8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 11

[got2travel]

Ok, so why did I get some weird message telling me "postthanks" could not be found? Didn't type anything about "postthanks"???????


Boy the boards are wacky now.

And to top it off, since I couldn't DIS all day, what did I do?? Checked into some plans for my birthday next month. Either a weekend in Vegas (yoo hoo Todd :wave2: ) or a weekend Mexico cruise (but only if I can find room on RCCL, other option is Carnival YUCK!)

[The FairyGodmother]

Off to dinner, Outback, yum, yum. The boards must have been down for a long time. Check in wit you all later.:)

Have a great dinner Paula.

[lbgraves]

Our order arrived on Monday. It was funny to see our tiny little box of paper clips in this big box all by itself, we got a big :lmao: over that one. The box with the paper in it was so heavy, Hazel had to leave it on the front step until I got home. :laughing:

LOL! :goodvibes Yes, that was a heavy box...I probably should have waited for DH to get home to bring it in.

[The FairyGodmother]

The mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, the "Phillie Phanatic" http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/photo/2001_community/ph_com_phanatic200.jpg will be at Angelina's Build-a-Bear store this coming Saturday from 3pm-4pm, and Angelina will be working while he is there!!!

Oh my gosh!!! That is so cool. Lucky Angelina!!! Sounds like so much fun. I am glad she is enjoying her job!

[The FairyGodmother]

Ok, so why did I get some weird message telling me "postthanks" could not be found? Didn't type anything about "postthanks"???????


Boy the boards are wacky now.

And to top it off, since I couldn't DIS all day, what did I do?? Checked into some plans for my birthday next month. Either a weekend in Vegas (yoo hoo Todd :wave2: ) or a weekend Mexico cruise (but only if I can find room on RCCL, other option is Carnival YUCK!)
I got that messsage too.

[Verandah Man]

Ok, so why did I get some weird message telling me "postthanks" could not be found? Didn't type anything about "postthanks"???????


Boy the boards are wacky now.


Not only that, but are you also receiving strange e-mails from the DIS with no message in them??? :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 I know I am.....:laughing:

[kap158]

Hey there Karen :wave: looks like you were a few minutes behind me again this evening......................:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

BTW, I enjoyed your phone call earlier this afternoon, and yes, I was able to get in my power nap!!! :thumbsup2

Andy - One of these times I will get ahead of you. We did have a nice chat this afternoon and i am glad you got a power nap.

[lbgraves]

Glad to hear that your DD is doing better Laura. :)

I found out some great information about DS and school today after a meeting. I talked to the AG teacher about it and now feel that there is hope for DS being challenged from now on. :) I wish that I knew about this earlier but at least I know now. :)

[DisneyVegas1]

Ok, so why did I get some weird message telling me "postthanks" could not be found? Didn't type anything about "postthanks"???????


Boy the boards are wacky now.

And to top it off, since I couldn't DIS all day, what did I do?? Checked into some plans for my birthday next month. Either a weekend in Vegas (yoo hoo Todd :wave2: ) or a weekend Mexico cruise (but only if I can find room on RCCL, other option is Carnival YUCK!)

Anytime ....if you come to Vegas Let me know ....

pirate:

[The FairyGodmother]

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Glad to hear that your DD is doing better Laura. :)

I found out some great information about DS and school today after a meeting. I talked to the AG teacher about it and now feel that there is hope for DS being challenged from now on. :) I wish that I knew about this earlier but at least I know now. :)

Lisa, I probably missed this but is your DS in a gifted program?

[Verandah Man]

OK, now this is just too funny and I had to share it with y'all.

Today was the first "FULL" day of Spring, and guess what happened, not once, not twice, but three times....................I slipped and fell on the ice attemping to read meters that are attached to the back of some of the residents homes.

Luckily, no injuries, unless you count my pride and ego..............:lmao:


Survivor fans, remember that Survivor is on tonight, due to March Madness being on Thursday.

[got2travel]

OK, now this is just too funny and I had to share it with y'all.

Today was the first "FULL" day of Spring, and guess what happened, not once, not twice, but three times....................I slipped and fell on the ice attemping to read meters that are attached to the back of some of the residents homes.

Luckily, no injuries, unless you count my pride and ego..............:lmao:


Survivor fans, remember that Survivor is on tonight, due to March Madness being on Thursday.


Sorry to laugh at you Andy, but that is funny. And I really needed a laugh right now. I just found out that a friend had a heart attack today. She's doing ok, but will stay in the hospital at least over night.

[The FairyGodmother]

OK, now this is just too funny and I had to share it with y'all.

Today was the first "FULL" day of Spring, and guess what happened, not once, not twice, but three times....................I slipped and fell on the ice attemping to read meters that are attached to the back of some of the residents homes.

Luckily, no injuries, unless you count my pride and ego..............:lmao:


Survivor fans, remember that Survivor is on tonight, due to March Madness being on Thursday.

Well, Andy, I am not sure you falling is funny. I am glad you weren't hurt.
It will be nice when the real spring decides to show up.

[lbgraves]

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Lisa, I probably missed this but is your DS in a gifted program?

Yes, he has been in the AIG program at his school since Kindergarten. I just found out that they have IEPs for AG students. They are called DEPs.

[Verandah Man]

Sorry to laugh at you Andy, but that is funny. And I really needed a laugh right now. I just found out that a friend had a heart attack today. She's doing ok, but will stay in the hospital at least over night.



So sorry to hear about your friend, sending :wizard: for a speedy recovery!!!

[Verandah Man]

Well, Andy, I am not sure you falling is funny. I am glad you weren't hurt.
It will be nice when the real spring decides to show up.


Oh, if you had seen me, believe you me, you would have been laughing as well. Picture me doing a split, I'm lucky my pants didn't split right down the middle. The third time I went down, I was laughing so hard I had trouble getting up, and this was at the very last meter I read this afternoon.........

...............this was me.......:rotfl2:...............on the ground

[The FairyGodmother]

Sorry to laugh at you Andy, but that is funny. And I really needed a laugh right now. I just found out that a friend had a heart attack today. She's doing ok, but will stay in the hospital at least over night.

Heart attack !!!!:eek: Sending prayers and Pixie dust.

[Diznyfan68]

I wanted to tell everyone Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for our "stinky" DD. She did sleep better last night due to the extra pain killers I gave her. She said she didn't even wake up which is very unusual for her right now. She even over slept this morning. Too bad she can't have that every night.

I really do appreciate everyone here and I want you all do know that it is so nice to be able to mention some concern and know that there are friends here who will support you. I thank God every day for my new friends on DIS. It is truly amazing to me that even though we have never met in person we all have bonded with each other in an awesome way. It is truly a God thing!! You are all so wonderful, and we do covet your prayers and thoughts. Pardon my mushiness. :love: :love: :grouphug: :grouphug: :love: :love:


I'm so glad she was able to get some much needed rest!

No pardon necessary for the mushiness:grouphug:

[The FairyGodmother]

Yes, he has been in the AIG program at his school since Kindergarten. I just found out that they have IEPs for AG students. They are called DEPs.

IEP's? AIG? DEP's? Can you translate please. Our DS was in the gifted program starting in 4th grade until he left elementary. now in Junior High they don't have anything for that except advanced math and history. Next year he can also add Advanced English. I fought for 3 years for him to be recognized as needing more of a challenge. Finally, at the end of the 3rd grade when the MEAP scores came in they were willing to believe what we knew all along.

[Diznyfan68]

Ok, so why did I get some weird message telling me "postthanks" could not be found? Didn't type anything about "postthanks"???????


Boy the boards are wacky now.

And to top it off, since I couldn't DIS all day, what did I do?? Checked into some plans for my birthday next month. Either a weekend in Vegas (yoo hoo Todd :wave2: ) or a weekend Mexico cruise (but only if I can find room on RCCL, other option is Carnival YUCK!)

I got that messsage too.

Not only that, but are you also receiving strange e-mails from the DIS with no message in them??? :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 I know I am.....:laughing:

I got the weird message too but no emails.

[Diznyfan68]

Sorry to laugh at you Andy, but that is funny. And I really needed a laugh right now. I just found out that a friend had a heart attack today. She's doing ok, but will stay in the hospital at least over night.

Sending prayers and pixie dust for your friend Monica.

[Verandah Man]

I got the weird message too but no emails.



You are lucky, I've had about 15 of these e-mails since the boards came back up.

I just went back and selected No e-mail Notifications, let's see if that stops them from coming.

[Diznyfan68]

Oh, if you had seen me, believe you me, you would have been laughing as well. Picture me doing a split, I'm lucky my pants didn't split right down the middle. The third time I went down, I was laughing so hard I had trouble getting up, and this was at the very last meter I read this afternoon.........

...............this was me.......:rotfl2:...............on the ground


Glad to hear that nothing was broken!

[Diznyfan68]

IEP's? AIG? DEP's? Can you translate please. Our DS was in the gifted program starting in 4th grade until he left elementary. now in Junior High they don't have anything for that except advanced math and history. Next year he can also add Advanced English. I fought for 3 years for him to be recognized as needing more of a challenge. Finally, at the end of the 3rd grade when the MEAP scores came in they were willing to believe what we knew all along.

We don't have any kind of gifted program until they kids are in the 7th grade - then it's more like accelerated classes, doing 3 years of math in 2, AP becomes available in 9th. This is a big part of my problem with DS - he isn't challenged enough in school and he is BORED out of his mind, so he doesn't apply himself - thus starts a vicious circle.

I'm really hoping that we can just get through the next few years.

[ChrizJen]

OK, don't have time to ketchup. I have been SO busy I don't even know if I'm coming or going! :eek: Just wanted to let you all know I'm alive...

My kitty seems to be fine. They said she's either had an alergic reaction (and they gave her a low-dose cortisone injection to see if that helps), or it could be a metabolic condition (they took some blood and are testing it), OR...She could just be Obsessive-Compulsive...Yes, OCD...exactly what I figured it might be in the first place...:lmao: (I'll just poop a brick if I spent all this money at the vet and I had the diagnosis the whole time...:lmao: )
So that's that...

Here at work it's been a MADHOUSE...We're preparing for inventory on Friday, and we're doing mad preparations this time because last inventory, we came up over $10,000 short!! :scared1: So we're trying to figure out what we did wrong last time, and NOT repeat it!! :thumbsup2

The adoption process is moving right along, and I will tell you all about our goings on over the last weeks later when I have a chance to breathe!!

Anyway, like I said, no time to ketchup, I have more work to do before I go home. But I hope everyone is well! :flower3:

See you all later!!
-Christal

[tom31b]

I still haven't figured out how to get paid for being at any of these meetings. ;)

If you did, you would probably have to go to a whole lot more.

The mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, the "Phillie Phanatic" http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/photo/2001_community/ph_com_phanatic200.jpg will be at Angelina's Build-a-Bear store this coming Saturday from 3pm-4pm, and Angelina will be working while he is there!!!

Will they have Build-A-Phanatic? That's so cool for her, of course the place will probably be nuts.

OK, now this is just too funny and I had to share it with y'all.

Today was the first "FULL" day of Spring, and guess what happened, not once, not twice, but three times....................I slipped and fell on the ice attemping to read meters that are attached to the back of some of the residents homes.

Luckily, no injuries, unless you count my pride and ego..............:lmao:


Survivor fans, remember that Survivor is on tonight, due to March Madness being on Thursday.

Now if you could have caught it on video, you could give us all a visual laugh....:rotfl:

Oh, if you had seen me, believe you me, you would have been laughing as well. Picture me doing a split, I'm lucky my pants didn't split right down the middle. The third time I went down, I was laughing so hard I had trouble getting up, and this was at the very last meter I read this afternoon.........

...............this was me.......:rotfl2:...............on the ground

I keep seeing that "rumor" of spring being posted on the board.... but all this ice has me wondering....

Of course today is bizarre, when I left work the whole town was covered in smoke, now its by my house. From what I hear on the scanner, its a fire about 50 miles away.... weather is making smoke hang by ground...

[tom31b]

You are lucky, I've had about 15 of these e-mails since the boards came back up.

I just went back and selected No e-mail Notifications, let's see if that stops them from coming.


That's where the message "your message has been posted ...." should appear. Apparently when the boards went down the proper message got lost (maybe a pirate: made off with it)

It will probably stay that way until someone lets the moderators know.

[Esteri]

(Monday's joke) This one is in honor of the fact that the boards were DOWN when I came to post the joke of the day!

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
What do you call a pirate that skips class?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Captain Hooky!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[Verandah Man]

Will they have Build-A-Phanatic? That's so cool for her, of course the place will probably be nuts.



Angelina said, "Yes they do have a Phillie Phanatic that can be made, and they even have a few sound effects that can be added, such as "Take me out to the ballgame and ............Charge" and yes, I'm sure the place will be crazy once the Phanatic arrives.

[Verandah Man]

(Monday's joke) This one is in honor of the fact that the boards were DOWN when I came to post the joke of the day!

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
What do you call a pirate that skips class?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Captain Hooky!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:



Yep, just like the DIS today...................:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Esteri]

This one is in honor of the fact that I returned from a business trip yesterday to a veterinary emergency and didn't get to post at all! (Details follow in a more chatty post.)

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Where do pirates buy their parrot food?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Petsmarrrrrrrrt!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

I'll just end the suspense now - she's alive, though still hospitalized.

[Esteri]

And, finally, here's the one for TODAY! It's not in honor of anything, it's just funny.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Two pirate ships were crossing the ocean, one with a booty of red paint and one with a blue paint. What happened when the ships collided?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
They were marooned!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[micmse2003]

Oh, if you had seen me, believe you me, you would have been laughing as well. Picture me doing a split, I'm lucky my pants didn't split right down the middle. The third time I went down, I was laughing so hard I had trouble getting up, and this was at the very last meter I read this afternoon.........

...............this was me.......:rotfl2:...............on the ground

I am sitting here but my computer laughing my head (:confused:) off. :laughing: :laughing: :rotfl2: I can just visualize you laughing at yourself.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Can we send some salt to melt the ice for you???:confused3 I am glad you really didn't get hurt.:yay: We had terrible thunder and lightening here. I even had to shut down computer. :mad:

Ask Angelina what here favorite animal is to make???? Do they still make the kids kiss the hearts of their animals and make a wish???:cloud9:

[Diznyfan68]

And, finally, here's the one for TODAY! It's not in honor of anything, it's just funny.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Two pirate ships were crossing the ocean, one with a booty of red paint and one with a blue paint. What happened when the ships collided?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
They were marooned!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

:rotfl: 513 more to go!:rotfl:

[Verandah Man]

And, finally, here's the one for TODAY! It's not in honor of anything, it's just funny.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Two pirate ships were crossing the ocean, one with a booty of red paint and one with a blue paint. What happened when the ships collided?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
They were marooned!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:




I was :rotfl: reading this one to Angelina.........................:thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

This one is in honor of the fact that I returned from a business trip yesterday to a veterinary emergency and didn't get to post at all! (Details follow in a more chatty post.)

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Where do pirates buy their parrot food?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Petsmarrrrrrrrt!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

I'll just end the suspense now - she's alive, though still hospitalized.


So sorry to hear about your fur-baby...sending :wizard: for a quick and complete recovery...........;)

[tom31b]

:rotfl: 513 more to go!:rotfl:

Just to make the 513 days seem less, its 12316 hours and 15 minutes....

[justmestace]

We're at the airport waiting for the plane. Looks like we'll be ontime. Will have to ketchup later from the room.Did everyone suffer from DIS withdrawal today?

[Diznyfan68]

We're at the airport waiting for the plane. Looks like we'll be ontime. Will have to ketchup later from the room.Did everyone suffer from DIS withdrawal today?

Safe travels and have fun!

[Esteri]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

[kab407]

I was wondering what went on today. I finally get to a computer and find only 7 pages to ketchup on. Glad I did not miss much.

Thanks for the Survivor reminder Andy.

OK, I have got to find some dinner. Later......

[Verandah Man]

I am sitting here but my computer laughing my head (:confused:) off. :laughing: :laughing: :rotfl2: I can just visualize you laughing at yourself.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Can we send some salt to melt the ice for you???:confused3 I am glad you really didn't get hurt.:yay: We had terrible thunder and lightening here. I even had to shut down computer. :mad:

Ask Angelina what here favorite animal is to make???? Do they still make the kids kiss the hearts of their animals and make a wish???:cloud9:



Angelina's favorite animal is the Brown Sugar Puppy, and yes, the kids still kiss the hearts and make a wish.

