12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 2

[MrsMork]

There is another thread????

Where? :confused3

[MrsMork]

Your peeps are still hanging around!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/peeps.jpg

Speaking of peeps! It's that time of year again! :yay:

[kimerinc]

Hey y'all! Remember my cousin who is Miss Utah USA? She is in the Miss USA pagent on the 23rd. Here is a link to her contestant page on the Miss USA site. She looks great!!! I so hope she wins!!!!

http://www.missusa.com/delegates/2007/files/UT.html

I know you all have states to route for, but she is sooo nice!!!!

kim

[Jhalkias]

Hey y'all! Remember my cousin who is Miss Utah USA? She is in the Miss USA pagent on the 23rd. Here is a link to her contestant page on the Miss USA site. She looks great!!! I so hope she wins!!!!

http://www.missusa.com/delegates/2007/files/UT.html

I know you all have states to route for, but she is sooo nice!!!!

kim

Kim,

We will root for HER! REALLY!

That is so cool!

If she wins, can Sophia get her autograph?

[pjpoohbear]

She has legs to kill, lol! She is so pretty Kim!

[Jhalkias]

Wow . . .

I read all of those accomplishments, and 6' tall and absolutely gorgeous . . .

I think I would just stammer if I met her . . . ddd.d....d..d.d.d.d..d.d.

[kimerinc]

Kim,

We will root for HER! REALLY!

That is so cool!

If she wins, can Sophia get her autograph?

If she wins, I am pretty sure we can get Sophia whatever she wants! I just talked to her mom and Heather is having a great time!!!!

Kim

[kimerinc]

Wow . . .

I read all of those accomplishments, and 6' tall and absolutely gorgeous . . .

I think I would just stammer if I met her . . . ddd.d....d..d.d.d.d..d.d.

She is so nice I swear you wouldn't! She spent 2 1/2 hours at Savannahs school signing autographs and letting the little girls try on her crown. She really is down to earth. You wouldn't think it, but she is!

[Jhalkias]

She is so nice I swear you wouldn't! She spent 2 1/2 hours at Savannahs school signing autographs and letting the little girls try on her crown. She really is down to earth. You wouldn't think it, but she is!

That's great to hear Kim, and I bet your entire family is very proud.

[lillygator]

Hey y'all! Remember my cousin who is Miss Utah USA? She is in the Miss USA pagent on the 23rd. Here is a link to her contestant page on the Miss USA site. She looks great!!! I so hope she wins!!!!

http://www.missusa.com/delegates/2007/files/UT.html

I know you all have states to route for, but she is sooo nice!!!!

kim


Kim, that is so cool!!

Well I am bummed. I had an interview for a pt job last night and I was there for all of 2 minutes. It's funny I used to work there (for 2 years) and as I walked by several of the cashier's said "Vanessa, are you coming back?" Well, the front end supervisor asked my availability and said "oh well, we ask that part timers give us one full day a week of open flexability" (ability to schedule anywhere from open to close). "call HR back when you can work that out". I was flabbergasted. Really. I had my choice of schedule when I was there and when I put my notice in they begged me to stay one day a week which I did for a while.

I was pretty upset about it, I mean, I filled out my application online putting in my availability. Obviously they did not look before they called me. I called HR this morning and spoke with a rep that actually used to work here, she seems to think it isn't an issue and going to have the head guy call me back.

Not sure why it bugs me so....:confused3

[kimerinc]

Kim, that is so cool!!

Well I am bummed. I had an interview for a pt job last night and I was there for all of 2 minutes. It's funny I used to work there (for 2 years) and as I walked by several of the cashier's said "Vanessa, are you coming back?" Well, the front end supervisor asked my availability and said "oh well, we ask that part timers give us one full day a week of open flexability" (ability to schedule anywhere from open to close). "call HR back when you can work that out". I was flabbergasted. Really. I had my choice of schedule when I was there and when I put my notice in they begged me to stay one day a week which I did for a while.

I was pretty upset about it, I mean, I filled out my application online putting in my availability. Obviously they did not look before they called me. I called HR this morning and spoke with a rep that actually used to work here, she seems to think it isn't an issue and going to have the head guy call me back.

Not sure why it bugs me so....:confused3

Sounds like they are just not paying attention. Important to fix now!

[kimerinc]

That's great to hear Kim, and I bet your entire family is very proud.

John, we are more excited for her parents than anything else. This is the family who's son died last year while sleeping next to his mother. She has severe MS and my Uncle has been just a shell of himself since Brad died. It is wonderful to see them so happy! When she won Miss Utah, we were there and my Uncle, who is a corporate real estate attorney, just had tears rolling down his face. They need a good thing.

Kim

[Jhalkias]

John, we are more excited for her parents than anything else. This is the family who's son died last year while sleeping next to his mother. She has severe MS and my Uncle has been just a shell of himself since Brad died. It is wonderful to see them so happy! When she won Miss Utah, we were there and my Uncle, who is a corporate real estate attorney, just had tears rolling down his face. They need a good thing.

Kim

That makes it all the better that she won!

[elaineteresa]

John, we are more excited for her parents than anything else. This is the family who's son died last year while sleeping next to his mother. She has severe MS and my Uncle has been just a shell of himself since Brad died. It is wonderful to see them so happy! When she won Miss Utah, we were there and my Uncle, who is a corporate real estate attorney, just had tears rolling down his face. They need a good thing.

Kim



Kim - we all wish her well - what a wonderful accomplishment and much needed happiness for the whole family.

[elaineteresa]

We need an update from RV land - what is happening?

Angie....

Dennis.........

[brack]

Kim, that is so cool!!

Well I am bummed. I had an interview for a pt job last night and I was there for all of 2 minutes. It's funny I used to work there (for 2 years) and as I walked by several of the cashier's said "Vanessa, are you coming back?" Well, the front end supervisor asked my availability and said "oh well, we ask that part timers give us one full day a week of open flexability" (ability to schedule anywhere from open to close). "call HR back when you can work that out". I was flabbergasted. Really. I had my choice of schedule when I was there and when I put my notice in they begged me to stay one day a week which I did for a while.

I was pretty upset about it, I mean, I filled out my application online putting in my availability. Obviously they did not look before they called me. I called HR this morning and spoke with a rep that actually used to work here, she seems to think it isn't an issue and going to have the head guy call me back.

Not sure why it bugs me so....:confused3

Because it's not right for someone to do that to you! :confused3

[brack]

We need an update from RV land - what is happening?

Angie....

Dennis.........

We haven't heard anythng in a day or two. They must be having a blast.

It's like training for retirement! :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Hey y'all! Remember my cousin who is Miss Utah USA? She is in the Miss USA pagent on the 23rd. Here is a link to her contestant page on the Miss USA site. She looks great!!! I so hope she wins!!!!

http://www.missusa.com/delegates/2007/files/UT.html

I know you all have states to route for, but she is sooo nice!!!!

kim

She's our pick!:thumbsup2 She really is beautiful!

[MrsMork]

Wow . . .

I read all of those accomplishments, and 6' tall and absolutely gorgeous . . .

I think I would just stammer if I met her . . . ddd.d....d..d.d.d.d..d.d.

