May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 8

[LiserAnn]

OK....I'm going to sit in my Homedics Shiatsu Massage Chair for a while, get nice and relaxed, do homework for a while, and get to bed. :thumbsup2

Now there's an idea...I'll have to use mine!

Holly-I'm sorry to hear about the EEG results, although you don't know fully what she said means for Tyler, but I'm so glad that you've taken the steps that you have taken so that he will get what he needs. As a parent all we can do is be warriors for our kids when we need to be and in my book you've done just that...you fought for him when you felt he needed more than what you ex was willing to see/give!!! :thumbsup2

Well, so far no different news. I'm actually waiting for nightfall so that we can see what's going on and where. I know that sounds weird but during the day all you can see is smoke, at night you can see the glow and pin point exactly where everything is. I look forward for all this to be behind us all, as I'm sure everyone else feels!

[HollyTyler]

Now there's an idea...I'll have to use mine!

Holly-I'm sorry to hear about the EEG results, although you don't know fully what she said means for Tyler, but I'm so glad that you've taken the steps that you have taken so that he will get what he needs. As a parent all we can do is be warriors for our kids when we need to be and in my book you've done just that...you fought for him when you felt he needed more than what you ex was willing to see/give!!! :thumbsup2

Well, so far no different news. I'm actually waiting for nightfall so that we can see what's going on and where. I know that sounds weird but during the day all you can see is smoke, at night you can see the glow and pin point exactly where everything is. I look forward for all this to be behind us all, as I'm sure everyone else feels!
Thanks Lisa....your words almost made me cry! :hug:

Here's hoping when nightfall comes, you don't see that the glow has come any closer to you. :scared:

[disneylover5]

I am glad for your brother as he probably wants to get back to work. I know you will miss him but hopefully, you can talk on Skype and email.


We have been using Skype and a video cam to talk to Vanessa's family. It sure is cool!!

[disneylover5]

Anyone home?
We are close to 33,000

[BubbaGrump]

Anyone home?
We are close to 33,000

YUP!pirate:

[BubbaGrump]

anyone else?

[BubbaGrump]

Ready.......

[BubbaGrump]

Set.......

[BubbaGrump]

Go!!!

[tink1963]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

[BubbaGrump]

Such a wicked wench ye be!!! AARRRGHHH!!! pirate: pirate: Extra grog AND rations it be fer ye!!!

[Jhalkias]

Hi everybody.

Missed the big pirate: again, oh well. Good job Venetia.

You guys are so good, that any response that I would have thought to have given anyone (like Holly) has already been said.

So Holly, Lisa, and anyone else, I am not going to repeat the good words already said, just know our thoughts are with you.

We are getting ready to leave for WDW tomorrow - took Sophia to Halloween in the Halls tonight, and a hayride too at the school. It was really COLD. High 40's now.

Red Sox are beating the Rockies. Hope they win. They sure beat up on the Indians in the end.

[birkner]

Hi everybody.

Missed the big pirate: again, oh well. Good job Venetia.

You guys are so good, that any response that I would have thought to have given anyone (like Holly) has already been said.

So Holly, Lisa, and anyone else, I am not going to repeat the good words already said, just know our thoughts are with you.

We are getting ready to leave for WDW tomorrow - took Sophia to Halloween in the Halls tonight, and a hayride too at the school. It was really COLD. High 40's now.

Red Sox are beating the Rockies. Hope they win. They sure beat up on the Indians in the end.

Sounds like Sophia had fun!! I have to brag about the weather here today. We had a high of 80, seemed almost like summer.

Neutral on World Series unless the Giants are playing!! Or if the Dodgers are playing, anyone else!!

[BubbaGrump]

Have fun John, and be safe! By the way, what are you most looking forward to when you get to come to Disneyland?

[HollyTyler]

Hi everybody.

Missed the big pirate: again, oh well. Good job Venetia.

You guys are so good, that any response that I would have thought to have given anyone (like Holly) has already been said.

So Holly, Lisa, and anyone else, I am not going to repeat the good words already said, just know our thoughts are with you.

We are getting ready to leave for WDW tomorrow - took Sophia to Halloween in the Halls tonight, and a hayride too at the school. It was really COLD. High 40's now.

Red Sox are beating the Rockies. Hope they win. They sure beat up on the Indians in the end.
Thanks John! :hug: What's Halloween in the Halls? And speaking of Halloween events, what happened to the pictures from the zoo on Sunday that you were going to post?

[HollyTyler]

Sounds like Sophia had fun!! I have to brag about the weather here today. We had a high of 80, seemed almost like summer.

Neutral on World Series unless the Giants are playing!! Or if the Dodgers are playing, anyone else!!
Glad you had nice weather! Somebody needs to, right? :thumbsup2

[Jhalkias]

Have fun John, and be safe! By the way, what are you most looking forward to when you get to come to Disneyland?

Really Bubba, just "being" there, where it all began. I love history, and I think I know enough as a WDW vet to not be disappointed. I just want to drink in the atmosphere.

Thanks John! :hug: What's Halloween in the Halls? And speaking of Halloween events, what happened to the pictures from the zoo on Sunday that you were going to post?

No time to download photos Holly. I have been going to bed late and getting up at 5:00 every morning, with something going on every night here at home! I'll get to it sometime!

Halloween in the Halls is Trick or treat through the High School, with National Honor Society Students handing out candy to the kids. We had over 2.000 people show up! Ran out of food! Hayrides kept going past 8:00!

All was free other than the food.

[gouodux]

Go Ducks, Go Ducks, Go Ducks!

[HollyTyler]

Really Bubba, just "being" there, where it all began. I love history, and I think I know enough as a WDW vet to not be disappointed. I just want to drink in the atmosphere.

No time to download photos Holly. I have been going to bed late and getting up at 5:00 every morning, with something going on every night here at home! I'll get to it sometime!

Halloween in the Halls is Trick or treat through the High School, with National Honor Society Students handing out candy to the kids. We had over 2.000 people show up! Ran out of food! Hayrides kept going past 8:00!

All was free other than the food.
Well, when you do have time to post pics, we'll all be even happier about it because you'll probably have WDW pics too! :yay:

Halloween in the Halls sounds so fun! What a great idea!

[HollyTyler]

Go Ducks, Go Ducks, Go Ducks!
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Are they playing right now?

[BubbaGrump]

Really Bubba, just "being" there, where it all began. I love history, and I think I know enough as a WDW vet to not be disappointed. I just want to drink in the atmosphere.



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I can see your smile as you first walk out on to Mainstreet...... or even before that as you see the Halloween decorations above the ticket gates...."drink up"!!!:thumbsup2

[BubbaGrump]

Hi there Holly!

[calmom]

I booked the flight the day they opened up which I believe was back in February or March. I get almost daily emails for specials from United and happened to catch those seats for both JB and myself.
Oh...I think I remember now. I wouldn't have booked airfare then because of the STAR testing issue being outstanding. I probably didn't start looking until later. I'll sign up for the specials in case they do something, which I doubt. We probably will save money and do a connecting flight. So if we are grumpy at 7am breakfast the next morning, please see through it! That being said, how could we be grumpy since we will be heading to the Magic!
Lisa, I am so worried about you and your family. I hope you have all your valuables and important papers loaded in your car, just in case!! Please take care and be safe!! Ditto.

:rotfl: EXACTLY!!!!! It just doesn't sound like a happy marriage to me and she doesn't seem like she's very happy with her life. She never smiles and is always grumbling about something. Not a fun way to live. Life's too short! Laugh, smile, have fun! :yay: :woohoo: Be glad you aren't in that marriage!

We have ashes on our car today. We have a very strong smoke smell outside now too. Hopefully our winds die down tonight and they can start containing the fires. They are predicting around 50% containment by 10/29 with 100% containment around 11/4!

The sunrise this morning was unreal - the entire sky was red. With all the particulate matter in the air sunsets and sunrises should look weird for awhile.

Here in SD there is no rain in the forecast for at least the next 10 days to help clear the air. Hope all clears up soon.

Not so great news today. Tyler's pediatrician called, left me a voice mail telling me she has his EEG results. I was already worried by the Dr. calling me herself. Then she said that phrase of doom: "I don't want to alarm you, BUT....." Anyway, her message told me it's not an emergency, but she really wants to talk to me about the results right away. When I called her back, she told me the report says "abnormal rare frontal activity". She says she's going to set up a referral to the pediatric neurologist and will call me to tell me when the appointment will be. :sad1: Tyler's dad's first comment was that she'd better refer us to somebody in-network. Then he was angry that she didn't give more details. I kept telling him, she doesn't know any more details because she's not a neurologist. She was just reading what's on the report. It also said something about "potential for seizure activity, further evaluation may be necessary". I don't remember her exact words on that part.

I'm a bit too overwhelmed to try to figure it out right now. Have to call my dad and update him, and then my mom too. It is good they are finding something so they can fix it. Medical advances are so great....so if he does need some sort of medicine or treatment, the sooner you know the better. Our thoughts are with you and Tyler and that crazy step-mom and Dad!

Good News today.....my brother got called to meet up with a ship off the coast of Japan. He leaves Nov 5th and is now getting all his required paperwork and physical, etc. taken care of so that he's ready to go. I'm so relieved for him. This is exactly what he needs to be doing right now. He'll be away for six months. It'll be hard for me not to be able to talk to him every day, but it's only for six months and since mom is gone, there won't be any emergencies to try to reach him about. So it's all for the best!

:banana: :banana: :banana: Sounds good, although I am sure you will miss him.

Just take it easy as there is no sense worrying about what might be until you have more information. Sometimes for me when I am overwhelmed I tend to speak off the cuff and try to say something like what he said. I will say something I can potenitally control, like the insurance issue as opposed to speaking to what I am really feeling.
Very insightful (as always!).
I'm mostly packed....just have the odds and ends to do.....we leave tomorrow night after work. Now that I know my brother is taken care of, I can really relax and enjoy this trip. I'm starting to get really excited coz it's getting close to when we leave.

Since we'll be in FL, we'll see my brother before and after cruise....I'm glad to have some time with him away from the homefront on vaca and just relax and enjoy our last couple of days together before he goes away. I think we all need it really badly. It'll be good for all of us.

:hippie: :hippie: :hippie: Have a GREAT time!!!!

Been a little lonely with DH gone. He flew to Colorado last Thursday to open a new store in Cherry Creek. He came home Sunday night and was on the first flight out Monday morning to San Diego to assist his stores there. Flew in last night to be in his home store because one of the Presidents of the company was speaking today. He was back on a flight midmorning back to San Diego. The hope is he will be home Friday night. The girls really miss him.:hug: Hope the time flies by quickly.

Think of the FF miles you will have! Good point! It reminds me of my two uncles (who are brothers). They both were big wigs at Coke. One always used the corporate jet, avoiding all the delays, hassles, etc of commercial. The other used commercial. Now that they are retired, my uncle that used commercial has millions of miles and will travel free the rest of his life no doubt. The other has hardly any. Case in point: traveling by corporate jet might not be the best bet! Then again, anyone traveling by corporate jet probably doesn't need to worry that much about the cost of flying.....:laughing:

pirate: pirate: pirate:
Way to go!:thumbsup2
Hi everybody.

Missed the big pirate: again, oh well. Good job Venetia.

You guys are so good, that any response that I would have thought to have given anyone (like Holly) has already been said.

So Holly, Lisa, and anyone else, I am not going to repeat the good words already said, just know our thoughts are with you.

We are getting ready to leave for WDW tomorrow - took Sophia to Halloween in the Halls tonight, and a hayride too at the school. It was really COLD. High 40's now.

Red Sox are beating the Rockies. Hope they win. They sure beat up on the Indians in the end. Have a great time!

[LisaG520]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Congratulations!

Great team work guys!!

[BubbaGrump]

Congratulations!

Great team work guys!!

Hi Lisa. are you safe yet?

[HollyTyler]

Hi there Holly!
Hi Bubba! And goodnight.....I was ready for sleep 2 hours ago and now my eyes are closing as I type. I think I wanted to get myself so sleepy that I'd just fall right asleep and not lie there thinking all night. Mission accomplished....I think I'm too tired to change into pajamas! ;)

[MrsMork]

Really Bubba, just "being" there, where it all began. I love history, and I think I know enough as a WDW vet to not be disappointed. I just want to drink in the atmosphere.




John1, stand on Main Street and look up at the Fire Station. The lamp in the window of Walt's apartment always give me a warm feeling. :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

It is good they are finding something so they can fix it. Medical advances are so great....so if he does need some sort of medicine or treatment, the sooner you know the better. Our thoughts are with you and Tyler and that crazy step-mom and Dad!

Thank you! I'm feeling much better. Can't do anything when I don't really know what's going on, so no point in worrying right now.

[BubbaGrump]

John1, stand on Main Street and look up at the Fire Station. The lamp in the window of Walt's apartment always give me a warm feeling. :goodvibes

GOOD ONE !!!!:thumbsup2

[MrsMork]

GOOD ONE !!!!:thumbsup2

Yep, and just run your hand across the 33 at Club 33. Another place that is only at DL and was one of Walt's dreams.:goodvibes

[BubbaGrump]

Yep, and just run your hand across the 33 at Club 33. Another place that is only at DL and was one of Walt's dreams.:goodvibes

Another good one!!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 O.K. gotta go this weekend!!!!

[LisaG520]

Hi Lisa. are you safe yet?

We are. Though the air quality is so poor we can't really go out much. Wearing mask when we do though.

Tomorrow we are going back to work. Probably spend the day on pins and needles hoping nothing changes. We're most worried that we can get back to the apartment to get the cats.

