Unplugged Chit Chat Thread

[KingLlama]

Saw it yesterday and felt the same way. I can't believe this movie is bombing.

This movie is bombing because when it comes to TV and movies, America, by and large, is a giant collection of dumb.

Great shows get cancelled every year due to low ratings, while the Kardashians just keep chugging along. Some of the most well-made movies each year are virtual no-shows at the box office, while Americans flock like sheep to brainless sequels to movies that didn't deserve or warrant sequels.

I thought it was terrific. More movies like this should be made.

 

[1Grumpy9]

Saw Pete's Dragon this weekend. I loved it so very much! Thought it was extremely well done and it exceeded my expectations.
Anyone else seen it?

I am going to see it on Tuesday. One of our local theaters have a $5 deal on Tuesdays on all movies, so my friends and I have been going almost every week to see a movie on Tuesdays. We have a list all the way through the end of the year to see different movies. I can report back on Wednesday!!

The one movie that we have seen that I wouldn't recommend is Ice Age. It was good, but it isn't something I can say that I would rush to go see it again.

So what does everyone have happening this week? Other than my regular job, my schedule is clear right now. I am working at my PT job Friday evening but nothing else until then.

Our daughter goes back to college in 13 days so I'm sure I'll have some stuff to do to help her get her stuff together, like bring everything up from the basement where it's been stored.

At least the weather is finally breaking and it's only supposed to be a high in the 80s all week with lows dipping into the 60s. That's a nice change from the oppressive heat we've had.

This week is kind of low key. I have to meet up with my friends that are going to WDW with me in November so we can decide what FP+ we want to pick. September 1 is our day we can pick them. My dad's side of the family reunion is Sunday, so we have to get stuff made for that (that will be either Friday or Saturday's job).

 

[bamacmac]

This movie is bombing because when it comes to TV and movies, America, by and large, is a giant collection of dumb.

Great shows get cancelled every year due to low ratings, while the Kardashians just keep chugging along. Some of the most well-made movies each year are virtual no-shows at the box office, while Americans flock like sheep to brainless sequels to movies that didn't deserve or warrant sequels.

I thought it was terrific. More movies like this should be made.

As usual sir, I agree completely.

You truly can't judge a movie or restaurant or apartment or hotel or anything really by the reviews of the masses. America is getting dumber by the second while the ease of airing our opinions is drastically increasing.

 

[SarahDisney]

I'm sitting at the DMV waiting for my sister to finish her permit test. Originally I thought I'd be taking the permit test today too, but it turns out that my permit doesn't expire until 2017 (which makes minimal sense because I got my latest permit BEFORE my sister got hers), so I have another year of refusing to learn how to drive before I have to take the test again.
Or who knows, maybe this will be the year I finally learn to drive and I won't have to take the permit test again.

After she finishes the test and pays for it (which is the part that takes the longest in my experience), we've got some errands to run and shopping to do.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We have a work event this afternoon/evening where we are going sailing ... small boats (4 people, not instructors), they give like 10 minute overview on how to sail and then off you go, hopefully not out to sea

Hoping to go to a beer/pig roast event on Friday

Going to my first concert in ... I can't even remember my last concert, so it's been years ... on Saturday (Blues Traveler/Wallflowers/Howie Day)

Oh, and I have a new direct report starting today so lots of getting him up to speed and HR stuff

 

[bamacmac]

We have a work event this afternoon/evening where we are going sailing ... small boats (4 people, not instructors), they give like 10 minute overview on how to sail and then off you go, hopefully not out to sea

Hoping to go to a beer/pig roast event on Friday

Going to my first concert in ... I can't even remember my last concert, so it's been years ... on Saturday (Blues Traveler/Wallflowers/Howie Day)

Oh, and I have a new direct report starting today so lots of getting him up to speed and HR stuff

Blues Traveler at the Fox in Atlanta was my first concert with friends/no adults. 1995. So fun!

 

[bamacmac]

Sitting in a wheel repair shop in Atlanta hoping they can get my car/tire issues resolved so I can have a nice drive to Florida on Thursday! Fingers crossed. And could use prayers and pixie dust. This has been an ongoing issue that began before my last Orlando trip. Many attempts have been made to get it fixed and nothing has worked. Going the expensive route now.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

Sitting in a wheel repair shop in Atlanta hoping they can get my car/tire issues resolved so I can have a nice drive to Florida on Thursday! Fingers crossed. And could use prayers and pixie dust. This has been an ongoing issue that began before my last Orlando trip. Many attempts have been made to get it fixed and nothing has worked. Going the expensive route now.

Sending prayers and pixie dust!

 

[disneysteve]

Sitting in a wheel repair shop in Atlanta hoping they can get my car/tire issues resolved so I can have a nice drive to Florida on Thursday!

Good luck and have a great trip.

 

[KingLlama]

Okay, now I think this is pretty cool. The local comedy club is doing a roast of Disney villains.

 

[wilkeliza]

Had to come and rant to someone so figured why not here. Got to work repetitively on time today (I work at an IT company so pretty relaxed on work hours etc) and after being at my desk for about 30 minutes I get a chat from my manager informing me the company has decided everyone needs a chat about dress code and shorts are no longer allowed. Well guess what I wore to work today haha. Seems silly to change the rule in the middle of August when shorts have always been allowed. Somehow athletic wear is now allowed when it never has been before just overlooked, so today was full of changes.

