The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

At least the color of the house matches the color of the clouds!

Half the houses here match the clouds, the other half are white. Historical District means houses must be painted the color of the year they were built. You paint it anything else they will make you change it. If you don't change it they will have it painted and send you the bill. Kinda like if you don't mow your lawn. They will and what they charge you could hire a landscaper for 2 years. Don't mess with Town Hall in our little Hamlet.

 

[MinnieM123]

Half the houses here match the clouds, the other half are white. Historical District means houses must be painted the color of the year they were built. You paint it anything else they will make you change it. If you don't change it they will have it painted and send you the bill. Kinda like if you don't mow your lawn. They will and what they charge you could hire a landscaper for 2 years. Don't mess with Town Hall in our little Hamlet.

Land of the free?!

 

[Goofyernmost]

This reminds me of a local running club in my area--named after a runner, who died running a road race . . .

And there was Jim Fixx, a marathon runner and author of a book on running, died at age 52 of a heart attack while taking his morning run in Hardwick, Vermont.

 

[MinnieM123]

And there was Jim Fixx, a marathon runner and author of a book on running, died at age 52 of a heart attack while taking his morning run in Hardwick, Vermont.

Yah, that's right., I forgot about him,too. Crazy, huh?

 

[donaldtoo]

daaaamn! that Lobster and Shrimp looks delish!

Missed this from Saturday, but, yes, it was all very delicious too...!!!!!
I can’t even remember the last time I had lobster before our 2 cruises...

 

[Gabe1]

Absolutely--everyone needs a Plan B in life! (That made me think about the at-home family careers. Those people have so many transferable skills. I'll bet that they would be attractive to hiring managers in the culinary field, garment industry, child care fields, financial planning, and some in leadership/coaching.) Even if it took a while for them to get up to speed, I have every confidence they would succeed.

Wish I had half of those skills to fall back on, if my job ceased to exist.

Exactly. As and example I admire Mox's DD, knowing at least at her tender age what she wants to be and is already working towards her own business. That young lady is wise beyond her years.

I look at my Mom's Mom. She married very young had a couple litters of kids. My Grandfather died when there were still several young children. My Grandma had no way of supporting those children nor could she pay the mortgage or pay the bills. They all had to move in with my Uncle and his young family.

My other Grandfather died at 55 but my Gran was a seamstress and a dang good one in an era where there was a demand for being able to tailor. She had a plan B that earned her enough to keep the house and pay the bills as my Aunt was still a young teen. Ya just never know.

 

[Gabe1]

Land of the free?!

Hahahaha!!! Give it a few years and likely not to be our motto anymore.

 

[donaldtoo]

And there was Jim Fixx, a marathon runner and author of a book on running, died at age 52 of a heart attack while taking his morning run in Hardwick, Vermont.

I remember when that happened.
But, there is also this...and I looked it up because I thought I remembered hearing he was a heavy smoker for years previous to taking up running...

In 1986 exercise physiologist Kenneth Cooperpublished an inventory of the risk factors that might have contributed to Fixx's death.[8]Granted access to his medical records and autopsy, and after interviewing his friends and family, Cooper concluded that Fixx was genetically predisposed—his father died of a heart attack at 43 after a previous one at 35, and Fixx himself had a congenitally enlarged heart—and had an unhealthy life: Fixx was a heavy smoker before beginning running at age 36, had a stressful occupation, had undergone a second divorce, and his weight before he took up running had ballooned to 214 pounds (97 kg).[9] Medical opinion continues to uphold the link between moderate exercise and longevity.[10]

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

Maybe? Is there an attraction near there?

 

[Gabe1]

I agree that business opportunities are more plentiful, and it's great to have choices. I'm also very happy for the women that choose to be full-time homemakers for their career, and do an outstanding job running their household. (Note: A number of men have also chosen that career, too, while their wives work outside the home.)

Diversified choices for all -- that's what a true democracy is all about!

We have many woman around here that have chosen to stay home and raise families. It maybe a regional demographic thing but I have not seen any men stay home to raise families nor do I know any else where but I have seen the television shows and movies like Mr. Mom. Me I did both, I was home for my kids and had a full time job beyond being a homemaker. It was Plan B of C. When I resigned from my job on a Friday I opened my business on Monday. It took a great deal of juggling, being a homemaker and operating a business. It worked for me. When I went to sleep, I slept soundly.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I remember when that happened.
But, there is also this...and I looked it up because I thought I remembered hearing he was a heavy smoker for years previous to taking up running...