Thanks for asking :)

[nskjerven]

Well this is not good...just heard on the news there's a 3,000 acre fire on the grounds of Camp Pendleton near the OC border...if the wind pushes it inland towards us and it joins the DeLuz fire, well, :scared1: :sad2: is all I can say. Not good!


been thinking of you guys. the air up here is starting to look ugly, makes me worry for you all. prayers and pixie dust coming your way.


Not so great news today. Tyler's pediatrician called, left me a voice mail telling me she has his EEG results. I was already worried by the Dr. calling me herself. Then she said that phrase of doom: "I don't want to alarm you, BUT....." Anyway, her message told me it's not an emergency, but she really wants to talk to me about the results right away. When I called her back, she told me the report says "abnormal rare frontal activity". She says she's going to set up a referral to the pediatric neurologist and will call me to tell me when the appointment will be. :sad1: Tyler's dad's first comment was that she'd better refer us to somebody in-network. Then he was angry that she didn't give more details. I kept telling him, she doesn't know any more details because she's not a neurologist. She was just reading what's on the report. It also said something about "potential for seizure activity, further evaluation may be necessary". I don't remember her exact words on that part.

I'm a bit too overwhelmed to try to figure it out right now. Have to call my dad and update him, and then my mom too.

Holly, my heart is with you. prayers for you & Tyler too. :hug:


We have been using Skype and a video cam to talk to Vanessa's family. It sure is cool!!

do they speak in English or Norweigan when they chat? Just wondering. I had a mental picture of the family chatting away in Norweigan :lmao:


YUP!pirate:

you guys crack me up!

pirate: pirate: pirate:

I see a pattern here....rock on you guys!


Sounds like Sophia had fun!! I have to brag about the weather here today. We had a high of 80, seemed almost like summer.

Neutral on World Series unless the Giants are playing!! Or if the Dodgers are playing, anyone else!!

90s in Morgan Hill at the pumpkin patch today.

Noel, with ya.....Giants (only) or of course to boo the Dodgers :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

funny aside, Wilson's teachers, English total Giant fan...Spanish total Dodger fan. The kids taunt him...Giants Giants Giants....I'm going to have an easy time with teachers gifts this year...tickets to the game of course!!!!:lmao:

[LiserAnn]

Hi everyone...what a day! Well, we got a recorded message from the superintendent from our school district that school tomorrow is cancelled due to the poor air quality, proximity of fires and the uncertaintly of the direction of the fires...they want families to be together if something comes up. So, I'm good with that, I'd rather have my kidlets right with us. DH is on "vacation" the next two days. Let's continue to hope all this settles down quickly.

Thanks for everyone's concern and well wishes...send pixie dust...we need some Disney love in CA!

[granmaz]

Not so great news today. Tyler's pediatrician called, left me a voice mail telling me she has his EEG results. I was already worried by the Dr. calling me herself. Then she said that phrase of doom: "I don't want to alarm you, BUT....." Anyway, her message told me it's not an emergency, but she really wants to talk to me about the results right away. When I called her back, she told me the report says "abnormal rare frontal activity". She says she's going to set up a referral to the pediatric neurologist and will call me to tell me when the appointment will be. :sad1: Tyler's dad's first comment was that she'd better refer us to somebody in-network. Then he was angry that she didn't give more details. I kept telling him, she doesn't know any more details because she's not a neurologist. She was just reading what's on the report. It also said something about "potential for seizure activity, further evaluation may be necessary". I don't remember her exact words on that part.

I'm a bit too overwhelmed to try to figure it out right now. Have to call my dad and update him, and then my mom too.

Holly looks like they are on top of this and at least you got the ball rolling quickly. Hard not to worry as his mom I know.:hug:

Good News today.....my brother got called to meet up with a ship off the coast of Japan. He leaves Nov 5th and is now getting all his required paperwork and physical, etc. taken care of so that he's ready to go. I'm so relieved for him. This is exactly what he needs to be doing right now. He'll be away for six months. It'll be hard for me not to be able to talk to him every day, but it's only for six months and since mom is gone, there won't be any emergencies to try to reach him about. So it's all for the best!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Great news there Deb.

Been a little lonely with DH gone. He flew to Colorado last Thursday to open a new store in Cherry Creek. He came home Sunday night and was on the first flight out Monday morning to San Diego to assist his stores there. Flew in last night to be in his home store because one of the Presidents of the company was speaking today. He was back on a flight midmorning back to San Diego. The hope is he will be home Friday night. The girls really miss him.

That is hard for you all. Will he be travelling over there often?

OK....I'm going to sit in my Homedics Shiatsu Massage Chair for a while, get nice and relaxed, do homework for a while, and get to bed. :thumbsup2

Hope the chair worked its magic!!

We have been using Skype and a video cam to talk to Vanessa's family. It sure is cool!!

Brilliant isn't it?

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Well done!pirate: But where do you guys spring from? You suddenly appear out of the blue and keep snagging the pirate.:lmao:

Thank you! I'm feeling much better. Can't do anything when I don't really know what's going on, so no point in worrying right now.

Glad you are relaxing a bit. Hope you managed to get a good night's sleep.

Hi everyone...what a day! Well, we got a recorded message from the superintendent from our school district that school tomorrow is cancelled due to the poor air quality, proximity of fires and the uncertaintly of the direction of the fires...they want families to be together if something comes up. So, I'm good with that, I'd rather have my kidlets right with us. DH is on "vacation" the next two days. Let's continue to hope all this settles down quickly.

Thanks for everyone's concern and well wishes...send pixie dust...we need some Disney love in CA!

To both Lisas, we've been thinking about you and hoping and praying those fires are contained quickly.

Good to have the family together at the moment too.

[Jhalkias]

Good morning!

Maybe last post before we leave.

Stay safe everyone in Cal!

Boss heard I was going to Cal for this conference, and started laughing. Seems like EVERY time I go to one of these, a natural disaster follows me. One time in Orlando they had tornadoes all around WDW. Another time I was away I was IN a hurricane.

So if you want someone to blame for the fires, I guess it is my fault.

All kidding aside, we hope this ends soon, and I cannot imagine having that kind of fear and concern and being at the whim of which way the wind blows.

You are all in our prayers!

[HollyTyler]

Hi everyone...what a day! Well, we got a recorded message from the superintendent from our school district that school tomorrow is cancelled due to the poor air quality, proximity of fires and the uncertaintly of the direction of the fires...they want families to be together if something comes up. So, I'm good with that, I'd rather have my kidlets right with us. DH is on "vacation" the next two days. Let's continue to hope all this settles down quickly.

Thanks for everyone's concern and well wishes...send pixie dust...we need some Disney love in CA!
Oh my gosh! Scary, but I'm glad you'll all be together. That's a relief just in case the fires start going a different way.

[HollyTyler]

Holly looks like they are on top of this and at least you got the ball rolling quickly. Hard not to worry as his mom I know.:hug:

Hope the chair worked its magic!!

Glad you are relaxing a bit. Hope you managed to get a good night's sleep.

Thanks Marilyn! Yes, I was very loose and relaxed thanks to my massage chair! My back muscles are sore today because of the strength of the massage it gives, but my back and neck don't feel tense and twisted, etc. :goodvibes

Slept like a rock! Thankfully, my thoughts turned off and stayed off all night, and I knew it was almost time to wake up when my thoughts suddenly started back up again and they woke me up. I feel like I slept for 2 days and am completely refreshed and ready to take on the world! :thumbsup2 Ready to tackle TONS of homework today after work! Fortunately, I only work 4 hours so I can jump right into it.

[HollyTyler]

Good morning!

Maybe last post before we leave.

Stay safe everyone in Cal!

Boss heard I was going to Cal for this conference, and started laughing. Seems like EVERY time I go to one of these, a natural disaster follows me. One time in Orlando they had tornadoes all around WDW. Another time I was away I was IN a hurricane.

So if you want someone to blame for the fires, I guess it is my fault.

All kidding aside, we hope this ends soon, and I cannot imagine having that kind of fear and concern and being at the whim of which way the wind blows.

You are all in our prayers!
John, have a great time! :yay:

[granmaz]

Thanks Marilyn! Yes, I was very loose and relaxed thanks to my massage chair! My back muscles are sore today because of the strength of the massage it gives, but my back and neck don't feel tense and twisted, etc. :goodvibes

Slept like a rock! Thankfully, my thoughts turned off and stayed off all night, and I knew it was almost time to wake up when my thoughts suddenly started back up again and they woke me up. I feel like I slept for 2 days and am completely refreshed and ready to take on the world! :thumbsup2 Ready to tackle TONS of homework today after work! Fortunately, I only work 4 hours so I can jump right into it.

That massage chair sounds great. I think sometimes when you are stressed all your muscles tense up - back, neck etc, so good to relax on it before bedtime!

2 night's sleep in one can't be bad!:thumbsup2

[gydell]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Good for you!

[gydell]

Good morning!

Maybe last post before we leave.

Stay safe everyone in Cal!

Boss heard I was going to Cal for this conference, and started laughing. Seems like EVERY time I go to one of these, a natural disaster follows me. One time in Orlando they had tornadoes all around WDW. Another time I was away I was IN a hurricane.

So if you want someone to blame for the fires, I guess it is my fault.

All kidding aside, we hope this ends soon, and I cannot imagine having that kind of fear and concern and being at the whim of which way the wind blows.

You are all in our prayers!


Are we sure we want you on this cruise? :rotfl2:

[granmaz]

Are we sure we want you on this cruise? :rotfl2:

That's a very good point actually!!!!:eek:

[ibouncetoo]

Morning Thieves!

I checked on clynne and family and the were evacuated on Monday, but they know their house is OK and may be going home today.

Haven't had a response to my e-mails to Aunty Brat, so snail mail going out today.

Time to check on NotSoLittleMermaid, Cheri, too.

Lots of hugs, pixie dust (I typed pizza dust first!), congrats and bon voyages for all. I keep stealing time to read, but not a lot of time for posting lately.

[granmaz]

Thanks for the update Jackie.

Must have been frightening for clynne(is it Carolyn), but at least they get to go back to their home.

I do hope Laura is doing ok. If you haven't written the letter yet, please let her know we were asking about her and looking forward to her being back on here and cruise planning!!:grouphug:

Been missing Cheri too. We need our champagne Girls mascot.:banana:

[birkner]

Hi everyone...what a day! Well, we got a recorded message from the superintendent from our school district that school tomorrow is cancelled due to the poor air quality, proximity of fires and the uncertaintly of the direction of the fires...they want families to be together if something comes up. So, I'm good with that, I'd rather have my kidlets right with us. DH is on "vacation" the next two days. Let's continue to hope all this settles down quickly.

Thanks for everyone's concern and well wishes...send pixie dust...we need some Disney love in CA!

I am glad that you are all together. Let us hope that the fires die down and more control of them is established today.

[LisaG520]

Safe travels to all heading to Florida - and remember we want lots of pictures!


Well we are headed off to work - sky is totally red again this morning - hopefully air quality starts to improve!!

[disneylover5]

This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.
I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul
working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.


Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday
and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy
that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and
to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her
you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope

Because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, "To Meredith" in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:

Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven.
Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.
Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays
in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our
bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in,
so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and
have something to remember Abbey by.

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for
helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother
you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I am wherever there is love.
Love, God

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/lhalterman/DogHeavenPicture.jpg

[mishoe01]

This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.
I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul
working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.


Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday
and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy
that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and
to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her
you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope

Because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, "To Meredith" in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:

Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven.
Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.
Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays
in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our
bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in,
so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and
have something to remember Abbey by.

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for
helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother
you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I am wherever there is love.
Love, God

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/lhalterman/DogHeavenPicture.jpg

I teared up reading this....that was so nice of that postal worker!

[fourmcds]

This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.
I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul
working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.
]

What a touching story. I got teary reading that one:sad2:

[fourmcds]

Holly:

I am so glad that you stuck to your beliefs and got Tyler in for these testings. It must be a stressful time right now testing and waiting, but a relief since you know answers are coming soon. It sounds like he has lots of supporters around him to help him (and you) through this time.:hug:

[mishoe01]

To those of you in Southern California - I know I haven't posted anything since the fires started, but please don't doubt that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for getting on here and keeping us updated as to how you guys are doing.

I went to dinner at Boma's last night....with Ian and Sukie (they will be on the cruise and will probably jump on the thread band wagon as it gets closer to out departure date) and got to meet PJ/Penny. We were thinking about all of you (esp. those of you in So. Ca). I updated Penny as to the posts for the last few days.....about the Lisas and how close the fires were, and Tyler's dr's appt. She is going to meet Kathe, V, John & not sure who else at Epcot tomorrow.

Ian took pics on his camera, and I took one w/ my camera phone - but I have no clue how to get the picture now out of there! Ian will be heading home tomorrow and is supposed to be sending the pics to me as soon as he can.....I will then post.

[fourmcds]

Lisa...glad to hear that you are all going to be together today. It doesn't make it less nerve wracking, but at least you are all together! Keep us posted. You are in our thoughts!:hug:

Everyone is California is in our thoughts during this stressful time. Keep safe!:hug:

For those traveling to WDW today or soon, have a blast and say hi to Mickey for me!

[mishoe01]

Holly - so glad things seem to be rolling w/ Tyler.....the mystery will be solved soon I'm sure. I'm glad that his dad was open and approachable at your appt on Tues. Keep your focus on Tyler and God will provide!

Deb (eventho I don't know if you'll read this)...so glad things worked out for your brother. Glad you'll get to spend some time w/ him in FL too.

[gydell]

This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.
I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul
working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.


Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday
and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy
that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and
to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her
you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope

Because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, "To Meredith" in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:

Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven.
Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.
Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays
in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our
bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in,
so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and
have something to remember Abbey by.

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for
helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother
you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I am wherever there is love.
Love, God

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/lhalterman/DogHeavenPicture.jpg


Someone did their good deed for the year! Wouldn't it be nice if everyone cared so much?

