** Exchangers-Come & join us for the QOTD, and chat with us **CLOSED

[mommytotwo]

My favourite summer fruits are raspberries :love: and strawberries.

We have a Canon Powershot A570 IS and bought it for our 2007 WDW trip. On auto it does well and produces some mighty fine pics if used on the specialist settings. The only downside is it runs on AA batteries which is fine if you buy good ones.

Here is a recent pic taken on auto (as our pup was sitting still for once)

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/spookysarah76/IMG_2535800x600.jpg

Cute dog :).

[mommytotwo]

Do you have a cell phone? If so, what do you have?

[Pooh67_68]

No cell phone, as I am never alone much and everyone I am with has one.

[pennst8r]

What fresh Spring/Summer fruits do you enjoy?

Melons, strawberries, pineapples that are actually ripe! Blueberries. THere's a local farm where we go to pick our own berries.

Do you have a digital camera? If so, what type, and what are the pros, and cons of it?

I have a Canon Powershot. It's very good at times--esp sporting events because I can keep the button pressed and just take multiple pics--clear action shots! :goodvibes Bad--too many options. And a little too bulky to carry all the time, esp at WDW. Needs it's case, can't just dump it in my backpack.

Do you have a cell phone? If so, what do you have?
I do...but it's not soemthing I use to just chat on. I'm getting better at texting, tho! I just have it incase someone needs to reach me while I'm out of the house. It's a Samsung.

[Missy1961]

Do you have a cell phone? If so, what do you have?

I do. I need to have one, since I commute to work & we sometimes have train problems. It's nice to be able to call dad from the train & tell him we're late, don't worry about it. I have a very basic LG, but it does have a camera, and I can do some basic texting from it too. Which comes in handy when I'm watching my nieces & need to get in touch with my sister.

[Meriweather]

I have the cheapest cell phone.....free ;)
I was just added to DD's plan. Only use it for when I am out and traveling. And then I often forget to turn it on :rolleyes: We get no reception at home.
I wanted it as simple as possible, it still has too many options for me. I have someone else set things up for me and update it now and then :rotfl:
I am really not much of a phone person.

[Kirby]

Hey, everyone! Thanks for all the good wishes! We had a great time. Plenty of time on the beach and the pool at the condos was fantastic! Concert band received 1st place and symphonic and wind ensemble received 2nd. We were the only band that placed in all three categories.

What fresh Spring/Summer fruits do you enjoy?
strawberries, grapes, watermelon


Do you have a digital camera? If so, what type, and what are the pros, and cons of it?
I have a Kodak C340 and takes good pictures and is easy to use.


Do you have a cell phone? If so, what do you have?
I have a cell phone but I don't know what kind it is. It was passed down to me when Joe got a new phone. It's a Verizon and has LG on the front.

[mommytotwo]

I had gotten a Samsung SGH-A877 touch phone. And it has all kinds of different icons on it. I will eventually figure this thing out, but it will take me awhile. popcorn::

[Pooh67_68]

Susan, congrats to the band. :thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

Congratulations to the band on winning. :cheer2:

[mommytotwo]

Since today is Earth Day, here are questions related to it.

*Are you doing anything special today to celebrate Earth Day?

*How do you help the earth? Ex. Do you recycle, reuse, bring your own shopping bags instead of using what the store offers....?

[spookysarah]

Cute dog :).

Thank you. He is called Ryan and is a Gudie Dog for the Blind puppy. He was one on Sunday and we are dreading the phone call from our supervisor to give us the date that he has to leave us for the training centre.

As for mobile phones, I have a Nokia 6111 which I loved at the time but I am hankering after something else now. My DD is going phone shopping this week. If anyone watches 90210 she loves the Sidekick but it is not available here so I have found the LG KS360 which also has the full keyboard - ideal for texting teens.

Earth Day? Nothing special here. We recycle as much as we can. Our council provides kerbside collection for a lot of things and we have a great recycling depot.

[Pooh67_68]

No


*Are you doing anything special today to celebrate Earth Day?

*How do you help the earth? Ex. Do you recycle, reuse, bring your own shopping bags instead of using what the store offers....?

Yes to above, plus we use the engery saver light blubs. Also don't let the water run much, IE: turn it off while brushing teeth, short showers, ect.

[Meriweather]

recycle, use reusable bags (when I remember to bring them into the store with me).

Not doing anything special.....just staying home alone

[Kirby]

Thanks!

I'm not doing anything special today except wait for the appliance repair man. Our refridgerator is not cooling.

I do recycle, sometimes not as well as I should but our recycle bin that is picked up each week is usually full. And I take my own grocery bags to the store when I remember to do so. If I don't, I just keep the plastic ones to use around here or take them back to the stores recycle bin. I also ask to have my groceries bagged in paper bags sometimes. I use those around the house too with my recycling.

[Missy1961]

We recycle everything that we can! I've also started to use Rubbermaid plastic water bottles, so I can refill & reuse them instead of buying water in bottles. It's cheaper too! We don't run the water when brushing teeth, etc. I'm also a nut about turning lights off when I leave the room. I wash as many loads of laundry in cold water as I can, and even when I use hot water to wash, I rinse in cold. I only run the dishwasher when it's full.

[Kirby]

Hoped to not turn on the air today but had to. It's up in the 90's. I love having my windows open but it is just too warm at the moment. I'm hoping that it cools down in the next day or too. I really shouldn't have to turn on the air until June.

[mommytotwo]

Good job to all of you who are helping the earth.

I had printed out some Earth Day coloring pages for my kids to color. We started off with planting seeds yesterday, and today we will plant a yellow gardenia plant as a family. I will also have my kids make tin can herb pots.

At our house, we recycle our cans, bottles, and plastic bottles, and try to reuse packages, and such. We try not to turn on the fans, and we are luck that we usually do not have to use the fans until it gets close to summertime.

[spookysarah]

Good job to all of you who are helping the earth.

I had printed out some Earth Day coloring pages for my kids to color. We started off with planting seeds yesterday, and today we will plant a yellow gardenia plant as a family. I will also have my kids make tin can herb pots.

What lovely ideas - have fun. :goodvibes

[Pooh67_68]

I only have a light on a short while in the morning, then open all my mini blinds until the sun goes down. Also I hardly ever use my A/C (even though its better for my asthma and allergies then opening the windows and doors).

I wash all clothes in cold water.

[mommytotwo]

Do you like to put gravy, and sauces, on your food?

[Pooh67_68]

No and even though when I make spaghetti it has sauce I scrape as much of as possible.

[Kirby]

Spaghetti's just about it. I don't make chicken fried steak anymore because I don't fry foods at home. I do get gravy on it when I eat out. When I cook a roast or pork chops on the stove, I'll use the gravy left over on potatos or rice.

[Missy1961]

I love gravy & sauces!

[mommytotwo]

I am a sauce person. I like things to have alot of taste, and my two all time favorite sauces are teriyaki sauce, and my husband's very spicy hot sauce.

[spookysarah]

We like sauces and gravies of all kinds.

[schnerk]

Mmmmm... sauces and gravy!

[mommytotwo]

Have you won any sweepstakes, or any other prizes before? If so, what were they?

[spookysarah]

I have not won very much but I did win 2 showers within weeks of each other once. One was a tiebreaker comp that asked where you would put a shower in your home and I answered above my daughters highchair to hose her down when she was finished eating! :lmao:

I have started doing online comps but not won anything yet.

[schnerk]

I won my XBOX 360 from Mt. Dew :)

[Missy1961]

I won 2 tickets to a Broadway show--Aida--in 2000. Nothing before, and nothing since!

[Kirby]

No, haven't won a thing.

[mommytotwo]

I have not won anything big as well :(.

[mommytotwo]

Oops sorry for forgetting to put a QOTD for yesterday.


Here is today's QOTD-
What is your most favorite childhood song, and nursery rhyme?

[mommytotwo]

What is your all time favorite board game?

[Pooh67_68]

I don't have a favorite song/nursery rhyme.




Monopoly.

[pennst8r]

Oops sorry for forgetting to put a QOTD for yesterday.


Here is today's QOTD-
What is your most favorite childhood song, and nursery rhyme?

I can still sing all those rhymes, old tv show themes and commercial jingles, but I can't remember where I left my glasses! What gives? :rotfl: Not sure it's my fav, but I still like to bother the boys with this silly song we learned in Campfire Girls about a storm that mixed up all the billboards.


What is your all time favorite board game?

Scrabble (Anyone want to play Scrabble with me on FB? :goodvibes)

[dzee]

I have to say Scrabble is my favorite too! :thumbsup2 Would stay up into the wee hours of the morning playing with family and friends,that's when I could stay up past the evening news!! :rotfl: Ahhh those were the days...........;)

[spookysarah]

I don't remember having a favourite song or nursery rhye but I loved TV theme songs. I have one for my ringtone - anyone remember Ulysses 31?

