Exchangers-Come here and chat with us

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would love park attraction pins also or any lanyard only ones.

Would not like Jessica Rabbit (even though those go for big $$ on ebay). Pretty much any other pin for me would be okay. BUT don't go giving my littlest a Stitch pin. I have no idea why he hates them so much. Our first pin trade was for a big Stitch riding his toy spaceship and it moved. I thought it was so cool, but he couldn't wait to trade it back out. We ended up with a the little yellow safari pin and he was sooo happy. :confused3

Yesterday's QOTD I didn't know if you meant our personal stories or one we read. :confused:

[Luv2Roam]

I have cut way back on my Disney pin buying and am patting myself on the back! :cool1: :lmao: I still buy. But I don't buy traders like i use to. Disney has us pin people who have been around awhile to buy in quantity. :rotfl2: Why buy one when four will do? :rotfl:
Jessica is one of the few characters I specifically collect. I learned long ago not to try to buy all of them just because it was a set or series. I only buy what I like. And I don't pay an arm and a leg. What goes for high dollar now may be worth $4 tomorrow.
I am not a Pooh person either. Or a princess person. Never have watched Kim Possible or Chicken Little. Neither one would do anything for me. Watched the Robinsons (only because it was in 3D). Those pins would not do anything for me either.
The great part about pin collecting is if you get a pin you don't like -- you just trade it for something you do. :love:
I like mostly inanimate objects. :confused3 Buildings, rides, attractions, restaurants, etc. And I have a soft spot for collecting WD Travel Co pins. ;) But always have anyway, as I also collect travel and transportation pins.
Not many pins I don't like. But there are some that just don't do anything for me.

[mommytotwo]

I would love park attraction pins also or any lanyard only ones.

Would not like Jessica Rabbit (even though those go for big $$ on ebay). Pretty much any other pin for me would be okay. BUT don't go giving my littlest a Stitch pin. I have no idea why he hates them so much. Our first pin trade was for a big Stitch riding his toy spaceship and it moved. I thought it was so cool, but he couldn't wait to trade it back out. We ended up with a the little yellow safari pin and he was sooo happy. :confused3

Yesterday's QOTD I didn't know if you meant our personal stories or one we read. :confused:



Sorry, stories that you read as a child and enjoyed.

[mommytotwo]

Pins that I would like to recieve-
*Winnie the Pooh and Friends pins
*Mickey Mouse
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Wouldn't want to recieve-
*Attraction pins
*Villians

-I would like any of them, and like mentioned, you can always trade ones that you don't like or don't care for.

I wish buying from ebay was much safer knowing that you will get pins that are tradeable in the parks since I do want to do more trading, and adding them onto our landyards.

[pennst8r]

I don't have too many pins..we started one year, thinking that the boys would have fun trading, but we didn't want to trade any that we bought!

I like ones with the classic characters on them, more than the newer shows. My favorite is a white sheet ghost with mickey ears I got one Oct. when I didn't know where to get the MNSSHP ones! This year I'll do better!

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go fruit picking, what type of fruit would you like to pick? And, what would you like to do with it? Eat it as is, make jams/jellies, pies....?

[bobbiwoz]

Strawberries. Mostly we would eat them as is....nothing like real strawberries, the ones in stores these days are too generic.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[mickeyfan2]

Strawberries to eat.

[Pooh67_68]

Strawberries, for strawberry shortcake.

[kimbac3]

We grow our own strawberries right in my yard so if I were to "go" pick fruit it would be apples. My kids love apple picking! I'd let them eat some whole the rest I'd use for pies,cookies and applesauce.

[Meriweather]

We used to go picking all the time. It has been a long time now, but blueberries were our favorite. I just put them in the freezer for use all year.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm going to kimbac's house. We love strawberries. That is what we go picking and we eat them as is.

[UrsulasMyHero]

Peaches! Fresh from the tree, and only to eat them. Nom nom nom!

[UrsulasMyHero]

What is your most favorite holiday to decorate your house for?

HALLOWEEN. It's the ONLY holiday I decorate. Yep, no christmas tree for me.

[2princesscuties]

Strawberries to eat or use for smoothies

[mommytotwo]

We don't have any fruit picking farms here, but when we had gone on a vacation once, we were able to go to a farm that had figs, and other fruits. I liked picking nectarines and they were very juicy. After returning home, I bought fresh nectarines at the store. They didn't taste the same, and they were like 70 each for those small little fruits.


But, if I were able to go and pick any fruit, it would have to be peaches.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to star in a Disney movie-(not a cartoon one) which would it be, and what type of character would you like to be starring as?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Well, I'd have to pick a live version of Kim Possible and I would play Bonnie. :rotfl: (I look more like Kim, but I could never do the stunts at my age)

[mickeyfan2]

I would like to be like Columbo.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to star in a Disney movie-(not a cartoon one) which would it be, and what type of character would you like to be starring as?

I would like to take Keira Knightly's place in POTC. Yes, I'd love to be play a pirate! Any kind of romantic action figure would be good.

[pennst8r]

If you were to go fruit picking, what type of fruit would you like to pick? And, what would you like to do with it? Eat it as is, make jams/jellies, pies....?

If you were to star in a Disney movie-(not a cartoon one) which would it be, and what type of character would you like to be starring as?


There is a farm nearby, where we go to pick strawberries and raspberries. They have other fruit...which we may do this year, too.

Movie....could I be younger, too? :goodvibes
I love the older Disney movies, but now I"d have to be the mom and not Hayley Mills! :eek:

[mommytotwo]

Have you ever been hospitalized?

[Pooh67_68]

No, but I have been in the hospital overnight a few times.
Once when I broke my arm, and the other when I had my tonsils out.

[mickeyfan2]

Have you ever been hospitalized?

Yes when I was a kid (5 or 6) and earlier this year.

[UrsulasMyHero]

If you were to star in a Disney movie-(not a cartoon one) which would it be, and what type of character would you like to be starring as?

Hocus Pocus... and I'd be one of the Witches. *grin* Can you guess which one? *Smiles wickedly*

[UrsulasMyHero]

Have you ever been hospitalized?

As in an overnight stay... no. In the hospital, yes. To have my tonsils removed at the tender age of... 25! :rotfl:

[ADisneygirl]

Have you ever been hospitalized?

Yes, 3 times. Aside from having my two children, I was hospitalized once with a severely infected gallbladder that spread to surrounding organs. Spent 10 days in there ~ they couldn't get the infection under control after surgery. Thank God I am alive today because the doctors told my husband things didn't look good. I was only 23.

[Meriweather]

2 children and one other time for a few says for a surgery.
Then about 5-6 more times for day surgeries.

[kimbac3]

6 times: 3 c-sections, 1 gallbladder, 1 leg/foot surgery(that was in 7th grade) and 1 because of an "unknown mass" ...turned out to be scar tissue from the above mentioned c-sections!

I'm really over hospitals and surgery!!

[mommytotwo]

If you were to compete in a food eatting contest, what type of food would you choose?

[Pooh67_68]

Vanilla ice cream

[mickeyfan2]

Reese's peanut butter cups.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'll take Pooh's pick. I might choke on anything more solid and won't be sick of the taste afterwards.

As for hospitals stays, just birthing babies and one appendix removal.