In 1986 exercise physiologist Kenneth Cooperpublished an inventory of the risk factors that might have contributed to Fixx's death.[8]Granted access to his medical records and autopsy, and after interviewing his friends and family, Cooper concluded that Fixx was genetically predisposed—his father died of a heart attack at 43 after a previous one at 35, and Fixx himself had a congenitally enlarged heart—and had an unhealthy life: Fixx was a heavy smoker before beginning running at age 36, had a stressful occupation, had undergone a second divorce, and his weight before he took up running had ballooned to 214 pounds (97 kg).[9] Medical opinion continues to uphold the link between moderate exercise and longevity.[10]

So like I said, if he had avoided that type of stress on his body and was aware of his own physical limitations at that point, what the hell was he doing running. If he had sat on the couch at home watching road runner cartoons he might still be here to post on the board. Just confirms... exercise is bad for your health.

My recent experience with Sepsis managed to tell the doctors one thing and that was that my heart and blood vessels were in good shape for 70 years old. My pulse was 140 and my blood pressure was 68/23 and yet I had no heart pain and it still managed to pump enough blood to keep me conscience although I could not catch my breath like I had just run a marathon myself. I would be lying if I were to state that in spite of living a life of no concern about my health and well being (smoked for 45 years, rarely exercised, ate excessively with no concern for fats, cholesterol or anything else didn't cause any problems. The fact is that if I had lived the life of a health fanatic or did what I actually did there still is a chance that I might wake up dead in the morning. Unfortunately, they don't issue life scripts at birth.

 

[Gabe1]

Another alert......well a big time alert what we really all knew. Lord knows how many other products. Probably everything we eat.

I started to read it. But full disclosure when I got to the jab about the Non for Profit group being LEFT LEANING I scrolled up to the top to see what News Organization would insert 'that' into a non political report.....at that point I just discredited the article. Others will write more objective articles I'm sure.

 

[Gabe1]

That looks scary! Stay safe.

So far the noise is much louder than the amount of rain.

 

[donaldtoo]

Restaurant waitstaff really work very hard. I loved the photo showing all the dinners stacked up and how the man expertly maneuvered that heavy tray on his shoulder, throughout that crowded space. They are amazing.



And not to be outdone by the restaurant waitstaff, the room attendants/housekeepers also work very hard. They're very creative with the towel animals, and it must be fun for them to create smiles for their cruise guests.



You'll think I'm nuts (well, you already know I am! ), but I've often wished that cruise ships would offer a 1-day, dining experience, for a flat fee. (This would be in-between their regular cruise season schedule, so as to not interfere with their regular season activities.) Not everyone can get the time off, and/or get up the money for a full cruise, and this would give some people an alternative option. Everyone I know who has gone on a cruise. ALWAYS talks about the food first!! I think that even people who have been on cruises, might be up for a special, 1-day, eating fest, if a cruise ship pulled into port for a weekend.



I love mornings, especially when I'm away on vacation! Sunrise is always my favorite!

Yes, the waitstaff works very hard indeed!!!
All the guests kinda’ order around the same time since it is a scheduled dinner time...drinks, apps, mains, desserts...it is an incredible “dance” to watch, and they are truly amazing...!!!!!

And yes, the cabin attendants are awesome too!!! No complaints from us on either cruise, and they were so personable too...!!!

No, don’t think you’re nuts...as far as you know anyway...
Cool idea, I just don’t know how much downtime they actually have (I’d hafta’ research it). Once we hit port in Galveston on the last morning of both cruises they were already busy loading things for the next one to depart later that afternoon...!!!

Yes!!!!! Sunrise...!!!!!!!
I woke up early every single morning on both cruises. The bed was comfortable, and I slept like a stone, and I wanted to miss as little as possible...!!!!! And, I have never experienced the particular kind of peace and serenity that I have early in the morning from our veranda/balcony when everyone else is still sleeping, when the sun hasn’t even risen yet, and I’m looking out over the vast ocean in the middle of the sea...!!!!!!!
Or, is that the vast sea in the middle of the ocean...?!
Either way...IT. IS. HEAVEN...!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[21stamps]

@Cesar R M I’m taking your advice tonight

Quiero ver bailar tu pelo
Quiero ser tu ritmo
Que le enseñes a mi boca
Tus lugares favoritos.....




And.. I made him put on this one.. he won’t admit it, but he likes Moana.

