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[3gr8kids]

I'm the type to clean before the cleaning person would come.

My wife straightens up hotel rooms before housekeeping shows up!!! She cleans up so someone can come in and clean up!!!! Wimenz iz crazy!!!

I do the same thing! Jim just shakes his head and makes fun of me.:confused3

Can't have someone come in the room with the bed unmade.

OMG, I thought I was the only one like that!!! My dh tells me to have someone come in once a week...but it would be too much work for me to have it all picked up and neat before they got here! :rotfl: j/k



You have all just described me to a "t"! Having a cleaning person just seems like too much work (for me)!

[RvUsa]

Wine is ok, it's not a beer tho...

In another life, I was in hotel rooms A LOT, and I pity the poor maids that came in our rooms LOL. I even have a few bills to prove their point. :0

One of the worst was in Gainsville, we were there for a car show, and it rained all weekend, and we unpacked and packed in about 2 feet of water, well lets just say that we decided that we could turn the heater on, put our wet shoes on them, go our for a while, and come back to miraculously dry shoes....

So let me recap, old sweaty nasty sneakers, a fan blowing hot air, and a tiny little hotel room in the middle of a fl summer.... Lets put it this way, we moved to a different hotel that night and checked out of them both the next day, and we flipped for who had to go in and get the stuff out of it.....:lmao:

[VACAMPER]

You keep 1/2 and I'll do 1/2. :lmao:

:lmao: You have such wit!

[Shannone1]

I've had cleaning people here and there over the years, and a good friend of mine has her own cleaning business.

Typically they will dust all surface areas. They should move things around and dust under them too. They'll vacuum/sweep/mop the floors moving light things around (baskets, ottomans, things like that). They clean the outside the appliances, inside the microwave. Sweep cobwebs from ceiling corners.

More thorough ones will also dust ceiling fans, top of kitchen cabinets, top of doorways and windowsills.

Our lady did NOT make beds, clean up kids toys or do laundry. I always had the kids make sure their rooms were picked up that morning.

Other than making sure the kids rooms were picked up...the only other thing I precleaned was the toilets just to make sure they were presentable.

My friend's biggest pet peeves are:

1-people who leave a sink full of dirty dishes. Hard to clean the sink when it's full and she doesn't wash dishes.

2-Nasty toilets

3-people who follow them around and watch them work

[des1954]

I can top ya'll's cleaning up for the housekeeper & making beds in hotel rooms stories.

If my DH ever knew I was sharing this, he'd be mortified....

On our wedding night, DH was constantly getting drinks shoved in his hand at the reception & by the end of the night, well....he was pretty well blotto!! So much so, that he hugged the porcelain throne the entire night. When he did come to bed any movement I made sent him into another puking torrent! Due to his "tummy problem", I finally gave up and went to sleep in one of the other beds.

The resort we had our reception at gave us a 3 room suite for our wedding night, complete with 2 king beds, 2 double beds & 2 murphy beds.

In the morning, DH wanted me to make the bed I slept in so the maid didn't think we had a fight or something equally stupid. Did I make the bed? Oh heck no!! I went thru the suite and messed up ALL the beds!!! I wanted to make my new husband look like a raging stud!!!

The really funny part was (well, it wasn't funny then)...my DBro (whom all of you know as NTSammy5) CALLED us at 7:00am to see if we consummated our wedding!

I lied!:3dglasses

[seabee]

:lmao: :lmao: Ahh, but now he knows the truth, and your DH will be forever chastised!

[AuburnJen92]

Some folks got together, and got somebody to clean my house for me on Friday. I've NEVER had anybody clean my house for me. While my house is not really dirty, I'm a bit embarrased. There are some corners that have been neglected for awhile. I usually get on a tear every couple of months are really scrub everything, but didn't do it before my surgery. What should I expect?? They said something about the bathrooms, floors, dust, vacuum, and walls?? What are they going to do to the walls?? Are they going to move furniture and stuff??

Do any of you have a house cleaner come in?? Do I need to provide some lunch??

This is all so new to me.

I know this sounds corny, but that to me is one of the most thoughtful gifts anyone can give someone that has been sick. It just really means so much to the person.

[RvUsa]

Way to go AL! In our circle of friends over the years, it has become a tradition to keep your honeymoon hotel a secret, so you don't get calls, knocks, deliveries and harassment all night....

[Shannone1]

I know this sounds corny, but that to me is one of the most thoughtful gifts anyone can give someone that has been sick. It just really means so much to the person.

That is how it started for me. I was a SAHM with three little kids and a broken ankle. I was in a cast for 6 weeks during the hottest part of the summer. My dh sprung for a once a week cleaning and I was hooked ;)

[VACAMPER]

Way to go AL! In our circle of friends over the years, it has become a tradition to keep your honeymoon hotel a secret, so you don't get calls, knocks, deliveries and harassment all night....

Around here they used to wait for your return home for your "seranadin" the bride had to ride in a wah tub and the groom on a fence post. They used sirens, pots and pans, chainsaws whatever they could to make some noise. It was best just to come out of your house and take it.

[Shannone1]

Anyone else watching this freakin' LONG Tiger's game ?? We were down 8 to 1 and one point, came back to tie 11 to 11, and now we are here in the top of the 12th with a score of 12 to 12 and it's MIDNIGHT !! Game started at 7:30.

[Born 2 Fish]

Can't have someone come in the room with the bed unmade.



Who'z she trying to fool !!! She cleans the WHOLE room before she leaves !! DRIVES OUR SON NUTS !! ( I on the other hand have gott'n use to it, less we are runn'n late )

[heatair]

I thought my connection was broke.

12 plus hours without a post?

What's this world coming to?



J

[PolynesianPixie]

It's my oldest baby's birthday! Meija is 12!!!!!! :goodvibes



Happy birthday to 3gr8kids DD, too!!!!

[VACAMPER]

Happy Birthday Meija!:flower3:

Welcome back Ami.

[AuburnJen92]

It's my oldest baby's birthday! Meija is 12!!!!!! :goodvibes



Happy birthday to 3gr8kids DD, too!!!!

Happy Birthday Meija! Your balloons were so beautiful! (I saw the picture on my phone)

[AuburnJen92]

Hey Deb, did you see the otters on Jay Leno? One of them took a chunk out of his hand, pretty funny!

Oh, and I don't have to do laundry at the parentals any longer! I have a washer and dryer and they both work! WOOHOO!

[heatair]

It's my oldest baby's birthday! Meija is 12!!!!!!


Happy BDay Mejia!

[Us3]

We're taking off 5am tomorrow for a much needed extended weekend getaway! So much for our trip to Asheville...we're headed south to the mouse again! :rotfl: We're going to check out POR this weekend and just do some relaxing by the pool and maybe some shopping at DTD.

Hope you all have a good weekend!

[PolynesianPixie]

Happy Birthday Meija!:flower3:

Welcome back Ami.

Thanks! It's good to be back! I'm ready to be "regular" again! We're still in NC, but getting back into the groove.

Happy Birthday Meija! Your balloons were so beautiful! (I saw the picture on my phone)

The ballons were actually for the funerals...yeah sounds bizzarre, I know. Really it was nice. My sis in-law and I planned the "celebration of life" party for last night after a long day of funerals. We had two slide shows going, lots of food, and then towards the end of the party we gathered up the kids who carried balloon bouquets to the front yard and had all the guests go out on the front porch. We read "Where do Ballons Go?", wrote messages on white balloons and on the count of 3, let them all go. It was really lovely, poignant and an uplifting end to a very difficult day.

We're taking off 5am tomorrow for a much needed extended weekend getaway! So much for our trip to Asheville...we're headed south to the mouse again! :rotfl: We're going to check out POR this weekend and just do some relaxing by the pool and maybe some shopping at DTD.

Hope you all have a good weekend!

Have a wonderful time! I really do love POR~ it is definately my favorite mod resort. Gosh...I want to go to Disney for the weekend!

[AuburnJen92]

The ballons were actually for the funerals...yeah sounds bizzarre, I know. Really it was nice. My sis in-law and I planned the "celebration of life" party for last night after a long day of funerals. We had two slide shows going, lots of food, and then towards the end of the party we gathered up the kids who carried balloon bouquets to the front yard and had all the guests go out on the front porch. We read "Where do Ballons Go?", wrote messages on white balloons and on the count of 3, let them all go. It was really lovely, poignant and an uplifting end to a very difficult day.





:guilty: sorry, i am stupid...

[PolynesianPixie]

:guilty: sorry, i am stupid...


Haha! NO! You are NOT stupid! Balloons=Birthday. Especially when I send the picture to you with the message that it's Meija's birthday tomorrow! :upsidedow

[LONE-STAR]

We're taking off 5am tomorrow for a much needed extended weekend getaway! So much for our trip to Asheville...we're headed south to the mouse again! :rotfl: We're going to check out POR this weekend and just do some relaxing by the pool and maybe some shopping at DTD.

Hope you all have a good weekend!

I thank ya'll are going to take the title from Donnie for most trips to WDW. Wish I could make a run at that title.:confused3

[g8trmom1]

Thanks! It's good to be back! I'm ready to be "regular" again! We're still in NC, but getting back into the groove.



