The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

If there is anything I hate more then ice, it's aging. When I was young I wasn't intimidated by ice at all. If I started to slip I would just adjust my body and slide along. Now I might just as well be either 1 year old or 100 years old judging by the tiny little baby steps I take on ice and if I have nothing to hang onto I practically go into a panic. Anyone that knows me, knows that I do not panic. I hate getting old almost as much as I hate the idea of not getting any older. What a dilemma!

With reference to your comment about about the correlation to a 1 year old, versus 100, I wonder if they make double runners for adults, too? They make them for little kids, and it would almost be like full circle in later years, if they marketed them to seniors. Then people wouldn't have to worry nearly as much about falling down, due to the extra balance points on the double blades per boot.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Glad all your stuff worked though. My MB never worked at the Magic Kingdom the entire time. I always had to visit with the TABLET CM. Look forward to more....

Ditch the damm band and just use the card. Not ever a problem in two separate visits. To me it is actually easier to use then the wrist band.

 

[Goofyernmost]

With reference to your comment about about the correlation to a 1 year old, versus 100, I wonder if they make double runners for adults, too? They make them for little kids, and it would almost be like full circle in later years, if they marketed them to seniors. Then people wouldn't have to worry nearly as much about falling down, due to the extra balance points on the double blades per boot.

Falling on skates (single or double) for seniors is probably a direct trip to the broken hip status board. Little kids, at least, are built closer to the ground so the fall isn't as far.

 

[JenniferS]

But at least I did not get crushed by a guy 100 pounds heavier than me and a foot taller than me.

You get used to it.

 

[MinnieM123]

I can't, that is unacceptable. It's all or nothing!

Have you ever heard of diplomacy? Let's try to embrace the similar likes about the Muppets that she has shared, and then you and I can gently try to (eventually) persuade her into giving the Muppet movie at DHS a second chance.

 

[MinnieM123]

Falling on skates (single or double) for seniors is probably a direct trip to the broken hip status board. Little kids, at least, are built closer to the ground so the fall isn't as far.

But there's no need to avoid the fun of skating. Maybe wear the protective equipment that the hockey guys wear and you'll be just fine!

 

[Goofyernmost]

Have you ever heard of diplomacy? Let's try to embrace the similar likes about the Muppets that she has shared, and then you and I can gently try to (eventually) persuade her into giving the Muppet movie at DHS a second chance.

Diplomacy?? Heard of it and even tried it once or twice. My way is much more satisfying. For me anyway! Besides, she's a Canadian with impure thoughts about hair care products. Why be diplomatic?

 

[MinnieM123]

Diplomacy?? Heard of it and even tried it once or twice. My way is much more satisfying. For me anyway! Besides, she's a Canadian with impure thoughts about hair care products. Why be diplomatic?

Perhaps you have a point . . .

 

[JenniferS]

Have you ever heard of diplomacy? Let's try to embrace the similar likes about the Muppets that she has shared, and then you and I can gently try to (eventually) persuade her into giving the Muppet movie at DHS a second chance.

I watch it every trip. Sometimes, twice.
I'm just not a fan.

I find the "Waldo" character to be discordant with the Muppet characters. Bean Bunny is annoying. And the entire film is too gimmicky. Ditch the whole Waldo/Bean Bunny subplot, add another musical bit, and it would improve 100%. IMO, of course.

I want to love it. I really do. As a kid, Jim Henson's creations were every bit as important to me as Uncle Walt's. Sadly, this movie leaves me feeling meh.

Waldorf and Statler are, hands down, the best part of the performance. Next best - watching the destroyed theatre return to normal as you exit.

 

[JenniferS]

Perhaps you have a point . . .

He doesn't.

 

[Goofyernmost]

He doesn't.

 

[MinnieM123]

@donaldtoo , how are your pets these days? You haven't given us an update on your critters for some time. I love hearing pet stories!

 

[Gabe1]

Oy. My Sis is still in Mexico though the family has made it back to Cleveland. When they went to pull their passports from the safe my Sis' passport was gone. She had to travel by herself today to the Embassy to get a new passport. Fortunately she had a picture of the passport and with the Grace of God tomorrow they will hand over a new passport to her so she can return to the states. Joy Joy

 

[Gabe1]

Well, I was about to crash into this guy who was a foot taller than me and easily had 100 pounds on me.
Tried to get out of the way, and my feet just went out from underneath of me. Ended up falling on my shoulder and on the right half of my back.

But at least I did not get crushed by a guy 100 pounds heavier than me and a foot taller than me.

Depends, was he cute?

 

[Gabe1]

unfortunately, its kinda worse.
I just got back from the doctor.
one of my lungs is filled with goo and is inflated, my intestines as well.
also my neck area is a bit swollen.
Plus the big fever I still have.. (not as bad as yesterday night.still..)

So I'm now on heavy medicine.

Oh Dear. Did you have this in Florida or just when you got home?

 

[Andrew C]

Sometimes I fear that I am the only person who thinks the Muppet 3D movie is lame.

You broke my heart...

 

[JenniferS]

You broke my heart...

I sowwy.

 

[MinnieM123]

Oy. My Sis is still in Mexico though the family has made it back to Cleveland. When they went to pull their passports from the safe my Sis' passport was gone. She had to travel by herself today to the Embassy to get a new passport. Fortunately she had a picture of the passport and with the Grace of God tomorrow they will hand over a new passport to her so she can return to the states. Joy Joy

Wow. That's scary. Hope she makes it safely home without further incident.

 

[Gabe1]

If there is anything I hate more then ice, it's aging. When I was young I wasn't intimidated by ice at all. If I started to slip I would just adjust my body and slide along. Now I might just as well be either 1 year old or 100 years old judging by the tiny little baby steps I take on ice and if I have nothing to hang onto I practically go into a panic. Anyone that knows me, knows that I do not panic. I hate getting old almost as much as I hate the idea of not getting any older. What a dilemma!

And if you slip and fall backward try to remember if possible to tuck you chin to you chest to protect your skull.

My FIL slipped on ice and bled badly in the brain. The neurosurgeon before they took him in for surgery about midnight said it wasn't good, likely he would not make it given his age, 77 or if he did chances are he'd be completely paralyzed. My DH was still asleep and I woke up and called the nurses station basically to see if he was still with us and she informed me he woke up a few hours ago and requested a cheeseburger and was sitting up eating it.
I woke my DH briefly to tell him...

Over the next week I discovered he was totally without memory and didn't know who we were. I talked to the doctor and he said sure he does, he called me by name. I explained my MIL was helping him telling FIL who everyone was as she saw them coming so nobody would find out his memory was gone. His memory came back but has no recollection of being in the hospital. He lived another 10 years and walked with a cane because one leg didn't totally come back.

I hate ice too!

 

[Gabe1]

Thank you!