WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 11

[BubbaGrump]

Actually, I have to spend it on Friday. Sorry!

[gaylean93]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

I was wondering why you weren't commenting :lmao: How come I never look for that?

[tink1963]

Ya, we're coming but Bubba has to spend the whole 69.00 on me :rolleyes1

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[gaylean93]

Actually, I have to spend it on Friday. Sorry!

That is true but it isn't that far for us :confused3

[BubbaGrump]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Arrrggghhhh!!!!! That wench be mine!!! And A fine one she be!!!!pirate: pirate: pirate:

[gaylean93]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

WOW, we're going to do some dancing :lmao:

[tink1963]

I was wondering why you weren't commenting :lmao: How come I never look for that?

:confused3

I guess I'm just a true pirate at heart.pirate:

[gaylean93]

:confused3

I guess I'm just a true pirate at heart.pirate:

You're not mean enough.

[tink1963]

WOW, we're going to do some dancing :lmao:

Are you gonna come check out my suite too?

[BubbaGrump]

That is true but it isn't that far for us :confused3

So now you want to come on Friday???

[tink1963]

You're not mean enough.

No, I'm just a really good conniving pirate.



OK so I'm a pirate that has a heart.princess: pirate:

[gaylean93]

Are you gonna come check out my suite too?

Sure. What is the plan for time at DL?

[gaylean93]

So now you want to come on Friday???

I was teasing but maybe Jon wants to stay. He'd probably rather stay Saturday.

[BubbaGrump]

So you guys are gonna meet us at Cheesecake Factory at 11:00 on sat.???

[gaylean93]

No, I'm just a really good conniving pirate.



OK so I'm a pirate that has a heart.princess: pirate:

OK convince me that I want to give you my boat and doubloons without any violence :lmao:

[gaylean93]

So you guys are gonna meet us at Cheesecake Factory at 11:00 on sat.???

Yes. Why all the questions? OK never mind you called me.

[tink1963]

OK convince me that I want to give you my boat and doubloons without any violence :lmao:

you would give it to me just cause you love me.:lovestruc

[gaylean93]

you would give it to me just cause you love me.:lovestruc

Just as long as I don't have to share the rum.

[gaylean93]

And by the way Venetia. You never sent me the Wii numbers :eek:

[tink1963]

And by the way Venetia. You never sent me the Wii numbers :eek:

you have my wii number. do you mean the list that Ian did?

[tink1963]

Just as long as I don't have to share the rum.

you can keep the rum. I'll take the tequila

And I guess we now know why the rum is gone.

[tink1963]

And by the way Venetia. You never sent me the Wii numbers :eek:

I just emailed you the list Ian did.

[BubbaGrump]

Mini Meet for my birthday!!!:woohoo: Venetia, Bubba, Susie, John, Gaylean, Jon, Brooke and Ethan! The makings of the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!!!!!:thumbsup2 We get to meet for lunch on Sat., then go to Disneyland! Wish more of you could join us!!!

[gaylean93]

you have my wii number. do you mean the list that Ian did?

Yes thank you :flower3:

[gaylean93]

you can keep the rum. I'll take the tequila

And I guess we now know why the rum is gone.

I don't like it especially. It's OK. I guess I don't like most hard liquors.

[gaylean93]

Mini Meet for my birthday!!!:woohoo: Venetia, Bubba, Susie, John, Gaylean, Jon, Brooke and Ethan! The makings of the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!!!!!:thumbsup2 We get to meet for lunch on Sat., then go to Disneyland! Wish more of you could join us!!!

I'm all you need twinkie.

[tink1963]

I don't like it especially. It's OK. I guess I don't like most hard liquors.

Well, thanks to you, I now prefer champagne.:lovestruc

[EllaEnchanted]

Well if Shannon is going to be lazy I can be too ...

Just click here (http://www.dropshots.com/knewell#date/2009-02-22) for the link to all the pics of the day.


Thanks so much for sharing those....the girls looked beautiful so did the living room and kitchen....the cake was adorable....what a great day you all had. :love:

[EllaEnchanted]

Mini Meet for my birthday!!!:woohoo: Venetia, Bubba, Susie, John, Gaylean, Jon, Brooke and Ethan! The makings of the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!!!!!:thumbsup2 We get to meet for lunch on Sat., then go to Disneyland! Wish more of you could join us!!!


PARTY!!!!!!!!

What a great time you are all going to have.....just wish I could be there with you. Guess I'll just have to wait for the pictures.:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[EllaEnchanted]

Well, thanks to you, I now prefer champagne.:lovestruc


Spoken like a true champagne girl forever!!!!:cutie: :cutie: :cutie:

[EllaEnchanted]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON

HAVE A GREAT DAY

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:
party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party:

[LuvBaloo]

:wave: Hi Shannon

I'm a little late but "HI BUBBA!".

Mini Meet for my birthday!!!:woohoo: Venetia, Bubba, Susie, John, Gaylean, Jon, Brooke and Ethan! The makings of the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!!!!!:thumbsup2 We get to meet for lunch on Sat., then go to Disneyland! Wish more of you could join us!!!

Have fun! I wish we could be there, but we'll be there in a couple weeks :)



HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON

HAVE A GREAT DAY

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:
party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party:
Totally copied from Deb!

Nan, have a great day with Wilson!

[HollyTyler]

Mini Meet for my birthday!!!:woohoo: Venetia, Bubba, Susie, John, Gaylean, Jon, Brooke and Ethan! The makings of the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!!!!!!:thumbsup2 We get to meet for lunch on Sat., then go to Disneyland! Wish more of you could join us!!!
:sad1: Wish I could come too! There better be lots of pictures to share with us!

[HollyTyler]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON

HAVE A GREAT DAY

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:
party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party:

Stolen from Deb because it's so cute! :goodvibes

[Tink rules]

Hey all...

I am home... at last...

Be it ever so humble...

Em's good. She's back in class...

We've lied the whole weekend (her parents don't know she was sick...) so I imagine I need to go and say lots of hail Mary's and a few Our Fathers... (Ian will explain...)

Good to be back... I hope you didn't over do the thread while I was gone...

I didn't know what kind of withdrawal I'd go through while away... (a box of Peeps helped though...)

So... can anyone tell me where Marilyn went or are you back already??? :flower3:

[tink1963]

Hey all...

I am home... at last...

Be it ever so humble...

Em's good. She's back in class...

We've lied the whole weekend (her parents don't know she was sick...) so I imagine I need to go and say lots of hail Mary's and a few Our Fathers... (Ian will explain...)

Good to be back... I hope you didn't over do the thread while I was gone...

I didn't know what kind of withdrawal I'd go through while away... (a box of Peeps helped though...)

So... can anyone tell me where Marilyn went or are you back already??? :flower3:

Glad to see your home safe. Marilyn is somewhere in the Canary Islands I think. I don't think she would have internet, but they were taking laptop just in case. And no she not back yet. Someone else may remember, but I think she was going to be gone for a while.

[HollyTyler]

Hey all...

I am home... at last...

Be it ever so humble...

Em's good. She's back in class...

We've lied the whole weekend (her parents don't know she was sick...) so I imagine I need to go and say lots of hail Mary's and a few Our Fathers... (Ian will explain...)

Good to be back... I hope you didn't over do the thread while I was gone...

I didn't know what kind of withdrawal I'd go through while away... (a box of Peeps helped though...)

So... can anyone tell me where Marilyn went or are you back already??? :flower3:
Welcome back Michelle! Gee, whatever happened to your niece must have been awful if she couldn't tell her parents, so thank goodness you could take care of her. :thumbsup2

Marilyn and John went somewhere hot and sunny to relax and read books. An island, I thought she said near the Canary Islands? Can't remember for sure, but she said there's nothing to do but lie around and relax. Sounds very nice to me! That's just the kind of vacation I desperately need! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Glad to see your home safe. Marilyn is somewhere in the Canary Islands I think. I don't think she would have internet, but they were taking laptop just in case. And no she not back yet. Someone else may remember, but I think she was going to be gone for a while.

I think 2 weeks?

[iankh]

Hey all...

I am home... at last...

Be it ever so humble...

Em's good. She's back in class...

We've lied the whole weekend (her parents don't know she was sick...) so I imagine I need to go and say lots of hail Mary's and a few Our Fathers... (Ian will explain...)

Good to be back... I hope you didn't over do the thread while I was gone...

I didn't know what kind of withdrawal I'd go through while away... (a box of Peeps helped though...)

So... can anyone tell me where Marilyn went or are you back already??? :flower3:

How many decades are you planning to say?

[HollyTyler]

Tyler's dad called to say hi to him, but first he had to tell me how bad a headache he has because work always does that to him and his job is so stressful, with so many responsibilities, but that's why he makes the big bucks. :headache: I SOOOOO don't care to hear about his day or his headaches. :rotfl2: I usually just hand the phone to Tyler when I see it's his dad, but he was calling from a different number that I didn't recognize, so I got stuck. :mad:

Well, off to fix supper, then Tyler's bath shortly after and to bed. He's got so much energy today, he's driving me nuts! ;) I keep forgetting that I need to talk to his teachers to tell them to stop giving him the choice of whether he wants to go outside for recess because he almost never goes. He stays inside to play in the classroom. NOT good because all kids need to get their energy out outside. Especially him since he hasn't wanted to go to karate in almost a month. :headache:

OK, I'm starving, so off I go. ;)

[Tink rules]

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :sad2: :sad1:

I thought she loved having long hair, the girlie girl that she is!

Whats there to style?

Be nice Bubba.... ;)

Oh stop. I can do a lot things to it. I'm really surprised how much I like it. It would be easier if it were a little longer and I could do more things with it but then it wouldn't be as cute. It will grow back and she did a nice thing. My mom never let me cut my hair when I was young and I told myself I would never be that way. She used to tell me that it would never grow back. I cut inches off of my hair all the time and it grows back every time.

And just think of how PROUD we all are of her for the great thing she did... tell her party: We LOVE HER!!!

[QUOTE=ibouncetoo;30437443]

Not a secret - thought you had figured it out :laughing: I made something special for you & Deb (with a little pink heart) to know that you were thought of :hug:

Deb & John had figured it out (I think they confronted me & my face gave it away :blush: ) I had also made something for Holly & Tyler but they were home (and Holly standing at the door talking to someone) so she saw me put the magnets on her door.

I love when your face gives you away... you're so darn :cutie:

Brooke is absolutely adorable and a real sweetheart.

But my sympathies are with Jon. I know if my girls cut their hair short I would be weeping as well.

But the girls would be doing a wonderful thing and you would also be a VERY proud dad!!! (oh... come on... admit it...:lovestruc )

You should see me as a red head... ;)



Yep, what she said. Especially if I try out being a red head ... ;)

Ohhh.. this calls for a red wig... anyone???

That happened to me 3 times! :rotfl2: And the third time was the worst because everybody else knew but me. He hadn't come out yet, but everybody told me they were surprised I didn't know. He's the one who took me to see Cats and The King and I.

Ian... am I going to get in trouble if I comment???

I second, third and forth this hip hip horay :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
She looks so grown up too :cutie:

And She's just as great as my BFF Molly who did it too!!! :cheer2:

Yup! I have an afghan on my couch that my grandma used to have on her couch. She died in 1998 or 99 and every time I use it on my couch I think of her. :goodvibes

Everytime I have a cup of tea I think of my grandmother... I told Em that this weekend when I was making her tea for her... lots of love in that little cup... :hug:

I thought I would too but it really looks cute. I've had mine pretty short before and I can't do it because it curls up. Even thought her hair is straight as a board I kept thinking it would get wavy. She can have it long or short. Plus she may be able to wash it herself now :confused3

And she may find that it gets wavy along the way... mine did...

Gaylean- Brooke looks adorable

Michelle- You are a great aunt. I don't have any aunts.:sad2:

Jill... I'm openly adopting all nieces and nephews... :grouphug: Gaylean's already in...

[MouseFaninQueue]

Just wondering all you folks who are hopping to DL recently....

Are you stopping by our brick in the plaza and saying "Hi"?

http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20080525/124149.jpg

[Tink rules]

I have a 25 year old nephew so I'm OK with it :goodvibes Don't have any kids though cause great-aunt sounds bad.

Years ago my oldest nephew told me I had to have a baby so he could be an uncle... I had to explain that it didn't work that way... that it would be his cousin... but I did tell him that when he has children that it will make me a Great-Aunt... He told me I was already a great Aunt... :hug: :hug:

(of course the kid's a junior in college and never calls anymore...:rotfl: )

You didn't buck up and get the camera with the FLASH????????

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: No... she just hasn't looked at the instruction booklet... but then again neither have I... :rolleyes:

Good Morning

I got the lovely presents and the card for my birthday....:thumbsup2

Last night my husband took me out for meals at the Casino then I played the rouette and I won 70 pounds (around 120 dollars)... as I want to carry on but Ian think enough... Put it away for New York....

Also Ian and I with our friend watched the film called Slumboy Millionaries as it was a good film...

I got email from Donny Osmond to tell me Happy Birthday... as I am member of his club...:thumbsup2

Bubba, we are in 5 days, between our birthday as two more years we will be special ....lol;)

Scottishwee35

Congrats!!! You will need it for NY!!!



Well, I did as you instructed and immediately put in wash, vacuumed the living room, checked the DIS, put wash in the dryer, dusted the TV room, checked the DIS, put in more wash (the TV room blankets), vacuumed the TV room, checked the DIS. I just made a rule that each time I got up to move things from the washer to the dryer that I had to ALSO do another task. :thumbsup2

Ok.. now the two of you can go and sign up for the cruise... did you already??? I'll have to go check... :rolleyes1

[Tink rules]

:joker: :joker: :joker: :joker:
:cake: :cake: :cake:
party: Happy Birthday Deborah! party:
:cake: :cake: :cake:
:rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow:

Like usual... we only copy the best!!! (thanks Shannon...)

:thanks: for the making me :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

And you know the fun in taking all those pictures is being able to share them, so hurry up and share!

& ah... who has the camera in the house???

[MouseFaninQueue]

& ah... who has the camera in the house???

She has her own camera too. I just happen to have the good one (Right Cheri?)

[HollyTyler]

Here's something funny: I mentioned that Tyler and I spent 2 hours on Sunday (I think it was Sunday) on Disney's website clicking on all the attractions for every park and playing the video for any ride that had video. The one for Space Mountain has a creepy voice doing a countdown (I think it's space mountain) and I was telling Tyler I went on that when my mom took me, but she backed out of line when it got close to the ride and made me go alone. :rotfl2: All I remember is it being dark inside, fast and fun! Well, he told me today that he can't wait to go on that "alien ride"! I had no idea what he was talking about until he described it to me. I told him it's not an alien ride, but he says he just knows it's an alien doing the countdown on the video. :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

Fortunately, our local NBC is back so I can watch Biggest Loser tonight. It sucked last week when it went out! The switch to digital didn't go so well for that station. It was out the first day, flickering in and out, lots of people complaining. After 2 or 3 days, it worked fine for me, but there's a message scrolling across the bottom of the screen for what to do if it isn't working right. Must have been lots of complaints!

[cquick]

You should see me as a red head... ;)



Yep, what she said. Especially if I try out being a red head ... ;)

Hey, I have been "practicing" being a red head for a long time!!! It's ok, except for the jokes........

[Tink rules]

Here you go. I think this is the one you were meaning:

May the best ye've ever seen
Be the worst ye'll ever see
May a moose ne'er leave yer girnal
Wi' a tear drap in his e'e
May ye aye keep hale an' he'rty
Till ye're auld eneuch tae dee
May ye aye be jist as happy
As we wish ye aye tae be


And in English:

May the best you have ever seen
Be the worst you will ever see
May a mouse never leave your girnal
With a tear drop in his eye
May you always keep hale and hearty
Till you are old enough to die
May you always be just as happy

It might have been a different variation but it's generally the same.
As we wish you always to be

I'll :drinking1 to that!!! :thumbsup2

woke up today w/ a migraine so didn't go to work-woke up long enough to call in & pop some pills & went back to bed. Woke up again about 40 minutes ago.

Had to take care of my deposit to DU for the EBTA (had to let Jackie know so she wouldn't be nervous all day) & figured I'd check in really quickly. Will be signing off in a few moments.

Will have to catch up w/ comments later.

**hugs**

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope you feel better by now... :hug:

Monica, hope you're feeling better soon :hug:

So excited that you and Jackie are sailing with us on the EBTA :dance3:

Kathe

They are???

:bday: :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 party: :cake: :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :bday:

! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBORAH !

:fish:MY FELLOW PISCES:fish:

Yeah... what he said... (and bubba... I love your fish story...)

Just so Gaylean doesn't forget.............







MY BIRTHDAY IS FRIDAY !!!!!!!!


And I'm going to DISNEYLAND!!!!!

When?

[HollyTyler]

Just wondering all you folks who are hopping to DL recently....

Are you stopping by our brick in the plaza and saying "Hi"?

http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20080525/124149.jpg

Wow, how the heck did you get that? I want one! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Michelle, are you caught up yet? ;)

[BubbaGrump]

Just wondering all you folks who are hopping to DL recently....

Are you stopping by our brick in the plaza and saying "Hi"?

http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20080525/124149.jpg

I'll look for it this weekend. And Shannon should take care of that morter! Lookin' kind of shabby!:rotfl:

[BubbaGrump]

Wow, how the heck did you get that? I want one! :goodvibes


All ya had to do was fork over the dinero!:thumbsup2

[BubbaGrump]

Yeah... what he said... (and bubba... I love your fish story...)



When?[/QUOTE]

What fish story you talkin bout Willis???


And even though Gaylean is joining us on Saturday......


MY BIRTHDAY IS FRIDAY!!!!


Ya got that my little Ho-Ho??? FRIDAY the 27th!!!!

[HollyTyler]

Well, goodnight everybody! :cloud9: Can barely keep my eyes open any longer. We overslept an hour today, but I was only 10 minutes late for work. :thumbsup2 Got up at 8am, took the quickest shower of my life, dropped Tyler at school and made it to work at 8:40. I have no idea how I did that! :goodvibes

[gaylean93]

Well, thanks to you, I now prefer champagne.:lovestruc


Don't blame it on me. Dom Perignon started it.

[gaylean93]

Yeah... what he said... (and bubba... I love your fish story...)



When?

What fish story you talkin bout Willis???


And even though Gaylean is joining us on Saturday......


MY BIRTHDAY IS FRIDAY!!!!


Ya got that my little Ho-Ho??? FRIDAY the 27th!!!![/QUOTE]

I have heard that before but I can't think of where.

[gaylean93]

I'm tired, a little stressed and really don't feeling like reading or commenting on anything :scared1: It isn't anything major so don't worry. It's just normal everyday stuff.