The ballons were actually for the funerals...yeah sounds bizzarre, I know. Really it was nice. My sis in-law and I planned the "celebration of life" party for last night after a long day of funerals. We had two slide shows going, lots of food, and then towards the end of the party we gathered up the kids who carried balloon bouquets to the front yard and had all the guests go out on the front porch. We read "Where do Ballons Go?", wrote messages on white balloons and on the count of 3, let them all go. It was really lovely, poignant and an uplifting end to a very difficult day.



Have a wonderful time! I really do love POR~ it is definately my favorite mod resort. Gosh...I want to go to Disney for the weekend!

Ami, that's absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful tribute....

[PolynesianPixie]

Ami, that's absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful tribute....

Thank you. You know what the most beautiful thing was though?

Grant, my husbands' Grandfather, had his funeral at 2 pm, yesterday....and it was like something out of a storybook....

I stood right behind the last row of chairs under that tent in the cemetary, watching...observing the service. It was a hot day in that North Carolina July, but just at that moment clouds strolled in and brought with them a gentle breeze, offering us some relief and softening the light. Grant was a veteran, who earned two bronze stars in WW II. The Honor Guard respectfully arrived to send him off with a 21 gun salute. As the guns sounded, the sky thundered back and the wind picked up. The bugle resonated out and clouds grew increasingly, shadowing the sillouheted soldier who stood at the end of the casket and causing the red, white and blue flowers just beyond to appear even brighter as they blew in the wind. Two men methodically folded the flag that once covered the casket until it was a crisp triangle. One kneeled down, presented it to Grants' wife and as she covered her face with one hand and accepted it with the other, the rain poured down.

I can not recall in recent memory ever feeling quite so much emotion as I did in that moment. I also can not begin to express just how wonderful this man was and how much love he had to give. This was a perfect send off, if ever there was one.

[Gatordad]

This is the useless facts thread people..... I established the RIP thread. I'm trying to keep things upbeat here.

[Colson39]

Thank you. You know what the most beautiful thing was though?

Grant, my husbands' Grandfather, had his funeral at 2 pm, yesterday....and it was like something out of a storybook....

I stood right behind the last row of chairs under that tent in the cemetary, watching...observing the service. It was a hot day in that North Carolina July, but just at that moment clouds strolled in and brought with them a gentle breeze, offering us some relief and softening the light. Grant was a veteran, who earned two bronze stars in WW II. The Honor Guard respectfully arrived to send him off with a 21 gun salute. As the guns sounded, the sky thundered back and the wind picked up. The bugle resonated out and clouds grew increasingly, shadowing the sillouheted soldier who stood at the end of the casket and causing the red, white and blue flowers just beyond to appear even brighter as they blew in the wind. Two men methodically folded the flag that once covered the casket until it was a crisp triangle. One kneeled down, presented it to Grants' wife and as she covered her face with one hand and accepted it with the other, the rain poured down.

I can not recall in recent memory ever feeling quite so much emotion as I did in that moment. I also can not begin to express just how wonderful this man was and how much love he had to give. This was a perfect send off, if ever there was one.

I'm sorry to see such an important man to you and our country no longer here Ami, it truly is a sad passing. The funeral sounds absolutely touching, thank you for sharing it with us. I hope you and your family are able to deal with this sadness in the best way possible, our prayers go out to you.

[des1954]

Ami-

I'm glad to see you back with us. What an enduring week you and your family had, but it's over now.

All our church funerals are called "A Celebration of the life of .....". Our pastor has this wonderful gift of "positive preaching", giving hope, comfort, etc.

Although I wasn't a member of our church at the time, stories are still told about one particular man's funeral who, when it was time to roll the casket out of the door... the organist started playing "When the Saints Go Marching In". I wish I could have seen that!

Us Lutheran's tend to stand a little too much on tradition and can be rather "stuffy" when it comes to church etiquette <sp>. However....when I go... I want all upbeat music, laughter & a party so everyone can be happy for me, not sad!

If I may recommend a book to you & to share with your MIL & others....

"90 Minutes in Heaven" by Don Piper. You talk about giving hope!!! If you can't find it, PM me & I'll get a copy to you.

Hugs, my friend!!

[ntsammy5]

Ami,

I've been to way too many funerals like that. It's hard not to be moved when the bugle blows. There aren't too many WWII vets left around anymore.

I've told my wife I don't want a military funeral and she's already told me I have no say in it.

Are you still in Charlotte? We'll be there (or close by) on Sunday.

[BigDaddyRog]

Thank you. You know what the most beautiful thing was though?

Grant, my husbands' Grandfather, had his funeral at 2 pm, yesterday....and it was like something out of a storybook....

I stood right behind the last row of chairs under that tent in the cemetary, watching...observing the service. It was a hot day in that North Carolina July, but just at that moment clouds strolled in and brought with them a gentle breeze, offering us some relief and softening the light. Grant was a veteran, who earned two bronze stars in WW II. The Honor Guard respectfully arrived to send him off with a 21 gun salute. As the guns sounded, the sky thundered back and the wind picked up. The bugle resonated out and clouds grew increasingly, shadowing the sillouheted soldier who stood at the end of the casket and causing the red, white and blue flowers just beyond to appear even brighter as they blew in the wind. Two men methodically folded the flag that once covered the casket until it was a crisp triangle. One kneeled down, presented it to Grants' wife and as she covered her face with one hand and accepted it with the other, the rain poured down.

I can not recall in recent memory ever feeling quite so much emotion as I did in that moment. I also can not begin to express just how wonderful this man was and how much love he had to give. This was a perfect send off, if ever there was one.

That may very well be one of the most well written and beautiful descriptions Ive ever had the pleasure of reading here on th Dis boards. Ami....you sure have the gift of appreciating lifes hidden treasures.

[auntie]

Anyone watching what's been going on with the missing little girl:confused3 ...Caylee, I think her name is. I saw the grandmother on Larry King last night. Is this a wierd situation or what. The mother is in jail..but they haven't actually charged her. The grandmother says that she thinks the child was in the care of a baby sitter..but they won't release any information as to who or what this baby sitter looks like. It's wierd. I gotta tell ya ..I don't think Grandma has all her marbles either. STRANGE family. I hope the little one is okay..but it sure seems there is ALOT more to this story..that we aren't privy to yet.

[PolynesianPixie]

This is the useless facts thread people..... I established the RIP thread. I'm trying to keep things upbeat here.

So sorry. I'm done now.

Ami-

If I may recommend a book to you & to share with your MIL & others....

"90 Minutes in Heaven" by Don Piper. You talk about giving hope!!! If you can't find it, PM me & I'll get a copy to you.

Hugs, my friend!!

I just found it on Amazon! Thank you! It really sounds like something my MIL will enjoy and appreciate. Me too, for that matter.

Your talk about celebrating life is so true. I know it is..... I just do not handle death well. I should learn from my children who feel sad for their own loss, but KNOW that they are in heavan with Jesus and can truly be happy for those we've lost.

We had a party. Celebrated their lives, let them go.....Sort of let them go. I'm just not very good at the letting go part.

Ami,

I've been to way too many funerals like that. It's hard not to be moved when the bugle blows. There aren't too many WWII vets left around anymore.

I've told my wife I don't want a military funeral and she's already told me I have no say in it.

Are you still in Charlotte? We'll be there (or close by) on Sunday.

I wouldn't give you a choice either. It was gut wrenchingly beautiful, I sobbed like a big blubbering baby along with countless others.....but I'm so glad it happened.

I'm no longer near Charlotte, unfortunately. We decided to come on home today. We just needed to get back to "real life" before Monday. Have safe travels and enjoy that grandbaby!

That may very well be one of the most well written and beautiful descriptions Ive ever had the pleasure of reading here on th Dis boards. Ami....you sure have the gift of appreciating lifes hidden treasures.

I'm a lousy writer. I've always heard that the best writing comes when you write about what you actually experience. I'm not sure I've ever experienced anything so moving before. So....that's the best I've got in me.....thanks for taking notice!;)

[seabee]

Ami, I'm glad you are back, we've missed you around here. The funeral sounds beautiful. I think military funerals are so moving, not that any funeral wouldn't be, but the bugle and everything really gets to me.

I want them to play "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum when I go. I'm like you Deb, I want people to laugh, and celebrate, not because I'm dead but because I was a fun person. Besides, can you imagine the faces on people when that song starts!:lmao:

[Gatordad]

So sorry. I'm done now.



I just found it on Amazon! Thank you! It really sounds like something my MIL will enjoy and appreciate. Me too, for that matter.

Your talk about celebrating life is so true. I know it is..... I just do not handle death well. I should learn from my children who feel sad for their own loss, but KNOW that they are in heavan with Jesus and can truly be happy for those we've lost.

We had a party. Celebrated their lives, let them go.....Sort of let them go. I'm just not very good at the letting go part.



I wouldn't give you a choice either. It was gut wrenchingly beautiful, I sobbed like a big blubbering baby along with countless others.....but I'm so glad it happened.

I'm no longer near Charlotte, unfortunately. We decided to come on home today. We just needed to get back to "real life" before Monday. Have safe travels and enjoy that grandbaby!