[nskjerven]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan

[nskjerven]

Lisa:

The dog story was so touching. I'm so galden (is that a word) by the person who sent that book to little Meredith. So touching.

[mishoe01]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan

Nan - so sorry to hear about Shalya's passing. Thank you for sharing the news with us....you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Here's praying for little Sierra too...may she continue to strengthen and grow. :grouphug:

[HollyTyler]

What a touching story. I got teary reading that one:sad2:
Ditto!

[HollyTyler]

Holly:

I am so glad that you stuck to your beliefs and got Tyler in for these testings. It must be a stressful time right now testing and waiting, but a relief since you know answers are coming soon. It sounds like he has lots of supporters around him to help him (and you) through this time.:hug:
Thanks Kaylee! I do feel better knowing we're on the right path.

[HollyTyler]

Holly - so glad things seem to be rolling w/ Tyler.....the mystery will be solved soon I'm sure. I'm glad that his dad was open and approachable at your appt on Tues. Keep your focus on Tyler and God will provide!

Deb (eventho I don't know if you'll read this)...so glad things worked out for your brother. Glad you'll get to spend some time w/ him in FL too.
Thanks Monica! The office administrator at work changed my outlook a bit. I told her about the EEG, just so she'd know I might need to miss time for the neurologist appointment. She smiled and said, "That's great news!" I was a little confused by that reaction, until she explained that it's good that they saw something, whatever it may be, because that's a starting point instead of spending months and months putting him through test after test. Good perspective! :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan
Nan, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. How awful to lose a baby. :sad2: :grouphug: :sad1:

[LiserAnn]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan

Nan-that's tragic...it's hard to loose anyone but so hard when it's a baby! I will keep you all in my thoughts!

[LiserAnn]

Well, we're all holding tight. Rumor has it the Fallbrook folks will be let back home today, so that's an excellent sign. The Wildomar fire which was very close to my house was put out, it was 20 acres which sounds small in comparison to the SD fires but considering most homes here are on 4,000-10,000 square foot lost, 20 acres can do some damage!

I don't know what's going on with the Camp Pendleton fire...with the kids being home today I'm trying to keep the focus OFF the fires. I see them suffering from some stress of the situation so I'm laying low with them. I took my oldest to my MIL's house (she lives about 3 miles from us) and they're painting, (art, not walls:goodvibes ). He's quite the artist so I think that's good therapy for him. My youngest is playing mini golf on the TV (it attaches to the TV) and I'm baking...not that I need to eat the baked goods, but it's taking my mind off of what's been going on and helps me to stop worrying about those that we know who are suffering and displaced in SD. I'm not sure if I posted this but a relative of a friend of mine lost their house in the 2003 fires...it finally got rebuilt and they moved back in about 2 weeks ago...you can only imagine what I'm going to say next? Yep, it's gone AGAIN. What a mess all the insurance will be. At the beginning of 2007 Allstate announced they were not writing any new policies in the state of CA...I bet we'll see more of that to come......

Hope everyone at WDW is having a blast...I'm so jealous!

[LiserAnn]

Well, boys will be home tomorrow too. We got another recorded message saying since the Poomacha fire has not been contained, the Murrieta fire chief recommended the schools be closed. I didn't even know there was a Poomacha fire...too much to keep up with! I'll have to see if I can google that one.

[fourmcds]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan

Nan:hug: so sorry to hear this sad news, what a tragedy.:hug:

[fourmcds]

Thanks Monica! The office administrator at work changed my outlook a bit. I told her about the EEG, just so she'd know I might need to miss time for the neurologist appointment. She smiled and said, "That's great news!" I was a little confused by that reaction, until she explained that it's good that they saw something, whatever it may be, because that's a starting point instead of spending months and months putting him through test after test. Good perspective! :thumbsup2

As strange as it sounds that is so true! I have many patients who are very sad or upset when I tell them everything looks good. Despite not wanting something to be wrong, they were hoping something would show so they could have an explanation for why they were feeling bad!

[fourmcds]

Well, boys will be home tomorrow too. We got another recorded message saying since the Poomacha fire has not been contained, the Murrieta fire chief recommended the schools be closed. I didn't even know there was a Poomacha fire...too much to keep up with! I'll have to see if I can google that one.

Lisa...I don't know, a trip to DL sounds like it is in order for the family! Thanks for keeping us updated. Baking is always a good thing to keep your mind off of stuff, I mean sugar fixes everything, right :thumbsup2 :lmao: Glad to know you are still ok. Hopefully by tomorrow all fires around you will be contained and you can relax over the weekend. Keep safe :hug:

[granmaz]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan

Nan, I'm so very sorry to hear this. How sad for her parents.:hug:

Well, we're all holding tight. Rumor has it the Fallbrook folks will be let back home today, so that's an excellent sign. The Wildomar fire which was very close to my house was put out, it was 20 acres which sounds small in comparison to the SD fires but considering most homes here are on 4,000-10,000 square foot lost, 20 acres can do some damage!

I don't know what's going on with the Camp Pendleton fire...with the kids being home today I'm trying to keep the focus OFF the fires. I see them suffering from some stress of the situation so I'm laying low with them. I took my oldest to my MIL's house (she lives about 3 miles from us) and they're painting, (art, not walls:goodvibes ). He's quite the artist so I think that's good therapy for him. My youngest is playing mini golf on the TV (it attaches to the TV) and I'm baking...not that I need to eat the baked goods, but it's taking my mind off of what's been going on and helps me to stop worrying about those that we know who are suffering and displaced in SD. I'm not sure if I posted this but a relative of a friend of mine lost their house in the 2003 fires...it finally got rebuilt and they moved back in about 2 weeks ago...you can only imagine what I'm going to say next? Yep, it's gone AGAIN. What a mess all the insurance will be. At the beginning of 2007 Allstate announced they were not writing any new policies in the state of CA...I bet we'll see more of that to come......

Hope everyone at WDW is having a blast...I'm so jealous!

Now that is awful losing your house a second time. What a terrible time.

[EllaEnchanted]

Well my bags are all packed....I'm ready to go.....the moment finally arrived. John is picking up the van rental....we got a 12 passenger coz everyone is going. Sandi and the boys should be here any minute.....just loading the car and watering the plants are left to do.

Karen, I got the wine order....thanks so much!

Monica, Me and John will have dinner at Planet Hollywood after Mandy leaves....we'll need food after drinking with the original champagne girl! We'll see you there around 7pm.

So.Cal's stay safe and keep updating us.

Jackie, thanks for your update on everyone....thanks for keeping in touch!

Nan, that was such a sad story....I hope the family heals quickly.

Lisa/dl, that was such a sad story....I hope that little girl finds comfort.

Kaylee, got you covered.....I brought a copy of your PM with all the needed info.

:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

[fourmcds]

Well my bags are all packed....I'm ready to go.....the moment finally arrived. John is picking up the van rental....we got a 12 passenger coz everyone is going. Sandi and the boys should be here any minute.....just loading the car and watering the plants are left to do.

Karen, I got the wine order....thanks so much!

Monica, Me and John will have dinner at Planet Hollywood after Mandy leaves....we'll need food after drinking with the original champagne girl! We'll see you there around 7pm.

So.Cal's stay safe and keep updating us.

Jackie, thanks for your update on everyone....thanks for keeping in touch!

Nan, that was such a sad story....I hope the family heals quickly.

Lisa/dl, that was such a sad story....I hope that little girl finds comfort.

Kaylee, got you covered.....I brought a copy of your PM with all the needed info.

:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:



Deb...you are probably already on route, but just in case you check in, Have a GREAT time!!!! You'll be....:cool1: :dance3: :beach: :boat: party: :drinking1 (along with everyone else at WDW right now!) but none of this....:laundy: :thumbsup2 And, now all I can think of is the song "I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane....." thanks to the start of your post! Thank you soooo much for helping me out!!!!!

[gydell]

Nan - So sorry about your family's loss. Prayers and pixie dust to you all and extra for the twin.

[MrsMork]

Well, we're all holding tight. Rumor has it the Fallbrook folks will be let back home today, so that's an excellent sign. The Wildomar fire which was very close to my house was put out, it was 20 acres which sounds small in comparison to the SD fires but considering most homes here are on 4,000-10,000 square foot lost, 20 acres can do some damage!

I don't know what's going on with the Camp Pendleton fire...with the kids being home today I'm trying to keep the focus OFF the fires. I see them suffering from some stress of the situation so I'm laying low with them. I took my oldest to my MIL's house (she lives about 3 miles from us) and they're painting, (art, not walls:goodvibes ). He's quite the artist so I think that's good therapy for him. My youngest is playing mini golf on the TV (it attaches to the TV) and I'm baking...not that I need to eat the baked goods, but it's taking my mind off of what's been going on and helps me to stop worrying about those that we know who are suffering and displaced in SD. I'm not sure if I posted this but a relative of a friend of mine lost their house in the 2003 fires...it finally got rebuilt and they moved back in about 2 weeks ago...you can only imagine what I'm going to say next? Yep, it's gone AGAIN. What a mess all the insurance will be. At the beginning of 2007 Allstate announced they were not writing any new policies in the state of CA...I bet we'll see more of that to come......

Hope everyone at WDW is having a blast...I'm so jealous!

Oh my goodness! :eek:

[disneylover5]

Well, we're all holding tight. Rumor has it the Fallbrook folks will be let back home today, so that's an excellent sign. The Wildomar fire which was very close to my house was put out, it was 20 acres which sounds small in comparison to the SD fires but considering most homes here are on 4,000-10,000 square foot lost, 20 acres can do some damage!

I don't know what's going on with the Camp Pendleton fire...with the kids being home today I'm trying to keep the focus OFF the fires. I see them suffering from some stress of the situation so I'm laying low with them. I took my oldest to my MIL's house (she lives about 3 miles from us) and they're painting, (art, not walls:goodvibes ). He's quite the artist so I think that's good therapy for him. My youngest is playing mini golf on the TV (it attaches to the TV) and I'm baking...not that I need to eat the baked goods, but it's taking my mind off of what's been going on and helps me to stop worrying about those that we know who are suffering and displaced in SD. I'm not sure if I posted this but a relative of a friend of mine lost their house in the 2003 fires...it finally got rebuilt and they moved back in about 2 weeks ago...you can only imagine what I'm going to say next? Yep, it's gone AGAIN. What a mess all the insurance will be. At the beginning of 2007 Allstate announced they were not writing any new policies in the state of CA...I bet we'll see more of that to come......

Hope everyone at WDW is having a blast...I'm so jealous!

I do not know how you have survived this......my kids love snow days when they get to stay home......In can't imagine "fire days". God Bless You!! we are praying for you guys on the West Coast

[gydell]

So since so many are on their Disney trip this weekend, just how many of us are left at home? 5 or 6 of us? It's going to be much slower on here than normal!

[disneylover5]

Okay, I know I might be embarassed....but Tech is getting ready to play BC (#2 in the nation)....the last 14 days the #2 team has lost 3 times!!!!!...so there is always hope;) ;) ;)

Also, BC was not even ranked at the beginning af the season.

Turn on ESPN and see our Rain ....OMG is it raining HARD!!

Daniel is on the left in the picture!!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/lhalterman/IMG_0246.jpg

[gydell]

Okay, I know I might be embarassed....but Tech is getting ready to play BC (#2 in the nation)....the last 14 days the #2 team has lost 3 times!!!!!...so there is always hope;) ;) ;)

Also, BC was not even ranked at the beginning af the season.

Turn on ESPN and see our Rain ....OMG is it raining HARD!!

Daniel is on the left in the picture!!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/lhalterman/IMG_0246.jpg



Go Tech!

[disneylover5]

Go Tech!

Now that is the right attitude!!:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[ibouncetoo]

Sassy Bubbles is alive and well and promises to check in in the next 24 hours!
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.
.

[disneylover5]

Go Tech!

They did not play Tyrod (the true freshman QB)....Glennon is playing instead because of Tyrod's injury. Glennon does not play very well in the rain or against big teams.....

[gydell]

Sassy Bubbles is alive and well and promises to check in in the next 24 hours!
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.
.

Who is this? One of the California group?

[disneylover5]

Go Tech!

If Tech wins....the defense and special teams will have to win the game...not the offense.

Defense really looks good....at least so far

[gydell]

If Tech wins....the defense and special teams will have to win the game...not the offense.

Defense really looks good....at least so far

I understand this all too well! Auburn has no offense!

[HollyTyler]

I'm not sure if I posted this but a relative of a friend of mine lost their house in the 2003 fires...it finally got rebuilt and they moved back in about 2 weeks ago...you can only imagine what I'm going to say next? Yep, it's gone AGAIN. What a mess all the insurance will be. At the beginning of 2007 Allstate announced they were not writing any new policies in the state of CA...I bet we'll see more of that to come......
:eek: How awful! I can't imagine how discouraging and frustrating and horribly sad this all is for your friend's relative. Just awful! :sad2:

[HollyTyler]

Who is this? One of the California group?
Yup. It's Cheri (NotSoLittleMermaid). :goodvibes The Champagne Girls' mascot. :thumbsup2

[disneylover5]

Holly, How is Tyler tonight?

[gydell]

Yup. It's Cheri (NotSoLittleMermaid). :goodvibes The Champagne Girls' mascot. :thumbsup2

Thank you!

[disneylover5]

Tech is up 7-0

I wish the game could end now!!

[disneylover5]

Tech's defense does look pretty awesome!!

[HollyTyler]

Holly, How is Tyler tonight?
He's at his dad's until Saturday afternoon. :sad1: But I'm sure he's fine. The pictures we had taken together 2 Sundays ago came back early, I picked them up today, and they look very cute! I usually hate pictures of myself, but he's so handsome he just makes the pics look great! :goodvibes I'll try to find time to scan them at work tomorrow and try to post them that way.