[tink1963]

Don't blame it on me. Dom Perignon started it.

No you started it. Cause I have yet to have dom perignon. But then again it could be who ever recommended the Rosa Ragale.:lovestruc

[tink1963]

I'm tired, a little stressed and really don't feeling like reading or commenting on anything :scared1: It isn't anything major so don't worry. It's just normal everyday stuff.

Are you still sad you had to miss Brookes award today?

[HollyTyler]

I'm tired, a little stressed and really don't feeling like reading or commenting on anything :scared1: It isn't anything major so don't worry. It's just normal everyday stuff.

:hug::hug::hug:

[JLSE50]

....... He just treats Tyler as a very short friend .......

When it is in his own interest.



But other times he treats Tyler like a toy to put on a shelf when he wants to do something else, like go fishing.




I am so glad there are so many people on here who agree with me (because I agree with Holly) !! Tyler is not a clone of Chuck.

:hug: Holly :hug:

[JLSE50]

LISA! I just won $20 on that MyCoke.com instant win game! After trying every stinking day for about a month, I finally won! I'll keep trying too. Thanks for posting about it! :goodvibes


Could you tell us again how to find it?
please ::yes::
.

[JLSE50]

No, I don't think you're ragging. :hug: I don't know, we did group counseling last year I think, and the psychologist released me after a couple sessions because she said I was doing all the right things and didn't need to be there anymore. :rotfl2: And she told Chuck and Shielah that she'd like to have them continue, and that Sheilah should also start her own sessions (which she did). :eek:

HAVE A GREAT TIME TOMORROW!!!!!


We all think you are doing stuff right!!

But, if I hear Nan correctly, she is suggesting counseling as a place where issues like the camp are discussed and worked out with the counselor as a mediator. :idea:

[granmaz]

Just a quick hi from sunny lanzarote. No time to reqd theposts, and allthe photos nearly broke the computer and connection!!!:lmao:

Having a great time, relaxing, eating and walking on the sea path.

Hope you are all well, but :grouphug: to any who need them. Might get along again.

Love you all and miss you.

[mishoe01]

On day 3 of my migraine but got myself into work today. My mgmt staff was cool & set me up in a little office so I can keep the lights off (even tho am wearing shades) & it's a bit more quiet. I should be ok tomorrow.

Michelle - glad you're back home & thanks for being such a great aunt :hug:

Marilyn - sorry I wasn't able to say "have a good trip" before you left. Hope you have a fab time.

[mishoe01]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON!!!

Hope you had a great day at DL yesterday :banana:

[HollyTyler]

We all think you are doing stuff right!!

But, if I hear Nan correctly, she is suggesting counseling as a place where issues like the camp are discussed and worked out with the counselor as a mediator. :idea:
Oh, I see. I can ask him to contact his psych for us if we can't agree on it. Especially in light of his most recent email this morning. :headache: I emailed him to say, "Sorry, but I just don't agree to this at his age, especially in light of all his issues". And then I went on to tell him the opinion of Tyler's OT and special ed teacher and that I'd be more open to it maybe in a couple years IF the professionals who deal with him regularly can say they feel Tyler could handle camp successfully. His response: "Thank you for your opinion. I'll let you know what I decide". :eek: :mad:

[HollyTyler]

On day 3 of my migraine but got myself into work today. My mgmt staff was cool & set me up in a little office so I can keep the lights off (even tho am wearing shades) & it's a bit more quiet. I should be ok tomorrow.

Michelle - glad you're back home & thanks for being such a great aunt :hug:

Marilyn - sorry I wasn't able to say "have a good trip" before you left. Hope you have a fab time.
:hug: :hug: :hug:

[lillygator]

Hey Wilson - Happy Birthday!

[nskjerven]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON

HAVE A GREAT DAY

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:
party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party: party:



HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON

HAVE A GREAT DAY



Totally copied from Deb!

Nan, have a great day with Wilson!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON

HAVE A GREAT DAY



Stolen from Deb because it's so cute! :goodvibes

Thanks guys I'll show him when I bring him home from school this afternoon. :cool1:

Just wondering all you folks who are hopping to DL recently....

Are you stopping by our brick in the plaza and saying "Hi"?

http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20080525/124149.jpg

I wish we had known to look for it. We saw lots of them and talked about them too. We almost got one for Willie back in '05 but it wasn't going to be ready for us for when we were going for his birthday trip, so we opted not to do it. Sadly, when I told Willie about this on our trip while looking at them he said he wished he had a stone. Oh well...next time.

BTW, they are really wobbly over by CA Adventure

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON!!!

Hope you had a great day at DL yesterday :banana:

We had the best day EVER. It was a wonderful experience to share the day together. We rode tons of rides...

in order:

CA Screaming
Toy Story
Muholand Madness (just him)
Jelly Fish
Rockit Ship(?)
Soaring over CA
Tower of Terror

Then to Dland:

Buzz Lightyear
Nemo
Small World
TeaCups
Pirates
Haunted Mansion
Indy
Monorail to DTD

(we did miss a few that we wanted to do, Space Mountain, Splash because I was too cold to do it, and Jungle Cruise since we were both too tired at the end of the day) but neither of us felt like we missed anything.

It was a very special day and we have the best memories to have and hold forever of the day he turned 9.

Hey Wilson - Happy Birthday!


Thanks :thumbsup2


Bubba, I want to share the NEW stuff they had in Disneyland that was just placed there on Monday 2/23 BUT....I want you to be suprised so I'll not tell you because it was so cool to see it as a suprise.

I'm down loading pictures shortly and will post soon :woohoo:

[HollyTyler]

Could you tell us again how to find it?
please ::yes::
.

I'll try! Go to www.mycoke.com, and in the upper right corner it should say "Register now". Click on that.

After you've registered your e-mail address, go back to www.mycoke.com and log in (upper right corner again).

On the next screen click on "Twist text get". On the bottom of the next screen, towards the right side, there's a partial red bottle cap. Click on that and it brings up the official rules.

Scroll down to rule 5b and click where it says "click here" in red letters in that paragraph. Next, a box will pop up telling you what your code is. Type the code that you see, it's case sensitive, and click "Continue". If you win, the next screen will say you won and to check your e-mail. If you didn't win, it will say thanks for playing, check your e-mail.

[HollyTyler]

We had the best day EVER. It was a wonderful experience to share the day together.

It was a very special day and we have the best memories to have and hold forever of the day he turned 9.

:goodvibes Nan, I'm so glad you had a great time! Sounds wonderful! :cloud9:

[HollyTyler]

I'm so excited about seeing Disney on Ice this Sunday, I can hardly stand it! :goodvibes I've never seen a show on ice, but Tyler tells me I'll love it. We found a couple YouTube clips of the show last night and seeing the vehicles from Cars drive around the ice really got us both excited! AND Sebastion from the Little Mermaid will sing, AND Mickey and Minnie drive out in a car to start the show! After school today, I told Tyler "I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MICKEY AND MINNIE!" :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

It rained ALL day today and is supposed to do the same tomorrow and Friday. Yuck.

[HollyTyler]

Tyler got kicked out of gym class today because he couldn't stop "putting his hands on others". :headache:

BUT.....the good news is that he also did tons of schoolwork every day so far this week, and he did 5 sheets of math problems today! His aide said he just kept doing them, one after another, he was so focused, she just kept giving him more. ;)

[HollyTyler]

Nan, I was about to yell at you for not posting pictures yet, until I remembered you're 3 hours behind me. :rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi Holly....what a dunce Tyler's dad is. But you deal with him very well so I'm certain that you'll get all of this camp stuff settled soon.

Monica....I hope that migraine goes away soon. This one seems like an especially long and bad one. Hugs sweetie!:hug: :hug: :hug:

Marilyn....I think we're all jealous of you soaking up the sun and having fun while we're all dealing with the winter and the cold still. Can't wait to see some pictures.

Nan....What an awesome day you and Wilson just had together. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures too.

Michelle....welcome back Aunt of the Year!!!

Hi to everybody!!!

[Tink rules]

She has her own camera too. I just happen to have the good one (Right Cheri?)

So does that mean you only post the good pictures??

Hey, I have been "practicing" being a red head for a long time!!! It's ok, except for the jokes........

I've been practicing being a brunette... every 6 weeks I practice...

Wow, how the heck did you get that? I want one! :goodvibes


I have a brick overlooking the GF at the MK in WDW...

Michelle, are you caught up yet? ;)

not sure... so if you see a rogue post you can't figure out...it's me...

I'll look for it this weekend. And Shannon should take care of that morter! Lookin' kind of shabby!:rotfl:

Ahem... Shannon??? Can't Ken pack a toothbrush to clean it out???

Yeah... what he said... (and bubba... I love your fish story...)



When?

What fish story you talkin bout Willis???


And even though Gaylean is joining us on Saturday......


MY BIRTHDAY IS FRIDAY!!!!


Ya got that my little Ho-Ho??? FRIDAY the 27th!!!![/QUOTE]

Nan... he's taking all your steam...

NAN'S BIRTHDAY IS NEXT MONTH EVERYONE...

MARCH 30TH...
(oh... here we go again...:rotfl2: )

[Tink rules]

Hi Holly....what a dunce Tyler's dad is. But you deal with him very well so I'm certain that you'll get all of this camp stuff settled soon.

Monica....I hope that migraine goes away soon. This one seems like an especially long and bad one. Hugs sweetie!:hug: :hug: :hug:

Marilyn....I think we're all jealous of you soaking up the sun and having fun while we're all dealing with the winter and the cold still. Can't wait to see some pictures.

Nan....What an awesome day you and Wilson just had together. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures too.

Michelle....welcome back Aunt of the Year!!!

Hi to everybody!!!

thanks Deb... how's things on your side???

[HollyTyler]

Hi Holly....what a dunce Tyler's dad is. But you deal with him very well so I'm certain that you'll get all of this camp stuff settled soon.

Monica....I hope that migraine goes away soon. This one seems like an especially long and bad one. Hugs sweetie!:hug: :hug: :hug:

Marilyn....I think we're all jealous of you soaking up the sun and having fun while we're all dealing with the winter and the cold still. Can't wait to see some pictures.

Nan....What an awesome day you and Wilson just had together. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures too.

Michelle....welcome back Aunt of the Year!!!

Hi to everybody!!!
Hi Deb! How's today treating you?

[EllaEnchanted]

So I'm very happy today....I finally got round two of the paperwork done for Ray's veterans pension. I had submitted the application in January. Now they wanted me to substantiate my claim by providing all of his medical information. Well he fell down the stairs at home in Nov 2003 and has been in and out of many hospitals and facilities since then. I had to gather all the dates and places and doctors information for them. I sent it out to them today. So it's done. Between laying down 6 hrs a day and doing all of that paperwork....I have had no available time to get online. I'm glad it's finished. Now I just have to wait to hear back from them again when they make their decision as to whether he is eligible to receive funding and how much. If all goes well, I should get some financial relief in the next month or two. That will really make a difference in my budget again. It's been 1 1/2 years that I have been paying out $1,000 to $1,500 a month for Ray's expenses. That's a lot of money. Let's hope they decide quickly and favorably.

[EllaEnchanted]

thanks Deb... how's things on your side???

Hi Deb! How's today treating you?

Hi Michelle, Hi Holly.....LOST is on tonight. It's ok if you all want to talk about it afterwards because I have decided not to check the boards until after I watch it. So talk away!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[HollyTyler]

So I'm very happy today....I finally got round two of the paperwork done for Ray's veterans pension. I had submitted the application in January. Now they wanted me to substantiate my claim by providing all of his medical information. Well he fell down the stairs at home in Nov 2003 and has been in and out of many hospitals and facilities since then. I had to gather all the dates and places and doctors information for them. I sent it out to them today. So it's done. Between laying down 6 hrs a day and doing all of that paperwork....I have had no available time to get online. I'm glad it's finished. Now I just have to wait to hear back from them again when they make their decision as to whether he is eligible to receive funding and how much. If all goes well, I should get some financial relief in the next month or two. That will really make a difference in my budget again. It's been 1 1/2 years that I have been paying out $1,000 to $1,500 a month for Ray's expenses. That's a lot of money. Let's hope they decide quickly and favorably.



Wow, that is a lot of money! Glad you got your part done and over with. I hope this gets straightened out soon. :hug:

[iankh]

Hi all.

I really haven't had much to say lately. I'm going through a "quiet phase."

The new job is going well. I've finally adjusted to not being at a breaking point for 9 hours a day.

I am very surprised because I am also very busy, but it is stuff I LOVE, research and creative work. I already have several projects starting.

At least half of my job is an excellent fit for me, a combination of technology and creativity.

The other half (developing and automated testing strategy) is über-poopy.

I have also been extremely busy this week with my synagogue.

It is a very traditional, yet very socially progressive synagogue.

Back in January, I started shooting my mouth off to the Rabbi and anyone else in earshot about Prop 8, and how the only human right that the synagogue and the social action committee seem to worry about is overseas.

I must admit that I was truly spectacular in my attack ... let's put it this way ... Sukie was surprised and shocked.

I think the "Pièce de résistance" was an LONG email listing the quite "legal" Reichstag enacted once the Nazi's were voted into power in Germany. It was a stunning list of dehumanizing acts, that were all quite legal (now comes the fine difference between legal, fair and insane).

Let's just say that mouths were left dropped open for days, and some nerves were frazzled, including our Rabbi's.

... I never said that I was upset that I am the most politic person in the world.

Well, the result is that this coming Friday night, my synagogue is have a "Gender Equality" service. I arranged for speakers to come from Equality Illinois to talk about Prop 8, what work Equality Illinois is doing here.

The Rabbi and the social action committee is interested in knowing what the synagogue and the faith-based community can do for equality.

So, today, between work things I was firming up the speakers who are coming.

On a complete side note, I have always liked the Jewish term for the act of doing good, it is called Tikkun Olam ... as in, "we are called to do acts of Tikkun Olam."

Tikkun Olam quite literally means "Heal the World." I've always liked the notion that acts of kindness and social justice are considered "healing the world."

OK, that's it for me tonight.




.

[HollyTyler]

Hi Michelle, Hi Holly.....LOST is on tonight. It's ok if you all want to talk about it afterwards because I have decided not to check the boards until after I watch it. So talk away!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Well, I think it was Shannon who spilled the beans that one time about Lost before you had a chance to watch it. ;) I'm not sure I can stay awake to watch it tonight. I'm suddenly wiped out.

[iankh]

Happy Birthday
Victor Hugo!!!!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
:cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake:




His birthday is February 26th, you know.



(After that last rather dour posting, I had to follow it up with something, didn't I?)

[EllaEnchanted]

Wow, that is a lot of money! Glad you got your part done and over with. I hope this gets straightened out soon. :hug:



Thanks Holly....it's all downhill now!:goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Hi all.

I really haven't had much to say lately. I'm going through a "quiet phase."

The new job is going well. I've finally adjusted to not being at a breaking point for 9 hours a day.

I am very surprised because I am also very busy, but it is stuff I LOVE, research and creative work. I already have several projects starting.

At least half of my job is an excellent fit for me, a combination of technology and creativity.

The other half (developing and automated testing strategy) is über-poopy.

I have also been extremely busy this week with my synagogue.

It is a very traditional, yet very socially progressive synagogue.

Back in January, I started shooting my mouth off to the Rabbi and anyone else in earshot about Prop 8, and how the only human right that the synagogue and the social action committee seem to worry about is overseas.

I must admit that I was truly spectacular in my attack ... let's put it this way ... Sukie was surprised and shocked.

I think the "Pièce de résistance" was an LONG email listing the quite "legal" Reichstag enacted once the Nazi's were voted into power in Germany. It was a stunning list of dehumanizing acts, that were all quite legal (now comes the fine difference between legal, fair and insane).

Let's just say that mouths were left dropped open for days, and some nerves were frazzled, including our Rabbi's.

... I never said that I was upset that I am the most politic person in the world.

Well, the result is that this coming Friday night, my synagogue is have a "Gender Equality" service. I arranged for speakers to come from Equality Illinois to talk about Prop 8, what work Equality Illinois is doing here.

The Rabbi and the social action committee is interested in knowing what the synagogue and the faith-based community can do for equality.

So, today, between work things I was firming up the speakers who are coming.

On a complete side note, I have always liked the Jewish term for the act of doing good, it is called Tikkun Olam ... as in, "we are called to do acts of Tikkun Olam."

Tikkun Olam quite literally means "Heal the World." I've always liked the notion that acts of kindness and social justice are considered "healing the world."

OK, that's it for me tonight.

.
Ian, you should be very proud of what you've accomplished with your synagogue. Way to go!

Glad to hear your new job is going well too. You must feel so relieved to not be so stressed out all the time. :)

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi all.

I really haven't had much to say lately. I'm going through a "quiet phase."

The new job is going well. I've finally adjusted to not being at a breaking point for 9 hours a day.

I am very surprised because I am also very busy, but it is stuff I LOVE, research and creative work. I already have several projects starting.

At least half of my job is an excellent fit for me, a combination of technology and creativity.

The other half (developing and automated testing strategy) is über-poopy.

I have also been extremely busy this week with my synagogue.

It is a very traditional, yet very socially progressive synagogue.

Back in January, I started shooting my mouth off to the Rabbi and anyone else in earshot about Prop 8, and how the only human right that the synagogue and the social action committee seem to worry about is overseas.

I must admit that I was truly spectacular in my attack ... let's put it this way ... Sukie was surprised and shocked.

I think the "Pièce de résistance" was an LONG email listing the quite "legal" Reichstag enacted once the Nazi's were voted into power in Germany. It was a stunning list of dehumanizing acts, that were all quite legal (now comes the fine difference between legal, fair and insane).

Let's just say that mouths were left dropped open for days, and some nerves were frazzled, including our Rabbi's.

... I never said that I was upset that I am the most politic person in the world.

Well, the result is that this coming Friday night, my synagogue is have a "Gender Equality" service. I arranged for speakers to come from Equality Illinois to talk about Prop 8, what work Equality Illinois is doing here.

The Rabbi and the social action committee is interested in knowing what the synagogue and the faith-based community can do for equality.

So, today, between work things I was firming up the speakers who are coming.

On a complete side note, I have always liked the Jewish term for the act of doing good, it is called Tikkun Olam ... as in, "we are called to do acts of Tikkun Olam."

Tikkun Olam quite literally means "Heal the World." I've always liked the notion that acts of kindness and social justice are considered "healing the world."

OK, that's it for me tonight.




.


Great news about the new job Ian. With less stress you'll live longer!