Yep, it's been proven that beautiful women make men stupid!

[MrsMork]

We need an update from RV land - what is happening?

Angie....

Dennis.........

Quiet this week. Dennis is working 10 hr days, 5 days with an hour drive each way. Not much time to sit in the RV. We did enjoy the one night this weekend with my momma. We are planning our first big outing March 24-31. We will be RVing up to Montana, taking DGS17 and a couple of his buddies to visit the University of Montana admissions. Last night his best friend Sam (Samantha, not a girlfriend! ;) ) and her mom came over and they are going to go with us too! :woohoo: We love Sam and her mom is alot of fun. The plan is for Sam to ride with us and the boys and her mom and a friend to follow in a car. Her mom is just in the midst of a divorce and Sam's boyfriend just broke her heart :sad1: so the diversion will be good for both of them.

[Jhalkias]

Yep, it's been proven that beautiful women make men stupid!

And some of us are that way just naturally . . .

(wanted to get that in before one of the women beat me to it!)

[brack]

And some of us are that way just naturally . . .

(wanted to get that in before one of the women beat me to it!)

Good job John .... spoken like a real man! :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

Good job John .... spoken like a real man! :lmao:

I know my place Brack.

How are things over there at the EB thread?

We have a new saying over at the WB, we are "in Coventry" our friend from the UK says that means we are being politely ignored! Feeling no TF love over there.

[87Heel]

Kim, Good luck to your cousin! That's so cool!

Hi friends!
Have to salute the Lady Tar Heels, who also grabbed a top seed in the tournament. Way to go!

[Jhalkias]

Kim, Good luck to your cousin! That's so cool!

Hi friends!
Have to salute the Lady Tar Heels, who also grabbed a top seed in the tournament. Way to go!

Hi Marielle.

Good luck to your Heels - until they meet our Buckeyes at least!

Our High School Boys play tomorrow night - they are in the sweet 16 in the state, and we hope will make the elite eight and final four.

[brack]

I know my place Brack.

How are things over there at the EB thread?

We have a new saying over at the WB, we are "in Coventry" our friend from the UK says that means we are being politely ignored! Feeling no TF love over there.

The EB thread has finally slowed to a pace that is at least reasonable. For awhile it was out of control! :eek:

If I run across the TF I'll be sure to mention you all. :thumbsup2

[brack]

Kim, Good luck to your cousin! That's so cool!

Hi friends!
Have to salute the Lady Tar Heels, who also grabbed a top seed in the tournament. Way to go!

Nothing could be finer than Carolina winning both championships! :woohoo:

[MrsMork]

I talked with Patsy today. They are doing well, she is making alot of quilts and asked that I tell everyone hello for them.

[MrsMork]

I have not seen Caroline posting here lately....in fact, I have not seen her post here since I heard that someone in Cape May, NJ won that big lottery.:scratchin

[brack]

I have not seen Caroline posting here lately....in fact, I have not seen her post here since I heard that someone in Cape May, NJ won that big lottery.:scratchin

She has posted on the EB thread recently but I don't thnk she has in the last couple of days. :surfweb:

[brack]

I just checked my buddy list to see who is on and there are just five but no Caroline.

[brack]

Love this commercial ....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g07AarNDNk

[MrsMork]

I just checked my buddy list to see who is on and there are just five but no Caroline.

Well, I hope it is that she won the big one! :cool1: Starting rumors this morning.:thumbsup2

[goofyforlife]

Well, I hope it is that she won the big one! :cool1: Starting rumors this morning.:thumbsup2

ok now i'll have to call her at lunch out of curiosity.....

(her dh may have sent her off on a wild ebay hunt though)

[brack]

Day 7 of being without my DW. :sad2: She goes to her mom's until Sunday night now.

I did stop at KFC and bought enough bonesless "wings" for tonight and tomorrow night.

[MrsMork]

Feeling sorry for you, Brack, with Annette being gone. I know it is more than just her cookin' that you miss. She is such a very, very sweet lady.:grouphug:

[brack]

JoJo and I have had a lot of male bonding time though! :thumbsup2

[brack]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/piratenun.jpg :lmao:

[lbgraves]

All Hail the Geek top seeds!

And . . . of course, the Big Ten Champions!

http://www.bucknuts.com/images/osuwiscBTT/Untitled-6.jpg

Does this mean that the final four mess is over with now? I really hope so! Hate how the bb games interfere with the TV schedule.

[brack]

Does this mean that the final four mess is over with now? I really hope so! Hate how the bb games interfere with the TV schedule.

Sorry Lisa this means it is just starting! The championship games will be the fenzy for the next three weeks and then the Pro Basketball teams will kick in their championship run! :eek:

[lbgraves]

Hey y'all! Remember my cousin who is Miss Utah USA? She is in the Miss USA pagent on the 23rd. Here is a link to her contestant page on the Miss USA site. She looks great!!! I so hope she wins!!!!

http://www.missusa.com/delegates/2007/files/UT.html

I know you all have states to route for, but she is sooo nice!!!!

kim

We will be routing for her here. :) She is beautiful! and a fellow geek relative...does she know that? ;)

[lbgraves]

I was pretty upset about it, I mean, I filled out my application online putting in my availability. Obviously they did not look before they called me. I called HR this morning and spoke with a rep that actually used to work here, she seems to think it isn't an issue and going to have the head guy call me back.

Not sure why it bugs me so....:confused3

It is because you took time out of your day to go meet the person & he didn't even give you the courtesy of reading your app before you got there. :mad:

[lbgraves]

She is so nice I swear you wouldn't! She spent 2 1/2 hours at Savannahs school signing autographs and letting the little girls try on her crown. She really is down to earth. You wouldn't think it, but she is!

How cool! :) Kaitlyn wants to see a picture of Savannah wearing the crown. :goodvibes

[lbgraves]

I know my place Brack.

How are things over there at the EB thread?

We have a new saying over at the WB, we are "in Coventry" our friend from the UK says that means we are being politely ignored! Feeling no TF love over there.

John, do you guys realize why the TF hit the EB cruise thread? Trust me....you wouldn't want to be spammed & messed with by people to be tagged. It was more of a moral booster when lots of people were upset & considering cancelling the cruise.

[lbgraves]

I am glad to be home...but very tired. Being a peace keeper yesterday was exhausting! :( The time change just made it worst. The kids had a ball playing with their friends Saturday & Sunday. We took the early train from Fburg into DC Monday...Arlington, lunch at the A&S museum then DS, SIL, & I went to the National Gallery for 2 hours while DD, DH, BIL & his 2 DSs did the A&SM. We walked down the mall to the WM & the WW2 memorial before returning to the train station. Rode home on a train that lost lights so they handed out light sticks to the kids. OY! Tuesday was another early day. It was good to see some family but I ended up being the one pushing people to behave...then take group pictures with all the GKs & GGKs after the service. I am really glad to be home.

I haven't gone to see the monster thread yet. OY!!! Kids have homework & classwork to catch up on. UGH!

