The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

Goofyernmost

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I know it's considered tacky, but we did a cash bar. I honestly don't see what the problem is with it. I shouldn't have to pay for people to get trashed, which as you stated, opens up additional issues. We paid for softdrinks, plus we had punch. So there were plenty of options, and if people didn't feel they could have fun without some booze, they could spring for it themselves. The cash bar definitely did not deter people from drinking, and everyone had a great time. I'm not a huge drinker myself, but I didn't want to tell people they couldn't have alcohol....they are adults, they can decide for themselves. But you can't bring it in, you had to buy it there, so we just did the cash bar for those who wanted to imbibe.
I agree, I am not a teetotaler, I've had my share of shady evenings, but, to me a free bar is the same as a free cigarette bar, or a free heroin bar. Alcohol is a drug and as such many have a desire for it. So since alcohol is legal I have no problem with having some available, but, I ain't payin for it. Just me, but, if friends and family cannot spend a few hours together without getting hammered, I'm not interested in supplying the juice.
 

Goofyernmost

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Songbird76

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We did Teppan Edo this past trip and it was amazing. Am sure you just had a bad chef last time and sure Disney will be better.
That's good to hear! Thank you. My brother swears that the chef aimed the zucchini between the eyes, but by that point, he had already made the onion skid across the grill into my soup bowl, which knocked the hot soup in my lap, and then he had dropped the egg, which also went skidding, and somehow managed to bounce up and break open on my glass. Fortunately, the server had just brought a towel to clean up the soup and she watched the egg incident happen and told the chef she was going to tattle to his wife, and she had a new drink in front of me in less than a minute. So the server was really on top of it, but I can't imagine that would be part of the "show" because that would be a liability. If I had been burned by the soup, or my clothes had been ruined, or I was allergic to something, that could have opened them up for a lawsuit. My brother swore it was all a setup, but I just don't think they could do something like that on purpose. But everyone just laughed about it all and the chef didn't seem horrified like I would have been if I had done something like that, so there's just enough doubt in my mind to wonder if that's a normal experience at a hibachi grill. Is that just part of the show? Like the Monsters Inc lauch floor at MK, where they pick someone in the audience and center several jokes about him throughout.
 

Songbird76

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Throat is sore, coughing, generally less energy, but so far that's it (knock on wood)



Due to extenuating circumstances, I cannot :( But skipping that does sound lovely!!
Gargle with salt water. It's gross, but it works wonders on a sore throat. I'm so sorry you are sick right now. Par for the course, but still no fun and definitely not fair with everything else you have on your plate right now. Prayers and pixie dust!
 

Goofyernmost

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I catered the rehearsal dinner for that wedding at a house;) Have I ever mentioned how cheap I am?
I never thought of you as cheap, but, judging, just from what you post, I think you... a lot like my oldest daughter, were born about two centuries to late. You don't like doctors, you do everything the hard way, you seem to make only a few allowances for modern technology (i.e. sewing machines, computers) but, even your constant cooking, canning, food preservation is something that would have served you well in the 1700's. Now don't take this as a put down, in many ways it is quite commendable. You might have done the same thing, you never mentioned it that I saw, but my daughter even had three home births with a mid-wife present. I just don't know how you maintain the energy to do it all. Very impressive.
 
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Songbird76

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I agree, I am not a teetotaler, I've had my share of shady evenings, but, to me a free bar is the same as a free cigarette bar, or a free heroin bar. Alcohol is a drug and as such many have a desire for it. So since alcohol is legal I have no problem with having some available, but, I ain't payin for it. Just me, but, if friends and family cannot spend a few hours together without getting hammered, I'm not interested in supplying the juice.
That, and I know my brother and his friends. If I had had an open bar, I'd be bankrupt by the end of the evening. They are all big drinkers, especially if someone else is footing the bill. I'm not going to tell them they can't drink, but I'm not going to pay for it. (I let my brother invite his friends. They all lived in town, and I knew he would have a much better time if he had some friends there. My family were all really conservative and kind of uptight, and he would have been very uncomfortable in that setting. Plus, I knew them all from various functions, and they were a really fun group of people, and I wanted my wedding to be FUN....I wanted people to dance and really have a great time, and I knew his friends would be out on the dance floor, which would encourage others to do the same. We had a BLAST)
 

MySmallWorldof4

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Not the wedding, but, when my youngest moved in with her fiance, my Mother refused to go to any occasion at their place because they were "living in sin". One day I confronted her about it. She was in her late 70's at the time. I was very blunt about it and just said... 'Listen, what she does doesn't reflect on you, she is not your responsibility to guide to your morals. She is very fond of you and you are hurting her for no reason, it is not your problem. So get off your high horse and remember that you are not going to be around a lot longer to be with the people that love you. Get you head out of your 1930's butt and enjoy your family while you still can.' She showed up and never again mentioned it. She was fortunate enough to attend their wedding. I guess that is referred to as reverse tough love, but, it made her life and my daughters life a lot happier.
I love what you said. Enjoy your family! :inlove:
 

21stamps

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Wait. What??! You're giving up coffee??!?!?!?!?! Did someone check h*ll for snow and ice?? I don't even know who you are anymore!!

