The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[JenniferS]

Baby Bro's surgery is over.
Said it was a piece of cake, and he is really enjoying the pink and yellow unicorns dancing down the hallways.

Guess we'll see how he feels a few hours from now. You know, when the unicorns stop dancing.

 

[Gabe1]

It is a reservation we always have for our trip. It's quite unique no?

Boma breakfast is my second favorite breakfast destination only passed by Kona. What makes Boma and Kona stand out is it is not the run of the mill breakfast buffet options. The potatoes-yum, the porridge, the pastries have different tastes to them over almost every other pastry option on property. The Pap with their spicy relish is delish. And because Animal Kingdom is so far from most guests hotel resort guests can usually snag an early seating without having an ADR. *drooling* now. Kona wins because they have some great choices and I can order off the menu, something I appreciate.

Are you reading this @Cesar R M ???

 

[Gabe1]

trending..........

(I work in the deli section of a store located near an attractions district, where an entertainment company known for its mouse mascot has a strong presence. Today, we get a phone call.)

Me: “Deli department. [My Name] speaking. Can I help you?”

Caller: “Hello. I have your party platter menu here and I’d like to order a supreme sandwich platter and a large wing platter.”

Me: *filling out the order form* “All right, just give me one moment to take that down… and your total will be [amount]. Now I just need a little information. Your name, please, ma’am?”

Caller: “[Caller].”

Me: “And when will you be coming to pick up the order?”

Caller: “Oh, I don’t want to pick it up. I want it delivered to my room at [Fancy Hotel owned by Mouse Company].”

Me: “Uh… I’m sorry, we don’t make deliveries.”

Caller: “Don’t be ridiculous. The [Fancy Hotel] brochure clearly states that room service is available 24/7.”

Me: “Well, they’re probably talking about from their own food service department, ma’am. This is [Grocery Store].”

Caller: “I am QUITE AWARE of whom I am speaking to. The hotel promises room service, and that’s what I want. Now, I want you to deliver my order to [room] at [Fancy Hotel] by five pm tomorrow, or I will file a complaint with hotel management!”

Me: “Once again, ma’am, I’m sorry, but we don’t make deliveries. We are not affiliated with [Fancy Hotel] in any way.”

Caller: “OF COURSE YOU ARE! [Mouse Company] owns everything around here! You said your name was [Name similar to mine]? Well, I am going to personally make sure [Mouse Company] FIRES YOU!”

Me: “Well, I hope you’ll tell [Mouse Company] how sorry I am for the inconvenience.”

 

[Gabe1]

So after basically not eating yesterday, other than some soup, my lunch today was:

• Chipotle Steak salad
• Tortilla chips
• Side of guacamole
• Eggs rolls
• Wonton soup
• Cookies

I think I'm good for a while.

Ha! I'm glad you are feeling better!

 

[Gabe1]

Well there is a fence now. How long 'till people are sticking those selfie sticks up in the air to get a clean picture of the flowers and train station?

dholland

 

[donaldtoo]

Met both of my design revision deadlines, along with helping one of our Project Mgrs., and one of our Production Techs work out issues with two other designs that were partner-produced. The usual.
Ahhh, the difference experience makes...
The PM (mid 30's) and I have worked together for some time. He spent about 15 min. trying to work it out, then came to me. I had the issue solved in less than 2 min. He learned something, and no time ($$$) was wasted. He knows that's what they pay me for, and that I love helping.
The PT (new-ish hire, early 20's) came to me this morning and said he spent the last three hrs. of yesterday tryin' to figure it out (which is, of course, admirable...unless $$$ is involved). He was afraid to not be able to do it on his own. There were a few more issues with his project, but, I had it all worked out in about 15 min. He learned to never again wait 3 hrs. to go to the guy they pay to do and teach others in the office about the stuff he knows best.

Flip side. I am a DESIGN guy. Although, I have become quite proficient (for an old technosaurus, anyway ) in CAD and SketchUp (3D modeling), neither are my specialty, so I often have questions. I had a technical CAD issue two days ago. We have another new hire in the office (again, early 20's). She is a whizz at CAD. Something that I thought would take me, at least, two hours to do, she showed me how to do it in, literally, 5 SECONDS!!!
Again, experience. Mine, this time. I knew exactly where to go.
Although I've never been the sharpest knife in the drawer, I've learned a few things over the years (didn't take that long, actually). One is to depend on everybody at your disposal for advice or help. I never hesitate to help, and it always comes back in spades.
I don't care what age a person is, if you know your stuff, you know your stuff...!

