May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 3

[WldWcnWmn]

I kinda' fell off the planet there...sorry. I'll try harder to keep the posts up and check in a little more often. Have a nice weekend everyone!:cool1:

[disneylover5]

DH might be changing jobs the next year, and if he does, he would most probably won´t have more than one week or 10 days permission to go on vacation so soon, so we have talked about it and agreed that if necessary, he would leave the ship in Acapulco and fly home the day the Magic docks there, and that DD and I will remain in the ship until the end of the cruise.

Have you ever known of someone doing something similar?

TIA

This should not be a problem.....we have talked about getting off and getting back on in the MED, to spend an extra day in a city....and driving to the next stop....I would let them know, but it should not be a problem at all!!

I know you will miss him, but then you will have to join with those of us who are traveling without a spouse!!

[disneylover5]

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[lillygator]

yahoo, under 400 days!!

Finally Friday...my throat and sinuses would indicate that I am going to be miserable this weekend...yuck!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and nice holiday!

[Jhalkias]

That's the reason we (my mom and I) ended up leaving the Greek Orthodox Church. They seemed to have issue with the fact that my mom was divorced, yet she is 100% Greek and was VERY involved with the Philoptihos (sp) and the church building board. So those ridiculous politics drove her and then me out (shortly after my marriage).

My problem has less to do with policies (which can of course be silly) - and more with politics. The priest who was at our "home" church left late last year. The rumor is that the parish council forced him to leave. There are rumors swirling everywhere as to the reason - and everyone who apparently really knows will not comment, and want to pretend as if nothing happened. I don't think it was anything he did "wrong", but a power struggle between some groups in the church that forced the ouster over a difference in philosophy and direction. Many of those same people are the people who have never made me feel at "home" in the church - even though my family has been lifelong members (other than my baptism at the other church), and my parent's constant attendance and steady contribution. We were never part of the "in" or governing group of the congregation. My father was a cleaner at Ford Motor Co, and my mother never worked - we would never (and did not) have any problems like Noel talked about, as my parents were and continued to be of very modest means.

We now have a priest who is actually divorced (how do you like that Lisa?) who is not a family man. I have always felt that to relate well to the young families, it is helpful to have a family man as a priest (he may be just a wonderful man otherwise - I don't know him yet), and he came here from Hawaii (who would want that transfer?).

At the other church, I have both of the families that baptized my children (my koumbari), and a priest who is a family man and devoted to children. People there also make you feel more at home and welcome, and I do not run into the "snobbery" that I see at my home church. So I am in a dilemma as to what to do. It is hard to leave the place you grew up in - no matter how unwelcome or detached you may feel.

I love my faith. I just abhor the politics.

[granmaz]

Good morning, Marilyn!

Was just waiting for the DIS to come back up. I am doing some last minute laundry before we go to the Bodega House and also bills and other paperwork!!

DH has already gone up, taking tomorrow as a work from home (Bodega) day and he has the laptop, so I have to be slightly less productive and DIS from our home office!! (So spoiled, I know...)

I too have to watch my cholestoral. Would probably help if I could drop some more weight.

I have lowered it in the past utilizing a margarine called Take Choice and also Benecol. We currently use another that helps, but I can't think of the name.

I am also trying to get more oatmeal into my world. I am not a big fan of Oatmeal for breakfast, would rather have it in Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, but I'm sure that defeats the purpose.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Karen

Karen, we went straight off to the garden centre and aquarium shop. We are going to get a tropical aquarium soon which should be lovely and relaxing!!

I am glad you can get Benecol over there. I do actually eat their yogurts as I am not keen on the spread. I don't fancy the little drinks either. I usually eat my bread without, or we have low fat olive spread which has a nicer taste. I really need to lose some more weight which I had hoped to have done by now but.......!!!

Hope you have a great time at the Bodega Bay house. We will be gardening and painting.:sad1:


399 Days
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party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party:

Just because I want to see it again!!:cheer2: Had to get rid of a couple pf the party groups though as I was over the limit!

[kymma]

Only 399 days!?!?!?!

This cruise will be here before you know it!

Going to brave Disneyland this weekend. It's the first weekend since my foot surgery that I will be able to go. I know it will be really crowded but I am going anyway!

[granmaz]

Hope your foot holds up for you. Take lots of breaks. Enjoy yourself!!:)

[UKANGEL]

Well, what a beautiful day it's been here in the UK!:cool1:
Has it been lovely there too Maz? We too went off to the garden centre, bought some plants and have been in the garden all day, making the most of the sunshine.:hippie: I planted some roses, violas and a couple of Hebe shrubs :)

Glad there's not too much to catch up on today!:goodvibes



I think that my sister is doing a crown rack of lamb or pork for dinner, not sure. We are bringing some fresh crab to do as appetizers in a cocktail. And of course, there will be wine!!!

Karen



mmmmmmm an I come to dinner too?;) :lmao:



I'm so sorry! I did forget you see it much later than us. :guilty: I promise not to spoil it! :thumbsup2


:thumbsup2 no problems Holly....just didn't want to read anything I shouldn't!;) :thumbsup2


I am signing off now for my whirlwind trip to Cali. Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend. Sounds like everyone will be busy this weekend, so maybe there won't be too many pages to catch up on.


Have a great time!:cool1:

[UKANGEL]

I saw this on the door sign thread and had to share it.....


I saw that too and really love it!!!!! Maybe it's the Champagne girls after our tasting!!!!!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:






I am also trying to get more oatmeal into my world. I am not a big fan of Oatmeal for breakfast, would rather have it in Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, but I'm sure that defeats the purpose.:rolleyes:

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Karen


:thumbsup2 I'm with you on that Karen!;)




I kinda' fell off the planet there...sorry. I'll try harder to keep the posts up and check in a little more often. Have a nice weekend everyone!:cool1:


welcome back!:cool1: Have a great Easter weekend :cool1:

[PrincessTToo]

I started a LOST thread on the TV Talk section on the Ship of Thieves Discussion Board. This way we don't have to worry about spoilers and our UK friends can join us there when they've caught up with us.

I have so many questions and my DH and none of my friends watch LOST!

[granmaz]

Our two sons are great fans of Lost, but we decided not to get immersed when we heard they had at least 8 years of material. I don't think my brain would have stood up to the mysteries in the show!:confused: :confused: :confused:

Mandy we have had a lovely day just pottering. It is cooling down a little now. We ended up going to 2 garden centres with fish, and had a lovely cappuccino and fresh made fruit scone just out of the oven!!:cloud9: No butter on mine though!:sad2: Bought 2 conifers,:) and decided on the fish tank we want. Going to have Discus fish in the tank when we finally get it. Our son has discus so can help us as they can be a little temperamental.

Hopefully there is something good on the tv tonight.

[Jhalkias]

Well, what a beautiful day it's been here in the UK!:cool1:


25 degrees and an inch of snow here when I woke up. North of us, they are to get 3-5 inches of lake effect snow, and today is the Cleveland Indian's home opener!:scared1:

What happened to Spring????:eek:

[pjpoohbear]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/bluebeerboys.jpg

you all shouldn't put ideas in my head, lol

[granmaz]

Our son and his wife are going to Tenerife today. They arrived at Manchester airport at 4.30am for their 7am flight and were told there was a 4 hour delay. Just when they thought they might be going to board they were told there would be another 4 hours delay!:eek: Hopefully they are on their way now!

[granmaz]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/bluebeerboys.jpg

you all shouldn't put ideas in my head, lol

PJ, that is so good and funny. :rotfl: You are so clever.

[UKANGEL]

I started a LOST thread on the TV Talk section on the Ship of Thieves Discussion Board. This way we don't have to worry about spoilers and our UK friends can join us there when they've caught up with us.

I have so many questions and my DH and none of my friends watch LOST!

great idea! I'll go over there when I know we're all caught up!:thumbsup2

Mandy we have had a lovely day just pottering. It is cooling down a little now. We ended up going to 2 garden centres with fish, and had a lovely cappuccino and fresh made fruit scone just out of the oven!!:cloud9: No butter on mine though!:sad2: Bought 2 conifers,:) and decided on the fish tank we want. Going to have Discus fish in the tank when we finally get it. Our son has discus so can help us as they can be a little temperamental.

Hopefully there is something good on the tv tonight.


That sounds nice Maz :goodvibes Mark would like a fish tank too, but I'm not so enthusiastic I'm afraid....mind you I can imagine the cats having fun watching!;)

25 degrees and an inch of snow here when I woke up. North of us, they are to get 3-5 inches of lake effect snow, and today is the Cleveland Indian's home opener!:scared1:

What happened to Spring????:eek:


:eek: sorry to hear that John! Hope the weather changes soon for you all :confused3

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/bluebeerboys.jpg

you all shouldn't put ideas in my head, lol


Brilliant PJ!:woohoo:

[UKANGEL]

Our son and his wife are going to Tenerife today. They arrived at Manchester airport at 4.30am for their 7am flight and were told there was a 4 hour delay. Just when they thought they might be going to board they were told there would be another 4 hours delay!:eek: Hopefully they are on their way now!

How awful Maz....do you know what the delay was? Hope they get away ok eventually!!:eek:

[lillygator]

it was high 60's low 70's this morning...

on a sad note, our local (Tampa area) meteorologist apparantly killed himself. He has been broadcasting for 13 years and was 39 years old. Everyone is shocked....he was always the one we watched during any evacuation or hurricane related issues. Although I didn't know him presonally, I felt as though I did, I mean, he was in "our home" daily. Prayers out to his family and friends...

[Jhalkias]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/bluebeerboys.jpg

you all shouldn't put ideas in my head, lol

I don't see a mustache on anyone . . .

[MrsMork]

25 degrees and an inch of snow here when I woke up. North of us, they are to get 3-5 inches of lake effect snow, and today is the Cleveland Indian's home opener!:scared1:

What happened to Spring????:eek:

We may hit 78 today they are saying, which would be a record high for this date. :banana: :woohoo: :dance3: :yay:

[MrsMork]

it was high 60's low 70's this morning...

on a sad note, our local (Tampa area) meteorologist apparantly killed himself. He has been broadcasting for 13 years and was 39 years old. Everyone is shocked....he was always the one we watched during any evacuation or hurricane related issues. Although I didn't know him presonally, I felt as though I did, I mean, he was in "our home" daily. Prayers out to his family and friends...

That is so very sad, V. :sad1:

[UKANGEL]

I don't see a mustache on anyone . . .


John, I was looking for one too!:thumbsup2


V, was just reading your trip report from the dec cruise...it's great and I want to read more...pleeeeeeeease!!!:woohoo:

[granmaz]

How awful Maz....do you know what the delay was? Hope they get away ok eventually!!:eek:

Their scheduled plane had a techy problem which eventually they decided they were unable to fix, so they were sending another plane from somewhere. They had a £5 voucher when they arrived and another £3 one for lunch!!!:confused3

it was high 60's low 70's this morning...

on a sad note, our local (Tampa area) meteorologist apparantly killed himself. He has been broadcasting for 13 years and was 39 years old. Everyone is shocked....he was always the one we watched during any evacuation or hurricane related issues. Although I didn't know him presonally, I felt as though I did, I mean, he was in "our home" daily. Prayers out to his family and friends...

That is very sad. No-one knows what goes on in people's minds do they? Sometimes people put on a facade of being ok when they are so troubled inside.:sad2:

We may hit 78 today they are saying, which would be a record high for this date. :banana: :woohoo: :dance3: :yay:

Lovely weather, hope you are managing to enjoy it.

John, I was looking for one too!:thumbsup2


V, was just reading your trip report from the dec cruise...it's great and I want to read more...pleeeeeeeease!!!:woohoo:

I have enjoyed the report too and eagerly await more!!! Mandy, read Disneypoor's and nenner1's reports, very good too.

[disneylover5]

25 degrees and an inch of snow here when I woke up. North of us, they are to get 3-5 inches of lake effect snow, and today is the Cleveland Indian's home opener!:scared1:

What happened to Spring????:eek:

Our forecast is for 3" of snow tonight. It is so cold today. I guess you are sending it our way. :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

Glad I decided not to do sunrise service

[granmaz]

Our forecast is for 3" of snow tonight. It is so cold today. I guess you are sending it our way. :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

Glad I decided not to do sunrise service


Is it usual for you all to be having snow at this time of year?

I think you made the right decision about the sunrise service!!:rotfl: I hope your husband isn't there on his own though.

[disneylover5]

Is it usual for you all to be having snow at this time of year?

I think you made the right decision about the sunrise service!!:rotfl: I hope your husband isn't there on his own though.

Dulles Airport on Tuesday was 84 degrees. The average high here right now is 62 degrees. I hate cold weather!!

They usually have about 1,000 at the Sunrise service.....It will be very interesting to see how many show up this year.

[LiserAnn]

My problem has less to do with policies (which can of course be silly) - and more with politics. The priest who was at our "home" church left late last year. The rumor is that the parish council forced him to leave. There are rumors swirling everywhere as to the reason - and everyone who apparently really knows will not comment, and want to pretend as if nothing happened. I don't think it was anything he did "wrong", but a power struggle between some groups in the church that forced the ouster over a difference in philosophy and direction. Many of those same people are the people who have never made me feel at "home" in the church - even though my family has been lifelong members (other than my baptism at the other church), and my parent's constant attendance and steady contribution. We were never part of the "in" or governing group of the congregation. My father was a cleaner at Ford Motor Co, and my mother never worked - we would never (and did not) have any problems like Noel talked about, as my parents were and continued to be of very modest means.

We now have a priest who is actually divorced (how do you like that Lisa?) who is not a family man. I have always felt that to relate well to the young families, it is helpful to have a family man as a priest (he may be just a wonderful man otherwise - I don't know him yet), and he came here from Hawaii (who would want that transfer?).

At the other church, I have both of the families that baptized my children (my koumbari), and a priest who is a family man and devoted to children. People there also make you feel more at home and welcome, and I do not run into the "snobbery" that I see at my home church. So I am in a dilemma as to what to do. It is hard to leave the place you grew up in - no matter how unwelcome or detached you may feel.

I love my faith. I just abhor the politics.

Wow-that's very unusual for a priest to be asked to leave the church, at least for the Greek Orthodox. I remember growing up with Father Nick at our Church in Houston, TX. He was there from the time I was little and I ran into someone who went to church there in recent years and said he was still there! So usually they're at the church until they die or retire.

My mom experience the snobbery at our church, which was a congregation filled with wealthy people so there was no hope for her....divorced and a secretary with a meager salary. Certainly there were good people there but if she wanted to be involved, she was subtly pushed away. She got fed up. It was really hard for us to leave the church (but we didn't leave religion). Being Greek Orthodox is a religion but it's also a lot about being Greek, in an ethnic sense. So I do miss that and the traditions, but we're very happy at the church we're at and people from all walks of life are embrace. And I will say, from going to our current church, my children know much more about God than I never knew at their ages, so it's been good...but miss those traditions!

I do find it interesting the priest is divorced. I can't wait to share that one with my mom...she'll get a chuckle out of that. I guess things have changed! Yes, to be the head of a church you need to be a family man and need to embrace families. That's a huge part of what the church is all about!!!

[LiserAnn]

I started a LOST thread on the TV Talk section on the Ship of Thieves Discussion Board. This way we don't have to worry about spoilers and our UK friends can join us there when they've caught up with us.

