DDA Chapter 6

[Glynis]

Denise, enjoy your lunch today! :)

My mom goes to the oncologist today at 3:15.



Ditto to Denise! Have a great lunch!

Elizabeth - I'll pray for your mom. Hopefully, you'll all get some answers and be able to start making the decisions that you need to make.

[PNO4TE]

Lindsay - Sorry you got stuck playing Tour Guide Barbie this week! :hug:

very well put, Elizabeth, so I am copying you!

I also think it is an excellent idea to check in with the oncologist. He might as well know there is a support system in place he needs to communicate with! And you will get the definitive answers that way too. Good luck.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I did it. I broke down and bought tickets to see Hairspray in DC. This will be Alyssa's bday gift from Bob and I, since her bday is 10 days later.

That should be fun!
I bought tickets to "Cats" for DS and me. I almost had a heart attack last night thinking the musical was the weekend I booked plane ressies.:scared1: Luckily it is the weekend after.

Ditto to Denise! Have a great lunch!

Elizabeth - I'll pray for your mom. Hopefully, you'll all get some answers and be able to start making the decisions that you need to make.

Thanks, Glynis. :)

[Glynis]

I did it. I broke down and bought tickets to see Hairspray in DC. This will be Alyssa's bday gift from Bob and I, since her bday is 10 days later.

What a fun birthday present!!! I just know she'll love the live show! So much fun!

[PNO4TE]

I did it. I broke down and bought tickets to see Hairspray in DC. This will be Alyssa's bday gift from Bob and I, since her bday is 10 days later.

What a delightful gift! Will all 5 of you go? He is such a nice guy, Tammi. :goodvibes

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

very well put, Elizabeth, so I am copying you!

I also think it is an excellent idea to check in with the oncologist. He might as well know there is a support system in place he needs to communicate with! And you will get the definitive answers that way too. Good luck.

Thanks, Elin.
I want to be sure that this hospital is going to be a good choice, because the other hospital seems to have a larger cancer center. The other hospital also has a female oncologist who specializes in breast cancer, so I might be pushing Mom ro meet with her before she makes any concrete decisions. I aksed her why they referred her to this guy she is seeing today and she said her primary care Dr. is affiliated with this hospital. I don't think that really matters, though. I don't think the primary care Dr. is going to have much involvement here, so she needs to go where the oncology services are best.

I got DS's suitcase packed, now I need to work on mine.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Ditto to Elizabeth and Glynis.

What day night did you get ticket's for? I may consider taking Emma. We love the movie & soundtrack too! I think Molly would enjoy it but she I don't know if she'd sit still the whole show with out bugging the crap out of me!

Hi everyone!

Glynis - :hug: Sorry about the whacky MIL. Good luck in whatever you and Alan decide to do.

Elizabeth - :wizard: for your mom today.

Robyn - Did you see that Hairspray is coming to the Warner Theater in 2 weeks! I'm so tempted to take the kids. We saw the movie in the theater and Alyssa loves the soundtrack.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Molly had a dental appointment this morning to fill 2 cavities. Well they filled 5. :scared1: My sister took the girls on March 3rd. She came home that day and said Molly had 2 and Emma had a tiny one that they didn't recommend filling unless it started bothering her. Eric called back to the office and asked them why there was a huge discrepancy. The receptionist checked Mo's chart and said "No, there were 5." I can't see how my sister could have confused 2 and five, they don't sound alike at all :confused3

[yellowfish78]

Hi everyone!

Quick question: What time should Bob and I schedule our transfers to Disney from Universal for? We are at Disney from 10/12, 13 and leave 9am on the 14th. The 12th is EMH evening for MK, the 13th is MNSSHP. We'd like to fit in EPCOT too. And we have meals to plan around - Bob wants Crystal Palace which I thought the best day to do that was the 12th for breakfast until I realized it's an EMH evening, and I might drop 1900 Park Fare for the 13th for another place since we want to do EPCOT...and dinners are Yachtsman (on the 12th) and Artist Point (on the 13th) and Artist Point has to be pretty early because of MNSSHP...
...and I'm rambling because I can't think this hard. :scared: Help!

[yellowfish78]

OK I calmed down some in those few minutes of venting. I just switched days around for the parks...No matter what, it'll be a busy weekend because of Columbus Day.

October 12th:
Leave Universal. (Still don't know what time.)
Check in at resort.
Possible Segway tour?
Early lunch at Garden Grill (even though I'd love to eat at 1900 Park Fare but I think the travel time back and forth would kill too much time.)
Visit EPCOT. Bob has yet to ride Soarin'.
Yachtsman Steakhouse for dinner around 7 or 8pm.

October 13th:
Crystal Palace breakfast before park opening.
Visit MK.
Take a break in afternoon before...
Dinner at Artist Point around 5:30pm.
Back to MK for MNSSHP tonight until midnight.

October 14th:
Leave at 9am to go home. :sad1:

(Universal Studios is so much easier to plan for!)

[Tammi67]

What a delightful gift! Will all 5 of you go? He is such a nice guy, Tammi. :goodvibes
Yes, we are all going. Not cheap, but I love taking the kids to cultural events like this. Especially Alyssa. You know how she is. ;)

[Tammi67]

Ditto to Elizabeth and Glynis.

What day night did you get ticket's for? I may consider taking Emma. We love the movie & soundtrack too! I think Molly would enjoy it but she I don't know if she'd sit still the whole show with out bugging the crap out of me!
Sat. April 19, 2PM. Let me know if you decide to go.

[Tammi67]

Molly had a dental appointment this morning to fill 2 cavities. Well they filled 5. :scared1: My sister took the girls on March 3rd. She came home that day and said Molly had 2 and Emma had a tiny one that they didn't recommend filling unless it started bothering her. Eric called back to the office and asked them why there was a huge discrepancy. The receptionist checked Mo's chart and said "No, there were 5." I can't see how my sister could have confused 2 and five, they don't sound alike at all :confused3
Wow, poor thing. I bet her mouth is going to be sore for awhile.

[Tammi67]

OK I calmed down some in those few minutes of venting. I just switched days around for the parks...No matter what, it'll be a busy weekend because of Columbus Day.

October 12th:
Leave Universal. (Still don't know what time.)
Check in at resort.
Possible Segway tour?
Early lunch at Garden Grill (even though I'd love to eat at 1900 Park Fare but I think the travel time back and forth would kill too much time.)
Visit EPCOT. Bob has yet to ride Soarin'.
Yachtsman Steakhouse for dinner around 7 or 8pm.

October 13th:
Crystal Palace breakfast before park opening.
Visit MK.
Take a break in afternoon before...
Dinner at Artist Point around 5:30pm.
Back to MK for MNSSHP tonight until midnight.

October 14th:
Leave at 9am to go home. :sad1:

(Universal Studios is so much easier to plan for!)
Sound good, Chanon. Other than the going home part.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Eric said she did really well. She hasn't complained but is sleeping now. She never naps any longer.

I still can't understand the 2 to 5 difference! It's really bugging me. Not to mention that each tooth was $124. Thank goodness we have insurance because that covered $398 of the $620 bill. But I think we will be switching dentists.

Wow, poor thing. I bet her mouth is going to be sore for awhile.

[triplefigs]

Prayers please! Just got a call, and one of my student's dads got really sick over the weekend, has been diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia), in in the ICU, has a 40% chance to live, and is going to be in the hospital a month at least. The mom is 12 weeks pregnant with twins and then has the little girl (age 2) in my class. Very tough situation.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Eric said she did really well. She hasn't complained but is sleeping now. She never naps any longer.

I still can't understand the 2 to 5 difference! It's really bugging me. Not to mention that each tooth was $124. Thank goodness we have insurance because that covered $398 of the $620 bill. But I think we will be switching dentists.

Robyn - Yikes! Poor Molly! That does seem odd that they would say "2" and mean "5". And then not to confirm it with Eric that they were filling all 5 seems odd. DS has only had one cavity so far, but I bet when those braces come off we'll have some work to do.:scared:

Prayers please! Just got a call, and one of my student's dads got really sick over the weekend, has been diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia), in in the ICU, has a 40% chance to live, and is going to be in the hospital a month at least. The mom is 12 weeks pregnant with twins and then has the little girl (age 2) in my class. Very tough situation.

Wow! Now that is a horrible situation! :scared1: Good thoughts for them. I hope the dad makes a full recovery! :wizard:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Got this though email :goodvibes and wanted to share with everyone

http://pixiesplace.com/trainride/

I found this on the breast cancer thread. I am just boo-hooing, so I thought some of you should boo-hoo, too. Especially since it is completely out of character for me to boo-hoo about anything.

[KristineN]

Elizabeth...

when my mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer it was extremely difficulty for me.....you are going to be going through some emotional highs and lows of your own. Give yourself some time to digest....unless you have gone through having a love one diagnosed or die from cancer...it is truly hard to explain all the feelings.

Even after going through things with my mom...I was no more prepared for losing my father to lung cancer....I cry for him to this day.

I found this on the breast cancer thread. I am just boo-hooing, so I thought some of you should boo-hoo, too. Especially since it is completely out of character for me to boo-hoo about anything.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth...

when my mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer it was extremely difficulty for me.....you are going to be going through some emotional highs and lows of your own. Give yourself some time to digest....unless you have gone through having a love one diagnosed or die from cancer...it is truly hard to explain all the feelings.

Even after going through things with my mom...I was no more prepared for losing my father to lung cancer....I cry for him to this day.

I'm sorry so many of us have this experience in common! :hug:

[KristineN]

sadly, it's true. people who haven't been touched by cancer's wicked hand have no clue how truly blessed that they are...people who have...will never forgot. In all truth...prior to my mother...I NEVER thought about cancer, ever...now...I think of it all the time....that my friend, is the real curse

I'm sorry so many of us have this experience in common! :hug:

[babytrees]

I was thrilled to come across this article today:

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10029430.asp

We love the classic Disney movies and we actually get the Hallmark channel:cool1:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

sadly, it's true. people who haven't been touched by cancer's wicked hand have no clue how truly blessed that they are...people who have...will never forgot. In all truth...prior to my mother...I NEVER thought about cancer, ever...now...I think of it all the time....that my friend, is the real curse

I was thinking this afternoon that if my enemies really wanted to get to me they would wish for something horrible to happen to my mother, DH, or DS. If it was me with cancer I would just march right in and deal with it - that's what I do, I deal. I tend to react to things with anger more often than sadness, but not this time.

My grandfather & my aunt both died from colon cancer. I was only 7 when Grandpa died. I was sad to lose my aunt but I wasn't devastated. Because my family is so dysfunctional it is pretty hard to get me in a twist over somebody being ill. But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I was thrilled to come across this article today:

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10029430.asp

We love the classic Disney movies and we actually get the Hallmark channel:cool1:

Hmm. I think Hallmark is one of the channels we DON'T get! Darn!

[KristineN]

very true..:hug:

I was thinking this afternoon that if my enemies really wanted to get to me they would wish for something horrible to happen to my mother, DH, or DS. If it was me with cancer I would just march right in and deal with it - that's what I do, I deal. I tend to react to things with anger more often than sadness, but not this time.

My grandfather & my aunt both died from colon cancer. I was only 7 when Grandpa died. I was sad to lose my aunt but I wasn't devastated. Because my family is so dysfunctional it is pretty hard to get me in a twist over somebody being ill. But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

[mommykds]

I was thinking this afternoon that if my enemies really wanted to get to me they would wish for something horrible to happen to my mother, DH, or DS. If it was me with cancer I would just march right in and deal with it - that's what I do, I deal. I tend to react to things with anger more often than sadness, but not this time.

My grandfather & my aunt both died from colon cancer. I was only 7 when Grandpa died. I was sad to lose my aunt but I wasn't devastated. Because my family is so dysfunctional it is pretty hard to get me in a twist over somebody being ill. But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.:hug: :hug: :hug:

[babytrees]

I found this on the breast cancer thread. I am just boo-hooing, so I thought some of you should boo-hoo, too. Especially since it is completely out of character for me to boo-hoo about anything.

I loved it thank you.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[tmfranlk]

Prayers please! Just got a call, and one of my student's dads got really sick over the weekend, has been diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia), in in the ICU, has a 40% chance to live, and is going to be in the hospital a month at least. The mom is 12 weeks pregnant with twins and then has the little girl (age 2) in my class. Very tough situation.

Oh wow! They will defintely be in our prayers. Lots of :grouphug: and :wizard: to them all as well.

[tmfranlk]

I was thrilled to come across this article today:

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10029430.asp

We love the classic Disney movies and we actually get the Hallmark channel:cool1:

That's one that we DON'T get and I've always wanted to. Now I really want it. :(

[tmfranlk]

I was thinking this afternoon that if my enemies really wanted to get to me they would wish for something horrible to happen to my mother, DH, or DS. If it was me with cancer I would just march right in and deal with it - that's what I do, I deal. I tend to react to things with anger more often than sadness, but not this time.