I like Tikkun Olam too. Heal the World sounds like something we need right now.

btw, did you hear Sean Penn's acceptance speech at the Oscars? You should google it if you didn't....it's worth a listen. Also the celebrities were wearing white ribbons for the ban on Prop 8 to be overturned. Each small step makes a difference....eventually we will get there. Have fun at the Gender Equality service....should be some great people to meet there.:hug: :hug: :hug:

[LuvBaloo]

I'll look for it this weekend. And Shannon should take care of that morter! Lookin' kind of shabby!:rotfl:

Ahem... Shannon??? Can't Ken pack a toothbrush to clean it out???


Just one more example of why I love Michelle! :goodvibes
As long as Ken doesn't pack my toothbrush to clean the brick :scared1:

So I'm very happy today....I finally got round two of the paperwork done for Ray's veterans pension. I had submitted the application in January. Now they wanted me to substantiate my claim by providing all of his medical information. Well he fell down the stairs at home in Nov 2003 and has been in and out of many hospitals and facilities since then. I had to gather all the dates and places and doctors information for them. I sent it out to them today. So it's done. Between laying down 6 hrs a day and doing all of that paperwork....I have had no available time to get online. I'm glad it's finished. Now I just have to wait to hear back from them again when they make their decision as to whether he is eligible to receive funding and how much. If all goes well, I should get some financial relief in the next month or two. That will really make a difference in my budget again. It's been 1 1/2 years that I have been paying out $1,000 to $1,500 a month for Ray's expenses. That's a lot of money. Let's hope they decide quickly and favorably.



Deb - good luck getting that dealt with. That's a huge financial burden. How are your legs doing? Is the 6hours a day making a big difference?


On a complete side note, I have always liked the Jewish term for the act of doing good, it is called Tikkun Olam ... as in, "we are called to do acts of Tikkun Olam."

Tikkun Olam quite literally means "Heal the World." I've always liked the notion that acts of kindness and social justice are considered "healing the world."


Ian - glad you are enjoying some of your new job. Is Tikkun Olam pronounced the way it looks?

[LuvBaloo]

Well, I think it was Shannon who spilled the beans that one time about Lost before you had a chance to watch it. ;) I'm not sure I can stay awake to watch it tonight. I'm suddenly wiped out.


Yes it was me :guilty: I knew Jackie and Holly had already seen it and I forgot that Deb watches it too. Now I know better. :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Tyler and I went to the YMCA today after school to check into registering, how much it costs, etc. It's definitely doable, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to sign us up next week! :goodvibes I've been trying to find more ways to keep him active (and of course get more exercise myself), and he just loves rollerskating at their rink. He asked if we can go every day! I told him we certainly can, and also told him he can take swimming classes there because once he learns how to swim, they'll let him use the water slide in their pool. :thumbsup2 I'm pretty excited about signing us up!

[EllaEnchanted]

Well, I think it was Shannon who spilled the beans that one time about Lost before you had a chance to watch it. ;) I'm not sure I can stay awake to watch it tonight. I'm suddenly wiped out.



I thought it was Jackie....oh well. Go and get a good night's sleep Holly. You can always see it tomorrow. I usually watch it on Thursday too. I watch Idol and then rewatch the early Lost with the subtitles before watching the new week. So it takes me an extra day.

Anybody watching Idol? I love the new format this year. All the kids are great singers too. But my favorite is Alexis Grace so far. She is way above the others....she blew them away. I hope she goes far.

[EllaEnchanted]

Happy Birthday
Victor Hugo!!!!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
:cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake:




His birthday is February 26th, you know.



(After that last rather dour posting, I had to follow it up with something, didn't I?)


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Well then, Happy Birthday Victor Hugo!

[HollyTyler]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Well then, Happy Birthday Victor Hugo!

I don't even know who Victor Hugo is!

[LisaG520]

I thought it was Jackie....oh well. Go and get a good night's sleep Holly. You can always see it tomorrow. I usually watch it on Thursday too. I watch Idol and then rewatch the early Lost with the subtitles before watching the new week. So it takes me an extra day.

Anybody watching Idol? I love the new format this year. All the kids are great singers too. But my favorite is Alexis Grace so far. She is way above the others....she blew them away. I hope she goes far.

I'm watching Lost on Thrusday this week too - since Idol is on for 2 hours tonight. :happytv:

I wasn't blown away by anyone last week - but super happy Tatiana is gone!!! I'm hoping Anoop comes back as a wild card.

I'm hoping tonight is better than last week overall. I think Adam Lambert is in tonight's group and I though he was really good during the audition rounds - don't remember seeing him during Holloywood week though.

[LisaG520]

I don't even know who Victor Hugo is!


I think he is the author for Hunchback of Notre Dame.

[HollyTyler]

I think he is the author for Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Oh yeah, thanks! :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

Just one more example of why I love Michelle! :goodvibes

Me Too!!!



Deb - good luck getting that dealt with. That's a huge financial burden. How are your legs doing? Is the 6hours a day making a big difference?

It IS a HUGE financial burden and I want my money back!!! Then I can afford more Mickey.

Thanks for asking Shannon....my legs are getting so much better. The right one is still swollen but half as much and still leaks but half as much. The infections in both are drying up and going away. We are making progress. So I know that I HAVE to lie flat in order for them to heal. I'll keep doing it.

Ian - glad you are enjoying some of your new job. Is Tikkun Olam pronounced the way it looks?

:dance3:

[EllaEnchanted]

Yes it was me :guilty: I knew Jackie and Holly had already seen it and I forgot that Deb watches it too. Now I know better. :goodvibes


No worries, no problems.....when I saw that you were going to say something I could have skipped reading it, but didn't. It didn't take away from anything watching the show either. It's all good.

I won't check back here until tomorrow after I watch it so.....chat away!!!popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

[EllaEnchanted]

Tyler and I went to the YMCA today after school to check into registering, how much it costs, etc. It's definitely doable, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to sign us up next week! :goodvibes I've been trying to find more ways to keep him active (and of course get more exercise myself), and he just loves rollerskating at their rink. He asked if we can go every day! I told him we certainly can, and also told him he can take swimming classes there because once he learns how to swim, they'll let him use the water slide in their pool. :thumbsup2 I'm pretty excited about signing us up!


The Y is awesome. They have so many great things to do to keep you active. That's important for both you and Tyler. Go for it!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm watching Lost on Thrusday this week too - since Idol is on for 2 hours tonight. :happytv:

Isn't it great to have tivo!!!! How did we ever live without it???

I wasn't blown away by anyone last week - but super happy Tatiana is gone!!! I'm hoping Anoop comes back as a wild card.

Oh, sorry. I'm sooooo happy that Tatiana is gone too....what a relief. I like Anoop and would be happy if he came back as a wild card.

I'm hoping tonight is better than last week overall. I think Adam Lambert is in tonight's group and I though he was really good during the audition rounds - don't remember seeing him during Holloywood week though.

I don't remember Adam Lambert but I can't wait to see tonight. I think they just get really nervous and don't pick good songs. The ones that are confident and pick out something great are the ones that move forward.

I still like Alexis Grace. I'll watch tonight and see if I find someone else that I think stands out.

[Tink rules]

I'm tired, a little stressed and really don't feeling like reading or commenting on anything :scared1: It isn't anything major so don't worry. It's just normal everyday stuff.

:hug: :hug: :hug: (I'm late, but you need these..)

Just a quick hi from sunny lanzarote. No time to reqd theposts, and allthe photos nearly broke the computer and connection!!!:lmao:

Having a great time, relaxing, eating and walking on the sea path.

Hope you are all well, but :grouphug: to any who need them. Might get along again.

Love you all and miss you.

Anyone want to tell Marilyn I still have snow... :headache:

On day 3 of my migraine but got myself into work today. My mgmt staff was cool & set me up in a little office so I can keep the lights off (even tho am wearing shades) & it's a bit more quiet. I should be ok tomorrow.

Michelle - glad you're back home & thanks for being such a great aunt :hug:

Marilyn - sorry I wasn't able to say "have a good trip" before you left. Hope you have a fab time.

Ohhh Monica... I hope you are feeling better... :hug: & thanks for the great Aunt :hug:

So I'm very happy today....I finally got round two of the paperwork done for Ray's veterans pension. I had submitted the application in January. Now they wanted me to substantiate my claim by providing all of his medical information. Well he fell down the stairs at home in Nov 2003 and has been in and out of many hospitals and facilities since then. I had to gather all the dates and places and doctors information for them. I sent it out to them today. So it's done. Between laying down 6 hrs a day and doing all of that paperwork....I have had no available time to get online. I'm glad it's finished. Now I just have to wait to hear back from them again when they make their decision as to whether he is eligible to receive funding and how much. If all goes well, I should get some financial relief in the next month or two. That will really make a difference in my budget again. It's been 1 1/2 years that I have been paying out $1,000 to $1,500 a month for Ray's expenses. That's a lot of money. Let's hope they decide quickly and favorably.



:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Hi Michelle, Hi Holly.....LOST is on tonight. It's ok if you all want to talk about it afterwards because I have decided not to check the boards until after I watch it. So talk away!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

But we'll miss you... Of course everyone can put it in WHITE and then check it in reply and then you won't be tempted... (unless you hit reply...)

[Tink rules]

Hi all.

I really haven't had much to say lately. I'm going through a "quiet phase."

The new job is going well. I've finally adjusted to not being at a breaking point for 9 hours a day.

I am very surprised because I am also very busy, but it is stuff I LOVE, research and creative work. I already have several projects starting.

At least half of my job is an excellent fit for me, a combination of technology and creativity.

The other half (developing and automated testing strategy) is über-poopy.

I have also been extremely busy this week with my synagogue.

It is a very traditional, yet very socially progressive synagogue.

Back in January, I started shooting my mouth off to the Rabbi and anyone else in earshot about Prop 8, and how the only human right that the synagogue and the social action committee seem to worry about is overseas.

I must admit that I was truly spectacular in my attack ... let's put it this way ... Sukie was surprised and shocked.

I think the "Pièce de résistance" was an LONG email listing the quite "legal" Reichstag enacted once the Nazi's were voted into power in Germany. It was a stunning list of dehumanizing acts, that were all quite legal (now comes the fine difference between legal, fair and insane).

Let's just say that mouths were left dropped open for days, and some nerves were frazzled, including our Rabbi's.

... I never said that I was upset that I am the most politic person in the world.

Well, the result is that this coming Friday night, my synagogue is have a "Gender Equality" service. I arranged for speakers to come from Equality Illinois to talk about Prop 8, what work Equality Illinois is doing here.

The Rabbi and the social action committee is interested in knowing what the synagogue and the faith-based community can do for equality.

So, today, between work things I was firming up the speakers who are coming.

On a complete side note, I have always liked the Jewish term for the act of doing good, it is called Tikkun Olam ... as in, "we are called to do acts of Tikkun Olam."

Tikkun Olam quite literally means "Heal the World." I've always liked the notion that acts of kindness and social justice are considered "healing the world."

OK, that's it for me tonight.




.

& you wonder why we :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc you so much... :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Good Going!!!

Happy Birthday
Victor Hugo!!!!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake:




His birthday is February 26th, you know.



(After that last rather dour posting, I had to follow it up with something, didn't I?)

He was born on my brother's birthday?:upsidedow


Just one more example of why I love Michelle! :goodvibes
As long as Ken doesn't pack my toothbrush to clean the brick :scared1:


Gotta watch out for my girls... (although last time I saw Ken...he was a blonde... :rolleyes1 )

Tyler and I went to the YMCA today after school to check into registering, how much it costs, etc. It's definitely doable, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to sign us up next week! :goodvibes I've been trying to find more ways to keep him active (and of course get more exercise myself), and he just loves rollerskating at their rink. He asked if we can go every day! I told him we certainly can, and also told him he can take swimming classes there because once he learns how to swim, they'll let him use the water slide in their pool. :thumbsup2 I'm pretty excited about signing us up!


:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

That will be good for him to burn off some of that energy...


I don't even know who Victor Hugo is!


Les Miz...

[HollyTyler]

The Y is awesome. They have so many great things to do to keep you active. That's important for both you and Tyler. Go for it!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Yeah, I know. I've been talking about doing it for a while, but was sort of holding off because his stepmom mentioned that she's trying to convince his dad to sign up so they can do more things together, so I was hoping he'd do so and I could avoid the cost. I mentioned to his dad recently about me wanting to sign us up, but I wouldn't if he'd planned on them joining instead. He told me he's not going to because he's "too exhausted after work to do anything". SO......I've kept Tyler waiting long enough. He's ready for fun, and so am I! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

That will be good for him to burn off some of that energy...

Yup! And good for weight control too. He hasn't been to karate in a month and I can literally see his face and belly getting rounder. :eek: But we did go up to ATA, the karate school, today after school because the owner called and asked me if anything's wrong since they haven't seen us in a while. I told him Tyler was just getting burned out and wanted a break. Tyler told him he's thinking about just quitting for good, but isn't sure yet. The owner reminded him that he made a commitment to earn his black belt and to talk to him next time he feels this way. He encouraged him to want to try to come back starting Monday. Next week is picture day and also the start of a new unit, learning new moves. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Gee, I'm awfully babbly today! Sorry everybody! ;)

[nskjerven]

Nan, I was about to yell at you for not posting pictures yet, until I remembered you're 3 hours behind me. :rotfl2:


ok that was hint enough, I haven't done it yet but will stop what I'm doing and do them now..back in an hour ok :flower3:

Nan....What an awesome day you and Wilson just had together. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures too.


::yes:: and I'm looking forward to sharing them :goodvibes

Nan... he's taking all your steam...

NAN'S BIRTHDAY IS NEXT MONTH EVERYONE...

MARCH 30TH...
(oh... here we go again...:rotfl2: )

I wasn't even going to say a word this year...since I'm on the upside to 50 :sad2:

So I'm very happy today....I finally got round two of the paperwork done for Ray's veterans pension. I had submitted the application in January. Now they wanted me to substantiate my claim by providing all of his medical information. Well he fell down the stairs at home in Nov 2003 and has been in and out of many hospitals and facilities since then. I had to gather all the dates and places and doctors information for them. I sent it out to them today. So it's done. Between laying down 6 hrs a day and doing all of that paperwork....I have had no available time to get online. I'm glad it's finished. Now I just have to wait to hear back from them again when they make their decision as to whether he is eligible to receive funding and how much. If all goes well, I should get some financial relief in the next month or two. That will really make a difference in my budget again. It's been 1 1/2 years that I have been paying out $1,000 to $1,500 a month for Ray's expenses. That's a lot of money. Let's hope they decide quickly and favorably.



Deb, you and John are very gracious to care for Ray as he way your own father. I know you have mentioned that he does have family, and I'm suprised they have not helped on the financial end, but you are a kind soul to do so for him. I hope that the paperwork is on it's way to a good place and will be approved soon :thumbsup2 Good luck and good wishes :yay:

[Tink rules]

I wasn't even going to say a word this year...since I'm on the upside to 50 :sad2:



What???? Are you afraid I'm not going to be right behind you on that slippery slope???? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

(and YOU started it....;) )

[HollyTyler]

ok that was hint enough, I haven't done it yet but will stop what I'm doing and do them now..back in an hour ok :flower3:

http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/727_smiley_whipping_a_whip.gif (http://www.clipartof.com)

[iankh]

Just one more example of why I love Michelle! :goodvibes
As long as Ken doesn't pack my toothbrush to clean the brick :scared1:



Deb - good luck getting that dealt with. That's a huge financial burden. How are your legs doing? Is the 6hours a day making a big difference?



Ian - glad you are enjoying some of your new job. Is Tikkun Olam pronounced the way it looks?

I suppose it is pronounce the way it's written, but I have difficulty with transliteration (the original is in Hebrew), but that's how it's typically written using the Latin alphabet.

I would have written it more phonetically Tea-koon O Lahm (tikkun is heal and olam is world).

[iankh]

I think he is the author for Hunchback of Notre Dame.

We have a winner.

He also wrote, I believe, Les Miserables.

[JLSE50]

.........the good news is that he also did tons of schoolwork every day so far this week, and he did 5 sheets of math problems today! His aide said he just kept doing them, one after another, he was so focused, she just kept giving him more. ;)


:yay:YAY TYLER

(And, Holly, you were worried he would always be behind! When he has it under control, he can DO the work!!)

[HollyTyler]

:yay:YAY TYLER

(And, Holly, you were worried he would always be behind! When he has it under control, he can DO the work!!)

Oh, he's behind, he's up to about a mid kindergarten level now. He's working on letter sounds and his writing is improving, but can still only write by looking at words in front of him, can't come up with them on his own yet because he can't spell anything yet other than just a handful of words, BUT the main point is that he's DOING the worksheets, whereas before at his old school, they couldn't get him to do more than 2 or 3 math problems and when it came time for letter recognition or writing practice, he'd flush it down the toilet or throw it away or get rid of it somehow.

[nskjerven]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4480.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4476.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4485.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4506.jpg

[nskjerven]

My favorite of the day

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4502.jpg

[nskjerven]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4547.jpg

Do you wonder where this was taken?????

It is #http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4548.jpg

On PoftheC...

[HollyTyler]

My favorite of the day

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4502.jpg
What a cute picture! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/727_smiley_whipping_a_whip.gif (http://www.clipartof.com) OK, Thanks for posting pictures Nan! Loved them!

I couldn't resist staying up to see Lost, so now I'm headed to bed. Goodnight all! :cloud9:

[HollyTyler]

One sad thought before I go. I've heard about how homes are losing value all over the place. Well, I got something in the mail from our county tax assessor and my house's value is about what an expensive car would cost! Unbelievable! :sad2:

[katypop]

We had the best day EVER. It was a wonderful experience to share the day together. We rode tons of rides...

in order:

CA Screaming
Toy Story
Muholand Madness (just him)
Jelly Fish
Rockit Ship(?)
Soaring over CA
Tower of Terror

Then to Dland:

Buzz Lightyear
Nemo
Small World
TeaCups
Pirates
Haunted Mansion
Indy
Monorail to DTD

(we did miss a few that we wanted to do, Space Mountain, Splash because I was too cold to do it, and Jungle Cruise since we were both too tired at the end of the day) but neither of us felt like we missed anything.

It was a very special day and we have the best memories to have and hold forever of the day he turned 9.

I'm down loading pictures shortly and will post soon :woohoo:

party: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: party:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON!

Nan, so glad you and Wilson had such a great day celebrating Wilson's birthday at DL :cool1: I love all the pics, especially the one of Wilson and Pinocchio :goodvibes

Kathe

[nskjerven]

Sorry Bubba, I can't wait and want to share this cool shot too...don't peak and you'll be suprised on Friday

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4498.jpg

[nskjerven]

party: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: :car: party:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON!

Nan, so glad you and Wilson had such a great day celebrating Wilson's birthday at DL :cool1: I love all the pics, especially the one of Wilson and Pinocchio :goodvibes

Kathe

Thanks Kathe from Willie and Me.

