May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 9

[EllaEnchanted]

Maybe I can get lucky and steal a good post number coming up.

[EllaEnchanted]

Venetia and Bubba are not here....

[LisaG520]

Maybe I can get lucky and steal a good post number coming up.

We are getting close to a big one!

[LisaG520]

Any big plans for tomorrow Deb?

[EllaEnchanted]

DRATS! Competition!

[LisaG520]

We're going to a 10:15 showing of Walk Hard.

[LisaG520]

DRATS! Competition!

Think of it as help (and you won't have to talk to yourself as long too!).

[taysmom]

can i get the big one?

[taysmom]

can i get the big one?

[taysmom]

now, can i have the post

[LisaG520]

Site has been so slow!!!!

[taysmom]

finally...i got 40k....yahoo...lurking does pay off...

and i'm tired of celebrating by myself. good night

[LisaG520]

now, can i have the post

pirate:

[katypop]

Just popped in to say hi, no wonder it's so slow, everyone's trying to get the big one :lmao:

[EllaEnchanted]

I was trying for the big one and the site crashed on me....I kept getting database error messages. Then it comes back and I see no one else had the problem, they all were able to post....but not me! DRATS!

[katypop]

now, can i have the post

pirate: :thumbsup2 Congrats:cheer2:

[LisaG520]

I was trying for the big one and the site crashed on me....I kept getting database error messages. Then it comes back and I see no one else had the problem, they all were able to post....but not me! DRATS!

Nope wasn't just you - I was out too for about 25 minutes and then when I was able to get back in it was barely moving.

[EllaEnchanted]

now, can i have the post

Congratulations Steph....skulking does pay off....looks like you had no problem posting!!! A true pirate ye be....stole it right from underneath us!

pirate: pirate: pirate:

[katypop]

I was trying for the big one and the site crashed on me....I kept getting database error messages. Then it comes back and I see no one else had the problem, they all were able to post....but not me! DRATS!

Ah, don't feel too bad Deb :hug: I'm sure between now and May you might get another chance :hug: ;) I was getting the same database error message, if it makes you feel any better. You weren't alone! However, I was just trying to get in a few minutes of reading after working late tonight, I had no idea of the suspense that was taking place here:rotfl: It's still way too slow on here for me to try to catch up, so I'll try again after work tomorrow. Goodnight all :goodvibes

Kathe

[LisaG520]

I'm giving up for the night - way too slow.

Night all!

[EllaEnchanted]

I got my ibiza delivered today....now I just have to read the book and figure out how to make it work.

I finished getting everything ready to mail out tomorrow morning. Then I can just chill and enjoy the holiday.

[EllaEnchanted]

Ah, don't feel too bad Deb :hug: I'm sure between now and May you might get another chance :hug: ;) I was getting the same database error message, if it makes you feel any better. You weren't alone! However, I was just trying to get in a few minutes of reading after working late tonight, I had no idea of the suspense that was taking place here:rotfl: It's still way too slow on here for me to try to catch up, so I'll try again after work tomorrow. Goodnight all :goodvibes

Kathe

Thanks Kathe, now I feel better. GoodNight and sweet Mickey dreams!

I'm giving up for the night - way too slow.

Night all!

GoodNight Lisa and sweet Mickey dreams to you too!

[granmaz]

ah, boxing Day on 26th Dec

and in Scotland we call for New Year Eve - HOGAMANY

Marilyn do you called it Hogamany or New Year Eve?

Anyway, Marilyn Yes I am now :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :yay:

NO MORE WORKING UNTIL 27 DEC :santa:

I don't think I do nightshift again:sad2: As it was nightmare last night as the store started open at 7 am for 24 hours until Sunday. Crazy!!

I came home this morning at 6 am, very tired, and managed stay awake for the kids to get ready for school - last day. After they went away, I went to bed. I couldn't believe that I had a good sleep until 2.30 pm and left my key inside the door. My husband got away from his work at 12.00 and couldn't get in as I was in heavy sleeping. I cannot believe I slept right throught 2.30 pm but I feel what a waste the day!! Lucky my husband laugh at me. Yes, I feel so guilty for lock him out!!

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

We call it New Year's Eve Deborah. I think Hogmanay is just for you Scots.:)

What did your husband do when he couldn't wake you up? Even though yhou felt it a waste olf a day sleeping for so long I think youy will benefit in the long run.

now, can i have the post

Well done.pirate:

[scottishwee35]

Hi Marilyn

I got up at 7 am - a wide awake!! think my body confused now!!

My husband was sitting in the car:eek: Funny, that he was not shouting at me or angry with me. He just laugh when I saw the text from the mobile and opened the door and I was upset and cannot believe that I fall sleep after I wake up at 12.30 oh five mins more then crash out until 2.30pm.

About lock him out!

Funny, if he angry with me, I get upset and moody but he didn;t angry I feel very guilty for locking him out. He said pity no working dog yet. If I have working dog it will wake me up for door bell, telephone etc. When I switch my hearing aid off I hear nothing like silent that why I get easy sleep without hear any noise. My workmate was telling me that they woked up with noise like door bell, phone etc throught the day. But I got knock out with silent!! Strange!!

Oh well glad it is over now.

Tonight I am having a nightout with 7 ladies. Yes, we are going to have a PINK FIRE ENGINE for a hour :dance3: then go for a meals. sound FUN?

Have a nice day.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[granmaz]

Hi Marilyn

I got up at 7 am - a wide awake!! think my body confused now!!

My husband was sitting in the car:eek: Funny, that he was not shouting at me or angry with me. He just laugh when I saw the text from the mobile and opened the door and I was upset and cannot believe that I fall sleep after I wake up at 12.30 oh five mins more then crash out until 2.30pm.

About lock him out!

Funny, if he angry with me, I get upset and moody but he didn;t angry I feel very guilty for locking him out. He said pity no working dog yet. If I have working dog it will wake me up for door bell, telephone etc. When I switch my hearing aid off I hear nothing like silent that why I get easy sleep without hear any noise. My workmate was telling me that they woked up with noise like door bell, phone etc throught the day. But I got knock out with silent!! Strange!!

Oh well glad it is over now.

Tonight I am having a nightout with 7 ladies. Yes, we are going to have a PINK FIRE ENGINE for a hour :dance3: then go for a meals. sound FUN?

Have a nice day.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

Pink fire engine???!!!:lmao: You must post some pictures.:)

[pjpoohbear]

Dennis and I will be heading out in a few minutes to begin and finish our Christmas shopping. :scared: Tree is still not up. I decided not to bother, then found out the DDIL and DGS (PJ Aaron is here!) will be spending Christmas Day with us. So....Dennis said I really, really need to put the tree up. DDIL said not to worry about it. HMMMM....what to do. We will see how I feel tomorrow. DS will be in CA by himself for the holiday. :sad1: But, he did get to come up in Oct for our anniversary and DDIL and Aaron did not.


Give him a great big hug from me!


Pj

[scottishwee35]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/58/185087562_9e72793d93_o.gif

Beautiful:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

[lillygator]

ok I am up and cleaning. I did most shopping yesterday and even though I spent a fortune, it sure doesn't look like much under the tree.

[lillygator]

the DCL site is still down! DU can't take my money until they can apply the payment!

[granmaz]

That must be into the 3rd day now the site has been down. Must be a bad problem.

[HollyTyler]

Hi Marilyn

I got up at 7 am - a wide awake!! think my body confused now!!

My husband was sitting in the car:eek: Funny, that he was not shouting at me or angry with me. He just laugh when I saw the text from the mobile and opened the door and I was upset and cannot believe that I fall sleep after I wake up at 12.30 oh five mins more then crash out until 2.30pm.

About lock him out!

Funny, if he angry with me, I get upset and moody but he didn;t angry I feel very guilty for locking him out. He said pity no working dog yet. If I have working dog it will wake me up for door bell, telephone etc. When I switch my hearing aid off I hear nothing like silent that why I get easy sleep without hear any noise. My workmate was telling me that they woked up with noise like door bell, phone etc throught the day. But I got knock out with silent!! Strange!!

Oh well glad it is over now.

Tonight I am having a nightout with 7 ladies. Yes, we are going to have a PINK FIRE ENGINE for a hour :dance3: then go for a meals. sound FUN?

Have a nice day.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2
Deborah, I'm sure the reason your husband wasn't mad is because he realized how tired you were since he knew how many overnight hours you've been working. :hug: I'm SO glad you now have lots of days to relax and have fun!

Pink fire engine? Please explain! I'm very curious! :confused3 Have a great time!

[HollyTyler]

I still haven't wrapped ANY of Tyler's presents, but have plenty of time because he won't be home until probably after 6 tonight. Later than usual because of his dad's family Christmas with all Tyler's aunts, cousins, grandparents, etc. They're starting at 3, so his dad told me he'll just drop him off on their way home from the gathering. SO, I'm headed back to bed for a couple more hours. :cloud9:

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm up too....gotta be at the post office at 9am. John is still sleeping....I don't have the heart to wake him up since he's up everyday at 5am to go to work. Unless we have something planned, I let him sleep on weekends.

Good news....he told me yesterday that the car finally came up the hill. We still can't use our driveway, but we use the farm field next door to us and get better traction. So I'll be going out on my own this morning to run my errands. I'm glad I finally am able to do so.

John said he and the kid will go to Sandi's house and clean out the few items she left behind. We got a kerosene heater from her that she won't need in FL, a pantry cabinet and a few other items.

If they drove all night they should be past South of the Border by now. South of the Border is located at the state line between North and South Carolina. It's a big exit off the highway.

Sandi and Joe should be pulling into Joe's grandmother's house, where they are now going to live, sometime around noon today. They will call when they get there to let us know that they arrived safely.

[EllaEnchanted]

I love my new ibiza mp3 music player. I got up early today and read all about it. It's so cool. I can't play any wifi streaming music until John hooks up the new router we just had to replace. He'll do that today when he gets back from Sandi's house, then I can play with my new techno toy.

Then I'll spend hours transferring songs from my CD collection. That could take a long while.

I love my ibiza because it connects to the internet and it does music, videos, photos and podcasts. Pretty cool and it's a hot pink color too.

[EllaEnchanted]

Ella (the cat) is fascinated with my turtles. She keeps trying to get into the tanks and wants to play with them when they move. She's nose to nose with Magoo right now. One day she's going to fall into a tank and not like all the water. Then what will she do.

[EllaEnchanted]

Some days it's like a circus around here with the dog chasing the cat and the cat chasing the turtles.

Gotta go run my errands. Catcha later.

[lillygator]

ok, Tebow is going to the camp for tonight and tomorrow,I figure with so many people in and out there could be him running out of the door and since I am cooking I won't be able to watch him.

[gydell]

That must be into the 3rd day now the site has been down. Must be a bad problem.

Maybe they went out of bussiness! :rotfl2:

[scottishwee35]

Ella (the cat) is fascinated with my turtles. She keeps trying to get into the tanks and wants to play with them when they move. She's nose to nose with Magoo right now. One day she's going to fall into a tank and not like all the water. Then what will she do.

:lmao: :lmao:

dog chased the cat

cat chased after the dog

Cat was fascianated with turtles

Animal house ;)

[gydell]

:lmao: :lmao:

dog chased the cat

cat chased after the dog

Cat was fascianated with turtles

Animal house ;)

Good one!

[scottishwee35]

Deborah, I'm sure the reason your husband wasn't mad is because he realized how tired you were since he knew how many overnight hours you've been working. :hug: I'm SO glad you now have lots of days to relax and have fun!

Pink fire engine? Please explain! I'm very curious! :confused3 Have a great time!

HollyTyler

My daughter had her a PIRATE pirate: birthday party last year and my mil treated her a surprise RED fire engine!! Show you photo.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/pirate2017.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/pirate027.jpg

Well my mil's friend who own business run birthday party, hen night, etc and she told me about pink fire engine - I was laughing PINK i never heard. My friend was 40th two days ago and she love PINK and so I booked it for her birthday. 8 ladies suppose to dressing up PINK clothes but we realise that it is Xmas times. We changed our mind and dress up casual clothes.

I will show you photo tom if I remember take the photo !!

Scottishwee35

[HollyTyler]

HollyTyler

My daughter had her a PIRATE pirate: birthday party last year and my mil treated her a surprise RED fire engine!! Show you photo.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/pirate2017.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/pirate027.jpg

Well my mil's friend who own business run birthday party, hen night, etc and she told me about pink fire engine - I was laughing PINK i never heard. My friend was 40th two days ago and she love PINK and so I booked it for her birthday. 8 ladies suppose to dressing up PINK clothes but we realise that it is Xmas times. We changed our mind and dress up casual clothes.

I will show you photo tom if I remember take the photo !!

Scottishwee35
Wow! I never thought you meant a real fire engine that is pink! I thought maybe it was the name of some wild alcoholic drink! :rotfl2: Please try to remember to take a picture....I'm sure ALL of us here would love to see! :banana: Have a great time!

[gydell]

HollyTyler

My daughter had her a PIRATE pirate: birthday party last year and my mil treated her a surprise RED fire engine!! Show you photo.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/pirate2017.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/pirate027.jpg

Well my mil's friend who own business run birthday party, hen night, etc and she told me about pink fire engine - I was laughing PINK i never heard. My friend was 40th two days ago and she love PINK and so I booked it for her birthday. 8 ladies suppose to dressing up PINK clothes but we realise that it is Xmas times. We changed our mind and dress up casual clothes.

I will show you photo tom if I remember take the photo !!

Scottishwee35

Cute pixs!

[HollyTyler]

Some days it's like a circus around here with the dog chasing the cat and the cat chasing the turtles.

Gotta go run my errands. Catcha later.


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: You sure have your hands full! Well, at least you'll never be bored! ;)

[HollyTyler]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/disney.gif

[gydell]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/disney.gif

TOO cute!

[gydell]

Holly Can you see everyone's reindeer and pickle? I can't see anybody's! Don't know if it's my computer or not. I put another pickle on mine that I can see.

[lillygator]

I can see all the pickles and reindeer.....ok I am washing clothes and now can actually see my bathroom counter and floor!

[gydell]

I wonder why I can't? I can see everything else. Any ideas?

[granmaz]

Maybe they went out of bussiness! :rotfl2:

:lmao:

I couldn't see my reindeer and pickle - just red crosses, so I got rid of them.

[HollyTyler]

Holly Can you see everyone's reindeer and pickle? I can't see anybody's! Don't know if it's my computer or not. I put another pickle on mine that I can see.
My reindeer & pickle keep disappearing, but I see everybody else's. As much as I hate to do it, I think I'm going to get rid of them like I did my string of Christmas lights because it drives me nuts when they disappear and come back! :eek:

[disneylover5]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!! :rotfl2:

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????

[HollyTyler]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!! :rotfl2:

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????
Lisa, how wonderful to hear that Frank continues to improve!

[MrsMork]

I was just on DCL website. They seem to be back up and running.

[MrsMork]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!! :rotfl2:

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????

This is good news! So glad for your family that he is improving.

[gydell]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!! :rotfl2:

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????


Glad to hear he's doing better! What a roller coaster ride it must be for you with all the ups and downs. I would be a nervous wreck!

[gydell]

I was just on DCL website. They seem to be back up and running.

It's not working for me!

[lillygator]

Lisa - glad to hear Frank is doing better...how are you holding up? I hope you are able to get some rest in all your running around.

[lillygator]

DCL is not able to pull up my reservation either.

[MrsMork]

DCL is not able to pull up my reservation either.

Is it just the retrieve ressie section? I was not trying to pull up my ressie, just browsing the site.

[scottishwee35]

My reindeer & pickle keep disappearing, but I see everybody else's. As much as I hate to do it, I think I'm going to get rid of them like I did my string of Christmas lights because it drives me nuts when they disappear and come back! :eek:

Holly

Where is Christmas Lights *** I think it is lovely?

I am waiting for one friend as she is coming with her hearing dog Bran as my husband is looking after Bran for wee while.

Scottishwee35

[HollyTyler]

Holly

Where is Christmas Lights *** I think it is lovely?

I am waiting for one friend as she is coming with her hearing dog Bran as my husband is looking after Bran for wee while.

