DDA Chapter 9

[KMH1]

Thanks for the postcard Paula! :)

Tom, did I miss an update about your mom?

Still no update from Beth?

Theresa, any word about your email interview? :wizard:

Jennifer, congrats on 13,000+ posts. :)

[bear74]

darn it I keep adding to my list
I forgot to put on it make trick or treat bags for the girls and Jeff's Anniversary card

[bear74]

does anyone know if I will be able to get an Christmas ornament from POP when we go in Sept.?

[Pooh67_68]

::yes::


Get the dining plan. Get the dining plan. Get the dining plan.

[PNO4TE]

darn it I keep adding to my list
I forgot to put on it make trick or treat bags for the girls and Jeff's Anniversary card

are you making them for the MNSSHP? If so, they hand some out as you enter the park that night.

[babytrees]

Thanks for the postcard Paula! :)

Tom, did I miss an update about your mom?

Still no update from Beth?

Theresa, any word about your email interview? :wizard:

Jennifer, congrats on 13,000+ posts. :)

nope, nothing yet.

Got my hair permed today and one strand decided it didn't want to curl...looks a bit funny.

We are having a funny rain storm....it was dribbling on our back porch...less than 10 feet away it was pouring and 10 feet the other way....nothing. It's evened out and I hope it rains all night. We need the rain and I don't really want to stand out in the 100 degree heat for 12 hours tomorrow and Sunday that they are predicting.

I am so glad the biopsy was clear!!

Tia-did you get to see Beth tonight???

[ReAnSt]

I was able to choose the ones I wanted without a problem. Do they have a Customer Service link?

I did not see one. I already get other alerts. I just thought maybe I was missing something. It keeps saying there is an error on the page.

[PNO4TE]

does anyone know if I will be able to get an Christmas ornament from POP when we go in Sept.?

they should be out then!

[PNO4TE]

I did not see one. I already get other alerts. I just thought maybe I was missing something. It keeps saying there is an error on the page.

My page looks fine, but there is no link for CS there. What browser are you using?

[PNO4TE]

nope, nothing yet.

Got my hair permed today and one strand decided it didn't want to curl...looks a bit funny.

We are having a funny rain storm....it was dribbling on our back porch...less than 10 feet away it was pouring and 10 feet the other way....nothing. It's evened out and I hope it rains all night. We need the rain and I don't really want to stand out in the 100 degree heat for 12 hours tomorrow and Sunday that they are predicting.

I am so glad the biopsy was clear!!

Tia-did you get to see Beth tonight???

good to hear from you, Theresa... I hope it rains all night for you too!

[Pooh67_68]

Congrats.


Post 13,000
Thanks DDA

[bear74]

are you making them for the MNSSHP? If so, they hand some out as you enter the park that night.

yes maam,
I was going to put desgins on Canvas bags for them then they could use them here as well.

[tink2020]

Kevin actually came home a little early, and not only did he take the kids outside to play in the sandbox for a bit, but he bathed them, too! :lovestruc

And since you're picking on me

BTW, Friday Free Nights at the Museum Center are crazy-crowded...at least in the Children's Museum. We went once (two summers ago) and declared never again. :snooty:

NEVER! :angel:

I wondered about the crowds. I don't think we'd spend too much time in the Children's Museum yet, so maybe we'd be safe? Who knows. We are going to shoot for the September date, we'll see how it goes. Thanks, though!

And way to go, Kevin! (Hey, didn't we used to have a Dad/Husband of the Day or something around here? ;))

[bear74]

nope, nothing yet.

Got my hair permed today and one strand decided it didn't want to curl...looks a bit funny.

We are having a funny rain storm....it was dribbling on our back porch...less than 10 feet away it was pouring and 10 feet the other way....nothing. It's evened out and I hope it rains all night. We need the rain and I don't really want to stand out in the 100 degree heat for 12 hours tomorrow and Sunday that they are predicting.

I am so glad the biopsy was clear!!

Tia-did you get to see Beth tonight???
why are you going to be standing out on the heat for 12 hrs tomorrow?

[PNO4TE]

And way to go, Kevin! (Hey, didn't we used to have a Dad/Husband of the Day or something around here? ;))

Yes, we did. I second your nomination. All in favor....

[Tammi67]

Tammi,
http://bestsmileys.com/magic/7.gif
for you & Bob to kiss & make up.Thanks.....but you know how it goes, I'm sure.......

1. :furious:

2. :snooty:

3. :flower3:

4. :love:

I'm sure there are several other options that we all could add in there once in awhile, too.

[Tammi67]

looks just like Elizabeth!
Which one? :lmao: :rotfl: or http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/chainsaw.gif

[Pooh67_68]

Amy there is nothing wrong with having a boyfriend of 60ish. You might find a sugar daddy. ;)

[ReAnSt]

Becky,
I wouldn't even venture to try the tie dye shirts....:sad2:

Post pictures when you are done.:thumbsup2

I'll tie dye you can iron on them.;) ;) I never seem to have any luck with the iron on transfers.

If they turn out they will be red and black tie dye with this design on them.
http://thepiratezone.info/mambo/images/stories/whitebanner.jpg

They put a group order together for shirts and one day they were doing white shirts and another day they were doing black shirts. Instead we are just doing our own.
http://www.graenit.com/images/prtshtblkblkfntmod.jpg

http://www.graenit.com/images/prtshtblkblkbkmod.jpg

[bear74]

they should be out then!

thanks
that is my must buy souvenir

[PNO4TE]

Thanks.....but you know how it goes, I'm sure.......

1. :furious:

2. :snooty:

3. :flower3:

4. :love:

I'm sure there are several other options that we all could add in there once in awhile, too.

yup... like

1. :furious:

2. :snooty:

3. :flower3:

4. :faint:

[tink2020]

Thanks.....but you know how it goes, I'm sure.......

1. :furious:

2. :snooty:

3. :flower3:

4. :love:

I'm sure there are several other options that we all could add in there once in awhile, too.

:laughing: So true!

[PNO4TE]

Which one? :lmao: :rotfl: or http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/chainsaw.gif

I am sure once she got the hang of it... http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/chainsaw.gif :rotfl2:

[ReAnSt]

My page looks fine, but there is no link for CS there. What browser are you using?

I have tried both Firefox and Internet Explorer. Both pages look normal, it is when I try to click on the add or off in IE it says there is an error on the lower left hand corner. In Firefox it is like there is no link there at all. But I can click on the links to go to the different websites like Toys R Us, Target, etc.

[tink2020]

I have tried both Firefox and Internet Explorer. Both pages look normal, it is when I try to click on the add or off in IE it says there is an error on the lower left hand corner. In Firefox it is like there is no link there at all. But I can click on the links to go to the different websites like Toys R Us, Target, etc.

Hmm... sorry Becky, I didn't run into that! :confused:

[PNO4TE]

I have tried both Firefox and Internet Explorer. Both pages look normal, it is when I try to click on the add or off in IE it says there is an error on the lower left hand corner. In Firefox it is like there is no link there at all. But I can click on the links to go to the different websites like Toys R Us, Target, etc.

This is what my page looks like, although further down it has the sites marked that I have chosen to be notified about. Where is your different?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/Miscellaneous/0760936c.jpg

[KristineN]

Elin....not sure if anyone answered you...but AKL concierge will do adrs for all the nights...not just the nights in concierge

[KristineN]

Bernadette...glad the test came back negative...what a relief!

[MrsHeg]

Thanks!

She said they took the blood out of her arm today instead of using the port. She has to go in next week for another blood draw, so we'll see which method they use! :confused3
They told Mom she will lose all of her hair.


When Mom had hers no one was allowed to access the port without the cancer doctors approval, they didn't want anything to happen to it, so all the bloodwork was done through the arm, this is probably the case with your mom also.

[PNO4TE]

Elin....not sure if anyone answered you...but AKL concierge will do adrs for all the nights...not just the nights in concierge

Thanks, Kristine... no one had answered me yet!

[KristineN]

I spent half the day today taking an ethics class...my god, it was by far one of the most tedious classes ever!!

[PNO4TE]

I spent half the day today taking an ethics class...my god, it was by far one of the most tedious classes ever!!

seems unethical to me to require you to sit through it .

























:rotfl2: :rotfl:

[babytrees]

why are you going to be standing out on the heat for 12 hrs tomorrow?

for the Mile High Music Festival....if enough parents do it(:lmao: :lmao: ) we'll be done with fundraising for band. I will be able to hear some great bands too.
http://milehighmusicfestival.com/

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

a relative of yours?:rotfl:

Could be! :idea:

:lmao: :rotfl:

http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/chainsaw.gif

looks just like Elizabeth!

If I don't look like that yet, check back with me in about 11 days! :rotfl2:

When Mom had hers no one was allowed to access the port without the cancer doctors approval, they didn't want anything to happen to it, so all the bloodwork was done through the arm, this is probably the case with your mom also.

I *thought* she was having the blood drawn in the chemo center, but maybe I am wrong. :confused3

I spent half the day today taking an ethics class...my god, it was by far one of the most tedious classes ever!!

So? Are you ethical? :confused:

[tinknme]

You are all being chatter boxes tonight :rotfl:

Jennifer congrats on your post count!

[KristineN]

:rotfl2:I am thrilled that I don't have to do it again for 5 years.....I told Bill that is seemed like just yesterday that we took the last ethics class...I can't get over how quickly the years zipped by

seems unethical to me to require you to sit through it .







:rotfl2: :rotfl:

[PNO4TE]

for the Mile High Music Festival....if enough parents do it(:lmao: :lmao: ) we'll be done with fundraising for band. I will be able to hear some great bands too.
http://milehighmusicfestival.com/

I would love to see Steve Winwood!

[bear74]

for the Mile High Music Festival....if enough parents do it(:lmao: :lmao: ) we'll be done with fundraising for band. I will be able to hear some great bands too.
http://milehighmusicfestival.com/

looks good
hopefully enough parents will show up

[KristineN]

I may have been prior to the class...during however, I fantasized about many unethical things



So? Are you ethical? :confused:

[ReAnSt]

This is how I feel recently about work.

http://i12.tinypic.com/498e3ok.gif

Except not necessarily in this order.:lmao: :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Speaking of ethics...

OK, not really ethics, but honesty. When I deposited my paycheck today the girl gave me $10 too much back. I was counting my cash and I thought "Oh, how nice, she gave me 2 $10s instead of all $20s." I need to get some smaller bills for the trip. Then I saw the $10 was actually an extra bill. So I sent it back to her. My good deed for the day. ;)

So now if I have to take one of those tests that ask if you give back excess money a cashier gave you I can answer yes!

[bear74]

Congrats.

You are all being chatter boxes tonight :rotfl:

Jennifer congrats on your post count!

thanks

[PNO4TE]

Speaking of ethics...

OK, not really ethics, but honesty. When I deposited my paycheck today the girl gave me $10 too much back. I was counting my cash and I thought "Oh, how nice, she gave me 2 $10s instead of all $20s." I need to get some smaller bills for the trip. Then I saw the $10 was actually an extra bill. So I sent it back to her. My good deed for the day. ;)

good girl! :goodvibes I am sure she appreciated it too!