[lbgraves]

OK, get this...today on the noon news report I heard something that sent my BP up. The legislature is considering a new bill that would return the school calendar to the way it use to be...starting with the 2008-2009 school year. That totally screws us for either of the repos! :mad: Sorry but I have had it with politicians not considering how their decisions affect real lives. :headache:

No, we would not be able to do the May...for one no rooms at the moment...because they probably wouldn't make the decision until 11/07...only 6 months before the May repo. So....if that happens...I will withdraw the kids after they get out of school in 6/08 and sign up to homeschool them the next year...at least until we return from the cruise. I would then enroll them in school. I would start working with them in June to be sure that we would cover enough days for the 3 weeks we will be gone.

[goofyforlife]

Rode home on a train that lost lights so they handed out light sticks to the kids. OY!

Aww come on Lisa...It could be worse....

Dh was in DC today...He got on the MARC train to come home at 5:30 at Union Station. (SHould've been about 1 hr - 1.5 hr trip)

Got to near Rockville. Bomb scare on Amtrak DC to Chicago train in front of them so they sat there for hours..... Turned out to be misplaced luggage or something like that..

It's almost 9:45 and he's still not home...

THis better be billable time.

[lbgraves]

OK....that one wins! The kids would have been horrible!!! We didn't eat before getting on the train & had no snacks. Any extra time would have been unbearable. :( I hope that Andy gets there soon!

[Jhalkias]

Does this mean that the final four mess is over with now? I really hope so! Hate how the bb games interfere with the TV schedule.

Like Brack said - leeeeeet's get ready to ruuuuuuuumble!

We will be routing for her here. :) She is beautiful! and a fellow geek relative...does she know that? ;)

Now I have to go and buy a router?

(see Caroline, I don't just pick on you!)

John, do you guys realize why the TF hit the EB cruise thread? Trust me....you wouldn't want to be spammed & messed with by people to be tagged. It was more of a moral booster when lots of people were upset & considering cancelling the cruise.

I know, but they don't, and I thought better of trying to explain all of that. They just think the TF likes you guys better, and I felt it better to leave it at that.

Nope, no need for nasty spam on the WB thank you!

So sorry to hear about the school mess too Lisa! Wish I could say or do more!

[Jhalkias]

Oh, and BTW, was at our HS Basketball game, and we won 45-34.

We are now officially part of the Elite Eight!

[lbgraves]

Now I have to go and buy a router?

(see Caroline, I don't just pick on you!)




See...that looked better to me than rooter. How about just saying that we will cross our fingers for her. YUP! I think that I spelled all of that right. ;)

[lbgraves]

Actually, from what I hear...we are very lucky to have been given a voice to make changes at the school. It is interesting getting even more info from the inside while making these changes.

[brack]

The board is moving at a snail's pace tonight

[brack]

Where is everyone?

[brack]

pirate:

[brack]

pirate:Take What You Can!pirate:

[Jhalkias]

NOT paying attention, that's where!

Playing on the WB thread and giving you an easy pirate: Brack!

DARN!

Not like old times.

[Jhalkias]

GIVE NOTHING BRACK!

[MrsMork]

GIVE NOTHING BACK

[lbgraves]

I was waiting for more people to post last night...didn't want to have 10 posts of nothing in a row. ;)

Busy morning here...groceries, Target, laundry, Goal Action Team meeting...and I had better put something in the crock pot before I go!

[Jhalkias]

I was waiting for more people to post last night...didn't want to have 10 posts of nothing in a row. ;)

Busy morning here...groceries, Target, laundry, Goal Action Team meeting...and I had better put something in the crock pot before I go!

Better go find a bear!:rotfl2:

[87Heel]

Almost time for non-stop hoops to start! YEAH!

[brack]

I was waiting for more people to post last night...didn't want to have 10 posts of nothing in a row. ;)



It's good thing that I do not have such reservations for pirate:ing or I would never get one again ....... especially on the EB thread!

Swabbie indeed! :lmao:

[becka]

Better go find a bear!:rotfl2:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

You don't even want to know how hard that made me laugh!!!! :rotfl:

I just thought I would pop in and say Hi! :wave: I see that I missed a pirate: last night...WTG Brack!!! :) GIVE NOTHING BACK!

I hope things are going well for everyone. I miss all of you guys. My life seemed to work better with a daily dose of the DIS Geeks. ;)

[87Heel]

Pssst, Becka.
"Reason: fix grammer errors....I didn't want to be John1's next target ;)"

Ummm. Make it "grammar" or John1 will still have to take care of you!

[MrsMork]

I'm SO EXCITED!!! Dennis has a job Mon, Tue and Wed in Lincoln City, over on the Oregon coast next week. I'M GOING TOO!!! :woohoo: I found a state park right by there and we will be taking the MH. I will get to spend 3 days at Devils Lake State Park while he works! :dance3: :yay: :banana: I just called and reserved a site for us, full hook-ups AND cable tv for FREE because Dennis is a crazy VietNam vet. Don't tell him I said that. :rotfl2: Too fun! Our second outing and we get to stay 3 nights. :banana: The really cool thing is that since it requires an overnight stay he will get per diem for all three nights. :thumbsup2 Hmmmm....shopping money for me? ;)

[87Heel]

Sounds fun, Angie!

[goofyforlife]

The really cool thing is that since it requires an overnight stay he will get per diem for all three nights.

Do you need that for the gas money to get there??

Rest can go in the TOAL fund....

[MrsMork]

Do you need that for the gas money to get there??

Rest can go in the TOAL fund....

Oh, forgot about the gas. :lmao: :lmao: OY!

TOAL??

[pjpoohbear]

I'm SO EXCITED!!! Dennis has a job Mon, Tue and Wed in Lincoln City, over on the Oregon coast next week. I'M GOING TOO!!! :woohoo: I found a state park right by there and we will be taking the MH. I will get to spend 3 days at Devils Lake State Park while he works! :dance3: :yay: :banana: I just called and reserved a site for us, full hook-ups AND cable tv for FREE because Dennis is a crazy VietNam vet. Don't tell him I said that. :rotfl2: Too fun! Our second outing and we get to stay 3 nights. :banana: The really cool thing is that since it requires an overnight stay he will get per diem for all three nights. :thumbsup2 Hmmmm....shopping money for me? ;)

Wild Kids, always sneaking away and partying it up at state parks, :rolleyes1 .

[MrsMork]

We do have our "camping grade" cognac packed in there already. Camping grade is XO - for you non-cognac drinkers that's the $130 a bottle stuff. We stash it away just to have around the campfire with a cigar. :goodvibes We drink the VSOP grade other wise. ;)

[goofyforlife]

TOAL??

Sorry EB thread term i guess....

"Trip Of A Lifetime"

[87Heel]

Hey, I forgot to share that it's DH's birthday today!
Made super spicy chili for dinner and I made chocolate/peppermint pattie cake for dessert. Interesting combination, huh!

Happy Birthday, Trey!

[goofyforlife]

I made chocolate/peppermint pattie cake for dessert.

Mmmmmm Cake!!!

[brack]

I just called and reserved a site for us, full hook-ups AND cable tv for FREE because Dennis is a crazy VietNam vet. Don't tell him I said that. :rotfl2: ;)

It's nice that he gets some good perks out of his time in the service! Good for you guys and I hope you have a blast. :goodvibes

[brack]

Hey, I forgot to share that it's DH's birthday today!
Made super spicy chili for dinner and I made chocolate/peppermint pattie cake for dessert. Interesting combination, huh!

