Team Focker Watch CHAT - New and Improved Part 4!

[princessjv]

Kat- I feel your pain sweetheart. May the memories stay in your heart forever.

Katt- The biting story in thread 3 was hilarious! I new more people had Tink stories!

T- So glad your DB is okay and I hope he learned his mixing meds lesson of the decade!

V- Glad you made it back okay, I hope work was good.

 

[DisneyJo]

Hi Katt! No, I'm not an illusion---just a shopping obsessed nut right now. When I get a shopping project, I can't stop. I'll take pics of my living room when I get in done (which may be in 6 weeks if we have to order)

Can't wait to see photos!

I see halfway thru your family info... no more below that...

That's what I can see too Jen!




Well it's pissing it down here (can I say that? ) and thankfully the lady I was playing golf with agreed not to play, I am meant to be catching up with the housework though as you can see by me being on here that I'm hard at work already

 

[DisneyJo]

Thought it was about time I did a little trippie of what I did on Sunday!


I drove to my Sisters (Emma) about 10am so we could catch the train into London which took about 30 minutes. We then walked from Waterloo Station to Hatton Square where the Chocolate making was being held. Em works, well when she's not on maternity leave, in London so she knows where she's going. It took about 30 minutes though and I was glad I'd put on comfy shoes!

Some of the sites we saw on the way!

The London Eye

Houses of Parliment and Big Ben

St Pauls Cathedral

As it was a Sunday there were no restaurants open where we were so as we had about 1.5 hours before the course started we jumped on the tube and went to Oxford Street. This was really busy and we ended up going to Carluccios for lunch, I had a lovely lasagne and then we stupidly had dessert, I had Lemon tart which again was very nice.

We were now a bit pushed for time so jumped back on the tube and made it back just in time. It was in a strange building, looked like an old factory or something and we were glad we would be leaving when it was still light IYKWIM!

We were in a group of about 12 people and had a lovely girl called Rose who was an actress/musician as our instructor. She showed us how to make several things (fudge, praline, vanilla truffles) all the time telling us about the history of chocolate and getting us to taste samples ranging from the actual cocoa bean to a dark chocolate with chilli in

We all got to help her and I was first helping her whip up the cream and butter, lets just say it was slightly messy and cream went everywhere

After helping to make lots of goodies and attempt to pipe out truffles we had a short break where we could stuff ourselves with marshmallows dunked in chocolate, this is where we started to really regret having dessert at lunch

After the break this is what we saw.

A piece of fudge and praline, lots of bowls of melted chocolate and several toppings like cocoa powder, white chocolate shavings, coconut, sprinkles etc. Rose showed us how to cut up our fudge into shapes and dunk it into chocolate and decorate. This became very messy and is soooooo much harder than it looks She then brought around the truffles which we also dunked in!

Have a look!!!!!

Mine

Em's

When we'd finished and all the chocolate had set we bagged them up, here's a horrid photo of me!

We had lots of fun but it definitely is harder than you think it is, I'm glad we did it (it was a present from our Dad) but don't think I'd do it again. I will definitelty have a go at making caramel though as Rose made it look so easy!

 

[Muffinygood]

Jo: You look AWESOME in those photos....wth are you talking about?

Don't be so critical girl. With that backdrop, how could you look bad? It looks like tons of messy fun! I'm jealous. But, mostly of you getting to gad about in London! Chocolate doesn't turn me on, but those buildings...the history. Sigh!

Lucky girl. And pretty too. Thanks for the pics!

MEL

 

[kykatt2]

Well it's pissing it down here (can I say that? )

I'm a little worried that you use that word SO CLOSE TO CHOCOLATE....:rotfl2

Houses of Parliment and Big Ben

YEAH YEAH YEAH.. BUILDINGS.. THEY ARE NICE.. WHERE'S THE CHOCOLATE???? :

( Actually they quite lovely )

we jumped on the tube and went to Oxford Street. .

UHHH Whats a "Tube" and why can't you ride IN IT !!???? :scared1
Is it anything like Space Mountain ??

After helping to make lots of goodies and attempt to pipe out truffles we had a short break where we could stuff ourselves with marshmallows dunked in chocolate, this is where we started to really regret having dessert at lunch

o.k we are getting close here.. at least I am in the room with the "STUFF"

A piece of fudge and praline, lots of bowls of melted chocolate and several toppings like cocoa powder, white chocolate shavings, coconut, sprinkles etc. Rose showed us how to cut up our fudge into shapes and dunk it into chocolate and decorate. This became very messy and is soooooo much harder than it looks She then brought around the truffles which we also dunked in!

Oh man... the thought.. mmm, Food Errotica...

Have a look!!!!!

