The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[Gabe1]

That's fascinating. I never heard of this year-round system before.

Ours does not but larger districts do. In a heartbeat my kids would have done year round school

 

[Figgy1]

Pretty sure the reading dosen't count. But, if by some chance it does, than I am DEFINITELY a rocket scientist, too...!!!!!!!!!!!

Would you like some gently used water rockets?

 

[Figgy1]

My reaction to all of the WDW-related D23 announcements so far...

I agree for the most part, except for Ellen. I wish they would have just updated it.

 

[Figgy1]

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HAPPY NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY. (And this is the replacement for GMR.)

To you too and I can live with both

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning, the sun will be shining and the sun will make it's long awaited return.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Mostly positive on the parks announcements. Sad that Ellen and GMR are closing so soon. No more Stupid Judy
Sad for the style of Mickey going into the new ride. Hoping the ride is good though.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Seafront sunday in our "town" today. Motorsport themed

 

[Figgy1]

Mostly positive on the parks announcements. Sad that Ellen and GMR are closing so soon. No more Stupid Judy
Sad for the style of Mickey going into the new ride. Hoping the ride is good though.

I wish the had gone with they style over at the 3D at Imagination but I won't be upset if the ride is well done

 

[Cesar R M]

He's been in a lot of movies and was on The West Wing. He and his two sons are doing this new show.

ohh that actor!

I didn't know he was doing a ghost style show

 

[Cesar R M]

Don't think so. There are tire tracks on the road.

argh, I dont mean the movie scene itself. I mean the real place it was filmed on..

I think it was filmed on Tuscany if I remember correctly, the small villa is still there.
http://mattconsidine.photoshelter.com/image/I00003tfOyZ97l8U
and the line of trees...

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/110889562

 

[MinnieM123]

When the kiddos were younger we actually used it quite often every year. It keeps the front of the house nice and toasty.
We had some really chilly (for us) winters back then.
For about the last decade our winters have been pretty mild, so that is probably about how long ago we used it. There are enough cold nights here and there to motivate others, but, I just don't feel the need to crank it up for only a few times per winter.
I used to call a sweep out every 2 years when we used it. I'm sure the flue would need a thorough cleaning at this point. Wouldn't be worth it, to us anyway, to do that now.
Maybe that will change down the road, we'll see. More good memories...!

Funny thing is, I can't remember the last time at the firm we designed a house without a fireplace, many with several.
Also, outdoor fireplaces/pits/features are definitely popular here, too.
A couple of our designs...

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I'm always awestruck by what your firm designs. I mean, my mind just doesn't even "go" in those directions. You and your colleagues always manage to come up with these beautiful ideas, and then somehow make them workable, for the construction people to build.

It's truly an art form that I'm unfamiliar with. As with everything else in life, we all have our own unique "gifts" (and I guess some are more "gifted" than others ) !

 

[MinnieM123]

@figmentfan423...

He's probably already seen these old Disneyland TV show episodes (as I've seen them many times ), and I've posted them to you before. But, if not, here they are for his enjoyment...!

Wow. Disney EDUCATION animation. (Just had to pause here for a retro moment in homage . . . )

 

[MinnieM123]

That just shows that it needs new rides, not a Magic Kingdom treatment.
EPCOT has been pretty much abandoned for decades with only minor updates.

Amen.

 

[MinnieM123]

Ours does not but larger districts do. In a heartbeat my kids would have done year round school

But, I don't get it. Doesn't every kid want the whole summer off?

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Spoiler: Oh go on then ...

 

[MinnieM123]

Spoiler: Oh go on then ...

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I knew I shouldn't have fallen for the bait . . .

I'm sitting here eating plain yogurt . . .

 

[DryerLintFan]

But, I don't get it. Doesn't every kid want the whole summer off?

Studies have shown that the summer break is so long that kids who love in homes that do not continue to do educational activities (hiking, camping, museums, etc.) Lose a lot of educational progress over the summer.

The kids still get a summer break in year round schools, it's just shorter. But they also get more breaks around the school year to keep them from burning out.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Good morning!!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

It's our last D23 Expo day, it has been great. We didn't do any of the big panels as we wanted to focus on other things. We did a panel with Richard Sherman yesterday about a book based on his song a kiss goodnight and he sang and played some songs it was fantastic! Today should be a good day too.

@MinnieM123 there is a Minnie fashion display so I too a bunch of pictures for you, most are on my regular camera but here is a teaser....


And maybe you would like this car?


And last night we went to Disneyland for a couple hours... never dull.