I have so many questions and my DH and none of my friends watch LOST!

I'll have to check it out.....:happytv:

[lillygator]

wow - Spirit Air is running some 0.01, 0.05 etc deals...too bad from Orlando and Ft Meyers area it only goes to Detroit and Chicago...and then they get you on the return fare!

[ibouncetoo]

on a sad note, our local (Tampa area) meteorologist apparantly killed himself. He has been broadcasting for 13 years and was 39 years old. Everyone is shocked....he was always the one we watched during any evacuation or hurricane related issues. Although I didn't know him presonally, I felt as though I did, I mean, he was in "our home" daily. Prayers out to his family and friends...

Was this person on WTSP ? That's our sister station in Tampa/St Pete.

[EllaEnchanted]

Holly, just noticed you go on your cruise the day before us.:banana: Wish ours was a 7 day one, but really am pleased to be doing a 4 day. Will be our first cruise.


Marilyn, I'm soooo excited for you about doing your first cruise...if you love World at all, doing the cruise brings you to an even higher level of loving the mouse. Before DCLing...we would take vacations at WDW and somewhere else and WDW and somewhere else....since DCL...we take vacations on DCL and DCL and DCL. I can NEVER get off the ship without knowing when I'm coming back and booking it before leaving....I've definitely got it bad....a real strong addiction to cruising on Mickey's ship. Wait until you see what happens to you.:rolleyes:

Are you going straight home after the cruise as I think some others are down there at that time. You may know that, but this thread is too long to remember what has gone before now!!!

Edit here because my ticker is the day we arrive at WDW, 25th Nov, we don't cruise till 2nd Dec. You will be cruising from the 24th Nov. Silly me!


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[granmaz]

Deb it would be lovely to think we might do more cruises. I rather think these two will be it, though you never know of course! I am just thrilled and excited to have the opportunity to go on these cruises. :banana: John never fancied cruising at all and has many plans for other places to visit. I am hoping he gets the bug though!:)

[EllaEnchanted]

Many, many pages behind. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Been busy with some family obligations so have read a bit but have not been able to post. Back to reading. Hope to be caught up but may not post much.

Noel

:surfweb:


Glad to know you're still with us, Noel. You are greatly and noticeably missed when we don't get your posts. At least we know you're ok and will join us when you can.:grouphug:

[Jhalkias]

Wow-that's very unusual for a priest to be asked to leave the church, at least for the Greek Orthodox. I remember growing up with Father Nick at our Church in Houston, TX. He was there from the time I was little and I ran into someone who went to church there in recent years and said he was still there! So usually they're at the church until they die or retire.

My mom experience the snobbery at our church, which was a congregation filled with wealthy people so there was no hope for her....divorced and a secretary with a meager salary. Certainly there were good people there but if she wanted to be involved, she was subtly pushed away. She got fed up. It was really hard for us to leave the church (but we didn't leave religion). Being Greek Orthodox is a religion but it's also a lot about being Greek, in an ethnic sense. So I do miss that and the traditions, but we're very happy at the church we're at and people from all walks of life are embrace. And I will say, from going to our current church, my children know much more about God than I never knew at their ages, so it's been good...but miss those traditions!

I do find it interesting the priest is divorced. I can't wait to share that one with my mom...she'll get a chuckle out of that. I guess things have changed! Yes, to be the head of a church you need to be a family man and need to embrace families. That's a huge part of what the church is all about!!!

We have had FIVE priests at this church since I was growing up! The "ruling class" is hard to satisfy. It is interesting that your mom and my family had similar experiences. I was asked several years ago to be on the parish council, and declined - even though my income may now be greater than some of those who my family was not good enough for in the past, those memories are hard to forget. The school board is bad enough politics for me - the church is WORSE!


As to the divorce, I was told that as long as he now remains celibate, and does not remarry, he can remain a priest. If he were ever to remarry, he could then not be a priest.

Glad you found somewhere you feel comfortable and happy. That is the most important thing - something we are still struggling with, and is further complicated because Amy was raised Lutheran. I really enjoy Orthodoxy and all that goes with it - I just want to go to church for worship and fellowship - not politics! To think, mom desperately wanted me to become a priest!

[EllaEnchanted]

I remember the times my mom and I would drive home from church with the lit candle. I'd be so stressed that I'd set something on fire...she'd be driving so I'd be holding the candle and I was young. You know the whole, don't play with fire thing and then I'm holding a lit candle in a car! Phew! But you're right, it is truly a spiritual experience. I too, not knowing the words to what I was singing, found it all very peaceful!


Lisa, my mom and grandmother tell stories of riding the NYC subways with the candles lit after midnight mass. They lived in Brooklyn when my mom was very young, then Queens where she graduated HS, then they journeyed out to Long Island, where I was born, then my mom went to the East End of Long Island, where I was raised. Now I'm living in PA and retiring in DE. What a migration over three generations!princess:

[EllaEnchanted]

My health is fine but have had some family issues related to inheritance etc. to deal with the lawyers and my surviving siblings etc. We had to deal with some issues regarding my deceased sister's surving son which were not properly handled in my father's trust. Resolution is not what we wanted but my father did not want to pay large legal fees so many of the contingencies that are in my DH and my personal trust were not covered in my father's trust.

Needless to say, it sure would have been less expensive in the long run if my father would have spent the money on the front end with my lawyer instead of the one he used really did not even want to administer the trust. My sister made eleven phone calls to her after my father's death which were not returned. Her only response was an acknowledgement of the transfer via letter from the new trust attorney of the transfer.

Lesson learned by my siblings is making a very basic trust with an attorney who makes basic trusts without considering ramfications has cost our family several hundred thousand dollars in legal and tax fees. Basic mistake the attorney made is not properly advising us to deal with the issues of money and property that my sisters minor son would inherit as a minor in the year before my fathers death.

On top of that stressful situation, I had to help my middle DD by taking care of her children while they deal with some medical issues related to her husband. With that and Easter this weekend, I may be on and off the computer through the weekend.


The family estate, the grandkids, the holiday...you have a lot going on right now in your life. Understandable that you have little DIS time available. Just know that we're all here for you whenever you can get away for a while. You may enjoy the distraction from your other realities!:grouphug: :rolleyes1

[EllaEnchanted]

With Lamb it's Pinot, Pinot and Pinot!! Pinot Noir is really great with lamb, but it is not a very dry wine. You might try one of other Syrah that you ordered, the Petite Sirah or the O'Brien Merlot that you ordered.


We've decided to take the Stump Jump, which I think I am going to like, and we're taking the Petite Sirah. When in doubt, do both...I say.:woohoo:


Whites don't generally go that well with lamb, but it does depend on how it is being prepared.


With garlic and lemon, then making a gravy out of that...I'll just bring both wines and see which goes better after sampling each.:thumbsup2

We are going up to Bodega on Friday and then we will pop back for Easter at my sister's house. It's only an hourish drive.

Karen


Family and time away is what it's all about! Do enjoy and bring plenty of wine!!!:hippie:

[been2marceline]

[QUOTE=granmaz;17964482]Karen, we went straight off to the garden centre and aquarium shop. We are going to get a tropical aquarium soon which should be lovely and relaxing!!

I am glad you can get Benecol over there. I do actually eat their yogurts as I am not keen on the spread. I don't fancy the little drinks either. I usually eat my bread without, or we have low fat olive spread which has a nicer taste. I really need to lose some more weight which I had hoped to have done by now but.......!!!

Hope you have a great time at the Bodega Bay house. We will be gardening and painting.:sad1:


Marilyn,

I didn't know that Benecol came in yogurt and drinks??:confused3

We actually use the Smart Balance now. It really tastes more like butter and has the same plant esters (sp?) that assist with cholesterol reduction.:thumbsup2

We are huge fans of Aquariums!! Have talked about getting one, but I know that I would be in charge of keeping it clean, so it is on "hold" until I retire!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

DH is already up at the house; cold and a bit foggy, but I love that, so it will be fine with me!! Working till around 3:30, then errands, packing the kid and the car and then we should be up there tonight. I'll probably be back on the DIS at my regular time late tonight (early tomorrow!).:banana:

Karen

[lillygator]

Was this person on WTSP ? That's our sister station in Tampa/St Pete.

no, WFLA. News Channel 8 ("8 on your Side")
http://tbo.com/news/metro/MGBID1D460F.html

[been2marceline]

Only 399 days!?!?!?!

This cruise will be here before you know it!

Going to brave Disneyland this weekend. It's the first weekend since my foot surgery that I will be able to go. I know it will be really crowded but I am going anyway!

Kim,

I have lots of issues with my feet and achilles tendons. We usually get one of the motorized wheelchairs for me to assist with getting around. I can usually walk the parks for a couple of days, then I need the cart for a day, etc. If I don't use them, I literally can't walk for weeks after.:sad2:

Hopefully you won't need it, but they are at the Guest Services to the right as you go into Disneyland and to the left in Cal Adventure.:thumbsup2

Snuggle Pooh bear for me!!pooh:

Enjoy!!:banana:

Karen

[been2marceline]

[QUOTE=UKANGEL;17966664]Well, what a beautiful day it's been here in the UK!:cool1:
Has it been lovely there too Maz? We too went off to the garden centre, bought some plants and have been in the garden all day, making the most of the sunshine.:hippie: I planted some roses, violas and a couple of Hebe shrubs :)

Sounds lovely!!:hippie:


mmmmmmm can I come to dinner too?;) :lmao:

I'm sure that there will be plenty for you to join us, Mandy!! :thumbsup2 You should just about make it in time if you leave right now!!:lmao: :lmao:

Karen

[been2marceline]

Mandy we have had a lovely day just pottering. It is cooling down a little now. We ended up going to 2 garden centres with fish, and had a lovely cappuccino and fresh made fruit scone just out of the oven!!:cloud9: No butter on mine though!:sad2:

Sounds so yummy!!!! I love fresh scones!!!:coffee:

Bought 2 conifers,:) and decided on the fish tank we want. Going to have Discus fish in the tank when we finally get it. Our son has discus so can help us as they can be a little temperamental.

They can be very temperamental, but I love discus too!! Send pictures when they are "up and running"!!:yay:

Karen
Hopefully there is something good on the tv tonight.[/QUOTE]

[been2marceline]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/bluebeerboys.jpg

you all shouldn't put ideas in my head, lol


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Make it BLUE!!!:wizard:

Karen

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb,

We've done all of the above! We always color eggs, this year we will do them in Bodega which is fun as the counter is so big. We usually use the plastic eggs for the Easter egg hunts in the past, but all of the kids have gotten so big!:sad2:

We also did the Easter egg fight a couple of years ago and it was a lot of fun!!

I still do Easter baskets for my family and close friends, usually See's candy and some sort of goody. I am doing some coffee mugs in a couple of my friends baskets and a cd and dvd for DD in hers. I often find cute "bunny" Jim Shore items for one of my dearest friends and for my sister.

I think that my sister is doing a crown rack of lamb or pork for dinner, not sure. We are bringing some fresh crab to do as appetizers in a cocktail. And of course, there will be wine!!!

Karen


WOW Karen, that's a lot to do for Easter. Your Easter is like my Christmas. We only do the eggs. We used to do baskets when the GSs and Nephews were little, but now all four are teens and we don't do it for them. Not sure if their parents are doing anything with them.

Now dinner is another story....that's always the way to celebrate in my family too...and there will always be wine!!! Enjoy your meal and your company. It sounds delicious and fun!:love:

[lillygator]

I am so ready to get out of here today...well, any day really.

[EllaEnchanted]

You know for a couple of years there's been all this controversy over retailers going out of their way not to mention "Christmas" during the Christmas season? Everything is "Holiday" sales and "Holiday" trees and "Happy Holidays." Anyway, I saw a new one today: our local library is having a Spring egg hunt...not an Easter egg hunt. Oh, brother. :rolleyes: Now I know that eggs don't really have a darn thing to do with the Christian Easter, but what is a spring egg hunt?


Are we supposed to change our money too? It says, "In God We Trust". I really dislike it when other people try to force their value systems on me. I say, live and let live. We could each have our own way and be different. I'll ignore yours and you ignore mine and we'll all get along. Otherwise, I get really riled up about others changing my rights.pirate: :mad:

[been2marceline]

WOW Karen, that's a lot to do for Easter. Your Easter is like my Christmas. We only do the eggs. We used to do baskets when the GSs and Nephews were little, but now all four are teens and we don't do it for them. Not sure if their parents are doing anything with them.

Now dinner is another story....that's always the way to celebrate in my family too...and there will always be wine!!! Enjoy your meal and your company. It sounds delicious and fun!:love:

You too, Deb! I expect a full report on the wine pairings with dinner!!:thumbsup2

Ok, back to work for a bit. Dang that job is getting in the way of the DIS!!;)

At least I'm the boss, so I don't have to worry about looking over my own shoulder!:rolleyes1

Karen

[been2marceline]

We have had FIVE priests at this church since I was growing up! The "ruling class" is hard to satisfy. It is interesting that your mom and my family had similar experiences. I was asked several years ago to be on the parish council, and declined - even though my income may now be greater than some of those who my family was not good enough for in the past, those memories are hard to forget. The school board is bad enough politics for me - the church is WORSE!


As to the divorce, I was told that as long as he now remains celibate, and does not remarry, he can remain a priest. If he were ever to remarry, he could then not be a priest.

Glad you found somewhere you feel comfortable and happy. That is the most important thing - something we are still struggling with, and is further complicated because Amy was raised Lutheran. I really enjoy Orthodoxy and all that goes with it - I just want to go to church for worship and fellowship - not politics! To think, mom desperately wanted me to become a priest!

John,

I was also raised Lutheran. My mom and dad were very involved with our congregation when I was younger. My mom did Sunday school there too. Then a new pastor came in and everything changed. Really ruined if for my folks. They never really found another church to get involved with after that.:sad2:

Politics and snobbery are not what true worship are really about. It's such a shame that it is so prevalent.

Go with your heart. Everything else will follow!:hug:

Karen

[been2marceline]

Are we supposed to change our money too? It says, "In God We Trust". I really dislike it when other people try to force their value systems on me. I say, live and let live. We could each have our own way and be different. I'll ignore yours and you ignore mine and we'll all get along. Otherwise, I get really riled up about others changing my rights.pirate: :mad:

DITTO!!

Welcome to the soap box! There's plenty of room up here for both of us!!

Karen

[EllaEnchanted]

Poor Ella!!!:sad2:

(I always side with the cat...)

Karen


We had to seperate the two dogs...Jordie is now in adult DS's apartment above the detached garage. After the kids fell asleep, Ella popped back out....she sneeks around and keeps tabs on all the other animals and the kids. She's stealth in the night...not to worry about her!!!:cool2:

[EllaEnchanted]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/bluebeerboys.jpg

you all shouldn't put ideas in my head, lol


I think it's perfect...yes, I do LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[granmaz]

They can be very temperamental, but I love discus too!! Send pictures when they are "up and running"!!:yay:

Karen

They are beautiful fish. The assistant at the centre said for the size of tank the 4/5 would be the best number, then a group of small fish and some bottom cleaners. I will post some pictures when it is finished - probably late June after John's birthday.