 

[donaldtoo]

So, Half-day Friday was indeed Half-day Friday...at the office, anyway.
Had a few honey-do errands to run after that, but, now it's chill time...!

 

[donaldtoo]

When did Seven of Nine start selling Girl Scout Cookies?

How do you think she got started...?!

 

[seahawk7]

trending..........

(I work in the deli section of a store located near an attractions district, where an entertainment company known for its mouse mascot has a strong presence. Today, we get a phone call.)

Me: “Deli department. [My Name] speaking. Can I help you?”

Caller: “Hello. I have your party platter menu here and I’d like to order a supreme sandwich platter and a large wing platter.”

Me: *filling out the order form* “All right, just give me one moment to take that down… and your total will be [amount]. Now I just need a little information. Your name, please, ma’am?”

Caller: “[Caller].”

Me: “And when will you be coming to pick up the order?”

Caller: “Oh, I don’t want to pick it up. I want it delivered to my room at [Fancy Hotel owned by Mouse Company].”

Me: “Uh… I’m sorry, we don’t make deliveries.”

Caller: “Don’t be ridiculous. The [Fancy Hotel] brochure clearly states that room service is available 24/7.”

Me: “Well, they’re probably talking about from their own food service department, ma’am. This is [Grocery Store].”

Caller: “I am QUITE AWARE of whom I am speaking to. The hotel promises room service, and that’s what I want. Now, I want you to deliver my order to [room] at [Fancy Hotel] by five pm tomorrow, or I will file a complaint with hotel management!”

Me: “Once again, ma’am, I’m sorry, but we don’t make deliveries. We are not affiliated with [Fancy Hotel] in any way.”

Caller: “OF COURSE YOU ARE! [Mouse Company] owns everything around here! You said your name was [Name similar to mine]? Well, I am going to personally make sure [Mouse Company] FIRES YOU!”

Me: “Well, I hope you’ll tell [Mouse Company] how sorry I am for the inconvenience.”

I wonder if this caller also sees the same dancing unicorns @JenniferS Bro does?

 

[MOXOMUMD]

and their only request is that you leave off the cover to the backyard trash can, as it would make it easier for them to grab some food scraps.

And once fed they will continually return to the food source and animals such as raccoons and possums carry rabies.

 

[donaldtoo]

I agree. Tofu cheesecake is delicious.

I just really love the texture. I know it comes in different firmnesses (I think that's a word...? ), but, I have yet to meet tofu I didn't like.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Watch out for the stampede! We're all running toward the buffet!

I'm with you!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[donaldtoo]

You know, all things being considered - breakfast buffets are the best.
It doesn't really get any better than unlimited: bacon, sausage, cheesy eggs, pancakes, French toast, oatmeal, OJ, and coffee.

Agreed! It's the most important meal of the day...!!!

 

[seahawk7]

And once fed they will continually return to the food source and animals such as raccoons and possums carry rabies.

Don't forget to carbo load

 

[MOXOMUMD]

You know, all things being considered - breakfast buffets are the best.
It doesn't really get any better than unlimited: bacon, sausage, cheesy eggs, pancakes, French toast, oatmeal, OJ, and coffee.

You had me at unlimited bacon.

 

[donaldtoo]

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Oh, BELIEVE me, if I ever had to make the choice between eating either meat or vegetables, the meat would DEFINITELY win...!

Although, the gravy part could be a bit perplexing. Since it's usually made from the juice of the meat and (wheat) flour...

 

[MOXOMUMD]

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Double like.

 

[donaldtoo]

For @donaldtoo to stir those creative juices on half day Friday

Oh, believe me, the Imagineer in me tries!
Unfortunately, most of our clients just don't go for this cool stuff.

 

[donaldtoo]

Baby Bro's surgery is over.
Said it was a piece of cake, and he is really enjoying the pink and yellow unicorns dancing down the hallways.

Guess we'll see how he feels a few hours from now. You know, when the unicorns stop dancing.

Apparently, there has been a very recent labor dispute with the yellow unicorns, so this is the best I could do to help him out a bit longer...