donaldtoo
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I now have an iPhone 8+ (upgrade from my ol’ 6s since my birthday-ish in October), and am loving it...better camera, more options, etc....!!!!!!!
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I now have an iPhone 8+ (upgrade from my ol’ 6s since my birthday-ish in October), and am loving it...better camera, more options, etc....!!!!!!!
donaldtoo
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I knew this would have already been answered, as I’ve read the same many times before...do they just need to rename the attraction BTKSR (Big Thunder Kidney Stone Railroad...?!)...!!!!!
21stamps
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It’s not removed on my FB page, I shared a public post. Maybe this site has restrictions against a FB link?
Just found it on twitter, but the FB one was funnier imo.
21stamps
Well-Known Member
Not even Dog-Opoly? It's classic, you know.Jack approves, and gives it 4 paws up.
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Oh I missed a Monopoly convo. It’s one of T’s favorite games.
Has anyone seen the new ‘girl version’? I hate it. Don’t know who came up with the idea, but they need to redirect ASAP. I hope it doesn’t sell and gets taken off the market.
Tony the Tigger
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We do have Verizon. They are pretty good with upgrades for both phones on the plan, not just one. However, I did have to stay on the phone and the online chat for about 31 of 36 hours (stopping to sleep from like 2AM to 7AM) because they were such a mess. First Customer service rep told me both phones would be free. Went through the whole process, transferred to whatever dept was needed to finish, they said no. Contacted Supervisor who said yes, got disconnected, and the next person said no. This went on and on. The people telling me they were absolutely 100% free would put notes all over my account, and then someone else would just say no. At one point, they placed the order and told me to go pick up the phones at the local Verizon store. When I got there, the guy at the store said no and wouldn't give them to me! Finally, one person put the order all the way through herself and had them shipped to my house.
Months later, they were not applying the credits to my account. Had to go through it all over again, but got the credits. It was a nightmare, but I darn well got my two free phones. And I'll do it again!
All. In. Minnie. Voice.
I like them. I never eat fast food, but I have been stopping to get the ones from BK with just ketchup and onion (hold the pickle, mayo, and tomato) and I think they taste really good. I make the beyond burgers at home and they're excellent (and you get two for the price of one BK, plus without BK's unhealthy BK-ness, bun, etc. And when Publix has them on BOGO, I stock up!)
I also like the veggie burgers that aren't trying to be a meat burger.
Totally conflicted about how processed they are.
Oh my.
My sincerest belated sympathies.
I’ve never (knock on wood - my head
Hope yours isn’t even remotely close to as bad, and I hope it all gets resolved soon...!!!
The first time I ever got them (or became aware of them) was immediately after a Disney trip a few years ago. The doc said the dehydration from days of outdoor heat, drinking, etc. is what made it move. When it hit, I had no idea what was happening to me, and I think that fear made it worse. The pain was in my side/back, I got chills and sweats at the same time, nauseous, dizzy, couldn't take any sounds like the TV. Got an appointment with the doc, and in the car on the way there, it subsided (it had moved.)
I never felt the final stage. They did an ultrasound and said they were not big, and gave me meds that relax the tubes inside your body to help them pass through your system more easily. I also went nuts with lemons and a tincture I got at Whole Foods that are both supposed to marginally shrink them by eating at them around the edges. Every once in awhile, I feel like one is moving, I take those pills for a couple of days - who knows, maybe they just stop in a more comfy spot and stay there for a year or so.
My younger brother had one so bad, he was in agony for days, with an IV drip in his house. That sounded terrifying.
Tony the Tigger
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Getting tired, but dinner was great! It reminded me a lot of the Yachtsman - similar menu, similar plating style (shared sides, etc.) and very expensive. A freaking drink was $17. No idea why I said yes to a second. Maybe because the first one came with a steak garnish LOL.
Anyway, happy to say (because this doesn't always happen) it was well worth it. No missteps through the whole thing. We both loved it.
Very nice place, near Las Olas but not on it, so easier access. We wore dress shirts and dress pants, no jackets or ties. I only have a few pics of the food, not really great ones, can post from my phone.
First thing after we were seated, the hostess came back to the table and said she heard someone was having a birthday. (They asked in the online reservation process.) She then took a picture of us. I thought, gee, that would be nice if she emails it to the email address on the reservation, but didn't know if she would.