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb it would be lovely to think we might do more cruises. I rather think these two will be it, though you never know of course! I am just thrilled and excited to have the opportunity to go on these cruises. :banana: John never fancied cruising at all and has many plans for other places to visit. I am hoping he gets the bug though!:)


I tell DH that I'll visit other places when DCL goes there and I'll do the excursions. Just wait until you see how pampered you'll be. I hope John gets the bug too!:laughing:

[EllaEnchanted]

DITTO!!

Welcome to the soap box! There's plenty of room up here for both of us!!

Karen


I'm just exercising my right to voice my opinion...now move over so I can get up on the box too!!!:laughing:

[UKANGEL]

I'm sure that there will be plenty for you to join us, Mandy!! :thumbsup2 You should just about make it in time if you leave right now!!:lmao: :lmao:

Karen[/COLOR]

:rotfl2: oh well, bit late now...maybe next time!;)

I say, live and let live. We could each have our own way and be different. I'll ignore yours and you ignore mine and we'll all get along. Otherwise, I get really riled up about others changing my rights.pirate: :mad:


Hear, Hear Deb!!!:woohoo:

I tell DH that I'll visit other places when DCL goes there and I'll do the excursions. Just wait until you see how pampered you'll be. I hope John gets the bug too!:laughing:


Oh yes.....I can honestly say that cruises are just THE most relaxing holidays we have ever had....can't wait til our next one!!!:dance3:

[been2marceline]

:rotfl2: oh well, bit late now...maybe next time!;)




Hear, Hear Deb!!!:woohoo:




Oh yes.....I can honestly say that cruises are just THE most relaxing holidays we have ever had....can't wait til our next one!!!:dance3:

Ditto!!!

I'm with Deb, we can't wait till DCL goes to many different places!!:woohoo:

Karen

[UKANGEL]

Oh yes, there are so many places I'd like to visit with the Magic!:dance3:

[lillygator]

DH wants a Rum Runners Club - ---- he says you can stay on the porch with the beer boys or your can run with the big dogs and the Cap'n and drink rum.

[lillygator]

oops - he says stay on the porch with the lost boys and "Pan"....

[MrsMork]

Glad you found somewhere you feel comfortable and happy. That is the most important thing - something we are still struggling with, and is further complicated because Amy was raised Lutheran. I really enjoy Orthodoxy and all that goes with it - I just want to go to church for worship and fellowship - not politics! To think, mom desperately wanted me to become a priest!

We have not found that here in OR, but we just have not fit in here in many ways. 20 years is a pretty good try, but the beautiful shoes just don't fit. We are hoping to find the spiritual place for us in Montana as well as a social fit.

[HollyTyler]

Deb it would be lovely to think we might do more cruises. I rather think these two will be it, though you never know of course! I am just thrilled and excited to have the opportunity to go on these cruises. :banana: John never fancied cruising at all and has many plans for other places to visit. I am hoping he gets the bug though!:)
Cruising is very addicting. My friend Cindy wasn't looking forward to our cruise this past January. She was nervous and not thrilled about being on the water and cooped up for 8 days. Before the end of the cruise, she was absolutely hooked! Within a couple days after the cruise, she was already planning her next one and is booked on this one with me. She's trying to squeeze on in before this one somewhere too.

[birkner]

Glad to know you're still with us, Noel. You are greatly and noticeably missed when we don't get your posts. At least we know you're ok and will join us when you can.:grouphug:

What a very nice thing to say. I will try to join in as I can.

Noel

[birkner]

The family estate, the grandkids, the holiday...you have a lot going on right now in your life. Understandable that you have little DIS time available. Just know that we're all here for you whenever you can get away for a while. You may enjoy the distraction from your other realities!:grouphug: :rolleyes1

All I can say is thank you. I am so blessed to know you!!

Noel

[birkner]

We have had FIVE priests at this church since I was growing up! The "ruling class" is hard to satisfy. It is interesting that your mom and my family had similar experiences. I was asked several years ago to be on the parish council, and declined - even though my income may now be greater than some of those who my family was not good enough for in the past, those memories are hard to forget. The school board is bad enough politics for me - the church is WORSE!


As to the divorce, I was told that as long as he now remains celibate, and does not remarry, he can remain a priest. If he were ever to remarry, he could then not be a priest.

Glad you found somewhere you feel comfortable and happy. That is the most important thing - something we are still struggling with, and is further complicated because Amy was raised Lutheran. I really enjoy Orthodoxy and all that goes with it - I just want to go to church for worship and fellowship - not politics! To think, mom desperately wanted me to become a priest!


John, please share with Amy that I am also Lutheran on both sides of my family. In fact, I am so Lutheran, my fathers cousin (my second cousin) is named Luther. Luther Olmon helped start the California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

Here is an interesting article about Luther and his wife Elaine.

http://ww2.callutheran.edu/news/news_detail.php?story_id=3304

[HollyTyler]

Been sleeping on and off. Managed to make it through the 1/2 day at work today, went home and back to bed around 2pm or so, woke up at 8pm and wasn't sure if it was still today or if I had slept through to 8am! :lmao: Read the past couple pages here, got caught up, fortunately not much to catch up on. Still feel lousy, so took more Nyquil and am headed back to bed after being awake for a little over an hour. Fortunately, I don't have to get up in the morning and can literally sleep until picking Tyler up at 5pm. At least my chest doesn't hurt anymore from coughing, and I'm not lightheaded and feverish like I was all day yesterday, so I'm definitely on the mend. Hopefully by Sunday I'll be well enough for the 3 hour roundtrip to my dad's for our family get-together. :goodvibes

Goodnight all!

[disneylover5]

Been sleeping on and off. Managed to make it through the 1/2 day at work today, went home and back to bed around 2pm or so, woke up at 8pm and wasn't sure if it was still today or if I had slept through to 8am! :lmao: Read the past couple pages here, got caught up, fortunately not much to catch up on. Still feel lousy, so took more Nyquil and am headed back to bed after being awake for a little over an hour. Fortunately, I don't have to get up in the morning and can literally sleep until picking Tyler up at 5pm. At least my chest doesn't hurt anymore from coughing, and I'm not lightheaded and feverish like I was all day yesterday, so I'm definitely on the mend. Hopefully by Sunday I'll be well enough for the 3 hour roundtrip to my dad's for our family get-together. :goodvibes

Goodnight all!

Keep working on getting better!!

[Jhalkias]

oops - he says stay on the porch with the lost boys and "Pan"....

So beating the crap out of OSU was not enough, now he has to make fun of my beer boys?

[Jhalkias]

John, please share with Amy that I am also Lutheran on both sides of my family. In fact, I am so Lutheran, my fathers cousin (my second cousin) is named Luther. Luther Olmon helped start the California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

Here is an interesting article about Luther and his wife Elaine.

http://ww2.callutheran.edu/news/news_detail.php?story_id=3304

Noel,

I will be sure to let Amy know. I went to services a lot with her when we were dating, and you Lutherans are not that different from us - but you all sure do sing a lot more!

[Jhalkias]

At some point guys, I need to get some of you over to Friday night chats again. I am usually the only WB person in there, surrounded by (Nice), but not my crew EB folks!

Anybody that wants to join in, I will try to remember to post a link next Friday.

[Jhalkias]

So here I am, none of my new friends in chat, and here on the boards talking to myself, which I NEVER do.:rolleyes1

[Jhalkias]

Did you all hear the Indians were SNOWED out today!

One more out to make it an official game- with the Indians winning 4-0, and Hargrove gets the umpires to call the game!

[Jhalkias]

It was a pretty interesting picture, baseball with GIANT snowflakes coming in off the lake. You could not even see the Terminal Tower from the stands because it was a white out.

[Jhalkias]

I feel like that yellow robot in the GM commercial . . . .

All by Myself, Don't wanna be All by Myself .. .

Quick - who was that artist??????

[Jhalkias]

Eric Carmen . . .

And what City does he hail from??????

[taysmom]

So just talking to yourself! I guess everyone has gone to bed on the east. Us westcoasters are watching t.v.:happytv:
Have a good night....
Steph

[Jhalkias]

Yup, you guessed it, Cleveland Ohio!

[taysmom]

I know the song, but didn't know the artist...is he from canada?

[Jhalkias]

So just talking to yourself! I guess everyone has gone to bed on the east. Us westcoasters are watching t.v.:happytv:
Have a good night....
Steph

Who, me?????:confused3

Just bored, and not ready for bed.

Tried to chat, but too many people I did not know, so I left.

[taysmom]

Yea, I got all excited on my other thread cause I finally figured out how to post a picture and no one is there to share my excitement.

[Jhalkias]

I know the song, but didn't know the artist...is he from canada?

Must've been posting at the same time - right before your post, Cleveland Ohio.

[Jhalkias]

Yea, I got all excited on my other thread cause I finally figured out how to post a picture and no one is there to share my excitement.

Post one for us - I can be your audience of ONE.

[taysmom]

hold on..i'm still slow on that, i have to find it brb...

[Jhalkias]

Hey, less than 200 away from 13K, can I keep it up for that . . . . NOT.

[Jhalkias]

hold on..i'm still slow on that, i have to find it brb...

:rolleyes:

[Jhalkias]

:rolleyes1

[taysmom]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/uploads/110632/disneynamessm_1_.jpg

And here it is in all it's glory...

[taysmom]

ok that didn't work...
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/uploads/110632/disneynamessm_1_.jpg

did this?

[taysmom]

yea..I am soooo talented....
do you know what they are?

[tlb2864]

Does anyone know what the website is for the roaming stores to find out where they are now? I know they were in Bellingham a month ago or so, but thought they were moving somewhere closer.

Thanks

They are supposed to be in Burlington until April 15th. I heard one of the employees say she thought they were going to be at Totem Lake in Kirkland after that. But then the second time I went another employee said she didn't think they were going to be in Washington again for a while. I usually get their email announcing when they'll be in the area. I'll let you know if I hear anything.

[taysmom]

I need more posts...lets see if we can hit 13k

[Jhalkias]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/uploads/110632/disneynamessm_1_.jpg

And here it is in all it's glory...

Still need some help with that?

[Jhalkias]

ok that didn't work...
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/uploads/110632/disneynamessm_1_.jpg

did this?

NO - still don't see it.

[taysmom]

I saw it for a second and now it's gone. Can you see my second post picture? I am going to try again. First, I am going to check my other thread to see if it's still there...brb

[taysmom]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/14789/sort/2/cat/500/page/1

Try this! Work now?

[Jhalkias]

From what I saw, you have it bracketed correctly, you need to make sure you are copying the image address when you right click on it.

[taysmom]

Aw crud...I don't know how to do this...I am tech challenged...any help?

[taysmom]

Ok...how about this
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/110632disneynamessm_1_.jpg

[Jhalkias]

Aw crud...I don't know how to do this...I am tech challenged...any help?

Go to where your image is posted, and right click on it (ctrl click on a Mac) then select "copy image address"

After that, type Paste the image address here - then

[Jhalkias]

Ok...how about this
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/110632disneynamessm_1_.jpg

You got it that time!

[Jhalkias]

Door magnets for your med cruise?

[taysmom]

I am so happy it finally worked. I just went over to my other thread and fixed it there. Yea...I am getting to know this board more and more.
Do you know what they are?

[taysmom]

Thats correct...it was my contribution to the other thread. I think they turned out well. I plan on being early to the terminal so I can surprise people by putting them on their doors before they board. An additional welcome from a disboard friend.

[Jhalkias]

I am so happy it finally worked. I just went over to my other thread and fixed it there. Yea...I am getting to know this board more and more.
Do you know what they are?

We are just not in sync here . . . (see above)

Door magnets?

[Jhalkias]

Thats correct...it was my contribution to the other thread. I think they turned out well. I plan on being early to the terminal so I can surprise people by putting them on their doors before they board. An additional welcome from a disboard friend.

Very nice.

[taysmom]

Can you help me figure out how to have both pictures in my sig line? I had to remove this one to put the medheads on. How do you do both?

[Jhalkias]

Can you help me figure out how to have both pictures in my sig line? I had to remove this one to put the medheads on. How do you do both?

Tell me what you want to do - do you want the Thieves picture in your sig?

If so, you do it the same way, as posting a picture. You can copy the image address from my sig. The only thing I can't help you with is if it will be legal. Not a good pixel counter.

[taysmom]

I want to have both the med and the ship of thieves..like you have your pic and the ship of thieves. Do you use a comma or something?

[Jhalkias]

I want to have both the med and the ship of thieves..like you have your pic and the ship of thieves. Do you use a comma or something?

No - just put them beside each other, both bracketed with the brackets. No need to put anything in between, but each one must be bracketed separately.

[Jhalkias]

Hmmmm . . . I keep seeing yours change from one to the other.

[Jhalkias]

Battery dying on laptop, and I am fading fast too . . .

Can I help before I am gone?

[taysmom]

I was trying something..it didn't work.
So how do you save 2 signature pictures? That's what I can't figure out. Or do I need to upload the other as a picture, like I did with the magnets?

[taysmom]

I'm in cali..so I'll keep working. Have a good night and thanks for the help.
Steph

[Jhalkias]

Well, that is really strange, I was trying to post both pictures, and it did not work. Not sure about the Medhead address. Keeps just showing up as a URL.

[Jhalkias]

I'm in cali..so I'll keep working. Have a good night and thanks for the help.
Steph

Night!

Past Midnight in OH!

[tlb2864]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/karensig.jpg

#http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/karensig.jpg#
(# need to be removed after pasting into signature)

ok ladies, this will combine the cruise logo and the CG logo into one picture file and it is only 24k, yeah!


Yeah! Thank you! Thank you!

[pjpoohbear]

Stephaine, has her signature picture uploaded to the DIS, so she would need a single picture of 100x500 pixel or 19.5k which ever is smaller? To have more then one photo/image, she would have to host them on a separate site, ie, photobucket.

[pjpoohbear]

Yeah! Thank you! Thank you!

You only have two images, you can have one more, lol.
Ah, the luxury!:banana:

[been2marceline]

Been sleeping on and off. Managed to make it through the 1/2 day at work today, went home and back to bed around 2pm or so, woke up at 8pm and wasn't sure if it was still today or if I had slept through to 8am! :lmao: Read the past couple pages here, got caught up, fortunately not much to catch up on. Still feel lousy, so took more Nyquil and am headed back to bed after being awake for a little over an hour. Fortunately, I don't have to get up in the morning and can literally sleep until picking Tyler up at 5pm. At least my chest doesn't hurt anymore from coughing, and I'm not lightheaded and feverish like I was all day yesterday, so I'm definitely on the mend. Hopefully by Sunday I'll be well enough for the 3 hour roundtrip to my dad's for our family get-together. :goodvibes

Goodnight all!

Glad your on the mend, Holly!:thumbsup2

Keep resting all day tomorrow and drink lots of water!!:hug:

Sending more pixiedust: your way!

Karen

[been2marceline]

:rolleyes1

John,

You won't read this till tomorrow... but welcome to my world!;)

I'm usually all along... "all by myself..."

Like now!:cool1:

Karen

[nskjerven]

I'm here Karen :rolleyes1 but only for a moment longer...can you believe that Wilson and I are still up watching tv :happytv:

we went to see The Last Mimzy tonight. cute flick. wish Easter bunny (me) could find a Mimzy rabbit doll for Molly, it was so cute...ebay asking price over $200, not my cup of tea and too late to get it by sunday anyways.

decided to hide eggs in the house this year, should be fun to see what the kids think of that strange idea...