 

[Gabe1]

So like I said, if he had avoided that type of stress on his body and was aware of his own physical limitations at that point, what the hell was he doing running. If he had sat on the couch at home watching road runner cartoons he might still be here to post on the board. Just confirms... exercise is bad for your health.

My recent experience with Sepsis managed to tell the doctors one thing and that was that my heart and blood vessels were in good shape for 70 years old. My pulse was 140 and my blood pressure was 68/23 and yet I had no heart pain and it still managed to pump enough blood to keep me conscience although I could not catch my breath like I had just run a marathon myself. I would be lying if I were to state that in spite of living a life of no concern about my health and well being (smoked for 45 years, rarely exercised, ate excessively with no concern for fats, cholesterol or anything else obviously didn't cause any problems. The fact is that if I had lived the life of a health fanatic or did what I actually did there still is a chance that I might wake up dead in the morning. Unfortunately, they don't issue life scripts at birth.

It's not your time!!!

This summer my youngest uncle 65 passed away of a heart attack. An hour later my Aunt, his Sister died. He never smoked. Aunt was a chain smoker and a real Nervous Nellie type. She lived to be 92, the longest life span of 12 siblings. We shall see what the remaining three siblings do, if they can beat 92. My Aunt is 85, My Mom is 83 and remaining Uncle
is 81 they are the middle of the pack of 12. My Uncles that served in WWII had the shortest life spans.

My Dad, one of 3 died at 87 2 years ago. My Aunt is now 87 and my Uncle is 91. My Dad a contractor put in Asbestos and his company took out Asbestos. Yet he lived until 87 and was dying of heart failure not Lung Cancer one would think of for working with Asbestos all those decades. He was the healthiest of the 3 for most of his years upto his 80th year and ran 3 Boston Marathons. Yet he is gone and the other 2 remain. Go figure.

Me<------- just thinking we just don't know what will get us in the end.

 

[donaldtoo]

So like I said, if he had avoided that type of stress on his body and was aware of his own physical limitations at that point, what the hell was he doing running. If he had sat on the couch at home watching road runner cartoons he might still be here to post on the board. Just confirms... exercise is bad for your health.

My recent experience with Sepsis managed to tell the doctors one thing and that was that my heart and blood vessels were in good shape for 70 years old. My pulse was 140 and my blood pressure was 68/23 and yet I had no heart pain and it still managed to pump enough blood to keep me conscience although I could not catch my breath like I had just run a marathon myself. I would be lying if I were to state that in spite of living a life of no concern about my health and well being (smoked for 45 years, rarely exercised, ate excessively with no concern for fats, cholesterol or anything else obviously didn't cause any problems. The fact is that if I had lived the life of a health fanatic or did what I actually did there still is a chance that I might wake up dead in the morning. Unfortunately, they don't issue life scripts at birth.

Not even really sure what most of your post means, but, OK...?!

As to the first part, though, I know there is A LOT more info these days on what can be repaired by “lifestyle” changes and what is too far along to change, other than by maybe surgery. A lot of folks get past the point of no return before they realize it and it’s too late.
As is also true, others are genitically predisposed...
One person can drink and smoke their entire life and live into trip digits, others that do same are planted relatively shortly thereafter...it’s all a crapshoot.
And, let’s face it, there are plenty of folks out there that live a “healthy” lifestyle and do “genuinely” increase their life expectancy and live longer...it’s simply fact.

 

[Gabe1]

 

[21stamps]

I've heard there's people like you out there--who actually like math. But, that's o.k. You also like WDW, so we'll let you stay here.

Ha ha, thanks!

 

[donaldtoo]

Meh. No competition. I just had a breakfast bar that was probably made over a year ago, sitting in box on a shelf in a warehouse, and finally made it to my grocery store. And then, God only knows how long the box has been sitting in my cabinet . . .



My first thought was, I wonder how many of those golf balls actually end up in the sea? Reminds me of when I was a kid and my family went to a mini-golf course. One of my brothers acted like it was some sort of driving range, and he'd whack the balls so hard that they'd end up flying out to the street (with cars driving by . . .)

P.S.: Gorgeous view from that upper deck, by the way.

In regards to the breakfast “bar”...!!!!!

None of the golf balls ended up in the sea, but, they were kinda light and bein’ blown around a bit...!!!!!
A lot of fun nonetheless...!!!

And yes, that view is amazing...!!!!!!!