The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Darkbeer1]

Doing chores around the house before heading to Knott's for NYE and its fireworks.

Had the Liberty Bowl on the TV (ESPN), and the half time report was dealing with the Granddaddy of them all, the Rose Bowl. So they were showing video shot of the team's visit to the DLR. And the sportscaster was describing the video as players at Disney World riding the Incredicoaster…..

Have to love that synergy...

Happy New Year to ALL!!!!

(Well, maybe not that sportscaster

 

[Disney Irish]

All my WDWMagic friends have a safe and happy NYE and a great 2019. Lots of new stuff for Disney Parks in the new year and the years to come. Let’s all enjoy and celebrate the renewed investment in the parks no matter how we feel about individual projects.

 

[Darkbeer1]

At Knott's... Strong winds. Will fireworks be seen in Anaheim and Buena Park?

Besides the illegal ones anyways...

All I know it is Cold outside..

 

[Darkbeer1]

Well, KABC reported that the Disneyland Fireworks were cancelled.

But the Knott's Fireworks went off as planned, the full 12 minute show. But the Knott's show doesn't use high level shells, mostly the medium height (under 100 feet) version.

Cold and windy at the park (57 F), the hourly snow effect was fun to watch, or the snow machines and how the snow was just going places, including backwards, and not much where planned....

 

[DanielBB8]

It hasn’t been this cold for quite awhile. The lows hit the upper 30s.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The Santa Anas picked up just in time to cancel those horrifying fireworks.

 

[Rich T]

The Santa Anas picked up just in time to cancel those horrifying fireworks.

Hey, GLoaB, I just watched "The Orville" for the first time. Have you seen it, and what are your thoughts? Just from the first episode, I was amazed that anyone could get away with almost literally copying Star Trek, right down to the look of the ships, sets and costumes... and yet, it was well done, and a kind of "Star Trek" show I've always wanted to see, with more emphasis on humor without being a parody...

 

[Nland316]

Not sure if I was just seeing things, but I’m almost positive Minnie was wearing her 50th dress during the NYE countdown. Oh how I miss those 50th days..

 

[VJ]

Not sure if I was just seeing things, but I’m almost positive Minnie was wearing her 50th dress during the NYE countdown. Oh how I miss those 50th days..

Mickey and Minnie wore their Parade of Dreams outfits for... some event, in 2015 or 2016 I think. Can't remember the details sadly.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Hey, GLoaB, I just watched "The Orville" for the first time. Have you seen it, and what are your thoughts? Just from the first episode, I was amazed that anyone could get away with almost literally copying Star Trek, right down to the look of the ships, sets and costumes... and yet, it was well done, and a kind of "Star Trek" show I've always wanted to see, with more emphasis on humor without being a parody...

I'm not really interested. I don't really do new shows, mainly old Star Trek.

 

[Phroobar]

Just got back from a trip to northern California to see my sister's new twins. We stopped at a number of coastal cities along the way. Big Sur, Monterey and the aquarium where amazing (see Star Trek IV). Hurst Castle was a nice stop. Kids loved exploring the tide pools. San Francisco was amazing as usual. We stopped at Lucasfilm to get a picture with Yoda fountain out front. Love Ghirardelli and the fun things to do in fisherman's wharf. I like the old time penny arcade. The San Francisco Dungeon was really cool and scary. The traffic is crazy. Why doesn't the city put in left turn lights and fix all the pot holes? Petaluma (where my sister lives) was fun to go antique shopping in. We meant to check out the Santa Cruz board walk but ran out of time. Too many vampires anyway.

 

[Phroobar]

My son has a face to face interview with Disneyland today. He's applying for a job in one of the hotel as a porter or a position in one of the hotel restaurants.

 

[VJ]

My son has a face to face interview with Disneyland today. He's applying for a job in one of the hotel as a porter or a position in one of the hotel restaurants.

may your son put his best face forward

 

[Model3 McQueen]

My son has a face to face interview with Disneyland today. He's applying for a job in one of the hotel as a porter or a position in one of the hotel restaurants.

Good luck to your son!

 

[NateD1226]

My son has a face to face interview with Disneyland today. He's applying for a job in one of the hotel as a porter or a position in one of the hotel restaurants.

Good luck to you son! Hopefully he gets the job!!!

 

[Phroobar]

Nice thing is he has a year and half of restaurant experience. He is worried about not having a resume but they would probably just have him fill out a computer form anyway. He's only had one job in his life.

 

[Sharon&Susan]

I’m starting to regret not buying a 5 dollar “dummy” microwave at Sears, today.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I’m starting to regret not buying a 5 dollar “dummy” microwave at Sears, today.

Sears had a pool table for 50% off this last weekend. Normally 500, down to 250. Too bad I had nowhere to put it.

Also their good watches sold out and I was very disappointed in the selection left when I went.

 

[Phroobar]

Nice thing is he has a year and half of restaurant experience. He is worried about not having a resume but they would probably just have him fill out a computer form anyway. He's only had one job in his life.

The interview went very well. He is "hired" and put on the waiting list for a position. This could take a few days to a month. They are looking at something in the hotels or ride operator.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Push for a restaurant or porter position, something in a tipped position. It is worth a bit of a wait for a lot more money in tips.