[Meriweather]

hmmmm............M&Ms

[kimbac3]

gummi bears!

[2princesscuties]

Chocolate chip cookies

[mommytotwo]

Seasoned fries

[pennst8r]

Have you ever been hospitalized?

Geesh....I never thought about it, but it seems I've been there a lot! pneumonia as a child, tonsils, wisdom teeth, 2 miscarriages, 3 babies, 2 different cyst removals.....I think that's it. :rotfl2:

I tried to double quote, but didn't get it right..so food eating contest? watermelon! (my kids are eating it right now, it looks good)


BTW, I succomed to DIS peer pressure and bought crocs today. They really are comfy!:goodvibes

[UrsulasMyHero]

If you were to compete in a food eatting contest, what type of food would you choose?

Mrph... maybe mild chicken wings or Chocolate ice cream.

[mommytotwo]

What were your favorite childhood games?

[Pooh67_68]

Indoors:
Monopoly, Life, Sorry


Outdoors:
Just running around the neighborhood.

[kimbac3]

Favorite games: Mousetrap and backgammon (which for the life of me I can't remember how to play now:confused3 )


I'm headed out for blood work and an ultrasound....wish me luck!! Some prayers and pixie dust couldn't hurt either!!


Kimba

[mickeyfan2]

Cards. I love to play cards.

[Meriweather]

Good luck, Kimba

Inside....Monopoly, Life
Outside...jump rope, jacks

[AlexWyattMommy]

Good luck Kimbac!


Inside: Monopoly, Life, cards

Outside: Flashlite or bicycle tag

[ADisneygirl]

Good luch Kimba! :wizard:

Favorite inside games:
The Boss
Monopoly
Life
my Barbies

Favorite outside games:
neighborhood tag or hide and seek ~ all the kids would participate and we had a few block radius. (in the Bronx in the late 70's). Never thought of how dangerous it really might have been with us all hiding in buildings, alleys, courtyards, etc. As a parent today it boggles my mind to think I used to do that at 11 years old.

[Pooh67_68]

:wizard: :hug: Kim :wizard: :hug:


Marie, that is because even back in the 70's it was still safer then today.
Heck I remember trick or treating and my sister and I going inside the house without my mom.


I really need to meet mickeyfan2, she plays cards & boards games. I love both but no one ever wants to play :(

[mickeyfan2]

I really need to meet mickeyfan2, she plays cards & boards games. I love both but no one ever wants to play :(
We live approximately 130 miles apart. Not to far away.

Between us are most of my card playing relatives. We even have a card tournamant each year. We welcome new members!!!

[Pooh67_68]

Sounds like lots of fun. ::yes::

[kimbac3]

Thanks Everyone for the well wishes! It didn't go very well but hopefully the results will be better then the test was!!

Kimba

[AlexWyattMommy]

:flower3: Sorry the test was...so testing. :hug:
Hope the results are better!! :thumbsup2

[mickeyfan2]

Thanks Everyone for the well wishes! It didn't go very well but hopefully the results will be better then the test was!!

Kimba

So sorry to hear this. I hope you get better news soon.

[Pooh67_68]

The test are usually the pits. :hug:

pixiedust: for good news on the results.


Thanks Everyone for the well wishes! It didn't go very well but hopefully the results will be better then the test was!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Thanks Everyone for the well wishes! It didn't go very well but hopefully the results will be better then the test was!!

Kimba

:wizard: hope your results are better.

As for games, I loved playing monopoly, and liked making my own worksheets and checking them. I would put check marks for wrong answers and a :) for a perfect paper.

[mommytotwo]

Name three pet peeves, and also today is share a recipe or household tip day.

[Pooh67_68]

Pet Peeves...

1- People who whine.
2- People who whine.
3- People who whine.
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Carrot and Zucchini Bread

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten slightly (or 4 egg whites)
1/2 cup Enova oil
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 3/4 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup golden raisins

Preheat oven to 365º
Grease and flour an 8"x3" loaf pan, set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and Enova oil; mix well.
Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Gently stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients.
Fold the carrots, zucchini, and raisins into the above mixture.
Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Remove from oven to a wire rack; allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Remove from pan and return to wire rack until completely cooled.

[2princesscuties]

People who whine
People who don't return their carts to the corral
People who snap their gum

My tip
To remove the sticky residue that remains after you remove a label from glass or plastic,just wipe with vegetable oil on a piece of cloth or paper towel.

[AlexWyattMommy]

People who don't use their turn signals (come on folks, their free! they don't charge you every time you use them!)
People who don't return their carts
People who ask how are you, but don't really care


TIP:
To remove musty or icky smells in your laundry, use 1/2 cup of white vinegar. You can use this for whites or colored clothing.

[mommytotwo]

My 3 pet peeves-
*Having to repeat the same things over, and over, and over again.
*Having to clean up after someone right after I am done cleaning the room or doing that task.
*People who cut in line at the grocery store. :mad: And they act as if they did nothing wrong :confused3 :sad2: .


*ETA-My other pet peeve would be people who stand too close to you when you are at the checkout stand.

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite pasta dish?

[pennst8r]

I love roasting veggies with olive oil, then mixing it with pasta and parm cheese.


pixiedust: for Kimba.....hope everything is fine. You're in my prayers!

[Pooh67_68]

Spaghetti, and the less sauce the better.


What is your most favorite pasta dish?

[mommytotwo]

My favorite would be spagetthi with meat sauce. But, I am picky on who makes it.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to visit a major U.S. attraction-other then any Disney property, where would you like to go?

[mickeyfan2]

Mt Rushmore

[Meriweather]

pasta.....canneloni

US Attraction: Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon

[mickeyfan2]

pasta.....canneloni

US Attraction: Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon

I have been go the Grand Canyon. It is a must see. It is most beautiful at dawn and dusk. The colors are only visible then.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Angel hair pasta with olive oil & asiago cheese.

Grand Canyon.

[Meriweather]

I have been go the Grand Canyon. It is a must see. It is most beautiful at dawn and dusk. The colors are only visible then.

DS is moving to AZ, so it will definitely be seen. ::yes::

[Pooh67_68]

U.S. attraction - Gettysburg

[mommytotwo]

Empire State Building

[mommytotwo]

Do you have a fear of going to the doctor?

[Pooh67_68]

Big fear of any doctor, and it so bad that my blood pressure goes up.

[AlexWyattMommy]

No fear here. Just hate having to drive that far.

[mickeyfan2]

Nope. I even did three Drs in the span of 4 hours.

[Kirby]

Yes, the dentist!

Anyone here know how to cook fresh pinto beans? I posted over on the cooking thread but no one has replied so far. Thought I would ask here too.

[Meriweather]

Not a fear really....but I hate it.

[pennst8r]

pasta.....canneloni

Did you ever make them with wonton wrappers? Way easier than trying to find sheets of pasta, and really easy.

Do you have a fear of going to the doctor?

No, but I'll agree with Kirby about the dentist. Even for cleanings, and even tho our dentist is so nice. The one we had as a child was an awful man, so I guess I have issues! :goodvibes

[2princesscuties]

Another dentist one here

[mommytotwo]

Another dentist one here



Same here. :scared1:


Sorry Susan, I don't know how to cook pinto beans. My dad does grow lima beans, and he cooks them in salt water until they come soft, then cook it with soy sauce and sugar.

