An Ohana Reunion...The Waterless Cruise...

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Well.. only about 9 more months until some of us are able to meet again! This thread is for anyone from our PC Repo cruise who is planning on joining in the fun during the August trip.

It will go quick!

What are some things you would like to do?
What is your favorite thing to do at WDW?
Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay?
Where are you planing on staying?

Feel free to throw in ideas for the trip!


Roll Call:

Magiroux -August 8th-22nd - BCV
A Litle Pixie Dust - August 15th- 22nd - AKL/BCV
Micmse - August 15th - 22nd - AKL/BCV
GoofyontheHiSeas - August 12th-22nd - CBR
CrusinMike - August 15th - 22nd - OKW
Dahuffy - August 15th - 22nd - OKW
Downrivermama - August 16th - 22nd - BCV
Allshookup - August 17 - 23rd - BCV
VillagesBarbara - Beach Club Villas 8/17 & 8/18 & AKV 8/19

[tom31b]

We are still in pre-decisional stage as the kids Scout camping trips, etc. are not set.

Well.. only about 9 more months until some of us are able to meet again! This thread is for anyone from our PC Repo cruise who is planning on joining in the fun during the August trip.

It will go quick!

What are some things you would like to do?

Hang, visit, say "Hi!", try the 2-fer DOTD (I can dream....)

What is your favorite thing to do at WDW?

Where to start... this list is long...

Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay?

I think Typhoon Lagoon has the look and feel more like CC, but we love both of them so it doesn't matter.

Where are you planing on staying?

Dunno.

Feel free to throw in ideas for the trip!

[Stepht5]

Well.. only about 9 more months until some of us are able to meet again! This thread is for anyone from our PC Repo cruise who is planning on joining in the fun during the August trip.

It will go quick!

What are some things you would like to do? Get a chance to visit with everyone!

What is your favorite thing to do at WDW? hhhhmmmm.....

Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay?We've never been to any of the waterparks....... I did promise Elvis (10ds) that we would go next time.

Where are you planing on staying? The trip we have booked right now is for AKL. If we keep that trip and *add* this one to our year then I'm sure we'll pick a different resort. Maybe the Contempory?

Feel free to throw in ideas for the trip!

...

[allshookup]

Well.. only about 9 more months until some of us are able to meet again! This thread is for anyone from our PC Repo cruise who is planning on joining in the fun during the August trip.

It will go quick!

What are some things you would like to do? Eat, drink, lay by the pool, see some fellow pirates, go to Jellyrolls? (Never been)

What is your favorite thing to do at WDW? Eat & drink my way through Epcot! I hear a Grey Goose Lemon Citron Slush calling my name! :rolleyes1

Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay? I've only been to BB, but I'd like to try TL some day too, so it doesn't matter. Is there a bar? :confused: J/K of course there is! Deep fried donut holes too. Does it get any better? :woohoo:

Where are you planing on staying? No where yet! I'm waiting till the 7 month window to book our stay. Was originally thinking AKV, but if we do go to Jellyrolls some night, I was starting to think BWV since I know others plan on staying there, but DS really wants to do Stormalong Bay again so looks like BCV is winning....if I can get a 1BR! We are doing a 3 day RCCL cruise on the Monarch from the 14th-17th so we'll be in WDW the 17th - 23rd.

Feel free to throw in ideas for the trip!

Would anyone consider a Grand Gathering? I know it's a bit expensive, but just thought I'd throw this one out there & see what you all think? From the WDW website:

International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception

Meet your friends and family at the Odyssey in Epcot® for a celebration of international friendship. Your well-traveled and fun-loving hostess, Auntie Roz, welcomes you to amazing tastes from around the world. Help yourself to delectable international cuisine served family-style, where everyone from Grandma to Junior is sure to find a favorite dish.

As you feast, Auntie Roz and some of your favorite Disney Characters sing, dance and tell stories — sometimes they even need your help! And Auntie Roz loves birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions, so if you've got something to celebrate just give her the word and she'll give you plenty of recognition, including a special song.

After your international eating adventure, end your evening on a sweet note with a scrumptious dessert buffet and a private, reserved viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Theme park admission is required.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $64.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $33.99 (available 180 days prior)

[magiroux]

Originally Posted by A Litle Pixie Dust
Well.. only about 9 more months until some of us are able to meet again! This thread is for anyone from our PC Repo cruise who is planning on joining in the fun during the August trip.

It will go quick!

What are some things you would like to do?

I would like to take one of my daycare kids to WDW with me this time. I keep asking Mom each time I go and keep getting shot down. That don't stop me from keep on trying though :rolleyes1

What is your favorite thing to do at WDW?

taking a ride to Tom Sawyer's Island for some ice cream and relaxing in the shade

Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay?

I've only been to Typoon Lagoon back in 1992 for my honeymoon. DD always wants to go but it is either too hot (July) or too cold (Dec-Jan) when we visit. I don't think I will be getting out of it this time.

Where are you planing on staying?

Off Site - Silver Lake Resort. Just outside of Animal Kingdom Lodge access road

Feel free to throw in ideas for the trip!


Would anyone consider a Grand Gathering? I know it's a bit expensive, but just thought I'd throw this one out there & see what you all think? From the WDW website:

International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception

Meet your friends and family at the Odyssey in Epcot® for a celebration of international friendship. Your well-traveled and fun-loving hostess, Auntie Roz, welcomes you to amazing tastes from around the world. Help yourself to delectable international cuisine served family-style, where everyone from Grandma to Junior is sure to find a favorite dish.

As you feast, Auntie Roz and some of your favorite Disney Characters sing, dance and tell stories — sometimes they even need your help! And Auntie Roz loves birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions, so if you've got something to celebrate just give her the word and she'll give you plenty of recognition, including a special song.

After your international eating adventure, end your evening on a sweet note with a scrumptious dessert buffet and a private, reserved viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Theme park admission is required.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $64.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $33.99 (available 180 days prior)

Yes, Diane. I would definately be interested in that. How many people do you have to have? I sometimes see the gathering at Epcot before Illuminations and think, maybe I could sneak in and just "blend" :laughing: . It's alot of $$$$, but you seem to get alot for your money..dinner, dessert, story telling & characters along with a great seat for Illuminations.

Along the same lines, would anyone be interested in a dinner at 'Ohana? I would be willing to call at the 180 day mark and make the reservations. I went there with a very large group before and it is really alot of fun.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Would anyone consider a Grand Gathering? I know it's a bit expensive, but just thought I'd throw this one out there & see what you all think? From the WDW website:

International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception

Meet your friends and family at the Odyssey in Epcot® for a celebration of international friendship. Your well-traveled and fun-loving hostess, Auntie Roz, welcomes you to amazing tastes from around the world. Help yourself to delectable international cuisine served family-style, where everyone from Grandma to Junior is sure to find a favorite dish.

As you feast, Auntie Roz and some of your favorite Disney Characters sing, dance and tell stories — sometimes they even need your help! And Auntie Roz loves birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions, so if you've got something to celebrate just give her the word and she'll give you plenty of recognition, including a special song.

After your international eating adventure, end your evening on a sweet note with a scrumptious dessert buffet and a private, reserved viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Theme park admission is required.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $64.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $33.99 (available 180 days prior)


I have always wanted to do one of those! I think you have to have 10 people..but don't hold me to that!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

We are still in pre-decisional stage as the kids Scout camping trips, etc. are not set.

Take them camping at WDL! ;) I know you have to wait but we are hoping you can join us!

...

Come on! I promise..we will stay up late and hang out in the hallway talking :rotfl2:

[allshookup]

Originally Posted by A Litle Pixie Dust
Well.. only about 9 more months until some of us are able to meet again! This thread is for anyone from our PC Repo cruise who is planning on joining in the fun during the August trip.

It will go quick!

What are some things you would like to do?

I would like to take one of my daycare kids to WDW with me this time. I keep asking Mom each time I go and keep getting shot down. That don't stop me from keep on trying though :rolleyes1

What is your favorite thing to do at WDW?

taking a ride to Tom Sawyer's Island for some ice cream and relaxing in the shade

Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay?

I've only been to Typoon Lagoon back in 1992 for my honeymoon. DD always wants to go but it is either too hot (July) or too cold (Dec-Jan) when we visit. I don't think I will be getting out of it this time.

Where are you planing on staying?

Off Site - Silver Lake Resort. Just outside of Animal Kingdom Lodge access road

Feel free to throw in ideas for the trip!




Yes, Diane. I would definately be interested in that. How many people do you have to have? I sometimes see the gathering at Epcot before Illuminations and think, maybe I could sneak in and just "blend" :laughing: . It's alot of $$$$, but you seem to get alot for your money..dinner, dessert, story telling & characters along with a great seat for Illuminations.

Along the same lines, would anyone be interested in a dinner at 'Ohana? I would be willing to call at the 180 day mark and make the reservations. I went there with a very large group before and it is really alot of fun.

I'll call & see how we have to go about getting this booked & let you know! If it's only 10 like Des said, then we should have no trouble, but not sure if we can all call & book individually or what. :confused3

Yes O'hana was a definite on our list so if I can join fellow pirates for dinner....even better! :cool1:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Along the same lines, would anyone be interested in a dinner at 'Ohana? I would be willing to call at the 180 day mark and make the reservations. I went there with a very large group before and it is really alot of fun. [/COLOR]

We have never been but count us in..that would be fun!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I checked..Grand Gatherings are 8 or more... :banana:

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

We still have not made a final decision yet but leaning toward August (less $$$). If we do go then it will be from the 12-22nd.

What are some things you would like to do? Slow down and visit each park on a non-commando pace. Last (and only time) we were there we saw a park a day and did not stop running.

What is your favorite thing to do at WDW? We don't have much experience there but the world showcase was enjoyed by everyone.

Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay? Have not been to either. With 10 days will try to do both.

Where are you planing on staying? More than likely we will be at the CBR. We really liked it there and meets our budget.



Would anyone consider a Grand Gathering? I know it's a bit expensive, but just thought I'd throw this one out there & see what you all think? From the WDW website:

International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception

Meet your friends and family at the Odyssey in Epcot® for a celebration of international friendship. Your well-traveled and fun-loving hostess, Auntie Roz, welcomes you to amazing tastes from around the world. Help yourself to delectable international cuisine served family-style, where everyone from Grandma to Junior is sure to find a favorite dish.

As you feast, Auntie Roz and some of your favorite Disney Characters sing, dance and tell stories — sometimes they even need your help! And Auntie Roz loves birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions, so if you've got something to celebrate just give her the word and she'll give you plenty of recognition, including a special song.

After your international eating adventure, end your evening on a sweet note with a scrumptious dessert buffet and a private, reserved viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Theme park admission is required.

Price:
Adults and Juniors - $64.99, Children (ages 3-9) - $33.99 (available 180 days prior)

Count us in. We would just go for the food but when you throw in the IllumiNations show (which we have not seen) it would be a done deal.



Along the same lines, would anyone be interested in a dinner at 'Ohana? I would be willing to call at the 180 day mark and make the reservations. I went there with a very large group before and it is really a lot of fun.

Ok finally something we have actually done. Yes we really enjoyed Ohana and would love to go as a group.

[eeyorelvr10]

Take them camping at WDL! ;) I know you have to wait but we are hoping you can join us!



Come on! I promise..we will stay up late and hang out in the hallway talking :rotfl2:


OK - subscribing

and although haven't made reservations, Des would kill me if I don't make it so count us in. I have seen Illuminations from behind a tree so Steve and the girls and I would more than likely be in it. If O'Hana's is the one at the Polynesian, we did it a long time ago but it was only the 5 of us, so that wasn't much fun - a group - sounds like a blast. I'll keep it in mind.

[Downrivermama]

We would be in for anything! Only saw Illuminations once on our first trip. We had to go back to EPCOT to retrieve Kaitlin's jacket from lost and found and watched them. Most likely we will be there Aug 16-21 or 22. Depends if we make it a road trip or not. 2 days on the road or 2 1/2 hours in the air? :confused3

[micmse2003]

Well.. only about 9 more months until some of us are able to meet again! This thread is for anyone from our PC Repo cruise who is planning on joining in the fun during the August trip.

It will go quick!

What are some things you would like to do?

Relax more and not have to shout to talk over a noisy band.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
What is your favorite thing to do at WDW?

I like all the parks and a water park is a definite with everyone!!:woohoo: :woohoo:


Which water park would be best for our own Castaway Cay?

I have been to both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. As long as there is a lazy river pool.........I am good.:yay:

Where are you planing on staying?



Where ever you are staying:worship: :worship:

Feel free to throw in ideas for the trip!

Even if we don't see each other everyday.............we need to meet up somewhere at night.:flower3:

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[allshookup]

Even if we don't see each other everyday.............we need to meet up somewhere at night.

Yeah! We'll have to take over one of the resort bars! They won't know what to make of us!!! :laughing:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

OK - subscribing

and although haven't made reservations, Des would kill me if I don't make it so count us in. I have seen Illuminations from behind a tree so Steve and the girls and I would more than likely be in it. If O'Hana's is the one at the Polynesian, we did it a long time ago but it was only the 5 of us, so that wasn't much fun - a group - sounds like a blast. I'll keep it in mind.

You are right! I have to find out what airline you are planning on flying back on..I have to chat my way across the US :rotfl2:

We would be in for anything! Only saw Illuminations once on our first trip. We had to go back to EPCOT to retrieve Kaitlin's jacket from lost and found and watched them. Most likely we will be there Aug 16-21 or 22. Depends if we make it a road trip or not. 2 days on the road or 2 1/2 hours in the air? :confused3


:cool1: Tori is thrilled Kaitlin is going to be there!

Yeah! We'll have to take over one of the resort bars! They won't know what to make of us!!! :laughing:


Don't you already feel for the other guests? :rotfl:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

double post

[magiroux]

Yeah! We'll have to take over one of the resort bars! They won't know what to make of us!!! :laughing:

......and JellyRolls, let's not forget JellyRolls. Something tells me I'll be taking a cab home a night or two :rolleyes1

[magiroux]

With Admiration and Gratitude....
Thank you, Veterans!!!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

......and JellyRolls, let's not forget JellyRolls. Something tells me I'll be taking a cab home a night or two :rolleyes1

I think that's why I will stay at the Boardwalk or Beach Club..just make my way upstairs..kind of like on the ship :rotfl:

[allshookup]

......and JellyRolls, let's not forget JellyRolls. Something tells me I'll be taking a cab home a night or two :rolleyes1

:rotfl2:

Nope I really want to do Jellyrolls before they close that one down too! :sad2: Not that I heard they were....just never know! ;)

[magiroux]

We have never been but count us in..that would be fun!

It is a fun place for the kids (and adults)

We still have not made a final decision yet but leaning toward August (less $$$). If we do go then it will be from the 12-22nd.

What are some things you would like to do? Slow down and visit each park on a non-commando pace. Last (and only time) we were there we saw a park a day and did not stop running.


Ok finally something we have actually done. Yes we really enjoyed Ohana and would love to go as a group.

Yeah, Roger :cool1: . August is less money and less crowded too. The weather will probably take care of slowing you all down a bit. Commando pace in Florida during August heat is down right dangerous :scared:

OK - subscribing

and although haven't made reservations, Des would kill me if I don't make it so count us in. I have seen Illuminations from behind a tree so Steve and the girls and I would more than likely be in it. If O'Hana's is the one at the Polynesian, we did it a long time ago but it was only the 5 of us, so that wasn't much fun - a group - sounds like a blast. I'll keep it in mind.

YEAH!!! You are going to take a break from cruisin to join us :laughing:

We would be in for anything! Only saw Illuminations once on our first trip. We had to go back to EPCOT to retrieve Kaitlin's jacket from lost and found and watched them. Most likely we will be there Aug 16-21 or 22. Depends if we make it a road trip or not. 2 days on the road or 2 1/2 hours in the air? :confused3

Well I hope you can make the 2 1/2 hours work....more time at WDW

[magiroux]

:rotfl2:

Nope I really want to do Jellyrolls before they close that one down too! :sad2: Not that I heard they were....just never know! ;)


Is there anything left for nightclubs in Pleasure Island?

[magiroux]

hey Diane...was poking around the Grand Gatherings info on the main page, and even though the schedule has not been released yet for this August, it seems in August 2008 they only had them once a week. I don't know if this is something that books quickly (like the pontoon boats) the day it opens for reservations?

Just an FYI

[magiroux]

I think that's why I will stay at the Boardwalk or Beach Club..just make my way upstairs..kind of like on the ship :rotfl:


Well, if you get enough people to stay at the boardwalk hotels you can assign a designated walker (DW) to make sure you all get back to your rooms OK:laughing:

[Stepht5]

Come on! I promise..we will stay up late and hang out in the hallway talking :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: How could I turn that down??? I think that was the night that after I left to go to my room I ran into Roger & Cheri!!!! :yay: It was a fun night!



Along the same lines, would anyone be interested in a dinner at 'Ohana? I would be willing to call at the 180 day mark and make the reservations. I went there with a very large group before and it is really alot of fun.

We would be so there with y'all!!!

Would anyone consider a Grand Gathering? I know it's a bit expensive, but just thought I'd throw this one out there & see what you all think?

I think that sounds like a wonderful idea!!!

We still have not made a final decision yet but leaning toward August (less $$$). If we do go then it will be from the 12-22nd.

What are some things you would like to do? Slow down and visit each park on a non-commando pace. Last (and only time) we were there we saw a park a day and did not stop running.

Roger -- we don't do WDW commando style! I do like to walk quickly and have a plan for the day. BUT, I learned a LONG time ago that the only person that cares for a schedule is ME. :rotfl: SO, now I have a *loose* schedule and everyone follows it so, that I don't become *testy*. :thumbsup2

This is Jon *It's my VACATION why would I want to get up early????* We get up when we get up -- I am always the first one up so I have my shower and walk down to the lobby (we stay in the Sugarloaf building in the GF) and eat breakfast. After I eat I then get a few things on a plate to bring up to Jon (he very rarely is ready to leave while the breakfast food is still out). By then the kids are ready to eat.
We have had 2 breakfast character meals (1 @ Park Faire and the other @ O'Hana's so, they only take moments to get to the resturants ;) )

We then stay at a park until we are tired or too hot usually late afternoon. We go back to our room and shower/get ready for dinner. Go to whatever park/resort dinner is at and then hang out there for a while. We are usually back in our room by 10 -- Jon likes to get a last beer or after dinner drink from the lobby before they close for the evening. About half the time we watch *Wishes* from right outside our room.
Claire is afraid of loud noises so, we've never seen Wishes from the park.
If we don't have dinner reservations then we swim at the resort and grab a counter service meal for dinner @ Gasparilla Grill.

[mousehouseman]

With Admiration and Gratitude....
Thank you, Veterans!!!

On behalf of us veterans, Thank You Mary Ann.:thumbsup2

John

[Downrivermama]

:cool1: Tori is thrilled Kaitlin is going to be there!


I know Kaitlin is excited too! She still misses everyone!

It is a fun place for the kids (and adults)

Yeah, Roger :cool1: . August is less money and less crowded too. The weather will probably take care of slowing you all down a bit. Commando pace in Florida during August heat is down right dangerous :scared:

YEAH!!! You are going to take a break from cruisin to join us :laughing:

Well I hope you can make the 2 1/2 hours work....more time at WDW

I would rather fly. Driven down twice I-75, I-77 to I-95, not thrilling. Now I have a credit with SWA. Checked my airfare for Feb and it went down, so now I've got a credit.

We don't do anything commando any more! :rotfl: We went in July a year ago, so we know how hot it is. Just have to pace yourself.

Never been to Jelly Rolls. Might have to look into staying at Boardwalk. In Feb we are trying OKW.

Can't wait!!!!

