Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[mrsgus06]

I DO have a ton of brain sludge !!!

They have pool parties Fri, Sat and Sun. When they play musical dots (mostly the kids) they also have a game for the grown ups. You have to name the name of the band that is singing the songs for the game. I think you should play and win a High School Musical Twister!

PS: I came in second over spring break because of one of the girls I brought knew all the answers (I threatened her so she would lose) and my oldest won the musical dots game and I made her give the prize to the second place winner. (a watergun that she already owned) I am such a mean mommy!

The pool party is a must! You could use all your musical knowledge!

 

[Dis Dawg]

You got that right Dis Dawg.

Back at ya Jug

 

[Shannone1]

Karla,

I think it's a boy thing....

 

[kc5grw]

So does anyone else have the Walt Disney Treasures DVDs? I missed when the 3 latest came out this past December so I just ordered those on Amazon to complete the collection.

I guess one of these days I really need to start watching them. Of the 22 that I have only one is out of the plastic.

Although our main DVD player died a couple of days ago. Maybe it didn't like Sweeney Todd, that was one of the last movies that was in it. I'll be shopping for a new player this weekend I guess.

 

[3gr8kids]

Karla,

I think it's a boy thing....

That is too funny. I think you're right, though, it must be a boy thing.

 

[Gatordad]

Jen-

I'm sure you, as well as I, have seen the stooooopid tourists trying to feed the gators all the time. Our previous home's development was located next to a nice Encore RV Park. There was a creek separating the RV park from us. EACH AND EVERY DAY during season I would stop at the bridge that crossed the creek & yell at the dumb northerners who would be feeding the alligators. (Yeah... the same gators who would wander into our development & threaten dogs & people).

Here's what I'd tell them:

Me: Hi folks! Did you know that feeding alligators was against the law?

Idiot Northerner: No! Is there a fine for it?

Me: Yes, and the fish & wildlife commission is always in the vicinity because we get nuisance alligators in our development all the time.

I.N: Why's that?

Me: Because people like you who don't know any better feed them! The gator's brain is about the size of a walnut, and it doesn't know the difference between the food you're dropping down on it and the hand that is releasing it. Also you may not know this, but a gator can jump as high as twelve feet (the distance from the creek to their hand - nyuk, nyuk) and when they do that, they latch on to your hand. It's a real nuisance to get them to let go. Last week we had to call for an ambulance on two different occasions, and both people ended up having to have their hand amputated. I thought I'd tell you 'cause I don't want the same thing to happen to you.

Then I'd say "Gotta go now" and get back into my car. I alway saw the people beat a hasty retreat from the creek.

If they didn't believe the gator story, I'd point to the black snakes that ususally congregated under the bridge and told them they were water moccassins & that w.m's loved to chase people if they were disturbed. (they will, but you have to throw some rocks them or something like that!) The I.N.'s always left on that one!!

I'm evil, I know!

I'm an idiot norhterner in recovery... Now I'm a born again redneck.

 

[des1954]

Another useless fact... He's two years younger than Barbie... and his last name is Carson.

The 1961 Ken vs. The 2006 Ken

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Going North on I-79, there are 2 tunnels, both in VA, the second one starts in VA and ends in WV. I think I know the spot you're talking about. The second one is in the Jefferson National Forest. Or is it the first one? I forget. AMI?

Sorry to leave you hangin' last night guys! I77 does cut through the Jefferson National Forest from VA to W VA. It is amazingly beautiful! The area I think of when I am envisioning gorgeous farmland is the place where the MD panhandle meets PA and W VA. That's Camp David Territory and the river surrounded by the lush green foliage, the rolling hills that lead to peach orchards and German inspired stone farmhouses is unbelievable!

 

[des1954]

I'm an idiot norhterner in recovery... Now I'm a born again redneck.

 

[des1954]

Well, DH got a job yesterday. I'm not too thrilled about it though. It's with a retailer called HH Gregg... like Circuit City & Best Buy. The reason I'm not thrilled is because it's commission based only, and if you don't sell "big ticket" items, how much commission can you make on CD's & DVD's???