[atakaratemom]

P.S. to Mary...............Grab a drink hon.......the real fun of the stinky teen years is about to begin Yee Ha!!!! :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

OMG, you're scaring me! I am guessing I will be needing a lot of :cake: and blended cocktails to get me through the teen years. I was looking at him in the sun today and I noticed a little fuzz starting to form on his upper lip. I about burst into tears! :sad:

Speaking of :cake:, I want to thank all of you for your encouragement regarding my death defying baking adventure last night. Despite all my best efforts to burn down the house I did manage to produce a very edible cake. It may not have been the prettiest birthday cake (I tried to frost it when it was still too warm) but it was yummy if I do say so myself!

[Verandah Man]

We're at the airport waiting for the plane. Looks like we'll be ontime. Will have to ketchup later from the room.Did everyone suffer from DIS withdrawal today?



You better believe it................:rolleyes:


Have Fun.............:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Diznyfan68]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

:grouphug: You've been a really rough 24 hours and it won't be letting up any time soon. Prayers and PD for Kaiya and all of you!:grouphug:

[The FairyGodmother]

OK, don't have time to ketchup. I have been SO busy I don't even know if I'm coming or going! :eek: Just wanted to let you all know I'm alive...

My kitty seems to be fine. They said she's either had an alergic reaction (and they gave her a low-dose cortisone injection to see if that helps), or it could be a metabolic condition (they took some blood and are testing it), OR...She could just be Obsessive-Compulsive...Yes, OCD...exactly what I figured it might be in the first place...:lmao: (I'll just poop a brick if I spent all this money at the vet and I had the diagnosis the whole time...:lmao: )
So that's that...

Here at work it's been a MADHOUSE...We're preparing for inventory on Friday, and we're doing mad preparations this time because last inventory, we came up over $10,000 short!! :scared1: So we're trying to figure out what we did wrong last time, and NOT repeat it!! :thumbsup2

The adoption process is moving right along, and I will tell you all about our goings on over the last weeks later when I have a chance to breathe!!

Anyway, like I said, no time to ketchup, I have more work to do before I go home. But I hope everyone is well! :flower3:

See you all later!!
-Christal

Glad to hear about the good news for kitty. Hope things settle down for you soon.
Can't wait to hear about the new baby details.

[kap158]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

Good luck to Kaiya tomorrow and many:grouphug: coming your way.


Karen

[kap158]

Good might everyone I will talk to you all tomorrow! I am getting over my dis withdrawel and it is making me sleepy.




KAREN

[Diznyfan68]

Good might everyone I will talk to you all tomorrow! I am getting over my dis withdrawel and it is making me sleepy.




KAREN

Night Karen!

[Verandah Man]

Good Night Karen :wave:

[Grandma x3]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...


The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

OH, my heart goes out to you - we lost 3 dogs within the last 6 mos. - and 2 were younger than yours. Please keep us posted - and my prayers are with youl

Chris

[tom31b]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

...

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

Oh my!!! I know that feeling, our 11 year old Dalmation put us through similar fits last week, couldn't climb steps, get on our bed (her favorite place - yes we spoil her), throwing up in middle of night, whining/yelping whenever someone tried to pick her up (to carry down stairs). Fortunately it all passed, just some overexertion with the brief bought of springtime weather we had (before the ice).

I will say a prayer for your dog!!!

Good might everyone I will talk to you all tomorrow! I am getting over my dis withdrawel and it is making me sleepy.


KAREN

But without the boards, what did you have to do except sleep?:rotfl2:

[PBader]

Not only that, but are you also receiving strange e-mails from the DIS with no message in them??? :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 I know I am.....:laughing:

I got one of those also! I had a nice dinner. Steak, baked potato and salad.:)

[PBader]

OK, now this is just too funny and I had to share it with y'all.

Today was the first "FULL" day of Spring, and guess what happened, not once, not twice, but three times....................I slipped and fell on the ice attemping to read meters that are attached to the back of some of the residents homes.

Luckily, no injuries, unless you count my pride and ego..............:lmao:


Survivor fans, remember that Survivor is on tonight, due to March Madness being on Thursday.

Andy, how many times do we have to remind you to BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!:) :) :)

[PBader]

And I really needed a laugh right now. I just found out that a friend had a heart attack today. She's doing ok, but will stay in the hospital at least over night.
So glad that your freind is doing well.:hug: Hopefully her recovery is quick.


I found out some great information about DS and school today after a meeting. I talked to the AG teacher about it and now feel that there is hope for DS being challenged from now on. :) I wish that I knew about this earlier but at least I know now. :)
Hopefully things will keep moving in a positive way for you Lisa.:)

We're at the airport waiting for the plane. Looks like we'll be ontime. Will have to ketchup later from the room.Did everyone suffer from DIS withdrawal today?

Stace have a great trip. :banana: :banana: How is the wrist doing today?


The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

Esteri I hope your Ddog continues to improve. :hug:


OMG, you're scaring me! I am guessing I will be needing a lot of :cake: and blended cocktails to get me through the teen years. I was looking at him in the sun today and I noticed a little fuzz starting to form on his upper lip. I about burst into tears! :sad:

Speaking of :cake:, I want to thank all of you for your encouragement regarding my death defying baking adventure last night. Despite all my best efforts to burn down the house I did manage to produce a very edible cake. It may not have been the prettiest birthday cake (I tried to frost it when it was still too warm) but it was yummy if I do say so myself!

Glad your house is still standing Mary. And the cake was delish1 (where did the cake icon go??) :)

[Grandma x3]

Hi All,
I just wanted to say a quick "ahoy mates" - I'm packing and getting ready to drive up to San Francisco.

I want to extend - Happy Birthdays to All the B'day folks!!! and Get Wells to All who are ailing!!! And Major Hugs all around as this is one great group of caring and fun-loving pirate: pirate: :hug: :hug: :hug:

I'll ketchup hopefully tomorrow evening.

Happy Spring !!

Chris

[PBader]

Glad to hear about the good news for kitty. Hope things settle down for you soon.
Can't wait to hear about the new baby details.
Yes, you will have to keep us informed:)

Hi All,
I just wanted to say a quick "ahoy mates" - I'm packing and getting ready to drive up to San Francisco.


Chris

Gave a fun and safe trip.:)

[brack]

http://bestsmileys.com/signs1/19.gif

I'll send my congrats as well on your milestone. :thumbsup2

[wheelerkidz3]

Off to dinner, Outback, yum, yum. The boards must have been down for a long time. Check in wit you all later.:)

oh...YUMMY!! that sounds so good right now!! hope you enjoyed your dinner!

[brack]

Boy, with the boards being down all day, you would have thought they would have at least fixed the crazy clock..........................:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

:eek: I tried several times today to DIS at work but the boards were down! :eek: (I know I'm bad but ....) :sad2:

[The FairyGodmother]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.


Esteri,

I am so sorry that your baby is going thru this right now. Bloat is one of the scarrest things we learned about when we got Gracie. I had never heard of that before we had a barrel chested dog. Sending some pixie dust and prayers your way. Please keep us informed.

[brack]

Oh, if you had seen me, believe you me, you would have been laughing as well. Picture me doing a split, I'm lucky my pants didn't split right down the middle. The third time I went down, I was laughing so hard I had trouble getting up, and this was at the very last meter I read this afternoon.........

...............this was me.......:rotfl2:...............on the ground

I'm glad you can laugh at it Andy! :woohoo:

[O'BWV]

Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!!!

I see the boards were down for a chunk of the day which means I should be able to ketchup pretty quick!

I had my DS home today with 101 temperature.....just want we need this close to vacation ugh! Tomorrow to the Dr. with him!!

[Verandah Man]

Andy, how many times do we have to remind you to BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!:) :) :)



I know, I know, I know.............but sometimes it just can't be helped....:rolleyes:

[The FairyGodmother]

Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!!!

I see the boards were down for a chunk of the day which means I should be able to ketchup pretty quick!

I had my DS home today with 101 temperature.....just want we need this close to vacation ugh! Tomorrow to the Dr. with him!!

Sending prayers for quick recovery for DS in time for vacation. Hope he feels better soon.

[Diznyfan68]

Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!!!

I see the boards were down for a chunk of the day which means I should be able to ketchup pretty quick!

I had my DS home today with 101 temperature.....just want we need this close to vacation ugh! Tomorrow to the Dr. with him!!

That stinks MR! Prayers and PD that he gets well soon and that it's nothing serious!:grouphug:

[O'BWV]

I wanted to tell everyone Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for our "stinky" DD. She did sleep better last night due to the extra pain killers I gave her. She said she didn't even wake up which is very unusual for her right now. She even over slept this morning. Too bad she can't have that every night.

I really do appreciate everyone here and I want you all do know that it is so nice to be able to mention some concern and know that there are friends here who will support you. I thank God every day for my new friends on DIS. It is truly amazing to me that even though we have never met in person we all have bonded with each other in an awesome way. It is truly a God thing!! You are all so wonderful, and we do covet your prayers and thoughts. Pardon my mushiness. :love: :love: :grouphug: :grouphug: :love: :love:


Laura I am so glad your DD was able to get some rest last night. I hope she is feeling better today!!!

:grouphug: :hug: :hug: to you my friend!!! I feel exactly the same way about everyone here. We are all so closeknit already I can only imagine how it will be 17 months from now and what a BLAST we will all have together :grouphug: :grouphug:

[PBader]

Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!!!

I see the boards were down for a chunk of the day which means I should be able to ketchup pretty quick!

I had my DS home today with 101 temperature.....just want we need this close to vacation ugh! Tomorrow to the Dr. with him!!

Hope he gets to feeling better soon.:)

[brack]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

I dread the day we have this conversation about the DISDog .....

Many prayers and much pixiedust: :grouphug:

[O'BWV]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.


Oh my gosh Esteri I am all choked up. I am so sorry for your doggie and I hope tomorrow will bring the best news of all! I am so glad when you went to visit her today she was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (that made the tears shoot out of my eyes). I also hope the rest of life calms down for you soon too. Please let us know how tomorrow goes. :grouphug:

[O'BWV]

Okay so just who is the postthanks ANYWAY??? And why is the DIS sending me ghost emails :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[tom31b]

Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!!!

I see the boards were down for a chunk of the day which means I should be able to ketchup pretty quick!

I had my DS home today with 101 temperature.....just want we need this close to vacation ugh! Tomorrow to the Dr. with him!!

That stinks, hope he gets better quick!

The boards have been slow tonight too, so ketchup should be quick

[O'BWV]

OMG, you're scaring me! I am guessing I will be needing a lot of :cake: and blended cocktails to get me through the teen years. I was looking at him in the sun today and I noticed a little fuzz starting to form on his upper lip. I about burst into tears! :sad:

Speaking of :cake:, I want to thank all of you for your encouragement regarding my death defying baking adventure last night. Despite all my best efforts to burn down the house I did manage to produce a very edible cake. It may not have been the prettiest birthday cake (I tried to frost it when it was still too warm) but it was yummy if I do say so myself!


Oh Mary I don't mean to scare you at all. I actually am enjoying my kids at this age. I wouldn't have ever taken myself for a "teen" mother, but that's what I am. The teen years are just full of mood swings and drama, you know the little kid drama magnified to the Nth degree. But I love talking to my kids and hearing about their lives and their friends and the plans for the future, I find it very exciting. I guess it proves that I'm an arrested adolescent myself :thumbsup2 . Also sorry about the peach fuzz, that is upsetting, but just wait until the training bra. :scared1:

[brack]

The boards have been slow tonight too, so ketchup should be quick

It's also because it was down so much today. I'm caught up after just a few minutes! :confused3

[O'BWV]

I dread the day we have this conversation about the DISDog .....

Many prayers and much pixiedust: :grouphug:


I agree whole-heartedly brack. When we put our last beloved dog Snookie to sleep I said I was done with pets. It is too heartwrenching to lose them and their lives are too short! It was five years before our kitty wandered onto our porch and into our hearts and another two years before we adopted another doggie. I really wanted my kids to be raised with pets, I believe caring for and loving pets teaches important life lessons to kids! :thumbsup2

[tom31b]

Oh Mary I don't mean to scare you at all. I actually am enjoying my kids at this age. ... The teen years are just full of mood swings and drama, you know the little kid drama magnified to the Nth degree. But I love talking to my kids and hearing about their lives and their friends and the plans for the future, I find it very exciting. I guess it proves that I'm an arrested adolescent myself :thumbsup2 . Also sorry about the peach fuzz, that is upsetting, but just wait until the training bra. :scared1:

Now you are scaring me, my 9yo DS is KING of the mood swings and drama and you mean to tell me it gets worse?:scared:

I guess with 2 DS, the training bra won't be an issue, but if the older one's mood swings get worse......yikes!

[O'BWV]

Hope he gets to feeling better soon.:)

That stinks, hope he gets better quick!

The boards have been slow tonight too, so ketchup should be quick


Thanks for the well wishes guys! It seems like all we do around here is bat things back and forth. I for one will be glad for the WARM weather....BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!

[tom31b]

I believe caring for and loving pets teaches important life lessons to kids! :thumbsup2

AMEN!!!!

[lbgraves]

IEP's? AIG? DEP's? Can you translate please. Our DS was in the gifted program starting in 4th grade until he left elementary. now in Junior High they don't have anything for that except advanced math and history. Next year he can also add Advanced English. I fought for 3 years for him to be recognized as needing more of a challenge. Finally, at the end of the 3rd grade when the MEAP scores came in they were willing to believe what we knew all along.

IEPs are an Individualized Education Program for at risk kids in school. These are ones who have been identified as needing help in order to be able to pass to the next grade for whatever reason. They are used for special education students as well. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualized_Education_Program

A DEP is a program outline for AG kids to make sure that their needs are being met. They are considered special needs kids & their rights are protected by the disability act. The NCLB legislation is suppose to make sure that those AG kids aren't left behind & stop making gains in learning just as much as the at risk kids who may not advance to the next grade.

The AIG is the gifted program in the schools here.

[lbgraves]

We don't have any kind of gifted program until they kids are in the 7th grade - then it's more like accelerated classes, doing 3 years of math in 2, AP becomes available in 9th. This is a big part of my problem with DS - he isn't challenged enough in school and he is BORED out of his mind, so he doesn't apply himself - thus starts a vicious circle.

I'm really hoping that we can just get through the next few years.

The GT site shows that NY is one of many states that doesn't mandate a GT program (gifted & talented) and there is no money allocated for a program. I am feeling lucky that DS has had the little bit of motivation that he has the past almost three years and that there is a path for me to get him more challenges.

[O'BWV]

Now you are scaring me, my 9yo DS is KING of the mood swings and drama and you mean to tell me it gets worse?:scared:

I guess with 2 DS, the training bra won't be an issue, but if the older one's mood swings get worse......yikes!



Sorry Tom......we can hope that all teens are different though! :lmao: You know what surprised me was my DS's mood swings. My DD is older and a girl like me, so her mood swings just reminded me of, well, me. But when my DS hit puberty and was kinda acting all hormonal I was surprised. Things have settled down now somewhat (he's 14) and now he's taken to mumbling everything. I don't like mumbling, but prefer it to emotional outburst :rotfl2: Emotional outburst are reserved for the MOTHER of the house :rotfl: :rotfl:

[lbgraves]

That's where the message "your message has been posted ...." should appear. Apparently when the boards went down the proper message got lost (maybe a pirate: made off with it)

It will probably stay that way until someone lets the moderators know.

I am sure that the webmasters & techies know what has been happening and are working to correct it. :goodvibes

[lbgraves]

Ask Angelina what here favorite animal is to make???? Do they still make the kids kiss the hearts of their animals and make a wish???:cloud9:

That is the best part! I still tear up thinking about DS at 3 yo being told to kiss & hug the heart so that his bear would be filled up with love for him. :love:

[O'BWV]

My friend, the proud mother of three teenager daughters just emailed this to me. I am posting this is to all my friends who are currently are parents of teenage girls or will in the future be parenting teenage girls. Alot of this also applies to teenage boys too. So this is for parents of stinky teens! Enjoy!

Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a
teenaged daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it
describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers
important questions about your warranty (which does NOT
include the right to return the product to the factory for a
full refund).

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TEENAGER IN ERROR: To
determine whether you were supposed to receive a teenaged
girl, please examine your new daughter carefully. Does she
(a) look very similar to your original daughter, only with
more makeup and less clothing? (b) refuse to acknowledge
your existence on the planet Earth (except when requesting
money)? (c) sleep in a burrow of dirty laundry? If any of
these are true, you have received the correct item. Nice
try, though.