[micmse2003]

Yeah! We'll have to take over one of the resort bars! They won't know what to make of us!!! :laughing:

Who us???????????????:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: ;)

[allshookup]

hey Diane...was poking around the Grand Gatherings info on the main page, and even though the schedule has not been released yet for this August, it seems in August 2008 they only had them once a week. I don't know if this is something that books quickly (like the pontoon boats) the day it opens for reservations?

Just an FYI

Oh only once a week? That might be tough, & I bet it does book quick. I'll give them a call & let you all know what we have to do to book it.

I know Kaitlin is excited too! She still misses everyone!



I would rather fly. Driven down twice I-75, I-77 to I-95, not thrilling. Now I have a credit with SWA. Checked my airfare for Feb and it went down, so now I've got a credit.

We don't do anything commando any more! :rotfl: We went in July a year ago, so we know how hot it is. Just have to pace yourself.

Never been to Jelly Rolls. Might have to look into staying at Boardwalk. In Feb we are trying OKW.

Can't wait!!!!

I absolutely hate flying, but I hate taking 2 days to drive even more. I wish I was Jeanne & could blink my way there! http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/495.gif

As for the heat....yep it's bad, but we prefer to go in August, because it's a little less crowded the second half of the month & the kids have a little time to unwind before they have to go back to school. We just go to the parks later in the day when it starts to cool down & try to plan around evening EMH so we can stay really late & get on the rides without too much of a wait.

Who us???????????????:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: ;)

:rotfl:

[villagesbarbara]

Count Dave and I in on the Grand Gatherings. We will probably use some of Heather's points to stay at BW or BC. She won't be able to be there - she's in Montreal for a convention then. So it will just be the two of us.

Typhoon Lagoon is our favorite water park. The kids and grandkids love the wave pool. The lazy river is more my speed. We usually pack a big lunch and get there early for a good (that means SHADY) spot. They do have some early extra magic hours there sometimes. That makes getting a good spot easier.

Since we will only be there for two (maybe we can stretch it to 3) days, I'll have to wait to book the room till you set the exact dates. Since we'll be using DVC Sun thru Thurs would be best for us -- less points.

Had a great F&W trip with the kids & grandkids. The beef medallions with cheese polenta was the favorite this year. Enjoyed MNSSHP but it would have been better without the rain. But the rain kept the lines down. 5 minutes wait for the cars. Of course both DD's went on with the grandkids without ponchos and it started pouring while they were on the course. They only dripped for 15 or 20 minutes. The grandkids loved it.

If you need any info from us for the Grand Gatherings reservation, just PM me.

Barbara

[radioclash2]

The boys and I are booked August 19 - 29 at the Dolphin.:banana:
I'm definately interested in the grand gathering.

[allshookup]

The boys and I are booked August 19 - 29 at the Dolphin.:banana:
I'm definately interested in the grand gathering.

:dance3:

[Stepht5]

I'm still trying to decide how to break the news to Jon..... :scared:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Good evening,

I wanted to ask my fellows Diser's if they would say a prayer for people here in our areas. We are having terrible fires once again..today on our way a birthday party, we went right by a hillside burning and within 1/2 an hour - it had jumped the freeway and we were diverted on the way home. So far in our area, no one has been killed but it is just terrible to see the devistation to these homes. We are about 12 miles away so we are safe but I know that one of Tori's teachers lives within a couple of miles of where the fires are buring. I am not sure if she has been evactuated or not.

North of us there has been additional fires in Santa Barbara and in what is called the San Fernando Valley. They feel there are have been some deaths there. It is just unbelievably sad.

Anyways, if you would keep everyone in your thoughts, I would appreciate it.

[arlenesp]

Cheryl and I were talking about those in the LA areas. I remember when Crash posted pics of the fire not so far from his own home. Stay safe.

[Stepht5]

Good evening,

I wanted to ask my fellows Diser's if they would say a prayer for people here in our areas. We are having terrible fires once again..today on our way a birthday party, we went right by a hillside burning and within 1/2 an hour - it had jumped the freeway and we were diverted on the way home. So far in our area, no one has been killed but it is just terrible to see the devistation to these homes. We are about 12 miles away so we are safe but I know that one of Tori's teachers lives within a couple of miles of where the fires are buring. I am not sure if she has been evactuated or not.

North of us there has been additional fires in Santa Barbara and in what is called the San Fernando Valley. They feel there are have been some deaths there. It is just unbelievably sad.

Anyways, if you would keep everyone in your thoughts, I would appreciate it.

Of course! Dh and I both have relatives in the area. Last year, when the fires were so bad, one of my cousins emailed pics of the ash all over her backyard. :sad2:
I felt sorry for my cousin's ds...he had only been married a couple of months and his IL's had to come stay at their house because of the fires! :eek:

[allshookup]

Good evening,

I wanted to ask my fellows Diser's if they would say a prayer for people here in our areas. We are having terrible fires once again..today on our way a birthday party, we went right by a hillside burning and within 1/2 an hour - it had jumped the freeway and we were diverted on the way home. So far in our area, no one has been killed but it is just terrible to see the devistation to these homes. We are about 12 miles away so we are safe but I know that one of Tori's teachers lives within a couple of miles of where the fires are buring. I am not sure if she has been evactuated or not.

North of us there has been additional fires in Santa Barbara and in what is called the San Fernando Valley. They feel there are have been some deaths there. It is just unbelievably sad.

Anyways, if you would keep everyone in your thoughts, I would appreciate it.

Yes my thoughts go out to all those affected! :hug: My brother lives in Burbank & he called me last night on the way home from work & said the smoke was so thick that he had a headache & felt nauseous. Everyone in the area...stay safe! :guilty:

[micmse2003]

I'm still trying to decide how to break the news to Jon..... :scared:

Just tell them there is going to be a hockey game at WDW.:thumbsup2

Good evening,

I wanted to ask my fellows Diser's if they would say a prayer for people here in our areas. We are having terrible fires once again..today on our way a birthday party, we went right by a hillside burning and within 1/2 an hour - it had jumped the freeway and we were diverted on the way home. So far in our area, no one has been killed but it is just terrible to see the devistation to these homes. We are about 12 miles away so we are safe but I know that one of Tori's teachers lives within a couple of miles of where the fires are buring. I am not sure if she has been evactuated or not.

North of us there has been additional fires in Santa Barbara and in what is called the San Fernando Valley. They feel there are have been some deaths there. It is just unbelievably sad.

Anyways, if you would keep everyone in your thoughts, I would appreciate it.

Of course.........you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. :hug: John was just asking me last night if everyone was far enough away from the fires.:eek: Sounds scary the wind could make the fire jump and spread so fast.

Please all of you, Desiree and family, Laura and family, Crash and family and Roger and family.................... stay safe!!!:hug: :hug: I know Grandma Chris and Monica live up north.:flower3:

[eeyorelvr10]

Please all of you, Desiree and family, Laura and family, Crash and family and Roger and family.................... stay safe!!!:hug: :hug: I know Grandma Chris and Monica live up north.:flower3:
Just thought I'd post some pictures of our view - things are much better today than yesterday.

Here was my view at 8:45 am. The sky was unbelievably orange:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9706.jpg

The the view from my back yard at 12 noon: You can see the difference in the sky - the cloudy part was what we had but more grey yesterday all day.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9724.jpg

This was the center of my pool:

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The ground as I walked out this morning:

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And the hood of my car:

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[allshookup]

Just thought I'd post some pictures of our view - things are much better today than yesterday.

Here was my view at 8:45 am. The sky was unbelievably orange:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9706.jpg

The the view from my back yard at 12 noon: You can see the difference in the sky - the cloudy part was what we had but more grey yesterday all day.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9724.jpg

This was the center of my pool:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9715.jpg

The ground as I walked out this morning:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9697.jpg http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9698.jpg

And the hood of my car:

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Oh wow I can't believe how much debris you are getting from the fires! :eek: Stay safe Laura! :hug:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Just thought I'd post some pictures of our view - things are much better today than yesterday.

Here was my view at 8:45 am. The sky was unbelievably orange:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9706.jpg

The the view from my back yard at 12 noon: You can see the difference in the sky - the cloudy part was what we had but more grey yesterday all day.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9724.jpg

This was the center of my pool:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9715.jpg

The ground as I walked out this morning:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9697.jpg http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/WBTransAtlantic9-18-10/IMG_9698.jpg

And the hood of my car:

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That's pretty much what it looks like here too (since we only live a couple of miles apart .. obviously :) )

We were notified today that Tori's teacher is indeed evactuated. We are praying that her home is spared. The fires seem to be calming down in the area.

Going to church this morning..only about 5 miles from here (closer to the fires)..you would have thought it was snowing...people were wearing masks to cover their mouths and nose. I have a friend who lives about 3 miles from the fire..this afternoon there were entire burnt leaves floating down on their house ..and the leaves were still hot...

My sister was here this weekend visiting and goes home tomorrow..she has to take a freeway that is currently closed so we are re-mapping her route. Our home is not in danger in any way but just having difficulty with air quality. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers!

[Stepht5]

Just tell them there is going to be a hockey game at WDW.:thumbsup2


:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: That might get M and her fam there, also!

My sister was here this weekend visiting and goes home tomorrow..she has to take a freeway that is currently closed so we are re-mapping her route. Our home is not in danger in any way but just having difficulty with air quality. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers!

I hope her trip home is safe and uneventful!

[Downrivermama]

Hey Kids!

Glad to hear that everyone in CA is safe. My heart just goes on to those who have lost their homes. Keeping everyone out that way in my thoughts.

Not much here. That evil S word is here! YUCK! :scared1: Our wonderful county said they will only be salting the highways, no main trunk lines, cause the state isn't paying them!

Kaitlin had band practice Sat with all the other 5th and 6th graders who are marching in the Christmas parade next Sat. They say it is going to be cold and S! They sounded pretty good--first time together. They are going to play Let's Go Blue! (HS colors), Jingle Bells and Jingle Bell Rock. Kaitlin says it is hard to play and march at the same time!

Plus she is singing before the parade and we will have to hot foot it down to the band staging area.

Miss you guys!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hey Kids!

Glad to hear that everyone in CA is safe. My heart just goes on to those who have lost their homes. Keeping everyone out that way in my thoughts.

Not much here. That evil S word is here! YUCK! :scared1: Our wonderful county said they will only be salting the highways, no main trunk lines, cause the state isn't paying them!

Kaitlin had band practice Sat with all the other 5th and 6th graders who are marching in the Christmas parade next Sat. They say it is going to be cold and S! They sounded pretty good--first time together. They are going to play Let's Go Blue! (HS colors), Jingle Bells and Jingle Bell Rock. Kaitlin says it is hard to play and march at the same time!

Plus she is singing before the parade and we will have to hot foot it down to the band staging area.

Miss you guys!

We will be thinking of her! I am sure it will go great!

[Downrivermama]

We will be thinking of her! I am sure it will go great!

Thanks! Things usually go off without a hitch! Between the choir director and the instrumental music teacher, they are amazing! The kids really sounded great. I just get to listen to Kailin's part, so it was nice to hear it all together.

Here in Michigan there is just no happy medium with the weather. The 2 parades are 4th of July and Christmas the Sat before Thanksgiving. Sweating or shivering! I guess I should go look for some long johns!

[Stepht5]

Hey Kids!

Glad to hear that everyone in CA is safe. My heart just goes on to those who have lost their homes. Keeping everyone out that way in my thoughts.

Not much here. That evil S word is here! YUCK! :scared1: Our wonderful county said they will only be salting the highways, no main trunk lines, cause the state isn't paying them!

Kaitlin had band practice Sat with all the other 5th and 6th graders who are marching in the Christmas parade next Sat. They say it is going to be cold and S! They sounded pretty good--first time together. They are going to play Let's Go Blue! (HS colors), Jingle Bells and Jingle Bell Rock. Kaitlin says it is hard to play and march at the same time!

Plus she is singing before the parade and we will have to hot foot it down to the band staging area.

Miss you guys!

It sounds like fun -- except for the snow! LOL! I'm sure Kaitlin will do great & have fun! I am sure it is difficult to march & play at the same time!

[cruisin'Mike]

Add our family to the "hopeful" list. I talked to the DM who hired me. I should be able to take a week off unpaid (since I'll just be starting out in my full time position and won't have enough vacation time accrued by that point.) We just have to look into it a little bit more and get a final answer before I borrow points to book, just in case I'm not allowed to go then.

If we do go, we'd love to do the Illuminations dinner and dessert Grand Gathering.

We'd defintely be interested in dinner at "Ohana. Once, we had a group dinner (about 30 people) at 'Ohana, which was fantastic. When it was over, we picked up some wine coolers in the Poly gift shop, and headed down to the beach to watch Wishes. They played the music there, and we got to see the fireworks from a different perspective.

[micmse2003]

Hey Kids!

Glad to hear that everyone in CA is safe. My heart just goes on to those who have lost their homes. Keeping everyone out that way in my thoughts.

Not much here. That evil S word is here! YUCK! :scared1: Our wonderful county said they will only be salting the highways, no main trunk lines, cause the state isn't paying them!

Kaitlin had band practice Sat with all the other 5th and 6th graders who are marching in the Christmas parade next Sat. They say it is going to be cold and S! They sounded pretty good--first time together. They are going to play Let's Go Blue! (HS colors), Jingle Bells and Jingle Bell Rock. Kaitlin says it is hard to play and march at the same time!

Plus she is singing before the parade and we will have to hot foot it down to the band staging area.

Miss you guys!

Had a little of the white stuff here to last night. I am depressed!!:sad2: :sad2: I hate the color white!!!!!!!:mad:

Miss you too.:hug: waiting to see what is going on with DS for Christmas this year.:confused3

Add our family to the "hopeful" list. I talked to the DM who hired me. I should be able to take a week off unpaid (since I'll just be starting out in my full time position and won't have enough vacation time accrued by that point.) We just have to look into it a little bit more and get a final answer before I borrow points to book, just in case I'm not allowed to go then.

If we do go, we'd love to do the Illuminations dinner and dessert Grand Gathering.

We'd defintely be interested in dinner at "Ohana. Once, we had a group dinner (about 30 people) at 'Ohana, which was fantastic. When it was over, we picked up some wine coolers in the Poly gift shop, and headed down to the beach to watch Wishes. They played the music there, and we got to see the fireworks from a different perspective.

:thumbsup2 :woohoo: ;)

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Add our family to the "hopeful" list. I talked to the DM who hired me. I should be able to take a week off unpaid (since I'll just be starting out in my full time position and won't have enough vacation time accrued by that point.) We just have to look into it a little bit more and get a final answer before I borrow points to book, just in case I'm not allowed to go then.

If we do go, we'd love to do the Illuminations dinner and dessert Grand Gathering.

We'd defintely be interested in dinner at "Ohana. Once, we had a group dinner (about 30 people) at 'Ohana, which was fantastic. When it was over, we picked up some wine coolers in the Poly gift shop, and headed down to the beach to watch Wishes. They played the music there, and we got to see the fireworks from a different perspective.

:banana: :banana:

[Downrivermama]

Had a little of the white stuff here to last night. I am depressed!!:sad2: :sad2: I hate the color white!!!!!!!:mad:

Miss you too.:hug: waiting to see what is going on with DS for Christmas this year.:confused3



:thumbsup2 :woohoo: ;)

Yes, the white stuff depresses me too. Kaitlin looks at it as a potential snow day!b:rotfl2:

[Downrivermama]

HAPPY Birthday MICKEY!
80 and looking good!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

HAPPY Birthday MICKEY!
80 and looking good!

:rotfl2: One of my girls from my troop shows up for our meeting last night and informs me.."You know it's Mickey's birthday tomorrow..right?"

Have a great day everyone!

[magiroux]

The boys and I are booked August 19 - 29 at the Dolphin.:banana:
I'm definately interested in the grand gathering.

:cool1: Yeah, Lisa!! :cool1: I only got to talk to you for like 2 seconds on the cruise. I hope to get a chance to chat with you this time.


Anyways, if you would keep everyone in your thoughts, I would appreciate it.

I have been thinking about you guys and am glad to hear you are OK. I'm so sad for poeple that have lost their homes. I can't even imagine. They seem to get worse every year, it is so sad.

Just thought I'd post some pictures of our view - things are much better today than yesterday.

Here was my view at 8:45 am. The sky was unbelievably orange:



Unbelievable, Laura. That can't be good for your lungs. Stay Safe!!

Add our family to the "hopeful" list. I talked to the DM who hired me. I should be able to take a week off unpaid (since I'll just be starting out in my full time position and won't have enough vacation time accrued by that point.) We just have to look into it a little bit more and get a final answer before I borrow points to book, just in case I'm not allowed to go then.

If we do go, we'd love to do the Illuminations dinner and dessert Grand Gathering.

We'd defintely be interested in dinner at "Ohana. Once, we had a group dinner (about 30 people) at 'Ohana, which was fantastic. When it was over, we picked up some wine coolers in the Poly gift shop, and headed down to the beach to watch Wishes. They played the music there, and we got to see the fireworks from a different perspective.

Yeah, Mike & Family. I hope everything works out that you can make it in August.

Yes, we will definately have to coordinate dinner with having refreshments on the beach while watching Wishes :cloud9:

[radioclash2]

:cool1: Yeah, Lisa!! :cool1: I only got to talk to you for like 2 seconds on the cruise. I hope to get a chance to chat with you this time.

:

You know, it's funny, when I think about the PC cruise, you always stand out as the person that I missed talking to. I always picture you, in what ever bar we were in when we shook hands, & I think how did we miss connecting over the rest of the cruise.

So, we definately will chat in August.

miss everyone... my computers (both) are still broken... I'm lurking at work & sneaking a few posts.

[Stepht5]

:cool1: Yeah, Lisa!! :cool1: I only got to talk to you for like 2 seconds on the cruise. I hope to get a chance to chat with you this time.

You'll have a great time hanging out with Lisa! She's FUN!

[Stepht5]

Everyone have a great weekend!!!

[tom31b]

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Actually, real content. Still waiting for Scout Leaders to finalize DS11 camping schedule..... arrrrgh!

[allshookup]

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Actually, real content. Still waiting for Scout Leaders to finalize DS11 camping schedule..... arrrrgh!

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[A Litle Pixie Dust]

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Actually, real content. Still waiting for Scout Leaders to finalize DS11 camping schedule..... arrrrgh!

Don't you just hate when those leaders aren't quick enough?? :rotfl2: Actually..my troop calender was out in September..can't say I don't give them enough notice!

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pirate: 'ing the crossed fingers!

[tom31b]

Don't you just hate when those leaders aren't quick enough?? :rotfl2: Actually..my troop calender was out in September..can't say I don't give them enough notice!



pirate: 'ing the crossed fingers!

It's actually a "kid run" Troop, so the Troop leader is waiting for the Senior Patrol to finish the schedule for distribution.....

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

It's actually a "kid run" Troop, so the Troop leader is waiting for the Senior Patrol to finish the schedule for distribution.....

Very cool..my girls have been running the meetings this year but the events are mine to plan (or atleast get down to 2 options and then they vote)

Well..I hope they decide soon! keeping fingers crossed you will be able to join us.

[micmse2003]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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[Downrivermama]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Stepht5]

Everyone have a wonderful day!!!! And lots of good food!!!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Happiest of days! Happy Thanksgiving!

[magiroux]

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!!!

Did the Black Friday thing this morning. Then, got suckered into taking DD and friends to the mall in the afternoon. I just picked up a some door-buster gifts for family, but mostly went early AM to get stuff for the day-care kids (I have 9 to buy for). I'm able to get really cool X-Mas and Birthday gifts for the coming year for $7-$10 each kid. Saves me money through out the year. Unfortunately, none of DD's stuff is goes on sale. I'm hoping to save a few bucks with her on Cyber Monday.