My favourite board game as a child was Super Cludeo and as an adult it is was Pictionary for years until Cranium came along.

[mommytotwo]

Are you able to do any sign language?

[spookysarah]

Are you able to do any sign language?

I know the alphabet and some basic words but that's it. I learned those when I was a child, my dad brought home a signing information card from his work.

OT but we are going to see our first Guide Dog puppy on Friday. He has almost finished stage one of his training and will be moving on to the next stage soon. We're so excited! I'll be sure to post a photo.

[Pooh67_68]

Are you able to do any sign language?

I can't believe I am admitting this...
When I was in middle school I got a book from the library and taught myself sign language, but I didn't keep with it and now I don't know any. :sad2:

[pennst8r]

Not more than thank you and a few colors. They teach the kids a bit of it now and again. I think it would be nice to learn, tho.

[mommytotwo]

Yup posting the QOTD for tomorrow early.


What type of vechicle do you usually rent when renting a car from a rental car company?

[Pooh67_68]

We never rent vehicles.

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite alcoholic drink?

[Pooh67_68]

A creamsicle

Though I make it different then what the recipes call for.

I use...
2 oz. light cream de cocoa
2 oz. orange drink
and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

[mommytotwo]

A creamsicle

Though I make it different then what the recipes call for.

I use...
2 oz. light cream de cocoa
2 oz. orange drink
and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

I hardly ever drink, and if I do it would be a midori sour. But Heidi your creamsicle drink sounds good.

[dzee]

I'm not a big drinker but when I have a drink it's usually a REALLY good glass of wine, a pina colada by the pool, or now since I went to The Rose And Crown in EPCOT for dinner this last trip , I had a shandy for the first time.:drinking1(Beer with either lemonade or ginger ale) I must say I really enjoyed it!! :thumbsup2 It's a great light drink for a hot summer day!!;)

[spookysarah]

What type of vechicle do you usually rent when renting a car from a rental car company?

We have no need to rent a car here n the UK but when the last 2 trips to Florida we have hired a minivan and both were Grand Caravans. Next year we are thinking about hiring a Dodge Durango.

What is your most favorite alcoholic drink?

I would pretty much call myself teetotal. I could count on one hand the amount of alcoholic drink I had last year. I just don't like the way alcohol (even one drink) make me feel but I love the taste of Long Vodkas and Baileys.

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite piece of jewelry?

[Pooh67_68]

I'm not much of a jewelry person, the only reason I have more then my wedding rings is because John didn't know what to get me for Christmas one year and starting buying me jewelry. I hardly ever wear it and I don't have a favorite piece.

[spookysarah]

I'm not a jewellery person either. I don't even wear a wedding ring. I like the look of nice jewellery but just don't like to wear it that often personally.

[pennst8r]

Yup posting the QOTD for tomorrow early.


What type of vechicle do you usually rent when renting a car from a rental car company?
I haven't rented a car in sooo long!

What is your most favorite alcoholic drink?

Margaritas. not the frozen ones, altho those are good too! :goodvibes

What is your most favorite piece of jewelry?

I don't wear too much jewelry. I have some nice things, I just don't really get that dressed up to go out on a daily basis.

[dzee]

I think my favorite pieces of jewelry are my wedding rings and a diamond heart necklace that my DH bought me the Christmas after my first DS (he's 21 now!!)was born!:love: I wear both all the time!;)

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite ice cream sundae topping?

[spookysarah]

That's a tough one especially as we have eaten the legendary Kitchen Sink from WDW! I like loads of topping but if If I could only have one it would have to be raspberry sauce.

[Pooh67_68]

I don't eat sundaes, I like palin vanilla ice cream.

[dzee]

Good old Hot Fudge Is what I like the best!!:thumbsup2 (And whipped cream,caramel,nuts sprinkles,bananas, oh yes and chocolate chip ice cream!!);):rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

That's a tough one especially as we have eaten the legendary Kitchen Sink from WDW! I like loads of topping but if If I could only have one it would have to be raspberry sauce.

I have never heard of raspberry sauce, but it sounds yummy. I would say my favorite is hot fudge just like dzee.

[mommytotwo]

What do you think of the Swine Flu? Are you worried?

[Pooh67_68]

I think the media is making it seem worse then what it really is.

[Kirby]

Seems I have a number of questions to answer. I've been bothered with vertigo for the last week and really haven't felt like doing much.

Nursery rhymes/songs? Hmmmm, I had a nursery rhyme book that I used to read over and over. I really enjoyed music in elementary school but the songs we sang escapes me at the moment. My favorite jump rope song was Cinderella dressed in yellow.

Sign language? In the sixth grade, my class taught ourselves the alphabet. We were not allowed to talk at lunch and that's the way we got around it. ;)

Car rentals? We've rented three times. Once we rented a huge seven passenger cargo van for a trip to Colorado because our van wouldn't have made it. We rented a Ford Aerostar for a week while my van was being worked on. And we rented a Dodge Caravan to drive to Chicago at Christmas because we didn't trust my van. So, I guess you could say that we rent vans. :laughing:

Alcoholic drink? When I drink, which is hardly ever, I like a Marguerita on the rocks. I don't like the way alcohol makes me feel. I wish I could find a wine that I like but haven't yet. Still searching though.

Jewelry? I only wear my wedding ring and that is not all the time. I was never much of a jewelry person but I did used to always have a pin on my blouse when I worked outside the home.

Ice cream sundae topping? Chocolate and peanuts when I occasionally indulge.

Swine flu? I think that they are making much more of it than they should. I'm still going about my business, just washing my hands when I can.

Did I miss any?

[Pooh67_68]

Susan hope you feel better soon. :wizard:

No you didn't miss any.

[spookysarah]

Nobody I know is too worried about swine flu. We'll just have to wait and see what happens. One problem though is that I suffer from a chronic cough and if things get bad I worry people give me dirty looks - yikes! :rolleyes:

[mommytotwo]

What was three things that happened the past week that had put a smile on your face?

[Pooh67_68]

Yesterday was my birthday/anniversary
Laughing with my sister
Watching the squirrels, rabbit and deers

[dzee]

Watching my grand nephew play soccer with the Mickey soccerball I got him in WDW!!:mickeyjum

Watching my puppy run to the door do her little ballet dance and then sit and wait patiently to go out to transact her business!!:dogdance::rotfl:

Reconnecting with friends from the past on the Dis and on Facebook:grouphug:

[spookysarah]

Happy belated anniversary and birthday Heidi - hope you had a great day!

Dzee - your puppy sounds cute. What kind/ how old is it?

My 3 things are -
watching Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging with my DD's, it's hilarious! :lmao:
meeting our first Guide Dog puppy again (who has almost finished the first stage of his training) We got to watch him work and play with him :lovestruc
putting the world to right over brunch with a friend ;)

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you Sarah.

[dzee]

Dzee - your puppy sounds cute. What kind/ how old is it?

Thanks for asking:
I have a 3.5lb Yorkie-Poo(Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle).:dogdance: and she is all black. She has the straight hair like her mum,not the curly coat like her dad! She is 11 months old and has seemed to have trained herself!!:rotfl: She just recently decided that she wants to go outside to do her business instead of doing it on the puppy pads!!!:confused3:laughing: We are still baffled what brought this about!!??!!:confused3
We went to WDW for a week and came back and that's what she was doing!!:confused: She is the cutest though!! Do I sound prejudiced? :rolleyes1
She walks on her hind legs and dances when she wants something especially your attention!:laughing:We also have a Black Labrador Retriever who is 14 next month. We know she is getting old but she doesn't know it!! She still thinks she is a puppy!! She's just a little slow on the uptake!!:laughing: The two get along fine infact they really don't care that much about each other at ALL!! Who 'd thought two females could get along so well!!:laughing:
What would we do without our pets!! :confused3;) I say certainly smile a little less....;)

Can I ask you a question? My Grandmother used to go to the UK to visit her sister every year and she used to bring me back bars of chocolate called Frye's(spelling?) I was just wondering if it is still made there? Thanks in advance!!:flower3:

[spookysarah]

Dzee - your pup sounds adorable! She is obviously a clever girl. Your black lab sounds lovely too, I have a soft spot for labs. We have a yellow lab called Ryan who is a Guide Dog puppy. He turned one last month and we are waiting on the dreaded call from the training centre to say when he has to go back. :sad1:

Fry's still make chocolate bars and they are just as tasty as ever. Do these look familiar?

https://www.aquarterof.co.uk/images/fryschocolatecream.jpg

[dzee]

OH MY GOSH!!! :eek: They look so very familiar!! :woohoo: But I haven't seen those for along time!! :sad2: Wow FLASH BACK!!! Soooo glad they still make it!! :yay: I may taste oneof those again someday........:thumbsup2
You have a pup named Ryan and I have a son of the same name!!!:rotfl2: But unlike you:sad2: I get to keep mine!;):thumbsup2
That must be sooo hard to do,to give up a dog that has become part of your family!! :sad1: But you know it's for a good cause and that must make it a little easier to part with him!!:confused3 I have to say it's a very special thing you are doing, and I give you a lot of credit.:hug:I don't know if I could do it!!