[nskjerven]

ok, signing off...how is the weather on the coast Karen? we're going to drive over on Sunday. Hope it holds off from raining here.

catch ya all tomorrow. nite nite - Nan

[been2marceline]

I'm here Karen :rolleyes1 but only for a moment longer...can you believe that Wilson and I are still up watching tv :happytv:

we went to see The Last Mimzy tonight. cute flick. wish Easter bunny (me) could find a Mimzy rabbit doll for Molly, it was so cute...ebay asking price over $200, not my cup of tea and too late to get it by sunday anyways.

decided to hide eggs in the house this year, should be fun to see what the kids think of that strange idea...

We are coloring eggs tomorrow and we may either hide some eggs in the field next to us or go to the planned hunt here at the Harbour Golf Course. DD is kinda' getting a little old for the hunt...:sad1:

I hope Wilson and Molly enjoy the hunt, and YOU enjoy them enjoying it too!:banana:

Karen

[been2marceline]

ok, signing off...how is the weather on the coast Karen? we're going to drive over on Sunday. Hope it holds off from raining here.

catch ya all tomorrow. nite nite - Nan

DH said it was foggy and cold here today. We got in late so it was REALLY chilly!

Should be nicer by Sunday!

Good night!

Karen

[been2marceline]

So, like I said...

All by myself...:rolleyes1

Karen

[EllaEnchanted]

Since I'm on here alone again....a theme tonight....I thought I would take the opportunity to update the Champagne Girls list:

Tasters:
UKangel
EllaEnchanted
amesmom
LiserAnn
WldWcnWmn
fourmcds
birkner
ibouncetoo
been2marceline
lillygator
katypop
kymma
PJpoohbear
txaggie94gigem

Honorary Members-Sippers:
granmaz
NotSoLittleMermaid-Official Mascot Sassy Bubbles
tlb2864
txSleepingBeauty
Mexican-Mouseketeer

Honorary Members-NonChampagne Drinkers:
mishoe01
nskjerven
momof2princesses
HollyTyler
clynne
mom323-Mascot Champagne Cork
disneylover5

When everybody started switching from two categories to three...I must admit I started getting a little confused. That's why I'm updating again. I want to get it right. So PM me if you're listed in the wrong category.

If you want to join or find out more about it, PM me.

So far, we total 26.:grouphug: :flower3:

[EllaEnchanted]

Karen, are you still here???

[been2marceline]

Karen, are you still here???

Yup, I'm still here Deb!!

DH and I are watching The Departed. It's easier to watch non-kid movies in Bodega as DD's room here is very sound proof and she doesn't hear our movies like she can at our house in Martinez.

How's the weather in your part of the world?

Did you try one of the Stump Jump yet?

Karen

[EllaEnchanted]

Good Night Karen....

Tomorrow we take Angel to the vet for a puppy wellness check up, then we dye red eggs with the boys, then their parents should be here to pick them up. They didn't do very well in Atlantic City so they should be back early afternoon. Tomorrow night is church and then Sunday is dinner with the whole family, both sides getting together. John's kids and grands and my mom and stepdad. He has the younger ones, I have the older ones and we all live closeby and we never have conflicts.:wizard:

[EllaEnchanted]

Yup, I'm still here Deb!!

DH and I are watching The Departed. It's easier to watch non-kid movies in Bodega as DD's room here is very sound proof and she doesn't hear our movies like she can at our house in Martinez.

How's the weather in your part of the world?

Did you try one of the Stump Jump yet?

Karen

Hi Karen, glad I'm not here alone again. How do you like the Departed? I know what you mean about the TV noise...mine and DH's conflict all the time. We don't like watching the same things...unless it's a movie.

Our weather sucks...freezing cold, snow flurries, lots of wind. Not Easter Sunday weather at all!

We're opening the Stump Jump on Easter. It's been too insane around here with boys and their dog and mine and cat, we haven't had a chance to just chill and enjoy it. We'll wait until Sunday and do it before dinner.

Sounds like a nice cozy night for you...are all your baskets finished? What color eggs are you doing this year? We're doing red ones tomorrow with the boys. We'll just do the fight before dinner and not hide any. The boys are 14 and 15 already. We spent the day getting their clothes ready for our cruise in October. Need to have them spiffy for our formal night pictures.

[EllaEnchanted]

Can you believe we have 26 people already for our champagne tasting. If we continue to get more...I'm not sure where we'll be able to hold the event. I think Noel said the Walt will accommodate 24, but we're over that now.

[granmaz]

A quick good morning before the board goes down.Ok...how about this
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/110632disneynamessm_1_.jpg

I love this picture!!! They areso cute.

[been2marceline]

Good Night Karen....

Tomorrow we take Angel to the vet for a puppy wellness check up, then we dye red eggs with the boys, then their parents should be here to pick them up. They didn't do very well in Atlantic City so they should be back early afternoon. Tomorrow night is church and then Sunday is dinner with the whole family, both sides getting together. John's kids and grands and my mom and stepdad. He has the younger ones, I have the older ones and we all live closeby and we never have conflicts.:wizard:

You have a big schedule this weekend!!

Enjoy your busy, but wonderful weekend!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

Can you believe we have 26 people already for our champagne tasting. If we continue to get more...I'm not sure where we'll be able to hold the event. I think Noel said the Walt will accommodate 24, but we're over that now.

We'll find a place!!

If you pour it, they will come!! And we'll imbibe!

Karen

PS-still watching The Departed!

[been2marceline]

A quick good morning before the board goes down.

I love this picture!!! They areso cute.

Good morning, Marilyn!!

How is your day going so far?

Karen

[EllaEnchanted]

We'll find a place!!

If you pour it, they will come!! And we'll imbibe!

Karen

PS-still watching The Departed!


OK, then the more, the merrier!:laughing:

You're such a multitasker!!! What Talent!!!:hippie:

[EllaEnchanted]

Goodnight Karen, enjoy your movie and the holiday weekend.

Good Morning Marilyn, What are your plans for today? How about for the weekend?

I'm tired and sleepy. I'll cya tomorrow.:wizard:

[been2marceline]

OK, then the more, the merrier!:laughing:

You're such a multitasker!!! What Talent!!!:hippie:

Drives DH crazy!!:rolleyes1

Departed just finished! popcorn:: Very interesting... Not what I expected... Lots of twists at the end and very good cinematography (always important to me!):thumbsup2

I'm REALLY surprised that Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio didn't get nominated for this film. They were awesome as was Mark Wahlburg who was nominated. Nicholson was also amazing and I can't believe that he wasn't nominated either.:confused3

Very good flick, but very bloody and LOTS of swearing!!:scared1:

Not that I'm a goody, goody, but when you are accustomed to Disney movies...:earboy2:

Well, are you all asleep now? Off in the garden, Marilyn?

Karen

[granmaz]

Got busy after I left, so all gone when I get back - of course seeing as it is almost 5am ET and 2am PT!!! Deb, you do stay up late!!!

Going out now, not sure where, just that it is so lovely out. Yes, will be gardening, window cleaning and eventually beginning on the decorating. It was too nice to start yesterday.

See you later.

[been2marceline]

Got busy after I left, so all gone when I get back - of course seeing as it is almost 5am ET and 2am PT!!! Deb, you do stay up late!!!

Going out now, not sure where, just that it is so lovely out. Yes, will be gardening, window cleaning and eventually beginning on the decorating. It was too nice to start yesterday.

See you later.

Have a lovely day Marilyn!!:hippie:

I am toddeling off to bed! Get to sleep in a bit tomorrow, then enjoy the view while I go through some paperwork and color Easter eggs!!:thumbsup2

Karen

[UKANGEL]

Good morning to you all when you wake up!:banana:

Have you got all the sunshine today then Maz? It's not so nice here I'm afraid, very overcast and I'm disappointed after yesterday :(

We had very little sleep last night, first dd woke us up when she came in VERY late :mad: and then someobody's car alarm went off all night long. It was just one of the those noises that you can't escape from if you know what I mean!:headache: I think I must be turning into one of those 'grumpy old women'!!!! I need my Disney fix fast to give me some Disney magic! Good job we're off in 3 weeks!!!!!:rotfl: :cool1: :banana: :woohoo:

[UKANGEL]

Been sleeping on and off. Managed to make it through the 1/2 day at work today, went home and back to bed around 2pm or so, woke up at 8pm and wasn't sure if it was still today or if I had slept through to 8am! :lmao: Read the past couple pages here, got caught up, fortunately not much to catch up on. Still feel lousy, so took more Nyquil and am headed back to bed after being awake for a little over an hour. Fortunately, I don't have to get up in the morning and can literally sleep until picking Tyler up at 5pm. At least my chest doesn't hurt anymore from coughing, and I'm not lightheaded and feverish like I was all day yesterday, so I'm definitely on the mend. Hopefully by Sunday I'll be well enough for the 3 hour roundtrip to my dad's for our family get-together. :goodvibes

Goodnight all!


Glad you're feeling a bit better Holly, hope you get to enjoy some of the weekend!:hug:

I feel like that yellow robot in the GM commercial . . . .

All by Myself, Don't wanna be All by Myself .. .

Quick - who was that artist??????

:rotfl2: I feel a bit like that now!:thumbsup2


Ok...how about this
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/110632disneynamessm_1_.jpg




Thats correct...it was my contribution to the other thread. I think they turned out well. I plan on being early to the terminal so I can surprise people by putting them on their doors before they board. An additional welcome from a disboard friend.

they look lovely!:thumbsup2 What a nice idea :)


Since I'm on here alone again....a theme tonight....I thought I would take the opportunity to update the Champagne Girls list:

Tasters:
UKangel
EllaEnchanted
amesmom
LiserAnn
WldWcnWmn
fourmcds
birkner
ibouncetoo
been2marceline
lillygator
katypop
kymma
PJpoohbear
txaggie94gigem

Honorary Members-Sippers:
granmaz
NotSoLittleMermaid-Official Mascot Sassy Bubbles
tlb2864
txSleepingBeauty
Mexican-Mouseketeer

Honorary Members-NonChampagne Drinkers:
mishoe01
nskjerven
momof2princesses
HollyTyler
clynne
mom323-Mascot Champagne Cork
disneylover5

When everybody started switching from two categories to three...I must admit I started getting a little confused. That's why I'm updating again. I want to get it right. So PM me if you're listed in the wrong category.

If you want to join or find out more about it, PM me.

So far, we total 26.:grouphug: :flower3:




:banana: :banana: yay! Deb, what have we started here?!!!:cool1:




If you pour it, they will come!! And we'll imbibe!




:rotfl: :rotfl: Love it Karen!:thumbsup2


Enjoy all the egg painting everybody!:cheer2:

[granmaz]

Good morning to you all when you wake up!:banana:

Have you got all the sunshine today then Maz? It's not so nice here I'm afraid, very overcast and I'm disappointed after yesterday :(

We had very little sleep last night, first dd woke us up when she came in VERY late :mad: and then someobody's car alarm went off all night long. It was just one of the those noises that you can't escape from if you know what I mean!:headache: I think I must be turning into one of those 'grumpy old women'!!!! I need my Disney fix fast to give me some Disney magic! Good job we're off in 3 weeks!!!!!:rotfl: :cool1: :banana: :woohoo:

Mandy, it is even nicer today than yesterday here, so went out instead of decorating!! If the weather was of the usual Easter variety we would be inside painting!!!!

Car alarms are a pain!:mad: As far as being a 'grumpy old woman', if people didn't do things to make us that way we would be ok.:laughing:

When we were out having a lovely coffee outside in the sun:love: ), we were chatting holidays, and for 2009 we are thinking of taking 6 weeks and visit a few places in the US!!!:woohoo: This would be for, and over, our 40th wedding anniversary. It started out as 6 weeks touring Europe and changed direction! Wonder if we will be able to fit a cruise in somewhere.:idea: Only problem is I now have another holiday to plan.:confused: :banana:

[UKANGEL]

Mandy, it is even nicer today than yesterday here, so went out instead of decorating!! If the weather was of the usual Easter variety we would be inside painting!!!!

Car alarms are a pain!:mad: As far as being a 'grumpy old woman', if people didn't do things to make us that way we would be ok.:laughing:

When we were out having a lovely coffee outside in the sun:love: ), we were chatting holidays, and for 2009 we are thinking of taking 6 weeks and visit a few places in the US!!!:woohoo: This would be for, and over, our 40th wedding anniversary. It started out as 6 weeks touring Europe and changed direction! Wonder if we will be able to fit a cruise in somewhere.:idea: Only problem is I now have another holiday to plan.:confused: :banana:


well, please send some of your sunshine our way! It looks like it wants to brighten up but the sun just can't seem to break through :(

Love the sound of your 40th Anniversary trip!:banana: What a lovely idea...happy planning.....I'm sure you can fit a small cruise in there somehow;) :thumbsup2

[disneylover5]

Good Morning, Snowing in Washington DC.....how crazy is that?

Tuesday is was 84 degrees, today it is snowing.....

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.

[HollyTyler]

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.
So sorry to hear about your mom's health. :hug: Sending prayers and good wishes for you and her. Your family sure needs a break right now! :sad2: Hang in there!

[HollyTyler]

Just want to go back to bed, but have to do dishes and laundry. Have to go buy a couple more things for Tyler's Easter basket. Uggghhh.....I don't even have the energy to get out of my pajamas. :sick: Just do it and get it over with and maybe I can sleep a couple more hours before picking him up.

Have a great day everybody!

[granmaz]

Good Morning, Snowing in Washington DC.....how crazy is that?

Tuesday is was 84 degrees, today it is snowing.....

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.

sorry to hear about your mom. Hope things are ok and she is soon well. Sometimes being stubborn is what keeps them going!! You try and takw some time for yourself, you have had a hard time of late.:hug:

Just want to go back to bed, but have to do dishes and laundry. Have to go buy a couple more things for Tyler's Easter basket. Uggghhh.....I don't even have the energy to get out of my pajamas. :sick: Just do it and get it over with and maybe I can sleep a couple more hours before picking him up.

Have a great day everybody!

Another :hug: for you too Holly. Sorry you are still feeling bad. Try to rest as much as you can, drink lots, sit together with Tyler and watch a DVD etc. Do take care.

[mexican-mouseketeers]

I saw this on the door sign thread and had to share it.....
Please swallow anything you currently have in your mouth.......
Because this is a scream.....

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/klryer1/gw22jpg-1.jpg

Oh my Gosh! That is the funniest thing I have seen in some time :lmao: :rotfl2:

The nurse thinks I will have to go on medication for the high cholesterol - tried the diet and enhanced yogurts but not helped.

We changed from farenheight to celcius quite a few years ago and we are slowly getting used to it. When we have high temperatures everyone resorts to farenheight as it sounds so much better saying those temperatures!!!

Mmm, sorry about the high cholesterol, I hope the medication will help you.

Lol about using farenheight for high temps.

This should not be a problem.....we have talked about getting off and getting back on in the MED, to spend an extra day in a city....and driving to the next stop....I would let them know, but it should not be a problem at all!!

I know you will miss him, but then you will have to join with those of us who are traveling without a spouse!!

Thank you! I will miss him, but I would miss more missing the rest of the cruise :rotfl:

399 Days
399 Days
399 Days
399 Days


Yay!!!! Definetly can see the date approaching ... NOT!