My grandfather & my aunt both died from colon cancer. I was only 7 when Grandpa died. I was sad to lose my aunt but I wasn't devastated. Because my family is so dysfunctional it is pretty hard to get me in a twist over somebody being ill. But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

:hug: :hug:

[MrsHeg]

I was thinking this afternoon that if my enemies really wanted to get to me they would wish for something horrible to happen to my mother, DH, or DS. If it was me with cancer I would just march right in and deal with it - that's what I do, I deal. I tend to react to things with anger more often than sadness, but not this time.

My grandfather & my aunt both died from colon cancer. I was only 7 when Grandpa died. I was sad to lose my aunt but I wasn't devastated. Because my family is so dysfunctional it is pretty hard to get me in a twist over somebody being ill. But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

:hug: We'll all pray that you won't have to experience that loss for many years to come, chances are very good that you won't. One of the things that I am most grateful for is the last conversation I had with Mom I told her I loved her and her response was I love you too. Soon after that she was no longer able to speak.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Thanks, everyone. :)

Still no word from her. But I keep telling myself that maybe the oncologist was running behind, maybe he sent her for more diagnostics and she isn't finished, etc. It is 2 hours past her scheduled appt. so it hasn't been THAT long if you measure it in "doctor minutes".

I'll give her another hour and then I will call her.

[bear74]

Elizabeth what time is the clam bake?

[Glynis]

Prayers please! Just got a call, and one of my student's dads got really sick over the weekend, has been diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia), in in the ICU, has a 40% chance to live, and is going to be in the hospital a month at least. The mom is 12 weeks pregnant with twins and then has the little girl (age 2) in my class. Very tough situation.

Prayers said, Denise! How very tough!

[Glynis]

sadly, it's true. people who haven't been touched by cancer's wicked hand have no clue how truly blessed that they are...people who have...will never forgot. In all truth...prior to my mother...I NEVER thought about cancer, ever...now...I think of it all the time....that my friend, is the real curse

I agree with this! My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but came through it just fine. My FIL (who I loved dearly) died of prostate cancer.

My mother, just 3 years ago, was diagnosed with uterine cancer. That was terrifying to me. I was with her every step of the way, from the diagnosis, through surgery, through radiation. She seems to be fine, now, but I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop.

The worst was watching my favorite aunt go through melanoma. It was horrible, and she deteriorated so rapidly.

We are here for you, Elizabeth. Come here to vent, scream, cry, anything. With all of our different experiences, there will always be someone who can help you through the whole thing.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth what time is the clam bake?

5:45 PM, Thursday August 14. :)

[Glynis]

I was thrilled to come across this article today:

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10029430.asp

We love the classic Disney movies and we actually get the Hallmark channel:cool1:

Yay! Another reason to watch the Hallmark channel!!!!

[Glynis]

I was thinking this afternoon that if my enemies really wanted to get to me they would wish for something horrible to happen to my mother, DH, or DS. If it was me with cancer I would just march right in and deal with it - that's what I do, I deal. I tend to react to things with anger more often than sadness, but not this time.

My grandfather & my aunt both died from colon cancer. I was only 7 when Grandpa died. I was sad to lose my aunt but I wasn't devastated. Because my family is so dysfunctional it is pretty hard to get me in a twist over somebody being ill. But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

Yes, it is! We are never prepared to lose our mothers.

You are in my prayers, Elizabeth! For as long as you need them!

[bear74]

5:45 PM, Thursday August 14. :)

thanks I will write it in my planner right now

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Yes, it is! We are never prepared to lose our mothers.

You are in my prayers, Elizabeth! For as long as you need them!

Thank you, Glynis! I appreciate it! :goodvibes

So who have you all purchased travel insurance from? I am starting to think it might be a wise purchase for August, but I am not sure who to go through or what sort of coverage I need. Trip interruption, obviously, but I need to know if it is worth buying the insurance or just absorbing the cost for cancelling whatever through WDW. :confused:

I know on room-only if we cancel less than 6 days out we lose one night's cost. On packages closer than 45 days I think it is a $200 cancellation fee. On airfare it is $50 to change a flight PLUS the difference in fare if the ticket has increased in price. Is there insurance that covers these things?

[lovespoohbear]

elizabeth i am sorry to hear about your mom. y'all are in my prayers

i am being so sneaky. i know i showed y'all the racetrack litter. well i wanna know who im getting. its kinda fun trying to figure out who i might get especially having a puppy raiser egging it on. :lmao: i called today to see if they got my application and they did. i then asked Michelle(trainer) what the possibility of me getting another female was and she said at the moment she wasn't sure who i was going to get but if i was set on a female i would probably have to wait till the fall. i told her i kinda had things rolling to go in july and i really didn't care male or female but i did want a yellow lab. so she will call me back next month to talk more. she also said that they have a litter coming in at the end of this month and then the dogs that are in prison right now so she will have a few to look at for me after talking to see what i want it to do. so i guess now i am back at square one saying it instead of she.:rolleyes:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I couldn't stand the wait so I called my mom.

She has invasive lobular cancer which is growing very slowly. They are going to give her an oral med (she said the name of it but I have never heard of it before) to shrink the tumor. This med is NOT chemo so she shouldn't lose her hair or have horrible side effects. After that she will have surgery.

She will go next week for a CT and a bone scan to see if it has spread to her brain, bones, or liver.

She was in line at the deli at WalMart so she said she will call me when she gets home. :rolleyes:

[UP Disney]

sadly, it's true. people who haven't been touched by cancer's wicked hand have no clue how truly blessed that they are...people who have...will never forgot. In all truth...prior to my mother...I NEVER thought about cancer, ever...now...I think of it all the time....that my friend, is the real curse

So far, my family has been spared cancer's wicked hand. However, I had a elderly neighbor that was like a grandpa to me when I was in high school. I watched cancer ravage his body so that he got so tiny that his wife could pick him up and transfer him from his bed to his wheel chair. It was so sad. On graduation day, I went down to see him in my graduation gown since by then he was too ill to attend the cerermony.

Cancer is definitely a wicked, wicked thing. I'm always so happy when I hear someone beat it back!

[UP Disney]

I was thrilled to come across this article today:

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10029430.asp

We love the classic Disney movies and we actually get the Hallmark channel :cool1:

Cool!!!!! I love the Disney classics. I have bought lots of them from the Disney Movie Club and am continuing the collection.

[bear74]

I couldn't stand the wait so I called my mom.

She has invasive lobular cancer which is growing very slowly. They are going to give her an oral med (she said the name of it but I have never heard of it before) to shrink the tumor. This med is NOT chemo so she shouldn't lose her hair or have horrible side effects. After that she will have surgery.

She will go next week for a CT and a bone scan to see if it has spread to her brain, bones, or liver.

She was in line at the deli at WalMart so she said she will call me when she gets home. :rolleyes:

glad to hear its growing slowly. prayers continued.

[UP Disney]

I was thinking this afternoon that if my enemies really wanted to get to me they would wish for something horrible to happen to my mother, DH, or DS. If it was me with cancer I would just march right in and deal with it - that's what I do, I deal. I tend to react to things with anger more often than sadness, but not this time.

My grandfather & my aunt both died from colon cancer. I was only 7 when Grandpa died. I was sad to lose my aunt but I wasn't devastated. Because my family is so dysfunctional it is pretty hard to get me in a twist over somebody being ill. But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

Losing my dad was the hardest thing so far in my life. The only thing I can imagine that will be worse is losing my mom, Chuck or kids.

[lovesdumbo]

Denise, prayers for your friend!


I couldn't stand the wait so I called my mom.

She has invasive lobular cancer which is growing very slowly. They are going to give her an oral med (she said the name of it but I have never heard of it before) to shrink the tumor. This med is NOT chemo so she shouldn't lose her hair or have horrible side effects. After that she will have surgery.

She will go next week for a CT and a bone scan to see if it has spread to her brain, bones, or liver.

She was in line at the deli at WalMart so she said she will call me when she gets home. :rolleyes:
That sounds very promising!!!!

[Tammi67]

Elizabeth...

when my mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer it was extremely difficulty for me.....you are going to be going through some emotional highs and lows of your own. Give yourself some time to digest....unless you have gone through having a love one diagnosed or die from cancer...it is truly hard to explain all the feelings.

Even after going through things with my mom...I was no more prepared for losing my father to lung cancer....I cry for him to this day.
Very well said Kristine. :hug: to you both.

[Tammi67]

Elizabeth - Sounds promising, if you can say that about cancer. How long will she be on the meds before they do the surgery?

[Blueeyes101817]

I did it. I broke down and bought tickets to see Hairspray in DC. This will be Alyssa's bday gift from Bob and I, since her bday is 10 days later.

Sounds like a fun gift!

Prayers please! Just got a call, and one of my student's dads got really sick over the weekend, has been diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia), in in the ICU, has a 40% chance to live, and is going to be in the hospital a month at least. The mom is 12 weeks pregnant with twins and then has the little girl (age 2) in my class. Very tough situation.
Absolutely--such a sad situation1

Elizabeth - Sounds promising, if you can say that about cancer. How long will she be on the meds before they do the surgery?

Elizabeth-thanks for the update..im keeping mom in my prayesr

[tmfranlk]

Elizabeth - Thanks for the update. That sounds like some promising information. Our prayers will continue.

[tinknme]

Evening everyone!

Elizabeth I will echo what Kristine has said. I lost my father & my mother to cancer & not a day goes by that I don't worry about it. Your comment here, really tugged at my heart:

But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

This statement is so true. Sounds like your mother received some good news today, I will keep her in my prayers. If you ever need to talk or just a shoulder to lean on, I am here & I mean this. :hug:

Denise prayers for your students father, I hope he pulls through :wizard:

Chanon your itinerary looks good!

Robyn hope Molly's mouth is not to sore :hug: I took Garrett to the Dentist a couple of weeks ago. I thought for one filling, ending up being 3 :eek:

[PNO4TE]

OK I calmed down some in those few minutes of venting. I just switched days around for the parks...No matter what, it'll be a busy weekend because of Columbus Day.

October 12th:
Leave Universal. (Still don't know what time.)
Check in at resort.
Possible Segway tour?
Early lunch at Garden Grill (even though I'd love to eat at 1900 Park Fare but I think the travel time back and forth would kill too much time.)
Visit EPCOT. Bob has yet to ride Soarin'.
Yachtsman Steakhouse for dinner around 7 or 8pm.

October 13th:
Crystal Palace breakfast before park opening.
Visit MK.
Take a break in afternoon before...
Dinner at Artist Point around 5:30pm.
Back to MK for MNSSHP tonight until midnight.

October 14th:
Leave at 9am to go home. :sad1:

(Universal Studios is so much easier to plan for!)

looks good to me! :thumbsup2

[PNO4TE]

Yes, we are all going. Not cheap, but I love taking the kids to cultural events like this. Especially Alyssa. You know how she is. ;)

she will LOVE it! especially if she gets to get all dressed up. :rotfl2:

[PNO4TE]

Eric said she did really well. She hasn't complained but is sleeping now. She never naps any longer.

I still can't understand the 2 to 5 difference! It's really bugging me. Not to mention that each tooth was $124. Thank goodness we have insurance because that covered $398 of the $620 bill. But I think we will be switching dentists.

Robyn - I didn't respond this morning because there was something "tickling" the back of my mine that I just couldn't put my finger on. While I was teaching this afternoon I remembered! A couple of years ago Kristin came out of the dentist's office telling me she had 3 cavities that needed to be filled. I talked to the office staff and they said "three surfaces" needed to be taken care of. Those three surfaces had a total of SEVEN tiny cavities. And we had to pay for all 7. I wonder if that is what happened at the office when your ?sister? took her?

[PNO4TE]

...But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

This made me cry...:sad1:

[PNO4TE]

Elizabeth - things sound better tonight since you talked to your Mom. I hope when you get there this weekend and you are armed with even more information that you find that you can be even more hopeful than you are now.

For those of you who have been part of the DDA for a long time now, and also those of you who are newer friends.... I want to once again say thank you for all the support that we all seem to give one another. I have had this love first-hand. It is why we are all still here and sisters (Tom and Chris... and any other of our men... you can be sisters too, in this).

Your love and caring two years ago when my Mom died meant more than I can every tell or repay. I wish I had known you all 15 years ago too. You are amazing women.

[PNO4TE]

and, with that, I am headed to bed. Enjoy your evenings, friends. Sweet dreams!

[UP Disney]

Elizabeth - things sound better tonight since you talked to your Mom. I hope when you get there this weekend and you are armed with even more information that you find that you can be even more hopeful than you are now.