Happy Birthday, Trey!


Happy Birthday Trey!

[MrsMork]

Hey, I forgot to share that it's DH's birthday today!
Made super spicy chili for dinner and I made chocolate/peppermint pattie cake for dessert. Interesting combination, huh!

Happy Birthday, Trey!

Yummy! What time should we all arrive? :cool1:

[lillygator]

Marielle....would you mind sharing the recipe?

and yeah for hoops!!! Gotta start my Gator rituals now....

we got our season ticket order form today....ticket prices went up....IMAGINE that?~!

[87Heel]

Marielle....would you mind sharing the recipe?

I got the recipe from the cake mix box, but it's good!

Peppermint Pattie Poke Cake

Cake:
1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist triple chocolate fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for in cake mix directions

Filling:
1 box (4 oz. serving size) White Chocolate instant pudding and pie mix
2 cups Milk
1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract

Frosting:
1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
1 container of Betty Crocker Whipped Milk Chocolate Frosting
3/4 cup coarsely chopped Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties (8 candies)

Heat oven to 350º. Make cake as directed on package for 9 x 13 pan; cool 15 minutes. Poke top of warm cake every 1/4 inch with handle of wooden spoon
In Medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with wire whisk about 2 minutes. Immediately pour filling evenly into holes in cake. Cover loosely and refrigerate about 2 hours until chilled.
Stir 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract into frosting. Spread frosting over cake top. Sprinkle with the peppermint patties. Store in the refrigerator.

[87Heel]

Yummy! What time should we all arrive? :cool1:

Hurry! There's still some chili and cornbread left! And we haven't cut into the cake yet! There's Carolina blue Jell-O and sugar cookies for those who don't like chocolate (yes, Elizabeth and Hannah do not like chocolate!)

[87Heel]

VCU wins! Evil dook loses!
(Trey's PhD is from VCU, so that counts for something, right!)

[Jhalkias]

So, Brack and Marielle,

Are you celebrating?

DOOK Loses!

VCU Makes a game winning shot with less than two seconds left!

(Of course Ohio State won BIG)

[87Heel]

OK. All is well. The Heels tried to scare us, but got the game in the end. No losing on Trey's birthday!!!

[lillygator]

wow - that recipe looks good!!
I can't believe Duke lost...hope all goes well tonight!

[lbgraves]

Hey there everyone! Hope that your days are going good. TGIF for most of you. I n eed to start cleaning up a bit around here after lunch. http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/ptomom/smilies/rainy.gif outside and I have been trying to keep from drowning on the EB thread. Only 73 pages to go!

[87Heel]

Sleet and snow here... the kids had school, because it's the all-consuming state testing this week... but now they're sending them home early (the testing is finished, of course!)

Yes, sleet and snow now, but it reached 80 degrees on Wednesday. Gotta love March.

[lillygator]

raining here...yuck!

[lbgraves]

DEAL ALERT!!!

Unbelievable deal on paper...

1. Go to www.officedepot.com
2. Search and Add 345603 ( Price : $5.59 ) - Buy 10 of these
3. Search and Add 429266 ( Price : $0.29 ) - Buy 1 of these
4. Coupon Price : -$31.00 | Code : 73649244
5. Coupon Price : -$10 off $25 | Code : 44141777
Final Price : $16.44

It includes tax, so the final price will be slightly different. And shipping is free.

[lillygator]

I was going to get that and even had the cc info in and I thought, do I really need it? and I have no where to put it either.

[brack]

Sleet and snow here... the kids had school, because it's the all-consuming state testing this week... but now they're sending them home early (the testing is finished, of course!)

Yes, sleet and snow now, but it reached 80 degrees on Wednesday. Gotta love March.

:scared1: The backyard is white again! This time is all ice. JoJo is not happy. :mad: :eek:

[goofyforlife]

DEAL ALERT!!!

Unbelievable deal on paper...

1. Go to www.officedepot.com
2. Search and Add 345603 ( Price : $5.59 ) - Buy 10 of these
3. Search and Add 429266 ( Price : $0.29 ) - Buy 1 of these
4. Coupon Price : -$31.00 | Code : 73649244
5. Coupon Price : -$10 off $25 | Code : 44141777
Final Price : $16.44

It includes tax, so the final price will be slightly different. And shipping is free.

Saw it but shoot i still have a case of notebook paper from the staples deal in Sept.

I've learned not to get too much paper around the house... causes overuse of printer ink.

[goofyforlife]

:scared1: The backyard is white again! This time is all ice. JoJo is not happy. :mad: :eek:

aww we have snow over here and lots of it..... It will probably take our yard another 3-4 wks to get rid of the snow again....

[Jhalkias]

DEAL ALERT!!!

Unbelievable deal on paper...

1. Go to www.officedepot.com
2. Search and Add 345603 ( Price : $5.59 ) - Buy 10 of these
3. Search and Add 429266 ( Price : $0.29 ) - Buy 1 of these
4. Coupon Price : -$31.00 | Code : 73649244
5. Coupon Price : -$10 off $25 | Code : 44141777
Final Price : $16.44

It includes tax, so the final price will be slightly different. And shipping is free.

Thanks Lisa!

Sophia goes through paper like gangbusters!

No use of printer ink - she uses crayons and markers.

[lbgraves]

Thanks Lisa!

Sophia goes through paper like gangbusters!

No use of printer ink - she uses crayons and markers.

Same here, John. This is ALOT cheaper than keeping her supplied with art tablets...even at the dollar store. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

So are we having an official DIS Geeks meet in December at WDW? Some are talking about meeting up that week but I would rather see you guys since I will see them on the ship. :)

[pjpoohbear]

Ok I just made $285 in completely extra cash and the potential to make another $250. I am so tempted to book a Friday off work in December and fly down for the DIS meet, lol. Spend Friday night and fly back on the last flight Saturday night. It's a sickness, I tell ya.

[MrsMork]

Lisa, thanks for the tip! Dennis will be thrilled when he gets 5000 sheets of paper! :lmao: Very good deal. Almost as good as the 8 bras I got from Lane Bryant for $12.00. :sad2: :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Dennis called this morning and said he had forgotten to take his meds before he went to work and he was "feeling it". When you can feel that your blood pressure is up, then it is really up. :scared1: So I drove them out to him, about a 45 min drive each way but it is out thru the countryside on two lane roads and the weather was picture perfect! It was a very pleasant drive. While I was at the store (he's working at WM today) I did a little more MH shopping. Among other things, I bought us each a really nice journal. His is black and mine is burgandy. Leather looking covers, although I am certain they are not real leather. Very nice though. I thought it would be fun for us to journal on our trips in the MH. There are so many things each day that just happen and then you don't think about them or remember. I already did an entry in mine from our trip last weekend with my mom. I can't wait for Dennis to get home so I can show them to him. :hug: I know he is gonna love them too, because he us just a much a geek as I am. ;)

[MrsMork]

So are we having an official DIS Geeks meet in December at WDW? Some are talking about meeting up that week but I would rather see you guys since I will see them on the ship. :)

Yes, yes we are! Friday Dec 7. We might meet with the WB for a bit, but would prefer to spend most of the time with just the geeks.