Definately could get a feel for what stores are not going to be around in six months. Some of the high end clothing stores are refusing to get into a price war and most of them were totally empty throughout the day. Sorry, for me if I can get a really cool vest for my neice for 60% off at Macy's, I'm not going to pay full price at American Eagle Outfitters. Their Black Friday Door Buster was 20%off or B1G1half off, on sweaters, which were $70 +...LAME

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Well..we went shopping and I was so tired I completely forgot about chat last night.

Oh well..next week hopefully!

[tom31b]

Well..we went shopping and I was so tired I completely forgot about chat last night.

Oh well..next week hopefully!

How did the midnight shopping go?

Chat was "Teach Cheryl Facebook" night

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

How did the midnight shopping go?

Chat was "Teach Cheryl Facebook" night


Midnight shopping was interesting..unfortunately, I am not a shopper so it was more follow the shoppers instead but it made my Sis happy and we had fun.

Did Cheryl understand the lesson? :lmao:

Any update on the Scouting?

[mousehouseman]

How did the midnight shopping go?

Chat was "Teach Cheryl Facebook" night

Yeah thanks for that Tom. The TV is mine again

John

[tom31b]

Yeah thanks for that Tom. The TV is mine again

John

Probably too much to hope for the phone ever being yours again? :lmao: :lmao:

[mousehouseman]

Probably too much to hope for the phone ever being yours again? :lmao: :lmao:


I gave up on the phone years ago.

[micmse2003]

Probably too much to hope for the phone ever being yours again? :lmao: :lmao:

I gave up on the phone years ago.

Hey........are you two trying out for a comedy routine???:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Tom fair warning ...........you are going to be sorry you introduced facebook to me. :eek:

[Stepht5]

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!!!

Did the Black Friday thing this morning. Then, got suckered into taking DD and friends to the mall in the afternoon. I just picked up a some door-buster gifts for family, but mostly went early AM to get stuff for the day-care kids (I have 9 to buy for). I'm able to get really cool X-Mas and Birthday gifts for the coming year for $7-$10 each kid. Saves me money through out the year. Unfortunately, none of DD's stuff is goes on sale. I'm hoping to save a few bucks with her on Cyber Monday.

Definately could get a feel for what stores are not going to be around in six months. Some of the high end clothing stores are refusing to get into a price war and most of them were totally empty throughout the day. Sorry, for me if I can get a really cool vest for my neice for 60% off at Macy's, I'm not going to pay full price at American Eagle Outfitters. Their Black Friday Door Buster was 20%off or B1G1half off, on sweaters, which were $70 +...LAME

That's great that you found such good deals! We're not even sure yet what we are getting the kids.... I usually do all the deciding but, after 28 yrs I am tired! LOL!



Chat was "Teach Cheryl Facebook" night

Yeah thanks for that Tom. The TV is mine again

John

Probably too much to hope for the phone ever being yours again? :lmao: :lmao:

Hey........are you two trying out for a comedy routine???:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Tom fair warning ...........you are going to be sorry you introduced facebook to me. :eek:

Cheryl, I was going to say the same thing! :lmao: I think we need to thow my Jon in with them! LOL!

And just an fyi..you are one of the few people that I talk to on the phone. :goodvibes I am an email person -- although I don't talk much in my emails..... I guess I am really an *in real life* person! :rotfl2:

I think the wine has finally kicked in!
I told Jon that I have changed my mind on this whole *no drinking* business!
So, now I may make up for lost time.... how many drinks do people drink in an average year?
I have 28yrs to make up - when I was 18 the drinking age here was 18. Although I did drink at a wedding reception for one of my cousins....It will go down in family history...it turns out I hold my liquer well and don't go down until after the 2nd bottle of wine........

[micmse2003]

Cheryl, I was going to say the same thing! :lmao: I think we need to thow my Jon in with them! LOL!

Oh..............I think he is a smart "one " too!!!;) They all came from the same mold execpet my John was there first.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

And just an fyi..you are one of the few people that I talk to on the phone. :goodvibes I am an email person -- although I don't talk much in my emails..... I guess I am really an *in real life* person! :rotfl2:

I feel honored......but you do keep my from talking the entire time. I actually have some competition.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I think the wine has finally kicked in!
I told Jon that I have changed my mind on this whole *no drinking* business!
So, now I may make up for lost time.... how many drinks do people drink in an average year?
I have 28yrs to make up - when I was 18 the drinking age here was 18. Although I did drink at a wedding reception for one of my cousins....It will go down in family history...it turns out I hold my liquer well and don't go down until after the 2nd bottle of wine........


It is a fact that you lose brain cells evertime you drink.............now I know what happened to me.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I beat you to commenting John or Tom!!!!
.

[allshookup]

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving & survived Black Friday! :goodvibes

Grand Gathering info:

I called Grand Gatherings a couple of times, but it took me some research to figure out what the heck they were talking about, but I think I got it pretty much figured out now? :confused3

If we want to link as a Grand Gathering, I would have to call & give my resort reservation number & then I would be given a Grand Gathering planner & number that you would all be given & then you would call & add your resort reservation number so we could be linked as a group & our planner would make all our group dining plans for us.

The problem is that some of us are not staying on-site so we will NOT all qualify for a Grand Gathering; however, I can could call & book a private party instead? I did call catering & asked about a private dessert party & it is "doable" but they won't tell me nuttin' as far as prices until I actually book it. :rolleyes: Does this sound like something we might like to do instead? Would we want to include dinner? A cash bar? What date? Any feedback, ideas, comments???

We don't have to decide anything now & in fact I think we should wait till after the holidays since everyone is busy right now. Maybe in January we could get a roll call going with resort, dates, who's planning what, etc?

I did find a post in which someone booked a private dinner in Epcot, but it's from 2006 so I'm not sure how much has changed & how much the price has increased:

"As for private events in the parks, I went through Epcot catering and we are having a private IllumiNations party to celebrate my son's 3rd birthday on the lower terrace of the UK pavillion. Blair from Epcot catering has been an absolute doll! I got quite the bargain and a MUCH better deal then if I had gone through the Grand Gatherings people. To give you an idea, I think I am paying about $25 per person for the private party in the UK and that inludes 4 hot entrees and a few simple appetizers, all you can eat and all you can drink (soda and water only) for 2 hours + $250 for the site rental. I will also have to pay a $50 small party fee if I have less than 20 people show up but right now, I don't think that will be a problem either way.

You get a Disney security guard for your event in order to make sure that only people invited are allowed in, an event coordinator to assist with your event, and 1-2 people manning the food stations. There is even an option of allowing guests who don't have park tickets to attend your event. For $12.50 each, Disney security will escort your guests who don't have tickets to the party location starting at 1 hour prior to the party."

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving & survived Black Friday! :goodvibes

Grand Gathering info:

I called Grand Gatherings a couple of times, but it took me some research to figure out what the heck they were talking about, but I think I got it pretty much figured out now? :confused3

If we want to link as a Grand Gathering, I would have to call & give my resort reservation number & then I would be given a Grand Gathering planner & number that you would all be given & then you would call & add your resort reservation number so we could be linked as a group & our planner would make all our group dining plans for us.

The problem is that some of us are not staying on-site so we will NOT all qualify for a Grand Gathering; however, I can could call & book a private party instead? I did call catering & asked about a private dessert party & it is "doable" but they won't tell me nuttin' as far as prices until I actually book it. :rolleyes: Does this sound like something we might like to do instead? Would we want to include dinner? A cash bar? What date? Any feedback, ideas, comments???

We don't have to decide anything now & in fact I think we should wait till after the holidays since everyone is busy right now. Maybe in January we could get a roll call going with resort, dates, who's planning what, etc?

I did find a post in which someone booked a private dinner in Epcot, but it's from 2006 so I'm not sure how much has changed & how much the price has increased:

"As for private events in the parks, I went through Epcot catering and we are having a private IllumiNations party to celebrate my son's 3rd birthday on the lower terrace of the UK pavillion. Blair from Epcot catering has been an absolute doll! I got quite the bargain and a MUCH better deal then if I had gone through the Grand Gatherings people. To give you an idea, I think I am paying about $25 per person for the private party in the UK and that inludes 4 hot entrees and a few simple appetizers, all you can eat and all you can drink (soda and water only) for 2 hours + $250 for the site rental. I will also have to pay a $50 small party fee if I have less than 20 people show up but right now, I don't think that will be a problem either way.

You get a Disney security guard for your event in order to make sure that only people invited are allowed in, an event coordinator to assist with your event, and 1-2 people manning the food stations. There is even an option of allowing guests who don't have park tickets to attend your event. For $12.50 each, Disney security will escort your guests who don't have tickets to the party location starting at 1 hour prior to the party."

I love the idea of a private party, but I think the price from that post sounds a little too low. I have a price list from 2002, and it was more than that. Then they tack on a 20% (it may be 22% by now) service charge, and then they tax that total.

[allshookup]

I love the idea of a private party, but I think the price from that post sounds a little too low. I have a price list from 2002, and it was more than that. Then they tack on a 20% (it may be 22% by now) service charge, and then they tax that total.

Hmmmm I thought it sounded too good to be true, but I can't seem to find anything that gives an idea of prices. :confused3

[tom31b]

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving & survived Black Friday! :goodvibes

Grand Gathering info:

I called Grand Gatherings a couple of times, but it took me some research to figure out what the heck they were talking about, but I think I got it pretty much figured out now? :confused3

If we want to link as a Grand Gathering, I would have to call & give my resort reservation number & then I would be given a Grand Gathering planner & number that you would all be given & then you would call & add your resort reservation number so we could be linked as a group & our planner would make all our group dining plans for us.

The problem is that some of us are not staying on-site so we will NOT all qualify for a Grand Gathering;

Did they say you can't include off site people? I wonder if we called and told them our dear Aunt lives in Orlando and wanted to join the 30-50 going, could that happen?

[cruisin'Mike]

Did they say you can't include off site people? I wonder if we called and told them our dear Aunt lives in Orlando and wanted to join the 30-50 going, could that happen?

Another possibility is if people are not maxing out their room occupancy, they can "book" some extra people in their room, even though they wouldn't actually be staying there. At least for DVC, it wouldn't cost anything extra to do that. For example, if a family of 3 was staying in a 1-bedroom suite, they can book another couple in the room, since it can actually hold 5. Then they would be listed on an on-property reservation and could be part of the Grand Gathering group.

[cruisin'Mike]

Diane,

Is this the number you tried to get info on a dessert party?

Walt Disney World’s Catering and Convention Services team at 407-828-3200.

[allshookup]

Did they say you can't include off site people? I wonder if we called and told them our dear Aunt lives in Orlando and wanted to join the 30-50 going, could that happen?

Yes I called & they said that anyone that links has to have a WDW resort reservation number. Of course I didn't give the dear old aunt that lives in Orlando story. You want to try it? LOL

Another possibility is if people are not maxing out their room occupancy, they can "book" some extra people in their room, even though they wouldn't actually be staying there. At least for DVC, it wouldn't cost anything extra to do that. For example, if a family of 3 was staying in a 1-bedroom suite, they can book another couple in the room, since it can actually hold 5. Then they would be listed on an on-property reservation and could be part of the Grand Gathering group.

That is a thought! I could add one person to my reservation number.

Diane,

Is this the number you tried to get info on a dessert party?

Walt Disney World’s Catering and Convention Services team at 407-828-3200.

Yes that's the number I called to ask about the dessert party. Funny thing is...it's the same person I got when I called 407-WDW-MAGIC when I called to ask about the Grand Gathering.

[tom31b]

Yes that's the number I called to ask about the dessert party. Funny thing is...it's the same person I got when I called 407-WDW-MAGIC when I called to ask about the Grand Gathering.

So when they saw the caller id, the woman said "Here comes that woman from Bahstahn with more questions...."?

[allshookup]

So when they saw the caller id, the woman said "Here comes that woman from Bahstahn with more questions...."?

Actually is was Josh & HE was nicer the first time I talked to him, but when I started to try & nail him down for some prices on a private pahty...his attitude changed. Go figure! :rolleyes1

[arlenesp]

Hi guys!!!!:goodvibes
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
Today is the first Thursday with not appoiontments for either one of us. I love it...........I got myself a ticket for Saturday to see Avenue Q. Hope it's as funny as they say.
The weather has finally changed for the better here. Yesterday woke up to 39 and cold. Hope it stays this way.

[Stepht5]

Hi guys!!!!:goodvibes
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
Today is the first Thursday with not appoiontments for either one of us. I love it...........I got myself a ticket for Saturday to see Avenue Q. Hope it's as funny as they say.
The weather has finally changed for the better here. Yesterday woke up to 39 and cold. Hope it stays this way.

You are crazy!!! It was so cold here yesterday!!! It was 50 during the day w/ winds from the north. I'm sure that Florida is like Texas (at least this part of TX) even when it is cold it is still sunny so, it isn't *that* bad!

[arlenesp]

You are crazy!!! It was so cold here yesterday!!! It was 50 during the day w/ winds from the north. I'm sure that Florida is like Texas (at least this part of TX) even when it is cold it is still sunny so, it isn't *that* bad!

I don't like the cold, but it is such a nice change from all the heat. It was really nice yesterday and today it looks dreary. A bit cold as well. The view from the window shows all the leaves all over the place. A lot of the trees have lost their leaves. I like the change in seasons. Off to the show today. Going to see Ave Q.DS couldn't get a ticket near me so I don't think he is going.How did the show go last night?
Has anyone found out how Desiree is????

[Stepht5]

I don't like the cold, but it is such a nice change from all the heat. It was really nice yesterday and today it looks dreary. A bit cold as well. The view from the window shows all the leaves all over the place. A lot of the trees have lost their leaves. I like the change in seasons. Off to the show today. Going to see Ave Q.DS couldn't get a ticket near me so I don't think he is going.How did the show go last night?
Has anyone found out how Desiree is????

The show went great -- except Claire broke character and made eye cotact with a little boy on the front row! UGH!!! She won't do that again! ;)

We have 2 shows today so, we will be at the theater from 1:30 to about 10:30 tonight.....

Cheryl needs to update on Des! Since I have such wierd hours this week I didn't want to call a different time zone!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone!

Thought I would send an update since I am currently out of the hospital..it's been a long week and it's not over yet. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

I thought I had the stomach flu when I left Arizona on Monday...drove home in pretty bad pain and unfortunately vomiting...I just wanted to get home. On Tuesday..it didn't go any better and I went to the ER..turns out my gallbladder is full of stones but the bad party is that all 3 of my ducts were completely blocked with stone and I was turning yellow due to my liver starting to fail. I had a procedure on Wednesday that took care of that and a stint put in. I sat in the hospital until yesterdy waiting to have surgery to remove my gallblader. Unfortunatly, after 4 days in the hospital..I was advised that my local hospital no longer takes our insurance! :scared1: (I already have a bill of over 37K!) This will be a fun fight as they were required to nofiy me immediately. Anyways...I was discharged without the 2nd surgery and will now go to a new hospital next week that does honor the insurance. (They just dropped my insurance a few months ago and we had gone there several times before) Anyways...I am hoping that I do not have much pain until I can get the surgery and then I will go in during Jan or Feb and have the stint removed.

That's it in a nutshell!

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi everyone!

Thought I would send an update since I am currently out of the hospital..it's been a long week and it's not over yet. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

I thought I had the stomach flu when I left Arizona on Monday...drove home in pretty bad pain and unfortunately vomiting...I just wanted to get home. On Tuesday..it didn't go any better and I went to the ER..turns out my gallbladder is full of stones but the bad party is that all 3 of my ducts were completely blocked with stone and I was turning yellow due to my liver starting to fail. I had a procedure on Wednesday that took care of that and a stint put in. I sat in the hospital until yesterdy waiting to have surgery to remove my gallblader. Unfortunatly, after 4 days in the hospital..I was advised that my local hospital no longer takes our insurance! :scared1: (I already have a bill of over 37K!) This will be a fun fight as they were required to nofiy me immediately. Anyways...I was discharged without the 2nd surgery and will now go to a new hospital next week that does honor the insurance. (They just dropped my insurance a few months ago and we had gone there several times before) Anyways...I am hoping that I do not have much pain until I can get the surgery and then I will go in during Jan or Feb and have the stint removed.

That's it in a nutshell!

I'm glad you're doing better than you were, but that whole insurance thing sucks.:mad: We'll definitely keep you in our thoughts and prayers that you will be comfortable and healthy until your surgery next week, and then a full and speedy recovery after that.:grouphug:

[Stepht5]

Hi everyone!

Thought I would send an update since I am currently out of the hospital..it's been a long week and it's not over yet. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

I thought I had the stomach flu when I left Arizona on Monday...drove home in pretty bad pain and unfortunately vomiting...I just wanted to get home. On Tuesday..it didn't go any better and I went to the ER..turns out my gallbladder is full of stones but the bad party is that all 3 of my ducts were completely blocked with stone and I was turning yellow due to my liver starting to fail. I had a procedure on Wednesday that took care of that and a stint put in. I sat in the hospital until yesterdy waiting to have surgery to remove my gallblader. Unfortunatly, after 4 days in the hospital..I was advised that my local hospital no longer takes our insurance! :scared1: (I already have a bill of over 37K!) This will be a fun fight as they were required to nofiy me immediately. Anyways...I was discharged without the 2nd surgery and will now go to a new hospital next week that does honor the insurance. (They just dropped my insurance a few months ago and we had gone there several times before) Anyways...I am hoping that I do not have much pain until I can get the surgery and then I will go in during Jan or Feb and have the stint removed.

That's it in a nutshell!

Oh, my!!!!! I am so sorry that you were feeling so bad. I can't believe that as soon as you filled in your admission papers they didn't tell you about the insurance thing!!!!
I'm going to ask my brother about that -- for the past yr or so (until the cancer came back) he was working in ER admissions.
I can't believe they took that long to tell you!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone,

I will be going to the Dr. tomorrow to hopefully find out when my surgery will be. I am hoping it will be this week.

Anyways..on a vacation note..where is everyone staying? I need to know where I am switching my ressie to in Jan. I am planning on either BCV or BV with a lean towards BCV.

[radioclash2]

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving & survived Black Friday! :goodvibes

Grand Gathering info:

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Hi Diane,

If we're the only ones off site (Dolphin/Swan, I'm always confused about what they consider perks about staying there) I would consider switching my hotel. :upsidedow

[radioclash2]

Another possibility is if people are not maxing out their room occupancy, they can "book" some extra people in their room, even though they wouldn't actually be staying there. At least for DVC, it wouldn't cost anything extra to do that. For example, if a family of 3 was staying in a 1-bedroom suite, they can book another couple in the room, since it can actually hold 5. Then they would be listed on an on-property reservation and could be part of the Grand Gathering group.


Mike, who knew you were so diabolical...

[radioclash2]

So when they saw the caller id, the woman said "Here comes that woman from Bahstahn with more questions...."?

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I MISS YOU ALL !!!

(and now I'm late getting ready for work, which means the kids will be late getting up & I'll have to make up some story about how I was busy this morning)

[radioclash2]

Oh, my!!!!! I am so sorry that you were feeling so bad. I can't believe that as soon as you filled in your admission papers they didn't tell you about the insurance thing!!!!
I'm going to ask my brother about that -- for the past yr or so (until the cancer came back) he was working in ER admissions.
I can't believe they took that long to tell you!

I was thinking the same thing. It's their job to know if they accept your insurance.

If you can't get away without paying the bill, tell them you'll pay no more than 15% of charges. They should jump on that considering most hospitals don't collect on non-insurance bills.