I kept thinking the whole day how great it was and how much better it will be in April 2010 for 15+ days :thumbsup2

[JLSE50]

I'll try! Go to www.mycoke.com, and in the upper right corner it should say "Register now". Click on that.

After you've registered your e-mail address, go back to www.mycoke.com and log in (upper right corner again).

On the next screen click on "Twist text get". On the bottom of the next screen, towards the right side, there's a partial red bottle cap. Click on that and it brings up the official rules.

Scroll down to rule 5b and click where it says "click here" in red letters in that paragraph. Next, a box will pop up telling you what your code is. Type the code that you see, it's case sensitive, and click "Continue". If you win, the next screen will say you won and to check your e-mail. If you didn't win, it will say thanks for playing, check your e-mail.



THANKS ::yes::

:mad: bad thought here-:sad2: -very very bad:headache:
if Chuck pushes it through so that Tyler goes to his camp, loses control there and is sent home, Chuck will have to pay financially and emotionally for his insistance that Tyler do something he is not ready for.

on the other hand, it could be a real downer for Tyler and whichever other little kids feel the brunt of his outbursts.....:scared:

Not good to teach Chuck a lesson at the expense of Tyler and some other little kids. :sad1:

[JLSE50]

Thanks for asking Shannon....my legs are getting so much better. The right one is still swollen but half as much and still leaks but half as much. The infections in both are drying up and going away. We are making progress. So I know that I HAVE to lie flat in order for them to heal. I'll keep doing it. :dance3:

:woohoo: WAY TO GO DEB!! :banana: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK :cool1:

:thumbsup2 We are proud of you !:cheer2:

[BubbaGrump]

Hi all.

I really haven't had much to say lately. I'm going through a "quiet phase."

The new job is going well. I've finally adjusted to not being at a breaking point for 9 hours a day.

I am very surprised because I am also very busy, but it is stuff I LOVE, research and creative work. I already have several projects starting.

At least half of my job is an excellent fit for me, a combination of technology and creativity.

The other half (developing and automated testing strategy) is über-poopy.

I have also been extremely busy this week with my synagogue.

It is a very traditional, yet very socially progressive synagogue.

Back in January, I started shooting my mouth off to the Rabbi and anyone else in earshot about Prop 8, and how the only human right that the synagogue and the social action committee seem to worry about is overseas.

I must admit that I was truly spectacular in my attack ... let's put it this way ... Sukie was surprised and shocked.

I think the "Pièce de résistance" was an LONG email listing the quite "legal" Reichstag enacted once the Nazi's were voted into power in Germany. It was a stunning list of dehumanizing acts, that were all quite legal (now comes the fine difference between legal, fair and insane).

Let's just say that mouths were left dropped open for days, and some nerves were frazzled, including our Rabbi's.

... I never said that I was upset that I am the most politic person in the world.

Well, the result is that this coming Friday night, my synagogue is have a "Gender Equality" service. I arranged for speakers to come from Equality Illinois to talk about Prop 8, what work Equality Illinois is doing here.

The Rabbi and the social action committee is interested in knowing what the synagogue and the faith-based community can do for equality.

So, today, between work things I was firming up the speakers who are coming.

On a complete side note, I have always liked the Jewish term for the act of doing good, it is called Tikkun Olam ... as in, "we are called to do acts of Tikkun Olam."

Tikkun Olam quite literally means "Heal the World." I've always liked the notion that acts of kindness and social justice are considered "healing the world."

OK, that's it for me tonight.




.

Quite phase???:rotfl2: Thats the longest post I've seen by you EVER!!

Tikkun Olam:thumbsup2 I see way to much of the complete opposite of this everyday!:sad2:

[JLSE50]

Oh, he's behind, he's up to about a mid kindergarten level now. He's working on letter sounds and his writing is improving, but can still only write by looking at words in front of him, can't come up with them on his own yet because he can't spell anything yet other than just a handful of words, BUT the main point is that he's DOING the worksheets, whereas before at his old school, they couldn't get him to do more than 2 or 3 math problems and when it came time for letter recognition or writing practice, he'd flush it down the toilet or throw it away or get rid of it somehow.


We have to start measuring from where HE IS not from where other kids are.
He is making progress and will continue to make more as he learns to control his outbursts. Whether it is all from the behavior management they use at school or if medication changes are instituted, he will learn and be able to do the work. We know he is smart, it is just trapped in there by the outbursts he cannot control.

[Tink rules]

http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/727_smiley_whipping_a_whip.gif (http://www.clipartof.com)

Nan... who gave the Queen of the North a weapon??? :scared:


Oh, he's behind, he's up to about a mid kindergarten level now. He's working on letter sounds and his writing is improving, but can still only write by looking at words in front of him, can't come up with them on his own yet because he can't spell anything yet other than just a handful of words, BUT the main point is that he's DOING the worksheets, whereas before at his old school, they couldn't get him to do more than 2 or 3 math problems and when it came time for letter recognition or writing practice, he'd flush it down the toilet or throw it away or get rid of it somehow.


Every step forward is progress... :thumbsup2

My favorite of the day

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4502.jpg

Nan... that is ONE happy kid!!!

(so what are we doing for my birthday???)

One sad thought before I go. I've heard about how homes are losing value all over the place. Well, I got something in the mail from our county tax assessor and my house's value is about what an expensive car would cost! Unbelievable! :sad2:


It's still more comfy in your house than in a Mercedes... (and you have indoor plumbing...)

Sorry Bubba, I can't wait and want to share this cool shot too...don't peak and you'll be suprised on Friday

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4498.jpg

Ohhhh that is WAY cool... (what were they rehabing behind it??)

Thanks Kathe from Willie and Me.

I kept thinking the whole day how great it was and how much better it will be in April 2010 for 15+ days :thumbsup2

Why????

Oh and HI KATHE!!! :cheer2:

Quite phase???:rotfl2: Thats the longest post I've seen by you EVER!!

Tikkun Olam:thumbsup2 I see way to much of the complete opposite of this everyday!:sad2:

You missed his history of the Wilderness Lodge... VERY good... :woohoo:

[katypop]

Thanks Kathe from Willie and Me.

I kept thinking the whole day how great it was and how much better it will be in April 2010 for 15+ days :thumbsup2

:goodvibes :thumbsup2
I bet you will both always remember your wonderful day together celebrating Wilson's 9th birthday...and yes, April 2010 for 15+ days is going to rock :cool1: Wilson is so lucky to have such a great mom :hug:

My daughter and I have had a few vacations together, just the two of us, and they were very special :goodvibes I have not had the same opportunity with my son, and of course he is much older than Wilson(he'll be 26 this summer) , but we are trying to plan a vacation together this summer. I am planning on flying to Alberta to visit him and we are hoping to spend a week together sightseeing through Banff and Jasper National Parks :cool1:

Kathe

[BubbaGrump]

You missed his history of the Wilderness Lodge... VERY good... :woohoo:

Didn't miss it, just forgot. Ok, the second longest post by Ian EVER.

[BubbaGrump]

Sorry Bubba,

No you aint!!!:snooty: And what is with those pictures??? How the heck am I supposed to find a bunch of 48's around the park????

[Tink rules]

No you aint!!!:snooty: And what is with those pictures??? How the heck am I supposed to find a bunch of 48's around the park????

be creative... :idea:

[nskjerven]

Nan... who gave the Queen of the North a weapon??? :scared:

She sacred me too :scared1:

Nan... that is ONE happy kid!!!

(so what are we doing for my birthday???)

I don't know what are "we" doing ???

Ohhhh that is WAY cool... (what were they rehabing behind it??)

I think just painting up the shop fronts. We didn't shop AT ALL :scared1: :scared1: It was his birthday after all, not mine darn it...



No you aint!!!:snooty: And what is with those pictures??? How the heck am I supposed to find a bunch of 48's around the park????

no I really want you to have the enjoyment of seeing it all on your birthday. I kept thinking about how much fun V had and then how much fun you will have too. It is a special place on that actual day with someone you love.

btw, the ticket was for one park only. I didn't know that :scared1: We upgraded Willie's to a parkhopper for $25 bucks, bad news since I didn't want to spend any $$$ that day, but worse news is that is was upgraded from a 1 day to a 2 day that can be used within 30 days :scared1: :scared1: How can I not take him again in the next 30 days???? My AP is still valid then too:scared1: :scared1: We *may* run down for one day. Have to look at the calendar and see if it can fit between the play and racing...always too busy...

Also, great play news from Molly. She gets to wear a mic in the performance. She had never had one before, but since she has lines she gets one this time. So cool. That also means we will be able to hear her during the songs she is in :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[BubbaGrump]

be creative... :idea:

Already figured it out. :thumbsup2

[nskjerven]

No you aint!!!:snooty: And what is with those pictures??? How the heck am I supposed to find a bunch of 48's around the park????

hmmm...I found a way last year to do it...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1619.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1635.jpg

[nskjerven]

Already figured it out. :thumbsup2

I can't wait to see what you find. :thumbsup2

We have always done this since Molly celebrated her 5th at Dland. It's really a fun way to "see" the park ;)

[BubbaGrump]

hmmm...I found a way last year to do it...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1619.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1635.jpg

OHHHH its on ! On like Donkey Kong!!!!!!:eeyore:

[Tink rules]

no I really want you to have the enjoyment of seeing it all on your birthday. I kept thinking about how much fun V had and then how much fun you will have too. It is a special place on that actual day with someone you love.

btw, the ticket was for one park only. I didn't know that :scared1: We upgraded Willie's to a parkhopper for $25 bucks, bad news since I didn't want to spend any $$$ that day, but worse news is that is was upgraded from a 1 day to a 2 day that can be used within 30 days :scared1: :scared1: How can I not take him again in the next 30 days???? My AP is still valid then too:scared1: :scared1: We *may* run down for one day. Have to look at the calendar and see if it can fit between the play and racing...always too busy...

Also, great play news from Molly. She gets to wear a mic in the performance. She had never had one before, but since she has lines she gets one this time. So cool. That also means we will be able to hear her during the songs she is in :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

You Go Miss Molly!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: (you ARE going to take video, right???

Already figured it out. :thumbsup2

He's going to eat 48 popcorn::

hmmm...I found a way last year to do it...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1619.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1635.jpg

So... where'd you find the cool bathrooms???

I missed my 33rd birthday... I would have liked to try that one... :rolleyes:

[nskjerven]

You Go Miss Molly!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: (you ARE going to take video, right???

:cool2: ::yes:: planning to have the video rolling undercover during her lines...shhhhh....

He's going to eat 48 popcorn::



So... where'd you find the cool bathrooms???

a little place called...

DISNEYLAND


I missed my 33rd birthday... I would have liked to try that one... :rolleyes:


what happened to you on 33??? How do you miss your own bday? I'm not sure I want to know:idea:

[Tink rules]

Under your rules...

I would have HAD to have gone to Club 33... ;) (and I'm not talking just the front enterance...)

Good night Queenie and the Royal Bubba...

One of us needs to get up in the am and do some work... :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

[nskjerven]

Under your rules...

I would have HAD to have gone to Club 33... ;) (and I'm not talking just the front enterance...)

Good night Queenie and the Royal Bubba...

One of us needs to get up in the am and do some work... :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

duh.....lack of brain cells here, partied too much yesterday, ya that's the ticket.

good night, I'm heading to bed too.

miss you Marilyn :sad1:

Hi Deborah :flower3:

[scottishwee35]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/053.gif

FOR WILSON
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/HappyBirthday.jpg

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

I'm so excited about seeing Disney on Ice this Sunday, I can hardly stand it! :goodvibes I've never seen a show on ice, but Tyler tells me I'll love it. We found a couple YouTube clips of the show last night and seeing the vehicles from Cars drive around the ice really got us both excited! AND Sebastion from the Little Mermaid will sing, AND Mickey and Minnie drive out in a car to start the show! After school today, I told Tyler "I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MICKEY AND MINNIE!" :goodvibes


Oh I would love to see it.. bet you both would enjoy it...

I don't even know who Victor Hugo is!


me either http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

I was very cross with my daughter last night because she was swearing at me (very clear F.O.). I had a word with her and she was very upset and I explained her that not to do it again front of me or teacher or family....

I told teacher for the deaf this morning, she laughed and said wonder why deaf children can speak out very clearly word of swear....

Holly - see my daughter is a trouble girl....

No one prefect... right...

Scottishwee35

Gee, I'm awfully babbly today! Sorry everybody! ;)


No need apologise, YOU ARE FINE...... Carry on...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

[scottishwee35]

Nan

Love the pictures of you both and can see Wilson grown up since I last saw him...

About Barcelona in 2010, are you and Wilson still on, going on Cruise to Barcelona... who will be on...

Ian? who else?

Maybe I might meet you in Barcelona if I get special offer package... Want to know what is your planning when you arrive in Barcelona?

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

About my birthday, Olivia was telling everyone that I am 22 years old:thumbsup2

I met Teacher and club, they were laughing at me, they said that Olivia told everyone that I am 22 years old http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

Keith came up and said Mum, please tell me what your age? I asked him how old I look, he said 42:thumbsup2

I won't tell Olivia as she might tell everyone - no chance...http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

Scottishwee35

[iankh]

You missed his history of the Wilderness Lodge... VERY good... :woohoo:

The history of the Wilderness Lodge was on another thread.

[iankh]

Hey Nan!

I thought the "9" and "44" photos were moy fabuloso!

(44? What a young pup!)

[HollyTyler]

Sorry Bubba, I can't wait and want to share this cool shot too...don't peak and you'll be suprised on Friday

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4498.jpg
OH MY GOSH, that's so cool! :goodvibes

[iankh]

About my birthday, Olivia was telling everyone that I am 22 years old:thumbsup2

I met Teacher and club, they were laughing at me, they said that Olivia told everyone that I am 22 years old http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

Keith came up and said Mum, please tell me what your age? I asked him how old I look, he said 42:thumbsup2

I won't tell Olivia as she might tell everyone - no chance...http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

Scottishwee35

I thought you were only 21?:confused3






:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Great pics Nan! I love the idea of the homage to 9. That was terrific!

Also glad to see that you rode Buzz Lightyear. I was looking at the list of the rides on the DL website and it wasn't listed. A little concerned it wasn't there anymore as it seems to be one of Kaleigh's favourite rides.

We upgraded Willie's to a parkhopper for $25 bucks, bad news since I didn't want to spend any $$$ that day, but worse news is that is was upgraded from a 1 day to a 2 day that can be used within 30 days :scared1: :scared1: How can I not take him again in the next 30 days???? My AP is still valid then too:scared1: :scared1: We *may* run down for one day. Have to look at the calendar and see if it can fit between the play and racing...always too busy...


Well, I do happen know a certain family that is coming down to DL within that 30 days (I do believe), that would love to see you ...

Ian, glad to hear you are enjoying your new position. Right now I'm just so swamped at work I don't know if I am enjoying myself or not.

Glad to hear Tyler is improving with his school work. Ask his dad if he wants Tyler to enjoy camp or just be frustrated with it. He probably wants Tyler to go there to relive the same experiences he had, but it should be pointed out to him that perhaps Tyler would get a better experience with it if he has already gone to the one you and his counsellors/teachers are suggesting, to try and get used to the notion of camp. That way he and Tyler can both talk positively and have fond memories of the same camp. Just not necessarily this year.

Yes it is 4:30 am and I am awake. Don't ask me why. I need to go home tonight and get away from work. It's amazing how crazy 3 days in the office can make me. Probably not going home each night and not sleeping in my own bed has something to do with it too. Oh well, just a little over 12 hours I will be on my way home.

[HollyTyler]

THANKS ::yes::

:mad: bad thought here-:sad2: -very very bad:headache:
if Chuck pushes it through so that Tyler goes to his camp, loses control there and is sent home, Chuck will have to pay financially and emotionally for his insistance that Tyler do something he is not ready for.

on the other hand, it could be a real downer for Tyler and whichever other little kids feel the brunt of his outbursts.....:scared:

Not good to teach Chuck a lesson at the expense of Tyler and some other little kids. :sad1:
I agree and wish there's something I can do about it. This is one of the first concerns I thought of.

One of the lawyers here (who used to work for the judge assigned to our case) reminded me that Chuck gets 2 weeks of summer vacation with Tyler (that he never uses), and I can't tell him what not to do on his vacation. HOWEVER, I can file an Ex Parte Order requesting that the court order him not to drop him off at camp for his vacation, and to attach a signed statement from his doctors and teacher, any professional who deals with him regularly and would know his situation.

It was suggested that I wait to hear if he's signed Tyler up, otherwise the court won't do something on a "what if". I have access to the appropriate forms on my computer here at work and can file it myself and will do so if necessary.

[HollyTyler]

We have to start measuring from where HE IS not from where other kids are.
He is making progress and will continue to make more as he learns to control his outbursts. Whether it is all from the behavior management they use at school or if medication changes are instituted, he will learn and be able to do the work. We know he is smart, it is just trapped in there by the outbursts he cannot control.
You hit the nail on the head! :thumbsup2 Now if I can get his dad to quit trying to get him to do academic stuff that he's not up to, that will eliminate more frustration for Tyler.

[MouseFaninQueue]

Saw this on Facebook. Thought I would share. I haven't tried it yet, afterall it is 4:42am here and I have to go to work in 3 hours.

1 - Go to "wikipedia." Hit “random”
or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first random wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.

2 - Go to "Random quotations"
or click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four or five words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.

3 - Go to flickr and click on “explore the last seven days”
or click http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days
Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4 - Use photoshop or similar to put it all together. (if you don't have it, here's an online photo editor: pixlr.com/)

Then post the pic of course.

[HollyTyler]

hmmm...I found a way last year to do it...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1619.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1635.jpg
Very cool, Nan! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Oh I would love to see it.. bet you both would enjoy it...



me either http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

I was very cross with my daughter last night because she was swearing at me (very clear F.O.). I had a word with her and she was very upset and I explained her that not to do it again front of me or teacher or family....

I told teacher for the deaf this morning, she laughed and said wonder why deaf children can speak out very clearly word of swear....

Holly - see my daughter is a trouble girl....

No one prefect... right...