For those of you who have been part of the DDA for a long time now, and also those of you who are newer friends.... I want to once again say thank you for all the support that we all seem to give one another. I have had this love first-hand. It is why we are all still here and sisters (Tom and Chris... and any other of our men... you can be sisters too, in this).

Your love and caring two years ago when my Mom died meant more than I can every tell or repay. I wish I had known you all 15 years ago too. You are amazing women.

Well said Elin! This group of fabulous women (& a couple of great men) has been a wonderful haven for me. Thank you all for your friendship and support.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

glad to hear its growing slowly. prayers continued.

Elizabeth - Sounds promising, if you can say that about cancer. How long will she be on the meds before they do the surgery?

Elizabeth - Thanks for the update. That sounds like some promising information. Our prayers will continue.

Evening everyone!

Elizabeth I will echo what Kristine has said. I lost my father & my mother to cancer & not a day goes by that I don't worry about it. Your comment here, really tugged at my heart:

But this is my mommy. No matter how old you are, I think anybody losing their mom is the absolute worst thing in the world.

This statement is so true. Sounds like your mother received some good news today, I will keep her in my prayers. If you ever need to talk or just a shoulder to lean on, I am here & I mean this. :hug:

Elizabeth - things sound better tonight since you talked to your Mom. I hope when you get there this weekend and you are armed with even more information that you find that you can be even more hopeful than you are now.

For those of you who have been part of the DDA for a long time now, and also those of you who are newer friends.... I want to once again say thank you for all the support that we all seem to give one another. I have had this love first-hand. It is why we are all still here and sisters (Tom and Chris... and any other of our men... you can be sisters too, in this).

Your love and caring two years ago when my Mom died meant more than I can every tell or repay. I wish I had known you all 15 years ago too. You are amazing women.

Thanks so much for all of your good thoughts and prayers! You are the friends I depend on almost more than my "real life" friends. I am so incredibly lucky to have you in my life! :goodvibes

I am sad that so many of us have endured losses, but I am so glad we have each other to lean on!

My mom did finally call me back tonight. I took my phone outside at the restaurant so I could hear her. She said the oncologist thinks the cancer is "early" but he did not put a grade or stage on it yet. They hope to do her surgery at the end of May or beginning of June. Depending on how small they can get the tumor she may be able to have a lumpectomy, but then she would have to have radiation afterwards. With the mastectomy she wouldn't need radiation. She won't be doing chemo now (pre-op) but she can't remember what he said about post-op chemo. She would stay on the same oral med after her surgery. The big hurdle is getting through the tests next week to determine if the cancer has spread. She goes in for those on Tuesday - not sure how long it takes for results. If it hasn't spread then the Mayo Clinic website says the outcome is generally better than invasive ductal carcinoma which is much more common.

She said she likes the oncologist and she feels comfortable with him, so that's good. He told her she will not die from breast cancer. I hope he is right about that, and I hope the cancer is contained to the breast. She did let her sister come to the appointment with her, and her sister is listed along with me and my sisters as someone they can release info to. All of that is good, too. I asked her what my middle sister had to say about it. Mom said my sister said "Oh." This is why I need to be in charge if my mom can't make her own medical decisions.

So now we begin another week of waiting, and hoping that the CT and bone scan are clear!

Elin - I didn't realize you had lost your mom so recently. :hug:

[Tammi67]

Well said Elin! This group of fabulous women (& a couple of great men) has been a wonderful haven for me. Thank you all for your friendship and support.
I agree 110%!!! :goodvibes

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[PNO4TE]

Elin - I didn't realize you had lost your mom so recently. :hug:

yes, on Easter Sunday 2 years ago. My wonderful DDA friends rallied 'round me and helped get me through all of it.

I am betting the medication your Mom will be taking is Tamoxifen, Elizabeth. She will probably take it for 5 or more years but the prognosis with the use of this drug is wonderful.

[Blueeyes101817]

For those of you who have been part of the DDA for a long time now, and also those of you who are newer friends.... I want to once again say thank you for all the support that we all seem to give one another. I have had this love first-hand. It is why we are all still here and sisters (Tom and Chris... and any other of our men... you can be sisters too, in this).

Your love and caring two years ago when my Mom died meant more than I can every tell or repay. I wish I had known you all 15 years ago too. You are amazing women.

Elin-I completely agree with you--well said! When my grandfather died a few months ago, it was so nice to have you guys to come to to vent, cry, whatever--:goodvibes:

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning everyone!
Im feeling really tired this moroning, but i slept well-=---guess ill just need to sleep more this weekend :)

Have a great Thursday everyone!

[mommykds]

Elizabeth,
The news sounds promising.
Continued good thoughts for your mom's full recovery.:hug:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

yes, on Easter Sunday 2 years ago. My wonderful DDA friends rallied 'round me and helped get me through all of it.

I am betting the medication your Mom will be taking is Tamoxifen, Elizabeth. She will probably take it for 5 or more years but the prognosis with the use of this drug is wonderful.

That's one I have heard of. My mom's med is Arimidex. The ladies on Tamoxifen seem to be pre-menopausal. (At least the ones here on the DIS.) This drug is for post-menopausal women, but I think the idea is the same. Her booklet does say she may be on it for 5 years after her surgery. :)

Elizabeth,
The news sounds promising.
Continued good thoughts for your mom's full recovery.:hug:

Thanks, Anne Marie!

I have to remember to print our boarding passes when I get to work.

Princess has gymnastics today, but other than that we don't have much planned.

Have a good day, all!!

[PNO4TE]

That's one I have heard of. My mom's med is Arimidex. The ladies on Tamoxifen seem to be pre-menopausal. (At least the ones here on the DIS.) This drug is for post-menopausal women, but I think the idea is the same. Her booklet does say she may be on it for 5 years after her surgery. :)

Makes sense. My student Patrick's Mom is on Tamoxifen and I suppose she is pre-menopausal. I hadn't even thought of the pre/post-menopausal thing.

[marcij]

I couldn't stand the wait so I called my mom.

She has invasive lobular cancer which is growing very slowly. They are going to give her an oral med (she said the name of it but I have never heard of it before) to shrink the tumor. This med is NOT chemo so she shouldn't lose her hair or have horrible side effects. After that she will have surgery.

She will go next week for a CT and a bone scan to see if it has spread to her brain, bones, or liver.

She was in line at the deli at WalMart so she said she will call me when she gets home. :rolleyes:

That sounds like great news considering what she could have been told. I'm sending prayers for the bone scan results. That was always a very hard time each time Mom went for one. She went every year or so after her cancer, as it made her feel better to know it hadn't metastasized to somewhere else. We were all very anxious each time, considering how big her tumors were and that it was in both breasts. Another incredibly anxious time was the agonizing wait for the test results on her lymph nodes after her double mastectomy. Hang in there my friend!

Elizabeth - things sound better tonight since you talked to your Mom. I hope when you get there this weekend and you are armed with even more information that you find that you can be even more hopeful than you are now.

For those of you who have been part of the DDA for a long time now, and also those of you who are newer friends.... I want to once again say thank you for all the support that we all seem to give one another. I have had this love first-hand. It is why we are all still here and sisters (Tom and Chris... and any other of our men... you can be sisters too, in this).

Your love and caring two years ago when my Mom died meant more than I can every tell or repay. I wish I had known you all 15 years ago too. You are amazing women.


I wholeheartedly agree! I've many times said that there aren't words grand enough for the support here. In fact, the difference is very visible between my grief recovery and my sister's. Of course, everyone is different, but I have a huge support system here and through my Church, and Jen didn't have either of these to help, though I'm happy to say she has started to strengthen her Faith.

We're gearing up for possible severe thunderstorms here today, so take care Elizabeth and Lindsay!

I'm happy to say that I've lost a couple of the pounds I've gained since January, so that's good news. I have 5 more to go to get to my weight after Mom passed, and that seemed like a good weight to try to maintain, though I could stand to lose five more than that. It's going to be difficult as we have so much sports and other activities over the next two months that we will be grabbing food on the run. My biggest problem has been snacking, especially when I get home. Yesterday, I grabbed a bottle of water and some fruit at Starbucks for the drive home (we were running an errand for my SIL and it was next door), and that seemed to work well. I need to get to the store and make sure to have plenty of both at work so I'm prepared to fight the munchies. For dinners, I'm going to try more of the crockpot recipes on the WFD thread.

Have a great day everyone! :)

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[yellowfish78]

Morning DDA! :wave:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Marci - Thunderstorms, huh? Yuck!
Congrats on your weight loss! :thumbsup2 I keep playng peek-a-boo with the same 4 pounds. :rolleyes: Maybe one of these days I will actually start exercising.
I did read that the type of cancer my mom has is more common to have in both breasts, so I guess her oncologist will determine what to do about that. I will call my Dr. this morning and see what she has to say about it. I don't think this type is hereditary so she may not be too worried about my risk. :confused3

[KristineN]

Morning...

I hope no one has flights on ATA...I saw on the news that they are bankrupt and canceled all flights and sent all their workers home!!

Finally getting a sunny day here....:)

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA!

Elin - Thanks for the early morning tears. I'm so thankful for each and every one of you. :goodvibes:

Elizabeth - Sounds like lots of good info. The medication name sounds familiar to me too. I think that is what my grandma took and it was very successful for her. Like your mom she took it pre-op and they ended up just doing a lumpectomy. Continued thoughts and prayers always. :grouphug:

Marci - Congrats on the loss! You're doing great. I've started packing Terra's lunchbox whenever we're out for awhile so that we both have healthy snacks. The granola bar, fruit, cheese sticks etc help eliminate more than a few drive through stops for a snack. I also used to keep several bottles of water in my trunk so that it was always available too. Of course, in the height of CA summers it wasn't always the coolest, but it wasn't bad either. ;)

Tammi - Alyssa will love the show! And dressing up too, she'll be in heaven, won't she. :cloud9: I would love to see Hairspray on stage.

[tmfranlk]

Finally getting a sunny day here....:)

Wish we were! Rain again today, sunny tomorrow, rain the next day, sun the next, rain the next.... Seems that way anyway. At this rate though I may never have to mow as part of the yard is a lake with several tributaries flowing through and to it.

[tmfranlk]

Well, we've got MOPS today and Terra is still dressed in yesterday's clothes, plus I'm babysitting today so I guess I'd better get people ready to leave. Catch you all later!

[babytrees]

This made me cry...:sad1:

me too

sounds like it is a hopeful diagnosis Elizabeth. My favorite co-worker and the girls piano teacher is 5 years out from a more aggresive form of cancer. She runs a cancer support group...and always says the treatment your mom is being recommended is so much better than what she had to go through.

My volunteer going through face cancer is looking fabulous!! and it looks like the cancer has finally gone into remission.

Perseverance is my prayer for your family this week. :hug:

[Tammi67]

Morning...

I hope no one has flights on ATA...I saw on the news that they are bankrupt and canceled all flights and sent all their workers home!!

Finally getting a sunny day here....:)
:scared1: Is this Airtran???

Nevermind. I see that it is different. Whew!

[KMH1]

Hi! :wave2:

Elizabeth, I'm glad you were able to have a follow-up conversation with your mom. Please let us know if there's anything you need...we're pretty good listeners. ;) :hug:

My mind is mushier than ever. Today is Alyssa's birthday, and this morning, we celebrated with some friends at our community center's open gym program. Now she's at school, and I get to go in in about an hour and read a book to her class. :goodvibes Later tonight, we'll celebrate just the four of us. The Fancy Nancy party is on Saturday afternoon and the family April birthday celebration is Sunday.

My hands and nails are slightly pink from goofing around with the Wilton dye yesterday. :rotfl: I still have a lot more frosting to do, but I'm proud of myself for doing all the baking last weekend.

I hope everyone is having a decent Thursday. :grouphug:

Amy :)

[PNO4TE]

http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/10.gif
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALYSSA!
http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/10.gif

[babytrees]

Happy Birthday Alyssa!!
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/babytrees_2006/Nancy2.gif

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tia, that is good to know!

Theresa - Thanks for your prayers! :goodvibes I hope your volunteer continues to do well!

Amy - Just keep eating cake. It restores brain function, you know. ;)
Happy Birthday, Alyssa!!

I printed our boarding passes this morning. A Group! :banana: DS is worried that it will be a full flight and we'll have to sit with a STRANGER. I told him I will sit by the stranger if necessary. :rolleyes: There is no way we could possibly fly him as an unaccompanied minor. He would come completely unglued.

I need to give Princess some lunch and get her down for a nap!

[tinker1bell]

Happy Birthday Alyssa!!
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/babytrees_2006/Nancy2.gif



Cute :goodvibes

Happy Birthday Alyssa

[Tammi67]

HAVE A FANCY BIRTHDAY
ALYSSA

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/tammi67/jenk450.jpg

[PNO4TE]

Happy Birthday Alyssa!!
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/babytrees_2006/th_Nancy2.gif

HAVE A FANCY BIRTHDAY
ALYSSA

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/tammi67/th_jenk450.jpg



these are both just precious! Are they pictures of Fancy Nancy?