He was offered to go back to a former employer (Palm Harbor Homes - manufactured housing sales) - which is what I wanted him to do - but he doesn't. I know you should be happy with your job, but right now for us it's about the income and he only has two more unemployment checks due. He filed for an extension on U.E. - but they don't do that.

On the plus side,,, he does have a testing date scheduled with the USPS on May 1st,,, but he's a white male, over 50, has never been in the service... so what's the chances of that happening???

I have never been so frustrated in my life!!

 

[77ed]

I DO have a ton of brain sludge !!!

Brain sludge would be a great band name.

 

[fldisneymommyto2]

Well, DH got a job yesterday. I'm not too thrilled about it though. It's with a retailer called HH Gregg... like Circuit City & Best Buy. The reason I'm not thrilled is because it's commission based only, and if you don't sell "big ticket" items, how much commission can you make on CD's & DVD's???

He was offered to go back to a former employer (Palm Harbor Homes - manufactured housing sales) - which is what I wanted him to do - but he doesn't. I know you should be happy with your job, but right now for us it's about the income and he only has two more unemployment checks due. He filed for an extension on U.E. - but they don't do that.

On the plus side,,, he does have a testing date scheduled with the USPS on May 1st,,, but he's a white male, over 50, has never been in the service... so what's the chances of that happening???

I have never been so frustrated in my life!!

Congrats on the job.... I hope it goes better than expected. Good luck to him on the USPS test.. I am sure they already knew his age when they agreed to test him so hopefully it is a positive thing!!

 

[77ed]

TGIF!!! Only 7hrs 40mins till Miller time!

 

[Momof626x3]

That is too funny. I think you're right, though, it must be a boy thing.

More proof of the "boy thing". Meet "Mickey Pirate Web Man"...

 

[ntsammy5]

Me: Hi folks! Did you know that feeding alligators was against the law?

Is it still OK to give the otters beer? They'll steal it anyways.

John, Donnie -- I meant I-77 NOT I-79 if anyone still cares. Only had about 25-30 posts to go through from last night. Pretty quiet.

DD is coming home this weekend for a visit and bringing the 3 land sharks with her. Have to stock up on beer & wine. We haven't seen her since January in WDW and the marathon. Living 5 hours away stinks. It's even worse that the other daughter lives 12 hours away and keeps my grand sons with her!

 

[Sonoma]

Well, DH got a job yesterday. I'm not too thrilled about it though. It's with a retailer called HH Gregg... like Circuit City & Best Buy. The reason I'm not thrilled is because it's commission based only, and if you don't sell "big ticket" items, how much commission can you make on CD's & DVD's???

He was offered to go back to a former employer (Palm Harbor Homes - manufactured housing sales) - which is what I wanted him to do - but he doesn't. I know you should be happy with your job, but right now for us it's about the income and he only has two more unemployment checks due. He filed for an extension on U.E. - but they don't do that.

On the plus side,,, he does have a testing date scheduled with the USPS on May 1st,,, but he's a white male, over 50, has never been in the service... so what's the chances of that happening???

I have never been so frustrated in my life!!

Congratulations! HH Gregg is a popular store here. I hope he enjoys the new job.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

More proof of the "boy thing". Meet "Mickey Pirate Web Man"...

Maybe not just a boy thing....just different outfits! I can't tell you how many times I've grocery shopped with a princess!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Well, DH got a job yesterday. I'm not too thrilled about it though. It's with a retailer called HH Gregg... like Circuit City & Best Buy. The reason I'm not thrilled is because it's commission based only, and if you don't sell "big ticket" items, how much commission can you make on CD's & DVD's???

He was offered to go back to a former employer (Palm Harbor Homes - manufactured housing sales) - which is what I wanted him to do - but he doesn't. I know you should be happy with your job, but right now for us it's about the income and he only has two more unemployment checks due. He filed for an extension on U.E. - but they don't do that.

On the plus side,,, he does have a testing date scheduled with the USPS on May 1st,,, but he's a white male, over 50, has never been in the service... so what's the chances of that happening???

I have never been so frustrated in my life!!

I'm glad to hear he's gotten something. I hope it works out well for him!

 

[des1954]

Wow!!! There are some pretty adorable kids on this board!!! They must be the product of some mighty incredible people!!!

 

[77ed]

800?