[Jhalkias]

So are we having an official DIS Geeks meet in December at WDW? Some are talking about meeting up that week but I would rather see you guys since I will see them on the ship. :)

Ok I just made $285 in completely extra cash and the potential to make another $250. I am so tempted to book a Friday off work in December and fly down for the DIS meet, lol. Spend Friday night and fly back on the last flight Saturday night. It's a sickness, I tell ya.

Yes, yes we are! Friday Dec 7. We might meet with the WB for a bit, but would prefer to spend most of the time with just the geeks.

Allright guys!

Carla will be there too!

:thumbsup2 :woohoo:

[Jhalkias]

Anyone chatting tonight?

Did not see anyone I knew in the rooms.

[lillygator]

anyone have the link?

[Jhalkias]

Here's the link, but like I said, I did not see anyone in there I knew going in and out quickly:

http://host50.123flashchat.com/disboards/

[pjpoohbear]

top of any dis page V

[lillygator]

we're playing like crap!

[MrsMork]

Allright guys!

Carla will be there too!

:thumbsup2 :woohoo:

OH yay!! We would love to see Carla again! Carl too?

[Jhalkias]

OH yay!! We would love to see Carla again! Carl too?

Carl will be there, but that does not mean we will see him!

[lillygator]

Where's Carla going to be????

[lillygator]

You know, I know we are a very special group...but it's funny how this site brought us all together. Sure I can talk a great game on the net and all...but I find it so fantastic that we got to meet people that we WANT to see, spend time with, talk to, etc again....how often do you get that?
What's even better is my dear Johnny...he doesn't post, doesn't visit - I have to fill him in....(poor thing, not sure he could get here if this wasn't saved in favorites....ok, don't tell him I said that!!)...but he is alwyas asking about what's going on with who...and wanting to know if any of the "who's" are coming to WDW anytime soon.

Anyway ---- just want to thank you guys, just knowing that I have a "place" makes me feel good!!

[MrsMork]

You know, I know we are a very special group...but it's funny how this site brought us all together. Sure I can talk a great game on the net and all...but I find it so fantastic that we got to meet people that we WANT to see, spend time with, talk to, etc again....how often do you get that?
What's even better is my dear Johnny...he doesn't post, doesn't visit - I have to fill him in....(poor thing, not sure he could get here if this wasn't saved in favorites....ok, don't tell him I said that!!)...but he is alwyas asking about what's going on with who...and wanting to know if any of the "who's" are coming to WDW anytime soon.

Anyway ---- just want to thank you guys, just knowing that I have a "place" makes me feel good!!

:grouphug: :sad1: I completely understand what you are saying. Dennis doesn't post or read very often either, but he wants updates on everyone all the time. :hug:

[pjpoohbear]

V, let Johnny know that he gets my Champagne at brunch again. ;)

[Jhalkias]

Where's Carla going to be????

Carla is staying at Beach Club Villas - same as us. She actually was going to leave on the 4th I think, but I kept bugging her, and she moved the dates so that they are there when all the rest of us are . . . Lisa will be there too.

Can't wait to see you guys soon Vanessa!

Did I tell you I DID buy tickets to see the Indians at Dodgers on the 25th?

Packing my Indian's gear to take along!

[brack]

So are we having an official DIS Geeks meet in December at WDW? Some are talking about meeting up that week but I would rather see you guys since I will see them on the ship. :)

Annette and I are in for this! We'll get to WDW on the 6th (Thursday). :grouphug:

[brack]

Here's the link, but like I said, I did not see anyone in there I knew going in and out quickly:

http://host50.123flashchat.com/disboards/

I was there to witness your drive-by :confused3

[Bella2000]

First

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ANGIE!!!party: 'Thought about you last Saturday as we were running around Animal Kingdom. Also because Carl was not there because of kidney stone pain - so he wasn't part of the fun so we sent him home when he felt better on th early flight. ;)

December Geek Meet = COOL BEANS! Yes between Lisa (arriving earlier) and John later - yes he did pick on me to change my trip. I was leaving on the 4th coming in the Thur before and I changed it a couple of days so I could see Lisa and then put in for more days to see John. Now I'm leaving on the 8th or 9th - can't recall to be honest but coming in on Sunday. You know what I changed all of that - did I update my work vacation schedule - :rolleyes1

[brack]

Carla is staying at Beach Club Villas - same as us. She actually was going to leave on the 4th I think, but I kept bugging her, and she moved the dates so that they are there when all the rest of us are . . . Lisa will be there too.

Can't wait to see you guys soon Vanessa!

Annette wants to stay at the AKL with points in December. I can't book it until June sometime and rumor has it that this will be hard to get. We may have to stay elsewhere (OKW or SSR) ...... but we will be there! :woohoo:

[brack]

December Geek Meet = COOL BEANS! Yes between Lisa (arriving earlier) and John later - yes he did pick on me to change my trip. I was leaving on the 4th coming in the Thur before and I changed it a couple of days so I could see Lisa and then put in for more days to see John. Now I'm leaving on the 8th or 9th - can't recall to be honest but coming in on Sunday. You know what I changed all of that - did I update my work vacation schedule - :rolleyes1

Double Cool Beans! We'll be there too! :woohoo: :hug:

[Bella2000]

Carl will be there, but that does not mean we will see him!:lmao:

[Bella2000]

Annette wants to stay at the AKL with points in December. I can't book it until June sometime and rumor has it that this will be hard to get. We may have to stay elsewhere (OKW or SSR) ...... but we will be there! :woohoo:Did you see the model room display pics on allearsnet (http://allearsnet.com/acc/g_aklv1.htm)? Nothing like the theme/style of AKL rooms. I was really surprised.

[Bella2000]

Okay - December Geek Road trip - we need to go check out those model rooms in person. I wanted to check them out this past trip but no time.

[Bella2000]

okay 1:20A here. Don't forget to turn the lights out Brack!

Miss you guys!!

[brack]

Did you see the model room display pics on allearsnet (http://allearsnet.com/acc/g_aklv1.htm)? Nothing like the theme/style of AKL rooms. I was really surprised.

I had not but thanks for the link. :thumbsup2

[brack]

Okay - December Geek Road trip - we need to go check out those model rooms in person. I wanted to check them out this past trip but no time.

We're going in September also and I plan to check it out then. Annette can decide for herself thenif she wants to spend that many points for it.

[brack]

okay 1:20A here. Don't forget to turn the lights out Brack!

Miss you guys!!

I went to bed about the same time. Lights were out and the dog went to bed with me! :thumbsup2

[elaineteresa]

Thanks Lisa!

Sophia goes through paper like gangbusters!

No use of printer ink - she uses crayons and markers.



you should buy a big roll of newsprint paper - usually much cheaper - but of course Lisa finds all the good deals!!!