[Kirby]

What was three things that happened the past week that had put a smile on your face?
Watching a video of pictures of Carol at Senior Night at church last night.

Hearing that my friend came through her surgery okay.

Returning one of my daughter's smiles.

[spookysarah]

I may taste oneof those again someday........:thumbsup2

You never know. ;):thumbsup2

[dzee]

Watching a video of pictures of Carol at Senior Night at church last night.

Hearing that my friend came through her surgery okay.

Returning one of my daughter's smiles.

Those all great things to smile about!!!;) Seems that kids can always make you smile even when you try and stay mad at them!!:confused3:laughing: Glad your friend is OK too!:)

[mommytotwo]

Yesterday was my birthday/anniversary
Laughing with my sister
Watching the squirrels, rabbit and deers

Happy belated anniversary & birthday. :cheer2:

[mommytotwo]

Happy Boy's Day & Happy Cinco De Mayo!

What is your most favorite Mexican dish? Will you be doing today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo?

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you Patsy.


Taco salad, no celebrating here.

[dzee]

I'm a chicken fajitas girl!!:thumbsup2 Love them wrapped in a warm tortilla,with fresh guacamole,onions,peppers shredded cheese and sour cream!! Yummy!! :cloud9: Unfortunately I will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo at DDs dance studio,she dances for 3 hours today!! :eek::laughing:
I do have a drink machine and plenty of margarita mix on hand though..........;):rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

I'm a chicken fajitas girl!!:thumbsup2 Love them wrapped in a warm tortilla,with fresh guacamole,onions,peppers shredded cheese and sour cream!! Yummy!! :cloud9: Unfortunately I will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo at DDs dance studio,she dances for 3 hours today!! :eek::laughing:
I do have a drink machine and plenty of margarita mix on hand though..........;):rotfl:

Let's see your drink machine. http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/2.gif


I will be making soft tacos, and I think mochi for Boy's Day.

[dzee]

It's not a fancy one by any means;).It's a smoothie maker that crushes ice but it also makes pretty good pina colada's and margaritas!!:thumbsup2 My DH wants to buy the Margaritaville drink maker!! I think it's a little to expensive personally!! :eek:We aren't frequent drinkers (other than wine and an occasional Shandy', beer with ginger ale or lemonade) But one of those frozen drinks on a hot summers day by the pool.............:drinking1.;):beach: Still want a pic? I will have to wait until DH comes home!! I can't do much more than type on the computer!!:confused3:rotfl::surfweb:

[Evita_W]

Hi EVERYONE!!! Guess who is back????

I know, I have been gone a LONG time! :sad1: I have missed you all here on the DIS so much...but hey here I am now! :upsidedow

I am sorry that I have just fallen off the radar. I hope that I am still welcome here. :flower3: Just thought i would come by and say hello... Can't wait to sit and talk with you all again. :yay: :goodvibes

Looks like I have missed some fun exchanges...oh well, I am sure there is some great ones just around the corner popcorn::

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love::l ove::love::love::love::love:
LOVE YOU ALL MY EXCHANGE FRIENDS HERE ON THE DIS!!

[dzee]

Welcome back!:wave2:
I'm new to the exchange board (joined just a couple of months ago) so we haven't met yet,but I have no doubt we will soon get to know each other!!;):thumbsup2:cool1: You are so right these exchanges are a whole lot of fun!!:woohoo:

[BELLEDOZER]

Sorry if I haven't been on the board that much this past week. Have had a series of crisis's to deal with culuminating in Holly the wonder greyhound having surgery for a broken right back Femur (although how she managed to do this over the weekend we have no clue) this morning. To top that off, she also managed to partailly tear her ACL ligament on that same leg over Easter. So she is probably out of surgery by now, and has to stay off her feet for the next 4 to 6 weeks. Trying to get a greyhound not to run is going to be a challenge, but she's such a couch potato I don't think it will be a problem. So I'm hoping that she is going to have a long and slow recovery.
Will not be celebrating Cinco De Mayo, am more gearing up to getting her home this afternoon. Have a great day everyone!!

Trish

[dzee]

Sorry to hear about your dog Trish. Have been on the waiting end too,not a fun place to be!! We almost lost our Black Lab 3 years ago! She had such a severe uterine infection that she almost lost her life!! She had to under go a 5 hour operation to save her. She pulled through and when the vet came to talk to us he said he took n 11 lb uterus out of her!! It was so infected she was lucky to still be here!! We were so relieved he saved her life!! Now we have a little puppy and we are always worried about her. She's not a good eater!! I swear they are just like having another child! But I would be lost without them! Hope she is as good as new real soon!!:hug:

[Kirby]

I'm not doing anything to celebrate. Honestly, I forgot what day it was. :blush: I love guacamole the most but an enchilada plate with rice and beans is good too!

Hi EVERYONE!!! Guess who is back????


Welcome back!!

Hope your dog is well in no time, Trish!

[BELLEDOZER]

Thanks for all your support. Called the vet, and is going in for surgery now. Expected to take 2 to 3 hrs pending no complications. It was a clean break, and they don't expect any problems with it. Will probably pick her up tomorrow afternoon, as I doubt she will be out of recovery in time for us to take her home tonight. Dozer our male greyhound, is very upset (which is an understatement), and have had to take him with me when I took my older son to kindergarten this afternoon, otherwise he would have destroyed the place looking for her. Still hasn't forgiven hubby for taking her to the vet and leaving her there. Holly the mutt yesterday when DH took her back to the vet made a flying leap out of the truck when he got there:scared1::scared1:. DH had to make a quick lunge to catch her in time. She's a feisty dog, and has a Diva complex, so won't give up the fight to get better. Just hope that the ACL ligament is not torn completely through, which would require another surgery (and another major vet bill, OUCH!), in the next 6 weeks. Have a great day everyone!

Trish:grouphug::grouphug:

[spookysarah]

Welcome back Eva, hope to catch up properly soon.

Trish, sorry to hear about Holly, hope everything goes well and keep us posted. :thumbsup2

As for Mexcican, my favourite is quesadillas, yummy! No celebrations over here.

[mommytotwo]

What things do you hope to get accomplished today?

[BELLEDOZER]

I'm sorry to report that our hound Holly did not survive her surgery yesterday. Vet thinks that a blood clot migrated to her heart during the surgery and killed her. Safe to say that her death was sudden, and we were all expecting her to survive and thrive after it. I have contacted our local Greyhound Pets Inc rep to make arrangements for us to adopt another hound as a buddy for our large male greyhound DOZER. He does not do well as a single dog, and will panic if any of us leave the house. While we would have rather waited a couple of months before adopting, we have very little choice in the matter, as we have to put Dozer's and the needs of the kids first. So our local rep is fast tracking the adoption application, and will be heading down to Woodinville, WA to adopt another hound on Saturday. Our goals for today, is to have the local GPI rep sign off on the paperwork for the new hound, and take Michael to Kindergarten. Will be taking DOZER everywhere with me via crate until we adopt another hound. Sorry for the bad news.

Trish

[spookysarah]

Oh no Trish.:sad2: That is not what I was wanting nor expecting to hear. I really can't imagine how you all feel and poor Dozer must be awful confused. :sad1: The adoption sounds like it will be the best thing under the circumstances. So sorry for you all. :grouphug:

[mommytotwo]

I'm sorry to report that our hound Holly did not survive her surgery yesterday. Vet thinks that a blood clot migrated to her heart during the surgery and killed her. Safe to say that her death was sudden, and we were all expecting her to survive and thrive after it. I have contacted our local Greyhound Pets Inc rep to make arrangements for us to adopt another hound as a buddy for our large male greyhound DOZER. He does not do well as a single dog, and will panic if any of us leave the house. While we would have rather waited a couple of months before adopting, we have very little choice in the matter, as we have to put Dozer's and the needs of the kids first. So our local rep is fast tracking the adoption application, and will be heading down to Woodinville, WA to adopt another hound on Saturday. Our goals for today, is to have the local GPI rep sign off on the paperwork for the new hound, and take Michael to Kindergarten. Will be taking DOZER everywhere with me via crate until we adopt another hound. Sorry for the bad news.

