The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[seahawk7]

And we expect some posts that evening. You know, for those of us up after 1 a.m.

I will try I use a tablet to post and I have a flip phone still. I have trouble with the small screens on the smart phones which both my kids have but I will do my best. I won't forget about you guys!

 

[Cesar R M]

My daughter saw it with her boyfriend and said it was very good.

I really liked District 9.. Elysium was kinda ok, but not perfect.

I have high feelings for robotic creatures.!
cue Wall-e and Johnny 5!

 

[Cesar R M]

Haha.

Stupid computer, had to hit reply to see the image.

same issue here... the image said "forbidden"

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I'm not sure I could get over the colour.
Can't drink green beer on St. Paddy's day either.

No spinach smoothies for @JenniferS

 

[seahawk7]

BTW...
I know there's a "talk like a pirate day".
I think we need a "talk like Yoda day", too.

Good idea that is.

 

[seahawk7]

same issue here... the image said "forbidden"

Forbidden? Wow that's weird.

 

[donaldtoo]

My daughter and I went to this Thai vegan restaurant and each got a yellow curry that was so good. I thought about taking a picture but the bowl was empty. I'm sorry.

You have shamed the thread.
For your penance, you must take pics of the next 10 food items you are about to consume.
Then, and only then, ca...
Never mind, I'm laughin' too hard at my own stupid joke...!

 

[Cesar R M]

My daughter and I went to this Thai vegan restaurant and each got a yellow curry that was so good. I thought about taking a picture but the bowl was empty. I'm sorry.

like a magician? POOOF!! GONE!!!

 

[Cesar R M]

Forbidden? Wow that's weird.

yeah, instead of the image box, the page returned a "forbidden, you are now allowed to view this content".

 

[seahawk7]

You have shamed the thread.
For your penance, you must take pics of the next 10 food items you are about to consume.
Then, and only then, ca...
Never mind, I'm laughin' too hard at my own stupid joke...!

I accept your challenge. Here is picture one. It's a drink but in a Disney travel mug so it counts no?

 

[seahawk7]

yeah, instead of the image box, the page returned a "forbidden, you are now allowed to view this content".

I feel so naughty now.

 

[TomP]

the alternative.. as in being dead?

you got it!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

This is funny. AAA is still working on our claim for us. My parents wanted me to call my school's security office to find out how long they keep security footage for so that we can prove that the moron got in my car and rolled the window down. So I called my security office and said, "My name is SWG95, I'm a commuter, my car was stuck in the School of Business lot during the snowstorm..." and the security officer says, "Oh, yeah, I remember you. The window was stuck down and then the tow truck broke down. That was quite the comedy of errors!"

Apparently it was memorable for more than just me...

 

[Cesar R M]

This is funny. AAA is still working on our claim for us. My parents wanted me to call my school's security office to find out how long they keep security footage for so that we can prove that the moron got in my car and rolled the window down. So I called my security office and said, "My name is SWG95, I'm a commuter, my car was stuck in the School of Business lot during the snowstorm..." and the security officer says, "Oh, yeah, I remember you. The window was stuck down and then the tow truck broke down. That was quite the comedy of errors!"

Apparently it was memorable for more than just me...

oh wooooooow.
so another person who did a stupid thing and damaged your car even more!
unbelievable row of errors!

do AAA hire workers from the nuthouse or something?

 

[donaldtoo]

I have an Elsa iPad cover.
Mostly I collect Minions and Mr. Potato Head.

And elephants.

 

[JenniferS]

Yep, always an advantage. As the saying goes "Cash talks, BS walks".

Not sure about down there, but up here, you negotiate your final price first ... and then mention that you're paying cash. Many dealerships count on making extra money if you use their in-house financing and will give you a sharper deal.
Customers who pay cash cost the dealership money.

 

[JenniferS]

You could be a grandma.

You could be an ex-best-Peep.

 

[JenniferS]

BTW...
I know there's a "talk like a pirate day".
I think we need a "talk like Yoda day", too.

Pass on that I must.

 

[MinnieM123]

Here's the kicker - three years ago when our dollar was worth more than the U.S. dollar, prices up here were still bloated; ergo Canadians were flockng over the border in droves!

Retailers have three main excuses for higher prices:
Economy of scale - our population is 1/10 of yours, and spread out over a vaster area. Our stores have reduced negotiating power and a much larger distribution area.
Climate - most of our fruits and veggies must be imported. We have a significantly shorter growing season, and let's be honest, there is no way we can produce oranges, pineapples, cotton, sugar cane ....
Taxes - as I've said before - Universal healthcare may be free, but it ain't cheap.

Other factors - higher tariffs, mandatory bilingual packaging, and of course, the fluctuating dollar.

That's really very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I always learn so much from others on this forum!!

 

[JenniferS]

And elephants.

Yes. And elephants.