[MrsMork]

First

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ANGIE!!!party: 'Thought about you last Saturday as we were running around Animal Kingdom. Also because Carl was not there because of kidney stone pain - so he wasn't part of the fun so we sent him home when he felt better on th early flight. ;)

December Geek Meet = COOL BEANS! Yes between Lisa (arriving earlier) and John later - yes he did pick on me to change my trip. I was leaving on the 4th coming in the Thur before and I changed it a couple of days so I could see Lisa and then put in for more days to see John. Now I'm leaving on the 8th or 9th - can't recall to be honest but coming in on Sunday. You know what I changed all of that - did I update my work vacation schedule - :rolleyes1

Thank you, Carla! I did have a wonderful birthday. We took the MH out for our first trip the night before my birthday, so I woke up in it on my B'day with Dennis and my mom with me! Nice! Then DD, DSIL and some friends met us for Thai dinner that night. DSIL's b'day is just days after mine so we celebrate together. :grouphug:

[MrsMork]

Annette wants to stay at the AKL with points in December. I can't book it until June sometime and rumor has it that this will be hard to get. We may have to stay elsewhere (OKW or SSR) ...... but we will be there! :woohoo:

Brack, we reserve where we can at 11 months so we are sure we have a spot, then try at 7 months to reserve where we want to stay. Especially that first week of Dec as lots of DVC folks seem to go that week for Mousefest and it is also when they have the annual meetings for the resorts.

[becka]

Good Morning Geeks! :) Well maybe Good Afternoon by now but you know what I mean. ;) I am so jealous that all of you are getting together again this December. We are just going to miss some of you by a few days. :sad2:

Things here have been busy. I guess I have a bit of spring fever (although it was SNOWING when I woke up .... What the heck is that about!!!! :sad2:) because when I woke up I started cleaning and doing laundry and then I started baking. I have some banana bread and brownies in the oven right now. The brownies are the special ones I make for Nathan that he loves and the banana bread is a test recipe. I tried to modify it for Nathan so we will see how it turns out. It smells like chocolate bananas here. :rotfl:

Nathan has a birthday party to go to tomorrow evening at The Little Gym and other than that our weekend is pretty free. I am going to make a new salmon dish tonight for dinner called Maple Salmon. You marinate the fish in maple syrup and some other stuff before baking...it sounds interesting.

I hope everyone is doing well. :)

[becka]

Oh I almost forgot to tell you about DH. DH has his own food allergies (nuts, peas, soy and beans) and has had them since he was a kid. Since DS was getting all this testing done DH decided it might be time to get some more testing done since the last time he was about Nathan's age. He went in Thursday and the results were interesting.

They tested him for around 40 environmental allergens (trees, grasses, animals, molds, etc..) and he tested positive for 39 of them! :scared1: The only thing he didn't test positive for was some mold mix although I figure it must have been a bad batch.

They then tested him for 24 food allergens and he was allergic to all 24 of them!!! :faint: Can you believe that? He was allergic to EVERYTHING!!! Every fruit, grain, meat, nut, vegetable, milk, dairy, soy, etc. they had! :scared: :scared1:

When DH called me up to tell me I just had to :rotfl: and call him Bubble Boy because it was better than crying. I can't believe he is allergic to all of that. The allergist is going to have him start weekly allergy shots for the environmental allergies. He actually will have to have 2 shots a week because they can't get that much "stuff" in 1 shot alone. :sad2: As for the food allergies well actually there is not a lot they can do. He can't stop eating so he basically needs to continue to do what he has done in the past. Eliminate those things that bother him the most and try not to each too much of any one thing. He just needs a really varied diet and try to cut back on the things he was most allergic to. Some of his top offenders were soy, chocolate, black pepper, garlic and rice. :faint:

I told DH that I was sorry but I couldn't deal with cooking all separate meals for everyone. I am having a hard enough time cooking for DS's allergies. He told me that is fine. He is a big boy and he can eat or not eat what he feels is right for him.

[lbgraves]

Annette and I are in for this! We'll get to WDW on the 6th (Thursday). :grouphug:

Will you be there in time for dinner? We are going to Epcot on Friday. :) Can't wait to see it...the Santas & Illuminations. :goodvibes

[lillygator]

so what are the main dates for December?

[lillygator]

Becka - wow, that is amazing...I am amazed...has he been miserable after eating most of those things normally?

[lbgraves]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/ptomom/smilies/birthdayballoons.gif http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n199/ptomom/smilies/birthdayballoons.gif
AUTUMN!!!!!

I hope that you have a wonderful birthday!

[lbgraves]

so what are the main dates for December?

We will be arriving Wednesday afternoon, not sure about Thursday, Epcot Friday, leaving Saturday afternoon.

[87Heel]

Happy Birthday, Autumn!

Have a super day! :wizard:

[lillygator]

Lisa - are you still cruising Dec?

Where is everyone staying?

[waltsgirl]

So true with the medicines. I have foregotten mine some mornings and I too "feel" it at work. People can also see it, face gets all red....


Dennis called this morning and said he had forgotten to take his meds before he went to work and he was "feeling it". When you can feel that your blood pressure is up, then it is really up. :scared1: So I drove them out to him, about a 45 min drive each way but it is out thru the countryside on two lane roads and the weather was picture perfect! It was a very pleasant drive. While I was at the store (he's working at WM today) I did a little more MH shopping. Among other things, I bought us each a really nice journal. His is black and mine is burgandy. Leather looking covers, although I am certain they are not real leather. Very nice though. I thought it would be fun for us to journal on our trips in the MH. There are so many things each day that just happen and then you don't think about them or remember. I already did an entry in mine from our trip last weekend with my mom. I can't wait for Dennis to get home so I can show them to him. :hug: I know he is gonna love them too, because he us just a much a geek as I am. ;)

[Jhalkias]

Here are some pictures from this morning's leprechaun visit . . .

Leprechauns left shamrocks all over the porch and front walk . . . unfortunately it snowed!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420lep1.jpg

Sophia had to find them all though . . .

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420lep1-5.jpg

She had a bagful!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420Lep2.jpg

Sophia left this morning to go to an indoor water park with her aunt and Amy's cousin. She is gone until tomorrow.

[Jhalkias]

Ohio State wins one in overtime . . . and it took a missed foul shot by Xavier, and a three point shot with two seconds by Ohio State to get there!

Sweet 16!

We are going to our High School Basketball playoff game tonight - this is for a trip to the final four. We are doing a "White Out" everyone will be wearing white, and it should be fun.

Hope we have the Luck of the Irish!

[dh chrisva]

Happy Birthday Autumn!!!!!

Have A Wonderful day!!:love:

:cheer2: :cheer2: party: :bday: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Chrisva, Dh Chrisva, and Liz

[brack]

Brack, we reserve where we can at 11 months so we are sure we have a spot, then try at 7 months to reserve where we want to stay. Especially that first week of Dec as lots of DVC folks seem to go that week for Mousefest and it is also when they have the annual meetings for the resorts.

Good idea Angie. I'll go ahead and book SSR; then see if I can change in June to AKL. Thanks for the tip. :thumbsup2

[brack]

Will you be there in time for dinner? We are going to Epcot on Friday. :) Can't wait to see it...the Santas & Illuminations. :goodvibes

I'm sure we'll drive then and leave as early as possible the night before. We'll stop somewhere in NC or SC (GA too much to hope for) then finish out the drive. I'm sure that we'll be at WDW by the afternoon.