We ordered drinks, and then an "ahi tuna tower" appetizer. The tuna was diced along with avocado, some kind of fruit and other things, which was then piled high on the plate, with some bits of different sauces, and served with a few large tortilla chips. It was quite good, and we do a lot of ahi apps. Excellent start. And at some point we realized, didn't notice when it arrived, but there was a cardboard two-sided frame on the table - with the printed photo taken earlier attached to it (!) and marked with the date and that it was Brian's birthday. I thought that was a nice touch. The bread was a house made loaf of what I'm calling onion bread (It had onion bits on top similar to an onion bagel.) I rarely bother with bread much, but it was very good. We finished that by the end of the meal.
The waiter was friendly, explained certain dishes (their menu had zero explanation of any of the dishes.) Brian had a Cajun ribeye (16 oz) and the waiter's description was accurate: it's not spicy hot, just flavorful. It really was. (We always share a bit.) I had a 12 oz filet, and after tasting both, I knew I had made the right choice. While his was enjoyable and flavorful, it would have been a lot for me to make it my entree. Since I don't eat much meat anymore, it seems like a lot of work to chew. The filet was more "melt in your mouth-ish." I "upgraded" it with a cognac sauce, which I expected to be a sweet sauce, but it wasn't - it was more peppercorny and a little mustardy, very thick - interesting flavor.
Our two sides for the table were horseradish mashed potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts - both perfect. The horseradish did not overpower the mashed potatoes, just gave them a mild flavor, and we have been disappointed with similar brussel sprout sides a bunch of times - including at Tiffins. (Cat Cora's on the WDW Boardwalk were really good.) They were well cooked and not over salted.
The waiter didn't "get" my message about sugar free desserts (there are none on the menu) and brought Brian out a piece of what I'd call molten lava cake with a scoop of ice cream and a candle on it. It was small enough that we could split it without him worrying about his sugar. Gotta say, it was better than any free birthday dessert we ever got at Disney (although we get more of them everywhere we go at Disney LOL.)
During the meal, someone across the room said, "Is that Brian?" It was someone he had hired at the stadium years ago, who works at the restaurant with him now, but doesn't know he gave notice yet. He went over to her table for a few minutes and she bought him a bday shot of tequila. I thought that was cool.
Res was for 8:30; we didn't get out of there until close to 10:30. It was very comparable to a Disney fine dining experience. We were both very happy with it. Bonus: I took home about half of my filet, along with some of the two sides and the sauce. That will make a nice lunch tomorrow.
Anyway, happy to say (because this doesn't always happen) it was well worth it. No missteps through the whole thing. We both loved it.
Very nice place, near Las Olas but not on it, so easier access. We wore dress shirts and dress pants, no jackets or ties. I only have a few pics of the food, not really great ones, can post from my phone.
First thing after we were seated, the hostess came back to the table and said she heard someone was having a birthday. (They asked in the online reservation process.) She then took a picture of us. I thought, gee, that would be nice if she emails it to the email address on the reservation, but didn't know if she would.
We ordered drinks, and then an "ahi tuna tower" appetizer. The tuna was diced along with avocado, some kind of fruit and other things, which was then piled high on the plate, with some bits of different sauces, and served with a few large tortilla chips. It was quite good, and we do a lot of ahi apps. Excellent start. And at some point we realized, didn't notice when it arrived, but there was a cardboard two-sided frame on the table - with the printed photo taken earlier attached to it (!) and marked with the date and that it was Brian's birthday. I thought that was a nice touch. The bread was a house made loaf of what I'm calling onion bread (It had onion bits on top similar to an onion bagel.) I rarely bother with bread much, but it was very good. We finished that by the end of the meal.
The waiter was friendly, explained certain dishes (their menu had zero explanation of any of the dishes.) Brian had a Cajun ribeye (16 oz) and the waiter's description was accurate: it's not spicy hot, just flavorful. It really was. (We always share a bit.) I had a 12 oz filet, and after tasting both, I knew I had made the right choice. While his was enjoyable and flavorful, it would have been a lot for me to make it my entree. Since I don't eat much meat anymore, it seems like a lot of work to chew. The filet was more "melt in your mouth-ish." I "upgraded" it with a cognac sauce, which I expected to be a sweet sauce, but it wasn't - it was more peppercorny and a little mustardy, very thick - interesting flavor.
