The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[StarWarsGirl]

@Songbird76 Remember that conversation we were having about Adele a while back? Well, she came on the radio today, and my mom flicked it off because she is of the same opinion I am about Adele. We were trying to pinpoint what exactly drove us both nuts, and I remembered what you said; that she sings flat. And we both were like, "YES! That's it!"

So you are definitely NOT alone in that opinion!

 

[Gabe1]

I remember all except the purple ketchup. Which, for the record, yuck!

Didn't they show Wilson's face in the final episode?

The Green was even worse. I bought them for my kids when they were little.
A 90's thing.

I wanted to say that too, that we finally did have a Wilson reveal in the end.
Not really remembering. I loved that show but it stayed on a little past its prime, turned into a drama more than a sitcom in the end.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

The Green was even worse. I bought them for my kids when they were little.
A 90's thing.

I wanted to say that too, that we finally did have a Wilson reveal in the end.
Not really remembering. I loved that show but it stayed on a little past its prime, turned into a drama more than a sitcom in the end.

We still watch it here. It comes in the Hallmark Channel. Today, the episode where Al nearly marries Ilene was on.

I watch it mostly for Randy. I enjoy his one liners. The boys overall are hilarious. We were watching an episode a couple of weeks ago where Brad and Randy nearly launch Mark into a tree until Jill stops them. I laughed so hard at that. And then the time they made Mark swallow a tadpole...so mean, yet somehow hilarious. Especially when Mark gets revenge.

 

[Songbird76]

Do you remember

When there was green and purple ketchup?

or remember playing with the parachute in PE Class or when it was called gym class?

or do you remember wondering what Wilson looked like?

Or do you remember Mood Rings?

Or do you remember scented magic markers, yes we were taught to stick a marker to our nose and inhale.

or do you remember these Mickey Mouse watches?

My brother had one of those watches! And my daughter has a mood ring and scented gel pens...no longer markers, though I wanted those sooooo badly when I was a kid. We love crafting, so we got the gel pens.

 

[Songbird76]

Good grief, two feet of snow? It was 90 here today.

They closed the interstate in Wyoming...some friends of mine were planning to go down to Utah for a triathalon and couldn't because the road was closed. Another friend is with Engineers without Borders and they were heading to Kenya today to check on a project they did, but she was able to get to DIA when they opened one of the other roads. That area got slammed with snow.

 

[Songbird76]

@Songbird76 Remember that conversation we were having about Adele a while back? Well, she came on the radio today, and my mom flicked it off because she is of the same opinion I am about Adele. We were trying to pinpoint what exactly drove us both nuts, and I remembered what you said; that she sings flat. And we both were like, "YES! That's it!"

So you are definitely NOT alone in that opinion!

Hallelujah!! It drives me batty....and then, was it you who said you can't understand her? There were so many kids who have done Adele songs for The Voice Kids and I find myself going "Oh is THAT what it says??" because I can finally understand it....and these are DUTCH children....foreign children can articulate better than she does.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

I did! I sort of assumed that somebody would have taken the name (the site is 16 years old, and a bunch of other names that I tried when I joined were taken), but it was free!

I had not noticed that

 

[Figgy1]

I would have traded places with @MinnieM123

It is 43 degrees here and windy. I was in shorts and a tank top yesterday.
It rained again so the upside is I don't have to water the plants. Most should hold their own now with water as it isn't going to be hot over the weekend either. I'd settle for nice or warmish. Gloomy cloudy day.

Sympathy like, warm hugs and a sling shot are heading your way.

 

[Figgy1]

Having just been there this week, I really noticed the increase in food prices. All I eat at the parks is QS and it was very difficult to get lunch, for example, under $17.00 (with the tax, etc.). Also, just a freaking plain bottle of WATER is $3.00!!!

I noticed that, I realize Disney is somewhat of a captive audience but...............

 

[MinnieM123]

I am not a big eater. The last two times that I was at WDW, I ate a lot of kids meals. Perfect size, and usually under $10.

