The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Songbird76]

Good grief... they expect you to come there, but they won't come up... sounds great. My first husband was from Chicago (Oak Park).. but my in-laws were/are wonderful people. In fact, I'll be making time to see my Ex's sister in law while I'm in Florida at thanksgiving. I guess I'm lucky!

She left out the part about one year when they went and stayed with the sister, whose children went through all her stuff and threw it around the room, and the parents didn't seem to think it was a big deal. Hence them now staying in a hotel when they go there.

Oak park....I've heard that name often. Is that near Dundee/Elgin? My mom grew up in Dundee and all her family lived in Pingree Grove, Dundee, Elgin, McHenry, Batavia, etc. We used to go every other year when I was a kid to visit all the cousins. I know my mom mentioned Oak Park, but I don't remember if we actually ever went there....if it's in the area, we probably did though.

 

[Rista1313]

She left out the part about one year when they went and stayed with the sister, whose children went through all her stuff and threw it around the room, and the parents didn't seem to think it was a big deal. Hence them now staying in a hotel when they go there.

Oak park....I've heard that name often. Is that near Dundee/Elgin? My mom grew up in Dundee and all her family lived in Pingree Grove, Dundee, Elgin, McHenry, Batavia, etc. We used to go every other year when I was a kid to visit all the cousins. I know my mom mentioned Oak Park, but I don't remember if we actually ever went there....if it's in the area, we probably did though.

Good Grief, I wouldn't want to go there either... sigh... and this is why I'm so hard on my stepson who lives with us.... be a good person!

Oak Park is closer to downtown Chicago, on the NW side... you may have heard of it because it's famous for several Frank Lloyd Wright houses... and it's Ernest Hemingway's birthplace.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Got another Georgia wrong number call...dude called me six times this morning... apparently, he just wanted his clothes.

 

[Songbird76]

@Cesar R M , I hope all your family is safe! They said on the news that Willa is supposed to hit Mexico today, and I know you said where YOU are it's safe, but they said it's still a Cat 5 right now....so make sure you have supplies for several days so if deliveries of groceries and gas and such can't get to your area, you're still ok. Be safe!

DD and I have spent the last 2 days buying crafting supplies for all our Disney projects. My coffee table looks like a craft store exploded on it. And we FINALLY found red and white polka dot material to make a dress for DD...and maybe one for me, too. We'll see. We have to find a pattern first, and give my MIL puppy eyes to help make it.

 

[Songbird76]

Good Grief, I wouldn't want to go there either... sigh... and this is why I'm so hard on my stepson who lives with us.... be a good person!

Oak Park is closer to downtown Chicago, on the NW side... you may have heard of it because it's famous for several Frank Lloyd Wright houses... and it's Ernest Hemingway's birthplace.

Was there maybe a theater there? My mom used to go with her friends to some theater in Chicago area. She LOVED musicals. So they would go get dinner and see a show once in a while. I KNOW I heard Oak Park come out of her mouth on more than one occassion, but I'm not sure how it fit in.

 

[Rista1313]

Was there maybe a theater there? My mom used to go with her friends to some theater in Chicago area. She LOVED musicals. So they would go get dinner and see a show once in a while. I KNOW I heard Oak Park come out of her mouth on more than one occassion, but I'm not sure how it fit in.

I think so.. but it's been 24 years since I lived there, so I can't say for sure. It is however a beautiful suburb... that I do remember!

 

[93boomer]

Sewing in my school didn't have anything fun such as pattern hacking or drafting or even basic quilt making

Our hardest thing in sewing class was putting in invisible zippers. I actually made a dress in class. I used to still have it in my hope chest. I will have to check and see

 

[donaldtoo]

I am if I don't chicken out... Minnie Mouse will be my costume... I got a red/white polkadot tunic with black leggings, and ears of course =D

Sympathy like.

That's No fun...
Not only are we encouraged to dress up for Halloween every year at our office, we also have a costume contest and treats...!!!
Plus ...we vote on the costumes...$150 for 1st prize, $100 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd, $0 for Honorable Mention...!!!

Here’s a shot of our latest email reminder for this years contest...!!!

 

[THE Monorail Lime]

Got another Georgia wrong number call...dude called me six times this morning... apparently, he just wanted his clothes.
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Why I am your wallpaper?- groot

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Why I am your wallpaper?- groot

I am Groot.

Translation - cause you're cute!
If
My phone's theme right now is GotG. That's just my text wallpaper.
This is my main wallpaper.

And then here's my lock screen.


I also have a dancing baby Groot in my room. And a Gamora t-shirt. And a t-shirt that says "I am Groot" with angry baby Groot.

 

[THE Monorail Lime]

I am Groot.

Translation - cause you're cute!
If
My phone's theme right now is GotG. That's just my text wallpaper.
This is my main wallpaper.
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And then here's my lock screen.
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I also have a dancing baby Groot in my room. And a Gamora t-shirt. And a t-shirt that says "I am Groot" with angry baby Groot.

I think I found the girl version of me

 

[21stamps]

I am so behind!!! Every time I want to catch up I get overwhelmed by the amount of new posts.

 

[21stamps]

It’s not Disney, but this was an exciting email for me!





T is probably too old for the characters now.. but I plan on checking off most of these events between Thurs and Friday... with plenty of MagiQuest time as well.





Friday night adds a dance party- we’re going!




I hope he loves it!! Not “out of town”, but at least something during a break in games and practices.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Are you referring to the one on Rte 1??

Yes. Why is that sad? The first Sheetz we ever went to was across the street from it. That is funny because Sheetz is based out of PA.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I was going to wear a straight jacket and go as a Joisey housewife ...

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

She left out the part about one year when they went and stayed with the sister, whose children went through all her stuff and threw it around the room, and the parents didn't seem to think it was a big deal. Hence them now staying in a hotel when they go there.

Oak park....I've heard that name often. Is that near Dundee/Elgin? My mom grew up in Dundee and all her family lived in Pingree Grove, Dundee, Elgin, McHenry, Batavia, etc. We used to go every other year when I was a kid to visit all the cousins. I know my mom mentioned Oak Park, but I don't remember if we actually ever went there....if it's in the area, we probably did though.

Sounds like the area that all the John Hughes movies were made.

 

[Rista1313]

Yes. Why is that sad? The first Sheetz we ever went to was across the street from it. That is funny because Sheetz is based out of PA.

We don't have Sheetz in Michigan... but I've been to one near the DC border... I think it's a funny name =D

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

It’s not Disney, but this was an exciting email for me!

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T is probably too old for the characters now.. but I plan on checking off most of these events between Thurs and Friday... with plenty of MagiQuest time as well.

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Friday night adds a dance party- we’re going!

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I hope he loves it!! Not “out of town”, but at least something during a break in games and practices.

I think it is a really nice treat!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

We don't have Sheetz in Michigan... but I've been to one near the DC border... I think it's a funny name =D

A funny name for sure. They are always a safe place to go for clean bathrooms on the road. They also have a decent selection of on the go food for my family.
Oh, and we have 3 within a 5 mile radius of my house.

 

[21stamps]

I think it is a really nice treat!

I think he’ll be shocked! Just hope it’s a more excited reaction than the surprise Disney trip.

I just received this text from my mom, they’re at the airport heading to Florida. Apparently ran into a friend of mine.. daughter is in T’s class. This is not going to help the “I’m the only kid who hasn’t been to Disney this year!
We’re definetly in the minority of our friends and fam in 2018. Oh well. I’m sticking to my Disney break!!!