The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MySmallWorldof4]

The kids hung out at the beach before we had to do hair and return for dd to compete. So there were some mistakes in their routine that had never been done before. It was the easy stuff like tumbling and their dance. They executed the tough stunts perfectly. I really didn’t expect them to place as high as they did. Once they got to the top 10 and their name hadn’t been called, I was baffled. They did get 6 out of 23 so not too shabby.

The next day was Sunday and it rained so we just packed up and left. Traffic was not terrible. The usual Virginia traffic if you know Virginia. Yuck! And that was all she wrote.

 

[Rista1313]

The kids hung out at the beach before we had to do hair and return for dd to compete. So there were some mistakes in their routine that had never been done before. It was the easy stuff like tumbling and their dance. They executed the tough stunts perfectly. I really didn’t expect them to place as high as they did. Once they got to the top 10 and their name hadn’t been called, I was baffled. They did get 6 out of 23 so not too shabby.
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The next day was Sunday and it rained so we just packed up and left. Traffic was not terrible. The usual Virginia traffic if you know Virginia. Yuck! And that was all she wrote.

Traffic in DC/Virginia.. makes me want to slam my head on the steering wheel!

 

[donaldtoo]

Leftover office treat breakfast taco lunch...!!!!!!!

 

[Goofyernmost]

I said that I would post some pictures of our local Disney store. So hopefully here they are:





The movie showing in this picture vvv must have contained ghosts because their image didn't photograph.

 

[93boomer]

Okay. So there is a lot I need to catch up on but I wanted to share pictures from the long weekend in Virginia. So a mini tr. Yay!
I had classes scheduled that morning so we couldn’t leave until 8:30am. Luckily by the time we got near DC, the loop around it was clear. We didn’t really hit any traffic and made it to Jamestown by noon. That was just in time for lunch so we ate at the cafe in the Settlement Museum. I ate a black bean burger. I swear it is the same type they serve at Chili’s.
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The kids ate pizza and a chicken sandwich.
After lunch we headed out toward the area where they have the re-creations of the 3 ships the first settlers came from England on. Saw some pretty flowers along the way and took some pictures. I think @ajrwdwgirl likes peonies, so I got a nice shot of one.
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The kids loved this huge world map.
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The peonies are the same color I have!

 

[93boomer]

The kids hung out at the beach before we had to do hair and return for dd to compete. So there were some mistakes in their routine that had never been done before. It was the easy stuff like tumbling and their dance. They executed the tough stunts perfectly. I really didn’t expect them to place as high as they did. Once they got to the top 10 and their name hadn’t been called, I was baffled. They did get 6 out of 23 so not too shabby.
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The next day was Sunday and it rained so we just packed up and left. Traffic was not terrible. The usual Virginia traffic if you know Virginia. Yuck! And that was all she wrote.

Nice trip! I haven’t been to Jamestown since our DD was around 10. Thanks for sharing! All the food looked yummy!!

 

[93boomer]

So every summer since our cat Chloe passed away, I have been buying a special plant to remember her. This is the one for this year.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Seeing there's some confusion tomorrow we're starting with View attachment 369157 and watching the Star Wars Movies in order until we drop

That's the one I don't like.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Just jumping in really quick to say I'm planning a WDW trip this summer in early August!! I've booked Kidani for 5 nights and Bay Lake for 4. Can't wait!!! I need my Disney fix.

Yay! That is awesome!!! That is a nice long trip. Hope you can pop back in and discuss your plans.

 

[donaldtoo]

I said that I would post some pictures of our local Disney store. So hopefully here they are:View attachment 369782
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That is one of the newer Disney IP (Imagination Park) Stores.
At one point, there was a 5 year plan to renovate all existing Disney Stores (including our now closed Store) to IP, and build all subsequent Stores in the IP format.
The ones they built were not as well-accepted as DCP (Disney Consumer Products) had expected/hoped, so plans were cut back drastically.
The JCP in our mall did, however, get a small Disney boutique section in their toy dept.
Once that happened, we kinda’ figured our Store might be goin’ away at some point in the not-too-distant future.
The IP Stores are nice, but, they’re no “Pink and Green” Store...!!!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Swedish meatballs, I have eaten a lot of those over the years. Too bad about the green stuff contaminating the plate, also you should have fries with that not an ice cream scoop of mashed potatoes...