Key words-“ supposed to...” 😂
Let’s see how long I last.. if it means going from thigh rub to thigh gap, then I’m going to try, but can’t promise success. Only a pregnancy was able to do that 🤣

Sorry we haven't been in a while but never had a problem. Keep an eye on Rafiki's Planet Watch as it's going seasonal. Hope the petting zoo is open when you're there

Ugh. You just gave me flashbacks to T spending way too much time letting goats. We can do that at our own zoo., I wouldn’t be upset if the petting zoo was closed.. I loved the rest of it though!
 

93boomer

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Recipe, please?? Those look delicious! Do you do a sauce with them, or serve them as is?
For @Songbird76 and anyone who wants to make. Very delicious!
Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs
Servings: 12 big meatballs
Ingredients:
2 lbs. lean ground turkey (I used half this recipe for two and had leftovers. You could use the whole recipe and freeze leftovers)
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs (I used panic-japanese breadcrumbs)
1//2 cup carrot and 1/4 cup onion (minced in food processor or by hand)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon salt (I used around 1/4 tsp. cause I watch my bp)
1 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions:
Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Put parchment paper or a silicone pad in a large baking sheet.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Shape meat into 2 -tablespoon-sized-balls. Place on baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes checking after 30 to see if pink (165 degrees with thermometer). If pink, continue cooking 5 minutes then check. Mine were perfect after 30 mts. Cool and serve. Leftovers may be frozen. Put on baking sheet and freeze. When frozen, put them in a freezer bag. Thaw the night before to reheat next day.

I make my own spaghetti sauce since I watch by sodium. This one is easy and good. I make then, cool and put in freezer bags and freeze up to 6 months.
Spaghetti Sauce :
Ingredients:
2 6 ounce cans no salt added tomato paste
2 cups water
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoon minced garlic cloves in jar
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions:
Put tomato paste in medium saucepan. Whisk in the water, 1 cup at a time. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool or serve immediately.

Hope you enjoy!!
 

MySmallWorldof4

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And he told me the thing to remember is that no matter what happens, you'll still be just as married. No matter what goes wrong, and something WILL go wrong....nothing is perfect...you will still be just as married. The wedding is only one day...focus on the MARRIAGE. You will have lots of days to share your love, and the wedding is only one of them, and it's not going to define your marriage. So if the rings get lost, or dad is late for pictures (which he was), or the cake falls over, you will still be just as married.
That is just beautiful!:inlove:
 

MySmallWorldof4

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Oh, man, maybe next year! This year I don't have the mental bandwidth for it, lol. I bombed my test yesterday and only got a C on it because I was so busy/stressed all week that I didn't have time to read the four chapters of the book that the test was about. This week I need to pack for Disney, finish my costume, actually read my text book, take the test, clean my house, shop for and pack some small gifts for her, etc. Plus there,s ballet, physical therapy, doctor appointments, late meetings at work, and I promised A a picnic this week. Cutesy things will have to wait until next year.
Considering you didn't read the material, a C is pretty good. Can A skip ballet this week? An extra hour at home will do wonders.
 

MySmallWorldof4

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What kind of sick? Stomach or respiratory? I would load up on Vitamin C, zinc, and eat garlic and spicy food to kill the germs. Also, yogurt has good bacteria in it. My doctor in the US told me that the good bacteria fights the bad bacteria for space...it's kind of like a natural antibiotic.
Yes, garlic and onion, but here is the trick. You have to cut the garlic and onion, but it needs to sit for a minimum of 15 minutes for the germ and toxin destroying enzymes to work. When you cook it, it should only be sauteed for 5 minutes. Also you can eat fermented food for the good bacteria in the intestines, so that is fermented sauerkraut and kimchi. @figmentfan423 knows all about that. Got me 3 jars of Bubbies Sauerkraut from Wegman's Friday.:)
 

MySmallWorldof4

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I watched the Depp version out of pure curiosity. I never really followed Depp's career, but, really enjoyed him as Capt. Jack Sparrow. I really wanted to see if he had depth in his acting and looked for any sign of similarities in his character of Willy Wonka. I was completely blown away by that separation. If you were to watch him in Pirates and then in Willy Wonka and no one told you who the star was I don't think there was a single thing that would make you able to guess that it was the same person. He looked different, he spoke differently, his mannerisms were completely different. It was amazing.

As for Depp as a person... not so impressed, but, as an actor... wow! There is no denying that talent. As for the comparison of the two Wonka movies the first with Gene Wilder is definitely a more fun movie to watch.
I agree with everything you have said in this post.
 

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