NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[nskjerven]

Here's the photo
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/orlanr/Race%20Day/DSC_4864-1.jpg
I think the kid in the red shirt on the left was one of the losers.

Rus love it :thumbsup2 ya that kid in the back ground does look a bit forelorn huh :lmao:

[CADZNYCHC]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/10-20-08_0846.jpg

(that's so sweet that Mel has warmed up to him so quickly...
esp since he is now the one who's gonna be caring for the baby while all of you are in Florida)

I'm thinking that I should pack up my dog, rabbit and turtle and send them to Mel for our vacation. We wouldn't want Brian to be lonely :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Love him Aisling, please keep posting pics so we can see him grow :thumbsup2

BRENDA HAPPY BDAY :dance3: :yay: :woohoo:
THANK YOU Nan!!!!

[nskjerven]

Boys in action:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_3410.jpg

Celebrating the win:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_3411.jpg

Lee (my sis) has the track shots hopefully I'll get her copies of those tonight or tomorrow and will post more :goodvibes

[artman]

Happy Birthday Brenda :woohoo:

Aisling, I hope your sheep grows, cuz your not gonna get much wool at that size. Maybe it's a mitten sheep not a sweater sheep? :confused3

Very cute dog.

[CADZNYCHC]

Thanks Artie....DON'T Believe the website - i'm ONLY 40!!!! :-):lmao:

Aisling - Brian is a CUTIE!!!!! can't you just sneak him onto the ship?????

[artman]

Boys in action:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_3410.jpg



I can't help but notice that you guys set up right next to the pizza shop. I'm willing to bet that the beer trailer was not far away. ;)

Congrats, Wilson! :banana:

[artman]

Thanks Artie....DON'T Believe the website - i'm ONLY 40!!!! :-):lmao:


I didn't look at the website, but now I'll have to take a peek. :)

[tiggerwannabe]

:lmao: You guys are so funny :lmao:

Beer, Sheep and Petsitters, Oh My!

Brittany says Wilson looks so grown up~

Russ, I so hope Paul gets to cruise with you guys.
Looks like he'd be missing an incredible bar buddy if he doesn't.

I can picture all the ladies taking Nan's Mom along doing everything else together. Margarita Tasting, Champagne tasting, Auctions (for the free drinks), at the Spa - glasses in hand, galley tours.

the guy's will all be at the Cigar Bar or the Pool Bar if anybody should need them...oh my.

;)

[artman]

Thanks Artie....DON'T Believe the website - i'm ONLY 40!!!! :-):lmao:


I didn't look at the website, but now I'll have to take a peek. :)

Ok Brenda, it definitely ends in zero and only has 2 digits. That's about as far as I'm willing to go.

Ok I'll play along.

http://www.cakes-you-can-bake.com/images/40th-birthday-cake-with-candles.jpg

Psst.....Hey everybody Brenda thinks she's 40, I think senility may be setting in. :laughing:

[CADZNYCHC]

Ok Brenda, it definitely ends in zero and only has 2 digits. That's about as far as I'm willing to go.

Ok I'll play along.

http://www.cakes-you-can-bake.com/images/40th-birthday-cake-with-candles.jpg

Psst.....Hey everybody Brenda thinks she's 40, I think senility may be setting in. :laughing:
ummmmm - thanks for the cake Artie!!!! but you know, it's only a number...and I only look AND more importantly FEEL 40!!!

[CADZNYCHC]

Ok Brenda, it definitely ends in zero and only has 2 digits. That's about as far as I'm willing to go.

Ok I'll play along.

http://www.cakes-you-can-bake.com/images/40th-birthday-cake-with-candles.jpg

Psst.....Hey everybody Brenda thinks she's 40, I think senility may be setting in. :laughing:
ummmmm - thanks for the cake Artie!!!! but you know, it's only a number...and I only look AND more importantly FEEL 40!!!

[artman]

Your a good sport for putting up with my foolishness. Enjoy the rest of your birthday.

[CADZNYCHC]

Your a good sport for putting up with my foolishness. Enjoy the rest of your birthday.

oh i (we all) love your fun & jokes!!! and thanks - it has been / will be a fun day for sure...and i'm so GLAD your cake is calorie free!!!!!

[disneykelly73]

GUESS WHAT CRUISE BUDDIES!!!

Brian and I are expecting a baby on May 3, 2008. I am currently 12 weeks 2 days pregnant!!!

Before you start to panick.. oh no, is Kelly still going on the cruise, the answer is YES.. we will be 22 weeks pregnant that week, so we can get on just by the skin of our teeth!! lol..

Just wanted to share. This will be my first child. I have done all the chinese gender predictors, and they keep telling me its a girl!! lol.. We find out for sure on Dec 1st!!! (I guess nothing would be for sure until May 3rd give or take two weeks, but they are pretty acurate nowadays!! lol)

Just wanted to share!!! :lovestruc

[tiggerwannabe]

Yayyyy!!!!! :woohoo:

:hug: :cloud9: :angel:

Congratulations you two!!!!

[ohioworkingmom]

Congratulations Kelly::MinnieMo

No drinking on the cruise for you!!

[artman]

Congrats Kelly, now that your excited about the baby, can I take over as most excited cruiser?

All the best to the three of you.

[magicalfam5]

CONGRATULATIONS KELLY AND BRIAN!!!!!!!



Judy

[Aisling]

Kelly, I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you and Brian!!!!!!!!
And May is such a lovely time to have a baby, a springtime baby!!!! How are you feeling? I can't wait to tell my kids!

[bellelinus]

GUESS WHAT CRUISE BUDDIES!!!

Brian and I are expecting a baby on May 3, 2008. I am currently 12 weeks 2 days pregnant!!!

Before you start to panick.. oh no, is Kelly still going on the cruise, the answer is YES.. we will be 22 weeks pregnant that week, so we can get on just by the skin of our teeth!! lol..

Just wanted to share. This will be my first child. I have done all the chinese gender predictors, and they keep telling me its a girl!! lol.. We find out for sure on Dec 1st!!! (I guess nothing would be for sure until May 3rd give or take two weeks, but they are pretty acurate nowadays!! lol)

Just wanted to share!!! :lovestruc

Congratulations! That is the best news! Take care of yourself.:thumbsup2

[disneykelly73]

Lets see.. have had lots of ALL day sickness (nothing morning about it.. lol) and am exhausted like ALL the time. (no artie, not because I am too excited to sleep!!)

That is why we cancelled the REAS package.. because I wont be able to drink, and over $100 of the price is on booze!!!

We are very excited. I am loving that my maternity leave will take me to Sept!!! A WHOLE summer off from work, I can not wait!

[CADZNYCHC]

OMG Kelly - that IS SOOOOOO Awesome - Congrats Congrats Congrats!!!! :woohoo: :banana: YES - take good care of yourself!!!! SO glad you're still getting to cruise with us!!! and at that time you should be feeling the BEST of the whole pregnancy!

[nskjerven]

Lets see.. have had lots of ALL day sickness (nothing morning about it.. lol) and am exhausted like ALL the time. (no artie, not because I am too excited to sleep!!)

That is why we cancelled the REAS package.. because I wont be able to drink, and over $100 of the price is on booze!!!

We are very excited. I am loving that my maternity leave will take me to Sept!!! A WHOLE summer off from work, I can not wait!

Yahoo!!!! Kelly good news. I've been told morning sickness is a sign of a healthy baby. I was sick all 9 months with both of mine, and they turned out great.

I think we have the baby luck in our group Xmas 2005, ya think???;)

[CADZNYCHC]

Yahoo!!!! Kelly good news. I've been told morning sickness is a sign of a healthy baby. I was sick all 9 months with both of mine, and they turned out great.

I think we have the baby luck in our group Xmas 2005, ya think???;)

As long as that "baby" luck only holds for those WANTING a baby!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :scared1: i remember being at the Oahu airport & had a photo taken with a statue of the Hawaiian "Fertility" god...omg - sure enough i was pregnant the next month

[disneykelly73]

OMG too funny!! So Brenda, do you now avoid fertility gods??? lol

Nan, I had heard that is the sign of a healthy baby. I have been sick as a dog for over 6 weeks now. Its starting to get better, but still am having at least 1 bout a day w/smells that set me into a gagging dryheaving spasm.

I am sooo excited.. and can not wait. I have already bought the baby furniture for the nursery.. and we have the names picked out already.

if its a girl:

Katherine Ava (katie for short)

if its a boy:

Jonathan William (no nickname.. I like Jonathan)

[CADZNYCHC]

OMG too funny!! So Brenda, do you now avoid fertility gods??? lol
like the plague!!!!!:lmao:
if its a girl:

Katherine Ava (katie for short)

if its a boy:

Jonathan William (no nickname.. I like Jonathan) those are beautiful names...i had Jennifer picked out for my DD if she had dark hair & Katie if she had blonde hair...she was born with a full head of DARK hair...so was named Jen...she went completely blonde before she was 6 months old....:rotfl:

[artman]

if its a girl:

Katherine Ava (katie for short)

if its a boy:

Jonathan William (no nickname.. I like Jonathan)


Great names

William is my middle name as well, now if you could just change the first name to Arthur you will be sure to have a well rounded boy. ;)

[disneykelly73]

I think that might be a hard sell even to my husband, artie!!! lol My dad's middle name is William, and Brian's dad's first name is William, although he only goes by Keith (which is his middle name)....

Brenda that is funny. She tricked you!!

[nskjerven]

I think that might be a hard sell even to my husband, artie!!! lol My dad's middle name is William, and Brian's dad's first name is William, although he only goes by Keith (which is his middle name)....

Brenda that is funny. She tricked you!!

Kelly love those names here too.

My Grandmother is Katherine, it was already used for a Grandchild for my kids generation or I would have used it too.

William is Paul's middle name so again, we like it :thumbsup2

My kids were also pre-named.

Molly would have been Wilson and I called her that the whole pregnancy. Molly was the kickname of my first dog, Kowdog, we called her Molly Moo Kow, so Molly comes from a great line of border collies :rotfl2:

Wilson is named after my father (his middle name) and Paul's great uncle Conrad (his middle name) ironically his uncles first name is...William....There are a good string of WC Skjerven's in Paul's family so we wanted to carry on that tradition with our son too.

Family names are nice :goodvibes

[CADZNYCHC]

that's some cute history Nan!!! With a last name like Tsuda (the best way to pronounce the "T" is to think Matsuda without saying the MA):lmao: :lmao: anyway - hard to put a 1st name, so we 1st had Nick (Nick Tsuda - sounds so macho doesn't it???) but then Dale's secretary named her son Nick, so we ended up with Ryan...and his middle name is Benjamin - a combination of Dale's dad Ben & my dad James....Ryan is the ONLY male Tsuda in the entire family....everyone else with Tsuda name has girls...

[bellelinus]

OMG too funny!! So Brenda, do you now avoid fertility gods??? lol

Nan, I had heard that is the sign of a healthy baby. I have been sick as a dog for over 6 weeks now. Its starting to get better, but still am having at least 1 bout a day w/smells that set me into a gagging dryheaving spasm.

I am sooo excited.. and can not wait. I have already bought the baby furniture for the nursery.. and we have the names picked out already.

if its a girl:

Katherine Ava (katie for short)

if its a boy:

Jonathan William (no nickname.. I like Jonathan)

I was sick with all three of mine, and all turned out well . . . you should be getting better as you go into the second trimester. My middle girl is Katherine, but is called Kat. Lovely names either way!

[magicalfam5]

I am finally going to try to post pictures of us (and my dog). I hope this works. Sorry it took so long Aisling! This first one is Christmas cruise 07
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/P1030811.jpg
Jimmyhttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/P1000157.jpg
Kelly senior pic and "updo" for homecominghttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/kseniorpic-1.jpghttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/P1000240-1.jpg
Brian school pic and doing solo at halftimehttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/briansjrpic-1.jpghttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/bhngame3.jpg
Sammiehttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/P1000023-1.jpg

My hair is shorter now than in the pictures.

I could keep going cuz this is fun, but I won't!

Judy

[magicalfam5]

oooh, I forgot one of Jim and I on the cruise in 07. Again, my hair is just up to my shoulders now.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq67/dcl302704/P1030746.jpg

[nskjerven]

Very cute Judy. I like to see everyone before the trip then it feels like we know who you are :goodvibes

[nskjerven]

Tigg:

Can you please post the MM art work for me???

Thanks :goodvibes

[Aisling]

Judy, thank you for posting the pictures. You have a beautiful family. :goodvibes Now I know who to look for, and I won't go hugging the wrong people at the terminal or on the ship!

