The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Goofyernmost]

We stayed at ASports and returning to our room after a late night there was a raccoon in the bushes by our door that decided to hiss at us. My daughter (who was about 8 months) thought it was the greatest thing and was clapping. I was thinking Oh schnikeys! That was the fastest I ever got the door opened and the stroller inside. Called the front desk and was told "they've been around the resort lately". No one came to check the area. After that our future stays were at Pop Century.

Well, they were there first, no need to ask them to leave, they'll just come back to go through the garbage that all the civilized tourists thought to just toss out.

Speaking of which, when in Florida a few weeks ago, I came out of my hotel and right near the entrance was what I thought was a raccoon. It had the face of a raccoon, but the body was different. It seemed less "furry" and it's hind quarters were higher (longer rear legs) then any raccoon I had ever seen. Anyone have any idea what animal looks like a raccoon but isn't?

 

[StarWarsGirl]

What, no Franklin?

Franklin I watched too. Just don't remember it being a favorite

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I must be lucky, because I only seen adorable squirrels, bunnies and duckies!.

I've seen all kinds of wildlife at WDW. Waiting for a boat to come at DHS, I looked over and there was an owl. Another trip, we were walking to DHS, and we looked and saw a bald eagel across the water. It was hunting and looked like it got a snake.

Another time, I was at Epcot really late at night (post EMH). Park was closed, and I was meeting up with my group. I looked down, and there was a snake stretched out across the pathway. I just walked around it.

10+ years ago, we were at MK near Tom Sawyer Island and noticed a crowd had gathered. We looked in the water, and there was a gator. Big guy. CMs were trying to keep people calm. Being me, I was just like, "Hey cool!"

One time, we were biking at Fort Wilderness and saw an armadillo at the side of the path. That was....unexpected

At some of the resorts, turtles live in the water features. I've also seen small alligators. And lots of birds. And deer.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Thank goodness it didn't hit somebody's head, 10 stories down!

That'd be some serious hurt!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

12 hours? holy carp!!! D:

the maximum I've done was near 8 hours.

West Coast to Honolulu is about 6 hours.

East coast to west coast is about six hours. Hawaii is really far off the west coast.

Direct flight from Honolulu to the east coast is about 10-12 hours, give or take an hour.

There used to be a United Airlines flight from DC to Honolulu, but they've since gotten rid of it. That was my longest direct flight at 12 hours.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Well, they were there first, no need to ask them to leave, they'll just come back to go through the garbage that all the civilized tourists thought to just toss out.

Speaking of which, when in Florida a few weeks ago, I came out of my hotel and right near the entrance was what I thought was a raccoon. It had the face of a raccoon, but the body was different. It seemed less "furry" and it's hind quarters were higher (longer rear legs) then any raccoon I had ever seen. Anyone have any idea what animal looks like a raccoon but isn't?

Got that BUT raccoons will scram when humans are near EXCEPT when they are cornered or protecting their young. Then they go into "attack mode" and will hiss before they bite. Wild raccoons and bats are two of the main carriers of rabies. Not much of an outdoors person, are you?

 

[JenniferS]

12 hours? holy carp!!! D:

the maximum I've done was near 8 hours.

Hubby has already told me that we are never doing Hawaii or Australia. Not even in first class.

(Yeah, like I would pay for first class. )

 

[JenniferS]

Ketchup on scrambled eggs must mean I'm bonkers.

Me too, then!
I'm okay with that.

 

[JenniferS]

Dunedin, etc. are very nice areas for the most part. But...you will find "sketchy dudes" and sketchy dudettes just about anywhere in FL...just saying. Trinity, which is west of Dunedin is also very nice, unless you want to be really close to the water. Of course, being close to the Gulf is also much more expensive and hazard insurance (homeowner's ins) can get outrageous (storm surge, flooding, etc.)

We want water views. Condo building - 5th floor or higher.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

The very first time I ever had hush puppies, was about 5 years ago in North Carolina. My brother lives in an area that's well known for it's barbecue. Had the most delicious barbecued chicken of my life there. Then I tried the hush puppies and thought they were these doughy bland things. it was a really good restaurant we went to, so I'm sure they knew how to make hush puppies, but I didn't care for them. Is there more than one way to make them? Sounds like you've had "good" ones and I'm trying to figure out what made them good.

Hush puppies will taste different depending on what spices are added to the dough and what oil they are fried in. I like to add Italian seasoning to mine or if I'm making something spicy I'll add crushed red pepper flakes.

 

[Lucky]

Hush puppies will taste different depending on what spices are added to the dough and what oil they are fried in. I like to add Italian seasoning to mine or if I'm making something spicy I'll add crushed red pepper flakes.

Onions are good too. I worked at a small chain called The Hush Puppy. The only one left is in Las Vegas. Their hush puppies were nothing special though - too bland.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Who gets tired of seeing yummy chocolate cupcakes??!!!

I'm a once in awhile chocolate person. Caramel for me.

 

[Cesar R M]

It's at the Swan. I've never been in the Swan or Dolphin.

sadly, I never visited the Swan or the Dolphin area.

 

[Cesar R M]

Dunedin, etc. are very nice areas for the most part. But...you will find "sketchy dudes" and sketchy dudettes just about anywhere in FL...just saying. Trinity, which is west of Dunedin is also very nice, unless you want to be really close to the water. Of course, being close to the Gulf is also much more expensive and hazard insurance (homeowner's ins) can get outrageous (storm surge, flooding, etc.)

I wonder how expensive is to build a house from scratch that is elevated (at least 2 meters up) and build of concrete.

I still do not understand the US building wood houses in hazardous areas.

 

[TomP]

That'd be some serious hurt!

maybe even like "funeral home" hurt.

 

[Cesar R M]

Well, they were there first, no need to ask them to leave, they'll just come back to go through the garbage that all the civilized tourists thought to just toss out.

Speaking of which, when in Florida a few weeks ago, I came out of my hotel and right near the entrance was what I thought was a raccoon. It had the face of a raccoon, but the body was different. It seemed less "furry" and it's hind quarters were higher (longer rear legs) then any raccoon I had ever seen. Anyone have any idea what animal looks like a raccoon but isn't?

perhaps an opossum?
I remember seeing one at POR only once almost at night.

 

[Cesar R M]

Franklin I watched too. Just don't remember it being a favorite

Funny thing.
I never knew about Frankling until I was on my late 20's.. Its a cute cartoon. I also like "Mysteries of Alfred Hedgehog" too.

 

[TomP]

We want water views. Condo building - 5th floor or higher.

Oh....I didn't realize that you were very wealthy Canadians.

 

[TomP]

Onions are good too. I worked at a small chain called The Hush Puppy. The only one left is in Las Vegas. Their hush puppies were nothing special though - too bland.

That's the only kind of hush puppie I like...chopped onions and made with buttermilk.

 

[TomP]

I wonder how expensive is to build a house from scratch that is elevated (at least 2 meters up) and build of concrete.

I still do not understand the US building wood houses in hazardous areas.

There are homes in FL built on stilts (elevated). I've even seen "manufactured homes" i.e. trailer homes on stilts. Usually only in very flood prone areas, cuz maybe expense?
Also, most homes in FL (especially since about the seventies) are built with exterior walls of concrete block. I guess wood is used because it is cheaper to build, but not cheaper to maintain.