I don't see a mustache on anyone . . .

:rotfl2:

Is it usual for you all to be having snow at this time of year?

I think you made the right decision about the sunrise service!! I hope your husband isn't there on his own though.

:lmao:

[lillygator]

I was sooo sleepy last night but I had to finish a book I started and then a really good forensic files was on....I tried to stay up until the end, but crashed. This morning I got up and decided it was time to purge the filing cabinet....fun stuff. On my third load of laundry and trying to get the house straightened up in general. John is working until around 4 or 5. One of our waterfalls in the pool is not working correctly and I have no clue how to fix it....?? Neither does Johnny.

The girls are engrossed in Disney Channel and I guess I better conjure up something for lunch.

[mexican-mouseketeers]

Been sleeping on and off. Managed to make it through the 1/2 day at work today, went home and back to bed around 2pm or so, woke up at 8pm and wasn't sure if it was still today or if I had slept through to 8am! :lmao: Read the past couple pages here, got caught up, fortunately not much to catch up on. Still feel lousy, so took more Nyquil and am headed back to bed after being awake for a little over an hour. Fortunately, I don't have to get up in the morning and can literally sleep until picking Tyler up at 5pm. At least my chest doesn't hurt anymore from coughing, and I'm not lightheaded and feverish like I was all day yesterday, so I'm definitely on the mend. Hopefully by Sunday I'll be well enough for the 3 hour roundtrip to my dad's for our family get-together. :goodvibes

Goodnight all!

Holly I hope you will feel better and can go shopping for Tyler´s Easter basket stuff.

Thats correct...it was my contribution to the other thread. I think they turned out well. I plan on being early to the terminal so I can surprise people by putting them on their doors before they board. An additional welcome from a disboard friend.

I bet they will love them.

Since I'm on here alone again....a theme tonight....I thought I would take the opportunity to update the Champagne Girls list:

Tasters:
UKangel
EllaEnchanted
amesmom
LiserAnn
WldWcnWmn
fourmcds
birkner
ibouncetoo
been2marceline
lillygator
katypop
kymma
PJpoohbear
txaggie94gigem

Honorary Members-Sippers:
granmaz
NotSoLittleMermaid-Official Mascot Sassy Bubbles
tlb2864
txSleepingBeauty
Mexican-Mouseketeer

Honorary Members-NonChampagne Drinkers:
mishoe01
nskjerven
momof2princesses
HollyTyler
clynne
mom323-Mascot Champagne Cork
disneylover5

When everybody started switching from two categories to three...I must admit I started getting a little confused. That's why I'm updating again. I want to get it right. So PM me if you're listed in the wrong category.

If you want to join or find out more about it, PM me.

So far, we total 26.:grouphug: :flower3:



Thank you for adding me to the list! Though I am still considering if I should be a sipper of just a non drinker, since I hardly ever drink and I am terribly scared of becoming drunk and seasick on the ship :dance3:

Good Morning, Snowing in Washington DC.....how crazy is that?

Tuesday is was 84 degrees, today it is snowing.....

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.

:grouphug: I hope your mom feels weel soon.

How is Annie doing?

[ibouncetoo]

Morning Cruisers! I actually slept in this morning (well after a 5:30 'wake up call' from Acoma wanting her breakfast, then returning to bed). Now I am hungry, hungry, hungry! Who wants to join me for cyber-breakfast at Kona Cafe at the Polynesian for some Tonga Toast?

Now I just have to figure out real life breakfast. Hmmmm, wonder if sister and brother in law are up yet? Hmmmm, wonder if they want to meet up for breakfast? I feel the need for a black olive and mushroom omlette with a side of bacon and fruit. Oh, lordy, now I'm even MORE hungry.

Catch ya later kids......think we'll hit 13,000 today??

[MrsMork]

So beating the crap out of OSU was not enough, now he has to make fun of my beer boys?

:lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: Some people just never let up, John1. :lmao:

[lillygator]

ok another load dry, folded and put away. The girls are in the tub and I think we'll be headed to Publix afterward.

[lillygator]

If I can get them to take a nap I am going to go over the Navigators....yes I printed them off...and see what fun stuff lies ahead! Started packing for this May's WDW trip. The girls things are easy as most of the WDW stuff I don't let them wear to school since the come home with various markers, paints, stains on them.

[granmaz]

I was sooo sleepy last night but I had to finish a book I started and then a really good forensic files was on....I tried to stay up until the end, but crashed. This morning I got up and decided it was time to purge the filing cabinet....fun stuff. On my third load of laundry and trying to get the house straightened up in general. John is working until around 4 or 5. One of our waterfalls in the pool is not working correctly and I have no clue how to fix it....?? Neither does Johnny.

The girls are engrossed in Disney Channel and I guess I better conjure up something for lunch.

I can't imagine what it must be like to have your own pool. I do think of trying a villa in Orlando, but we enjoy staying onsite too much. That sounds like we have stayed onsite many times, but we have only had 2 trips onsite!! Enjoy the pool.:)

Morning Cruisers! I actually slept in this morning (well after a 5:30 'wake up call' from Acoma wanting her breakfast, then returning to bed). Now I am hungry, hungry, hungry! Who wants to join me for cyber-breakfast at Kona Cafe at the Polynesian for some Tonga Toast?

Now I just have to figure out real life breakfast. Hmmmm, wonder if sister and brother in law are up yet? Hmmmm, wonder if they want to meet up for breakfast? I feel the need for a black olive and mushroom omlette with a side of bacon and fruit. Oh, lordy, now I'm even MORE hungry.

Catch ya later kids......think we'll hit 13,000 today??

I will join you for cyber Tonga toast!!!:love: Have a lovely day.

[UKANGEL]

Good Morning, Snowing in Washington DC.....how crazy is that?

Tuesday is was 84 degrees, today it is snowing.....

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.


:hug: to you and your Mum, hope she recovers soon.:hug:

Just want to go back to bed, but have to do dishes and laundry. Have to go buy a couple more things for Tyler's Easter basket. Uggghhh.....I don't even have the energy to get out of my pajamas. :sick: Just do it and get it over with and maybe I can sleep a couple more hours before picking him up.

Have a great day everybody!


oh Holly, you still sound very poorly, sound sliek you need some TLC :hug:

Morning Cruisers! I actually slept in this morning (well after a 5:30 'wake up call' from Acoma wanting her breakfast, then returning to bed). Now I am hungry, hungry, hungry! Who wants to join me for cyber-breakfast at Kona Cafe at the Polynesian for some Tonga Toast?

Now I just have to figure out real life breakfast. Hmmmm, wonder if sister and brother in law are up yet? Hmmmm, wonder if they want to meet up for breakfast? I feel the need for a black olive and mushroom omlette with a side of bacon and fruit. Oh, lordy, now I'm even MORE hungry.

Catch ya later kids......think we'll hit 13,000 today??


Never tried Tonga toast although I've heard a lot about it!:confused3 :goodvibes cyber breakfast would have been good, although as it's now 5.20 pm here it's more like dinner time soon!:thumbsup2

[lillygator]

disneylover5 - prayers to your mom! She sounds like my Grandma, she does not go to the doctor for anything and has been very lucky with her health. Last year she was in so much pain she finally had my mom take her to the dr...turns out she had to have her gall bladder out and the surgeon said it was the worst he'd ever seen. I think that scared her a bit though.

I am not she if I told you all already but my mom applied for her citizenship! I am not sure everything it entails but I'm sure she'll keep me posted.

[lillygator]

I've never had Tonga Toast either...read lots about it though. It sounds very very sweet....not sure how much I could handle!

Looking for a good recipe for tonight's dinner....I have been cooking quite a bit lately and made a shrimp dinner the other night that DH and Samantha raved about. There were NO leftovers....and if I hadn't put the pan in the sink so quick I would be willign to bet John would have been scraping up the remanents.

[granmaz]

I've never had Tonga Toast either...read lots about it though. It sounds very very sweet....not sure how much I could handle!

Well, to be honest I have only had the Boatright version - Banana stuffed French toast. Yes, it was very sweet but gorgeous. I even had the strawberry sauce with it too.:rotfl: I also tried the French Toast Loaf at MK and that was soooo good too!!! Mmm, you can see I have a sweet tooth. I don't think anything beats me there.

[UKANGEL]

Mark's making a seafood platter for dinner tonight with crab, scallops, shrimp and halibut. The fishmongers were a bit sparse as most had been bought up yesterday for Good Friday!;) Really looking forward to it:)

[HollyTyler]

Mark's making a seafood platter for dinner tonight with crab, scallops, shrimp and halibut. The fishmongers were a bit sparse as most had been bought up yesterday for Good Friday!;) Really looking forward to it:)
This sounds great! I love seafood and would be happy if I could eat it every day......YUM! :goodvibes

Very sleepy, but gave up trying to sleep. The gurgling/crackling sound when I exhale was keeping me awake. Very disturbing sound....never heard that before. So headed for a quick shower to see if that will help me wake up a bit, will try to sleep sitting up on the couch for a couple hours before having to go get the rest of the Easter basket stuff and pick up Tyler.

Enjoy the rest of your day everybody!

[lillygator]

a seafood fest sounds great.....these girls.....I swear, they will not help or pick up in any shape or form. I am at my wits end. Samantha proceeds to walk in the living room from her tub wrapped in the freshly washed decorative towel I had just arranged in her bathroom. :( I guess I am just destined to liv in utter chaos for the next 16 years.

[lillygator]

I finally got showered and dressed....I think the dryer needs a rest so I am going to take a break from laundry and hit the grocery store.

[lillygator]

I am going to give up on the nap issue today and hopefully I can get the girls to bed earlier than usual for some nice relaxing adult time this evening....which will probably consist of John snoozing on the couch and me reading or DIS'ing!

[LiserAnn]

Thats correct...it was my contribution to the other thread. I think they turned out well. I plan on being early to the terminal so I can surprise people by putting them on their doors before they board. An additional welcome from a disboard friend.


I'll be curious to know how putting them on their doors goes since I'm doing the same for our thread. Vanessa and John indicated on a previous cruise they attempted to do the same but because of a lot of last minute changes and upgrades, it became a nightmare so I kinda got worried. I'm hoping the master list we're compiling will help avoid that. (I'm compiling it and Noel is the keeper of the master list and people will call her stateroom voicemail with any last minute cabin changes, hopefully that will work!) Good luck!!!!

[lillygator]

Thinking way ahead here...but since the girls haven't flown I am going to get each a backpack and fill with goodies and ship that to the port and just keep it hidden until we board the return flight home....that way all the stuff will be new to them.

There is a dollar store in the same shopping center as John's store...they have tons of Disney stuff....hair bows, nail polish, bags, crowns, you name it! I could have a hey day in there! I would like to get a portable DVD but fear the need for two so no fighting. I have also thought about getting a refurbished ipod for Samantha...she loves listening to the portable CD player, I just wish there was some kind of max volume you could set, she thinks the highest level is the best! I just fear their behavior on the plane...it will be totally new for them and I am sure they will be excited --- I can only hope!

In a way I wish the cruise was here, but love knowing I have a year to get all our junk together and save for that HUGE onboard bill I am sure we'll have!

[lillygator]

Lisa - a lot of the people on our cruise dropped categories at the last minute because the price dropped putting them in a GTY status I think for this cruise the list you are all compiling will pretty much be it...I have a feeling there will be no upgrades at the port available!

[lillygator]

and that is why this year I am doing generic --- not individual name personalized --- so that if I see a fish, stocking or anything relating to DIS - I know I can leave it at the cabin door. Last cruise I had to match up the names with the people....I had such a headache before I boarded!!

[LiserAnn]

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.
I hope she feels better soon!!!



Who wants to join me for cyber-breakfast at Kona Cafe at the Polynesian for some Tonga Toast?
Sounds yummy to me!



I am not she if I told you all already but my mom applied for her citizenship! I am not sure everything it entails but I'm sure she'll keep me posted.
That's great! How exciting. My mom became a citizen about 45 years ago...but I think the process has changed since then. :confused3



Mark's making a seafood platter for dinner tonight with crab, scallops, shrimp and halibut. The fishmongers were a bit sparse as most had been bought up yesterday for Good Friday!;) Really looking forward to it:)
Sounds delicious!



I guess I am just destined to liv in utter chaos for the next 16 years.
I resolved myself to that a very long time ago! I still "counsel" them to clean up after themselve, to which they attempt, but my home certainly doesn't look like it did before kids! :sad2:

[pjpoohbear]

V, if you get a nano, you can set a max volume and have a passcode to lock it in. A nano 2gb silver refurbished, from Apple is running around $119.00 not as cheap as the shuffles, but you have the volume feature. Also you can build playlists on the nano, not on the shuffle.

[lillygator]

Thanks PJ...maybe that can be an xmas gift!!

[lillygator]

still trying to figure out dinner tonight and tomorrow....Publix is closed tomorrow so I have to get all the supplies tonight!

[granmaz]

I'm tired tonight!:confused3 Think a bath and bed will be in order.

Hope you are all having a great Saturday. Holly, I hope you are feeling better.

We have Church in the morning and than our ex daughter in law and little grandson are coming for the afternoon. Should be a nice day!:)

[pahrumpgirl]

Thinking way ahead here...but since the girls haven't flown I am going to get each a backpack and fill with goodies and ship that to the port and just keep it hidden until we board the return flight home....that way all the stuff will be new to them.

There is a dollar store in the same shopping center as John's store...they have tons of Disney stuff....hair bows, nail polish, bags, crowns, you name it! I could have a hey day in there! I would like to get a portable DVD but fear the need for two so no fighting. I have also thought about getting a refurbished ipod for Samantha...she loves listening to the portable CD player, I just wish there was some kind of max volume you could set, she thinks the highest level is the best! I just fear their behavior on the plane...it will be totally new for them and I am sure they will be excited --- I can only hope!

In a way I wish the cruise was here, but love knowing I have a year to get all our junk together and save for that HUGE onboard bill I am sure we'll have!

V,

Check into the Disney Mix Stick. It is a lot cheaper than an ipod, etc. I have one and I don't believe you set the volumne but I have very sensitive ears and it doesn't seem to go too loud for me. It has 256 MB inner storage but you can add up to a GB SD Chip. Down loading to it works just like an ipod. They even make them now that play videos.

Carol

[nskjerven]

Good Morning, Snowing in Washington DC.....how crazy is that?

Tuesday is was 84 degrees, today it is snowing.....

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.


Lisa:

Good luck with your mom today. My good thoughts will be coming your way this weekend and herein forward on this issue.

I have the other issue on my hands. My mom is turning 80 this summer. Her body is in pretty good shape, but her mind is going more and more each day. We moved her into a retirement staged care (independent, assited and skilled nursing as needed) community last year (after dad died) it was hard to tell her she couldn't go back to her home (@ Lake Almanor 6 hours by car from us) again, even harder moving her without her input. She is still upset about that. She thinks she should have been there to move everything, but if she was it would have been impossible to pack her stuff up. My family and I did the last weekend with her at her house and packed up the precious stuff, then my sister went up the following weekend with movers and hauled all the rest of it out. I handle her finances and medical care (funny I have 3 other sisters, one who helps all the time the other 2 are pretty removed and just don't see what has to happen to keep up her care.) If only it could be a shared job then each of us could feel ok, rather than one (me) or 2 feelings exhausted with it all the time. Oh well, I'm the one who knew it would be me to do it, so I guess that's just life I can't just ignore it, that's not the daughter my mother raised.