[yellowfish78]

looks good to me! :thumbsup2

Ack! No one reminded me about the Food and Wine Festival! :faint:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elin - That is Fancy Nancy. :goodvibes

Chanon - Is F&WF a problem?

Bernadette - There is at least one person reporting that their TA told them free dining will be released to Visa cardholders on Monday with a start date of 8/30. You may get your wish!! :rotfl:

[yellowfish78]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f91/yellowfish78/Disney%20Avitar%20Pics/HappyBirthday.jpg
Alyssa!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Kristine - I e-mailed AKL IPO about the Coral Reef diver. We'll see what they say. Did you say your birthday cake was from Boardwalk Bakery? I wonder if they will deliver to Flying Fish?

[yellowfish78]

Elin - That is Fancy Nancy. :goodvibes

Chanon - Is F&WF a problem?

Bernadette - There is at least one person reporting that their TA told them free dining will be released to Visa cardholders on Monday with a start date of 8/30. You may get your wish!! :rotfl:

No not a problem, but now I'm reconsidering the Deluxe Dining Plan.

[Glynis]

Happy Birthday Alyssa!!
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g21/babytrees_2006/Nancy2.gif

I love this one, so I'm copying it!

I hope you have a happy birthday, Alyssa!!!

[KristineN]

you may want to email the chick who runs the program....I like her....you can also email some photos and they will make a personalized menu


Kristine - I e-mailed AKL IPO about the Coral Reef diver. We'll see what they say. Did you say your birthday cake was from Boardwalk Bakery? I wonder if they will deliver to Flying Fish?

[KristineN]

yes...it was from BW bakery...I am pretty sure they will deliver to FF. If you want smaller cake....call and ask for Chef Kelly. She will do one with custard whip cream strawberries etc in a smaller size

[Glynis]

Elizabeth - sounds like things are looking up for your mom! We'll continue with the prayers. Please let us know when the test results are back.

Marci - keep a small cooler in your car and stock it up with cheese sticks, cut up carrots and celery sticks. I also like to keep some dill pickles in there, too. I keep bottles of water and small "on the go" packets of Crystal Light in my car as well. All these things help me keep the "travel munchies" at bay!

Amy - I can't believe that Kevin didn't take pictures of the "baking frenzy". Are you holding out on us? I hope things calm down for you some, today!

A big blanket of pixie dust for all of you today! The sun is shining here so I can't be too gloomy! However, I am still angry with my MIL. I was planning on doing a 40th birthday party for Alan this weekend, nothing big, just siblings and friends at a restaurant. However, his mother wants to bring her new man! I absolutely will not do that. She will take over the whole event and make it an engagement party for herself, and will push Alan out of the picture. Not going to happen! So, I'm postponing Alan's party until next week when the new guy will have left for his own home town. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I really have some not nice things to say to that woman!

Oh, by the way, I got a phone call from one of her other "cyber boyfriends." Apparently, she hasn't told any of the others (and yes, there are quite a few) that she is engaged. When this guy hadn't heard from her, he looked up MY PHONE NUMBER and called to see if she is ok. I'm beyond livid about it! How dare she give out my families personal information to a bunch of strangers!

[KristineN]

where can I find a cheap medium sized wooden treasure chest

[PNO4TE]

Ack! No one reminded me about the Food and Wine Festival! :faint:

Elin - That is Fancy Nancy. :goodvibes

Chanon - Is F&WF a problem?

No not a problem, but now I'm reconsidering the Deluxe Dining Plan.

We are doing DlxDP and F&W... I see no problem with this! :rotfl:

[KristineN]

Look who knocked on my door today


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m19/kristineNaj/gnome.jpg

[PNO4TE]

Kristine... like this?

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/capricornslair_1993_166249189

[PNO4TE]

a link would help!

http://capricornslair.stores.yahoo.net/5dowotrchw.html

[PNO4TE]

Look who knocked on my door today


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m19/kristineNaj/th_gnome.jpg

he's a cutie!

[PNO4TE]

that company also has this slightly larger chest...

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/capricornslair_1991_43110959

[KristineN]

that's the style I'd like...but I need a little bit bigger. I keep finding small or huge...no inbetweeners

a link would help!

http://capricornslair.stores.yahoo.net/5dowotrchw.html

[KristineN]

I have to go check that one out

that company also has this slightly larger chest...

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/capricornslair_1991_43110959

[yellowfish78]

We are doing DlxDP and F&W... I see no problem with this! :rotfl:
When we only have two days - it's looking like all we will be doing is eating. And eating some more. And eating again. :rotfl:

So now I'm thinking about mentioning to Bob about dropping both breakfasts and just doing the two nice dinners. We could eat at the F&WF for brunch on the 12th, and just eat at Whispering Canyon Cafe for breakfast (if we arn't full from the night before still) and save almost $20 compared to eating at Crystal Palace. Unless he really wants to eat at CP - then maybe I'll double book. If Bob's upset about the Tigger issue, we can wait in line in Toontown to see him there. (Are Pooh and Friends there?)

Still have to figure out what time to transfer from Universal...I guess the one good thing is that there won't be a strong rush hour on Columbus Day!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

you may want to email the chick who runs the program....I like her....you can also email some photos and they will make a personalized menu

I COULD, but I feel like a dork doing that for my OWN birthday. :rolleyes:

yes...it was from BW bakery...I am pretty sure they will deliver to FF. If you want smaller cake....call and ask for Chef Kelly. She will do one with custard whip cream strawberries etc in a smaller size

I don't know what size i want. But I want one just like yours!

Elizabeth - sounds like things are looking up for your mom! We'll continue with the prayers. Please let us know when the test results are back.

Oh, by the way, I got a phone call from one of her other "cyber boyfriends." Apparently, she hasn't told any of the others (and yes, there are quite a few) that she is engaged. When this guy hadn't heard from her, he looked up MY PHONE NUMBER and called to see if she is ok. I'm beyond livid about it! How dare she give out my families personal information to a bunch of strangers!

Thanks, Glynis!
I would tell Alan and the other siblings about her handing out your info because that is really, really dangerous! What if one of them is a psycho? :scared1: I would be cutting off her internet service!

[tinker1bell]

Look who knocked on my door today


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m19/kristineNaj/gnome.jpg


I love it!!!! Where did he come from?

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

When we only have two days - it's looking like all we will be doing is eating. And eating some more. And eating again. :rotfl:

So now I'm thinking about mentioning to Bob about dropping both breakfasts and just doing the two nice dinners. We could eat at the F&WF for brunch on the 12th, and just eat at Whispering Canyon Cafe for breakfast (if we arn't full from the night before still) and save almost $20 compared to eating at Crystal Palace. Unless he really wants to eat at CP - then maybe I'll double book. If Bob's upset about the Tigger issue, we can wait in line in Toontown to see him there. (Are Pooh and Friends there?)

Still have to figure out what time to transfer from Universal...I guess the one good thing is that there won't be a strong rush hour on Columbus Day!

Go slow when you answer because I am blond and I am having a rough week.

Why are you going to Universal?

[PNO4TE]

When we only have two days - it's looking like all we will be doing is eating. And eating some more. And eating again. :rotfl:

and?
















:rotfl: good luck working it all out!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

That Gnome Mickey is hilarious! :rotfl2:

[KristineN]

Oh get over it....;)

I COULD, but I feel like a dork doing that for my OWN birthday. :rolleyes:



I don't know what size i want. But I want one just like yours!



Thanks, Glynis!
I would tell Alan and the other siblings about her handing out your info because that is really, really dangerous! What if one of them is a psycho? :scared1: I would be cutting off her internet service!

[PNO4TE]

Go slow when you answer because I am blond and I am having a rough week.

Why are you going to Universal?

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[KristineN]

he's the gnome from the flower & garden festival

I love it!!!! Where did he come from?

[KristineN]

Bill did not feel the same affection towards it as I do...he muttered a couple of bad words and left the room :rotfl2:
That Gnome Mickey is hilarious! :rotfl2:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Bill did not feel the same affection towards it as I do...he muttered a couple of bad words and left the room :rotfl2:

Tell him to shut up or you won't get the Dining Plan. :rolleyes1

[KristineN]

:rotfl2:

no ice cream for him!!

Tell him to shut up or you won't get the Dining Plan. :rolleyes1

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

On one of our first trips to Epcot there was an Asian lady walking on the path from Test Track over to that bridge thing that connects to Future World. She was telling her kid "NO! NO ice cream! Ice cream SIX DOLLAR!" :rotfl2:

It was SO funny. (Well, not funny to the Asian kid, but funny to us.) We frequently say that to each other now.

[yellowfish78]

and?
















:rotfl: good luck working it all out!
Hey, I gotta save some room for "honeymooning" you know! ;)
Go slow when you answer because I am blond and I am having a rough week.

Why are you going to Universal?
Beacause I couldn't go on a Disney Cruise unless he could go to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights. :headache: So I made sure I booked concierge. And added two more nights at Disney for punishment of going to Universal.

Seriously though, we really do like Universal. The HHN's are awesome, the park is relaxing and I love the fact that everything is in walking distance. Plus staying onsite we can sleep in since we have FOTL access. (I don't think they'd like us wearing our wedding ears there though...)

[yellowfish78]

I COULD, but I feel like a dork doing that for my OWN birthday. :rolleyes:


Call and be someone else.

[Glynis]

where can I find a cheap medium sized wooden treasure chest

Craft store?

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Call and be someone else.

I put DH's name on the e-mail I sent to IPO. :rolleyes1

OK, I see why you are going to Universal now. I have no useful input for your itinerary.

[Glynis]

I


Thanks, Glynis!
I would tell Alan and the other siblings about her handing out your info because that is really, really dangerous! What if one of them is a psycho? :scared1: I would be cutting off her internet service!


I posted an email to all of Alan's siblings about it, just to warn them, and Alan called his mom. Not sure what happened, since I haven't heard from him, yet. I'm just hoping that she hasn't put pictures of my kids up on the internet for these men to see.

[babytrees]

prayers and pixie dust here please....Abi is in the throws off an asthma attack, and I just got guff from a nurse for leaving her in her sister's capable hands for 10 minutes between my dropping her off and Jim coming home. :headache:

ETA: okay now that I have had time to calm down.....Abi had a very mild asthma attack and didn't have a rescue inhaler at school. So I went to pick her up...in the car....her breathing normalized and only started shortening as we walked up for her to get in the house. I knew Jim would be home in 10 minutes and I sent Abi into the shower to cool down. Gave Cassidy instructions and came back to work..a minute away...to call the dr's office. Nurse got me riled up. It was a mild attack and if she had had ANY stronger symptoms I would have called 911. I have dealt with asthma attacks...I know what I am doing and I know my kid....ARRRGH.

[mommykds]

HAVE A FANCY BIRTHDAY
ALYSSA

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/tammi67/jenk450.jpg

I love this so I am scaplifting!

Look who knocked on my door today


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m19/kristineNaj/gnome.jpgI love him!!! I want one!!! Did you have it shipped to you? I saw they had them at the Flower Festival.

prayers and pixie dust here please....Abi is in the throws off an asthma attack, and I just got guff from a nurse for leaving her in her sister's capable hands for 10 minutes between my dropping her off and Jim coming home. :headache::wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Hope her attack is over now. I have had asthma since I was a kid & it stinks. So does my Daniel.

[mommykds]

Glynis,
I just don't know what to say about your MIL.:mad: ... So heres a :hug:

[KristineN]

I had a lady pick one up and send it to me....no way could I fit one in luggage on the way home

I love this so I am scaplifting!

I love him!!! I want one!!! Did you have it shipped to you? I saw they had them at the Flower Festival.

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Hope her attack is over now. I have had asthma since I was a kid & it stinks. So does my Daniel.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I had a lady pick one up and send it to me....no way could I fit one in luggage on the way home

How could you NOT fit a roaming gnome in your LUGGAGE? :sad2: That's what he's for! :rotfl2:

Theresa - I hope Abi is feeling better now! :hug:
DS had an ear infection once and he wasn't responding to the antibiotic. I called to ask for a different one, but the nurse told me since his fever was really high that I needed to take him to the ER. Then she insisted on CALLING the ER to tell them I was on my way. :headache: He didn't need the ER, he needed another antibiotic to treat his ear infection. But I took him to the ER because I was afraid CPS would come after me if I didn't. :mad:

[tinknme]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALYSSA!

http://www.wondercliparts.com/birthday/graphics/birthday_graphics_08.gif

[lovespoohbear]

i feel bad for saying this because of what you are going through elizabeth. i just learned that my uncle had a cancer scare. he had a tumor on his kidney but it turned out noncancerous.