BREAK-IN PERIOD: When you first receive your teenaged
daughter, you will initially experience a high level of
discomfort. Gradually, this discomfort will subside, and you
will merely feel traumatized. This is the "Break-In Period,"
during which you are becoming accustomed to certain
behaviors that will cause you concern, anxiety, and stress.
Once you have adapted to these behaviors, your teenager will
start acting even worse.

ACTIVATION: To activate your teenaged daughter, simply place
her in the vicinity of a telephone. No further programming
is required.

SHUTDOWN: Several hours after activation, you may desire to
shut down your teenaged daughter. There is no way to do
this.

CLEANING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Having a teenaged daughter
means learning the difference between the words "clean" and
"neat." Teenaged daughters are very clean, because they take
frequent showers that last more than an hour. They will
scrub themselves with expensive, fragrant soaps which you
must purchase for them because like I'm sure I'm going to
use like the same kind of soap my mom and dad use. When they
have completely drained the hot-water tank, they will step
out and wrap themselves in every towel in the bathroom, which
they will subsequently strew throughout the house. If
you ask them to pick up the towels, you are confusing
"clean" with "neat." Teenagers are very busy and do not have
time to be neat. They expect others to pick up after them.
These others are called "parents."

FEEDING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Your teenaged daughter
requires regular meals, which must be purchased for her at
restaurants because she detests everything you eat because
it is like so disgusting. She does not want you to accompany
her to these restaurants, because some people might see you
and like I'm sure I want my friends to see me eating dinner
with my parents. Either order take-out food or just give her
the money, preferably both. If you order pizza, never answer
the doorbell because the delivery boy might see you and
OMG he is so hot. Yes, your daughter's idea of an
attractive man is the pizza boy.

CLOTHING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Retailers make millions of
dollars a year selling stylish and frankly sensible clothing
which will look adorable on your daughter. If you enjoy
shopping, you will love the vast selections which are
available to you. Unfortunately, your teenaged daughter
wants to dress like a lap dancer. You may be able to coerce
her into putting on a cute outfit before leaving the house,
but by the time she walks in the schoolhouse door, she will
be wearing something entirely different.

OTHER MAINTENANCE: Teenaged daughters require one of two
levels of maintenance: "High," and "Ultra High." Your
daughter is "Ultra High." This means that whatever you do
won't be enough and whatever you try won't work.

WARRANTY: This product is not without defect because she has
your genes, for heaven's sake. If you think this is not
fair, talk to your parents, who think it is hilarious. Your
teenaged daughter will remain a teenager for as long as it
takes for her to become a woman, which in her opinion has
already happened and as far as you are concerned never
really will. If you are dissatisfied with your teenaged
daughter, well, what did you expect? In any event, your
warranty does not give you your little girl back under any
circumstances, except that deep down she's actually still
there -- you just have to look for her.

[brack]

It was a long day at the office (and I couldn't DIS at all :mad: ). Then I made a quick trip to Frederick for a program tonight.

Lot's to do tomorrow so I think I'll call it a night.

[O'BWV]

Night brack!!!


I think I'll be turning in shortly too!!

[Diznyfan68]

My friend, the proud mother of three teenager daughters just emailed this to me. I am posting this is to all my friends who are currently are parents of teenage girls or will in the future be parenting teenage girls. Alot of this also applies to teenage boys too. So this is for parents of stinky teens! Enjoy!

Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a
teenaged daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it
describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers
important questions about your warranty (which does NOT
include the right to return the product to the factory for a
full refund).

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TEENAGER IN ERROR: To
determine whether you were supposed to receive a teenaged
girl, please examine your new daughter carefully. Does she
(a) look very similar to your original daughter, only with
more makeup and less clothing? (b) refuse to acknowledge
your existence on the planet Earth (except when requesting
money)? (c) sleep in a burrow of dirty laundry? If any of
these are true, you have received the correct item. Nice
try, though.

BREAK-IN PERIOD: When you first receive your teenaged
daughter, you will initially experience a high level of
discomfort. Gradually, this discomfort will subside, and you
will merely feel traumatized. This is the "Break-In Period,"
during which you are becoming accustomed to certain
behaviors that will cause you concern, anxiety, and stress.
Once you have adapted to these behaviors, your teenager will
start acting even worse.

ACTIVATION: To activate your teenaged daughter, simply place
her in the vicinity of a telephone. No further programming
is required.

SHUTDOWN: Several hours after activation, you may desire to
shut down your teenaged daughter. There is no way to do
this.

CLEANING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Having a teenaged daughter
means learning the difference between the words "clean" and
"neat." Teenaged daughters are very clean, because they take
frequent showers that last more than an hour. They will
scrub themselves with expensive, fragrant soaps which you
must purchase for them because like I'm sure I'm going to
use like the same kind of soap my mom and dad use. When they
have completely drained the hot-water tank, they will step
out and wrap themselves in every towel in the bathroom, which
they will subsequently strew throughout the house. If
you ask them to pick up the towels, you are confusing
"clean" with "neat." Teenagers are very busy and do not have
time to be neat. They expect others to pick up after them.
These others are called "parents."

FEEDING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Your teenaged daughter
requires regular meals, which must be purchased for her at
restaurants because she detests everything you eat because
it is like so disgusting. She does not want you to accompany
her to these restaurants, because some people might see you
and like I'm sure I want my friends to see me eating dinner
with my parents. Either order take-out food or just give her
the money, preferably both. If you order pizza, never answer
the doorbell because the delivery boy might see you and
OMG he is so hot. Yes, your daughter's idea of an
attractive man is the pizza boy.

CLOTHING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Retailers make millions of
dollars a year selling stylish and frankly sensible clothing
which will look adorable on your daughter. If you enjoy
shopping, you will love the vast selections which are
available to you. Unfortunately, your teenaged daughter
wants to dress like a lap dancer. You may be able to coerce
her into putting on a cute outfit before leaving the house,
but by the time she walks in the schoolhouse door, she will
be wearing something entirely different.

OTHER MAINTENANCE: Teenaged daughters require one of two
levels of maintenance: "High," and "Ultra High." Your
daughter is "Ultra High." This means that whatever you do
won't be enough and whatever you try won't work.

WARRANTY: This product is not without defect because she has
your genes, for heaven's sake. If you think this is not
fair, talk to your parents, who think it is hilarious. Your
teenaged daughter will remain a teenager for as long as it
takes for her to become a woman, which in her opinion has
already happened and as far as you are concerned never
really will. If you are dissatisfied with your teenaged
daughter, well, what did you expect? In any event, your
warranty does not give you your little girl back under any
circumstances, except that deep down she's actually still
there -- you just have to look for her.

:lmao: This just reminded me of myself when I was stinky teenager all those millions of years ago! One more reason to TG that I don't have a girl...

[The FairyGodmother]

IEPs are an Individualized Education Program for at risk kids in school. These are ones who have been identified as needing help in order to be able to pass to the next grade for whatever reason. They are used for special education students as well. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualized_Education_Program

A DEP is a program outline for AG kids to make sure that their needs are being met. They are considered special needs kids & their rights are protected by the disability act. The NCLB legislation is suppose to make sure that those AG kids aren't left behind & stop making gains in learning just as much as the at risk kids who may not advance to the next grade.

The AIG is the gifted program in the schools here.

Thanks for clarifying this for me. We are having issues here with both kids that they test in the 90 percentile or higher but score poorly in math at school so they stand to lose the ability to take the advanced classes. I still contend that the teachers play a big role in wether they succeed or fail.
My DS just received his MEAP scores and he way exceeded the standards in Math and English and has been put in an advanced English class which is great but they won't use the same test to move keep him in his advanced Math class if he doesn't get his grade up. They don't take into consideration that maybe the teacher isn't doing that great a job in how they test or grade.

[Diznyfan68]

It was a long day at the office (and I couldn't DIS at all :mad: ). Then I made a quick trip to Frederick for a program tonight.

Lot's to do tomorrow so I think I'll call it a night.

Night brack!!!


I think I'll be turning in shortly too!!

Night Brack & MR...I'm also calling it a night. TG only two more days of work (and then I get to do the housework over the weekend UGH!) - but on a positive note, only one more night until Friday Night Chat :cool1:!

Have a great evening and day tomorrow everyone. See ya on the flip side!

[Diznyfan68]

Thanks for clarifying this for me. We are having issues here with both kids that they test in the 90 percentile or higher but score poorly in math at school so they stand to lose the ability to take the advanced classes. I still contend that the teachers play a big role in wether they succeed or fail.
My DS just received his MEAP scores and he way exceeded the standards in Math and English and has been put in an advanced English class which is great but they won't use the same test to move keep him in his advanced Math class if he doesn't get his grade up. They don't take into consideration that maybe the teacher isn't doing that great a job in how they test or grade.

I totally agree - the teachers play a huge role in how a child does. If the teacher isn't engaging and making learning fun for the child, why should the child even bother, especially if they are already bored? Which is what my DS's problem is.

[The FairyGodmother]

Sorry Tom......we can hope that all teens are different though! :lmao: You know what surprised me was my DS's mood swings. My DD is older and a girl like me, so her mood swings just reminded me of, well, me. But when my DS hit puberty and was kinda acting all hormonal I was surprised. Things have settled down now somewhat (he's 14) and now he's taken to mumbling everything. I don't like mumbling, but prefer it to emotional outburst :rotfl2: Emotional outburst are reserved for the MOTHER of the house :rotfl: :rotfl:

MR is your DS into video/computer games as much as my "stinky" teen? Mine is 13 almost 14 and he spends a lot of time playing on the computer. It seems like quite a few of his friends are the same way.

[PBader]

My friend, the proud mother of three teenager daughters just emailed this to me. I am posting this is to all my friends who are currently are parents of teenage girls or will in the future be parenting teenage girls. Alot of this also applies to teenage boys too. So this is for parents of stinky teens! Enjoy!

Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a
teenaged daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it
describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers
important questions about your warranty (which does NOT
include the right to return the product to the factory for a
full refund).

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TEENAGER IN ERROR: To
determine whether you were supposed to receive a teenaged
girl, please examine your new daughter carefully. Does she
(a) look very similar to your original daughter, only with
more makeup and less clothing? (b) refuse to acknowledge
your existence on the planet Earth (except when requesting
money)? (c) sleep in a burrow of dirty laundry? If any of
these are true, you have received the correct item. Nice
try, though.

BREAK-IN PERIOD: When you first receive your teenaged
daughter, you will initially experience a high level of
discomfort. Gradually, this discomfort will subside, and you
will merely feel traumatized. This is the "Break-In Period,"
during which you are becoming accustomed to certain
behaviors that will cause you concern, anxiety, and stress.
Once you have adapted to these behaviors, your teenager will
start acting even worse.

ACTIVATION: To activate your teenaged daughter, simply place
her in the vicinity of a telephone. No further programming
is required.

SHUTDOWN: Several hours after activation, you may desire to
shut down your teenaged daughter. There is no way to do
this.

CLEANING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Having a teenaged daughter
means learning the difference between the words "clean" and
"neat." Teenaged daughters are very clean, because they take
frequent showers that last more than an hour. They will
scrub themselves with expensive, fragrant soaps which you
must purchase for them because like I'm sure I'm going to
use like the same kind of soap my mom and dad use. When they
have completely drained the hot-water tank, they will step
out and wrap themselves in every towel in the bathroom, which
they will subsequently strew throughout the house. If
you ask them to pick up the towels, you are confusing
"clean" with "neat." Teenagers are very busy and do not have
time to be neat. They expect others to pick up after them.
These others are called "parents."

FEEDING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Your teenaged daughter
requires regular meals, which must be purchased for her at
restaurants because she detests everything you eat because
it is like so disgusting. She does not want you to accompany
her to these restaurants, because some people might see you
and like I'm sure I want my friends to see me eating dinner
with my parents. Either order take-out food or just give her
the money, preferably both. If you order pizza, never answer
the doorbell because the delivery boy might see you and
OMG he is so hot. Yes, your daughter's idea of an
attractive man is the pizza boy.

CLOTHING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Retailers make millions of
dollars a year selling stylish and frankly sensible clothing
which will look adorable on your daughter. If you enjoy
shopping, you will love the vast selections which are
available to you. Unfortunately, your teenaged daughter
wants to dress like a lap dancer. You may be able to coerce
her into putting on a cute outfit before leaving the house,
but by the time she walks in the schoolhouse door, she will
be wearing something entirely different.

OTHER MAINTENANCE: Teenaged daughters require one of two
levels of maintenance: "High," and "Ultra High." Your
daughter is "Ultra High." This means that whatever you do
won't be enough and whatever you try won't work.

WARRANTY: This product is not without defect because she has
your genes, for heaven's sake. If you think this is not
fair, talk to your parents, who think it is hilarious. Your
teenaged daughter will remain a teenager for as long as it
takes for her to become a woman, which in her opinion has
already happened and as far as you are concerned never
really will. If you are dissatisfied with your teenaged
daughter, well, what did you expect? In any event, your
warranty does not give you your little girl back under any
circumstances, except that deep down she's actually still
there -- you just have to look for her.

Thnaks, MR! I passed this on to some of my girlfriends.:lmao: :lmao:

[The FairyGodmother]

My friend, the proud mother of three teenager daughters just emailed this to me. I am posting this is to all my friends who are currently are parents of teenage girls or will in the future be parenting teenage girls. Alot of this also applies to teenage boys too. So this is for parents of stinky teens! Enjoy!

Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a
teenaged daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it
describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers
important questions about your warranty (which does NOT
include the right to return the product to the factory for a
full refund).

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TEENAGER IN ERROR: To
determine whether you were supposed to receive a teenaged
girl, please examine your new daughter carefully. Does she
(a) look very similar to your original daughter, only with
more makeup and less clothing? (b) refuse to acknowledge
your existence on the planet Earth (except when requesting
money)? (c) sleep in a burrow of dirty laundry? If any of
these are true, you have received the correct item. Nice
try, though.

BREAK-IN PERIOD: When you first receive your teenaged
daughter, you will initially experience a high level of
discomfort. Gradually, this discomfort will subside, and you
will merely feel traumatized. This is the "Break-In Period,"
during which you are becoming accustomed to certain
behaviors that will cause you concern, anxiety, and stress.
Once you have adapted to these behaviors, your teenager will
start acting even worse.

ACTIVATION: To activate your teenaged daughter, simply place
her in the vicinity of a telephone. No further programming
is required.

SHUTDOWN: Several hours after activation, you may desire to
shut down your teenaged daughter. There is no way to do
this.

CLEANING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Having a teenaged daughter
means learning the difference between the words "clean" and
"neat." Teenaged daughters are very clean, because they take
frequent showers that last more than an hour. They will
scrub themselves with expensive, fragrant soaps which you
must purchase for them because like I'm sure I'm going to
use like the same kind of soap my mom and dad use. When they
have completely drained the hot-water tank, they will step
out and wrap themselves in every towel in the bathroom, which
they will subsequently strew throughout the house. If
you ask them to pick up the towels, you are confusing
"clean" with "neat." Teenagers are very busy and do not have
time to be neat. They expect others to pick up after them.
These others are called "parents."

FEEDING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Your teenaged daughter
requires regular meals, which must be purchased for her at
restaurants because she detests everything you eat because
it is like so disgusting. She does not want you to accompany
her to these restaurants, because some people might see you
and like I'm sure I want my friends to see me eating dinner
with my parents. Either order take-out food or just give her
the money, preferably both. If you order pizza, never answer
the doorbell because the delivery boy might see you and
OMG he is so hot. Yes, your daughter's idea of an
attractive man is the pizza boy.

CLOTHING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Retailers make millions of
dollars a year selling stylish and frankly sensible clothing
which will look adorable on your daughter. If you enjoy
shopping, you will love the vast selections which are
available to you. Unfortunately, your teenaged daughter
wants to dress like a lap dancer. You may be able to coerce
her into putting on a cute outfit before leaving the house,
but by the time she walks in the schoolhouse door, she will
be wearing something entirely different.

OTHER MAINTENANCE: Teenaged daughters require one of two
levels of maintenance: "High," and "Ultra High." Your
daughter is "Ultra High." This means that whatever you do
won't be enough and whatever you try won't work.

WARRANTY: This product is not without defect because she has
your genes, for heaven's sake. If you think this is not
fair, talk to your parents, who think it is hilarious. Your
teenaged daughter will remain a teenager for as long as it
takes for her to become a woman, which in her opinion has
already happened and as far as you are concerned never
really will. If you are dissatisfied with your teenaged
daughter, well, what did you expect? In any event, your
warranty does not give you your little girl back under any
circumstances, except that deep down she's actually still
there -- you just have to look for her.