Our two sides for the table were horseradish mashed potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts - both perfect. The horseradish did not overpower the mashed potatoes, just gave them a mild flavor, and we have been disappointed with similar brussel sprout sides a bunch of times - including at Tiffins. (Cat Cora's on the WDW Boardwalk were really good.) They were well cooked and not over salted.
The waiter didn't "get" my message about sugar free desserts (there are none on the menu) and brought Brian out a piece of what I'd call molten lava cake with a scoop of ice cream and a candle on it. It was small enough that we could split it without him worrying about his sugar. Gotta say, it was better than any free birthday dessert we ever got at Disney (although we get more of them everywhere we go at Disney LOL.)
During the meal, someone across the room said, "Is that Brian?" It was someone he had hired at the stadium years ago, who works at the restaurant with him now, but doesn't know he gave notice yet. He went over to her table for a few minutes and she bought him a bday shot of tequila. I thought that was cool.
Res was for 8:30; we didn't get out of there until close to 10:30. It was very comparable to a Disney fine dining experience. We were both very happy with it. Bonus: I took home about half of my filet, along with some of the two sides and the sauce. That will make a nice lunch tomorrow.
MySmallWorldof4
Well-Known Member
Thank you! I preordered the Funko Pop one. I bet they go for $100 when they get released. Wait, maybe I should have preordered more than one?
MySmallWorldof4
Well-Known Member
Sounds like an awesome birthday dinner! So, Brian gave notice and accepted the new job?Getting tired, but dinner was great! It reminded me a lot of the Yachtsman - similar menu, similar plating style (shared sides, etc.) and very expensive. A freaking drink was $17. No idea why I said yes to a second. Maybe because the first one came with a steak garnish LOL.
Anyway, happy to say (because this doesn't always happen) it was well worth it. No missteps through the whole thing. We both loved it.
Very nice place, near Las Olas but not on it, so easier access. We wore dress shirts and dress pants, no jackets or ties. I only have a few pics of the food, not really great ones, can post from my phone.
First thing after we were seated, the hostess came back to the table and said she heard someone was having a birthday. (They asked in the online reservation process.) She then took a picture of us. I thought, gee, that would be nice if she emails it to the email address on the reservation, but didn't know if she would.
We ordered drinks, and then an "ahi tuna tower" appetizer. The tuna was diced along with avocado, some kind of fruit and other things, which was then piled high on the plate, with some bits of different sauces, and served with a few large tortilla chips. It was quite good, and we do a lot of ahi apps. Excellent start. And at some point we realized, didn't notice when it arrived, but there was a cardboard two-sided frame on the table - with the printed photo taken earlier attached to it (!) and marked with the date and that it was Brian's birthday. I thought that was a nice touch. The bread was a house made loaf of what I'm calling onion bread (It had onion bits on top similar to an onion bagel.) I rarely bother with bread much, but it was very good. We finished that by the end of the meal.
The waiter was friendly, explained certain dishes (their menu had zero explanation of any of the dishes.) Brian had a Cajun ribeye (16 oz) and the waiter's description was accurate: it's not spicy hot, just flavorful. It really was. (We always share a bit.) I had a 12 oz filet, and after tasting both, I knew I had made the right choice. While his was enjoyable and flavorful, it would have been a lot for me to make it my entree. Since I don't eat much meat anymore, it seems like a lot of work to chew. The filet was more "melt in your mouth-ish." I "upgraded" it with a cognac sauce, which I expected to be a sweet sauce, but it wasn't - it was more peppercorny and a little mustardy, very thick - interesting flavor.
Our two sides for the table were horseradish mashed potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts - both perfect. The horseradish did not overpower the mashed potatoes, just gave them a mild flavor, and we have been disappointed with similar brussel sprout sides a bunch of times - including at Tiffins. (Cat Cora's on the WDW Boardwalk were really good.) They were well cooked and not over salted.
The waiter didn't "get" my message about sugar free desserts (there are none on the menu) and brought Brian out a piece of what I'd call molten lava cake with a scoop of ice cream and a candle on it. It was small enough that we could split it without him worrying about his sugar. Gotta say, it was better than any free birthday dessert we ever got at Disney (although we get more of them everywhere we go at Disney LOL.)