Kelly, I love the name Katherine, ans Katherine Ava is so elegant. We have a tradition on both sides of the family (coincidentally) that the father names the children, and I went along with it. Mel didn't tell me the names of my boys until I had them...Chad Alexander and Jesse James! Mel said if we had a girl her name would have been Grace Maria. I know it sounds unfair, but if I didn't want to go along with it, Mel would have been ok with it.

My Brian puppy is doing SO well, except for sleeping through the night. It was easier with my sons, because I nursed them and they slept with us when they were infants, so when they woke during the night, I'd just let them latch on, and they went right back to sleep.

It was cold today, and that makes me realize we're almost on the brink of cruise time!!!!!!!!

[nskjerven]

Judy, thank you for posting the pictures. You have a beautiful family. :goodvibes Now I know who to look for, and I won't go hugging the wrong people at the terminal or on the ship!

Kelly, I love the name Katherine, ans Katherine Ava is so elegant. We have a tradition on both sides of the family (coincidentally) that the father names the children, and I went along with it. Mel didn't tell me the names of my boys until I had them...Chad Alexander and Jesse James! Mel said if we had a girl her name would have been Grace Maria. I know it sounds unfair, but if I didn't want to go along with it, Mel would have been ok with it.

My Brian puppy is doing SO well, except for sleeping through the night. It was easier with my sons, because I nursed them and they slept with us when they were infants, so when they woke during the night, I'd just let them latch on, and they went right back to sleep.

It was cold today, and that makes me realize we're almost on the brink of cruise time!!!!!!!!

PICTURES

[Aisling]

PICTURES

of my kids latching on?

[artman]

Great looking family Judy, nice to see the pics.

Aisling, I gonna pass on wanting to see the pictures Nan is looking for, seeing that may make the hugging at the terminal a bit ackward. :laughing:

Kelly, I wasn't sick during our pregnancy, but I was a little queasy during the delivery. :eek:

Here's the deal on our names:

Arthur William, I am named after both of my grandfathers.

Owen Arthur, we just liked the name Owen, Arthur is obvious. My dad is one of 5 brothers, who collectively produced only 3 sons and so far Owen is the only Robar grandchild. Hey, I got my Y chromosome thing together anyway.

And then there's Maude (I may be dating myself with that)
Claudia Maude, her dad's name is Claude (I think she was supposed to be a boy, glad she's not) Maude is after a grandmother.

[Aisling]

Aisling, I gonna pass on wanting to see the pictures Nan is looking for, seeing that may make the hugging at the terminal a bit ackward. :laughing:



And then there's Maude (I may be dating myself with that)



Ok Artie, I'll spare you the latching on pics!:laughing:

And yes indeed you're dating youself, and I'm in that club! I remember that show. I never really watched it, but I thoroughly remember that song!

If anyone has any tips on teaching my puppy to sleep in his crate, I'll be grateful. He wants to sleep on the couch, but I'm afraid he'll fall off during the night. He also likes to sleep with any of us, but I want him to learn that his crate is his own special cozy place. Someone told me to put him in while he's asleep, keeping the door open, so he won't feel like he's being isolated and then resent the crate. We keep the crate in Chad's bedroom because he has a big room. Any advice? He whimpers until we pick him up to put him in bed with us.

Kelly, thinking of you today, mama!

[tiggerwannabe]

Nan, I'll post the MM logos in a minute...I was actually messing with them because the smaller hit on the chest has too much on it and becomes too small to read. The buttons would be too small too - the pieces I am posting are for the larger transfers.

Aisling, we tried crate training Mika when she was little. John was so attached to her she wound up sleeping in our bed anyway. Penny sleeps with us now too but I got a set of doggy stairs for her so she has a way up and down without waking me to get up or falling off. We've used the doggy steps for Penny to get up and down from the couch as well.

[tiggerwannabe]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/Cruise08_09/MagicMateyLogo2.jpg



http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/Cruise08_09/PreviewPiece.jpg

[ohioworkingmom]

Try an alarm clock wrapped in a blanket, supposed to remind him of his mothers heart:love:

[jeff318]

Ally let me know that she booked our excursions the other day... I guess we're just doing one of the stingray excursions in Grand Cayman, and will be doing the rest on a more leisurely pace.

[nskjerven]

Ok Artie, I'll spare you the latching on pics!:laughing:

And yes indeed you're dating youself, and I'm in that club! I remember that show. I never really watched it, but I thoroughly remember that song!

If anyone has any tips on teaching my puppy to sleep in his crate, I'll be grateful. He wants to sleep on the couch, but I'm afraid he'll fall off during the night. He also likes to sleep with any of us, but I want him to learn that his crate is his own special cozy place. Someone told me to put him in while he's asleep, keeping the door open, so he won't feel like he's being isolated and then resent the crate. We keep the crate in Chad's bedroom because he has a big room. Any advice? He whimpers until we pick him up to put him in bed with us.

Kelly, thinking of you today, mama!


Tough love and lock him in the crate. My last 2 dogs have loved their crate. Even now, Jenny given the choice of being left in the backyard (which you'd think she would prefer) she comes in the house and goes to her crate. We call it kennel, just say the word kennel and she goes right to it. Often I find her laying in there, with her front paws sticking out during the day. It is her safe place.

Pictures of the puppy you nut job :lmao:

[artman]

Tough love and lock him in the crate.

It worked for Owen. :laughing:

[nskjerven]

It worked for Owen. :laughing:

don't laugh I have Molly in that crate lots of time ::yes:: Wilson, he was too smart for it :sad2:

[nskjerven]

Tigg, thanks for the artwork...sneaky sneaky me is on a plan...

[Anjelica]

Hello Cruise Buddies ~ You guys aren't at 250 pages yet...sheesh who hasn't been chatting up a storm...:)

Sorry for not checking in sooner. Was kind of hectic the past few days. We got back late late Sunday evening from visiting Chas at Walter Reed. We were originally supposed to get back around 830ish CT Sunday evening but due to delays in Charlotte NC we didn't get back till almost 1000CT. AND to top it off my husband misplaced (officially lost now) both our keys (FOB) to our car. After searching our luggage and calling my father (who was back at Walter Reed to check the room as we stayed in the same room when he was gone) we couldn't find it. Had to have a friend drive 30 minutes to bring us our valet key. Now on Friday we have to go into dealer to get replaced and its "ONLY" $340.00. I am so livid about that (as he is to as we hate wasting money).

Bottom line ~ great trip and got to spend alot of time with Chas (he even stood up on his leg to take a picture with me ~ instead of sitting down ~ that's a big thing to him as he is 6'2" and loved being the tall guy). He should go outpatient in the next week to the Mologne House (which is there on Walter Reed base). He will then live there for the next 8-12 months as he goes through rehabilitation and fitted with his prostethic.

Well my grandfather passed away yesterday. He was 90 years old. My grandmother (his wife) passed away last year at 87. He was doing well until about April this year when they found hardened arteries in the heart. The doctor said they couldn't do surgery as it would be to risky. He suggested to the family to take him home and let him live out his life.

So from April till this past couple of weeks he went home and lived, unassisted. Right after my brother got injured in Iraq he went downhill for a week ~ didn't want to see a doctor or leave the house (he could still drive perfectly fine). He finally gave in mid-september and went to doctor, got better and came home. Then this past few days he had to go back to the hospital as he was getting worse again. The doctor didn't give him more than a few days. He passed away peacefully.

Yes it is sad but at the same time my grandparents lived long wonderful lives. They were married for almost 70 years and had 4 children, 6 grand children and 8 great grandchildren (and I'm sure more to come). I feel very lucky to have known them for such a longer period of my life and that my children got to have a chance to meet them. Sydney remembers my grandmother very well and she got to see grandpa several times a year ~ Sean well he was the last great grand child my grandmother got to hold before her passing ~ while he won't remember either of them I'm glad they got to meet him.

The funeral is Friday (no visitation). Luckily my brother actually got a 72 hour pass from the hospital and dad is bringing him home tomorrow morning. I hope the flight goes well for him and he doesn't have to much discomfort. I think he is happy to come home for even a short visit but obviously would rather do it under better circumstances.

Sorry for the book ~ Shannon always says I talk alot and I tend to give more information than needed....:)

I will be home the next day and will try and get all the excursion updates done then since I didn't take my pc with me to Walter Reed. I also plan on catching up on the posts. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the beautiful fall weather (one of my favorite times of the year).

TTYL ~ Anjelica

[Marla Hellwig]

disneykelly - congrats on the great news - hopefully the morning sickness will go away soon

Anjelica - sounds like you had a great visit with your brother and great news on him standing and I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather - sounds like he had a great life

I am ordering my FE gifts this weekend - will double check the website for any last minute additions/corrections

Tomorrow night is senior night for the marching band - the band members gets to walk down the 50 yd line with parent (s) at 1/2 time and we are introduced and pictures taken - will be a little emotional time for all

Sat is 2nd swim meet

Sun is final marching band competition - OMEA (Ohio Music Educational Assoc) state meet - 110 bands from State of Ohio will be competing over the next 2 weekend

pirate:

[Aisling]

Anjelica, I got tears in my eyes when you said Chas stood up for the photo with you. What a guy!:hug: Sorry to hear about your grandfather. I'm sure it's a comfort to know he passed on peacefully.


Marla, you're making me exhausted with your busy schedule!! Put your feet up and have a drink, young lady!!:laughing:

[Marla Hellwig]

Put your feet up and have a drink, young lady

lol - I have that on my calendar - lets see - Dec 26 and 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, and maybe one while waiting at airport on the 3rd

:rotfl2:

[Marla Hellwig]

Anyone see a pattern here ???

from last year - marching up to the stadium

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/8352LakotaWest44-med.jpg

from the paper earlier this year

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/8352slideshow_681351_ddn082308fairmont14.jpg

[ohioworkingmom]

Marla - are you flying out of Columbus? If so, on 12/26 or 27? We are leaving on the 26th, from Columbus to Atlanta. Also on the 3rd of January, coming home via Atlanta. Could we be on the same flights?

[Marla Hellwig]

Went and sat through the last marching band practice - and about froze to death

No flying in and out of Dayton - and scored direct flights both ways with AirTran

[Anjelica]

Thanks Marla & Aisling for your thoughts and words. Lately I feel like I've been the "bearer" of sad news. BUT, we've got the vacation at the end of the year and the cruise to look forward to.

I am updating the website now ~ there are a few updates to the fish extender that I got in an email earlier this evening. Look for the changes across the board.

[Anjelica]

thanks - forgot to mention - that is their pre game show for all home games

I was 'stuck' in my chair all day yesterday booking 2010 cruises

Now that I have a moment - here are our excursions to be added to the website

Key West - GPS Walking Tour

Grand Cayman - Grand Cayman Island Tour

Cozumel - Tulum Ruins

Castaway Cay - Parasailing and I have rented a float for us

all above for both of us

yes - I am going to try to parasail - Kara can't wait to video tape that

Updated ~ You guys book these all through Disney?

[Anjelica]

All updates out there on the website. Let me know if any changes, etc.

Just got caught up reading through all the posts the past week. Wow ~ lots have happened. I am glad to see all the pics and news.

Cute dog Aisling ~ I love little puppies.

Congrats to Wilson ~ Nskjerven ~ That looks so cool.

Marla ~ I love the pics of Kara in her uniform. She looks so beautiful in her pictures.

Kelly ~ So glad to hear things have been going well with the pregnancy. I know it sucks to have the all day "morning" sickness but its generally a good sign as it tends to mean a strong pregnancy (that's what the doctors all told me probably to make me feel better LOL). Don't feel bad about talking to the doctor about getting something to help take the edge off with the morning sickness. I was hospitalized for my first pregnancy due to the severity of morning sickness (I was diagnosed with the hypermesis gravidarum with both kids). I thought it was "normal" until the doctor talked to me and put me on some stuff to help take the edge off ~ was still sicker than a dog for awhile but in the end was all worth it. (And apparently a side effect of having a child is forgetting how the morning sickness sucked as I ended up with Sean ~ LOL).

[ohioworkingmom]

So it looks like we are up to 15 on the FE. Are we going to continue to add? Just want to make sure I have enough stuff.

[disneykelly73]

Hey everyone,

Was out in the field working the past 2 days... no access to the internet.

The morning sickness is starting to get better, but today was a bit of a set back.. its not NONstop now.. so that is good.

Anjelica, sorry to hear about your grandfather. Great news on Chas... Sounds like his selfesteem is rising.

Katherine is after all the women in my family. My mom's name is Katherine (Kathy), her mom is Katherine (Kay), her mom is Katherine (Kitty), her mother was Katherine (but do not know that nickname.. ). Picked Ava because it sounded pretty and seems to work..

We picked together.. but I do not know that I could have let Brian soley pick, as he would have named a girl EXACTLY after his mom and a boy EXACTLY after his dad. That wouldnt have worked for me. lol.