That's an excellent idea. I had wondered if you could purchase one for an adult, but never tried it. I'll have to keep that in mind for the future, for times when I'm not that hungry, due to the heat.

 

[Figgy1]

On the local Orlando news, there was a report of increased accidents along that stretch, because people are gawking at Volcano Bay, and subsequently getting into car wrecks!!

I noticed people driving poorly in that area and that was before it was finished and in testing. I hope this settles down once it's just part of the landscape.

 

[Figgy1]

Have you ever tried to mow a wet lawn...?!?!?!
Now, there's a workout for ya'...!!!!!

Figgy doesn't mow Figgy has a stack of pictures

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm unable to post the video I took.

So, you saw Peter Noone's concert. (I've seen him a few times down there over the years--he puts on a great show.)

Luckily, when I came in on Sunday, The Guess Who were the performers for Sunday and Monday. I caught a few of their shows over the 2 days--really enjoyed them. (If you're familiar with their songs, they did many of their big hits including: American Woman, Laughing, Undun, No Sugar Tonight, and a bunch of others.)

 

[Figgy1]

@MinnieM123 I'm glad you got to be the spy! I'm still waiting for my turn but at least my boys have been more time than I can count as for the lockers I like the system maybe because I always have at least one loaded gift card and I hate wearing things on my wrist

 

[MinnieM123]

@MinnieM123

So cool that you were the rebel spy. Where did you sit?

Last June when we went to Hollywood Studios they would run the Walt Disney movie on certain days and a movie preview at One Man's Dream on other days and it was listed on the schedule. So that was nice. It is a nice movie.

And I know that you are probably ok with not taking a lot of picture but there are some digital cameras that do a decent job and are $50 or under, something to think about for another time perhaps.

Were you able to eat at the Brown Derby Lounge or the Tune In Lounge at all? Or enjoy any of the food for Flower and Garden?

I was in the 2nd row, center, when I was picked out of the crowd for the rebel spy! HA! Loved the distinction!

So that explains why I didn't see Walt's film, and only the Pirates preview. Hmm. Oh well.

Due to the heat, my appetite was really off, so I didn't go to either lounge for dinner. Frankly, the only thing I gorged on during the entire trip was ice cream!!

Yup, really liked the small plates presentations at the countries--more to my liking this time.

 

[Figgy1]

It's ok, it was pouring again an hour ago

Love the new name.

 

[MinnieM123]

They had those lockers installed at TL in the fall already. My DD just did it.
But we ran into those lockers at Kali and throughout Universal. Thinking they are here to stay.

Aaaacccckkk!! I wanted to give you a like for the information (I do appreciate it though), but I hated those stupid things!!

Part of it is just me--I don't like surprises. I've been going to B Beach and T Lagoon for many years. You always went to the swim shop and got the towel, and paid for a locker. The other thing that I didn't like was how the new system is so impersonal. Yah, they also probably got rid of some "extra" CMs for these do-it- yourself lockers.

 

[Figgy1]

Do you remember

When there was green and purple ketchup?

or remember playing with the parachute in PE Class or when it was called gym class?

or do you remember wondering what Wilson looked like?

Or do you remember Mood Rings?

Or do you remember scented magic markers, yes we were taught to stick a marker to our nose and inhale.

or do you remember these Mickey Mouse watches?

Finally one where I remember everything

 

[Figgy1]

That's an excellent idea. I had wondered if you could purchase one for an adult, but never tried it. I'll have to keep that in mind for the future, for times when I'm not that hungry, due to the heat.

Another great money saving tip for Disney food. Go VEGAN

 

[MinnieM123]

Good grief, two feet of snow? It was 90 here today.

Yup, over 2 feet, actually. I was watching one of the Denver news stations online yesterday, and the weather person was reporting from up in Evergreen (his parents live there). There was a LOT of snow! I was jealous, actually.

Luckily, he made it up there safe and sound yesterday afternoon, and called me to let me know he had checked into his hotel.