I'm a lousy writer. I've always heard that the best writing comes when you write about what you actually experience. I'm not sure I've ever experienced anything so moving before. So....that's the best I've got in me.....thanks for taking notice!;)



No No NO, I didn't mean you. This is useless facts, and you weren't speaking useless facts. Your posts actually have meaning. Let this thread be for stuff like Kurt Russell was in an Elvis movie.

[stacktester]

No No NO, I didn't mean you. This is useless facts, and you weren't speaking useless facts. Your posts actually have meaning. Let this thread be for stuff like Kurt Russell was in an Elvis movie.

Oh my lawd. Is Pete actually having a positive feeling about something?:lmao: I think I'm gonna cry.

[des1954]

I want them to play "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum when I go.

Nicole---I want YOU to plan the music for my memorial service!!:thumbsup2

[big kahuna1]

He has that tingle thingy running up his leg!:scared1:

[RvUsa]

HA! I got another one saying "thingy". Just read my tags, my thingy is contagious! Heck it may even be viral!

[clkelley]

Good morning all!!!!

[RvUsa]

Hi Carol, how are you feeling? Hope you are having a wonderful day, it is beautiful here!

[2goofycampers]

94 degrees predicted here, without the heat index. It's hot.

[des1954]

94 degrees predicted here, without the heat index. It's hot.

This is an everyday occurance here in Fla from June thru Sept. But,,, without these temps in the summer, there would be no citrus fruit in the winter. So...drink your Florida Orange Juice & keep the Florida economy "flowing"! (Pun intended):laughing:

[des1954]

Our Gov't at work! Yesterday in the House of Representatives...just a few of the bills introduced. Talk about wasted money!!

Two bills passed approving names for two different Post Offices. (Hasn't the USPS been privatized?)

Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] introduced S. 3434: A bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces. (Do we need a bill to re-inforce that illegal actions are...um...ILLEGAL?)

Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY] introduced S. 3444: A bill to provide for upgrading security at civilian nuclear facilities and of nuclear materials that could be used to construct a dirty bomb. (Why not ban all fertilizers that could be used in making bombs and dirtying our water supplies?)

Sen. Gordon Smith [R-OR] introduced S.Res. 643: A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China regarding rights for the people of Tibet, and for other purposes. (Who the heck cares what the Dalai Lama & China talk about - and what business is it of ours?)

Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] introduced S.Res. 649: A resolution designating September 18, 2008, as "National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day". (Nuff said)

I like this one... but wonder what subversive "pork barrel" legislation is attached to it...

Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY] introduced S. 3419: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modernize the disability benefits claims processing system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors, and for other purposes.

The rich will get richer...

Sen. Robert Menéndez [D-NJ] introduced S. 3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes.


For more of your tax $$$$'s being wasted, go to:

http://www.govtrack.us/users/events.xpd?monitors=misc:activebills


We need to start antagonizing our elected officials and remind them that they work for US!!

[heatair]

Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY] introduced S. 3444: A bill to provide for upgrading security at civilian nuclear facilities and of nuclear materials that could be used to construct a dirty bomb. (Why not ban all fertilizers that could be used in making bombs and dirtying our water supplies?)


Then we wouldn't eat.

Nitrogen fertilizers are easily converted into bombs. A lot of nitrogen fertilizer is required to grow corn and a lot of our food. It's also used to grow the feed corn to 'finish' the cows before they are turned into the hamburgers we all love.

AND a lot of fertilizers are made from hydrocarbons, the same as the fuel we burn in cars.

Thus endeth the completely, totally and throughly useless fact for today.

Thank you. I'll be here all week.

J

[des1954]

Then we wouldn't eat.

Nitrogen fertilizers are easily converted into bombs. A lot of nitrogen fertilizer is required to grow corn and a lot of our food. It's also used to grow the feed corn to 'finish' the cows before they are turned into the hamburgers we all love.

AND a lot of fertilizers are made from hydrocarbons, the same as the fuel we burn in cars.

Thus endeth the completely, totally and throughly useless fact for today.

Thank you. I'll be here all week.

J

I realize that... I was just being sarcastic and siteing yet another example of Gov't blathering!

[clkelley]

Hi Carol, how are you feeling? Hope you are having a wonderful day, it is beautiful here!

I'm doing good today. It's hot here and muggy!!

[g8trmom1]

Oh my lawd. Is Pete actually having a positive feeling about something?:lmao: I think I'm gonna cry.

Pete adores Ami, he would NEVER have meant to hurt her....
but it did sound mean Pete!!! I'll have to whop him one when he gets home Ami!:sad2:

[Gatordad]

Oh my lawd. Is Pete actually having a positive feeling about something?:lmao: I think I'm gonna cry.
no need, i'll go back to being grumpyman.

[auntie]

This is an everyday occurance here in Fla from June thru Sept. But,,, without these temps in the summer, there would be no citrus fruit in the winter. So...drink your Florida Orange Juice & keep the Florida economy "flowing"! (Pun intended):laughing:


Deb..the kids and I are leaving for Anna Maria Island tomorrow morning! :wizard: I'll have to let you know how it goes. My son loved it when he went in May(on your recommendation :thumbsup2 )..and has been itching to get back there ever since. Before I could say no ..he booked the rooms and air for me and the kids. How do you say no to that? Poor hubby is staying home workin' like a slave..and then taking care of the pets.:sad1:

Supposedly there is free internet, so I'm hoping to check in here and report back. :surfweb:

[AuburnJen92]

Have fun Phyllis!:thumbsup2

[des1954]

Deb..the kids and I are leaving for Anna Maria Island tomorrow morning! :wizard: I'll have to let you know how it goes. My son loved it when he went in May(on your recommendation :thumbsup2 )..and has been itching to get back there ever since. Before I could say no ..he booked the rooms and air for me and the kids. How do you say no to that? Poor hubby is staying home workin' like a slave..and then taking care of the pets.:sad1:

Supposedly there is free internet, so I'm hoping to check in here and report back. :surfweb:

Bring lots of bathing suits!! It's hot & the gulf is very inviting!! I hope the trip lives up to your expectations & that you enjoy everything!!:thumbsup2

[heatair]

I realize that... I was just being sarcastic and siteing yet another example of Gov't blathering!

Hard to read sarcasm over the internet.

Apologies
Apologies
Apologies

J

[des1954]

Hard to read sarcasm over the internet.

Apologies
Apologies
Apologies

J

No offense taken ----no need to apologize!:thumbsup2

[clkelley]

In the United States, a pound of potato chips cost two hundred times more than a pound of potatoes.

[terri01p]

Pete adores Ami, he would NEVER have meant to hurt her....
but it did sound mean Pete!!! I'll have to whop him one when he gets home Ami!:sad2:

popcorn:: I want a front row seat:rotfl:

[PolynesianPixie]

Pete adores Ami, he would NEVER have meant to hurt her....
but it did sound mean Pete!!! I'll have to whop him one when he gets home Ami!:sad2:

:lmao: Don't worry, I took no offense!

[auntie]

Have fun Phyllis!:thumbsup2

Bring lots of bathing suits!! It's hot & the gulf is very inviting!! I hope the trip lives up to your expectations & that you enjoy everything!!:thumbsup2

Thank you both..I'm exhausted from having to do laundry and packing. You sure need a vacation once your done getting ready for one. I'm sure it will be lovely. I looking forward to a little rest..maybe a drink and a nice sunset. I'm tempted to stay home with Bob and the pets,(who don't complain or talk back) and send the kids..now THAT would be a vacation!:laughing:

[PolynesianPixie]

Thank you both..I'm exhausted from having to do laundry and packing. You sure need a vacation once your done getting ready for one. I'm sure it will be lovely. I looking forward to a little rest..maybe a drink and a nice sunset. I'm tempted to stay home with Bob and the pets,(who don't complain or talk back) and send the kids..now THAT would be a vacation!:laughing:


Have a great time! Don't stay home! Instead, when you get down there send the kids off and go hide. have some of that glorious alone time! I hope you packed a cheesey, mindless novel. The last one I read was called "Drop dead, Gorgeous!" :laughing: Not exactly rocket science. "Hissy Fit" was a good one too.

[Gatordad]

:lmao: Don't worry, I took no offense!

Whew...... I could never be mean to Ami.

[2goofycampers]

Disney feeling the affects of the economy?
http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_7328Fall

http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_7328Slowing

[Gatordad]

$75 to go in one of the parks for a day???? No wonder.

[AuburnJen92]

Yeah, and they only came down three dollars on the price they quoted me on the 4th for next year...

now granted...this was for a premium site, but they are wanting 85 for the same site they got 60 for this past month...cable isn't worth 25 extra dollars a night, not for that cable...chris keeps saying it is worth not having the coquina, i say bah humbug...

any ideas where we need to have the 4th GG next year? i can't be the only one here...steve, pete, ami, donnie, rog?

[kc5grw]

Don't think I'll be venturing outside today. It's 2:15 and it's 105.3. Glad I got the yard work done yesterday morning, early.

[Millermouseketeers]

Don't think I'll be venturing outside today. It's 2:15 and it's 105.3. Glad I got the yard work done yesterday morning, early.