[kimbac3]

Just a quick brag. This is a picture of my daughters before their Irish Dance Recital. Ain't they cute!!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e146/kimbac3/kayandJoce.jpg

[UrsulasMyHero]

Really cute!

I just got back from Animal Kingdom, and when I got off of Expedition Everest, our whole car was selected for a win! We won Dream Fast Passes. OMG What a Wonderful thing to have. Front of the line access on EVERYTHING! Made our day!

[mommytotwo]

Just a quick brag. This is a picture of my daughters before their Irish Dance Recital. Ain't they cute!!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e146/kimbac3/kayandJoce.jpg

Your daughters are cute.
Dianna, congratulations on being selected. Wish I could have gone to the park with you.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to win a years supply of 3 items, what would you choose?

[Pooh67_68]

Kim :goodvibes

Dianna :thumbsup2

[Pooh67_68]

DVC
Flights
Park Hoppers



If you were to win a years supply of 3 items, what would you choose?

[AlexWyattMommy]

If it was just me, I'd pick what Pooh67_68 picked. But my boys are in school and we wouldn't really take them out often to go to WDW.

So...

Lipton Raspberry White Tea
Goat Cheese
Panera Asiago Demi Loaf

[Meriweather]

chocolate
movie passes
air flights

[Kirby]

Hmm, a year's supply...what would I pick?

movie passes
maid service (just for dusting and window cleaning)
restaurant gift cards

[UrsulasMyHero]

If you were to win a years supply of 3 items, what would you choose?

Hrm: I'm thinking I would take a Years supply of DEEP Maids Service. (grin)
All my Magazines (cuz I read them all)
Gasoline (it's pretty dang expensive) :thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

I like three of the answers that were posted here so I will pick from those-

Maid service
Gasoline
Air flights

[AlexWyattMommy]

Can I change my answer?
I'd give up all my choices to have maid service. Never even thought of that before, but it sure would be nice!

[pennst8r]

Kimba--you're girls are beautiful!

3 things:

Spa treatments (incl. massages!)
Groceries
Gas

[kimbac3]

First: Thank you all for your sweet comments about my girls!:love:

And second I agree with penst8r!!!


3 things:

Spa treatments (incl. massages!)
Groceries
Gas

:thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

What is one item that you own, that you would like to pass onto your kids, niece, nephew, or other family member?

[pennst8r]

What is one item that you own, that you would like to pass onto your kids, niece, nephew, or other family member?

well, strangely enough, I just got (this weekend) my grandmother's ring that had gone to my mom, then my sister, and now me. She never had an engagement ring, so my grandfather bought her one for their 50th anniv. It will go to my first granddaughter, if I have one. If not, then someone! :goodvibes I have my mom's wedding/engagement rings, too, that will be passed down. Mine, too.

[Meriweather]

just one?? That is hard....there are several jewelry pieces.

I took my mother's wedding ring, grandmother's ring (which she had made after my GF died and incorporated hers and his together), my engagement ring ....took all the diamonds and had them made into a new band for me. Very special. That is what I wear as my main ring now. That will go to my DD.

I also have a very special set of china that my uncle brought back to my mother from Japan during WWII...that also will go to my DD.

[Pooh67_68]

I have already passed them on.

A toy chest, that was mine and my sisters. The cousins used to hide in it for hide and seek.

A baby afghan and pixie doll that my grandmother made for me.

A baby blanket that was mine.
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I still have the book case that my mom bought for her niece and nephew when they started school and then was passed to my sister and I.
I have a ton of Disney books so the case will probably never be passed on.

My sister still has our little rocking chair. She had the seat redone and keeps it in her bedroom. She won't be giving that up any time soon.

[UrsulasMyHero]

What is one item that you own, that you would like to pass onto your kids, niece, nephew, or other family member?


I have kind've done that already ... I passed my toybox down to my neice and nephew... It was filled with all my fisher price toys! They're all in excellent condition and only missing their people.:banana:

[mommytotwo]

If you were to be 8 years old again and were to have a themed birthday party other then a Disney one, what type would you choose?

[Pooh67_68]

Scooby-Doo

[mickeyfan2]

Snoopy or Scooby-Doo

[UrsulasMyHero]

If you were to be 8 years old again and were to have a themed birthday party other then a Disney one, what type would you choose?


I'd have a Faery (Fairy) tea Party or a Generic Pirate party. Whee! Though I did see a CSI Party shown on one of the TV shows that was ingeneous.

[Meriweather]

luau

[Pooh67_68]

I was going to say Snoopy also, but I don't remember seeing Snoopy party items.


Snoopy or Scooby-Doo

[kimbac3]

A generic Princess/tea party type party. I was always a tomboy and never wanted that stuff as a kid!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

I was going to say Snoopy also, but I don't remember seeing Snoopy party items.

I had seen Snoopy ones for a baby's first birthday, but have never seen ones for older kids, weird.


Baking theme

[2princesscuties]

Wizard of Oz or Hello Kitty

[mommytotwo]

Complete the following sentences-


I wish I was able to............................

I never knew..............................

I don't like to............................

[Kirby]

I wish I was able to: travel whenever I wanted.

I never knew: I don't know.

I don't like to: fly.

[mommytotwo]

I wish I was able to............................sleep easily.

I never knew..............................there were so many people that were really into Disney :goodvibes .

I don't like to............................go to the dentist :scared1: .

[mommytotwo]

Sorry I didn't post this earlier. Things have been hectic around here with three kids, planning a birthday party.... Here is the QOTD.


If you were to make a homemade dinner for your father/husband for Father's Day, what would you make? Feel free to post recipes as well.

I still don't know what we are doing :rotfl2: .

[Pooh67_68]

My daddy always like meatloaf, mashed potatoes and a veggie.


John's favorite is ham, mashed potatoes and corn.

[Meriweather]

My dad like his steak. Our favorite meal for him was grilled London Broil, baked potato, shrimp salad and garlic bread.

Dave's favorite.....FOOD!! ;)
We are going out tomorrow...not sure where.

[kimbac3]

I'm making a chicken...I guess..hmm I don't what you'd call it!!:lmao:

I cook whole pieces of boneless chicken breasts in a cream of chicken soup and then serve that over white rice. It's quite yummy and DH really loves it.

My dad...he'd probably want my baked mac and cheese. My mom will probably take him out to dinner though.

Kimba

[Kirby]

My dad likes my moms cooking so anything he had would be fine as long as she made it. :rolleyes:

I plan on making Joe Spaghetti Pie. It's his favorite.

[mickeyfan2]

DH and I just got back from the Ratatouille screening. It was a great movie.

[mommytotwo]

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there :).

If you were to recieve a small kitchen appliance-ex. blender... what would you want to recieve?

[Pooh67_68]

A Mandolin Slicer

[Meriweather]

Give me some ideas....I have about all of them I can think of :rolleyes:
I am a kitchen appliance/gadget collector.

[Pooh67_68]

How about these Nancy?



A smoothie maker

Not an ice cream maker, but it turns a 1/2 gallon into soft serve.

Margaritaville Maker

[Kirby]

A blender/smoothie maker.