[tinknme]

Kristine I would love to have a Mickey Gnome, wonder how much shipping will cost from Epcot lol

Theresa I hope Abi is feeling better :wizard:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

i feel bad for saying this because of what you are going through elizabeth. i just learned that my uncle had a cancer scare. he had a tumor on his kidney but it turned out noncancerous.

Don't feel bad! I am glad to hear that your uncle doesn't have cancer! :goodvibes

[tinknme]

Elizabeth what time are you leaving tomorrow?

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth what time are you leaving tomorrow?

Our flight is at 8:50 AM, so we'll leave the house around 7 AM. I *think* my friend is taking us to the airport, but if not, I will just take my car.

[tinknme]

Are you packed yet?

Our flight is at 8:50 AM, so we'll leave the house around 7 AM. I *think* my friend is taking us to the airport, but if not, I will just take my car.

[triplefigs]

HAVE A FANCY BIRTHDAY

ALYSSA

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/tammi67/jenk450.jpg

Happy Birthday, Alyssa! I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the play.

The Easter Bunny brought Brantley-Kate a Fancy Nancy book. They are great. Isn't that the theme of her party?

[triplefigs]

Today was my kiddos last day of school, and they are on Spring Break tomorrow and all of next week. I teach in a different county, and I do have to teach tomorrow. After I get home, we're headed to B'ham to see John's family for the weekend, and then I'm taking the kids by myself to Huntsville to see my grandmother before she is moved into the Nursing home. I won't be around much. So PD, Prayers, hugs, congrats to you all while I'm gone. And we leave for Disney 3 weeks from Saturday!!! Does anyone have links to stuff at the Flower and Garden Festival? We've never been. Something else new to try this trip! Do they sell any F&GF shirt?

[triplefigs]

Kristine I would love to have a Mickey Gnome, wonder how much shipping will cost from Epcot lol

Theresa I hope Abi is feeling better :wizard:I can get you one when I'm there and ship it.

[Blueeyes101817]

HAVE A FANCY BIRTHDAY
ALYSSA

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/tammi67/jenk450.jpg


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glynis,
I just don't know what to say about your MIL.:mad: ... So heres a :hug:
sorry glynis

[tinknme]

Denise that is sweet of you to offer :goodvibes When I go in May, I will check them out(might see something else I will just have to have lol). Thank you though!

I can get you one when I'm there and ship it.

[mommykds]

Hi!

It was nice enough here to take an hour walk around our local preserve. This weekend is going to be rainy so I am glad I went. I walk the mall every morning before work but I just needed to be outside in the sun. http://bestsmileys.com/sun/3.gif

[tinknme]

Denise Allears.net has some info about the flower festival:

http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/ep/flogar.htm

Here are some things the kids might enjoy:

http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/ep/fg08/fg08d.htm

These events are going on during your stay as well:

I Dig Bugs -- April 25-27

Guests discover that bugs are fun and keep gardens healthy.

Beekeepers meet guests and share the buzz on bees with displays and free honey samples.

Disney's Animal Kingdom bug specialists appear to give guests a close-up look at caterpillars, spiders and other creatures.

The Ventures bring "Hawaii Five-O" sizzle to the Flower Power concert stage (4/25-26) and B.J. Thomas keeps raindrops from fallin' on your head (4/27). Shows at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. at America Gardens Theatre.

Author of award-winning Passalong Plants, Felder Rushing shares secrets to year-long garden beauty with herbs, flowers and even "designer" veggies. Great American Gardener series 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Garden Town.

Jiminy Cricket and friends make special appearances in Future World throughout the weekend at various times.

Ladybugs will be released more frequently throughout the I Dig Bugs Weekend at Green Garden and Growing Future Gardeners.

Florida Farmer's Market -- May 2-4

Visit the ultimate Florida Farmer's Market at Garden Town. From Zellwood to Apalachicola, the bounty is vast.

Arlo Guthrie strikes a nostalgic note for music fans (5/2-3) and The Searchers (5/4) make their Flower Power concert debut. Shows at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. at America Gardens Theatre.

Central Florida gardening celebrity Tom MacCubbin piques interest with talks on edible landscapes. Great American Gardener series 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Garden Town.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Are you packed yet?

Yes. I just threw some stuff in a bag yesterday. It's not like packing for Disney. :confused3
I have my jeans in the washer so I'll have clean ones to wear tomorrow. I need to switch my purse so I am not carrying a bunch of stuff I don't need. My friend is definitely picking us up in the morning and DH will get us on Sunday when we come back. :)

[triplefigs]

Thanks for the info, Janet!

[Glynis]

prayers and pixie dust here please....Abi is in the throws off an asthma attack, and I just got guff from a nurse for leaving her in her sister's capable hands for 10 minutes between my dropping her off and Jim coming home. :headache:

ETA: okay now that I have had time to calm down.....Abi had a very mild asthma attack and didn't have a rescue inhaler at school. So I went to pick her up...in the car....her breathing normalized and only started shortening as we walked up for her to get in the house. I knew Jim would be home in 10 minutes and I sent Abi into the shower to cool down. Gave Cassidy instructions and came back to work..a minute away...to call the dr's office. Nurse got me riled up. It was a mild attack and if she had had ANY stronger symptoms I would have called 911. I have dealt with asthma attacks...I know what I am doing and I know my kid....ARRRGH.

:grouphug: for you and for Abi. You are a great mom, and you know it!!! We know it, too. Give her a hug from me, and the both of you take it easy for the rest of the night.

[tmfranlk]

Hello all! Sounds like some busyness around the DDA today. Hope everyone is doing okay.

Kristine - I :love: the gnome! I need a garden so that I can have one!

[tmfranlk]

On the Disney Screening Room thing I was invited to join after the Mom Panel rejection ( ;) ) we've started getting clips from the new Tinkerbell movie. Thought some of you might be interested. Here's the first one:
http://www.totaleclips.com/player/Splash.aspx?custid=864&clipid=e38758&playerid=2&affiliateid=-1

There will be more posted over the next week or two. If anyone's interested I can post them as they are posted to us.

[ReAnSt]

Hey, I gotta save some room for "honeymooning" you know! ;)

Beacause I couldn't go on a Disney Cruise unless he could go to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights. :headache: So I made sure I booked concierge. And added two more nights at Disney for punishment of going to Universal.

Seriously though, we really do like Universal. The HHN's are awesome, the park is relaxing and I love the fact that everything is in walking distance. Plus staying onsite we can sleep in since we have FOTL access. (I don't think they'd like us wearing our wedding ears there though...)

Did you see this deal? I am not sure if it works with your plans or is a good deal for you.

Universal Studios
Two Park - Free Dining

Guests staying at either the Hard Rock Hotel, Portofino Bay Hotel or Royal Pacific Hotel can get free dining at both the Universal Theme Park and Islands of Adventure.

* Travel Dates: August 17 - October 9
* Book by: June 22
* Minimum of 3 nights, maximum 7 nights
* Offer is for the first two guests in the room. Additional guests must purchase the meal deal for the entire stay
* The first two guests in the room are required to purchase the 2 park Unlimited admission ticket and additional guests are required to purchase park admission
* Guests are provided with two Universal Meal Deal Plans and two unlimited soft drink cups. These allow for unlimited food/beverages from 10:30am till a half hour before the park closes at the following locations:
* Universal:
o Mel's Drive In
o Louie's Italian Restaurant
o International Food and Film Festival
o Classic Monsters Cafe
* Islands of Adventure:
o Cirkus McGurkas Cafe Stoo-pendous
o Comic Strip Cafe
o Captain America Diner
o The Burger Dig

While this offer can be a great deal, if you have more than two in your room, you must pay for adding on the features for the others in your party. It's a smart idea to compare prices with other types of admission (without the meal offer) to see what's the best option. Get a no-obligation quote

[tinknme]

If I miss you, have a safe trip!

Yes. I just threw some stuff in a bag yesterday. It's not like packing for Disney. :confused3
I have my jeans in the washer so I'll have clean ones to wear tomorrow. I need to switch my purse so I am not carrying a bunch of stuff I don't need. My friend is definitely picking us up in the morning and DH will get us on Sunday when we come back. :)

[tinknme]

You are welcome :)

Thanks for the info, Janet!

[UP Disney]

Morning...

I hope no one has flights on ATA...I saw on the news that they are bankrupt and canceled all flights and sent all their workers home!!

Finally getting a sunny day here....:)

What is ATA? Please tell me that isn't Airtran! My sister, mom, niece and nephew have their flights on this airline.

[Tammi67]

Hey, I gotta save some room for "honeymooning" you know! ;)

Beacause I couldn't go on a Disney Cruise unless he could go to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights. :headache: So I made sure I booked concierge. And added two more nights at Disney for punishment of going to Universal.

Seriously though, we really do like Universal. The HHN's are awesome, the park is relaxing and I love the fact that everything is in walking distance. Plus staying onsite we can sleep in since we have FOTL access. (I don't think they'd like us wearing our wedding ears there though...)
All this means to me is Festival of the Lion King. :rotfl2:

[mommykds]

Elizabeth,
Have a safe trip.

[mommykds]

What is ATA? Please tell me that isn't Airtran! My sister, mom, niece and nephew have their flights on this airline.
No worries its American Trans Air

[Tammi67]

I had a lady pick one up and send it to me....no way could I fit one in luggage on the way home
If you were Elizabeth you could.




;)

[mommykds]

All this means to me is Festival of the Lion King. :rotfl2:
:lmao: I only read ancronyms in Disney-speak too!

[UP Disney]

:scared1: Is this Airtran???

Nevermind. I see that it is different. Whew!

Thank goodness!!!!! I was worried and was going to finish catching up and then go off to search and see what ATA is.

[UP Disney]

HAVE A FANCY BIRTHDAY
ALYSSA

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/tammi67/jenk450.jpg



Scraplifting.

Happy Birthday Alyssa!

[Tammi67]

What is ATA? Please tell me that isn't Airtran! My sister, mom, niece and nephew have their flights on this airline.
She scared me with that too. It is NOT Airtran.

[ReAnSt]

All this means to me is Festival of the Lion King. :rotfl2:

That would be FOTLK :laughing: :laughing: not FOTL
FOTL- Front of the Line Access
HHN- Halloween Horror Nights


Channon-I would wear your wedding mouse ears, anyways whether they would like it or not.

[Tammi67]

:lmao: I only read ancronyms in Disney-speak too!
:rotfl: I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[Tammi67]

Elizabeth - safe travels for you and DS this weekend.

[UP Disney]

Elizabeth - sounds like things are looking up for your mom! We'll continue with the prayers. Please let us know when the test results are back.

Marci - keep a small cooler in your car and stock it up with cheese sticks, cut up carrots and celery sticks. I also like to keep some dill pickles in there, too. I keep bottles of water and small "on the go" packets of Crystal Light in my car as well. All these things help me keep the "travel munchies" at bay!

Amy - I can't believe that Kevin didn't take pictures of the "baking frenzy". Are you holding out on us? I hope things calm down for you some, today!

A big blanket of pixie dust for all of you today! The sun is shining here so I can't be too gloomy! However, I am still angry with my MIL. I was planning on doing a 40th birthday party for Alan this weekend, nothing big, just siblings and friends at a restaurant. However, his mother wants to bring her new man! I absolutely will not do that. She will take over the whole event and make it an engagement party for herself, and will push Alan out of the picture. Not going to happen! So, I'm postponing Alan's party until next week when the new guy will have left for his own home town. Keep your fingers crossed for me! I really have some not nice things to say to that woman!

Oh, by the way, I got a phone call from one of her other "cyber boyfriends." Apparently, she hasn't told any of the others (and yes, there are quite a few) that she is engaged. When this guy hadn't heard from her, he looked up MY PHONE NUMBER and called to see if she is ok. I'm beyond livid about it! How dare she give out my families personal information to a bunch of strangers!

This is just crazy. It is one thing to share your own personal info but to share others is just WRONG! That is why I'm so careful not to say the names of my sister, niece, nephew & mother. I also try not to share too much of their personal lives for the same reason.

I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this Glynis!

[UP Disney]

where can I find a cheap medium sized wooden treasure chest

No idea. You might try the craft stores like Michaels.

[UP Disney]

Look who knocked on my door today


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m19/kristineNaj/th_gnome.jpg

Oh, that is too cute. Where did he come to you from?

[ReAnSt]

Kristine- How much was the Mickey Gnome, and how much was it to get it shipped?

I would love a Mickey Gnome:rolleyes1 Not like I really need one, but would love to have one. Although it may be a desk gnome instead of a garden mickey gnome.

Also you can find trunks/treasure chests at Michael's/AC Moore? JoAnns in a variety of sizes. For the most part they are not finished, so that might no be the best idea for you, as I do not want you to become colored again.;)

[Blueeyes101817]

She scared me with that too. It is NOT Airtran.

whew...I have credit with airtran--scared me there!!