[radioclash2]

All right, now I'm really running behind:scared1:

TTYL

[tom31b]

Hi Diane,

If we're the only ones off site (Dolphin/Swan, I'm always confused about what they consider perks about staying there) I would consider switching my hotel. :upsidedow

I think Dolphin Swan are considered on site

[allshookup]

Hi Diane,

If we're the only ones off site (Dolphin/Swan, I'm always confused about what they consider perks about staying there) I would consider switching my hotel. :upsidedow

Yep Tom's right, the Swolphin is considered on site so you'd be eligible for grand gatherings. Anyway there is more than one family "off-site". We already have stuff planned, i.e. dinner at O'Hana, night at Jellyrolls so no big deal if we don't end up doing a dessert party. We could always just plan another meet somewhere else. We'll find out more when I call to get prices in January or February.

Anyways..on a vacation note..where is everyone staying? I need to know where I am switching my ressie to in Jan. I am planning on either BCV or BV with a lean towards BCV.

We're planning on BCV, but it all depends on whether I can get a 1br there in January.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

We're planning on BCV, but it all depends on whether I can get a 1br there in January.

Oh goody! Neighbors!

[radioclash2]

I think Dolphin Swan are considered on site

Yep Tom's right, the Swolphin is considered on site so you'd be eligible for grand gatherings. Anyway there is more than one family "off-site". We already have stuff planned, i.e. dinner at O'Hana, night at Jellyrolls so no big deal if we don't end up doing a dessert party. We could always just plan another meet somewhere else. We'll find out more when I call to get prices in January or February.



We're planning on BCV, but it all depends on whether I can get a 1br there in January.


swolphin ???:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
thanks for the info

[Stepht5]

Yep Tom's right, the Swolphin is considered on site so you'd be eligible for grand gatherings. Anyway there is more than one family "off-site". We already have stuff planned, i.e. dinner at O'Hana, night at Jellyrolls so no big deal if we don't end up doing a dessert party. We could always just plan another meet somewhere else. We'll find out more when I call to get prices in January or February.
.

Is that a new hotel? :lmao:

[micmse2003]

Hi Diane,

If we're the only ones off site (Dolphin/Swan, I'm always confused about what they consider perks about staying there) I would consider switching my hotel. :upsidedow

Lisa....you are too funny. ;) First we have you chnaging your dates and now we have you willing to change your hotel.:worship:

[Stepht5]

Anyways..on a vacation note..where is everyone staying? I need to know where I am switching my ressie to in Jan. I am planning on either BCV or BV with a lean towards BCV.

We haven't made our August ressies...yet.... I'm pretty sure we won't want to stay at the AKL (where our Sept/Oct ressies are) since what would be the use in watching animals while sitting on your balcony (I almost said verranda!) in the AUGUST heat?? :confused3

I'll have to decide on a different hotel....... I know Jon doesn't want the GF (we had less then stellar service in Sept....)..... I might check the Contempory.......

[tom31b]

Is that a new hotel? :lmao:

Just an ugly one

[allshookup]

swolphin ???:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
thanks for the info

Is that a new hotel? :lmao:


It's an easy way to combine the two, but in all honesty I'm not smaht enough to have made it up! :rolleyes1

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12438074#post12438074&highlight=swolphin

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1841132&page=1&highlight=swolphin

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24895306#post24895306&highlight=swolphin

[Stepht5]

Just an ugly one

Tom, I think of you being funny in the same way my dh is funny -- very much a smart alec....and what I *heard* in my mind was you saying *Just a _ugly one.*

It's an easy way to combine the two, but in all honesty I'm not smaht enough to have made it up! :rolleyes1

:rotfl2: I'm not even smart enough to have thought that you did it on purpose! :lmao:

[tom31b]

So what are the dates for this "cruise"?

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

So what are the dates for this "cruise"?

You will need to book August 15-22nd..your choice of cabins are currently AKL, BCV, BV etc..etc..etc...or whatever level of accomodation you would feel would best suit your needs to all fit into one room without the urge to strangle a child by the end of the week. :lmao:

Does this mean you heard from the Boy Scouts???? :)

[tom31b]

You will need to book August 15-22nd..your choice of cabins are currently AKL, BCV, BV etc..etc..etc...or whatever level of accomodation you would feel would best suit your needs to all fit into one room without the urge to strangle a child by the end of the week. :lmao:

Does this mean you heard from the Boy Scouts???? :)

Yes and its not easy....

But we shall see

[arlenesp]

It would be great to have the date for the dinner. I already got the 16th off just because it was a Sunday and extends my weekend. I work 17,18,19 and am off the next 3 days Thurs, Fri And Sat. The dates are still open even if only for getting time off at night.

When they were building the Swan and the Dolphin, Chad and I were on our way to Mickeys xmas party one night.There were no lights at all around the construction of the hotels. The kid freaked out when we passed them as they looked like some Tim Burton apparition in the dark. He saw the outline of that fish against the dark sky and ducked down til we got thru the gates.It was scary looking. Poor kid was having trouble sleeping after that.

[Downrivermama]

You will need to book August 15-22nd..your choice of cabins are currently AKL, BCV, BV etc..etc..etc...or whatever level of accomodation you would feel would best suit your needs to all fit into one room without the urge to strangle a child by the end of the week. :lmao:

Does this mean you heard from the Boy Scouts???? :)

Haven't made ressies yet, but planning on that time period. Hope your feeling better.

ETA: I just posted 2,000!

[magiroux]

Hi All

A little behind on the thread - got some ST issues cutting into my DIS time.

Just wanted to post that JetBlue has released their booking schedule for August and the prices aren't too bad

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving & survived Black Friday! :goodvibes

Grand Gathering info:



Hi Diane...I know I had looked into this some time ago and I seemed to remember that a percentage of participants could stay off-site, so I called to see if the rules were the same or had changed since the last time I looked into it.

According to Jason at Grand Gatherings, you need to have 80% of resort guests participating. For every 8 resort guests you can have 2 off-site guests.

I really can't change my ressie off-site, so if I can get in on the evening, that's great, but if not:sad1: , I wouldn't wany anyone to change arrangements on my account.

Another possibility is if people are not maxing out their room occupancy, they can "book" some extra people in their room, even though they wouldn't actually be staying there. At least for DVC, it wouldn't cost anything extra to do that. For example, if a family of 3 was staying in a 1-bedroom suite, they can book another couple in the room, since it can actually hold 5. Then they would be listed on an on-property reservation and could be part of the Grand Gathering group.

I can just hear the DVC police now! :goodvibes Hi guys!!!!:goodvibes
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
Today is the first Thursday with not appoiontments for either one of us. I love it...........I got myself a ticket for Saturday to see Avenue Q. Hope it's as funny as they say.
The weather has finally changed for the better here. Yesterday woke up to 39 and cold. Hope it stays this way.


I heard that show is awesome, I wanted to see it last time we were in NYC, but it was not apprpriate for DD who was 11 at the time


Hi everyone,

I will be going to the Dr. tomorrow to hopefully find out when my surgery will be. I am hoping it will be this week.

Anyways..on a vacation note..where is everyone staying? I need to know where I am switching my ressie to in Jan. I am planning on either BCV or BV with a lean towards BCV.

I hope you feel better soon, Desiree:hug:

[magiroux]

Haven't made ressies yet, but planning on that time period. Hope your feeling better.

ETA: I just posted 2,000!


congrats on 2000, Tina:yay:

[allshookup]

Hi All

A little behind on the thread - got some ST issues cutting into my DIS time.

Just wanted to post that JetBlue has released their booking schedule for August and the prices aren't too bad



Hi Diane...I know I had looked into this some time ago and I seemed to remember that a percentage of participants could stay off-site, so I called to see if the rules were the same or had changed since the last time I looked into it.

According to Jason at Grand Gatherings, you need to have 80% of resort guests participating. For every 8 resort guests you can have 2 off-site guests.

I really can't change my ressie off-site, so if I can get in on the evening, that's great, but if not:sad1: , I wouldn't wany anyone to change arrangements on my account.



I can just hear the DVC police now! :goodvibes




So sorry to hear you are having ST issues. Hope all is well!

Thanks so much for the heads up on Jet Blue!!! I didn't expect them to open their dates up already. Anyway, I just booked our flights down at $94 each, but our flights back on the 23rd are already up to $154!!! :scared1: Oh well, they will only go up so glad I grabbed them! :thumbsup2

The 80% may be true, but I spoke to Josh at Grand Gatherings & he stated that everyone had to be staying on site & in fact he even suggested I talk our off site guests into staying on site! :rolleyes: He stated that in order to be included in the activities you had to call with your reservation, so I don't know how that would work. Again it's all in who you talk to at Disney, they never seem to get their stories straight. :sad2:

Anyway, you are not the only one off site, I believe Arlene lives close enough that she just drives over. Not that it matters, because I don't think it's something we absolutely HAVE to do. I will look into booking a private party & if that ends up being too expensive, we'll look into something else or maybe just add people onto some reservations as Mike suggested or call & try to get someone who will stand by the 80% rule? Lots of options, but I think we should only do something that everyone is welcome to be a part of. :goodvibes

[radioclash2]

Lisa....you are too funny. ;) First we have you chnaging your dates and now we have you willing to change your hotel.:worship:

To be with you all...

I miss you guys !!

[radioclash2]

Just an ugly one

but the beds are so comfy

[radioclash2]

It's an easy way to combine the two, but in all honesty I'm not smaht enough to have made it up! :rolleyes1

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12438074#post12438074&highlight=swolphin

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1841132&page=1&highlight=swolphin

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24895306#post24895306&highlight=swolphin

:rotfl: :rotfl: Diane, you're one of the smahtest people I ever met

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Haven't made ressies yet, but planning on that time period. Hope your feeling better.

ETA: I just posted 2,000!

Congrats!


[COLOR="red"]I hope you feel better soon, Desiree:hug:

Thanks! And thank you for the card..it was very thoughtful! And it made me laugh because that's how I feel.


Update: Well..it has finally been scheduled. My surgery is next Wednesday. It had been very frustratiing..for one because of the diet I am on..I am getting crabby because I am hungry all of the time and I feel weak. But I am dreaming of a pizza when I get home from the hospital! :)

My surgeon goes on vacation on the 18th and his schedule was full to do surgery but accordinging to him..I have to have this done ASAP....so you can see my frustration mixed in with the whole last hospital mix up.

Anyways..the nurse worked at it and I am in...please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers...they are appreciated.

[cruisin'Mike]

It would be great to have the date for the dinner. I already got the 16th off just because it was a Sunday and extends my weekend. I work 17,18,19 and am off the next 3 days Thurs, Fri And Sat. The dates are still open even if only for getting time off at night.

When they were building the Swan and the Dolphin, Chad and I were on our way to Mickeys xmas party one night.There were no lights at all around the construction of the hotels. The kid freaked out when we passed them as they looked like some Tim Burton apparition in the dark. He saw the outline of that fish against the dark sky and ducked down til we got thru the gates.It was scary looking. Poor kid was having trouble sleeping after that.

:lmao: :lmao:

Those dolphins still give me nightmares!:lmao:




I can just hear the DVC police now! :goodvibes



Shhhhhhh...

...besides, it's not like I announced it on a public message board or anything.:confused3

but the beds are so comfy

Ahhhh...Heavenly Beds!

[Stepht5]

When they were building the Swan and the Dolphin, Chad and I were on our way to Mickeys xmas party one night.There were no lights at all around the construction of the hotels. The kid freaked out when we passed them as they looked like some Tim Burton apparition in the dark. He saw the outline of that fish against the dark sky and ducked down til we got thru the gates.It was scary looking. Poor kid was having trouble sleeping after that.

I know that's not funny BUT, I had to LOL! I can so see where they would freak a kid out! LOL!

Hi All

A little behind on the thread - got some ST issues cutting into my DIS time.


:hug: Been there/ Done that! If it makes you feel better...at some point they do actually grow up and move out! LOL!

Although I have a 10ds that anyone is welcome to! Because I seriously may slap the daylights out of him at any moment!
He is exactly like his older brother and I really don't know how he lived to see adulthood!
When he was in college he sent me an email telling me how much he appreciated his dad keeping me from killing him!!!! :laughing: He went to college about 4 1/2 hrs away from here....it was safer for him. I couldn't hit him from that far away. ;)


Update: Well..it has finally been scheduled. My surgery is next Wednesday. It had been very frustratiing..for one because of the diet I am on..I am getting crabby because I am hungry all of the time and I feel weak. But I am dreaming of a pizza when I get home from the hospital! :)

:grouphug: You and your family are in our prayers! I know you are looking forward to getting this OVER with!

[tom31b]

I can just hear the DVC police now! :goodvibes



Shhhhhhh...

...besides, it's not like I announced it on a public message board or anything.:confused3



I'd be less worried about the DVC police than the DVC purists on public boards who will attack if you suggest anything not strictly in "da rules"

[micmse2003]

Yes and its not easy....

But we shall see

Okay fearless leader.........you have no option.:worship: :worship: Just make it happen!!;)

Haven't made ressies yet, but planning on that time period. Hope your feeling better.

ETA: I just posted 2,000!

So does this mean I talk twice as much as you!!:rotfl2: Congrats on post 2000!!:woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:

Hi All

A little behind on the thread - got some ST issues cutting into my DIS time.

Just wanted to post that JetBlue has released their booking schedule for August and the prices aren't too bad




I can just hear the DVC police now! :goodvibes

I hope you feel better soon, Desiree:hug:

I was behind on the threads because someone got me hooked on Facebook!!:mad: :mad:

To be with you all...

I miss you guys !!

:hug: :hug: Are you sure all of us???:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I'd be less worried about the DVC police than the DVC purists on public boards who will attack if you suggest anything not strictly in "da rules"

I know a good mouth piece we could use just in case. (Hint...Hint):lmao: :lmao:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

So does this mean I talk twice as much as you!!:rotfl2: Congrats on post 2000!!:woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:


You talk twice as much as most of us! :lmao:

[cruisin'Mike]

I'd be less worried about the DVC police than the DVC purists on public boards who will attack if you suggest anything not strictly in "da rules"

I hear you on that one. I'm public enemy number one because we put 5 people in a 1 bedroom suite. With DVC''s blessings of course, but some people still get their panties in a wad over it.

[micmse2003]

You talk twice as much as most of us! :lmao:

Only twice as much........thanks for the compliment.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[mousehouseman]

You talk twice as much as most of us! :lmao:

Ain't that the truth.

[mousehouseman]

Only twice as much........thanks for the compliment.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao::laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[mousehouseman]

just in case for the little ones.

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html

[Downrivermama]

I'd be less worried about the DVC police than the DVC purists on public boards who will attack if you suggest anything not strictly in "da rules"

That's why I read alot, but don't say anything. If your going to do it, don't go on a public board and tell everyone!



So does this mean I talk twice as much as you!!:rotfl2: Congrats on post 2000!!:woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:


Maybe, but I didn't post alot till I hooked up with this bunch! :thumbsup2

just in case for the little ones.

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html

I love that site! :santa:

I'm afraid that this will be the last year for Santa at our house. :sad1: Kaitlin is getting peer presure from the other kids, so she is on the fence. Maybe she needs a "Polar Express" intervention! :santa: I guess in this day and age 10 is a bit long in the tooth to still believe. I told her if she didn't believe any more you get underwear for Christmas!

Oh well I still believe in Santa!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Only twice as much........thanks for the compliment.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I was trying to be kind...:rotfl2:

just in case for the little ones.

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html

Hey...some of the big ones like to watch that on Christmas Eve.


I love that site! :santa:

I'm afraid that this will be the last year for Santa at our house. :sad1: Kaitlin is getting peer presure from the other kids, so she is on the fence. Maybe she needs a "Polar Express" intervention! :santa: I guess in this day and age 10 is a bit long in the tooth to still believe. I told her if she didn't believe any more you get underwear for Christmas!

Oh well I still believe in Santa!


Tori had just turned 10 when she figured out the Easter Bunny and Santa..she was on the fence for about a year but since Richard and I go all out..it was difficult for her to decide..we do the footprints thru the house and everything. I still made her write a letter to Santa this year so I knew what she wanted. I told her..no letter..no extra gifts from Santa. She wrote the letter. She has been wanting a dog and so this year we decided to give in. We keep saying once we finish traveling but we never seem to finish traveling :lmao:

[micmse2003]

Okay.........Cheryl is officially out of Facebook........or until I can get someone to fix my computer!!:headache: :headache: We went to defrag computer. This happened once before but my java script is not working. I fixed it once before but I don't remember how I did it. I got my Control X enabled but my computer will not run java script. Without this my face book and youtube will not work.:sad1: :sad1:

John and I have been both working on this since we defraged computer on Saturday both have :headache: :headache: .

I guess it will be back to phones for me and now you all will not have a million little gifts I send.:rolleyes1

[Stepht5]

I'm afraid that this will be the last year for Santa at our house. :sad1: Kaitlin is getting peer presure from the other kids, so she is on the fence. Maybe she needs a "Polar Express" intervention! :santa: I guess in this day and age 10 is a bit long in the tooth to still believe. I told her if she didn't believe any more you get underwear for Christmas!

Oh well I still believe in Santa!

My 10ds has been saying for a while *I know you and dad are Santa.* :sad2:
I think it was last year when someone tried to convince him that there was no Santa and he said *I KNOW there is because my mom would never buy those gifts!* :lmao:

Okay.........Cheryl is officially out of Facebook........or until I can get someone to fix my computer!!:headache: :headache: We went to defrag computer. This happened once before but my java script is not working. I fixed it once before but I don't remember how I did it. I got my Control X enabled but my computer will not run java script. Without this my face book and youtube will not work.:sad1: :sad1:


I'm sorry to hear that! I hate computer problems!

[tom31b]

Okay.........Cheryl is officially out of Facebook........or until I can get someone to fix my computer!!:headache: :headache: We went to defrag computer. This happened once before but my java script is not working. I fixed it once before but I don't remember how I did it. I got my Control X enabled but my computer will not run java script. Without this my face book and youtube will not work.:sad1: :sad1:

John and I have been both working on this since we defraged computer on Saturday both have :headache: :headache: .

I guess it will be back to phones for me and now you all will not have a million little gifts I send.:rolleyes1

Wow, Cheryl can't access facebook and her post count here just increased exponentially!

[micmse2003]

Wow, Cheryl can't access facebook and her post count here just increased exponentially!

I know what that word means........I just could never spell or type it.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[micmse2003]

Late Report!!!

Richard called to tell me Desiree went through surgery and everything looks good.:banana: :banana: :hug: She might me going home tomorrow. Desiree knows I would keep you all up-dated!!;)

[allshookup]

Late Report!!!

Richard called to tell me Desiree went through surgery and everything looks good.:banana: :banana: :hug: She might me going home tomorrow. Desiree knows I would keep you all up-dated!!;)

Glad to hear it Cheryl! Thanks for the good news! :hug:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone!

I am home from the hospital and attempting to sit up for a bit. The best part..I had a real sandwich today! :banana: The offical weight loss with my exciting diet was 17 pounds in 2 weeks..I'll take it.

The surgery went great. No complications and my other procedure will be in Feb/March to remove the stent. I should feel back to normal by Saturday or Sunday.

Take care!

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi everyone!

I am home from the hospital and attempting to sit up for a bit. The best part..I had a real sandwich today! :banana: The offical weight loss with my exciting diet was 17 pounds in 2 weeks..I'll take it.

The surgery went great. No complications and my other procedure will be in Feb/March to remove the stent. I should feel back to normal by Saturday or Sunday.

Take care!

Glad to hear you're doing well! Sending wishes for a speedy recovery! :hug: Try to rest and take care of yourself.

[Stepht5]

Hi everyone!

I am home from the hospital and attempting to sit up for a bit. The best part..I had a real sandwich today! :banana: The offical weight loss with my exciting diet was 17 pounds in 2 weeks..I'll take it.

