The 23rd (Dragon Tipping) Random Discussion for TPBM

JWright wrote in post #7782828
Back in 2000, when we were married, we went to Magic Mountain for a couple of days because Heather's sister and her family wanted to go there. they had come into town for the wedding. It was by far the worst theme park I have ever been to. You actually had to go through a metal detector on the way in and this was before 9/11. The park was dirty, the employees were slovenly and sullen and the place was apparently a hang out for East LA gangs. By comparison Disneyland is a paradise.

I'm actually surprised the place has lasted this long. I would have figured the place to have closed five years ago...

Not everyone can afford to go to Disney though!!

I've been trying to decide if I wanted to say anything, decided to let it lie, but apparently NOT saying anything might be making it worse, ya know?

For me it's a couple different things.

When our normal banter was called 'maddening' by someone whom I deeply respect, it crushed me, and made me look at what I am, and what we are as a group. It made me wonder if maybe our type of humor is viewed as cruel to some people.
I wanted to step back for a little bit and look at what had become 'comfortable' for me. And for us as a whole.

I'm not 'leaving' and I'm not angry. I don't think that what happened was drama. Just a situation that maybe could have been avoided. But I don't know how.

Mainly though, I am SLAMMED with work right now, and don't have a lot of time to dive in here. That will change shortly I'm sure.

Thanks everyone for expressing concern. Really. It's all good though... I'm just not in a place where I can spend time chatting right now.. both mentally and because of my schedule.

Doesn't mean that I don't love you though.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7782862
Doesn't mean that I don't love you though.

You know that calls for a group hug....John can even join in and not feel too sensitive about it

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7782862
I've been trying to decide if I wanted to say anything, decided to let it lie, but apparently NOT saying anything might be making it worse, ya know?

For me it's a couple different things.

When our normal banter was called 'maddening' by someone whom I deeply respect, it crushed me, and made me look at what I am, and what we are as a group. It made me wonder if maybe our type of humor is viewed as cruel to some people.
I wanted to step back for a little bit and look at what had become 'comfortable' for me. And for us as a whole.

I'm not 'leaving' and I'm not angry. I don't think that what happened was drama. Just a situation that maybe could have been avoided. But I don't know how.

Mainly though, I am SLAMMED with work right now, and don't have a lot of time to dive in here. That will change shortly I'm sure.

Thanks everyone for expressing concern. Really. It's all good though... I'm just not in a place where I can spend time chatting right now.. both mentally and because of my schedule.

Doesn't mean that I don't love you though.

peace to you sister friend

Harm wrote in post #7782852
Not everyone can afford to go to Disney though!!

Yeah, it's actually nice that we live as close as we do. That would be quite a trip for you, wouldn't it? Even to Disney World, where I'd like to go sometime...

Harm wrote in post #7782874
You know that calls for a group hug....John can even join in and not feel too sensitive about it

You talking about me? I'm really a very sensitive guy. I just don't show it...

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7782862
I wanted to step back for a little bit .....

Doesn't mean that I don't love you though.

Been there, done it.

Yes, I know.

JWright wrote in post #7782900
You talking about me? I'm really a very sensitive guy. I just don't show it...

Awww, come here and give me a hug, you big galoot.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7782924
Awww, come here and give me a hug, you big galoot.

Don't do it!!!! He's not wearing any pants!!!!

JWright wrote in post #7782900
Yeah, it's actually nice that we live as close as we do. That would be quite a trip for you, wouldn't it? Even to Disney World, where I'd like to go sometime...

Nah, I am lucky, my aunt & uncle live in FL...free accomodation, plus their annual parking pass gets used every time we go down there

DisneyWorld does kick some arse though...an absolute must to waste away a good number of days there

JWright wrote in post #7782900
You talking about me? I'm really a very sensitive guy. I just don't show it...

Nah, was talking about zebra-arsed John [according to his avi]

sevillafox wrote in post #7782951
Don't do it!!!! He's not wearing any pants!!!!

Just a pinny!!

Looks like I missed Deb's B'day HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEB!!!!!!

sevillafox wrote in post #7782491
I'm 28. GAH!

'80 girl?

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7782862
I don't think that what happened was drama. Just a situation that maybe could have been avoided. But I don't know how.

Did I miss some "fun"??