[mommytotwo]

I would choose a bread machine.
I had recieved one a couple years back for Christmas, and then it broke. I don't like cleaning it, but fresh bread is yummy, and the cost of bread here is ridiculous.

[Meriweather]

How about these Nancy?



A smoothie maker

Not an ice cream maker, but it turns a 1/2 gallon into soft serve.

Margaritaville Maker

Not really into smoothies ;) Have an ice cream maker. Have a blender.
Not a margaria drinker either. I did look at those for DS though.

have a bread machine...but we are low carb these days so don't get to use it much.

What is your favorite small appliance that you already have?
I LOVE my Kitcheaid stand mixer....great for all the cookies I make.

[mommytotwo]

What activities do you and your SO like to do...or if you don't have a SO, what do you like to do when you are out on a date?

[2princesscuties]

We like to go window shopping,go to craft shows,flea markets and usually at the end of our dates we will get a bite to eat and a:drinking1

[Pooh67_68]

I would say my mixer also, though I have an Oster.


What is your favorite small appliance that you already have?
I LOVE my Kitcheaid stand mixer....great for all the cookies I make.

[Pooh67_68]

We hit WalMart a lot.



What activities do you and your SO like to do...or if you don't have a SO, what do you like to do when you are out on a date?

[Meriweather]

What activities do you and your SO like to do...or if you don't have a SO, what do you like to do when you are out on a date?

We love to travel.
Other than that we go out to lunch and a movie almost every weekend. It is our "date".
At home we like to watch movies also.

[mommytotwo]

Since I am putting things together for my son's birthday party, and going over the menu.
The QOTD is a party related question-

At a party, what three things do you like to eat?

[Pooh67_68]

Cake ;)

Some type of salad

Whatever the main food is. Be it burgers or subs, etc.

[bobbiwoz]

Hi!
I like ice cream more than cake, and then pizza and M&M's!
Bobbi:goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

mmm, cake, ice cream and pizza.

[Meriweather]

cake, cookies and pizza

[kimbac3]

cake (cupcakes work too!), ice cream and hot dogs/burgers....pizza is good too. It depends on the weather around here and the crowd. I usually give my kids a choice of a couple of things and let them pick.

I can tell you that make your own sundaes was the biggest hit at all my kids parties!! Although now I think they (and their friends) want to do it every year!!

Have fun!!

Kimba

[Meriweather]

We do make your sundaes every year at our big July 4th bash. Always a hit. ::yes::

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks for the make your own sundaes idea. I may do this at my July 1 BBQ.

By the way your all invited. :) Just let me know your coming so I can call the gate to get you in.

[Meriweather]

I'll come to your July 1 one, if you come to my July 4 one, Heidi ;)

We do a potluck and make toppings for the ice cream one of the items people bring. We get a ton...and some interesting things too

[Pooh67_68]

:woohoo: Washington on July 4th and John IS on vacation that week. :rolleyes1

Should I be afraid to ask what the interesting things are that people bring? :upsidedow

Also do you just have vanilla and chocolate ice cream?

[Meriweather]

Usually both, but with all the toppings, vanilla is the most popular.
Nothing too bad for topping....lots of fresh fruit, loads of syrups. I think I have about 10 unopened ones here from last year. People like the ones that harden on the ice cream.
Nuts, marshmallows, red hots, sprinkles, chocolate chips, M&Ms, chocolate covered raisins and nuts, whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, cherries, Reeses pieces, jams, crushed cookies.

[mommytotwo]

Thanks for the invite Heidi. :)

No sundaes here since there is too many people, except 80 or more. But, we have done this before for my SS's birthday party and itt was a hit.

As for food, this is what my menu consists of-
Regular white rice
Sticky rice
Somen salad
Tossed salad
Hot dogs
Mac/potato salad
Miso sesame chicken
Sukiyaki
Teriyaki beef sticks
Edamame
Shoyu chicken
Baked tofu
Kalua pig
Pasta salad
Spring rolls
Namasu
Nishime
Maki sushi
***And we may have a pig roast.

Desserts-
A full sheet of cake
Jello one or two different types, and doubling the recipe
Butter mochi-possibly also a tri-color mochi-doubling or tripling the recipe.
Bundt cake-still deciding on what type, but I will need to at least make two.
Almond float-doubling the recipe.
Fruit of some sort...and will think and make other things as they come.

Drinks-
Kona coffee
Water
Soda
Juice
Tea
Beer

[mickeyfan2]

This sounds like a great spread. I'll catch the next plane to Hawaii. You won't even notice one more person.

[mommytotwo]

Sure, come on over Colleen and everyone else.
It seems like there are always extra guests that people bring over.

And, you can ever hit the pinata :lmao: .

[Pooh67_68]

I figured vanilla would be the most popular.
Your list could get me into to trouble. Mix it all together and then
get good and sick. :teeth: But it would be soooo goood. :banana:


Usually both, but with all the toppings, vanilla is the most popular.
Nothing too bad for topping....lots of fresh fruit, loads of syrups. I think I have about 10 unopened ones here from last year. People like the ones that harden on the ice cream.
Nuts, marshmallows, red hots, sprinkles, chocolate chips, M&Ms, chocolate covered raisins and nuts, whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, cherries, Reeses pieces, jams, crushed cookies.

[kimbac3]

Usually both, but with all the toppings, vanilla is the most popular.
Nothing too bad for topping....lots of fresh fruit, loads of syrups. I think I have about 10 unopened ones here from last year. People like the ones that harden on the ice cream.
Nuts, marshmallows, red hots, sprinkles, chocolate chips, M&Ms, chocolate covered raisins and nuts, whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, cherries, Reeses pieces, jams, crushed cookies.

A few other toppings that kids like: gummy bears, gummy worms, those gel icing tubes (used for writing on cakes) and crushed pretzels.

It's always fun!! A little messy but fun!!

[Meriweather]

LOL...well you don't have to have all the toppings...at least not at once. Just an excuse to have more ice cream.

And we did have over 80 last year, ice cream sundaes happen no matter how many people we have. This is our 24th year of having the July 4th bash :eek:

[Meriweather]

Patsy, DH is going to be in HI next week. I almost came with him but air was too $$$. And he is going to be in Honolulu anyway :(

[UrsulasMyHero]

Whew... I had a harrowing night last night. As I was traveling home from a CEU course, I had a blow out (my left passenger tire) on a VERY busy bridge. I think my Angels were watching over me because I had a car behind me keep pace with me, and follow me over so that no cars would crash into me. One minute s/he was in my rear view, the next minute they were gone and I was in the break down lane. *wipes brow*

I waited about 15 minutes and the Road Rangers came, but sadly I didn't have my spare in my trunk.. I had gods know what all in my trunk.. yes, I am a compulsive shopper, but no spare. My boyfriend/fiancee, came and we waited 3 hours for a tow truck, but the Road Ranger stayed with us, until my car was safely on the bed of the truck, and I was off the bridge. Now that's what I call service.

Now today, $289 later, My car has 2 new wheels, a full allingment and an oil change and she's running right as rain.

[mommytotwo]

Patsy, DH is going to be in HI next week. I almost came with him but air was too $$$. And he is going to be in Honolulu anyway :(


Wow, we would have been so close to each other. And there are special airfare prices tonight that are running at $19.00, so it wouldn't cost much to come to this island :(.
Hope you husband has a safe trip. Did you ask him to bring you back any special gifts?