Oh, this is so funny and not funny at the same time. Totally describes DD15 almost 16. Especially, the shower part. She is famous for stealing all the hot water and the rest of get to take luke warm baths or showers.
:rotfl:

[O'BWV]

MR is your DS into video/computer games as much as my "stinky" teen? Mine is 13 almost 14 and he spends a lot of time playing on the computer. It seems like quite a few of his friends are the same way.


Oh my gosh Laura does he ever! He'd play alot more if we'd let him too. All of his friends play as a large group online and over headsets. We allow him to go so because we can hear everything that's going on. We also make a deal with him that he can play video games as long as he keeps his grades up (a struggle) and continues to play sports with real people in the real world. He loves sports so that's not an issue. Now if he paid attention in school the way he is so engrossed in that darn video game he'd be and Einstein.....

[PBader]

I totally agree - the teachers play a huge role in how a child does. If the teacher isn't engaging and making learning fun for the child, why should the child even bother, especially if they are already bored? Which is what my DS's problem is.

If a child is not "happy" in a class they don't do well.

[PBader]

Oh my gosh Laura does he ever! He'd play alot more if we'd let him too. All of his friends play as a large group online and over headsets. We allow him to go so because we can hear everything that's going on. We also make a deal with him that he can play video games as long as he keeps his grades up (a struggle) and continues to play sports with real people in the real world. He loves sports so that's not an issue. Now if he paid attention in school the way he is so engrossed in that darn video game he'd be and Einstein.....

When DS was 13 or 14 I had to limit his play to only Friday ater school and Sat and Sun. It continues still. I truly don't know what they find so fascinating. LOL. And he also had to keep his grades up. I have taken away his game priveleges (by hiding the controllers) from one report card until his next one was better. This has always been a great incentive to get the grades up.

[The FairyGodmother]

Oh my gosh Laura does he ever! He'd play alot more if we'd let him too. All of his friends play as a large group online and over headsets. We allow him to go so because we can hear everything that's going on. We also make a deal with him that he can play video games as long as he keeps his grades up (a struggle) and continues to play sports with real people in the real world. He loves sports so that's not an issue. Now if he paid attention in school the way he is so engrossed in that darn video game he'd be and Einstein.....

That is same as mine guy. The headsets and all. He cracks me up because he will even use his headset from the xbox to talk to his friends while he plays online with them on the computer. So he has the tv tied up with xbox while he has the computer tied up. Good thing he has his own computer and we have more then one tv. :rotfl:
Tell me what games he plays. I will have to ask my DS, he changes so often I can't remember which he is playing now.

[The FairyGodmother]

When DS was 13 or 14 I had to limit his play to only Friday ater school and Sat and Sun. It continues still. I truly don't know what they find so fascinating. LOL. And he also had to keep his grades up. I have taken away his game priveleges (by hiding the controllers) from one report card until his next one was better. This has always been a great incentive to get the grades up.

Yeah we have use that as incentive too. Amazing how great a motivator computer games are.

[O'BWV]

That is same as mine guy. The headsets and all. He cracks me up because he will even use his headset from the xbox to talk to his friends while he plays online with them on the computer. So he has the tv tied up with xbox while he has the computer tied up. Good thing he has his own computer and we have more then one tv. :rotfl:
Tell me what games he plays. I will have to ask my DS, he changes so often I can't remember which he is playing now.


My DS plays Halo on Xbox and Rumescape (sp?) on the computer. Our DS's sound exactly the same......must be the age......is that right Paula? Does you DS seem to be outgrowing it at 18? I still like the days were you hung out with people "in person" DS says there's no difference but there is......

[O'BWV]

Yeah we have use that as incentive too. Amazing how great a motivator computer games are.


I agree! There was a time once when a bad progress report came home, followed by a missing homework phone call, followed by some fresh mouth. Well DS lost his computer, TV, video games.......in fact all he had left was the sheets on his bed. No phone, no going out, nothing. All he moaned for was the video game. It helped turn it all around, usually now all we have to do is threaten to take the game away..........oh horrors no! Back on the straight and narrow he goes. I don't know how long that will last....but for now it's working good!

[The FairyGodmother]

My DS plays Halo on Xbox and Rumescape (sp?) on the computer. Our DS's sound exactly the same......must be the age......is that right Paula? Does you DS seem to be outgrowing it at 18? I still like the days were you hung out with people "in person" DS says there's no difference but there is......

DS has played both of those games and I think he is now playing some others . Has your DS read the Halo books? Mine loved them.

[PBader]

My DS plays Halo on Xbox and Rumescape (sp?) on the computer. Our DS's sound exactly the same......must be the age......is that right Paula? Does you DS seem to be outgrowing it at 18? I still like the days were you hung out with people "in person" DS says there's no difference but there is......

Yes, but Adam still loves his video games. I truly like it when he is out with friends all day. Now that hopfeully the weather will stay on the nicer side, he will spend a lot of his time fishing. He is still trying to adjust to having more "free-time" since he quit his football team. I really hope he rejoins the team (I totally understand why he quit), it really gave him a lot of positive
time out and about. So many of his friends "hang out" in the malls and our theater is horrendous all the goings on there--I still at 18 don't let him go.

[The FairyGodmother]

Well, I guess, I'm off to bed. I really wanted to finish a library book today since I have been getting hate mail from the library because the books I have are way over due and they have holds so I can't renew them. I need to finish them and then pay my debt. Too bad. I had ironing and stuff to do tonight and now I am too tired to read. I would probably wake up with the book still in my hands. Which would be sound asleep due to that stupid carpal tunnel thing. At least my hands get some sleep.

[PBader]

I agree! There was a time once when a bad progress report came home, followed by a missing homework phone call, followed by some fresh mouth. Well DS lost his computer, TV, video games.......in fact all he had left was the sheets on his bed. No phone, no going out, nothing. All he moaned for was the video game. It helped turn it all around, usually now all we have to do is threaten to take the game away..........oh horrors no! Back on the straight and narrow he goes. I don't know how long that will last....but for now it's working good!

It still works for me. I know there has been times when I have popped DS, but what has worked the best is just taking controllers or IPOD away. And then sticking with it, if his progress or report card was bad enough (anything less than a C). No return until the next one came out with improvement. That has taught him that I mean business and that he just can't wiggle out of it.
I wish kids these days were like us. Wakeup , play outside until dinner and head back out until the street lights came on. :sad2:

[atakaratemom]

My friend, the proud mother of three teenager daughters just emailed this to me. I am posting this is to all my friends who are currently are parents of teenage girls or will in the future be parenting teenage girls. Alot of this also applies to teenage boys too. So this is for parents of stinky teens! Enjoy!

Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a
teenaged daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it
describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers
important questions about your warranty (which does NOT
include the right to return the product to the factory for a
full refund).

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TEENAGER IN ERROR: To
determine whether you were supposed to receive a teenaged
girl, please examine your new daughter carefully. Does she
(a) look very similar to your original daughter, only with
more makeup and less clothing? (b) refuse to acknowledge
your existence on the planet Earth (except when requesting
money)? (c) sleep in a burrow of dirty laundry? If any of
these are true, you have received the correct item. Nice
try, though.

BREAK-IN PERIOD: When you first receive your teenaged
daughter, you will initially experience a high level of
discomfort. Gradually, this discomfort will subside, and you
will merely feel traumatized. This is the "Break-In Period,"
during which you are becoming accustomed to certain
behaviors that will cause you concern, anxiety, and stress.
Once you have adapted to these behaviors, your teenager will
start acting even worse.

ACTIVATION: To activate your teenaged daughter, simply place
her in the vicinity of a telephone. No further programming
is required.

SHUTDOWN: Several hours after activation, you may desire to
shut down your teenaged daughter. There is no way to do
this.

CLEANING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Having a teenaged daughter
means learning the difference between the words "clean" and
"neat." Teenaged daughters are very clean, because they take
frequent showers that last more than an hour. They will
scrub themselves with expensive, fragrant soaps which you
must purchase for them because like I'm sure I'm going to
use like the same kind of soap my mom and dad use. When they
have completely drained the hot-water tank, they will step
out and wrap themselves in every towel in the bathroom, which
they will subsequently strew throughout the house. If
you ask them to pick up the towels, you are confusing
"clean" with "neat." Teenagers are very busy and do not have
time to be neat. They expect others to pick up after them.
These others are called "parents."

FEEDING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Your teenaged daughter
requires regular meals, which must be purchased for her at
restaurants because she detests everything you eat because
it is like so disgusting. She does not want you to accompany
her to these restaurants, because some people might see you
and like I'm sure I want my friends to see me eating dinner
with my parents. Either order take-out food or just give her
the money, preferably both. If you order pizza, never answer
the doorbell because the delivery boy might see you and
OMG he is so hot. Yes, your daughter's idea of an
attractive man is the pizza boy.

CLOTHING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Retailers make millions of
dollars a year selling stylish and frankly sensible clothing
which will look adorable on your daughter. If you enjoy
shopping, you will love the vast selections which are
available to you. Unfortunately, your teenaged daughter
wants to dress like a lap dancer. You may be able to coerce
her into putting on a cute outfit before leaving the house,
but by the time she walks in the schoolhouse door, she will
be wearing something entirely different.

OTHER MAINTENANCE: Teenaged daughters require one of two
levels of maintenance: "High," and "Ultra High." Your
daughter is "Ultra High." This means that whatever you do
won't be enough and whatever you try won't work.

WARRANTY: This product is not without defect because she has
your genes, for heaven's sake. If you think this is not
fair, talk to your parents, who think it is hilarious. Your
teenaged daughter will remain a teenager for as long as it
takes for her to become a woman, which in her opinion has
already happened and as far as you are concerned never
really will. If you are dissatisfied with your teenaged
daughter, well, what did you expect? In any event, your
warranty does not give you your little girl back under any
circumstances, except that deep down she's actually still
there -- you just have to look for her.


MR I love this! It is a keeper for sure. It certainly reminds me of my teenage years! :hippie: I guess my DD will be paying me back in a few years and my Mom will be smiling down on on us!

[O'BWV]

OK, this is the price they are quoting me online. Seems a little steep!


15-NIGHT EASTBOUND PANAMA CRUISE
August 17-September 1, 2008
(Ship: Disney Magic)
Stateroom: 2 Adults and 2 Children (Ages 8 and 14)
Total Price: $ 4,006,748.21

I copied and pasted this right from the site. I think it's a little out of my range. :rotfl2:

Guess they are having some issues online. I think I will just hang on the phone!


I have a touch of insomnia tonight and was reading back a little (okay alot) and I came across this post from 1/31 the infamous booking day. Mary & family win the prize for the highest quote for the TOAL. I wonder what tier pricing this is???? :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Lil' Grumpy]

:flower3: with a lil' :hug:....so sorry that your daughter was sick.
[ to the fairygodmother ]...

i read your comments about how quickly kids grow up..is so true, more
than i like to admitt. it just seem like yesterday we were packing up
the car for their first wdw trip .......

speaking of growing up..well thanks alot ob'wv ...& your "girl" teenager.
this what i wanted to look forward [ :lmao: ]. immediately, i went out and
placed another "brick" on jordan's head....as far as iam concern...that's
what happen to others' daughters..not ours! :sad2: my lil' princess: ,
is already prefect...as daddy's lil' girl! :snooty:


new pony name?......l think "la grumpy girl" couldn't be better..[say
it 100x, & it'll grow on ya :) ].

raining ? alll week you're off..well cure that by going to wdw...:teacher:

* did anyone see on the med cruises dropping prices?..:yay: ours will
to? :yay: ..well i can deam ,can't i ? pirate:

[arlenesp]

The GT site shows that NY is one of many states that doesn't mandate a GT program (gifted & talented) and there is no money allocated for a program. I am feeling lucky that DS has had the little bit of motivation that he has the past almost three years and that there is a path for me to get him more challenges.

I guess it changed? When DD was in school in the late 80's she was in the gate program, which was for gifted and talented kids. I loved the way they tested the kids ,where here in Fl, you have to beg them to do the testing.

Esteri, hope the pooch is ok. That is a very difficult decision. I have had to go thru that 3 times. After the last I swore we would never have another dog again, but here we are with a 3 yr old Boston Terrier.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Hi everyone!

I am sorry I haven't posted for awhile. I have been reading and trying to keep up except for the last day or two. Those days I couldn't even read because everytime *I* came to the board it was down for upgrades for hours! I told y'all I have bad luck! I must have been coming here everytime it was down.

I also lost all my quotes I was saving to multi-quote. They didn't show up when I clicked now to make a post. :(

I have been very busy lately and if anyone has said they miss me- thank you, I am just behind on my reading now since the board was down so much, atleast for me?

I do have some good news though!!!!

First off I am getting some use of my right side of my face and mouth back! Things don't taste quite as weird (my saliva and water do not taste salty anymore and most foods taste okay, but anything 'sweet' still tastes weird. Which I guess is a good thing. I ended up losing 7lbs in less than 2wks without even trying, probably because everything tasted so horrible! LOL), my lips are funtioning better on the right side and my eye closes a little easier. I am still not 100% and my face is not back symetric with the left- but it's an improvement!!!

Secondly, been busy lately with my oldest (Ruby) practicing to try out for cheerleader. Here they can only try out for middle school (what used to be jr. high for us old fogeys I guess LOL) cheerleading once they are in 7th grade, for 8th grade (in other words then all the cheerleaders are 8th graders) and she's never really been a cheerleader before. Okay so one year in 2nd grade she was in the little league cheerleading- you know the kind you register and pay for... it's not quite the same and it was some years ago anyway. She's obviously in 7th grade now.
ANYWAY, she does have physical ability in some respects (she is athletic, she can do the jumps HIGH and some tumbling she just learned on her own... mostly learned on her own on the trampoline we had up until a couple of years ago but never took gymnastics or tumbling or anything like that) and she CAN be loud if she's not being shy... ie: she's has lungs on her but is a bit shy in some situations especially around her peers. But she also has ADHD and it's not just real easy for her to immediately "get" complicated things- and they had to do a really complicated cheer and a super complicated dance to REALLY fast music... so she had to do some heavy practicing and the way they were teaching them in "chunks" of the dance especially was confusing for her. she was learning each "chunk" (or part) but having difficulty then putting it all together. So on Monday I taped one of the present cheerleaders (from behind so Ruby would be looking at it properly instead of learning things backwards) on the cheer and dance and she practiced her little heart out Monday and Tuesday night- they only had a week, 3 practices after school, to learn all this! The first we heard about the tryouts was last week!

Okay on to my point- they had tryouts today and out of about 45 girls that tried out- she made the cheerleading squad of 13 girls!!! I am proud of her hard work, she made the squad when many of the girls trying out had been cheerleaders (private leagues- not in school because this is the first year they can try out for cheerleading in school) and/or tumbling for YEARS. Ruby has had neither, yet she still made the squad. :)
She is so excited, and I'm so excited for her. She's had some disappointments in the past and especially this year- not making the bball team, not making the volleyball team... she did make the track team but it also didn't work out for her on a soccer team this season (long story about that) after playing 2 seasons every year for so many years... they "forgot" to recommend her for GT this year even though they said they would (and should have when she was younger, like they did with Robert), etc. etc.
Ruby is more the athletic type than the "girly" type but she enjoyed getting fixed up for the tryouts (martha stewart I may not be, but I can sure make some mega-ribbons ponytail holders and triple ribbon/triple color shoelaces by gosh! LOL Okay so I learned that thru necessity with my youngest DD who does cheerleading for Upwards...) and even just the practice and tryouts seemed to help her get over some of her shyness, and that's good because she's going to have to get completely over it. Who ever heard of a shy cheerleader?!? LOL

So anyway, I've been busy this week and going to keep on being busy- now we have all these meetings and things with cheerleading, the girls are camping out over the weekend with their GS troops, etc. etc. I am trying to keep up on the reading though, when the board isn't down when I come here, so don't feel like I'm completely ignoring everyone please!

[Friend_of_Piglet]

:wave2: I can't believe I only had 10 pages to catch up on!!!!:scared1:

Hi There Sooz :wave:

Hiya Andy!!! :wave2: Sorry to hear about your falls today, but at least you didn't get hurt. Be careful out there.
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What do you call a pirate that skips class?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Captain Hooky!

And, finally, here's the one for TODAY! It's not in honor of anything, it's just funny.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Two pirate ships were crossing the ocean, one with a booty of red paint and one with a blue paint. What happened when the ships collided?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
They were marooned!