During the meal, someone across the room said, "Is that Brian?" It was someone he had hired at the stadium years ago, who works at the restaurant with him now, but doesn't know he gave notice yet. He went over to her table for a few minutes and she bought him a bday shot of tequila. I thought that was cool.
Res was for 8:30; we didn't get out of there until close to 10:30. It was very comparable to a Disney fine dining experience. We were both very happy with it. Bonus: I took home about half of my filet, along with some of the two sides and the sauce. That will make a nice lunch tomorrow.
MinnieM123
Premium Member
@Cesar R M , here are 3 pictures of birds for you. (Actually, I had taken these photos back in early September.) They were all in a local nature area.
Swan cruising in the lagoon.
Swan showing off neck flexibility to another swan.
And lastly (from a BIG distance, left-side railing), a red cardinal. I tried to get a closer picture, but he was camera shy and flew away. (However, I love wooden bridges, so that's the consolation prize here.)
Swan cruising in the lagoon.
Swan showing off neck flexibility to another swan.
And lastly (from a BIG distance, left-side railing), a red cardinal. I tried to get a closer picture, but he was camera shy and flew away. (However, I love wooden bridges, so that's the consolation prize here.)
MySmallWorldof4
Well-Known Member
It was dark when I woke up, so I didn’t notice the snow on the ground until now. We apparently got a dusting overnight. I am ok with anything under half an inch or 5 mm for those who live in Guernsey.
MySmallWorldof4
Well-Known Member
So pretty!@Cesar R M , here are 3 pictures of birds for you. (Actually, I had taken these photos back in early September.) They were all in a local nature area.
Swan cruising in the lagoon.
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Swan showing off neck flexibility to another swan.
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And lastly (from a BIG distance, left-side railing), a red cardinal. I tried to get a closer picture, but he was camera shy and flew away. (However, I love wooden bridges, so that's the consolation prize here.)
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
It was dark when I woke up, so I didn’t notice the snow on the ground until now. We apparently got a dusting overnight. I am ok with anything under half an inch or 5 mm for those who live in Guernsey.
I did the same thing. Our ground was clear but my deck was covered and my sleepy, unorganized thought was... "why did my neighbor paint my deck?!"
MySmallWorldof4
Well-Known Member
I did the same thing. Our ground was clear but my deck was covered and my sleepy, unorganized thought was... "why did my neighbor paint my deck?!"
It took me about 30 seconds to process it myself. I am sure it will all be gone by noon.
Goofyernmost
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Wow, what was the last medication you took? I want some of that and I might imagine that I can get my neighbor to come over to clean my bathroom.I did the same thing. Our ground was clear but my deck was covered and my sleepy, unorganized thought was... "why did my neighbor paint my deck?!"
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
Wow, what was the last medication you took? I want some of that and I might imagine that I can get my neighbor to come over to clean my bathroom.
The funny thing is, my neighbors would definitely paint my deck if I asked them. I would still want to pick the color though and I'm not sure I would pick all white
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
I mean it's unfortunate, but he didn't cause it to happen.... Glad everyone is okay though!
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
Yes. And to our surprise, the guy accepted his notice rather than just saying forget it.
He said, “We have a lot of turnover here.”
Duh. You’re an [expletive!]
The other day, the owner was home watching everything on the cameras. The opening server had called, and was going to be late arriving (after opening.) B had to set up, open up, got slammed right at opening with a few large parties, and the guy calls him and asks why he is seeing Brian (the manager) on the cameras doing the server’s work? B told him she was running late. He told B, “You don’t know how to make a schedule. You are an effing idiot.”
I’m half suspicious the guy wants to make a public spectacle of firing him or screw him out of a final paycheck.
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
We're going to Florida on Friday after work. Pulling a @donaldtoo and taking a half day, getting the dog to boarding, picking up A, and hitting the airport. Supposed to be 80* and sunny. It's not horrifically cold here, but I'm so looking forward to sitting in the warm sun and playing in the pool
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
All the pics fit to print. Clearly I am out of my gray-covering shampoo and haven’t been to the gym since September.
Brian called a Hidden Mickey on the dessert.
Brian called a Hidden Mickey on the dessert.