The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

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Unless you've read the books first, in which case Angels & Demons makes ZERO sense.

I see a couple but most are blank. I didn't know if it's just me or was someone else experiencing it.

Thanks JenniferS, a book and movie, I can't think of anything better than that!

 

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Very nice and green

Yes, it's not like Colorado at all. Very pretty!

 

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Nice pictures. The petunias in the first one are a gorgeous color.

Thanks, ajrwdwgirl. This was a little town before the train ride. It had antique shops, a bakery, and some craft stores. Unfortunately they weren't open. Good morning.

 

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Yep, our last trip was in November for Thanksgiving and it was much more enjoyable, even though DD and I had colds for part of that trip. But that was when she was in pre-school. When we went to Hawaii last year for almost 3 weeks we got a talking-to from her elementary school about the hazards of keeping her out of school for so long.

Schools have sure made attendance the top priority. We took our daughter out, and the schools said nothing, except write a report about what you learned.

 

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I can't see mine or yours (or goofy's)! The mystery continues...

I don't want to say this too loud. I can see everyone's, I hope by saying that it doesn't change!

 

[MouseDreaming]

Good morning @MouseDreaming

Good morning, Figgy! Just got back from dropping the boy off. First day of Driver's Ed!

 

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Yes, Tinker is on my list - looks fabulous! Love Gary Oldman.

I put that on my list as well. The only reason to look forward to winter, is movies!

 

[MouseDreaming]

Here's the pictures I promised.

Beautiful pictures. Good morning @betty rose !

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Thanks, ajrwdwgirl. This was a little town before the train ride. It had antique shops, a bakery, and some craft stores. Unfortunately they weren't open. Good morning.

Good morning to you too. Sounds like a fun town to visit. I like visiting antique shops, bakeries, and craft stores! Especially bakeries!

 

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Now you get the condo thing. Kids on separate floor last trip! Now how to make my dh stop snoring

Get him a C-Pap, it does wonders!

 

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Beautiful pictures. Good morning @betty rose !

Thank you MouseDreaming, and a very good morning to you too!

 

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We here love National Treasure. Not Academy Award worthy but quite fun. I wish there could be a nod to them in the parks.

I loved those movies as well. I loved the scenery as well as the plot.

 

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Good morning to you too. Sounds like a fun town to visit. I like visiting antique shops, bakeries, and craft stores! Especially bakeries!

Right there with ya!

 

[MouseDreaming]

Umm, so this happened yesterday.

DD had her summer band concert yesterday. It was 7th and 8th grade orchestra followed by 7th and 8th grade band. Very nice. In a school gym. So, if you can picture it, the kids are on chairs on the gym floor in a semi circle facing the audience (in bleachers for the most part) with the conductor up front. Since it is a gym, there were a few parents that taped the concert while standing by the wall. To the side, out of the way. No problem.

Except one woman. She stood behind the orchestra kids, right in front of the conductor, and captured the whole thing on her IPhone. It was weird. I'm sure her kid was really happy about it, too. And she will probably be the most recognized person in town, because she is now on countless others' video. I should see if someone put it up on youtube.

 

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The Springs is a nicely designed, aesthetically pleasing area. I enjoyed it when I was down there, mainly because there was something new to look at, for a change. The rebranding stops and starts over the years have been interesting, to say the least.

The only time I go is during the day, so I can't speak for the nighttime crowds. I look at the Springs as a few hours one afternoon of my trip (on my way back from Typhoon Lagoon), and that's about it for me. It's a spread out, restaurant and shopping area with bowling and a theater complex. I'm not paying Disney prices to go and sit in a movie theater for hours, or to play a few strings of bowling either. So, I'll go to either Earl of Sandwich, or Wolfgang Pucks (nearby Earl's), and Ghiradelli. Then I'll poke around some stores and walk around. Done.

We basically have the same itinerary, except I might take a little time to sit at the Margarita Bar!

 

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Umm, so this happened yesterday.

DD had her summer band concert yesterday. It was 7th and 8th grade orchestra followed by 7th and 8th grade band. Very nice. In a school gym. So, if you can picture it, the kids are on chairs on the gym floor in a semi circle facing the audience (in bleachers for the most part) with the conductor up front. Since it is a gym, there were a few parents that taped the concert while standing by the wall. To the side, out of the way. No problem.

Except one woman. She stood behind the orchestra kids, right in front of the conductor, and captured the whole thing on her IPhone. It was weird. I'm sure her kid was really happy about it, too. And she will probably be the most recognized person in town, because she is now on countless others' video. I should see if someone put it up on youtube.

No basic courtesy there, what a self centered person.

 

[MouseDreaming]

No basic courtesy there, what a self centered person.

She was distracting to the conductor, as well. But, she got the video she wanted.

 

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Good morning, Figgy! Just got back from dropping the boy off. First day of Driver's Ed!

That's a very scary time for parents, especially when they drive alone.

 

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She was distracting to the conductor, as well. But, she got the video she wanted.

 

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Got to run, for awhile. Hubby is on the phone, and it's bathroom cleaning day.