This is pretty bad, even for Texas! I hear we may hit 109 today. My DD15 starts drill team camp tomorrow and they are supposed to run! I am hoping that idea has been scrapped until it cools to 100!

[Colson39]

Yea, it's pretty smoldering here in Florida today as well. And I just remembered it's only August 3rd.

Ugh.

[ntsammy5]

Well I've already held and fed Wyatt - I forgot how small they are. The other two were really interested in his circumcision boo-boo and the gauze on it. They wanted to know how he got hurt there! :lmao:

Kids are great!

[clkelley]

That's great!!!!!

[2goofycampers]

WOO HOO we're going camping. 2nd trip this year. 3 days at the lake. Eat, fish, sleep. Not too sure about a fire tho, it's way too hot.

[VACAMPER]

I think you must have a fire. Campers law. What are you gonna sit around at night? a ring of rocks.

[PolynesianPixie]

Whew...... I could never be mean to Ami.

I sure wish everyone felt that way! :laughing:

Yeah, and they only came down three dollars on the price they quoted me on the 4th for next year...

now granted...this was for a premium site, but they are wanting 85 for the same site they got 60 for this past month...cable isn't worth 25 extra dollars a night, not for that cable...chris keeps saying it is worth not having the coquina, i say bah humbug...

any ideas where we need to have the 4th GG next year? i can't be the only one here...steve, pete, ami, donnie, rog?

Can I pitch a tent on your site?

Well I've already held and fed Wyatt - I forgot how small they are. The other two were really interested in his circumcision boo-boo and the gauze on it. They wanted to know how he got hurt there! :lmao:

Kids are great!

:lmao: I'm glad I didn't have any boys. That was one decision I never wanted to make!

So glad you made it down safely!


WOO HOO we're going camping. 2nd trip this year. 3 days at the lake. Eat, fish, sleep. Not too sure about a fire tho, it's way too hot.

:woohoo: Can I come????

I think you must have a fire. Campers law. What are you gonna sit around at night? a ring of rocks.

:rotfl:

[AuburnJen92]

Shoot, CJ would sleep on the floor and let you have his couch! He is that smitten with you, better yet...

That kid would kick his parents to the tent so you and he could have the MH.

This is the kid I have...

[PolynesianPixie]

:lmao:

well I adore him, too! How is that kid anyway? Still having jungle gym withdrawl?

[clkelley]

:lmao: I'm glad I didn't have any boys. That was one decision I never wanted to make!



Yep, with boys you are sent home with a pissed off kid, cause they spend that entire day cutting on him and then minutes before you go home they prick his heal (at least in Alabama)

[PolynesianPixie]

Yep, with boys you are sent home with a pissed off kid, cause they spend that entire day cutting on him and then minutes before you go home they prick his heal (at least in Alabama)

Yeah, all that without an owners manual, too!



How are you feeling Carol?

[clkelley]

Yeah, all that without an owners manual, too!



How are you feeling Carol?

Feeling fine!! Just bored. (Did you see my question about the WDW weekend on the other side??)

[PolynesianPixie]

Feeling fine!! Just bored. (Did you see my question about the WDW weekend on the other side??)

I have now! :)

[AuburnJen92]

:lmao:

well I adore him, too! How is that kid anyway? Still having jungle gym withdrawl?

Yes, I gave in a little today, but with MANY pillows. He wanted to be tickled.;)

Yep, with boys you are sent home with a pissed off kid, cause they spend that entire day cutting on him and then minutes before you go home they prick his heal (at least in Alabama)

I remember that day! Manual didn't come home with us either! Why can't they prick their heel's when they come out? You just get them comfortable with being outside and they go poking, cutting and prodding...geesh!:confused:

[Shannone1]

Yep, with boys you are sent home with a pissed off kid, cause they spend that entire day cutting on him and then minutes before you go home they prick his heal (at least in Alabama)

When my son was born I felt horrible about having him circumsized. I knew all the benefits, but I still felt bad. I was crying when he left the room and when they brought him back 30 minutes later he was already sleeping again. :rolleyes1

[PolynesianPixie]

When my son was born I felt horrible about having him circumsized. I knew all the benefits, but I still felt bad. I was crying when he left the room and when they brought him back 30 minutes later he was already sleeping again. :rolleyes1

It's like that with everything, I guess. Those first shots! You're expected to help hold your kid still when all the time you're thinking, "Who's going to hold me up?"

When they cry they get a band-aid and a sticker. What do I get when I cry???:guilty:

[AuburnJen92]

When my son was born I felt horrible about having him circumsized. I knew all the benefits, but I still felt bad. I was crying when he left the room and when they brought him back 30 minutes later he was already sleeping again. :rolleyes1

Yes, but aren't you so glad you did it now?:love:

[VACAMPER]

Yes, but aren't you so glad you did it now?:love:

His future wife will be happy she did it.

[Millermouseketeers]

My son is adopted from Russia. They do not circumsize so we had it done when we brought him home at a year old. I think it was pretty painful for him.

[AuburnJen92]

My son is adopted from Russia. They do not circumsize so we had it done when we brought him home at a year old. I think it was pretty painful for him.

OH my, I am sooo sorry he had to go through that, but grateful that he didn't wait until he was older than that. I have heard horror stories. :eek:

[PolynesianPixie]

My son is adopted from Russia. They do not circumsize so we had it done when we brought him home at a year old. I think it was pretty painful for him.

I have a friend with a son. They're Jewish, but were not exactly practicing. Well, my friend got married and her new husband adopted her son, but wanted all customs in place. That poor boy was 5 years old! Oh my goodness! His cries about his wee-wee were just so sad! I think he messed with it some because it took such a long time to heal! That is certainly one good thing about having the procedure done at 1 or younger......they leave it alone!

[VACAMPER]

They start young, don't they.

[Colson39]

This is too painful to read...lol

[PolynesianPixie]

This is too painful to read...lol

You have a son...chime in! What's your stand?

[2goofycampers]

I think you must have a fire. Campers law. What are you gonna sit around at night? a ring of rocks.

A ring of fans. :rotfl2:

:woohoo: Can I come????

Sure, we will be 2 hours closer to the east from our house.

[Colson39]

Oh, he's circumsized. In fact, I don't even remember if they gave us an option...lol. j/k, I'm sure they did, but we were both for it, so no worries there.

Like was said above, his future wife will thank us one day ;)

[PolynesianPixie]

A ring of fans. :rotfl2:



Sure, we will be 2 hours closer to the east from our house.

I'll start packing :banana:

[momoffive]

Just checking in and lurking, couldn't help but respond to an "interesting" topic. My $0.02 worth, 2 boys both done, each a different way. You do feel so bad for them, but alas they won't remember and they will thank you later.
Loretta

[Gatordad]

I hear the waambulance coming in the distance.

[Gatordad]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/funny-pictures-pawshank-redemption.jpg

[PolynesianPixie]

Ok....just what is the meaning of this thread title, I want to know?


Then again....I'm not quite sure why it was the frugal thread before.:confused3

[Gatordad]

It is in honor of Amanda, on her birthday.

[PolynesianPixie]

oh, ok. That's sweet.

[Gatordad]

no problem

[VACAMPER]

Thanks, Pete. So kind of you.

[des1954]

Getting this back to it's original topic....

I saw "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" on Comedy Central. I thought of Pete & this thread.

Wasn't "White Castle" the original topic of this thread???:confused3

[Gatordad]

this was the useless facts thread.

[des1954]

this was the useless facts thread.

We obviously have had too many cases of "Thread Identity Theft".

BTW.... Colon Cleanse works....gets rid of most maladies!! :rotfl2:

[BigDaddyRog]

Ive always found it amazing the way certain personalities assume that they are the subject of others conversations. Why would someone assume that the world has nothing better to talk about than them? Is it paranoia? Is it pride? Is it self-grandeurism(my made up word)?

Im a paranoid person by nature...and often feel that people are only nice to me when Im present, but when Im not around...I certainly dont feel that Im the main topic of their conversation. Im pretty sure I'm not important enough for people to babble on and on about when Im not around...Im simply not that interesting or threatening. But, Ive noticed that some people on this planet actually think everything that anyone says is in some twisted way connected to them. Like everyone is speaking in code. I may say "The weathers nice today.", and certain people would think that in some derranged way...that was some sort of an inside joke about them!!!! It would never cross their mind that I only ment that the weathers actually nice!!

What makes people think they are so important?

Not-So-Deep thoughts by Daddy Rog.

My tooth hurts very badly today....and by that, I mean that my tooth hurts very badly today.

[Gatordad]

actually, we talk about you all t he time whilst you are gone. We even have a code name. That name is

r85xgnt5minne

[clkelley]

Did I miss something?? Is there a YouTube video I should find??

Oh went for a Dr. visit today with one of my surgeons and everything is AOK!!

[Gatordad]

Did I miss something?? Is there a YouTube video I should find??

Oh went for a Dr. visit today with one of my surgeons and everything is AOK!!

congrats on being healthy..... As long as you are ready for spring training, that's all that matters


no, no youtube videos, just the one pic of VACAMPER from last years birthday extravaganza.