Moving on...we did the Bunnies & Bonnets parade In Campbell this morning with the troop. The girls had fun, it was chaos at it best, small town parading.

We have a bbque later today and that's it until hopefully the beach tomorrow...we are doing a drive by a new listing, fingers crossed. It's a fixer not on a very big lot, but it's been months since anything has been worth looking at so this is better than nothing I guess.

Happy Easter to all, see ya later,

N

[HollyTyler]

I'm tired tonight!:confused3 Think a bath and bed will be in order.

Hope you are all having a great Saturday. Holly, I hope you are feeling better.

We have Church in the morning and than our ex daughter in law and little grandson are coming for the afternoon. Should be a nice day!:)
Thanks, but definitely not feeling better. Just barely staying awake for another 20 minutes until I can pick up Tyler. Counting down the hours until I can go to bed. I usually have him in bed at 7:30, so I'll be in bed right after that. When he wakes up in the morning, I'll probably be bad and let him watch a DVD while he eats breakfast so I can sleep a little more before going out of town to my dad's. I literally only plan on staying there an hour, or however long it takes to eat and do our egg hunt, and then we'll rush back home. Once they see how miserable I feel, I'm sure they'll understand. I'd completely skip the holiday if I hadn't missed Christmas (because other family was coming to my house) and Thanksgiving (because Tyler was at his dad's and I had to study for final exams).

I hope everybody is having fun with the Easter preparations! I'm so glad I go to the meal so I don't have to cook. :eek: I don't ever cook anyway, so that would be a disaster! I just hope my appetite is back by tomorrow. ;)

I've got the chills today, but my mom's uncle and friend sent me an awesome llama wool blanket from Peru a couple days ago -- perfect timing! I've never felt something so warm, heavy, and soft! It's absolutely wonderful, especially when sick! :cloud9:

[disneylover5]

I hope your mom feels weel soon.

How is Annie doing?

Annie is doing much better now thank you for asking!! She finished her 10 days of antibiotics this morning. She still has a little sore throat and a running nose, but she is much much better.

Gretchen's finger is GROSS. I should take a picture of it and post it (YUCK). It does not hurt much anymore....just as black as black can be!

I got to my mom's (about 1 hour drive) and she started her stubborness again. This morning on the phone she was dying....she let me go get her meds, grocery shop, and help her with her bills. She would not go to the doctor or hospital. She is now under 100 pounds .... she has lost 15 pounds in 18 months. She was coughing, hacking and could not breathe. She would not come back to my house. I just hate it....she should NOT be alone!!

disneylover5 - prayers to your mom! She sounds like my Grandma, she does not go to the doctor for anything and has been very lucky with her health. Last year she was in so much pain she finally had my mom take her to the dr...turns out she had to have her gall bladder out and the surgeon said it was the worst he'd ever seen. I think that scared her a bit though.

I am not she if I told you all already but my mom applied for her citizenship! I am not sure everything it entails but I'm sure she'll keep me posted.

It is so scary, they don't want to complain, as they do not want to burden anyone with their problems and then they get really sick......

Where is your mom a citizen of now? I had a friend I helped get her green card ...took 10 years!! She has had her green card for 5 years now, so can apply for citizenship.....SO EXCITING!!!

Mark's making a seafood platter for dinner tonight with crab, scallops, shrimp and halibut. The fishmongers were a bit sparse as most had been bought up yesterday for Good Friday!;) Really looking forward to it:)

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!

Can I come for dinner

Lisa:

Good luck with your mom today. My good thoughts will be coming your way this weekend and herein forward on this issue.

I have the other issue on my hands. My mom is turning 80 this summer. Her body is in pretty good shape, but her mind is going more and more each day. We moved her into a retirement staged care (independent, assited and skilled nursing as needed) community last year (after dad died) it was hard to tell her she couldn't go back to her home (@ Lake Almanor 6 hours by car from us) again, even harder moving her without her input. She is still upset about that. She thinks she should have been there to move everything, but if she was it would have been impossible to pack her stuff up. My family and I did the last weekend with her at her house and packed up the precious stuff, then my sister went up the following weekend with movers and hauled all the rest of it out. I handle her finances and medical care (funny I have 3 other sisters, one who helps all the time the other 2 are pretty removed and just don't see what has to happen to keep up her care.) If only it could be a shared job then each of us could feel ok, rather than one (me) or 2 feelings exhausted with it all the time. Oh well, I'm the one who knew it would be me to do it, so I guess that's just life I can't just ignore it, that's not the daughter my mother raised.

Moving on...we did the Bunnies & Bonnets parade In Campbell this morning with the troop. The girls had fun, it was chaos at it best, small town parading.

We have a bbque later today and that's it until hopefully the beach tomorrow...we are doing a drive by a new listing, fingers crossed. It's a fixer not on a very big lot, but it's been months since anything has been worth looking at so this is better than nothing I guess.

Happy Easter to all, see ya later,

N

Your mom's situation is my worst fear. Without a sharp mind, it would be so hard!! My mom finished her taxes herself before she got sick.

Thanks, but definitely not feeling better. Just barely staying awake for another 20 minutes until I can pick up Tyler. Counting down the hours until I can go to bed. I usually have him in bed at 7:30, so I'll be in bed right after that. When he wakes up in the morning, I'll probably be bad and let him watch a DVD while he eats breakfast so I can sleep a little more before going out of town to my dad's. I literally only plan on staying there an hour, or however long it takes to eat and do our egg hunt, and then we'll rush back home. Once they see how miserable I feel, I'm sure they'll understand. I'd completely skip the holiday if I hadn't missed Christmas (because other family was coming to my house) and Thanksgiving (because Tyler was at his dad's and I had to study for final exams).

I hope everybody is having fun with the Easter preparations! I'm so glad I go to the meal so I don't have to cook. :eek: I don't ever cook anyway, so that would be a disaster! I just hope my appetite is back by tomorrow. ;)

I've got the chills today, but my mom's uncle and friend sent me an awesome llama wool blanket from Peru a couple days ago -- perfect timing! I've never felt something so warm, heavy, and soft! It's absolutely wonderful, especially when sick! :cloud9:

Take care and stay warm. Remember, if you are too sick to drive DON"T DO IT!! Sounds like you have what my mom has!!

[been2marceline]

Mandy, it is even nicer today than yesterday here, so went out instead of decorating!! If the weather was of the usual Easter variety we would be inside painting!!!!

Car alarms are a pain!:mad: As far as being a 'grumpy old woman', if people didn't do things to make us that way we would be ok.:laughing:

When we were out having a lovely coffee outside in the sun:love: ), we were chatting holidays, and for 2009 we are thinking of taking 6 weeks and visit a few places in the US!!!:woohoo: This would be for, and over, our 40th wedding anniversary. It started out as 6 weeks touring Europe and changed direction! Wonder if we will be able to fit a cruise in somewhere.:idea: Only problem is I now have another holiday to plan.:confused: :banana:

That's a HORRIBLE problem to have, Marilyn!!!:scared1:

Hope you can fit Northern California in!:banana:

Hope you have had a beautiful day!:hippie:

Karen

[lillygator]

Where is your mom a citizen of now? I had a friend I helped get her green card ...took 10 years!! She has had her green card for 5 years now, so can apply for citizenship.....SO EXCITING!!!


She, my Grandma and Uncles are all citizens of the UK (England). My one Uncle, the very bad black sheep was up for deportation at one point! (DUI related) :scared1: He's got to be late 50's now as my mom will be 53 this July.

I braved Publix, what a NIGHTMARE. Not a cart to be had. Everyone out for thei Easter goodies along with all the tourists - it was a mess. It's funny how people seem to foget their manners when crowds are large....I can't tell you the people who just cut in front of you in line whether it's the deli, seafood counter, check out....!!

[lillygator]

I ended up with a standing rib roast for tomorrow's dinner, with a salad, mashed potatoes, asparagus and peas and strawberry shortcake for dessert. I wish I could make Yorkshire Pudding...I always feel you need that with beef!

I am feeding the girls now, Samantha wanted a kid's frozen dinner so I obliged....we played outside a bit in the COOL weather - so after dinner tubs again and then bed. Tonight I am moving their playroom tv into their bedroom for a treat. So one movie before bed but I bet they will be out before it's over.

What's everyone else cooking?

[been2marceline]

Good Morning, Snowing in Washington DC.....how crazy is that?

Tuesday is was 84 degrees, today it is snowing.....

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.

I hope that your mom will be better soon. It is very hard when the body starts failing a bit, but the mind is sharp. The desire to continue being independant is so strong. I have been through this with both Grandmother's, both very independant women. I think that their stubborness really kept them going.

Just gently infuse your help when she is not expecting it, and maybe it will be easier for her to ask you when she needs it!

Best of luck!!! Take care of yourself as well!

Karen

[lillygator]

not sure about tonight. Did get a spicy tuna roll, pizza and some more fresh shrimp.

Angie - how's the MH?

Holly - hope you are able to get some sleep and feel better tonight. I knwo for me, there is nothing worse than being sick.

[lillygator]

oh and OSU fans (john and Amy) - there was a customer over by the frozen section who had on an OSU pullover. Samantha says ---- Ohio State is Gator Bait and then turns to me and says is that Sophia's brother?

[lillygator]

I just read about the suspicious package at the Port....I cannot imagine being there from prior to 10 until after 3 to board...luckily - as we usually drive we'd have our car and could leave but WOW!!
Thankfully everyone is safe!

[been2marceline]

Mark's making a seafood platter for dinner tonight with crab, scallops, shrimp and halibut. The fishmongers were a bit sparse as most had been bought up yesterday for Good Friday!;) Really looking forward to it:)

DH picked up fresh clams and oysters down the coast yesterday. He and DD are going to make fresh clam chowder and oysters on the half shell for friends of ours that are coming up to the coast to see us.

Can't wait, so yummy!!:banana:

Karen

[lillygator]

DH picked up fresh clams and oysters down the coast yesterday. He and DD are going to make fresh clam chowder and oysters on the half shell for friends of ours that are coming up to the coast to see us.

Can't wait, so yummy!!:banana:

Karen

sounds awesome!:banana:

the girls are in the tub and have decided on Peter Pan as their movie of choice for the evening.


I just started a book "My Sister's Keeper" and so fr it is great....this 13 year old just walked into an attorney's office to sue her parents for right's to her own body. Their first daughter has leukemia and they had her via egg and sperm in a clinical sense so she would be a perfect match to help the daughter with treatments, etc.

[PrincessTToo]

I braved Publix, what a NIGHTMARE.

I feel your pain. I had to go to Target this afternoon to pick up a prescription. :eek: I think I ended up parking in the next county!

********
Passport Story Update:
So 4.5 weeks after I sent them in without the fee, they finally got returned to us today. They sent along a form letter with a list of reasons why it was returned. The lack of fee payment was highlighted but it wasn't a human made highlight, it was machine made. So I guess I'm not the only one to do this and have to say "d'oh".

Now it will be interesting to see how long it takes to get them when I send them back on Monday... with the money this time.

[Jhalkias]

ok another load dry, folded and put away. The girls are in the tub and I think we'll be headed to Publix afterward.

Hey V, I really feel sorry for your broken waterfall in the pool as I watch the snow blow outside like a blizzard.

(BOTH Indians games cancelled today due to SNOW!)

[been2marceline]

[QUOTE=nskjerven;17987852]Lisa:

Good luck with your mom today. My good thoughts will be coming your way this weekend and herein forward on this issue.

I have the other issue on my hands. My mom is turning 80 this summer. Her body is in pretty good shape, but her mind is going more and more each day. We moved her into a retirement staged care (independent, assited and skilled nursing as needed) community last year (after dad died) it was hard to tell her she couldn't go back to her home (@ Lake Almanor 6 hours by car from us) again, even harder moving her without her input. She is still upset about that. She thinks she should have been there to move everything, but if she was it would have been impossible to pack her stuff up. My family and I did the last weekend with her at her house and packed up the precious stuff, then my sister went up the following weekend with movers and hauled all the rest of it out. I handle her finances and medical care (funny I have 3 other sisters, one who helps all the time the other 2 are pretty removed and just don't see what has to happen to keep up her care.) If only it could be a shared job then each of us could feel ok, rather than one (me) or 2 feelings exhausted with it all the time. Oh well, I'm the one who knew it would be me to do it, so I guess that's just life I can't just ignore it, that's not the daughter my mother raised.

Nan,

Your mom is very lucky to have you! I know how hard it is, I was the sibling that pretty much took care of my mom, but my sister did come down and spend the weekends with my mom to give me a break. She was very sharp, just had renal failure and diabetes. She was on dialisys for the last two years of her life and we helped her with that. Never had to move her out of her house, but had been planning for her to move to the house behind us that she and my sister would live in. She never made it there, but sister still moved in and that has been such a blessing.

Both of my grandma's had to be "enrolled" in convalescent hospitals. It was very hard to do, but they both were sufferning from Alzheimer's/dementia and it was too hard to try to take care of them at home. One lived to 87, the other to 95, and it was just the last 3 to 5 years of their lives that they were not sharp!

Try to always take a little time for yourself after your visits to her. :hug: And try to always remember the good times with her as well.

Karen

[been2marceline]

Hey V, I really feel sorry for your broken waterfall in the pool as I watch the snow blow outside like a blizzard.

(BOTH Indians games cancelled today due to SNOW!)

Saw the highlights last night on the news! Can't believe they even started the game!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

Bought the wrong Easter egg coloring dye and DH tried to find the right one while he was out and about (have to go about a half hour away to find much outside of Bodega Bay).

He called and "no go" all coloring kits sold out! He is bringing "neon food coloring" and we will do the coloring the old fashioned way!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

All alone again...

Diga dang, diga dang...

Karen

[been2marceline]

All by myself...

[lillygator]

something is wrong with this picture...the girls are awake and John is asleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[been2marceline]

something is wrong with this picture...the girls are awake and John is asleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isn't it only 8:00 pm?

[HollyTyler]

Reading everybody's pots, just to tired to reply to anybody. After picking up Tyler, he reminded me that he wants to leave carrots for the Easter bunny for a snack, so we had to go to the grocery store. Standing in line, I started to sweat. Long line....by the time it was my turn to check out, I was shivering with the chills. This is absolutely nuts! Fortunately, Tyler is completely over it, so I hope I don't give it back to him. Yucky stuff. :sad2:

Goodnight all! I'm headed back to burrow under my new, warm, luxurious llama blanket! :goodvibes Of course, first, "the Easter bunny" has to assemble Tyler's basket, eat some carrots, and hide some eggs inside and in the front yard.

[EllaEnchanted]

Mandy, it is even nicer today than yesterday here, so went out instead of decorating!! If the weather was of the usual Easter variety we would be inside painting!!!!

Car alarms are a pain!:mad: As far as being a 'grumpy old woman', if people didn't do things to make us that way we would be ok.:laughing:

When we were out having a lovely coffee outside in the sun:love: ), we were chatting holidays, and for 2009 we are thinking of taking 6 weeks and visit a few places in the US!!!:woohoo: This would be for, and over, our 40th wedding anniversary. It started out as 6 weeks touring Europe and changed direction! Wonder if we will be able to fit a cruise in somewhere.:idea: Only problem is I now have another holiday to plan.:confused: :banana:


WOW 40 years in 09...that is quite an accomplishment. Congratulations! John and I will never make it that long because we started too late. We'll hit 20 years in 2010 and really do a big celebration for that one. I would like to renew my vows, maybe on DCL. That would be awesome.