Trish
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: sorry to hear about your loss :(.

[mommytotwo]

Hi EVERYONE!!! Guess who is back????

I know, I have been gone a LONG time! :sad1: I have missed you all here on the DIS so much...but hey here I am now! :upsidedow

I am sorry that I have just fallen off the radar. I hope that I am still welcome here. :flower3: Just thought i would come by and say hello... Can't wait to sit and talk with you all again. :yay: :goodvibes

Looks like I have missed some fun exchanges...oh well, I am sure there is some great ones just around the corner popcorn::

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love::l ove::love::love::love::love:
LOVE YOU ALL MY EXCHANGE FRIENDS HERE ON THE DIS!!


:wave: We do have the Christmas in July Present Exchange coming up. I will start sign ups at the ending of this month of starting of next month. Then everyone can open their presents on July 1st, and post about it. :santa:

[mommytotwo]

What things do you hope to get accomplished today?

I have alot of things to do around the house. Laudry :laundy:, cooking, writing cards/letters, working in the garden..... it is a busy day. :flower3:

[Pooh67_68]

Trish so sorry about the doggie. :sad1: :hug::hug::hug::hug:

[Meriweather]

Trish, so sorry to hear of the loss of your furbaby......it is always so hard and especially since this was unexpected.
Good luck with finding a new friend for Dozer. I am sure he is unhappy right now.

Eva.....good to see you back!

Today......cut a long over due haircut....and booked the next girlfriends' vacation! We are so excited!!
Off to add a new counter now :yay:

[dzee]

So sorry to hear about Holly, Trish. :sad1: Keeping all of you, especially Dozer in my thoughts!!:hug:

[BELLEDOZER]

Thanks for all your support during this difficult time. Dozer spent the night wandering the house looking for her. He panics if either Dave or myself leave the house. I tried to go take Michael to school and leave him home, but as soon as I put on my jacket, he went into total panic mode, and I had to take him with me in the crate. While he hates being in a crate, he hates being home alone a great deal more, but you try to manouver a 90lb dog into a crate that doesn't want to go, so I've been having fun with that. Will have to take him with me in the van when I go out for the remainder of the week until we can find a buddy for him. GPI has lot's of hounds to choose from, so I'm sure that we will find another hound that is a good match for us. We are taking both kids, and Dozer to find his new buddy on Saturday. So Nancy, I'm heading in your general direction on Saturday. Will let everyone know when we have found a new hound to give a forever home to.

Trish

[Kirby]

:grouphug: Trish.

The way Dozer acts when you leave sounds like the way my Kirby acts in a thunderstorm. He paces the floors, panting and drooling. He has even jumped on the furniture and bed a time or too looking for relief.

[Meriweather]

Sorry you are heading this way for such a sad task.....or at least the cause of the trip is sad.
I do hope you find a good match fo Dozer....poor guy :hug:

[Evita_W]

Thank you for the warm welcome backs....Christmas sounds like a GREAT exchange to get back into..since it was the first one i ever did! :goodvibes Can't wait to get on that!

Also, much love goes to you and your doggie. I am sorry for what happened. :hug: I feel your pain. Our little blind kitten that we got not too long ago passed away already. He apparently had a liver dysfunction that we did not know about until it was too late. We tried to save him, but he died peacefully in his sleep in April. He was only 6 months old.

Love you all my DIS Friends! Hey Merryweather...can I come on you next "girlfriends" trip...???? hahahahaha :rotfl2: We are thinking about going in Sept. for our anniversary, but not quite sure. WE have to check on the money and availability of off time. But, I so want to go!! Especially, because of the FREE DINING!! popcorn::

See you guys soon!

[Meriweather]

Sorry about the loss of your kitty, Eva :(
So sad to lose them

Go in SEPT!!! We are!! Sept 20-29. Would love to meet up with people.

[mommytotwo]

Thank you for the warm welcome backs....Christmas sounds like a GREAT exchange to get back into..since it was the first one i ever did! :goodvibes Can't wait to get on that!

Also, much love goes to you and your doggie. I am sorry for what happened. :hug: I feel your pain. Our little blind kitten that we got not too long ago passed away already. He apparently had a liver dysfunction that we did not know about until it was too late. We tried to save him, but he died peacefully in his sleep in April. He was only 6 months old.

Love you all my DIS Friends! Hey Merryweather...can I come on you next "girlfriends" trip...???? hahahahaha :rotfl2: We are thinking about going in Sept. for our anniversary, but not quite sure. WE have to check on the money and availability of off time. But, I so want to go!! Especially, because of the FREE DINING!! popcorn::

See you guys soon!


:grouphug: sorry to hear about your kitten.

[mommytotwo]

What ways do you like to prepare shrimp? Feel free to post any recipes.

[Pooh67_68]

I like shrimp but don't eat it, John likes it cooked and serve with cocktail sauce.

[BELLEDOZER]

I love shrimp, but the rest of the family doesn't, so only eat it when we go out. Will eat those anytime I can. Have been approved for another hound, and will be heading down to Woodinville WA on Sat to give another greyhound a forever home. Am still awaiting driving directions, as they opened their kennel that houses up to 22 of the needle noses a couple of months ago. Had a long talk with the local rep, and even though it was never confirmed by the vet, strongly suspect that Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) was the cause of the Femur break and her crossing over the rainbow bridge. This disease is something that greyhounds are prone to as they are so leggy. Hope that everyone is having a greyt day!

Trish

[Missy1961]

Thank you for the warm welcome backs....Christmas sounds like a GREAT exchange to get back into..since it was the first one i ever did! :goodvibes Can't wait to get on that!

Also, much love goes to you and your doggie. I am sorry for what happened. :hug: I feel your pain. Our little blind kitten that we got not too long ago passed away already. He apparently had a liver dysfunction that we did not know about until it was too late. We tried to save him, but he died peacefully in his sleep in April. He was only 6 months old.

Love you all my DIS Friends! Hey Merryweather...can I come on you next "girlfriends" trip...???? hahahahaha :rotfl2: We are thinking about going in Sept. for our anniversary, but not quite sure. WE have to check on the money and availability of off time. But, I so want to go!! Especially, because of the FREE DINING!! popcorn::

See you guys soon!

Hi there! I've missed you around here.

[mommytotwo]

I love shrimp, but the rest of the family doesn't, so only eat it when we go out. Will eat those anytime I can. Have been approved for another hound, and will be heading down to Woodinville WA on Sat to give another greyhound a forever home. Am still awaiting driving directions, as they opened their kennel that houses up to 22 of the needle noses a couple of months ago. Had a long talk with the local rep, and even though it was never confirmed by the vet, strongly suspect that Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) was the cause of the Femur break and her crossing over the rainbow bridge. This disease is something that greyhounds are prone to as they are so leggy. Hope that everyone is having a greyt day!

Trish

:cheer2: great news.

I love shrimp, and so does my family, especially my daughter. I like to eat all kinds of shrimp dishes, but my favorite would have to be shrimp tempura.

[Meriweather]

Good news on the adoption Trish. Wave as you pass the Arlington exit ;)

[Kirby]

I love to eat shrimp! The only way I prepare it is to broil it in garlic butter. Don't do it very often. I prefer someone else to cook it. ;)

[mommytotwo]

I love to eat shrimp! The only way I prepare it is to broil it in garlic butter. Don't do it very often. I prefer someone else to cook it. ;)

How do you make this? It sounds yummy.

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite flavor of jello?

[Pooh67_68]

Strawberry

[Kirby]

How do you make this? It sounds yummy.
I melt butter/margarine and add garlic powder or salt to it. Then I lay the shrimp on top. Put in the broiler for a couple of minutes, not too long. Then turn them all over and back in the broiler for a little longer. Doesn't take long at all. I serve it over rice.

Favorite jello flavor - strawberry! :cutie:

[Missy1961]

I don't like jell-o!

[pennst8r]

I've missed alot! :goodvibes It's been teacher appreciation week and our PTA does a little something everyday with a breakfast and a lunch thrown in there. I know you can never make everyone happy....but it's been a week of quite a bit of work, and along with all the people who loved it there's that one person who complains and just ticks me off. :mad:

anyhoo...

What is your most favorite Mexican dish? Will you be doing today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is my birthday, and it's fun that everyone celebrates! :rotfl2: Margaritas, margaritas....on the rocks, not frozen, please.


Hi EVERYONE!!! Guess who is back????

Yay! Sorry to hear about kitty, tho!

What things do you hope to get accomplished today?

