The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

I'm hoping everybody is excited for my one year anniversary on WDWMagic....this Sunday 11/19
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I'm not likely to be online that day 'cause we'll be in The Big Apple...home in the evening though
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Saturday's plan is to leave home tomorrow @ 9:30AM
Catch the 10:44AM train from Iselin NJ to NYC Penn Station
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See MACY'S....then walk past the city's landmark Library.....then arrive at St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Rain is predicted to start at 3PM .....but the Hilton's check in is at 3PM as well
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6:30PM we have a dinner reservation
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8PM....off to a show
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At least if we get wet we'll also have fun

Happy anniversary, have a great trip and don't forget we like pics from anywhere

 

[Figgy1]

Blah! We have missed all those weird autumn day or two warm days. Tomorrow is Mickey's and DD Birthday. Threatening wet snow.
Come on.

Sending more {{HUGS}} and sling shot ammo

 

[Figgy1]

The cattle are sold and shipped!!! Gone! They are no longer my problem and I don't have to work out with the coal mine where the fence is going to make sure the cows have water, I don't have to buy more feed for the winter, or worry about getting them branded or vaccinated. It's DONE!!! You can't see me, but I'm TOTALLY doing a happy dance right now!! What a relief! There are still things to take care of, but now we can take our time. The cattle were really weighing on my mind!

CONGRATS Ill do some dancing for you on Monday when the wraps are off. Congrats xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

Sad last Farm Market Saturday. Today I have a gazillion errands including finding etching sand for my dh's stocking. He only told me he needed it yesterday My dh and I have decided to be horrible parents and do Christmas up big time for each other and the boys not quite as much. The boys only asked for clothes a couple of video games and some craft stuff. Come to think about it most of what my dh and I are getting is crafting related or in my case sewing.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Yeah, I can always tell the difference between fresh and powdered mashed potatoes and it is irking to me who loves fresh food to get instant potatoes in a restaurant. It's like powered mac and cheese vs real cheese, same thing.

My MIL did so many scary things with food though. My son loved strawberry liquid yogurt when he was small. He couldn't have milk and it was a good substitute. My MIL would mix (did behind our backs) fresh strawberries into Hersey's Strawberry flavoring syrup. Then mix it into Milk 'cause my preschooler wouldn't know the difference. My DS didn't know the difference so he would drink it and then later be so sick. At one point his Dad noticed Grandmother couldn't get the syrup to come out and he opened it up to see what the issue was. Mold. It was rancid 'cause she put a perishable fruit into the refrigerator stable syrup. That is also when we found out she was giving him milk cause 'he needed 'milk' vs the liquid yogurt we brought for him while there. The kid was freak'n allergic to Milk but no she knew better than the doctor and his allergist. Answered why a healthy kid went to very sick multiple times. SOOOO ANGRY!!! She into her 90's is still such a prize.

If that had been my MIL, I am not sure I would have let her around my kids anymore. Cannot brlieve she gave your kid food poisoning and gave him food he was allergic too. Sounds like she needs some mental health help, but seeing she is 90 I guess it would be useless.

 

[MinnieM123]

I skip Black Friday. Those people are crazed. I usually shop online and will wait for Cyber Monday.

I try to do some of my shopping on Small Business Saturday (day after Black Friday). Granted, not everything I need is provided by small businesses, but I always find some gifts for people by shopping in small, non-chain stores.

 

[MinnieM123]

First let me explain... I do not have first hand knowledge of this. Meaning I have not seen the paperwork or know the insides of the organization, however, I have been told things. This is the just of what I was told.

Goodwill is owned by an individual and is a "for profit" system. Although it does provide lower priced items to people that cannot afford much. Everything that they sell is given to him as a donation and he sells it at a million percent profit and that is that. Does he provide a needed service... I'd have to say yes. However, I would rather find a non-profit charity organization of local origin where I know that the excess profits are not going to support a yacht in the Caribbean. Salvation Army is a good one with national recognition, but, here in Raleigh there are some very big religion backed, volunteer groups that do a magnificent job of making sure that everyone that is needy gets what they need.

That would be why I bypass Goodwill and give my stuff to local charities. However, like I said, I don't know, first hand, exactly how the company is organized and how the money's are distributed.

Thank you--very interesting background. It may not be as perfect as some others out there, but I will say that their trucks have convenient drop-off locations for me. Unless a charity actually comes to my church and sets up on a Sunday (we have 1-2 a year that do that), I'll probably go to the Goodwill truck.

Sounds like the local charities are probably better organized down in your area, and that's positive. But no matter how you or I donate items, it's a good thing.

 

[Figgy1]

I try to do some of my shopping on Small Business Saturday (day after Black Friday). Granted, not everything I need is provided by small businesses, but I always fine some gifts for people by shopping in small, non-chain stores.

We're doing our small business shopping on Wednesday to beat the crowds

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm going for printed fleece, rip stop, thermalon, embroidery floss, earring posts and backs and maybe thread depending on what's on sale Wednesday at our sewing machine store.

What language are you speaking today?

 

[MinnieM123]

I am in no condition on Thanksgiving to shop because of all the tasty food my parent make for Thanksgiving.