Mine

Em's

FOOD PORN MY FAVORITE...
That's just so Beautiful... I could just Cry Where have you been all my life??
Anybody Got A Cigarette ??

When we'd finished and all the chocolate had set we bagged them up, here's a horrid photo of me!

We had lots of fun but it definitely is harder than you think it is, I'm glad we did it (it was a present from our Dad) but don't think I'd do it again. I will definitelty have a go at making caramel though as Rose made it look so easy!

O.K... that was a GREAT Mini Trip Report... uh.. Can you go back again next week and dip something else in chocolate.....

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Houses of Parliment and Big Ben

Look kids...Big Ben...Parliament!


Sorry, couldn't resist.

Jo, it sounds like a great day. Were the girls happy to get your treats when you got home? They look yummy!

 

[DisneyJo]

Jo: You look AWESOME in those photos....wth are you talking about?

Mel you're such a sweetie, thanks

Don't be so critical girl. With that backdrop, how could you look bad? It looks like tons of messy fun! I'm jealous. But, mostly of you getting to gad about in London! Chocolate doesn't turn me on, but those buildings...the history. Sigh!

Yep very messy You know us Brits really don't appreciate our history, I suppose because we're so used to it

I'm a little worried that you use that word SO CLOSE TO CHOCOLATE....

YEAH YEAH YEAH.. BUILDINGS.. THEY ARE NICE.. WHERE'S THE CHOCOLATE????

Patience katt, patience!

UHHH Whats a "Tube" and why can't you ride IN IT !!????
Is it anything like Space Mountain ??

Errrr no not quite like Space Mountain It's the underground rail network, really dirty and grimy

Oh man... the thought.. mmm, Food Errotica...

FOOD PORN MY FAVORITE...
That's just so Beautiful... I could just Cry Where have you been all my life??
Anybody Got A Cigarette ??

OMG Katt, where did we get you from?

O.K... that was a GREAT Mini Trip Report... uh.. Can you go back again next week and dip something else in chocolate.....

I hate to ask what you want dipped

Look kids...Big Ben...Parliament!


Sorry, couldn't resist.

National Lampoons right!

Jo, it sounds like a great day. Were the girls happy to get your treats when you got home? They look yummy!

Well they were till they tasted them, they weren't that impressed, they prefer more milk chocolate



Well with no golf I have managed to hoover and tidy my whole house Just need to clean the bathrooms!!!!

 

[sorul82?]

Well it's pissing it down here (can I say that? )

You can say it, but we have no idea what it means.

 

[PrincessV]

You can go to the podcast area and click on the Listen Live button.

Nope, can't do that either - I'm usually DISing at work.

Aren't they? It makes you realize that even in Disney you have to be aware of your surroundings!

I'll tkae that another step and say especially in Orlando be aware of your surroundings - it's not the best city for safety.

So you don't have a pod to pisten?
Sorry, V - that was funny.

That was funny! Can you tell I was tired?!

Can anyone see my total siggy? All i see is my pictures, and the top line. minnie, mickey, the kids... I can't see any dates. The last line should say off site. Please let me know jen

Nope, it's definitely cut off.

V- Glad you made it back okay, I hope work was good.

Thanks. Work still sucks, though.

Thought it was about time I did a little trippie of what I did on Sunday!

Jo, it looks like fun!

Look kids...Big Ben...Parliament!

You beat me to it!

 

[jcc0621]

Can anyone see my total siggy? All i see is my pictures, and the top line. minnie, mickey, the kids... I can't see any dates. The last line should say off site. Please let me know jen

I can see the pic, but can only see half of what is under it.

Well it's pissing it down here (can I say that? ) and thankfully the lady I was playing golf with agreed not to play, I am meant to be catching up with the housework though as you can see by me being on here that I'm hard at work already

Rain?

Thought it was about time I did a little trippie of what I did on Sunday!

The London Eye

Jim and Jimmy would love that...me not so much

Houses of Parliment and Big Ben

Kate took my line

St Pauls Cathedral

Beautiful

As it was a Sunday there were no restaurants open where we were so as we had about 1.5 hours before the course started we jumped on the tube and went to Oxford Street. This was really busy and we ended up going to Carluccios for lunch, I had a lovely lasagne and then we stupidly had dessert, I had Lemon tart which again was very nice.

Is nothing open on Sunday's

Tube = subway/underground train

looked like an old factory or something and we were glad we would be leaving when it was still light IYKWIM!

dark chocolate with chilli in

Now that is what I call food porn

Have a look!!!!!

Mine

Em's

When we'd finished and all the chocolate had set we bagged them up, here's a horrid photo of me!