Scottishwee35



No need apologise, YOU ARE FINE...... Carry on...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif
Oh Deborah, I feel for you! :hug: Hopefully she doesn't say it again! I'm sure Tyler's first swear words aren't too far away. He's never heard me say a single one, but his dad does all the time (I've heard him). One time when I was dropping Tyler off, the dog was so excited to see Tyler that he knocked a plant and plant stand over with his tail, and Chuck yelled a swear word. I spoke up and said, "It's just a plant, no need to say inappropriate things in front of Tyler, not good to teach him that." Needless to say, daddy-o was not happy with my comments. :rotfl2: OH WELL! Too bad! Next time I'll get the soap for his mouth! :rotfl:

[HollyTyler]

About my birthday, Olivia was telling everyone that I am 22 years old:thumbsup2

I met Teacher and club, they were laughing at me, they said that Olivia told everyone that I am 22 years old http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

Keith came up and said Mum, please tell me what your age? I asked him how old I look, he said 42:thumbsup2

I won't tell Olivia as she might tell everyone - no chance...http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/disney.gif

Scottishwee35
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

Glad to hear Tyler is improving with his school work. Ask his dad if he wants Tyler to enjoy camp or just be frustrated with it. He probably wants Tyler to go there to relive the same experiences he had, but it should be pointed out to him that perhaps Tyler would get a better experience with it if he has already gone to the one you and his counsellors/teachers are suggesting, to try and get used to the notion of camp. That way he and Tyler can both talk positively and have fond memories of the same camp. Just not necessarily this year.

I've mentioned that to him. He doesn't believe there would be any reason Tyler would get frustrated and says I'm being completely unrealistic. Here's a recent quote from him (and don't shoot the messenger please): "I will not allow my son to go to a camp with freaks." :eek: :sad2:

Wait until that moron finds out I've spoken to somebody about the requirements for Special Olympics to see if Tyler would qualify, since he just doesn't have the motor coordination to participate in sports otherwise. He tries and just gets frustrated.

[HollyTyler]

OK, I suppose I should start getting some work done. :rotfl2: Have a great day everybody! :goodvibes

[disneylover5]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4480.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4476.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4485.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_4506.jpg

Love the Nines!! How Cute!!

[disneylover5]

hmmm...I found a way last year to do it...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1619.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/IMG_1635.jpg
Okay this is great!! Love the 44's

[disneylover5]

This is a first-hand account from a passenger on Flight 1549. It is an internal memo to the members of his firm. It is very well written, is descriptive, and gives this man's honest reactions to the events around him. It's from a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, an executive recruiting firm, who was on Flight 1549. Gerry McNamara (New York/Charlotte) was on US Airways Flight 1549 last week.

Here is his account of the event:

Thursday was a difficult day for all of us at the firm and I left the Park Avenue office early afternoon to catch a cab bound for LaGuardia Airport .

I was scheduled for a 5pm departure, but able to secure a seat on the earlier flight scheduled to leave at 3pm. As many of us who fly frequently often do, I recall wondering if I'd just placed myself on a flight I shouldn't be on!

Just prior to boarding I finished up a conference call with my associate, Jenn Sparks ( New York ), and our placement, the CIO of United Airlines. When I told him that I was about to board a US Airways flight, we all had a little fun with it.

I remember walking on the plane and seeing a fellow with grey hair in the cockpit and thinking "that's a good thing... I like to see grey hair in the cockpit!"

I was seated in 8F, on the starboard side window and next to a young business man. The New York to Charlotte flight is one I've taken what seems like hundreds of times over the years. We take off north over the Bronx and as we climb, turn west over the Hudson River to New Jersey and tack south. I love to fly, always have, and this flight plan gives a great view of several NY landmarks including Yankee Stadium and the George Washington Bridge .

I had started to point out items of interest to the gentleman next to me when we heard a terrible crash - a sound no one ever wants to hear while flying - and then the engines wound down to a screeching halt. 10 seconds later, there was a strong smell of jet fuel. I knew we would be landing and thought the pilot would take us down no doubt to Newark Airport . As we began to turn south I noticed the pilot lining up on the river - still - I thought - en route for Newark .

Next thing we heard was "Brace for impact!" - a phrase I had heard many years before as an active duty Marine Officer but never before on a commercial air flight. Everyone looked at each other in shock. It all happened so fast we were astonished!

We began to descend rapidly and it started to sink in. This is the last flight. I'm going to die today. This is it. I recited my favorite bible verse, the Lord's Prayer, and asked God to take care of my wife, children, family and friends.

When I raised my head I noticed people texting their friends and family....getting off a last message. My blackberry was turned off and in my trouser pocket...no time to get at it. Our descent continued and I prayed for courage to control my fear and help if able.

I quickly realized that one of two things was going to happen, neither of them good. We could hit by the nose, flip and break up, leaving few if any survivors, bodies, cold water, fuel. Or we could hit one of the wings and roll and flip with the same result. I tightened my seat belt as tight as I could possibly get it so I would remain intact.

As we came in for the landing, I looked out the windows and remember seeing the buildings in New Jersey , the cliffs in Weehawken , and then the piers. The water was dark green and sure to be freezing cold. The stewardesses were yelling in unison: "Brace! Brace! Brace!"

It was a violent hit - the water flew up over my window - but we bobbed up and were all amazed that we remained intact.

There was some panic - people jumping over seats and running towards the doors, but we soon got everyone straightened out and calmed down. There were a lot of people that took leadership roles in little ways. Those sitting at the doors over the wing did a fantastic job...they were opened in a New York second! Everyone worked together - teamed up and in groups to figure out how to help each other.

I exited on the starboard side of the plane, 3 or 4 rows behind my seat through a door over the wing and was, I believe, the 10th or 12th person out. I took my seat cushion as a flotation device and once outside saw I was the only one who did....none of us remembered to take the yellow inflatable life vests from under the seat.

We were standing in 6-8 inches of water and it was freezing. There were two women on the wing, one of whom slipped off into the water. Another passenger and I pulled her back on and had her kneel down to keep from falling off again. By that point we were totally soaked and absolutely frozen from the icy wind.

The ferries were the first to arrive, and although they're not made for rescue, they did an incredible job. I know this river, having swum in it as a boy. The Hudson is an estuary - part salt and part fresh water - and moves with the tide. I could tell the tide was moving out because we were tacking slowly south towards Ellis Island , The Statue of Liberty,
and The Battery.

The first ferry boat pulled its bow up to the tip of the wing, and the first mate lowered the Jacobs ladder down to us. We got a couple people up the ladder to safety, but the current was strong pushing the stern of the boat into the inflatable slide and we were afraid it would puncture it...there must have been 25 passengers in it by now. Only two or three
were able to board the first ferry before it moved away.

Another ferry came up, and we were able to get the woman that had fallen into the water on the ladder, but she just couldn't move her legs and fell off. Back onto the ladder she went; however, the ferry had to back away because of the swift current. A helicopter arrived on station (nearly blowing us all off the wing) and followed the ferry with the
woman on the ladder. We lost view of the situation but I believe the helicopter lowered its basket to rescue her.

As more ferries arrived, we were able to get people up on the boats a few at a time. The fellow in front of me fell off the ladder and into the water. When we got him back on the ladder he could not move his legs to climb. I couldn't help him from my position so I climbed up the ladder to the ferry deck where the first mate and I hoisted the Jacobs ladder with him on it...when he got close enough we grabbed his trouser belt and hauled him on deck. We were all safely off the wing.

We could not stop shaking. Uncontrollable shaking. The only thing I had with me was my blackberry, which had gotten wet and was not working. (It started working again a few hours later).

The ferry took us to the Weehawken Terminal in NJ where I borrowed a phone and called my wife to let her know I was okay. The second call I made was to Jenn. I knew she would be worried about me and could communicate to the rest of the firm that I was fine. At the terminal, first responders assessed everyone's condition and sent people to the hospital as needed. As we pulled out of Weehawken my history kicked in and I recall it was the site of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in 1804. Thankfully I left town in better condition than Mr. Hamilton who died of a mortal wound the next day! I
stayed with my sister on Long Island that evening, then flew home the next day.

I am struck by what was truly a miracle. Had this happened a few hours later, it would have been pitch dark and much harder to land. Ferries would no longer have been running after rush hour and it would not have been the same uplifting story. Surely there would have been fatalities, hypothermia, an absolute disaster!

I witnessed the best of humanity that day. I and everyone on that plane survived and have been given a second chance. It struck me that in our work we continuously seek excellence to solve our client's leadership problems. We talk to clients all the time about the importance of experience and the ability to execute. Experience showed up big time on
Flight 1549 as our pilot was a dedicated, trained, experienced professional who executed flawlessly when he had to.

I have received scores of emails from across the firm and I am so grateful for the outpouring of interest and concern. We all fly a great deal or work with someone who does and so I wanted to share this story - the story of a miracle. I am thankful to be here to tell the tale.

There is a great deal to be learned including: Why has this happened to me? Why have I survived and what am I supposed to do with this gift? For me, the answers to these questions and more will come over time, but already I find myself being more patient and forgiving, less critical and judgmental.

For now I have 4 lessons I would like to share:

1. Cherish your families as never before and go to great lengths to
keep your promises.

2. Be thankful and grateful for everything you have and don't worry
about the things you don't have.

3. Keep in shape. You never know when you'll be called upon to save your
own life, or help someone else save theirs.

4. When you fly, wear practical clothing. You never know when you'll end
up in an emergency or on an icy wing in flip flops and pajamas and of
absolutely no use to yourself or anyone else.

And I'd like to add: Fly with gray-haired pilots!

[disneylover5]

I miss you guys...just too busy with my mom......:sad2: :sad2:

[scottishwee35]

This is a first-hand account from a passenger on Flight 1549. It is an internal memo to the members of his firm. It is very well written, is descriptive, and gives this man's honest reactions to the events around him. It's from a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, an executive recruiting firm, who was on Flight 1549. Gerry McNamara (New York/Charlotte) was on US Airways Flight 1549 last week.

Here is his account of the event:

Thursday was a difficult day for all of us at the firm and I left the Park Avenue office early afternoon to catch a cab bound for LaGuardia Airport .

I was scheduled for a 5pm departure, but able to secure a seat on the earlier flight scheduled to leave at 3pm. As many of us who fly frequently often do, I recall wondering if I'd just placed myself on a flight I shouldn't be on!

Just prior to boarding I finished up a conference call with my associate, Jenn Sparks ( New York ), and our placement, the CIO of United Airlines. When I told him that I was about to board a US Airways flight, we all had a little fun with it.

I remember walking on the plane and seeing a fellow with grey hair in the cockpit and thinking "that's a good thing... I like to see grey hair in the cockpit!"

I was seated in 8F, on the starboard side window and next to a young business man. The New York to Charlotte flight is one I've taken what seems like hundreds of times over the years. We take off north over the Bronx and as we climb, turn west over the Hudson River to New Jersey and tack south. I love to fly, always have, and this flight plan gives a great view of several NY landmarks including Yankee Stadium and the George Washington Bridge .

I had started to point out items of interest to the gentleman next to me when we heard a terrible crash - a sound no one ever wants to hear while flying - and then the engines wound down to a screeching halt. 10 seconds later, there was a strong smell of jet fuel. I knew we would be landing and thought the pilot would take us down no doubt to Newark Airport . As we began to turn south I noticed the pilot lining up on the river - still - I thought - en route for Newark .

Next thing we heard was "Brace for impact!" - a phrase I had heard many years before as an active duty Marine Officer but never before on a commercial air flight. Everyone looked at each other in shock. It all happened so fast we were astonished!

We began to descend rapidly and it started to sink in. This is the last flight. I'm going to die today. This is it. I recited my favorite bible verse, the Lord's Prayer, and asked God to take care of my wife, children, family and friends.

When I raised my head I noticed people texting their friends and family....getting off a last message. My blackberry was turned off and in my trouser pocket...no time to get at it. Our descent continued and I prayed for courage to control my fear and help if able.

I quickly realized that one of two things was going to happen, neither of them good. We could hit by the nose, flip and break up, leaving few if any survivors, bodies, cold water, fuel. Or we could hit one of the wings and roll and flip with the same result. I tightened my seat belt as tight as I could possibly get it so I would remain intact.

As we came in for the landing, I looked out the windows and remember seeing the buildings in New Jersey , the cliffs in Weehawken , and then the piers. The water was dark green and sure to be freezing cold. The stewardesses were yelling in unison: "Brace! Brace! Brace!"

It was a violent hit - the water flew up over my window - but we bobbed up and were all amazed that we remained intact.

There was some panic - people jumping over seats and running towards the doors, but we soon got everyone straightened out and calmed down. There were a lot of people that took leadership roles in little ways. Those sitting at the doors over the wing did a fantastic job...they were opened in a New York second! Everyone worked together - teamed up and in groups to figure out how to help each other.

I exited on the starboard side of the plane, 3 or 4 rows behind my seat through a door over the wing and was, I believe, the 10th or 12th person out. I took my seat cushion as a flotation device and once outside saw I was the only one who did....none of us remembered to take the yellow inflatable life vests from under the seat.

We were standing in 6-8 inches of water and it was freezing. There were two women on the wing, one of whom slipped off into the water. Another passenger and I pulled her back on and had her kneel down to keep from falling off again. By that point we were totally soaked and absolutely frozen from the icy wind.

The ferries were the first to arrive, and although they're not made for rescue, they did an incredible job. I know this river, having swum in it as a boy. The Hudson is an estuary - part salt and part fresh water - and moves with the tide. I could tell the tide was moving out because we were tacking slowly south towards Ellis Island , The Statue of Liberty,
and The Battery.

The first ferry boat pulled its bow up to the tip of the wing, and the first mate lowered the Jacobs ladder down to us. We got a couple people up the ladder to safety, but the current was strong pushing the stern of the boat into the inflatable slide and we were afraid it would puncture it...there must have been 25 passengers in it by now. Only two or three
were able to board the first ferry before it moved away.

Another ferry came up, and we were able to get the woman that had fallen into the water on the ladder, but she just couldn't move her legs and fell off. Back onto the ladder she went; however, the ferry had to back away because of the swift current. A helicopter arrived on station (nearly blowing us all off the wing) and followed the ferry with the
woman on the ladder. We lost view of the situation but I believe the helicopter lowered its basket to rescue her.

As more ferries arrived, we were able to get people up on the boats a few at a time. The fellow in front of me fell off the ladder and into the water. When we got him back on the ladder he could not move his legs to climb. I couldn't help him from my position so I climbed up the ladder to the ferry deck where the first mate and I hoisted the Jacobs ladder with him on it...when he got close enough we grabbed his trouser belt and hauled him on deck. We were all safely off the wing.

We could not stop shaking. Uncontrollable shaking. The only thing I had with me was my blackberry, which had gotten wet and was not working. (It started working again a few hours later).

The ferry took us to the Weehawken Terminal in NJ where I borrowed a phone and called my wife to let her know I was okay. The second call I made was to Jenn. I knew she would be worried about me and could communicate to the rest of the firm that I was fine. At the terminal, first responders assessed everyone's condition and sent people to the hospital as needed. As we pulled out of Weehawken my history kicked in and I recall it was the site of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in 1804. Thankfully I left town in better condition than Mr. Hamilton who died of a mortal wound the next day! I
stayed with my sister on Long Island that evening, then flew home the next day.

I am struck by what was truly a miracle. Had this happened a few hours later, it would have been pitch dark and much harder to land. Ferries would no longer have been running after rush hour and it would not have been the same uplifting story. Surely there would have been fatalities, hypothermia, an absolute disaster!

I witnessed the best of humanity that day. I and everyone on that plane survived and have been given a second chance. It struck me that in our work we continuously seek excellence to solve our client's leadership problems. We talk to clients all the time about the importance of experience and the ability to execute. Experience showed up big time on
Flight 1549 as our pilot was a dedicated, trained, experienced professional who executed flawlessly when he had to.

I have received scores of emails from across the firm and I am so grateful for the outpouring of interest and concern. We all fly a great deal or work with someone who does and so I wanted to share this story - the story of a miracle. I am thankful to be here to tell the tale.

There is a great deal to be learned including: Why has this happened to me? Why have I survived and what am I supposed to do with this gift? For me, the answers to these questions and more will come over time, but already I find myself being more patient and forgiving, less critical and judgmental.

For now I have 4 lessons I would like to share:

1. Cherish your families as never before and go to great lengths to
keep your promises.

2. Be thankful and grateful for everything you have and don't worry
about the things you don't have.

3. Keep in shape. You never know when you'll be called upon to save your
own life, or help someone else save theirs.

4. When you fly, wear practical clothing. You never know when you'll end
up in an emergency or on an icy wing in flip flops and pajamas and of
absolutely no use to yourself or anyone else.

And I'd like to add: Fly with gray-haired pilots!


what a story, I read it and thought myself about clothes for flying... But well done to Pilot, of course, gray-haired pilots...

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

I miss you guys...just too busy with my mom......:sad2: :sad2:


aww, I miss you and everybody too and wish all meet up on cruise in May for Panama 09!!!

Are you not coming to Baltic Cruise??

Scottishwee35

[HollyTyler]

what a story, I read it and thought myself about clothes for flying... But well done to Pilot, of course, gray-haired pilots...

Scottishwee35
I agree! Wonderful to read. Thanks for posting the story, Lisa. Made me teary.

[HollyTyler]

I miss you guys...just too busy with my mom......:sad2: :sad2:
We all miss you too! :hug: Did you read that I won $20 on the mycoke.com site you told us about? :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

I just won another $20 card from mycoke! :banana: I'll save both for our trip. :thumbsup2

[mishoe01]

Lisa - :hug: :hug: :hug: cuz we miss you too! (and for what you're going through w/ Mom). Remember we're always here for you :hug:

Interesting story too - thanks for sharing.

[mishoe01]

I'm a tad irramatated (as Will & I would say)....

Don't know if anyone remembers but more than 1 year ago (before we physically moved offices in Dec of 2007) we were told that positions to work from home (virtual agent) would become available in by Spring (of 2008) once phone systems etc were all up & running. Of course I check every so often and answer has always been "not yet", "not cost effective" etc. I've been ok w/ that BUT now the company I do the travel for (Reed Elsevier) just aquired another division & now, magically, we have a virtual agent. I asked the powers that be if that meant now if we (meaning ME) could now work from home & I get this BS (IMO) answer

This is the situation, our phone system at this time is unable to handle another virtual agent. You may wonder what in the world is she talking about, I didn’t ask about the phones. In order for an agent to work from home they would need to have an IPL phone tied into the office via a phone port. That way we can run reports see when the person is logged in and be able to monitor if necessary. Each offices phone system has a certain amount of ports they can use, and currently we are at capacity. With all the stuff that is going on especially with the economy I don’t think we’ll be able to upgrade the phone system anytime soon, to allow anyone else to work from home for now. So there is always a possibility however I don’t think it will be in the near future.

I’m sorry I wish I could say to all – those that wish to work from home – let’s do it, but it’s not that simple. Everything is tied in somehow to the home office and we just don’t have the available ports to accommodate at this time.

While I understand phone stuff (etc) I think it's really cr appy that they are letting someone new to this account be virtual when I've been asking for about 2 years now to do that myself.