My inlaws are coming around 3. I will be cleaning all day. :laundy: (well, as soon as I tear myself away from the computer!)

What ways do you like to prepare shrimp? Feel free to post any recipes.

The newest way is a shrimp bbq DH had in New Orleans. It's a bunch of spices and tons of butter and the shrimp. This one is baked. then you get really good bread to sop up all the butter/juices. yum!


What is your most favorite flavor of jello?

do jello shots count? ;) I'm not really big on jello. I'd have to say cherry, tho, would be my favorite.


Trish--so sorry to hear about your dog!

[dzee]

I don't like jell-o!

I totally agree!! :thumbsup2 Never liked Jello!! :sad2: But give me pudding......;):rotfl:

[Missy1961]

I totally agree!! :thumbsup2 Never liked Jello!! :sad2: But give me pudding......;):rotfl:

Oh yeah, especially chocolate pudding with real whipped cream!!!!!!!!!

[spookysarah]

I don't eat any fish or seafood. As for jello (or jelly as we call it over here) my favourite is raspberry especially with some fruit added before it has set. As I typed in raspberries I realised how many times on here I have said that I love raspberry things!

[Meriweather]

Cinco de Mayo is my birthday, and it's fun that everyone celebrates! :rotfl2: Margaritas, margaritas....on the rocks, not frozen, please.



:bday: belated, Lynne. Hope you got your share of Margaritas in :cake:

[Missy1961]

Happy belated birthday Lynne!

[dzee]

oh yeah, especially chocolate pudding with real whipped cream!!!!!!!!!

YUMMY!!!! :worship:My favorite flavor too!!:thumbsup2 Where and When??:laughing::rotfl:

[Missy1961]

YUMMY!!!! :worship:My favorite flavor too!!:thumbsup2 Where and When??:laughing::rotfl:

Let's see--when are you available? :laughing:

[Kirby]

Heard some great news a little while ago that I wanted to share. You know a couple of questions ago when we were asked about things that made us smile and I put hearing about my friend? Her tests results came back and there is no further sign of cancer! Yay!!

[mommytotwo]

Heard some great news a little while ago that I wanted to share. You know a couple of questions ago when we were asked about things that made us smile and I put hearing about my friend? Her tests results came back and there is no further sign of cancer! Yay!!

:banana::banana::banana:


:cheer2: Happy Belated Birthday Lynne!!! :cheer2:

[dzee]

Let's see--when are you available? :laughing:

How about now!!:laughing::rotfl: I'll drop everything and go anywhere for something:worship: chocolate!!:lmao:

[Missy1961]

How about now!!:laughing::rotfl: I'll drop everything and go anywhere for something:worship: chocolate!!:lmao:

Well, I guess it's too late tonight. and tomorrow, I'm going to Citi Field (new home of the NY Mets), so tomorrow is out.....;)

[dzee]

It's ok the chocolate pudding can wait,seeing the game is a much better deal !!l!!;):lmao: It sounds like it's going to be a great day!! :thumbsup2 Enjoy the game!!;):woohoo:

[mommytotwo]

Name your top five breakfast/brunch foods or dishes.

[Pooh67_68]

Cold Cereal
Pancakes
Waffles
French Toast
I don't like eggs unless they are deviled.

[Kirby]

eggs, easy over
toast
hash browns
bacon
IHOP breakfast burrito

Carol's prom is tonight! I try and post a picture tomorrow.

[mommytotwo]

Mines-
*Eggs benedict
*Rice-yes we eat rice in the morning here in Hawaii, and usually eat it with eggs, and some type of breakfast sausage.

-Other then these, I don't have any other favorites. I am not much of a breakfast person, but I do like leftovers, especially if it is leftover Chinese food.


My daughter's favorites are-
*Bacon
*Chocolate chip pancakes
*Chocolate chip waffles
*Peanut butter toast
*Cooking banana-this is a special type of banana that you slice, and pan fry in butter until it browns on each side. YUM!

[mommytotwo]

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!!!

QOTD-
What did you have for dinner last night?

Any mommies have plans for today?

[mommytotwo]

eggs, easy over
toast
hash browns
bacon
IHOP breakfast burrito

Carol's prom is tonight! I try and post a picture tomorrow.

Hope Carol had a great time.

[dzee]

:flower1::butterfly:flower1:HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY!:flower1::butterfly:flower1:

We made steak, cheese and mushroom subs for dinner.(I put mine on a plate and use wheat wraps instead of a sub roll!):thumbsup2;)
We are going to NH to see my mom and spend some time with her today.:flower3:

[Pooh67_68]

We had sloppy joes for dinner last night.

[Kirby]

Carol had a good time at prom and haven't heard about after prom since she went straight to bed when she got in. She did win $25 and a $25 ITunes gift card at after prom.

I had a Sonic hamburger for dinner late last night. I helped check in the kids at the prom and we had too much prom stuff going on beforehand to prepare dinner.

[Meriweather]

Crock Pot Burritos last night

[BELLEDOZER]

I had a spicy salmon burger at Red Robins in Bellingham WA on our way home from picking up CATE, our 3 1/2 year old female red and while greyhound. She loves the kids, and is very much a loveable hound. Both her and Dozer will be wearing muzzles until the Alpha dog issue is sorted out. As for tonight I haven't a clue what we are having for dinner. Have a great day everyone!

Trish

[spookysarah]

My favourite breakfast items are -

smoked bacon
lorne sausage
scrambled aggs
hash browns
beans

For dinner last night we made quesadillas.

Hope you all have a great Mother's Day. In the UK Mother's Day is in March.

Congratulations on the new arrival to your family Trish. I hope Cate settles in weel and that she and Dozer are soon best buddies.

[Meriweather]

Congratulations on the new addition, Trish. Hope things settle down soon for all.
Love Red Robin. We had lunch at the one in Marysville yesterday.

[mommytotwo]

Hope all of you moms had a nice Mother's Day. Summer will soon be there, so instead of this being the regular question of the day, I am turning this into a one word association game.

So what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the following words-


*Sunflower-
*Watermelon-
*Water-
*Children-
*Vacation-

[spookysarah]

So what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the following words-


*Sunflower- competition
*Watermelon- watery, lol
*Water- fight
*Children- playing
*Vacation- holiday

It's a glorious day here today. Ryan and I are headed out for a walk when the washing has finiished and is hung out. This afternoon we will just chill in the garden. :cool2:

Have a great day everyone!

[dzee]

Sunflower~TALL
Watermelon~slices
Water~swimming
Children~laughing
Vacation~WDW!
It's so nice to wake up with the sun shining and the birds singing for a change!;):cool1::laughing:

[Pooh67_68]

I tried doing this earlier, but it just wouldn't post. Then I couldn't even get back on. :confused3


So what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the following words-


*Sunflower-Tall
*Watermelon-Yummy
*Water-Swimming
*Children-Out of school
*Vacation-Disney

[Kirby]

*Sunflower-yellow
*Watermelon-pink
*Water-blue
*Children-love
*Vacation-fun!

[mommytotwo]

*Sunflower-Garden
*Watermelon-Pinic
*Water-Ocean
*Children-Play
*Vacation-Plane

[mommytotwo]

Were you ever in a sorority?

[Pooh67_68]

No

[pennst8r]

Were you ever in a sorority?

Nope. But I was a little sister at a fraternity. That's how I met DH.:lovestruc

[mommytotwo]

Nope. But I was a little sister at a fraternity. That's how I met DH.:lovestruc

What is a little sister?

[pennst8r]

What is a little sister?

The fraternity invited girls who were friends with the brothers and were at the parties a lot to join as a Little Sister. (that sounds worse than it should!) We had initiation, etc. Then we were included in the events, and philanthropies. Just means I was there alot....:goodvibes One of our best friends is the reason I joined, and he introduced me to DH.

[mommytotwo]

The fraternity invited girls who were friends with the brothers and were at the parties a lot to join as a Little Sister. (that sounds worse than it should!) We had initiation, etc. Then we were included in the events, and philanthropies. Just means I was there alot....:goodvibes One of our best friends is the reason I joined, and he introduced me to DH.

Sounds like fun.

[Kirby]

No.

[Kirby]

Let's see if I can post a picture of Carol on prom night.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b230/slambe/CarolsProm2009007.jpg

It worked!

[mommytotwo]

What is the last five things you ate?

[mommytotwo]

Let's see if I can post a picture of Carol on prom night.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b230/slambe/CarolsProm2009007.jpg

It worked!



She is very pretty. :goodvibes

[Pooh67_68]

I will go backwards starting with today.

Cheerios - breakfast
pretzels and onion dip - small snack
small scoop of mashed potatoes and Lima beans - dinner (din't want a pork chop)
tuna fish on Ritz crackers - lunch
Cheerios - breakfast

[Kirby]

She is very pretty. :goodvibes
Thank you! We think so too!