[AuburnJen92]

BTW.... Colon Cleanse works....gets rid of most maladies!! :rotfl2:

IT SEEMS TO TAKE A WHOLE BUNCH OF DOSES THOUGH!;)

[AuburnJen92]

actually, we talk about you all t he time whilst you are gone. We even have a code name. That name is

r85xgnt5minne

I thought it was minniemouse685, oh wait, that was someone Donnie met.:lmao:

my bad...:lmao:

[PolynesianPixie]

My tooth hurts very badly today....and by that, I mean that my tooth hurts very badly today.


I know that was about me. You hate me don't you? :sad2:

[Gatordad]

lol, no, he means tooth, or molar which if you multiply the digits in the binary code equal Pete.... It's all Gatordad's fault.

[jrandtysmom]

Ive always found it amazing the way certain personalities assume that they are the subject of others conversations. Why would someone assume that the world has nothing better to talk about than them? Is it paranoia? Is it pride? Is it self-grandeurism(my made up word)?

Im a paranoid person by nature...and often feel that people are only nice to me when Im present, but when Im not around...I certainly dont feel that Im the main topic of their conversation. Im pretty sure I'm not important enough for people to babble on and on about when Im not around...Im simply not that interesting or threatening. But, Ive noticed that some people on this planet actually think everything that anyone says is in some twisted way connected to them. Like everyone is speaking in code. I may say "The weathers nice today.", and certain people would think that in some derranged way...that was some sort of an inside joke about them!!!! It would never cross their mind that I only ment that the weathers actually nice!!

What makes people think they are so important?

Not-So-Deep thoughts by Daddy Rog.

My tooth hurts very badly today....and by that, I mean that my tooth hurts very badly today.

I haven't been around much this week (darn football has taken over our lives!!!) but what got me through the week was thinking that everyone here was talking about me and missing me and wishing I was here....you mean that didn't happen? :sad1: I thought I was that important :confused3 Thanks for letting me know Rog. lol

[PolynesianPixie]

Molar= 01101101 01101111 01101100 01100001 01110010

Pete= 01110000 01100101 01110100 01100101

Isn't binary code fun?=
01101001 01110011 01101110 00100111 01110100 00100000 01100010 01101001 01101110 01100001 01110010 01111001 00100000 01100011 01101111 01100100 01100101 00100000 01100110 01110101 01101110 00111111


Here's another message for you.....

01000011 01101111 01101100 01101111 01101110 00100000 01100011 01101100 01100101 01100001 01101110 01110011 01100101 00100000 01101001 01110011 00100000 01110011 01101111 00100000 01100111 01101111 01101111 01100100 00100000 01100110 01101111 01110010 00100000 01111001 01101111 01110101

[PolynesianPixie]

supercalifragilisticexpialedocious=

01110011 01110101 01110000 01100101 01110010 01100011 01100001 01101100 01101001 01100110 01110010 01100001 01100111 01101001 01101100 01101001 01110011 01110100 01101001 01100011 01100101 01111000 01110000 01101001 01100001 01101100 01100101 01100100 01101111 01100011 01101001 01101111 01110101 01110011

[PolynesianPixie]

I haven't been around much this week (darn football has taken over our lives!!!) but what got me through the week was thinking that everyone here was talking about me and missing me and wishing I was here....you mean that didn't happen? :sad1: I thought I was that important :confused3 Thanks for letting me know Rog. lol

Actually, I did wonder. But I was gone, too. That's why this place has been so moody. You and I were not here to liven things up and keep everyone looking on the bright side! I'm convinced of it, really. :wizard:

[AuburnJen92]

I know, but I am not allowed to tell.:goodvibes

[PolynesianPixie]

what do you know???? I wanna know it.

[jrandtysmom]

Actually, I did wonder. But I was gone, too. That's why this place has been so moody. You and I were not here to liven things up and keep everyone looking on the bright side! I'm convinced of it, really. :wizard:

I'm just catching up on everything (that's why I come to work = internet time :lmao: ) and Ami I'm so sorry about your FIL. Sorry I'm so late with that! I'm glad your back spreading the magic :wizard: . ;)

Wait was the a coded message I just sent you and even I didn't know it? :confused3

[PolynesianPixie]

I'm just catching up on everything (that's why I come to work = internet time :lmao: ) and Ami I'm so sorry about your FIL. Sorry I'm so late with that! I'm glad your back spreading the magic :wizard: . ;)

Wait was the a coded message I just sent you and even I didn't know it? :confused3

Got it. i'll meet you in Jax at 0900 hours and we'll toilet paper Donnie's house.

Oh, shoot! Should have kept that to pm! Dangnabbit!

[jrandtysmom]

Got it. i'll meet you in Jax at 0900 hours and we'll toilet paper Donnie's house.

Oh, shoot! Should have kept that to pm! Dangnabbit!

Now that sounds like way more fun then I've been having this past week (and I'm sure you as well). Can't wait!!!:banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: Donnie will never see us coming. :rotfl2:

[PolynesianPixie]

Now that sounds like way more fun then I've been having this past week (and I'm sure you as well). Can't wait!!!:banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: Donnie will never see us coming. :rotfl2:

Not if we keep speaking in code like this. We are so smooth. :cool2:

[Gatordad]

wait, you are out to get me, you MD/VA women.... I'm putting the house on lockdown.

[jrandtysmom]

wait, you are out to get me, you MD/VA women.... I'm putting the house on lockdown.

Darn it! He figured out that the codeword for Gatordad is Donnie!:guilty:

[PolynesianPixie]

Darn it! He figured out that the codeword for Gatordad is Donnie!:guilty:

But what he didn't figure out is that toiletpaper is code for eggs. :thumbsup2

[jrandtysmom]

But what he didn't figure out is that toiletpaper is code for eggs. :thumbsup2

Cool let's keep that between us. :cool2:

[des1954]

IT SEEMS TO TAKE A WHOLE BUNCH OF DOSES THOUGH!;)
It's a holistic product,,,, gentle - yet subversive.

I will never talk in code about Rog, Pete, Ami, Donnie, Jen, - slap my mouf shut wid duct tape if I ever am "codie" about dem dere dudes. Jiggy...yes...codie...never!!!

Now...pass me a beer to keep the Colon Cleanse movin' tru da system an keepin my pipes all "squeeky clean"!

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_4_38v.gif (http://*******************************************ZSzeb00 1_ZSYYYYYYOCUS)

[1goofy1]

Happy Birthday, Amanda - VACAMPERS

:woohoo: It's your Birthday, It's your Birthday. Try not to party to hard.;)

[1goofy1]

Now...pass me a beer to keep the Colon Cleanse movin' tru da system an keepin my pipes all "squeeky clean"!

Here you go... I am having one right now so I am passing one on to you.:drinking1 Enjoy.:)

[PolynesianPixie]

Here you go... I am having one right now so I am passing one on to you.:drinking1 Enjoy.:)

Is it 5 o'clock yet? Oh yeah! I'm gonna go get me a skinny pirate :woohoo:

[1goofy1]

Is it 5 o'clock yet? Oh yeah! I'm gonna go get me a skinny pirate :woohoo:

It's 5 o'clock somewhere.;) :drinking:

[Millermouseketeers]

Happy Birthday!

[seabee]

Happy Birthday Amanda!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cake:

[VACAMPER]

Thank You!

[LONE-STAR]

Ready for the storm. Went to Wal-Mart and got a case of beer:thumbsup2

[AuburnJen92]

That's my man! A planner all the way!

[Gatordad]

what are you going to do for the 2nd hour of the storm?

[Millermouseketeers]

Hey, Lone-Star, good luck!I hope it isn't too bad of a storm/hurricane for you.

[LONE-STAR]

what are you going to do for the 2nd hour of the storm?

Captin Morgan:thumbsup2 (make that sleep)

[LONE-STAR]

Hey, Lone-Star, good luck!I hope it isn't too bad of a storm/hurricane for you.

Thanks. I don't thank it will be that bad.

[Us3]

Ready for the storm. Went to Wal-Mart and got a case of beer:thumbsup2

You guys be safe...and enjoy the beer! :laughing:

[VACAMPER]

Gatordad, you can change the name of the thread now.

[Gatordad]

yes boss.

[VACAMPER]

gatormom has you so well trained.:rotfl:

[seabee]

Ready for the storm. Went to Wal-Mart and got a case of beer:thumbsup2


I was thinking about you guys last night as they were talking about the storm on the news. I hope you fair well.

[LONE-STAR]

You guys be safe...and enjoy the beer! :laughing:

I was thinking about you guys last night as they were talking about the storm on the news. I hope you fair well.

The news is never right about what these storms are going to do.(at least not around here) Missed us by many miles. So I had to work today:headache: But the beer was still on ice when I got home:woohoo: . Thanks for your thoughts.
The DW still got the day off(no fair:sad2: )

[Us3]

Michael,

If you don't mind me asking...where are you guys located? I'm from Dallas, but I've been all up and down the Texas coast.

Glad to hear you guys didn't get any bad weather...and glad your dw didn't drink all of the beer while you had to work! :rotfl:

[LONE-STAR]

Near Houston

[clkelley]

Here is an Un-named Post for the Un-named Thread.

[Us3]

Hey Carol...how are you feeling?

[clkelley]

Hey Carol...how are you feeling?

Great!!

[Us3]

Thats great to hear!

