The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

My heart is in London.

Here is hoping your dreams come true. And Hey...Disney Paris isn't all that far from Ireland.
We can still have that common bond.

I have two friends from my tiny town that their kids went to school in Ireland. One for a year and the other for 6 years. The one for six received his equivalent of masters. He did his entire college education their for a fraction of what it would have cost in the states despite being an alien. Sure hope it works out for you, love your keep swimming
attitude.

 

[Gabe1]

So is mine ❤

Went back and reviewed the tower fire as I heard news of it all but you know until you know someone...it isn't really different than state to state here or city to city, county to county. Orlando actually has some real big issues with all that right now. Disney's Celebration hits that HURT. A corporation that should have been watching and was not. Seeing why they separated themselves from Celebration, not an acceptable solution for them, more a get out of Dodge solution IMO. Heartbreaking for those involved.

 

[Gabe1]

So is mine ❤

but that is a black heart?

 

[Gabe1]

A Lidl opened today about 20 minutes walk from my home. I thought it wouldn't be too busy if I went in the afternoon but boy was I wrong. I had to stand in line just to get in, luckily it moved quickly and they were handing out slices of cake so I was happy enough.
It was crazy busy inside but it is a beautiful store with a large selection of products. It will be great to get my shopping there from now on.

Curious. You say a 20 minute walk. Is that a normal thing to take a 20 minute walk for groceries? I walk about 5 miles a day (shy that the last few nasty weather months here)
Most of my fellow residents would have a melt down if they had to walk 20 minutes anywhere. *sigh* I generally wonder how many people walk anywhere in the states these days daily. Most pop in their cars, park at work and drive on home.

 

[Gabe1]

So far so good 33 and rain. The puddles are getting deep and they'll freeze overnight Now I'm wondering if they'll have school tomorrow. Seeing how close to very dangerous it is I'm ok with the closing.

Been there and done that this week. Sorry we shared. Hope you all thaw before daybreak.

 

[Gabe1]

but you live there and I will never have that opportunity. Though I did apply to a grad school yesterday. But in Ireland because the UK kicks you out after schooling.

My DD is a admissions adviser for a major University. Look at it this way with your opportunities for education....she turns down 95% of foreign country students trying to gain admittance to that University in the USA from foreign countries. Your odds are better going over the pond. And the odds of those same students being able to remain in the USA after they graduate as an alien to the USA are slim.

My Sis is an Immigration attorney. What we take for granted others only dream for. Take comfort in that and if necessary may you take solace with that.

 

[Gabe1]

Wow . . .

No kidding. Florida seems to have issues with the building department inspectors.

 

[Gabe1]

Can I have a gold star? I read all of today's posts. Proud of me? Giggle

Well admittedly missed chunks the days prior but ooops. Going early morning with the kids to be finger printed. Wish us luck. Oy. Way too much time these past few months gathering documents. Crazy.

 

[Figgy1]

Stay safe!! Are you working out at home?

THNX and yes

 

[Figgy1]

There are just starting to come to the states.

They've been here for about 20 years but starting to really catch on

 

[Figgy1]

Can I have a gold star? I read all of today's posts. Proud of me? Giggle

Well admittedly missed chunks the days prior but ooops. Going early morning with the kids to be finger printed. Wish us luck. Oy. Way too much time these past few months gathering documents. Crazy.

 

[Figgy1]

Wow . . .

Makes me wonder about Golden Oak

 

[Figgy1]

I feel your pain. When the rain stopped all the puddles on the sidewalks and street froze when the temps dipped. It didn't last long but it wasn't pretty. The ponds on the grass didn't freeze. All and all I think the ground thawed maybe 2 inches 'cause that is how far you now sink down into the liquid mud even on the grass.

Sympathy like

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning

 

[Figgy1]

7 days until Dr Seuss' birthday

 

[Figgy1]

 

[Figgy1]

 

[Figgy1]

Been there and done that this week. Sorry we shared. Hope you all thaw before daybreak.

Thnx but nope. Dh made to work and I'll worry about him driving home. Currently 29, frozen over and some more carp coming in. School??? Who knows. Tonight's dinner groundhog and chips

 

[MinnieM123]

Most of my fellow residents would have a melt down if they had to walk 20 minutes anywhere. *sigh* I generally wonder how many people walk anywhere in the states these days daily. Most pop in their cars, park at work and drive on home.

Not me. I walk everywhere. Where I live, there is enough public transportation that I don't use a car often. And the buses and trains don't stop at my door--gotta walk to get to those, and then when I reach a destination--gotta walk from that point, too. Hey, all this reminds me of a golden oldie --

 

[MinnieM123]

Can I have a gold star? I read all of today's posts. Proud of me? Giggle

Well admittedly missed chunks the days prior but ooops. Going early morning with the kids to be finger printed. Wish us luck. Oy. Way too much time these past few months gathering documents. Crazy.

Obviously, I must have missed a post explaining the background of your comments above--are you going to take a vacation with kids in the pokey?