Scottishwee35
I had to take the lights off because they kept disappearing. :sad2:

[scottishwee35]

I had to take the lights off because they kept disappearing. :sad2:

oh no

:sad2: :sad1:

Still waiting for friend, wish she hurry up lol

As we go over to my friend for champagne woo hoo

Scottishwee35:santa:

[LisaG520]

Wow! I never thought you meant a real fire engine that is pink! I thought maybe it was the name of some wild alcoholic drink! :rotfl2: Please try to remember to take a picture....I'm sure ALL of us here would love to see! :banana: Have a great time!

I thought the same thing :rotfl:

[birkner]

Just a quick driveby post as I am getting ready to check out of my Airport Hotel to move to the Dolphin.

Saw Monica (Mishoe's) post and agree she was delightful and very thoughtful to bring me a birthday present. I was so glad to meet her and we did have a fun lunch with a "surprise" ending!!

From my email to my DH:

I had a smooth flight to Orlando where the flight attendant had the first class section sing me happy birthday and scored a bottle of wine.

Flight took off a hour and a half late so ended up spending from 10:30 AM (dropped off early by DD Samantha who had to work) until plane finally took off at 2:45 PM. I sat next to a lady Theresa and her partner with their two boys. She is the CEO and found of Graspr Inc, a direct competitor of my nephew Rob's company, Viddler. Small world, huh?

I helped them with the kids, who for a 4 year old and 4 month old were exceptionally well behave on a 5+ hour flight. My mom genes always come in handy!! Hunter, her son, wanted me to come home with them and be his "new" grandma".

The airport is great but the United section is under construction so a bit chaotic. Since I got in at 11:44 PM, it was pretty quiet!!

Slept like a rock, waking up about 8:00 AM. I went to Hertz to pick up my Yukon and of course, the radio was non functional!! The choice was to take a smaller car, so I kept the Yukon. At least it has a DVD player for the kids.

On the way to lunch at Fridays at the Crossroads with my DIS friend Monica, I got lost and had to call the restaurant. The manager got me back on track and I was only about 15 minutes late. Meet Monica and she was so sweet to bring me a birthday gift!! After a lovely lunch of a sirloin salad, I was so surprised that our sever, who had noticed and overheard the mention of my birthday, came out with a chocolate Sunday!! The servers sang me a hysterically funny Happy Birthday song which embarrassed me but I survived. We took pictures in front of the tree before we parted and I will download later.

I met another friend, Diane at DTD so we could go to WDW together. O course, it was a great excuse to go shopping at DTD as I had to pick up our Disney passes. This was important since I was going to WDW and staying afterward for the Very Merry Christmas party at 7:00 PM.

Loaded down with bags, I proceed back to the car and we were off to WDW. Boy was it crowded!! I did all my favorite rides, POC, Railroad, Tomorrowland's Transit Authority, Carousel of Progress, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Liberty Square Riverboat.

The party started a 7:00 PM where after a 45 minute wait in line saw the Mickey's "Twas the Night Before Christmas: show at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland. Afterward, we lined up for the Belle's Enchanted Christmas where Belle tells the story of her Enchanted Christmas at Belle's Fairytale Gardens. Once that was over we checked out the Character Dance parties in at The Fantasyland Pavilion Cotillion in Ariel's Grotto in Fantasy Land and Cosmic Ray's Jungle Dance in Comic Ray's Starlight Café in Tomorrowland with Goofy and Pluto.

In between each event, we would stop off at the different holiday treat areas for a cup of hot chocolate and a sugar cookie.

Next came the firework and it was time to line up for the Holiday Wishes "Celebrate the Season" spectacular. We then made out way over to the Castle forecourt stage to see the Celebrate the season show. Afterward, was the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas parade. Once the parade concluded, we headed for a bit of browsing in the shops and then off to the tram. I drove Diane back to her car which she left at DTD and I was back to my hotel by 1:00 AM!!

I need to get off the computer as I must check out.

Talk to everyone soon!!

Noel

[EllaEnchanted]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/disney.gif

I JUST LOVE THIS Holly!!! OMG!!! I LAUGHED SOOOOOO HARD! IT'S PERFECT!!! IT'S JUST SOOOO FUNNY!!!

[granmaz]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!! :rotfl2:

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????

So pleased Frank is doing well.

Just a quick driveby post as I am getting ready to check out of my Airport Hotel to move to the Dolphin.

Saw Monica (Mishoe's) post and agree she was delightful and very thoughtful to bring me a birthday present. I was so glad to meet her and we did have a fun lunch with a "surprise" ending!!

From my email to my DH:

I had a smooth flight to Orlando where the flight attendant had the first class section sing me happy birthday and scored a bottle of wine.

Flight took off a hour and a half late so ended up spending from 10:30 AM (dropped off early by DD Samantha who had to work) until plane finally took off at 2:45 PM. I sat next to a lady Theresa and her partner with their two boys. She is the CEO and found of Graspr Inc, a direct competitor of my nephew Rob's company, Viddler. Small world, huh?

I helped them with the kids, who for a 4 year old and 4 month old were exceptionally well behave on a 5+ hour flight. My mom genes always come in handy!! Hunter, her son, wanted me to come home with them and be his "new" grandma".

The airport is great but the United section is under construction so a bit chaotic. Since I got in at 11:44 PM, it was pretty quiet!!

Slept like a rock, waking up about 8:00 AM. I went to Hertz to pick up my Yukon and of course, the radio was non functional!! The choice was to take a smaller car, so I kept the Yukon. At least it has a DVD player for the kids.

On the way to lunch at Fridays at the Crossroads with my DIS friend Monica, I got lost and had to call the restaurant. The manager got me back on track and I was only about 15 minutes late. Meet Monica and she was so sweet to bring me a birthday gift!! After a lovely lunch of a sirloin salad, I was so surprised that our sever, who had noticed and overheard the mention of my birthday, came out with a chocolate Sunday!! The servers sang me a hysterically funny Happy Birthday song which embarrassed me but I survived. We took pictures in front of the tree before we parted and I will download later.

I met another friend, Diane at DTD so we could go to WDW together. O course, it was a great excuse to go shopping at DTD as I had to pick up our Disney passes. This was important since I was going to WDW and staying afterward for the Very Merry Christmas party at 7:00 PM.

Loaded down with bags, I proceed back to the car and we were off to WDW. Boy was it crowded!! I did all my favorite rides, POC, Railroad, Tomorrowland's Transit Authority, Carousel of Progress, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Liberty Square Riverboat.

The party started a 7:00 PM where after a 45 minute wait in line saw the Mickey's "Twas the Night Before Christmas: show at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland. Afterward, we lined up for the Belle's Enchanted Christmas where Belle tells the story of her Enchanted Christmas at Belle's Fairytale Gardens. Once that was over we checked out the Character Dance parties in at The Fantasyland Pavilion Cotillion in Ariel's Grotto in Fantasy Land and Cosmic Ray's Jungle Dance in Comic Ray's Starlight Café in Tomorrowland with Goofy and Pluto.

In between each event, we would stop off at the different holiday treat areas for a cup of hot chocolate and a sugar cookie.

Next came the firework and it was time to line up for the Holiday Wishes "Celebrate the Season" spectacular. We then made out way over to the Castle forecourt stage to see the Celebrate the season show. Afterward, was the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas parade. Once the parade concluded, we headed for a bit of browsing in the shops and then off to the tram. I drove Diane back to her car which she left at DTD and I was back to my hotel by 1:00 AM!!

I need to get off the computer as I must check out.

Talk to everyone soon!!

Noel

Great report, thanks Noel. I felt that I was there with you.

[EllaEnchanted]

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!! :rotfl2:

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????

Lisa, this is such great news! I'm so happy that Frank is recovering well. You are so dear to stay with him for such long periods. What a special quality you have for giving. Frank is lucky to have you there. Now, remember to take five minutes for yourself too. You'll have no energy left if you don't.

Don't forget we're all here rooting for you and for more good news about Frank!

Hugs and Love to you!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :love: :love: :love:

[EllaEnchanted]

Just a quick driveby post as I am getting ready to check out of my Airport Hotel to move to the Dolphin.

Saw Monica (Mishoe's) post and agree she was delightful and very thoughtful to bring me a birthday present. I was so glad to meet her and we did have a fun lunch with a "surprise" ending!!

From my email to my DH:

I had a smooth flight to Orlando where the flight attendant had the first class section sing me happy birthday and scored a bottle of wine.

Flight took off a hour and a half late so ended up spending from 10:30 AM (dropped off early by DD Samantha who had to work) until plane finally took off at 2:45 PM. I sat next to a lady Theresa and her partner with their two boys. She is the CEO and found of Graspr Inc, a direct competitor of my nephew Rob's company, Viddler. Small world, huh?

I helped them with the kids, who for a 4 year old and 4 month old were exceptionally well behave on a 5+ hour flight. My mom genes always come in handy!! Hunter, her son, wanted me to come home with them and be his "new" grandma".

The airport is great but the United section is under construction so a bit chaotic. Since I got in at 11:44 PM, it was pretty quiet!!

Slept like a rock, waking up about 8:00 AM. I went to Hertz to pick up my Yukon and of course, the radio was non functional!! The choice was to take a smaller car, so I kept the Yukon. At least it has a DVD player for the kids.

On the way to lunch at Fridays at the Crossroads with my DIS friend Monica, I got lost and had to call the restaurant. The manager got me back on track and I was only about 15 minutes late. Meet Monica and she was so sweet to bring me a birthday gift!! After a lovely lunch of a sirloin salad, I was so surprised that our sever, who had noticed and overheard the mention of my birthday, came out with a chocolate Sunday!! The servers sang me a hysterically funny Happy Birthday song which embarrassed me but I survived. We took pictures in front of the tree before we parted and I will download later.

I met another friend, Diane at DTD so we could go to WDW together. O course, it was a great excuse to go shopping at DTD as I had to pick up our Disney passes. This was important since I was going to WDW and staying afterward for the Very Merry Christmas party at 7:00 PM.

Loaded down with bags, I proceed back to the car and we were off to WDW. Boy was it crowded!! I did all my favorite rides, POC, Railroad, Tomorrowland's Transit Authority, Carousel of Progress, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Liberty Square Riverboat.

The party started a 7:00 PM where after a 45 minute wait in line saw the Mickey's "Twas the Night Before Christmas: show at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland. Afterward, we lined up for the Belle's Enchanted Christmas where Belle tells the story of her Enchanted Christmas at Belle's Fairytale Gardens. Once that was over we checked out the Character Dance parties in at The Fantasyland Pavilion Cotillion in Ariel's Grotto in Fantasy Land and Cosmic Ray's Jungle Dance in Comic Ray's Starlight Café in Tomorrowland with Goofy and Pluto.

In between each event, we would stop off at the different holiday treat areas for a cup of hot chocolate and a sugar cookie.

Next came the firework and it was time to line up for the Holiday Wishes "Celebrate the Season" spectacular. We then made out way over to the Castle forecourt stage to see the Celebrate the season show. Afterward, was the Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas parade. Once the parade concluded, we headed for a bit of browsing in the shops and then off to the tram. I drove Diane back to her car which she left at DTD and I was back to my hotel by 1:00 AM!!

I need to get off the computer as I must check out.

Talk to everyone soon!!

Noel

Noel, you have the best detailed reports.....I feel like I was there....so descriptive. I Love them! Your DH does too I'm sure. How cool to keep in touch with email when you're appart.

Looking forward to your next update and pics. I know you're already having the best time there! Continue to enjoy yourself and relax as much as you can and save some energy for when the whole gang gets there. HAVE FUN!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

I finished running around today so now I am officially on time off....not a thing left to do. YEAH!!!

V....I sent the package for the girls....you should get it by the end of next week.

How are you holding up? What are you cooking? How many are coming? It sounds like you're the hostess with the mostess.....doing Turkey dinner and Christmas too. Brave girl!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

iDIS and now iBIZ too!!! HA HA HA little joke. John got the router connected and now I'm back on DSL. We have wireless so my house is a wifi hot spot so I can do the streaming music feature on my new music player. I'm going to be checking it out as soon as I charge it fully up to speed.

[pjpoohbear]

Deb, I an intrigued by this Ibizia(?) of yours. Is there a site that I can read up on it? I tried searching, but keep getting sites on travel and such. I am a buyer for a computer stores and I do new product research as well.

Pj

[HollyTyler]

BORED, BORED, BORED all day today, but I'm loving it! :thumbsup2 Wrapped Tyler's Santa presents, but it doesn't take me long to wrap a few presents. ;) Watching Mary Poppins and waiting for Tyler to get home. I really should be cleaning, but I decided that can wait until after Christmas. I'm enjoying this relaxing a bit too much! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

I think tonight we'll open the Christmas presents my aunt mailed us. Then tomorrow I'll let Tyler open a couple presents from me. Then Monday morning he'll have Santa's presents to open!!!! Santa comes to our house a day early this year since he'll be at his dad's on Christmas. :thumbsup2 Then Tyler gets to do it all over again the next morning at his dad's! Lucky kid.

[HollyTyler]

Deb, is your new toy all charged up? Are you having fun with it? :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, I an intrigued by this Ibizia(?) of yours. Is there a site that I can read up on it? I tried searching, but keep getting sites on travel and such. I am a buyer for a computer stores and I do new product research as well.

Pj

Hi PJ....I found it on Amazon's site, but they're all sold out right now. You can still read some about it. I got mine from my cousin. I can have him contact you if you're interested further.....just let me know.

I think it's awesome. I can't wait to play with it....I have it charging now.

PJ look under electronics and search for Ibiza.....you'll find it.

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, is your new toy all charged up? Are you having fun with it? :goodvibes

I guess it should be fully charged by now....yup. I'll play with it in a little while.

I was watching Don't Forget the Lyrics. I love that show. Then John came in with groceries and I had some dinner. I don't like to eat too late. I'm going to watch football at 8pm. Nothing much else going on. I feel like I should be doing something, but I'm all ready for Christmas. Only thing left to do tonight is water the tree.

[HollyTyler]

I think I figured out why my reindeer and pickle disappeared. The reindeer is getting ready with final preparations for Santa's sleigh, of course. And the pickle was probably a snack for the reindeer.

[HollyTyler]

My pickle and reindeer have reappeared. :confused3

[HollyTyler]

And they're gone again. They're messing with me (see Gydell, you're not the only one)! Must delete them completely before they drive me batty! Yup, I think I have entirely too much time on my hands. :rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

I think I figured out why my reindeer and pickle disappeared. The reindeer is getting ready with final preparations for Santa's sleigh, of course. And the pickle was probably a snack for the reindeer.

OK, now I know you're bored!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[gydell]

And they're gone again. They're messing with me (see Gydell, you're not the only one)! Must delete them completely before they drive me batty! Yup, I think I have entirely too much time on my hands. :rotfl2:

That's what I did! You can copy the pickle from me if you want. I also have found some cute valentine's pixs!

[HollyTyler]

OK, now I know you're bored!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: BINGO!

[HollyTyler]

That's what I did! You can copy the pickle from me if you want. I also have found some cute valentine's pixs!
Thanks, but I think I'll cut back for a while. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Tyler should be here any minute, back from his dad's family Christmas gathering. He'll bring lots of his new stuff, which is kind of a bummer because I'm always afraid one of those items will be something Santa's bringing him, so it won't be as exciting for him when he opens it here. He does have some duplicate items at each house, and that's fine because then he can play with it at each home, but it stinks when he brings it here and then opens another of the exact same thing a couple days later. Hopefully it won't happen this year.

[HollyTyler]

Wow! Underdog is on DVD already? That sure didn't stay in the theater long....I thought it just started playing. Strange.

[EllaEnchanted]

Holly, did you ever get to watch the Survivor finale?

Did Blake ever call back for that date?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[HollyTyler]

Holly, did you ever get to watch the Survivor finale?

Did Blake ever call back for that date?

Inquiring minds want to know.
I did watch the Survivor finale.

No, Blake didn't call. I suspect that in his eagerness, he just didn't realize how close it is to Christmas. Nobody has time to drive 3 hours after work on the week before Christmas. ;) Plus, he still had Christmas shopping to do. And I'm sure he has Christmas gatherings too. I was way too busy this week anyway, so I'm letting it drop until after Christmas. No time to even give it much thought.

[HollyTyler]

And I'm sure he knows I tried to call because everybody has caller ID in today's world, so it's his turn now. :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

I did watch the Survivor finale.