We tell his family Nov 8th when we see them. Felt it was better to be said in person rather than over the phone. Seemed to impersonable.

[CADZNYCHC]

Hi All! OMG Anjelica - i am SOOOO sorry to hear about your Grandfather~but very glad to to hear of Chas' progress! Pls post the photo if/when you can!

F/E's - i have 15 - can get more, but need to know SOON....

Kelly - i too never had morning sickness - more evening sickness..but wasn't as horrible as just 'being pregnant' was...it just wasn't a pretty sight for me....unlike my co-worker who looks SOOOO cute pregnant....

Another FB game tonite - hoping for that 6th win!!!:woohoo: and Marla - i can imagine your 'tears' for Sr. Day....Not sure when ours is....it's usually the last home game but i think that's our homecoming - i'm out of town, so really hope it's NOT that day as they do a similar thing with parents & seniors on the 50 yard line for photos.....if they do that for HC - i will be SOOOOO P/O'd.....uuuuuggghhh!!!!

[disneykelly73]

Brenda.. yesterday I got a lot of.. You look tired!!! I was like.. GREAT.. I thought pregnant women were supposed to look radiant.. TIRED!?!?!?!

I think its because my grays are showing.. lol.. I have an appt to fix that problem on 11/5, just in time to go visit the inlaws and let them in on the not so secret secret!! lol. Dont want to come across tired.

I am very concerned that I will just look FAT as opposed to pregnant!

[disneykelly73]

People should know by now if they wanted in or not.. I say we go with a count of 15. ;)

[CADZNYCHC]

Brenda.. yesterday I got a lot of.. You look tired!!! I was like.. GREAT.. I thought pregnant women were supposed to look radiant.. TIRED!?!?!?!

I think its because my grays are showing.. lol.. I have an appt to fix that problem on 11/5, just in time to go visit the inlaws and let them in on the not so secret secret!! lol. Dont want to come across tired.

I am very concerned that I will just look FAT as opposed to pregnant!
that was me...looked more "fat" than pregnant :sad2:

[nskjerven]

that was me...looked more "fat" than pregnant :sad2:

that was not me :sad2: but it is me now :sad1: I lost so much weight at the front end of each pregnancy that I had this cute little baby belly, no butt, and skinny face (I miss my skinny face :sad2: I watched videos from when the kids were little the other night and saw how thin I looked. If only I could stop myself from eating and get some exercise, such a simple solution...

[msec]

Hi Everyone -

Just wanted to stop by an say Hello :goodvibes . We have been planning this cruise for the last year and half and I can't believe it is finally almost here! We are cruising with my family (parents, sister & family and brother & family). We (me & my immediate family) are the only ones who have cruised before so we are so excited to share this experience with the rest of the family :cool1: . My mom is very apprehensive about cruising (she does not like to travel) and so far she has not backed out :thumbsup2 - but we will see what happens when it is time to board popcorn:: . We have never been on the cruise over NYE so this is a first for all of us!! Now if I could just figure out if Formal night is NYE...:rolleyes1

Michele

[bellelinus]

Hi Everyone -

Just wanted to stop by an say Hello :goodvibes . We have been planning this cruise for the last year and half and I can't believe it is finally almost here! We are cruising with my family (parents, sister & family and brother & family). We (me & my immediate family) are the only ones who have cruised before so we are so excited to share this experience with the rest of the family :cool1: . My mom is very apprehensive about cruising (she does not like to travel) and so far she has not backed out :thumbsup2 - but we will see what happens when it is time to board popcorn:: . We have never been on the cruise over NYE so this is a first for all of us!! Now if I could just figure out if Formal night is NYE...:rolleyes1

Michele

Hi Michele -- we are all trying to figure out if NYE is formal night -- I'm guessing it is, though. I haven't cruised on NYE either -- am really looking forward to it. Fingers crossed that your mother doesn't back out -- I'm sure she will love it if you can get her on board!

[Marla Hellwig]

Finally home - man it was getting cold - it had just poured all day and stopped about an hour prior to kick off

I had cooked up a surprise for Kara, my one sil, hubby and 3 1/2 niece flew in from Dallas today and we were all sitting in the stands when the band marched on the field for pregame

We started waving and we could see Kara's eyes getting bigger and bigger - as they were marching off the field she was laughing and pointing - we were just standing there yelling SURPRISE

We walked down 50 yd line and after we were lined up facing the home stands got my niece and she stayed on the field with Kara and I until end of 1/2 time. I was good and didn't cry - but I did get laughing - they called Maria instead of Marla

Welcome onboard msec

[Anjelica]

I agree ~ lets go with 15 FE's (total of 16 rooms signed up). We are starting to come down to the wire and with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up we all have a ton of work coming up that doesn't include the cruise. Then the cruise itself we all need to start getting ready for.

So 15 Fish Extender Gifts is what you should plan for.

I bet we know at least a couple of weeks pre-cruise what night formal will be on. Additionally, we will be able to get a list of the movies that will be shown on the cruise at that time as well.

[bellelinus]

I agree ~ lets go with 15 FE's (total of 16 rooms signed up). We are starting to come down to the wire and with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up we all have a ton of work coming up that doesn't include the cruise. Then the cruise itself we all need to start getting ready for.

So 15 Fish Extender Gifts is what you should plan for.

I bet we know at least a couple of weeks pre-cruise what night formal will be on. Additionally, we will be able to get a list of the movies that will be shown on the cruise at that time as well.

Sounds great -- 15 it is . . .

[Orlanr]

Aisling: Are you still doing the cooking class in Cozumel? Chel wants to do it with you.:stir:

[nskjerven]

Aisling: Are you still doing the cooking class in Cozumel? Chel wants to do it with you.:stir:

Rus are you doing the eating class in Cozumel? Paul wants to do it with you, okay and me too :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Orlanr]

Rus are you doing the eating class in Cozumel? Paul wants to do it with you, okay and me too :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
I'm going SCUBA diving with Ryan, Michelle wants to do it.

[tiggerwannabe]

Rus are you doing the eating class in Cozumel? Paul wants to do it with you, okay and me too :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

If the webpage is correct, it looks like Aisling's cooking session is missing...

http://www.themcmurphys.com/2008_NewYearsEve_Excursions.html

[Anjelica]

If the webpage is correct, it looks like Aisling's cooking session is missing...

http://www.themcmurphys.com/2008_NewYearsEve_Excursions.html


She sent me a note I think a couple weeks ago that she was no longer going to be doing it but instead do the ATV tour with Jesse & Cory.

If anyone hasn't seen we still have quite a few openings for the Grand Cayman Private excursion to stingray city, rum point beach, etc.

[Marla Hellwig]

Ok - for who wanted a pic of both of us - this is from last night senior night - we had 'kidnapped' my niece at this point

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/8352senior_night_73022-med.jpg

[tiggerwannabe]

I thought Aisling had changed her mind on the cooking excursion~

Marla, I am really enjoying your stories and photos - esp the "do you see a pattern" pictures ;)

Anjelica, Did Nan say she any of her group was interested in the boating excursion at GC?

Aisling, I won a Rat at the Pirate Auction at the Renaissance Faire last weekend, wanted to keep her just for you but they wouldn't let me have both prizes - I eventually traded her in for the real prize which was a decorative sword.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/10_08/PARenFaire08072.jpg

[Aisling]

That's one mean-looking rat!

Rus, unfortunately I had to cancel the cooking class since Mel bailed...Jesse and Cory need an adult with them on Cozumel, and they wouldn't do the cooking, so I ended up booking an ATV tour with them.

Marla, Kara looks sooo happy with her little cousin.
I think I saw a pic of you a few years ago...did you have one in your avatar of you on a rollercoaster?

Nan, I got your message. Chad still hasn't heard.:confused3 But he tells me this is routine. In the meantime, he's finishing up to have his Masters by January.

I've been so busy and tired. I went to a wedding with a 7 hour reception last night (TONS of fun), and the night before I went to a crazy Halloween party. Brian my puppy is doing well, and sleeping for longer periods thru the night, which is a big help. I love him so much.

Jesse and his friends are at the park ice rink doing a community service clean-up. The city is hoping for a Thanksgiving opening, so we need some cold weather for them to get the ice in there. I was just about to pick them up now, but he called to say they would just take the subway home. So I can relax with my Brian.:goodvibes

Tonight I'm going to a basketball game, so I need to nap for a while!

BBL:grouphug:

[tiggerwannabe]

A little touch-o-fall for my Magic Mateys...


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[tiggerwannabe]

Below is the link to my October photo album...

we've been hanging with Penny puppy and went to the Faire~

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/10_08/

[tiggerwannabe]

We saw this on our way to the Flyers game yesterday ...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/10_08/DSC_0708-1.jpg

[nskjerven]

Aisling, I won a Rat at the Pirate Auction at the Renaissance Faire last weekend, wanted to keep her just for you but they wouldn't let me have both prizes - I eventually traded her in for the real prize which was a decorative sword.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/10_08/PARenFaire08072.jpg

How could you not keep that rat, it looks awesome :love: :laughing:


A little touch-o-fall for my Magic Mateys...


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/Momz%20Stuff/Fall07/DSC_0232.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/Momz%20Stuff/Fall07/DSC_0292.jpg


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Lovely, thank you.

I'm on my way out to the girl scout halloween party, after the overnight at the MALL. We did not sleep @ 5:30am I decided we should call it a night/day/night whatever...I'm going to the party in my pjs as the mama that partied too much the night before...pictures to follow

[grimgrinnin]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/Momz%20Stuff/Fall07/DSC_0349.jpg



I'm sooo gonna post a picture of my Octotillo and Prickly Pear 'turning'.
Nice pics Tig!


grim pirate:

[CADZNYCHC]

RUS.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU tomorrow:cake: party: :bday: .....Hope you had a great weekend!!!

[Marla Hellwig]

Band scored a 1 or superior ranking at the OEMA (Ohio Educational Music Association) competition tonight

Tomorrow the band will be playing for McCain who is having a rally here in town (actually at our new sports arena at the high school) - we got our list of instructions tonight

band members have to be at band room by 7:30 a.m., they can get their instrument over at the arena - no cases what so ever - so the S service detail and the bomb and gun and drug sniffing dogs can examine them once you are in the building you will not be allowed to leave - no exceptions - and someone will be feeding the band members - who - we have no clue

and oh yah - they have to dress nicely and appriopriately so I am doing a load :laundy:

[CADZNYCHC]

Colleen - those are some AWESOME photos....i haven't even uploaded Friday nights FB photos yet, but St Francis lost, so a sad night, but they had 5 wins prior to that, maybe that's what made it so much worse....next game is Thursday (so they don't have to play on Halloween)...
been pretty busy completing college appls, supplements etc., finished two & submitted those, applying to 3 private & to 3 public state college/univs.....we'll see where he gets accepted....

[Marla Hellwig]

The football team made the playoffs - they play next Saturday night - the first time they have made the playoffs ever

[CADZNYCHC]

Congratulations!!! How exciting!! we still have 4 games to play & hoping we'll make playoffs as well (would be SF's 1st time too!!)

[Marla Hellwig]

It is rather exciting - we know who we are playing - they trounced us pretty bad earlier this season - and we know when we are playing - we just don't know where

[Orlanr]

RUS.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU tomorrow:cake: party: :bday: .....Hope you had a great weekend!!!
Thank You, Chel and I stayed home and finished off our backyard.:banana:

[Marla Hellwig]

eeek - I missed another birthday

Happy birthday Rus

:)

cool pictures - haven't seen much turning of the colors here - though with the winds from Ike - some areas don't have many trees left

Kara is at school and the band is waiting to file into the arena - she got her instrument in early for approval

If you see any coverage of McCain today from Trent Arena in Kettering Ohio - look for Kara - she is wearing a s/s grey hoodie top :)

[nskjerven]

Thank You, Chel and I stayed home and finished off our backyard.:banana:

Rus, how does it look??? Hope you have a happy birthday day today :goodvibes

[artman]

Happy Birthday Russ!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/chinaheart81/birthday_beer.jpg

[Aisling]

Nice cake! LOL

Happy Birthday to Rus!

Marla, I just turned on the news and McCain is on. I'm looking for Kara! What an experience for her.

I ran to the gym while Brian was asleep in his crate, and he's still sleeping. I've been taking him everywhere in the sling, but he can't go to the gym with me.:sad1: The vet said he still isn't allowed to walk outside...too many chances of picking something up from other dogs/stray cats. When he gets his last shots next month, we'll be regulars at the dog park.:banana:

He's already knows the words sit, peepee, and byebye for going out.

Grim, I'm waiting for the prickly pear photos. I remember "prickly pear" from The Jungle Book, Baloo singing The Bare Necessities with that in it.