If SWA or AirTran have a CHEAP fare we might fly. Then we'll be in early on Thursday. :)

[brack]

Lisa - are you still cruising Dec?

Where is everyone staying?

Annette wants to use points to stay at the new AKL but where ever there's an opening that's where we'll be. :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

Vanessa, no we are not cruising on the 12/8 cruise. :(

[MrsMork]

Will you be there in time for dinner? We are going to Epcot on Friday. :) Can't wait to see it...the Santas & Illuminations. :goodvibes

The Candlelight Processional too, Lisa. Oh my it is amazing!

[MrsMork]

Autumn! Hope you have a wonderful day! March babies are THE BEST!!

[brack]

Tarheels continue to "March" on!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/brackjr/feet.jpg

[87Heel]

Go HEELS! What a hard-fought game.

[Jhalkias]

Go HEELS! What a hard-fought game.

Raymar Morgan, from MSU went to the High School I graduated from . . .

Our team (where I am on the school board) won our region tonight, and we are now in the State Division I final four. We are cancelling school on Friday (day of the first game at 5:15 - they will add a day on in June) which works for us, since now we don't have to call Sophia off school when we leave for Orlando!

[MrsMork]

DrHug and I decided it was weed and blackberry spraying day. I had just gotten started when I stepped in a hole in the yard, fell with a 5 gallon sprayer on my back and sprained my ankle. :sad2: What a klutz! Darn gophers! The sprain is not too bad. Hurt like the dickens for a while, but after some ice and some tylenol I am now able to hobble on it. I did have one of those amazing boots they give you for really bad sprains (from a few years ago when I did a real job on both ankles!:headache: ) and I put it on so I could manage to help Dennis finish up.

[pjpoohbear]

Oh Angie! Put the foot up, you have an adventure to begin on Monday!

[MrsMork]

I know, PJ. Actually we are heading over to the coast tomorrow afternoon. We will have a little playtime then Dennis will work 9-7 each day. I will be able to nurse my foot while he works. He wants to spend a little time at the casino nearby one evening also. He can just sit me on a stool in front of a slot machine I guess. :lmao: I think it is not going to be too bad. It hurts when I put weight on it, but not enough to make me stop, just enough to make me limp.:sad2:

[brack]

DrHug and I decided it was weed and blackberry spraying day. I had just gotten started when I stepped in a hole in the yard, fell with a 5 gallon sprayer on my back and sprained my ankle. :sad2: What a klutz! Darn gophers! The sprain is not too bad. Hurt like the dickens for a while, but after some ice and some tylenol I am now able to hobble on it. I did have one of those amazing boots they give you for really bad sprains (from a few years ago when I did a real job on both ankles!:headache: ) and I put it on so I could manage to help Dennis finish up.

:eek: Please be careful!

I hope it is better today. Blessings to you. :grouphug:

[The Adams Family]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes for Autumn. She is improving everyday. She is now able to sit by herself and yesterday she walked about 20 feet with just holding my hands. They thought it would be months till she walked again. The last 3 days she has managed to eat enough so I did not have to feed her through her tube. She is smiling and laughing again.

Hugs all
Jill

[elaineteresa]

DrHug and I decided it was weed and blackberry spraying day. I had just gotten started when I stepped in a hole in the yard, fell with a 5 gallon sprayer on my back and sprained my ankle. :sad2: What a klutz! Darn gophers! The sprain is not too bad. Hurt like the dickens for a while, but after some ice and some tylenol I am now able to hobble on it. I did have one of those amazing boots they give you for really bad sprains (from a few years ago when I did a real job on both ankles!:headache: ) and I put it on so I could manage to help Dennis finish up.



rest up Angie - I hope it wasn't your driving foot? those sprains can take a long time to heal.

[elaineteresa]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes for Autumn. She is improving everyday. She is now able to sit by herself and yesterday she walked about 20 feet with just holding my hands. They thought it would be months till she walked again. The last 3 days she has managed to eat enough so I did not have to feed her through her tube. She is smiling and laughing again.

Hugs all
Jill



what a wonderful report!!! so happy for you and your family that there is good news and your daughter is smiling again.

[MrsMork]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes for Autumn. She is improving everyday. She is now able to sit by herself and yesterday she walked about 20 feet with just holding my hands. They thought it would be months till she walked again. The last 3 days she has managed to eat enough so I did not have to feed her through her tube. She is smiling and laughing again.

Hugs all
Jill

Jill, thank you for updating us. Glad she is improving, we will keep praying.

I have just a walnut size swelling right in from of my outside ankle bone, so I think it was not too bad. It is my driving foot, but I will be able to manage. I am limping around this morning and doing ok, I just can't walk straight up and down stairs, I have to turn my foot to the side and do the one step hobble up and down. :sad2:

[kimerinc]

You know, I know we are a very special group...but it's funny how this site brought us all together. Sure I can talk a great game on the net and all...but I find it so fantastic that we got to meet people that we WANT to see, spend time with, talk to, etc again....how often do you get that?
What's even better is my dear Johnny...he doesn't post, doesn't visit - I have to fill him in....(poor thing, not sure he could get here if this wasn't saved in favorites....ok, don't tell him I said that!!)...but he is alwyas asking about what's going on with who...and wanting to know if any of the "who's" are coming to WDW anytime soon.

Anyway ---- just want to thank you guys, just knowing that I have a "place" makes me feel good!!

You said it sista!!!! I feel exactly the same way!!

[kimerinc]

Happy Birthday AUTUMN!!!!!

[kimerinc]

Here are some pictures from this morning's leprechaun visit . . .

Leprechauns left shamrocks all over the porch and front walk . . . unfortunately it snowed!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420lep1.jpg

Sophia had to find them all though . . .

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420lep1-5.jpg

She had a bagful!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/20420Lep2.jpg

Sophia left this morning to go to an indoor water park with her aunt and Amy's cousin. She is gone until tomorrow.

These pictures, of course, made Savannah cry. I miss her!

[kimerinc]

DrHug and I decided it was weed and blackberry spraying day. I had just gotten started when I stepped in a hole in the yard, fell with a 5 gallon sprayer on my back and sprained my ankle. :sad2: What a klutz! Darn gophers! The sprain is not too bad. Hurt like the dickens for a while, but after some ice and some tylenol I am now able to hobble on it. I did have one of those amazing boots they give you for really bad sprains (from a few years ago when I did a real job on both ankles!:headache: ) and I put it on so I could manage to help Dennis finish up.

Oh Angie, take care of yourself!!!! We really want to see you healthy in DL!!!!!

Kim

[lbgraves]

Raymar Morgan, from MSU went to the High School I graduated from . . .

Our team (where I am on the school board) won our region tonight, and we are now in the State Division I final four. We are cancelling school on Friday (day of the first game at 5:15 - they will add a day on in June) which works for us, since now we don't have to call Sophia off school when we leave for Orlando!

OMG! How rediculous! I would be furious if our schools did that just because of a basketball game.