No, Blake didn't call. I suspect that in his eagerness, he just didn't realize how close it is to Christmas. Nobody has time to drive 3 hours after work on the week before Christmas. ;) Plus, he still had Christmas shopping to do. And I'm sure he has Christmas gatherings too. I was way too busy this week anyway, so I'm letting it drop until after Christmas. No time to even give it much thought.

Do you think Todd should have won? Did you want him to win? I'm kind of glad he got it, as long as Courtney didn't. I'm not sure if I like her enough.

Probably best to do Christmas first then with that behind you, maybe you can spend New Year's eve together. That could be a lot of fun. Will you definitely call him after Christmas? He said he would love if you called. Maybe you just want to call and say Merry Christmas?!?

[HollyTyler]

Do you think Todd should have won? Did you want him to win? I'm kind of glad he got it, as long as Courtney didn't. I'm not sure if I like her enough.

Probably best to do Christmas first then with that behind you, maybe you can spend New Year's eve together. That could be a lot of fun. Will you definitely call him after Christmas? He said he would love if you called. Maybe you just want to call and say Merry Christmas?!?


I'm OK with Todd....I wanted it to be James, so I was bummed out ever since he got voted off.

Blake will have to call me next, since I tried to call a few days ago. That's just how my dad raised me. He always insisted if it's meant to be, the man will pursue. :thumbsup2 I will probably text Merry Christmas to him on his cell phone though.

[EllaEnchanted]

Upcoming in Jan/Feb is going to be Big Brother, American Idol, Lost and a new Survivor where it's old players vs new players. TV is going to be great!

[gydell]

Upcoming in Jan/Feb is going to be Big Brother, American Idol, Lost and a new Survivor where it's old players vs new players. TV is going to be great!



With all the finales while we are on the cruise!

[HollyTyler]

Upcoming in Jan/Feb is going to be Big Brother, American Idol, Lost and a new Survivor where it's old players vs new players. TV is going to be great!


I'm just not a big TV fan, so the only shows I watch are Lost, Survivor, and Desperate Housewives. Occasionally I'll watch a random show here and there if I'm really bored, but nothing regularly other than those 3.

[gydell]

I like the reality shows!

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm OK with Todd....I wanted it to be James, so I was bummed out ever since he got voted off.

I wanted Erick, but there was no chance.



Blake will have to call me next, since I tried to call a few days ago. That's just how my dad raised me. He always insisted if it's meant to be, the man will pursue. :thumbsup2 I will probably text Merry Christmas to him on his cell phone though.

I think that's very wise. Good choices!

[EllaEnchanted]

With all the finales while we are on the cruise!

Thank goodness for Tivo!!!

But it will be hard to leave for 2+ weeks and then return to them for the finale. I wish they could end before we take off.

[HollyTyler]

I never remembered to ask Tyler's dad if he'd like to just keep him overnight tonight, and now I'm wishing I had because he's still not home yet. It's bedtime in less than an hour, so he'll be very sleepy by the time he gets here, and probably very grumpy from being tired after a busy & exciting day. We won't have much time to visit before his bedtime. :guilty:

[HollyTyler]

Grrrr.....I could have gone out to the store for some things we need if I had known Tyler would be home so late. :headache:

[HollyTyler]

It was in the mid 40s today and yesterday, so almost all the snow melted. Rain for a couple days, still warm, but then Tuesday the temp drops 20 degrees....crazy weather!

[HollyTyler]

I can't wait to hear about Deborah's pink fire engine escapade! I sure hope she took pictures to share with us! :goodvibes

[gydell]

I can't wait to hear about Deborah's pink fire engine escapade! I sure hope she took pictures to share with us! :goodvibes

I have never seen a pink fire engine.

What is Tyler getting for Christmas?

[HollyTyler]

I have never seen a pink fire engine.

What is Tyler getting for Christmas?
Santa's bringing the Flying Dutchman to go with the Black Pearl that he got last year (the legos kind with billions of pieces), a doctor kit with white doctor coat that says "Dr. Tyler" (he's really into playing dr.), Kraaken (sp?) to go with his pirate ships (another legos thing), a space shuttle/astronaut/spaceship type playset (he doesn't have any astronaut stuff and always complains about not having any), a stuffed Sparty (MSU mascott) that dances and plays the MSU song when you squeeze his hand (he LOVES Sparty), and I think that's it. Then from me: a Sparty ornament for the Christmas tree, pair of Spiderman shoes (he's been protesting his tie-up shoes and begging for velcro or slip-ons like all the other kids have), and a stamper/ink pad/color pencil kid (because he's really into doing art projects).

[HollyTyler]

Good grief, I'm thinking they forgot to bring Tyler home and just took him back to their house! :laughing:

[gydell]

Brent's getting lots of power ranger stuff since they came out with new rangers, science projects, games for leapster, star wars things, new rolling bag for travel, a telescope and a 27" LCD tv with dvd player for his bedroom(this is what gran-pa bought). Lots of small stuff too. He has way too many toys!

[HollyTyler]

Brent's getting lots of power ranger stuff since they came out with new rangers, science projects, games for leapster, star wars things, new rolling bag for travel, a telescope and a 27" LCD tv with dvd player for his bedroom(this is what gran-pa bought). Lots of small stuff too. He has way too many toys!
Tyler went through a very short Power Rangers phase, but it never surpassed his love for pirates! ;)

[gydell]

Deb, what are you getting?

Holly, what are your parents giving you?

My parents are giving me $$$ and everyone else I hope is giving disney gift cards. Don't think my dh is giving much since we are going to WDW the next week and I sure will not complain knowing that he has a cruise to pay for that he knows nothing about!

[HollyTyler]

At 4:30 today, I wanted to run back to the store to exchange the shoes I bought for Tyler because I mistakenly bought a 1/2 size too small. But I didn't go because I didn't think I'd have time before Tyler was dropped off. Yeah....that was THREE HOURS AGO. I should have gone. Sure would have been nice to have some sort of estimate of when he'd be dropped off instead of sitting here all night waiting. :mad:

[gydell]

Tyler went through a very short Power Rangers phase, but it never surpassed his love for pirates! ;)


Brent got all 3 POC ships last year. The Power Ranger phase has hung around for about 3 years now. Star Wars started this fall but hasn't taken over PRs yet.

[HollyTyler]

Deb, what are you getting?

Holly, what are your parents giving you?

My parents are giving me $$$ and everyone else I hope is giving disney gift cards. Don't think my dh is giving much since we are going to WDW the next week and I sure will not complain knowing that he has a cruise to pay for that he knows nothing about!
My dad usually gives me a $50 Walmart gift card. My mom will probably buy candles or something useful.....I don't know.

[gydell]

At 4:30 today, I wanted to run back to the store to exchange the shoes I bought for Tyler because I mistakenly bought a 1/2 size too small. But I didn't go because I didn't think I'd have time before Tyler was dropped off. Yeah....that was THREE HOURS AGO. I should have gone. Sure would have been nice to have some sort of estimate of when he'd be dropped off instead of sitting here all night waiting. :mad:

Can you call and ask them to keep him another hour?

[HollyTyler]

Brent got all 3 POC ships last year. The Power Ranger phase has hung around for about 3 years now. Star Wars started this fall but hasn't taken over PRs yet.
Wow.....I can barely afford just one of those ships! The Flying Dutchman was around $50 everywhere I looked, but I got lucky and found it for $17.99 on amazon.com! :woohoo: And last year my mom bought the Black Pearl to be from Santa, thank goodness! :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Can you call and ask them to keep him another hour?
No, because it's already past his bedtime, so he's likely falling asleep by now, so it's best for him to just get here and into bed. I can just exchange his shoes after he opens that present. No big deal. He'll be fine with that because he might see another pair he likes better anyway. :thumbsup2 This is the first time he hasn't picked his shoes out, so he'll likely want to pick his own. :rolleyes:

[HollyTyler]

Can you call and ask them to keep him another hour?
OH......and I did try to call earlier to ask if they knew when they'd be dropping him off, but nobody answered the phone. So it could be that they didn't take the phone.

[gydell]

Wow.....I can barely afford just one of those ships! The Flying Dutchman was around $50 everywhere I looked, but I got lucky and found it for $17.99 on amazon.com! :woohoo: And last year my mom bought the Black Pearl to be from Santa, thank goodness! :thumbsup2

Great price on the ship! When it comes to Brent, my dh will buy anything that he ask for even if his Mom and I say he doesn't need it! People in the neighborhood laugh and say that Toys R Us does their shopping from Brent! I doubt there is much that you can mention that he doesn't have! We could take a 7 night cruise on what we spend at Christmas!

[katypop]

I will have to work Thursday and Friday next week, then head back for Wednesday-Friday the week afterwards.

We have a national holiday called Boxing Day, that government, banking and some stores are closed for.

Pj

Well, I finally finished another very busy day at work.I'm off tomorrow, have to work Monday until 7:00 pm then have Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, but then work Thurs-Sat. We are open Boxing Day, but it is an "optional" day because we have a union, and it is in our contract as such. People who work it get double time, so luckily I have two of my staff who offered to work,so I won't get "guilted" into working it:rolleyes: So tomorrow I have to wrap all of my gifts, at least the shopping is done, clean my house, visit a good friend to exchange gifts, and then visit my in-laws. I'm supposed to go to an open house tomorrow night at a good friend's home, but I'm just not up to it this year.
Kathe

[LisaG520]

And I'm sure he knows I tried to call because everybody has caller ID in today's world, so it's his turn now. :thumbsup2

We don't on our home phone! Heck the answer machine doesn't always work either.



Do you think Todd should have won? Did you want him to win? I'm kind of glad he got it, as long as Courtney didn't. I'm not sure if I like her enough.

Probably best to do Christmas first then with that behind you, maybe you can spend New Year's eve together. That could be a lot of fun. Will you definitely call him after Christmas? He said he would love if you called. Maybe you just want to call and say Merry Christmas?!?


Out of the three left I thought it should go to Todd. I really wanted James to win and after he was gone then Denise. Favorite moment of the season was when Jamie played her fake immunity idol. Definitely a priceless moment!


Well I better go wrap Darrell's presents while he's at the gym

I got him a new roll-behind carry-on suitcase, pedometer, books - first 2 in the Dexter series and Meerkat Manor, DVDs - Superbad and Simpson's and a calendar - Get Fuzzy.

I'm getting a 160gb iPod classic (which I have tons of questions about) from Darrell. I'm pretty sure my parents got us gift cards and so did my sister's family.

[gydell]

Well, I finally finished another very busy day at work.I'm off tomorrow, have to work Monday until 7:00 pm then have Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, but then work Thurs-Sat. We are open Boxing Day, but it is an "optional" day because we have a union, and it is in our contract as such. People who work it get double time, so luckily I have two of my staff who offered to work,so I won't get "guilted" into working it:rolleyes: So tomorrow I have to wrap all of my gifts, at least the shopping is done, clean my house, visit a good friend to exchange gifts, and then visit my in-laws. I'm supposed to go to an open house tomorrow night at a good friend's home, but I'm just not up to it this year.
Kathe

Sounds busy to me!


I'm pretty sure my parents got us gift cards and so did my sister's family.

Seems like a gift that lots of us are getting!

[pjpoohbear]

Upcoming in Jan/Feb is going to be Big Brother, American Idol, Lost and a new Survivor where it's old players vs new players. TV is going to be great!




What what what, Big Brother is starting in Jan/Feb!?! I need info on this development.

Pj

[gydell]

What what what, Big Brother is starting in Jan/Feb!?! I need info on this development.

Pj

They have been advertising it. I'll try and find out when it starts since I can't remember.

[HollyTyler]

Great price on the ship! When it comes to Brent, my dh will buy anything that he ask for even if his Mom and I say he doesn't need it! People in the neighborhood laugh and say that Toys R Us does their shopping from Brent! I doubt there is much that you can mention that he doesn't have! We could take a 7 night cruise on what we spend at Christmas!
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

Well, I finally finished another very busy day at work.I'm off tomorrow, have to work Monday until 7:00 pm then have Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, but then work Thurs-Sat. We are open Boxing Day, but it is an "optional" day because we have a union, and it is in our contract as such. People who work it get double time, so luckily I have two of my staff who offered to work,so I won't get "guilted" into working it:rolleyes: So tomorrow I have to wrap all of my gifts, at least the shopping is done, clean my house, visit a good friend to exchange gifts, and then visit my in-laws. I'm supposed to go to an open house tomorrow night at a good friend's home, but I'm just not up to it this year.
Kathe
Wow, I hope you manage to get some rest at some point. :hug:

[gydell]

Big Brother starts Feb 12th!

[HollyTyler]

Out of the three left I thought it should go to Todd. I really wanted James to win and after he was gone then Denise. Favorite moment of the season was when Jamie played her fake immunity idol. Definitely a priceless moment!
That was hilarious! I loved it! :rotfl:

[gydell]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

All I have to say is "Brent would love this" and he says ok! The cruises have been something that Brent would love to do, nevermind I get to go too!

Did Tyler get home? Did he have a good time?

[HollyTyler]

So Tyler got home about 8:00. He had a great time and brought one cool toy to show me. :thumbsup2 He wanted to bring some Christmas cookies home with him, but his dad told him only if he shares with mom! :yay: Yay! I think Tyler's aunt made them and they look yummy! We'll probably eat them ALL tomorrow! I told him the usual food rule are cancelled until after Christmas so that we can enjoy all the goodies, as much as we want! :woohoo: He was a tired guy, but very, very happy and affectionate. I'd assumed he'd come home a different kid because the horrible kid he was before he left couldn't last forever since he'd been that way for 3 days straight. It's so nice to see the good Tyler back again! I lost count of how many kisses I received! :rotfl2:

[gydell]

So Tyler got home about 8:00. He had a great time and brought one cool toy to show me. :thumbsup2 He wanted to bring some Christmas cookies home with him, but his dad told him only if he shares with mom! :yay: Yay! I think Tyler's aunt made them and they look yummy! We'll probably eat them ALL tomorrow! I told him the usual food rule are cancelled until after Christmas so that we can enjoy all the goodies, as much as we want! :woohoo: He was a tired guy, but very, very happy and affectionate. I'd assumed he'd come home a different kid because the horrible kid he was before he left couldn't last forever since he'd been that way for 3 days straight. It's so nice to see the good Tyler back again! I lost count of how many kisses I received! :rotfl2:

:thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

I think we're going to have cookies for breakfast because they look so good and I just can't stand waiting much longer! :lmao: Tyler told me to make sure I leave some for him for tomorrow. Poor kid thought I'd eat all his cookies while he's sleeping! :rotfl: I assured him I wouldn't dare and that I'd rather wait so we can enjoy them together. ;)

[gydell]

I think we're going to have cookies for breakfast because they look so good and I just can't stand waiting much longer! :lmao: Tyler told me to make sure I leave some for him for tomorrow. Poor kid thought I'd eat all his cookies while he's sleeping! :rotfl: I assured him I wouldn't dare and that I'd rather wait so we can enjoy them together. ;)

My Mom sent candy for Christmas last week but needless to say there is none left for Christmas!

[HollyTyler]

I wrapped the couple presents for Tyler from me and put them under the tree today because I plan on letting him have them tomorrow since he'll get his Santa presents Christmas Eve morning. I'm a big fan of stretching the present unwrapping for as many days as possible! :thumbsup2 Well, before he went to bed he said, "Mom, I have to ask you something, and I know you probably won't let me, but I'm really really 'cited', and really really hope you'll let me, and I know it's not Christmas but what I really really want to know is if I can please please please just open one present before Christmas?" :rotfl: I had to fight to control my laughter and told him that I'd already planned on letting him open a couple presents early but that he has to wait until tomorrow since it's past his bedtime. TOO FUNNY!

[HollyTyler]

My Mom sent candy for Christmas last week but needless to say there is none left for Christmas!
:rotfl2: Sure can't blame you there! My aunt sent cookies a few days ago, but we still have most of them left. I'm trying to save some for when my mom comes tomorrow or Monday (whenver she makes up her mind what day we're getting together).

[gydell]

What are you and Tyler doing tomorrow? We are going downtown to the Ritz to have tea with Santa and Mrs Claus and watch a preformance of the Nutcracker. I hate going downtown with all the traffic!

