The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

@donaldtoo , I was looking at a map of Texas to see where Austin was, in relation to Dallas. Austin is a distance away, and yet, closer that I had initially thought. It's been a tough few days for your fellow Texans. Hugs.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I can't see any problem. Go to both stores each week, and buy freshly-baked donuts from both!

The thing is I don't even need a doughnut from one store, let alone 2!

 

[MinnieM123]

The thing is I don't even need a doughnut from one store, let alone 2!

No one would know--just say you're buying them for the dog.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Zombie shark velociraptor with a bow saw ? 9 stitches and 25+ years later, and those two finger tips in the middle are still numb (nerve damage) with forever-altered fingerprints...!

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Look at the bright side... the altered fingerprints have probably kept you out of prison!

So @Cesar R M and @StarWarsGirl, I need your advice. Our laptop is seriously trying to load Windows 10 and I don't how to stop it or if I should just let it go through. What is your experience with 10? Is it better than 7? If it still has bugs, how do we stop it from loading?

That happened to me. It started downloading and I wasn't even aware of it. Before I knew it I had "10" installed. I didn't ask for it, and didn't authorize it. But, here it is. For the most part, except for a different look and a slightly less operator friendly setup, it hasn't been that much different. What I have noticed is that being on sites like this one (not just this one) I have experienced extremely slow functions and constant freeze ups that I never had with "7". I didn't need "10" because my computer use is very basic. I am angry that they just went ahead and downloaded it without my saying "yes, I want it". It was a trick question window. A very poor way to do business as far as I am concerned, but, I will figure out how to make it work for me and if I can't, it's about time for me to try an big ole Mac.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

In case anyone is interested I started my trip report from my 2 week trip. I tagged a few people I thought might be interested but I thought I'd announce in case I missed anyone.
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/movin-in-two-weeks-in-the-world.915373/

 

[StarWarsGirl]

So @Cesar R M and @StarWarsGirl, I need your advice. Our laptop is seriously trying to load Windows 10 and I don't how to stop it or if I should just let it go through. What is your experience with 10? Is it better than 7? If it still has bugs, how do we stop it from loading?

I hope Cesar answered your question, but here are my thoughts:

I would definitely load 10 as the free upgrade offer is expiring soon. I've found it has fewer issues than 7. My dad doesn't have to call me into his office for nearly as many issues.

The install does take time. I installed it and let it run overnight on our computers. Don't turn off your computer once it has started.

If you hate Windows 10, you can roll back to 7 up to 30 days after the install is complete. I've personally had very good experiences with 10, though.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

We had the services for my step-grandpa today. What a day. My little nephew, who is 19 months old, slipped and fell on the grass this morning. He broke his leg and now is in a splint. They are leaving tonight to get him home and to a specialist.

Other than that, everything else went well. We had the service by the grave first, then went back to my grandma's for a while. I caught up with my cousins and my cousin-in-law (nephew's mom). I played with my nephew for a bit, which meant picking up toys he dropped on the ground. I somehow was making him laugh, though, so we continued.

We had the memorial service afterward. Lots of crying during that. It was a great turnout. Everyone loved my grandfather so much. He was so sweet and dear. Everyone talked about how they adored him.

We then went to my grandfather's daughter's house. His family is really sweet as well. So many of his relatives have offered to keep a check on my grandma and help her as needed. I'm thinking I will probably need to go up and spend next weekend with my grandma. We're concerned about her. My aunt says she's basically cried the day he died and has barely gotten emotional since then. We're really worried about how she'll do emotionally after everyone leaves tonight and tomorrow. Going to call her this week and make the decision. I had a previous commitment that weekend, but if she needs me, family first.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

We had the services for my step-grandpa today. What a day. My little nephew, who is 19 months old, slipped and fell on the grass this morning. He broke his leg and now is in a splint. They are leaving tonight to get him home and to a specialist.

Other than that, everything else went well. We had the service by the grave first, then went back to my grandma's for a while. I caught up with my cousins and my cousin-in-law (nephew's mom). I played with my nephew for a bit, which meant picking up toys he dropped on the ground. I somehow was making him laugh, though, so we continued.

We had the memorial service afterward. Lots of crying during that. It was a great turnout. Everyone loved my grandfather so much. He was so sweet and dear. Everyone talked about how they adored him.

We then went to my grandfather's daughter's house. His family is really sweet as well. So many of his relatives have offered to keep a check on my grandma and help her as needed. I'm thinking I will probably need to go up and spend next weekend with my grandma. We're concerned about her. My aunt says she's basically cried the day he died and has barely gotten emotional since then. We're really worried about how she'll do emotionally after everyone leaves tonight and tomorrow. Going to call her this week and make the decision. I had a previous commitment that weekend, but if she needs me, family first.

It's always good to do checkups on people after their loved ones pass. It is good for them and your your one grieving process too.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

It's always good to do checkups on people after their loved ones pass. It is good for them and your your one grieving process too.

Yeah, we're keeping an eye on her. I have a feeling that a lot of the responsibility for keeping track of her is going to fall on me. Not that I really mind; I adore the woman, but still.