Tig, Chad said you're fostering a 9 year old. I said WHAT??????????????????? But then I realized it was a poochie.:rotfl:

[tiggerwannabe]

Tig, Chad said you're fostering a 9 year old. I said WHAT??????????????????? But then I realized it was a poochie.
_______

:lmao: Gotcha~

Our family is funny like that ;)

Brittany has always said she'd petsit before she babysat...

John and I adore children but would much rather Foster a dog than a child :dog:

There's alot of freedom in having a puppy dog and they are easier to train :eek:

I told Brit, now that Brian's gonna be spending time in the car you're actually gonna hafta clean it

:duck: :lmao: :hug:

[tiggerwannabe]

Happy Birthday Rus!

Hey Brenda, got any final Brithday month plans to round out the holiday?

[Aisling]

I told Brit, now that Brian's gonna be spending time in the car you're actually gonna hafta clean it

:duck: :lmao: :hug:


Ouch, low blow, but oh so true!:rotfl:
I have yet to take out the two weeks worth of McD bags and cups all over the floor!

[CADZNYCHC]

Happy Birthday Rus!

Hey Brenda, got any final Brithday month plans to round out the holiday?
oh yes i do.....let's see...this past sat was the school auction for 'next year's' kids trip to Italy - went to that with just girl friends for a 'girls night out' preceded by wine & such at one gal's home....then this sunday we leae for Anaheim where i will spend Monday at DL / DCA ALL BY MYSELF....never done that before - but should be cool....and then finish out the week in palm springs then the wkend in Carmel...then i'm done :thumbsup2
Ouch, low blow, but oh so true!:rotfl:
I have yet to take out the two weeks worth of McD bags and cups all over the floor!
geeesshh - it was very clean for Lora & I last year!!!!

[Marla Hellwig]

They didn't show any part of the band - darn it all

Kara heard Mike Turner, Joe Kemp, Mrs. McCain, John McCain and a couple of others

She said it was interesting, they had to have their instrument in the arena before 7:50 a.m. this morning so they could be examined, no instrument cases period.

Then the band had to file in early in order to pass security

they weren't allowing any backpacks, ipods, mp3 players etc, not even any homework/text books etc

She got wanded and sniffed by the dogs - at various times of the day - she ended up with the same dog each time, the last time, he whined at her and then started licking her hand

She said the scary part were the snipers on the roofs of the school/arena

[Orlanr]

Rus, how does it look??? Hope you have a happy birthday day today :goodvibes
Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes. I can now join AARP. Here are some photos of the backyard. We put in "AstroTurf", 15 years of not mowing the lawn.
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/orlanr/Backyard/DSCN0125-1.jpg http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/orlanr/Backyard/DSCN0137.jpg http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/orlanr/Backyard/DSCN0139.jpg

[CADZNYCHC]

WOW - what a difference! it looks GREAT!!!!

[Orlanr]

Chel brought me a cake to my desk.
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/orlanr/DSCN0143.jpg

[CADZNYCHC]

Chel brought me a cake to my desk.
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/orlanr/DSCN0143.jpg

NICE CAKE!!!!!! looks yummy!!!! hey how about the 4 of us go out 11/28 maybe to SJ to celebrate her BD & our anniversary? we had thought we'd go away for the wkend but not going to happen since i'm going to Palm Springs with Dale next week....

[Orlanr]

NICE CAKE!!!!!! looks yummy!!!! hey how about the 4 of us go out 11/28 maybe to SJ to celebrate her BD & our anniversary? we had thought we'd go away for the wkend but not going to happen since i'm going to Palm Springs with Dale next week....
Sounds fun, where do you guys want to go?:confused3 Santana Row?
Oh yea, I'm doing our 60 day dance, right now!!!!

[CADZNYCHC]

Sounds fun, where do you guys want to go?:confused3 Santana Row?
Oh yea, I'm doing our 60 day dance, right now!!!!

SR sounds great to me AND 60 days is even better news:woohoo: :banana: :dance3:

[nskjerven]

Sounds fun, where do you guys want to go?:confused3 Santana Row?
Oh yea, I'm doing our 60 day dance, right now!!!!

ok we're crashing for drinks tell me where :thumbsup2 or make it at our place :thumbsup2

[CADZNYCHC]

ok we're crashing for drinks tell me where :thumbsup2 or make it at our place :thumbsup2
ohhh this is just getting better & better!!!:woohoo:

[nskjerven]

ohhh this is just getting better & better!!!:woohoo:

is that Friday or Saturday? We are going to Sonoma for Sat & Sun night. I hope Friday :thumbsup2

[CADZNYCHC]

is that Friday or Saturday? We are going to Sonoma for Sat & Sun night. I hope Friday :thumbsup2

Yes it IS friday - it's Chel's Bd & our 21st anniversary....

[nskjerven]

Yes it IS friday - it's Chel's Bd & our 21st anniversary....

YAHOOO!!!!! It is our 17th anniversary of the day we met....At the BLACK WATCH (in Los Gatos) do you know it???? Biker bar????

It would be great to have you guys for a drink and horderves :thumbsup2

[Marla Hellwig]

Enjoy your get to together this weekend

All of my company has left - not only was my sil and family in town but my uncle from Calif was in town too

Ordered graduation annoucements, cap, gown and such this morning

[CADZNYCHC]

Enjoy your get to together this weekend

All of my company has left - not only was my sil and family in town but my uncle from Calif was in town too

Ordered graduation annoucements, cap, gown and such this morning

it is actually next month...fri 11/28 but thx...will def b fun...

i have yet to order caps etc....

[Marla Hellwig]

oops - shows just how out of it I am these days

in regards to ordering annoucements etc - be prepared for sticker shock

Can't believe you have to buy the cap and gown now - geesh louise

[CADZNYCHC]

oops - shows just how out of it I am these days

in regards to ordering annoucements etc - be prepared for sticker shock

Can't believe you have to buy the cap and gown now - geesh louise

oh i have the order form....thinking i'm getting the 'middle of the road' pkg at $150....but after $1k on photos...that SEEMS like such a deal.....:eek:

i agree on the cap/gown...what the heck are we sposed to do with them now??? i feel really sorry for Ry's GF's family who has 7 kids that will go thru St Francis....think those could be passed down...esp when 3 of them are graduating in a 4-yr span

[Marla Hellwig]

Oh I would be passing down those cap and gowns for sure

I only had to rent mine for high school and college graduations - we were only charged more if we didn't return them - I made a point of returning those puppies asap

at least I only had to pay for the deposit today and haven't gotten senior picture proofs back yet, but those are due real soon

[CADZNYCHC]

Oh I would be passing down those cap and gowns for sure

I only had to rent mine for high school and college graduations - we were only charged more if we didn't return them - I made a point of returning those puppies asap

at least I only had to pay for the deposit today and haven't gotten senior picture proofs back yet, but those are due real soon BE prepared....they are PRICEY!!!! which is why everyone is just getting a photo of DS for Christmas....guess i'll put it in a frame though....;)
his should be finished this week so have to make that last payment...:scared1:

[Aisling]

Hi Gang,

Brenda and Marla, when Chad graduated high school and college, the caps/gowns were very reasonable, I'm thinking like $25. We ended up donating them to the schools. I hope the price hasn't gone up outrageously when Jesse graduates next year!

[CADZNYCHC]

Hi Gang,

Brenda and Marla, when Chad graduated high school and college, the caps/gowns were very reasonable, I'm thinking like $25. We ended up donating them to the schools. I hope the price hasn't gone up outrageously when Jesse graduates next year!

cap & gown pkg is probably around $40 - $50....it's adding the other stuff...announcements, name cards, thank you's, class key, etc. the boost the price up to 129...149 & 199 - i think those are the pkg prices

[Marla Hellwig]

The cap and gown here were 33.00

[disneykelly73]

How is everyone doing today?!!?!?

Any excited cruisers on the boards?!!?!?!?

Just wanted to say hi. work has been wicked busy lately.. :sad2: so havent had much time to hang out and chat.

[CADZNYCHC]

hi all...I KNOW what you mean Kelley...WICKED BUSY here too...esp since i'll be out all next week.....uggghhh.....but hey i WILL be at DL on Monday@!!!!:woohoo: :dance3: :banana: all by myself...could be a cool day...never done that before.....

i have MANY MANY things going on between now & cruise to keep me busy...mind occupied etc......

i had posted all of the Jostens price pks last night....and then had an internet error...so didnt' take...uggghhh - but our pkgs begin at $51 for the cap/gown/tassel & go up to $249....yikes!!! guess we're getting the middle pkg which is $149 - it's the least exp one that has some announcements (20 i think)...name cards, thank yous, a key chain & the cap gown tassel.....all of this ON TOP of a $55 application fee to every college he's applying to - which is now 7.....I'm broke!

[Marla Hellwig]

sounds about the same package we ordered - except she just had to have the senior key - though I still have mine somewhere around here

sigh

[tiggerwannabe]

but hey i WILL be at DL on Monday@!!!! all by myself...could be a cool day...never done that before.....

:wizard: :cloud9: :woohoo:

I sooo wish we lived closer...

my trip last september to WDW with Rose ended up with me doing alot of the parks alone. Rose is a HUGE Phillies fan and they were in the pennant race at the time so she spent most days at ESPN watching tv. She enjoyed it and I actually had a good time wandering all by myself~

[Marla Hellwig]

Seems like I am doing my part for the economy this week - FE gifts have been ordered

:rotfl2:

[tiggerwannabe]

I have a favor to ask the Magic Mateys...

a very small one please...

if you spot a Captain Mickey antenna Topper on the ship could you please pick one up for me?????? My threadkiller cruisin friend looked on the Wonder for me while on her last cruise and they actually had none onboard! :eek: She suggested someone check the Magic. Who wants to be my antenna topper hunter?

[tiggerwannabe]

Seems like I am doing my part for the economy this week - FE gifts have been ordered

:rotfl2:

I have a couple ideas that the government could do to totally help our economy~I am not an economist by far, but I really feel these ideas could help~Aisling, run these by Chad and see what he thinks for me please...


First: Invest back into every neighborhood by offering small businesses their first two years tax free, say up to $250,000 cap on their net profit. Most new businesses don't profit til their third year if they even get past the first. Giving them one less (taxes can be a HUGE headache) headache to worry about. Si capiche? Bottom line, lotsa new businesses could stimulate the economy.

Second: All those people who financed houses at a larger than what its worth now amount should be given some kind of reprieve. The money being given to the banks should be used as a base to offer folks new mortgages based on the value their home is now, also based on their ability to pay the current mortgage amount and rate offered. Folks should only be offered an amount the borrower is ABLE to pay back.

For example: If a family has $100,000 in debt, a previously $500,000 house currently valued at $2 or $300,000 would qualify most folks to be able to re-finance and cover their debts without going into bankruptcy. My thinking is it would put money back into the economy by paying off their debts AND by eliminating debts people would have more leftover at the end of a paycheck and have more to spend which would also stimulate the economy.

The banks would now profit off the new valued mortgage since the government gave the banks the money to cover the old uncollectible debts. The $100,000 debt is not counting the old mortgage cause in my plan the old, valued to high mortgage, would be written off. The trade off is based on the homeowner's ability to sign for a new mortgage on the current value of the house at a more reasonable rate.

clear as mud?

I'm off my soapbox now~


and still writing in my vote for Mickey Mouse on Tuesday

::yes:: :upsidedow

[Az Pirates]

I just skimmed through the last few pages and it looks like everyone's been busy, busy!

If this time of year wasn't crazy enough already... we decided to throw a move into the mix. :crazy:
It's just a short hop across town, but still a lot of work.
So if I'm not online much, you'll know why. And if you do catch me here too often, tell me to log off and pack some boxes! ;)

Brenda,
I'd love to make a quick Disney run on Monday and say hello. Maybe grab lunch? We could chat cruise and/or commiserate about senior nonsense. I hit that $55 send button more times than I want to think about this weekend, and my mind is mush from trying to help edit application and scholarship essays.

BTW, senior night for us is tomorrow. Our football team is undeafeated and was just ranked #1 in the county, so it should be quite the party! Except when I was helping get things organized I noticed there was a huge disparity in the length of the profiles (the kids submitted their own info) and DD's is so short, I think we're going to have to run across the field when she's presented. :rotfl:

[magicalfam5]

Hi everyone!

Well, I think I've done too much "helping out" these past 2 weeks. I came down with a bad cold and have been laying on the couch since Sunday. Today was my first day out. I'm much better now.

Our cap and gown are free (or should I say included in the $75 graduation fee). We order on Friday. I'm not ordering announcements.

Senior night for us was fun even though it was pouring rain and windy. Some of the kids and the director were teary. That made me teary!

Jim, Kelly, and I are going to see "rain" tonight. It is a tribute to the Beatles. Kelly is absolutely obsessed with the Beatles!!