The last five things I ate going backwards from this morning:

Toast
Roast
Mashed potatos
Green Beans
Biscuit w/margerine

[Meriweather]

brownies
pork chop
black beans
turkey sandwich
granola

that was all yeasterday....backwards also

[Meriweather]

Did you all see that disneyshopping now has some park merchandize?? With more to be added soon :yay:

[Missy1961]

Did you all see that disneyshopping now has some park merchandize?? With more to be added soon :yay:

I wish you didn't say that.......;):lmao:

[Missy1961]

What is the last five things you ate?

going backwards.....

handful of peanuts
pumpernickel bagel w/butter for breakfast
ice cream for dessert last night
fried rice (homemade)
leftover pork tenderloins

[mommytotwo]

going backwards.....

handful of peanuts
pumpernickel bagel w/butter for breakfast
ice cream for dessert last night
fried rice (homemade)
leftover pork tenderloins

Do you have a recipe for your fried rice?

[Missy1961]

Do you have a recipe for your fried rice?

Kinda. It's one of those things I just throw together. but this is the general idea:

I cook rice (whatever type you prefer--I use long grain white rice). While it's cooking, I dice some celery & onions. I'll cut up cooked pork or chicken (we prefer pork). I saute the celery & onions in some oil until they are tender. After the rice is cooked, I drain it, fluff it with a fork, then put it back into the pot it cooked in. (you need stirring room, LOL). I add some dashes of soy sauce, then stir until it's the proper shade of brown. (see what I mean about 'throwing it together?). I add the meat, the onions & the celery & some frozen peas. Then I bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for an hour or so.

The beauty of this recipe is you can add anything--cooked shrimp (but I would add them after the rice is baked or they will get rubbery), cooked chicken or pork, scrambled eggs (again after the rice is baked.). You could add some bell peppers to the celery & onions & saute them. Also, you could add peas & carrots instead of just peas. Basically, you can add whatever you like or have in the fridge--it's a great way to use up leftovers. That's why I made it--I made the pork tenderloin for dinner on Sunday with mashed potatoes & sauerkraut, so I had it leftover.

[Meriweather]

I wish you didn't say that.......;):lmao:

:rotfl: I know what you mean......it is pretty limited right now.
but they do have a few things....including kitchen :eek: I have some of those things, so tempting to get more.

[mommytotwo]

Thank you Missy. I have never heard of celery in fried rice, so it is neat to hear what different versions everyone has.

[mommytotwo]

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you eat to survive?

[mommytotwo]

What three things do you eat that other people might think is disgusting or they would not think of trying?

[Pooh67_68]

Well most islands have fruit of some kind, so I would eat fruit and then there is always fish, if you can catch and cook it.


If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you eat to survive?
What three things do you eat that other people might think is disgusting or they would not think of trying?

Liver and Onions, Collard Greens, Fruit Cake.

[Meriweather]

Doesn't this sound fun!! pirate:

Pirates League Sets Sail in Magic Kingdom June 29

Calling all scoundrels, rogues and ne'er-do-wells -- Captain Jack and the crew of the Black Pearl want YOU.

Beginning late June, the Pearl drops anchor in Adventureland for "The Pirates League," recruiting and training park guests of all ages in the scurrilous ways of buccaneers.

Each guest checking in at the plunder-filled recruitment office gets an official pirate name. Next step is the Muster Station where -- after applications of beards and eye patches, scarves and scars, earrings and gold teeth -- the new recruits leave their old identities behind.

Past a hidden portal and into the treasure cache, the new shipmates speak the pirate oath and have their official "pirate portrait" taken before being turned loose on an unsuspecting Adventureland -- and no doubt feeling right at home at the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

Guests can chose from three daily pirate packages:

*

First Mate Package: Includes bandana; choice of facial effects – scars, tattoos, fake teeth, earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one 5x7 inch photo and personalized pirate oath - $49.95 plus tax
*

Empress Package: Includes bandana; shimmering makeup – face gem, tattoos, nail polish, earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; one 5x7 inch photo and personalized pirate oath - $49.95 plus tax
*

Captain's Package: Includes choice of costume/outfit from selection: choice of facial effects - scars, tattoos, fake teeth, earring and eye patch; sword and sheath; pirate coin necklace; three 5x7 inch photos and personalized pirate oath - $124.95 plus tax.

Newly donned swashbucklers can test their pirate prowess on the streets of Adventureland where they search for clues and discover treasures. And for mateys who need a little more training, learn the secrets for survival by the Captain himself during “Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial.”

[dzee]

Just reading this to my DH this morning!! :surfweb: It really does sound like fun!! :thumbsup2 I only wished they had this when my kids were smaller especially my 2 DSs! :confused3 I suppose we can still do it even though they are 21 and 18!!!:rotfl: Never TOO old to have some Disney fun, even if you have to dress up to do it!!;):thumbsup2:laughing:

[Meriweather]

Heck, I want to do it!! Not sure if I can talk DH into it though :rotfl:
We'll miss it this trip.....too bad, I would have had the whole family do it.
I will have to work on him for the Sept. trip ;)

Or....meet up with another DIS person there and do it with her.

[Missy1961]

I heard about that Pirates thing. I would do that in a heartbeat.

[Meriweather]

Gee,.....we need to have a DIS exchangers meet there and all go do it!!
What fun that would be!! :rotfl:

[Missy1961]

Gee,.....we need to have a DIS exchangers meet there and all go do it!!
What fun that would be!! :rotfl:

that would be awesome! :thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

Are you a scrapbooker? If so what type-digital, albums...?

[Pooh67_68]

No I am not a scrapper.

[BELLEDOZER]

I'm a scrapper, mostly do 12 x 12 scrapbook pages, but also do 8 x 8 sometimes as well. I like both, as they are good for different kinds of scrapping. Have a great evening!

Trish

[mommytotwo]

If you were to come to Hawaii, what three things would you like to do first?

[Pooh67_68]

Pearl Harbor
Visit a volcano
???

[dzee]

Would love to go back to Hawaii again and would love to:

Go to a luau~like we did on our honeymoon

Sit on the beach and watch the gorgeous Hawaiian sunset and try and hear the sizzle as the it hits in the ocean like the tour guide told us it does.
(I'm such a tourist!!:confused3:rotfl:)

Visit Pearl Harbor and the Polynesian Cultural Center~a place to learn about the island culture and see traditional island dancing

[BELLEDOZER]

My first 3 things would be to scuba dive your warm waters (yahoo!), visit Mauna Loa, and see her in all her volcanic splendor, and watch a Hawaiian sunset. Have a great day!

Trish

[mommytotwo]

Pearl Harbor
Visit a volcano
???

I have never been to Pearl Harbor before.

Would love to go back to Hawaii again and would love to:

Go to a luau~like we did on our honeymoon

Sit on the beach and watch the gorgeous Hawaiian sunset and try and hear the sizzle as the it hits in the ocean like the tour guide told us it does.
(I'm such a tourist!!:confused3:rotfl:)

Visit Pearl Harbor and the Polynesian Cultural Center~a place to learn about the island culture and see traditional island dancing

Which luau did you go to? Did you try all of the different Hawaiian foods?
I have never heard a sizzle, or knew that. Interesting.

My first 3 things would be to scuba dive your warm waters (yahoo!), visit Mauna Loa, and see her in all her volcanic splendor, and watch a Hawaiian sunset. Have a great day!

Trish

Just a question, but why Mauna Loa?

[BELLEDOZER]

The reason for Mauna Loa, was because I knew you had a very active volcano, but couldn't remember the name off hand, so went with it instead. I should have said Kilauea...yep the baking binge gave me a mind F*RT. Have a great evening!

Trish

[BELLEDOZER]

The reason for Mauna Loa, was because I knew you had a very active volcano, but couldn't remember the name off hand, so went with it instead. I should have said Kilauea...yep the baking binge gave me a mind :confused:. Have a great evening!

Trish:flower3:

[mommytotwo]

The reason for Mauna Loa, was because I knew you had a very active volcano, but couldn't remember the name off hand, so went with it instead. I should have said Kilauea...yep the baking binge gave me a mind F*RT. Have a great evening!

Trish

Awww ic now. :goodvibes

If you go to Mauna Kea, there is snow during the winter months, and sometimes on Mauna Loa as well.

[mommytotwo]

How long have you been married for?


For those of you who are not married....If you were to get married, where would you like to have your honeymoon at?

[spookysarah]

Yikes, I have loads to answer. I have been too busy finishing my 2007 trip report. Only took 19 months!