[babytrees]

I would love to see Steve Winwood!

there are enough bands each day that I want to hear....with my luck I'll end up near the head banger stage. :headache:

[Tammi67]

I spent half the day today taking an ethics class...my god, it was by far one of the most tedious classes ever!!
I took an ethics class in college. Between the dry material and the world's most boring professor........... http://bestsmileys.com/bored/2.gif

[ReAnSt]

This is what my page looks like, although further down it has the sites marked that I have chosen to be notified about. Where is your different?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/Miscellaneous/0760936c.jpg

Mine looks like that. How did you change the lower ones so they notify you??

[tinknme]

Sounds like tomorrow may be a busy day if the rain holds off. In between me trying to work, Riley has a game at noon. Depending on whether they win or lose they play again at 2pm or 4pm. Then at some point, 6pm or later they will play a 3rd game. Not sure about the games on Sunday, I guess that all depends on how they place tomorrow.

We are also suppose to go over to mil's to meet a friend of her husband's that is here visiting from Sweden. Hopefully we can squeeze a little time in for this.

It is raining now, so who knows how tomorrow will go :rotfl:

[PNO4TE]

I took an ethics class in college. Between the dry material and the world's most boring professor........... http://bestsmileys.com/bored/2.gif

I don't think we had ethics when I was in college. :confused3 :rotfl2:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I may have been prior to the class...during however, I fantasized about many unethical things

When I lived in FL there was a huge feature article in the paper one day that told how to make $10,000 from ONE rock of crack. (They were talking about drug dealers. Not sure how that was supposed to DETER people!) Later, when I had my short stint as a bank teller, they taught us how to launder money. (Actually, they taught us how NOT to launder money. We learned how money launderers get caught, so if you are SMART about the way you launder money and avoid the pitfalls then you don't get caught!) I could have had a huge drug empire, laundered all of the money, and spent every day for the rest of my life at WDW. But I am too ethical for that. :rolleyes1

[PNO4TE]

Mine looks like that. How did you change the lower ones so they notify you??

click on +ADD

[PNO4TE]

When I lived in FL there was a huge feature article in the paper one day that told how to make $10,000 from ONE rock of crack. (They were talking about drug dealers. Not sure how that was supposed to DETER people!) Later, when I had my short stint as a bank teller, they taught us how to launder money. (Actually, they taught us how NOT to launder money. We learned how money launderers get caught, so if you are SMART about the way you launder money and avoid the pitfalls then you don't get caught!) I could have had a huge drug empire, laundered all of the money, and spent every day for the rest of my life at WDW. But I am too ethical for that. :rolleyes1

:laughing:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I took an ethics class in college. Between the dry material and the world's most boring professor........... http://bestsmileys.com/bored/2.gif

My college ethics class was more like a philosophy class. Are they all like that?

Sounds like tomorrow may be a busy day if the rain holds off. In between me trying to work, Riley has a game at noon. Depending on whether they win or lose they play again at 2pm or 4pm. Then at some point, 6pm or later they will play a 3rd game. Not sure about the games on Sunday, I guess that all depends on how they place tomorrow.

We are also suppose to go over to mil's to meet a friend of her husband's that is here visiting from Sweden. Hopefully we can squeeze a little time in for this.

It is raining now, so who knows how tomorrow will go :rotfl:

Sweden? Really? You can ask him about the sewing machine and the chainsaw! :lmao:

[babytrees]

looks good
hopefully enough parents will show up

nope only 31 signed up....we needed full participation (about 100). Oh well at least I'll get my commitment out of the way. Who am I kidding I'll still be helping all of the time. (No selling for me though!!)

[tinknme]

Speaking of ethics...

OK, not really ethics, but honesty. When I deposited my paycheck today the girl gave me $10 too much back. I was counting my cash and I thought "Oh, how nice, she gave me 2 $10s instead of all $20s." I need to get some smaller bills for the trip. Then I saw the $10 was actually an extra bill. So I sent it back to her. My good deed for the day. ;)

So now if I have to take one of those tests that ask if you give back excess money a cashier gave you I can answer yes!


That was very honest & nice of you Elizabeth! We had a customer at work come in last week saying that she was given back $15 to much. I checked the paperwork from the shift she was talking about & yep the cashier was sort that amount.

[tinknme]

Sweden? Really? You can ask him about the sewing machine and the chainsaw! :lmao:

I didn't even think about that :lmao: Mil's husband is from Sweden, so I could ask him as well :thumbsup2

[tinknme]

Riley is watching Christmas Vacation, nothing like Christmas in July :rotfl:

[bear74]

nope only 31 signed up....we needed full participation (about 100). Oh well at least I'll get my commitment out of the way. Who am I kidding I'll still be helping all of the time. (No selling for me though!!)

darn
yes I know you will still be doing stuff as you have to organize the food to feed the band members

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

That was very honest & nice of you Elizabeth! We had a customer at work come in last week saying that she was given back $15 to much. I checked the paperwork from the shift she was talking about & yep the cashier was sort that amount.

You know, the bank is the only place I actually count my money before I drive away. Any other place (Target, Burger King, whatever) I just stuff my change in my purse and that's the end of it. It would probably be a long time before I noticed an error if I noticed at all. Of course it is extremely rare for me to have cash - I usually use my debit card.

[Tammi67]

All this talk about the photo sessions..........

You all are such a bunch of enablers.

[KMH1]

I bet the other two museums aren't nearly as crowded, but when we got wind of it, we already had a two-year-old. :teeth:

NEVER! :angel:

I wondered about the crowds. I don't think we'd spend too much time in the Children's Museum yet, so maybe we'd be safe? Who knows. We are going to shoot for the September date, we'll see how it goes. Thanks, though!

And way to go, Kevin! (Hey, didn't we used to have a Dad/Husband of the Day or something around here? ;))

Yes, we did. I second your nomination. All in favor....

Aww, I'm sure he'll be honored when I tell him. And, I'm sure he'll do something this weekend to tick me off. :rotfl:

Amy there is nothing wrong with having a boyfriend of 60ish. You might find a sugar daddy. ;)

:rotfl2:

Yeah, but Jen's making a reference to my 25-year-old "boyfriend" from the community center. That's what Kevin calls him, but this guy is really Matty's best friend...I just tag along. :)

[tink2020]

:rotfl2:

Yeah, but Jen's making a reference to my 25-year-old "boyfriend" from the community center. That's what Kevin calls him, but this guy is really Matty's best friend...I just tag along. :)

Actually, I just found it funny that you knew a bagger at your local Kroger so well.... you brought up your boyfriend yourself ;)

[PNO4TE]

All this talk about the photo sessions..........

You all are such a bunch of enablers.

What did you book??

[PNO4TE]

Yeah, but Jen's making a reference to my 25-year-old "boyfriend" from the community center. That's what Kevin calls him, but this guy is really Matty's best friend...I just tag along. :)

Actually, I just found it funny that you knew a bagger at your local Kroger so well.... you brought up your boyfriend yourself ;)

It's nice to have you two back at it again! :goodvibes

[Tammi67]

What did you book??
Nothing. Yet. But I just went through 44 pages on the resort board looking at all the pictures. I'm waiting to see ones that were done at the BC and SSR. So far I think I like the ones at the Poly the best. They will be doing them at WL in the future too. I think those would be nice.

[mommykds]

Becky,
Nice shirt!


Goodnight!!!!!!!

[Tammi67]

Goodnight Anne Marie.

[ReAnSt]

click on +ADD

I have tried to click on that. In Firefox it acts like their is no link. In Internet Explorer when I try to click on that it says error on page.:confused3 :confused3
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/reanst/findoos-1.jpg

I guess I am just not supposed to use it.

Theresa- The festival looks like fun. I hope they have a mist tent or someplace where people can cool off.

[KMH1]

Actually, I just found it funny that you knew a bagger at your local Kroger so well.... you brought up your boyfriend yourself ;)

I must have a guilty conscious! :rotfl:

It's nice to have you two back at it again! :goodvibes

Don't encourage her. ;)

All the kids are in bed, so I'm off to spend some relaxing TV time with the DDA husband of the day. No need to EWWWWW, since I'm still recovering from childbirth. :teeth:

Hope everyone has a great weekend! :wave2:

[Tammi67]

I just looked to see what kind of weather the kids will be having in Florida. It seems that it is forecasted to be hotter her over the next several days than in Orlando. :rolleyes:

[Tammi67]

Goodnight Amy.

[bear74]

All this talk about the photo sessions..........

You all are such a bunch of enablers.

and if you pre-order your CD you get your photo shoot for 25

[tinknme]

I just looked to see what kind of weather the kids will be having in Florida. It seems that it is forecasted to be hotter her over the next several days than in Orlando. :rolleyes:

How long are they going to be in Florida?

[bear74]

night Anne Marie and Amy

[PNO4TE]

I have tried to click on that. In Firefox it acts like their is no link. In Internet Explorer when I try to click on that it says error on page.:confused3 :confused3 I guess I am just not supposed to use it.

That is just so odd. I assume you are logged in. Can you log out and try again in the morning?

ETA: There is no actual link in Firefox for me either... it just looks like this when I click on it:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/PNO4TE/Miscellaneous/f552b2e7.jpg

[PNO4TE]

Time for me to get ready for bed. I really enjoyed my time with you all today and tonight. Thanks for keeping me company on my day off! :goodvibes

G'night, everyone!

[bear74]

night Elin

I think I am headed to bed to read awhile

Night all.

[ReAnSt]

Are any of you going to a Disney Music Block party (http://www.disneymusicblockpartytour.com/)?? I will be at one at least one day as a promo event for work.

[Tammi67]

How long are they going to be in Florida?
Sat. - Sat.

[Tammi67]

and if you pre-order your CD you get your photo shoot for 25
I know!

Goodnight Elin!

[Tammi67]

Are any of you going to a Disney Music Block party (http://www.disneymusicblockpartytour.com/)?? I will be at one at least one day as a promo event for work.
Nope. The artists aren't anyone we really know.

[KristineN]

me either...I have never heard of any of them


Nope. The artists aren't anyone we really know.

[ReAnSt]

me either...I have never heard of any of them

I was basically thinking the same thing but thought it was because I have no kids myself. I have heard of They Might be Giants and Raven beyond that I have not heard of them.

For the most part they are not who I think of for a Disney Music Block Party.

[Steffy]

Wow you guys have been chatty!!! I'm so sorry, but I just have time to drop a quick note.

We were able to leave work early and got here about 3:30. There was a meet scheduled at 5:00 that we had signed up for. But Terry had forgotten Chuckie on the dining room table. There would be no peace without Chuckie. So back we went.

We got back a little after 6:00 and made it to the first session, the Meet before the Magic. What a great time! We meet so many people. We are having a really nice time.

Terry is already fast asleep. I better get to bed soon. 7:00am will come very soon.

Just wanted to check in and let you all know we made it and we're having fun.:banana: :banana:

[Steffy]

Biopsy was negative!!!!!:cool1: :banana: I knew as soon as the PA came in instead of the dr! I got on the highway and the traffic was backed up 60 minutes due to road work and Cape traffic so I had to get off and ended up on the same road I got lost on last night-how wierd is that? I haven't been on that road in over 3 years. But I found my way and we are both so relieved and now I WILL put the Garmin in my car this weekend!!!!


I did have a scroll through very quickly to see if you had potsed any news. This is sooooo good Bernadette. YAY. Now I will get to bed.