Im headed to bed--goodnight all :)

[tink2020]

Hi all! I'm sorry I have been terrible about keeping up. I have been reading many days, but run out of steam (physically and emotionally) before I can properly respond. Things are progressing well, work is busy as usual... I feel like a broken record ;) As my doctor put it, all the problems with this pregnancy are with mom -- the girls are both doing just fine. I suppose I can handle that :goodvibes

I'm sorry to just skim over most things, but I have been thinking of you all! Elizabeth, please know that you and your family continue to be in my prayers! :hug:

Please take care of yourselves, and PM me if you need anything before I can be around more! I will eventually get back with you, even if it takes a while (Amy :rolleyes1 ) :blush:


Goodnight ladies!

[UP Disney]

Tonight I look like someone punched me in the eye. I've had these raised bumps on my face that I guess are called millium. I've had them for several years. My mom has been after me to hae a dermatologist look at them so I had them removed today. It sounds gross but the poke a needle in the middle of them and pop them like a blackhead! I had at least 20 of them with some very small ones forming. She told me I would look bruised for a few days.

[Glynis]

Don't get too chatty on me tonight, ok? I'm leaving in a few minutes to go to book club. We are discussing "Water for Elephants". This is a fabulous book! I loved it and can't wait to find out what the other ladies thought. There is a lot of sex in it, though, and a couple of our members are pretty conservative! Should be interesting!

[UP Disney]

Hi all! I'm sorry I have been terrible about keeping up. I have been reading many days, but run out of steam (physically and emotionally) before I can properly respond. Things are progressing well, work is busy as usual... I feel like a broken record ;) As my doctor put it, all the problems with this pregnancy are with mom -- the girls are both doing just fine. I suppose I can handle that :goodvibes

I'm sorry to just skim over most things, but I have been thinking of you all! Elizabeth, please know that you and your family continue to be in my prayers! :hug:

Please take care of yourselves, and PM me if you need anything before I can be around more! I will eventually get back with you, even if it takes a while (Amy :rolleyes1 ) :blush:


Goodnight ladies!

Prayers & pixiedust: to help you through this Jennifer. This too shall pass!!!

[lovespoohbear]

i went to pets mart today to get another beta. mine died last week. well i came out with a 1 gallon tank set, 2 mollys, a snail, and a plant for the tank. I have it set up on my desk and my mom hasn't even noticed it:rotfl: . i am waiting to see how long it takes her. my desk is in the same room she sews in and she is sewing a quilt right now

[Tammi67]

Tonight I look like someone punched me in the eye. I've had these raised bumps on my face that I guess are called millium. I've had them for several years. My mom has been after me to hae a dermatologist look at them so I had them removed today. It sounds gross but the poke a needle in the middle of them and pop them like a blackhead! I had at least 20 of them with some very small ones forming. She told me I would look bruised for a few days.
I hope the bruising goes away quickly. I'm glad you had it taken care of though.

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

i went to pets mart today to get another beta. mine died last week. well i came out with a 1 gallon tank set, 2 mollys, a snail, and a plant for the tank. I have it set up on my desk and my mom hasn't even noticed it:rotfl: . i am waiting to see how long it takes her. my desk is in the same room she sews in and she is sewing a quilt right now

If they are anything like my Molly then you are in big trouble:rotfl:

Elizabeth- Safe travels to you and DS! I hope seeing your mom gives you some peace.:goodvibes

Glynis- I am so sorry that your MIL is causing such drama. :hug:'s to you and Alan.

Jennifer- Thanks for stopping in. I am glad the girl's are growing just like they should. :hug:'s for you as they continue to grow.

Theresa- You are a GOOD MOM!! I am glad Abi is feeling better.:hug:'s and :wizard:

Vicki- I hope you heal quickly.:wizard:

Kristine- I love Mickey!!!

I know I read much more, but my brain is foggy. :hug:'s and :wizard: all around.

[KristineN]

The gnome was 26.95....I think it was around 15 for the shipping.

The kids like him....now they want to start a gnome collection :eek: so for right now we compromised and ordered "George the mini gnome" he can travel with us and I told them hey can take pictures of him at different places....I guess you would say he's a "PAL GNOME" :rotfl:

Oh, that is too cute. Where did he come to you from?

Kristine- How much was the Mickey Gnome, and how much was it to get it shipped?

I would love a Mickey Gnome:rolleyes1 Not like I really need one, but would love to have one. Although it may be a desk gnome instead of a garden mickey gnome.

Also you can find trunks/treasure chests at Michael's/AC Moore? JoAnns in a variety of sizes. For the most part they are not finished, so that might no be the best idea for you, as I do not want you to become colored again.;)

[UP Disney]

I hope the bruising goes away quickly. I'm glad you had it taken care of though.

It wasn't anything dangerous. It was just a self-esteem thing. I stopped wearing my contacts because my glasses hid them. However, they have been getting bigger and there are more of them so my glasses weren't hiding them anymore.

[Tammi67]

It wasn't anything dangerous. It was just a self-esteem thing. I stopped wearing my contacts because my glasses hid them. However, they have been getting bigger and there are more of them so my glasses weren't hiding them anymore.Vicki, are you going through a mid-life crisis? ;) Should Chuck be concerned? First you get a hairdo, then a new wardrobe, now you are altering your appearance? Are you going to be buying a corvette next???? :rotfl:

But let me say that the few times that I've met you I never noticed them. If it makes you feel better about yourself, then that is great!

[Tammi67]

Kristine - how is Bill's diabetes?

[UP Disney]

Vicki, are you going through a mid-life crisis? ;) Should Chuck be concerned? First you get a hairdo, then a new wardrobe, now you are altering your appearance? Are you going to be buying a corvette next???? :rotfl:

But let me say that the few times that I've met you I never noticed them. If it makes you feel better about yourself, then that is great!

:lmao: I've been wondering the same thing actually! Actually, it is all job related. If I want a promotion when it becomes available, I need to work on portraying myself in a more professional manner. I still don't know if I would want a promotion if it means a move to Lansing but I want to be set if I do.

[Tammi67]

:lmao: I've been wondering the same thing actually! Actually, it is all job related. If I want a promotion when it becomes available, I need to work on portraying myself in a more professional manner. I still don't know if I would want a promotion if it means a move to Lansing but I want to be set if I do.
Hey, nothing like planning ahead!

[KristineN]

not too bad....he takes pills twice daily...it seems to hold things in check. If he eats poorly it is definitely reflected in his numbers..carbs for him are the killer


Kristine - how is Bill's diabetes?

[Tammi67]

Have a good evening everyone. I'm heading to bed.

[yellowfish78]

Don't get too chatty on me tonight, ok? I'm leaving in a few minutes to go to book club. We are discussing "Water for Elephants". This is a fabulous book! I loved it and can't wait to find out what the other ladies thought. There is a lot of sex in it, though, and a couple of our members are pretty conservative! Should be interesting!
LOVED this book too! And I didn't think there was alot of sex...I'd say burlesque would be a better word for it. Let me know what you guys discussed! (I love books that leave you thinking!)

[yellowfish78]

:lmao: I've been wondering the same thing actually! Actually, it is all job related. If I want a promotion when it becomes available, I need to work on portraying myself in a more professional manner. I still don't know if I would want a promotion if it means a move to Lansing but I want to be set if I do.
Lansing is closer to me! And slightly less snow too! :teeth:

[lovespoohbear]

i wanted a fish that was active and desi said mollys were so so far the black molly is active but the orange one isnt that active. oh yeah i have a yellow shelled snail. yellow and black were shocker(wsu) colors. i liked the black and after i thought about it i was like i might as well get a yell snail too to finish off the wsu colors.

[ReAnSt]

The gnome was 26.95....I think it was around 15 for the shipping.

The kids like him....now they want to start a gnome collection :eek: so for right now we compromised and ordered "George the mini gnome" he can travel with us and I told them hey can take pictures of him at different places....I guess you would say he's a "PAL GNOME" :rotfl:

Thank you! I have at least one other gnome already.:thumbsup2 I'll have to think about it. He is mighty cute though. I did see they also have a Mickey gnome rain gauge, not sure on the size of it, but it appears to be cheaper. Hmm...

[yellowfish78]

Did you see this deal? I am not sure if it works with your plans or is a good deal for you.

Universal Studios
Two Park - Free Dining

Yep! But we don't arrive until the 12th. And some of these food places aren't the greatest, so we wouldn't be eating at a majority of them anyways. There's only three places I like to eat at in the parks at UNI and they aren't on the free dining list.
All this means to me is Festival of the Lion King. :rotfl2:

:lmao: I only read ancronyms in Disney-speak too!
Just you guys wait until Harry Potter arrives! You'll be next! Bwahh haaahaa! (That's my evil laugh. :teeth:) )

[yellowfish78]

The gnome was 26.95....I think it was around 15 for the shipping.

The kids like him....now they want to start a gnome collection :eek: so for right now we compromised and ordered "George the mini gnome" he can travel with us and I told them hey can take pictures of him at different places....I guess you would say he's a "PAL GNOME" :rotfl:

You mean there's more?!? Like possibly a Goofy Gnome?? (Hey Janet, are you going during the Flower Fesival? :rolleyes1 )

[KristineN]

No...the kids want "regular, normal" gnomes :sad2:

[KristineN]

question for anyone who is Polish.....is grandma "Babcia"? Have you ever heard of it being "Bucia"??

[yellowfish78]

No...the kids want "regular, normal" gnomes :sad2:
Well I think they might need to make some others don't you? :teeth:

[ReAnSt]

Or I might want these instead of the gnome:goodvibes decisions, decisions
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/reanst/8076_1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/reanst/1eb3_1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/reanst/63d5_1.jpg

[triplefigs]

Becky, where did you find those cute pictures? I'm going to be BROKE after this trip!

[ReAnSt]

Becky, where did you find those cute pictures? I'm going to be BROKE after this trip!

EBAY, but I saw them on other Flower and Garden festival pics I can not locate now

They have pins with other Disney Gnomes (http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/search/results?keywords=gnome) on them. But I do not think they have the actual gnome statues of the other characters.

[my3princes]

Prayers please! Just got a call, and one of my student's dads got really sick over the weekend, has been diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia), in in the ICU, has a 40% chance to live, and is going to be in the hospital a month at least. The mom is 12 weeks pregnant with twins and then has the little girl (age 2) in my class. Very tough situation.

That is horrible. We will add him to our prayers.

Tonight I look like someone punched me in the eye. I've had these raised bumps on my face that I guess are called millium. I've had them for several years. My mom has been after me to hae a dermatologist look at them so I had them removed today. It sounds gross but the poke a needle in the middle of them and pop them like a blackhead! I had at least 20 of them with some very small ones forming. She told me I would look bruised for a few days.

I get those too, but I just take a needle and pick at them until I get the center out. I didn't realize that I was doing a medical procedure though :thumbsup2

Vicki, are you going through a mid-life crisis? ;) Should Chuck be concerned? First you get a hairdo, then a new wardrobe, now you are altering your appearance? Are you going to be buying a corvette next???? :rotfl:

But let me say that the few times that I've met you I never noticed them. If it makes you feel better about yourself, then that is great!

Speaking of mid life crisis. My nearly 400 lb MIL bought herself a convertible. I can just imagine her in that car :confused:

[my3princes]

I just received an email from AR (my favorite CM)

She wrote in part

I want to thank you for that great letter you wrote to WDW on my behalf. Believe it or not, it took until late January before it finally reached me. The good part was it was sent all the way up to the desk of Erin Wallace, WDW Senior Vice President of Operations and I was presented with a Disney "Star" Pin (really neat pin) and a special Cast Member Recognition and copy of the letter signed off by Erin "Arlene, thank you for making magical memories for our guests". It was read at one of our team meetings and I was presented the pin. It was really neat!! Thanks for making a magical moment for me.


I was surprised at the lengths that Disney went with this. I'm very impressed.

[tmfranlk]

Just wanted to pop in quickly and with you a safe trip, Elizabeth!

Good night, DDA.

[tmfranlk]

Don't know anything more about it, but I saw this mentioned on the Dec'08 code thread. Lyndsey - Don't know if you could take advantage of it. Bernadette, want to add a Dec trip, say the 5-15, and tag me on as a 2nd room? ;) :rotfl:

BTW, there is a new bounceback going on now that covers 11/30 to 12/13 (Super excited since this covers ALL of my dates!! I just hope there is still availability at the GF when we get there in May!!) 30% off Deluxes and Mods and 40% villas (not sure about the values..)

[my3princes]

I'm sorry that I've been MIA the last few days. This week has been H E L L

Tuesday was the bus incident. It appears that 2 kids have been suspended as a result. Today I brought a box of chocolates out to the bus driver to Thank him for looking out for my kids. He was shocked, but I wanted him to know that we were thankful that he dealt appropriately with the situation. I also hope that it keeps him motivated to continue to do so.