How about you and John Marilyn? Will you renew your vows for your 40th?

[been2marceline]

WOW 40 years in 09...that is quite an accomplishment. Congratulations! John and I will never make it that long because we started too late. We'll hit 20 years in 2010 and really do a big celebration for that one. I would like to renew my vows, maybe on DCL. That would be awesome.

How about you and John Marilyn? Will you renew your vows for your 40th?

Deb,

We probably won't make it to 40 either! We also started pretty late! Although 74 and 77, isn't that old!:thumbsup2

Karen

[disneylover5]

sounds awesome!:banana:

the girls are in the tub and have decided on Peter Pan as their movie of choice for the evening.


I just started a book "My Sister's Keeper" and so fr it is great....this 13 year old just walked into an attorney's office to sue her parents for right's to her own body. Their first daughter has leukemia and they had her via egg and sperm in a clinical sense so she would be a perfect match to help the daughter with treatments, etc.

LOVED this book...could not put it down...then end will totally throw you off!!

Hey V, I really feel sorry for your broken waterfall in the pool as I watch the snow blow outside like a blizzard.

(BOTH Indians games cancelled today due to SNOW!)

I thought the same thing about the pool!! I saw the pitcher was one pitch away from a no hitter (even though on 4.5 innings) and the umps called the game.....so sad!!

[gouodux]

Hey V, I really feel sorry for your broken waterfall in the pool as I watch the snow blow outside like a blizzard.

(BOTH Indians games cancelled today due to SNOW!)

We are feeling the same pain with our pool. We have been trying to get it ready for swimming all week and it just won't clean correctly. Shawn has taken apart every possible part on the equipment that he knows how to. The cleaner and filter have been running for two straight days. At least the waterfall works! It has been in the low 90's the last few days and the girl's just want to get in the pool. They have grown tired of going down to Lifetime Fitness to go swimming! Might just have to break down and call someone in.

[Jhalkias]

I have also thought about getting a refurbished ipod for Samantha...she loves listening to the portable CD player, I just wish there was some kind of max volume you could set, she thinks the highest level is the best! I just fear their behavior on the plane...it will be totally new for them and I am sure they will be excited --- I can only hope!


Vanessa,

You CAN set the maximum volume on ipods . . . you can even protect it with a combination so that a child cannot modify it.

[fourmcds]

Hi All:

Just back from my whirlwind trip to California. We actually had a great time. Took 9 hours yesterday to get there, a few hours shopping and then on the road back home. Stopped for a few hours sleep and then some tax free shopping (of course) in Oregon before heading home. My girlfriend is going through a hard time with a friend who is 1 month out of rehab for pain pill addiction and is using again so she really enjoyed the time away to just be relaxed and silly while :drive: :drive: :drive:.

I must say the stretch of I5 between Rosedale, OR and Redding, CA is beautiful with tons of great looking activities. I think we are going to spend a week down there next summer. The weather yesterday was great, hit 90, and then today back to rainy and 50's:sad2:

Haven't had a chance to read the pages I missed, hope to someday, but for now, I will start here.....

Hope everyone had a great weekend. We were hoping to have Easter at our house (IL's have had some health probs and get tired easily these days) but my IL's decided that it would be easier if we got to their house early, helped them clean and cook, stayed until everyone was gone and then cleaned up before going home! The shocker, DH said sure that sounds great :scared1:

[Jhalkias]

V, if you get a nano, you can set a max volume and have a passcode to lock it in. A nano 2gb silver refurbished, from Apple is running around $119.00 not as cheap as the shuffles, but you have the volume feature. Also you can build playlists on the nano, not on the shuffle.

You can set max on the shuffle too . . . (from Apple's site)


With iTunes 6.0.5 or later and iPod shuffle Software 1.1.4 or later, you can now set a maximum volume limit for your iPod shuffle.

[EllaEnchanted]

Good Morning, Snowing in Washington DC.....how crazy is that?

Tuesday is was 84 degrees, today it is snowing.....

My mom has been sick all week. She is 83 years old. She would not let me take her to the doctor. Now, this morning, she decides she is really sick. She would not listen to me all week. I will most likely be in the hospital most of the day with her.....the has the cough, cold, running nose thing.

She wants so much to take care of everything on her own, as she always has. We have been so lucky with her health. She has had her issues, but her mind is sound. She has broken her back 8 times now in 5 years....

She really needs my help, yet won't take it most of the time.....until (like today) she just can't stand it anymore.


Lisa, I can so relate about your mom because mine is the same way. She's only 73 but she's just as stubborn and independent. She has been in the hospital 4 times in 3 months and really needs better care than what she is doing on her own, but she won't let you help at all. It's very frustrating because you can't force her and yet you see that she really needs the help.

She has let me take her to some follow up doctor appointments and for some tests since she has been out of the hospital from this last stay. But that's all. She insists on driving herself and going to the supermarket and running errands. She still cooks and cares for her house. But she procrastinates when it comes to doing something for her health and she doesn't do all of her follow up care properly.

It's so hard to sit by and let it be because you know you can help and make it better for her, but she doesn't want that. You can only do what she lets you do. I don't push the matter because the last thing I want is to be fighting with her. So I let her have her way and then I wait for that dreaded telephone to ring and tell me something terrible has happened.

I know exactly what you're going through Lisa. If you find anything that helps, please let me know and I'll try it too. In the meantime, it's great to know that I'm not alone in my dilemma and thanks for sharing.:flower3:

[Jhalkias]

Lisa:

Good luck with your mom today. My good thoughts will be coming your way this weekend and herein forward on this issue.

I have the other issue on my hands. My mom is turning 80 this summer. Her body is in pretty good shape, but her mind is going more and more each day. We moved her into a retirement staged care (independent, assited and skilled nursing as needed) community last year (after dad died) it was hard to tell her she couldn't go back to her home (@ Lake Almanor 6 hours by car from us) again, even harder moving her without her input. She is still upset about that. She thinks she should have been there to move everything, but if she was it would have been impossible to pack her stuff up. My family and I did the last weekend with her at her house and packed up the precious stuff, then my sister went up the following weekend with movers and hauled all the rest of it out. I handle her finances and medical care (funny I have 3 other sisters, one who helps all the time the other 2 are pretty removed and just don't see what has to happen to keep up her care.) If only it could be a shared job then each of us could feel ok, rather than one (me) or 2 feelings exhausted with it all the time. Oh well, I'm the one who knew it would be me to do it, so I guess that's just life I can't just ignore it, that's not the daughter my mother raised.

N

Oh . . . . I know exactly what you mean Nanette . . . it is so hard to be at this stage of life and watch your parent's age before your eyes. My Dad is going to be 85 - and he is heading down the same road. It is also hard to be that ONE sibling that is expected to do it all.

But in the end, you know you are doing the right thing.

:grouphug:

[Jhalkias]

oh and OSU fans (john and Amy) - there was a customer over by the frozen section who had on an OSU pullover. Samantha says ---- Ohio State is Gator Bait and then turns to me and says is that Sophia's brother?

We are :lmao: at that one!

No, Alex is here with us.
:rotfl:

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm tired tonight!:confused3 Think a bath and bed will be in order.

Hope you are all having a great Saturday. Holly, I hope you are feeling better.

We have Church in the morning and than our ex daughter in law and little grandson are coming for the afternoon. Should be a nice day!:)


Goodnight Marilyn, have fun with your grandson tomorrow. How old is he?:goodvibes

[Jhalkias]

Saw the highlights last night on the news! Can't believe they even started the game!!

Karen

Hey, it's Ohio - what do they expect in early April?

Yeah, Hargrove FINALLY decided his players could not see when they were ONE strike away from a complete game and a LOSS!

[Jhalkias]

something is wrong with this picture...the girls are awake and John is asleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds right to me!

[MrsMork]

Thinking way ahead here...but since the girls haven't flown I am going to get each a backpack and fill with goodies and ship that to the port and just keep it hidden until we board the return flight home....that way all the stuff will be new to them.

There is a dollar store in the same shopping center as John's store...they have tons of Disney stuff....hair bows, nail polish, bags, crowns, you name it! I could have a hey day in there! I would like to get a portable DVD but fear the need for two so no fighting. I have also thought about getting a refurbished ipod for Samantha...she loves listening to the portable CD player, I just wish there was some kind of max volume you could set, she thinks the highest level is the best! I just fear their behavior on the plane...it will be totally new for them and I am sure they will be excited --- I can only hope!

In a way I wish the cruise was here, but love knowing I have a year to get all our junk together and save for that HUGE onboard bill I am sure we'll have!

V - kids on planes..DGS flew from Phoenix to Portland by himself to hook up with us for cruise in Dec. His mom had gotten lots of books, markers, etc to keep him busy. Well, he used the markers, but not on the books. His hands and arms were completely covered with marker when he got off the plane. :eek: The steward who was assigned to watch him said he hoped HE (the steward) would not get into trouble for that. :lmao: I assured him that no one gets in trouble from Grandmas. ;) Now I had bought colored pencils for the trip to Florida, but alas, he still had those markers Mom sent. :sad2: We did manage to keep them on the paper for the rest of our trip and I made him promise not to write on himself when I put him on the plane home.

[EllaEnchanted]

Thanks, but definitely not feeling better. Just barely staying awake for another 20 minutes until I can pick up Tyler. Counting down the hours until I can go to bed. I usually have him in bed at 7:30, so I'll be in bed right after that. When he wakes up in the morning, I'll probably be bad and let him watch a DVD while he eats breakfast so I can sleep a little more before going out of town to my dad's. I literally only plan on staying there an hour, or however long it takes to eat and do our egg hunt, and then we'll rush back home. Once they see how miserable I feel, I'm sure they'll understand. I'd completely skip the holiday if I hadn't missed Christmas (because other family was coming to my house) and Thanksgiving (because Tyler was at his dad's and I had to study for final exams).

I hope everybody is having fun with the Easter preparations! I'm so glad I go to the meal so I don't have to cook. :eek: I don't ever cook anyway, so that would be a disaster! I just hope my appetite is back by tomorrow. ;)

I've got the chills today, but my mom's uncle and friend sent me an awesome llama wool blanket from Peru a couple days ago -- perfect timing! I've never felt something so warm, heavy, and soft! It's absolutely wonderful, especially when sick! :cloud9:


Could you and Tyler's dad work it out so that he could keep him for a couple of days while you recover? Then you can skip the drive to the family for dinner and just sleep it off until it's gone. Just a suggestion. I'd love for you to get better. I feel so bad that you're so sick for so long and not improving. You have to stop pushing yourself and stay down until it goes away. I'm sending you big hugs and lots of positive healthy thoughts.:hug:

[Jhalkias]

Soon it will be time to get ready for church - services start at 11:00, conclude at about 2:00 - tonight we go to receive the Light!

At midnight, the church is darkened, and the priest comes out with ONE lit candle, the light coming back into the world. When the entire congregation then lights candles, and the priest goes outside the front doors of the church, and reads the Gospel of the Resurrection to the world.

After Church, a fellowship meal to break the fast in the social hall. Alex has been fasting all of Lent - no meat for 40 days. It will be strange for me this year, because my mom is not with us - she would cook while we were at church every year, and we would go to mom and dad's for an Easter dinner until 3 am . . . no avgolemono soup for me this year.

Have a Blessed Easter and Pascha everyone.

Kali Anastasi! (Happy Resurrection)

For 40 days after tonight, all Orthodox greet each other with:

Christos Anesti! (Christ is Risen!)

and respond with:

Alithos Anesti! (truly he is risen)

[MrsMork]

I ended up with a standing rib roast for tomorrow's dinner, with a salad, mashed potatoes, asparagus and peas and strawberry shortcake for dessert. I wish I could make Yorkshire Pudding...I always feel you need that with beef!

I am feeding the girls now, Samantha wanted a kid's frozen dinner so I obliged....we played outside a bit in the COOL weather - so after dinner tubs again and then bed. Tonight I am moving their playroom tv into their bedroom for a treat. So one movie before bed but I bet they will be out before it's over.

What's everyone else cooking?

I made potato salad today and broiled a couple of rib eyes and some asparagas for dinner.

Tomorrow I am doing very untraditional. I'm making chicken/grape/almond salad (DrHug's favorite) with mashed yams and a green salad with mandarin oranges and an apple pie for dessert.

[pjpoohbear]

You can set max on the shuffle too . . . (from Apple's site)


With iTunes 6.0.5 or later and iPod shuffle Software 1.1.4 or later, you can now set a maximum volume limit for your iPod shuffle.


That's a great feature John. They also have the refurb shuffles on apple too.

[MrsMork]

oh and OSU fans (john and Amy) - there was a customer over by the frozen section who had on an OSU pullover. Samantha says ---- Ohio State is Gator Bait and then turns to me and says is that Sophia's brother?

:lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: From the mouths of babes! :lmao:

[MrsMork]

WOW 40 years in 09...that is quite an accomplishment. Congratulations! John and I will never make it that long because we started too late. We'll hit 20 years in 2010 and really do a big celebration for that one. I would like to renew my vows, maybe on DCL. That would be awesome.

How about you and John Marilyn? Will you renew your vows for your 40th?

We hit 40 this Oct 2007. We started very young and plan to make it to at least 75. Very doable as I would only be 92 and he 97.

[MrsMork]

Soon it will be time to get ready for church - services start at 11:00, conclude at about 2:00 - tonight we go to receive the Light!

At midnight, the church is darkened, and the priest comes out with ONE lit candle, the light coming back into the world. When the entire congregation then lights candles, and the priest goes outside the front doors of the church, and reads the Gospel of the Resurrection to the world.

After Church, a fellowship meal to break the fast in the social hall. Alex has been fasting all of Lent - no meat for 40 days. It will be strange for me this year, because my mom is not with us - she would cook while we were at church every year, and we would go to mom and dad's for an Easter dinner until 3 am . . . no avgolemono soup for me this year.

Have a Blessed Easter and Pascha everyone.

Kali Anastasi! (Happy Resurrection)

For 40 days after tonight, all Orthodox greet each other with:

Christos Anesti! (Christ is Risen!)

and respond with:

Alithos Anesti! (truly he is risen)


John1, I have very much enjoyed learning about the Greek Orthodox traditions from your posts.

[birkner]

Lisa:

Good luck with your mom today. My good thoughts will be coming your way this weekend and herein forward on this issue.

I have the other issue on my hands. My mom is turning 80 this summer. Her body is in pretty good shape, but her mind is going more and more each day. We moved her into a retirement staged care (independent, assited and skilled nursing as needed) community last year (after dad died) it was hard to tell her she couldn't go back to her home (@ Lake Almanor 6 hours by car from us) again, even harder moving her without her input. She is still upset about that. She thinks she should have been there to move everything, but if she was it would have been impossible to pack her stuff up. My family and I did the last weekend with her at her house and packed up the precious stuff, then my sister went up the following weekend with movers and hauled all the rest of it out. I handle her finances and medical care (funny I have 3 other sisters, one who helps all the time the other 2 are pretty removed and just don't see what has to happen to keep up her care.) If only it could be a shared job then each of us could feel ok, rather than one (me) or 2 feelings exhausted with it all the time. Oh well, I'm the one who knew it would be me to do it, so I guess that's just life I can't just ignore it, that's not the daughter my mother raised.