[mommytotwo]

Whew... I had a harrowing night last night. As I was traveling home from a CEU course, I had a blow out (my left passenger tire) on a VERY busy bridge. I think my Angels were watching over me because I had a car behind me keep pace with me, and follow me over so that no cars would crash into me. One minute s/he was in my rear view, the next minute they were gone and I was in the break down lane. *wipes brow*

I waited about 15 minutes and the Road Rangers came, but sadly I didn't have my spare in my trunk.. I had gods know what all in my trunk.. yes, I am a compulsive shopper, but no spare. My boyfriend/fiancee, came and we waited 3 hours for a tow truck, but the Road Ranger stayed with us, until my car was safely on the bed of the truck, and I was off the bridge. Now that's what I call service.

Now today, $289 later, My car has 2 new wheels, a full allingment and an oil change and she's running right as rain.


Glad to hear that you did not get hurt, and that everything is well.
I didn't know that you were engaged, congratulations!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[mommytotwo]

How do you like your eggs prepared, and what do you like to eat with it?

[TheDisneyBunch]

Trying to sneak back in here with you guys again..lol I miss you all! :goodvibes


So eggs... I love mine over easy but lately I can not seem to eat eggs without feeling sick so I might have to cut them out for a while.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Whew... I had a harrowing night last night. As I was traveling home from a CEU course, I had a blow out (my left passenger tire) on a VERY busy bridge. I think my Angels were watching over me because I had a car behind me keep pace with me, and follow me over so that no cars would crash into me. One minute s/he was in my rear view, the next minute they were gone and I was in the break down lane. *wipes brow*

I waited about 15 minutes and the Road Rangers came, but sadly I didn't have my spare in my trunk.. I had gods know what all in my trunk.. yes, I am a compulsive shopper, but no spare. My boyfriend/fiancee, came and we waited 3 hours for a tow truck, but the Road Ranger stayed with us, until my car was safely on the bed of the truck, and I was off the bridge. Now that's what I call service.

Now today, $289 later, My car has 2 new wheels, a full allingment and an oil change and she's running right as rain.


Yikes, I am always so scared of that happening. I am so glad you are alright.

[Pooh67_68]

Ursula (I need your real name), glad everything turned out ok. :hug:


Patsy, I don't eat eggs except for deviled eggs.

[mickeyfan2]

Whew... I had a harrowing night last night. As I was traveling home from a CEU course, I had a blow out (my left passenger tire) on a VERY busy bridge. I think my Angels were watching over me because I had a car behind me keep pace with me, and follow me over so that no cars would crash into me. One minute s/he was in my rear view, the next minute they were gone and I was in the break down lane. *wipes brow*

I waited about 15 minutes and the Road Rangers came, but sadly I didn't have my spare in my trunk.. I had gods know what all in my trunk.. yes, I am a compulsive shopper, but no spare. My boyfriend/fiancee, came and we waited 3 hours for a tow truck, but the Road Ranger stayed with us, until my car was safely on the bed of the truck, and I was off the bridge. Now that's what I call service.

Now today, $289 later, My car has 2 new wheels, a full allingment and an oil change and she's running right as rain.


Glad to hear you are fine.

[ADisneygirl]

Whew... I had a harrowing night last night. As I was traveling home from a CEU course, I had a blow out (my left passenger tire) on a VERY busy bridge. I think my Angels were watching over me because I had a car behind me keep pace with me, and follow me over so that no cars would crash into me. One minute s/he was in my rear view, the next minute they were gone and I was in the break down lane. *wipes brow*

I waited about 15 minutes and the Road Rangers came, but sadly I didn't have my spare in my trunk.. I had gods know what all in my trunk.. yes, I am a compulsive shopper, but no spare. My boyfriend/fiancee, came and we waited 3 hours for a tow truck, but the Road Ranger stayed with us, until my car was safely on the bed of the truck, and I was off the bridge. Now that's what I call service.

Now today, $289 later, My car has 2 new wheels, a full allingment and an oil change and she's running right as rain.

Wow~ so glad you are ok. How scary for you. These kinds of things are what make me a nervous wreck driving alone. I am going to see my daughter in Jacksonville this weekend - alone - and I hope my car stays together!

As for the egg question ~ I like scrambled eggs best with whole wheat toast.

[UrsulasMyHero]

Ursula (I need your real name), glad everything turned out ok. :hug:


Patsy, I don't eat eggs except for deviled eggs.

I was pretty sure I hit enter, and answered this, but I guess I didn't. The real name is Dianna.


Oh and for the Eggy question: Scrambled, but dry... wet scrambled leaves me feeling ICKY! Or an Omlette is a nice thing, but please put cheese in the eggs.

[Meriweather]

Hope you husband has a safe trip. Did you ask him to bring you back any special gifts?

I haven't yet...he is never home :rolleyes: Any suggestions?

Dianna, glad you are alright ::yes:: How scary.

Eggs....I love eggs. Omelets, fried, scrambled, deviled, hard boiled, soft boiled...not too fond of poached, but that is about it.
Favorite is probably fried.
With toast.

[Kirby]

Dianna, glad everything turned out okay for you.

I like my eggs over easy with bacon, hashbrowns, toast and a cup of strong coffee.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Dianna, glad you are okay.

Eggs, hard scrambled or soft with chedder cheese. Love them with corned beef hash over toast.

[pennst8r]

Wow Dianna, glad you're ok. Isn't it nice to know that some drivers are still that helpful? You hear all about road rage, but none of the nice stuff.

Eggs.....I just had my own version of an egg sandwich for breakfast! I had a slice of toast, then a cooked egg, with some cheese and a slice of tomato on top.

But, as they say around here, "dippy" eggs are my favorite!

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you. :)
After I have known people for a while, I like to call them by their real name if they don't mind.


I was pretty sure I hit enter, and answered this, but I guess I didn't. The real name is Dianna.

[mommytotwo]

I haven't yet...he is never home :rolleyes: Any suggestions?

Dianna, glad you are alright ::yes:: How scary.

Eggs....I love eggs. Omelets, fried, scrambled, deviled, hard boiled, soft boiled...not too fond of poached, but that is about it.
Favorite is probably fried.
With toast.

Cookbooks since you like to cook, or different jellies or spicies.


As for the QOTD-
I used to like scrambled, but I now prefer my eggs easy over, with rice and sausage.

[Meriweather]

I love getting cookbooks as souvenirs. I will suggest that. See how he does :rotfl:

[ANTSS2001]

Whew... I had a harrowing night last night. As I was traveling home from a CEU course, I had a blow out (my left passenger tire) on a VERY busy bridge. I think my Angels were watching over me because I had a car behind me keep pace with me, and follow me over so that no cars would crash into me. One minute s/he was in my rear view, the next minute they were gone and I was in the break down lane. *wipes brow*

I waited about 15 minutes and the Road Rangers came, but sadly I didn't have my spare in my trunk.. I had gods know what all in my trunk.. yes, I am a compulsive shopper, but no spare. My boyfriend/fiancee, came and we waited 3 hours for a tow truck, but the Road Ranger stayed with us, until my car was safely on the bed of the truck, and I was off the bridge. Now that's what I call service.

