The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[SteveBrickNJ]

Did I ever tell you that we lived in Wall Twp (Allenwood) in the early 2000's? We lived behind the Shoprite on 34.

I don't think you did. Wow! That is just 20 minutes from my home.

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

Did I ever tell you that we lived in Wall Twp (Allenwood) in the early 2000's? We lived behind the Shoprite on 34.

What was the reason you moved? Population explosion and traffic?

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I don't think you did. Wow! That is just 20 minutes from my home.

I figured it was probably not too far from where you are. We used to cross the bridge all the time into Brick when we wanted to eat out. Left there in '08.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

What was the reason you moved? Population explosion and traffic?

Job. Yeah, the population definitely exploded. We did make a nice profit on our house. Ridiculous actually what we got for it since it was a ranch.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Sympathy like for those temps!

I just checked the temp and it is up to 2 degrees with a windchill of -15. At least it is sunny out so that makes it more bearable. Although it also makes it deceiving, I have almost gotten the dog ready for a walk a couple times today because it looks nice out and then I remember it is so cold.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I know I've posted this before, but, I got up to go get a cup of water at the office and came back to find a bat on my office floor. Scaped it up with a piece of cardboard and took it out to the dumpster. A little surprising, but, not too crazy 'round here, as we have the largest urban bat colony in North America...!!!

Oh no don't tell me that about your town...Austin was on the list of places to visit. Oh who am I kidding, after seeing all your pictures (especially the food) it is still on the list. However, maybe not at night...

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Oh my! Stay warm Kapono! And y'all, too...!!!
Enjoy the brewski...!!!

The brewski is going to be a Shiner, I know you are a fan of that!

 

[MinnieM123]

Pretty sure that the MDE is manipulated in a way to push people towards certain attractions and away from others.
Think it as a silent shepherd of crowd control.

I agree with that.

 

[MinnieM123]

We're making wings too. Mozzarella sticks and a veggie tray. I ate handful of broccoli and cauliflower already. My daughter wiped out the grape tomatoes. A pregame appetizer. Almost forgot the chocolate chip cookies!

I've been eating snacks while watching the Puppy Bowl.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I just got off the phone with one of my old college roommates and looks like I'm going on a trip. Years ago, all of us roomies decided to go on a trip to San Francisco/Napa Valley when we were all 40. Well that time has come and of the 8 of us only 2 of us can go. Two of the old roomies will be pregnant in June (when the trip is planned), one has a child with serious health problems & money is tied up in that, one of my friends passed away (so obviously not going, maybe in spirit though), and one simply doesn't want to go, so that just leaves two of us. Like I said the plan was California, but somehow we ended up deciding on Gulf Coast Florida and 3 nights at Disney World!

My friend is not a Disney fan but really not a fan of rides. She has agreed to go to Epcot one day and the rest of the time we will do non-park things. I'm excited for the trip overall. But now I'm trying to decide if we should stay at Port Orleans or Swan/Dolphin. She is in charge of finding a place for the Gulf and I'm in charge of WDW. Hmmm, decisions decisions!

 

[MinnieM123]

I wouldn't say that I am really cheering for the Patriots, but of the two teams I would rather see the Patriots win. I probably would have leaned more towards the Eagles but after seeing news reports of the way the Eagles fans treated Vikings fans in the playoff game that really turned me off. Seeing all the beer bottles (some full) chucked at Vikings fans, the language used at them, and seeing Vikings fans having to be escorted to and from the game because of belligerent fans just turned me off wanting the underdog Eagles to win. I even know someone personally that went to the game as a Vikings fan and experienced some of that and they aren't the type of people to embellish or stir up trouble and that type of poor sportsmanship is terrible to me. I realize not all of the Eagles fans like that, but it is enough to make me want the other team to win. Plus I can't see why people are so against Tom Brady it seems like they are jealous because he is good at his job and seems to have a nice life. So I guess go Pats!

But to be honest, I plan to "watch" the game while working on my photo book so it really doesn't matter to me.

Just don't get the hate from some people regarding one team or the other. It was getting to me recently, and I even thought about bypassing the forums for a few days until it's all over. But I realized that most people are decent, and I'll just avoid the ones who can't seem to tone down the rhetoric for a few days.

I like it when people like you and some others present a balanced approach (regardless of what team you like--I'm sure all teams have their individual strengths), and just want to enjoy the game, and root for your favorites.