[kc5grw]

.

[LONE-STAR]

.

????

[Gatordad]

Keep up the good work Carol, you'll be in mid-season form for the GG.

[AuburnJen92]

Near Houston

Hope you enjoyed the rain!

[kc5grw]

????
That was an un-post.

[homebrew2]

Is it just me???? Or do these code talkers bear an uncanny resemblance ??:lmao:http://www.disboards.com/image.php?u=183391&dateline=1216340323

http://www.disboards.com/image.php?u=165080&dateline=1216754779

[PolynesianPixie]

Is it just me???? Or do these code talkers bear an uncanny resemblance ??:lmao:http://www.disboards.com/image.php?u=183391&dateline=1216340323

http://www.disboards.com/image.php?u=165080&dateline=1216754779

You think? Well, she is from Maryland.......maybe she is a product of my father's wild oats? :lmao:

[Gatordad]

I dunno, it could be true. They are both nice people..... they are very un-Maryland like, with all those nasty pinching crabs and all.

[jrandtysmom]

You think? Well, she is from Maryland.......maybe she is a product of my father's wild oats? :lmao:

They figured out the biggest code of all.....we're sisters!!!:woohoo:

[Gatordad]

I've been through the desert on a thread with no name, it felt good to be out of the rain.
In the desert, you don't remember your screen name, 'cause there ain't no one there for to give you no pain.

[PolynesianPixie]

They figured out the biggest code of all.....we're sisters!!!:woohoo:

Holy Moly! We should have a reunion!

[BigDaddyRog]

I dunno, it could be true. They are both nice people..... they are very un-Maryland like, with all those nasty pinching crabs and all.

He sets em up like Ive paid him to do this...Pete, you and I could do a great radio show!!!!

[3gr8kids]

Gonna sit down in the kitchen
fix me something good to eat
make my head a little high
make the whole day complete
cuz we're gonna lay around the shanty momma
and put a good buzz on....................

[jrandtysmom]

I dunno, it could be true. They are both nice people..... they are very un-Maryland like, with all those nasty pinching crabs and all.

Not everyone in MD has crabs!

[RvUsa]

Hey Rog, how you doin man? You have been really quiet lately, just wanted to see if things are looking any brighter for ya. I really miss your sense of humor, with you not posting as much, I am forced to look to Pete for my daily dose of humor, and that isn't going so well. LOL

On another note, I have 3 bids on the cart already, and 7 people watching it, so maybe it will sell. I think it turned out pretty good, so here's hoping.

[BigDaddyRog]

Hey Rog, how you doin man? You have been really quiet lately, just wanted to see if things are looking any brighter for ya. I really miss your sense of humor, with you not posting as much, I am forced to look to Pete for my daily dose of humor, and that isn't going so well. LOL

On another note, I have 3 bids on the cart already, and 7 people watching it, so maybe it will sell. I think it turned out pretty good, so here's hoping.

Im ok...havent had a whole lot to say, but thanks for noticing. Petes friggin hilarious!

Send me a link to the auction...Im nosey!!!

[PolynesianPixie]

I've missed you, too, Rog! Pete's fun and all, but he's only half the radio show!

[Gatordad]

Not everyone in MD has crabs!

That's why I know you are an imposter, you have no claws.

[BigDaddyRog]

If you really missed me you'd dress up like Jessica Rabbit and.....never mind!!!
I read the boards everyday...and post once or twice a day still. Im sure I'll be back in full swing soon...cant not make an *** of myself with you guys for too long, ya'll are my favorite people to not virtually gather with everyday!!

[Gatordad]

I've missed you, too, Rog! Pete's fun and all, but he's only half the radio show!

and I'm the lesser half.

[g8trmom1]

We miss seeing you around here Rog..and frankly Pete is getting boring....:rotfl:

[jrandtysmom]

I will not admit that Ami and I are the same person and I/we just post under different screenames - no matter how much you interrogate me I will not give up that secret. :cool2:

[PolynesianPixie]

If you really missed me you'd dress up like Jessica Rabbit and.....never mind!!!
I read the boards everyday...and post once or twice a day still. Im sure I'll be back in full swing soon...cant not make an *** of myself with you guys for too long, ya'll are my favorite people to not virtually gather with everyday!!

I was thinking of being Jessica or someone equally intoxicating for the annual halloween party. I always go as something sweet, while all the ladies DH works with dress up as sexy pirates and such. I wanna be sexy dagnabbit!:sad:

[PolynesianPixie]

I will not admit that Ami and I are the same person and I/we just post under different screenames - no matter how much you interrogate me I will not give up that secret. :cool2:

Oh good lord! Do NOT go there! Next we'll be accused of being disdawglilconnerwildDisnut!

[jrandtysmom]

Oh good lord! Do NOT go there! Next we'll be accused of being disdawglilconnerwildDisnut!

:rolleyes1

[Gatordad]

I was thinking of being Jessica or someone equally intoxicating for the annual halloween party. I always go as something sweet, while all the ladies DH works with dress up as sexy pirates and such. I wanna be sexy dagnabbit!:sad:

you are the coolest nun I know.

[Us3]

We miss seeing you around here Rog..and frankly Pete is getting boring....:rotfl:

doh! :headache:

I was thinking of being Jessica or someone equally intoxicating for the annual halloween party. I always go as something sweet, while all the ladies DH works with dress up as sexy pirates and such. I wanna be sexy dagnabbit!:sad:

Ami...I think you should go as the pixie fairy Rosetta...she's cute AND we know Rog thinks they are sexy! ;)

[Gatordad]

Pete is boring, how can we take away his magic????

[BigDaddyRog]

Ami...I think you should go as the pixie fairy Rosetta...she's cute AND we know Rog thinks they are sexy! ;)

Why..YES, yes I do. Id like to die and be reincarnated as an ink blot so that the fairies and I could have a doodle of a time.

[PolynesianPixie]

doh! :headache:



Ami...I think you should go as the pixie fairy Rosetta...she's cute AND we know Rog thinks they are sexy! ;)

You may be on to something there! I need to get to work on a costume!:rotfl:

[Us3]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk299/Smileyface4u13/Fairies.jpg

[BigDaddyRog]

Silvermist RAWKS!!!

[AuburnJen92]

Not everyone in MD has crabs!

THEY DON'T?:scared1:

[jrandtysmom]

THEY DON'T?:scared1:

Shocking I know.....

[Gatordad]

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[jrandtysmom]

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Mmmm Fell's Point. I haven't been there in awhile.

[PolynesianPixie]

Steamed blue crabs, fresh caught that morning and drenched with old bay......eaten with lots of friends and family out in the yard on newspaper covered tables complete with icy cold beer. That's paradise.

[jrandtysmom]

Steamed blue crabs, fresh caught that morning and drenched with old bay......eaten with lots of friends and family out in the yard on newspaper covered tables complete with icy cold beer. That's paradise.

Did you already get my invitation....that's exactly what it said! :rotfl:

[Just Beachy]

Steamed blue crabs, fresh caught that morning and drenched with old bay......eaten with lots of friends and family out in the yard on newspaper covered tables complete with icy cold beer. That's paradise.

mmmmm mmmmm yummmm!!!!

[PolynesianPixie]

Did you already get my invitation....that's exactly what it said! :rotfl:

Invitation? No! Am I invited over for crabs????? :woohoo:

[PolynesianPixie]

mmmmm mmmmm yummmm!!!!

This really helps with the weight loss motivation, huh? :headache:

[jrandtysmom]

Invitation? No! Am I invited over for crabs????? :woohoo:

I thought that's what the reunion was all about :confused3

[des1954]

Silvermist RAWKS!!!
That's cause she looks like Gina!! (It's subliminal I tell ya!)

[Just Beachy]

This really helps with the weight loss motivation, huh? :headache:

:lmao:

[homebrew2]

They figured out the biggest code of all.....we're sisters!!!:woohoo:


It was really quite elementary Watson!!:teacher: My highly trained (albeit slightly besotted) keen analytical mind, deduced that when confronted
with irrefutable photographic evidence, one of these nefarious code talkers would crack and spill the beans.:cool2:

Unless.......they are one in the same with split personalities :confused3

Egad Watson!! it boggles the mind!!!!:scared1:

Quickly....a snifter of Kungalloosh and my pipe. I must further ponder the
facts of this case.:scratchin To be continued:tiptoe:

[RvUsa]

Deb, we saw wynottah's cousins today, we took Matt to the Cleveland zoo, and they had the coolest otter display, and they were all out in the sun playing (little ones) big one was sleeping. I told my wife, hey, Deb would love this, she just looked at me and said "dis boards huh" LOL

[Gatordad]

she probably, and rightly so, called us disduds.

[auntie]

It's a holistic product,,,, gentle - yet subversive.

I will never talk in code about Rog, Pete, Ami, Donnie, Jen, - slap my mouf shut wid duct tape if I ever am "codie" about dem dere dudes.