[HollyTyler]

Went out for dinner and drinks with co-workers to my favorite Mexican restaurant tonight. :yay: I think I should call in "hungover" tomorrow. :rotfl2:

[birkner]

This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced.
I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a kind soul
working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.

What a wonderful thing to do for Meredeth from a total stranger. I am sure she will treasure that letter for the rest of her life.

[birkner]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan

Our deepest sympathy to your cousin and her family on the loss of baby Shayla. I am glad to hear baby Sierra is holding her We will keep them all in our prayers.

[disneylover5]

He's at his dad's until Saturday afternoon. :sad1: But I'm sure he's fine. The pictures we had taken together 2 Sundays ago came back early, I picked them up today, and they look very cute! I usually hate pictures of myself, but he's so handsome he just makes the pics look great! :goodvibes I'll try to find time to scan them at work tomorrow and try to post them that way.

If you turn on ESPN you can see my son sitting in the rain!! It is pouring in Blacksburg (we need a drowning smiley):goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[birkner]

Well, we're all holding tight. Rumor has it the Fallbrook folks will be let back home today, so that's an excellent sign. The Wildomar fire which was very close to my house was put out, it was 20 acres which sounds small in comparison to the SD fires but considering most homes here are on 4,000-10,000 square foot lost, 20 acres can do some damage!

I don't know what's going on with the Camp Pendleton fire...with the kids being home today I'm trying to keep the focus OFF the fires. I see them suffering from some stress of the situation so I'm laying low with them. I took my oldest to my MIL's house (she lives about 3 miles from us) and they're painting, (art, not walls:goodvibes ). He's quite the artist so I think that's good therapy for him. My youngest is playing mini golf on the TV (it attaches to the TV) and I'm baking...not that I need to eat the baked goods, but it's taking my mind off of what's been going on and helps me to stop worrying about those that we know who are suffering and displaced in SD. I'm not sure if I posted this but a relative of a friend of mine lost their house in the 2003 fires...it finally got rebuilt and they moved back in about 2 weeks ago...you can only imagine what I'm going to say next? Yep, it's gone AGAIN. What a mess all the insurance will be. At the beginning of 2007 Allstate announced they were not writing any new policies in the state of CA...I bet we'll see more of that to come......

Hope everyone at WDW is having a blast...I'm so jealous!

Glad to hear that you are still doing ok but how terrible for your relatives to not only loose one house but now another!!

[HollyTyler]

If you turn on ESPN you can see my son sitting in the rain!! It is pouring in Blacksburg (we need a drowning smiley):goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes
Lou's pep talk is on now. Now Halftime Report. Now commercial. I'll keep checking on and off. :thumbsup2

[disneylover5]

Lou's pep talk is on now. Now Halftime Report. Now commercial. I'll keep checking on and off. :thumbsup2

They just played the commercial

WE ARE THE HOKIES
WE ARE VA TECH

That one always kills me......

[disneylover5]

I made my dining reservations for next weekend at DisneyWorld.

Friday Night - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway Epcot)
Saturday Night - Boardwalk Spoodles
Sunday Night - San Angel Inn Epcot
Monday Night - Boma AKL

I sent this to my travel agent and she told me she HATES San Angel Inn.....has anyone had any experience with this one? or....if you can suggest another one that is only 1 meal on the Disney Dining (like I would love to do the Yachtman's Steakhouse...but that counts as two)

Lisa

[disneylover5]

I am so busy watching the Tech game.....I forgot about the World Series...anyone watching that?

[disneylover5]

Tech just intercepted BC.... the defense is really playing top on their game!!:goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

They just played the commercial

WE ARE THE HOKIES
WE ARE VA TECH

That one always kills me......
I saw it! And my first thought was remembering how I'd never even heard of the Hokies until reading your posts here. :goodvibes

[disneylover5]

I just wanted you guys to know I am having a wonderful time chatting away with myself :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Okay back to the Tech game....they are reviewing the interception:happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv:

[calmom]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

NanI'm so sorry to hear this. It is just devasting. Our prayers are with you.

If you turn on ESPN you can see my son sitting in the rain!! It is pouring in Blacksburg (we need a drowning smiley):goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

How fun to see him! I love the picture of him and his buddies. I bet he loves being at school (although I'm sure he misses you all!).

Lisa

[HollyTyler]

I'm so sorry Lisa, but I just have to change the channel. 5 minutes of sports is more than I can handle. I watch, but my eyes see nothing but guys running around. :rotfl: But I hope it's a great game for your team! :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

I just wanted you guys to know I am having a wonderful time chatting away with myself :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Okay back to the Tech game....they are reviewing the interception:happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv:
Well, I'm glad you're having a good time! :rotfl: Enjoy! ;)

[disneylover5]

How fun to see him! I love the picture of him and his buddies. I bet he loves being at school (although I'm sure he misses you all!).

Lisa

Our tickets are the very first row under the scoreboard...on the right side as you look at scoreboard. I told Daniel to wave at me!!

They just sacked Glennon.....oh well.....punt time

[HollyTyler]

OK....goodnight everybody! Too much beer at dinner tonight...can't keep my eyes open! ;)

[ibouncetoo]

I also would recommend that you skip San Angel. :sad2:

My votes if you can get in are:
Kona at the Poly
LeCellier in Canada
also, I haven't been in a few years but the buffet at Cape May used to be good.

OK...time to go home and grill a STEAK!

[disneylover5]

I'm so sorry Lisa, but I just have to change the channel. 5 minutes of sports is more than I can handle. I watch, but my eyes see nothing but guys running around. :rotfl: But I hope it's a great game for your team! :thumbsup2

Okay turn on the World Series!! That game is pretty exciting too.

[disneylover5]

Okay turn on the World Series!! That game is pretty exciting too.

Okay, quoting myself...sorry Rockies 1 Boston 0...pitching dual

[LiserAnn]

I do not know how you have survived this......my kids love snow days when they get to stay home......In can't imagine "fire days". God Bless You!! we are praying for you guys on the West Coast

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:

[HollyTyler]

Okay turn on the World Series!! That game is pretty exciting too.
Nope.....no sports for me!

My llama blanket on my bed is calling my name. :cloud9:

[HollyTyler]

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:
I really can't blame you there! :hug:

[LiserAnn]

Okay, I know I might be embarassed....but Tech is getting ready to play BC (#2 in the nation)....the last 14 days the #2 team has lost 3 times!!!!!...so there is always hope;) ;) ;)

Also, BC was not even ranked at the beginning af the season.

Turn on ESPN and see our Rain ....OMG is it raining HARD!!

Daniel is on the left in the picture!!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/lhalterman/IMG_0246.jpg

Great pic Lisa-love their loyal Virgina Tech smiles!!! :goodvibes

[birkner]

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:

I can imagine it is terribly stressful for you and your family. Though born in southern California, I have lived for many years in northern California. I have to say I prefer it up here though we also do have an expensive lifestyle and the pace of living is fast, but in our case more technology oriented. Living spaces are not quite as crowded up here as in southern California nor do we have quite as crowded freeways.

The world in which we live is rapidly changing. With communication being almost instantaneous from any part of the globe, we know what goes on in the world almost as it happens. We are competing in a global economy. With everyone wanting cheap goods, it gets harder and harder for us to compete with the rest of the world in labor costs. The world your children are growing up and will be adults in is vastly different than the world of my childhood, teenager and young adulthood. I do not envy them.

I don't have an answer for you. I am not sure moving to another part of the county will have less issues to deal with. Maybe less fires, but there are plenty of other yearly natural disasters. My son lost his home to Hurricane Hugo. I had friends who lost homes in Katrina. Look at the drought conditions in Atlanta.

Just my thoughts.....

[disneylover5]

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:

Come to Washington DC.....our idea of a "natural disaster" is 2 inches of snow :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Schools close for 2 days!!

I guess we do have the terrorist threat. DC is the 2nd most likely spot to hit next to NY......

I have often thought of selling this house and moving to the beach house which is paid for...(no mortgage) and getting a job as a waitress or bartender.

Then I think, the schools where we live are some of the best in nation.....

and then life gets in the way.....and nothing happens....

I really understand

[disneylover5]

VA Tech 10 Boston College 0

Maybe we will pull this one out of the hat!!
Lisa

[disneylover5]

Boston 1 Rockies 1

[disneylover5]

Boston 2 Rockies 1

[disneylover5]

Gee I guess I could post a whole page.....

[disneylover5]

Come to Washington DC.....our idea of a "natural disaster" is 2 inches of snow :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Schools close for 2 days!!


I often wonder when they "close" the federal gov't for snow...how much of the country laughs at us:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

When I told Vanessa (remember she is from Norway) that one inch of snow closes school...she could not believe it. They have NEVER closed schools ever for snow. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[disneylover5]

Okay I guess I am done talking to myself. I will watch the rest of the Tech game (if I can stay awake) and then go to sleep.

[fourmcds]

Gee I guess I could post a whole page.....

Lisa....with all of our big chatters either in bed (Holly :) ) or at WDW....keep going! we can't let our page totals fall in their absence!:lmao: :lmao:

Great pic of Daniel with his friends. My college didn't have a football team so we never had great school spirit (therefore rarely wore "school" clothing) so it is great to see!:lmao:

I have never eaten in Mexico so I can't comment, but at the food and wine the food is usually pretty good. My newest find on our last trip was 9 Dragons, but it might still be closed for rehab. That was some of the best chinese food we ever had!

[fourmcds]

I often wonder when they "close" the federal gov't for snow...how much of the country laughs at us:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

When I told Vanessa (remember she is from Norway) that one inch of snow closes school...she could not believe it. They have NEVER closed schools ever for snow. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


We close at the thought of snow out here! :lmao: Washingtonians are terrified of snow and think 4 wheel drive will get them through anything:scared1: including ice! If it even starts to snow, the roads are a horrible mess with accidents. Being raised in CT, this was a hard concept for me to understand, but now I don't drive in the snow just because I am so scared of everyone else out there on the road.

[birkner]

I often wonder when they "close" the federal gov't for snow...how much of the country laughs at us:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

When I told Vanessa (remember she is from Norway) that one inch of snow closes school...she could not believe it. They have NEVER closed schools ever for snow. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

My youngest DD Samantha has the distinction of being the ONLY kid at her HS who missed school because we were snowed in in Woodside. This only happens infrequently and our road was so steep we couldn't get down it for two days (even with 4 wheel drive) until all the snow melted!!

[LisaG520]

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:

We so agree about leaving CA. We want back to a place with 4 seasons! We're both from PA originally and would love to go back there but not many archaeology jobs in that area.

[LisaG520]

Bubba & Venetia,
I saw Giraffe's finally! Of course my media player froze and now I can't get back in. One looked like a juvenile maybe. I saw a group of 3.

[woody73]

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. . .

. . . It's just not worth it anymore.
Hang in there. Everyplace has its drawbacks.

Woody

[tink1963]

Bubba & Venetia,
I saw Giraffe's finally! Of course my media player froze and now I can't get back in. One looked like a juvenile maybe. I saw a group of 3.

:woohoo: We saw them too. I saw 4 before my player froze. It now seems to be back up, but nothing is happening. I also think one was a juvenile.:cool1:

[woody73]

I checked on clynne and family and the were evacuated on Monday, but they know their house is OK and may be going home today.
Glad to hear they and their house are safe. I checked on them earlier in the week, and they evacuated early and fortunately found a hotel room.

Woody

[gouodux]

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:

Spent the first 22 years of my life in SoCal. Shawn pretty much grew up in NoCal before moving down to Irvine. At least in our situation, you tend to get caught up in the lifestyle of Southern California - it can be amazing! With that said, I can't ever see us moving back to California. Neither one of us has any desire to do so. We loved Oregon, we didn't care for Washington D.C. (sorry the MD side is kinda, well boring - my cousin Tom lived in Centreville and we really enjoyed visiting him there. Love that Costco! His house is the house where half the basement was a gun safe - strange). Anyway, we really enjoy Arizona too. We would love to move to Florida though. Really miss the beach. Kind of rambling here, and don't really know my point!! We didn't like the idea of moving from SoCal when we did, but it has turned out to be one of our best decisions - I think that is my point:confused3 !

[gouodux]

I was crushed by VA Tech's loss tonight. Watched the entire second half and boy, what any awful way to lose. Was cheering for the Hokies, wish they could have finished BC off.

[GatorFamily]

whew!that was a lot of catching up:eek:

Nan-your family is in my prayers...that is so hard when it's a little one:grouphug: :hug:

Holly-I'm so glad you have been on top of things and that they did find something so they can do something instead of not knowing.:hug:

All of those is CA stay safe:grouphug:

Everyone going to WDW and/or DC have fun:cool1:


I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:

you could always move to AZ.:goodvibes I love the dry weather here. No natural disasters here(no hurricanes,earthquakes,tornadoes...rare for fires it's usually in the middle of nowhere)...but hot in the summer that's when everyone either goes to Flagstaff or San Diego and vacation. The cost of living is less than CA. The schools aren't suppose to be good here but it depends where you live or go...our neighborhood school is a perfect 10(greatschools.com),excelling, A+, we have the wal-mart AZ state teacher of the year, FLAP grant for next 3 years, top test scores, and spanish immersion...So it depends where you live or where your kids go to school...Every school in our district is an excelling school. We like it here and there are a lot of people from CA here;)

[GatorFamily]

Spent the first 22 years of my life in SoCal. Shawn pretty much grew up in NoCal before moving down to Irvine. At least in our situation, you tend to get caught up in the lifestyle of Southern California - it can be amazing! With that said, I can't ever see us moving back to California. Neither one of us has any desire to do so. We loved Oregon, we didn't care for Washington D.C. (sorry the MD side is kinda, well boring - my cousin Tom lived in Centreville and we really enjoyed visiting him there. Love that Costco! His house is the house where half the basement was a gun safe - strange). Anyway, we really enjoy Arizona too. We would love to move to Florida though. Really miss the beach. Kind of rambling here, and don't really know my point!! We didn't like the idea of moving from SoCal when we did, but it has turned out to be one of our best decisions - I think that is my point:confused3 !