[HollyTyler]

What are you and Tyler doing tomorrow? We are going downtown to the Ritz to have tea with Santa and Mrs Claus and watch a preformance of the Nutcracker. I hate going downtown with all the traffic!
Tomorrow we have to make cookies for Santa. I leave Santa a couple of the cookies my aunt sends every year, but Tyler really wants to do his own. :thumbsup2 And my mom and her sister might be coming for our Christmas gathering. They never told me which day they decided on (Sunday or Monday), but I'm thinking it might be tomorrow because my mom has to work until 3pm on Monday and it's an hour and a half drive to get here. Tomorrow we'd have more time to visit because they can come any time.

[gydell]

I wrapped the couple presents for Tyler from me and put them under the tree today because I plan on letting him have them tomorrow since he'll get his Santa presents Christmas Eve morning. I'm a big fan of stretching the present unwrapping for as many days as possible! :thumbsup2 Well, before he went to bed he said, "Mom, I have to ask you something, and I know you probably won't let me, but I'm really really 'cited', and really really hope you'll let me, and I know it's not Christmas but what I really really want to know is if I can please please please just open one present before Christmas?" :rotfl: I had to fight to control my laughter and told him that I'd already planned on letting him open a couple presents early but that he has to wait until tomorrow since it's past his bedtime. TOO FUNNY!

Last year I think we let Brent open 1 every Sunday during Dec. at our house. At their age they can only play with so much at a time. Brent will open 1 tomorrow and then 1 on Christmas Eve at our house. The rest will wait until Christmas afternoon when he comes over. He will open the presents at his house Christmas morning.

[HollyTyler]

Christmas tea and the Nutcracker sounds fun! I hope the traffic isn't too bad for you.

[HollyTyler]

Last year I think we let Brent open 1 every Sunday during Dec. at our house. At their age they can only play with so much at a time. Brent will open 1 tomorrow and then 1 on Christmas Eve at our house. The rest will wait until Christmas afternoon when he comes over. He will open the presents at his house Christmas morning.
That's exactly why I spread it out too. Otherwise it's just too overwhelming.

[gydell]

Tomorrow we have to make cookies for Santa. I leave Santa a couple of the cookies my aunt sends every year, but Tyler really wants to do his own. :thumbsup2

Don't forget carrots for the reindeer!

[gydell]

Stayed up late last night so I'm off to bed early tonight. Hope you have a great day tomorrow!

[HollyTyler]

Don't forget carrots for the reindeer!
We leave "magic oatmeal" for them! Story behind that: When Tyler was 3 years old, when we went to see Santa at the mall, he asked me why he didn't see the reindeer & sleigh on the roof of the mall. I told him that maybe the reindeer just drop Santa off in the morning and pick him back up at the end of the day. He asked where they go while Santa's at the mall. I told him maybe they fly back to the North Pole since they can do it so quickly. THEN he asked me how they learn how to fly. I reminded him about the scene in the Rudolph show where they're in flying school or class or something, but told him I wasn't really sure and that maybe he should ask Santa. I was actually tired of trying to think of answers! So, sure enough, when it was his turn with Santa he asked him how the reindeer learn how to fly. Santa said, "It's a secret, but I'm going to tell you!" Then he whispered, "Magic oatmeal." :lmao:

We mix oatmeal with glitter confetti and sprinkle it on the sidewalk. I told Tyler that the moonlight reflecting off the glitter leads the reindeer right to our house. He loves mixing the magic oatmeal and sprinkling it outside before bed. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Stayed up late last night so I'm off to bed early tonight. Hope you have a great day tomorrow!
You have a great day tomorrow too! Enjoy the Nutcracker and your tea!

[gydell]

We leave "magic oatmeal" for them! Story behind that: When Tyler was 3 years old, when we went to see Santa at the mall, he asked me why he didn't see the reindeer & sleigh on the roof of the mall. I told him that maybe the reindeer just drop Santa off in the morning and pick him back up at the end of the day. He asked where they go while Santa's at the mall. I told him maybe they fly back to the North Pole since they can do it so quickly. THEN he asked me how they learn how to fly. I reminded him about the scene in the Rudolph show where they're in flying school or class or something, but told him I wasn't really sure and that maybe he should ask Santa. I was actually tired of trying to think of answers! So, sure enough, when it was his turn with Santa he asked him how the reindeer learn how to fly. Santa said, "It's a secret, but I'm going to tell you!" Then he whispered, "Magic oatmeal." :lmao:

We mix oatmeal with glitter confetti and sprinkle it on the sidewalk. I told Tyler that the moonlight reflecting off the glitter leads the reindeer right to our house. He loves mixing the magic oatmeal and sprinkling it outside before bed. :thumbsup2

Never heard of that - magic oatmeal! Pretty cool!

[katypop]

Amy,

Still very far behind...

When is your Birthday?

I know that Noel's is the 20th. Mine is the 22nd. Are you a December Birthday girl too?

Karen

Karen, that means your birthday must be today party: :bday:
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
Kathe

[HollyTyler]

Another story about the magic oatmeal: That same year (two years ago) I sprinkled Milk Duds on our porch and a few on the sidewalk after Tyler was in bed. I thought it would be funny because he'd think the reindeer left um.....you know....on the sidewalk. WELL, that backfired because he was SO MAD at those reindeer! He was really grossed out and couldn't understand why they'd do that! :lmao: It was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing and he just got even madder! I thought that would be something most boys would get a kick out of, but he was actually quite offended! :rotfl2: I told him not to worry and that I'd just shovel it up and get rid of it. He said, "Don't even think of using MY shovel for that!" :rotfl:

So last year he reminded me about those gross reindeer and told me we'd better only leave a tiny bit of magic oatmeal for them. We cut back their portion by quite a bit and they didn't do anything rude last year. :rotfl2: This year, he has already reminded me again that the reindeer can't eat very much! But finally, 2 years later, he actually laughed about it.....he said, "Mom, remember when the reindeer pooped all over our sidewalk?" :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Never heard of that - magic oatmeal! Pretty cool!
I never had either! That was a creative Santa! And we actually read the same in a Christmas book this year.....or maybe we saw it on a Christmas show...I can't remember.

[katypop]

We leave "magic oatmeal" for them! Story behind that: When Tyler was 3 years old, when we went to see Santa at the mall, he asked me why he didn't see the reindeer & sleigh on the roof of the mall. I told him that maybe the reindeer just drop Santa off in the morning and pick him back up at the end of the day. He asked where they go while Santa's at the mall. I told him maybe they fly back to the North Pole since they can do it so quickly. THEN he asked me how they learn how to fly. I reminded him about the scene in the Rudolph show where they're in flying school or class or something, but told him I wasn't really sure and that maybe he should ask Santa. I was actually tired of trying to think of answers! So, sure enough, when it was his turn with Santa he asked him how the reindeer learn how to fly. Santa said, "It's a secret, but I'm going to tell you!" Then he whispered, "Magic oatmeal." :lmao:

We mix oatmeal with glitter confetti and sprinkle it on the sidewalk. I told Tyler that the moonlight reflecting off the glitter leads the reindeer right to our house. He loves mixing the magic oatmeal and sprinkling it outside before bed. :thumbsup2

Holly, I love this:goodvibes Thanks for sharing! So glad I picked dissing over TV tonight.
Kathe

[HollyTyler]

Holly, I love this:goodvibes Thanks for sharing! So glad I picked dissing over TV tonight.
Kathe
Just don't leave them too much! Tyler found out their digestive system can't handle a whole bunch! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Ginamarie]

well we are the new proud owners of pine bunk beds!! And John is putting them together now. The are hardly used at all.

Yay! I bet the girls love them! My brother and I used to have bunk beds at my grandmother's house, and we loved sleeping in them.

Kidnapped by Eskimo Aliens at the blizzard of a Browns Game!

I have no idea if I can catch up though. It has been really hectic for me. Not much time during the day at work, with all the Christmas business in the stores, and even though I work in the office in HR, we are all expected to get out in the stores to lend a hand with the customers.

To add fuel to the fire, my Company car finally blew up Monday morning. It is one perk I have, but we have replaced less frequently than we used to. I was driving a 1999 Taurus with 101,000 miles on it. It finally had a mishap with three of the cylinders out of six, and I had to put it in neutral at stoplights to get it to the garage on Monday.

They finally agreed to get me a new vehicle, so I just today got a replacement Taurus - they are nice cars, and I asked to please have the new Ford Sync system (from Microsoft) in it. It is way cool, with hands free operation of my phone and iPod.

Happy Birthday Noel!

Welcome Matt, and anyone else I may have missed during my hiatus.

If I missed anything I need to go back and see, please let me know - I don't know if I can go back through all the pages and still keep up!

SOrry about the car John!



Not weird Lisa....I've always wanted to be on a jury too. I've done jury duty a number of times, just never got my name called to even be considered. I'm still waiting.

I think your case was really cool. I wonder if they would ever pick a lawyer to be on the jury....if it's of your peers....I would think that lawyers are not because they know the law. Just curious.



In NY, it used to be an automatic free pass if you were an attorney. You didn't even have to appear on your jury duty date. They changed that a few years ago though. I've known of attorneys sitting on juries here, though a lot of times they'll still get bumped.

So who has off Monday and Tuesday and who has to work?

Even though he works for a teaching hospital facility, John has to work on Monday but he has off on Tuesday.

Anybody have off both days? Anybody working both days?

What a nice long weekend if you have both days off.


I'm working Monday, but only for a few hours. DH is working a full day on Sunday and on Monday. My mom is working a double shift Sunday, and then evening shifts on Monday and Tuesday. Too much working in our family this year!!

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Too cute!

Good Morning,

Very tired. Stayed at the hospital till very late last night. Now that Frank is awake, he does not want to be alone. We had a very nice visit. While I was there they moved him out of CVICCCU to Step Down. It was so much nicer not to be around the very very sick people (which is what Frank was).

He will be in the hospital of about 10 more days or until the infection (C-DIFF) goes away. He is still in isolation. So we have to wear gloves, masks and gowns to visit. My hands and arms have never been washed so much!! :rotfl2:

After the transfer to the Step Down, the heart monitor started going crazy and all kinds of people came running. The top two chambers of his heart stopped. They treated this will some oral meds and within 20 minutes everything was fine.

I wonder what the long term effects will be. I wonder if his heart will ever be worry free. I guess not.....?????

Glad your FIL is still recovering!

Wow.....I can barely afford just one of those ships! The Flying Dutchman was around $50 everywhere I looked, but I got lucky and found it for $17.99 on amazon.com! :woohoo: And last year my mom bought the Black Pearl to be from Santa, thank goodness! :thumbsup2

Great deal Holly! I love amazon.


We just had a holiday dinner at my brother's house. It was nice, since we're working all different shifts this week and won't get to have a meal with everyone together. Tomorrow we have swim lessons.
I went into NYC last night, which was fun. We went to Times Square in the giant Toys R Us store, had great Italian food and walked around seeing some of the holiday window displays in the department stores. Fun!

[HollyTyler]

Yay! I bet the girls love them! My brother and I used to have bunk beds at my grandmother's house, and we loved sleeping in them.
I have a funny story about bunk beds too! My sister and I had them because we had to share a room until I was in 8th grade (and she was in 9th) I think. I had the top bunk, and would always lean over the edge to talk to her. One particular night, we were giggling lots and I was leaning over the rail too far, lost my balance and fell. She had been feeling sick all day, so there was a puke bucket on the floor next to her (unused). Somehow I flipped on my way down and landed sitting in the bucket! :rotfl2: My dad heard all the commotion, then our very loud laughing, and came in the room yelling at us to knock it off and be quiet, etc., then fell completely silent when he saw me sitting in the bucket! It's a story my stepmom re-tells at most family gatherings. :rotfl: "Remember when Holly fell in the puke bucket?"

[Ginamarie]

I have a funny story about bunk beds too! My sister and I had them because we had to share a room until I was in 8th grade (and she was in 9th) I think. I had the top bunk, and would always lean over the edge to talk to her. One particular night, we were giggling lots and I was leaning over the rail too far, lost my balance and fell. She had been feeling sick all day, so there was a puke bucket on the floor next to her (unused). Somehow I flipped on my way down and landed sitting in the bucket! :rotfl2: My dad heard all the commotion, then our very loud laughing, and came in the room yelling at us to knock it off and be quiet, etc., then fell completely silent when he saw me sitting in the bucket! It's a story my stepmom re-tells at most family gatherings. :rotfl: "Remember when Holly fell in the puke bucket?"

Oh no! That's hysterical!
I never fell off of the top bunk, but we used to drive each other crazy because whoever was on the bottom would use their feet to poke the mattress above them.pirate:

[HollyTyler]

Oh no! That's hysterical!
I never fell off of the top bunk, but we used to drive each other crazy because whoever was on the bottom would use their feet to poke the mattress above them.pirate:
Oh, she used to do that to me too! :rotfl2:

[LisaG520]

In NY, it used to be an automatic free pass if you were an attorney. You didn't even have to appear on your jury duty date. They changed that a few years ago though. I've known of attorneys sitting on juries here, though a lot of times they'll still get bumped.



One of the lawyers involved in the case received his notice for jury duty during this trial.

[katypop]

Long weekend????

Work - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday . . .:sad1:

Off Tuesday:santa:

MAYBE off W-F next week!:banana:

It's the grocery business Marilyn, this time of year people actually cook and eat at home! We are geared for a big weekend.
Good luck John:hug: Same business I'm in:rolleyes: Hope you can manage to fit some family time in:goodvibes It's so hard isn't it?
DH is off M and T
I work at Target so I work Mon. but I have the morning shift. Retail is hard this time of year but I love it!

I used to be able to say I loved retail....but now that I'm in my 34th year in retail :scared1: I do like it still somedays, but it is getting harder and harder, we have so many less hours to get things done and keep getting more and more responsibilities added on. I am not afraid of hard work...but one person can only accomplish so much no matter how hard they try.Today I was asked to go down to the floor to help as line-ups were huge and we just couldn't keep up, although we had a full front end (every check out was open). I only use a cash register once every 2 or 3 yrs :laughing: but I started taking customers out of line and ringing them through at portrait studio where their cash register was quiet although their camera was buzzing;) I must say it was the best hour at work I've had in a long time. People were appreciative to be getting service and I loved having the interaction with customers. I've been in the cash office for about 12 years and I do miss (sometimes:rolleyes: ) interacting with our customers.
Kathe

[katypop]

I have a funny story about bunk beds too! My sister and I had them because we had to share a room until I was in 8th grade (and she was in 9th) I think. I had the top bunk, and would always lean over the edge to talk to her. One particular night, we were giggling lots and I was leaning over the rail too far, lost my balance and fell. She had been feeling sick all day, so there was a puke bucket on the floor next to her (unused). Somehow I flipped on my way down and landed sitting in the bucket! :rotfl2: My dad heard all the commotion, then our very loud laughing, and came in the room yelling at us to knock it off and be quiet, etc., then fell completely silent when he saw me sitting in the bucket! It's a story my stepmom re-tells at most family gatherings. :rotfl: "Remember when Holly fell in the puke bucket?"
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Great story Holly!
I'm the only girl in my family, so no bunk bed stories here! Good thing though, I'm also the worrier in the family. If I had had a top bunk, I would have worried about falling down, if I had been bottom bunk I would have worried about being crushed:rolleyes: My older brothers had bunkbeds and somehow they survived:)
Kathe

[katypop]

Hi everyone!! Sounds like everyone is very busy right now....both in work and play.

I had lunch w/ Noel today....very nice lady. We ate at Friday's (Deb--same place we ate the 1st time we met).....We chit chatted alot, and we were surprised at the end of our meal w/ the wait staff coming out and singing their Happy Birthday song to her....the waitress had noticed the gift I gave her and when she mentioned Christmas present I (not thinking) corrected her and said "no, birthday" to which Noel replied "yesterday". We both laughed as they were singing, but enjoyed the ice cream :thumbsup2

Noel is partying it up tonight at MK for the MVMCP. Lucky her!

I'm so glad I got to meet her....and luckily (even though it was my lunch) I didn't feel rushed. I/we did get some pics taken, but those will have to wait until after I get back from MD....don't have time to do them tonight.

Don't know how easily it will be for me to check in over the next 6 days, so if I don't get the chance.....


MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

(and I don't care if it's not PC to say that....that is what I believe so that is what I say!)

:love: and :grouphug: to all!