59 more days!

Judy

[disneykelly73]

Tigg, I will get you your Capt MM antenna topper if they are to be had!! ;)

[tiggerwannabe]

Tigg, I will get you your Capt MM antenna topper if they are to be had!! ;)

:wizard: :hug: princess: :flower3:

Thank you Kelly!

Sorry for the heavy politico statement,

I am glad you saw my plea~

[nskjerven]

I have a couple ideas that the government could do to totally help our economy~I am not an economist by far, but I really feel these ideas could help~Aisling, run these by Chad and see what he thinks for me please...


First: Invest back into every neighborhood by offering small businesses their first two years tax free, say up to $250,000 cap on their net profit. Most new businesses don't profit til their third year if they even get past the first. Giving them one less (taxes can be a HUGE headache) headache to worry about. Si capiche? Bottom line, lotsa new businesses could stimulate the economy.

Second: All those people who financed houses at a larger than what its worth now amount should be given some kind of reprieve. The money being given to the banks should be used as a base to offer folks new mortgages based on the value their home is now, also based on their ability to pay the current mortgage amount and rate offered. Folks should only be offered an amount the borrower is ABLE to pay back.

For example: If a family has $100,000 in debt, a previously $500,000 house currently valued at $2 or $300,000 would qualify most folks to be able to re-finance and cover their debts without going into bankruptcy. My thinking is it would put money back into the economy by paying off their debts AND by eliminating debts people would have more leftover at the end of a paycheck and have more to spend which would also stimulate the economy.

The banks would now profit off the new valued mortgage since the government gave the banks the money to cover the old uncollectible debts. The $100,000 debt is not counting the old mortgage cause in my plan the old, valued to high mortgage, would be written off. The trade off is based on the homeowner's ability to sign for a new mortgage on the current value of the house at a more reasonable rate.

clear as mud?

I'm off my soapbox now~


and still writing in my vote for Mickey Mouse on Tuesday

::yes:: :upsidedow

OK my .02 cents. There are those of us that DIDN'T over buy on a house when we could not afford it and why aren't we getting any bailout benefit. The last 2 years have sucked for us being self employed and we have drained our saving and used our credit, why can't we have a bailout. People that over spent on a house that they couldn't afford shouldn't be my tax problem in years to come (and for sure my friend the middle class will pay for this bailout). Sorry folks, IMHO, foreclosure is a lesson that some people learn to not make stupid over buying choices in the future. I'm not feeling sorry for people that over bought these days :sad2:

[tiggerwannabe]

At this point I am more worried about the future and our economy than how stupid people are. The personal business thing IMO should benefit people like you and Paul. Maybe edit it to say for the next two years, notsomuch for "your" first two years, that small independant business should get a serious tax break. Small business owners really do run the heart of our economy.

Folks who overmortgaged, again IMHO, are half at fault and the banks are the other half. We have friends who have complained that when they went for a mortgage (maybe two years ago) and the banks tried to "give" them waaaaay too much money. Our friend wanted to mortgage 150,000 and the bank was like - we'll give you $500,000 and you can use it any way you want. He took the 150. He was smart. Tons of other people took the 500 and are now broke or bankrupt. The banks are getting the money anyway, why not use it to make good on what is half their fault.

[artman]

OK my .02 cents. There are those of us that DIDN'T over buy on a house when we could not afford it and why aren't we getting any bailout benefit. The last 2 years have sucked for us being self employed and we have drained our saving and used our credit, why can't we have a bailout. People that over spent on a house that they couldn't afford shouldn't be my tax problem in years to come (and for sure my friend the middle class will pay for this bailout). Sorry folks, IMHO, foreclosure is a lesson that some people learn to not make stupid over buying choices in the future. I'm not feeling sorry for people that over bought these days :sad2:

Amen

We don't have the credit mess you guys do. Our banks are a little tighter with their lending. We can't get 100% property value mortgages and they have recently done away with 40 year terms.

[Aisling]

Folks who overmortgaged, again IMHO, are half at fault and the banks are the other half. We have friends who have complained that when they went for a mortgage (maybe two years ago) and the banks tried to "give" them waaaaay too much money. Our friend wanted to mortgage 150,000 and the bank was like - we'll give you $500,000 and you can use it any way you want. He took the 150. He was smart. Tons of other people took the 500 and are now broke or bankrupt. The banks are getting the money anyway, why not use it to make good on what is half their fault.

I feel for the mortgage situation people.
But, when we applied for our $200,000 mortage 10 years ago, even then the bank tried to get us to only put down 10% with a low 2 year locked in subprime mortgage payment, to balloon after that. We said no, and stuck to it. We put down 30%, and have a comfortable $1600 monthly mortage on a house that's now worth $450,000.

My neighbor, who bought last year and couldn't afford the going $400,000s got one of those low interest, low down payment loans, and now the bank is calling in the prime payments. He is desperate. He may lose his house, but it was his choice.

I taught my kids DONT BUY IT IF YOU CANT AFFORD IT, and I'm a good example of how to let credit cards can get maxed, so I don't want them to be like me. But I'm not $400,000 in debt as my neighbors are with their house. It's very sad.

Tig, you have a good idea, and I'll pass it on to Chad, but it is discouraging for those who have sacrificed and bought what they could afford.

I mentioned on another post that Mel's company is sweating an Obama administration, because they make over $2.5 million a year with 19 employees, all with excellent salaries and benefits. This man worked himself to the bone to make this business succeed, and is rewarding his workers accordingly. Now he may be taxed because of his company's gross income. The rich to give to the needy. Well, Mel's salary may go down, we may lose benefits, and/ot some employees may have to be laid off. NOT a good thing when these people work hard, even on weekends, to make this small business a success.

Obama made a comment today "Next John McCain will criticize me for sharing my toys in kindergarten." There's no sharing going on. It's taking away from some to give to others. What lesson is this to our kids? I tell them if you want to be wealthy, make your own wealth. Don't depend on the govt to hand it to you at the expense of others. There is oppportunity for everyone here in America. It may involve relocating, schooling, networking, working your way up, taking two jobs, going into another field, mopping floors for a while, whatever, but its there.

I say this because I'm afraid that what most of my friends/family have worked so hard for will be unfairly taxed. These aren't millionnaires, but they're over the $250,000 cutoff, so they will be hurt. This isn't all profit, it's payroll and business-running expenses.

Even my auto mechanic wh0se business makes $300,000 a year says he'll either have to let one employee go, or move to a smaller home. Why should he have to move to a smaller home when he worked 7 days a week to afford the large one he has?

I'm worried, and I'll re-read your idea, Tig, because I'm hoping to see some brightness in our personal financial futures. Thank you sincerely for posting your ideas.:hug:

[nskjerven]

At this point I am more worried about the future and our economy than how stupid people are. The personal business thing IMO should benefit people like you and Paul. Maybe edit it to say for the next two years, notsomuch for "your" first two years, that small independant business should get a serious tax break. Small business owners really do run the heart of our economy.

Folks who overmortgaged, again IMHO, are half at fault and the banks are the other half. We have friends who have complained that when they went for a mortgage (maybe two years ago) and the banks tried to "give" them waaaaay too much money. Our friend wanted to mortgage 150,000 and the bank was like - we'll give you $500,000 and you can use it any way you want. He took the 150. He was smart. Tons of other people took the 500 and are now broke or bankrupt. The banks are getting the money anyway, why not use it to make good on what is half their fault.

Stupid is as stupid does (so says Forest Gump)

You can't fix money problems for people by throwing money at them (so say Dr. Phil)

Sorry I'm not willing to cut the slack for those that claim they were mislead from the banks. The benefit of homeownership also had risks. You can't have it both ways, otherwise the whole real estate concept as investment wouldn't work, would it?

Small business owners that employee people do help the economy, Paul and I are self-employed and we won't ever grow what we do to include employees because it is WAY to much headache to be worth the gain. I'm fine paying my taxes, not looking for a break, just not looking to bail out those that are stupid. That just makes me mad :mad:

[tiggerwannabe]

Again IMHO, I don't think the government should be bailing anyone out. What I really don't want to see is the government give money to already bankrupt institutions and have it pissed away cause nobody knew what to do with it. I don't agree with Obama taxing the "rich" to take care of the masses and I don't agree with McCain taxing medical benefits as part of a person's income.

I do know for a fact that I am fighting 500,000 people for 19,000 jobs.

Outsourcing jobs to other countries and the cost of the war is killing our economy. Until the US amends these situations, the money that could be stimulating our economy is gonna continue to be pissed away in the wind~

[nskjerven]

I can agree that the govt should stop the bail outs.

I'm trying to get my head around the number for the jobs.

Are you saying there are 500,000 people trying to get 19,000 jobs? Each of those jobs have qualifications and you either meet them or you don't so I do get that a job is hard to find but how can 500K people be qualified for 19K jobs? Help me understand this as I'm lost. I know at another time of high unemployment (early 90's) I was trying against 2000 applicants for 1 position, is this more what you are talking about? By the way I was a #2 person, I didn't get that job way back then and I ended up having to take a crappy job with a big commute for 1 1/2 years at a cut in pay to remain employed and sadly to pay that mortgage that I couldn't afford, but never defaulted on. (a bit bitter ::yes::

I won't talk war feelings here, other than to say that I want our troops to be safe and there is a dollar cost to that.

As to overseas jobs, ha. The last 4 software companies that I've had as clients out sourced overseas. I don't agree with overseas outsourcing either, but because of it I and a staff of execs and sales and marketing were employed. I'd rather work for domestic software companies but I needed to work, so what ya gonna do?:confused3 :sad2:

[tiggerwannabe]

I'm trying to get my head around the number for the jobs.

The job forum I was on all day yesterday listed how many people were currently signed on and how many jobs the site had available.

Mass Layoffs Summary
Technical information: (202) 691-6392 USDL 08-1146
http://www.bls.gov/mls/
For release: 10:00 A.M. (EDT)
Media contact: (202) 691-5902 Friday, August 15, 2008


EXTENDED MASS LAYOFFS IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2008


In the second quarter of 2008, employers initiated 1,534 mass
layoff events that resulted in the separation of 299,886 workers from
their jobs for at least 31 days, according to preliminary figures
released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Both layoff events and separations reached their highest levels for
the second quarter since 2003.

[nskjerven]

What happened with the gov job? Any news?

[Marla Hellwig]

They must think our area is one of the new 'hot' spots - Sen. Joe Biden is coming to the high school arena tomorrow afternoon

[Anjelica]

I see you folks have started discussing politics ~ One of my favorite topics. However I usually try not to talk politics with most of my friends (as about 50% are die hard liberals and I'm a die hard conservative).

I do feel Obama is a socialist/marxist. He seems to steer clear of those titles although many of his ideas are right in line with those ideaologies. He's been pretty clear cut on his idea of sharing the wealth, which I can totally respect ~ the fact that he is upfront and honest about that. I don't agree with those ideas at all but he has made it very clear where he stands.

I'm a conservative more so on the fiscal side of things. I don't believe in some of the left leaning economic policies. I am also a conservative because I'm not a big government kind of gal. I don't believe necessarily the government should always be around to take care of me and my family.

I think what it boils down to is two words ~ Personal Responsibility ~ and the lack there of in this society. 100 years ago it really was every man/family for themselves. I believe that in our more civilized society today we have the duty to take care of those who truly cannot take care of themselves. But what we have created is a society where many of those that have the physical and mental stability to take care of themselves do not and "rely" on government to think for them and take care of them.

I think this election really boils down to two ways of thinking in terms of the economy/government. I think Obama's view on socialism and how big government can "spread the wealth" is, well to be honest, obnoxious. This country was founded on entrepreneurial and small business and its one of the reason's this country thrives as it does today. Taxing small businesses more is a GREAT way to stifle the economy and tone down any entrepreneurial dreams many may have. If we want an example of "great" working socialism lets look to some of our European brothers and sisters. France alone has a 25% unemployment rate.

Socialism works in a society of 50 people not 300 million people. Taxing the guy who worked his a$$ off to get where he is today is not really the answer. What incentive would the person who is working harder to become something that may pay better than say other professions have if he has to give more of his money away to those who picked say another profession? Do we really want our doctors to be taxed at a rate where they make less and less and therefore less incentive to be one?

Big government is also a pet peeve of mine. For example ~ government run healthcare ~ guess what, we already have two forms of that now. VA and Medicaid and folks they both suck for differing reasons. The VA treats some of these veterans like second class citizens (been there ~ stepmom was in the VA system when she was dying of breast cancer). Every day its a fight for those trying to get their benefits under the VA system. Then you have medicaid which is the polar opposite of the VA system. Some of these people have wayyyyyy to much coverage.