Now she's talking about everything she wants to do. She's had to think of my grandfather and his needs first for so long that now she wants to travel. She wants to come to Hilton Head with us in December. We're also talking about going down to SC to visit our family in Charleston. Might see if she wants to drive down a few days early, spend about three days or so in Charleston, and then head over to Hilton Head when my parents come.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Yeah, we're keeping an eye on her. I have a feeling that a lot of the responsibility for keeping track of her is going to fall on me. Not that I really mind; I adore the woman, but still.

Now she's talking about everything she wants to do. She's had to think of my grandfather and his needs first for so long that now she wants to travel. She wants to come to Hilton Head with us in December. We're also talking about going down to SC to visit our family in Charleston. Might see if she wants to drive down a few days early, spend about three days or so in Charleston, and then head over to Hilton Head when my parents come.

I wouldn't worry excessively about how she is doing. Do check up, but, sometimes people need the downtime to decide what their next step is. The crying that night and the lack of it since, isn't unusual. As we age we come to accept death much more readily then younger people, with less exposure, do. By certain ages we usually have accepted our own mortality and are therefore capable of dealing with the topic in a pretty calm manner.

For sure ask her to truthfully tell you if she would like the company. Don't make it a mission, just a concern. If you both have had a good relationship, you should be able to have that honest conversation. I can only speak for myself, but, I know that I need to be out of the limelight or not having a hosting situation while I work(ed) through whatever thing I was dealing with. She sounds like she is rebounding already and accepted this a long time ago and has been thinking about her next move. Leave it up to her, don't force your presence on her unless she wants it.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I wouldn't worry excessively about how she is doing. Do check up, but, sometimes people need the downtime to decide what their next step is. The crying that night and the lack of it since, isn't unusual. As we age we come to accept death much more readily then younger people, with less exposure, do. By certain ages we usually have accepted our own mortality and are therefore capable of dealing with the topic in a pretty calm manner.

For sure ask her to truthfully tell you if she would like the company. Don't make it a mission, just a concern. If you both have had a good relationship, you should be able to have that honest conversation. I can only speak for myself, but, I know that I need to be out of the limelight or having a hosting situation while I work(ed) through whatever thing I was dealing with. She sounds like she is rebounding already and accepted this a long time ago and has been thinking about her next move. Leave it up to her, don't force your presence on her unless she wants it.

She'll be honest with me. She did ask me today about coming to see her before long. I'm keeping a check on her, but we're both brutally honest, so if she doesn't want company, she'll tell me.

The reason I (along with my aunt and cousin) tend to get more worried about her is that she's had bouts of anxiety and depression throughout her life. We're hoping she'll be fine, but given her history, that's why we're rather concerned.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

 

[unkadug]

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Your sunset photos are always so pretty. I still have one of yours from months ago as my desktop background.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Your sunset photos are always so pretty. I still have one of yours from months ago as my desktop background.

Aww, thank you!

 

[donaldtoo]

So, we went to the original location of P. Terry's Burger Stand before headin' to Peter Pan Mini-Golf this evenin'...!



I love this sign as you're leavin' the drive-thru (we parked, ordered from the walk up window, and ate outside on a picnic bench)...



DWifey's cheeseburger, and I had already destroyed my double cheeseburger ...messy, but, awesomely goooooood...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Peter Pan Mini-Golf...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

And, oldest DD havin' some fun at Stonehenge today (now yesterday in England )...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

We had the services for my step-grandpa today. What a day. My little nephew, who is 19 months old, slipped and fell on the grass this morning. He broke his leg and now is in a splint. They are leaving tonight to get him home and to a specialist.

Other than that, everything else went well. We had the service by the grave first, then went back to my grandma's for a while. I caught up with my cousins and my cousin-in-law (nephew's mom). I played with my nephew for a bit, which meant picking up toys he dropped on the ground. I somehow was making him laugh, though, so we continued.

We had the memorial service afterward. Lots of crying during that. It was a great turnout. Everyone loved my grandfather so much. He was so sweet and dear. Everyone talked about how they adored him.

We then went to my grandfather's daughter's house. His family is really sweet as well. So many of his relatives have offered to keep a check on my grandma and help her as needed. I'm thinking I will probably need to go up and spend next weekend with my grandma. We're concerned about her. My aunt says she's basically cried the day he died and has barely gotten emotional since then. We're really worried about how she'll do emotionally after everyone leaves tonight and tomorrow. Going to call her this week and make the decision. I had a previous commitment that weekend, but if she needs me, family first.

Sympathy like. And, so very sorry about the little guys leg. Glad everything else went as well as can be expected, though.
Prayers for your grandmother, and all of y'all.

 

[donaldtoo]

Why do mosquitos have to exist?

So the Jurassic Park, etc., movies could be made.

 

[Gabe1]

Yes and no. It was the end of a loaf, and I had another loaf not opened yet -- in the freezer . . .



He is a stinker and he knows it. He knows exactly what he's doing--he's very calculating, and although he pretends to look ashamed, he's proud of his deviant behavior and considers it a "win".



Oh, he did know about the hot dogs, too, but it was payback time . . . I flat out refused to give him a few bites, which he usually gets!



As our good friend, @Cesar R M would say, "Nope, nope and nope!"

Makes me Love the Jack even more. That Pup has gotta have a high IQ.