The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[donaldtoo]

thnx I slept though the night with just asprin and Tylenol and the swelling is starting to go down.

Good to hear!!!
I hope it heals quickly...!!!

On a related note, my formerly broken and bent pinky is now straight again...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Gas is a very dangerous thing. Very sorry to hear about the family in your grandparents' area that experienced a tragedy like that. And what's worse, is that they are far from the first to have this happen, across the country.

Thank you for your concern, as I (and so many others) have been rattled, to say the least over the developments of the past 2 days. In short, the governor of the state and mayor of the city (Lawrence) have been front and center, working their butts off with all kinds of support from first responders, state and federal agencies, volunteers, and utilities. Except -- for the utility, Columbia Gas-- that had been ABSENT for TWENTY-THREE HOURS from any and all press conferences and press releases!!

The Governor called a state of emergency and the NTSB is investigating the gas company. One of the sleazy reports that came out was that the company waited extra long hours after the explosions/fires, so that they could use a disaster excuse (after X number of hours) to call in other companies -- to AVOID FOOTING the major part of the COST FOR THIS CATASTROPHE. They promised things would happen and nothing happened, according to the officials -- who are just beside themselves over this.

The company was so bad and incompetent (criminal . . .), that the Governor took the lead AWAY from that company yesterday, and appointed another company in MA, Eversource, to clean up the MESS, secure the safety of the gas lines, and to determine when the THOUSANDS of displaced residents up in that area can safely return home. The power is still cut to those 3 areas--and this is a very LARGE area.

I have a friend from work who volunteered for the Red Cross yesterday, and they're serving meals, etc., to various shelters for thousands of residents in the area. She said it's just awful what is going on, and people are at their wits end.

The like is for your friend volunteering.

But, friggin WOW!!!!!
Sounds like criminal negligence at the very least, if not flat-out criminal.
I hope the proper rumps end up on plates when it’s all over.

Again, prayers to all affected.

 

[donaldtoo]

Been a very tough week here between that, and worrying about my bro down in NC. Also, a close colleague at work got laid off this week--one of our computer IT guys. Got sucker punched with absolutely no warning from management, and many of us are shocked and dismayed at his loss. I have nothing positive to say about anything at all right now.

Oh boy. Sympathy like all the way around.
Hope bro is OK, have you heard from him recently?
That really s u c k s about your colleague, especially the way management seems to have handled it. Prayers that he lands on his feet under better circumstances.

And, keep your chin up and think happy thoughts, kiddo...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

speaking and listening is my problem, and that is the main score.

Sympathy like.
Have you received a score yet?

 

[donaldtoo]

just got back from a huge trip to Victoria and Butchart Gardens.. loved it but man, im dead and im now ill with a stomatchflu lol.

The like is for the gardens, and definitely not the stomach issues!
Get well soon, Cesar...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

nooooo I hate oompa loompas!

Which begs the question...
Are you a Hornswoggler, Vermicious Knid, Snozzwanger, or a Whangdoodle...???

 

[donaldtoo]

@donaldtoo fall is the god awful season when it gets cold, temperatures swing wildly and you can almost never figure out what to wear.

Sympathy like.
But, TSSFF weather down here...

 

[Songbird76]

I thought of the same thing. That poor other child as well.

I never did hear a clear account of what happened, but they did say his parents donated 8 of his organs. I guess they will take some comfort in his living through those 8 people.

 

[donaldtoo]

Yes, you guessed it...Willy Wonka on AMC again...the one liners are enough to kill me...in the best way...!!!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

Oh boy. Sympathy like all the way around.
Hope bro is OK, have you heard from him recently?
That really s u c k s about your colleague, especially the way management seems to have handled it. Prayers that he lands on his feet under better circumstances.

And, keep your chin up and think happy thoughts, kiddo...!!!

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Thank you. Yes, I have heard again from my bro, and so far his area is sitting tight--waiting to see what will happen with the impending rain. Even though he's not at the coast of NC, everyone inland is taking this storm very seriously.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Good to hear!!!
I hope it heals quickly...!!!

On a related note, my formerly broken and bent pinky is now straight again...!!!

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Amazing how our bodies can heal.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Which begs the question...
Are you a Hornswoggler, Vermicious Knid, Snozzwanger, or a Whangdoodle...???

Just finished watching the film. You mentioned it was on AMC last night, and lo and behold it was On Demand. Love this movie.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Thank you. Yes, I have heard again from my bro, and so far his area is sitting tight--waiting to see what will happen with the impending rain. Even though he's not at the coast of NC, everyone inland is taking this storm very seriously.

Hopefully his area will not flood. Doing ok @Goofyernmost and @93boomer ?

 

[Gabe1]

I watched the unexpected influx of Carolina T-shirt’s at WDW starting several days ago. Parks a bit more crowded, Friday’s Halloween party sold out while none of the others had not Glad we went to second one on Tuesday vs waiting. The Pups started arriving at all the resorts.

I saw this today on social media to Evac’s arriving to St Augustine

 

[CoreNovawarAMM]

I watched the unexpected influx of Carolina T-shirt’s at WDW starting several days ago. Parks a bit more crowded, Friday’s Halloween party sold out while none of the others had not Glad we went to second one on Tuesday vs waiting. The Pups started arriving at all the resorts.

I saw this today on social media to Evac’s arriving to St Augustine View attachment 313747

That’s sweet!

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

Oompa Loompa, do-ba-dee-doo.

That is all.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Hopefully his area will not flood. Doing ok @Goofyernmost and @93boomer ?

So far, so good, nothing flooded near me, but, my place is relatively high and haven't lost any electricity at all. (knock wood)

 

[Goofyernmost]

 

[Rista1313]

There goes your chance at owning a candy factory. They seem nice and one of the few creatures that can pull of the orange look.

It's ok, I'd just end up eating all the profits anyway!

Which begs the question...
Are you a Hornswoggler, Vermicious Knid, Snozzwanger, or a Whangdoodle...???

My snozzberries taste like snozzberries!

 

[Rista1313]

Yes, you guessed it...Willy Wonka on AMC again...the one liners are enough to kill me...in the best way...!!!!!

Even with my dislike of Oompa Loopas, that is one of my favorite movies!

I always tell a lame joke when I get in the elevator at work and people ask me what floor I need, and I say I need the wonka-vator floor.. up and OUT!