I'm a big believer that you treat everyone the same so if you can't do it for those who are capable (work wise) to work on their own at home, w/o having someone hold their hands through out the day then you shouldn't be allowing anyone to do it.

I even started looking at other companies that may have virtual positions (cuz of course BCD doesn't).

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Thanks for allowing me to do that. :hug:

[HollyTyler]

I'm a tad irramatated (as Will & I would say)....

Don't know if anyone remembers but more than 1 year ago (before we physically moved offices in Dec of 2007) we were told that positions to work from home (virtual agent) would become available in by Spring (of 2008) once phone systems etc were all up & running. Of course I check every so often and answer has always been "not yet", "not cost effective" etc. I've been ok w/ that BUT now the company I do the travel for (Reed Elsevier) just aquired another division & now, magically, we have a virtual agent. I asked the powers that be if that meant now if we (meaning ME) could now work from home & I get this BS (IMO) answer

This is the situation, our phone system at this time is unable to handle another virtual agent. You may wonder what in the world is she talking about, I didn’t ask about the phones. In order for an agent to work from home they would need to have an IPL phone tied into the office via a phone port. That way we can run reports see when the person is logged in and be able to monitor if necessary. Each offices phone system has a certain amount of ports they can use, and currently we are at capacity. With all the stuff that is going on especially with the economy I don’t think we’ll be able to upgrade the phone system anytime soon, to allow anyone else to work from home for now. So there is always a possibility however I don’t think it will be in the near future.

I’m sorry I wish I could say to all – those that wish to work from home – let’s do it, but it’s not that simple. Everything is tied in somehow to the home office and we just don’t have the available ports to accommodate at this time.

While I understand phone stuff (etc) I think it's really cr appy that they are letting someone new to this account be virtual when I've been asking for about 2 years now to do that myself.

I'm a big believer that you treat everyone the same so if you can't do it for those who are capable (work wise) to work on their own at home, w/o having someone hold their hands through out the day then you shouldn't be allowing anyone to do it.

I even started looking at other companies that may have virtual positions (cuz of course BCD doesn't).

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Thanks for allowing me to do that. :hug:
Monica, I'd be ticked off too. That's rotten! You've been asking to do that and they even TOLD you positions would be available for at home work, AND they know you're still interested because you keep checking. Makes me wonder who the new person is and what did she do to who to get the virtual position. I'm sorry this happened to you, it seems that the good people who do things right always get pooped on. :hug:

[mishoe01]

Monica, I'd be ticked off too. That's rotten! You've been asking to do that and they even TOLD you positions would be available for at home work, AND they know you're still interested because you keep checking. Makes me wonder who the new person is and what did she do to who to get the virtual position. I'm sorry this happened to you, it seems that the good people who do things right always get pooped on. :hug:

Thanks Holly :hug:

Stacy came over w/ that new division (she used to work for them) but is now incorporated w/ all of Reed (so now basically has become part of the collective :rotfl: ) so it's not like she deals w/ only the old division - that's why it irks me. It certainly IMO nothing against her (she's really nice) it's the principle. AND I'd atleast be in the same STATE!!!

BTW - I'll be emailing you something from my hotmail account (you'll recognize the Mishoe part :laughing: ).

[mishoe01]

Of course this is making me not want to do more than the norm (what's asked for of the job) instead of doing extra stuff...but don't know if I can do that.

[mishoe01]

Forgot to mention too - I called my dr's office today to change my migraine med from Maxalt to Imitrex....hopefully that'll mean no more 3 day migraines :goodvibes

[mishoe01]

I'm so irratated that I'm clenching my teeth & I want TO EAT!!!

[nskjerven]

Nan

Love the pictures of you both and can see Wilson grown up since I last saw him...

About Barcelona in 2010, are you and Wilson still on, going on Cruise to Barcelona... who will be on...

Ian? who else?

Maybe I might meet you in Barcelona if I get special offer package... Want to know what is your planning when you arrive in Barcelona?

Scottishwee35

this may not be everyone, so don't quote me...

Nan
Wilson
Ian
Sukie
Kathe
Cheri (maybe)
Jackie
Monica
Michelle (not yet booked)
Barb (is she going to come Michelle, or just you?)

It would be so great to visit in Barcelona :thumbsup2 It's such a great city. We are planning on staying for 2 extra days. I'm hoping that Molly and Paul could come over to join us, but that's going to be a last minute decission for us, based on school and costs.

Hey Nan!

I thought the "9" and "44" photos were moy fabuloso!

(44? What a young pup!)

Thanks, I love having something to do like that during our visits to Dland :thumbsup2

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FOR WILSON
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Scottishwee35

Thanks Deborah. And good luck with Olivia. We have had our share of "words" in our house too...I think all kids go thru that phase :sad2:

I thought you were only 21?:confused3




she is :rolleyes1 and so am I :cool2:

Great pics Nan! I love the idea of the homage to 9. That was terrific!

Also glad to see that you rode Buzz Lightyear. I was looking at the list of the rides on the DL website and it wasn't listed. A little concerned it wasn't there anymore as it seems to be one of Kaleigh's favourite rides.



Well, I do happen know a certain family that is coming down to DL within that 30 days (I do believe), that would love to see you ...



remind me of your park dates again????I'm looking for an excuse, opps reason to come ya know :banana:

Very cool, Nan! :goodvibes

thanks Holly

I've mentioned that to him. He doesn't believe there would be any reason Tyler would get frustrated and says I'm being completely unrealistic. Here's a recent quote from him (and don't shoot the messenger please): "I will not allow my son to go to a camp with freaks." :eek: :sad2:

Wait until that moron finds out I've spoken to somebody about the requirements for Special Olympics to see if Tyler would qualify, since he just doesn't have the motor coordination to participate in sports otherwise. He tries and just gets frustrated.

Holly you are a super star mom for thinking of what Tyler needs rather than what is comfortable for anyone else. I understand what you mean about the athelics. Molly has never been able to "keep up" with others in that regard and it makes her very sad and frustrated. Especially when her little brother can do it so easily :sad2: I hope you find a place for Tyler to feel proud of what he can do. That growth of self esteem is so important. Good job mom :thumbsup2



Love the Nines!! How Cute!!

Okay this is great!! Love the 44's

Thanks :goodvibes

I miss you guys...just too busy with my mom...... :sad2:

I've been thinking of you :hug: How long is the stay this time. Do you have a plan for getting out yourself for when you can? Maybe even to the beach house???? Breathe baby Breathe :hug:

I'm a tad irramatated (as Will & I would say)....

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Thanks for allowing me to do that. :hug:

Monica, I'm so sorry that the work at home thing isn't coming thru for you. I know from doing it myself that it is a good thing. Now I have a suggestion for you. Perhaps....this is a window instead of a door being opened. Not sure if you believe in God in the details of one's life, but I do...I would want to believe that God is making a plan for a bigger picture for you. Be strong and hold on. Hopefully something good will becoming for you in a work way soon. Maybe not at this company, maybe somewhere else??? :hug:

[iankh]

I'm so irratated that I'm clenching my teeth & I want TO EAT!!!

Take a little walk, or do something else to calm down.

Just remember, there's a good intension behind eating caused by anger, anxiety, etc, we're trying to calm ourselves down.

The key is to find a non-food way to accomplish the same goal.

Besides, don't punish yourself, when it's them you want to punish.

[HollyTyler]

Forgot to mention too - I called my dr's office today to change my migraine med from Maxalt to Imitrex....hopefully that'll mean no more 3 day migraines :goodvibes
Good luck. I've heard lots of people say they have good results with Imitrex. :thumbsup2 Both Maxalt and Imitrex make my heart race, so I can't handle taking them. It sure stinks trying to find a med that works. :hug:

[mishoe01]

There is definately a problem with working on a phone all hours of the day - you're tied to that desk/phone.....so....Mini Snickers bars (4) found me :rotfl:

I'm trying to have Faith (both in my company & God) - I've been working for this company since 1995 (minus 1 year when I went to DCL) and it just gets to the point sometimes where I don't think there's any where to go & that I'm not appreciated for everything I do for them (not trying to toot my own horn here, but comparing myself w/ some others in my office.....)

I appreciated not being able to work from home when I was REALLY down - I knew that it wasn't good for me to be alone then, but now I know I'd be ok w/ that.

I don't really want to leave BCD - I'm coming up on my 5th anniversary (again) next year & that'll mean that I'll have 4 weeks of vaca plus the option to purchase 1 more. i want those extra vaca days!

I appreciate you all! :grouphug:

[mishoe01]

Good luck. I've heard lots of people say they have good results with Imitrex. :thumbsup2 Both Maxalt and Imitrex make my heart race, so I can't handle taking them. It sure stinks trying to find a med that works. :hug:

I was always afraid of trying Imitrex as that seemed to be the last option I had & was worried that if my body got used to that med that I wouldn't have any other options for relief. (FYI - Imitrex used to be what people got shots of for migraines at the hospital - not sure if this is still the case)

[HollyTyler]

I was always afraid of trying Imitrex as that seemed to be the last option I had & was worried that if my body got used to that med that I wouldn't have any other options for relief. (FYI - Imitrex used to be what people got shots of for migraines at the hospital - not sure if this is still the case)
I used to go to the hospital and get shots of Demerol. About 3 or 4 times in my life I've had one bad enough to need this. One time they gave me morphine and that was HORRIBLE. I thought I was having a heart attack and started to panic, but then the nurse told me that's a common reaction to morphine. I told them to never give it to me again. Scary!

[nskjerven]

There is definately a problem with working on a phone all hours of the day - you're tied to that desk/phone.....so....Mini Snickers bars (4) found me :rotfl:

I'm trying to have Faith (both in my company & God) - I've been working for this company since 1995 (minus 1 year when I went to DCL) and it just gets to the point sometimes where I don't think there's any where to go & that I'm not appreciated for everything I do for them (not trying to toot my own horn here, but comparing myself w/ some others in my office.....)

I appreciated not being able to work from home when I was REALLY down - I knew that it wasn't good for me to be alone then, but now I know I'd be ok w/ that.

I don't really want to leave BCD - I'm coming up on my 5th anniversary (again) next year & that'll mean that I'll have 4 weeks of vaca plus the option to purchase 1 more. i want those extra vaca days!

I appreciate you all! :grouphug:

This is exactly one of the reasons that I decided to work for myself. I was very tired of carrying dead weight in an office. The good thing about being self employeed is you get to work all ya want (when the business is good) and keep all the money. The bad thing is when the work is slow your broke :sad2: (unless you stock piled it all away) and you know I didn't I spent mine on DCL :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

okay, not so funny. but true :sad2:

Stay strong and keep looking at what you do have then the glass seems hald full instead of half empty. And it's always ok to vent, sometimes just letting it all out makes ya feel better :hug:

[HollyTyler]

Monica and Nan, I hear ya regarding pulling dead weight at work. IT STINKS. Sure, I'm on here lots while working, but I get my work done. Others here just can't seem to keep up. But we all get paid the same. IT STINKS. :headache:

[nskjerven]

Holly what's your plan to get back to Law School???

[JLSE50]

There is definately a problem with working on a phone all hours of the day - you're tied to that desk/phone.....so....Mini Snickers bars (4) found me :rotfl:

I'm trying to have Faith (both in my company & God) - I've been working for this company since 1995 (minus 1 year when I went to DCL) and it just gets to the point sometimes where I don't think there's any where to go & that I'm not appreciated for everything I do for them (not trying to toot my own horn here, but comparing myself w/ some others in my office.....)

I appreciated not being able to work from home when I was REALLY down - I knew that it wasn't good for me to be alone then, but now I know I'd be ok w/ that.

I don't really want to leave BCD - I'm coming up on my 5th anniversary (again) next year & that'll mean that I'll have 4 weeks of vaca plus the option to purchase 1 more. i want those extra vaca days!

I appreciate you all! :grouphug:

Maybe God needs you at BCD not for the work but for your example of honesty and hard work so the slackers learn. Or maybe he needs you to befriend someone who you would not get to know at home. :confused3

.

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm watching Lost on Thrusday this week too - since Idol is on for 2 hours tonight. :happytv:

I wasn't blown away by anyone last week - but super happy Tatiana is gone!!! I'm hoping Anoop comes back as a wild card.

I'm hoping tonight is better than last week overall. I think Adam Lambert is in tonight's group and I though he was really good during the audition rounds - don't remember seeing him during Holloywood week though.

OK....I have LOTS of questions about Lost....I don't want to say anything until I know that everybody has seen it. I watched it and loved it but really want to ask about it. Shannon, Jackie, Holly and Lisa.....have you all watched it yet???

I LOVE Adam Lambert. I knew who he was by face not by name. Now I know him by both. He was sooooooo great last night. I also liked Allison the 16 year old red head and Megan the long blond haired tatooed arm girl.

I didn't vote so we'll see who America liked and puts through. I think it's a great group and the top 12 is going to be really awesome.

[LuvBaloo]

Just popping in from work to say hi!

Nan - loved the pictures from DL. The 9 and 44 pictures were really original. We won't be there for anybody's birthday, but it could be fun to get the kids to look for their ages, and get some 4 and 7 pictures (Ken - you remember this okay :thumbsup2 )

Deborah - I'm dreading the day we hear swear words come out our girls mouths. Shaelyn knows the words, and she knows they are bad, so she doesn't use them. It was cute last fall when she told me kids at school use "a lot of the bad words, like the f-word, b-word, a-word and s-word." There's a couple b-words and I'm not sure which one she means, but I'm not going to try and find out. I try to avoid using those words myself, but my language has gotten worse after years working in a mill with guys that use that language. In the beginning I started deliberately using some of the words because it helped to be taken more seriously (sounds crazy doesn't it). I really don't like it when people say "my god" or "oh god" or such things. Both girls have picked that up from daycare, and we've squashed it. Instead Shaelyn started using "my word" which she must have gotten from one of her teaches. Kaleigh sticks with the simpler "ohhh, myyy".

Anyway, I'd best get back to work.

[LuvBaloo]

OK....I have LOTS of questions about Lost....I don't want to say anything until I know that everybody has seen it. I watched it and loved it but really want to ask about it. Shannon, Jackie, Holly and Lisa.....have you all watched it yet???

I LOVE Adam Lambert. I knew who he was by face not by name. Now I know him by both. He was sooooooo great last night. I also liked Allison the 16 year old red head and Megan the long blond haired tatooed arm girl.

I didn't vote so we'll see who America liked and puts through. I think it's a great group and the top 12 is going to be really awesome.

::yes:: I watched it on an eastern channel last night, since I was feeling crappy and knew I'd be asleep by 9pm. It was quite the episode. The ending got very intense, and the kids were with me, so I sent them to get their jammies on and pick out their clothes for today, so they wouldn't be watching. I really need to watch that one again next week with the subtitles.

Now I'm getting back to work.

[EllaEnchanted]

ok that was hint enough, I haven't done it yet but will stop what I'm doing and do them now..back in an hour ok :flower3:


::yes:: and I'm looking forward to sharing them :goodvibes



I wasn't even going to say a word this year...since I'm on the upside to 50 :sad2:



Deb, you and John are very gracious to care for Ray as he way your own father. I know you have mentioned that he does have family, and I'm suprised they have not helped on the financial end, but you are a kind soul to do so for him. I hope that the paperwork is on it's way to a good place and will be approved soon :thumbsup2 Good luck and good wishes :yay:

Nan, that's so nice of you to say. I know it's an aweful burden financially for us but I can't throw him to the wolves. He's my mother's husband no matter what. I promised her that I would always make sure that he was taken care of. I'm just doing the right thing.

Ray has a daughter living near Michelle. He had a son, but he died some years ago when Ray was in the hospital sick. Ray wanted a telephone in his room when he first went into Mrs. Bush's Personal Care Home. I said no. I told him that the employees at Mrs. Bush's will place a phone call for him whenever he wants. They put it on his expenses and I pay for it. But then there would be some control. He's not capable of dialing a phone number and who knows where he might have called. He got mad at me and insisted that he needs his own phone. I told him to ask Karen, his daughter, to get it for him and pay for it. Mrs. Bush said it would cost $30 per month plus calls. Karen told her father that she couldn't afford it so he then said that he didn't need it and didn't want it anymore. He listens to Karen but he got mad at me. Karen won't pay a dime for him. So it's all on me.

The part that really hurts is when Christmas came, Mrs. Bush took some of their people, including Ray, on an outing to Wal Mart. He bought cards and wrapping paper and sent Karen a gift that he won at Bingo. He didn't even get me a card. And I paid for the cards, the wrapping paper and the shipping expense for his gift to Karen on his monthly expense sheet. Karen also has not been down here to see her dad since he fell down the stairs in 2003, but he calls her all the time and sends her the cards and gifts. They say that blood is thicker than water. I suppose it truly is so. I do it for my mom, not for Ray.

[EllaEnchanted]

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Nan, these pictures are awesome.....you know I love the one with the turtle the best!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

One sad thought before I go. I've heard about how homes are losing value all over the place. Well, I got something in the mail from our county tax assessor and my house's value is about what an expensive car would cost! Unbelievable! :sad2:



Appraisals and assessments are different. Assessments always undervalue and appraisals usually reflect the fair market value and come in higher. This is good because you only pay taxes on the assessed or lower rate but your resale value is based on the appraisal or higher rate. It's all good.

[EllaEnchanted]

Sorry Bubba, I can't wait and want to share this cool shot too...don't peak and you'll be suprised on Friday

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WAY WAY WAY cool.....I just LOVE it!

[EllaEnchanted]

:woohoo: WAY TO GO DEB!! :banana: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK :cool1:

:thumbsup2 We are proud of you !:cheer2:


Thanks Jan....it's good to be finally making some progress. My next mission is going to be getting some of this weight off. I know that adds to my problem of poor circulation. It will go a long way towards keeping my legs in good shape.

[EllaEnchanted]

hmmm...I found a way last year to do it...

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You are just so clever and inventive. How fun!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

OHHHH its on ! On like Donkey Kong!!!!!!:eeyore:


The gauntlet has been thrown.....this is a challenge I can really get into. Can't wait to see your pictures Bubba. I know you're going to have a blast!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

I miss you guys...just too busy with my mom......:sad2: :sad2:


We miss you too and can soooooo relate to your issues with mom. My mom was near death in the hospital in 2003 at the same time that Ray was in the hospital. It wasn't easy. For the next four years she was in and out of doctors offices and hospitals. She deteriorated a little more each day. The last six months or so the doctors said she had the early stages of dementia. To which she replied, "No I do not. Those doctors are crazy." Then she refused to go back to that hospital. She thought if she went to a different hospital that they would tell her something else. Every day got a little harder with her. I'm actually relieved that she passed before I had to take everything away from her. She had control of her life right to the end and that's the way she wanted it. I cannot even imagine how mad she would be at me if she had to lose control. I'm so glad it didn't come to that.