I'd pick tasty food over merchandise any day!!! Glad that you and your family have such a nice holiday together.

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm hoping everybody is excited for my one year anniversary on WDWMagic....this Sunday 11/19
*
I'm not likely to be online that day 'cause we'll be in The Big Apple...home in the evening though
*
Saturday's plan is to leave home tomorrow @ 9:30AM
Catch the 10:44AM train from Iselin NJ to NYC Penn Station
*
See MACY'S....then walk past the city's landmark Library.....then arrive at St. Patrick's Cathedral
*
Rain is predicted to start at 3PM .....but the Hilton's check in is at 3PM as well
*
6:30PM we have a dinner reservation
*
8PM....off to a show
*
At least if we get wet we'll also have fun

Wow--what a great day you have planned in the Big Apple!!! Enjoy!

 

[MinnieM123]

Nostalgic. Small town vs Big City

Wow. Really nice photo grouping there.

 

[MinnieM123]

It will be twice as windy and cold tomorrow. 40+ winds and worse windchills. DD Birthday.

Happy Birthday to DD!!

Step outside and breathe in the refreshing colder air--it will make you feel energized--works for me all the time!

 

[MinnieM123]

The cattle are sold and shipped!!! Gone! They are no longer my problem and I don't have to work out with the coal mine where the fence is going to make sure the cows have water, I don't have to buy more feed for the winter, or worry about getting them branded or vaccinated. It's DONE!!! You can't see me, but I'm TOTALLY doing a happy dance right now!! What a relief! There are still things to take care of, but now we can take our time. The cattle were really weighing on my mind!

Very happy for you!! It's been a long process and glad it's behind you now.

 

[Figgy1]

What language are you speaking today?

Sewing and crafting. Would you like me to talk cooking next

 

[Figgy1]

Happy birthday to the dd of @Gabe1

 

[Goofyernmost]

Thats a good compromise. A lot of my online friends who worked retail get very angry or depressed to be forced to work on turkey day because "sales must go!"

Yup, it's a shame, but, life does not stop for a holiday. Right now, as much as I hate the current season, is when retail either makes or breaks it's year. They have to push for the biggest selling season of the year or they will not be there next year. An economic fact of life. However, when everyone is whining remember that retail is not the only one. Law enforcement, military, oh, yea and people still want to eat on those days, so food service, how about driving a shuttle around an airport to pick up happy, albeit not working holiday travelers. They don't want to walk to the rental office, which, by the way, also have to be there on the holidays. And what would we say if WDW were closed on Thanksgiving so that their "CM's" could spend the time with their families.

However, that said retail doesn't have to interrupt Thanksgiving. Those sales can be any day, but, they do have to look for the days when most people are idol. And bigger yet... we don't have to participate. Believe me, if we don't go during that time, they will pick another with the same or even better deals. They have too! It is that important to a dying industry. Just speaking for myself, if I can sit at my computer for an hour, buy everything I need and have them deliver it to my door, there isn't a store or price in the world that could drag me into that fray. Now if they will just send someone to wrap the stuff for me, I'd be in heaven.

 

[MinnieM123]

Sewing and crafting. Would you like me to talk cooking next

pass--no okra zone here. Now, if you want to talk Prime Rib, I'm IN!!

 

[MinnieM123]

However, that said retail doesn't have to interrupt Thanksgiving

And bigger yet... we don't have to participat

Amen, brother.

 

[DryerLintFan]

Sad last Farm Market Saturday. Today I have a gazillion errands including finding etching sand for my dh's stocking. He only told me he needed it yesterday My dh and I have decided to be horrible parents and do Christmas up big time for each other and the boys not quite as much. The boys only asked for clothes a couple of video games and some craft stuff. Come to think about it most of what my dh and I are getting is crafting related or in my case sewing.

You and your husband taking care of each other makes you amazing parents. You cannot pour from an empty cup.

Yup, it's a shame, but, life does not stop for a holiday. Right now, as much as I hate the current season, is when retail either makes or breaks it's year. They have to push for the biggest selling season of the year or they will not be there next year. An economic fact of life. However, when everyone is whining remember that retail is not the only one. Law enforcement, military, oh, yea and people still want to eat on those days, so food service, how about driving a shuttle around an airport to pick up happy, albeit not working holiday travelers. They don't want to walk to the rental office, which, by the way, also have to be there on the holidays. And what would we say if WDW were closed on Thanksgiving so that their "CM's" could spend the time with their families.

However, that said retail doesn't have to interrupt Thanksgiving. Those sales can be any day, but, they do have to look for the days when most people are idol. And bigger yet... we don't have to participate. Believe me, if we don't go during that time, they will pick another with the same or even better deals. They have too! It is that important to a dying industry. Just speaking for myself, if I can sit at my computer for an hour, buy everything I need and have them deliver it to my door, there isn't a store or price in the world that could drag me into that fray. Now if they will just send someone to wrap the stuff for me, I'd be in heaven.

I'll wrap them for you!

When I was younger and I worked retail I looked forward to working on Thanksgiving day. That time and a half or double time pay was the only way I could afford to get Christmas presents and my family just celebrated turkey dinner on a different night.