:banana: :banana:

[tmfranlk]

If it continues you might want to say something. I would approach it as "You've seemed (distracted, stressed, tired, whatever word you feel is appropriate) lately. Is there anything I can help with?"
How long have you been there? If you are near a "milestone" you can ask for a quick performance review. "I've been here 2 months now, and I thought it might be good for us to sit down and talk about what's working, what we can improve on, and what things will be coming up in the next few months."
That's how I always approach my employers when it is review time. With school around the corner you guys will need to do this anyway. Good luck! :wizard:

That's a great idea, thanks! From the way the girls were talking today, it sounds like they were doing some talking over dinner last night. Something about some new rules...school starting...mom has a note for you...and a few other things, but I haven't heard anything from her directly. Guess we'll see what Monday brings and work from there. I've been there right at two months, plus school starts in 3-4 weeks depending on if she's actually gotten them enrolled where she's talked about sending them.

[PNO4TE]

Are any of you going to a Disney Music Block party (http://www.disneymusicblockpartytour.com/)?? I will be at one at least one day as a promo event for work.

Nope. The artists aren't anyone we really know.

me either...I have never heard of any of them

I was basically thinking the same thing but thought it was because I have no kids myself. I have heard of They Might be Giants and Raven beyond that I have not heard of them.

For the most part they are not who I think of for a Disney Music Block Party.

I have no plans for going, although the one in Columbia, MD is not far away. I assume you are going to the one in Phila. It sounds like an odd mix of groups to me.

[PNO4TE]

Aidan update:

Well Aidan is now recovering from his second cochlear input. All things went better then planned with a dramatic decrease in the amount of blood loss this time around. We actually got to come home last night and sleep in our own beds. That was exciting.

So exactly three months after his first implant, he got his second. We will get this one activated in a few weeks and really look forward to what doors open with bilateral placement. One other exciting thing is that I am now persueing a positing with Cochlear America and should hear in two weeks if this new position will be created. It would be exciting to work for a company that has done so much to help my family and many more like us.

Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers, one surgery down and now Mya's is next.

[PNO4TE]

Stephanie and Terry - Now that Chuckie is where he belongs I hope the three of you have a wonderful day, filled with lots of new friends and Disney knowledge!

Tia - Sounds like you have the perfect opening to talk to MomBoss. I am gladd that Elizabeth's suggestion will probably work out for you.

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! :sunny:

[tinknme]

Hi Elin!

Good morning DDA :)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Good morning, DDA!

I couldn't sleep. It was too warm in the bedroom, and DH was up making coffee (at 4 AM) so I decided to get up, too.

Tia - Good luck with Momboss! I think your job is tricky because you only have one parent to talk with. ExMomboss could be moody sometimes, but ExDadboss would balance that out. In some ways he was more rational than she was, so there were days that I preferred to deal with him. My current bosses are both very easy to talk to. I see Dad in the morning and Mom in the evening so I really have to get along well with both of them! :)

Do you use a log sheet for the kids each day? I have one for Princess that gives an overview of what she ate, where we went, her nap, diapers/potty, and any notes for my bosses. It is in a folder in the kitchen along with my expense sheet for the current pay period. (I have a credit card for work expenses, but if I pay cash for anything they pay me back.) If something happens that I think I will forget to mention I write it on the sheet. Momboss is good about leaving notes for me in the morning since I don't see her before she goes to work. :)

[tink2020]

Elin, this might explain why you had some trouble yesterday:

July 18 : A couple of false alerts for BestBuy Wii Fit. The BestBuy page was behaving a bit weird..We'll try to find a workaround to increase reliability for this.

[PNO4TE]

Elin, this might explain why you had some trouble yesterday:

Thanks, Jennifer! I just couldn't understand how it could sell out as soon as the availability popped up!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Do you guys ever scroll through the thread titles and rattle off snarky responses? :rotfl2:

"Are we crazy?" Nope, just stupid.
"Has anyone been to this resort?" Nope, it's been empty since it opened.
"Are there any ADRs for this date and time?" Let me check my crystal ball!

I really wonder about people sometimes. :sad2:

[tink2020]

Do you guys ever scroll through the thread titles and rattle off snarky responses? :rotfl2:

"Are we crazy?" Nope, just stupid.
"Has anyone been to this resort?" Nope, it's been empty since it opened.
"Are there any ADRs for this date and time?" Let me check my crystal ball!

I really wonder about people sometimes. :sad2:

:rotfl:

[PNO4TE]

Do you guys ever scroll through the thread titles and rattle off snarky responses? :rotfl2:

"Are we crazy?" Nope, just stupid.
"Has anyone been to this resort?" Nope, it's been empty since it opened.
"Are there any ADRs for this date and time?" Let me check my crystal ball!

I really wonder about people sometimes. :sad2:

Sometimes I look at them and think, "Do people never read what they wrote before they post??" :confused3

[bethbuchall]

Do you guys ever scroll through the thread titles and rattle off snarky responses? :rotfl2:

"Are we crazy?" Nope, just stupid.
"Has anyone been to this resort?" Nope, it's been empty since it opened.
"Are there any ADRs for this date and time?" Let me check my crystal ball!

I really wonder about people sometimes. :sad2:

Now, I'll be too paranoid to ever post again! :rotfl:

Hi, all! We made it too St. Louis and saw the Arch. Tia, sorry I didn't connect with you last night, but all of a sudden, it was so late. We did make a quick run to Ted Drewes, but we were all so tired and not really hungry that we didn't enjoy it as much as we probably would have. Today we head out to Salina, KS and then on to Colorado Springs.

Bernadette, I've been thinking about your dh. I hope that he has negative results by now.

My doctor said that there are people that routinely have blood in their urine and I may be one. He does need to rule a few things out first. I am scheduled for an abdominal/pelvic CT on 8/11 to rule out kidney stones, cancer, and a few genetic conditions. He looked back through my records and noted that there was blood in my urine back in 2002 (that they did nothing about at the time), so I feel pretty confident that it's nothing. Also, I needed to make an appointment for a PAP since it's been so long. At that appointment I'll get a referral for a mammogram which I'm also past due on.

I don't really have much time to read now, so please PM me if there is anything that I need to know. I hope everyone is doing well!

[tink2020]

Thanks for checking in, Beth! I hope you all are having a fabulous trip! :goodvibes

[tmfranlk]

Biopsy was negative!!!!!:cool1: :banana:

That is great news!!!

[PNO4TE]

Beth - I am glad the the trip of a lifetime has begun. Hope to hear more from you as you move west!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Hi, Beth! :) I hope you guys are having a wonderful time!
Good for you for getting some tests scheduled! I know it's a drag, but it will give you peace of mind. :thumbsup2

The people who post "Are we crazy?" are usually doing something completely idiotic or really mundane. The mundane ones just want to seem edgy and exciting. The idiots are idiots, and that is usually a permanent condition.

[tmfranlk]

We got one as well! Thanks, Paula! Hope you are having a magical time!! :wizard:

I finally got my Target gift card from eRewards! It took about 3 weeks, so if anyone is redeeming points for things that have to go snail mail be aware that it does take awhile.


Do they still have them? For some reason I couldn't find them on eRewards when I looked before. I'll have to try again.

Glad your Mom's first treatment went well. I hope she's feeling okay today.

[PNO4TE]

Do they still have them? For some reason I couldn't find them on eRewards when I looked before. I'll have to try again.

I find it odd too, Tia. I have never seen Target gift cards on eRewards and I have been doing their surveys for years! I just looked and I can't find them there now either.

Elizabeth - you must have your own rewards page! ;)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Do they still have them? For some reason I couldn't find them on eRewards when I looked before. I'll have to try again.

Glad your Mom's first treatment went well. I hope she's feeling okay today.

I think they still have them. It was a $25 card but you had to redeem $50 for it - it wasn't a one-to-one redemption like most of them.

Thanks! I haven't phoned her this morning because I am still trying to get past the car thing. :rolleyes:

[Pooh67_68]

And what would ya be selling?


No selling for me though!!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I find it odd too, Tia. I have never seen Target gift cards on eRewards and I have been doing their surveys for years! I just looked and I can't find them there now either.

Elizabeth - you must have your own rewards page! ;)

I got a message a few months back about 2 special promos. One was that if I did $25 in surveys between April and something (November, maybe?) that I would get an extra $25 in bonus rewards. The other one was that I could now choose Target, Starbucks, and Macy's gift cards but they cost double the face value. Did you guys get either of those?

[Tammi67]

Wow you guys have been chatty!!! I'm so sorry, but I just have time to drop a quick note.

We were able to leave work early and got here about 3:30. There was a meet scheduled at 5:00 that we had signed up for. But Terry had forgotten Chuckie on the dining room table. There would be no peace without Chuckie. So back we went.

We got back a little after 6:00 and made it to the first session, the Meet before the Magic. What a great time! We meet so many people. We are having a really nice time.

Terry is already fast asleep. I better get to bed soon. 7:00am will come very soon.

Just wanted to check in and let you all know we made it and we're having fun.:banana: :banana:I'm glad you are having a wonderful time. I can't believe you went the whole way home after having gotten there. :sad2: You are a good friend, Stephanie. :thumbsup2

[PNO4TE]

I need to get the lawn mowed before it gets too hot and I have a hair appointment at 11:30 so I had better get a move on!

Other task needing to be done today is an ADR list for IPO to work with. We know we want to eat at Boma on Christmas morning and Jiko on Christmas night. the girls don't arrive until Christmas Eve so I don't think I am going to plan a must-do for that night. We will figure that out later! We want to eat at Yachtsman Steakhouse again as a family so I think we will try for 12/26 for that ADR.

Anyone have any suggestions? Here is a list of where Bob and I are eating in September/October in case you need a refresher. ;)

CA Grill
Biergarten
Citricos
Chefs de France
Narcoossee's
Coral Reef
Yachtsman Steak House
Le Cellier

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

And what would ya be selling?

In my experience it would be cookie dough, candy bars, frozen pizzas, or assorted goodies from the Giant Catalog of Crap! :rotfl:

[PNO4TE]

I got a message a few months back about 2 special promos. One was that if I did $25 in surveys between April and something (November, maybe?) that I would get an extra $25 in bonus rewards. The other one was that I could now choose Target, Starbucks, and Macy's gift cards but they cost double the face value. Did you guys get either of those?

not that I remember... hmmmm.

[Tammi67]

I need to get the lawn mowed before it gets too hot and I have a hair appointment at 11:30 so I had better get a move on!
Too late.

[Tammi67]

In my experience it would be cookie dough, candy bars, frozen pizzas, or assorted goodies from the Giant Catalog of Crap! :rotfl:
:lmao:

[Tammi67]

Good morning. :)

[tmfranlk]

Tia-did you get to see Beth tonight???

I did not. I missed getting in touch with her in time to schedule it. :(

[tmfranlk]

Are any of you going to a Disney Music Block party (http://www.disneymusicblockpartytour.com/)?? I will be at one at least one day as a promo event for work.

I would love to, but they aren't in our area. If there were and especially if it had They Might Be Giants, Terra and I would totally be there. They sound like fun, though a little expensive.

[tmfranlk]

I was basically thinking the same thing but thought it was because I have no kids myself. I have heard of They Might be Giants and Raven beyond that I have not heard of them.

For the most part they are not who I think of for a Disney Music Block Party.

It's a Playhouse Disney, younger kid thing. The artists are (almost) all groups that play in the mornings between the Playhouse Disney shows. We bought the CD a couple of weeks ago and Terra listens to it constantly. It's pretty fun though there's a lot of Mary Poppins, which while we like that movie and watched it again recently because of that CD, I wish there were more variety.