The surgery went great. No complications and my other procedure will be in Feb/March to remove the stent. I should feel back to normal by Saturday or Sunday.

Take care!

I am so happy to hear this!

[Downrivermama]

Yeah! Desiree! Glad to hear all went well. Take it easy.

[allshookup]

Hi everyone!

I am home from the hospital and attempting to sit up for a bit. The best part..I had a real sandwich today! :banana: The offical weight loss with my exciting diet was 17 pounds in 2 weeks..I'll take it.

The surgery went great. No complications and my other procedure will be in Feb/March to remove the stent. I should feel back to normal by Saturday or Sunday.

Take care!


That's excellent news! So glad to hear it all went well! :hug:

[cruisin'Mike]

That's excellent news! So glad to hear it all went well! :hug:

Hey Diane! I was just thinking of you, Mary Ann and Chrissie. They just showed Leominster (I think?) Massachusetts on our news. Stay warm and safe!

[Stepht5]

:goodvibes

Our dd & SIL have now interefered with our vacation plans...... :goodvibes We are going to have a grandbaby in August (due sometime the week of the 15th!).

AS happy as Jon and I are we did consider not missing our trip with y'all. ;) You should have seen the look of horror that came over our dd's face! LOL! I think that was mostly because she realized that would mean that her MIL would be the main person there to help her! :scared1:

[arlenesp]

Hi everyone!

I am home from the hospital and attempting to sit up for a bit. The best part..I had a real sandwich today! :banana: The offical weight loss with my exciting diet was 17 pounds in 2 weeks..I'll take it.

The surgery went great. No complications and my other procedure will be in Feb/March to remove the stent. I should feel back to normal by Saturday or Sunday.

Take care!

Glad you are feeling better. Lousy way to lose weight tho. Keep up the recovery :thumbsup2

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

:goodvibes

Our dd & SIL have now interefered with our vacation plans...... :goodvibes We are going to have a grandbaby in August (due sometime the week of the 15th!).

AS happy as Jon and I are we did consider not missing our trip with y'all. ;) You should have seen the look of horror that came over our dd's face! LOL! I think that was mostly because she realized that would mean that her MIL would be the main person there to help her! :scared1:

Congrats on the new arrival!

[Stepht5]

Congrats on the new arrival!

Thank you! My brother and I both think it is a girl so, I'm thinking about starting to buy girl stuff! LOL! It is so much more FUN then boy stuff! :)

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone!

I wanted to thank everyone for the calls and emails and cards! Today is the first day I actually feel human. I can't believe it's only been 5 days recovering..it feels like 5 weeks. Along with my recovery..I managed to pick up the stomach flu. I have had trouble eating since I got home so my pizza is still on hold :)

Anways..I feel like I have missed a lot on all of the boards so I will try and catch up. I hope everyone is having a terrific holiday season! Today I get to make the shopping list for our Christmas meal and Richard said he will do the shopping.

Have a great Sunday!

[Stepht5]

I know that some of you know this...But, would y'all keep my cousins' children in your prayers?

A cousin, that is younger then me, died in his sleep last night. They don't know why.
His 10dd went to wake him up this morning and she found him. :sad2: He also has a son that is around 14.

My cousin was the Godfather of my youngest child. So, this is one that I was fairly close to --- I have ALOT of 1st cousins...even more then Tom. ;)

My cousin lives in MO (an hour West of St Louis) so, I am not going to be able to go to the funeral. Even forgetting that it is Christms week, I just can not leave my brother right now.
Speaking of my brother......he had a set back this afternoon. His red blood cell count went back down again and the Dr can't figure out why...SO. Another dr is being called in to see him tomorrow.
This is really disappointing to Greg since he had been told this morning that he could come home tomorrow. Now he is going to be in the hospital.

This is going to seem trivial but, his dog is also dying and it doesn't look like he is going to make it much longer....... We just really NEED for him to hang on a while longer...... I just don't want this to be one more thing that Greg has to deal with....
Greg's S/O is taking care of the dog. I do not *do* dogs. I did go buy the dog *stuff* (diapers -- he is having *issues* now that it is close to the end-- and food) but, I don't take care of animals if I can help it.....

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I know that some of you know this...But, would y'all keep my cousins' children in your prayers?

A cousin, that is younger then me, died in his sleep last night. They don't know why.
His 10dd went to wake him up this morning and she found him. :sad2: He also has a son that is around 14.

My cousin was the Godfather of my youngest child. So, this is one that I was fairly close to --- I have ALOT of 1st cousins...even more then Tom. ;)

My cousin lives in MO (an hour West of St Louis) so, I am not going to be able to go to the funeral. Even forgetting that it is Christms week, I just can not leave my brother right now.
Speaking of my brother......he had a set back this afternoon. His red blood cell count went back down again and the Dr can't figure out why...SO. Another dr is being called in to see him tomorrow.
This is really disappointing to Greg since he had been told this morning that he could come home tomorrow. Now he is going to be in the hospital.

This is going to seem trivial but, his dog is also dying and it doesn't look like he is going to make it much longer....... We just really NEED for him to hang on a while longer...... I just don't want this to be one more thing that Greg has to deal with....
Greg's S/O is taking care of the dog. I do not *do* dogs. I did go buy the dog *stuff* (diapers -- he is having *issues* now that it is close to the end-- and food) but, I don't take care of animals if I can help it.....


All of your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers..I am sorry to hear of Greg's set-back..I know he was looking forward to being home tomorrow. I am not a dog person either (actually..against my better judgement...it has been a long time coming but on Christmas - we will be surprising Tori with the fact that she is finally going to get the dog she has been asking for) but for any animal to be passing away just breaks my heart.

[allshookup]

I know that some of you know this...But, would y'all keep my cousins' children in your prayers?

A cousin, that is younger then me, died in his sleep last night. They don't know why.
His 10dd went to wake him up this morning and she found him. :sad2: He also has a son that is around 14.

My cousin was the Godfather of my youngest child. So, this is one that I was fairly close to --- I have ALOT of 1st cousins...even more then Tom. ;)

My cousin lives in MO (an hour West of St Louis) so, I am not going to be able to go to the funeral. Even forgetting that it is Christms week, I just can not leave my brother right now.
Speaking of my brother......he had a set back this afternoon. His red blood cell count went back down again and the Dr can't figure out why...SO. Another dr is being called in to see him tomorrow.
This is really disappointing to Greg since he had been told this morning that he could come home tomorrow. Now he is going to be in the hospital.

This is going to seem trivial but, his dog is also dying and it doesn't look like he is going to make it much longer....... We just really NEED for him to hang on a while longer...... I just don't want this to be one more thing that Greg has to deal with....
Greg's S/O is taking care of the dog. I do not *do* dogs. I did go buy the dog *stuff* (diapers -- he is having *issues* now that it is close to the end-- and food) but, I don't take care of animals if I can help it.....

Steph what a very difficult holiday season this has been for you! I am so sorry to hear about your cousin. How very very sad! I will keep his family & your brother in my prayers. Hang in there! :hug:

[cruisin'Mike]

I know that some of you know this...But, would y'all keep my cousins' children in your prayers?

A cousin, that is younger then me, died in his sleep last night. They don't know why.
His 10dd went to wake him up this morning and she found him. :sad2: He also has a son that is around 14.

My cousin was the Godfather of my youngest child. So, this is one that I was fairly close to --- I have ALOT of 1st cousins...even more then Tom. ;)

My cousin lives in MO (an hour West of St Louis) so, I am not going to be able to go to the funeral. Even forgetting that it is Christms week, I just can not leave my brother right now.
Speaking of my brother......he had a set back this afternoon. His red blood cell count went back down again and the Dr can't figure out why...SO. Another dr is being called in to see him tomorrow.
This is really disappointing to Greg since he had been told this morning that he could come home tomorrow. Now he is going to be in the hospital.

This is going to seem trivial but, his dog is also dying and it doesn't look like he is going to make it much longer....... We just really NEED for him to hang on a while longer...... I just don't want this to be one more thing that Greg has to deal with....
Greg's S/O is taking care of the dog. I do not *do* dogs. I did go buy the dog *stuff* (diapers -- he is having *issues* now that it is close to the end-- and food) but, I don't take care of animals if I can help it.....

I'm so sorry to hear about about your cousinn. We'll add him and his family to our prayers. We'll continue to keep your brother and your whole family in our prayers too.

I know it may sound a little weak, coming across the internet from far away, but if there is anything that we can possibly do, even if it's just give you an ear to talk to, please don't hesitate to ask.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Last minute Christmas shoppers? Guess where they are!

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/Christmas.jpg









It's the shopping area on a cruise ship.....sure..it's not Disney but it's a cruise ship....I bet it's someplace warm and tropical....

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

This is really disappointing to Greg since he had been told this morning that he could come home tomorrow. Now he is going to be in the hospital.



I hope that today is brighter for your Brother. I continue to pray for your family each day!

[Stepht5]

All of your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers..I am sorry to hear of Greg's set-back..I know he was looking forward to being home tomorrow. I am not a dog person either (actually..against my better judgement...it has been a long time coming but on Christmas - we will be surprising Tori with the fact that she is finally going to get the dog she has been asking for) but for any animal to be passing away just breaks my heart.

Steph what a very difficult holiday season this has been for you! I am so sorry to hear about your cousin. How very very sad! I will keep his family & your brother in my prayers. Hang in there! :hug:

I'm so sorry to hear about about your cousinn. We'll add him and his family to our prayers. We'll continue to keep your brother and your whole family in our prayers too.

I know it may sound a little weak, coming across the internet from far away, but if there is anything that we can possibly do, even if it's just give you an ear to talk to, please don't hesitate to ask.

I hope that today is brighter for your Brother. I continue to pray for your family each day!


Thank you all so much. It really means alot to me that I can post/vent here.
Jon listens to me but, then he wants there to be a *fix* he can do to make everything better. ;) And I know how upset he is about Greg being sick.
And when REAL tragedy hits (like my cousin dying) Jon makes jokes. Yes, they are funny.....and sometimes that is what you need to break the sadness up. I know he does it as a self protection thing -- so, that he doesn't break down.
And I don't want my younger children to be upset (or to see me get too upset) so, I don't say much when they are around --- are mine the only children that ALWAYS seem to be around??? :rolleyes:

Thanks again. And if any of you have prayer request send them to me! I have quite the list going --- I keep lists for everything because I am always afraid I will forget someone/something!

[micmse2003]

Merry Christmas!!!

http://members.tripod.com/~NASCARULZ/xvillage.gif

[Downrivermama]

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! We had a nice quite day, except being woken up at 4 AM! I went back to sleep!

Hope everyone is doing well. Stay safe and warm.

[Stepht5]

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! We had a nice quite day, except being woken up at 4 AM! I went back to sleep!

Hope everyone is doing well. Stay safe and warm.

Tina,
Jon & I were woke up about 4am also.....Because ouy 2 youngest kdis were fighting! ACK!!!
Elvis was mad because he didn't see Guitar Hero World Tour in the gifts. And instead of just being grateful for what he had -- he got the Lego Mindstorms NXT!!!! He was being a jerk to Claire - why????? So, she started hitting and kicking him! UGH! Samantha was trying to break them up.
We separated everyone and sent them to bed. ;)

And then when we got back in our room I turned to Jon and said *The ONLY thing you had to do was go out to the 1 car garage and get the GH World Tour box and put it in the Family room!!!* I had already set everything up -- the Santa gifts, the stockings, etc...... I'm even the one that bought/ordered EVERYTHING. He turns to me and says *I forgot.* :confused3 WTH????

I even picked out and bought the gifts for his parents!!!

[tom31b]

Tina,
Jon & I were woke up about 4am also.....Because ouy 2 youngest kdis were fighting! ACK!!!
Elvis was mad because he didn't see Guitar Hero World Tour in the gifts. And instead of just being grateful for what he had -- he got the Lego Mindstorms NXT!!!! He was being a jerk to Claire - why????? So, she started hitting and kicking him! UGH! Samantha was trying to break them up.
We separated everyone and sent them to bed. ;)

And then when we got back in our room I turned to Jon and said *The ONLY thing you had to do was go out to the 1 car garage and get the GH World Tour box and put it in the Family room!!!* I had already set everything up -- the Santa gifts, the stockings, etc...... I'm even the one that bought/ordered EVERYTHING. He turns to me and says *I forgot.* :confused3 WTH????

I even picked out and bought the gifts for his parents!!!


Thanks for the story, tell Jon I'm laughing, feels good with everything else going on.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Merry Christmas everyone!

[arlenesp]

I know that some of you know this...But, would y'all keep my cousins' children in your prayers?

A cousin, that is younger then me, died in his sleep last night. They don't know why.
His 10dd went to wake him up this morning and she found him. :sad2: He also has a son that is around 14.

My cousin was the Godfather of my youngest child. So, this is one that I was fairly close to --- I have ALOT of 1st cousins...even more then Tom. ;)

My cousin lives in MO (an hour West of St Louis) so, I am not going to be able to go to the funeral. Even forgetting that it is Christms week, I just can not leave my brother right now.
Speaking of my brother......he had a set back this afternoon. His red blood cell count went back down again and the Dr can't figure out why...SO. Another dr is being called in to see him tomorrow.
This is really disappointing to Greg since he had been told this morning that he could come home tomorrow. Now he is going to be in the hospital.

This is going to seem trivial but, his dog is also dying and it doesn't look like he is going to make it much longer....... We just really NEED for him to hang on a while longer...... I just don't want this to be one more thing that Greg has to deal with....
Greg's S/O is taking care of the dog. I do not *do* dogs. I did go buy the dog *stuff* (diapers -- he is having *issues* now that it is close to the end-- and food) but, I don't take care of animals if I can help it.....

Oh dear Steph.You really have your plate full. Sometimes we thrive on it but this time of the year can be overload. I know.. At l;east you are not taking care of the dog.

Tina,
Jon & I were woke up about 4am also.....Because ouy 2 youngest kdis were fighting! ACK!!!
Elvis was mad because he didn't see Guitar Hero World Tour in the gifts. And instead of just being grateful for what he had -- he got the Lego Mindstorms NXT!!!! He was being a jerk to Claire - why????? So, she started hitting and kicking him! UGH! Samantha was trying to break them up.
We separated everyone and sent them to bed. ;)

And then when we got back in our room I turned to Jon and said *The ONLY thing you had to do was go out to the 1 car garage and get the GH World Tour box and put it in the Family room!!!* I had already set everything up -- the Santa gifts, the stockings, etc...... I'm even the one that bought/ordered EVERYTHING. He turns to me and says *I forgot.* :confused3 WTH????

I even picked out and bought the gifts for his parents!!!

My kids have 2 versions of that and my DS has the Rock Band. But that is something I go thru all the time.He probably walked right by it as well.:goodvibes

[Stepht5]

Thanks for the story, tell Jon I'm laughing, feels good with everything else going on.

;) It is a funny story.
The kids had only been asleep about 3 hrs (they stayed up talking until 1am.....) and once everyone went back to bed and then woke up around 9am...they were in much better spirits. ;)
Claire siaid her Christmas wish was that her and Elvis could start the night over and not fight. :thumbsup2
Elvis ended up being very happy with his gifts -- we knew he would be! And then Jon was able to sneak the GH World Tour stuff in without anyone noticing. He even put it in a location that would look like it had been there all along and the kids just didn't see it!

:hug: to you. And lots of prayers!

Oh dear Steph.You really have your plate full. Sometimes we thrive on it but this time of the year can be overload. I know.. At l;east you are not taking care of the dog.

Bad news is that I am taking Greg tomorrow to have the dog put down.....the dog's tumor is now invading his intestines and he is not comfortable even with his pain meds. :sad2:

My kids have 2 versions of that and my DS has the Rock Band. But that is something I go thru all the time.He probably walked right by it as well.:goodvibes

This makes the kids GH collection complete.....Oldest dd & her dh have Rock Band. And they have brought it over many times to play with the kids. So, it was a natural as the *family gift*. :goodvibes
Claire was happy since they also got the High School Musical dance game w/dance pad and the Disney Sing-It game. You can tell that my kids are performers, huh?

[tom31b]

Ahem.....

A certain someone (to remain unnamed) has taken it upon herself to step up a harassment campaign to get me to commit once and for all to this trip.....


(please, you had no way of knowing, don't feel bad, its just easier to 'splain all at once to the larger group)


All of our plans took a real big hit this past weekend. It will be some weeks before we can say anything about trips, etc.

This past weekend, my MIL lost her mind, literally and very suddenly. She was wandering around the house Sunday trying to plug the dog control collar charger into the cell phone charger, couldn't figure where the super volume button was on the remote control and then was explaining how her camera phone was interfering with her blood pressure monitor (she doesn't have one) -- she spent hours doing these three things --. Needless to say, this freaked my disabled/wheelchair bound FIL out. She refused to go to the hospital and the paramedics couldn't force her to. It took several hours of my wife, FIL and BIL to convince her to go. MIL spent Sunday till yesterday in hospital. My wife has been there since Sunday and will probably be there through New Years. Last night I spent an hour trying to convince MIL that the heat was working fine as she stared at the thermostat. It took my wife and BIL over hour and 1/2 to convince her to take meds tonight (sinus infection, heart, etc.) since she was convinced they were working with the doctors to poison her.

We are not sure what is going on: med interaction? alzheimers? some other dimentia?

So, we are on hold for all kinds of planning, etc.

If she doesn't recover and come back to reality, we will have to move them into assisted living somewhere as my FIL can't live without help and she can't help as she is. Plus, she can't drive like this.

Anywho, thought I would let y'all know what was happening before I make ya feel bad when you come to harass me.

[tom31b]

Wow! Didn't mean that to be a thread killer.

[cruisin'Mike]

Ahem.....

A certain someone (to remain unnamed) has taken it upon herself to step up a harassment campaign to get me to commit once and for all to this trip.....


(please, you had no way of knowing, don't feel bad, its just easier to 'splain all at once to the larger group)


All of our plans took a real big hit this past weekend. It will be some weeks before we can say anything about trips, etc.

This past weekend, my MIL lost her mind, literally and very suddenly. She was wandering around the house Sunday trying to plug the dog control collar charger into the cell phone charger, couldn't figure where the super volume button was on the remote control and then was explaining how her camera phone was interfering with her blood pressure monitor (she doesn't have one) -- she spent hours doing these three things --. Needless to say, this freaked my disabled/wheelchair bound FIL out. She refused to go to the hospital and the paramedics couldn't force her to. It took several hours of my wife, FIL and BIL to convince her to go. MIL spent Sunday till yesterday in hospital. My wife has been there since Sunday and will probably be there through New Years. Last night I spent an hour trying to convince MIL that the heat was working fine as she stared at the thermostat. It took my wife and BIL over hour and 1/2 to convince her to take meds tonight (sinus infection, heart, etc.) since she was convinced they were working with the doctors to poison her.

We are not sure what is going on: med interaction? alzheimers? some other dimentia?

So, we are on hold for all kinds of planning, etc.

If she doesn't recover and come back to reality, we will have to move them into assisted living somewhere as my FIL can't live without help and she can't help as she is. Plus, she can't drive like this.

Anywho, thought I would let y'all know what was happening before I make ya feel bad when you come to harass me.

Tom, we'll add your MIL to our prayers. I'm hoping that they find out that it is some drug interaction or something other easy fix. If you or Ellen need anything, feel free to give Linda or me a call.

[Stepht5]

Wow! Didn't mean that to be a thread killer.

:rotfl: :grouphug: :grouphug:

I hope someone in this group gets some good news soon!!! We could use it! ;)

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ahem.....

A certain someone (to remain unnamed) has taken it upon herself to step up a harassment campaign to get me to commit once and for all to this trip.....