Ahemmm....leave anyone out?:confused3 .....Or are you talking in code about me?
I'm away a few days and there are pages to catch up on..and I don't understand half of what you guys are talking about.
That's what I get for going on vacation. We are having a GREAT time. The weather is just so nice. We love the beach(we're in Fl. Anna Maria Island..recommended by Deb..of course!:thumbsup2 )

The gulf is like a bath tub. Water is beautiful and blue. It is very relaxing and the resort is perfect. I do miss the hubby though. ..My kids made fun of me today because every thing we do, the first thing I say is how much "dad" would love this or that. He's holding down the fort back in NY...dealing with work (which isn't worth the aggravation anymore..but another post all together) Just remember..DON"T WORK WITH FAMILY...EVER!:sad2:

Other than that I'm glad I came. It's nice to see my kids getting along so well,and having fun together. Not a lot of moms can say that. Given they are 17,21, and 27! I look at them and can't believe they are these young adults..where are my "little ones"..LOL! They still enjoy one another's company, and they are away from boyfriends, and girlfriends..just the three of them. It's good to see they still enjoy one another's company. My boys are going jet skining tomorrow. I think we all needed this. It's hard not to relax and take things down a notch in a place like this.
Oh well, just checking in and seeing how all my disboards pals are doing. Hope you are all well.
Glad to see your feeling better Carol. Glad you're back Ami...sorry to hear about your father-inlaw.
Thanks again for the recommendation Deb...:wizard: I've got to get Bob back here!:laughing:

[3gr8kids]

Nice to hear from you and that you're having a good time Phyllis! Take lots of pics - your description alone (beautiful, blue, bathtub temp. water) has me dreaming of being someplace tropical! ENJOY!!!!! :)

[des1954]

Phyllis- I'm so glad you enjoy Anna Maria!! I'm am by no means a beach person, but there is something about that place that is hypnotic!! Have you baked yourself into a good tan yet? Or burn - like I do? Have you experienced the Cafe on the Beach or Rotten Ralphs?

I have to admit when I saw T.S. Edourd forming, I hoped it wouldn't have any effect on your trip. (Sorry Texan's) Although it is very cool to see a storm hit the beach. I understand you've had quite a bit of afternoon rains this week - but that can be fun to watch with a nice glass of chardonnay or kungaloosh!:thumbsup2

There were quite a few "heated" discussions this past week - which most of us participated in and you would have enjoyed. One person got offended by the banter and said he was leaving the board. IMHO - we're all like a bunch of bratty brothers and sisters and don't take each other too seriously. One did take offense and left - too bad.

I'm anxiously awaiting September when we can finally share some Kungaloosh or other such adult beverage!!

[des1954]

Deb, we saw wynottah's cousins today, we took Matt to the Cleveland zoo, and they had the coolest otter display, and they were all out in the sun playing (little ones) big one was sleeping. I told my wife, hey, Deb would love this, she just looked at me and said "dis boards huh" LOL

I LOVE otters!! I hope the otter habitat at the zoo is adequate for them, and the habitats for the other critters as well. That's what I love about A.K. - they try to make the habitats as natural as possible.

IIRC - the Toronto Zoo was the first in North America to do that. When I was a kid I loved the Buffalo Zoo. Then when I went back there in about 1979 as an adult, I was horrified to see the little pens the animals were cooped up in. Al tells me all that has changed now - thank goodness.

I hope your family had a great day at the zoo!! Post some pictures, please!

[Us3]

Phyllis, it sounds like you're having a wonderful time! I'm so glad you were able to get away and enjoy it...but sorry to hear that dh isn't there to enjoy it with you.

Have a relaxing time and enjoy your kids! :thumbsup2

[BigDaddyRog]

...It's nice to see my kids getting along so well,and having fun together....I look at them and can't believe they are these young adults..where are my "little ones"..LOL! They still enjoy one another's company, and they are away from boyfriends, and girlfriends..just the three of them. It's good to see they still enjoy one another's company....

Auntie......what are you doing? Are you purposely trying to turn this into a mush fest????

I so completely know this feeling all too well....and as wonderfull as it is to see them get along as adults, its just a little heartbreaking not to see them pinching each other over who gets to be what barbie.

I HATE you Auntie!!!!..............................I love you Auntie:rolleyes:

[PolynesianPixie]

Auntie! It sounds like you're having a great time!!!!! Enjoy the rest of your trip and those fabulous kids of yours!:goodvibes

[AuburnJen92]

DID RHONDA OR SCOTT GET THE PORNO OFF THE FOOD THREAD YET?

I MEAN YUK!

MY KID ALMOST SAW THAT!:scared1:

[Gatordad]

stop going back to gawk.

[ntsammy5]

First time I've been on all week and Jen is talking about porn :lmao:

That guy's a cretin!

[AuburnJen92]

I hate that crap OMG! I had to go and shoo my kid out of the room and of course, he was like any man, what mommy what, what, I wanna see....:confused3

I hope they take that off soon....I know we are a bunch of PITA's here, but we are not that kind of folk, at least I am not!:scared1:

[ntsammy5]

Having a great time with the boys:


He's so tiny and I'm getting so old:

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The older two have a message for you
:happytv:












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[Gatordad]

dang Al, he's handsome, and I think he's got more hair than you do..... I love the shirts.

[AuburnJen92]

Now there are pictures I like to see!:thumbsup2

[ntsammy5]

You're right, he does have more hair - I forgot how much work they are at that age - that's why us senior citizens don't have babies.......

[ntsammy5]

You're right Jen, there's a special place in heck for those people

[1goofy1]

I LOVE otters!! I hope the otter habitat at the zoo is adequate for them, and the habitats for the other critters as well. That's what I love about A.K. - they try to make the habitats as natural as possible.

Deb, I just wanted to tell you that My DH & I saw an otter at the Fort. We were sitting on the beach with a cooler full of beer and were having a few when we saw an otter run from the water up on the beach then stop automatically once he saw us and ran back into the water. We think that he was trying to steal our beer cooler. I tried to get a picture of him but my camera takes so long to come up that I missed him. He was so cute!

[ntsammy5]

They still enjoy one another's company, and they are away from boyfriends, and girlfriends..just the three of them. It's good to see they still enjoy one another's company.

Good parenting Phyllis, good parenting.:thumbsup2

[ntsammy5]

Am I invited over for crabs????? :woohoo:


I had those once...............


I LOVE otters!!

Me too -- they're my drinking buddies - Sammy loves them too.

The Toronto zoo's awesome - one of the largest and nicest I've ever seen and I've been to San Diego, National, St Louis and the Baghdad zoos --- :lmao: .

We were members of the Toronto zoo for years and years when the kids were younger and went several times a year.

[PolynesianPixie]

Glad to see you back, Al! That's a mighty sweet baby you've got there!

[ntsammy5]

Thanks. I'llbe off here for a while, but Ihave LOTs more pictures (Danger Will Robinson). I have a few near New River - I love that place.

[PolynesianPixie]

Thanks. I'llbe off here for a while, but Ihave LOTs more pictures (Danger Will Robinson). I have a few near New River - I love that place.

:lmao:

Yeah....I have a soft spot for New River, too!

[Us3]

Thanks for sharing the pictures Al...he's adorable! I couldn't help but notice the wine in the Mickey glass....that's a site I see in front of me quite often! ha Congrats on the grandson! Enjoy those boys (then give em back to mom!) ;)

[ntsammy5]

Thanks for sharing the pictures Al...he's adorable! I couldn't help but notice the wine in the Mickey glass....that's a site I see in front of me quite often! ha Congrats on the grandson! Enjoy those boys (then give em back to mom!) ;)

I love those glass Sonya! Last December we shipped a lot back home - Disney guarantees they'll arrive unbroken and they did!!!! :rotfl2:

[BigDaddyRog]

Al...ya got some good lookin boys there buddy!!! Kudos to you!!

[Us3]

I love those glass Sonya! Last December we shipped a lot back home - Disney guarantees they'll arrive unbroken and they did!!!! :rotfl2:

Ha, we just picked up some the martini style glasses with the same print this past weekend!

Speaking of a drink...dh just brought home a bottle of Jack Single Barrel! (I think he must have had a stressful week)

I hope you all have a great weekend! Kungaloosh!

[kc5grw]

I ended up coming home with a 6 of Paulaner Salvator and a bottle of McClelland's Islay Single Malt Scotch.
:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1

[clkelley]

Great pictures Al!!

[ntsammy5]

Al...ya got some good lookin boys there buddy!!! Kudos to you!!

Thanks Rog - but I'm one generation removed -- you already know how great grandkids are!

[ntsammy5]

Great pictures Al!!

Hey Carol, how are you doing? I haven't been around much to check on the walking wounded! :lmao:

[ntsammy5]

I ended up coming home with a 6 of Paulaner Salvator

In Munchen steht ein Hofbrau Haus ein, zwei..................

[des1954]

In Munchen steht ein Hofbrau Haus ein, zwei..................

ZUFFA!!!

[des1954]

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My dear niece makes the greatests kids!!! But - she's a great kid herself!!:thumbsup2

[kc5grw]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4z8_slOHNE&feature=related

[ntsammy5]

I only have one thing to say:

One bourbon, one scotch, one beer......

LET THE GAMES BEGIN



:cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana:

[clkelley]

Hey Carol, how are you doing? I haven't been around much to check on the walking wounded! :lmao:

Doing pretty well. The doc gave me the OK to start walking, so I've been hitting the walking trail for approximately a mile to mile & 1/2 a day. Hopefully I'll get up to the full walking trail (8 miles RT) by the time I go back to work.

I'm needing to nap less and less, but I'm really trying to do "exactly" what the doc says. Don't want to wear myself out too soon, but don't want to have no stamina when I start back to work either.

[des1954]

Doing pretty well. The doc gave me the OK to start walking, so I've been hitting the walking trail for approximately a mile to mile & 1/2 a day. Hopefully I'll get up to the full walking trail (8 miles RT) by the time I go back to work.

I'm needing to nap less and less, but I'm really trying to do "exactly" what the doc says. Don't want to wear myself out too soon, but don't want to have no stamina when I start back to work either.

You are one amazing woman, Carol! I'm so glad to hear you're recovering nicely. WAY TO GO!! <pumping fist in air>! Too bad about having to go back to work, though! It's a shame that we were born smart & beautiful instead of rich! :laughing: Keep up the good work, girl!

[des1954]

I just got off the phone with Al. He's still in NC with the grandsons & enjoying every minute of it! His DD, Allison, is doing very well. Al said she was all dressed and ready to go when her husband got home from work. She announced to her DH when he walked in the door, "Let's go!" Jeremy asked, "Where?" Allison said, "Anywhere! I'm ready!" So...Al & his DW are babysitting (like they mind that!)!!

I spoke with the two older boys & when I asked them "what's new" - neither one said anything about their new brother - but I heard all about their new playstation game! How typical! I love kids!

If I could be anywhere I wanted to be right now, it would be in NC with the new baby & the rest of the family.:love:

[ntsammy5]

We think that he was trying to steal our beer cooler.

I'm surprised he didn't try and lure you away from the cooler so the other otter could rush in and steal it! :lmao:

[ntsammy5]

If I could be anywhere I wanted to be right now, it would be in NC with the new baby & the rest of the family.:love:

I wish the rest of the family was here too!

[AuburnJen92]

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Rhonda and/or Scott.

Carol, I am glad you are getting around now! I have to go back to work on Wednesday, can't pick up a thing, but have to go back to work!:headache: I made the BIG mistake of sleeping in the normal bed last night...2 percosets later I was numb enough to get out of bed and get through the day today. Needless to say, back on the couch I go...ARGH!

I hope you are getting your legs in shape for DL and DW!:thumbsup2

[des1954]

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Rhonda and/or Scott.

Carol, I am glad you are getting around now! I have to go back to work on Wednesday, can't pick up a thing, but have to go back to work!:headache: I made the BIG mistake of sleeping in the normal bed last night...2 percosets later I was numb enough to get out of bed and get through the day today. Needless to say, back on the couch I go...ARGH!

I hope you are getting your legs in shape for DL and DW!:thumbsup2

Jen- I must have missed another "questionable" thread! DARN!!!

I take it that your surgery must not have been done with a laperoscope (or however you spell it). I'm sorry to hear that you're not fully back to your feisty self. Take it easy on yourself and let your body heal! Only rest will accomplish that! Is school back in session for you next week or are you preparing for opening day? Polk County kids start on 8/18. I'm sure there will be a ton of happy parents that day!!:rotfl:

On another note - my DH had his pain management procedure done Wednesday. Rather than surgically removing the adhesions in his back, they are trying to dissolve them chemically. Don't ask me what the drug or chemical is that does that. They knocked him out, inserted a tiny tube into the adhesion & emptied an IV bag full of drugs into him. The whole procedure took about 20 minutes including being knocked out & coming to.

Anyhow - we tramped all over the MK today, and he did not have any problems whatsoever, and no numbness in his leg. He has one more treatment on 8/20 & then he should be done.

He also went for a job interview on Thursday to work as a salesman for a local Funeral Home!! :eek: They seemed to be very interested and impressed with him. One thing for certain, the funeral business is one that the economy can't impact too much. If he accepts the job and if they truly want him, it would be a Monday - Friday basically 8-5 job. That means we can start going back to FtW once a month like we used to do. Lordy, I miss my monthly stays at The Fort! We haven't camped there since January. Ugh!!!

[AuburnJen92]

Jen- I must have missed another "questionable" thread! DARN!!!

I take it that your surgery must not have been done with a laperoscope (or however you spell it). I'm sorry to hear that you're not fully back to your feisty self. Take it easy on yourself and let your body heal! Only rest will accomplish that! Is school back in session for you next week or are you preparing for opening day? Polk County kids start on 8/18. I'm sure there will be a ton of happy parents that day!!:rotfl:

On another note - my DH had his pain management procedure done Wednesday. Rather than surgically removing the adhesions in his back, they are trying to dissolve them chemically. Don't ask me what the drug or chemical is that does that. They knocked him out, inserted a tiny tube into the adhesion & emptied an IV bag full of drugs into him. The whole procedure took about 20 minutes including being knocked out & coming to.

Anyhow - we tramped all over the MK today, and he did not have any problems whatsoever, and no numbness in his leg. He has one more treatment on 8/20 & then he should be done.

He also went for a job interview on Thursday to work as a salesman for a local Funeral Home!! :eek: They seemed to be very interested and impressed with him. One thing for certain, the funeral business is one that the economy can't impact too much. If he accepts the job and if they truly want him, it would be a Monday - Friday basically 8-5 job. That means we can start going back to FtW once a month like we used to do. Lordy, I miss my monthly stays at The Fort! We haven't camped there since January. Ugh!!!

OH, you missed it alright. However, that is something I know you would have wanted to miss. Yuk! I am ok, except when I go to sleep or bend all the way down, that is the worst part. Back to the couch I go!:thumbsup2
I hope DH gets the job! He has to have better luck than here lately!;) You need more Fort time anyway! We have three prep days (CJ starts PreK regular the same day as I go prep day) and start the same as your kiddies up there.

[clkelley]

OH, you missed it alright. However, that is something I know you would have wanted to miss. Yuk! I am ok, except when I go to sleep or bend all the way down, that is the worst part. Back to the couch I go!:thumbsup2
I hope DH gets the job! He has to have better luck than here lately!;) You need more Fort time anyway! We have three prep days (CJ starts PreK regular the same day as I go prep day) and start the same as your kiddies up there.

I didn't realize it either!! Ouch!!! I only had three tiny incisions in my belly, only 1 of them you can barely still see. That's probably why I'm doing so well.

We happen to own our own personal ECV, (it was my grandmother's and my parents gave it to us for Rick's bad knees providing we give it back if either of them need it), so I'll be taking it to DL to use as needed and we'll be sharing it at WDW.

[2goofycampers]

Back from the lake, the highlight of our trip was seeing an otter running along the edge. We figure he was distracting us from the beer stash. :rotfl:

[Gatordad]

see if the chemical will eradicate the fuel tank to my love machine.



Jen- I must have missed another "questionable" thread! DARN!!!

I take it that your surgery must not have been done with a laperoscope (or however you spell it). I'm sorry to hear that you're not fully back to your feisty self. Take it easy on yourself and let your body heal! Only rest will accomplish that! Is school back in session for you next week or are you preparing for opening day? Polk County kids start on 8/18. I'm sure there will be a ton of happy parents that day!!:rotfl:

On another note - my DH had his pain management procedure done Wednesday. Rather than surgically removing the adhesions in his back, they are trying to dissolve them chemically. Don't ask me what the drug or chemical is that does that. They knocked him out, inserted a tiny tube into the adhesion & emptied an IV bag full of drugs into him. The whole procedure took about 20 minutes including being knocked out & coming to.

Anyhow - we tramped all over the MK today, and he did not have any problems whatsoever, and no numbness in his leg. He has one more treatment on 8/20 & then he should be done.

He also went for a job interview on Thursday to work as a salesman for a local Funeral Home!! :eek: They seemed to be very interested and impressed with him. One thing for certain, the funeral business is one that the economy can't impact too much. If he accepts the job and if they truly want him, it would be a Monday - Friday basically 8-5 job. That means we can start going back to FtW once a month like we used to do. Lordy, I miss my monthly stays at The Fort! We haven't camped there since January. Ugh!!!

[VACAMPER]

Welcome back Frank & Denise.

[2goofycampers]

Thanks Amanda, did we miss anything important around here?

[Gatordad]

not really.
amanda turned 35, Scott had to get Ami drunk, and Jen kept looking at uncovered mammaries, and Donnie has a babe.

[Gatordad]

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Rhonda and/or Scott.

Carol, I am glad you are getting around now! I have to go back to work on Wednesday, can't pick up a thing, but have to go back to work!:headache: I made the BIG mistake of sleeping in the normal bed last night...2 percosets later I was numb enough to get out of bed and get through the day today. Needless to say, back on the couch I go...ARGH!

I hope you are getting your legs in shape for DL and DW!:thumbsup2

Please feel better......

[2goofycampers]

not really.
amanda turned 35, Scott had to get Ami drunk, and Jen kept looking at uncovered mammaries, and Donnie has a babe.

35,,, just a kid.

Ami,, ;)

Jen,,, LOOK AWAY.

Way to go Donnie.

[VACAMPER]

35?

[2goofycampers]

35?

34?

[Gatordad]

I'm bad at ages. Maybe it was 32