The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[donaldtoo]

OK, let's see if I can upload some more pics from our youngest DDs birthday adventure...

So, after lunch, we went here...



This place was way more, in a great way, than I expected...

Funky monkey...!



Fish!



Dory...!



Pelicans...!



Gator McCatorface...!!!



Youngest DD just got down the otter slide...!!!



Silly otter...!



More fish...!




The backside of water...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Buffalo...!



Giraffe...!



More giraffe...!



Elephants...!



The lion sleeps tonight...?!?!?!



And, we found a working yeti...

 

[donaldtoo]

Anyway, there are tons more pics I could post, but, it would be overload.
We just had an awesome time as a family, yet again, together...!!!!!

 

[betty rose]

THNX. The guys are getting sleep pants and the women are getting fleece shawls. I also make cookies and fruit cake. I'm glad nobody can tell that I use Bob's GF baking mix for those

Hi, how do I get on your list? I need some sleep pants. And a fruit cake...yummy

 

[betty rose]

Anyway, there are tons more pics I could post, but, it would be overload.
We just had an awesome time as a family, yet again, together...!!!!!

I love your family and glad you get to have really good times! (Will you adopt me?)

 

[betty rose]

I had two brothers and one sister and all our parties were the same. All were at home, and we'd invite maybe 6-8 kids. People brought (reasonably priced) gifts, and then we'd have cake and ice cream. The big "entertainment" was Pin the Tail on the Donkey. (Note: with all the birthdays for 4 kids, that Donkey target had so many holes and rips in it--but my mother kept putting it up each time! That was from her generation--fix/repair everything. That darn donkey had more tape holding it together, from multiple years of use!)

So, considering some of the big bashes I've heard about (for some families nowadays), I could say that our generation missed out on more pricey extravaganzas. But, since no one had parties like that (that I knew of back then), we didn't know anything else, so we thought the ratty old Pin the Tail on the Donkey was big fun!

So did ours, missed out that is. A home baked cake was good enough for us. We did get candles on the cake, and that was the big fun...blowing them out! It was nice to be "special" for that dinner and dessert.

 

[betty rose]

I'm sure it has something to do with living on a ship for several years with the worst food ever.

I understand our next door neighbor was in a submarine for 30 years. He would never want to be on a boat again. It was the close quarters , and hardly ever getting to see sunlight. That sounds so miserable. I'm sorry for your hubby. I'm glad he is on dry land.

 

[betty rose]

Sympathy like. I hope nothing comes of any of those nasty storms and you get to go on your cruise. As of the last time I looked it looks like I won't get much or any of Jose but still fear for @MinnieM123 and @FutureCEO' future weather

My thoughts and prayers for all of those hit by Irma.

 

[betty rose]

Sympathy like. I hope nothing comes of any of those nasty storms and you get to go on your cruise. As of the last time I looked it looks like I won't get much or any of Jose but still fear for @MinnieM123 and @FutureCEO' future weather

It's funny, I've lost all desire to go on another cruise. With so many suffering in Texas and Florida...I'm done with it. We are spending one night at the Caribe Hotel near Disney. I would rather spend my time on dry land right now. RCL had signed up at Puerto Rico and St. Kitts, they are both in the direction of hurricane Maria. Right now, the crew and other's are living on the Oasis. They have reserved only the suites for those that have a suite booked. We are not in that class!

 

[betty rose]

The oasis class has not been to Port Canaveral right?
I remember they only get to Fort Lauderdale because of their cheer size.

I'm not sure. I think that things change every day due to the hurricanes.

 

[betty rose]

Got to love bugs bunny.

 

[betty rose]

It's funny, I've lost all desire to go on another cruise. With so many suffering in Texas and Florida...I'm done with it. We are spending one night at the Caribe Hotel near Disney. I would rather spend my time on dry land right now. RCL had signed up at Puerto Rico and St. Kitts, they are both in the direction of hurricane Maria.

I'm willing to stay home, and have another vacation in the future. The list of places to go, may be dwindling . They should as others help as many people in the Caribbean as they can. Think of the supplies and food that could be delivered to those without anything.

 

[MouseDreaming]

Stupid local airline
Changed the dimensions of cabin baggage smaller than the industry standard. Now i need a new cabin bag...

Sympathy like.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

At least most single engine planes glide very well if you lose the engine

Ha! Funny you say that. 30 years ago,(hate talking in decades), my parents and I took a plane tour of the Catskill Mtns. in NY. The pilot was a mostly toothless man who looked more like an old pirate than a pilot. My mother was not a fan of flying even though she was a travel agent and had to fly all the time for work. The plane was a Cessna of some sort. When we were up in the air the dear pilot said not to worry, that even if the engine failed, we could still glide a long time. My mother turned white. I of course thought that was hysterical. Now much older, wiser, and more aware of my mortality I have inherited her fear.

The backside of water...!!!!!

Love that!!!

It's funny, I've lost all desire to go on another cruise. With so many suffering in Texas and Florida...I'm done with it. We are spending one night at the Caribe Hotel near Disney. I would rather spend my time on dry land right now. RCL had signed up at Puerto Rico and St. Kitts, they are both in the direction of hurricane Maria. Right now, the crew and other's are living on the Oasis. They have reserved only the suites for those that have a suite booked. We are not in that class!

Did you cancel your cruise?

 

[MouseDreaming]

Anyway, there are tons more pics I could post, but, it would be overload.
We just had an awesome time as a family, yet again, together...!!!!!

Thanks for the arm chair vacation! And a very Happy Birthday to your DD!

 

[MouseDreaming]

So, today...DOUBLE DIGIT DANCE! But really, who's counting.

 

[betty rose]

We can now take on 2 bags hand luggage. Both small and no more than 10kg between the two. Anything bigger will go in the hold at £12 per kilo.

I think air lines don't want anymore customers. They do everything in their power to make going on a plane a horrible choice. I want a bullet train.

 

[betty rose]

Thanks!
It was a great day...!

Happy Birthday to your DD, she made a fun choice to celebrate!

 

[betty rose]

Ha! Funny you say that. 30 years ago,(hate talking in decades), my parents and I took a plane tour of the Catskill Mtns. in NY. The pilot was a mostly toothless man who looked more like an old pirate than a pilot. My mother was not a fan of flying even though she was a travel agent and had to fly all the time for work. The plane was a Cessna of some sort. When we were up in the air the dear pilot said not to worry, that even if the engine failed, we could still glide a long time. My mother turned white. I of course thought that was hysterical. Now much older, wiser, and more aware of my mortality I have inherited her fear.

Love that!!!

Did you cancel your cruise?

We are going with my sister and BIL. We are waiting to see what they want to do. If I get a chance to not go, we will not go. I'm thinking spending more time in Florida (not just Disney) would spread the money around for those who live there. Bring back tourist dollars. I'm hoping they want out too. They asked us, so it's up to them if we go or not.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

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