**Happy Holidays Everyone**

Leaving work and don't know how much I'll get to use Peg's computer over the next 12 days, but I'll check in when I can.

TO EVERYBODY

WE WISH YOU A

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SCOTTISHWEE35:thumbsup2

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Merry Christmas! I know it's a busy season for everyone. Hope you and your families have a Wonderful Christmas!
Kathe

[HollyTyler]

Well, I guess I should go to sleep so we can get an early start tomorrow making cookies and grocery shopping in case my mom and aunt have chosen tomorrow to come to town.

Goodnight all!

[fourmcds]

What what what, Big Brother is starting in Jan/Feb!?! I need info on this development.

Pj

Big Brother starts Feb 12th!

OMG!!! I did not realize they were doing a winter episode, I am so excited! Love this show!!!!! :cool1: That and LOST will be back on then, so I will be back in front of my tv most nights:confused3
Karen, that means your birthday must be today party: :bday:
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
Kathe

Karen: Happy Birthday!!!!!!!
I need to go change my signature because my baby is now 6! On the way home from her dinner tonight she told us how she really wanted to go on another cruise again but this time for a few more days (last was a 3 day wonder). Looks like she is going to be pretty happy when she gets her present!:thumbsup2

Holly, nice snowglobe. Got tired of the disappearing pickles?! :lmao:

I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas in case I don't get on here before then. Home Seahawks game tomorrow, then the IL's will be here when we get home :headache: until late on the 24th. So, actually, I'll probably be posting a lot trying to escape:lmao:

[EllaEnchanted]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN.....HOPE IT'S A WONDERFUL AND MAGICAL DAY....take some time off and pamper yourself a bit!!!

Lots of hugs and love coming your way!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hippie: :hippie: :hippie:

[been2marceline]

Thank you again for being such wonderful hosts!

Woody

It was a pleasure! What a lovely group of folks!

Wish we could have spent more time with you and Mrs. Woody! It seemed like such a quick cruise... glad this one will be longer!

Karen

[pjpoohbear]

NOEL and KAREN!

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PJ

[been2marceline]

Wow it's been pretty quiet today!

I just finished my last 2 gifts - an afghan and gift card clutch thing - both crocheted. They are for my co-workers.

I have to finish the last few Christmas cards and I'm pretty much done other than wrapping Darrrell's stuff - but I usually wait until the day before to do that.

I've been on jury duty for the last couple of weeks. Luckily the trial ended yesterday - the judge had originally predicted Dec 24th or 26th so this was much nicer. It was a civil trial and we ruled in the defendants favor - case was about eminent domain. The whole experience was pretty interesting. I've always wanted to be on a jury (weird I know) and was surprised to find out when talking to the lawyers afterwards that had they had one more challenge left I would have been bumped. She said they prefer to not have IT people on panels - and out of the 4 IT people in the jury pool I must have seemed the least IT. They prefer teachers and military. I would have guessed it was because Darrell is an archaeologist and the property in question had smoe environmental issues.

Lisa,

One of our best friends specializes in eminent domain law. He is one of the top lawyers in No. Cal and often speaks at Bar Association functions and other lawyer functions on the process.

It always seems so interesting and very diverse.

Glad it finished early though. It's tought to be committed to something like this at this time of year.

Karen

[granmaz]

Sorry I missed your birthday Karen. Hope you had a really lovely day and didn't have to work too hard.

Another story about the magic oatmeal: That same year (two years ago) I sprinkled Milk Duds on our porch and a few on the sidewalk after Tyler was in bed. I thought it would be funny because he'd think the reindeer left um.....you know....on the sidewalk. WELL, that backfired because he was SO MAD at those reindeer! He was really grossed out and couldn't understand why they'd do that! :lmao: It was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing and he just got even madder! I thought that would be something most boys would get a kick out of, but he was actually quite offended! :rotfl2: I told him not to worry and that I'd just shovel it up and get rid of it. He said, "Don't even think of using MY shovel for that!" :rotfl:

So last year he reminded me about those gross reindeer and told me we'd better only leave a tiny bit of magic oatmeal for them. We cut back their portion by quite a bit and they didn't do anything rude last year. :rotfl2: This year, he has already reminded me again that the reindeer can't eat very much! But finally, 2 years later, he actually laughed about it.....he said, "Mom, remember when the reindeer pooped all over our sidewalk?" :lmao:

That is so funny!!! I will tell my daughter as she was the first I knew who put magic oatmeal down a couple of years ago.

[Ginamarie]

Happy Belated Birthday Karen!!

[LisaG520]

Wow only 6 posts since I signed off last night!!


Lisa,

One of our best friends specializes in eminent domain law. He is one of the top lawyers in No. Cal and often speaks at Bar Association functions and other lawyer functions on the process.

It always seems so interesting and very diverse.

Glad it finished early though. It's tought to be committed to something like this at this time of year.

Karen

It was very interesting - very glad it wasn't someone's home involved, I imagine that gets very emotional.


Hope you had a terrific birthday!!!

[LisaG520]

We are going to see Sweeney Todd this morning so I better go get ready.

Tonight we are going to the Wild Animal Park to see the Christmas lights.

Have a great day everyone!!

[Ginamarie]

What a SLOW day today!!!

[nskjerven]

Hi there:

We've been out and about for the weekend. Yesterday started with my last work of the season, a long BOD meeting, Paul sits on the Board, I've just recently taken over the accounting for this company, not so fun investor arguments, oh well. it's over I'm glad. We decided to take the kids to see Alvin after that, Paul didn't want to go, but we made him and he laughed, it was a good thing to revive us after the meeting. It was cute, glad it was short. We then had a nice dinner at my sister-in-law (removed by divorce) do you still call that a sister-in-law? We do, we share nephews, therefore we consider our kids cousins (even thought they aren't) it kist works for us. Gives Molly a girl cousin that she can associate with. Otherwise, it's 9 boys
(11 with these "extras") and Molly, since my neice lives in TX. Kinda sad at family functions Molly has no girls to hang with, but us old moms & aunties.

Tonight we are off for an adventure, we are meeting friends (Wilson's racing buddy & family) at our favorite Chinese resturant and then we are going on a horse drawn carriage ride around the little neighborhood of Willow Glen. Nice area with cottage houses that decorate great for Xmas....should be fun!

Now back to watching SpongeBob and eating my omelet...I love my DH :love:

Hope everyone is enjoying the season.

MERRY XMAS!!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi All!! I'm watching football....the giants and raiders are both televised so I keep switching channels back and forth. We're at the half and the raiders are getting slaughtered, but the giants are up by three. We still have the second half to go so we'll see......have to consider that I'm watching so therefore the jinx.

I'm watching the scores of other games......John's browns are down.....they're playing the bengals who are up 19-0. Kaylee's hawks don't play until later.

The giants are playing in Buffalo and it's pouring down rain....I would rather watch a game in snow.....blizzard conditions like the browns game that John went to last weekend.

[EllaEnchanted]

John is wrapping my presents, the kid already wrapped Ray's. The tree looks so much better with presents under it.

Tomorrow I'm going to the Bethlehem hotel and we'll watch movies and swim and do hot tub. It's a great little get away locally. We'll eat out and drive by main street Bethlehem, Christmas City as they call it around here. It's old and historic and beautifully decorated with lights. I love it there, especially at this time of year.

We'll come home about 11am on Christmas morning and the kid will go pick up Ray around 11am then we'll all meet at my house and open presents. I'll make some calls to Ray's brother and sister and daughter and if any of them are available to talk to him, it will make his day. They all have his phone number at Mrs. Bush's (personal home care), but none of them ever call him. They never called him when he was at home with mom either. I can't accept how they can just abandon him, especially now. If it wasn't for mom's family, he wouldn't have any.

We have dinner reservations for 3pm on Christmas day.....so we'll go out to eat and then drop Ray back off at Mrs. Bush's. He loves having his own room now, without having a roommate to deal with. He's very happy. My disposable income just went down because Ray can only afford a shared room. I will be picking up the difference for the private room.....and it ain't cheep!!

What's everyone else doing for Christmas eve and day? When do you open presents? This is the first time in my life that I will open presents on Christmas day. I like doing it on Christmas eve and think that I will go back to doing it that way again next year.

[granmaz]

John is wrapping my presents, the kid already wrapped Ray's. The tree looks so much better with presents under it.

Tomorrow I'm going to the Bethlehem hotel and we'll watch movies and swim and do hot tub. It's a great little get away locally. We'll eat out and drive by main street Bethlehem, Christmas City as they call it around here. It's old and historic and beautifully decorated with lights. I love it there, especially at this time of year.

We'll come home about 11am on Christmas morning and the kid will go pick up Ray around 11am then we'll all meet at my house and open presents. I'll make some calls to Ray's brother and sister and daughter and if any of them are available to talk to him, it will make his day. They all have his phone number at Mrs. Bush's (personal home care), but none of them ever call him. They never called him when he was at home with mom either. I can't accept how they can just abandon him, especially now. If it wasn't for mom's family, he wouldn't have any.

We have dinner reservations for 3pm on Christmas day.....so we'll go out to eat and then drop Ray back off at Mrs. Bush's. He loves having his own room now, without having a roommate to deal with. He's very happy. My disposable income just went down because Ray can only afford a shared room. I will be picking up the difference for the private room.....and it ain't cheep!!

What's everyone else doing for Christmas eve and day? When do you open presents? This is the first time in my life that I will open presents on Christmas day. I like doing it on Christmas eve and think that I will go back to doing it that way again next year.



We open our presents on Christmas Day usually. I always felt opening them on Christmas Eve sort of spoilt Christmas Day. I think my parents opened them before bedtime on Christmas Eve once we had left home. There are only 4 joint ones under our tree as John and I aren't bothering this year with this last vacation and the cruise coming up. We are opening one lot of children's presents on Christmas Day and another on Boxing Day, so that spreads things out a bit!!

You are just so special in the way you take care of Ray.:hug: What a shame for him about his children - it must hurt mustn't it?

[granmaz]

We are going out for breakfast tomorrow with our son, daughter in law and girls. Then there are some jobs to do before we can relax. Probably some films on TV in the evening.

Christmas Day we are at our daughters for an action packed hectic day. Our son and daughter in law are going for lunch too. Boxing Day we are going to our son's.

We will probably see our other son and family this week too.

[EllaEnchanted]

I intended to watch the Dallas game last night, but fell asleep early and missed the whole game. Prior to that I was chatting with Holly on here. Holly.....sorry I just fell off the face of the earth like that without saying goodnight.

I love the magic oatmeal stories....I had never heard of that before....the milk duds story was even better. Is Tyler happy now because he has some presents to open. YEAH the terrible Tyler is gone and the sweet and funny one is back.

[gouodux]

We just purchased tickets for Hannah Montana for Jenna's 8th birthday. Her birthday is January 9th and the concert is the 22nd. She is already having a Hannah Montana birthday party, so this will be the icing on the cake.

We tried to purchase tickets this past Sunday when they went on sale - with no luck. Sold out in an hour.

Won't mention the crazy price we paid, but the look on Jenna and Kayla's faces will be priceless and well worth it!

[EllaEnchanted]

We are going out for breakfast tomorrow with our son, daughter in law and girls. Then there are some jobs to do before we can relax. Probably some films on TV in the evening.

Christmas Day we are at our daughters for an action packed hectic day. Our son and daughter in law are going for lunch too. Boxing Day we are going to our son's.

We will probably see our other son and family this week too.

What fun Marilyn....having a big family to share this holiday with. I always wanted to grow up in a big family and then have my own big family, but neither one of those things happened.

There's just the few of us now, without any kids, and it's calm and quiet. There's something to be said for that too, but I prefer the crazy busy hectic frenzy you find with a house full of kids. Whenever I miss that I always go to my best friend Cindy's house. (She has cruised with us twice already.) We met in high school at 16 years old. I lived with her and her family for a year at 16....mom and I didn't see eye to eye then. She had 5 kids in her family and I was number 6. Christmas time in that house was great! Cindy and I were the oldest, then she had 3 brothers and a sister. She has since lost her youngest brother.....but that's another story.

Cindy and her mom and her sister and one brother all still live close to each other in NJ....just 45 minutes from my house. Whenever I want a dose of kid chaos, I visit Cindy and get cured fast.

[EllaEnchanted]

Giants 38 Buffalo 21....YEAH!

John's browns are now browns 14 bengals 19....catching up!

Ya think the giants will actually win a game that I'm watching. Wow!

The raiders on the other hand is Jacksonville 49 Raiders 3. That's typical!

Giants have only 3:39 minutes left to play. A win here will put them in the playoffs as wild cards.

[EllaEnchanted]

Game over....giants win 38-21. YEAH! And I got to watch it! YEAH!

It's raining like the devil over here. And we have a weather dog. She's covered in wet muddy sand right now and looks like a big rat. We have a doggy door and a pen. The bottom of her pen is all sand. She's been playing outside in her pen in the rain.

Gandalf used to lay out there in the snow. We would be having a blizzard and he stayed out there sleeping. He once came into the house and all you could see was his eyes.....he was coated in snow. I think we have a picture of it. I'll check with John and if we have it I'll post it.

[GatorFamily]

Hope everyone is having a good time getting ready for Christmas. We still have my DBIL in town through the 27th and my DH and him are on the way to the airport to pick up DMIL and DFIL right now. My DK are watching spongebob and I'm going to head to get ready soon(still in my pjs:eek: ). V just wanted to say thanks for the recipes:goodvibes I've been cooking all day since I woke up. I made poppy seed chicken for Christmas eve and the cranberry chutney and regular homemade cranberry sauce and the make ahead mashed potatoes:thumbsup2 Love the idea of making it ahead with the turkey and honey ham I'm making and the trimmings who has time....love to make as much as possible ahead of time. V your awesome :cheer2: I'll let you know how everyone likes it...it smelled sooooo good. After all that I made some homemade chicken soup with the broth and some veggies, chicken, and noodles ...it was really yummy. I love cooking but never really have the time...hopefully when the kids are both in school full time I'll have more time:goodvibes Deb Christmas Eve we'll probably go to church eat dinner...maybe hot chocolate or smores after and I let the kids open one present(books so they could enjoy just a little before they get lost in all the toys). Christmas morning we open all the presents and have the big Christmas dinner. Growing up we had the big party Christmas Eve not Christmas day...cultural thing ...we also had Three Kings Day before we moved to FL where you would take grass from the yard and tie it up to put by the nativity scene for the camels to eat when the Three Kings went house to house bringing presents. My parents said when we moved to FL they don't come to FL just PR so we just did Santa Clause there after.

Have a Merry Christmas Everyone:dance3:

[granmaz]

What fun Marilyn....having a big family to share this holiday with. I always wanted to grow up in a big family and then have my own big family, but neither one of those things happened.

There's just the few of us now, without any kids, and it's calm and quiet. There's something to be said for that too, but I prefer the crazy busy hectic frenzy you find with a house full of kids. Whenever I miss that I always go to my best friend Cindy's house. (She has cruised with us twice already.) We met in high school at 16 years old. I lived with her and her family for a year at 16....mom and I didn't see eye to eye then. She had 5 kids in her family and I was number 6. Christmas time in that house was great! Cindy and I were the oldest, then she had 3 brothers and a sister. She has since lost her youngest brother.....but that's another story.

Cindy and her mom and her sister and one brother all still live close to each other in NJ....just 45 minutes from my house. Whenever I want a dose of kid chaos, I visit Cindy and get cured fast.

I grew up with quiet Christmasses, so find these very hectic!!

Game over....giants win 38-21. YEAH! And I got to watch it! YEAH!

It's raining like the devil over here. And we have a weather dog. She's covered in wet muddy sand right now and looks like a big rat. We have a doggy door and a pen. The bottom of her pen is all sand. She's been playing outside in her pen in the rain.

Gandalf used to lay out there in the snow. We would be having a blizzard and he stayed out there sleeping. He once came into the house and all you could see was his eyes.....he was coated in snow. I think we have a picture of it. I'll check with John and if we have it I'll post it.



Oh I hope you have a photo.

[EllaEnchanted]

My dog is acting like a cukoo maniac right now. John is wrapping the presents in the kitchen at the table under the light. While he's moving the boxes and the paper all around it's creating shadows that are moving on the floor......the dog is chasing the shadows on the floor.....she's going nuts after them.....what a cukoo maniac she is.

