The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Gabe1]

I hope so. I love Mr. Potato Head. I played with him for years.

Me too. My Mr. Potato Head had parts but lacked a body. His parts were sharp and went into a 'real' potato.

 

[Cesar R M]

forgot to upload this from my visit to Playa del Carmen.. a short compilation of small fragments of Cirque Du Soleil - Joya


(filming was prohibited except for very short takes and photos, the waiters constantly told people to dont film, so pardon the small sample)

enjoy in 4k glory!

 

[Cesar R M]

I have never bought rock salt by the truck, but those buckets (that I cannot lift) from Sam's Club and the salt hockey pucks for the gutters yep. Me, it is bark and pea gravel by the truckload.

makes me wonder.. doesnt the heavy usage of salt in roads and walkways damage the environment when everything melts?

 

[Figgy1]

Sorry you didn't get the waffle maker you wanted. I'm sure the boys were just thinking with their stomachs. I actually wanted the one that had the Mickey face on it, but these tasted pretty good!

Yes Mickey face would have my first choice and yes they were thinking with their stomachs as usual, the one I got takes just over a cup of batter for each waffle.

 

[Figgy1]

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Thank you I love tulips but here they are deer chow

 

[Figgy1]

The next four days will be below zero, with snow. Low temps for the day, in the single digits. Winter here we come. We wanted to do some moving things, but it won't be possible. We don't have snow tires....Imagine, in Colorado!

Sympathy like and a warm hug. We're going to be above freezing all day to day and then the bottom will fall out. Have I mentioned how horrible winter is?

 

[Figgy1]

I guess I have a New Years resolution this year. I have decided to read more. I just finished my first book of the year. I don't know if I am going to shoot for a specific number of books, maybe around 40. That would be about 3-4 a month. So any good book suggestion? I'm up for anything. Although nothing really gory or depressing please.

What about the Kingdom Keepers series?

 

[Figgy1]

I guess I have a New Years resolution this year. I have decided to read more. I just finished my first book of the year. I don't know if I am going to shoot for a specific number of books, maybe around 40. That would be about 3-4 a month. So any good book suggestion? I'm up for anything. Although nothing really gory or depressing please.

I finally settled on my New Year's resolution yesterday morning Exercise more nope, eat healthier nope again, Get some sewing done for me a big YES!!!!!!! I even got some fabric cut out yesterday @MinnieM123 would appreciate it blue stretch velour with a blue trim with a snow theme. It's a simple pattern so it should be done today or tomorrow

 

[Figgy1]

Out for me. Have a great evening. I'm turning in early....we may need to help dd tomorrow.

Prayers and pixie dust! xoxo

 

[Figgy1]

Good luck today @MinnieM123 may it be the best job ever.

 

[Figgy1]

My kids got me a real nice Belgium Waffle iron too. Need to get to getting. It will be with maple syrup though.

We did that on Christmas morning. The boys made sure the waffle maker was the first thing I opened

 

[MinnieM123]

Yeah...thinking about it anyhow. I've had a Springer, a Shepherd and then 3 retrievers after that, 2 Goldens and Walt the Lab. Thinking of what will be the best fit for me for the future. I'm not quite there yet but at least I can think about it now.

Take your time, no rush. You'll just know when you're ready to welcome a new little buddy.

 

[FutureCEO]

I've been watching one of the strangest parades I've ever seen. It's London's New Year's Day Parade. It not bad, just strange. The mc's didn't even know who the characters were. They confused the Grinch characters with the Frozen characters. It's still on RFD-TV, if anyone is interested.

They have the best New Years Eve fireworks though

 

[MinnieM123]

makes me wonder.. doesnt the heavy usage of salt in roads and walkways damage the environment when everything melts?

Yah, it's not the best thing for the environment. We have a (small) nature area not far from where I live, and they really reduce the salt on the roads near the water. (Signs are posted that it is a low salt area and to reduce speed by cars.)

However, salt on roads and sidewalks, steps, etc. can reduce slip and fall injuries, and also save motorists' lives on the roads and highways. Ice can be extremely dangerous, so I have no problem with them using salt in winter.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

What about the Kingdom Keepers series?

Read them, it is a good series though.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

11 days until National Dress Up Your Pet Day.

 

[Figgy1]

Time for another I hate winter rant. I went out for my walk and fell on my tushie. Nothing hurts except my ego but what exactly is freezing fog? I'm having a hard time finding anything good about winter. Rant over.

 

[A W Reezy]

Top of the morning, everyone (at least my American friends). Work week starts today for me. Anyone with big plans for this week? Or is everyone recovering from the Holidays? LOL!

 

[Figgy1]

Top of the morning, everyone (at least my American friends). Work week starts today for me. Anyone with big plans for this week? Or is everyone recovering from the Holidays? LOL!

Sorry to hear you have to go back to work. My "work load" is lightened because I got everybody up and out the door(finally). Plans yes, big no. Unless you count conquering mount laundry

 

[Gabe1]

We did that on Christmas morning. The boys made sure the waffle maker was the first thing I opened

There was a rule from the before I was married...NO household goods for presents. The last few years the kids anyhow learned when something was for the fun of it vs the house or chores. Progress.

makes me wonder.. doesnt the heavy usage of salt in roads and walkways damage the environment when everything melts?

Yes. Salt changes the soil balance, kills some grass and plant life. Ruins both concrete and asphalt road and changes the colors of paver bricks overtime. Some areas use sand or a mix but the sand messes with the soil too and the sewers.

And I would not have it anyother way. My FIL was walking with his toddler grandson through a park and slipped on an icy untreated sidewalk and cracked his head very hard. Within hours he was bleeding in the brain, about 75 years old. The neurosurgeon before he started to operate gave us two likely outcomes, a vegetable or he'd die on the table. Fortunately he only lost the good use of one leg. He lost all memories for a month but regained the ability to speak. So I don't care if I have to put more grass seed and dirt down, don't care if the roads need to be repaired or replaced. If it wasn't for road salt there would be substantially more people out there with major injuries like my FIL.