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BIP, glad to hear you are feeling better.

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Congratulations to your little :cheer2: !!!

I haven't seen Crash in a few days, I hope the everything is okay.
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Well, Have a very Happy Thursday everyone!!!

[Verandah Man]

:wave: "Good Morning Folks" :wave:

[Verandah Man]

"Happy Birthday"
Amanda
Rebecca
Destin
&
Carley

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[kap158]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!:surfweb:

The boards were down again overnite? Andy I tried to sign on at4:10AM and it came up error again.
I was hoping not to go thru dis withdrawel again!

I NEED MY DIS!!!

Hope everyone has a nice day. The weather is supposed to get in the high 70's here.

[Verandah Man]

Now you are scaring me, my 9yo DS is KING of the mood swings and drama and you mean to tell me it gets worse?:scared:

I guess with 2 DS, the training bra won't be an issue, but if the older one's mood swings get worse......yikes!


Oh yea, it gets funner(my word)............:lmao: we have the queen of the "Drama Queens" in our house, and she knows it too......................:rotfl2: don't let that sweet innocent smile fool you.................;)

[kap158]

Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!!!

I see the boards were down for a chunk of the day which means I should be able to ketchup pretty quick!

I had my DS home today with 101 temperature.....just want we need this close to vacation ugh! Tomorrow to the Dr. with him!!

MaryRose - I hop your son:sick: is feeling better today! Good luck today at the Drs.

[Verandah Man]

My friend, the proud mother of three teenager daughters just emailed this to me. I am posting this is to all my friends who are currently are parents of teenage girls or will in the future be parenting teenage girls. Alot of this also applies to teenage boys too. So this is for parents of stinky teens! Enjoy!

Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a
teenaged daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it
describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers
important questions about your warranty (which does NOT
include the right to return the product to the factory for a
full refund).

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TEENAGER IN ERROR: To
determine whether you were supposed to receive a teenaged
girl, please examine your new daughter carefully. Does she
(a) look very similar to your original daughter, only with
more makeup and less clothing? (b) refuse to acknowledge
your existence on the planet Earth (except when requesting
money)? (c) sleep in a burrow of dirty laundry? If any of
these are true, you have received the correct item. Nice
try, though.

BREAK-IN PERIOD: When you first receive your teenaged
daughter, you will initially experience a high level of
discomfort. Gradually, this discomfort will subside, and you
will merely feel traumatized. This is the "Break-In Period,"
during which you are becoming accustomed to certain
behaviors that will cause you concern, anxiety, and stress.
Once you have adapted to these behaviors, your teenager will
start acting even worse.

ACTIVATION: To activate your teenaged daughter, simply place
her in the vicinity of a telephone. No further programming
is required.

SHUTDOWN: Several hours after activation, you may desire to
shut down your teenaged daughter. There is no way to do
this.

CLEANING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Having a teenaged daughter
means learning the difference between the words "clean" and
"neat." Teenaged daughters are very clean, because they take
frequent showers that last more than an hour. They will
scrub themselves with expensive, fragrant soaps which you
must purchase for them because like I'm sure I'm going to
use like the same kind of soap my mom and dad use. When they
have completely drained the hot-water tank, they will step
out and wrap themselves in every towel in the bathroom, which
they will subsequently strew throughout the house. If
you ask them to pick up the towels, you are confusing
"clean" with "neat." Teenagers are very busy and do not have
time to be neat. They expect others to pick up after them.
These others are called "parents."

FEEDING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Your teenaged daughter
requires regular meals, which must be purchased for her at
restaurants because she detests everything you eat because
it is like so disgusting. She does not want you to accompany
her to these restaurants, because some people might see you
and like I'm sure I want my friends to see me eating dinner
with my parents. Either order take-out food or just give her
the money, preferably both. If you order pizza, never answer
the doorbell because the delivery boy might see you and
OMG he is so hot. Yes, your daughter's idea of an
attractive man is the pizza boy.

CLOTHING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Retailers make millions of
dollars a year selling stylish and frankly sensible clothing
which will look adorable on your daughter. If you enjoy
shopping, you will love the vast selections which are
available to you. Unfortunately, your teenaged daughter
wants to dress like a lap dancer. You may be able to coerce
her into putting on a cute outfit before leaving the house,
but by the time she walks in the schoolhouse door, she will
be wearing something entirely different.

OTHER MAINTENANCE: Teenaged daughters require one of two
levels of maintenance: "High," and "Ultra High." Your
daughter is "Ultra High." This means that whatever you do
won't be enough and whatever you try won't work.

WARRANTY: This product is not without defect because she has
your genes, for heaven's sake. If you think this is not
fair, talk to your parents, who think it is hilarious. Your
teenaged daughter will remain a teenager for as long as it
takes for her to become a woman, which in her opinion has
already happened and as far as you are concerned never
really will. If you are dissatisfied with your teenaged
daughter, well, what did you expect? In any event, your
warranty does not give you your little girl back under any
circumstances, except that deep down she's actually still
there -- you just have to look for her.



So scary, yet so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :scared1: :eek: :scared1:

[Verandah Man]

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!:surfweb:

The boards were down again overnite? Andy I tried to sign on at4:10AM and it came up error again.
I was hoping not to go thru dis withdrawel again!

I NEED MY DIS!!!

Hope everyone has a nice day. The weather is supposed to get in the high 70's here.



Good Morning Karen :wave:

I signed on this morning, did my "Good Morning Folks" around 4:05am then went to add in the "Happy Birthday" post and that quick the boards went down again for about 30 minutes or so.................:(

[Verandah Man]

:thumbsup2 Yea!!! Single digits until Spring Break Vacation!!! :thumbsup2

[kap158]

I know. When I went to sign on it came up Data Error. I thought oh no not again! But then after awhile a was able to sign on. Could not go thru another day without my DIS.
(Doesn't it sound pitiful that it seems that this is the only thing I have to do?)

Karen

[Verandah Man]

I know. When I went to sign on it came up Data Error. I thought oh no not again! But then after awhile a was able to sign on. Could not go thru another day without my DIS.
(Doesn't it sound pitiful that it seems that this is the only thing I have to do?)

Karen


Well, while the boards were down this morning, I did take advantage of that and got some bills paid..............:lmao: Can you imagine paying bills :surfweb: at 4 in the morning, oh my.....................:rotfl2:...............what an exciting life I lead.................:rolleyes:

[Verandah Man]

...................oh yea, I also took the trash out as well already..................:lmao:

[Verandah Man]

It's time to get my stinky teen up...................be back later :wave:

[kap158]

I know what you mean. I pay my bills on line. Took trash out last night. Seeing I don't have any stinky kids. I do have a stinky dog that has to go outside. She has been playing in the yard the past couple of days and she is going to get a bath today. What a life I lead!

[kap158]

Andy - have a good day at work. Talk to you later!



Karen

[LITTLEKID58]

:surfweb:

GM pirate:

:wave: Presently 62 going up to 78 considerable cloudiness with isolated showers. Breezy here in Central Florida

Happy Birthday Amanda, Rebecca, Destin and Carley

party: :bday: party: :bday: party:

:hug: pixiedust: :grouphug: and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today.

Welcome aboard to everyone who has joined us

Have a great Thursday

[captaincrash]

Hello folks!

I've been off a couple of days due to an abrupt complications with my computer. My spouse was away one nite with her computer and the kids computer is still sort of new - and I had not installed the Wifi antenna - and I sort of forgot the administrator password and the wifi password. A double complication. Add to that my time has been extremely limited with one of the kids ill with a fever. So... I am accessing with my spouses' computer - while earlier tonight I ran my sick notebook over to friends' place asss he is extremely agile managing systems and fixing problems.

At any rate, I have limited access to this computer nutil I resolve the antenna and wifi passwords. Both managable once I get enough time to settle into it. Not now as I am about to tunr in... and the get around the admn password I have to call HP and get a USB token disc on key to use as a physical key

I'm turning in now.. cheers everyone!

[buckifan]

IEP's? AIG? DEP's? Can you translate please. Our DS was in the gifted program starting in 4th grade until he left elementary. now in Junior High they don't have anything for that except advanced math and history. Next year he can also add Advanced English. I fought for 3 years for him to be recognized as needing more of a challenge. Finally, at the end of the 3rd grade when the MEAP scores came in they were willing to believe what we knew all along.

We have a program like this at our school also. It's called EPP (Extended Projects Program). It begins for students in the 2nd grade, but they are tested in the 1st grade.

They have programs for Language Arts and Math. Ds has been in it since 3rd grade, and dd, who is in the first grade now, is being tested for next year. It is extremely selective,though. You cannot get in on teacher recommendation alone. All students are screened, then some of those students will move on to further testing. You have to score in the top 95th %tile on a NATIONAL scale to move on to IQ testing. Then, they have to score a certain # or above on the IQ test to be allowed to participate. Dd will be finishing the IQ testing next Tuesday, and we will wait to find out if she gets into the program for next school year.

Keep your fingers crossed for her.....she really wants to get into this program like her big brother!

[arlenesp]

Hello folks!

I've been off a couple of days due to an abrupt complications with my computer. My spouse was away one nite with her computer and the kids computer is still sort of new - and I had not installed the Wifi antenna - and I sort of forgot the administrator password and the wifi password. A double complication. Add to that my time has been extremely limited with one of the kids ill with a fever. So... I am accessing with my spouses' computer - while earlier tonight I ran my sick notebook over to friends' place asss he is extremely agile managing systems and fixing problems.

At any rate, I have limited access to this computer nutil I resolve the antenna and wifi passwords. Both managable once I get enough time to settle into it. Not now as I am about to tunr in... and the get around the admn password I have to call HP and get a USB token disc on key to use as a physical key

I'm turning in now.. cheers everyone!


Not quite sure what you are talking about, but hope you get it resolved soon. We miss ya.

Wow , only 1 1/2 pages to catch up. Last night was a breeze as well.

So, SAnjaya is still in it. OY!!!!.I really liked Stephanie and really wanted the chrome dome out. Still can't stand to look at his head:rotfl2:

Laura, congrats on your DD being selected. I know how exciting it is for them.

Andy, try not to slip and slide anymore. Maybe we need to get you a pair of ice shoes:lmao: Hopefully this will all melt away this week.

[buckifan]

Angelina said, "Yes they do have a Phillie Phanatic that can be made, and they even have a few sound effects that can be added, such as "Take me out to the ballgame and ............Charge" and yes, I'm sure the place will be crazy once the Phanatic arrives.

That's such a cute idea! I wonder if the Build-a-Bear stores in our area ever do a Build-a-Brutus Buckeye? People around here would eat that up!

[goofyforlife]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...
I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem).

:hug: prayers & PD for your fur-person.....

At least you knew to think about bloat....many people don't and it's too late before it is caught....

Could your vet tack the stomach without major surgery? (like a lap method for humans?)

Let us know how it goes today......

[buckifan]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.


That is so sad....I've never heard of this condition before....poor baby. I hope they are able to take care of this.:grouphug:

[Joel110]

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Wow...lots of birthdays.
Have a great day Amanda, Rebecca, Destin and Carley!

[Verandah Man]

Andy, try not to slip and slide anymore. Maybe we need to get you a pair of ice shoes:lmao: Hopefully this will all melt away this week.



I saw the mail carrier with ice shoes on the other day, the only reason I can't wear them is because I also go in and out of residents homes, could you see me wearing ice shoes walking across hardwood floors and carpets..........:eek:

Oh well, we are going up to 68* today and will be in the 60's all next week........:goodvibes


Time to get back to the meters, see y'all later....... :wave:

[disneyjunkie]

I guess it changed? When DD was in school in the late 80's she was in the gate program, which was for gifted and talented kids. I loved the way they tested the kids ,where here in Fl, you have to beg them to do the testing.

NYC changes so much, it's hard to keep up. Not to mention that what's done in one region may not be done in another.

The G/T programs in my region and the regions near by, are actual schools. There are a few that are k-8, 6-12 and 5-8. Each school requires the students to pass an admission exam before entering the school.

My son attended the 6-12 school for four years, which also required parent and student interviews, letters of recommendations, high scores on the 4th grade state exams and a few other things. Getting my son into that school was worst than applying to college.:sad2:

So many people complained about the lack of consistency from region to region, that this year the Mayor revamped the whole process. Now, everyone has to take the same exam when applying to elementary schools. If you pass the exam, then you are granted a seat in your region’s G/T school.

[buckifan]

Hi everyone!



I do have some good news though!!!!

First off I am getting some use of my right side of my face and mouth back! Things don't taste quite as weird (my saliva and water do not taste salty anymore and most foods taste okay, but anything 'sweet' still tastes weird. Which I guess is a good thing. I ended up losing 7lbs in less than 2wks without even trying, probably because everything tasted so horrible! LOL), my lips are funtioning better on the right side and my eye closes a little easier. I am still not 100% and my face is not back symetric with the left- but it's an improvement!!!


!


That is great news!

And congrats to Ruby!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[buckifan]

Happy Birthday

Amanda,

Rebecca,

Destin

and Carley!!!

[kap158]

:bday: to everyone who is celebrating!!:cake:

:welcome: to all the newbies!

:grouphug: to everyone who needs one today!

KAREN

[Diznyfan68]

Oh my gosh Laura does he ever! He'd play alot more if we'd let him too. All of his friends play as a large group online and over headsets. We allow him to go so because we can hear everything that's going on. We also make a deal with him that he can play video games as long as he keeps his grades up (a struggle) and continues to play sports with real people in the real world. He loves sports so that's not an issue. Now if he paid attention in school the way he is so engrossed in that darn video game he'd be and Einstein.....

When DS was 13 or 14 I had to limit his play to only Friday ater school and Sat and Sun. It continues still. I truly don't know what they find so fascinating. LOL. And he also had to keep his grades up. I have taken away his game priveleges (by hiding the controllers) from one report card until his next one was better. This has always been a great incentive to get the grades up.

We had to limit our stinky pre-teen to one hour a day otherwise he wouldn't do anything but play video games.

[Diznyfan68]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
AMANDA

[Diznyfan68]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
REBECCA

[Diznyfan68]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
DESTIN

[Diznyfan68]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CARLEY

[goofyforlife]

Then I made a quick trip to Frederick for a program tonight.


And you didn't stop by for dinner?

[tom31b]

My DS plays Halo on Xbox and Rumescape (sp?) on the computer. Our DS's sound exactly the same......must be the age......is that right Paula? Does you DS seem to be outgrowing it at 18? I still like the days were you hung out with people "in person" DS says there's no difference but there is......

Runescape seems to be the rage even for the younger crowd (my DS 9 and DS 7 are into it along with all their friends).

I have a touch of insomnia tonight and was reading back a little (okay alot) and I came across this post from 1/31 the infamous booking day. Mary & family win the prize for the highest quote for the TOAL. I wonder what tier pricing this is???? :rotfl: :rotfl:

And to think that price was a Cat 11 GTY.....:rotfl:

I know. When I went to sign on it came up Data Error. I thought oh no not again! But then after awhile a was able to sign on. Could not go thru another day without my DIS.
(Doesn't it sound pitiful that it seems that this is the only thing I have to do?)

Karen

Did they fix the "postthanks" thing (guess I will find out in a few seconds). Imagine if they lost all of the old messages and had to start from scratch (resetting this 45,000 post thread to 0)..... shudder..... :eek:

Well, while the boards were down this morning, I did take advantage of that and got some bills paid..............:lmao: Can you imagine paying bills :surfweb: at 4 in the morning, oh my.....................:rotfl2:...............what an exciting life I lead.................:rolleyes:

4 a.m. is for sleeping... say it with me... 4 a.m. is for sleeping....

[PBader]

i read your comments about how quickly kids grow up..is so true, more
than i like to admitt. it just seem like yesterday we were packing up
the car for their first wdw trip .......


Spring of 91 was Adam's 1st trip to meet THE MOUSE! Yes, LG it does in many ways seem like yesterday. Adam was 2 in these pics.
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[PBader]

Hi everyone!

I am sorry I haven't posted for awhile. I have been reading and trying to keep up except for the last day or two. Those days I couldn't even read because everytime *I* came to the board it was down for upgrades for hours! I told y'all I have bad luck! I must have been coming here everytime it was down.

Bip, so glad to hear that you are having some recovery!! You will have to keep us up to date. That is wonderful that Ruby made the :cheer2: squad.
I have missed hearing from you.:)

[PBader]

party:Happy Birthdayparty:
Amanda, Rebecca
Destin & Carley

[PBader]

Hello folks!