(please, you had no way of knowing, don't feel bad, its just easier to 'splain all at once to the larger group)


All of our plans took a real big hit this past weekend. It will be some weeks before we can say anything about trips, etc.

This past weekend, my MIL lost her mind, literally and very suddenly. She was wandering around the house Sunday trying to plug the dog control collar charger into the cell phone charger, couldn't figure where the super volume button was on the remote control and then was explaining how her camera phone was interfering with her blood pressure monitor (she doesn't have one) -- she spent hours doing these three things --. Needless to say, this freaked my disabled/wheelchair bound FIL out. She refused to go to the hospital and the paramedics couldn't force her to. It took several hours of my wife, FIL and BIL to convince her to go. MIL spent Sunday till yesterday in hospital. My wife has been there since Sunday and will probably be there through New Years. Last night I spent an hour trying to convince MIL that the heat was working fine as she stared at the thermostat. It took my wife and BIL over hour and 1/2 to convince her to take meds tonight (sinus infection, heart, etc.) since she was convinced they were working with the doctors to poison her.

We are not sure what is going on: med interaction? alzheimers? some other dimentia?

So, we are on hold for all kinds of planning, etc.

If she doesn't recover and come back to reality, we will have to move them into assisted living somewhere as my FIL can't live without help and she can't help as she is. Plus, she can't drive like this.

Anywho, thought I would let y'all know what was happening before I make ya feel bad when you come to harass me.

We completely understand about you having to put off any plans for trips etc...I know I am way on the other Coast but if you or Ellen need anything that I can do..please don't hesitate to let me know..I will continue to keep your family in my prayers that the Doctors find an answer quickly.

[micmse2003]

:rotfl: :grouphug: :grouphug:

I hope someone in this group gets some good news soon!!! We could use it! ;)

I got some good news!!!!! this is John, Cheryl is back amongst the living, she never got out of bed yesterday. We still are not sure what she had, but she did not look good Friday night. As soon as she got off the phone with Diane it started. We had gone out for a Christmas Story dinner (Chinese Dinner) on Christmas day, we think it could have been something she ate there. Anyway she is alive and well, and soon to be back among the posting. Hope everyone is having a great holiday so far.


John

[allshookup]

Ahem.....

A certain someone (to remain unnamed) has taken it upon herself to step up a harassment campaign to get me to commit once and for all to this trip.....


(please, you had no way of knowing, don't feel bad, its just easier to 'splain all at once to the larger group)


All of our plans took a real big hit this past weekend. It will be some weeks before we can say anything about trips, etc.

This past weekend, my MIL lost her mind, literally and very suddenly. She was wandering around the house Sunday trying to plug the dog control collar charger into the cell phone charger, couldn't figure where the super volume button was on the remote control and then was explaining how her camera phone was interfering with her blood pressure monitor (she doesn't have one) -- she spent hours doing these three things --. Needless to say, this freaked my disabled/wheelchair bound FIL out. She refused to go to the hospital and the paramedics couldn't force her to. It took several hours of my wife, FIL and BIL to convince her to go. MIL spent Sunday till yesterday in hospital. My wife has been there since Sunday and will probably be there through New Years. Last night I spent an hour trying to convince MIL that the heat was working fine as she stared at the thermostat. It took my wife and BIL over hour and 1/2 to convince her to take meds tonight (sinus infection, heart, etc.) since she was convinced they were working with the doctors to poison her.

We are not sure what is going on: med interaction? alzheimers? some other dimentia?

So, we are on hold for all kinds of planning, etc.

If she doesn't recover and come back to reality, we will have to move them into assisted living somewhere as my FIL can't live without help and she can't help as she is. Plus, she can't drive like this.

Anywho, thought I would let y'all know what was happening before I make ya feel bad when you come to harass me.

Certainly understandable & I hope it turns out to be something very treatable. Even though you would be sorely missed, I promise I won't harrass you! :hug:

I got some good news!!!!! this is John, Cheryl is back amongst the living, she never got out of bed yesterday. We still are not sure what she had, but she did not look good Friday night. As soon as she got off the phone with Diane it started. We had gone out for a Christmas Story dinner (Chinese Dinner) on Christmas day, we think it could have been something she ate there. Anyway she is alive and well, and soon to be back among the posting. Hope everyone is having a great holiday so far.


John

John thanks for the update. I was thinking of Cheryl & glad to hear she is feeling better! :thumbsup2

[micmse2003]

Wow! Didn't mean that to be a thread killer.

You have a new name.;) ;)

Seriously, if there is something John or I can do for you or Ellen....count us in.

Tom, we'll add your MIL to our prayers. I'm hoping that they find out that it is some drug interaction or something other easy fix. If you or Ellen need anything, feel free to give Linda or me a call.

Mike I just e-mailed Tom my exact thought that it would be an easier fix if it was a drug reaction.:flower3:

[magiroux]

HI All :wave2:

UGH - I made it through in one piece. There's a reason we usually go on vacation for Christmas :sad2: . Let's just say, when it comes to DH's and my family - The Walton's, we're NOT!!! Petty, mean and :snooty: . I've learned to count my blessings each day and that's just not what I care to be surrounded with - especially at Christmas!

In reading the posts, I just want to say how sorry I am to hear of the difficult times some of you dealing with right now....

Stephanie - My heart goes out to you :hug: My deepest condolences on the passing of your cousin. There is no way to prepare for something like that. Have they found out what happened yet?

I'm sorry your brother is having so many problems with his treatments. And then to have to put his dog down on top of it all.... :sad2: . You are in my Prayers.

Congrats on your 'Lil Bundle on the way - THINK PINK!!!!


Tom - As others have said, I hope it turns out to be a drug interaction and/or something that is treatable. I can't imagine how scary that must have been for Ellen and your FIL. My Dad had a similar reaction in the hospital when he was given Ativan. He thought the nurses were trying to kill him and left the hospital AMA. It was all VERY real to him. How is she doing? Please keep us posted.


Desiree - Glad to hear things went well and you are on the mend :thumbsup2


Cheryl - Sorry you had to spend the day in bed with the Heebi-Jeebies, but glad to hear you are feeling better. Just an FYI - the stomach flu (Norwalk) is running rampant around here so it may not have been something you ate.


Mike - Thanks for thinking of us during the storm. We didn't get hit as bad as some areas. We lost our electricity for about 24 hours and had some minor damage to the side of our house from falling trees. My brother, who manages an estate in Lancaster, MA (just south of Leominster/Fitchburgh, which were the hardest hit) just got his back Saturday. He said the entire town looks like Armageddon. He was lucky to have a generator, but many can not return to their homes even now because all the frozen pipes have burst inside the walls. Very sad.


Diane - Luv Ya!!! :hug: Hope you had a Merry One!!!!


I have the week off because of no school and am going to get my tree down and decorations put away today. Hoping to rent and get my carpets cleaned Wednesday/Thursday while the 'Lil Buggers aren't around. They are killing the carpet in my front entrance.

pixiedust: Let's hope 2009 brings everyone Health, Happiness & Good Fortune pixiedust:

[Stepht5]

HI All :wave2:

UGH - I made it through in one piece. There's a reason we usually go on vacation for Christmas :sad2: . Let's just say, when it comes to DH's and my family - The Walton's, we're NOT!!! Petty, mean and :snooty: . I've learned to count my blessings each day and that's just not what I care to be surrounded with - especially at Christmas!

:hug: You're right. Christmas time should be filled with love. :hug:

In reading the posts, I just want to say how sorry I am to hear of the difficult times some of you dealing with right now....

Stephanie - My heart goes out to you :hug: My deepest condolences on the passing of your cousin. There is no way to prepare for something like that. Have they found out what happened yet?

Thank you. Right now they are thinking it was an aneurysm. The autopsy results won't be back for a couple of weeks.

I'm sorry your brother is having so many problems with his treatments. And then to have to put his dog down on top of it all.... :sad2: . You are in my Prayers.

He has an appt tomorrow to see if they are going to change up the chemo drugs. Then he has chemo after the appt and on Wed. We'll see how it goes this time!
He is also hoping to have his oxygen by tomorrow. It should make it so that after walking from his bed to the couch he doesn't need a nap!

Congrats on your 'Lil Bundle on the way - THINK PINK!!!!

I had told Jon that I think she is going to have a girl....And then she told me that her & her dh think the same thing. I LOVE buying girl stuff!


I have the week off because of no school and am going to get my tree down and decorations put away today. Hoping to rent and get my carpets cleaned Wednesday/Thursday while the 'Lil Buggers aren't around. They are killing the carpet in my front entrance.

pixiedust: Let's hope 2009 brings everyone Health, Happiness & Good Fortune pixiedust:

I'm glad that you didn't get too much damage from the storms.

I hate the *putting away* of Christmas! It always seems like alot more work then setting it up! LOL!
Ours won't be coming down until after January 6th. We have to wait for the 3 Kings. ;)

[Downrivermama]

OMG! Wow, is everything hitting the fan? You guys know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug:

Tom, sorry to hear about your MIL. Hope it is something that is easy to fix. :hug:

Steph, we go to fire up Guitar Hero and the cd/dvd will not play! It plays the other games but not that. Now I gotta figure out what to do as dd has already put stickers on the face plate! Plus it was from SC :rolleyes1 and he got it on sale in Oct! Sorry you got awoken up to a fight!

Hope your brother is doing well.

Cheryl, sorry to hear you were under the weather. Glad to see you are on the mend. Tell John no more Christmas Story dinners!

Desiree glad you are doing good.

We are doing good. Being lazy to the point that I forgot what day of the week it was!

[allshookup]

HI All :wave2:

UGH - I made it through in one piece. There's a reason we usually go on vacation for Christmas :sad2: . Let's just say, when it comes to DH's and my family - The Walton's, we're NOT!!! Petty, mean and :snooty: . I've learned to count my blessings each day and that's just not what I care to be surrounded with - especially at Christmas!

In reading the posts, I just want to say how sorry I am to hear of the difficult times some of you dealing with right now....

Stephanie - My heart goes out to you :hug: My deepest condolences on the passing of your cousin. There is no way to prepare for something like that. Have they found out what happened yet?

I'm sorry your brother is having so many problems with his treatments. And then to have to put his dog down on top of it all.... :sad2: . You are in my Prayers.

Congrats on your 'Lil Bundle on the way - THINK PINK!!!!


Tom - As others have said, I hope it turns out to be a drug interaction and/or something that is treatable. I can't imagine how scary that must have been for Ellen and your FIL. My Dad had a similar reaction in the hospital when he was given Ativan. He thought the nurses were trying to kill him and left the hospital AMA. It was all VERY real to him. How is she doing? Please keep us posted.


Desiree - Glad to hear things went well and you are on the mend :thumbsup2


Cheryl - Sorry you had to spend the day in bed with the Heebi-Jeebies, but glad to hear you are feeling better. Just an FYI - the stomach flu (Norwalk) is running rampant around here so it may not have been something you ate.


Mike - Thanks for thinking of us during the storm. We didn't get hit as bad as some areas. We lost our electricity for about 24 hours and had some minor damage to the side of our house from falling trees. My brother, who manages an estate in Lancaster, MA (just south of Leominster/Fitchburgh, which were the hardest hit) just got his back Saturday. He said the entire town looks like Armageddon. He was lucky to have a generator, but many can not return to their homes even now because all the frozen pipes have burst inside the walls. Very sad.


Diane - Luv Ya!!! :hug: Hope you had a Merry One!!!!


I have the week off because of no school and am going to get my tree down and decorations put away today. Hoping to rent and get my carpets cleaned Wednesday/Thursday while the 'Lil Buggers aren't around. They are killing the carpet in my front entrance.

pixiedust: Let's hope 2009 brings everyone Health, Happiness & Good Fortune pixiedust:

Hiya Mary Ann! Sorry you had to deal with SFs (stinky families)! :hug: My Christmas was fairly uneventful, but I think that's a good thing! ;)

Happy New Year Everyone!

[tom31b]

So after my last post, things with my MIL went very downhill. Overnight Friday she walked around the house unplugging everything because "they were stealing my electricity." While not a big deal generally, when she got to the oxygen generator that my FIL uses when sleeping, that was a problem (probably not fatal). Since DW was there, she was awoken by the alarm on the Oxygen generator and got up to see what was goint on and quickly plugged it back in.

Saturday started with an unsucessful four hour battle to convince her they were not trying to poison her and she needed to take her meds. She refused to eat or drink also. Finally late in the afternoon they got her to agree to go to hospital, although she had to be almost dragged to the car. She was admitted and sedated Saturday night after accusing her family of conspiring with the doctors to kill her. She refused to get on the bed in the ER as they would kill her is she laid down.

Sunday was a day off for everyone. She was kept sedated most of day. IV providing most of nutrients.

Monday she was up and alert in bed. They gave her an anti-?? (depressent, psychotic? some sort of drug that helps with mental illness) and it brought her back to her prior reality. Unfortunately, she has had a long held belief that "mental health" and "psychology" is a bunch of hogwash and spent most of the day telling everyone she was a cardiac patient and didn't belong in the psych ward. She also says she won't take and of the sham medications the hogwash peddlers want her to, so its somewhat of a stalemate. Hopefully they can get her to a health point that the drugs are the only issue remaining.

But, its a wait and see.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

So after my last post, things with my MIL went very downhill. Overnight Friday she walked around the house unplugging everything because "they were stealing my electricity." While not a big deal generally, when she got to the oxygen generator that my FIL uses when sleeping, that was a problem (probably not fatal). Since DW was there, she was awoken by the alarm on the Oxygen generator and got up to see what was goint on and quickly plugged it back in.

Saturday started with an unsucessful four hour battle to convince her they were not trying to poison her and she needed to take her meds. She refused to eat or drink also. Finally late in the afternoon they got her to agree to go to hospital, although she had to be almost dragged to the car. She was admitted and sedated Saturday night after accusing her family of conspiring with the doctors to kill her. She refused to get on the bed in the ER as they would kill her is she laid down.

Sunday was a day off for everyone. She was kept sedated most of day. IV providing most of nutrients.

Monday she was up and alert in bed. They gave her an anti-?? (depressent, psychotic? some sort of drug that helps with mental illness) and it brought her back to her prior reality. Unfortunately, she has had a long held belief that "mental health" and "psychology" is a bunch of hogwash and spent most of the day telling everyone she was a cardiac patient and didn't belong in the psych ward. She also says she won't take and of the sham medications the hogwash peddlers want her to, so its somewhat of a stalemate. Hopefully they can get her to a health point that the drugs are the only issue remaining.

But, its a wait and see.

I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the update.

[allshookup]

Tom I am so sorry! Thank God DW was there to hear the alarm! At least your MIL is where she needs to be right now so they can run some tests & find out what is going on. I will continue to keep her in my prayers. :hug:

[tom31b]

Seems the onset may not have been so "sudden"

DW cleaning out house has found caches of food in places (whole cabinets in dining room full of beans, etc. and full of creepy crawly critters)....

Also some other unusual findings throughout house....

Right now it looks like we have temporary arrangements for care of FIL and MIL will be in residence at some sort of facility until things are better nailed down.

[Stepht5]

OMG! Wow, is everything hitting the fan? You guys know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug:

Steph, we go to fire up Guitar Hero and the cd/dvd will not play! It plays the other games but not that. Now I gotta figure out what to do as dd has already put stickers on the face plate! Plus it was from SC :rolleyes1 and he got it on sale in Oct! Sorry you got awoken up to a fight!

Hope your brother is doing well.

We are doing good. Being lazy to the point that I forgot what day of the week it was!

How weird about the GH game! I hope you are able to get that squared awy soon!

We'll know soon if the new treatment will help him feel better -- since the CT scan was so good they are going to cut out the drug that they think is causing the red & white blood cells to go to 0. Since right now he has a better chance of dying from some infection then from the cancer.
The Dr told him that taking the chance again on letting his blood cell count to go to 0 was like playing Russian Rulette.......

I love the fact that you are getting this cahnce to just be *lazy*!! :goodvibes

Seems the onset may not have been so "sudden"

DW cleaning out house has found caches of food in places (whole cabinets in dining room full of beans, etc. and full of creepy crawly critters)....

Also some other unusual findings throughout house....

Right now it looks like we have temporary arrangements for care of FIL and MIL will be in residence at some sort of facility until things are better nailed down.

:grouphug: I hope that it is not too difficult to find someplace for them. Do they live close to y'all? You know that we will continue our prayers. :hug: I think this deserves an extra decade being said tonight.
This will quite possibly be one of the most emotionally draining things to go through. If you ever need to unload...... you have my numbers.

And I am totally freaking out for Ellen!! Coming across creepy crawlies :scared1: Of course, I think she is probably pretty fearless. She lives in a house with 2 boys. ;)

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Happy New Year!

I hope that 2009 brings good health and happiness for all of us and our families!
Although 2008 was not all good - it did bring me all of you and for that I will always be thankful!

[allshookup]

Happy New Year!!!

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[Downrivermama]

How weird about the GH game! I hope you are able to get that squared awy soon!

We'll know soon if the new treatment will help him feel better -- since the CT scan was so good they are going to cut out the drug that they think is causing the red & white blood cells to go to 0. Since right now he has a better chance of dying from some infection then from the cancer.
The Dr told him that taking the chance again on letting his blood cell count to go to 0 was like playing Russian Rulette.......

I love the fact that you are getting this cahnce to just be *lazy*!! :goodvibes


My buddy Josh down the street told me that I can go online or 800 number regarding GH. He's 14 and is into all that.

I'm trying not to be so lazy, but it has been great!


Tom, prayers to you and your wife. Wow that's scary. Hope things get better soon.


Well as this New Years Eve is upon us, my fortunes have improved!:laughing: I have been childless since 8:30 AM this morning! Long story short Katie was invited to a New Years Eve sleep over at a friends house and on their way to their way to their dad's (it's a divorce situation) they picked her up to help with the planning and set up! Of course now I'm all alone and left to my own devises! :rotfl2: Now who I'm I gonna hug at midnight? :confused3

I just want ya'll to know that I am so glad I got to meet you guys and the cruise was so much fun. I love talking with you too!

They say that friends are what you give yourself to make up for family and it's true! And if you ever met my family, you would know its true! I just love you guys and wish everyone a healthy, peaceful 2009!

[Stepht5]

Happy New Year!

I hope that 2009 brings good health and happiness for all of us and our families!
Although 2008 was not all good - it did bring me all of you and for that I will always be thankful!

My buddy Josh down the street told me that I can go online or 800 number regarding GH. He's 14 and is into all that.

I'm trying not to be so lazy, but it has been great!


Tom, prayers to you and your wife. Wow that's scary. Hope things get better soon.


Well as this New Years Eve is upon us, my fortunes have improved!:laughing: I have been childless since 8:30 AM this morning! Long story short Katie was invited to a New Years Eve sleep over at a friends house and on their way to their way to their dad's (it's a divorce situation) they picked her up to help with the planning and set up! Of course now I'm all alone and left to my own devises! :rotfl2: Now who I'm I gonna hug at midnight? :confused3

I just want ya'll to know that I am so glad I got to meet you guys and the cruise was so much fun. I love talking with you too!

They say that friends are what you give yourself to make up for family and it's true! And if you ever met my family, you would know its true! I just love you guys and wish everyone a healthy, peaceful 2009!

Amen, sisters! :goodvibes

[arlenesp]

Tom, so sorry about the inlaws. Hopefully Ellen can get everything taken care of so you can have peace of mind. She really needs it.:grouphug:

[magiroux]

Happy New Year!!

Ba, Bye, 2008......


http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=TWiXy55OHyY

[Stepht5]

Happy New Year!!

Ba, Bye, 2008......


http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=TWiXy55OHyY


:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: That was sooo funny!!!!

[allshookup]

I just read an article on the dangers of heavy drinking...

Scared the t-s*** out of me.