@figmentfan423 I think we found @MinnieM123 's twin.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Well, that was AWESOME...!!!!!!!!!!!
I opted out of happy hour though, as the firm provided adult beverages at the venue, and I definitely didn’t want to overdo it!
Axes and alcohol...what a combo...!!!!!

The “Bad Axes”...

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“All My Axes Live in Texas”...

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“Unicorns, Rainbows, and Axes”...!!!!!!!

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And, finally, “Axellent 80’s”...!!!!!
I don’t look stereotypical 80’s, so much as maybe more like certain 80’s-era film directors...?!!!!!

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Some of the gang, and some axe throwing...!!!

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Anyway, all 23 that showed up participated, and I took 3rd place...!!!
At first, we all thought our new 5-foot-tall office assistant Haley was gonna’ take us all down, but, unfortunately, she lost steam as things went on.
Towards the end, I ended up besting Finn and then Brian, before getting bested by Marvin in the semi final, who then was bested by Cole in the final...!!!
I was gettin’ fist bumps and high fives from all the youngsters and they were askin’ me where that all came from...I said ”Hey y’all, I’m old, not dead!!!”...!!!!!

So, for my efforts, I received a $20 gift card for Taco Deli...

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And, this awesome axe to practice with for next time...!!!!!!!

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Again, a “totally Axellent ” time...!!!!!!!!

That is such a different office activity. Pretty cool and odd at the same time. Congrats on 3rd place!

 

[Rista1313]

I said that I would post some pictures of our local Disney store. So hopefully here they are:

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The movie showing in this picture vvv must have contained ghosts because their image didn't photograph.
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That's pretty much what the Schaumburg ones looked like inside too.

 

[Rista1313]

Swedish meatballs, I have eaten a lot of those over the years. Too bad about the green stuff contaminating the plate, also you should have fries with that not an ice cream scoop of mashed potatoes...

But I like mash potatoes! and I actually like Romanesco, broccoli, I could have done without the green beans... but the peapods were tasty too! I'm not a big fan of lingon berries, so I could have done without those. Chocolate cake was FABULOUS!

 

[Figgy1]

Traffic in DC/Virginia.. makes me want to slam my head on the steering wheel!

We usually try and get through metro DC and Virginia between 2 and 6 am

 

[Figgy1]

@figmentfan423 I think we found @MinnieM123 's twin.

I worry about both of them. Btw my pasta recipe can be made vegan by using mushrooms lightly tossed in amino

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

I worry about both of them. Btw my pasta recipe can be made vegan by using mushrooms lightly tossed in amino

 

[Figgy1]

Just an FYI Uber and Lyft drivers are striking Wednesday

 

[Goofyernmost]

We usually try and get through metro DC and Virginia between 2 and 6 am

I've tried that area on numerous occasions and specifically different times and I am now convinced that there are about a million people that use their cars as home and just circle around the belt-line in a continuous loop! It is always a parking lot, especially that area between DC and Fredericksburg, Va. The only time I was able to shoot through there with any degree of quick progress was on a Sunday Morning heading north. I assume that all of the big wheels in Washington were in church at the time so I took advantage of their holiness to make some time. Other then that I cross over to I-85 in Fredericksberg and bypass that entire area when I can.

 

[Cesar R M]

Just an FYI Uber and Lyft drivers are striking Wednesday

about time, I heard that 1/3 of them are losing money thanks to Uber taking more and more of the money they make.. plus the rising costs of maintenance and gas aren't helping.