The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[donaldtoo]

Donald, I always wonder, what brand of suits you sell?
a single brand or variety?

A variety of different brands.
Fascino Uomo, Figlio Lontano, Angelo Rossi, Dolce Vita, Richard Harris,...
Most are of Italian design, and manufactured in China.

 

[Cesar R M]

China

why I am not surprised?

in other news, my sister's daughter just showed me a picture taken by a friend of hers.. shows the waterline almost on the bridge's car level. THIS IS BAD.
because the older bridge fell when the water was lower.

 

[donaldtoo]

why I am not surprised?

Right! These days, Levi's are made in China.

 

[donaldtoo]

Oh, it was a major treat when my parents took us (4 kids) out anywhere for dinner, or a treat. We always ate at home; that's just the way it was. Even when we'd go on vacations (via car), my mother always packed a lunch in the cooler with thermoses full of milk. We'd always stop at roadside picnic table areas. I enjoyed those times at those outdoor picnic areas, because there were always animals to watch such as rabbits, squirrels, and birds. It never took much at all to entertain me!

Yep, same thing here with all the road, traveling, and camping trips we took with my folks when we were kiddos. Good times.

 

[donaldtoo]

I wish we would have had some dipping sauce, too. I might have liked them better with that.

It's actually not dipping sauce for the hush puppies, per se. It's more for the catfish, I just use it for the hush puppies, too. If I really wanna' add an extra kick, I'll mix some Tabasco in with it...!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

We had to go a few towns over but the place which is smaller than my kitchen was packed with vanilla cone patrons.
I fed mine to Walter. Such a happy Pup.

Oh, what a "sweet" gesture! That Walt is one lucky doggie!

 

[MinnieM123]

Oh boy, McDonalds now being investigated I understand by OSHA.

I just glanced at a news report about that. Employees from 19 different cities filed complaints--mostly for burn injuries suffered on the job. I hope that safety conditions improve quickly.

 

[Cesar R M]

Right! These days, Levi's are made in China.

honestly.. these days.. almost everything is made in china..
even national souvenirs.
I've been to local fairs and almost everything now says Made in China (in our Mexican products)
seen exactly the same in my trip to Alaska. Most discount stores only had Made in china cheap stuff.

 

[MinnieM123]

Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I got wrapped up in my trip and didn't come on here at all. The trip was for just 4 days and it was great. I think I will have to be doing another solo trip in the future. Once I get my pictures uploaded I will post a few.

Oh goody! We like pictures of WDW. And yes, 4 days is perfect for a solo trip--that's usually about how long I stay when I go. Happy to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation!

 

[MinnieM123]

Has anyone tried Google Feud yet? It's like Family Feud with the Google search engine results. www.googlefeud.com .

I didn't do very well my first go round.

I'm lousey at games, so I'll pass. But thank you for sharing the link, nonetheless. I'm sure others will enjoy playing!

 

[MinnieM123]

You beat me to it.

These uniforms have to be a heck of a lot more comfortable for the CMs than the older costumes were. They are there pretty much every day, in all sorts of weather conditions. The least Disney can do is give them more comfortable uniforms.

I wish they would keep the original style, but perhaps recreate them into much lighter fabrics, so that the CMs don't get hot in them. Then, in the cooler months, they could go back to the original, heavier fabrics. I am focusing on the actual singers' costumes, in particular, for the old, elegant styling.

Perhaps I haven't taken careful notice, but aren't there other CMs there (such as at the doorways, who act as "greeters", but do not actually sing)? I seem to recall a few CMs that would greet people, and were not in the singing group. (Sorry, sometimes I'm oblivious to details, and other times I'm fanatic about details.)

 

[MinnieM123]

I had a great time, I will post some pics when I get them uploaded. I like to take pictures and I didn't have hubby there to rush me (not that he says anything but I don't want to hold him back) so I have a ton of pics. Any requests on a picture to see?

I'd enjoy anything you want to post! (I might have a slight leaning toward any animals you may have photographed, if you went to AK.)

 

[donaldtoo]

My mom was the kindest person you could ever meet, and my dad was the coolest, most easy-going, fun guy.

Next to Hubby, my mom was my best friend, and her passing has left a giant hole in my life.
My dad was my true hero; his passing has left a giant hole in my heart.

I am truly blessed to have had them as my parents.

As always, and sincerely, I'm so sorry you lost them both so early.
Mom is 76, and pop is 82, and, as I've mentioned many times before, they're still like a coupla' Energizer Bunnies. Assuming I don't pass before them, I'm not exactly quite sure how I'm gonna' handle it when the Lord takes them...

 

[MinnieM123]

speaking of interesting stuff..

they have closed both main bridges connecting the sister cities in my hometown.
the freak rains that happened 2 days ago (until today) caused a danm to be forced to unload water (since it reached over 100% capacity).
So this load of water, plus the heavy rain's loads.. have made the bigger river dangerous.
Last time the river had this load.. one of the bridges (the older one) structurally failed and killed 3 people as it fell sideways into the water.
the "newer" bridge was reinforced and a new reinforced bridge was built where the older one fell.

So... they are being cautious now and closing both ways until the river current decreases.View attachment 87214
Red Arrow = normal causeway
all the water is a flood zone.
its worse on the outer area (this area is between bridges)

View attachment 87215
Pretty sure this image was taken near the "Puente Ameca" signage.
upper bridge = new reinforced bridge to replace one that fell down.
bottom was reinforced.

Oh my. I'm glad that your engineering-type officials are taking safety measures. Water can be very destructive. Just be careful, yourself, and stay tuned to the news updates in your area, before driving anywhere.

 

[MinnieM123]

View attachment 87220 Siesta time

Walt is taking a nappie after his vanilla ice cream treat today!

 

[MinnieM123]

honestly.. these days.. almost everything is made in china..
even national souvenirs.
I've been to local fairs and almost everything now says Made in China (in our Mexican products)
seen exactly the same in my trip to Alaska. Most discount stores only had Made in china cheap stuff.

Well, here's something interesting for you, Cesar. An American candy icon, Hershey's Chocolate (and a number of popular candy bars, etc. owned by Hershey's, in Pennsylvania) are now all made in Mexico.

 

[MinnieM123]

definitively will, I'm already moving some furniture upstairs just in case
always good to live in a 2 story home.

but one thing is sure, if the water floods the lower level, we will probably declare both cars goners.. as the parking slots are lower than the house level wise.

Can you move the cars now to higher ground? Are there any parking garages or parking lots within walking distance of your house that you might be able to utilize, at least until the water threat warning gets lowered?

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[donaldtoo]

Its getting worse! they are closing both bridges.. 2 small towns nearby are already flooded.
the worst part is, they havent opened the Dam yet.
so its going to get VERY BAD flood wise.
the river already went above the maximum levels...

Sympathy "like", and sincere prayers.

 

[donaldtoo]

definitively will, I'm already moving some furniture upstairs just in case
always good to live in a 2 story home.

but one thing is sure, if the water floods the lower level, we will probably declare both cars goners.. as the parking slots are lower than the house level wise.

Oh my! Huge sympathy "like".