So that's it!

















After today, no more reading!


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[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I just read an article on the dangers of heavy drinking...

Scared the t-s*** out of me.


So that's it!
















After today, no more reading!


http://www.talk.toplinks.pl/resources/jokes/DRINKING/1.gif

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[allshookup]

Thought the way things have been going around here lately, everyone could use a chuckle! Even if you've heard it before...it never gets old!

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[Stepht5]

Thought the way things have been going around here lately, everyone could use a chuckle! Even if you've heard it before...it never gets old!

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That was funny, Diane!!!!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Wow! Only about 7 months until our reunion!

Since I have to move our ressies next week to where we would like to stay...I wanted to see if anyone was planning on staying at the Beach Club?

I am debating between the BWV and the BCV with a lean towards BCV....but if anyone was oging to stay there too..that would seal it for us.

Thanks!

[allshookup]

Wow! Only about 7 months until our reunion!

Since I have to move our ressies next week to where we would like to stay...I wanted to see if anyone was planning on staying at the Beach Club?

I am debating between the BWV and the BCV with a lean towards BCV....but if anyone was oging to stay there too..that would seal it for us.

Thanks!

ME me me me! If I can get BCV that is. Cade has his heart set on Stormalong Bay this coming trip, but I have to call on the 17th, because that will be 7 months from our check-in day in August.

Just a thought, but maybe we could start a role call of who is staying where & when in another month or so? That should make it easier for any group reservations or meets we are planning on. :yay:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

ME me me me! If I can get BCV that is. Cade has his heart set on Stormalong Bay this coming trip, but I have to call on the 17th, because that will be 7 months from our check-in day in August.

Just a thought, but maybe we could start a role call of who is staying where & when in another month or so? That should make it easier for any group reservations or meets we are planning on. :yay:

I think that sounds good...Tori loves Stormalong Bay..we need to call on the 15th and it's coming quick..we are currently at AKL which I love but it's to far away from everything.

[allshookup]

Just an FYI for those that might not have heard:

A new Mexican/South American restaurant will be opening in DTD in the spring featuring 50 kinds of tequila & 10 specialty margaritas. Yum!

http://www.smileyworld.com/greetings/images/smallimages/AF-039.jpg


The Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party will begin in the Magic Kingdom in mid-February. Floats, disney characters, stilt walkers and other performers will parade down Main Street, U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle where there will be a 10-15 min dance party with many Disney Characters dancing to songs such as I like to Move it & Breakout.

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And sadly:

Space Mountain will close April 19 through late 2009 for refurbishment.

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[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Just an FYI for those that might not have heard:

A new Mexican/South American restaurant will be opening in DTD in the spring featuring 50 kinds of tequila & 10 specialty margaritas. Yum!


Woo Hoo! I'm sure that a couple of us would be happy to sample to offerings!

[Stepht5]

Just an FYI for those that might not have heard:

A new Mexican/South American restaurant will be opening in DTD in the spring featuring 50 kinds of tequila & 10 specialty margaritas. Yum!



The Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party will begin in the Magic Kingdom in mid-February. Floats, disney characters, stilt walkers and other performers will parade down Main Street, U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle where there will be a 10-15 min dance party with many Disney Characters dancing to songs such as I like to Move it & Breakout.


And sadly:

Space Mountain will close April 19 through late 2009 for refurbishment.


I'm excited about the resturant!

And the Street Party sounds like lots of fun!!!

I'm bummed about Space Moutain!

[Downrivermama]

Wow! Only about 7 months until our reunion!

Since I have to move our ressies next week to where we would like to stay...I wanted to see if anyone was planning on staying at the Beach Club?

I am debating between the BWV and the BCV with a lean towards BCV....but if anyone was oging to stay there too..that would seal it for us.

Thanks!

ME me me me! If I can get BCV that is. Cade has his heart set on Stormalong Bay this coming trip, but I have to call on the 17th, because that will be 7 months from our check-in day in August.

Just a thought, but maybe we could start a role call of who is staying where & when in another month or so? That should make it easier for any group reservations or meets we are planning on. :yay:

Well, if you guys are staying there, we will give it a try! I will have to make ressies on the 16th! That's our rescheduled field trip day!

Just an FYI for those that might not have heard:

A new Mexican/South American restaurant will be opening in DTD in the spring featuring 50 kinds of tequila & 10 specialty margaritas. Yum!

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The Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party will begin in the Magic Kingdom in mid-February. Floats, disney characters, stilt walkers and other performers will parade down Main Street, U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle where there will be a 10-15 min dance party with many Disney Characters dancing to songs such as I like to Move it & Breakout.

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And sadly:

Space Mountain will close April 19 through late 2009 for refurbishment.

http://bp2.blogger.com/_B0_Bp2c8D4M/RncutWGoOvI/AAAAAAAAASU/bB9UogEvmbw/s200/smiley_sad

Wow! I wonder if The Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party will be there when we go in February! We leave on the 15th! Only 38 more days! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[allshookup]

Well, if you guys are staying there, we will give it a try! I will have to make ressies on the 16th! That's our rescheduled field trip day!

Yeah!!! :banana:


Wow! I wonder if The Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party will be there when we go in February! We leave on the 15th! Only 38 more days! :banana: :banana: :banana:


Hopefully & then you can tell us how it is! :cool1: Lucky you going in 38 days & in August too! :woohoo:

[Downrivermama]

Hopefully & then you can tell us how it is! :cool1: Lucky you going in 38 days & in August too! :woohoo:

I will and take pics! We only got to go once last year, but then we did the cruise! It seems so long since we went. It was the end of April last year.

Once Kaitlin starts middle school, there will be no more winter breaks! Yuck. Her elementary school has an alternative calendar.

[allshookup]

I will and take pics! We only got to go once last year, but then we did the cruise! It seems so long since we went. It was the end of April last year.

Once Kaitlin starts middle school, there will be no more winter breaks! Yuck. Her elementary school has an alternative calendar.


I know the feeling! We actually didn't have a problem until Taylor started High School. We took her out for a couple of days this past October to go to the F&W Festival & we got a warning letter. :sad2: Needless to say it will most likely be summer for us from now on, because they obviously frown on her missing school & the airfare during school vacation weeks is very scawy! :scared1:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I know the feeling! We actually didn't have a problem until Taylor started High School. We took her out for a couple of days this past October to go to the F&W Festival & we got a warning letter. :sad2: Needless to say it will most likely be summer for us from now on, because they obviously frown on her missing school & the airfare during school vacation weeks is very scawy! :scared1:

I know..i am nervous when Tori starts HS..she has always been in private school or now home schooled so we haven't had to pay much attention

[got2travel]

Hey folks, just popping in to see where the DVC folks are staying. Is there any one resort everyone is trying to get? (or got?) Haven't read through the thread yet, will do that later tonight.

Since DVC just switched from trading with Interval to trading with RCI there is a very slim chance that I may be able to snag a studio or something. If not, we'll be offsite. But don't get all excited yet, I still don't know if we'll be able to make it or not. I'm going to put a request in with RCI anyway to see if anything DVC comes up.

[got2travel]

ME me me me! If I can get BCV that is. Cade has his heart set on Stormalong Bay this coming trip, but I have to call on the 17th, because that will be 7 months from our check-in day in August.

Just a thought, but maybe we could start a role call of who is staying where & when in another month or so? That should make it easier for any group reservations or meets we are planning on. :yay:


Ok, so if I had just read the previous page I would have see that the question's been asked already.

I think we need a Roll Call in the first post.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ok, so if I had just read the previous page I would have see that the question's been asked already.

I think we need a Roll Call in the first post.

I would be happy to start a roll call on the first post....if you want to let me know via PM the dates you will be staying and where..I can update the post. We can then work on some fun things to do while we are there!

[cruisin'Mike]

We're booked at Old Key West. I have some points tied up in a holding account that I'll try to use to switch to BCV or BW, but I can't try that until 60 days out, so I won't know for sure until then.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

We're booked at Old Key West. I have some points tied up in a holding account that I'll try to use to switch to BCV or BW, but I can't try that until 60 days out, so I won't know for sure until then.

No problem...what dates are you going?

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Hi All!!!
We will be there from 8/12 to 8/22 and staying at CBR. That is pretty close to Beach club, right.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi All!!!
We will be there from 8/12 to 8/22 and staying at CBR. That is pretty close to Beach club, right.

Thanks! As for proximity..I would have to look..I have never been to CBR..nows my chance to visit it!

[cruisin'Mike]

No problem...what dates are you going?

We're going Aug 15-22

[magiroux]

Hey folks, just popping in to see where the DVC folks are staying. Is there any one resort everyone is trying to get? (or got?) Haven't read through the thread yet, will do that later tonight.

Since DVC just switched from trading with Interval to trading with RCI there is a very slim chance that I may be able to snag a studio or something. If not, we'll be offsite. But don't get all excited yet, I still don't know if we'll be able to make it or not. I'm going to put a request in with RCI anyway to see if anything DVC comes up.

Monica...not a SLIM chance at all. I was just able to book a 1 bedroom at Saratogo Springs for the two weeks . All the resorts show up, but only SSR was available for August. If you have a decent trader you may be able to see some of the other resorts for August. Also, I would not wait to get a roll call - if you see them in the bank - I would GRAB it, because those prime weeks won't last long! I would have preferred BWV, but I will certainly settle for SSR. I'm shocked they are there at all.

If you need any help with what's showing I still have vacations weeks in the bank with RCI that I can help in letting you know what is still available.

[Downrivermama]

Hi All!!!
We will be there from 8/12 to 8/22 and staying at CBR. That is pretty close to Beach club, right.

I like CBR. We stayed there when we di our land/sea pkg. It is one of the Epcot resorts.

We will try BCV 8/16-8/22.

[got2travel]

Monica...not a SLIM chance at all. I was just able to book a 1 bedroom at Saratogo Springs for the two weeks . All the resorts show up, but only SSR was available for August. If you have a decent trader you may be able to see some of the other resorts for August. Also, I would not wait to get a roll call - if you see them in the bank - I would GRAB it, because those prime weeks won't last long! I would have preferred BWV, but I will certainly settle for SSR. I'm shocked they are there at all.

If you need any help with what's showing I still have vacations weeks in the bank with RCI that I can help in letting you know what is still available.


Thanks for the offer. I have another week that I can play around and search with. The problem is my resort doesn't have much trading power. It's a red week but not a great resort.

I did enter an ongoing search for check in Aug 14, 15, or 16 at any of the DVC resorts. We'll see if something comes through. I'm also working on getting my mom to bank her week and letting me us it to trade since she's got more trading power. I'm not going to wait around for them to call me, I will be checking probably daily to see if something comes up.

[micmse2003]

We're going Aug 15-22

Congrats Mike..........you got the dates right!!!;) :angel:

[micmse2003]

Monica...not a SLIM chance at all. I was just able to book a 1 bedroom at Saratogo Springs for the two weeks . All the resorts show up, but only SSR was available for August. If you have a decent trader you may be able to see some of the other resorts for August. Also, I would not wait to get a roll call - if you see them in the bank - I would GRAB it, because those prime weeks won't last long! I would have preferred BWV, but I will certainly settle for SSR. I'm shocked they are there at all.

If you need any help with what's showing I still have vacations weeks in the bank with RCI that I can help in letting you know what is still available.

This is too confusing to us non DVC people.:rolleyes1

[cruisin'Mike]

Congrats Mike..........you got the dates right!!!;) :angel:

Thanks for looking out for me!:worship:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

This is too confusing to us non DVC people.:rolleyes1

You could become a DVC people! :)

I could just not tell you the room number and see if you can make out the scent or rum and diet Sprite :lmao:

[Downrivermama]

This is too confusing to us non DVC people.:rolleyes1

Hey, I'm a DVC person and I have no idea about what they are talking about! :confused3

Of course I'm fairly new to all of it. Or I could just be in a constent state of confusion!

[allshookup]

Mary Ann & Monica are actually talking about RCI, which DVC has just changed to using for non-Disney destinations. Since they own at RCI, they have to grab whatever becomes available as a trade-in at DVC. Since it's new, I imagine it's very popular. Not that I understand exactly how that all works either since I've never traded, but I hope to trade into RCI one of these days. I've always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls, Las Vegas, etc.

[got2travel]

Sorry guys....yes we are speaking RCI, most DVC people wouldn't even follow it.

I guess all you need to know is that I'm trying to be there in August and I may luck out and get a DVC resort. If not I'll be offsite. And this is all dependent upon me still being employed in August.

Hey Diane, let me know if you do make it to Vegas, maybe I'll jaunt down for a few days. And we could hook up with Todd and family.

[allshookup]

Sorry guys....yes we are speaking RCI, most DVC people wouldn't even follow it.

I guess all you need to know is that I'm trying to be there in August and I may luck out and get a DVC resort. If not I'll be offsite. And this is all dependent upon me still being employed in August.

Hey Diane, let me know if you do make it to Vegas, maybe I'll jaunt down for a few days. And we could hook up with Todd and family.


It won't be for a few years, because I'm NOT bringing the kids. ;) But I'll definitely give you a heads up when we do! ::yes::

[Stepht5]

Mary Ann & Monica are actually talking about RCI, which DVC has just changed to using for non-Disney destinations. Since they own at RCI, they have to grab whatever becomes available as a trade-in at DVC. Since it's new, I imagine it's very popular. Not that I understand exactly how that all works either since I've never traded, but I hope to trade into RCI one of these days. I've always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls, Las Vegas, etc.

If you do the GC you HAVE to also do Zion National Park. It is just a short drive from LV -- a couple of hours. Southern Utah is beautiful!!!! Of course I can come up with all kinds of beautiful National Parks & Monuments in that part of the country..... We used to do alot of 2 & 3 wks long car trips!!! :goodvibes

[got2travel]

Question for Mary Ann - where is your home resort? Just curious what kind of trade was made. My resort is in Texas, not very desirable. But my mom's is in Lake Tahoe whice may prove more valuable.

[magiroux]

This is too confusing to us non DVC people.:rolleyes1


That's OK, when people talk about points, use year/month, borrowing points and so on, I have no CLUE. Except for Maintainence dues....that I am very familar with. :goodvibes

Question for Mary Ann - where is your home resort? Just curious what kind of trade was made. My resort is in Texas, not very desirable. But my mom's is in Lake Tahoe whice may prove more valuable.

I actually own 4 units at three different resorts - all are in South Africa. Two are on the beach, one of which is in Durban next door to Ushaka Marine World during prime season. Those two units are the ones allowing me to pull DVC. My other two units are dog traders in RCI and would never see DVC.

BTW, I trade in RCI Weeks, not RCI Points. My understanding is that each side is seeing totally different inventory come up for DVC.

Why South Africa you ask.....stumbled upon it when I was researching buying Timeshare. At the time I purchased my timeshare (2003) the US Dollar was 10:1 against the SA Rand, which is the currency I pay dues in (are you following all this, Cheryl ;) ). Some years the exchange rate works out great for me (in Oct it went to 11.25:1) and sometimes not so great.

Lake Tahoe, depending upon the time she owns, should be strong enough to see DVC, providing there is something to see in RCI trading bank.

With RCI, when it comes to trading, it's all about supply and demand as opposed to II (the company DVC used to trade with) which was all about quality. I have a standard resort in SA, but it is in a very sought after area/vacation time so it boosts my trade power, but even given that, I was suprised (pleasantly) that I could pull DVC.

[got2travel]

Thanks MaryAnn

Sorry for boring everyone else.


Back on topic, any activities planned? Fireworks cruise? Grand Gathering? Pub crawl to see each resort??

[Stepht5]

You could become a DVC people! :)


We're working on it! LOL!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Thanks MaryAnn

Sorry for boring everyone else.


Back on topic, any activities planned? Fireworks cruise? Grand Gathering? Pub crawl to see each resort??

We are waiting a few more weeks to see who has confirmed and then start planning activities. Hope you are able to join us!

[micmse2003]

You could become a DVC people! :)

I could just not tell you the room number and see if you can make out the scent or rum and diet Sprite :lmao:

It depends what flavor of Rum. I have discovered a whole new world out there instead of Mike's now. :lmao: :lmao:

[micmse2003]

Thanks for looking out for me!:worship:

Always have to watch out for my children.!!;) ;)

That's OK, when people talk about points, use year/month, borrowing points and so on, I have no CLUE. Except for Maintainence dues....that I am very familar with. :goodvibes



I actually own 4 units at three different resorts - all are in South Africa. Two are on the beach, one of which is in Durban next door to Ushaka Marine World during prime season. Those two units are the ones allowing me to pull DVC. My other two units are dog traders in RCI and would never see DVC.

BTW, I trade in RCI Weeks, not RCI Points. My understanding is that each side is seeing totally different inventory come up for DVC.

Why South Africa you ask.....stumbled upon it when I was researching buying Timeshare. At the time I purchased my timeshare (2003) the US Dollar was 10:1 against the SA Rand, which is the currency I pay dues in (are you following all this, Cheryl ;) ). Some years the exchange rate works out great for me (in Oct it went to 11.25:1) and sometimes not so great.

Lake Tahoe, depending upon the time she owns, should be strong enough to see DVC, providing there is something to see in RCI trading bank.

With RCI, when it comes to trading, it's all about supply and demand as opposed to II (the company DVC used to trade with) which was all about quality. I have a standard resort in SA, but it is in a very sought after area/vacation time so it boosts my trade power, but even given that, I was suprised (pleasantly) that I could pull DVC.

I will just say old age set in and that is my excuse.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Thanks MaryAnn

Sorry for boring everyone else.


Back on topic, any activities planned? Fireworks cruise? Grand Gathering? Pub crawl to see each resort??

All of the above sound very good. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[tom31b]

So the MIL situation (and I can't make this stuff up....)

After last update, she was transferred to Alzheimers section of a local nursing home where she continuted to have delusions about killing babies and other out there stuff. She's in the nursing home about a week when last Monday (10 days ago) she suffers seizures late in the day and is rushed back to the hospital. My DW is besider herself, but my BIL is there and reports several times on Tuesday that MIL is in one big seizure state, staring at ceiling but body twitching. Given that she doesn't seem to be there at all, DW decides to stay home and let BIL handle. Wednesday DW gets call from BIL, he just left MIL room in hospital. When he and my FIL got there on Wed, she was sitting up in bed, eating (which she hadn't been for 3 weeks), talking and wondering why she was in hospital with no recollection of last two weeks. After considerable conversation, there are no signs of delusions, etc.

Thursday, Friday, she is still lucid and all there (or as much as she was before....). Saturday she is discharged home. Despite the battery of tests, they can't find anything to explain the last few weeks. The theory they ended up on was a bad reaction to the generic of Wellbutrin. Apparently this type of delusional behavior is a rare, but reported side effect. Also, Wellbutrin withdraw may include involuntary twitching, etc. Turns out the Dr. in nursing home has started to discontinue a number of her meds as she was on quite a few from the guesswork of the last two weeks. One he stopped was the Wellbutrin generic.

Of course, can't just end there. On Monday, my BIL goes to house to take FIL to his monthly Dr. visit. While there he picks up phone, its local police, wanting to know the names of the FIL grandchildren. After he gives them the names, they say "what about Christopher XXXXX." BIL replies, "Funny you should ask, he's napping in next room, he's our home health aide (for FIL handicap)." They say thanks and hang up.

Five minutes later, several patrol cars pull in and block driveway and team of officers come to door and arrest the home health aide. Turns out he has been robbing my in-laws blind. Jewelry, clothes (stole my FIL pajamas), etc. etc. He attempted to pawn a ring engraved with my FIL name and the police doing routine pawn shop checks decided to check it out. Apparently the number one culprit in this type of incident is the Grandchildren, hence the questions.

So MIL is home and seems to be better, although she has lost probably 50 pounds in the last three months or so, so she is a little frail right now.