Now today, $289 later, My car has 2 new wheels, a full allingment and an oil change and she's running right as rain.

OMG :eek: thank god gor you Guardina Angels... lately all we have been hearing in the news where accident causing death happening on the shoulder of the road!!! Glad you came out scratch free !!! pixiedust:

[Pooh67_68]

:wave2: Timmy

[ANTSS2001]

:wave2: Timmy

hey!!! :wave2: yes ma'am I have been lurking... and still around!! How are you ??? hope things are much better than the last time we corssed path here at DIS :hug:

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks for the hug, could use more though.
I am good, but things are a happening again with my family and its not too good. :sad2:

Hope all is well with you. :goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

If you were to come to one of the Hawaiian Islands which would you pick, and what sights from those islands would you like to see?

[Pooh67_68]

Sorry to be so dumb, but I couldn't name the islands even if a gun was pointed at me.

But I would want to visit the island that has the memorial ship from WW ll.

[mommytotwo]

Sorry to be so dumb, but I couldn't name the islands even if a gun was pointed at me.

But I would want to visit the island that has the memorial ship from WW ll.

:lmao: I would be the same way with any other state, so don't feel dumb...it is not dumb at all.
The major islands that people usually visit are Oahu aka Honolulu, Kauai, The Big Island, and Maui.

[TheDisneyBunch]

Hmm.. I think I would want to visit Maui the most. :) I would gladly take a trip to any of them though.

[mickeyfan2]

We visited Maui for our honeymoon. It was so beautiful. I think Kauai would be nice to see too.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I visited Oahu for a short time and would love to go back. Would also like to visit the Big Island to see the volcano and lava fields.

[bobbiwoz]

We took the family on a cruise of the Hawaiian Islands for our 24th Wedding anniversary:love: Yours is a beautiful state, Patsy.

We especially loved the morning bike ride down from Haleakala!

Bobbi:goodvibes

[Meriweather]

Maui......
but also a side trip over to see Pearl Harbor (hoping DH gets there next week) and Diamondhead.
We hope to do a family cruise there in a couple of years.....we'll see. The kids are actually getting lives and getting busy ;)

[UrsulasMyHero]

If you were to come to one of the Hawaiian Islands which would you pick, and what sights from those islands would you like to see?

All of them! I watched "1000 places to visit before you die" and fell in love. Move over, I'm moving in.

[mommytotwo]

All of them! I watched "1000 places to visit before you die" and fell in love. Move over, I'm moving in.


:rotfl2:


You are all welcome to visit this state, and when you need help in planning your vacation, feel free to pm me :).

[mommytotwo]

I thought that I had put a QOTD last night, but forgot that my internet service had gone down so that it didn't go through, so I will add two QOTDs.


*If you were to be in a commercial to sell something, what product would it be for?

AND

*If you had a vegetable garden, what three veggies would you like to grow?

[Meriweather]

commercial for some chocolate. I believe you can sell things best if you know them well :rotfl:

tomatoes, red bell peppers and lettuce. I love salads

[AlexWyattMommy]

Coffee commercial - on location in Hawaii please.
(saw it on dirty jobs once)

Corn, tomatoes, and lettuce.

[mickeyfan2]

Commercial - Anything that I could actually taste and had chocolate in it.

Garden - corn, tomatoes and cucumbers

[Kirby]

Commercial - a fun one! Or maybe one like the Maxwell House one that was done like a small novella. The story line lasted through several different commercials.

Garden - tomatos, squash and green beans

[kimbac3]

Commercial: other than a Disney World commercial....maybe a Chevy commercial, I love my truck:love: :rotfl:

Garden: Lima beans, corn and potatoes

Kimba

[Pooh67_68]

Commercial: chocolate

Garden:
Lima Beans
Cucumbers
Roman Lettuce

Tomatoes are not veggies, they are a fruit.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Tomatoes are not veggies, they are a fruit.

That is scientifically true, but all the stores have located with the veggies when you go to buy them. :)

[Kirby]

And I grow them in my vegetable garden.::yes::

[mommytotwo]

Coffee commercial - on location in Hawaii please.
(saw it on dirty jobs once)

Corn, tomatoes, and lettuce.


I saw that show also.

Commercial for-not sure on this one.

Veggies-cucumbers, cabbage, and tomatoes.

[mommytotwo]

Since it is Sunday or will be,...do you attend church regularly?

[ADisneygirl]

Since it is Sunday or will be,...do you attend church regularly?

Well, I grew up in a very religious catholic family, and attended catholic school all the way through HS. My Mom used to go to church every day sometimes.

As for me now, I don't go every week anymore, but usually once a month and on every holiday.

[TheDisneyBunch]

No, I used to go quite often growing up but since being married we have not found a church to start going to. We have talked about it many times but still have not started going.

[Kirby]

Yes.

[AlexWyattMommy]

No. We went all the time after the boys were born, even taught classes. But some issues came up that disillusioned me from that particular church and I am having a very hard time finding a new one. We do go visit the ILs twice a month and the boys go there, so they are still getting instructions.

[Pooh67_68]

No

[kimbac3]

We used to until the pastor kicked out a 3yr old :sad2: He wasn't being noisy, he was walking from his Grandma at the piano over to me at the pews. He made the Grandma stop playing and remove him. That was it for us. We told the pastor we felt he should apologize and he wouldn't. Now the church has no children going to that church. I often wonder whats going to happen when all the old people die off...empty church:confused3

So now we are looking for a church, but honestly after that experience I'm just so disheartened. Besides small town churches are so cliche-y and political it's hard to be welcomed.

Kimba

[Meriweather]

No

[bobbiwoz]

Yes

[mommytotwo]

I now have less then two weeks till my son's birthday, so I am stressing about that. So today's QOTD is-

What one event or situation, has been stressing you out lately?

[bobbiwoz]

Mom's situation...but on a lighter note, my DSon from New Orleans is bringing his puppy, Murphy to the big get together...will Murphy get along with our dogs, Emma and Buster, or more precisely, will Emma eat Murphy:lmao:

Bobbi:goodvibes

PS. Here's a birthday cake to get you started, Patsy!:cake:

[Pooh67_68]

Not really stress, but worried. My cousin's husband has become abusive, but he is now going to AA and anger management.

[mickeyfan2]

I now have less then two weeks till my son's birthday, so I am stressing about that. So today's QOTD is-

What one event or situation, has been stressing you out lately?

My cousin and her constant drama. Her Ex is a jerk, but she makes things worse by how she handles them.

[pennst8r]

I now have less then two weeks till my son's birthday, so I am stressing about that. So today's QOTD is-

What one event or situation, has been stressing you out lately?

I just got this in my email, and totally misread it! I read it as "my son's birth".....and thought, I haven't been away THAT long! :rotfl2:

Stressing....nothing really this week. (knock wood!) I've been waging a no-win battle against Japanese beetles in my garden, tho...:laughing:

THe last one:church. We haven't been going since we moved here. I was raised Russian Orthodox. There aren't many of them around here in Amish Country! Tried the Lutheren church, but wasn't comfortable there.

[Meriweather]

Not really stressing here, but the big 4th bash is coming and I need to get ready for that.
Also leaving for AZ on the 6th and hoping DS's furniture arrives before that so I don't have to sleep on the floor ;)
But nothing serious.