I didn't see your post...I agree with AZ:thumbsup2 We love it here...but we miss the beach. We try to visit the beach when we vacation...we are so close to CA but I do have to say I like FL beaches better with the warm water but don't like the humidity in FL.

[GatorFamily]

I was crushed by VA Tech's loss tonight. Watched the entire second half and boy, what any awful way to lose. Was cheering for the Hokies, wish they could have finished BC off.

I was rooting for Tech too:sad2: Anything could happen this BCS.

[GatorFamily]

Well, have a good night everyone.:cloud9: Trying to keep up with the thread;) It's been so busy here with bday parties, soccer games, school, etc...but then some sad things happened that threw me for a loop. I hope everyone is well.:goodvibes

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Sassy Bubbles is alive and well and promises to check in in the next 24 hours!
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Hi everyone,
Yes, I'm alive and well. I've even been lurking off and on over the past several weeks. I had this fantasy at one point that I might get caught up on the pages I'd missed (that was back around Sept. 18th!). I'd read some, but then miss a few days and then be even *further* behind.:sad2:

I'd think about dropping in and just posting a "hi, I'm here" post, but like I told ibouncetoo today on the phone, it seemed almost rude, like bursting into a crowded room and shouting "Hello" to everyone, interrupting the conversations. I felt like I needed to get a feel for what was going on, who was doing what, who was sick, who was dealing with difficult times, etc. before I just started jabbering away. (Do you think that I *think* too much??? I have been accused of that!;) )

Another problem was I wanted to let everyone know what I've been doing--I've been doing some cool things--but I usually end up getting online kind of late at night, and then I just didn't have the energy to compose something!:sad2:

Blah, blah, blah....

So here I am! In a nutshell:
My reunion was wonderful! Everyone had so much fun that we're getting together again in 2 years. Half of the surviving class came to the reunion (52 alumni). The weather was beyond miserable. It was so freakin' hot! Also, a monsoon storm blew up right before the Sat. night dinner, there was a lightning strike and 2 hrs. into the party the electricity went off (no air conditioning and pitch black). It didn't come back on for 2.5 hrs. Needless to say, everyone was long gone before then! So the big evening was cut way short, but everyone still had fun. Maybe that's why everyone is so anxious to get together again soon!:)

After the reunion I was away from home several days, down in Scottsdale and back.

Oct. 7--13 my sister & went to LA and Disneyland. We saw Wicked (wonderful), went to dinner and shows at The Magic Castle Club in LA (so much fun!), had a day at the beach (perfect weather) and 2 days at DL and CA (not nearly enough time, but sis had to get home).

Again, home a few days, in Scottsdale a few days. Tomorrow my nephew is coming up to spend the weekend. I'm having a garage sale Sat. so have been madly cleaning out the past week. Sunday I take him home to Scottsdale, Wed. I go back for Dr. appt. and Halloween party w/him, his family and friends.

I didn't realize how "on the go" I was going to be the last 6 weeks. It's all good, lots of fun. October is my absolute, 100%, without a doubt FAVORITE month of the year! Every day I look at the changing leaves, feel the fall air, and just giggle with glee! SUMMER IS OVER!!!! YEA!!!!

Hi to everyone--I'll drop in as much as I can until life slows down a bit!:cool1:

[ibouncetoo]

It's been so busy here with bday parties, soccer games, school, etc...but then some sad things happened that threw me for a loop. I hope everyone is well.:goodvibes

Oh no, loop throwing sounds like trouble!

:grouphug:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

John and PJ,

Are you updating to Leopard? Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!!:cool1:

I am, I bought a new external hard drive today to prepare.

Also, I'm loving my iPod! How did I ever get along without it?????:goodvibes

BTW, what's happened to my sig? My picture is cut off. Have they changed the sig guidelines while I've been away?:confused3

[calmom]

Well, have a good night everyone.:cloud9: Trying to keep up with the thread;) It's been so busy here with bday parties, soccer games, school, etc...but then some sad things happened that threw me for a loop. I hope everyone is well.:goodvibes
Hope all is well for you (re: sad things). I know how crazy it can be with bdays and soccer. We had 4 birthday parties last week-end!
Hi everyone,
Yes, I'm alive and well. I've even been lurking off and on over the past several weeks. I had this fantasy at one point that I might get caught up on the pages I'd missed (that was back around Sept. 18th!). I'd read some, but then miss a few days and then be even *further* behind.:sad2:

I'd think about dropping in and just posting a "hi, I'm here" post, but like I told ibouncetoo today on the phone, it seemed almost rude, like bursting into a crowded room and shouting "Hello" to everyone, interrupting the conversations. I felt like I needed to get a feel for what was going on, who was doing what, who was sick, who was dealing with difficult times, etc. before I just started jabbering away. (Do you think that I *think* too much??? I have been accused of that!;) )

Another problem was I wanted to let everyone know what I've been doing--I've been doing some cool things--but I usually end up getting online kind of late at night, and then I just didn't have the energy to compose something!:sad2:

Blah, blah, blah....

So here I am! In a nutshell:
My reunion was wonderful! Everyone had so much fun that we're getting together again in 2 years. Half of the surviving class came to the reunion (52 alumni). The weather was beyond miserable. It was so freakin' hot! Also, a monsoon storm blew up right before the Sat. night dinner, there was a lightning strike and 2 hrs. into the party the electricity went off (no air conditioning and pitch black). It didn't come back on for 2.5 hrs. Needless to say, everyone was long gone before then! So the big evening was cut way short, but everyone still had fun. Maybe that's why everyone is so anxious to get together again soon!:)

After the reunion I was away from home several days, down in Scottsdale and back.

Oct. 7--13 my sister & went to LA and Disneyland. We saw Wicked (wonderful), went to dinner and shows at The Magic Castle Club in LA (so much fun!), had a day at the beach (perfect weather) and 2 days at DL and CA (not nearly enough time, but sis had to get home).

Again, home a few days, in Scottsdale a few days. Tomorrow my nephew is coming up to spend the weekend. I'm having a garage sale Sat. so have been madly cleaning out the past week. Sunday I take him home to Scottsdale, Wed. I go back for Dr. appt. and Halloween party w/him, his family and friends.

I didn't realize how "on the go" I was going to be the last 6 weeks. It's all good, lots of fun. October is my absolute, 100%, without a doubt FAVORITE month of the year! Every day I look at the changing leaves, feel the fall air, and just giggle with glee! SUMMER IS OVER!!!! YEA!!!!

Hi to everyone--I'll drop in as much as I can until life slows down a bit!:cool1:

So glad to hear from you! I totally understand about jumping in. I got really behind for awhile and it was a bit stressful. The way I figure it, it is kinda like running into a couple friends having dinner out. I might pop in right in the middle of the conversation, but then the conversation can change and a little chit chat, and then off I go to sit at my own table! I'd say pop in anytime!

Glad to hear you are safe.
Lisa

[calmom]

BTW, what's happened to my sig? My picture is cut off. Have they changed the sig guidelines while I've been away?:confused3

Yep, the changed the guidelines. There was some type of link to the thread awhile back that spoke about it. Maybe it is a sticky somewhere on the main boards...

[ibouncetoo]

John and PJ,

Are you updating to Leopard? Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!!:cool1:

I am, I bought a new external hard drive today to prepare.

Also, I'm loving my iPod! How did I ever get along without it?????:goodvibes

BTW, what's happened to my sig? My picture is cut off. Have they changed the sig guidelines while I've been away?:confused3

PJ is at WDW, John is at DLR (or heading there...oh, wait,is that AFTER WDW??? I'm so confused....he's doing BOTH!)

Yes, signature guidelines changed. Try putting your Thieves and Champagne girls on the same line. I had to lose some of my stuff, which I will bring back when my ticker expires!

[MrsMork]

I made my dining reservations for next weekend at DisneyWorld.

Friday Night - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway Epcot)
Saturday Night - Boardwalk Spoodles
Sunday Night - San Angel Inn Epcot
Monday Night - Boma AKL

I sent this to my travel agent and she told me she HATES San Angel Inn.....has anyone had any experience with this one? or....if you can suggest another one that is only 1 meal on the Disney Dining (like I would love to do the Yachtman's Steakhouse...but that counts as two)

Lisa

We liked San Angel Inn. Liked the atmosphere, liked the food. :thumbsup2

[MrsMork]

I'm so sorry Lisa, but I just have to change the channel. 5 minutes of sports is more than I can handle. I watch, but my eyes see nothing but guys running around. :rotfl: But I hope it's a great game for your team! :thumbsup2

Holly, stick around. When they stop running and get in the huddle you might enjoy!! ;) :lmao: :woohoo:

[been2marceline]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

What a TEAM!!

You two rock!

Congratulations!!

Pirates ye be!!!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

Still catching up!

Karen

[granmaz]

Well you all did well considering V and John1 are away!!!:rotfl:

So since so many are on their Disney trip this weekend, just how many of us are left at home? 5 or 6 of us? It's going to be much slower on here than normal!

I'm here.:) Till November 24th!!!

Okay, I know I might be embarassed....but Tech is getting ready to play BC (#2 in the nation)....the last 14 days the #2 team has lost 3 times!!!!!...so there is always hope;)

Also, BC was not even ranked at the beginning af the season.

Turn on ESPN and see our Rain ....OMG is it raining HARD!!

Daniel is on the left in the picture!!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/lhalterman/IMG_0246.jpg

Great picture. Handsome you man too - must have the girls after him surely!

He's at his dad's until Saturday afternoon. But I'm sure he's fine. The pictures we had taken together 2 Sundays ago came back early, I picked them up today, and they look very cute! I usually hate pictures of myself, but he's so handsome he just makes the pics look great! I'll try to find time to scan them at work tomorrow and try to post them that way.

Look forward to seeing those pictures. The pics I have seen of you Holly are lovely, but I am just like you and hate having my photo taken. Now, if only I was 20 lbs lighter perhaps I would love the photos!:lmao:

I made my dining reservations for next weekend at DisneyWorld.

Friday Night - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway Epcot)
Saturday Night - Boardwalk Spoodles
Sunday Night - San Angel Inn Epcot
Monday Night - Boma AKL

I sent this to my travel agent and she told me she HATES San Angel Inn.....has anyone had any experience with this one? or....if you can suggest another one that is only 1 meal on the Disney Dining (like I would love to do the Yachtman's Steakhouse...but that counts as two)

Lisa

We like Kona, but it looks like you are planning around Epcot.

I'll be honest...I'm pretty done with CA. I'm not a native Californian so it's easier for me to say that than perhaps for others but I know we'll not retire in this state. It is beautiful and the weather is awesome but it's so ridiculously expensive and the lifestyle is paced so fast...I'm just ready for a change in the near future. I know every state has it's natural disaster burdens but this latest round of fires really has made me uncomfortable at best. We lived near Laguna Canyon in 1994 when the terrible fires were there and the terror in seeing every ridge on fire in every direction we turned nearly did me in. But time past and we forgot, and then we moved and that was that. However, this has reminded me all too well and now we have children to consider which we didn't back then and I truly see how stressed they are. It's just not worth it anymore. :sad2:

I don't blame you really.

Gee I guess I could post a whole page.....

That's ok - we love the chatter, and with John1 and V away, and Holly tired and tipsy, someone has got to keep the ball rolling!:rotfl2:

I often wonder when they "close" the federal gov't for snow...how much of the country laughs at us:lmao:

When I told Vanessa (remember she is from Norway) that one inch of snow closes school...she could not believe it. They have NEVER closed schools ever for snow. :lmao:

Up in the north of England I grew up going to snow in all weathers. We never knew about snow days till we started seeing US films!!!:laughing: Now that the South has been having more snow(global warming and all that), though it is only small amounts, the softies close schools straight away. The south of England almost closes down - pathetic!!!:rolleyes:

Spent the first 22 years of my life in SoCal. Shawn pretty much grew up in NoCal before moving down to Irvine. At least in our situation, you tend to get caught up in the lifestyle of Southern California - it can be amazing! With that said, I can't ever see us moving back to California. Neither one of us has any desire to do so. We loved Oregon, we didn't care for Washington D.C. (sorry the MD side is kinda, well boring - my cousin Tom lived in Centreville and we really enjoyed visiting him there. Love that Costco! His house is the house where half the basement was a gun safe - strange). Anyway, we really enjoy Arizona too. We would love to move to Florida though. Really miss the beach. Kind of rambling here, and don't really know my point!! We didn't like the idea of moving from SoCal when we did, but it has turned out to be one of our best decisions - I think that is my point:confused3 !