Yesterday I stopped by Best Buy to check on the status of a TV that I had brought in for potential repair. I paid $35 to have them ship it to a repair center to be diagnoses. They were to call to let me know what was wrong and to give the a repair cost. The initial paperwork gave an estimate of $64 I hadn't heard anything so I stopped in last week and they were going to look into it and contact me, but still nothing. Yesterday they pull it up and tell me that it has been fixed and that I owe an additional $140 :scared1: I did not authorize the repair and certainly would not have. It is a 3 year old TV and I'd rather put that $140 into buying a new one with a warranty. I still have no idea what they plan to do about it as the tv did work (though poorly) before I dropped it off.

This morning I got up with high expectation of getting a lot done on Nick's room. I started by heading into Hunter's room to hang the closet doors. I inadvertedly put my hand on his desk only to leave a huge void. His entire room was covered in a white dust. I thought that my mother must have sanded while I was at work (which I had told her NOT to do). I started cleaning his room (which was completely brand spanken new on Monday. Then I noticed the dust on all of our electronics in the living room. After 4 hours of cleaning I was in tears as I felt like I had been set back by DAYS not just hours. I called my mother (crying no less) and she swore that she hadn't sanded, but she would come down to help me clean. As I went back into Nick's room I picked up a hammer that was speckled with white paint and the dust. Well I had used the hammer before work yesterday which meant the dust occurred last night. It turns out that Chris had used our new paint sprayer to pain the doors and it had created a white vapor that travelled throughout the house leaving a white dust. Thankfully it comes off by dusting, but what a mess. And to make matters worse the paint gun had left the door all blotchy so I had to hand paint them anyway. So now I am way behind schedule and totally stressed out. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

If I miss you, have a safe trip!

Elizabeth,
Have a safe trip.

Thanks! :)

If you were Elizabeth you could.




;)

:rotfl2: Kristine, shall I notify you if I find luggage on sale? Gnomes don't like to be shipped, they prefer to be carried on. ;)

Elizabeth - safe travels for you and DS this weekend.

Thank you!

Tonight I look like someone punched me in the eye. I've had these raised bumps on my face that I guess are called millium. I've had them for several years. My mom has been after me to hae a dermatologist look at them so I had them removed today. It sounds gross but the poke a needle in the middle of them and pop them like a blackhead! I had at least 20 of them with some very small ones forming. She told me I would look bruised for a few days.

Hope the bruising resolves quickly! :wizard:

Don't get too chatty on me tonight, ok? I'm leaving in a few minutes to go to book club. We are discussing "Water for Elephants". This is a fabulous book! I loved it and can't wait to find out what the other ladies thought. There is a lot of sex in it, though, and a couple of our members are pretty conservative! Should be interesting!

Maybe I should read that one. I don't even have a magazine for the plane.

i went to pets mart today to get another beta. mine died last week. well i came out with a 1 gallon tank set, 2 mollys, a snail, and a plant for the tank. I have it set up on my desk and my mom hasn't even noticed it:rotfl: . i am waiting to see how long it takes her. my desk is in the same room she sews in and she is sewing a quilt right now

Enjoy your new fish!

I just received an email from AR (my favorite CM)

She wrote in part

I want to thank you for that great letter you wrote to WDW on my behalf. Believe it or not, it took until late January before it finally reached me. The good part was it was sent all the way up to the desk of Erin Wallace, WDW Senior Vice President of Operations and I was presented with a Disney "Star" Pin (really neat pin) and a special Cast Member Recognition and copy of the letter signed off by Erin "Arlene, thank you for making magical memories for our guests". It was read at one of our team meetings and I was presented the pin. It was really neat!! Thanks for making a magical moment for me.


I was surprised at the lengths that Disney went with this. I'm very impressed.

How wonderful! :goodvibes

Just wanted to pop in quickly and with you a safe trip, Elizabeth!

Good night, DDA.

Thanks, Tia!

Jennifer - I'm glad the girls are doing well! Hang in there! :)

Deb - Sorry about the paint mess! :hug:

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[PNO4TE]

Deb - it sounds like you need a break! What a week you have had. I sure hope that today brings you more accomplishments on your to-do list and less aggravation. :hug:


Elizabeth - you and DS travel safely today. And enjoy the time with your Mom. :goodvibes

ETA: Thanks to Amy I now remember that Deb gets a bowling break this weekend! YAY!

[Tammi67]

No...the kids want "regular, normal" gnomes :sad2:
You mean Disney isn't normal? :scared1:

[Tammi67]

I just received an email from AR (my favorite CM)

She wrote in part

I want to thank you for that great letter you wrote to WDW on my behalf. Believe it or not, it took until late January before it finally reached me. The good part was it was sent all the way up to the desk of Erin Wallace, WDW Senior Vice President of Operations and I was presented with a Disney "Star" Pin (really neat pin) and a special Cast Member Recognition and copy of the letter signed off by Erin "Arlene, thank you for making magical memories for our guests". It was read at one of our team meetings and I was presented the pin. It was really neat!! Thanks for making a magical moment for me.


I was surprised at the lengths that Disney went with this. I'm very impressed.What a nice lady. I'm glad she was recognized for her efforts.

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

Hello, Elin. :wave2:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

We have whomping thunderstorms right now, but our flight is showing "on time" so I guess I better get ready to go!

I hope everybody has a great weekend! :goodvibes I will have my cell phone in case you guys need to get ahold of me. I may be able to check in from my mom's or my cousin's, but I may just wait until Sunday when I get home.

[Blueeyes101817]

question for anyone who is Polish.....is grandma "Babcia"? Have you ever heard of it being "Bucia"??
We call my grandma "babci" (sounds like "chi" at the end)

We have whomping thunderstorms right now, but our flight is showing "on time" so I guess I better get ready to go!

.

hvae a safe flight elizabeth!


Well after i posted last night at like 930, i actually went straight tobed--i have no idea wh yi ahve been so exhausted the last few days...Im off to work and we have a field trip,so it should be an interesting day!

Have a great friday all!

[mommykds]

Vicki,
Hope you heal fast. I want pictures of the new corvette when you buy it!:lmao: ;)

Chanon,
I know, I know!! My kids will definately want to stray from Disneyworld to go to the Harry Potter park.

Deb,
So nice to see that AR was recognized!:goodvibes Is she still on the Dream Team at HS or did she move?

[mommykds]

It is absolutely POURING here. The rain sounds like golfballs hitting the roof.http://bestsmileys.com/weather/1.gif

2 weeks from today we will be heading to the airport & hopefully to wonderful sunny skies!http://bestsmileys.com/sun/4.gif

Today my plan is to get all the kids clothes packed in their ziplocs & in the suitcase. They still have no idea!!! http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/2.gif

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Good morning, it's cold and dreary outside. It is suppose to rain most of today and tomorrow so I am sure that Mo's soccer will be canceled.

Call me crazy but I am so excited today! The New Kids on the Block are going to be on the Today show this morning. :rotfl: My girlfriends and I were totally into them back when they were big. It's like going back in time, except they are all pushing 40, I think they need a name change!

Emma has early dismissal today. Of course, it's during nap time:headache: Tonight we are supposed to go out for my cousin's 21st birthday. I am not at all into the whole bar scene so it will be a long night.

[KMH1]

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for all of Alyssa's birthday wishes. She really got a kick out of seeing her name and all the clip art, especially the Fancy Nancy pictures. :goodvibes

Thanks Robyn, Mo, Emma, and Lucy for the cute Fancy Nancy ecard too!

[KMH1]

Robyn, have fun watching the NKOTB interview. :thumbsup2

I know what you mean about heartthrobs pushing 40. I like to catch up on celebrity gossip on TMZ, and I saw a "Guess the Celebuspawn" picture that looked like just like Ricky Schroder. Yep, it was his 17-year-old son, Luke! :rotfl:

[KMH1]

Glynis, sending you lots of strength as you deal with your MIL's latest drama. Hopefully, most of Alan's siblings will present a united front with you and Alan! :grouphug:

And, of course, I've taken plenty of pictures of all the baking, but you know me. :blush: I still haven't posted pictures of Matty's 1st birthday party or our December Disney trip. Heck, Kate went ahead and posted Matty's first pictures, remember?!! :rolleyes1

[marcij]

I hope the bruising goes away quickly. I'm glad you had it taken care of though.

Ditto!

No...the kids want "regular, normal" gnomes :sad2:

Blasphemy! :rotfl:

That is horrible. We will add him to our prayers.



I get those too, but I just take a needle and pick at them until I get the center out. I didn't realize that I was doing a medical procedure though :thumbsup2



I also do this, but I haven't had any super close to my eyes.

I just received an email from AR (my favorite CM)

She wrote in part

I want to thank you for that great letter you wrote to WDW on my behalf. Believe it or not, it took until late January before it finally reached me. The good part was it was sent all the way up to the desk of Erin Wallace, WDW Senior Vice President of Operations and I was presented with a Disney "Star" Pin (really neat pin) and a special Cast Member Recognition and copy of the letter signed off by Erin "Arlene, thank you for making magical memories for our guests". It was read at one of our team meetings and I was presented the pin. It was really neat!! Thanks for making a magical moment for me.


I was surprised at the lengths that Disney went with this. I'm very impressed.

Good for you for taking the time to write in.

I'm sorry that I've been MIA the last few days. This week has been H E L L

Tuesday was the bus incident. It appears that 2 kids have been suspended as a result. Today I brought a box of chocolates out to the bus driver to Thank him for looking out for my kids. He was shocked, but I wanted him to know that we were thankful that he dealt appropriately with the situation. I also hope that it keeps him motivated to continue to do so.

Yesterday I stopped by Best Buy to check on the status of a TV that I had brought in for potential repair. I paid $35 to have them ship it to a repair center to be diagnoses. They were to call to let me know what was wrong and to give the a repair cost. The initial paperwork gave an estimate of $64 I hadn't heard anything so I stopped in last week and they were going to look into it and contact me, but still nothing. Yesterday they pull it up and tell me that it has been fixed and that I owe an additional $140 :scared1: I did not authorize the repair and certainly would not have. It is a 3 year old TV and I'd rather put that $140 into buying a new one with a warranty. I still have no idea what they plan to do about it as the tv did work (though poorly) before I dropped it off.

This morning I got up with high expectation of getting a lot done on Nick's room. I started by heading into Hunter's room to hang the closet doors. I inadvertedly put my hand on his desk only to leave a huge void. His entire room was covered in a white dust. I thought that my mother must have sanded while I was at work (which I had told her NOT to do). I started cleaning his room (which was completely brand spanken new on Monday. Then I noticed the dust on all of our electronics in the living room. After 4 hours of cleaning I was in tears as I felt like I had been set back by DAYS not just hours. I called my mother (crying no less) and she swore that she hadn't sanded, but she would come down to help me clean. As I went back into Nick's room I picked up a hammer that was speckled with white paint and the dust. Well I had used the hammer before work yesterday which meant the dust occurred last night. It turns out that Chris had used our new paint sprayer to pain the doors and it had created a white vapor that travelled throughout the house leaving a white dust. Thankfully it comes off by dusting, but what a mess. And to make matters worse the paint gun had left the door all blotchy so I had to hand paint them anyway. So now I am way behind schedule and totally stressed out. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

How frustrating. I hope you get a lot more done today.

It is absolutely POURING here. The rain sounds like golfballs hitting the roof.http://bestsmileys.com/weather/1.gif

2 weeks from today we will be heading to the airport & hopefully to wonderful sunny skies!http://bestsmileys.com/sun/4.gif

Today my plan is to get all the kids clothes packed in their ziplocs & in the suitcase. They still have no idea!!! http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/2.gif

I'm so impressed that it's still a secret -- what wonderful surprise!

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for all of Alyssa's birthday wishes. She really got a kick out of seeing her name and all the clip art, especially the Fancy Nancy pictures. :goodvibes

Thanks Robyn, Mo, Emma, and Lucy for the cute Fancy Nancy ecard too!

I hope she had a great day. Good luck with all of the parties!

Elizabeth -- safe travels and have a great visit. I hope your flight is on time.

I'm going to make cupcakes tonight for my brother's 40th birthday on Sunday. We have a baseball tournament this weekend for the select team that Andrew and my nephew are on, and Tres is one of the coaches, so we'll celebrate with the team. I also need to make peanut butter balls tonight to take for the tournament tomorrow. A good source of protein between games and the team loved them when I made them last weekend.