[kimbac3]

I just finished stressing over my DDs' dance recital. :eek: I am SO glad that's done with for a year!!

Currently DH has a big job going on that I'm stressing with him about!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Mom's situation...but on a lighter note, my DSon from New Orleans is bringing his puppy, Murphy to the big get together...will Murphy get along with our dogs, Emma and Buster, or more precisely, will Emma eat Murphy:lmao:

Bobbi:goodvibes

PS. Here's a birthday cake to get you started, Patsy!:cake:



Thanks, I wish I had a real one to eat :lmao: . Chocolate please.

Another child :rotfl: , nope not for me. I had gotten my tubes snipped so that is not happening. But, I do have a question for those of you who had gotten your tubes tied/snipped, or know of anyone who had done so.... did they feel any pain like a year after? I am still having pains, and I don't think I should be.

I can't believe that my son will soon be one. I keep thinking back of the surprise baby shower that you all had for me, and what a nice thought that was. And, it was a nice surprise after all of the pregnancy stress and waiting that I had been having.

[ANTSS2001]

Thanks, I wish I had a real one to eat :lmao: . Chocolate please.

Another child :rotfl: , nope not for me. I had gotten my tubes snipped so that is not happening. But, I do have a question for those of you who had gotten your tubes tied/snipped, or know of anyone who had done so.... did they feel any pain like a year after? I am still having pains, and I don't think I should be.

I can't believe that my son will soon be one. I keep thinking back of the surprise baby shower that you all had for me, and what a nice thought that was. And, it was a nice surprise after all of the pregnancy stress and waiting that I had been having.

Hey Patsy.... is it that tiem fo the year again ??? I hope am not late for the :party: Happy Bday!!!

[ANTSS2001]

No, I used to go quite often growing up but since being married we have not found a church to start going to. We have talked about it many times but still have not started going.

Amanda... has it been that long... your boys are not the same as I had imagine them anymore, what I remember of Ethan was him hugging your or was it your belly :p while Landon was still in it!!! they are bigger... aaarrgghhhhhhhh am getting old!!!

[ANTSS2001]

I thought that I had put a QOTD last night, but forgot that my internet service had gone down so that it didn't go through, so I will add two QOTDs.


*If you were to be in a commercial to sell something, what product would it be for?

AND

*If you had a vegetable garden, what three veggies would you like to grow?

commercial: chocolates and gummies!!! can I can I can I ???

veggies: brocolli,carrots and romaine lettuce!

[mommytotwo]

Hey Patsy.... is it that tiem fo the year again ??? I hope am not late for the :party: Happy Bday!!!


Brandon's birthday is actually on Aug.15th, but my daughter is starting school-their first day to report in is July 31st, and I wanted to get the party out of the way so that we and my daughter could focus on her school. And my stepson is over for the summer, and he wanted to be here for the party.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to work at a restaurant to develop new products to be put onto their menu, which restaurant would you want to work for?

[AlexWyattMommy]

P.F. Chang or Panera

[ADisneygirl]

I now have less then two weeks till my son's birthday, so I am stressing about that. So today's QOTD is-

What one event or situation, has been stressing you out lately?

I've been stressed out terribly the last week because my 22y.o daughter told me she is breaking up with her boyfriend of 2 years. (Met in college and now live together.) She was calling me nightly asking for advice. What do I tell her? I can't make that decision for her, even if I wanted to. Anyhow, now she is moving out and I am going up there to help her move this weekend.

Added stresses: my son not wanting to go and help his sister -- wants to stay with Dad and go to his hockey games, the $$ help she needs when I am not rich by any stretch of the imagination, and the 4 hour drive to get there.

Thanks for letting me vent. I have not been sleeping well lately.

[Pooh67_68]

Hi Timmy good to see you posting again. Stop by whenever you can.

[Pooh67_68]

Not sure I can answer this, we don't eat out and when we do its KFC, chinese, or pizza.


If you were to work at a restaurant to develop new products to be put onto their menu, which restaurant would you want to work for?

[Meriweather]

Someplace that does a lot of desserts. I love cooking and doing desserts.
Maybe an upscale fancy place. Hmm....maybe the Space Needle restaurant (wouldn't want the commute though ;) )

[kimbac3]

I think I'd like to work at Cracker Barrel. I do comfort foods well and it's such a huge chain. It'd be fun!

Kimba

[mickeyfan2]

Cinderella's Royal Table or Chef Mickey's

[Kirby]

I've been stressed out terribly the last week because my 22y.o daughter told me she is breaking up with her boyfriend of 2 years.
I can sympathize with you! My son broke up with his girlfriend of almost two years a month into his first year of college. The stressful part was his getting used to college life and having to maintain a long distance relationship with his girlfriend that was at another college three hours away. Once they broke up, life became better for the most part for him.

As for the question of the day, I'm not real fond of cooking though I do have my favorites that I don't mind cooking. I'd rather be the taste tester for all of your creations!! :rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

With all the news about the wrestler who passed away and his situation....here is today's QOTD-

If there was one celebrity out that passed away, which celebrity would you really mourn for?

[mommytotwo]

With all the news about the wrestler who passed away and his situation....here is today's QOTD-

If there was one celebrity out that passed away, which celebrity would you really mourn for?

[Pooh67_68]

I am still in shock they are gone. :(

John Ritter & Steve Irwin

[mickeyfan2]

None.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't think I would mourn any one celebrity. It's not like I really know any of them.

But I did get really sad watching Bindi the Jungle Girl with the clips of Steve Irwin.

[ADisneygirl]

With all the news about the wrestler who passed away and his situation....here is today's QOTD-

If there was one celebrity out that passed away, which celebrity would you really mourn for?

I don't think I'd really mourn for any of them since I don't know them IRL, but I was quite sad when John Ritter died.

Anytime a favorite star passes away we feel it because they have been coming into our lives -- into our homes via the tv for so long that we feel like we knew them.

[Meriweather]

It's always sad to hear, but I wouldn't mourn for them either.

[Kirby]

I don't know about mourning but when Steve Irwin died it cut me to the quick. He was so full of life! I was very, very sad also when John Ritter died. I can't think of anyone off hand that's alive, there are a number of actors/actresses that would make me very sad if something would happen to them.

[kimbac3]

I was shaken up when Steve Irwin died. Especially the way he died, he was always so careful and good around animals. I thought for sure it would be a helicopter or auto crash that killed him.

There really isn't anyone out there that I would "mourn". There are a few that I would really miss seeing though.

I remember when Elvis died..I was about 5 I think. My mom was a major Elvis fan. She was so upset. It took her a while to get over it..actually I'm not sure she ever really got over it!

Kimba

[flrose]

:wave:2
Long lost exchanger here! I've missed out on my MOST favorite exchanges for this year :sad2: But, I saw an Everything Tink coming up. SO.......
someone needs to volunteer to remind me. Any takers???????? Miss Merriweather???? :flower3:
QOTD: No one in particular but, I would have to agree that I was most saddened by Steve Irwin's passing. You just wouldn't have expected that!
Later.............