Moving on...we did the Bunnies & Bonnets parade In Campbell this morning with the troop. The girls had fun, it was chaos at it best, small town parading.

We have a bbque later today and that's it until hopefully the beach tomorrow...we are doing a drive by a new listing, fingers crossed. It's a fixer not on a very big lot, but it's been months since anything has been worth looking at so this is better than nothing I guess.

Happy Easter to all, see ya later,

N

Nan:

So sorry to hear about your mom. My mother went very quickly with no warning so we did not have to watch a downhill slide like we did with my father over the last two years of his life. Both my mother and dad lived many less years than their parents. My mother lived about 20 years less than her mother and 23 years less than her dad. My dad lived 15 years less than his mother and 18 years less than his dad.

Where did you Mom live at Lake Almanor? We have had a house there for many years on Lassen View Drive.

Too chilly today here for us..wish warm weather would return. Happy Easter to you and your family.
Noel

[MrsMork]

John1, DrHug got the "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" photo printed. We just need to go get a frame for it. He also ordered horns today that he thinks he can put the DCL horn on. The MH is almost set to come to Ohio! :banana: Listen for those horns in your driveway. :cool1:

[HollyTyler]

Could you and Tyler's dad work it out so that he could keep him for a couple of days while you recover? Then you can skip the drive to the family for dinner and just sleep it off until it's gone. Just a suggestion. I'd love for you to get better. I feel so bad that you're so sick for so long and not improving. You have to stop pushing yourself and stay down until it goes away. I'm sending you big hugs and lots of positive healthy thoughts.:hug:

Nice thought, but his dad and stepmom are starting to get sick with the same thing too, so we're all in the same boat. At least mine is further along than theirs, and closer to the end, so I'm better off. And I slept so much the last few days when he was gone, I should be fine soon. I'm still awake, so I must be improving because this is the longest stretch I've stayed awake lately (except for when I had to go to work). But I'm headed to bed now to keep getting better! :goodvibes I'm just whiney because I only get sick maybe once every other year, so when I do get sick, it just seems so extreme because of how long it's been since I was sick before.

[EllaEnchanted]

We hit 40 this Oct 2007. We started very young and plan to make it to at least 75. Very doable as I would only be 92 and he 97.


And I can tell you're more in love today than ever before...Congratulations and you will make it to your 75th!!!:love:

[EllaEnchanted]

For anyone wondering about the champagne girls...AuntyBrat posted all the info on page one. Check there to get the scoop and to stay informed.;)

[birkner]

Thanks, but definitely not feeling better. Just barely staying awake for another 20 minutes until I can pick up Tyler. Counting down the hours until I can go to bed. I usually have him in bed at 7:30, so I'll be in bed right after that. When he wakes up in the morning, I'll probably be bad and let him watch a DVD while he eats breakfast so I can sleep a little more before going out of town to my dad's. I literally only plan on staying there an hour, or however long it takes to eat and do our egg hunt, and then we'll rush back home. Once they see how miserable I feel, I'm sure they'll understand. I'd completely skip the holiday if I hadn't missed Christmas (because other family was coming to my house) and Thanksgiving (because Tyler was at his dad's and I had to study for final exams).

I hope everybody is having fun with the Easter preparations! I'm so glad I go to the meal so I don't have to cook. :eek: I don't ever cook anyway, so that would be a disaster! I just hope my appetite is back by tomorrow. ;)

I've got the chills today, but my mom's uncle and friend sent me an awesome llama wool blanket from Peru a couple days ago -- perfect timing! I've never felt something so warm, heavy, and soft! It's absolutely wonderful, especially when sick! :cloud9:


Sorry you are feeling so poorly, Holly. I hope you feel better really soon. Happy Easter to you and Tyler.

Noel

[birkner]

DH picked up fresh clams and oysters down the coast yesterday. He and DD are going to make fresh clam chowder and oysters on the half shell for friends of ours that are coming up to the coast to see us.

Can't wait, so yummy!!:banana:

Karen


How about just some fresh lemon juice and tabasco sauce? I could sure go for that kind of meal about now with some fresh champagne!!

Noel

[disneylover5]

We are feeling the same pain with our pool. We have been trying to get it ready for swimming all week and it just won't clean correctly. Shawn has taken apart every possible part on the equipment that he knows how to. The cleaner and filter have been running for two straight days. At least the waterfall works! It has been in the low 90's the last few days and the girl's just want to get in the pool. They have grown tired of going down to Lifetime Fitness to go swimming! Might just have to break down and call someone in.

If we had a pool here, we would be ice skating on it!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Love Lifetime Fitness!!

Lisa, I can so relate about your mom because mine is the same way. She's only 73 but she's just as stubborn and independent. She has been in the hospital 4 times in 3 months and really needs better care than what she is doing on her own, but she won't let you help at all. It's very frustrating because you can't force her and yet you see that she really needs the help.

She has let me take her to some follow up doctor appointments and for some tests since she has been out of the hospital from this last stay. But that's all. She insists on driving herself and going to the supermarket and running errands. She still cooks and cares for her house. But she procrastinates when it comes to doing something for her health and she doesn't do all of her follow up care properly.

It's so hard to sit by and let it be because you know you can help and make it better for her, but she doesn't want that. You can only do what she lets you do. I don't push the matter because the last thing I want is to be fighting with her. So I let her have her way and then I wait for that dreaded telephone to ring and tell me something terrible has happened.

I know exactly what you're going through Lisa. If you find anything that helps, please let me know and I'll try it too. In the meantime, it's great to know that I'm not alone in my dilemma and thanks for sharing.:flower3:

I wish I had answers. My mom has always been this way. When my dad started to go downhill, I was the one who had to take the car keys away, really made my dad sad. He dies shortly thereafter. That was 1999. My mom has been okay by herself until the last 12 months. I wish she would just come live with us. We have the room and my kids LOVE having her here. IN the last 12 months, she has been here about 4 months.

I have two older brothers. One does little or nothing for mom (he lives in DE) and my other brother lives in SC. He handles all mom's money. Boy, does that make her MAD!! She wants to take care of her own money and she calls me up and cusses about my brother and the bank all the time!! I am glad he helps in that way. I do everything else......and I love it. My mom does not believe that....she thinks she is a burden and I tell her all the time "The best present you can ever give me is the honor of helping you and taking care of you" and she says B**LSH*T....she has always had a mouth on her :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Maybe we can get our mom's to be roommates? My mom is still in the huge house she raised us in. It was built in 1960 and no one else has ever lived there except our family. She can not bear to sell it......

[disneylover5]

How about just some fresh lemon juice and tabasco sauce? I could sure go for that kind of meal about now with some fresh champagne!!

Noel


YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY

[fourmcds]

V - kids on planes..DGS flew from Phoenix to Portland by himself to hook up with us for cruise in Dec. His mom had gotten lots of books, markers, etc to keep him busy. Well, he used the markers, but not on the books. His hands and arms were completely covered with marker when he got off the plane. :eek: The steward who was assigned to watch him said he hoped HE (the steward) would not get into trouble for that. :lmao: I assured him that no one gets in trouble from Grandmas. ;) Now I had bought colored pencils for the trip to Florida, but alas, he still had those markers Mom sent. :sad2: We did manage to keep them on the paper for the rest of our trip and I made him prooumise not to write on himself when I put him on the plane home.


A good trick to help with this problem is the color wonder markers! They only color on the color wonder paper. You can buy coloring books for them or blank paper. They stink a bit, but work great. My DD first got some when she was 2 and flying to Hawaii and it worked great!

[EllaEnchanted]

So we took the puppy, Angel, to the vet today for a wellness visit and some shots. She weighs 25.4 lbs. and she'll be 12 weeks old in three days. She was 15 lbs. when we took her home, so she gained 10lbs. in just one month. The vet said that's a good amount for her size and she's very healthy.

Sandi and Joe (DD and DSIL) took the boys home today. YEAH!!! Tom is going to be 16 at the end of this month and Kris is going to be 15 this summer. They were good, just very hectic and crazy and noisy and busy and chaotic. Kris talked to his girlfriend on his cell phone the whole entire visit. I think he only put the phone down to sleep and I'm not even sure about that. Tom works for my neighbor behind my house. He has all kinds of animals, lions, tigers, bears, yes all of the above, and Tom helps feed, water, and clean the animals for him. So it was easy for Tom to get to work these past two days...yes, we live in a very rural community. Everybody has acreage and no one can see their neighbors house from their own. I like having my privacy with lots of land and space around me.

Karen, as soon as the kids left, John and I opened and finished the bottle of Stump Jump. I liked it. Very citrius smelling, tasting, very light and refreshing and dry. We chilled another bottle to bring with us tomorrow since we killed this one. John said, it has a twist off cap. He was very surprised by this.:wizard:

[been2marceline]

I made potato salad today and broiled a couple of rib eyes and some asparagas for dinner.

Tomorrow I am doing very untraditional. I'm making chicken/grape/almond salad (DrHug's favorite) with mashed yams and a green salad with mandarin oranges and an apple pie for dessert.

We had almost the exact dinner last night! Rib eyes, Asparagas and Yukon gold potatoes!

Your untraditional dinner tomorrow sounds good too!

Enjoy!

Karen

[fourmcds]

For those of you discussing taking care of your mothers, my heart goes out to all of you and kind of know what you are going through (watched my mom go through it for years). My GM moved out here after my GF died. She had severe dementia and would not remember anything. She would yell at us all the time. It was harder on my mom as she was the only one to take care of her over her last 10 years. My aunt never saw my GM again after 1995, she died in 2005 and my uncles both passed away in 1995. There is a great book called the 72 Hour Day, which talks mostly about caretaking for people with alzheimer's, but gives some great tricks at handling their frustration and anger at where they are now in life. You all sound like you are doing a wonderful job and will cherish the thought that you are there when they need you. :grouphug:

[been2marceline]

Soon it will be time to get ready for church - services start at 11:00, conclude at about 2:00 - tonight we go to receive the Light!

At midnight, the church is darkened, and the priest comes out with ONE lit candle, the light coming back into the world. When the entire congregation then lights candles, and the priest goes outside the front doors of the church, and reads the Gospel of the Resurrection to the world.

After Church, a fellowship meal to break the fast in the social hall. Alex has been fasting all of Lent - no meat for 40 days. It will be strange for me this year, because my mom is not with us - she would cook while we were at church every year, and we would go to mom and dad's for an Easter dinner until 3 am . . . no avgolemono soup for me this year.

Have a Blessed Easter and Pascha everyone.

Kali Anastasi! (Happy Resurrection)

For 40 days after tonight, all Orthodox greet each other with:

Christos Anesti! (Christ is Risen!)

and respond with:

Alithos Anesti! (truly he is risen)

Enjoy your evening and celebration John. Your mom is still with you, she's singing on High!! An angel on your shoulder.:angel:

Karen

[amesmom]

If I can get them to take a nap I am going to go over the Navigators....yes I printed them off...and see what fun stuff lies ahead! Started packing for this May's WDW trip. The girls things are easy as most of the WDW stuff I don't let them wear to school since the come home with various markers, paints, stains on them.

I have all the Navigators printed off too. Fun to read and dream.

[fourmcds]

Holly, hope you are feeling better, or at least far on the road to wellness!

[amesmom]

sounds awesome!:banana:

the girls are in the tub and have decided on Peter Pan as their movie of choice for the evening.


I just started a book "My Sister's Keeper" and so fr it is great....this 13 year old just walked into an attorney's office to sue her parents for right's to her own body. Their first daughter has leukemia and they had her via egg and sperm in a clinical sense so she would be a perfect match to help the daughter with treatments, etc.

That is a great book. It was one of my favorites from my book club last year.

[fourmcds]

That is a great book. It was one of my favorites from my book club last year.


That book sounds like a great one. What was the one mentioned earlier in the week about time and travel or something like that? I think it was Nan and Angel who said they loved it but I could be wrong. I just can't seem to ever get the search to work here.

[disneylover5]

Karen, CAn you please tell me the name of the Champagne I need to buy that was at Palo? I have not writen it down yet,

[disneylover5]

Well, I have working on computers all night. I got the wireless working on my new computer and I have had trouble with the Scanner driver.....still working on this now.....some of this is just too hard for me!!

[been2marceline]

How about just some fresh lemon juice and tabasco sauce? I could sure go for that kind of meal about now with some fresh champagne!!

Noel

Come on up!! We just had our appetizers of a dozen oysters, DH's two types of minionette (sp) and he and DD made their fabulous spicy shrimp too!!

We really aren't that far away...

Karen

[fourmcds]

If I can get them to take a nap I am going to go over the Navigators....yes I printed them off...and see what fun stuff lies ahead! Started packing for this May's WDW trip. The girls things are easy as most of the WDW stuff I don't let them wear to school since the come home with various markers, paints, stains on them.

V....I know that most people from here are heading out of the world at the beginning of may, right when my trip starts. When are you heading there? We are at OKW from 5/6-5/13 and VWL from 5/16-5/18. Maybe we will pass while there....:wave2:

[fourmcds]

Come on up!! We just had our appetizers of a dozen oysters, DH's two types of minionette (sp) and he and DD made their fabulous spicy shrimp too!!

We really aren't that far away...

Karen

Karen....that sounds delicious! Much better than the pizza we had tonight. If that was the appetizer, what fabulous entree are you having for dinner?!

[been2marceline]

So we took the puppy, Angel, to the vet today for a wellness visit and some shots. She weighs 25.4 lbs. and she'll be 12 weeks old in three days. She was 15 lbs. when we took her home, so she gained 10lbs. in just one month. The vet said that's a good amount for her size and she's very healthy.

Sandi and Joe (DD and DSIL) took the boys home today. YEAH!!! Tom is going to be 16 at the end of this month and Kris is going to be 15 this summer. They were good, just very hectic and crazy and noisy and busy and chaotic. Kris talked to his girlfriend on his cell phone the whole entire visit. I think he only put the phone down to sleep and I'm not even sure about that. Tom works for my neighbor behind my house. He has all kinds of animals, lions, tigers, bears, yes all of the above, and Tom helps feed, water, and clean the animals for him. So it was easy for Tom to get to work these past two days...yes, we live in a very rural community. Everybody has acreage and no one can see their neighbors house from their own. I like having my privacy with lots of land and space around me.

Karen, as soon as the kids left, John and I opened and finished the bottle of Stump Jump. I liked it. Very citrius smelling, tasting, very light and refreshing and dry. We chilled another bottle to bring with us tomorrow since we killed this one. John said, it has a twist off cap. He was very surprised by this.:wizard:

I knew you might like this one as you said you liked dry wines. It's description and content make you think that it will be sweet, but it is very dry and very refreshing at the same time!!

Having just one child, and a very well behaved, quiet one at that, it is always hard for me when other kids are around! Especially boys!! We are having two of her friends (twins) come up to the Bodega house on Monday with their folks, and then they will stay a couple of days with us. It will be good for her to have her friends here, but it will be more work for me when it gets time for clean up, etc.

Karen

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