[EllaEnchanted]

Kaylee's team is winning.....seahawks 7 ravens 0.

John's browns lost. My giants won, raiders got blown away.

[EllaEnchanted]

I played with my ibiza this morning. I have one recorded song now. I have a 30 free trial to Raposidy.....which is streaming music of all genres that you get everytime you're in a hot spot, like at the airports or hotels. I picked something that I wanted to hear and recorded it as I listened. The sound is awesome too. I have a Bose player at home which has great sound. This sounds every bit as good as the Bose, maybe better. It's easy to navigate through all the menus too. Next I have to learn how to rip a cd onto it....then I'll record my collection of music. I also have the ability to download songs from raposidy or any other site that I choose. I probably won't do this, at least not at first because I want to get my CDs on there. Then when that's done, maybe I'll subscribe to a DL site....we'll see.

PJ did you find the ibiza on amazon? If not I'll send you the link in a PM. Did you also read the news release I posted on here a while back? If not I can PM it to you as well. Let me know. Or if you have any questions you want to ask me about it, shoot! I know it's bluetooth compatible, but I only have wired ear buds right now. I will upgrade. You can also plug it into speakers at home or use it with headphones in a car. I have to find out if I can plug directly into speakers in the car. I'm not sure. It's a handy little gadget and I love it.....especially the hot pink color.

[EllaEnchanted]

Marilyn, I think you might have to wait for that photo. John fell asleep.....took a little nap after dinner. The photo is on the old desktop that's now our server. John has to email it to me from there. We're both on wireless DSL with our laptops at home.

I'll definitely try to get it for you, but it won't be tonight. Sorry.

[EllaEnchanted]

Ella is going after Mickey (turtle) right now. Mickey is going after Minnie (turtle) right now. Ella is standing on top of the tank with her two front paws nose to nose with them. Mickey and Minnie just jumpted off their sunning spot back into the water. Ella loves when they come out of the water and move around.

Yes, Deborah, it's a crazy animal house around here and yes, Holly, I never get bored. Somebody is always doing something, probably something they shouldn't be doing.

[EllaEnchanted]

I don't need a house full of kids, I have a house full of pets. I have one dog, one cat and six turtles.

Who else has pets? What are they and how many do you have?

[EllaEnchanted]

Sandi called this morning to say that they arrived just after midnight last night. They slept overnight at a hotel in Virginia. They said they had traffic all the way to Georgia.

But they're there and everyone is safe. That's a good thing. Even though I have lost some faith in them, I still love Sandi and the boys and I wouldn't want anything to happen to them, not even to Joe, who I am not fond of.

[EllaEnchanted]

Kaylee's Hawks are winning 27-0. She told us that she's at that game. She must be thrilled. GO HAWKS!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Marilyn, John woke up....just a little nappy nappy. He's looking through years of photos in the computer and trying to find the right folder where Gandalf's snow pic is. He'll find it! We will post it on here tonight. John said he's going down memory lane and just found a pic of me and gandalf sleeping on the floor together. Maybe I can post that one too. John said it's his all time favorite.

[EllaEnchanted]

Karen's 49ers 21 Bucs 13....sorry V....but Karen is happy and it is her birthday weekend!

Lisa's Skins play the late game tonight.

[HollyTyler]

Poor Tyler! He woke me up at 5am today because he was sure Santa came early! Did we leave cookies & milk out the night before? No! Did we leave magic oatmeal for the reindeer? No! Then why on earth would he have come early?! Tyler said, "I don't know....I'm just checking!" :rolleyes: So since he dragged me out of bed so early, I figured we might as well get a start on our day. We were shopping like crazy all over town when I saw that things are 1/2 off almost everywhere! Tyler was wanting to go to bed at 5pm because of getting up so darned early and told me he was too tired to make cookies, so we just left Santa some that my aunt had sent us. He was in bed, bedtime book read, songs sung, SOUND ASLEEP by 6:45!!!!! So he'll probably wake me at 4am looking for Santa's gifts! :rotfl:

Holly, nice snowglobe. Got tired of the disappearing pickles?! :lmao:

Yes! They were driving me nuts! :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

I intended to watch the Dallas game last night, but fell asleep early and missed the whole game. Prior to that I was chatting with Holly on here. Holly.....sorry I just fell off the face of the earth like that without saying goodnight.

I love the magic oatmeal stories....I had never heard of that before....the milk duds story was even better. Is Tyler happy now because he has some presents to open. YEAH the terrible Tyler is gone and the sweet and funny one is back.

Yes, he was happy to open a few presents today. The present he got in the mail from my aunt is something he already has, so he was a bit sad, but then he said, "Oh no! What do we tell her?" I told him not to worry, He's never even met her because she lives a couple hours away and doesn't allow visitors because she has a skin condition and she's embarrassed by how it looks (scleroderma). Long story, but we stay in contact by e-mail. Well, I took him to see her only once, when he was a few months old, and she nicely told me she prefers not to have visitors. Strange, but it's fine....we make it work by e-mail. Anyway, I told him we'd be able to exchange it without bothering her about it being a duplicate. Toys R Us is good about that even without a receipt as long as it's something they sell. :thumbsup2

Then he got to open the 3 small gifts I got for him. He was pretty happy. He put his Sparty ornament on our tree right away, he put his new Spiderman shoes on, and took his craft supplies into his room and came out with a card he made me and told me he made it because I'm "the best mom in the world". I told him I love it so much because he's the best kid in the world! :goodvibes

Then he said, "Would you like to open your present from me?" :rotfl2: He bought me a harmonica. :confused3 :lmao: Too funny! The reason he bought that is because he wanted the box it came in to put his own harmonica in! :laughing:

[EllaEnchanted]

I couldn't find the one pic that I was looking for, but I found some others to share.

These are pics of my chicks when I had chickens at the house a few years ago.

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Chickies getting older out in their pen.

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[EllaEnchanted]

Here's John's favorite of me and gandalf sleeping nose to nose. I knew he wasn't happy because he wasn't at home. We were in a house rental in FL at the time and took him with us. He never wanted to leave home and he wanted everyone home with him. He was not happy so I laid down on the floor with him to comfort him and I happened to fall asleep.

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Here's one of gandalf outside in the snow when we used to get huge snowstorms a few years ago.

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[HollyTyler]

Cute chicks Deb!

[LisaG520]

John is wrapping my presents, the kid already wrapped Ray's. The tree looks so much better with presents under it.

Tomorrow I'm going to the Bethlehem hotel and we'll watch movies and swim and do hot tub. It's a great little get away locally. We'll eat out and drive by main street Bethlehem, Christmas City as they call it around here. It's old and historic and beautifully decorated with lights. I love it there, especially at this time of year.

We'll come home about 11am on Christmas morning and the kid will go pick up Ray around 11am then we'll all meet at my house and open presents. I'll make some calls to Ray's brother and sister and daughter and if any of them are available to talk to him, it will make his day. They all have his phone number at Mrs. Bush's (personal home care), but none of them ever call him. They never called him when he was at home with mom either. I can't accept how they can just abandon him, especially now. If it wasn't for mom's family, he wouldn't have any.

We have dinner reservations for 3pm on Christmas day.....so we'll go out to eat and then drop Ray back off at Mrs. Bush's. He loves having his own room now, without having a roommate to deal with. He's very happy. My disposable income just went down because Ray can only afford a shared room. I will be picking up the difference for the private room.....and it ain't cheep!!

What's everyone else doing for Christmas eve and day? When do you open presents? This is the first time in my life that I will open presents on Christmas day. I like doing it on Christmas eve and think that I will go back to doing it that way again next year.



Think of your own happiness doing something nice for someone else and knowing your making him happy in the process.


Christmas eve we're going to the Olive Garden then go see Charlie Wilson's War. Christmas Day we'll have breakfast, open gifts, go see Alien vs. Predator Requiem then come home and have dinner.

We always opened up one gift on Christmas Eve from mom & dad - pj's. Plus my sister and I always exchanged gitfts Christmas Eve. Then Christmas morning we were allowed to open our stockings before mom & dad got up. Then after we had breakfast we would open the rest of our gifts.

[EllaEnchanted]

Here's some pics of our house when we used to get snowfalls.

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Gandalf playing with his big toy, a tire, in the snow.

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Gandalf wearing his big toy around his waist in the snow.

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Our driveway in the snow.

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Our back steps in the snow.

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Looking out our side yard across the farm field....plowing out, one car out another still burried.

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[LisaG520]

I don't need a house full of kids, I have a house full of pets. I have one dog, one cat and six turtles.

Who else has pets? What are they and how many do you have?



3 cats - Sassy who is 15, Sweetie and Jasper - both 6

[LisaG520]

Here's some pics of our house when we used to get snowfalls.

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Gandalf playing with his big toy, a tire, in the snow.

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Gandalf wearing his big toy around his waist in the snow.

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Our driveway in the snow.

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Our back steps in the snow.

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Looking out our side yard across the farm field....plowing out, one car out another still burried.

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Love all the pictures - helps remind me why I love (and miss) PA sooo much!!!

[HollyTyler]

Deb, HOLY COW that's a lot of snow! Yikes! :scared: Makes me shiver just looking at the pics! LOVED the pics of Gandalf in the snow! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Brrrrr!!! The weather guy said it was up to 50 degrees earlier today (so of course, all our snow is long gone), but we have a wind advisory warning with gusts up to 57mph through morning and the temp has dropped to 30. I was just outside lugging stuff into my garage, which is back behind the house, so it's not attached. Needed to make room to build the Flying Dutchman because I'm sure that will be my first big job of the day. :rotfl2: Then I had to lug all the presents inside from the trunk of my car. Well, there aren't a ton, only like six I think, but that wind about blew me over! Brrrrrr! I can hear it roaring outside and it's pretty creepy.

[HollyTyler]

Looking out our side yard across the farm field....plowing out, one car out another still burried.

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OK.....wait a minute! After looking closer, is that mound straight ahead in the pic actually a buried car?! :eek:

[HollyTyler]

Bored, bored, bored......so I decided a beer was in order! :lmao:

Guess I'll go clean the bathroom now. Get that over with before my mom comes tomorrow.

[LisaG520]

Bored, bored, bored......so I decided a beer was in order! :lmao:

Guess I'll go clean the bathroom now. Get that over with before my mom comes tomorrow.

I should totally be cleaning but instead I'm here! Fudge is calling to me though!

[EllaEnchanted]

Sorry Marilyn, we went through a lot of pics but we can't find the one of gandalf coming into the house covered in it. But I shared a few others instead. That's how much snow we used to get when we first moved in here. Not anymore. We haven't had snow like that for years. Now it's more ice storms.

[HollyTyler]

I should totally be cleaning but instead I'm here! Fudge is calling to me though!
Yummy! I wish you could pass some through the computer to mine. :lmao: I don't even try to make goodies anymore because nothing ever turns out. I think it's because I'm too scatter-brained or something. So I'll stuff myself all day Christmas day at my dad's house for that family gathering. My stepmom and my sister are incredible bakers. I'll bring a bunch home for Tyler too. :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

OK.....wait a minute! After looking closer, is that mound straight ahead in the pic actually a buried car?! :eek:

YES it is!!!

[HollyTyler]

YES it is!!!
WOW! I'll try to remember to show Tyler tomorrow. Well, probably not tomorrow. :rotfl: But soon. He won't believe it!

[LisaG520]

Yummy! I wish you could pass some through the computer to mine. :lmao: I don't even try to make goodies anymore because nothing ever turns out. I think it's because I'm too scatter-brained or something. So I'll stuff myself all day Christmas day at my dad's house for that family gathering. My stepmom and my sister are incredible bakers. I'll bring a bunch home for Tyler too. :goodvibes

I usually make a bunch of cookies and stuff but since it's just us I really cut back this year - we don't need to eat all that by ourselves.

I mostly made the fudge as gifts - 2 pans have already been given away and most of the remaining pan of fudge is going to the girl's at my scrapbook store tomorrow.

I was thinking your beer sounds really good - been a few years since I last had one.

[EllaEnchanted]

Karen's 9ers won.....just for her birthday.....and I'm sure she's very happy!

Lisa's Redskins 9 Vikings 0....nine more minutes to the half. She'll be happy if they keep it up!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

LisaG....PA doesn't look like that anymore. It's been years. Now we get ice or nothing. Not pretty like the snow.

[HollyTyler]

We have "The Santa Clause" movie, but I haven't seen #2 and 3. Watching #2 now on TV and it's so cute so far! I wish I had thought to tape it for Tyler to watch tomorrow. He's bummed that the Grinch movie (the Jim Carey version) was coming on tonight past his bedtime. I'm sure it will be on sometime tomorrow though. We could try to rent it, but all the Christmas movies are probably all gone. Suppose it wouldn't hurt to go see what's available anyway. Probably after unwrapping presents.

[EllaEnchanted]

WOW! I'll try to remember to show Tyler tomorrow. Well, probably not tomorrow. :rotfl: But soon. He won't believe it!

Tell Tyler.....with that much snow, Tyler could make a fort that he could stand up in. Cool!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

We have "The Santa Clause" movie, but I haven't seen #2 and 3. Watching #2 now on TV and it's so cute so far! I wish I had thought to tape it for Tyler to watch tomorrow. He's bummed that the Grinch movie (the Jim Carey version) was coming on tonight past his bedtime. I'm sure it will be on sometime tomorrow though. We could try to rent it, but all the Christmas movies are probably all gone. Suppose it wouldn't hurt to go see what's available anyway. Probably after unwrapping presents.

So what are you doing Christmas eve and day Holly? I know you open presents a little at a time over the course of a couple of days. That's probably the best way to do it.

[HollyTyler]

I usually make a bunch of cookies and stuff but since it's just us I really cut back this year - we don't need to eat all that by ourselves.

I mostly made the fudge as gifts - 2 pans have already been given away and most of the remaining pan of fudge is going to the girl's at my scrapbook store tomorrow.

I was thinking your beer sounds really good - been a few years since I last had one.
The beer is good, but nowhere near as good as fudge. We were actually planning on making cookies today. Tyler had the cookie cutters out a week ago and had his heart set on using the gingerbread man shaped one to make for Santa. Unfortunately, he was too tired. :sad2: Hmmmm.....maybe we'll do it tomorrow before my mom comes, before I take him to his dad's, and he can still make the ones he wanted for Santa and just take them with him to his dad's to leave for Santa. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Tell Tyler.....with that much snow, Tyler could make a fort that he could stand up in. Cool!!!


VERY COOL! :thumbsup2

[birkner]

Most all of my family is down either in the swimming pool or in the hot tub so I thought I would post an update.

Where we last left off, I had gone to bed on Friday night about 1:00 AM. I set the alarm for 9:00 so I could get a good night sleep before having to move hotels and pick everyone up.

Once I was up and showered, I had a nice light breakfast in my room and finished packing. Talked to my DH and DD Samantha who were up and getting ready to go to the airport. I reminded my DH to get to the airport at least 2 hours early. Famous last words!!

DD Jen and her family arrived at the airport 2 1/2 hours early, sailed through baggage checkin in 35 minutes and breezed through security in 10 minutes and were at the gate.

Here is where everything went wrong for DH. DD had dropped him off only one hour early for the flight and by that point the baggage line was over 2 hours long. I was glabbergasted at his noncholance in thinking he was going to make the flight. He was still in the baggage line as were 20 others on his flight when the flight took off for Orlando!!

Needless to say, I called Southwest and even the flight he could have gone stand by on had left. DD Samantha was at SFO with the house keys and the burglar alarm in the house was one. I made a split second decision to get him on the next flight from ANY nearby airport. One seat was left on the next day from SFO at 11:10, so I grabbed the seat.

I next called the Marriott at the SFO airport and got him a room. DH checked with Information and was told that at 2:30 he could take the Monterrey airporter to SFO and then he could catch the shuttle to Marriott.

By this point, DH was realizing I was beyond upset that all he had to do is go to the airport and he had messed up big time!! He had our DVD players with us so the kids were not able to watch movies on the flight.

DD Samantha sailed through security and baggage, however her flight that was scheduled for 1:14PM did not take off until 3:59 PM so she just sat around the airport talking on her phone and typing on her computer.

As for me, I checked out at about 1:00 PM so I could do some shopping for groceries for my DD and her family to put in the condo. Luckily, I was able to check into the Dolphin by 3:00PM though I didn't unpack, just dropped off the bags.