It's good that you have your brothers to help out. Don't forget that there are many organizations for the elderly that will help also. I know that Ray sees a social worker on a regular basis at Mrs. Bush's. It helps him cope.

Hang in there and know that we're always here for you....lots of hugs and love. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :love: :love: :love:

[LisaG520]

OK....I have LOTS of questions about Lost....I don't want to say anything until I know that everybody has seen it. I watched it and loved it but really want to ask about it. Shannon, Jackie, Holly and Lisa.....have you all watched it yet???

I LOVE Adam Lambert. I knew who he was by face not by name. Now I know him by both. He was sooooooo great last night. I also liked Allison the 16 year old red head and Megan the long blond haired tatooed arm girl.

I didn't vote so we'll see who America liked and puts through. I think it's a great group and the top 12 is going to be really awesome.

Haven't watched Lost yet - hope to fit it in before Survivor starts - I'm going to watch AI in fast forward afterwards - heck it should only be a 10 minute long show anyway :thumbsup2

We liked Allison too and I loved Adam also. I tried to vote but couldn't get through..

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm a tad irramatated (as Will & I would say)....

Don't know if anyone remembers but more than 1 year ago (before we physically moved offices in Dec of 2007) we were told that positions to work from home (virtual agent) would become available in by Spring (of 2008) once phone systems etc were all up & running. Of course I check every so often and answer has always been "not yet", "not cost effective" etc. I've been ok w/ that BUT now the company I do the travel for (Reed Elsevier) just aquired another division & now, magically, we have a virtual agent. I asked the powers that be if that meant now if we (meaning ME) could now work from home & I get this BS (IMO) answer

This is the situation, our phone system at this time is unable to handle another virtual agent. You may wonder what in the world is she talking about, I didn’t ask about the phones. In order for an agent to work from home they would need to have an IPL phone tied into the office via a phone port. That way we can run reports see when the person is logged in and be able to monitor if necessary. Each offices phone system has a certain amount of ports they can use, and currently we are at capacity. With all the stuff that is going on especially with the economy I don’t think we’ll be able to upgrade the phone system anytime soon, to allow anyone else to work from home for now. So there is always a possibility however I don’t think it will be in the near future.

I’m sorry I wish I could say to all – those that wish to work from home – let’s do it, but it’s not that simple. Everything is tied in somehow to the home office and we just don’t have the available ports to accommodate at this time.

While I understand phone stuff (etc) I think it's really cr appy that they are letting someone new to this account be virtual when I've been asking for about 2 years now to do that myself.

I'm a big believer that you treat everyone the same so if you can't do it for those who are capable (work wise) to work on their own at home, w/o having someone hold their hands through out the day then you shouldn't be allowing anyone to do it.

I even started looking at other companies that may have virtual positions (cuz of course BCD doesn't).

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Thanks for allowing me to do that. :hug:


Oh Monica....I so know what you're dealing with. When I worked I always felt like I was never appreciated. I worked my butt off when I saw so many others slacking.....yet they seemed to have privileges that I did not. I remember getting in trouble one day for spouting off about a girl that sat next to me. She never did any work, they hired someone to work under her to do her job for her, she took LONG lunches, she took many days off, she got huge bonuses. She was tall, blonde and young. She always seemed to be returning from lunch at the same time that one partner or another returned. Finally it dawned on me that she was earning those privileges and not at her desk. You never know what is going on behind closed doors. There are always reasons.

Just remember that this is probably not the best of times economically to be rocking the boat. So many people are being laid off. Be thankful for the stability of work that you have. If you move to another job you don't know if you can count on that. For now, I would stay put. You can always plan to move on later when things get better for business.

It's frustrating, it's not fair, but it's just business. Hang in there sweetie, we're here for you.....lots of hugs and love to you too.:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :love: :love: :love:

[disneylover5]

We all miss you too! :hug: Did you read that I won $20 on the mycoke.com site you told us about? :goodvibes


I just won again tonight!! I have won 3 times now for $60....Daniel gets all my winnings!!

Congrats on winning...isn't it fun!! Last time they did $100 gift cards and I won twice.

I still love www.mycokerewards.com just got a really nice camera for free.

[HollyTyler]

Holly what's your plan to get back to Law School???

There is no plan. I don't think that's the path for me anymore for a few reasons.

I've reached my lifetime limit for Federal student loans, so I can't take any more out for school, so I'd have to pay them off first. I'd be paying over $100,000.00 and then if I re-started I'd be paying that all over again.

I don't have it in me anymore to stay up 1/2 the night to get my studying done. As you probably know from Paul, it really requires hours of studying every day, much of that in the library doing research when you get further along. So I'd be doing my studying after Tyler went to bed every night because on the nights he's at his dad's I'd be in class. I managed to do it before because I only worked 3 or 4 days a week. I just can't afford to do that now.

I don't have the mental energy for it anymore because I'm always focusing on Tyler's stuff.

And finally, I'm really happy in a job where I have the flexibility to attend school functions whenever I want to.

Perhaps things will change in the future, but for now, my heart isn't in it anymore. Life is stressful enough already. My mom's pretty disappointed in me for this. She actually told me "I knew you wouldn't end up finishing, you've never finished anything". :sad2:

[disneylover5]

I just won another $20 card from mycoke! :banana: I'll save both for our trip. :thumbsup2

WOW!! AWESOME!! Maybe if Tyler has an e-mail address you can make an account for him.....and play four times a day. (you know you can play twice a day per account) There is forum just like disboards for people who are hooked on cokerewards....that is where i read about this.

Anyway, they were saying that people were making multiple (like 50) accounts all with Yahoo addresses....they got caught and banned....and all the cards they won coke did not send out.....they e-mailed the people and told them they broke the rules......

[EllaEnchanted]

::yes:: I watched it on an eastern channel last night, since I was feeling crappy and knew I'd be asleep by 9pm. It was quite the episode. The ending got very intense, and the kids were with me, so I sent them to get their jammies on and pick out their clothes for today, so they wouldn't be watching. I really need to watch that one again next week with the subtitles.

Now I'm getting back to work.


OK so now I know that Shannon and Holly watched it. I'm just waiting on Jackie and Lisa to check in. Then I REALLY want to talk about it.

The ending makes you wonder which one is more evil....Ben or Charles Widmore. They apparently both ruled the island and want back. Only Locke is in their way. A very interesting turn of events.

[HollyTyler]

Appraisals and assessments are different. Assessments always undervalue and appraisals usually reflect the fair market value and come in higher. This is good because you only pay taxes on the assessed or lower rate but your resale value is based on the appraisal or higher rate. It's all good.

This is a big thing on the news lately, not sure if it's everywhere or just locally, but assessments are going down but property taxes are going up. My assessment has gone down $6,000.00 in the 3 years I've had the house and my property taxes have gone up about an extra $500/year. It's crappy. A local radio DJ was talking recently about a process to go through to fight that, so I'm going to google it and see if I can figure it out.

[disneylover5]

I've been thinking of you :hug: How long is the stay this time. Do you have a plan for getting out yourself for when you can? Maybe even to the beach house???? Breathe baby Breathe :hug:

We really don't know how long she will be with us this time.....she just makes it impossible to plan anything at all. I'll say "mom, we have to plan for next weekend becauase....whatever" and she just say "No, it does not involve me" and she walks out of the room.

"Mom, what a great place Ashby Ponds is to live" "Nope...not moving there"
"Mom, what do you wnat to eat" "I don't want anything"

I want to scream sometimes....anything I say comes back negitive....I can say "Mom, isn't the Blue Sky pretty" and she will say"The sky is not blue"

I am so lucky my husband is so laid back...she sneaks into his stuff and reads it....there is nothing there interesting at all and he thinks it is funny.....

Well, she was here for 18 months and then with my brother for 3 months....so I am trying to talk my other brother into taking her for the summer.

[EllaEnchanted]

Haven't watched Lost yet - hope to fit it in before Survivor starts - I'm going to watch AI in fast forward afterwards - heck it should only be a 10 minute long show anyway :thumbsup2

OK no spoilers.....we'll talk about it tomorrow.

We liked Allison too and I loved Adam also. I tried to vote but couldn't get through..

That's a great sign.....that means that many people were voting for them. I hope they get through to the next round. It's so hard this year.....only 3 move on out of 12. OUCH! Can't wait to see what happens tonight.

[HollyTyler]

I just won again tonight!! I have won 3 times now for $60....Daniel gets all my winnings!!

Congrats on winning...isn't it fun!! Last time they did $100 gift cards and I won twice.

I still love www.mycokerewards.com (http://www.mycokerewards.com) just got a really nice camera for free.

Very cool! :yay:

[HollyTyler]

WOW!! AWESOME!! Maybe if Tyler has an e-mail address you can make an account for him.....and play four times a day. (you know you can play twice a day per account) There is forum just like disboards for people who are hooked on cokerewards....that is where i read about this.

Anyway, they were saying that people were making multiple (like 50) accounts all with Yahoo addresses....they got caught and banned....and all the cards they won coke did not send out.....they e-mailed the people and told them they broke the rules......
Tyler does have an email address. He asked me just last week if he can have one. His new teacher emails his teachers at his old school for him, he just tells her what to say and she types it, then reads the responses to him. Anyway, I found a site for kids 6-13 or 14, zilladog.net and got him one there.

So, I'll play with his too! I have to tell you, I've also been doing it with my work email too. And my hotmail email that I almost never use. I guess I better stop so they don't decide not to send my cards!

[EllaEnchanted]

There is no plan. I don't think that's the path for me anymore for a few reasons.

I've reached my lifetime limit for Federal student loans, so I can't take any more out for school, so I'd have to pay them off first. I'd be paying over $100,000.00 and then if I re-started I'd be paying that all over again.

I don't have it in me anymore to stay up 1/2 the night to get my studying done. As you probably know from Paul, it really requires hours of studying every day, much of that in the library doing research when you get further along. So I'd be doing my studying after Tyler went to bed every night because on the nights he's at his dad's I'd be in class. I managed to do it before because I only worked 3 or 4 days a week. I just can't afford to do that now.

I don't have the mental energy for it anymore because I'm always focusing on Tyler's stuff.

And finally, I'm really happy in a job where I have the flexibility to attend school functions whenever I want to.

Perhaps things will change in the future, but for now, my heart isn't in it anymore. Life is stressful enough already. My mom's pretty disappointed in me for this. She actually told me "I knew you wouldn't end up finishing, you've never finished anything". :sad2:





Oh I can't believe that your mom said that to you. You did so well for so long. Those credits don't go away. You can always pick it up again at another time in life when it's more suited to you. You never know what the future will bring. You did very good. You have a lot on your plate right now and that's enough. Tomorrow is another day.:hug: :hug:

[EllaEnchanted]

This is a big thing on the news lately, not sure if it's everywhere or just locally, but assessments are going down but property taxes are going up. My assessment has gone down $6,000.00 in the 3 years I've had the house and my property taxes have gone up about an extra $500/year. It's crappy. A local radio DJ was talking recently about a process to go through to fight that, so I'm going to google it and see if I can figure it out.




That's a local thing and certainly not a good situation to be in. If they didn't lower your assessment, your taxes would have gone up even more. The amount of taxes you pay has to do with funding schools and expenses. The amount you have to pay is determined by whether or not there are enough businesses in the area to cover costs. If not, it's put on the property owners.

We pay about $2000 a year in taxes for our house. We only pay about $150 a year for our property in Delaware. It's a big difference.

[HollyTyler]

Oh I can't believe that your mom said that to you. You did so well for so long. Those credits don't go away. You can always pick it up again at another time in life when it's more suited to you. You never know what the future will bring. You did very good. You have a lot on your plate right now and that's enough. Tomorrow is another day.:hug: :hug:

In law school the credits do go away. The ABA requires that you graduate within 5 years (could be 6, I don't remember). And if you've been out for a year you have to start all over again from the beginning. I don't see me ever being able to afford it because it's currently $12,000 per semester for two classes (6 total credits). But I'm done worrying about it for now. I'm satisfied and content with where I am at this point in life. :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

In law school the credits to go away. The ABA requires that you graduate within 5 years (could be 6, I don't remember). And if you've been out for a year you have to start all over again from the beginning. I don't see me ever being able to afford it because it's currently $12,000 per semester for two classes (6 total credits). But I'm done worrying about it for now. I'm satisfied and content with where I am at this point in life. :thumbsup2




Wow that really stinks. Totally not fair. That's a lot of money for 6 credits. I'm glad that you're ok about it. You do the best that you can with what you have got. It's more important to be a good mom and a good person and you have both of those covered!!!:love: :love: :love:

[nskjerven]

Nan, that's so nice of you to say. I know it's an aweful burden financially for us but I can't throw him to the wolves. He's my mother's husband no matter what. I promised her that I would always make sure that he was taken care of. I'm just doing the right thing.

Ray has a daughter living near Michelle. He had a son, but he died some years ago when Ray was in the hospital sick. Ray wanted a telephone in his room when he first went into Mrs. Bush's Personal Care Home. I said no. I told him that the employees at Mrs. Bush's will place a phone call for him whenever he wants. They put it on his expenses and I pay for it. But then there would be some control. He's not capable of dialing a phone number and who knows where he might have called. He got mad at me and insisted that he needs his own phone. I told him to ask Karen, his daughter, to get it for him and pay for it. Mrs. Bush said it would cost $30 per month plus calls. Karen told her father that she couldn't afford it so he then said that he didn't need it and didn't want it anymore. He listens to Karen but he got mad at me. Karen won't pay a dime for him. So it's all on me.

The part that really hurts is when Christmas came, Mrs. Bush took some of their people, including Ray, on an outing to Wal Mart. He bought cards and wrapping paper and sent Karen a gift that he won at Bingo. He didn't even get me a card. And I paid for the cards, the wrapping paper and the shipping expense for his gift to Karen on his monthly expense sheet. Karen also has not been down here to see her dad since he fell down the stairs in 2003, but he calls her all the time and sends her the cards and gifts. They say that blood is thicker than water. I suppose it truly is so. I do it for my mom, not for Ray.



Deb you are doing the right thing and you know that is what counts. I bet you believe in karma and the right thing come around to those that do the right thing. It's sad that sometimes family doesn't take the care of those they should :sad2:



There is no plan. I don't think that's the path for me anymore for a few reasons.

I've reached my lifetime limit for Federal student loans, so I can't take any more out for school, so I'd have to pay them off first. I'd be paying over $100,000.00 and then if I re-started I'd be paying that all over again.

I don't have it in me anymore to stay up 1/2 the night to get my studying done. As you probably know from Paul, it really requires hours of studying every day, much of that in the library doing research when you get further along. So I'd be doing my studying after Tyler went to bed every night because on the nights he's at his dad's I'd be in class. I managed to do it before because I only worked 3 or 4 days a week. I just can't afford to do that now.

I don't have the mental energy for it anymore because I'm always focusing on Tyler's stuff.

And finally, I'm really happy in a job where I have the flexibility to attend school functions whenever I want to.

Perhaps things will change in the future, but for now, my heart isn't in it anymore. Life is stressful enough already. My mom's pretty disappointed in me for this. She actually told me "I knew you wouldn't end up finishing, you've never finished anything". :sad2:





I hear ya. It's really hard to be wokring full time and being a parent (let alone to a child with extra needs) and go to school.

I hope that if you do decide to go back and finish that it will work for you.:hug:

And your mom doesn't have any sense to talk to you that way :sad2: Just let it roll like water from a duck's back.




We really don't know how long she will be with us this time.....she just makes it impossible to plan anything at all. I'll say "mom, we have to plan for next weekend becauase....whatever" and she just say "No, it does not involve me" and she walks out of the room.

"Mom, what a great place Ashby Ponds is to live" "Nope...not moving there"
"Mom, what do you wnat to eat" "I don't want anything"

I want to scream sometimes....anything I say comes back negitive....I can say "Mom, isn't the Blue Sky pretty" and she will say"The sky is not blue"

I am so lucky my husband is so laid back...she sneaks into his stuff and reads it....there is nothing there interesting at all and he thinks it is funny.....

Well, she was here for 18 months and then with my brother for 3 months....so I am trying to talk my other brother into taking her for the summer.

hopefully your brother(s) will step up before you go totally bonkers. And keep Don and the kids close to you they will boister your spririt :thumbsup2





Oh I can't believe that your mom said that to you. You did so well for so long. Those credits don't go away. You can always pick it up again at another time in life when it's more suited to you. You never know what the future will bring. You did very good. You have a lot on your plate right now and that's enough. Tomorrow is another day.:hug: :hug:

In law school the credits do go away. The ABA requires that you graduate within 5 years (could be 6, I don't remember). And if you've been out for a year you have to start all over again from the beginning. I don't see me ever being able to afford it because it's currently $12,000 per semester for two classes (6 total credits). But I'm done worrying about it for now. I'm satisfied and content with where I am at this point in life. :thumbsup2



Sadly, ::yes:: credits do go away. For my case I realized that even though I missed finishing by 2 classes, 6 credits of 150, that since it's over 10 years nothing from back then counts now. I got my transcipts and decided they just weren't worth even trying to pursuade my dept chair into having anything count towards my degree. I've also decided that for now to write off the idea of finishing my degree, because it would have meant taking ALL my classes over again and I don't have 4+ years in me to do that today. Maybe my mind will change later :guilty:

[HollyTyler]

Wow that really stinks. Totally not fair. That's a lot of money for 6 credits. I'm glad that you're ok about it. You do the best that you can with what you have got. It's more important to be a good mom and a good person and you have both of those covered!!!:love: :love: :love:

It sure is a lot of money. Most people take 12 credits (4 classes) per semester, so $24,000 for one semester! :eek: And then you're required to sign a contract saying you won't work more than 20 hours per week. :sad2:

[disneylover5]

Tyler does have an email address. He asked me just last week if he can have one. His new teacher emails his teachers at his old school for him, he just tells her what to say and she types it, then reads the responses to him. Anyway, I found a site for kids 6-13 or 14, zilladog.net and got him one there.

So, I'll play with his too! I have to tell you, I've also been doing it with my work email too. And my hotmail email that I almost never use. I guess I better stop so they don't decide not to send my cards!


Just play your work one at work and your home one at home....different computer addresses.

[HollyTyler]

I hear ya. It's really hard to be wokring full time and being a parent (let alone to a child with extra needs) and go to school.

I hope that if you do decide to go back and finish that it will work for you.:hug:

And your mom doesn't have any sense to talk to you that way :sad2: Just let it roll like water from a duck's back.