We will see.....

Thanks for all your prayers, wishes and thoughts.:grouphug:

[cruisin'Mike]

So the MIL situation (and I can't make this stuff up....)

After last update, she was transferred to Alzheimers section of a local nursing home where she continuted to have delusions about killing babies and other out there stuff. She's in the nursing home about a week when last Monday (10 days ago) she suffers seizures late in the day and is rushed back to the hospital. My DW is besider herself, but my BIL is there and reports several times on Tuesday that MIL is in one big seizure state, staring at ceiling but body twitching. Given that she doesn't seem to be there at all, DW decides to stay home and let BIL handle. Wednesday DW gets call from BIL, he just left MIL room in hospital. When he and my FIL got there on Wed, she was sitting up in bed, eating (which she hadn't been for 3 weeks), talking and wondering why she was in hospital with no recollection of last two weeks. After considerable conversation, there are no signs of delusions, etc.

Thursday, Friday, she is still lucid and all there (or as much as she was before....). Saturday she is discharged home. Despite the battery of tests, they can't find anything to explain the last few weeks. The theory they ended up on was a bad reaction to the generic of Wellbutrin. Apparently this type of delusional behavior is a rare, but reported side effect. Also, Wellbutrin withdraw may include involuntary twitching, etc. Turns out the Dr. in nursing home has started to discontinue a number of her meds as she was on quite a few from the guesswork of the last two weeks. One he stopped was the Wellbutrin generic.

Of course, can't just end there. On Monday, my BIL goes to house to take FIL to his monthly Dr. visit. While there he picks up phone, its local police, wanting to know the names of the FIL grandchildren. After he gives them the names, they say "what about Christopher XXXXX." BIL replies, "Funny you should ask, he's napping in next room, he's our home health aide (for FIL handicap)." They say thanks and hang up.

Five minutes later, several patrol cars pull in and block driveway and team of officers come to door and arrest the home health aide. Turns out he has been robbing my in-laws blind. Jewelry, clothes (stole my FIL pajamas), etc. etc. He attempted to pawn a ring engraved with my FIL name and the police doing routine pawn shop checks decided to check it out. Apparently the number one culprit in this type of incident is the Grandchildren, hence the questions.

So MIL is home and seems to be better, although she has lost probably 50 pounds in the last three months or so, so she is a little frail right now.

We will see.....

Thanks for all your prayers, wishes and thoughts.:grouphug:


Wow!

I'm hoping that this is the end of Ellen's Mom's current issues and that she can get back to normal. We'll continue to keep her and your family in our prayers.

I'm also glad the home health aide got caught. I doubt they'll recover much, but at least he won't be taking anything else.

[allshookup]

OMgosh Tom! I am so sorry that you & DW had to go through such a difficult time! Glad to hear MIL is doing better & I hope it stays that way. On top of everything to then be dealing with thefts is just unbelievable! I am glad he was caught! I hope the rest of 2009 goes much more smoothly for you all! :hug:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

So the MIL situation (and I can't make this stuff up....)

After last update, she was transferred to Alzheimers section of a local nursing home where she continuted to have delusions about killing babies and other out there stuff. She's in the nursing home about a week when last Monday (10 days ago) she suffers seizures late in the day and is rushed back to the hospital. My DW is besider herself, but my BIL is there and reports several times on Tuesday that MIL is in one big seizure state, staring at ceiling but body twitching. Given that she doesn't seem to be there at all, DW decides to stay home and let BIL handle. Wednesday DW gets call from BIL, he just left MIL room in hospital. When he and my FIL got there on Wed, she was sitting up in bed, eating (which she hadn't been for 3 weeks), talking and wondering why she was in hospital with no recollection of last two weeks. After considerable conversation, there are no signs of delusions, etc.

Thursday, Friday, she is still lucid and all there (or as much as she was before....). Saturday she is discharged home. Despite the battery of tests, they can't find anything to explain the last few weeks. The theory they ended up on was a bad reaction to the generic of Wellbutrin. Apparently this type of delusional behavior is a rare, but reported side effect. Also, Wellbutrin withdraw may include involuntary twitching, etc. Turns out the Dr. in nursing home has started to discontinue a number of her meds as she was on quite a few from the guesswork of the last two weeks. One he stopped was the Wellbutrin generic.

Of course, can't just end there. On Monday, my BIL goes to house to take FIL to his monthly Dr. visit. While there he picks up phone, its local police, wanting to know the names of the FIL grandchildren. After he gives them the names, they say "what about Christopher XXXXX." BIL replies, "Funny you should ask, he's napping in next room, he's our home health aide (for FIL handicap)." They say thanks and hang up.

Five minutes later, several patrol cars pull in and block driveway and team of officers come to door and arrest the home health aide. Turns out he has been robbing my in-laws blind. Jewelry, clothes (stole my FIL pajamas), etc. etc. He attempted to pawn a ring engraved with my FIL name and the police doing routine pawn shop checks decided to check it out. Apparently the number one culprit in this type of incident is the Grandchildren, hence the questions.

So MIL is home and seems to be better, although she has lost probably 50 pounds in the last three months or so, so she is a little frail right now.

We will see.....

Thanks for all your prayers, wishes and thoughts.:grouphug:


I am happy for your MIL that she is feeling better but so sorry to hear about the other situation! :hug:

[mousehouseman]

So the MIL situation (and I can't make this stuff up....)

After last update, she was transferred to Alzheimers section of a local nursing home where she continuted to have delusions about killing babies and other out there stuff. She's in the nursing home about a week when last Monday (10 days ago) she suffers seizures late in the day and is rushed back to the hospital. My DW is besider herself, but my BIL is there and reports several times on Tuesday that MIL is in one big seizure state, staring at ceiling but body twitching. Given that she doesn't seem to be there at all, DW decides to stay home and let BIL handle. Wednesday DW gets call from BIL, he just left MIL room in hospital. When he and my FIL got there on Wed, she was sitting up in bed, eating (which she hadn't been for 3 weeks), talking and wondering why she was in hospital with no recollection of last two weeks. After considerable conversation, there are no signs of delusions, etc.

Thursday, Friday, she is still lucid and all there (or as much as she was before....). Saturday she is discharged home. Despite the battery of tests, they can't find anything to explain the last few weeks. The theory they ended up on was a bad reaction to the generic of Wellbutrin. Apparently this type of delusional behavior is a rare, but reported side effect. Also, Wellbutrin withdraw may include involuntary twitching, etc. Turns out the Dr. in nursing home has started to discontinue a number of her meds as she was on quite a few from the guesswork of the last two weeks. One he stopped was the Wellbutrin generic.

Of course, can't just end there. On Monday, my BIL goes to house to take FIL to his monthly Dr. visit. While there he picks up phone, its local police, wanting to know the names of the FIL grandchildren. After he gives them the names, they say "what about Christopher XXXXX." BIL replies, "Funny you should ask, he's napping in next room, he's our home health aide (for FIL handicap)." They say thanks and hang up.

Five minutes later, several patrol cars pull in and block driveway and team of officers come to door and arrest the home health aide. Turns out he has been robbing my in-laws blind. Jewelry, clothes (stole my FIL pajamas), etc. etc. He attempted to pawn a ring engraved with my FIL name and the police doing routine pawn shop checks decided to check it out. Apparently the number one culprit in this type of incident is the Grandchildren, hence the questions.

So MIL is home and seems to be better, although she has lost probably 50 pounds in the last three months or so, so she is a little frail right now.

We will see.....

Thanks for all your prayers, wishes and thoughts.:grouphug:


OMG sounds like the screenplay for a thriller movie!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Downrivermama]

Whoa! Hoping that this turns things around for the better.

[tom31b]

Wow!

I'm hoping that this is the end of Ellen's Mom's current issues and that she can get back to normal. We'll continue to keep her and your family in our prayers.

I'm also glad the home health aide got caught. I doubt they'll recover much, but at least he won't be taking anything else.

OMgosh Tom! I am so sorry that you & DW had to go through such a difficult time! Glad to hear MIL is doing better & I hope it stays that way. On top of everything to then be dealing with thefts is just unbelievable! I am glad he was caught! I hope the rest of 2009 goes much more smoothly for you all! :hug:

I am happy for your MIL that she is feeling better but so sorry to hear about the other situation! :hug:

OMG sounds like the screenplay for a thriller movie!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoa! Hoping that this turns things around for the better.

Thanks. I think the bulk of valuables have been located and police are canvassing the other area pawn shops. There is a requirement the shop hold it for 30 days before selling and he hasn't been there 30 days yet....

But he stole and was sleeping in my FIL used pajamas..... :confused3

[villagesbarbara]

After three weeks up North and three weeks with the house loaded with family I am finally starting to dig out. Just catching up and have to say I hope everyone will have a better new year. We will be adding you to our prayers.

I haven't booked our room for August yet. I am waiting to see just what dates we want to be there. Since I am borrowing two nights from DD's DVC I want to wait to make sure I book the right ones. But from the DVC standpoint Sunday through Thursday would be best for us. DH only has a couple of vacation days not already scheduled. So I'll be watching for the best dates for us to book. We will probably try for BW or BCV. We just stayed at BW and AKV during the holidays and both were great.

We were lucky enough to spend Christmas and the 26th and then the 30th to the 2nd at WDW with the whole family. They put on the New Year's Eve fireworks at the Magic Kingdom both on the 30th and 31st so we were able to see both the MK and Epcot celebrations this year. The girls rated MK the best for the show itself and Epcot for sheer volume. I took my DGD back to BW before the fireworks on New Years Eve and the window to the balcony was actually vibrating during the finale. Our BW room faced the courtyard and they had a DJ and dance party going on until 1 AM. It seemed like everyone was having a great time.

Enough rambling, the only news that I have is that American Idol at Hollywood Studios is openings on 2/14. They are having a FL resident and passholder preview before. I can't remember the exact dates. They were holding the cast preview this week. Since only my son-in-law can carry a tune we'll be just spectators for that one.

Barbara

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Well...tomorrow morning is our day to move our ressies..I hope everything works out.

We will be trying for BCV :banana:

I still have to get our airfare and the whole..get on the plane thing isn't getting easier for me...I know..Xanax!

Ok..back to school work!

[allshookup]

After three weeks up North and three weeks with the house loaded with family I am finally starting to dig out. Just catching up and have to say I hope everyone will have a better new year. We will be adding you to our prayers.

I haven't booked our room for August yet. I am waiting to see just what dates we want to be there. Since I am borrowing two nights from DD's DVC I want to wait to make sure I book the right ones. But from the DVC standpoint Sunday through Thursday would be best for us. DH only has a couple of vacation days not already scheduled. So I'll be watching for the best dates for us to book. We will probably try for BW or BCV. We just stayed at BW and AKV during the holidays and both were great.

We were lucky enough to spend Christmas and the 26th and then the 30th to the 2nd at WDW with the whole family. They put on the New Year's Eve fireworks at the Magic Kingdom both on the 30th and 31st so we were able to see both the MK and Epcot celebrations this year. The girls rated MK the best for the show itself and Epcot for sheer volume. I took my DGD back to BW before the fireworks on New Years Eve and the window to the balcony was actually vibrating during the finale. Our BW room faced the courtyard and they had a DJ and dance party going on until 1 AM. It seemed like everyone was having a great time.

Enough rambling, the only news that I have is that American Idol at Hollywood Studios is openings on 2/14. They are having a FL resident and passholder preview before. I can't remember the exact dates. They were holding the cast preview this week. Since only my son-in-law can carry a tune we'll be just spectators for that one.

Barbara

Welcome back Barbara! Sounds like a great New Years! We went for the millenium celebration & again a few years later, but I think it will be a while before we get back to WDW again for the holidays. It's just so expensive to fly that time of year so maybe it will be when we retire to Florida in about 10 years.

If you want to book Sunday thru Friday & join us for some activities, try for August 16th to the 21st. :thumbsup2

Well...tomorrow morning is our day to move our ressies..I hope everything works out.

We will be trying for BCV :banana:

I still have to get our airfare and the whole..get on the plane thing isn't getting easier for me...I know..Xanax!

Ok..back to school work!

Des I feel the same way you do! I hate it hate it hate it! Unfortunately I love to travel & it's the only way to go so I take a couple or three Xanax by the time I'm in the air & I pass out. Seriously one just doesn't cut it for me, because I think I'm too freaked out or maybe I have a high tolerance. :confused3 Xanax also doesn't help me be any less freaked out, but it does knock me out for most of the flight. :faint:

[villagesbarbara]

Welcome back Barbara! Sounds like a great New Years! We went for the millenium celebration & again a few years later, but I think it will be a while before we get back to WDW again for the holidays. It's just so expensive to fly that time of year so maybe it will be when we retire to Florida in about 10 years.

If you want to book Sunday thru Friday & join us for some activities, try for August 16th to the 21st. :thumbsup2

I'm going to try for BCV. Right now I can only book two nights (that's all the points DD has left). So I'm going to try to arrange it to be there 17th thru 19th. DH is already off Monday and Tuesday and we can tack on one vacation day. We can always try to rearrange or he could suddenly have one of those mysterious Disney viruses come up if there is something planned for another day. What are sick days for -- why waste them when you are actually sick.

Airfare during the holidays is really expensive. Next year is our year to fly up to PA for Christmas. This year DD and her family drove. She is a teacher so has the time and with the cost of gas it made sense. Although she hates the 18 hours in the car, the cost of 4 round trips made it the only logical decision. The grandkids were great on the way down, but the 3 year old wasn't so cooperative on the way home.

Barbara

[allshookup]

I'm going to try for BCV. Right now I can only book two nights (that's all the points DD has left). So I'm going to try to arrange it to be there 17th thru 19th. DH is already off Monday and Tuesday and we can tack on one vacation day. We can always try to rearrange or he could suddenly have one of those mysterious Disney viruses come up if there is something planned for another day. What are sick days for -- why waste them when you are actually sick.

Airfare during the holidays is really expensive. Next year is our year to fly up to PA for Christmas. This year DD and her family drove. She is a teacher so has the time and with the cost of gas it made sense. Although she hates the 18 hours in the car, the cost of 4 round trips made it the only logical decision. The grandkids were great on the way down, but the 3 year old wasn't so cooperative on the way home.

Barbara

That would great if you can make it! :thumbsup2

We used to drive, but it got way too stressful & as much as I hate flying, it's only 3 hours of stress compared to 24! My kids were always great in the car, but DH & I....not so much! :laughing:

[Stepht5]

Thanks. I think the bulk of valuables have been located and police are canvassing the other area pawn shops. There is a requirement the shop hold it for 30 days before selling and he hasn't been there 30 days yet....

But he stole and was sleeping in my FIL used pajamas..... :confused3

That has *all kinds of crazy* written all over it! Used pajamas are like wearing used underwear.......

[Stepht5]

Des I feel the same way you do! I hate it hate it hate it! Unfortunately I love to travel & it's the only way to go so I take a couple or three Xanax by the time I'm in the air & I pass out. Seriously one just doesn't cut it for me, because I think I'm too freaked out or maybe I have a high tolerance. :confused3 Xanax also doesn't help me be any less freaked out, but it does knock me out for most of the flight. :faint:


That is my MIL...... When oldest dd, myself & MIL went to Las Vegas American actually decided (after we told them that one of us HAS to be with MIL the entire flight) to have all 3 of us sit in different parts of the plane! Luckily there was a honeymoon couple that they had split up and sat one next to dd & one next to MIL.
You can not leave a drugged up person by themselves on a plane!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Des I feel the same way you do! I hate it hate it hate it! Unfortunately I love to travel & it's the only way to go so I take a couple or three Xanax by the time I'm in the air & I pass out. Seriously one just doesn't cut it for me, because I think I'm too freaked out or maybe I have a high tolerance. :confused3 Xanax also doesn't help me be any less freaked out, but it does knock me out for most of the flight. :faint:

See..that sounds good but then I would freak out that if Tori needed anything or there was an emergency..I would be passed out (Yes..I know Richard would be on the plane...LOL) I have so many issues..I have the entire subscription! :lmao:

[allshookup]

Actually Xanax does make me sleepy, but honestly I wake right up when one of the kids asks me something or the flight attendent comes around with drinks & snacks & then I'm back out again. Everyone's different, but Xanax doesn't make me "out of it" just sleepy. When the plane lands, I'm wide awake & raring to go without that woozy feeling that Nyquil can give me. :confused3 I imagine the average person could take one & feel sleepy but still functioning. I'm not average....I have a very high tolerance. I can't imagine why? :confused: :rolleyes1 :lmao:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Actually Xanax does make me sleepy, but honestly I wake right up when one of the kids asks me something or the flight attendent comes around with drinks & snacks & then I'm back out again. Everyone's different, but Xanax doesn't make me "out of it" just sleepy. When the plane lands, I'm wide awake & raring to go without that woozy feeling that Nyquil can give me. :confused3 I imagine the average person could take one & feel sleepy but still functioning. I'm not average....I have a very high tolerance. I can't imagine why? :confused: :rolleyes1 :lmao:

Thanks! that is encouraging and I will hope for the best. I used to tolerate flying but unfortunately..we flew home on 9/9/01 and I just haven't been able to bring myself to fly since but I am missing out!

[allshookup]

Thanks! that is encouraging and I will hope for the best. I used to tolerate flying but unfortunately..we flew home on 9/9/01 and I just haven't been able to bring myself to fly since but I am missing out!

That's understandable, but you'll be okay. It helps me to think about the millions of people that fly safely everyday 365 days a year. Plus I've read threads about the fear of flying on the transportation board & there is a lot of encouragement & some books that were recommended. I'll never enjoy flying, but I do it & you can too! :hug:

[Stepht5]

See..that sounds good but then I would freak out that if Tori needed anything or there was an emergency..I would be passed out (Yes..I know Richard would be on the plane...LOL) I have so many issues..I have the entire subscription! :lmao:

I am fairly certain that Richard is capable of handling things.... :rotfl2: You are a control freak and you aren't even a LEO! :lmao: That's why I won't take the sleeping pills the Dr gave me...even though some nights I only *sleep* about 3 hrs.......The funny thing is that Jon is the one that gets up with the kids, NOT me! LOL!

Actually Xanax does make me sleepy, but honestly I wake right up when one of the kids asks me something or the flight attendent comes around with drinks & snacks & then I'm back out again. Everyone's different, but Xanax doesn't make me "out of it" just sleepy. When the plane lands, I'm wide awake & raring to go without that woozy feeling that Nyquil can give me. :confused3 I imagine the average person could take one & feel sleepy but still functioning. I'm not average....I have a very high tolerance. I can't imagine why? :confused: :rolleyes1 :lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: To relax enough to go to sleep I take a half of a valuim -- and my brother told me that the one I take is the weakest one they make....

I have to be careful...I'm way too inappropriate if I'm too *relaxed*. :rolleyes1

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I am fairly certain that Richard is capable of handling things.... :rotfl2: You are a control freak and you aren't even a LEO! :lmao: That's why I won't take the sleeping pills the Dr gave me...even though some nights I only *sleep* about 3 hrs.......The funny thing is that Jon is the one that gets up with the kids, NOT me! LOL!



:rotfl2: :rotfl2: To relax enough to go to sleep I take a half of a valuim -- and my brother told me that the one I take is the weakest one they make....

I have to be careful...I'm way too inappropriate if I'm too *relaxed*. :rolleyes1

I am so the control freak! Definitely not a Leo but definitely an Aquarius..although I am on the cusp..I tend to be more Aquarius.

So type A...Richard has learned to live with it. I know he is capable of handling things...now you know why "resting" after surgery was the pits for me!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I just realized that our reunion is exactly 7 months away! Ok..7 months and 1 day from when I am typing this but since it's the 15th already where most of you live...it's 7 months away!