Example ~ (yes true story) ~ but 16 year old is pregnant and is on medicaid (through her mom who is also on medicaid). Because she is 16 she is considered "high-risk" (which baffles me as not sure how 16 year old because she is 16 is high risk) gets 4 ultrasounds before the 12th week. Most normal insurances and doctors, even if high risk, don't order that many ultrasounds before the 12 weeks.

Here in the state of Illinois ~ in 2007 ~ 1 out of every 2 births was paid for by medicaid. Yes that is right ~ 50% of babies born in the state of Illinois are born into medicaid (and pregnancy/delivery was paid for by medicaid). That's a serious issue in itself. I can see 10% or so because I understand people make mistakes but come on 50%??? BTW - Obama is our state senator and has done so much for our state (sorry for the sarcasm).

[disneykelly73]

I too think Obama is a socialist.. and really think that he could have spent his $3m better than doing an infomerical on himself last night. I would have rathered the regular programming that SHOULD have been on. I boycotted his waste.

Further.. no one is talking about his broken promise to stay w/the polital funding.. he got tons of donations, so instead of keeping w/his promise to stay w/in the funds that both candidates had, he chose to go w/the endless stream of money, and he repaid those people by pissing away $3m last night.

I am just tired of the media hype on him and how they bury the stories that would outrage us all.. like that radical's party he went to, and his assoc w/a known terrorist (be it from decades ago.. once a terrorist, always a terrorist), his running mates gaffs (god help Palin if she makes one though) (ie.. that FDR went on TV to assure americans we would come out of the great depression... ummm.. that was HOOVER and it was on the RADIO as TV was not yet invented!!! HELLO!!, oh.. and that 3 letter word.. JOBS.. count much?!) Yet they would rather bash Palin for her clothes.. I am sure if she was wearing something off the rack from JC Penny's they would have a comment about that too.

I am worried about the economy as well as what will happen next Tues night.

[disneykelly73]

I should mention.. I AM A DEMOCRAT.. Have never voted republican before in my life, but will Nov 4th.

[Marla Hellwig]

well I just don't talk politics

I for one can't wait until the election is over - I am so tired of the all the mudslinging - which seems to get more worse every election

58 days to go and my FE gifts are being shipped - yipee - something else that is crossed off the list of things to do

:)

[tiggerwannabe]

What happened with the gov job? Any news?

:hug: :wizard: :teeth:

Testing November 5th!

Yay Phillies!

I don't normally talk politics either, just something I had on my mind.

:wave: Afternoon my Magic Mateys :wave:

gotta catch up on what I stirred up now...

[Anjelica]

well I just don't talk politics

I for one can't wait until the election is over - I am so tired of the all the mudslinging - which seems to get more worse every election

58 days to go and my FE gifts are being shipped - yipee - something else that is crossed off the list of things to do

:)

Probably the safest bet ~ I get sucked into to easily. Although I don't go around wearing political t-shirts at a childs birthday party...hehehehehehe

The one "good" thing about this election and so much media attention, per my brother, is that it has taken the focus off of Iraq in terms of media being on the ground, etc. He said that the military doesn't want the media around that much because they, the military, get crucified for some of the most mundane things. For example, the military in Iraq is not allowed to go into the Mosque's unless fired upon, etc. ~ the bad guys know this ~ so they have huge caches of weapons hidden in these mosque's. If the media catches you going into one it would get splashed on all the news outlets, etc. even though they would find tons of caches. 5 guys from the 1-8th, Chas's Battalion, died when they were ambushed and fired upon from a Mosque back in January. It was an all out street fight for several hours because our guys didn't want to leave the bodies (they could have cut and run but they don't leave any soldier behind even when they have passed on). They finally were able to storm the Mosque and weapons upon weapons found ~ Ridiculous.

So I guess there is "one" good thing coming from the election and all the media attention. Hopefully less of our kids dying and getting hurt over there.

Are you guys making some fancy FE gifts? How much per FE are we all spending? I just want to get a ball figure to make sure I haven't gotten over board or not enough.

[disneykelly73]

We did not put a price amount on the gifts. I guess keep it reasonable.. Not sure what that means to others.. how about FE people throw out there what they think they want to spend... and we can come up w/an average. I am sure none of us are Rockerfellas, nor claiming to be ;)

[tiggerwannabe]

Great points Ladies!

I am open to anyone's opinion. The only person in the world I have ever had a heated politico debate with was my husband-John and I have a pact not to discuss politics with each other ever again. seriously.

Hubby and I watched the Phillies win from my sister's house last night. Laurie (my sister) and I have built in entertainment because our guys are so animated when watching their sports. Tommy (DBIL) wouldn't leave the kitchen cause that's where he was when the game started and he thought it'd be bad luck if he moved. :rolleyes: He was screamin and bouncing and hugging everybody when they won! My sister had a houseful too. Her three plus two friends a girlfriend and my daughter were all there with John, Tommy, Laurie and me.

[tiggerwannabe]

My Mom is retired Military...

I lived in that world all my life. I've seen every war movie ever made (Mom even read war books.) We've used governement medical services. We lived on military rules. I understand what living a military life means. I completely, wholeheartedly, 100% support our military - It's the people that make up the rules (i.e., Our Politicians - which unfortunately, most of which who serve, have never "served") that cause the issues, that pi$$ me off, about the war.

[Anjelica]

My Mom is retired Military...

I lived in that world all my life. I've seen every war movie ever made (Mom even read war books.) We've used governement medical services. We lived on military rules. I understand what living a military life means. I completely, wholeheartedly, 100% support our military - It's the people that make up the rules (i.e., Our Politicians - which unfortunately, most of which who serve, have never "served") that cause the issues, that pi$$ me off, about the war.

You are a military brat as well ~ cool. My dad was Navy 20 years and we got to live near a beach most of the time (he was in the flight area and didnt have to do much with long stays on boats). It was nice in one regards to see the world but at the same time it kind of sucked to move every 3 years.

Military medical care sucks compared to what it was 20 years ago. I was still a dependent when my dad retired from the Navy and since we live next to Scott AFB we used the medical for the dependents. All the good doctors who were close to retiring left the field and started their own practice ~ which I have been going to for 10 years now. When I was in college and had to use the base for prescriptions or doctor appointments you would have to wait weeks to get in to see the doctor for things such as sinus infections and strep throat (things where you needed antibiotic prescriptions asap). Then when they started that whole Tricare crap and the military veterans who were promised free healthcare at retirement had to start paying ~ sheesh just down the tubes.

Now on the flip side and probably due to all the controversy I have found that Walter Reed has been, so far, exceptional in the wounded warrior program. That is the program for all Iraqi and Afghan US soldiers who are wounded while in those countries. I can't imagine what it would have been like right after soldiers started to come home and that program wasn't in place a few years ago.

It really gave me hope to see the Vietnam Veterans, who were amputees from that war, working intimately on the program. These men were pretty much tossed out on their a$$ right after they were sewed up. To be so disregarded by the military/politicians to come back and work on this program tells me alot about this program ~ that its worth everything.

I hope no one gets overly offended. I can appreciate everyone's opinions and views like I said some of my best friends are those 'wacky' I mean liberal types. I love them to death and wouldn't trade them for any conservative. I think liberals and conservatives or middle of the road ~ I think most of us folks want the same things. It's those on the both extreme's that make it difficult.

At the end of the day I'm still glad to be cruising with Disney and chatting up with you DIS'ers (who, btw, I have found to be some of the nicest most helpful people (must be liberals-lol) I have ever met ~ Except some of those Community Board people).

[tiggerwannabe]

At the end of the day I'm still glad to be cruising with Disney and chatting up with you DIS'ers (who, btw, I have found to be some of the nicest most helpful people (must be liberals-lol) I have ever met ~ Except some of those Community Board people).

Here! Here! :wizard:

That's why I come back here every day.

[tiggerwannabe]

I got a call from a newbie and her girls from DHS today :woohoo: They've been there for a day and did their first character meal at Crystal Palace last night. They called to all say Hi to me and let me know how rediculously happy they are that they used my help in planning their trip. She says she's ready to book her next trip with me! I am so happy that they are happy :cloud9:

Parade in Philly tomorrow!!!!

[Aisling]

I hope no one gets overly offended. I can appreciate everyone's opinions and views like I said some of my best friends are those 'wacky' I mean liberal types. I love them to death and wouldn't trade them for any conservative. I think liberals and conservatives or middle of the road ~ I think most of us folks want the same things. It's those on the both extreme's that make it difficult.

At the end of the day I'm still glad to be cruising with Disney and chatting up with you DIS'ers (who, btw, I have found to be some of the nicest most helpful people (must be liberals-lol) I have ever met ~ Except some of those Community Board people).



I hope you don't mean me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:flower3:

I agree with everything you said, by the way. I'm a Moderate Independent with Conservative Republican leanings. Big government turns me right off. Personal responsiblity is very important to me.

Anyhow,
on a more fun note, what's everyone doing for Halloween tomorrow???

[artman]

on a more fun note, what's everyone doing for Halloween tomorrow???

I'm taking Owen out for treats, we go with his friend and his friend's Dad. Tons of fun.

Claudia stays home to hand out treats, we used to do the reverse but all of the kids from her class come to the house to see Mrs. Robar.

[ohioworkingmom]

Our town is weird, we had trick or treat last Saturday:confused3

[magicalfam5]

I'm staying home to pass out candy. Kelly and Brian are going to a party for all the band members at someone's house. Actually, I think they plan on going out to trick or treat while they are there.

Our trick or treat is from 6-8. Most come in the first hour as they are mostly little ones. I only get about 25 in this neighborhood. In my old neighborhood, we had about 80 kids.

What time is everyone planning on getting to the terminal? I want to be there around 10:30.

Kelly, are you going to be the first one all packed? How have you been feeling?

Aisling, how's the puppy?

Judy

[Marla Hellwig]

Don't know what time we will get to port - since we are arriving DCL via AKL - no driving for me

[Anjelica]

Tomorrow ~ Going to go up to Sydney's school for the parade. Then tomorrow evening will be going over to best friends house and taking the kids out trick or treating after we eat dinner there. We've been doing this for a few years now (there is 4 of us ladies that are hard to seperate and 3 of us have kids that are the same age so it works out).

Not sure which time we will get to the port. I was contemplating making a food/diaper stop before the port. We are driving ourselves and have a breakfast at Chef Mickey's at 730. Figure about an hour there and than a hour and a half to port (including a 20 minute grocery stop) we should be there by 1000. What time does the port open (i.e. when can I drive up to the front to drop kids and luggage off then park)?

[ohioworkingmom]

We are getting picked up at the Hyatt at 9, so should be there around 10:30.

[Aisling]

We're planning to be at the port at 10:30.

Judy, my puppy Brian is doing very well, thank you for asking. The only issue is his nipping when he plays. He doesn't nip Mel or Chad, because they made it clear to him that it's a no no, but Jesse and I have yet to be stern enough to make him stop nipping us. He's only 2 months old, so he's teething, so I bought him a bunch of teething toys to keep him busy on those instead of our fingers. Otherwise, he's an absolute joy.

I'm ready for the hoardes of kids that will be trick or treating later on, and then we're going to another halloween party.

[tiggerwannabe]

We get very few kids in my neighborhood...

John and I will hang out for a while and hand out candy to the half dozen or so that show up. Our friend's band is playing at the Moose so we'll probably pop our heads in there for an hour. I was gonna go to the Phillies parade today but decided I don't feel like fighting 2,000,000 people for a view of the team~

[Marla Hellwig]

The football game is tomorrow night - I really feel bad for the fall play - they cancelled the Saturday night performance for the game - they did schedule an afternoon performance but didn't add a Sunday performance

[disneykelly73]

Judy, thanks for asking.. I am EXHAUSTED!!! omg.

I have not started packing yet! lol.. I have to get summer maternity clothes, at least I think.. not sure if I will need them by then.

I want to get to the terminatl at 10:30.. that would be ideal. Staying at the Hyatt the night before, so am going to try and be on the first bus to the port!!!

[disneykelly73]

Tonight we are handing out candy. I hope we get a lot of kids. In the past we dont get too many. We picked up special treats for my 1 1/2 yr old nephew.. those graduate snacks.

[jeff318]

hat would be ideal. Staying at the Hyatt the night before, so am going to try and be on the first bus to the port!!!

We'll be on that bus with ya :-)

[Aisling]

We'll be on that bus with ya :-)

Wow. Jeff will be the first to meet our Kelly!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be scoping out the terminal for you all!!! OMG I so cannot wait!!

We get TONS of kids trick or treating, I mean easily 100. I have to get more candy, because Mel has been eating all the chocolate out of the Halloween bowl!