Oh, I don't think twice about it when she says things like that because I have 38 years of practice with her comments. She's just a very negative person. I'm good at ignoring her or sometimes just telling her exactly why she's wrong, depends on my mood that day. :thumbsup2


Sadly, ::yes:: credits do go away. For my case I realized that even though I missed finishing by 2 classes, 6 credits of 150, that since it's over 10 years nothing from back then counts now. I got my transcipts and decided they just weren't worth even trying to pursuade my dept chair into having anything count towards my degree. I've also decided that for now to write off the idea of finishing my degree, because it would have meant taking ALL my classes over again and I don't have 4+ years in me to do that today. Maybe my mind will change later :guilty:
So we're sort of in the same boat. Sorry to hear that, but I totally understand! :hug:

[HollyTyler]

Just play your work one at work and your home one at home....different computer addresses.

Yup, I've been doing that. :thumbsup2

[disneylover5]

Gretchen was in a dance competion all weekend this past weekend. she was in 7 numbers and got 3 High Golds and 4 Golds. We were VERY proud of her!

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[disneylover5]

And baby Noah was born on Saturday evening....very busy weekend.

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[HollyTyler]

Lisa, great pictures! HOORAY for Gretchen! She did great! :yay:

Glad Noah arrived safely, very cute! :goodvibes Did you enjoy being there for his birth?

[Tink rules]

The history of the Wilderness Lodge was on another thread.

But the Great Bubba stalks on ALL threads...

Yes it is 4:30 am and I am awake. Don't ask me why. I need to go home tonight and get away from work. It's amazing how crazy 3 days in the office can make me. Probably not going home each night and not sleeping in my own bed has something to do with it too. Oh well, just a little over 12 hours I will be on my way home.

Hope you made it home ok... I see you were sleeping MY hours...

I've mentioned that to him. He doesn't believe there would be any reason Tyler would get frustrated and says I'm being completely unrealistic. Here's a recent quote from him (and don't shoot the messenger please): "I will not allow my son to go to a camp with freaks." :eek: :sad2:

Wait until that moron finds out I've spoken to somebody about the requirements for Special Olympics to see if Tyler would qualify, since he just doesn't have the motor coordination to participate in sports otherwise. He tries and just gets frustrated.

Holly... remind Chuck that every time something happens... HE will be the one who has to go and take care of it... 24/7... and he can't say he wasn't warned...

I'm a tad irramatated (as Will & I would say)....

Don't know if anyone remembers but more than 1 year ago (before we physically moved offices in Dec of 2007) we were told that positions to work from home (virtual agent) would become available in by Spring (of 2008) once phone systems etc were all up & running. Of course I check every so often and answer has always been "not yet", "not cost effective" etc. I've been ok w/ that BUT now the company I do the travel for (Reed Elsevier) just aquired another division & now, magically, we have a virtual agent. I asked the powers that be if that meant now if we (meaning ME) could now work from home & I get this BS (IMO) answer

This is the situation, our phone system at this time is unable to handle another virtual agent. You may wonder what in the world is she talking about, I didn’t ask about the phones. In order for an agent to work from home they would need to have an IPL phone tied into the office via a phone port. That way we can run reports see when the person is logged in and be able to monitor if necessary. Each offices phone system has a certain amount of ports they can use, and currently we are at capacity. With all the stuff that is going on especially with the economy I don’t think we’ll be able to upgrade the phone system anytime soon, to allow anyone else to work from home for now. So there is always a possibility however I don’t think it will be in the near future.

I’m sorry I wish I could say to all – those that wish to work from home – let’s do it, but it’s not that simple. Everything is tied in somehow to the home office and we just don’t have the available ports to accommodate at this time.

While I understand phone stuff (etc) I think it's really cr appy that they are letting someone new to this account be virtual when I've been asking for about 2 years now to do that myself.

I'm a big believer that you treat everyone the same so if you can't do it for those who are capable (work wise) to work on their own at home, w/o having someone hold their hands through out the day then you shouldn't be allowing anyone to do it.

I even started looking at other companies that may have virtual positions (cuz of course BCD doesn't).

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Thanks for allowing me to do that. :hug:

Rant away, my dear... we are here for you... wish I could help... working from home is nice, but remember that sometimes it IS good to be out among humans... :hug: :hug:

Of course this is making me not want to do more than the norm (what's asked for of the job) instead of doing extra stuff...but don't know if I can do that.

Going on strike???

[Tink rules]

Forgot to mention too - I called my dr's office today to change my migraine med from Maxalt to Imitrex....hopefully that'll mean no more 3 day migraines :goodvibes

I take Imitrex - it works really well... it did earlier today... :)

I'm so irratated that I'm clenching my teeth & I want TO EAT!!!

Take a deep breath... you'll be ok... we love you... :hug:

this may not be everyone, so don't quote me...

Nan
Wilson
Ian
Sukie
Kathe
Cheri (maybe)
Jackie
Monica
Michelle (not yet booked)
Barb (is she going to come Michelle, or just you?)



Mom said as long as she is healthy (I told her to keep taking either her meds or gin...) that she's IN!!!

Take a little walk, or do something else to calm down.

Just remember, there's a good intension behind eating caused by anger, anxiety, etc, we're trying to calm ourselves down.

The key is to find a non-food way to accomplish the same goal.

Besides, don't punish yourself, when it's them you want to punish.

Very good Ian... sounds good...

There is definately a problem with working on a phone all hours of the day - you're tied to that desk/phone.....so....Mini Snickers bars (4) found me :rotfl:

I'm trying to have Faith (both in my company & God) - I've been working for this company since 1995 (minus 1 year when I went to DCL) and it just gets to the point sometimes where I don't think there's any where to go & that I'm not appreciated for everything I do for them (not trying to toot my own horn here, but comparing myself w/ some others in my office.....)

I appreciated not being able to work from home when I was REALLY down - I knew that it wasn't good for me to be alone then, but now I know I'd be ok w/ that.

I don't really want to leave BCD - I'm coming up on my 5th anniversary (again) next year & that'll mean that I'll have 4 weeks of vaca plus the option to purchase 1 more. i want those extra vaca days!

I appreciate you all! :grouphug:

Take a step back and a deep breath... think of the good things about the job and the crappy things, try to weigh them out (don't do it right away...) (give it some time...) and do what's the best for you...

I was always afraid of trying Imitrex as that seemed to be the last option I had & was worried that if my body got used to that med that I wouldn't have any other options for relief. (FYI - Imitrex used to be what people got shots of for migraines at the hospital - not sure if this is still the case)

they still have shots, but the nose spray is more common... (it also tastes what like I think Draino would taste like....:scared: :scared: ) But it works...



Nan, that's so nice of you to say. I know it's an aweful burden financially for us but I can't throw him to the wolves. He's my mother's husband no matter what. I promised her that I would always make sure that he was taken care of. I'm just doing the right thing.

Ray has a daughter living near Michelle. He had a son, but he died some years ago when Ray was in the hospital sick. Ray wanted a telephone in his room when he first went into Mrs. Bush's Personal Care Home. I said no. I told him that the employees at Mrs. Bush's will place a phone call for him whenever he wants. They put it on his expenses and I pay for it. But then there would be some control. He's not capable of dialing a phone number and who knows where he might have called. He got mad at me and insisted that he needs his own phone. I told him to ask Karen, his daughter, to get it for him and pay for it. Mrs. Bush said it would cost $30 per month plus calls. Karen told her father that she couldn't afford it so he then said that he didn't need it and didn't want it anymore. He listens to Karen but he got mad at me. Karen won't pay a dime for him. So it's all on me.

The part that really hurts is when Christmas came, Mrs. Bush took some of their people, including Ray, on an outing to Wal Mart. He bought cards and wrapping paper and sent Karen a gift that he won at Bingo. He didn't even get me a card. And I paid for the cards, the wrapping paper and the shipping expense for his gift to Karen on his monthly expense sheet. Karen also has not been down here to see her dad since he fell down the stairs in 2003, but he calls her all the time and sends her the cards and gifts. They say that blood is thicker than water. I suppose it truly is so. I do it for my mom, not for Ray.



Deb... I'm going to tell you EXACTLY what Michael said to me this weekend... You do what you do because you are a GOOD person... & we love you for it...:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[HollyTyler]

Holly... remind Chuck that every time something happens... HE will be the one who has to go and take care of it... 24/7... and he can't say he wasn't warned...
Yup, but the problem is that he doesn't think anything would happen. He doesn't remember that the first time Tyler attempted an overnight was an ugly scene. It was on the cruise in the kids' club. He was devastated when they made him leave.

I don't want to think about it anymore, until he tells me "his decision". :headache:

[HollyTyler]

they still have shots, but the nose spray is more common... (it also tastes what like I think Draino would taste like....:scared: :scared: ) But it works...

Gross! I've never heard of the nose spray.....sounds yucky! http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/2191_throwing_up.gif (http://www.clipartof.com)

Deb... I'm going to tell you EXACTLY what Michael said to me this weekend... You do what you do because you are a GOOD person... & we love you for it...:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
He's exactly right, and you're right about Deb. :grouphug:

[disneylover5]

Lisa, great pictures! HOORAY for Gretchen! She did great! :yay:

Glad Noah arrived safely, very cute! :goodvibes Did you enjoy being there for his birth?


With dance this weekend, I had to choose between Gretchen and Noah....I stayed with dance. Nigel was there for Maryann and we (Maryann and I) talked on the phone all though her labor...:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[Tink rules]

Appraisals and assessments are different. Assessments always undervalue and appraisals usually reflect the fair market value and come in higher. This is good because you only pay taxes on the assessed or lower rate but your resale value is based on the appraisal or higher rate. It's all good.

Not up here... NY had a ton of assessments last year and they did the selling price as the assessed amount... I guess they didn't think the market would go down... I do believe that that may change...

Yup, but the problem is that he doesn't think anything would happen. He doesn't remember that the first time Tyler attempted an overnight was an ugly scene. It was on the cruise in the kids' club. He was devastated when they made him leave.

I don't want to think about it anymore, until he tells me "his decision". :headache:

Problem is... he has already decided...

He's exactly right, and you're right about Deb. :grouphug:

I don't tell Michael he's right very often... ;) ;) ;)

[mishoe01]

I don't tell Michael he's right very often... ;) ;) ;)

And she talks to him as little as possible when she sees him ;) ;) :love: :rolleyes1 :upsidedow

[mishoe01]

Thank you all again for the support today - am doing better than I was earlier.

I am VERY thankful for my job & will do what I need to to keep it & to let the powers that hold that control of that in their hands know that I DO want my job.

I think the pain that I've had to deal w/ the past 4 days put me over the edge.

[HollyTyler]

And she talks to him as little as possible when she sees him ;) ;) :love: :rolleyes1 :upsidedow

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[mishoe01]

Lisa - Noah is precious! Glad Gretchen's dance show went well.

Deb - way to go on the legs :cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :cheer2:

Holly - you made ME laugh when I read your email :lmao: Did you give Tyler the details yet?

[mishoe01]

Got my hair cut (all of them) tonight - I didn't have him dry my hair tho (to spend less $)....hoping it looks ok tomorrow.

[HollyTyler]

Thank you all again for the support today - am doing better than I was earlier.

I am VERY thankful for my job & will do what I need to to keep it & to let the powers that hold that control of that in their hands know that I DO want my job.

I think the pain that I've had to deal w/ the past 4 days put me over the edge.
That certainly makes sense. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[nskjerven]

So we're sort of in the same boat. Sorry to hear that, but I totally understand! :hug:

close anyways, I was just stupid in not finishing mine, with only 2 more classes I really had no reason not to just get it done, but life took over....oh well. Maybe I'll go to college with Wil :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: notice I didn't say with Molly ;)

And she talks to him as little as possible when she sees him ;) ;) :love: :rolleyes1 :upsidedow

too bad sometimes it's the talking that makes it better ;) :rolleyes1 :cool2: :rolleyes: :angel:

[mishoe01]

close anyways, I was just stupid in not finishing mine, with only 2 more classes I really had no reason not to just get it done, but life took over....oh well. Maybe I'll go to college with Wil :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: notice I didn't say with Molly ;)



too bad sometimes it's the talking that makes it better ;) :rolleyes1 :cool2: :rolleyes: :angel:

VERY TRUE but she can talk to him on the phone when they're not together ;) ;)

[HollyTyler]

Lisa - Noah is precious! Glad Gretchen's dance show went well.

Deb - way to go on the legs :cool1: :woohoo: :yay: :cheer2:

Holly - you made ME laugh when I read your email :lmao: Did you give Tyler the details yet?

:rotfl2:I was actually being serious! I was running around sharing with everybody at work! :rotfl2: I had trouble focusing the rest of the day. :rotfl2: No, unfortunately I won't be able to tell Tyler until Saturday. BUT......an evil little part of me wanted to e-mail the link to his dad and say, "Take your camp and shove it where the sun doesn't shine!" :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Got my hair cut (all of them) tonight - I didn't have him dry my hair tho (to spend less $)....hoping it looks ok tomorrow.

:rotfl2:Whenever anybody mentions to my dad that they got a haircut, he never fails to say, "Well, why didn't you get them all cut?" :rotfl: And Tyler's dad calls it a "hairscut"! :lmao:

[mishoe01]

For those of you near the World on the 16th of May - we're getting together!

We have:

Lisa & Darrell (can't meet too early)
Marilyn & John
Kathe
Gydell
Me
Connie

I don't think I've forgotten anyone but I could be wrong :rotfl: :confused3

V - can you make it up here??


Would lunch, late lunch or dinner be better? I figure Lisa & Darrell MAY not want to stay too late as they have to drive back (or are you guys staying at WDW?) Don't know the schedule for the others - I'm flexible - I'll put down that I'm busy ALL day :goodvibes

[disneylover5]

I am scared to death. I am having my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. I am going under. They are not impacted....just too far back to fill and 2 have cavities.

Time for them to come out....YUCK

[HollyTyler]

I am scared to death. I am having my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. I am going under. They are not impacted....just too far back to fill and 2 have cavities.

Time for them to come out....YUCK

Don't worry. I had all 4 out at once because they grew in sideways, so they had to knock me out to cut them out. I was only 1/2 conscious for a day afterwards and had plenty of painkillers so it didn't hurt more than the first couple days. You'll do fine. :hug:

[mishoe01]

I am scared to death. I am having my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. I am going under. They are not impacted....just too far back to fill and 2 have cavities.

Time for them to come out....YUCK

You'll be fine :hug: What time do you go in? Will send up a specific prayer for you at that moment :hug:

(I had all 4 of mine taken out at the same time :sick: )

[LisaG520]

That's a great sign.....that means that many people were voting for them. I hope they get through to the next round. It's so hard this year.....only 3 move on out of 12. OUCH! Can't wait to see what happens tonight.



I watched Lost, Survivor and AI so I'm good now :happytv:

[LisaG520]

For those of you near the World on the 16th of May - we're getting together!

We have:

Lisa & Darrell (can't meet too early)
Marilyn & John
Kathe
Gydell
Me
Connie

I don't think I've forgotten anyone but I could be wrong :rotfl: :confused3

V - can you make it up here??


Would lunch, late lunch or dinner be better? I figure Lisa & Darrell MAY not want to stay too late as they have to drive back (or are you guys staying at WDW?) Don't know the schedule for the others - I'm flexible - I'll put down that I'm busy ALL day :goodvibes

Dinner's ok if it's around main dining time (cruise talk :thumbsup2 ), we are driving back home that night. And if I eat too late I'll fall asleep in the car leaving Darrell to keep an eye out for the deer by himself. (We must have seen 30 along 95 on the drive home 2 weeks ago :scared1: several were almost in the shoulder area )

[LisaG520]

I am scared to death. I am having my wisdom teeth out tomorrow. I am going under. They are not impacted....just too far back to fill and 2 have cavities.

Time for them to come out....YUCK


I had all four of mine out at the same time - also went under. 2 were impacted and it wasn't bad at all. They offered to let Darrell watch :rotfl2: he pretty much ran back out to the waiting area then. I think he was afraid they were going to trap him there.

[BubbaGrump]

I can't wait to see what you find. :thumbsup2

We have always done this since Molly celebrated her 5th at Dland. It's really a fun way to "see" the park ;)

Any specific rules to this challenge??? I have a couple of "creative ideas" but don't want to cheat. I don't think there is going to be too many 48's, if any, so I might have to create some.

[BubbaGrump]

I had all four of mine out at the same time - also went under. 2 were impacted and it wasn't bad at all. They offered to let Darrell watch :rotfl2: he pretty much ran back out to the waiting area then. I think he was afraid they were going to trap him there.

:wave: Hi Lisa!!!

[LisaG520]

:wave: Hi Lisa!!!

Hi Bubba :wave:

Have a great birthday tomorrow!!!

[BubbaGrump]

But the Great Bubba stalks on ALL threads...

Just wont post on any other cruise meet threads after what happened after my last post on your EB trans thread!:sad2:

[BubbaGrump]

Hi Bubba :wave:

Have a great birthday tomorrow!!!

Thanks! I will! Gonna be a fun mini meet on Sat too!

[cquick]

There is no plan. I don't think that's the path for me anymore for a few reasons.
I don't have it in me anymore to stay up 1/2 the night to get my studying done. As you probably know from Paul, it really requires hours of studying every day, much of that in the library doing research when you get further along. So I'd be doing my studying after Tyler went to bed every night because on the nights he's at his dad's I'd be in class. I managed to do it before because I only worked 3 or 4 days a week. I just can't afford to do that now.
I don't have the mental energy for it anymore because I'm always focusing on Tyler's stuff.

OH! Poor Holly! I understand completely! YOU are doing exactly the right thing now. Perhaps your mom doesn't understand what a wonderful, magnificent job you are doing when you put Tyler's needs first! Also, since our son, Mike, is in Law School now, I certainly know how much it is costing him and how much reading he needs to do! And the only thing he has to take care of is his CAT!!!!:ccat:I am glad you have friends who support you. And I am glad you have a job you enjoy....that is 99% of keeping your sanity!

Keep up the good work, you are doing the right thing and you know it!!!!:cloud9::earsgirl::tinker:

[LisaG520]

Thanks! I will! Gonna be a fun mini meet on Sat too!

Any ideas on how your going to spend your birthday fun card?

Darrell got a really nice polo shirt, picture frame and a photo album :thumbsup2 (ok the album might really be me for me...but I'll share my card with him in May...)

[cquick]

It sure is a lot of money. Most people take 12 credits (4 classes) per semester, so $24,000 for one semester! :eek: And then you're required to sign a contract saying you won't work more than 20 hours per week. :sad2:


Oh, yeah, I know how much Mike had to borrow to go to Duke. Of course, he's not working at all during the school year. He was hoping to get a paid internship for the summer, but so far, no go! Now he's hoping he can get a research job on campus....anything to help pay his way.....I sure hope he gets a internship next summer, it should be easier in his second year. :flower3: