Hmmm....a red tractor gal huh???

Did @Wrangler-Rick put you up to this?

No! But thanks for remembering that mine's red!

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning, I'm finally going to be able to start getting my house back in order Boys are back in school and dh will be sleeping all day I'm glad i bought the big pack of ear plugs

 

[MinnieM123]

And, all that quality manufacturing and craftsmanship of mechanical tolerances without the aid of computers and such. Just plain old math (without an electronic calculator) and hand drafting. Amazing...!

Yes, excellent points. I will say, however, that the drawback to those old (indestructible) irons was the weight. Not that I iron much these days with all the permanent press fabrics used in most clothing now; but when I do iron, the lighter weight iron makes it less of a chore.

 

[Figgy1]

Yes, excellent points. I will say, however, that the drawback to those old (indestructible) irons was the weight. Not that I iron much these days with all the permanent press fabrics used in most clothing now; but when I do iron, the lighter weight iron makes it less of a chore.

My iron is heavy by today's standards but it seems to make quick work of ironing It may be just me but I find the lighter ones don't get quite hot enough

 

[MinnieM123]

My iron is heavy by today's standards but it seems to make quick work of ironing It may be just me but I find the lighter ones don't get quite hot enough

I have a Rowenta (it's about 15 years old). It cost a lot more than other brands, but I think it was a good investment. I expect it will last me a lifetime, because I rarely iron.

 

[Figgy1]

I have a Rowenta (it's about 15 years old). It cost a lot more than other brands, but I think it was a good investment. I expect it will last me a lifetime, because I rarely iron.

YUP! Rowenta is the way to go

 

[Figgy1]

I forgot to mention not only is my house going to start being put back in order all solid surfaces are getting washed with vinegar ant season is coming quickly