 

[rteetz]

Only two more days until I move into college. I'm excited and nervous for what's ahead.

The actual school part doesn't start until next Monday though.

 

[Aerin75]

Had to come and rant to someone so figured why not here. Got to work repetitively on time today (I work at an IT company so pretty relaxed on work hours etc) and after being at my desk for about 30 minutes I get a chat from my manager informing me the company has decided everyone needs a chat about dress code and shorts are no longer allowed. Well guess what I wore to work today haha. Seems silly to change the rule in the middle of August when shorts have always been allowed. Somehow athletic wear is now allowed when it never has been before just overlooked, so today was full of changes.

Because heaven forbid our work sites be consistent! I work in a casual place, but still shorts not allowed...but no one enforces it. Same with flip flops, etc. Depends on the manager!

 

[Aerin75]

Only two more days until I move into college. I'm excited and nervous for what's ahead.

The actual school part doesn't start until next Monday though.

Good luck! You'll have a blast I'm sure! Just make sure to carve out time for us DISers!

 

[wilkeliza]

Because heaven forbid our work sites be consistent! I work in a casual place, but still shorts not allowed...but no one enforces it. Same with flip flops, etc. Depends on the manager!

Consistent is all I want haha. The no shorts isn't even on the intranet yet so it seems silly. Someone on a power trip probably brought it up and didn't inform anyone else. I didn't even wear shorts until I saw people higher up wearing them. It just seems silly from a place that allows blue jeans and graphic t-shirts to suddenly say 0 shorts. I wear khaki shorts of at least 5" inseam if not 7" and a blouse or button up shirt with sleeves rolled up. I think I look more professional then those in blue jeans and a t-shirt but now I'm considered "unprofessional" and can't wear shorts any more starting tomorrow. Already have gotten some odd looks from other managers so clearly this memo was just passed on and has been around since at least last week.

 

[Aerin75]

Consistent is all I want haha. The no shorts isn't even on the intranet yet so it seems silly. Someone on a power trip probably brought it up and didn't inform anyone else. I didn't even wear shorts until I saw people higher up wearing them. It just seems silly from a place that allows blue jeans and graphic t-shirts to suddenly say 0 shorts. I wear khaki shorts of at least 5" inseam if not 7" and a blouse or button up shirt with sleeves rolled up. I think I look more professional then those in blue jeans and a t-shirt but now I'm considered "unprofessional" and can't wear shorts any more starting tomorrow. Already have gotten some odd looks from other managers so clearly this memo was just passed on and has been around since at least last week.

HR justifying its existence. (No offense to any HR professionals here who I'm sure are not like this!) My personal favorite was at a job many years ago where part of the dress code was tucked in shirts...because they never figured out that some women's styles aren't made like that....and then I got pregnant and what was I supposed to do with the maternity tops?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

HR justifying its existence. (No offense to any HR professionals here who I'm sure are not like this!) My personal favorite was at a job many years ago where part of the dress code was tucked in shirts...because they never figured out that some women's styles aren't made like that....and then I got pregnant and what was I supposed to do with the maternity tops?

Funny how different workplaces can have different rules like that

The first place I worked required closed toe shoes for women and one day a women wore super expensive/stylish open toe shoes and they made her go home and change them

 

[samsteele]

Only two more days until I move into college. I'm excited and nervous for what's ahead.

The actual school part doesn't start until next Monday though.

No worries! You'll make new friends and a few really good friends. Years ago, when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, I left for university and moved into a dorm. No one from my high school went there that year. I knew no one and I was a year and a half younger than everyone else. But within 2 weeks, I found a couple of buddies to eat meals with in the caf. Some I met on my floor. Some I met in class. Its a great time but stressful. I ended up finding a job working in my dorm and, over the years, it saved a huge amount of $ (paid for my room & board/food). You'll do great!

 

[rteetz]

Good luck! You'll have a blast I'm sure! Just make sure to carve out time for us DISers!

I'm sure the dis will still be consuming most of my free time.

 

[wilkeliza]

Funny how different workplaces can have different rules like that

The first place I worked required closed toe shoes for women and one day a women wore super expensive/stylish open toe shoes and they made her go home and change them

It is kind of funny how different offices have different rules. I just wish if rules are written out they are stuck to with out releasing a new company handbook. I would totally understand if when the new handbook comes out it said something about no shorts but as of now the official dress code policy says dressed in a professional manner when dealing with clients but please note the following things are never allowed and only list 3 things that aren't allowed (flip flops, offensive saying or imagine on t-shirts, athletic gear/yoga pants/sweatpants). Some how in the mix now athletic gear is A-OK but shorts which were not on the list are bad.

I guess I would have just liked a email or update memo that said as of X date our dress code policy is changing to the following please begin adhering to these rules on X date. Would have saved me the embarrassment of showing up in shorts on the day my manager told me. Of course nobody else has even heard of the change because 2 of our managers are out for holiday for a week.