The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[donaldtoo]

Knowing @donaldtoo it wasn't a poor choice of words....this is him choosing his words very carefully.

Sorry to disappoint, but, I didn't realize 'til it was pointed out.
But, in my delirium, some sort of innuendo seems to have gotten past my filter.
At least, that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it...

 

[donaldtoo]

I still use an outhouse, every day at work.
Except, I am a lady, so I just call it the potty. But an outhouse by any other name is still an outhouse.

Seriously though, Brantford is immediately adjacent to the Six Nations Indian Reserve. Right up until the late 60's/early 70's, more Six Nations homes did not have indoor plumbing than did. The Federal gov't undertook to ensure that each and every home had indoor running water and at least one working toilet.

My grandparents on my moms side didn't have an indoor, fully plumbed bathroom until 1985.
Before that, the good ol' outhouse, Sears&Roebuck catalogues, and/or stripped corn cobs.

 

[JenniferS]

My grandparents on my moms side didn't have an indoor, fully plumbed bathroom until 1985.
Before that, the good ol' outhouse, Sears&Roebuck catalogues, and/or stripped corn cobs.

I am NOT wiping my backside with stripped corn cobs ... even less so, my front side.
We do, however, still have multiple yearly issues of the Sears catalogue.

That being said, I think I'll stick with Cottonelle, thanks.

 

[JenniferS]

Looking on the bright side, if we HAD booked that trip to Cuba, my tan would already be fading by now.

 

[donaldtoo]

I'd be interested to know what you think about The Connolly, a condo being built in nearby Hamilton. It's front, is a beautiful historical church, with a 30-storey glass condo attached/behind it.

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http://theconnolly.ca

To quote a WDWMagic acquaintance of mine...
Pass.

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, out for a few...

 

[JenniferS]

To quote a WDWMagic acquaintance of mine...
Pass.

Acquaintance?
I refer to y'all as my friends, or my Peeps.

Acquaintance is a definite downgrade.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Okay, so I think I've decided what I want to do over spring break...

Movies.

Just nothing but a Netflix/Blue Ray/DVD binge.

So exciting, I know.

 

[Lucky]

Acquaintance?
I refer to y'all as my friends, or my Peeps.

Acquaintance is a definite downgrade.

 

[Goofyernmost]

So I'm curious. Can someone give me some history on Cajun heritage? I too love Cajun but I'm a uneducated on their origins.

I'm sure that @JenniferS would be happy to share a less then "polite" part of Canadian History. I could tell you, but, then everyone would just say that I was being mean to her and Canadians in general.

 

[JenniferS]

I'm sure that @JenniferS would be happy to share a less then "polite" part of Canadian History. I could tell you, but, then everyone would just say that I was being mean to her and Canadians in general.

Not sure where you're going here.
I actually had to Google "Cajun", as I have zero knowledge of the word, other than in relation to Louisiana and cooking.

Apparently your "Cajun" originated from the "Acadians", people of French origin, living in what would become Canada more than one hundred years later.

Essentially, this bad history to which you refer, was just more of the ongoing disputes in the New World, between Britain and France. Many of the Acadians were deported during the "French and Indian War - 1756-1763; many more decided to leave the British-held territory during the 18-month "unrestrained emigration" following the signing of the "Treaty of Paris" in 1763.

Canadian Confederation did not take place until July 1, 1867.

So, essentially the mistreatment of the Acadians/Cajuns was at the hands of the British.

Now, if you want to talk about the outrageous internment of Japanese Canadians following the bombing of Pearl Harbor ... that is another issue altogether.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[Andrew C]

 

[StarWarsGirl]

My grandparents on my moms side didn't have an indoor, fully plumbed bathroom until 1985.

The horror!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

For some reason, I just watched an all metal tribute to "You're the One that I want."

My face: What the heck did I just watch?

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Also, it's amazing the stuff you find on Amazon.

Big Bang Theory Clue Board Game. Who betrayed Sheldon?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970567742&pf_rd_i=desktop

 

[Goofyernmost]

Not sure where you're going here.
I actually had to Google "Cajun", as I have zero knowledge of the word, other than in relation to Louisiana and cooking.

Apparently your "Cajun" originated from the "Acadians", people of French origin, living in what would become Canada more than one hundred years later.

Essentially, this bad history to which you refer, was just more of the ongoing disputes in the New World, between Britain and France. Many of the Acadians were deported during the "French and Indian War - 1756-1763; many more decided to leave the British-held territory during the 18-month "unrestrained emigration" following the signing of the "Treaty of Paris" in 1763.

Canadian Confederation did not take place until July 1, 1867.

So, essentially the mistreatment of the Acadians/Cajuns was at the hands of the British.

Now, if you want to talk about the outrageous internment of Japanese Canadians following the bombing of Pearl Harbor ... that is another issue altogether.

Technically, but, then you would have to take everything that happened since the discovery of the new world in 1492 until 1776 and say it didn't happen on U.S soil. But, I understand what you are saying. We both understand the Japanese internment as being a less then glorious moment in history. However, just like current times when we get blamed for stuff that happened generations ago, the people that did that in Acadia, now New Brunswick, I believe, mostly all stayed and are direct ancestors of today's citizens.

Turns out that it was a good thing, over all, for the Acadians. They got to not only live in the U.S., but in the south as well. Plus does it not seem that the words Acadians and Canadians are coincidentally awful close and possibly derived from that? Anyway, that is past history and I mentioned it only to see if I could get a spark out of you, and behold... I did.

I love Cajun food and find Canadian Food a bit too English for my tastes.

 

[Gabe1]

I'm still tougher then most of the people around me, but, it's like ordering Filet Mignon for dinner and getting a White Castle mini-burger. I can take it, but, it ain't what I ordered!

Surf Turf and a side of Mac certainly isn't filet mignon.

 

[Gabe1]

Acquaintance?
I refer to y'all as my friends, or my Peeps.

Acquaintance is a definite downgrade.

We have to cut @MinnieM123 and @donaldtoo some slack, blame the drugs.

 

[Eric1955]

My genius stepbrother tried cooking macaroni and cheese in the microwave but didn't put any water in it. It filled the house with the most awful smelling smoke.

Anyone for macaroni and cheese?