We've had thunderstorms and rain overnight (and it's still sprinkling) so the baseball game Jake has tonight may be rained out. Both boys have soccer games tomorrow, Andrew has that tournament 1 1/4 hours away, and Jake has a birthday party to attend.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! :)

[KMH1]

It was so much fun reading a book to Alyssa's class, but I definitely made the right decision in teaching high school, not preschoolers. :rotfl:

During naptime, I frosted Alyssa's small butterfly birthday cake, and when the kiddos woke up, we went to McDonald's for dinner (nothing like a 4-year-old choosing the meal ;) ). Then it was back home for cake, presents, bathtime, and lots of phone calls from family members. A great day. :cloud9:

Today, we need to hit Kroger for the last of the party groceries. I still need to put the final touches on the games, do some spot-cleaning, hang up the streamers, and of course, frost (24 cupcakes and three cakes to go!).

Have a great day DDA. :wizard: and :grouphug: to all.

Elizabeth, I hope you have a noneventful and safe flight.

Deb, I hope it's a much better day. You're going out of town for the weekend, right (bowling, I think?).

Take care everyone!
Amy :)

[tinknme]

Good morning :)

[tmfranlk]

...So now I am way behind schedule and totally stressed out. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Ack! What a mess. I hope that today is a much better day and there are no surprised to deal with.

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA. So far it's a dreary morning here today, but we're supposed to get some sun later, if not warmth.

I think I might be losing it today - first I heard talking in the car, though the radio wasn't on; then I was in the bathroom and kept hearing something like a small child calling out for someone, but Terra's still asleep; now I'm hearing loud bird sounds like they are in the house, but can't figure out where they're coming from. Maybe I need to go back to bed! :rolleyes:

[tmfranlk]

Robyn - Any idea when NKOTB is supposed to be on?

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Robyn, have fun watching the NKOTB interview. :thumbsup2

I know what you mean about heartthrobs pushing 40. I like to catch up on celebrity gossip on TMZ, and I saw a "Guess the Celebuspawn" picture that looked like just like Ricky Schroder. Yep, it was his 17-year-old son, Luke! :rotfl:

OMG, he has a 17 year old! That is too much!

I still think that I am in love with Jonathan. :love:

Robyn - Any idea when NKOTB is supposed to be on?

They were on at about 8:33am here.

[tmfranlk]

I looked up the video on the Today site. Man, that was crazy!! Sooo loud. Guess I'll be watching May 16, huh. I think I'd have to agree with you on Jonathan. He's only gotten better looking with age. :thumbsup2

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

It was hard to hear. I think they all look great ( but Danny scares me a little!) but Jonathan has always been my favorite. I am honestly surprised to see him there. He had a nervous breakdown and suffers from panic attacks.

I've marked my calendar!


I looked up the video on the Today site. Man, that was crazy!! Sooo loud. Guess I'll be watching May 16, huh. I think I'd have to agree with you on Jonathan. He's only gotten better looking with age. :thumbsup2

[tinknme]

Deb how awesome that AR was given recognition from your letter!

I hope today goes better for you :wizard:

[tinknme]

Kristine how big is the Mickey Gnome, is it real heavy?

[my3princes]

Vicki,
Hope you heal fast. I want pictures of the new corvette when you buy it!:lmao: ;)

Chanon,
I know, I know!! My kids will definately want to stray from Disneyworld to go to the Harry Potter park.

Deb,
So nice to see that AR was recognized!:goodvibes Is she still on the Dream Team at HS or did she move?

AR is back on the photopass team at HS. She is only working 2 days a week as the equipment is heavy and she is nearly 68 years old. She is hoping for something to come up at a Resort Front desk or Concierge, but part time positions there are rare. She is also on a list (top of the list by the sounds of it) to go back on the Dream Team, but she has to do the photopass for at least 3 months. She said that there is a possibility of a Dream Greeter position after the year of a million dreams ends and she has high hopes that she would get that job. So she has lots of irons in the fire. Hopefully something wonderful will fall into her lap soon.

[my3princes]

I've had a wonderful morning. Colby let me sleep in, until 10:30 this morning :cool1: I can't remember the last time I slept that late. He was so cute, at 8:30 he asked me if he could crawl into bed with me and it wasn't long before he was sound asleep :love: :love: When we got up we had lots of cuddle time. So I haven't touched any of my projects, but at least I'm happy.

I need to pack a bag for each of us for this weekend so that is my first priority today. I may take time to pay bills too, but that may be after I put a coat of primer on the walls. We'll have to see how motivated I get.

[KristineN]

I put him on the kitchen scale (Bill thought I was nuts) he weighs 2 pounds, 10 ounces....15 inches tall....around 8 inches wide. (This is the statue dimensions)

It was in styrofoam...and then in a box....so for me...I can't see how you would easily pack it in luggage at all.


Kristine how big is the Mickey Gnome, is it real heavy?

[PNO4TE]

I've had a wonderful morning. Colby let me sleep in, until 10:30 this morning :cool1: I can't remember the last time I slept that late. He was so cute, at 8:30 he asked me if he could crawl into bed with me and it wasn't long before he was sound asleep :love: :love: When we got up we had lots of cuddle time. So I haven't touched any of my projects, but at least I'm happy.

I need to pack a bag for each of us for this weekend so that is my first priority today. I may take time to pay bills too, but that may be after I put a coat of primer on the walls. We'll have to see how motivated I get.

that is the most important thing, Deb! The work will be there when you get to it. Cuddle time and sleep is precious!!

[tinknme]

Thank you, you were reading my mind! Maybe I could carry it on the plane like the Tinkerbell tree topper :rotfl:

I put him on the kitchen scale (Bill thought I was nuts) he weighs 2 pounds, 10 ounces....15 inches tall....around 8 inches wide. (This is the statue dimensions)

It was in styrofoam...and then in a box....so for me...I can't see how you would easily pack it in luggage at all.

[KristineN]

I forgot about that...:rotfl2:that was a big box!

Thank you, you were reading my mind! Maybe I could carry it on the plane like the Tinkerbell tree topper :rotfl:

[tinknme]

::yes::

I forgot about that...:rotfl2:that was a big box!

[babytrees]

that is the most important thing, Deb! The work will be there when you get to it. Cuddle time and sleep is precious!!

Sounds like you needed both the sleep and cuddles Deb!

I kept Abi home to get a full day of albueterol in her...and I slep until 10:00 too and now she's ready to go back to sleep

[babytrees]

thank you all for keeping it to a dull roar the last couple of days.:lmao:

I read and processed than promptly lost it all so :hug: and:wizard: all around

[PNO4TE]

sounds like your day is off to a great start too, Theresa! :)

[my3princes]

Our mortgage officer just called me to let me know that our loan processor was killed in a car accident this morning. She was 27 years old. Our mortgage officer is having a very tough time dealing with it. What a tragic loss. She wanted us to know that our loan could be slowed by this. That is so unimportant in the whole spectum at this point :sad1:

[babytrees]

Our mortgage officer just called me to let me know that our loan processor was killed in a car accident this morning. She was 27 years old. Our mortgage officer is having a very tough time dealing with it. What a tragic loss. She wanted us to know that our loan could be slowed by this. That is so unimportant in the whole spectum at this point :sad1:

how sad!!! :hug: :hug:

[PNO4TE]

when I need her brainstorming? :rotfl:

Let me type this all out (so I don't inundate Chanon with this drivel!)...

We have a AAA package with discount booked for our September trip. I am looking at the possibility of having the free dining promotion available to us for that trip. So, I worked out some numbers and came up with this.

4 nights @ Polynesian (Lagoon View) at rack rate + 1 day base ticket and no dining = $2133.54 (this is what free dining would give us)

same package with DDP added = $2437.46
same package with Deluxe DDP added = $2693.46

difference we would need to pay if we were allowed to upgrade to Deluxe DDP appears to be $256

so, the free dining package w/ upgrade ought to be about $2389.46

4 nights @ Polynesian (Lagoon View) w/ AAA discount + 1 day base ticket + Deluxe Dining = $2396.50

Am I missing something here? Is is about equal? Have I missed something??

[babytrees]

I don't think you've missed anything!! Sometimes the discounts we can find elsewhere come out the same or better than free dining.

[PNO4TE]

Am I missing something here? Is is about equal? Have I missed something??

possibly, Elin... :rotfl:

I think Disney's quotes include travel insurance which is not yet included in our AAA package. I think... :rotfl2:

[tinknme]

Wow how sad!

Our mortgage officer just called me to let me know that our loan processor was killed in a car accident this morning. She was 27 years old. Our mortgage officer is having a very tough time dealing with it. What a tragic loss. She wanted us to know that our loan could be slowed by this. That is so unimportant in the whole spectum at this point :sad1:

[Tinkaroo]

when I need her brainstorming? :rotfl:

Let me type this all out (so I don't inundate Chanon with this drivel!)...

We have a AAA package with discount booked for our September trip. I am looking at the possibility of having the free dining promotion available to us for that trip. So, I worked out some numbers and came up with this.

4 nights @ Polynesian (Lagoon View) at rack rate + 1 day base ticket and no dining = $2133.54 (this is what free dining would give us)

same package with DDP added = $2437.46
same package with Deluxe DDP added = $2693.46

difference we would need to pay if we were allowed to upgrade to Deluxe DDP appears to be $256

so, the free dining package w/ upgrade ought to be about $2389.46

4 nights @ Polynesian (Lagoon View) w/ AAA discount + 1 day base ticket + Deluxe Dining = $2396.50

Am I missing something here? Is is about equal? Have I missed something??

Don't forget - with "free" dining, you're paying that lovely Disney rack rate for the room. So, I'm not that surprised, with a more expensive resort/room category, that the savings aren't that significant.

That's what it looks like to me at first blush! If you do the AAA thing, then you get that 10-15% off the deluxe rate. (Can you book through AAA for free dining and get both? I seem to think not, but not sure why I think that...:confused3 )

ETA: Do you guys have AP's? If so, I'd hold out hope for the AP "room only" discount, with the ability to add on the DDP, so you don't have to factor in those 1-day base tickets (or are you upgrading those to AP's once you get there?).

[mommykds]

I read this on the codes board...

Here are the details for 2008 Free Dining. 08/24/08 - 09/20/08. Disney Visa holders can book on 04/07/08 with code AYG...General public opens up on 04/10/08

[PNO4TE]

Our mortgage officer just called me to let me know that our loan processor was killed in a car accident this morning. She was 27 years old. Our mortgage officer is having a very tough time dealing with it. What a tragic loss. She wanted us to know that our loan could be slowed by this. That is so unimportant in the whole spectum at this point :sad1:

oh, Deb... that is so very sad. she was so young. :sad1:

[PNO4TE]

Do you guys have AP's? If so, I'd hold out hope for the AP "room only" discount, with the ability to add on the DDP, so you don't have to factor in those 1-day base tickets (or are you upgrading those to AP's once you get there?).

We do have APs and will continue to hope for an AP rate to come out before we pay off the package! If nothing better comes along we will use the base tickets later.

[mommykds]

Elin,

The benefit to free dining is more so when you are booked at a lower rate resort. If you were at Pop or a Mod it's more significant than the Poly. Since you are paying rack rate on deluxe free dining is not always the best way to go.

[mommykds]

Deb,
I am so sorry, that is so sad.

[PNO4TE]

I read this on the codes board...

Here are the details for 2008 Free Dining. 08/24/08 - 09/20/08. Disney Visa holders can book on 04/07/08 with code AYG...General public opens up on 04/10/08

Anne Marie - I have read so many different things on the codes board that I have stopped looking! There are many conflicting rumors, but the one you posted is the one I have read the most in the past 24 hours or so. That is a very short time period for that promotion!

And, by the way, our trip begins on September 27... :rolleyes:

[PNO4TE]

And, our resident AAA guru has confirmed that the difference in the packages is the cost of the insurance. So, I am not going to lose sleep over $150 or so. and neither will she! ;)

[yellowfish78]

And, our resident AAA guru has confirmed that the difference in the packages is the cost of the insurance. So, I am not going to lose sleep over $150 or so. and neither will she! ;)
Whoo Hoo! I'm a guru! :teeth: And why does everyone think they are bothering me WHEN I'M AT WORK and DOING MY JOB?! :rotfl:

eta: but i'll still be up early calling!

[babytrees]

Elin-you know the planning you (and Elizabeth) work on for figuring out Disney?? Well that is what Cassidy does for marching band:rotfl: . She has 3 different scenarios for her SENIOR year....they all end up with Julia and she being drum majors...because they would be the only seniors in the band (pretty close at least). I didn't want to bust her bubble last night and say "What if he let's juniors try because of the low #":rotfl2: .

[PNO4TE]

Elin-you know the planning you (and Elizabeth) work on for figuring out Disney?? Well that is what Cassidy does for marching band:rotfl: . She has 3 different scenarios for her SENIOR year....they all end up with Julia and she being drum majors...because they would be the only seniors in the bad (pretty close at least). I didn't want to bust her bubble last night and say "What if he let's juniors try because of the low #":rotfl2: .

poor Cassidy if that happens. Tell her I am pulling for her! :thumbsup2