It is not horrid....It does look like it was very dark in there though

We had lots of fun but it definitely is harder than you think it is, I'm glad we did it (it was a present from our Dad) but don't think I'd do it again. I will definitelty have a go at making caramel though as Rose made it look so easy!

Sounds like you had fun and got to spend time with your sister

I'm a little worried that you use that word SO CLOSE TO CHOCOLATE....:rotfl2

Look kids...Big Ben...Parliament!

First thought that came to my head too

You can say it, but we have no idea what it means.

 

[DisneyJo]

You can say it, but we have no idea what it means.

Raining Do you say going for a piss when you're going to the toilet?

Rain?

Yep!!!

Jim and Jimmy would love that...me not so much

We went on it a few years ago and honestly it goes sooooooo slow you can't even tell it's moving, David hates heights and he was fine, lovely views from up there!

Is nothing open on Sunday's

Not in that part of London, well except a McDonalds but we didn't want that!

Tube = subway/underground train

Yes again, you're good at this translating aren't you

Now that is what I call food porn

Big bowls of melted chocolate

It is not horrid....It does look like it was very dark in there though

It wasn't really, strange

Sounds like you had fun and got to spend time with your sister

We've said we need to do more stuff like that and spend time together!

 

[sorul82?]

Raining Do you say going for a piss when you're going to the toilet?

Uh, no!

 

[sorul82?]

I am feeling less and less comfortable using the new DDP; here's another reason why: (post#3)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1807221

 

[Miz Diz]

I am feeling less and less comfortable using the new DDP; here's another reason why: (post#3)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1807221

I don't think it is as good of a deal now. We are using DDE and we did not book for free dining in Aug/Sept. Last year we did 3 nights at Value for the free dining and then moved over to BCV with our DVC points.

 

[Miz Diz]

Jo - that looks like fun. That is some sad looking chocolate, but I would still eat it.

 

[askelton]

Jo, making chocolate in London looks much better than making chocolate in the mall in Orlando. Cute photo of you and your chocolate btw!
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[jcc0621]

I'll tkae that another step and say especially in Orlando be aware of your surroundings - it's not the best city for safety.

Went to Church Street Station oonce and that was scary. Not once you were there, but driving around trying to find it

We went on it a few years ago and honestly it goes sooooooo slow you can't even tell it's moving, David hates heights and he was fine, lovely views from up there!

I don't do ferris wheels at all. I used to until my mother told me the story about when she was on the one in Atlantic City and when they were at the very top, the engine caught fire

Yes again, you're good at this translating aren't you

You have taught me well Yoda

We've said we need to do more stuff like that and spend time together!

 

[PrincessV]

I am feeling less and less comfortable using the new DDP; here's another reason why: (post#3)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1807221

I've been hearing this quite a bit; I have to think people are regularly "forgetting" to tip. I love Disney, but sometimes their policy changes make my managerial head spin!

 

[DisneyJo]

Uh, no!

Well now you can it's not very polite though!

I am feeling less and less comfortable using the new DDP; here's another reason why: (post#3)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1807221

Try being English, I'm sure your wait staff know that our normal tip is only 10% so always like to remind you about 18% tip I hate that!

Jo - that looks like fun. That is some sad looking chocolate, but I would still eat it.

Hey my chocolate looks gorgeous

Jo, making chocolate in London looks much better than making chocolate in the mall in Orlando. Cute photo of you and your chocolate btw!
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Yeah but to me I'd rather do it in Orlando

Went to Church Street Station oonce and that was scary. Not once you were there, but driving around trying to find it

I went there when I was little oh and my Dad being the helpful man he is once took someone (who we hadn't known long) into downtown Orlando to pick up their car, my Mum killed him when he got back, at least he got back though!

You have taught me well Yoda

You're a good student


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Ellie has her big singing exam this evening which she's been rehersing (sp?) for for weeks, fingers crossed!

 

[jcc0621]

I am feeling less and less comfortable using the new DDP; here's another reason why: (post#3)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1807221

I just read that slate. One of the comments I had to respond to. THe person stated that all charged tips are converted to cash at the end of the night....

It's funny becasue mom & I were talking about this the other night, becasue she does the close out at AP sometimes (gets paid a whole extra 50 cents hour is she does that ), anyway she told me that charged tip are put into the employees next paycheck, and not converted to cash at the end of the shift. That is why alot of the servers wanted the tip taken out of the DDP too.

Try being English, I'm sure your wait staff know that our normal tip is only 10% so always like to remind you about 18% tip I hate that!

I'm not English and I hate it too

You're a good student

Ellie has her big singing exam this evening which she's been rehersing (sp?) for for weeks, fingers crossed!

Break a leg Ellie.