[Pooh67_68]

Aah, the catalog of crap. Then there is probably nothing I want.


In my experience it would be cookie dough, candy bars, frozen pizzas, or assorted goodies from the Giant Catalog of Crap! :rotfl:

[Pooh67_68]

Thank you all for some pages to read this morning. I was beginning to think the days of lots and lots of pages were long gone.

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA!

I couldn't sleep. It was too warm in the bedroom, and DH was up making coffee (at 4 AM) so I decided to get up, too.

Tia - Good luck with Momboss! I think your job is tricky because you only have one parent to talk with. ExMomboss could be moody sometimes, but ExDadboss would balance that out. In some ways he was more rational than she was, so there were days that I preferred to deal with him. My current bosses are both very easy to talk to. I see Dad in the morning and Mom in the evening so I really have to get along well with both of them! :)

Do you use a log sheet for the kids each day? I have one for Princess that gives an overview of what she ate, where we went, her nap, diapers/potty, and any notes for my bosses. It is in a folder in the kitchen along with my expense sheet for the current pay period. (I have a credit card for work expenses, but if I pay cash for anything they pay me back.) If something happens that I think I will forget to mention I write it on the sheet. Momboss is good about leaving notes for me in the morning since I don't see her before she goes to work. :)

There was a notebook for the baby, but it disappeared. Momboss has left me a few notes, but they are in random places and I just happen upon them usually. She never mentions the notes. I do have a notebook in my bag that I jot down things to mention or ask her as needed. She was very easy to talk to for the first month, but then it changed pretty suddenly. I've seen evidence of the same thing between her and the kids in the morning, but from their ramblings, the evenings seem to be going well. There has been a pretty big shift in things between her and her parents (who techincally own the house they are living in) and her and her boyfriend in the last few weeks and I can't help but think it's all related. There are pockets of insanity (to my mind anyway) on a regular basis so I just try to steer the kids out of it and do the best I can to work with in it.

[tmfranlk]

Now, I'll be too paranoid to ever post again! :rotfl:

Hi, all! We made it too St. Louis and saw the Arch. Tia, sorry I didn't connect with you last night, but all of a sudden, it was so late. We did make a quick run to Ted Drewes, but we were all so tired and not really hungry that we didn't enjoy it as much as we probably would have. Today we head out to Salina, KS and then on to Colorado Springs.

No problems, Beth! We're just glad to hear from you. I know it's a busy trip, so I just hope you are having a lot of fun! Glad the news from the doctor is good so far, but that you are also going to do some follow up tests. Drive safely today and enjoy your trip.

[tmfranlk]

I got a message a few months back about 2 special promos. One was that if I did $25 in surveys between April and something (November, maybe?) that I would get an extra $25 in bonus rewards. The other one was that I could now choose Target, Starbucks, and Macy's gift cards but they cost double the face value. Did you guys get either of those?

I never did. I also didn't get much of anything from them for a few months (about that same time). Now I've been getting things again.

[tmfranlk]

Tammi - I'm glad Alyssa had fun at camp! Good luck on future auditions. Glad Nicholas is feeling better as well. The regular-use inhaler sounds like a great idea for the trip. I'm glad the doctor prescribed it.

Elin - Good luck to Kristin on the interview!

Jennifer - A Honey-Do list huh? Wish that would work. Guess I need to make a Me-Do list though. ;) Actually, what I really need to do is get our first 4 days mapped out really well. I know what we'll do for the most part, but I've got to think in Phil terms so my planning has to be executed a little differently, namely written down so that he could know what's next at any given time. Even if the "what's next" is walk around and observe.

peterpanman23 - Welcome!

Stephanie and Terry - I hope you're having a blast at the MagicMeet.

Paula - Thanks for the postcard! Terra and I loved it!

Tom - I just checked out your Big Give link and I love it! What an awesome idea.

[tmfranlk]

Thank you all for some pages to read this morning. I was beginning to think the days of lots and lots of pages were long gone.

Me too! It was nice having some much humor and fun to catch up with.

[tmfranlk]

Well, I had better get moving and ready. Dad and I are taking Terra, Kassie, Connor and Rachel to the zoo for Dinoroarus. They have 16 animatronic dinosaurs 3/4 scale size. It's supposed to be pretty cool and Dad can get us in free today. We're also hitting the Muny for their 90th Anniversary show that's supposed to be a revue of many past shows. A friend of Rachel's is in the kids chorus as is a boy from Kristi's church. Sometime I'll actually get a chance to finish planning our trip too. Maybe tomorrow while everyone is at church and Phil goes to see Dark Knight.

[PNO4TE]

Too late.

really wasn't too bad... there was a nice breeze and we do have a riding lawn mower. :)

Not a Husqvarna, though! ;)

[PNO4TE]

off to get my hair done. see you all later!

[Tammi67]

really wasn't too bad... there was a nice breeze and we do have a riding lawn mower. :)

Not a Husqvarna, though! ;)
Well that makes it much easier.

[mommykds]

Here's what I have been doing this morning...took a heck of a time getting the transfers off the paper & onto the shirt. The blank design is from rumblytumbly, I just added the names. Everyone is happy because they got to choose their favorite character.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/Mommykds/Shirt%20Designs/Designs.jpg

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

A brief update on my Mom.

She is out of the hospital, and back in the nursing home. She has been moved to a more skilled nursing section and is doing pretty well. She is just frustrated that she can't remember much from the last month,(I told her that was a GOOD thing!:) ) and that she can't talk well and swallow at all. She misses eating and drinking but has found out that she isn't really hungry anyway. Hopefully once she gets a little stronger, she will have PT to see if she can get any of her swallowing ablilty back. But for now she is stable, and on the mend.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers! They really helped us get through this!

[KMH1]

Here's what I have been doing this morning...took a heck of a time getting the transfers off the paper & onto the shirt. The blank design is from rumblytumbly, I just added the names. Everyone is happy because they got to choose their favorite character.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/Mommykds/Shirt%20Designs/Designs.jpg

Those look great Anne-Marie!

[KMH1]

A brief update on my Mom.

She is out of the hospital, and back in the nursing home. She has been moved to a more skilled nursing section and is doing pretty well. She is just frustrated that she can't remember much from the last month,(I told her that was a GOOD thing!:) ) and that she can't talk well and swallow at all. She misses eating and drinking but has found out that she isn't really hungry anyway. Hopefully once she gets a little stronger, she will have PT to see if she can get any of her swallowing ablilty back. But for now she is stable, and on the mend.
Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers! They really helped us get through this!

I'm so happy to read this update from you Tom. Continued prayers for your family! :wizard:

Hey, I'm thinking of meeting my grandparents halfway, at the Columbus Zoo, so they can meet Noah. Can you give me any insight? Also, like Elizabeth, I have no sense of direction...is it easy to find (I don't have a GPS and Kevin will be at work)?

[Tammi67]

Anne Marie - the shirts are really cute!

Tom - I'm so glad to hear that your mom is progressing and out of the hospital. Hopefully the PT will start soon!

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

I'm so happy to read this update from you Tom. Continued prayers for your family! :wizard:

Hey, I'm thinking of meeting my grandparents halfway, at the Columbus Zoo, so they can meet Noah. Can you give me any insight? Also, like Elizabeth, I have no sense of direction...is it easy to find (I don't have a GPS and Kevin will be at work)?
There are signs everywhere to follow. No GPS is really needed!:goodvibes

When are you going? I thought about taking Leighanna to the Zoo sometime next week!

[KMH1]

Beth, thanks for taking the time to check in with your update. I hope your family has a great vacation!

Tia, have fun at the zoo! I hope you find some "me" time soon! :hug:

Stephanie and Terry, can't wait to see some pictures! Have a blast!

Good morning everyone! :wave2:

We went to a pancake breakfast this morning, at our old church, and now we're hanging out in the basement watching a movie. Kevin's going to take Alyssa and Matty to the pool after dinner, when it's hopefully a bit cooler outside and less crowded!

Hope everyone has a great day!

[mommykds]

Tom,

Glad to hear your mom is stable.:wizard:

[KMH1]

There are signs everywhere to follow. No GPS is really needed!:goodvibes

When are you going? I thought about taking Leighanna to the Zoo sometime next week!

I think it would be the week after next, but right now, I'm still trying to negotiate with them. :rolleyes1

My grandma sent me an email saying she and my grandpa were going to come down for the day. My grandpa refuses to spend the night away from their house (LONG story), and she's not comfortable driving down by herself.

I'm not comfortable with them making the trip in one day, especially since he drives at 55 mph, so I'm trying to offer an alternative. I love my grandparents, but they are both ridiculously headstrong. They also haven't been on speaking terms with my mother for almost 10 years. :headache:

Sorry to ramble...you just asked when I was going. ;)

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

I think it would be the week after next, but right now, I'm still trying to negotiate with them. :rolleyes1

My grandma sent me an email saying she and my grandpa were going to come down for the day. My grandpa refuses to spend the night away from their house (LONG story), and she's not comfortable driving down by herself.

I'm not comfortable with them making the trip in one day, especially since he drives at 55 mph, so I'm trying to offer an alternative. I love my grandparents, but they are both ridiculously headstrong. They also haven't been on speaking terms with my mother for almost 10 years. :headache:

Sorry to ramble...you just asked when I was going. ;)
No problem on the rambling.:)
After I work the next three days, I will have five off. :banana: Very rare for summertime months!
We planned on either the Zoo or Kings Island, depending on the weather.
Have fun planning, and if I can answer any questions I will be glad to help!

[KMH1]

No problem on the rambling.:)
After I work the next three days, I will have five off. :banana: Very rare for summertime months!
We planned on either the Zoo or Kings Island, depending on the weather.
Have fun planning, and if I can answer any questions I will be glad to help!

Thanks Tom! :goodvibes

Did you know KI has a breakfast with the characters now? We haven't tried it yet, but you can buy tickets for it on their website.

Enjoy your mini-vacation from work! :yay:

[bear74]

I have no plans for going, although the one in Columbia, MD is not far away. I assume you are going to the one in Phila. It sounds like an odd mix of groups to me.

I looked and their is not a disney music block party within 300 miles of our zip. I recognize all of them as they show their songs in the morning during Cartoon time,

[ReAnSt]

So I am now working tonight at some catered event. Apparently someone called off so I got recruited to work. I have to be there at 5:30pm I have a feeling it will be a long night.

I know this is a stupid request for good thoughts. But this has been frustrating and causing issues for a while. If you could send good thoughts that by Monday I have a trainer for First aid and CPR and the training totally set up it would be greatly appreciated. I have been struggling to set this up since May and volunteers are frustrated and so am I.

I hope you are all having great days.

[bear74]

Here's what I have been doing this morning...took a heck of a time getting the transfers off the paper & onto the shirt. The blank design is from rumblytumbly, I just added the names. Everyone is happy because they got to choose their favorite character.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/Mommykds/Shirt%20Designs/Designs.jpg
Anne Marie I love them

A brief update on my Mom.

She is out of the hospital, and back in the nursing home. She has been moved to a more skilled nursing section and is doing pretty well. She is just frustrated that she can't remember much from the last month,(I told her that was a GOOD thing!:) ) and that she can't talk well and swallow at all. She misses eating and drinking but has found out that she isn't really hungry anyway. Hopefully once she gets a little stronger, she will have PT to see if she can get any of her swallowing ablilty back. But for now she is stable, and on the mend.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers! They really helped us get through this!
Tom glad to hear your Mom is doing a little better.

[bear74]

Sorry if TMI
Okay so yesterday morning at 600 Jeff has left for work already when Virginia decides to puke all over me and the bed. She sleeps most of the day. Around 3pm she pukes again, then nothing else.

Fast forward to this morning at 6 we are in the car on the way to my moms to drop the girls off so I can go to work. We are sitting at a red light when she pukes again. This time we also have it out the other end as well. So I had to call in to work. It took me about 30 minutes to get her and the car seat somewhat cleaned up to put her back in for the ride back home.

She slept for 2hrs was awake for about an 1hr 45 minutes and just went back to sleep.
Okay back to your regular chats

[PNO4TE]

Well that makes it much easier.

::yes:: and the only way I would do it on a day like today!

[PNO4TE]

A brief update on my Mom.

She is out of the hospital, and back in the nursing home. She has been moved to a more skilled nursing section and is doing pretty well. She is just frustrated that she can't remember much from the last month,(I told her that was a GOOD thing!:) ) and that she can't talk well and swallow at all. She misses eating and drinking but has found out that she isn't really hungry anyway. Hopefully once she gets a little stronger, she will have PT to see if she can get any of her swallowing ablilty back. But for now she is stable, and on the mend.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers! They really helped us get through this!

That is good news, Tom. I am glad there is improvement for your Mom. :goodvibes

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

A brief update on my Mom.

She is out of the hospital, and back in the nursing home. She has been moved to a more skilled nursing section and is doing pretty well. She is just frustrated that she can't remember much from the last month,(I told her that was a GOOD thing!:) ) and that she can't talk well and swallow at all. She misses eating and drinking but has found out that she isn't really hungry anyway. Hopefully once she gets a little stronger, she will have PT to see if she can get any of her swallowing ablilty back. But for now she is stable, and on the mend.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers! They really helped us get through this!

I am so glad she is doing better! I hope she continues to improve! :wizard:

So I am now working tonight at some catered event. Apparently someone called off so I got recruited to work. I have to be there at 5:30pm I have a feeling it will be a long night.

I know this is a stupid request for good thoughts. But this has been frustrating and causing issues for a while. If you could send good thoughts that by Monday I have a trainer for First aid and CPR and the training totally set up it would be greatly appreciated. I have been struggling to set this up since May and volunteers are frustrated and so am I.

I hope you are all having great days.

I hope you can get a trainer in place! :wizard:

Sorry if TMI
Okay so yesterday morning at 600 Jeff has left for work already when Virginia decides to puke all over me and the bed. She sleeps most of the day. Around 3pm she pukes again, then nothing else.

Fast forward to this morning at 6 we are in the car on the way to my moms to drop the girls off so I can go to work. We are sitting at a red light when she pukes again. This time we also have it out the other end as well. So I had to call in to work. It took me about 30 minutes to get her and the car seat somewhat cleaned up to put her back in for the ride back home.

She slept for 2hrs was awake for about an 1hr 45 minutes and just went back to sleep.
Okay back to your regular chats

Poor Virginia! I hope she feels better soon! :wizard:

[KristineN]

Tom...glad to hear some positive news about your Mom

[KristineN]

Elin...if the Gamestop by me gets the Wii Fit...would you like me to pick up one for you?

I HATE HATE HATE United Airlines...screw this ethics class info from yesterday...I'd like to shoot them

[tink2020]

Tom, I'm glad to hear your mother is on the mend! I hope her good days continue! :goodvibes





Guess whose MIL is on her way in town now, and who will be going to her SIL's house because her DH told her "of course" we'd love to see them? And guess whose MIL will NEVER learn that she cannot just show up and expect us to meet her every whim, because we consistently tell her (in words or actions) that she can!?

Anyone have a guess? Anyone? :headache:

[bear74]

Poor Virginia! I hope she feels better soon! :wizard:

thanks Elkizabeth
Tom, I'm glad to hear your mother is on the mend! I hope her good days continue! :goodvibes





Guess whose MIL is on her way in town now, and who will be going to her SIL's house because her DH told her "of course" we'd love to see them? And guess whose MIL will NEVER learn that she cannot just show up and expect us to meet her every whim, because we consistently tell her (in words or actions) that she can!?

Anyone have a guess? Anyone? :headache:
Jen :hug: :wizard:

[tink2020]

Jen :hug: :wizard:

Thanks, Jen. I know this is so small, but I'm just not in a position to deal with her (or any of them... maybe Kyle included!) this weekend. :sad1:

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Tom, I'm glad to hear your mother is on the mend! I hope her good days continue! :goodvibes





Guess whose MIL is on her way in town now, and who will be going to her SIL's house because her DH told her "of course" we'd love to see them? And guess whose MIL will NEVER learn that she cannot just show up and expect us to meet her every whim, because we consistently tell her (in words or actions) that she can!?

Anyone have a guess? Anyone? :headache:
:confused3 :confused3 :confused3 ;)

[Blueeyes101817]

As long as we are talking alcohol here... if anyone likes vodka, I highly recommend Pinnacle. It is a French import with with similarities to Grey Goose but at about 2/3 the cost. It is in a plastic bottle which stays in the freezer very nicely if you are so inclined. :goodvibes

Good to know!
Heidi- When would you like to go to New York city? Perhaps we need to do a DDA NYC meet sometime in the fall. Would anyone be interested?

I would love to see some shows, do a double decker bus tour, go to ground zero during day time, Ellis island, Statue of liberty, etc
I would be interested in that!

So who can enlighten me on asthma? The dr. said Nicholas has bronchial asthma, triggered by a respiratory infection. I always thought that asthma was an occuring thing, like after too much physical activity. He is just constantly coughing, like every 30 seconds, so when he said asthma, I was surprised. Anyway, they gave him a breathing treatment in the office and sent us home with 4 different prescriptions. I will swing by soon and pick them up. Nicholas did have respiratory issues when he was a toddler, like I said before, pneumonia, croup and bronchitis. We also have the nebulizer from when he needed treatments years ago. Thanks for all the good thoughts.
Tammi-My brother had asthma..He still needs his inhaler once in awhile ,but it was mostly when he was younger. He did have certain triggers and then he was able to recognize them. Hope Nicholas is feeling better

Hey all...Can you all spare some pixie dust for Lucy, please?

She woke us up crying at 10:30, she was hot so I took her temperature and it was 103.6. She also seemed to be having trouble breathing. We called and got her an appt at the urgent care clinic at 11:10. Eric is still there with her and her fever is now up to 105. Apparently, they are short staffed so he's been waiting.
How scary! How is she feeling?
I just got back from Circuit City. They had Wii Fit in their weekly add so I got there at 9:15 for their 10:00 opening. I was #9 in line. They had 8 to sell. :rotfl2:
FIGURES! Good luck finding one!

Remember the dad of Emma's girl scout friend that was infatuated with Lucy? Can I ask that you keep Emma's friend and her parents in your prayers. Apparently things between Mom and Dad have been deteriorating quite rapidly since his return home from Iraq. They are planning to separate and he is looking to move out into a place of his own. My heart breaks for them, especially Emma's friend. She had such anxiety when Dad was away and I cannot imagine that this will be easy for her.

Prayers said for that family--so sad
Hope Chanon does not mind me posting this, but her grandfather passed away Saturday.

Chanon you & your family are in my thoughts :hug:

Chanon-Im so sorry to hear about your loss
Please keep the Reider family in your prayers. They (the children, 5 of them ages 22-30) are friends of mine since high school. Their mother died last August, and I just got news that Katie, the oldest (who I recorded music with through HS) passed away this morning. She's been battling a brain tumor (non-malignant, but the head doesn't have any extra space, so even non-malignant tumors can cause complications/death just by occupying space) for a while now, but at the end of June everyone thought she was on the verge of a full recovery. Her tumor had shrunk enough to be removed surgically, so they scheduled the removal as well as reconstructive surgery for August 7. Theoretically, at that point she would be in the clear.... but today, a hemorrhage recurred that wasn't able to be stopped. She has 2 sons, ages 3 and 1.:sad1:

You can check out her story, hear her music, etc as well as a really touching 'trailer' here (http://www.500kin365.org/main.htm).
So much sadness for that family. I will keep them in my prayers.

Alyssa got a Hannah Montana Wii game and we all have been playing it like crazy. You have to learn dance moves, and then perform them to her songs. The better you do the more points you earn. The more points you earn, the more money. Then you can go shopping and buy all kinds of things....pants, shoes, shirts, dresses, jewelry, hats, sunglasses, scarves, etc. Alyssa just likes to get money and shop for shoes. I'm so going to be in trouble when she gets older.
Sounds like something I would have loved when I was her age!

My kids go to their dad's on Friday and then Sat. they leave for WDW. I'm already starting to go into a funk about it. Mainly because it's WDW. If it were anywhere else I wouldn't mind nearly as badly, but WDW is my turf, our happy place. How dare he encroach. Then on top of that I'm worrying....plane crash, someone getting lost, drowning. I know I know, it's over the top, but trust me, he doesn't have a great record for paying attention. I don't like not being in control. I'm going to miss them terribly.
Sorry to hear about this Tammi--Hang int here!

Jennifer - I'm loving your blog and pictures. You can really tell how much they've grown when you compare the one week pictures with the one month. Let me ask you...are they on a schedule at night, meaning if one wakes up does the other? I can't imagine getting up with one, then falling back to sleep, only to get up with the other a short time later. It was hard enough doing that with one!
I agree--I love reading the blog and seeing the pictures..they are looking so much bigger!

The kids had their annual physicals today...everyone is well except Katie has scoliosis in her spine.:sad2: They took xrays & the dr is going to call me tomorrow or Monday to see what we can do for her...poor baby.:(
Poor Katie

Hi peterpanman :wave2:

Terry & Stephanie I hope you both have a wonderful weekend!

I know Jen returns home tomorrow, when is Deb & family returning?
Im home! I believe Deb will get home sometime later today

Biopsy was negative!!!!!:.
!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom...glad to hear some positive news about your Mom
Ditto !

Thanks, Jen. I know this is so small, but I'm just not in a position to deal with her (or any of them... maybe Kyle included!) this weekend. :sad1:
Sorry jennifer--hope things work out for you this weekend!

[Blueeyes101817]

Honeys,,,,im home!! What a fantastic trip!!!! Im exhausted today of course! I loved meeting Deb, Chris, and the boys. We spent some time with them in Epcot and it was like we had known them forever. So i am all unpacked...laundry is in...email is deleted...i am caught up here..I am going to get some pictures on here and watch the shows i DVRed !

[PNO4TE]

Becky - I hope you don't have to work too late tonight! But, more importantly, I hope you get a trainer in place ASAP for you peace of mind.

Jennifer - I hope Virginia is OK. Maybe it is the heat?

[ReAnSt]

Jennifer- I hope Virginia is feeling better.

Jennifer- :wizard: :grouphug: to you. I hope that your MIL is not too bad and does not stay long. I also hope you heal quickly and it does not case other issues.:grouphug: :wizard: Don't you remember you need to go pick up diapers and wipes at the store;) and it would be great if she could just spend time with your son and granddaughter.

Jen- Glad you had a great trip.

Tom- I hope Mom has a speedy recovery and remains in good spirits.

Kristine- Good to see you around.

[Tammi67]

I hope you can get a trainer in place! :wizard:



Poor Virginia! I hope she feels better soon! :wizard:
Thanks for the dittoable post, Elizabeth. :wizard: for you, Becky and Jennifer.

[PNO4TE]

Elin...if the Gamestop by me gets the Wii Fit...would you like me to pick up one for you?

I HATE HATE HATE United Airlines...screw this ethics class info from yesterday...I'd like to shoot them

YES, please! and...


:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: (sorry)

[tink2020]

Honeys,,,,im home!! What a fantastic trip!!!! Im exhausted today of course! I loved meeting Deb, Chris, and the boys. We spent some time with them in Epcot and it was like we had known them forever. So i am all unpacked...laundry is in...email is deleted...i am caught up here..I am going to get some pictures on here and watch the shows i DVRed !

Welcome back! I can't wait to hear about your trip and see pictures. I'm impressed at all you've done today! :goodvibes

[PNO4TE]

Guess whose MIL is on her way in town now, and who will be going to her SIL's house because her DH told her "of course" we'd love to see them? And guess whose MIL will NEVER learn that she cannot just show up and expect us to meet her every whim, because we consistently tell her (in words or actions) that she can!?

Anyone have a guess? Anyone? :headache:

And where is this MIL's son?

[tink2020]

Jennifer- I hope Virginia is feeling better.

Jennifer- :wizard: :grouphug: to you. I hope that your MIL is not too bad and does not stay long. I also hope you heal quickly and it does not case other issues.:grouphug: :wizard: Don't you remember you need to go pick up diapers and wipes at the store;) and it would be great if she could just spend time with your son and granddaughter.

Jen- Glad you had a great trip.

Tom- I hope Mom has a speedy recovery and remains in good spirits.

Kristine- Good to see you around.

Thank you! :hug: Unfortunately, she knows we already went to the grocery store ;) I am considering staying home though, but there are certain drawbacks to that as well. Ugh.

I hope you have a good night tonight!

[PNO4TE]

Honeys,,,,im home!! What a fantastic trip!!!! Im exhausted today of course! I loved meeting Deb, Chris, and the boys. We spent some time with them in Epcot and it was like we had known them forever. So i am all unpacked...laundry is in...email is deleted...i am caught up here..I am going to get some pictures on here and watch the shows i DVRed !

Welcome home, Jen! It sounds like you had a great vacation. :goodvibes

I am mightily impressed that you caught up so quickly and concisely! :thumbsup2

[tink2020]

And where is this MIL's son?

*sigh* He's here, now feeling very sincerely guilty and offering wholeheartedly to call and cancel. I'm not sure what the best course of action is. Of course I'd love to send her that message... but she has more issues of late than I've mentioned here (regarding visiting, etc), and I truly think she would need to be institutionalized if we canceled now (no exaggeration). I hate this, all of it. I feel terrible for Kyle, because he knows what a PITA she is and how frustrating this is to me. Still, she's his mother, and he's a good "kid" that sometimes forgets that he's an adult that needs to stand up to her... especially when she lays the guilt on so thickly he fears for her functionality if he says no to her. I can't really complain too much in that regard, he's really gotten pretty good at it. I suppose I should just pick my battles, but I'd rather move out of state and not see MIL for a very, very, very long time. Of course, that would probably send her entirely over the edge. :sad2:

[PNO4TE]

*sigh* He's here, now feeling very sincerely guilty and offering wholeheartedly to call and cancel. I'm not sure what the best course of action is. Of course I'd love to send her that message... but she has more issues of late than I've mentioned here (regarding visiting, etc), and I truly think she would need to be institutionalized if we canceled now (no exaggeration). I hate this, all of it. I feel terrible for Kyle, because he knows what a PITA she is and how frustrating this is to me. Still, she's his mother, and he's a good "kid" that sometimes forgets that he's an adult that needs to stand up to her... especially when she lays the guilt on so thickly he fears for her functionality if he says no to her. I can't really complain too much in that regard, he's really gotten pretty good at it. I suppose I should just pick my battles, but I'd rather move out of state and not see MIL for a very, very, very long time. Of course, that would probably send her entirely over the edge. :sad2:

I am so sorry. I am married to a "good son" too. It took many, many years for him to stand up to his parents on my or our behalf. Living many hours away did help so I understand why that option is attractive. I hope today is not nearly as bad as you are anticipating. :hug:

Got a good book you can take along? ;)

[Tammi67]

Elin...if the Gamestop by me gets the Wii Fit...would you like me to pick up one for you?

I HATE HATE HATE United Airlines...screw this ethics class info from yesterday...I'd like to shoot them
What happened with your flight?

[Tammi67]

Tom, I'm glad to hear your mother is on the mend! I hope her good days continue! :goodvibes





Guess whose MIL is on her way in town now, and who will be going to her SIL's house because her DH told her "of course" we'd love to see them? And guess whose MIL will NEVER learn that she cannot just show up and expect us to meet her every whim, because we consistently tell her (in words or actions) that she can!?

Anyone have a guess? Anyone? :headache:
Hhmmm..........http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/think.gifThat's a toughy.

[Tammi67]

Honeys,,,,im home!! What a fantastic trip!!!! Im exhausted today of course! I loved meeting Deb, Chris, and the boys. We spent some time with them in Epcot and it was like we had known them forever. So i am all unpacked...laundry is in...email is deleted...i am caught up here..I am going to get some pictures on here and watch the shows i DVRed !
Welcome home!!!! Glad you had a great time.

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks for the update Tom, continued good thoughts.


A brief update on my Mom.

[tink2020]

I am so sorry. I am married to a "good son" too. It took many, many years for him to stand up to his parents on my or our behalf. Living many hours away did help so I understand why that option is attractive. I hope today is not nearly as bad as you are anticipating. :hug:

Got a good book you can take along? ;)

Eh, Kyle is really trying. He is doing quite well, considering less than a year ago he thought I was totally overreacting. Thankfully, the pregnancy and these girls made her even more of a nutcase, and he was able to see it. 99% of the time he and I are completely on the same page. It's just when the actual confrontation happens, that he sugar coats things. You can imagine that with some people (like MIL), sugar-coating might as well be like not talking at all, because they simply hear whatever they choose. I am quite appreciative that many times now, I don't even have to speak up about things and he already handles them the way they should be handled. I'm sure it's not easy for him, though.

To be honest, I'm not as much concerned about the actual events of tonight as I am just frustrated with the whole thing. Well, with her. Tonight I anticipate we'll waste gas and 45 minutes to drive to SIL's house, stay for dinner, and leave. I hope this is true, and the girls (as well as Kyle's guilt ;)) will almost assuredly make it so. I just hate the fact that she continues to get away with being herself, and that she is so good at making Kyle feel guilty. Some other time I could get into a novel about her conversations of late, which have honestly made us concerned about her physical and emotional well-being enough to bring it up to FIL. And the root of all of it? She doesn't see the girls as often as she'd like. I know she means well, and just loves them, for which I am thankful. But if she can't grasp where her boundaries need to be as anything but Elise's and Avery's mother or father, then she will no doubt see them less than she is now, even (which is quite frequently!!). I don't think she understands that. And to go into a serious crisis over it?! She really does have issues.


Unfortunately, no good books on hand. I do need to work on some portable projects such as thank-yous, baby books, etc, but I'd rather not inadvertently solicit her "help". :rolleyes:

[Blueeyes101817]

Welcome back! I can't wait to hear about your trip and see pictures. I'm impressed at all you've done today! :goodvibes

Welcome home, Jen! It sounds like you had a great vacation. :goodvibes

I am mightily impressed that you caught up so quickly and concisely! :thumbsup2
The ONLY reason I caught up so quick....i am EXHAUSTEd and cant nap...if i do, i wil be up ALL night.. So I am trying to keep busy so I dont sleep! I am uploading pictures now..all 400 :)

[Pooh67_68]

:woohoo: enjoy your time off.


I will have five off. :banana: Very rare for summertime months!

[tink2020]

The ONLY reason I caught up so quick....i am EXHAUSTEd and cant nap...if i do, i wil be up ALL night.. So I am trying to keep busy so I dont sleep! I am uploading pictures now..all 400 :)

Yay! I have to get off of here and try to accomplish everything I've put off all week in about an hour, since that's all I have left now. I look forward to them being ready when I get back on! ;)

[ReAnSt]

So for those that are interested in NYC what month would be good?

I should be working on stuff for my trip but instead I am thinking about other places I want to go.

[Pooh67_68]

Welcome home, glad that you had a great time. :)


Honeys,,,,im home!! What a fantastic trip!!!!

[Blueeyes101817]

Yay! I have to get off of here and try to accomplish everything I've put off all week in about an hour, since that's all I have left now. I look forward to them being ready when I get back on! ;)
I shall try my best ;)

[bear74]

Becky - I hope you don't have to work too late tonight! But, more importantly, I hope you get a trainer in place ASAP for you peace of mind.

Jennifer - I hope Virginia is OK. Maybe it is the heat?

Jennifer- I hope Virginia is feeling better.

Jennifer- :wizard: :grouphug: to you. I hope that your MIL is not too bad and does not stay long. I also hope you heal quickly and it does not case other issues.:grouphug: :wizard: Don't you remember you need to go pick up diapers and wipes at the store;) and it would be great if she could just spend time with your son and granddaughter.

Jen- Glad you had a great trip.

Tom- I hope Mom has a speedy recovery and remains in good spirits.

Kristine- Good to see you around.

Thanks for the dittoable post, Elizabeth. :wizard: for you, Becky and Jennifer.

thanks for the well wishes for Virginia
I dont think its the heat as we have the AC and ceiling fans on plus it was 6am both times plus we stayed in doors all day yesterday. I thought maybe her teeth.

[bear74]

Welcome home Jen

[KMH1]

Welcome home Jen! :wave2:

Jennifer, I hope Virginia is feeling better! :wizard:

[bear74]

Eh, Kyle is really trying. He is doing quite well, considering less than a year ago he thought I was totally overreacting. Thankfully, the pregnancy and these girls made her even more of a nutcase, and he was able to see it. 99% of the time he and I are completely on the same page. It's just when the actual confrontation happens, that he sugar coats things. You can imagine that with some people (like MIL), sugar-coating might as well be like not talking at all, because they simply hear whatever they choose. I am quite appreciative that many times now, I don't even have to speak up about things and he already handles them the way they should be handled. I'm sure it's not easy for him, though.

To be honest, I'm not as much concerned about the actual events of tonight as I am just frustrated with the whole thing. Well, with her. Tonight I anticipate we'll waste gas and 45 minutes to drive to SIL's house, stay for dinner, and leave. I hope this is true, and the girls (as well as Kyle's guilt ;)) will almost assuredly make it so. I just hate the fact that she continues to get away with being herself, and that she is so good at making Kyle feel guilty. Some other time I could get into a novel about her conversations of late, which have honestly made us concerned about her physical and emotional well-being enough to bring it up to FIL. And the root of all of it? She doesn't see the girls as often as she'd like. I know she means well, and just loves them, for which I am thankful. But if she can't grasp where her boundaries need to be as anything but Elise's and Avery's mother or father, then she will no doubt see them less than she is now, even (which is quite frequently!!). I don't think she understands that. And to go into a serious crisis over it?! She really does have issues.


Unfortunately, no good books on hand. I do need to work on some portable projects such as thank-yous, baby books, etc, but I'd rather not inadvertently solicit her "help". :rolleyes:

:wizard: :hug: for tour sanity and MIL's health and mentality

[KMH1]

January hours are out, and Fantasmic is only scheduled for 2 nights the week we are there! No P&P parties scheduled in January either. :(

[bear74]

Welcome home Jen! :wave2:

Jennifer, I hope Virginia is feeling better! :wizard:

thanks Amy

[bear74]

Amy
what kind of stroller do you have? We have a sit and stand but the seat for Virginia does not lay down very far. Do you have any stroller fans? Deb sent me the ones she had but they don't feel like they put much air out. Especially if I use the extra sun shade.

[PNO4TE]

I know that Kristine has done the Sunset Safari at AKL. Has anyone here done it in the winter? Sunset comes mighty early in December!

[Pooh67_68]

Hows Oct? still possibly warm, but not snowy just yet.


So for those that are interested in NYC what month would be good?

[KMH1]

Amy
what kind of stroller do you have? We have a sit and stand but the seat for Virginia does not lay down very far. Do you have any stroller fans? Deb sent me the ones she had but they don't feel like they put much air out. Especially if I use the extra sun shade.

For our last two Disney trips, we have rented the double jogger from A Baby's Best Friend. It's a really smooth ride, and both kiddos napped in it with ease. I'm not sure what we'll do for our next trip with three kiddos.

We don't have any stroller fans, since our last two trips were February and December 2007. In February, it was so cold we had to break out our hats and gloves! I hope that is not the case for January 2009! :)

[Glynis]

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been on yesterday.

Tom - Glad to hear things are looking up for your mother. I'll continue to keep her in my prayers.

Bernadette - HOORAY FOR NEGATIVE BIOPSY!!! I know that this was really worrying you! Now you can relax, enjoy your new "toy" and anticipate your trip!

Elizabeth - I'm glad that your mom is still feeling ok. Hopefully, she'll be one of the lucky ones who don't get any nausea from the chemo, just the hairloss and exhaustion.

Jennifer (bear) - sorry to hear about Virginia! I hope that it doesn't come back!

Jen - Welcome home! I can't wait to see the pictures and hear all about it.

Jennifer - I can totally sympathize with your MIL woes! I have the same problem! Alan wants to be the good son, but it's getting harder and harder as he's so tired of having to "be there" for his mom. I hope you can get through this! Know that I'm thinking about you!

Elin - Hooray for planning your December trip! You guys are going to have so much fun! Good luck to Kristin on her interview on Monday!

Theresa - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your interview.

Beth - Glad to hear that the doctor is going to be on top of things! Sounds like your trip is off to a fine start! Can't wait for more updates.

Amy - Take it easy woman! You just had a baby! You're allowed to take breaks, you know!

So the last couple of days have been really odd for me. I went to Costco yesterday and as I was walking around, I got really hot and dizzy. Sweat was just pouring off me. I must have looked ghastly because several people stopped me to ask if I was ok. I somehow got to my car and drove home. It's amazing that I made it! By the time I got home, the world was spinning, and I had trouble making it to the front door. I literally collapsed into bed and didn't wake up until about 3:00 in the afternoon. It was so odd! I was fine after that.

Then, this morning, the kids asked me to make chocolate chip pancakes, and the same thing happened again. We've had the hottest days of the summer here the last few days, so I'm hoping that the heat, along with not drinking enough water has me dizzy. Alan has put me on "bedrest" I'm not allowed up at all today. We are supposed to go to dinner and a play tonight, so we'll see how it goes.

[PNO4TE]

So the last couple of days have been really odd for me. I went to Costco yesterday and as I was walking around, I got really hot and dizzy. Sweat was just pouring off me. I must have looked ghastly because several people stopped me to ask if I was ok. I somehow got to my car and drove home. It's amazing that I made it! By the time I got home, the world was spinning, and I had trouble making it to the front door. I literally collapsed into bed and didn't wake up until about 3:00 in the afternoon. It was so odd! I was fine after that.

Then, this morning, the kids asked me to make chocolate chip pancakes, and the same thing happened again. We've had the hottest days of the summer here the last few days, so I'm hoping that the heat, along with not drinking enough water has me dizzy. Alan has put me on "bedrest" I'm not allowed up at all today. We are supposed to go to dinner and a play tonight, so we'll see how it goes.

Sounds like you need to take it easy, Miss Glynis! Are you planning to contact your doctor? :hug:

[Glynis]

Sounds like you need to take it easy, Miss Glynis! Are you planning to contact your doctor? :hug:

Yes. I put in a call to her service. Hopefully, I'll hear something. If not, I have an appointment with her on Friday after the ultrasound.

[PNO4TE]

Yes. I put in a call to her service. Hopefully, I'll hear something. If not, I have an appointment with her on Friday after the ultrasound.

Meanwhile, take Alan up on his offer for you to take it easy. :goodvibes

[tink2020]

So the last couple of days have been really odd for me. I went to Costco yesterday and as I was walking around, I got really hot and dizzy. Sweat was just pouring off me. I must have looked ghastly because several people stopped me to ask if I was ok. I somehow got to my car and drove home. It's amazing that I made it! By the time I got home, the world was spinning, and I had trouble making it to the front door. I literally collapsed into bed and didn't wake up until about 3:00 in the afternoon. It was so odd! I was fine after that.

Then, this morning, the kids asked me to make chocolate chip pancakes, and the same thing happened again. We've had the hottest days of the summer here the last few days, so I'm hoping that the heat, along with not drinking enough water has me dizzy. Alan has put me on "bedrest" I'm not allowed up at all today. We are supposed to go to dinner and a play tonight, so we'll see how it goes.

Good for Alan! Please get plenty of rest (and water!)! :hug:

[PNO4TE]

Tammi - Are you and Bob speaking yet? ;)

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Welcome back! I can't wait to hear about your trip and see pictures. I'm impressed at all you've done today! :goodvibes

Welcome home, Jen!

And where is this MIL's son?

Hmm. At least he is TRYING to find a balance. Good luck! :wizard:

January hours are out, and Fantasmic is only scheduled for 2 nights the week we are there! No P&P parties scheduled in January either. :(

Hmm. I didn't realize you guys were going in January! Need any planning help? ;)

Sounds like you need to take it easy, Miss Glynis! Are you planning to contact your doctor? :hug:

Glynis, that sounds scary! :hug:

Anne Marie - LOVE the shirts! :thumbsup2

We went and loaded some more on the Disney gift card, then we did the grocery shopping. All I need to do for "trip money" is get some travelers checks and maybe hit the ATM one more time for another $30 or so in cash.

I have Princess this evening so we are taking her to dinner. She LOVES that!

Tomorrow we are getting the suitcases out! :banana:

[PNO4TE]

Tomorrow we are getting the suitcases out! :banana:

:yay:

[KristineN]

Elin...I went and looked back at the info from AKL IPO...this event is at an early time...I don't think in matters when true sunset is...

Dumela Kristine,

Wanyama Safari is an approximately 1 and a half hour safari experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge where a guest will experience a re-creation of a true African afternoon game drive. An opportunity to spend time with members from the Lodge animal programs team in a very personal environment. Learning about the natural history and management of the animal collection at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Incredible photo opportunities of the animals and architecture of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge that can only be experienced from our savannas . Your safari will conclude with a true African dining experience at JIKO, just like the lodges in Africa where a multi-course meal will await you which may include a wine pairing. You will be meet at the Jiko Podium at 3:45 p.m. where you will be met by our animal Programs team. Safaris are offered on Monday, Friday and Saturday. Guests must be 8 years of age or older. The price for the experience is $160 per Concierge guests 10 and up, $210 for non-Concierge guests 10 and up and Half price for guest 8 and 9. Tax and gratuity included as well as a small contribution to the Disney Conservation Fund. 48 hour cancellation policy does apply so a credit card is required at time of booking. Admission is limited to 12 Guests and can be reserved 180 days in advance of arrival. Buy out safaris are offered with sufficient notice subject to there being no prior bookings for that date for a $2000 minimum price. There is no age restriction on buy out safaris as it is your exclusive event.
Both safaris are subject to minimum booking requirements. Other days may be available for booking. Ask your itinerary planner for details. All charges are posted as a room charge. No meal packages can be used to pay for this event.


I know that Kristine has done the Sunset Safari at AKL. Has anyone here done it in the winter? Sunset comes mighty early in December!

[Tammi67]

Tammi - Are you and Bob speaking yet? ;)
Haven't heard from him.

[PNO4TE]

Haven't heard from him.

Guess not, then! :upsidedow

[PNO4TE]

So, what are your plans for tonight?

[Blueeyes101817]

All the pictures are uploaded and captioned! I have almost 400! Ill post a few up here, but if anyone wants to see them all, i can email you the snapfish page.

Now i can really be a bum!

[PNO4TE]

All the pictures are uploaded and captioned! I have almost 400! Ill post a few up here, but if anyone wants to see them all, i can email you the snapfish page.

Now i can really be a bum!

Enjoy your "bum time" and I cannot wait to see your photos!

[Blueeyes101817]

Here are a few pictures for you guys...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/Blueeyes101817/IMG_0741.jpg
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[Tammi67]

So, what are your plans for tonight?
Right now I'm uploading and editing some video. Other than that, nothing.

[Tammi67]

Great pictures Jen!

[PNO4TE]

Right now I'm uploading and editing some video. Other than that, nothing.

wanna do something?

[PNO4TE]

Loved your pictures, Jen! Is that a new Pass design?

[Tammi67]

wanna do something?
Whaddaya got in mind?

[PNO4TE]

Whaddaya got in mind?

Well, I haven't eaten dinner, I have lots of movie passes left, I am always in the mood for a drink... Anything appeal?

[Tammi67]

Well, I haven't eaten dinner, I have lots of movie passes left, I am always in the mood for a drink... Anything appeal?
Dinner and drinks sounds good!

[PNO4TE]

Dinner and drinks sounds good!

Anyplace in particular?

[Tammi67]

PM'd you.

[Blueeyes101817]

Tammi and Elin--wish i was closer, i would come out :)

The pass is our copilots license for sitting in the front of the monorail haha..
and i apologize about my hair--it rained alot and the hair went crazy !

[Tammi67]

Tammi and Elin--wish i was closer, i would come out :)

The pass is our copilots license for sitting in the front of the monorail haha..
and i apologize about my hair--it rained alot and the hair went crazy !
We'll have a drink in your honor. ;)

[PNO4TE]

PM'd you.

We'll have a drink in your honor. ;)

::yes:: We will drink to your honor and that of the DDA!

[Tammi67]

I made the video I took of Alyssa's show yesterday into a little movie, with titles and credits. I wish there was a way to show all of you, but the file is too large for youtube. It's so cute!

[PNO4TE]

The pass is our copilots license for sitting in the front of the monorail haha..
and i apologize about my hair--it rained alot and the hair went crazy !

Never noticed your hair, missy! That is a very cool co-pilot's license. The one Bob and the girls got years ago was just black and white... no pictures.

[Blueeyes101817]

We'll have a drink in your honor. ;)

::yes:: We will drink to your honor and that of the DDA!

well if you insist ;)
Cheers :)

[PNO4TE]

Unless you all are quiet as mice tonight, someone is going to have to set us up in a new home...

[PNO4TE]

I made the video I took of Alyssa's show yesterday into a little movie, with titles and credits. I wish there was a way to show all of you, but the file is too large for youtube. It's so cute!

I wish we could see it too!

[Tammi67]

My kids just called me. They arrived safely at 1:45 (of course I tracked their flight the whole way) and are just now checking into the house that they are staying at. It's 15 minutes away from WDW. They are dropping their bags, going to eat and get some groceries. It's raining there now. Tomorrow they go to MK.

[Blueeyes101817]

My kids just called me. They arrived safely at 1:45 (of course I tracked their flight the whole way) and are just now checking into the house that they are staying at. It's 15 minutes away from WDW. They are dropping their bags, going to eat and get some groceries. It's raining there now. Tomorrow they go to MK.

Ugh rain! I think there was one day we didnt get any rain--our seaworld day. Other than that , LOTS of rain!

[Pooh67_68]

Hi Glynis, sorry you got sick, but glad to hear that Alan put you on bed rest. Take care of yourself and peanut. :hug:


Hi everyone!
So the last couple of days have been really odd for me. I went to Costco yesterday and as I was walking around, I got really hot and dizzy. Sweat was just pouring off me. I must have looked ghastly because several people stopped me to ask if I was ok. I somehow got to my car and drove home. It's amazing that I made it! By the time I got home, the world was spinning, and I had trouble making it to the front door. I literally collapsed into bed and didn't wake up until about 3:00 in the afternoon. It was so odd! I was fine after that.

Then, this morning, the kids asked me to make chocolate chip pancakes, and the same thing happened again. We've had the hottest days of the summer here the last few days, so I'm hoping that the heat, along with not drinking enough water has me dizzy. Alan has put me on "bedrest" I'm not allowed up at all today. We are supposed to go to dinner and a play tonight, so we'll see how it goes.

[Pooh67_68]

I think the next time we go, I let you plan it out. :teeth:


Hmm. I didn't realize you guys were going in January! Need any planning help? ;)

Tomorrow we are getting the suitcases out! :banana:

:banana:

[Pooh67_68]

Cool, and you hair looks fine. Like the pictures too.


The pass is our copilots license for sitting in the front of the monorail haha..
and i apologize about my hair--it rained alot and the hair went crazy !

[Pooh67_68]

Elin and Tammi, hope you had a nice time.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I think the next time we go, I let you plan it out. :teeth:



:banana:

Very good! :thumbsup2

We are back from dinner. DS and Princess are playing for a bit before I put Princess in the bath.

[mommykds]

Jennifer,
Hope Virginia is feeling better.

Glynis,
Get some rest, hope you are feeling better.

Tammi & Elin,
Have fun!

Jen,
Welcome back!

Amy,
Seems like they are really cutting back on the P&PP..I was hoping for one in August but no dice. When I had 3 in the stroller at WDW, I used my double Graco for the 2 smaller ones & my umbrella stroller for the older one.

[mommykds]

I worked today..surprisingly slow for a Saturday so it made the day feel longer than it was. After that we went to Chili's for dinner. Dana is up for a promotion in NC. I hate to even think about it because it would mean uprooting the kids & everything. We need to do more research anyway..I would need to find a school for Daniel similair to what he has now..also I know nothing about NC. (except that you can get alot of house for the money)

[Pooh67_68]

Ann Marie, good luck to Dana on the promotion :wizard:
even though you have reservations.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Anne Marie - NC sounds good to me, but I have only been there twice. In high school we went to UNCC for yearbook camp. Princess's grandparents live on the NC/SC border and they seem to like it.
I thought the Disney Store was a little crowded, but not as bad as the last time we went. That store just isn't structured for traffic to flow through very effectively. I was kind of sad that we didn't see any CMs that we know. :guilty:

Princess is SUPPOSED to be going to sleep, but apparently she is having a party. Crazy girl. :laughing:

[Pooh67_68]

I started chapter 10 a little early.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1891203

[Pooh67_68]

We went to the cookout today and my cousins step-mom brought her parents. Only problem is they are both in their 80 and in poor health, so being in the hot & humid that was today was not a good thing.
We believe that her dad was having heat stroke, before they finally took him inside. :sad2:

[Pooh67_68]

Hehe, maybe the bath woke her up.


Princess is SUPPOSED to be going to sleep, but apparently she is having a party. Crazy girl. :laughing:

[mommykds]

Ann Marie, good luck to Dana on the promotion :wizard:
even though you have reservations.

Thanks..he hasn't decided if he is going to pursue it yet..we need to do more research.

[tink2020]

My kids just called me. They arrived safely at 1:45 (of course I tracked their flight the whole way) and are just now checking into the house that they are staying at. It's 15 minutes away from WDW. They are dropping their bags, going to eat and get some groceries. It's raining there now. Tomorrow they go to MK.

I'm glad they arrived safely and called you! I hope you and Elin had a wonderful evening.



I'm off to Chapter 10 :)

[my3princes]

Nothing. Yet. But I just went through 44 pages on the resort board looking at all the pictures. I'm waiting to see ones that were done at the BC and SSR. So far I think I like the ones at the Poly the best. They will be doing them at WL in the future too. I think those would be nice.

We did the photo shoots at the Poly and at SSR. The Poly has beautiful areas for backdrops and SSR just has the golf course (at least that is what she used). SSR is very slow and only had 2 bookings for the entire day that we had booked. She only charged us for the 20 minute shoot, but gave us much more time since she was not at all busy. I think AKL will have it soon too. The photos are in our photopass account.

:confused3 Why is Bob not talking to you?:confused3

Now, I'll be too paranoid to ever post again! :rotfl:

Hi, all! We made it too St. Louis and saw the Arch. Tia, sorry I didn't connect with you last night, but all of a sudden, it was so late. We did make a quick run to Ted Drewes, but we were all so tired and not really hungry that we didn't enjoy it as much as we probably would have. Today we head out to Salina, KS and then on to Colorado Springs.

Bernadette, I've been thinking about your dh. I hope that he has negative results by now.

My doctor said that there are people that routinely have blood in their urine and I may be one. He does need to rule a few things out first. I am scheduled for an abdominal/pelvic CT on 8/11 to rule out kidney stones, cancer, and a few genetic conditions. He looked back through my records and noted that there was blood in my urine back in 2002 (that they did nothing about at the time), so I feel pretty confident that it's nothing. Also, I needed to make an appointment for a PAP since it's been so long. At that appointment I'll get a referral for a mammogram which I'm also past due on.

I don't really have much time to read now, so please PM me if there is anything that I need to know. I hope everyone is doing well!

I'm glad that your having fun on your road trip :thumbsup2 I also frequently have blood in my urine, but the doctors have never been concerned. I'm talking for decades here.

Honeys,,,,im home!! What a fantastic trip!!!! Im exhausted today of course! I loved meeting Deb, Chris, and the boys. We spent some time with them in Epcot and it was like we had known them forever. So i am all unpacked...laundry is in...email is deleted...i am caught up here..I am going to get some pictures on here and watch the shows i DVRed !


We loved meeting you too. Wish we could have caught up again, but all that rain made it too hard. Did you find a tag for Karen's dog? (Karen called me the morning of our last day with her doggie's name, but MK, Contemporary and FW did not have the machines so I asked Jen to grab one if she saw a machine)

[Tammi67]

Elin and Tammi, hope you had a nice time.
We did. Lots of yummy food, and good wine, on an outdoor patio. I liked the wine so much that I had to buy a bottle of it. I could have sat there and chatted all night with Elin.

[Tammi67]

I worked today..surprisingly slow for a Saturday so it made the day feel longer than it was. After that we went to Chili's for dinner. Dana is up for a promotion in NC. I hate to even think about it because it would mean uprooting the kids & everything. We need to do more research anyway..I would need to find a school for Daniel similair to what he has now..also I know nothing about NC. (except that you can get alot of house for the money)I will hold my good lucks until I hear more on whether it is something that you want. I hope it works out for you all for the best. :wizard: Congrats to Dana.

[PNO4TE]

I think the next time we go, I let you plan it out. :teeth:



:banana:

:rotfl: popcorn::

[Tammi67]

:confused3 Why is Bob not talking to you?:confused3 )
Long story that I don't want to go into here. It's not that he's not talking to me. We aren't talking to eachother. Let's just say he pushed my buttons, I spouted off and that's that.

Welcome home!!!!! Can't wait for a TR, with photos!

[PNO4TE]

Elin and Tammi, hope you had a nice time.

::yes:: We did!

We http://bestsmileys.com/eating1/23.gif and http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif and http://bestsmileys.com/talking/11.gif

[Tammi67]

Elin, you are just like me. In the door and straight to the computer.

[PNO4TE]

I worked today..surprisingly slow for a Saturday so it made the day feel longer than it was. After that we went to Chili's for dinner. Dana is up for a promotion in NC. I hate to even think about it because it would mean uprooting the kids & everything. We need to do more research anyway..I would need to find a school for Daniel similair to what he has now..also I know nothing about NC. (except that you can get alot of house for the money)

And it is closer to Virginia! And Florida! Where in NC? Congratulations to Dana for the hard work for which he is being recognized. If you decide to take the move, feel free to pick my brain. We moved, due to transfers and promotions, 6 times in 7 years!

[PNO4TE]

I started chapter 10 a little early.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1891203

Thanks, Heidi!!

[PNO4TE]

We did. Lots of yummy food, and good wine, on an outdoor patio. I liked the wine so much that I had to buy a bottle of it. I could have sat there and chatted all night with Elin.

:goodvibes me too!

[PNO4TE]

Elin, you are just like me. In the door and straight to the computer.

Bob waited up for me and as soon as he asked how you were doing and if we had fun, he went to bed. So.... I opened one of my bottles of the Picpoul we had with dinner, poured a glass, and here I sit!

[babytrees]

In my experience it would be cookie dough, candy bars, frozen pizzas, or assorted goodies from the Giant Catalog of Crap! :rotfl:

:thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

[tink2020]

We did the photo shoots at the Poly and at SSR. The Poly has beautiful areas for backdrops and SSR just has the golf course (at least that is what she used). SSR is very slow and only had 2 bookings for the entire day that we had booked. She only charged us for the 20 minute shoot, but gave us much more time since she was not at all busy. I think AKL will have it soon too. The photos are in our photopass account.


Welcome back! :goodvibes

[UP Disney]

Wow. This was almost on page 2. Things must have been quiet this week-end. Chuck & I went camping. We are back now. Tomorrow I am going to Girl Scout camp to help with the high ropes course.

[UP Disney]

I got an email from my brother who lives in Japan. He is trying to get a job in Tampa. He'd be there early next year. That would be cool.

[my3princes]

I have been picking away trip clean up. I'm pretty sure I won't be done today though the laundry pile is much smaller. I also made it to the grocery store and deleted all the extra pictures. Now I need to find time to add borders and or embellishments to the photopass photos. Anyone really bored and want to work on those?

We also finished the Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows cds. We listened most of the way home and still had 3 cds left. It is a really good book and had us all riveted. We just had to finish it.

I also stopped by work to make sure that I was included in next week's schedule. It looks like I should have 3 nights :thumbsup2

A bad storm blew through here on Friday. Luckily we had no damage, but there are tons of trees down all along the roads and the corn fields have a lot of damage. I guess there was high winds and hail.

[bear74]

welcome home Deb and Family