What is the last five things you ate?

Branflakes (breakfast)
Fruit oatcakes (supper)
Orange (supper)
Stovies (dinner)
Homemade soup (lunch)

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you eat to survive?

I might go hungry as I don't like seafood. I'd have to live on fruits and veggies and any red meat I caught. :scared1:

What three things do you eat that other people might think is disgusting or they would not think of trying?

I honestly can't think of any but my DH like proper haggis (I only eat the veggie kind) and black pudding (it has pigs blood in it). Yuk!

Are you a scrapbooker? If so what type-digital, albums...?

No, but my mum and daughter are. I am always impressed with their work.

If you were to come to Hawaii, what three things would you like to do first?

I am sorry to say I do not know much about Hawaii so I guess I would knock on your door and ask you to be me tour guide. ;)

How long have you been married for?

I've been married for 13 years on 28th May. I was 19 and DH was 22. We have been together since we were 16 and 19. I am lucky to have found my soul mate so young. :lovestruc

[Pooh67_68]

Just celebrated 23 years on May 3rd, yes I was married on my birthday.

[dzee]

I have never been to Pearl Harbor before.



Which luau did you go to? Did you try all of the different Hawaiian foods?
I have never heard a sizzle, or knew that. Interesting.


WAY back when we were on our honeymoon a tour guide was talking about what not to miss and he was saying you shouldn't miss a Hawaiian sunset because it is spectacular and as the sun slips into the water you can swear you can hear it "sizzle"!! We all laughed and that night as we were returning from our tour we stood on the beach and watched the sunset and if you tried real hard you could almost swear you could hear the "sizzle"!! Talk about the power of suggestion!! :rotfl:That is most likely only told to gullible tourists!!;):lmao::rotfl:
We went to the luau at our hotel called The Outrigger right on Waikiki Beach!! it was so long ago I don't remember all the things we had to eat But I do remember having traditional luau fare like roast pig and think there also was turkey as well! The pina coladas were to die for, made with fresh coconut and they had vanilla ice cream on the bottom!! you could easily gain 20 lbs from them alone !:scared1: Yes I did try poi!:eek: That was the first and last time I ate it!! I guess you have to acquire a taste for it!!!??!!:confused3 If I went back I would definitely love to do a luau again for the entertainment alone!!:thumbsup2

My DH and I will be:bride: married :groom: 24 years on Sept.21st!!:hug: We have been together for 29yrs!! Wow that's more than half our lives!!:eek::laughing: But we are true soul mates and I couldn't have been luckier to find such a terrific person to spend the rest of my days with!!:love::hug:

[Missy1961]

Are you a scrapbooker? If so what type-digital, albums...?

I'm not, but I want to be. I've been saving stuff (mostly from my last few Disney trips), and I've bought some stuff too. My sister said she'd help, but we're both so busy, we haven't had a chance to sit & do it!

[Missy1961]

If you were to come to Hawaii, what three things would you like to do first?

swim, eat, eat some more.

[Missy1961]

How long have you been married for?


For those of you who are not married....If you were to get married, where would you like to have your honeymoon at?

I'm not married, but I think I'd like to go on an Alaskan cruise for my honeymoon.

[BELLEDOZER]

I have been married 8 years as of April 28th. We honeymooned in Cozumel for 2 weeks. It was 1 month after 9/11, and the island was a ghost town. Our wedding and honeymoon were 6 months apart due to the major expenses involved. Have a great day everyone!

Trish

[BELLEDOZER]

I have been married 8 years as of April 28th. We honeymooned in Cozumel for 2 weeks. It was 1 month after 9/11, and the island was a ghost town. Our wedding and honeymoon were 6 months apart due to the major expenses involved. Have a great day everyone!

Trish

[Meriweather]

I'm the old one :rotfl: Come June 15th it will be 35 years!! :eek:
We've know each other since 7th grade. Started dating at 17.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to paint your house, what color would you choose?

[Pooh67_68]

Blue.

[spookysarah]

I'm boring, I'm not a fan of painted houses although to be fair over here most houses are stone or harled anyway so it's not really an option.

[Pooh67_68]

Sarah I like stone houses. Even though I said blue our house is not painted it has siding.

[mommytotwo]

Here is a little twist from our usual QOTD-

*Post your most favorite recipe.

[Pooh67_68]

I don't really have a favorite, but will share some if you want?

[Meriweather]

:bday: :cake: Missy!! :bday: party:

[pennst8r]

Gee,.....we need to have a DIS exchangers meet there and all go do it!!
What fun that would be!! :rotfl:

Oh...I know Jake will definitely do it...I'm not sure if I can convince the other 2, but I'll be there! I hadn't seen that, thanks Nancy! I guess they figured out they can make money on the boys, too! :lmao: And if you all decide to plan a trip, count me in! :goodvibes

If you were to come to Hawaii, what three things would you like to do first?

lay on the beach and just relax. Sightsee..anything and everything! It's the only place I would vacation and agree to sightsee every day!

How long have you been married for?


For those of you who are not married....If you were to get married, where would you like to have your honeymoon at?

18 years in October. We honeymooned at Disney and we seem to be back that time every year.

[spookysarah]

Sarah I like stone houses. Even though I said blue our house is not painted it has siding.

I had to look up 'siding' it's really nice :thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

What are you top five favorite desserts?

[Pooh67_68]

Vanilla ice cream - no toppings
Coconut cream pie
Apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Pecan pie
Chocolate Chip cookies

[pennst8r]

What are you top five favorite desserts?

creme brulee
cheesecake
carrot cake
choc cake with choc icing
this thing I make--slice a banana skin to make a little pocket and stick a broken apart Hershey bar into it. Wrap it in tinfoil and bake it til it's all warm and gooey--put it over vanilla ice cream. I think it's a boy scout recipe that supposed to be done in a camp fire. I added the ice cream! :goodvibes

[dzee]

Cheese cake with strawberries in top
Ricotta pie drizzled with chocolate and powdered sugar
Cannolis with chocolate chips
Chocolate lava cake
Chocolate trifle (I make this all the time)

Does anyone see a theme here?? :confused::laughing:Oh Oh,I just gained 5 lbs listing them!!:scared1::confused3:rotfl:

[Missy1961]

Tiramsu
chocolate cake with vanilla frosting
hot fudge sundae (chocolate ice cream)
cheesecake
carrot cake

[Meriweather]

Chocolate chip cookies
brownies with chocolate chips
chocolate cake with chocolate icing....the darker the better
lava cake
chocolate souffle...the kind with the warm syrup poured in the center

Hmmmm....think I like my chocolate? :rotfl:

[spookysarah]

My top five desserts are -

raspberry cheesecake (or anything raspberry really!)
knickerbocker glory
trifle
apple pie and ice cream
chocolate cake

[dzee]

My top five desserts are -

raspberry cheesecake (or anything raspberry really!)
knickerbocker glory
trifle
apple pie and ice cream
chocolate cake

Sarah what is knickerbocker glory???:confused: I'm always looking for something new!!!;):thumbsup2

[BELLEDOZER]

My top 5 deserts are:

Apple/Pear Crumble Pie
Pecan Pie
Cheesecake of any kind
brownies
and Coconut Cream Pie

Have a great day everyone!

Trish

[mommytotwo]

Tiramisu
Dobash cake
Cheesecake-especially if it is flavored or Japanese cheesecake
Japanese strawberry shortcake
Chocolate cream puffs

[spookysarah]

Sarah what is knickerbocker glory???:confused: I'm always looking for something new!!!;):thumbsup2

From wikipedia - A knickerbocker glory is a very elaborate ice cream sundae that is served in a large tall glass, particularly in the United Kingdom. In the United States, the closest equivalent would be a parfait.

The knickerbocker glory was first described in the 1930s and contains ice cream, jelly, fruit and cream. Layers of these different sweet tastes are alternated in a tall glass and are topped with different kinds of syrup, nuts, whipped cream and often a cherry. Layers of meringue, fruit and even alcohol may be included but, as with an ice cream sundae, there is no precise recipe.

The name knickerbocker glory is drawn from knickerbockers, a type of long trouser traditionally worn by young children (but particularly young boys). Glory reflects the typical reaction of a child presented with such a dessert.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/89/233708474_5510ac00fd.jpg?v=0

Served with a very long spoon to reach the bottom!

[pennst8r]

I remember looking that up while reading Harry Potter. I hadn't seen a pic, tho....that looks delicious!!:cloud9:

[dzee]

From wikipedia - A knickerbocker glory is a very elaborate ice cream sundae that is served in a large tall glass, particularly in the United Kingdom. In the United States, the closest equivalent would be a parfait.