I think I could live in Arizona.:love:

whew!that was a lot of catching up:eek:

Nan-your family is in my prayers...that is so hard when it's a little one:grouphug: :hug:

Holly-I'm so glad you have been on top of things and that they did find something so they can do something instead of not knowing.:hug:

All of those is CA stay safe:grouphug:

Everyone going to WDW and/or DC have fun




you could always move to AZ.:goodvibes I love the dry weather here. No natural disasters here(no hurricanes,earthquakes,tornadoes...rare for fires it's usually in the middle of nowhere)...but hot in the summer that's when everyone either goes to Flagstaff or San Diego and vacation. The cost of living is less than CA. The schools aren't suppose to be good here but it depends where you live or go...our neighborhood school is a perfect 10(greatschools.com),excelling, A+, we have the wal-mart AZ state teacher of the year, FLAP grant for next 3 years, top test scores, and spanish immersion...So it depends where you live or where your kids go to school...Every school in our district is an excelling school. We like it here and there are a lot of people from CA here;)

There you go - Arizona again!!!:yay:

Hi everyone,
Yes, I'm alive and well. I've even been lurking off and on over the past several weeks. I had this fantasy at one point that I might get caught up on the pages I'd missed (that was back around Sept. 18th!). I'd read some, but then miss a few days and then be even *further* behind.:sad2:

I'd think about dropping in and just posting a "hi, I'm here" post, but like I told ibouncetoo today on the phone, it seemed almost rude, like bursting into a crowded room and shouting "Hello" to everyone, interrupting the conversations. I felt like I needed to get a feel for what was going on, who was doing what, who was sick, who was dealing with difficult times, etc. before I just started jabbering away. (Do you think that I *think* too much??? I have been accused of that!)

Another problem was I wanted to let everyone know what I've been doing--I've been doing some cool things--but I usually end up getting online kind of late at night, and then I just didn't have the energy to compose something!:sad2:

Blah, blah, blah....

So here I am! In a nutshell:
My reunion was wonderful! Everyone had so much fun that we're getting together again in 2 years. Half of the surviving class came to the reunion (52 alumni). The weather was beyond miserable. It was so freakin' hot! Also, a monsoon storm blew up right before the Sat. night dinner, there was a lightning strike and 2 hrs. into the party the electricity went off (no air conditioning and pitch black). It didn't come back on for 2.5 hrs. Needless to say, everyone was long gone before then! So the big evening was cut way short, but everyone still had fun. Maybe that's why everyone is so anxious to get together again soon!

After the reunion I was away from home several days, down in Scottsdale and back.

Oct. 7--13 my sister & went to LA and Disneyland. We saw Wicked (wonderful), went to dinner and shows at The Magic Castle Club in LA (so much fun!), had a day at the beach (perfect weather) and 2 days at DL and CA (not nearly enough time, but sis had to get home).

Again, home a few days, in Scottsdale a few days. Tomorrow my nephew is coming up to spend the weekend. I'm having a garage sale Sat. so have been madly cleaning out the past week. Sunday I take him home to Scottsdale, Wed. I go back for Dr. appt. and Halloween party w/him, his family and friends.

I didn't realize how "on the go" I was going to be the last 6 weeks. It's all good, lots of fun. October is my absolute, 100%, without a doubt FAVORITE month of the year! Every day I look at the changing leaves, feel the fall air, and just giggle with glee! SUMMER IS OVER!!!! YEA!!!!

Hi to everyone--I'll drop in as much as I can until life slows down a bit!:cool1:

Hi Cheri. so glad you found time to drop in. I've missed you. What a busy life you lead.

[been2marceline]

Really Bubba, just "being" there, where it all began. I love history, and I think I know enough as a WDW vet to not be disappointed. I just want to drink in the atmosphere.



No time to download photos Holly. I have been going to bed late and getting up at 5:00 every morning, with something going on every night here at home! I'll get to it sometime!

Halloween in the Halls is Trick or treat through the High School, with National Honor Society Students handing out candy to the kids. We had over 2.000 people show up! Ran out of food! Hayrides kept going past 8:00!

All was free other than the food.

California is WAY TOO STUPID PC for trick or treating in the hall! Really busts my buttons!!

Sorry, minor vent..

Have a great trip John!

Karen

[been2marceline]

Morning Thieves!

I checked on clynne and family and the were evacuated on Monday, but they know their house is OK and may be going home today.

Haven't had a response to my e-mails to Aunty Brat, so snail mail going out today.

Time to check on NotSoLittleMermaid, Cheri, too.

Lots of hugs, pixie dust (I typed pizza dust first!), congrats and bon voyages for all. I keep stealing time to read, but not a lot of time for posting lately.

DITTO!!

Super busy!

Way behind!

Catching up!

Wishing everyone well!

Reading but not posting much!

Karen

[scottishwee35]

Good Morning to everybody

I have missed the several pages as it will be lot to reading it later.

My husband and I had been decorating the kitchen/diningroom and my daughter's Olivia bedroom and she had new quilt cover, lighting and blinds. Everything changed from purple to pink now.

Her birthday 8th last Friday and had small party and family came later.

Here is the photos.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/october155.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/october157.jpg

Olivia's favourite toy is Red Car!! I thought she want pink fairy cake but she choose it!!

I am sad to heard about the fires in California. I hope everybody is okay and safe.

Holly

How are you keeping? No hangover?? lol Hope Tyler is well.

Marilyn

About Rugby, Sorry England got beat by South Africia. What a gergous player - South Africia No. 15 mmm:love:

Nan

I am sorry to heard the sad news about twin. Must be devasted for the family.

Scottishwee35

[been2marceline]

I teared up reading this....that was so nice of that postal worker!

DITTO and DITTO!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan

Nan,

Lots of :hug: and pixiedust: and prayers for you and your family. I hope that her twin, Sierra continues to grow strong.

Karen

[been2marceline]

Well, we're all holding tight. Rumor has it the Fallbrook folks will be let back home today, so that's an excellent sign. The Wildomar fire which was very close to my house was put out, it was 20 acres which sounds small in comparison to the SD fires but considering most homes here are on 4,000-10,000 square foot lost, 20 acres can do some damage!

I don't know what's going on with the Camp Pendleton fire...with the kids being home today I'm trying to keep the focus OFF the fires. I see them suffering from some stress of the situation so I'm laying low with them. I took my oldest to my MIL's house (she lives about 3 miles from us) and they're painting, (art, not walls:goodvibes ). He's quite the artist so I think that's good therapy for him. My youngest is playing mini golf on the TV (it attaches to the TV) and I'm baking...not that I need to eat the baked goods, but it's taking my mind off of what's been going on and helps me to stop worrying about those that we know who are suffering and displaced in SD. I'm not sure if I posted this but a relative of a friend of mine lost their house in the 2003 fires...it finally got rebuilt and they moved back in about 2 weeks ago...you can only imagine what I'm going to say next? Yep, it's gone AGAIN. What a mess all the insurance will be. At the beginning of 2007 Allstate announced they were not writing any new policies in the state of CA...I bet we'll see more of that to come......

Hope everyone at WDW is having a blast...I'm so jealous!

Oh Lisa, how sad about your friends double loss.:hug:

Baking is always a good stress reliever.

Take care and I hope that all is well and the fires will be out soon and the air quality will improve!

More :hug: to you and those in SoCal.

Karen

[been2marceline]

Well my bags are all packed....I'm ready to go.....the moment finally arrived. John is picking up the van rental....we got a 12 passenger coz everyone is going. Sandi and the boys should be here any minute.....just loading the car and watering the plants are left to do.

Karen, I got the wine order....thanks so much!

Monica, Me and John will have dinner at Planet Hollywood after Mandy leaves....we'll need food after drinking with the original champagne girl! We'll see you there around 7pm.

So.Cal's stay safe and keep updating us.

Jackie, thanks for your update on everyone....thanks for keeping in touch!

Nan, that was such a sad story....I hope the family heals quickly.

Lisa/dl, that was such a sad story....I hope that little girl finds comfort.

Kaylee, got you covered.....I brought a copy of your PM with all the needed info.

:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:



Deb,

Hope you and John have a great trip!

Say hi to Mandy for me!!

Hugs to Pooh and Tigger!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

I made my dining reservations for next weekend at DisneyWorld.

Friday Night - Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway Epcot)
Saturday Night - Boardwalk Spoodles
Sunday Night - San Angel Inn Epcot
Monday Night - Boma AKL

I sent this to my travel agent and she told me she HATES San Angel Inn.....has anyone had any experience with this one? or....if you can suggest another one that is only 1 meal on the Disney Dining (like I would love to do the Yachtman's Steakhouse...but that counts as two)

Lisa

We've always enjoyed San Angel Inn. Perhaps she just had a bad experience.

We have been several times and it was always good!

Karen

[tigger137]

Went out for dinner and drinks with co-workers to my favorite Mexican restaurant tonight. :yay: I think I should call in "hungover" tomorrow. :rotfl2:

I suspect there will be a lot of those calls in to my work today. ;)

Last night we had a Mess/Trafalgar Night dinner to 'dine out' my lovely ex-boss, as he's already left here and retires from the Royal Navy pirate: soon. The various traditions were observed, including speeches, fines, the singing of sea shanties, and the playing of Mess games. It all involved the drinking of large quantities of port!

As I don't drink, I'm not hungover. But I didn't get back to my hotel room until 1.40am this morning, which is extremely late for me, and now I'm serious in danger of qwertyitis.

In a little while I will wander over to our main building and see how many 'thick heads' :sick: there are!

[tigger137]

Sorry for this sad post, here is the place we come to share, good, bad and ugly. This I'm afraid is the later.

I just got a call from my cousin, Laura, in Redding, her preemie baby granddaughter passed last night. Shalya was a twin. Her sister Sierra is holding strong. She had an infection last week and it looked like they had it under control, but suddenly and ferociously it came back in the night and she passed. She was 2 months old yesterday. The twins were born on my mom's 80th birthday.

Mom(Toni) and Dad(Brian) are strong stock, but nonetheless I'm sure are devastated with this. They also have a son 3 years old at home.

Please keep my extended family in your prayers.

Nan


:grouphug: For Shayla's parents and all your family. I hope Sierra continues to thrive.

[been2marceline]

Good morning everyone in the UK!

I am finally caught up and am heading to bed!

Have a great day!

Karen

[tigger137]

I hope everyone in California stays safe. :grouphug:

And that everyone heading to WDW, DCL or DLR has a wonderful time. :dance3: Even though I'm sooooooo jealous!

I'm also jealous when you chat about moving from state to state, because I'm stuck this side of the pond when I'd rather be the other side. :sad2:

Have a good weekend everyone, wherever you are. :wizard:

[disneylover5]

we didn't care for Washington D.C. (sorry the MD side is kinda, well boring - my cousin Tom lived in Centreville and we really enjoyed visiting him there. Love that Costco! His house is the house where half the basement was a gun safe - strange).

Do you know where Tom lives...or his last name? With my DH being a minister we know so many people....we are very active in the community. When I moved to Centreville in 1980 (I was single) there was 1 elementary school with 800 kids.....today there are 10 elementary schools and each one has at least 1,000 children each.....it has just exploded here. We are just close enough to DC to commute....but not in the city......It really is a pretty nice town with lots of nice people :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

We now have 3 Costco's here....all very close, I could almost walk to all 3....

Lots of guns in VA....we have a consealed (sp?) permit to carry......

I was crushed by VA Tech's loss tonight. Watched the entire second half and boy, what any awful way to lose. Was cheering for the Hokies, wish they could have finished BC off.

Okay I will admit I fell asleep with 5 minutes left in the game...could not keep my eyes open (I get up at 5:30am with Vanessa each morning). My cell phone was ringing at 11:30pm or so and it was Daniel and he was crying....I thought he was kidding....but he really was upset......really upset....just what I needed ... I tried to wake up to talk him out of it...I mean after all it is just a game!! My mom could not believe I was upset this morning....I wonder what will happen in the BCS...Boston College is not a #2 team.....They looked pretty terrible...or Tech's defense is just really awesome!!

I was rooting for Tech too:sad2: Anything could happen this BCS.

:sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[gydell]

Lisa - Sorry about your loss. We play Ole Miss tomorrow at home so at least it's a day trip. We will leave around 1pm and be back by 10pm.

[EllaEnchanted]

Like John said, I'll be DISing on the road. It's easier to read than type unless we're sitting still like now. We've been on the road for almost 10 hours and we're in Georgia....pretty good time. Gotta go...driving again. Will check back at the next stop.

[granmaz]

Hi Deb that;s for when you check back!!!!:)

[scottishwee35]

Like John said, I'll be DISing on the road. It's easier to read than type unless we're sitting still like now. We've been on the road for almost 10 hours and we're in Georgia....pretty good time. Gotta go...driving again. Will check back at the next stop.

Hi Deb and John

Have a great times:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

[granmaz]

Deborah, your little girl looked very happy at her birthday. Love the cake!!

I think the best team won at the rugby, but we did do well to pull back and get to the final.

[HollyTyler]

So glad to hear from you! I totally understand about jumping in. I got really behind for awhile and it was a bit stressful. The way I figure it, it is kinda like running into a couple friends having dinner out. I might pop in right in the middle of the conversation, but then the conversation can change and a little chit chat, and then off I go to sit at my own table! I'd say pop in anytime!

Glad to hear you are safe.
Lisa
My thoughts exactly! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Holly, stick around. When they stop running and get in the huddle you might enjoy!! ;) :lmao: :woohoo:
:rotfl: Well, I do have to say I love the tight pants they wear! :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Look forward to seeing those pictures. The pics I have seen of you Holly are lovely, but I am just like you and hate having my photo taken. Now, if only I was 20 lbs lighter perhaps I would love the photos!:lmao:

:rotfl: Well, so far, I've managed to scan the photos and upload them to Photobucket, but will post them here as soon as I can. In scanning them, some of the quality was lost, but they're still cute! :goodvibes

That's ok - we love the chatter, and with John1 and V away, and Holly tired and tipsy, someone has got to keep the ball rolling!:rotfl2:

Yes, I was QUITE tipsy! I can't believe how early I went to sleep!

[HollyTyler]

Her birthday 8th last Friday and had small party and family came later.

Here is the photos.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/october155.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/october157.jpg

Olivia's favourite toy is Red Car!! I thought she want pink fairy cake but she choose it!!

Holly

How are you keeping? No hangover?? lol Hope Tyler is well.