[mommytotwo]

:wave:2
Long lost exchanger here! I've missed out on my MOST favorite exchanges for this year :sad2: But, I saw an Everything Tink coming up. SO.......
someone needs to volunteer to remind me. Any takers???????? Miss Merriweather???? :flower3:
QOTD: No one in particular but, I would have to agree that I was most saddened by Steve Irwin's passing. You just wouldn't have expected that!
Later.............

:wave: which exchange did you miss out on?

I also don't know any of them IRL, but the surprise one for me was the death of Anna Nicole Smith. We were on the plane from Las Vegas to Honolulu when it all happened. The next morning, my sister mentioned about it to me, and I was shocked.

[Meriweather]

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Long lost exchanger here! I've missed out on my MOST favorite exchanges for this year :sad2: But, I saw an Everything Tink coming up. SO.......
someone needs to volunteer to remind me. Any takers???????? Miss Merriweather???? :flower3:
QOTD: No one in particular but, I would have to agree that I was most saddened by Steve Irwin's passing. You just wouldn't have expected that!
Later.............

:wave: Rose Mary. How are you?
I will be glad to remind you about the Tink one ::yes::
And I know one of the ones you missed was the regional cookbook. I will try to remember :rotfl: to remind you next year.

[pennst8r]

Steve Irwin for me, too! I really took that hard.

DS11 was only a few years old when we discovered him on tv, and used to tell kids on the playground his name was Steve! :goodvibes We were at AK that year, and he was telling a CM how he loved snakes, and she brought one out for him. He asked if it was a "fee-mial".....female, with the accent! It was too funny. He learned a lot of terms with that accent. I always thought we'd get to plan a trip to Australia Zoo in the next few years so he could meet his hero.

[mommytotwo]

:mad: My internet server has been giving me alot of problems lately, so I wasn't able to post the QOTD, so here it is-

What different scents do you like and dislike?

[Pooh67_68]

Hope you can get your Internet worked out.
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I used to work in a candle factory, had to quit because of the smells.

Favorite is vanilla, most horrid is peppermint. Everytime I was in the room where they were doing peppermint, I went outside and threw up.

I do not burn candles or incense, wear perfume, and must be careful of lotions because of my asthma and allergies.

[mommytotwo]

I don't like strong scents, and don't wear perfumes either.

I like homemade baked item scents, lemony, and fruity scents. My fav. being birthday cake.

I don't like musky scents, and floral scents.

[Kirby]

Here's another that doesn't care for strong scents or wear perfume. I used to wear perfume when I was younger though.

About the only scent that I've found that I can tolerate burning in my home is YC's McIntosh Apple and McIntosh Apple & Peach. My least favorite scent is vanilla but I love the smell of Buttercream, just not in my home. I'm not a floral person either. A faint touch of cinnamon is okay in small doses.

[mrsheppo]

When it comes to Yankee Candles, I like most of the fruit and food scents. My favorite right now is Island Spa. It has a slight hint of lemon to it. I really cannot tolerate floral scents. They give me a huge headache.

Has anyone seen any of the new fall YC scents yet? I was at our local store about 2 weeks ago and they had just put them out. They had about 10 different new scents. I liked the Frosted Pumpkin and Cider Doughnut. They also had Mango Peach Salsa, Fall Festival and several others along with Autumn Wreath and Autumn Leaves. I can't wait for the Fall YC exchange.

[kimbac3]

I'm not one for scents either. I did find a perfume that doesn't kill me! It's called "A Pirates Life for Me!". I found it at Hot Topic.

My favorite smell would have to be DH's aftershave:cloud9: Mmmmm:love:

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Today is the day of our friend's wedding, so the QOTD is-

Have you ever been a party of a wedding party?




and since we will be staying at the hotel tonight, here is tomorrow's QOTD-

If you were to recieve a gift below $50.00 in the mail, what one thing would you want?

[kimbac3]

Have you ever been a party of a wedding party?
Yes - 2 times. Flower girl in my sister's wedding about 25 years ago! And about 2 months ago in my sister-in-law's wedding as a bridesmaid.



If you were to receive a gift below $50.00 in the mail, what one thing would you want?
Hmmm..tough question...a new pair of shearling slippers..mine are done!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

I was a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding.

A gift under $50.00-
A nice non stick frying pan.

[pennst8r]

I felt like Rent-a-Bridesmaid right after college. There were a group of us girls that were really good friends, and we were each in each other's weddings. Add aunt and sister. I think I had dyeable shoes in every color! Never able to rewear anything.

$50...there's a grill pan for their outdoor grill that I just got the inlaws for Mothers/Fathers day --- I think I need one for us, too. :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

Just my sisters and that was enough for me.

A Tink outfit, think shirt, sweatpants & matching hat.

[Meriweather]

As for scent. I love baked goods, rain scent in the air, popcorn and bacon (the mall had some cooking somewhere today and it smelled so good!!)
I don't like florals or anything strong. I wear light scents.

I was in my cousins wedding many years ago, was a bride (that's is part of the wedding party ;) ) and mother of the groom 2 years ago.

I would like DVDs for my $50...I am always ordering them from Amazon. We are still upgrading from VHS to DVD.

[Pooh67_68]

The only wedding I was in, was my own.

A gift under $50 - A gift card to Amazon.

[ADisneygirl]

Today is the day of our friend's wedding, so the QOTD is-

Have you ever been a party of a wedding party?

and since we will be staying at the hotel tonight, here is tomorrow's QOTD-

If you were to recieve a gift below $50.00 in the mail, what one thing would you want?

Yes, I was a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding when I was 18. There were 6 bridesmaids, a maid of honor, a matron of honor, flower children, and ring bearers. It was a lavish event. We were all introduced by the DJ at the reception and had to make a running entrance under swags of roses being held aloft. The room was darkened and a spotlight was on only us as we ran through hand in hand with our wedding partner. I felt like a celebrity! (my own wedding was quite different -- the following year I eloped with my boyfriend from HS.)

For a $50 gift I'd choose an Amazon gift card -- I would buy one of the Dark Shadows collections with it!

[TheDisneyBunch]

I am behind already!



So .. Fave Scents.. (candles) Apple and Apple Cinnamon type scents are my faves! I also love other baking scents and fresh smelling scents like Orange.





Have you ever been a party of a wedding party?

No, I have been the photographer though. ;)





If you were to recieve a gift below $50.00 in the mail, what one thing would you want?

Hmm, a gift certificate?? A gift basket, etc... I can't think of any one certain thing.

[mommytotwo]

Merry Christmas in July DISers :santa:.
Here is todays QOTD-
Look into your refrigerator.....if you were to cook a meal for a party of 4 people, what would you be able to serve?

[mommytotwo]

Does anyone know what happened to some of our regular past DIS exchangers like Carrie and her daughter Amy......?

[Pooh67_68]

Today is our big annual 4th of July cookout.

I can serve, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, deviled eggs, potato salad, pickles, olives. The rest of the food is being brought by other people. Also a sundae bar for dessert and I have all the fixings here.



Merry Christmas in July DISers :santa:.
Here is today's QOTD-
Look into your refrigerator.....if you were to cook a meal for a party of 4 people, what would you be able to serve?

[kimbac3]

I could do burgers and hot dogs too. Or I could whip something up with the leftover BBQ chicken from last night. Maybe do something with rice, I always have a ton of that. I could do a pasta dish too.

Kimba