The knickerbocker glory was first described in the 1930s and contains ice cream, jelly, fruit and cream. Layers of these different sweet tastes are alternated in a tall glass and are topped with different kinds of syrup, nuts, whipped cream and often a cherry. Layers of meringue, fruit and even alcohol may be included but, as with an ice cream sundae, there is no precise recipe.

The name knickerbocker glory is drawn from knickerbockers, a type of long trouser traditionally worn by young children (but particularly young boys). Glory reflects the typical reaction of a child presented with such a dessert.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/89/233708474_5510ac00fd.jpg?v=0

Served with a very long spoon to reach the bottom!

WOW!! Sarah thanks for the picture that looks awesome!!:thumbsup2 I love parfaits and I have to admit that the jelly is something new to me and something I would've never thought to add!!:confused3 :laughing: I guess it maybe something I just might have to try although I have to admit I am a chocolate girl all the way!! But I just might like it!! You never know......................:confused3:laughing:

[Missy1961]

I remember looking that up while reading Harry Potter. I hadn't seen a pic, tho....that looks delicious!!:cloud9:

I thought it was something JK Rowling made up! that does look good.

[Missy1961]

:bday: :cake: Missy!! :bday: party:

I just saw this! Thanks for remembering, Nancy! I had a great day--spent it with my nieces. (their parents went to a Broadway show on Tuesday, so I slept over.)

[mommytotwo]

When is your birthday?

[spookysarah]

My birthday is coming up - it's 26th June. DH says I can get a new cellphone but I can't decide on one.

Sorry I missed your birthday Missy, glad you had a good one! :goodvibes

[dzee]

:bday:I was born on January 25,1961!!! :scared1: Yes I know I'm OLD!!!:lmao::rotfl:Ever since I was a little girl I always wished my b-day was in the summer because many a b-day party almost ALWAYS got canceled because of bad weather!!!:sad2::sad1::laughing: Now I just say to my DH now that now that I'm OLDER I can spend my day someplace warm with a margarita in my hand and my toes in the sand!!!;):lmao: That makes me love my b-day now!!;):laughing:

:bday:Hey Missy Happy Belated Birthday!!!party: Glad you had a great day!!!;)

[mrsheppo]

Happy Birthday Missy.

Mine is coming up shortly on June 4th. I will be 51 this year.:eek:

[Meriweather]

Jan. 18

mrsheppo....how was the trip??

[mommytotwo]

:cheer2::cheer2:Happy Belated Birthday Missy!!!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[mommytotwo]

If you were able to learn how to do one thing, what would it be? (Ex.square dancing, learning another language....)?

[KimRaye]

When is your birthday?10/20/62

DS 12/31/87
DD 12/8/97

I only post that because of the SAME MONTH, 10 YEAR difference! :scared:

DH 9/1/54 - 8+ years OLDER than me! :laughing:

[KimRaye]

If you were able to learn how to do one thing, what would it be? (Ex.square dancing, learning another language....)?This seems like a VERY OPEN question.... If I could LEARN ONE THING, I guess I'd want to learn how to teach children - without having the college degree, etc., ;)

Another choice - learn color-coordination/decorating.

:rolleyes1

Fantasy - learn Dancing with the Stars dancing!! :dance3:

:cool1:

[mommytotwo]

My birthday is December 1st.

If I could learn how to do something new-
1st-Sew
2nd-Making flower arrangements

[spookysarah]

I'd like to learn how to get cheap flights for next summer ;) but I'm guessing that's not the kind of thing you were after? :lmao:

I'm honestly not sure what I would like to learn :confused3 as at the moment I am happy and have no burning desires to learn anything new.

[Pooh67_68]

Happy belated birthday Missy.



My birthday is May 3rd.



Not really anything I want to lean how to do.

[dzee]

I think I would like to learn to sew too!! ;) My DD has alterations that need to be done to her costumes every year for recital and I always have to take them to my SIL to get them done. :sad2: She was a seamstress so she is very GOOD at doing alterations!! :thumbsup2 I think the other thing would be to learn another language like Italian! :) My DH was born there and speaks it fluently so it would be fun to converse with him and his family in their native tongue!!:thumbsup2:laughing:

[dzee]

I think I would like to learn to sew too!! ;) My DD has alterations that need to be done to her costumes every year for recital and I always have to take them to my SIL to get them done. :sad2: She was a seamstress so she is very GOOD at doing alterations!! :thumbsup2 I think the other thing would be to learn another language like Italian! :) My DH was born there and speaks it fluently so it would be fun to converse with him and his family in their native tongue!!:thumbsup2:laughing:

[Meriweather]

I'm for the foreign languages too.
Also sign language.

[mommytotwo]

Sign language would be neat to learn.

[Kirby]

Been gone for a week and what a lot of good questions I've missed! My mom had a heart attack last Saturday night and I've spent most of last week with her.

I don't scrapbook.

Three things that I would like to do first in Hawaii would be to go to the beach, go to a luau and just hang out.

I will be married 28 years on June 12th. We went to Corpus Christi on our honeymoon.

I don't know what color I would paint my house if it were not brick. I'd probably have a white house with blue shutters.

I like a lot of things. I can post Joe's favorite dish recipe on here if someone wants it. It's call Spaghetti Pie.

Five favorite desserts?
Fresh strawberries on angel food cake with whipped cream
brownies
snickerdoodles
plain cheesecake
chocolate cake and ice cream
peach cobbler (sorry, had to add a 6th)

Sarah, I saw that knickerbocker glory. Looks scrumptious! I'd just add a little chocolate and some peanuts.

Lynne, how long do you keep the banana and chocolate in the oven?

My birthday is October 5th. Joe's is October 6th. And, yes, we are 24 hours apart. He was born in Iowa though.

I'd like to learn Spanish.

[mommytotwo]

Been gone for a week and what a lot of good questions I've missed! My mom had a heart attack last Saturday night and I've spent most of last week with her.

I don't scrapbook.

Three things that I would like to do first in Hawaii would be to go to the beach, go to a luau and just hang out.

I will be married 28 years on June 12th. We went to Corpus Christi on our honeymoon.

I don't know what color I would paint my house if it were not brick. I'd probably have a white house with blue shutters.

I like a lot of things. I can post Joe's favorite dish recipe on here if someone wants it. It's call Spaghetti Pie.

Five favorite desserts?
Fresh strawberries on angel food cake with whipped cream
brownies
snickerdoodles
plain cheesecake
chocolate cake and ice cream
peach cobbler (sorry, had to add a 6th)

Sarah, I saw that knickerbocker glory. Looks scrumptious! I'd just add a little chocolate and some peanuts.

Lynne, how long do you keep the banana and chocolate in the oven?

My birthday is October 5th. Joe's is October 6th. And, yes, we are 24 hours apart. He was born in Iowa though.

I'd like to learn Spanish.




:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I am sorry to hear about your mom. I hope that she recovers quickly, and stays healthy.

[Kirby]

Thanks! I take her to her cardiologist Tuesday. She has another blockage that she has to decide whether to have a stint put in or treat it medically. Not an easy decision for her.

[Girldreamer02]

If you were able to learn how to do one thing, what would it be? (Ex.square dancing, learning another language....)?

I'd like to learn to decorate cakes, but I'd also love to develop my scrapbooking skills...I would love to take a few classes! :goodvibes

To the people that want to learn sign language...you should...I took asl in college for two semesters and it was awesome! :thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

Growing up, did you do anything to celebrate Memorial Day? What do you do now to celebrate if any?

[KimRaye]

Growing up, did you do anything to celebrate Memorial Day? What do you do now to celebrate if any?Growing up, we had the day off of school. Now, we have the day off of school and work, and we barbeque. Pretty pathetic given ALL the military in our familes, curernt and past! :sad2: They deserve more! :goodvibes:thumbsup2 Many thanks!!

[Pooh67_68]

Kirby, good thoughts for your mom. :hug:




Never did anything special on Memorial Day growing up, don't do anything now.

[Kirby]

Kirby, good thoughts for your mom. :hug:

Thanks!

We didn't do anything special growing up. Sometimes we had the day off from school and sometimes we didn't. We don't really do anything special now either though sometimes we do get together with family.

[spookysarah]

Sorry to hear about your mum Susan. I hope that the appointment with the cardiologist goes well. :hug:

[spookysarah]

Ooops forgot to mention that we do not celebrate Memorial Day.

[Kirby]

Sorry to hear about your mum Susan. I hope that the appointment with the cardiologist goes well. :hug:
Thanks! I'll let you know. We spent the afternoon with her and my aunt. My aunt is here for awhile to help out. It was so nice of her to come and give me a little break. My mom was in good spirits and getting around fairly well though she tires easily.

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite Disney character?