Next, I headed back to International Drive and my DD's condo. I was able to check into her condo, get her keys and unload the groceries I had bought for breakfast etc. I also dropped off the $10 tree for them to assemble. Afterward, I made myself some taboleuh for dinner and watched tv until time to head toward the airport at 11:00 since both flights were running late and were not schedule to arrive until 11:30 PM.

DH calls from the shuttle and when he arrives at the hotel. He is very contrite. Maybe next time he will listen to me and not have selective hearing!! He hits happy hour and decides he is going to bed early so he can get to the airport on time!! Better happen or else!!

I go to airport and sat waiting for about 10 minutes in the cell lot until I got my first call from Samantha at 11:40 PM. I only had to circle twice for her as her bags came pretty quickly.

Now here comes the next debacle. I get a call about 11:44 PM from DD Jen and crew that they are at baggage claim and to come get them. Of course, another terminal from DD Samantha and this one has a really, really long line to get in. We finally get up to gate 14 where everyone has their bags except SIL Pete. His bag which has ALL of his clothes is missing. We wait about another 15 minutes and no luck. Pete goes to the baggage counter and they discover that the bag was taken off at first stop Burbank. Right BUR looks just MCO. You wouldn't believe how many bags on the carousel were destined for other airports!! Southwest promises to deliver bag to the condo by 3:00 PM.

At this point, it is about 1:00 AM, everyone is starving!! No meal service on Southwest as you all probably know, so the goal is fast food. My DD Jen makes the funniest comment so far, "Oh, there is a 24 hour drive through, I wonder if it is open?" We all laugh hysterically and I pull into Mickey D's. DD Jen orders and of course everything is wrong when we get it but we take it anyway.

As we are driving away, she realizes that she didn't order any drinks so we stop at a Chevron mini mart for sodas and beer!! Finally, we arrive at the condo, unload and then Pete rides with me to the Dolphin as they are keeping the car.

Once in my room, I can't sleep so I unpack until about 3:00 AM, take a shower and fall asleep. More tomorrow.

[HollyTyler]

So what are you doing Christmas eve and day Holly? I know you open presents a little at a time over the course of a couple of days. That's probably the best way to do it.
Tyler goes to his dad's just before bedtime Christmas eve this year (we alternate), so Santa comes tonight to our house. Santa knows Tyler's arrangement and always comes to each house when he's at each house. But this will probably be the last year for that because Tyler's too smart for me to keep that up. He told me tonight, "If Santa's bringing presents to everybody else tomorrow night, he'll have a really small bag when he comes here tonight." :scared: So I told him, "No, not really because there are tons of other kids who have the same arrangement that you do, so his sleigh is probably pretty full tonight." And then I told him that maybe I'll talk to Santa next year and ask if he can just start delivering to both homes on the same night, then when Tyler gets home from whatever house he's at on Christmas morning, he'll see all the presents Santa left at the other house and get to do it ALL OVER AGAIN on the same day! He liked that idea, so that's what we'll probably do next time.

My mom and maybe my aunt are coming tomorrow, but my mom now has to work until 4 (if not later), so the earliest she'll get here is 5:30. My aunt might have to work until 5:30, but she won't know for sure until tomorrow afternoon, so if she's not able to leave when my mom does, it will be just my mom. So Tyler and I will have plenty of time to make cookies during the day.

Christmas day I have to drive out of town about an hour and a half) to my dad's with him, my stepmom, stepsister & husband and 2 boys, stepbrother & wife and daughter. Then I drive back home and pick Tyler up maybe around 4 or 5.

[HollyTyler]

Noel, what a fiasco! :eek: I sure hope your husband makes his flight tomorrow and that once you're all together you can finally start having fun. :hug:

[EllaEnchanted]

Most all of my family is down either in the swimming pool or in the hot tub so I thought I would post an update.

Where we last left off, I had gone to bed on Friday night about 1:00 AM. I set the alarm for 9:00 so I could get a good night sleep before having to move hotels and pick everyone up.

Once I was up and showered, I had a nice light breakfast in my room and finished packing. Talked to my DH and DD Samantha who were up and getting ready to go to the airport. I reminded my DH to get to the airport at least 2 hours early. Famous last words!!

DD Jen and her family arrived at the airport 2 1/2 hours early, sailed through baggage checkin in 35 minutes and breezed through security in 10 minutes and were at the gate.

Here is where everything went wrong for DH. DD had dropped him off only one hour early for the flight and by that point the baggage line was over 2 hours long. I was glabbergasted at his noncholance in thinking he was going to make the flight. He was still in the baggage line as were 20 others on his flight when the flight took off for Orlando!!

Needless to say, I called Southwest and even the flight he could have gone stand by on had left. DD Samantha was at SFO with the house keys and the burglar alarm in the house was one. I made a split second decision to get him on the next flight from ANY nearby airport. One seat was left on the next day from SFO at 11:10, so I grabbed the seat.

I next called the Marriott at the SFO airport and got him a room. DH checked with Information and was told that at 2:30 he could take the Monterrey airporter to SFO and then he could catch the shuttle to Marriott.

By this point, DH was realizing I was beyond upset that all he had to do is go to the airport and he had messed up big time!! He had our DVD players with us so the kids were not able to watch movies on the flight.

DD Samantha sailed through security and baggage, however her flight that was scheduled for 1:14PM did not take off until 3:59 PM so she just sat around the airport talking on her phone and typing on her computer.

As for me, I checked out at about 1:00 PM so I could do some shopping for groceries for my DD and her family to put in the condo. Luckily, I was able to check into the Dolphin by 3:00PM though I didn't unpack, just dropped off the bags.

Next, I headed back to International Drive and my DD's condo. I was able to check into her condo, get her keys and unload the groceries I had bought for breakfast etc. I also dropped off the $10 tree for them to assemble. Afterward, I made myself some taboleuh for dinner and watched tv until time to head toward the airport at 11:00 since both flights were running late and were not schedule to arrive until 11:30 PM.

DH calls from the shuttle and when he arrives at the hotel. He is very contrite. Maybe next time he will listen to me and not have selective hearing!! He hits happy hour and decides he is going to bed early so he can get to the airport on time!! Better happen or else!!

I go to airport and sat waiting for about 10 minutes in the cell lot until I got my first call from Samantha at 11:40 PM. I only had to circle twice for her as her bags came pretty quickly.

Now here comes the next debacle. I get a call about 11:44 PM from DD Jen and crew that they are at baggage claim and to come get them. Of course, another terminal from DD Samantha and this one has a really, really long line to get in. We finally get up to gate 14 where everyone has their bags except SIL Pete. His bag which has ALL of his clothes is missing. We wait about another 15 minutes and no luck. Pete goes to the baggage counter and they discover that the bag was taken off at first stop Burbank. Right BUR looks just MCO. You wouldn't believe how many bags on the carousel were destined for other airports!! Southwest promises to deliver bag to the condo by 3:00 PM.

At this point, it is about 1:00 AM, everyone is starving!! No meal service on Southwest as you all probably know, so the goal is fast food. My DD Jen makes the funniest comment so far, "Oh, there is a 24 hour drive through, I wonder if it is open?" We all laugh hysterically and I pull into Mickey D's. DD Jen orders and of course everything is wrong when we get it but we take it anyway.

As we are driving away, she realizes that she didn't order any drinks so we stop at a Chevron mini mart for sodas and beer!! Finally, we arrive at the condo, unload and then Pete rides with me to the Dolphin as they are keeping the car.

Once in my room, I can't sleep so I unpack until about 3:00 AM, take a shower and fall asleep. More tomorrow.

What a fiasco for the family Noel, especially DH.....btw, didn't you know that it was a requirement for all DH's to have selective hearing. HA.

Can't wait for the saga to continue tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.

[EllaEnchanted]

Lisa's Skins 22 Viks 0....top of the 3rd quarter. Lisa is happy. GO SKINS!!!

[Ginamarie]

Ella is going after Mickey (turtle) right now. Mickey is going after Minnie (turtle) right now. Ella is standing on top of the tank with her two front paws nose to nose with them. Mickey and Minnie just jumpted off their sunning spot back into the water. Ella loves when they come out of the water and move around.

Yes, Deborah, it's a crazy animal house around here and yes, Holly, I never get bored. Somebody is always doing something, probably something they shouldn't be doing.

Aww, so fun Deb. I loved all your pictures!

Poor Tyler! He woke me up at 5am today because he was sure Santa came early! Did we leave cookies & milk out the night before? No! Did we leave magic oatmeal for the reindeer? No! Then why on earth would he have come early?! Tyler said, "I don't know....I'm just checking!" :rolleyes: So since he dragged me out of bed so early, I figured we might as well get a start on our day. We were shopping like crazy all over town when I saw that things are 1/2 off almost everywhere! Tyler was wanting to go to bed at 5pm because of getting up so darned early and told me he was too tired to make cookies, so we just left Santa some that my aunt had sent us. He was in bed, bedtime book read, songs sung, SOUND ASLEEP by 6:45!!!!! So he'll probably wake me at 4am looking for Santa's gifts! :rotfl:



Yes! They were driving me nuts! :rotfl2:

I love how excited the kids get for Christmas :)

Brrrrr!!! The weather guy said it was up to 50 degrees earlier today (so of course, all our snow is long gone), but we have a wind advisory warning with gusts up to 57mph through morning and the temp has dropped to 30. I was just outside lugging stuff into my garage, which is back behind the house, so it's not attached. Needed to make room to build the Flying Dutchman because I'm sure that will be my first big job of the day. :rotfl2: Then I had to lug all the presents inside from the trunk of my car. Well, there aren't a ton, only like six I think, but that wind about blew me over! Brrrrrr! I can hear it roaring outside and it's pretty creepy.

Really windy here as well! We lost power for awhile, but it's been up and running again for the last hour. It was POURING, but above freezing, so just all rain.

Most all of my family is down either in the swimming pool or in the hot tub so I thought I would post an update.

Where we last left off, I had gone to bed on Friday night about 1:00 AM. I set the alarm for 9:00 so I could get a good night sleep before having to move hotels and pick everyone up.

Once I was up and showered, I had a nice light breakfast in my room and finished packing. Talked to my DH and DD Samantha who were up and getting ready to go to the airport. I reminded my DH to get to the airport at least 2 hours early. Famous last words!!

DD Jen and her family arrived at the airport 2 1/2 hours early, sailed through baggage checkin in 35 minutes and breezed through security in 10 minutes and were at the gate.

Here is where everything went wrong for DH. DD had dropped him off only one hour early for the flight and by that point the baggage line was over 2 hours long. I was glabbergasted at his noncholance in thinking he was going to make the flight. He was still in the baggage line as were 20 others on his flight when the flight took off for Orlando!!

Needless to say, I called Southwest and even the flight he could have gone stand by on had left. DD Samantha was at SFO with the house keys and the burglar alarm in the house was one. I made a split second decision to get him on the next flight from ANY nearby airport. One seat was left on the next day from SFO at 11:10, so I grabbed the seat.

I next called the Marriott at the SFO airport and got him a room. DH checked with Information and was told that at 2:30 he could take the Monterrey airporter to SFO and then he could catch the shuttle to Marriott.

By this point, DH was realizing I was beyond upset that all he had to do is go to the airport and he had messed up big time!! He had our DVD players with us so the kids were not able to watch movies on the flight.

DD Samantha sailed through security and baggage, however her flight that was scheduled for 1:14PM did not take off until 3:59 PM so she just sat around the airport talking on her phone and typing on her computer.

As for me, I checked out at about 1:00 PM so I could do some shopping for groceries for my DD and her family to put in the condo. Luckily, I was able to check into the Dolphin by 3:00PM though I didn't unpack, just dropped off the bags.

Next, I headed back to International Drive and my DD's condo. I was able to check into her condo, get her keys and unload the groceries I had bought for breakfast etc. I also dropped off the $10 tree for them to assemble. Afterward, I made myself some taboleuh for dinner and watched tv until time to head toward the airport at 11:00 since both flights were running late and were not schedule to arrive until 11:30 PM.

DH calls from the shuttle and when he arrives at the hotel. He is very contrite. Maybe next time he will listen to me and not have selective hearing!! He hits happy hour and decides he is going to bed early so he can get to the airport on time!! Better happen or else!!

I go to airport and sat waiting for about 10 minutes in the cell lot until I got my first call from Samantha at 11:40 PM. I only had to circle twice for her as her bags came pretty quickly.

Now here comes the next debacle. I get a call about 11:44 PM from DD Jen and crew that they are at baggage claim and to come get them. Of course, another terminal from DD Samantha and this one has a really, really long line to get in. We finally get up to gate 14 where everyone has their bags except SIL Pete. His bag which has ALL of his clothes is missing. We wait about another 15 minutes and no luck. Pete goes to the baggage counter and they discover that the bag was taken off at first stop Burbank. Right BUR looks just MCO. You wouldn't believe how many bags on the carousel were destined for other airports!! Southwest promises to deliver bag to the condo by 3:00 PM.

At this point, it is about 1:00 AM, everyone is starving!! No meal service on Southwest as you all probably know, so the goal is fast food. My DD Jen makes the funniest comment so far, "Oh, there is a 24 hour drive through, I wonder if it is open?" We all laugh hysterically and I pull into Mickey D's. DD Jen orders and of course everything is wrong when we get it but we take it anyway.

As we are driving away, she realizes that she didn't order any drinks so we stop at a Chevron mini mart for sodas and beer!! Finally, we arrive at the condo, unload and then Pete rides with me to the Dolphin as they are keeping the car.

Once in my room, I can't sleep so I unpack until about 3:00 AM, take a shower and fall asleep. More tomorrow.

Oh no!! Glad everyone made it (albeit late and undernourished)!

[EllaEnchanted]

OOOOhhhhhh Celebrity Apprentice starting Jan 3rd....they're doing it for charity. I admit I'm a reality junkie. I watch most of them. I'll watch this.

[disneylover5]

Most all of my family is down either in the swimming pool or in the hot tub so I thought I would post an update.

Where we last left off, I had gone to bed on Friday night about 1:00 AM. I set the alarm for 9:00 so I could get a good night sleep before having to move hotels and pick everyone up.

Once I was up and showered, I had a nice light breakfast in my room and finished packing. Talked to my DH and DD Samantha who were up and getting ready to go to the airport. I reminded my DH to get to the airport at least 2 hours early. Famous last words!!

DD Jen and her family arrived at the airport 2 1/2 hours early, sailed through baggage checkin in 35 minutes and breezed through security in 10 minutes and were at the gate.

Here is where everything went wrong for DH. DD had dropped him off only one hour early for the flight and by that point the baggage line was over 2 hours long. I was glabbergasted at his noncholance in thinking he was going to make the flight. He was still in the baggage line as were 20 others on his flight when the flight took off for Orlando!!

Needless to say, I called Southwest and even the flight he could have gone stand by on had left. DD Samantha was at SFO with the house keys and the burglar alarm in the house was one. I made a split second decision to get him on the next flight from ANY nearby airport. One seat was left on the next day from SFO at 11:10, so I grabbed the seat.

I next called the Marriott at the SFO airport and got him a room. DH checked with Information and was told that at 2:30 he could take the Monterrey airporter to SFO and then he could catch the shuttle to Marriott.

By this point, DH was realizing I was beyond upset that all he had to do is go to the airport and he had messed up big time!! He had our DVD players with us so the kids were not able to watch movies on the flight.

DD Samantha sailed through security and baggage, however her flight that was scheduled for 1:14PM did not take off until 3:59 PM so she just sat around the airport talking on her phone and typing on her computer.

As for me, I checked out at about 1:00 PM so I could do some shopping for groceries for my DD and her family to put in the condo. Luckily, I was able to check into the Dolphin by 3:00PM though I didn't unpack, just dropped off the bags.

Next, I headed back to International Drive and my DD's condo. I was able to check into her condo, get her keys and unload the groceries I had bought for breakfast etc. I also dropped off the $10 tree for them to assemble. Afterward, I made myself some taboleuh for dinner and watched tv until time to head toward the airport at 11:00 since both flights were running late and were not schedule to arrive until 11:30 PM.

DH calls from the shuttle and when he arrives at the hotel. He is very contrite. Maybe next time he will listen to me and not have selective hearing!! He hits happy hour and decides he is going to bed early so he can get to the airport on time!! Better happen or else!!