We have missed you. Hope your DDgets to feeling better. :)

[PBader]

Keep your fingers crossed for her.....she really wants to get into this program like her big brother!

pixiedust: pixiedust: for your princess:

[Grandma4ever]

Just wanted to drop in and day HI to everyone. Have been trying to keep up but with work and this darn cold I have been fighting it has been doable. Whishing all those with birthdays a happy one and to everyone who is ill or just plain stressed out a fast recovery.

Well got to go take more meds that will knock me out. So I guess it time to nap. Oh I better call the boss and tell him I'm taking part of the day off sick. Lois

[PBader]

Just wanted to drop in and day HI to everyone. Have been trying to keep up but with work and this darn cold I have been fighting it has been doable. Whishing all those with birthdays a happy one and to everyone who is ill or just plain stressed out a fast recovery.

Well got to go take more meds that will knock me out. So I guess it time to nap. Oh I better call the boss and tell him I'm taking part of the day off sick. Lois

Hope you get to feeling better Lois. I was sitting here thing I just may play hookey from work, it is supposed to be another beautiful day here. But I guess I will head in.:)

[cykojoe]

Without me having to go hunt down the HoJo's topic again, can you guys just tell who I need to talk to and what group name to give them when I call so I can book a couple of nights there. I sure hope they still have room!!

Thanks,

[PBader]

Without me having to go hunt down the HoJo's topic again, can you guys just tell who I need to talk to and what group name to give them when I call so I can book a couple of nights there. I sure hope they still have room!!

Thanks,

Jose, look at the 1st page, post 1 of this thread. Lisa keeps all of the important things right there.:)

[DindelsPA]

Hello everybody! :surfweb: Bright and sunny outside, for now. Rain is supposed to come later, but that's okay if it washes away the stinky snow!!!

The mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, the "Phillie Phanatic" will be at Angelina's Build-a-Bear store this coming Saturday from 3pm-4pm, and Angelina will be working while he is there!!!
:thumbsup2 That is soooo cool! We used to go to Vet Stadium with DD to catch the Phillies and the Braves play. (DH is a GA boy) Her first game there she was about 2 1/2 and fell in love with the Phanatic. Since she couldn't pronounce his name, she just started calling him the "Green Dude". :rotfl:


Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!!!
I had my DS home today with 101 temperature.....just want we need this close to vacation ugh! Tomorrow to the Dr. with him!!
pixiedust: MR for your DS, stinky teen or not.;) That's how it started with DD last week. :grouphug: and prayers that he gets better before vacation and that no one else gets :sick: too!

Esteri - pixiedust: for you and your furry baby. I hope they find the cause soon!!!

Mark & Laura: pixiedust: and :grouphug: for your family, especially DD. IKWYM about hating to see your baby suffer and wishing that you could take it away. That is the mark of a fantastic mommy!!!! (and daddy too!) Prayers that the docs evaluate well and can find a permanent fix! :flower3:

Shelley: :hug: glad to hear that you are starting to get better. pixiedust: that it continues for you!!! And :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo: :cheer2: to Ruby!!!

[DindelsPA]

Without me having to go hunt down the HoJo's topic again, can you guys just tell who I need to talk to and what group name to give them when I call so I can book a couple of nights there. I sure hope they still have room!!

Thanks,

When you call the HoJos, be sure to ask for direct reservations or they will transfer you to the 800 number. Most have spoken w/Jennifer, who is super sweet.

There is no group name to give them. They offered the discount as part of a pre-cruise stay. Hope it's still available for you!

[cykojoe]

Happy Birthday
:bday:
Amanda, Rebecca
Destin & Carley

[DindelsPA]

Happy Birthday Destin!!!
http://coolest-birthday-cakes.shippony.com/images/theme/pirate/pirate-ship/pirate-cakes-19.jpg

[DindelsPA]

Happy Birthday Amanda and Rebecca!!!
http://www.icingandthecake.co.uk/images/cake-chil-birth/skippinggirl.jpghttp://www.icingandthecake.co.uk/images/cake-chil-birth/skippinggirl.jpg

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

GOOD MORNING!!!!

man, I just got all ketched up yesterday - and then I couldn't post nad the boards went down!!!


a few things from yesterday:

***love all the stinky teen pics!!!!!

***Pete - congrats on the 1000th!!!

***glad to hear Jack's eye lid is OK - hope it heals quickly!!!!

gotta grab another cup of coffee (with nutmeg!!!!;) :ssst: ) and ketch up again!!!:wizard:

[cykojoe]

Jose, look at the 1st page, post 1 of this thread. Lisa keeps all of the important things right there.:)

When you call the HoJos, be sure to ask for direct reservations or they will transfer you to the 800 number. Most have spoken w/Jennifer, who is super sweet.

There is no group name to give them. They offered the discount as part of a pre-cruise stay. Hope it's still available for you!


Got It....Thanks for the quick replies!!

[disneyjunkie]

Without me having to go hunt down the HoJo's topic again, can you guys just tell who I need to talk to and what group name to give them when I call so I can book a couple of nights there. I sure hope they still have room!!

Thanks,

I'm sure you can still book, but they aren't offering the $79.00 rates anymore. I believe the rate is $95.00 per night now.

We can't list the group name that the discount is listed under here.

[DindelsPA]

Happy Birthday Carley!!!
http://www.ginnysgifts.com/shop/images/birthday%20cake

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Sorry to laugh at you Andy, but that is funny. And I really needed a laugh right now. I just found out that a friend had a heart attack today. She's doing ok, but will stay in the hospital at least over night.

Monica:

:grouphug: for you and your friend - hoping she is much better very soon!!!:grouphug:

[DindelsPA]

Keep your fingers crossed for her.....she really wants to get into this program like her big brother!

pixiedust: that she makes it!!! :goodvibes

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

:grouphug: for your furbaby!!! - and you:grouphug:

we went through this with our dog - had the surgery(but ours was only 2 at the time)....it is common in deep chested dogs.....ours is half Greyhound and half German Shepard. It is a good thing you caught it when you did!!

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

We're at the airport waiting for the plane. Looks like we'll be ontime. Will have to ketchup later from the room.Did everyone suffer from DIS withdrawal today?

:wizard: Have a great time!!!!:wizard:

[poohssmum]

So, here's the scoop on the veterinary emergency...

I returned form Portland yesterday to our 13 year old dog, Kaiya, who was in quite a bit of distress. She was fine when DH left for his school Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30. When I got home (at 8) she was obviously in pain, and looked like she was bloating (this is potentially a life threatening problem). Fortunately, our sitter was willing to stay. Off to the vet we went. It was, indeed, bloat and her stomach had twisted, but it didn't look like it had flipped completely over (that is the very acute life threatening version). DH and I got to have some really lovely conversations about euthansia and how far we're willing to ask a very old dog to go. I don't wish those conversations on anyone. We decided that we would not ask her to attept a recovery from major abdominal surgery, and that if it could not be solved non-invasively, well, it'd be a sad day at our house. Fortunately, the vet was able to pass a tube down to her stomach and relieve the pressure. It looked like the partial twist has untwisted itself as of last night.

This morning, new xrays showed her stomach filling with gas again. The vet is again concerned about the stomach flipping over. She suggested a laproscopy (spelling?). With two small incisions they could put a camera in and see if the stomach had twisted. If not, they can tack the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent it from twisting. If so, then it would be major abdominal surgery to go in and untwist the stomach - which we've already determined we won't do. We've OK'd the laproscopy. It'll happen tomorrow - they had to use the equipment today and need time to sterilize it. And of course, we STILL have to figure out why this is happening - we're still in triage now. :eek:

The good news is that I went and visited her today. Mostly to give her the chance to tell me if she was done. Quite the opposite, she was bright eyed and bushy tailed, completely herself. So I left with a great deal of hope that we will have excellent success with the laproscopy.

I'll be able to buy a round with the Disney Dollars from this one... :scared1:

On top of this, DH is away at a training class for the rest of the week. Annual reviews are due for my employees at work. The write up for a major award we were thinking about putting in for is due on Friday. (next year is looking really good for that application right now...) AND our school auction (which raises well over $100,000) is on Saturday and I'm the Silent Auction chair!

Uh, I think I'm going to be pretty scarce on the boards between now and Sunday. :sad2: I'll try to check in to give you the results of the surgery since I know you'll not want to be kept in suspense.

Sending along my prayers and pixie dust that you can come back to report good news on the procedure :grouphug:

[Verandah Man]

Runescape seems to be the rage even for the younger crowd (my DS 9 and DS 7 are into it along with all their friends).



And to think that price was a Cat 11 GTY.....:rotfl:



Did they fix the "postthanks" thing (guess I will find out in a few seconds). Imagine if they lost all of the old messages and had to start from scratch (resetting this 45,000 post thread to 0)..... shudder..... :eek:



4 a.m. is for sleeping... say it with me... 4 a.m. is for sleeping....


It's also the CURSE of being an EARLY morning person...........:lmao:

[Verandah Man]

Spring of 91 was Adam's 1st trip to meet THE MOUSE! Yes, LG it does in many ways seem like yesterday. Adam was 2 in these pics.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce82279cf5cb2f00000016100AZs2zRy0csm PAhttp://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce8227a2374ac200000016100AZs2zRy0csm PA
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce8227a202cbc700000016100AZs2zRy0csm PA



Paula, how cute!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[kab407]

:car: Drive by post on my way to lunch.

Happy Birthday fellow Aries!

Busy day....non-stop meetings. Someone asked about getting a job where all you did was sit in meetings. Do I have an offer for you......

My boss keeps joking about giving me a Blackberry. I keep declining. I may have to rethink this.....

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

MR - :wizard: hoping your son is well soon - especially for the trip!!!:wizard:



Hi everyone!

I am sorry I haven't posted for awhile. I have been reading and trying to keep up except for the last day or two. Those days I couldn't even read because everytime *I* came to the board it was down for upgrades for hours! I told y'all I have bad luck! I must have been coming here everytime it was down.


:woohoo: happy to hear you are seeing improvement!!!!:woohoo:

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Congrats to Ruby!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: shounds like she really deserved it - 'cause of all the hard work!!!!:wizard: :thumbsup2

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Spring of 91 was Adam's 1st trip to meet THE MOUSE! Yes, LG it does in many ways seem like yesterday. Adam was 2 in these pics.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce82279cf5cb2f00000016100AZs2zRy0csm PAhttp://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce8227a2374ac200000016100AZs2zRy0csm PA
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce8227a202cbc700000016100AZs2zRy0csm PA


great pics - and awesome scrapbooking!!!!:thumbsup2 :wizard:

[PBader]

I wanted to give you all an update on my mom's DH. he finally got to come home Tuesday from the rehab center he was in. He is still weak, but doing good. He sure was glad to sleep in his own bed again. :)

[brack]

Hi everyone!


I do have some good news though!!!!

:cool1: Both of those are very good news! Thanks for sharing them with us. We have missed you. :grouphug:

[Verandah Man]

Paula, seeing the pics of Adam during his first WDW trip reminded me of the countdown chart I made for Angelina. We started counting down the last 100 days leading up to our October 1993 vacation, each day a Disney sticker was added to the chart. We were potty training Angelina and told her in order to see Mickey she had to be wearing "big girl panties" by the time we left for vacation. The chart below worked!!!!!!!!!

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/224/1046635081026317863S600x600Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/391/1046811452026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

[Verandah Man]

I wanted to give you all an update on my mom's DH. he finally got to come home Tuesday from the rehab center he was in. He is still weak, but doing good. He sure was glad to sleep in his own bed again. :)


Thanks for the update, glad to hear he is doing better!!! :thumbsup2

[kap158]

Spring of 91 was Adam's 1st trip to meet THE MOUSE! Yes, LG it does in many ways seem like yesterday. Adam was 2 in these pics.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce82279cf5cb2f00000016100AZs2zRy0csm PAhttp://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce8227a2374ac200000016100AZs2zRy0csm PA
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce8227a202cbc700000016100AZs2zRy0csm PA

Paula,

Those pictures are priceless!

KAREN

[kap158]

It's also the CURSE of being an EARLY morning person...........:lmao:

I agree with Andy - I am a morning person. Once I wake up I am up. Have to make coffee and let the dog outside. When I come back in the coffee is done, dog goes back to sleep in her bed and I go on the boards!:surfweb: What a life!

KAREN

[The FairyGodmother]

:flower3: with a lil' :hug:....so sorry that your daughter was sick.
[ to the fairygodmother ]...

i read your comments about how quickly kids grow up..is so true, more
than i like to admitt. it just seem like yesterday we were packing up
the car for their first wdw trip .......

speaking of growing up..well thanks alot ob'wv ...& your "girl" teenager.
this what i wanted to look forward [ :lmao: ]. immediately, i went out and
placed another "brick" on jordan's head....as far as iam concern...that's
what happen to others' daughters..not ours! :sad2: my lil' princess: ,
is already prefect...as daddy's lil' girl! :
Thanks so much for the kind wishes for DD she is still hurting but she is managing.

Hi everyone!

II do have some good news though!!!!

First off I am getting some use of my right side of my face and mouth back! Things don't taste quite as weird (my saliva and water do not taste salty anymore and most foods taste okay, but anything 'sweet' still tastes weird. Which I guess is a good thing. I ended up losing 7lbs in less than 2wks without even trying, probably because everything tasted so horrible! LOL), my lips are funtioning better on the right side and my eye closes a little easier. I am still not 100% and my face is not back symetric with the left- but it's an improvement!!!


Okay on to my point- they had tryouts today and out of about 45 girls that tried out- she made the cheerleading squad of 13 girls!!! I am proud of her hard work, she made the squad when many of the girls trying out had been cheerleaders (private leagues- not in school because this is the first year they can try out for cheerleading in school) and/or tumbling for YEARS. Ruby has had neither, yet she still made the squad. :)
She is so excited, and I'm so excited for her. She's had some disappointments in the past and especially this year- not making the bball team, not making the volleyball team... she did make the track team but it also didn't work out for her on a soccer team this season (long story about that) after playing 2 seasons every year for so many years... they "forgot" to recommend her for GT this year even though they said they would (and should have when she was younger, like they did with Robert), etc. etc.
Ruby is more the athletic type than the "girly" type but she enjoyed getting fixed up for the tryouts (martha stewart I may not be, but I can sure make some mega-ribbons ponytail holders and triple ribbon/triple color shoelaces by gosh! LOL Okay so I learned that thru necessity with my youngest DD who does cheerleading for Upwards...) and even just the practice and tryouts seemed to help her get over some of her shyness, and that's good because she's going to have to get completely over it. Who ever heard of a shy cheerleader?!? LOL

BIP!!! so good to hear from you. I am so glad you are starting to see some improvement. Do you watch that Grease, your the one I want show? One of the finalists, Max, was saying last week that he suffered Bells Palsey when he was a little boy. He seems to be doing awesome now. I am sure it has been a strain for you and we continue to pray for you.

Also, awesome news about Ruby!! It warms my heart to know that they will pick kids for teams based on their talents not on whether they have been on the team before. Good for her!!!



Hello folks!

I've been off a couple of days due to an abrupt complications with my computer. My spouse was away one nite with her computer and the kids computer is still sort of new - and I had not installed the Wifi antenna - and I sort of forgot the administrator password and the wifi password. A double complication. Add to that my time has been extremely limited with one of the kids ill with a fever. So... I am accessing with my spouses' computer - while earlier tonight I ran my sick notebook over to friends' place asss he is extremely agile managing systems and fixing problems.

At any rate, I have limited access to this computer nutil I resolve the antenna and wifi passwords. Both managable once I get enough time to settle into it. Not now as I am about to tunr in... and the get around the admn password I have to call HP and get a USB token disc on key to use as a physical key

I'm turning in now.. cheers everyone! TOM!! Was wondering where you had been. Glad to know your okay. sorry about the fever in your family. Hope that it goes away soon.



We have a program like this at our school also. It's called EPP (Extended Projects Program). It begins for students in the 2nd grade, but they are tested in the 1st grade.

They have programs for Language Arts and Math. Ds has been in it since 3rd grade, and dd, who is in the first grade now, is being tested for next year. It is extremely selective,though. You cannot get in on teacher recommendation alone. All students are screened, then some of those students will move on to further testing. You have to score in the top 95th %tile on a NATIONAL scale to move on to IQ testing. Then, they have to score a certain # or above on the IQ test to be allowed to participate. Dd will be finishing the IQ testing next Tuesday, and we will wait to find out if she gets into the program for next school year.

Keep your fingers crossed for her.....she really wants to get into this program like her big brother! You got it. Toes crossed too!


NYC changes so much, it's hard to keep up. Not to mention that what's done in one region may not be done in another.

The G/T programs in my region and the regions near by, are actual schools. There are a few that are k-8, 6-12 and 5-8. Each school requires the students to pass an admission exam before entering the school.

My son attended the 6-12 school for four years, which also required parent and student interviews, letters of recommendations, high scores on the 4th grade state exams and a few other things. Getting my son into that school was worst than applying to college.:sad2:

So many people complained about the lack of consistency from region to region, that this year the Mayor revamped the whole process. Now, everyone has to take the same exam when applying to elementary schools. If you pass the exam, then you are granted a seat in your region’s G/T school.
Wish we had a program like this. Our gifted program itself was more like after school play time for the gifted kids since they couldn't get any teachers to do it. It was parent volunteer. The teachers during the day would give extra work but it was hard to get DS to want to do more work than everyone else. He used to say he didn't want to be smart if that meant he had to do more work
Just wanted to drop in and day HI to everyone. Have been trying to keep up but with work and this darn cold I have been fighting it has been doable. Whishing all those with birthdays a happy one and to everyone who is ill or just plain stressed out a fast recovery.

Well got to go take more meds that will knock me out. So I guess it time to nap. Oh I better call the boss and tell him I'm taking part of the day off sick. Lois Hope you feel better real soon. I know what you are going through. Still having ear problems from that cold/sinus thing I had last month.

Hello everybody! :pixiedust:
Mark & Laura: pixiedust: and :grouphug: for your family, especially DD. IKWYM about hating to see your baby suffer and wishing that you could take it away. That is the mark of a fantastic mommy!!!! (and daddy too!) Prayers that the docs evaluate well and can find a permanent fix! :flower3:

Thank you!!!

I wanted to give you all an update on my mom's DH. he finally got to come home Tuesday from the rehab center he was in. He is still weak, but doing good. He sure was glad to sleep in his own bed again. :)
So glad to hear he is home and getting to be around his own things will probably speed his recovery.

[tom31b]

It's also the CURSE of being an EARLY morning person...........:lmao:

That's not EARLY morning, that's middle of the night!!! :rotfl2:

[arlenesp]

NYC changes so much, it's hard to keep up. Not to mention that what's done in one region may not be done in another.

The G/T programs in my region and the regions near by, are actual schools. There are a few that are k-8, 6-12 and 5-8. Each school requires the students to pass an admission exam before entering the school.

My son attended the 6-12 school for four years, which also required parent and student interviews, letters of recommendations, high scores on the 4th grade state exams and a few other things. Getting my son into that school was worst than applying to college.:sad2:

So many people complained about the lack of consistency from region to region, that this year the Mayor revamped the whole process. Now, everyone has to take the same exam when applying to elementary schools. If you pass the exam, then you are granted a seat in your region’s G/T school.

They make it very hard here in Fl to get your child into the gifted programs. First they say they test in the Spring. Not true. But if your child is overlooked and you insist on getting them into the program, you need to fund the testing out of your own pocket!!!
My DS was in gifted when we moved down here and reading at a 5th grade level in 2nd grade. The school didn't even test him for normal placement til the Spring and they normally do it during the first few weeks they transfer in. I made a fuss of course as all I kept hearing was "We do it different than they do up North." Well they finally tested Chad and the district called and told me in such a condescending way he didn't make it. What really happened was they literally broke the kids spirit. My DD on the other hand had a really super advisor who tested her asap and had her in the right classes the next week.
Now my youngest GS is in the 2nd grade now and reading at middle school level. They take him out of the class and give him work to keep him busy. His teacher is still fighting to get him placed and tested.:confused3 You would think they would jump at a child excelling but here all the concern is for the schools getting good grades in the FCAT and that is the biggest problem we have here. The schools go into high gear around testing time and all they do is prepare for the tests rather than teach.

[arlenesp]

Without me having to go hunt down the HoJo's topic again, can you guys just tell who I need to talk to and what group name to give them when I call so I can book a couple of nights there. I sure hope they still have room!!

Thanks,
When I booked over a week ago, they stopped giving the real discounted rooms. They did give me a 20% discount but she wasn't budging from there. Good luck!

[Verandah Man]

I'll be back later, lunchtime is over for today............:wave:

[arlenesp]

Andy, those pics of Angelina were soo cute!!!!

[PBader]

Paula, seeing the pics of Adam during his first WDW trip reminded me of the countdown chart I made for Angelina. We started counting down the last 100 days leading up to our October 1993 vacation, each day a Disney sticker was added to the chart. We were potty training Angelina and told her in order to see Mickey she had to be wearing "big girl panties" by the time we left for vacation. The chart below worked!!!!!!!!!

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/224/1046635081026317863S600x600Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/391/1046811452026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

What a great idea:thumbsup2 Doesn't it seem like yesterday in so many ways?:)
I am sure that Angelina would be so proud to know that her potty training was being discussed her.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[micmse2003]

The GT site shows that NY is one of many states that doesn't mandate a GT program (gifted & talented) and there is no money allocated for a program. I am feeling lucky that DS has had the little bit of motivation that he has the past almost three years and that there is a path for me to get him more challenges.


We don't have any kind of gifted program until they kids are in the 7th grade - then it's more like accelerated classes, doing 3 years of math in 2, AP becomes available in 9th. This is a big part of my problem with DS - he isn't challenged enough in school and he is BORED out of his mind, so he doesn't apply himself - thus starts a vicious circle.
I'm really hoping that we can just get through the next few years.


Thanks for clarifying this for me. We are having issues here with both kids that they test in the 90 percentile or higher but score poorly in math at school so they stand to lose the ability to take the advanced classes. I still contend that the teachers play a big role in wether they succeed or fail.
My DS just received his MEAP scores and he way exceeded the standards in Math and English and has been put in an advanced English class which is great but they won't use the same test to move keep him in his advanced Math class if he doesn't get his grade up. They don't take into consideration that maybe the teacher isn't doing that great a job in how they test or grade.

I went through all your frustration years ago.:eek: My son was just 5 when he entered 1st grade. (Cut off date was then Dec1) The third day of 1st grade, the teacher wanted to talk to me. She told me my son was spaced out.:laughing: He would just be off some where. The teacher thought he should be held back because he was so young. :rolleyes1 To make a long story shorter, he was tested. He blew the his scale way off the charts. :woohoo: He was capable of doing 10 year old and above work. He was just so bored that he would just drift off. He was placed in gifted(I always knew he was smart:rolleyes: ). He received straight A's throught school all the way through Grad-school. :scared: Just keep fighting for your children. Just because a person has a teaching degree, the teacher can be wrong!!! The challenge to apply themselves must be given. He is now the trouble shooter microbiologist for the largest drug company in the world. :scared1: But I must say he has NO COMMON SENSE still.

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I wanted to give you all an update on my mom's DH. he finally got to come home Tuesday from the rehab center he was in. He is still weak, but doing good. He sure was glad to sleep in his own bed again. :)


:grouphug: good news - hope all continues to go well for him!!!:grouphug:

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

the hotel is offering it to anyone who is sailing on the cruise - you do not have to be part of any group beyond that - it was the hotels decision.... the hotels discount. It isn't necessary to know the name - as the discount is not specific to that group. :)

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

AMANDA AND REBECCA

DESTIN

CARLEY

:cake:

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

HEY!!! where did everyone go - I'm talkin' to myself again!!!:) (must not answer myself!!!!:upsidedow )

:wizard:

[disneyjunkie]

the hotel is offering it to anyone who is sailing on the cruise - you do not have to be part of any group beyond that - it was the hotels decision.... the hotels discount. It isn't necessary to know the name - as the discount is not specific to that group. :)

True, it was the hotel's decision.

However, the hotel didn't just look at DCL's schedule and decide hey let's offer discounts to anyone sailing on the eastbound repo.

Someone called on January 26 and negotiated a group rate.

When many of us called to book, we were asked if we were with "XYZ."

A large number of us were lucky enough to benefit from the rate that person negotiated.

If I offended anyone, then I apologize. I'm not trying to start a fight, but I’m not willing to pretend that a group rate just appeared out of the clear blue sky.

Maybe it's just time for me to bow out of this thread.:sad2:

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

True, it was the hotel's decision.

However, the hotel didn't just look at DCL's schedule and decide hey let's offer discounts to anyone sailing on the eastbound repo.

Someone called on January 26 and negotiated a group rate.

When many of us called to book, we were asked if we were with "XYZ."

A large number of us were lucky enough to benefit from the rate that person negotiated.

If I offended anyone, then I apologize. I'm not trying to start a fight, but I’m not willing to pretend that a group rate just appeared out of the clear blue sky.

Maybe it's just time for me to bow out of this thread.:sad2:

respectfully, I don't think anyone is trying to pretend anything.

[mtt-swd]

Good Afternoon everyone. I couldn't get on yesterday, it just kept saying error. Now I have to go back and read what had been posted. BRB

[tom31b]

HEY!!! where did everyone go - I'm talkin' to myself again!!!:) (must not answer myself!!!!:upsidedow )

:wizard:

I think when they see you on line, everyone gets quiet to see if you will talk to yourself....

[disneyjunkie]

respectfully, I don't think anyone is trying to pretend anything.

Maybe not pretend, maybe just ignore/omit a few key facts.:confused3

[brack]

And you didn't stop by for dinner?

I ran into our "favorite" Panera Bread for a very quick bite to eat at about 5PM. I was there maybe 20 minutes max. The program started at 6PM and by 7:30PM I was on my way back home. Annette has the flu and I didn't want to leave her too long. I did think about you all when I stopped there. Next time I'll call! :thumbsup2

[brack]

Happy Birthday to today's group:bday:

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I think when they see you on line, everyone gets quiet to see if you will talk to yourself....


:rotfl: hehe - you think so??? :rotfl:

not yet ...close but not yet!!!:)

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just say hello. happy birthdays AMANDA AND REBECCA

DESTIN

CARLEY
couldnt get on at all yesterday,


..... who crashed it?..............I could see all boards stopped at 2.53pm GMT....................

[brack]

My DS has his 34th birthday on Saturday (somebody is getting old!). What do you get a 34yo who makes more money than you do and has everythng?

Right now my number one choice is an iTunes gift card. :confused3

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I ran into our "favorite" Panera Bread for a very quick bite to eat at about 5PM. I was there maybe 20 minutes max. The program started at 6PM and by 7:30PM I was on my way back home. Annette has the flu and I didn't want to leave her too long. I did think about you all when I stopped there. Next time I'll call! :thumbsup2


yum - Panera's!!!!

:grouphug: hope Annette is feeling better soon - the flu isn't fun!!!:grouphug:

[PBader]

I ran into our "favorite" Panera Bread for a very quick bite to eat at about 5PM. I was there maybe 20 minutes max. The program started at 6PM and by 7:30PM I was on my way back home. Annette has the flu and I didn't want to leave her too long. I did think about you all when I stopped there. Next time I'll call! :thumbsup2

I used to love to stop there in the morning for a toasted cinnamon bagel with butter on my way to work. Of course it was not really on my way to work LOL. Thanks for the memory.

Hope Annette gets to feeling better soon. The flu just zaps every bit of energy you have. Take good care of her.:)

[brack]

I think when they see you on line, everyone gets quiet to see if you will talk to yourself....

If I ever did start talking to myself and someone said something I'd tell them that it is because I do not have anyone else smart enough to talk to. :lmao:

[brack]

Hope Annette gets to feeling better soon. The flu just zaps every bit of energy you have. Take good care of her.:)

Thanks Paula and Darlene. I am trying to keep her down to rest. I also brought her a Mocha Frapp from Starbucks to help her feel better.

[micmse2003]

Happy Birthday

Amanda

Rebeccal

Destin

Carley

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

If I ever did start talking to myself and someone said something I'd tell them that it is because I do not have anyone else smart enough to talk to. :lmao:

I have said something similar to DH (jokingly!!!) - not sure he appreciates it!!!!:rotfl:

[PBader]

My DS has his 34th birthday on Saturday (somebody is getting old!). What do you get a 34yo who makes more money than you do and has everythng?

Right now my number one choice is an iTunes gift card. :confused3

DS loves iTune cards. That is a tough one, Brack. I always have a hard time buying for anyone now days. I am sure that most of us have everything we need and our "wants" usually are too expensive for others to give us. Is your son going on the TOAL with us? If so get him a room credit!:)

[Downrivermama]

I ran into our "favorite" Panera Bread for a very quick bite to eat at about 5PM. I was there maybe 20 minutes max. The program started at 6PM and by 7:30PM I was on my way back home. Annette has the flu and I didn't want to leave her too long. I did think about you all when I stopped there. Next time I'll call! :thumbsup2

We love Panera! :love:

You know sometimes when I talk to myself, I give pretty good answers!

Now when I hear someone talking and I think they are talking to themselves, I have to look for that bluetooth thing sticking out of their ear!

Hi to everyone, before I get picked off the boards again. They sure are acting up.

[PBader]

Thanks Paula and Darlene. I am trying to keep her down to rest. I also brought her a Mocha Frapp from Starbucks to help her feel better.

OK Brack, you are killing me with the calories in the last few minutes! I love those too! Especially with whipped cream.:rolleyes1

[brack]

I'm at the computer in the basement (my Disney Room) woking on the set up. I'm done now but it is really cold down here so I'm going back upstairs where it's warm before I get :sick:.

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

We love Panera! :love:

You know sometimes when I talk to myself, I give pretty good answers!

Now when I hear someone talking and I think they are talking to themselves, I have to look for that bluetooth thing sticking out of their ear!

Hi to everyone, before I get picked off the boards again. They sure are acting up.


Tina: :rotfl:

someday I am gonna get with the program and stop thinking strangers are talking to me when they are on those things..I am constantly doing a double take to see who they are talking to.....does that mean I am ancient????:confused:

[brack]

Is your son going on the TOAL with us? If so get him a room credit!:)

I could only wish but unfortunately no. He and his DW has gone on one cruise with us but it is hard to fit it into his schedule. Nice thought though; thanks. :thumbsup2

[tom31b]

My DS has his 34th birthday on Saturday (somebody is getting old!). What do you get a 34yo who makes more money than you do and has everythng?
:confused3

That would be your DS getting old, not you, correct? Why not just wrap up a list of what you want and tell him he makes more so he should give presents on his birthday.... worth a try :rotfl:

If I ever did start talking to myself and someone said something I'd tell them that it is because I do not have anyone else smart enough to talk to. :lmao:

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

We love Panera! :love:

You know sometimes when I talk to myself, I give pretty good answers!

Now when I hear someone talking and I think they are talking to themselves, I have to look for that bluetooth thing sticking out of their ear!

Hi to everyone, before I get picked off the boards again. They sure are acting up.


Panera is awesome and most locations have free wifi for the laptop enabled...

What I love more than the people who are always talking to themselves ("bluetoothers") is listening to their conversations "Well Julie was dating Bob but Bob was ......" Such a waste...

[goofyforlife]

My DS has his 34th birthday on Saturday (somebody is getting old!). What do you get a 34yo who makes more money than you do and has everythng?

Right now my number one choice is an iTunes gift card. :confused3

Hey Brack watch which # you call old? I turned that age in October. ;)

Hmm... What to get? i guess itunes would work. i know i like getting gift certificates for stuff i'd use but just not think of.... (of course my mom can never take a hint so gets me some crappy dollar store/yard sale item that i have no use for)

i'd rather get the itune card myself..... (of course it's DD who actually has an ipod)

Tell Annette i hopes she feels better..... (tell her it was all theat time away from you that must have made her sick.)

[Downrivermama]

Tina: :rotfl:

someday I am gonna get with the program and stop thinking strangers are talking to me when they are on those things..I am constantly doing a double take to see who they are talking to.....does that mean I am ancient????:confused:

I do the same thing! I feel like saying "You Talking to ME?" :confused3

[The FairyGodmother]

Brack,

So sorry to hear that Annette isn't feeling well. How sweet of you to get her Starbucks. That would make me feel better if DH did that for me.

Hope she feels better soon.

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I do the same thing! I feel like saying "You Talking to ME?" :confused3


:rotfl:

with me itis "are they talking to me"...then "who are they talk......oh!!!!!..." as the realization sets in!!! I gotta get with the program I tell ya!!!:)

[mtt-swd]

Okay, I have caught up for now. Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to everyone that has had one in the last 2 days. I am glad that some of you are starting to feel better. I am sorry that others are not feeling too well. Prayers and pixiedust to you. Sorry to hear about pets not doing too well. All the best for them also. I probably won't be back on, since I need to take DS to boyscouts tonight. I also had a very busy two days. Will try to ketchup tomorrow.

[tom31b]

Interview with the guy who went over on cruise ship :offtopic:

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2972448

[Verandah Man]

My DS has his 34th birthday on Saturday (somebody is getting old!). What do you get a 34yo who makes more money than you do and has everythng?

Right now my number one choice is an iTunes gift card. :confused3


Does your DS and DDIL like to go out to eat, if so, a gift card to their favorite eating establishment would be nice.

[lbgraves]

Just logging in to share a deal with you guys for AA & AAA batteries. :)

http://www.batteries.com/productprofile.asp?appid=392502

enter the code FINE and the shipping should be .99. :)

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Interview with the guy who went over on cruise ship :offtopic:

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2972448

oh my - meds and too much alcohol??? - wasn't he responsible for an underage relative?????

thanks for the link!!!:thumbsup2

[got2travel]

Just logging in to share a deal with you guys for AA & AAA batteries. :)

http://www.batteries.com/productprofile.asp?appid=392502

enter the code FINE and the shipping should be .99. :)


Hey MR - what size do we need for the blender???

[arlenesp]

Darlene, I don't think it was a relative. I think it was his godson.They're neighbors from what I remember.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Bip, so glad to hear that you are having some recovery!! You will have to keep us up to date. That is wonderful that Ruby made the :cheer2: squad.
I have missed hearing from you.:)

:woohoo: happy to hear you are seeing improvement!!!!:woohoo:

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Congrats to Ruby!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: shounds like she really deserved it - 'cause of all the hard work!!!!:wizard: :thumbsup2


BIP!!! so good to hear from you. I am so glad you are starting to see some improvement. Do you watch that Grease, your the one I want show? One of the finalists, Max, was saying last week that he suffered Bells Palsey when he was a little boy. He seems to be doing awesome now. I am sure it has been a strain for you and we continue to pray for you.

Also, awesome news about Ruby!! It warms my heart to know that they will pick kids for teams based on their talents not on whether they have been on the team before. Good for her!!!


Thanks to everyone for the comments about me and Ruby. I didn't grab them all for quotes- sorry! I appreciate them all though!
In response to the last comment- yeah... I made sure before I even let her know I'd received the email from the principal about the first "mtg" about cheerleading tryouts last week- that it was going to be done fairly. I emailed the cheerleading coach and asked her how it would be done- because if it was going to be done by popular vote of the kids in school... I wasn't going to let her try out! She's not popular- she gets shy around her peers like a totally different person, so she only has a few friends who really know how personable, silly, funny, nice, etc. she is. The rest don't even notice her because she gets quiet in large groups, classes, etc. and just blends into the background. She's had the same few girlfriends for the past few years. But when the cheerleading coach said no, that it would be 60% judges from another town not even given the girls names (they went by numbers in the judging) and 40% was by forms filled out by the teachers (for conduct, school grades, participation in class, etc.) -then I knew it would be done fairly. In fact the cheerleading coaches didn't even know who made the squad until they called out the numbers after all the judging was done- only then did they know what girl went with the number. KWIM? It was done very fairly. This is the first year of cheerleading here, involved with the school. Previous cheerleaders were like with football leagues -you know where if you register and pay, you're a cheerleader no matter what. But some of those girls had cheered for years like that and some had taken tumbling and/or gymnastics for years. So I am pretty proud of her that she had the ability to do some tumbling and practiced hard on the cheer and dance. It was especially difficult for her because both were very complicated and she has ADHD so she doesn't just remember things immediately. :)


Just logging in to share a deal with you guys for AA & AAA batteries. :)

http://www.batteries.com/productprofile.asp?appid=392502

enter the code FINE and the shipping should be .99. :)
Thanks, will check out the deal in a bit. :) I can always use more batteries around here... these kids and their toys I tell ya!

[lbgraves]

True, it was the hotel's decision.

However, the hotel didn't just look at DCL's schedule and decide hey let's offer discounts to anyone sailing on the eastbound repo.

Someone called on January 26 and negotiated a group rate.

When many of us called to book, we were asked if we were with XYZ.

A large number of us were lucky enough to benefit from the rate that person negotiated.

If I offended anyone, then I apologize. I'm not trying to start a fight, but I’m not willing to pretend that a group rate just appeared out of the clear blue sky.

Maybe it's just time for me to bow out of this thread.:sad2:

The fact is that someone here called on their own before knowing about any existing rate and tried to negotiate a group rate for the DIS. They were told that since there was already a standard 20% cruise group rate that already exists ... no matter what your sail date is ... there was no reason to set up a specific block of rooms for the DIS group reservations. When people called and were asked if they were with "XYZ" they said no. It was the hotel's decision to give them to standard cruise discount. They said that it didn't matter because all cruise groups received the same discount. No one here took advantage of anyone or anything. For whatever reason, some people refuse to believe, acknowledge, or whatever that fact. Noone here is pretending anything, although that can't be said everywhere.

[lbgraves]

Maybe not pretend, maybe just ignore/omit a few key facts.:confused3

I have to agree with this statement...although probably not in the same way that you intended it to read.

[disneyjunkie]

I have to agree with this statement...although probably not in the same way that you intended it to read.

Of course not:thumbsup2

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

The fact is that someone here called on their own before knowing about any existing rate and tried to negotiate a group rate for the DIS. They were told that since there was already a standard 20% cruise group rate that already exists ... no matter what your sail date is ... there was no reason to set up a specific block of rooms for the DIS group reservations. When people called and were asked if they were with "XYZ" they said no. It was the hotel's decision to give them to standard cruise discount. They said that it didn't matter because all cruise groups received the same discount. No one here took advantage of anyone or anything. For whatever reason, some people refuse to believe, acknowledge, or whatever that fact. Noone here is pretending anything, although that can't be said everywhere.


Lisa:

well said! :thumbsup2

thank you!:)

[PBader]

OK, and how was everyone's day today? I planned on playing hookey today, then decided to go to work and played hookey anyway. I got most of our basement cleaned up. Although I still have scrapbooking stuff out where it shouldn't be.
I also got a nice certified letter from the KY Environmental Cabinet, Division of Waste Management letting me know that I several violations that I am going to need to deal with concerning my underground storage tanks. Apparently, my line leak detection needs to upgraded. At least there are no fines involved, just capital expenditures I wasn't planning on.

We are going to grill out tonight steak, baked potatos and brocoli casserole.:)

[Esteri]

Just popping in for a quick Hello. And I'll probably post the Priate Joke of the Day since I'm here....

Just got a call from the vet. Kaiya's stomach was normal and everything looked good so they were able to tack it down to prevent any future problems. She came out of general just fine. She'll be coming home tomorrow afternoon. :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: :cheer2:

I can't tell you how relieved we are. :dance3:

Three of the five annual performance evaluations are complete. Now, I just have to get through the auction... :rolleyes:

Signing off until Sunday...

[Esteri]

Not in honor of nothin' just a weird one...

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Why does a pirate's phone go beep beep beep beep beep?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Because he left it off the hook!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[PBader]

Just popping in for a quick Hello. And I'll probably post the Priate Joke of the Day since I'm here....

Just got a call from the vet. Kaiya's stomach was normal and everything looked good so they were able to tack it down to prevent any future problems. She came out of general just fine. She'll be coming home tomorrow afternoon. :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: :cheer2:

I can't tell you how relieved we are. :dance3:

Three of the five annual performance evaluations are complete. Now, I just have to get through the auction... :rolleyes:

Signing off until Sunday...

That is wonderful news!!:woohoo: :woohoo:

[JLDSMD]

Not in honor of nothin' just a weird one...

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Why does a pirate's phone go beep beep beep beep beep?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Because he left it off the hook!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

:lmao: I like that one. I'll have to pass it on to my 7 year old.

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Just popping in for a quick Hello. And I'll probably post the Priate Joke of the Day since I'm here....

Just got a call from the vet. Kaiya's stomach was normal and everything looked good so they were able to tack it down to prevent any future problems. She came out of general just fine. She'll be coming home tomorrow afternoon. :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: :cheer2:

I can't tell you how relieved we are. :dance3:

Three of the five annual performance evaluations are complete. Now, I just have to get through the auction... :rolleyes:

Signing off until Sunday...


:thumbsup2 that is great news!!!!!:thumbsup2

:grouphug: here is to a seedy recovery for her!!!:grouphug:

[atakaratemom]

I have a touch of insomnia tonight and was reading back a little (okay alot) and I came across this post from 1/31 the infamous booking day. Mary & family win the prize for the highest quote for the TOAL. I wonder what tier pricing this is???? :rotfl: :rotfl:

My goodness MR, that is a blast from the past! I can still hear "Beauty and the Beast" ringing in my ears as I held on the phone and was booking online at the same time! Thankfully the system righted itself after a few tries and I was able to book my Category 9 for a good deal less than the 4 million dollar bargain I initially received! :rotfl:

[The FairyGodmother]

Just popping in for a quick Hello. And I'll probably post the Priate Joke of the Day since I'm here....

Just got a call from the vet. Kaiya's stomach was normal and everything looked good so they were able to tack it down to prevent any future problems. She came out of general just fine. She'll be coming home tomorrow afternoon. :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: :cheer2:

I can't tell you how relieved we are. :dance3:

Three of the five annual performance evaluations are complete. Now, I just have to get through the auction... :rolleyes:

Signing off until Sunday...
Yippee!!! for good news. I am so glad Kaiya is going to be okay. I have been thinking about her all day. I am so glad you let us know!!! What a relief. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

[micmse2003]

Just logging in to share a deal with you guys for AA & AAA batteries. :)

http://www.batteries.com/productprofile.asp?appid=392502

enter the code FINE and the shipping should be .99. :)

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Stop telling us about great deals!!!!:laughing: :laughing: Your making me go broke. :rolleyes: DH wants to know if you want a cut of what we are saving??:thumbsup2

[brack]

That would be your DS getting old, not you, correct? Why not just wrap up a list of what you want and tell him he makes more so he should give presents on his birthday.... worth a try :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

I haven't aged in years :confused3

That is a good idea! I'll have to try it on him. :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Just popping in for a quick Hello. And I'll probably post the Priate Joke of the Day since I'm here....

Just got a call from the vet. Kaiya's stomach was normal and everything looked good so they were able to tack it down to prevent any future problems. She came out of general just fine. She'll be coming home tomorrow afternoon. :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: :cheer2:

I can't tell you how relieved we are. :dance3:

Three of the five annual performance evaluations are complete. Now, I just have to get through the auction... :rolleyes:

Signing off until Sunday...



Thanks for the update...............I happy to hear things are looking up for Kaiya.................:thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Not in honor of nothin' just a weird one...

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Why does a pirate's phone go beep beep beep beep beep?
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Because he left it off the hook!
pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:





:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[brack]

Hey Brack watch which # you call old? I turned that age in October. ;)

Hmm... What to get? i guess itunes would work. i know i like getting gift certificates for stuff i'd use but just not think of.... (of course my mom can never take a hint so gets me some crappy dollar store/yard sale item that i have no use for)

i'd rather get the itune card myself..... (of course it's DD who actually has an ipod)

Tell Annette i hopes she feels better..... (tell her it was all theat time away from you that must have made her sick.)

Thanks for the help. It probably will be the iTunes card.

Annette is getting better but she still sounds rough.

[PBader]

Esteri. you got me thinking about some snazzy pooches now.
http://www.projectmyplace.com/images/pirate3.jpg
http://www.projectmyplace.com/images/pirate.jpghttp://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/disguise/5730-large.jpg
http://www.capitola.com/dogs/images/Howl-o-ween/pirate.jpg
http://www.fourleggedlinks.com/images/piratecat.jpg
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

I know vacation is getting close...........Hazel has the suitcases and the summer clothes out of storage..................:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[brack]

Does your DS and DDIL like to go out to eat, if so, a gift card to their favorite eating establishment would be nice.

Good idea. Thanks. :thumbsup2

[micmse2003]

The fact is that someone here called on their own before knowing about any existing rate and tried to negotiate a group rate for the DIS. They were told that since there was already a standard 20% cruise group rate that already exists ... no matter what your sail date is ... there was no reason to set up a specific block of rooms for the DIS group reservations. When people called and were asked if they were with "XYZ" they said no. It was the hotel's decision to give them to standard cruise discount. They said that it didn't matter because all cruise groups received the same discount. No one here took advantage of anyone or anything. For whatever reason, some people refuse to believe, acknowledge, or whatever that fact. Noone here is pretending anything, although that can't be said everywhere.

Very nicely stated.:)

Just popping in for a quick Hello. And I'll probably post the Priate Joke of the Day since I'm here....

Just got a call from the vet. Kaiya's stomach was normal and everything looked good so they were able to tack it down to prevent any future problems. She came out of general just fine. She'll be coming home tomorrow afternoon. :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: :cheer2:

I can't tell you how relieved we are. :dance3:

Three of the five annual performance evaluations are complete. Now, I just have to get through the auction... :rolleyes:

Signing off until Sunday...

I am so happy for you and Kaiya.:woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: Now you concentrate on your auction. :rolleyes: Hope all goes well.:thumbsup2

Thanks to everyone for the comments about me and Ruby. I didn't grab them all for quotes- sorry! I appreciate them all though!
In response to the last comment- yeah... I made sure before I even let her know I'd received the email from the principal about the first "mtg" about cheerleading tryouts last week- that it was going to be done fairly. I emailed the cheerleading coach and asked her how it would be done- because if it was going to be done by popular vote of the kids in school... I wasn't going to let her try out! She's not popular- she gets shy around her peers like a totally different person, so she only has a few friends who really know how personable, silly, funny, nice, etc. she is. The rest don't even notice her because she gets quiet in large groups, classes, etc. and just blends into the background. She's had the same few girlfriends for the past few years. But when the cheerleading coach said no, that it would be 60% judges from another town not even given the girls names (they went by numbers in the judging) and 40% was by forms filled out by the teachers (for conduct, school grades, participation in class, etc.) -then I knew it would be done fairly. In fact the cheerleading coaches didn't even know who made the squad until they called out the numbers after all the judging was done- only then did they know what girl went with the number. KWIM? It was done very fairly. This is the first year of cheerleading here, involved with the school. Previous cheerleaders were like with football leagues -you know where if you register and pay, you're a cheerleader no matter what. But some of those girls had cheered for years like that and some had taken tumbling and/or gymnastics for years. So I am pretty proud of her that she had the ability to do some tumbling and practiced hard on the cheer and dance. It was especially difficult for her because both were very complicated and she has ADHD so she doesn't just remember things immediately. :)



Thanks, will check out the deal in a bit. :) I can always use more batteries around here... these kids and their toys I tell ya!

I am soooooooo happy you are starting to feel better. :woohoo: We miss you on the board.:hug:

Congrats to Ruby too.:dance3: That is quite an accomplishment.:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Diznyfan68]

Hi everyone!

I am sorry I haven't posted for awhile. I have been reading and trying to keep up except for the last day or two. Those days I couldn't even read because everytime *I* came to the board it was down for upgrades for hours! I told y'all I have bad luck! I must have been coming here everytime it was down.



I'm so glad you're beginning to feel better. And congrats to Ruby!

[O'BWV]

Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday!!!

Just home from the Dr. with my DS and it's FLU Round 2 here in the O'B house!!

[Diznyfan68]

Hello folks!

I've been off a couple of days due to an abrupt complications with my computer. My spouse was away one nite with her computer and the kids computer is still sort of new - and I had not installed the Wifi antenna - and I sort of forgot the administrator password and the wifi password. A double complication. Add to that my time has been extremely limited with one of the kids ill with a fever. So... I am accessing with my spouses' computer - while earlier tonight I ran my sick notebook over to friends' place asss he is extremely agile managing systems and fixing problems.

At any rate, I have limited access to this computer nutil I resolve the antenna and wifi passwords. Both managable once I get enough time to settle into it. Not now as I am about to tunr in... and the get around the admn password I have to call HP and get a USB token disc on key to use as a physical key

I'm turning in now.. cheers everyone!

Hi Crash! Hope the kids are feeling better soon and that you get your computer woos fixed.

[Diznyfan68]

Just wanted to drop in and day HI to everyone. Have been trying to keep up but with work and this darn cold I have been fighting it has been doable. Whishing all those with birthdays a happy one and to everyone who is ill or just plain stressed out a fast recovery.

Well got to go take more meds that will knock me out. So I guess it time to nap. Oh I better call the boss and tell him I'm taking part of the day off sick. Lois

Feel better soon Lois!