I LOVE Olivia's pictures! What a cute cake, and she looks SO happy! What a cutie! :goodvibes

Well....a tiny bit of a hangover. LOL! I had a very hard time getting up for work this morning. But feeling much better now after being up for 3 hours now. :laughing: BUT I had so much fun last night, lots of laughs with friends, I have no regrets. Will definitely go right to bed tonight after class.

[HollyTyler]

I suspect there will be a lot of those calls in to my work today. ;)

Last night we had a Mess/Trafalgar Night dinner to 'dine out' my lovely ex-boss, as he's already left here and retires from the Royal Navy pirate: soon. The various traditions were observed, including speeches, fines, the singing of sea shanties, and the playing of Mess games. It all involved the drinking of large quantities of port!

As I don't drink, I'm not hungover. But I didn't get back to my hotel room until 1.40am this morning, which is extremely late for me, and now I'm serious in danger of qwertyitis.

In a little while I will wander over to our main building and see how many 'thick heads' :sick: there are!
Sounds like a great time! :goodvibes

"Qwertyitis"!!!!! TOO FUNNY! I've never that term before, but how appropriate (for my condition last night). :rotfl:

[scottishwee35]

I LOVE Olivia's pictures! What a cute cake, and she looks SO happy! What a cutie! :goodvibes

Well....a tiny bit of a hangover. LOL! I had a very hard time getting up for work this morning. But feeling much better now after being up for 3 hours now. :laughing: BUT I had so much fun last night, lots of laughs with friends, I have no regrets. Will definitely go right to bed tonight after class.

Hee hee I am laughing I know what is like when to have hangover - I always said Never Again:lmao:

Back again when go out nightout ;)

Must be worst when go to work:rolleyes1

Good for you to have a great fun last night:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Every Friday I go to cooking class. I give it up *** too busy then they asked me to come back. I told them that I am coming back for Xmas period.

Well, today I went back to cooking class, just for Xmas things.

I made Xmas cake and took it home. I oven it for 3 hours to 3half hours at my house.

Well I burn it :rolleyes1 because I thought oven 240 but it was not:mad:

Funny, after two hours, I watch the tv then remember that it was 140 not 240 after I smell burning.:happytv:

Look like I have to make another one. I cannot believe after 6 years I made Xmas cake as today it is first time that it burned:rolleyes1

I don't know what to say when my husband come home because it is smell xmas cake!! Because I am too embassment to tell him that I burned it:sad1:

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Never mind about Xmas Cake:cool2:

let me tell you that guess what I got two tickets of Donny Osmond:love:

It is 4th row of seating :love: And it is TOMORROW night.

Must remember about the camera:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[granmaz]

Every Friday I go to cooking class. I give it up *** too busy then they asked me to come back. I told them that I am coming back for Xmas period.

Well, today I went back to cooking class, just for Xmas things.

I made Xmas cake and took it home. I oven it for 3 hours to 3half hours at my house.

Well I burn it :rolleyes1 because I thought oven 240 but it was not:mad:

Funny, after two hours, I watch the tv then remember that it was 140 not 240 after I smell burning.:happytv:

Look like I have to make another one. I cannot believe after 6 years I made Xmas cake as today it is first time that it burned:rolleyes1

I don't know what to say when my husband come home because it is smell xmas cake!! Because I am too embassment to tell him that I burned it:sad1:

Scottishwee35

Oops!

I tend to do the opposite. I put it on too low and it takes forever and is never right. I have stopped making one now as we just eat it!!! I do love other people's cakes though.

I'm going to make my Christmas puddings on Monday. Prepare everything on Sunday and leave it soaking overnight. Have to steam them for 5-6 hours, so housebound for the day. So, I thought I would make a big parkin for bonfires night!!:rolleyes1 :love: Might write my Christmas cards too. got loads I can do.

[granmaz]

Well done on the Donny Osmond tickets by the way.

[gydell]

Why are you making Christmas cakes and pudding NOW? It's 2 months until Christmas or have I missed something? :confused3

[gydell]

Christmas cards too? Boy are you ahead of schedule!

[scottishwee35]

Why are you making Christmas cakes and pudding NOW? It's 2 months until Christmas or have I missed something? :confused3

Aye, I know I was surprise when the cooking class told me that xmas cake start today!!

As 6 weeks xmas cooking - stuffing, chocolate cakes, xmas pudding etc
seem earlier. But time go quickly!!

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Christmas cards too? Boy are you ahead of schedule!

Not yet my work sell Xmas decorations, xmas cards, lots of xmas things start last week:confused3

Scottishwee35

[gydell]

Some of our stores have had Christmas stuff since July!

[nskjerven]

I'd think about dropping in and just posting a "hi, I'm here" post, but like I told ibouncetoo today on the phone, it seemed almost rude, like bursting into a crowded room and shouting "Hello" to everyone, interrupting the conversations. I felt like I needed to get a feel for what was going on, who was doing what, who was sick, who was dealing with difficult times, etc. before I just started jabbering away. (Do you think that I *think* too much??? I have been accused of that!;) )



you're thinking too much :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

stop in and say hi anytime. we know that real life sometimes gets in the way of DIS life and no offense is taken if you don't great everyone personally (I hope it's okay that I've said that for our group)

we missed you. glad you are well and we look forward to you chatting with us again soon.

Thanks for the prayers everyone. Yesterday was a somber day for me. I was tasked with making the rest of the tell the family calls. It was hard, but I knew my cousin needed me to step in and help her with this. I'm feeling at a lost for a hug with her. She is 5 hours away by car and we see each other maybe every one or two years. We are close by phone and email. Our father's were brothers. We have shared our grief over losing our dads together. Her mom is also in a home. She too is the care giver (hmmmmm, sounds just like me huh) okay the funny part is that she lives in the country with animals and dirt all around, me not so much :lmao: :lmao: good funnny picture in my mind.

must get back to work now, lots going on the juice is to hit the market mid next month :banana: (hahah get it banana):rolleyes1

still thinking of all in So Cal. The news is full of what is going on down there. Lots of prayers.

Okay mini prayer to you who have teams wanting to win....:dance3:

[granmaz]

Why are you making Christmas cakes and pudding NOW? It's 2 months until Christmas or have I missed something? :confused3

Some say you need 2 months for the cake and pudding to 'mature'. Also you can 'feed' the cake with brandy or rum a few times before decorating it!!!:dance3:

Christmas cards too? Boy are you ahead of schedule!

I fly off to Orlando on the 25th November, so want to be organised. We get back on the 11th December so don't want to be too stressed as well as jetlagged!

We did the same last year, and I found I was a little in front of many shops which didn't have it the things I wanted at that time - too early!!:eek:

[gydell]

Some say you need 2 months for the cake and pudding to 'mature'. Also you can 'feed' the cake with brandy or rum a few times before decorating it!!!:dance3:



I fly off to Orlando on the 25th November, so want to be organised. We get back on the 11th December so don't want to be too stressed as well as jetlagged!

We did the same last year, and I found I was a little in front of many shops which didn't have it the things I wanted at that time - too early!!:eek:


Very good reasons!

[birkner]

In keeping with thoughts of those suffering from ill affects from the southern California fires, I thought I would post a message that came in my genealogy email that touches on the disasters that happen in other parts of the country:

On August 21st, our daughter's house flooded in Bluffton, OH. They lost everything in the basement and most of the things on the first floor. She had 46 totes with mostly Christmas decorations (5 Christmas trees). She now has about 6 totes with decorations, that were not destroyed. This whole thing has been devastating. But yet, we are all very thankful they got out and were not lost in the flood & sewage waters. Even as we all go through the aftermath of the flood, we thank God for what He has done for all of us.

The timing has been perfect. We had been trying to sell our home in SW Missouri for 5 years. We got an offer the end of July. Our daughter found us a house near her on Aug. 10th and put an offer down for us. Then the flood came and they spent a couple of days in a shelter and another 16 days in a motel. We closed on our house in MO. on August 30th and our daughter closed on our house in Ohio on Sept. 5th. They moved into our house on Sept. 7th and we got here Sept. 8th, with all our possessions. They cannot go back to their home because of the destruction and must find a home to rent. They will probably be living with us until January, when they hope they have a house to rent. There have been so many wonderful volunteers that have helped our daughter's family out. She works at Bluffton University and they made sure they had food to eat. The entire boys & girls soccer team at the University, showed up one night, to help take things out of the house. The volunteer firemen showed up to take all the stuff out of the basement. Because of the mold factor, anyone working in there had to wear breathing equipment. Several Baptist churches came, tested how far the mold had gotten into the house, cut 4-5' up on the drywall/plaster walls, on the first floor, removed the insulation and sprayed a chemical to stop the mold. None of these people got paid for their efforts.

God has certainly taken care of all of us during this time. So keep praying for those that are flood, and now fire victims in the California fires. With God's help, we will all get through these trying times.

Betty Wade Putnam
Pandora, OH

[HollyTyler]

Never mind about Xmas Cake:cool2:

let me tell you that guess what I got two tickets of Donny Osmond:love:

It is 4th row of seating :love: And it is TOMORROW night.

Must remember about the camera:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2
4th row! Wonderful! You're going to have a great time! :banana:

I had to laugh about your Christmas cake adventure because that's how I bake/cook everything! LOL! So I just don't cook or bake at all. :eek:

[HollyTyler]

OK.....I'm finally able to post our pictures we had taken just under 2 weeks ago. This first one is my least favorite because it just seems so plain. Sorry, I don't know how to crop off the big white part!!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/20071026084420761_0001.jpg

[HollyTyler]

I really like this one!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/20071026084420761_0002.jpg

[HollyTyler]

This one is just adorable because he looks like he knows he's looking good! LOL!!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/20071026084420761_0003.jpg

[HollyTyler]

And finally, the last one. This is my favorite and will be on the wall in our living room. The 8 X 10 size really shows his missing 2 bottom teeth! Very cute!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/20071026084420761_0004.jpg

[HollyTyler]

Heather: If you have time to check here, let me know which photo you like best and I'll send you a real one. :thumbsup2

[gydell]

Cute pixs!

[granmaz]

Holly, the pictures are lovely, both of Tyler and you. You really should not be shy of having your photo taken you know.

[HollyTyler]

Holly, the pictures are lovely, both of Tyler and you. You really should not be shy of having your photo taken you know.
Thank you! :hug: I'm just glad I was able to post them early enough for you to see them today, since you were wanting to see them. :goodvibes

[birkner]

Some say you need 2 months for the cake and pudding to 'mature'. Also you can 'feed' the cake with brandy or rum a few times before decorating it!!!:dance3:


Sounds a bit like our "fruitcake" seasoning!!

[birkner]

I agree with Marilyn. You are Tyler look terrific in the photos!!

[HollyTyler]

I agree with Marilyn. You are Tyler look terrific in the photos!!
Thanks! :goodvibes Please feel free to share the pics with any single, cute men you might know! :rotfl:

[granmaz]

Sounds a bit like our "fruitcake" seasoning!!

Exactly the same!!!:)

Thanks! :goodvibes Please feel free to share the pics with any single, cute men you might know! :rotfl:

:lmao: :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[gydell]

Thanks! :goodvibes Please feel free to share the pics with any single, cute men you might know! :rotfl:

Don't you mean good men? :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

:lmao: :thumbsup2 :lmao:
Well, I'm just trying, anywhere I can! I'm open to long distance relationships! :rotfl2: Sure can't blame me for trying. :)

[HollyTyler]

Don't you mean good men? :rotfl2:
OK....correction: single, good, cute men! :rotfl: OH....one more clarification: straight! :rotfl2: I don't think any exist.

[gydell]

OK....correction: single, good, cute men! :rotfl: OH....one more clarification: straight! :rotfl2: I don't think any exist.

Glad we got that straighten out. Now we know what to be on the lookout for!

[gydell]

OK....correction: single, good, cute men! :rotfl: OH....one more clarification: straight! :rotfl2: I don't think any exist.

Wealthy wouldn't hurt either!

[HollyTyler]

Wealthy wouldn't hurt either!
Well, that part I don't care about.....I know, call me crazy!

[granmaz]

Well goodnight. I just can't keep my eyes open, and I'm not tipsy!!!!

Have a great Friday evening and if any of you at WDW pops in then have a great time.

[scottishwee35]

Thanks! :goodvibes Please feel free to share the pics with any single, cute men you might know! :rotfl:

LOL:rotfl:

mmm let me think any photo for you????

Anyway the photos of you both look so great:thumbsup2 I love photos and have lots of photos of my childrens:love:

I used it for med cruise and I love it.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/scot1jpg.jpg

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

OK.....I'm finally able to post our pictures we had taken just under 2 weeks ago. This first one is my least favorite because it just seems so plain. Sorry, I don't know how to crop off the big white part!!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/20071026084420761_0001.jpg


That photo is best one.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[nskjerven]

cute pictures Deb & Holly. Ok, I'm moving over to photobucket now...I have a bunch to upload and share...back in a bit.

[scottishwee35]

Another one - very sad photo of last year when we left the Wonder Disney Cruise and my mil and I got lump of our throat when my son started crying. We know that he had a great times. He won the coolest boy in the club!!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/florida3130.jpg

But this year he didn't crying because I told him that we are coming back to Panama Canal, he was so happy but he was bit upset at airport.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[nskjerven]

Pumpkin Patch Skjerven Kid Pictures:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_6706.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_6714.jpg

[nskjerven]

This is Wilson's during the Nemo ride last month at Dland

...a captured memory in my heart of his little hand.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_0214.jpg

[EllaEnchanted]

YEAAAAA!!!!!! We're in Cocoa Beach. Two days of chill and pamper at the ocean....then onto the Wonder.....yes, I'll be in 5122...my home!