To cheer you up, here is a small recipe that always has success (I just made it for my neighbours and they loved it )

Slowly melt 120g dark chocolate with 35g butter

Mix 3 eggs, 80g sugar and a tbsp flour.


Mix chocolate and sugegg together

Pour 1/3 of the preparation in 4 individual cups, add to chunks of dark chocolate in each cup and pour the rest of the preparation.

Cook on 220°C for 10-12 min. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream....

DDA wrote in post #7782966
Slowly melt 120g dark chocolate with 35g butter

Mix 3 eggs, 80g sugar and a tbsp flour.


Mix chocolate and sugegg together

Pour 1/3 of the preparation in 4 individual cups, add to chunks of dark chocolate in each cup and pour the rest of the preparation.

Cook on 220°C for 10-12 min. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream....

Dood your so lucky my scale works in grams.

Harm wrote in post #7782852
Not everyone can afford to go to Disney though!!

Well, if they're in Southern California, Knott's Berry Farm would be a much better choice than Magic Mountain.

Harm wrote in post #7782126
Wow....how to really ride a cycle:

LINK

This guy is freaking awesome.

thomascanty wrote in post #7782184
I remember it being a pretty fun place back around 1979 or 1980 when I went for my first time. Last time I was there was maybe 5 or 6 years ago, and it was pretty much just like you described. I only stayed for a couple hours before I decided I'd had enough...

We went three years ago. it was starting to look really shabby. Even my boys had enough after a couple of hours and they are usually the close the park type.

short5 wrote in post #7782234
Big time shedding

Hey, my head is doing the same thing..

Too bad it doesn't come back though.

JWright wrote in post #7782828
Great rant, Gil... The Cotton Top Tamarins (the first picture) are among my favorites of the monkeys. The ones I don't like are the screamy Capuchins.......

Thanx..

sevillafox wrote in post #7782851
I wasn't trying to stir crap up. I was referring to the discussion we were having yesterday. That is all.

Discussion?

Harm wrote in post #7782852
Not everyone can afford to go to Disney though!!

No kidding. Last year my wife asked to be taken. Her and the two boys really put a chink in my wallet.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7782862
I've been trying to decide if I wanted to say anything, decided to let it lie, but apparently NOT saying anything might be making it worse, ya know?

For me it's a couple different things.

When our normal banter was called 'maddening' by someone whom I deeply respect, it crushed me, and made me look at what I am, and what we are as a group. It made me wonder if maybe our type of humor is viewed as cruel to some people.
I wanted to step back for a little bit and look at what had become 'comfortable' for me. And for us as a whole.

I'm not 'leaving' and I'm not angry. I don't think that what happened was drama. Just a situation that maybe could have been avoided. But I don't know how.

Mainly though, I am SLAMMED with work right now, and don't have a lot of time to dive in here. That will change shortly I'm sure.

Thanks everyone for expressing concern. Really. It's all good though... I'm just not in a place where I can spend time chatting right now.. both mentally and because of my schedule.

Doesn't mean that I don't love you though.

Has my head been up my butt or something. I am so freaking clueless. Is this about.... wait.. never mind.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7782862
I've been trying to decide if I wanted to say anything, decided to let it lie, but apparently NOT saying anything might be making it worse, ya know?

For me it's a couple different things.

When our normal banter was called 'maddening' by someone whom I deeply respect, it crushed me, and made me look at what I am, and what we are as a group. It made me wonder if maybe our type of humor is viewed as cruel to some people.
I wanted to step back for a little bit and look at what had become 'comfortable' for me. And for us as a whole.

I'm not 'leaving' and I'm not angry. I don't think that what happened was drama. Just a situation that maybe could have been avoided. But I don't know how.

Mainly though, I am SLAMMED with work right now, and don't have a lot of time to dive in here. That will change shortly I'm sure.

Thanks everyone for expressing concern. Really. It's all good though... I'm just not in a place where I can spend time chatting right now.. both mentally and because of my schedule.

Doesn't mean that I don't love you though.

This is a role I'm not used to being cast in, but it appears I am the villain in this. I tfought I had made my peace with the main players, but apparently I missed a few.

So, I apologize to whoever feels they have one coming. I will leave you in peace. I'm out of my element here, but wish you all well.

eddarr wrote in post #7782978
Dood your so lucky my scale works in grams.

hehehehe

Chief, that wasn't my intention at all.
You've got a PM.