I go to airport and sat waiting for about 10 minutes in the cell lot until I got my first call from Samantha at 11:40 PM. I only had to circle twice for her as her bags came pretty quickly.

Now here comes the next debacle. I get a call about 11:44 PM from DD Jen and crew that they are at baggage claim and to come get them. Of course, another terminal from DD Samantha and this one has a really, really long line to get in. We finally get up to gate 14 where everyone has their bags except SIL Pete. His bag which has ALL of his clothes is missing. We wait about another 15 minutes and no luck. Pete goes to the baggage counter and they discover that the bag was taken off at first stop Burbank. Right BUR looks just MCO. You wouldn't believe how many bags on the carousel were destined for other airports!! Southwest promises to deliver bag to the condo by 3:00 PM.

At this point, it is about 1:00 AM, everyone is starving!! No meal service on Southwest as you all probably know, so the goal is fast food. My DD Jen makes the funniest comment so far, "Oh, there is a 24 hour drive through, I wonder if it is open?" We all laugh hysterically and I pull into Mickey D's. DD Jen orders and of course everything is wrong when we get it but we take it anyway.

As we are driving away, she realizes that she didn't order any drinks so we stop at a Chevron mini mart for sodas and beer!! Finally, we arrive at the condo, unload and then Pete rides with me to the Dolphin as they are keeping the car.

Once in my room, I can't sleep so I unpack until about 3:00 AM, take a shower and fall asleep. More tomorrow.


Noel, Don;t you just hate men.....your DH sounds just like my DH and most likely most DH's!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[disneylover5]

Lisa's Skins 22 Viks 0....top of the 3rd quarter. Lisa is happy. GO SKINS!!!

Lisa ia happy.....Skins look good, at least so far..

[disneylover5]

I am exhausted. Everything over the last 3 weeks has caught up with me. We had Christimas today with Don's brother and family and I cooked the Stanidng Rib Roast. It was very yummy.....thank you Lisa very much.

I feel like I have been kicked in the head, I am so tired. I want to try and watch the whole football game.

[pjpoohbear]

OOOOhhhhhh Celebrity Apprentice starting Jan 3rd....they're doing it for charity. I admit I'm a reality junkie. I watch most of them. I'll watch this.

I don't know that I could watch another show with Omarosa. She has no clue that she rubs people the wrong way all the time.

Although I have watched several other editions, but the tasks are so far removed from Trumps business that it gets a bit annoying.

I can't wait for BB to start though, that is a guilty tv pleasure.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

NOEL!

What a way to begin a vacation/xmas get away. Bet your DH listens to you the next time you say get to the airport with lots of time.

Pj

[HollyTyler]

Noel, Don;t you just hate men.....your DH sounds just like my DH and most likely most DH's!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
:rotfl: Sounds like most MEN in general! Except, of course, the men who post here! ;)

[HollyTyler]

I am exhausted. Everything over the last 3 weeks has caught up with me. We had Christimas today with Don's brother and family and I cooked the Stanidng Rib Roast. It was very yummy.....thank you Lisa very much.

I feel like I have been kicked in the head, I am so tired. I want to try and watch the whole football game.
Lisa, you'd better try to get some rest! You still have lots of holiday left and can't let yourself crash from exhaustion. :hug:

[Tigger1221]

Game over....giants win 38-21. YEAH! And I got to watch it! YEAH!

It's raining like the devil over here. And we have a weather dog. She's covered in wet muddy sand right now and looks like a big rat. We have a doggy door and a pen. The bottom of her pen is all sand. She's been playing outside in her pen in the rain.

Gandalf used to lay out there in the snow. We would be having a blizzard and he stayed out there sleeping. He once came into the house and all you could see was his eyes.....he was coated in snow. I think we have a picture of it. I'll check with John and if we have it I'll post it.



Ella is going after Mickey (turtle) right now. Mickey is going after Minnie (turtle) right now. Ella is standing on top of the tank with her two front paws nose to nose with them. Mickey and Minnie just jumpted off their sunning spot back into the water. Ella loves when they come out of the water and move around.

Yes, Deborah, it's a crazy animal house around here and yes, Holly, I never get bored. Somebody is always doing something, probably something they shouldn't be doing.

How cute!!! Do you have a picture of the cat playing with the turtles?

Yes, he was happy to open a few presents today. The present he got in the mail from my aunt is something he already has, so he was a bit sad, but then he said, "Oh no! What do we tell her?" I told him not to worry, He's never even met her because she lives a couple hours away and doesn't allow visitors because she has a skin condition and she's embarrassed by how it looks (scleroderma). Long story, but we stay in contact by e-mail. Well, I took him to see her only once, when he was a few months old, and she nicely told me she prefers not to have visitors. Strange, but it's fine....we make it work by e-mail. Anyway, I told him we'd be able to exchange it without bothering her about it being a duplicate. Toys R Us is good about that even without a receipt as long as it's something they sell. :thumbsup2

Then he got to open the 3 small gifts I got for him. He was pretty happy. He put his Sparty ornament on our tree right away, he put his new Spiderman shoes on, and took his craft supplies into his room and came out with a card he made me and told me he made it because I'm "the best mom in the world". I told him I love it so much because he's the best kid in the world! :goodvibes

Then he said, "Would you like to open your present from me?" :rotfl2: He bought me a harmonica. :confused3 :lmao: Too funny! The reason he bought that is because he wanted the box it came in to put his own harmonica in! :laughing:

I hope you toys r us is better than ours. THey have a no receipt no return policy!:sad2: Of coarse Target is doing that now too! I hate not being able to return things for store credit even,

[EllaEnchanted]

I don't know that I could watch another show with Omarosa. She has no clue that she rubs people the wrong way all the time.

Although I have watched several other editions, but the tasks are so far removed from Trumps business that it gets a bit annoying.

I can't wait for BB to start though, that is a guilty tv pleasure.

Pj

Omarosa or not, I'm still watching Trump.

I wonder if BB is going to do the Showtime feed live like they did this summer. If so, I've got a lot of TV to be watching. I never recorded it, I just watched it when I could. Sometimes it was boring, but most times it was great TV.

[HollyTyler]

If anybody needs more Christmas ideas, here's something a co-worker did when her daugher was about 6 or 7: She used an old pair of workboots, put flour on a cookie sheet, put the boots in the flour and made white boot tracks in their house (they had hardwood floors). But it didn't have the effect she'd expected. Her daugher saw the boot prints and was really mad at the mess he'd left and asked her mom, "Is Santa going to come back and clean this mess?!" :rotfl: But it still sounds cute and I think I'll do that next year. This year I'm going to move all our Christmas stuffed guys that play music, etc. near the tree, facing the presents, so it will look like they were watching Santa put the presents there. ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

How cute!!! Do you have a picture of the cat playing with the turtles?

Hi Jill....no I don't have a pic of it....I guess I could keep the camera ready and try to sneak one when she's doing it. I'll try. That would be a cute picture.



:santa: :santa: :santa:

[Tigger1221]

I doubt I will have time to post again before christmas. I work tomarrow 7-3:30. church at 5, then mom's for petros and banana's Foster, then open 1 present. Then Christmas day we open our gifts to each other, go to my moms for breakfast and lunch, open gifts there, then DH's familys, the my sisters, then back to my moms. It is a very busy day!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c76/JillGlass/christmascookiesforsanta1-1.jpg

[HollyTyler]

I doubt I will have time to post again before christmas. I work tomarrow 7-3:30. church at 5, then mom's for petros and banana's Foster, then open 1 present. Then Christmas day we open our gifts to each other, go to my moms for breakfast and lunch, open gifts there, then DH's familys, the my sisters, then back to my moms. It is a very busy day!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c76/JillGlass/christmascookiesforsanta1.jpg
Have a great time! Merry Christmas! :santa:

[HollyTyler]

Well, I guess I'm out of here too......for now. Have to get the presents under the tree, go eat some cookies, and head to bed. Seems too early for me to go to bed, but I suppose I should so I can get up early with Tyler tomorrow because you know he'll be up when it's WAY too dark still! :rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

If anybody needs more Christmas ideas, here's something a co-worker did when her daugher was about 6 or 7: She used an old pair of workboots, put flour on a cookie sheet, put the boots in the flour and made white boot tracks in their house (they had hardwood floors). But it didn't have the effect she'd expected. Her daugher saw the boot prints and was really mad at the mess he'd left and asked her mom, "Is Santa going to come back and clean this mess?!" :rotfl: But it still sounds cute and I think I'll do that next year. This year I'm going to move all our Christmas stuffed guys that play music, etc. near the tree, facing the presents, so it will look like they were watching Santa put the presents there. ;)

Such a great idea.....both of them. I remember writing a note from Santa to the boys every year. Sandi ate the cookies and I bit the carrots. Santa said that Rudolf burped when he ate the carrots. The boys loved that. Then we would put them to bed at mom's house and just at midnight we would ring mom's christmas bells and stomp on the floor as Sandi was waking them up screaming that Santa was there. They believed us. Then after opening presents at mom's house we would go back home and open more. One year some deer jumped out in front of the car (happens all the time up here) and ran across the street. Kris swore that it was Santa's and that he saw him. I love those memories.

[HollyTyler]

OH! Have to go make sure the reindeer ate the magic oatmeal too! ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

I doubt I will have time to post again before christmas. I work tomarrow 7-3:30. church at 5, then mom's for petros and banana's Foster, then open 1 present. Then Christmas day we open our gifts to each other, go to my moms for breakfast and lunch, open gifts there, then DH's familys, the my sisters, then back to my moms. It is a very busy day!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c76/JillGlass/christmascookiesforsanta1-1.jpg

Hope you get everything you want....have a very merry happy and safe Christmas!

[LisaG520]

LisaG....PA doesn't look like that anymore. It's been years. Now we get ice or nothing. Not pretty like the snow.



Our friends live in Montrose, on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere and they actually get a lot of snow still. (It's almost in NY) If we ever win the lottery that will be where we live - no jobs to be had in the area for us or we'd live there now.

My IL's get all the ice now too instead of the big snows - in Milton.

Tyler goes to his dad's just before bedtime Christmas eve this year (we alternate), so Santa comes tonight to our house. Santa knows Tyler's arrangement and always comes to each house when he's at each house. But this will probably be the last year for that because Tyler's too smart for me to keep that up. He told me tonight, "If Santa's bringing presents to everybody else tomorrow night, he'll have a really small bag when he comes here tonight." :scared: So I told him, "No, not really because there are tons of other kids who have the same arrangement that you do, so his sleigh is probably pretty full tonight." And then I told him that maybe I'll talk to Santa next year and ask if he can just start delivering to both homes on the same night, then when Tyler gets home from whatever house he's at on Christmas morning, he'll see all the presents Santa left at the other house and get to do it ALL OVER AGAIN on the same day! He liked that idea, so that's what we'll probably do next time.

My mom and maybe my aunt are coming tomorrow, but my mom now has to work until 4 (if not later), so the earliest she'll get here is 5:30. My aunt might have to work until 5:30, but she won't know for sure until tomorrow afternoon, so if she's not able to leave when my mom does, it will be just my mom. So Tyler and I will have plenty of time to make cookies during the day.

Christmas day I have to drive out of town about an hour and a half) to my dad's with him, my stepmom, stepsister & husband and 2 boys, stepbrother & wife and daughter. Then I drive back home and pick Tyler up maybe around 4 or 5.

My sister and BIL only have a year or 2 before Lila catches on too. BIL is a firefighter so the years he is on shift for Christmas they have Christmas a day early. So Santa delivers to firefighter's houses a day early too!

OOOOhhhhhh Celebrity Apprentice starting Jan 3rd....they're doing it for charity. I admit I'm a reality junkie. I watch most of them. I'll watch this.

We'll be watching too.:happytv:

[HollyTyler]

Such a great idea.....both of them. I remember writing a note from Santa to the boys every year. Sandi ate the cookies and I bit the carrots. Santa said that Rudolf burped when he ate the carrots. The boys loved that. Then we would put them to bed at mom's house and just at midnight we would ring mom's christmas bells and stomp on the floor as Sandi was waking them up screaming that Santa was there. They believed us. Then after opening presents at mom's house we would go back home and open more. One year some deer jumped out in front of the car (happens all the time up here) and ran across the street. Kris swore that it was Santa's and that he saw him. I love those memories.



Very cute! But not the getting up at midnight part. :eek: :rotfl2: But I do plan on jingling the bells we were given on our Polar Express train ride on my way to bed, just to see if he hears it and mentions it in the morning. Especially since the reason he woke up so early this morning is because he heard our windchimes outside and thought it was Santa's sleighbells! ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

Well, I guess I'm out of here too......for now. Have to get the presents under the tree, go eat some cookies, and head to bed. Seems too early for me to go to bed, but I suppose I should so I can get up early with Tyler tomorrow because you know he'll be up when it's WAY too dark still! :rotfl2:

That's exactly why my mom started the tradition of opening presents at midnight on Christmas eve. She wanted to sleep late on Christmas morning. That's what she always said. I'm so used to doing it at night with the tree all lit up and usually snow outside. It's going to be weird doing it during the daytime this year.

GoodNight Holly.....sweet Santa dreams!

[HollyTyler]

My sister and BIL only have a year or 2 before Lila catches on too. BIL is a firefighter so the years he is on shift for Christmas they have Christmas a day early. So Santa delivers to firefighter's houses a day early too!
See, I knew we weren't the only ones who get an earlier visit from Santa! :goodvibes VERY cool!

[HollyTyler]

That's exactly why my mom started the tradition of opening presents at midnight on Christmas eve. She wanted to sleep late on Christmas morning. That's what she always said. I'm so used to doing it at night with the tree all lit up and usually snow outside. It's going to be weird doing it during the daytime this year.

GoodNight Holly.....sweet Santa dreams!
That's actually a good idea your mom had, but knowing Tyler, he would never go back to sleep after opening presents! :scared:

[EllaEnchanted]

Our friends live in Montrose, on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere and they actually get a lot of snow still. (It's almost in NY) If we ever win the lottery that will be where we live - no jobs to be had in the area for us or we'd live there now.

I'm not familar with Montrose, but I know the area that you're talking about.

My IL's get all the ice now too instead of the big snows - in Milton.

I know Milton.....that's not too far from me. That's a beautiful town, very old and historic too.


My sister and BIL only have a year or 2 before Lila catches on too. BIL is a firefighter so the years he is on shift for Christmas they have Christmas a day early. So Santa delivers to firefighter's houses a day early too!

The boys didn't figure it out until they were about 7 or 8 years old. They still questioned us this year about all the things that I mentioned previously and I said yea, we did all that. They were like, darn! We got them good!

We'll be watching too.:happytv:

Yeah!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Very cute! But not the getting up at midnight part. :eek: :rotfl2:

The kids go to sleep....the adults stay up! Remember I'm a night owl!


But I do plan on jingling the bells we were given on our Polar Express train ride on my way to bed, just to see if he hears it and mentions it in the morning. Especially since the reason he woke up so early this morning is because he heard our windchimes outside and thought it was Santa's sleighbells! ;)

HE HE HE SOOOOOO cute!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

That's actually a good idea your mom had, but knowing Tyler, he would never go back to sleep after opening presents! :scared:

When we were little we would open everything, take the pics, then be so tired that we went back to sleep.....only to wake up early and play with everything while mom slept late. She had a method to her madness and it worked for her.

[EllaEnchanted]

Redskins 32 Vikings 14....with only 5 minutes left to play in the fourth quarter. GO SKINS! Lisa is so happy right now.

[EllaEnchanted]

I have to pack an overnight bag for the hotel tomorrow. And I have to bring a bathing suit, but I'm not in FL and it's cold here. It's hard to even think about a bathing suit in this weather.

[EllaEnchanted]

Game Over....Skins Win 32-21!!! Lisa is doing the happy dance!

[HollyTyler]

So I'm still awake. Everything's ready for morning....just waiting for little hands to rip off wrapping paper. Picture turned out funny because I forgot I had the flash forced off, but it's actually better like that because with the flash on, the colors of the lights don't show up. So I'll stick with my yellow-ish pic! :thumbsup2

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/hollyntyler/P1000276.jpg

[HollyTyler]

Had to delete this picture because you could see Tyler's messy bookshelf! LOL!