Here are pics of Brian I just took. I finally found my camera battery recharger.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080001.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080002.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080004.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080005.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080014.jpg

[disneykelly73]

Oh Aisling... I LOVE HIM!!!! what kind of doggy is Brian?? Cant you bring him on the cruise?!?!?!? :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc

My Brian has eaten ALL the chocolate candy I purchased for the ToTs tonight. Grrrr. I made him go out and buy new candy yesterday, then I kept my eye on it all night!! It was there this am. Better be there when the kids come ToTing tonight!! ;)

[Marla Hellwig]

we had no tot here last night - kara went out with friends - the slight sniffles she had has turned into major head cold - man is she cranky

wha wha wha

[nskjerven]

OMG!!!! He is the cutest puppy. I keeping thinking that I'll not have another dog since the last few years with our dogs have been so hard, but I know myself too well, I will have another when our current one goes. I also think I want a little one this time. I'm over the big dog phase in my life. I showed Paul the pics and he said "what a cute puppy" he is so against another dog, so I'm totally suprised he said Brian was cute.

I agree, bring him on the ship, we can stow him away ::yes::


Wow. Jeff will be the first to meet our Kelly!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be scoping out the terminal for you all!!! OMG I so cannot wait!!

We get TONS of kids trick or treating, I mean easily 100. I have to get more candy, because Mel has been eating all the chocolate out of the Halloween bowl!

Here are pics of Brian I just took. I finally found my camera battery recharger.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080001.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080002.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080004.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080005.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080014.jpg

[CustardTart]

Gorgeous pup, Aisling!!!! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Hi guys! :wave:
Back from a lovely trip to WDW! Weather gorgeous and a fab time was had by all. Thought I'd share a few photos with you...

Me and Monica - a fellow DISer...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF0965.jpg

Me drinking my way around the World Showcase - salut!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF0978.jpg

Me with my new man...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF0969.jpg

My sons getting to know Don...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF0970.jpg

And hangin' with Goof...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF0967.jpg

Posing at the MNSSHP...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF1008.jpg

Us all on Space Mountain - sorry about the view up my nose! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/spacemountain.jpg

The boys on POTC...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF1018.jpg

Coming home...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF1072.jpg

[tiggerwannabe]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080001.jpg

He is absolutely the cutest! John thinks he looks alot like our Penny puppy~

Great photos Kaz!

!!! Attention Magic Mateys !!!

(Insert Magic horn here)

I still get chill bumps when I hear it :cloud9:

anyyyhoo...Some of us started gathering on Facebook!

If you are registered, holler back so we can find you!

If you are not, get your internet usin bums over there and register~

Some of us are on myspace too,

but me thinks facebook is the current gathering site of choice.

Holler Back Magic Mateys!

[magicalfam5]

OMG, Brain is soooo cute!!!!!

HELP!!! We didn't have many tot's and I'm eating all the leftover candy--I can see it sticking to by belly, butt, and thighs instantly!!!! Not a pretty picture! My plan was to lose weight before the cruise, not gain any.


Judy

[Orlanr]

OMG, Brain is soooo cute!!!!!

HELP!!! We didn't have many tot's and I'm eating all the leftover candy--I can see it sticking to by belly, butt, and thighs instantly!!!! Not a pretty picture! My plan was to lose weight before the cruise, not gain any.


Judy
You with the candy dish in hand, this is the POLICE. Step away from the candy dish and nobody gets hurt.:lmao:

[Orlanr]

I have a Facebook page under Rus Orlandos

[Orlanr]

ok we're crashing for drinks tell me where :thumbsup2 or make it at our place :thumbsup2
Sorry it took so long to respond, I've been in Las Vegas for the week. We would love to hook up with y'all:cheer2:

[nskjerven]

Gorgeous pup, Aisling!!!! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Hi guys! :wave:
Back from a lovely trip to WDW! Weather gorgeous and a fab time was had by all. Thought I'd share a few photos with you...

Me and Monica - a fellow DISer...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/WDW%202008/DSCF0965.jpg



HEY :mad: that's my MONICA to you missy :rolleyes1 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Monica and I are friends of the tile loungers from the western repo :hug:


You with the candy dish in hand, this is the POLICE. Step away from the candy dish and nobody gets hurt.:lmao:

Crap, how did you see me from way down there????

Sorry it took so long to respond, I've been in Las Vegas for the week. We would love to hook up with y'all:cheer2:

Not to worry, I heard you in my head saying ::yes:: :rolleyes1 :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Marla Hellwig]

Brian is cute

cool pics - looks like you had a great time at WDW

football season is offically over here - they played better than anyone expected but lost 27 - 26 - Kara admitted that she was crying when she marched off the field after 1/2 time last night - and she said her bus was pretty quiet coming home

Was surprised yesterday when my FE stuff arrived

[CustardTart]

HEY :mad: that's my MONICA to you missy :rolleyes1 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Monica and I are friends of the tile loungers from the western repo :hug:


Yes, we worked out the mutual connection, Nan! :thumbsup2

And even tho' you've seen some of the pics, just to let y'all know I have written a mini-trip report and if you're interested you can read it here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998043)...

[CADZNYCHC]

Off to Disneyland my friends.....first time there by MYSELF...should be interesting....

Nan...YES we definitely need to hook up on the 28th - Rus is in charge of making our dinner ressies etc. he's GREAT at that!!! so the two of you can work out the timing etc. & we'll be there!!

Aisling - your puppy is DARLING!!!!

catch ya all later

[Marla Hellwig]

have fun

I am ready to go anywhere - but alas can't

hmmm - we have about 4 more pages until 250

[disneykelly73]

OMG.. its like 8 weeks to go!!! Can you stand it!??!!? I know I cant!!!

YIPPIE!!!!

So. How was everyone's weekend?? Mine was relaxing.. or at least I tried relaxing to the best of my ability!

I am dreaming of the Magic, and the fun to be had!!!

[Aisling]

Kelly, I'm getting nervous, the cruise is really feeling close now! It feels like I still hae so much to do, but as Mel said, throw some clothes in a suitcase and go!!!!!!!!!!

Kaz, wow your boys have matured so much since that photo I saw of them with the huge Mexican hats on! I'm so glad you all had a good time. I'm about to read your trip report.:thumbsup2

Artie, we only have a few pages to go, and then you step in!

Marla, I was thinking about Kara shedding a few tears at the last football game. Bittersweet.

[nskjerven]

Off to Disneyland my friends.....first time there by MYSELF...should be interesting....

Nan...YES we definitely need to hook up on the 28th - Rus is in charge of making our dinner ressies etc. he's GREAT at that!!! so the two of you can work out the timing etc. & we'll be there!!


B:

Hope your solo Dland day is nice :flower3:

I'll expect to hear from or to Rus sometime in the future...BUT...Wilson won his race AGAIN this weekend and that has opened the door for us to maybe want to go to another race on Thanksgiving weekend, so I might have to bail (sorry :flower3: ) unsure at this point, but just keeping you in the loop of what is going on in our minds.

SO...HE WON!!!! This is the 3rd IKF race in a row that he has won. The end of the season has just totally come together for him. It was a wonderful day, full of drama :cool2: He did terible in the heat race 5th of 5 and then in the main the leader hit his choke so he fell out and then Wilson just picked off the rest of the pack one at a time. The last leader at the 2nd to last corner on the last lap :scared1: It was so thrilling to see Wilson take the lead from the #1 driver in the series again :woohoo: Because of his great finish and because of how the #2 overall driver finished (last) Wilson was able to move from 3rd overall to 2nd overall for the season. It's been a great time to savor and enjoy all his (& Paul's) hard work. I'm a very proud mama this week :lovestruc Next weekend he has his last club race and it is a pressure filled event. Based on a bad finish last month and a bad situtation (where the kid above him was DQed but they still gave him his points) Wilson is in a place where he has to keep a driver within 20 points (2 or 3 places) of him in order to keep his 2nd place over all for club level. DRAMA until the very end...

[magicalfam5]

OK, i have stayed away from the candy!:)

Way to go Wilson!!!!!:banana: :cheer2:

Have fun Brenda!

Kelly, you are too cute. I can just picture you all excited about this trip.

Marla, I know this may sound crazy, but I miss the weekend football games. I miss seeing everyone.

I have to go write a message for Kelly for the yearbook. They always put a baby picture with a message from the parents in the yearbook for the seniors. It has to be in by this Friday. I'm not good at these things, they just make me cry more!

Have a great day everyone!!!!

Judy

[artman]

Artie, we only have a few pages to go, and then you step in!


As Donald Duck would say, "Oh boy Oh boy"

I promise under my leadership there will be change, I am ordinary guy just like Joe the plumber. I appreciate your support.

[disneykelly73]

I am just bubbling over w/excitement for this trip. It will be Brian & I's last week long trip w/o kids. Its our last hurrah.. except, I can not drink! lol..

Yeah Wilson.. congrats.. can not wait to meet the real life speed racer!!

Aisling, in addition to the clothes you are just tossing in the suitcase, you need to pack up Brian. I want to hug and kiss his furry adorable face!

I can no longer watch the Travel Channel's DCL special, since it went w/the old dvr back to Direct TV. I must find when they are putting that on again, so that I can relive. Maybe I should start searching for my old DCL dvds... hmmm..

Monday is almost over for me.. Thank god. Didnt want to come to work today. wanted to SLEEP!!!! This baby is making me TIRED!

[disneykelly73]

Artie, you crack me up!!!

What will be the changes that you are proposing? what is your plan for the thread?!?!?! Your constiuents (sp?) want to know.

[artman]

For anyone just joining us, it would seem that Kelly is married to Aisling's dog. It's like a horrible episode of The Family Guy.

[artman]

Artie, you crack me up!!!

What will be the changes that you are proposing? what is your plan for the thread?!?!?! Your constiuents (sp?) want to know.

My first order of business will be to place an tax on excitement.

I will then institute a curfew of 10:00pm Atlantic Standard Time, so that you people can't talk about me while I am getting my beauty rest.

[Aisling]

As Donald Duck would say, "Oh boy Oh boy"

I promise under my leadership there will be change, I am ordinary guy just like Joe the plumber. I appreciate your support.

OMG that's hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!


For anyone just joining us, it would seem that Kelly is married to Aisling's dog. It's like a horrible episode of The Family Guy.

For your information, my Brian is NEVER getting married! He's going to be devoted to his mama forever, unlike my other two sons!:laughing:


Nan, tell Wilson he has nerves of steel!!!

[Anjelica]

Just less than 7 weeks till vacation - woohoo!!!

Some pics from our visit with my brother up at Walter Reed:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/3000684248_484aef800e.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2999844735_b29776d605.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/3000679020_b98944f981.jpg

And some random Fall pictures of the kids:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2164/2999794125_e28988be54.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/3000640136_84bc1eca26.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3000691760_8a18b29ea5.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/3000696958_b3e508f6c6.jpg

[Aisling]

Anjelica, please try again. I'm only seeing red Xs and I'm dying to see the pictures!

[Anjelica]

Ok - now this where I would need tiggerwannabe - the pics showing up for you guys?

[Anjelica]

I have no idea why the images aren't showing up - I have the img tags attached to them.

Durh - I figured it out.

[Aisling]

Working now!!!!!!

GREAT pics!! What an upper for Chas to have the kids there!! Wow he really is tall!

Sydney is absolutely gorgeous...that pumpkin patch one of her is stunning.
How cute, Shannon dressed up, too! The kids are adorable! Love the white faced skeleton! I hope little Sean didn't scare himself! Wonderful family, wonderful times.

[tiggerwannabe]

You all are too funny~

I may not get to cruise with you all but guess what? I get to meet Brian!

Aisling, check your emails, I need to know when we're gonna go to the sa-lon together!

[tiggerwannabe]

Anjelica, Great Pics!

They worked for me...

and Boy! Your brother *is* tall!

The kids couldn't be more adorable~

[nskjerven]

I\Yeah Wilson.. congrats.. can not wait to meet the real life speed racer!!



Thanks Kelly, rest now when they get here you are going non stop!

He is really excited to meet all of you new people too :flower3:


Nan, tell Wilson he has nerves of steel!!!

will do, and ya know he has to have nerves of some strenght since he lives and puts up with me :rolleyes1

[Orlanr]

B:

Hope your solo Dland day is nice :flower3:

I'll expect to hear from or to Rus sometime in the future...BUT...Wilson won his race AGAIN this weekend and that has opened the door for us to maybe want to go to another race on Thanksgiving weekend, so I might have to bail (sorry :flower3: ) unsure at this point, but just keeping you in the loop of what is going on in our minds.