I might watch the halftime show though--that's usually good.

 

[Figgy1]

I just checked the temp and it is up to 2 degrees with a windchill of -15. At least it is sunny out so that makes it more bearable. Although it also makes it deceiving, I have almost gotten the dog ready for a walk a couple times today because it looks nice out and then I remember it is so cold.

also sending one of my extra cast iron frying pans

 

[Figgy1]

Job. Yeah, the population definitely exploded. We did make a nice profit on our house. Ridiculous actually what we got for it since it was a ranch.

One of my relatives moved down to Toms River when it only had one high school. Everything down there has gotten way too crowded.

 

[Figgy1]

I just got off the phone with one of my old college roommates and looks like I'm going on a trip. Years ago, all of us roomies decided to go on a trip to San Francisco/Napa Valley when we were all 40. Well that time has come and of the 8 of us only 2 of us can go. Two of the old roomies will be pregnant in June (when the trip is planned), one has a child with serious health problems & money is tied up in that, one of my friends passed away (so obviously not going, maybe in spirit though), and one simply doesn't want to go, so that just leaves two of us. Like I said the plan was California, but somehow we ended up deciding on Gulf Coast Florida and 3 nights at Disney World!

My friend is not a Disney fan but really not a fan of rides. She has agreed to go to Epcot one day and the rest of the time we will do non-park things. I'm excited for the trip overall. But now I'm trying to decide if we should stay at Port Orleans or Swan/Dolphin. She is in charge of finding a place for the Gulf and I'm in charge of WDW. Hmmm, decisions decisions!

Seeing she's not big into Disney and your only doing EPCOT my vote is for the Swalphin

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

I just got off the phone with one of my old college roommates and looks like I'm going on a trip. Years ago, all of us roomies decided to go on a trip to San Francisco/Napa Valley when we were all 40. Well that time has come and of the 8 of us only 2 of us can go. Two of the old roomies will be pregnant in June (when the trip is planned), one has a child with serious health problems & money is tied up in that, one of my friends passed away (so obviously not going, maybe in spirit though), and one simply doesn't want to go, so that just leaves two of us. Like I said the plan was California, but somehow we ended up deciding on Gulf Coast Florida and 3 nights at Disney World!

My friend is not a Disney fan but really not a fan of rides. She has agreed to go to Epcot one day and the rest of the time we will do non-park things. I'm excited for the trip overall. But now I'm trying to decide if we should stay at Port Orleans or Swan/Dolphin. She is in charge of finding a place for the Gulf and I'm in charge of WDW. Hmmm, decisions decisions!

I say Port Orleans. It has the boat to Disney springs.

 

[Figgy1]

I say Port Orleans. It has the boat to Disney springs.

Go back to bed, you're obviously still sick

 

[MOXOMUMD]

@SteveBrickNJ Have you seen the Bud Light commercial where they say Philly!Philly! instead of Dilly!Dilly! (Insert green smiling emoji)

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Go back to bed, you're obviously still sick

 

[MinnieM123]

Seeing she's not big into Disney and your only doing EPCOT my vote is for the Swalphin

Yah, Swolfin is really easy with the Friendship boats to both DHS and EPCOT--so convenient. Buses are only needed for MK and AK. I think since you have limited time in WDW, I'd avoid a (mostly bus) resort, to maximize your time.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I just got off the phone with one of my old college roommates and looks like I'm going on a trip. Years ago, all of us roomies decided to go on a trip to San Francisco/Napa Valley when we were all 40. Well that time has come and of the 8 of us only 2 of us can go. Two of the old roomies will be pregnant in June (when the trip is planned), one has a child with serious health problems & money is tied up in that, one of my friends passed away (so obviously not going, maybe in spirit though), and one simply doesn't want to go, so that just leaves two of us. Like I said the plan was California, but somehow we ended up deciding on Gulf Coast Florida and 3 nights at Disney World!

My friend is not a Disney fan but really not a fan of rides. She has agreed to go to Epcot one day and the rest of the time we will do non-park things. I'm excited for the trip overall. But now I'm trying to decide if we should stay at Port Orleans or Swan/Dolphin. She is in charge of finding a place for the Gulf and I'm in charge of WDW. Hmmm, decisions decisions!

Well you can always use your teacher discount at Swan/Dolphin or your AP at PO. Sounds like fun!