The car ride took 16 hours....not bad. We stopped in Jacksonville and had breakfast with my brother. It was good to see him in his element and not at mom's house.

I found out I could read in the van but not type....I couldn't let go of the laptop....I had to hold it...no hands for typing. Now we're in the hotel and I have a desk to work with....much easier.

Tomorrow morning me and Sandi are doing manis and pedis then John and I will shop for trick or treat gifts and a bag to hold my loot. I'm wearing a cosutme so I get to trick or treat as well. Then we'll go to Ron Jons like we always do and always find something to buy. Dinner will be at the Grill on Sat night while waving to PJ as she leaves the port. Then me and John get really excited coz it'll only be a wake up and we're leaving port.

It's only been one year since my last cruise and this one will be number 5, but I still get so thrilled every time.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[EllaEnchanted]

Thank you Nan and Deborah and Holly for the pics. You know how we love them. Nan, your pics of the kids look postcard perfect and I love Wilson's hand too.

Deborah, what a fun birthday party and such a cute little darling.

Holly, OMG I loved all the pro pics and I like the blow up for the living room the best too. I adore the Tyler by himself and I love the lying down one of the two of you....but I think you're picking the right one to blow up....such a hard choice coz they're all perfect.

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

SASSY BUBBLES I'm sooooooooo glad you're back!!!!! We have certainly missed reading about all of your adventures. As Karen would say, we all live vivaciously through you!

Please don't feel like you have to keep up with conversations, just jump in and start up a new conversation.....we all want to chat with you too and know what you're up to. I just jump in all the time, no matter what topics are currently going on.....I just add mine. So please, join in and don't hesitate for a minute.

I'm so glad your reunion went well despite Mother Nature's intervention. I love that you get to spend so much time with your nephew....what a great aunt you are. I'm jealous that you get to go to DL so much! HA HA HA!!!

It's so great to hear from you again, please don't take so long again next time.

:hippie: :hippie: :hippie:

[scottishwee35]

Thank you Nan and Deborah and Holly for the pics. You know how we love them. Nan, your pics of the kids look postcard perfect and I love Wilson's hand too.

Deborah, what a fun birthday party and such a cute little darling.

Holly, OMG I loved all the pro pics and I like the blow up for the living room the best too. I adore the Tyler by himself and I love the lying down one of the two of you....but I think you're picking the right one to blow up....such a hard choice coz they're all perfect.

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Hey, wish we come along and join with you and have a fun !!

Scottishwee35

[nskjerven]

Hi Deb:

Have a good time with the mani/pedi tomorrow, sounds like a great way to enjoy time together.

We're off to go singing Halloween Carols at my moms retirement community. We are going to the Assisted Living section. Those folks don't get out much and enjoy having the little girls come and visit.

Have a good night everyone.

Bye!

[HollyTyler]

LOL:rotfl:

mmm let me think any photo for you????

Anyway the photos of you both look so great:thumbsup2 I love photos and have lots of photos of my childrens:love:

I used it for med cruise and I love it.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/scot1jpg.jpg

Scottishwee35
WOW! How cute to have your kids in a Mickey head! How did you do that? I love it!

[scottishwee35]

Pumpkin Patch Skjerven Kid Pictures:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_6706.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_6714.jpg

Beautiful photos, how old are they? Are they coming on the Cruise with us?

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[scottishwee35]

WOW! How cute to have your kids in a Mickey head! How did you do that? I love it!


Ah, secret:thumbsup2

lol Scottishwee35

[gydell]

All the kids are so cute! If I ever learn how to do pixs then I will put some on of my DGS.

[HollyTyler]

That photo is best one.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2
Thank you! :) I want to send them in Christmas cards, but I'm not sure I can wait that long to share with family and friends.

[HollyTyler]

Another one - very sad photo of last year when we left the Wonder Disney Cruise and my mil and I got lump of our throat when my son started crying. We know that he had a great times. He won the coolest boy in the club!!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/florida3130.jpg

But this year he didn't crying because I told him that we are coming back to Panama Canal, he was so happy but he was bit upset at airport.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2
Poor little guy! That's exactly how I feel every time I get off the ship!

[HollyTyler]

Pumpkin Patch Skjerven Kid Pictures:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_6706.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_6714.jpg
Nan, those pics are amazing! They look like they should be in a magazine or something! :thumbsup2

[scottishwee35]

Holly

I found it as it was from

What Does YOUR DCL magnetic door sign look like? With other great tips for your sign

as it was from KristineN. She was doing it for me. I send her square picture and ask her to do circle and she did it.

I loved it!!

Why not send the photo to her at KristineN at private message?:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Poor little guy! That's exactly how I feel every time I get off the ship!

Oh my son hate it as I have to hide it when I send it out tonight lol.

He hate that photo:rolleyes1

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Okay I am off to bed now as it is 00.37 am.

I have been working tonight until 10 pm so I need to have a good sleep and get ready for concert DONNY OSMOND:love: As it is based at Glasgow not here in Edinburgh. I have to travel in afternoon not bad only one hour 15 mins on the bus. I am staying overnight with my friend. We will be :love: tom night ya ya

Goodnight

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

YEAAAAA!!!!!! We're in Cocoa Beach. Two days of chill and pamper at the ocean....then onto the Wonder.....yes, I'll be in 5122...my home!

The car ride took 16 hours....not bad. We stopped in Jacksonville and had breakfast with my brother. It was good to see him in his element and not at mom's house.

I found out I could read in the van but not type....I couldn't let go of the laptop....I had to hold it...no hands for typing. Now we're in the hotel and I have a desk to work with....much easier.

Tomorrow morning me and Sandi are doing manis and pedis then John and I will shop for trick or treat gifts and a bag to hold my loot. I'm wearing a cosutme so I get to trick or treat as well. Then we'll go to Ron Jons like we always do and always find something to buy. Dinner will be at the Grill on Sat night while waving to PJ as she leaves the port. Then me and John get really excited coz it'll only be a wake up and we're leaving port.

It's only been one year since my last cruise and this one will be number 5, but I still get so thrilled every time.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Deb, I'm glad you arrived and now your relaxation can begin! :banana: Enjoy every minute of it! :cloud9:

[gydell]

Deb - Glad you had a safe trip. Enjoy the cruise!

[HollyTyler]

Holly

I found it as it was from

What Does YOUR DCL magnetic door sign look like? With other great tips for your sign

as it was from KristineN. She was doing it for me. I send her square picture and ask her to do circle and she did it.

I loved it!!

Why not send the photo to her at KristineN at private message?:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35
Ah....thanks for sharing your secret! I just might contact her. :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Oh my son hate it as I have to hide it when I send it out tonight lol.

He hate that photo:rolleyes1

Scottishwee35
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[HollyTyler]

Okay I am off to bed now as it is 00.37 am.

I have been working tonight until 10 pm so I need to have a good sleep and get ready for concert DONNY OSMOND:love: As it is based at Glasgow not here in Edinburgh. I have to travel in afternoon not bad only one hour 15 mins on the bus. I am staying overnight with my friend. We will be :love: tom night ya ya

Goodnight

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2
Goodnight! Have a great time at the concert tomorrow night and staying overnight with your friend!

[gydell]

Holly - what do you have planned for this week-end?

[gydell]

delete

[HollyTyler]

Holly - what do you have planned for this week-end?
Well, I promised Tyler we'd make pumpkin drop cookies. He missed that day in Kindergarten because his class did that on the day of his EEG. :guilty: His teacher was nice enough to send the recipe home, so I told him we'll make them Sunday after church. I invited my mom to come to town to help and taste, but she hasn't decided yet whether she'll come because she's on vacation and might be driving to North Carolina to visit a friend. Other than that, I have no plans yet. Maybe ice skating Saturday evening. Not sure. What are your plans?

[gydell]

Holly how do you put pixs on here?

[gydell]

Well, I promised Tyler we'd make pumpkin drop cookies. He missed that day in Kindergarten because his class did that on the day of his EEG. :guilty: His teacher was nice enough to send the recipe home, so I told him we'll make them Sunday after church. I invited my mom to come to town to help and taste, but she hasn't decided yet whether she'll come because she's on vacation and might be driving to North Carolina to visit a friend. Other than that, I have no plans yet. Maybe ice skating Saturday evening. Not sure. What are your plans?

Going to DGS swim meet in the morning and then heading to Auburn for the football game. Sunday after church DGS will come over and we told him we would go to Stevi B's for dinner.

[gydell]

http://s225photobucket.com/albums/dd156/gydell/

[gydell]

delete

[gydell]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd156/gydell/2007-10-26-1955-48.jpg
This is Brent's 6yo picture.

[gydell]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd156/gydell/2007-10-26-1954-33.jpg
At the beach
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd156/gydell/2007-10-26-1953-37.jpg
Swim meet

[birkner]

Well, that part I don't care about.....I know, call me crazy!

It never hurts to have a successful one!! Wealthy is nice, but content with who they are is much more important!!

[gydell]

Now if someone can tell me how to make the pictures smaller i would appreciate it!

[birkner]

This is Wilson's during the Nemo ride last month at Dland

...a captured memory in my heart of his little hand.



I loved the pictures of Molly and Wilson, especially the hand!!

[birkner]

YEAAAAA!!!!!! We're in Cocoa Beach. Two days of chill and pamper at the ocean....then onto the Wonder.....yes, I'll be in 5122...my home!

The car ride took 16 hours....not bad. We stopped in Jacksonville and had breakfast with my brother. It was good to see him in his element and not at mom's house.

I found out I could read in the van but not type....I couldn't let go of the laptop....I had to hold it...no hands for typing. Now we're in the hotel and I have a desk to work with....much easier.

Tomorrow morning me and Sandi are doing manis and pedis then John and I will shop for trick or treat gifts and a bag to hold my loot. I'm wearing a cosutme so I get to trick or treat as well. Then we'll go to Ron Jons like we always do and always find something to buy. Dinner will be at the Grill on Sat night while waving to PJ as she leaves the port. Then me and John get really excited coz it'll only be a wake up and we're leaving port.

It's only been one year since my last cruise and this one will be number 5, but I still get so thrilled every time.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:


Have an ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS time!! I am so jealous that you are leaving on DCL!! We still have over 2 months to go!!

[birkner]

Well, I promised Tyler we'd make pumpkin drop cookies. He missed that day in Kindergarten because his class did that on the day of his EEG. :guilty: His teacher was nice enough to send the recipe home, so I told him we'll make them Sunday after church. I invited my mom to come to town to help and taste, but she hasn't decided yet whether she'll come because she's on vacation and might be driving to North Carolina to visit a friend. Other than that, I have no plans yet. Maybe ice skating Saturday evening. Not sure. What are your plans?

Have fun with Tyler this weekend. Ice skating sounds fun and of course, making the pumpkin drop cookies!!

[birkner]

Now if someone can tell me how to make the pictures smaller i would appreciate it!


Great pics!! The way I resize my pics is that I open them with Microsoft Office Picture Maker. Under change picture size, I click resize. Under resize is a button you can click that is called "predefined width & size". I slide the slider bar down and highlight "web small (314 x235 px). Once the picture is resized, I rename it and upload to photobucket.

[gydell]

Thanks! Can I resize on photobucket?

[birkner]

Thanks! Can I resize on photobucket?

I don't see a place to do that. Do you have Microsoft Office?

[gydell]

I don't see a place to do that. Do you have Microsoft Office?

I don't even know what you are talking about! I know nothing about my computer except how to turn it on. I will have to wait and get my DH to read your instructions and tell me how. Thanks!

[tink1963]

Thanks! Can I resize on photobucket?

Yes you can. If you are veiwing the picture there are tabs at the top, use the reisize and use website/Email. that should do it. :thumbsup2

[Tigger1221]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c76/JillGlass/holly2copy.jpg


If you have photoshop it takes just a few minutes.

[calmom]

California is WAY TOO STUPID PC for trick or treating in the hall! Really busts my buttons!!

Sorry, minor vent..

Have a great trip John!

Karen
I do think more CA schools are PC - I know one elementary private school that won't allow the little kids to dress up! That being said, there are still a few school out there in CA that are "cool."!
:rotfl: Well, I do have to say I love the tight pants they wear! :lmao: :rotfl:

Never mind about Xmas Cake:cool2:

let me tell you that guess what I got two tickets of Donny Osmond:love:

It is 4th row of seating :love: And it is TOMORROW night.

Must remember about the camera:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2 Oh please post photos of Donny!

And finally, the last one. This is my favorite and will be on the wall in our living room. The 8 X 10 size really shows his missing 2 bottom teeth! Very cute!

Love all the photos!

Sounds a bit like our "fruitcake" seasoning!! No wonder fruitcare is my BIL favorite dish!






Another one - very sad photo of last year when we left the Wonder Disney Cruise and my mil and I got lump of our throat when my son started crying. We know that he had a great times. He won the coolest boy in the club!!


But this year he didn't crying because I told him that we are coming back to Panama Canal, he was so happy but he was bit upset at airport.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2 That is such a sad and funny picture! Poor little one...

YEAAAAA!!!!!! We're in Cocoa Beach. Two days of chill and pamper at the ocean....then onto the Wonder.....yes, I'll be in 5122...my home!

The car ride took 16 hours....not bad. We stopped in Jacksonville and had breakfast with my brother. It was good to see him in his element and not at mom's house.



Tomorrow morning me and Sandi are doing manis and pedis...It's only been one year since my last cruise and this one will be number 5, but I still get so thrilled every time.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Have a wonderful, relaxing, and exciting time! Thanks for checking in!

Pumpkin Patch Skjerven Kid Pictures:
Great photos!



This is Brent's 6yo picture. Great photos

It never hurts to have a successful one!! Wealthy is nice, but content with who they are is much more important!! Wealthy and content...now that wouldn't be bad Holly!