SO...HE WON!!!! This is the 3rd IKF race in a row that he has won. The end of the season has just totally come together for him. It was a wonderful day, full of drama :cool2: He did terible in the heat race 5th of 5 and then in the main the leader hit his choke so he fell out and then Wilson just picked off the rest of the pack one at a time. The last leader at the 2nd to last corner on the last lap :scared1: It was so thrilling to see Wilson take the lead from the #1 driver in the series again :woohoo: Because of his great finish and because of how the #2 overall driver finished (last) Wilson was able to move from 3rd overall to 2nd overall for the season. It's been a great time to savor and enjoy all his (& Paul's) hard work. I'm a very proud mama this week :lovestruc Next weekend he has his last club race and it is a pressure filled event. Based on a bad finish last month and a bad situtation (where the kid above him was DQed but they still gave him his points) Wilson is in a place where he has to keep a driver within 20 points (2 or 3 places) of him in order to keep his 2nd place over all for club level. DRAMA until the very end...
So I guess I have been replaced as the good luck charm since he won without me being there. I was thinking about going to the Village Bistro at Santana Row on Friday 11/28/08. Chel and I hope you and Paul can make it. Let us know.:thumbsup2

[nskjerven]

So I guess I have been replaced as the good luck charm since he won without me being there. I was thinking about going to the Village Bistro at Santana Row on Friday 11/28/08. Chel and I hope you and Paul can make it. Let us know.:thumbsup2

No you are not replaced, you just started the good luck or continued it I should say..he won the last 3 IKF races in a row. Of course you are more than welcome to join us in Dixon next Sunday and be a good luck charm :thumbsup2 It really was so nice of you to come and give him and us your cheering and support :hug:

Hey did the tape turn out good? I'm hoping for a copy to magically appear on youtube or in my mailbox any day now :rolleyes1 Thanks so much for helping with that disc, Paul was able to dup it for the mom that couldn't get it locked or whatever it was called you did to it.

Paul & I didn't want to horn in on your dinner, but wanted to offer a pre-dinner drink(s) and hor'dourves at our place. Let me know if that is ok with you and what time is your preference we're open to whatever works for you.

[tiggerwannabe]

Congratulations to Wilson!!

Kelly, I had no energy with mine either. and Yes, suck it up now cause for the first three months or so after you have her you won't remember what sleep felt like~

[Marla Hellwig]

Anjelica great pictures - looks like you had a great time with your brother

nskjerven - congrats to Wilson - sounds like another Speed Racer in the making

howdy to everyone

just a fly by post - taking Kara to orthodontist later this morning to get impressions made for yet another set of retainers - the darn kid

Huge swim meet this weekend - it is for her year around team - and will be her last home meet for this team

high school swim starts tomorrow - since she is a club swimmer - she only has to go to high school practice once a week

[disneykelly73]

Artie you crack me up. Would not have pictured you as the type of guy that watches the Family Guy! lol

No worries Aisling, I do not plan on getting divorced, and that is the only way that I would get to marry Brian the puppy dog.. soooooo.. he is safe w/you! ;)

Anjelica LOVE the pics.. what a beautiful family!

[disneykelly73]

Did everyone vote yet?

I went during my lunch break (I work close to home) so that I wouldnt have to wait in a forever line.

Oh.. and Artie, was that tax comment directed at me and me alone? I do not feel your tax is constitutional, and shall refuse to pay it.. so that I can have more money to spend on FABULOUS CRUISE!! :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[tiggerwannabe]

I was actually trying to avoid lunchtime thinking that's when people will go~

I'm going out a little later...

[artman]

Constitution? What the heck is that? This will not be a democracy.

We have ways of collecting.

http://granitegrok.com/pix/IRS.jpg

If that fails I will unleash the accountants, I think you know how ugly that can be. ;)

http://www.truckertaxrelief.com/image-files/paperwork.jpg

[disneykelly73]

NOPE.. not getting my money MR. ARTIE!

[Marla Hellwig]

Got Kara's new retainers ordered - he was giving her a hard time since she didn't come in earlier to replace them - she said I want new braces instead of retainers - I said - well then dearly you are going to be paying for them - after paying for both her's and mine over the last few years - can't afford another round of braces

Stopped and voted after returning her back to school - only had to wait like 2 minutes

[nskjerven]

Paul and I voted absentee last night, I dropped them off this morning, after a mammogram (yup 2 good things in one day ;) no line at voting, and sadly the people were not very friendly, I don't even think they said hello, just a boss lady barking orders to her lackey to make sure my envelope(s) were signed. Not the best voting experience. I tend to think it's a perfect place for those to be nice and neighborly to each other, but oh well, not to me today. for the record I did say hello and thank you ::yes::

[Marla Hellwig]

I got 'sniffed' at today when I walked in - I didn't stop right at the end of the table to check in - I was giving the person behind me room to enter while I dug my dl out of my wallet

of course the same group of women 'run' the place every year

[Aisling]

I finally got out to vote. It was quick, no lines, but when I was leaving, the after work crowd was starting to come in.

I cooked a lasagna and bought a cake to celebrate our candidate's loss tonight!:sad1: :laughing:

I'm going to be up late tonight watching until the news goes off. We're news freaks in this house, it's just about the only thing I watch on tv. So I'll snuggle up with my Brian and wait for the speeches later on.

[nskjerven]

I got 'sniffed' at today when I walked in - I didn't stop right at the end of the table to check in - I was giving the person behind me room to enter while I dug my dl out of my wallet

of course the same group of women 'run' the place every year

why are these people so :snooty: seems like you would like to like people in that role wouldn't ya :confused3


I finally got out to vote. It was quick, no lines, but when I was leaving, the after work crowd was starting to come in.

I cooked a lasagna and bought a cake to celebrate our candidate's loss tonight!:sad1: :laughing:

I'm going to be up late tonight watching until the news goes off. We're news freaks in this house, it's just about the only thing I watch on tv. So I'll snuggle up with my Brian and wait for the speeches later on.


I told Paul about Chad's vote (saw ya on the CB) and you must share that Paul's vote for Perot is the one argument that we still have today. I say ya don't throw away a vote. YOU NEVER KNOW!!! ok, maybe we in CA and you in NY know, but you know what I mean :mad:

[disneykelly73]

Ummm.. I was waiting in a line to check out of the voting, after you fill out the ballot, and there was a woman in front of me.. The lady behind the table yelled STREET? I deferred to the woman in front of me, the lady behind the desk yelled STREET? again, I said, I am sorry she was next, to which the old hag behind the desk yelled at me that she was in a different line. (hard to tell when they are ON TOP OF EACH OTHER) so I YELLED my street name at her. I was pissed. Could be the hormones.. (also, there was only 1 person behind me. This place was DEAD when I was in there.. so its not like there was the stress of getting everyone moving)..

I found that to be unpleasant.

I am sad that McCain lost.

[nskjerven]

Ummm.. I was waiting in a line to check out of the voting, after you fill out the ballot, and there was a woman in front of me.. The lady behind the table yelled STREET? I deferred to the woman in front of me, the lady behind the desk yelled STREET? again, I said, I am sorry she was next, to which the old hag behind the desk yelled at me that she was in a different line. (hard to tell when they are ON TOP OF EACH OTHER) so I YELLED my street name at her. I was pissed. Could be the hormones.. (also, there was only 1 person behind me. This place was DEAD when I was in there.. so its not like there was the stress of getting everyone moving)..

I found that to be unpleasant.

I am sad that McCain lost.

Me too, and sorry you got the crabby lady too...maybe it was the McCain supporters that they sought out :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[artman]

so I YELLED my street name at her


What exactly is your "street name" and why do you have one? :)

You know that if you don't come up with one, I could think of one for you.

[disneykelly73]

OMG Artie.. you seriously crack me up..

My street name.. wow.. While I dont really have a "street name" I am thinking I should.

LOL!!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[artman]

I'm thinking "X-cited Grl" or maybe "Mommy2B"

I don't know though I'm not exactly what you would call hip, just a big dorky white guy.

[disneykelly73]

"I don't know though I'm not exactly what you would call hip, just a big dorky white guy."


Seriously?!??!?!?!? I would never have guessed! ;)

[Marla Hellwig]

happy Wednesday all

at least the sun is shining here and it is almost 70 - undeard for us for this time of the year

too bad I am just sick enough not to enjoy being out in it

[tiggerwannabe]

The leaves are beautiful colors today

but its gray and rainy and crappy out :(

nottobesoblunt...but

I was pissed. Could be the hormones..

Because of these socalled hormones, pregnant women tend to grow big brass ones~

;)

seriously.

I know I did.

:)

[nskjerven]

The leaves are beautiful colors today

but its gray and rainy and crappy out :(

nottobesoblunt...but



Because of these socalled hormones, pregnant women tend to grow big brass ones~

;)

seriously.

I know I did.

:)


and it is a good thing we do because sometimes you need them to put with the crap you get from your kids :mad:

Mean mom today. Tried of whinning children...must be calm, better whinning than not here...reminding myself :headache:

[Marla Hellwig]

Must be in the air - whiny kid here too

[tiggerwannabe]

mine got whiny for a second, then I took her to her cousin's house ;)

Those kahunas never do go away, do they Nan :hug:

[nskjerven]

mine got whiny for a second, then I took her to her cousin's house ;)

Those kahunas never do go away, do they Nan :hug:

nope, and you'd think that my kids would know me well enough now to know not to make me mad :mad:

and even more mad at my dog...she has fleas :headache: she chewed her hinnie raw I put a colar around her to stop her from chewing and then she started on her paws...now $220+ later, for 4 meds and a new colar stupid dog :headache:

[Orlanr]

nope, and you'd think that my kids would know me well enough now to know not to make me mad :mad:

and even more mad at my dog...she has fleas :headache: she chewed her hinnie raw I put a colar around her to stop her from chewing and then she started on her paws...now $220+ later, for 4 meds and a new colar stupid dog :headache:
Lets hurry up and get to 250, so Artie can take over.popcorn::

[Orlanr]

Wow. Jeff will be the first to meet our Kelly!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be scoping out the terminal for you all!!! OMG I so cannot wait!!

We get TONS of kids trick or treating, I mean easily 100. I have to get more candy, because Mel has been eating all the chocolate out of the Halloween bowl!

Here are pics of Brian I just took. I finally found my camera battery recharger.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080001.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080002.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/2008_0801brianoct3120080004.jpg
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Are we there yet?

[Orlanr]

Are we there yet?
Now?

[Orlanr]

Now?
I can't take it anymore, are we there yet?

[Orlanr]

I can't take it anymore, are we there yet?
All right, one more then I done.:thumbsup2

[Orlanr]

All right, one more then I done.:thumbsup2
OK, I see nobody wants to help. No special FE gifts for any of yall.:mad:

[Marla Hellwig]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

[Marla Hellwig]

maybe this time

:)

[Marla Hellwig]

ok - off to take my meds and crawl into bed pirate:

[trinibjill]

NOW THIS WAS A GREAT CREW
I KNOW THE PICTURE HAS BEEN POSTED BEFORE - BUT WHY NOT PUT IT UP AGAIN

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/xmasportrait.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/mickey.gif

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/dclmoving.gif

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/aislingsfamily.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/DSCN4053.jpg

[trinibjill]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/007509pmRegistrationpeoplewavinguso.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/dis6.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/parrotcay.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/Picture022.jpg

[trinibjill]

OK, I see nobody wants to help. No special FE gifts for any of yall.:mad:

I'M TRYING TO HELP - THIS SECTION DOESN'T WANT TO END.

ARTIE I HOPE YOU ARE PAYING ATTENTION.

[trinibjill]

THERE - YOU GUYS ARE NOW ON PAGE 250 - LET'S HELP ARTIE.

I KNOW YOU GUYS MUST BE EXCITED AND CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GET ON THE SHIP.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/jolly.jpg

NO - NOT THIS ONE

[artman]

I will be away for part of the day today, since Aisling.... I mean I volunteered to start a new thread I thought I would get it done early.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR REALLY NEW THREAD AND A CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN ;) (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=28567200#post28567200)

[tiggerwannabe]

:thumbsup2 :lmao:

:surfweb: :wizard:

[nskjerven]

NOW THIS WAS A GREAT CREW
I KNOW THE PICTURE HAS BEEN POSTED BEFORE - BUT WHY NOT PUT IT UP AGAIN

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/xmasportrait.jpg



Crap you just showed them my outfit, I was trying to make it look new :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:



http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/DSCN4053.jpg

Folks the party is over and I got the last word...

quick MOD shut us off :rolleyes1

[bellelinus]

THERE - YOU GUYS ARE NOW ON PAGE 250 - LET'S HELP ARTIE.

I KNOW YOU GUYS MUST BE EXCITED AND CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GET ON THE SHIP.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98/trinibjill/jolly.jpg

NO - NOT THIS ONE

I'm excited! I'd better subscribe to the new thread before this one gets shut down . . .

[nskjerven]

be quiet on here.

last word....:cool2:

[Aisling]

be quiet on here.

last word....:cool2:


OMG there she goes again, not letting things die!!!! Next Grim will be here!