[lbgraves]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes for Autumn. She is improving everyday. She is now able to sit by herself and yesterday she walked about 20 feet with just holding my hands. They thought it would be months till she walked again. The last 3 days she has managed to eat enough so I did not have to feed her through her tube. She is smiling and laughing again.

Hugs all
Jill


Jill, thank you for posting & making my day. Hearing how well Autumn is doing makes my heart smile. Will keep up the prayers for her...they are a powerful thing. :)

[lbgraves]

Angie, take it easy girl! :) You are allowed to sit & put your feet up with something like that.

[kimerinc]

BTW, If you want to vote for my cousin as Most Photogenic. Go to this site:

www.missusa.com

(this is not high pressure, just ease of use) You get to vote for 3 so go support your state too!

Thanks!

Kim

[lbgraves]

BTW, just ordered the kids the 1 GB shuffles for 39 at the apple store. I was shocked that they were still there since the deal was posted yesterday afternoon. :) DS is buying his & DD's will be put away. She doesn't deserve one right now even if she were to pay for it. Maybe it can be used later for negotiations. The Ipod is great like that for DS. He got 1 hour of ipod time for standing still & smiling for pictures at the service. He is going to write book reports to earn time too. Motivation works. :)

[lillygator]

well....the Outlawz are here and I am sneaking wine in the kitchen.

[lbgraves]

Hang in there Vanessa. (((HUGS)))

[lillygator]

yeah I love the discplining...and I just gave them markers and I thought my MIL would have heart failure. You let them have those?

[Jhalkias]

OMG! How rediculous! I would be furious if our schools did that just because of a basketball game.

I am guessing some parents may be upset, but this has really pulled our community together. We have a chance to be State Champions! We have been also rans too many times, and last night was a great experience.

Everyone wore white - parents, students, fans, and we did a "white out" !

V - are you glad Florida won? Perdue gave them a battle for a while.

[Jhalkias]

BTW, If you want to vote for my cousin as Most Photogenic. Go to this site:

www.missusa.com

(this is not high pressure, just ease of use) You get to vote for 3 so go support your state too!

Thanks!

Kim

It says . . . online voting coming soon - won't let me vote. Am I just missing something?:confused3

[waltsgirl]

OMG! How rediculous! I would be furious if our schools did that just because of a basketball game.

We will agree to disagree on this one!

(Actually every school who makes it does the same thing, so teachers and students can attend games).

[Jhalkias]

Forgot to tell you guys, I got a letter from DCL on Friday . . . .

It was about the fax I sent to reserve the first cruise on the new ships . . .


They sent me my fax back, and told me they are not currenlty accepting any advance reservations for the new ships . . . . thanked me for my support . . . blah, blah, blah . . .

Oh well . . .

[brack]

Forgot to tell you guys, I got a letter from DCL on Friday . . . .

It was about the fax I sent to reserve the first cruise on the new ships . . .


They sent me my fax back, and told me they are not currenlty accepting any advance reservations for the new ships . . . . thanked me for my support . . . blah, blah, blah . . .

Oh well . . .

Good try John! :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

Now it let me vote . . . I don't get it . . .

I tried to vote ONLY for Utah - wouldn't let me.

I tried voting for Utah 3 times - wouldn't let me.

So I voted for two others that I thought looked the LEAST photogenic, not wanting to give the real competition any votes . . .

This was not easy - those girls all look so perfect.

[kimerinc]

yeah I love the discplining...and I just gave them markers and I thought my MIL would have heart failure. You let them have those?

I always say "deep calming breaths" when I get really upset. Now DD says it back to me. Mommy, Deep Calming Breaths....

So that's all the advice I have. sorry!

[kimerinc]

It says . . . online voting coming soon - won't let me vote. Am I just missing something?:confused3

Should work fine. You can also vote through the NBC site if the missusa site does not work,but wierd...

[kimerinc]

We will agree to disagree on this one!

(Actually every school who makes it does the same thing, so teachers and students can attend games).

Amy, do you really yell and scream at games like John said? (because I do and DD looks at me like an alien has invaded my body)

[kimerinc]

Now it let me vote . . . I don't get it . . .

I tried to vote ONLY for Utah - wouldn't let me.

I tried voting for Utah 3 times - wouldn't let me.

So I voted for two others that I thought looked the LEAST photogenic, not wanting to give the real competition any votes . . .

This was not easy - those girls all look so perfect.

Thanks John (that is exactly what I did too!!!)

[lbgraves]

yeah I love the discplining...and I just gave them markers and I thought my MIL would have heart failure. You let them have those?

LOL! Of course they have markers! Up until 4 they used those crayola wonder markers though...no sense asking for trouble. ;)

[Jhalkias]

Amy, do you really yell and scream at games like John said? (because I do and DD looks at me like an alien has invaded my body)

Kim, I would not fib about this. Amy has real EAR-SPLITTING screams during the games. Sophia is OK with it . . . our son Alex though wants to crawl under the seat and hide.

[87Heel]

Lady Tar Heels got through the first round of the tournament earlier today! GO HEELS!

(yes, I know you are all on the edge of your seats waiting for these updates..)

And on the men's side, the all-Geek Sweet Sixteen is still alive, with Angie and Dennis represented by USC (don't think we mentioned them earlier). The Heels and USC meet Friday night, so we'll have to lose one Geek team.

[kimerinc]

Vaness and John, I have no one to root for in the NCAA anymore. can you help?:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[brack]

Lady Tar Heels got through the first round of the tournament earlier today! GO HEELS!

(yes, I know you are all on the edge of your seats waiting for these updates..)

And on the men's side, the all-Geek Sweet Sixteen is still alive, with Angie and Dennis represented by USC (don't think we mentioned them earlier). The Heels and USC meet Friday night, so we'll have to lose one Geek team.

:woohoo: Thanks .... I'm always waiting to hear about my 'heels! :woohoo:

[87Heel]

Vaness and John, I have no one to root for in the NCAA anymore. can you help?:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Brack and I would like to invite you to join the bright side! Look at a beautiful Carolina blue sky and think of the Heels!

[waltsgirl]

Amy, do you really yell and scream at games like John said? (because I do and DD looks at me like an alien has invaded my body)

Yes, in fact people who know me, have said "you never talk or raise your voice, we didn't know you had it in you."

[lbgraves]

Yes, in fact people who know me, have said "you never talk or raise your voice, we didn't know you had it in you."

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I can't imagine! :lmao: We don't get excited for anything except Tech football. Mike has been known to go outside on the porch when they score a touchdown & jump up & down with his arms raised in victory....otherwise he is pretty quiet watching the game. LOL! The kids make more noise than he does.

[Jhalkias]

Yes, in fact people who know me, have said "you never talk or raise your voice, we didn't know you had it in you."

And then they ask her to put it back in her! :rotfl2: :lmao:

(usually, I am the only one who gets to hear that voice)

[Jhalkias]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I can't imagine! :lmao: We don't get excited for anything except Tech football. Mike has been known to go outside on the porch when they score a touchdown & jump up & down with his arms raised in victory....otherwise he is pretty quiet watching the game. LOL! The kids make more noise than he does.

Now THAT visual is even harder to imagine than Amy screaming!

[brack]

Brack and I would like to invite you to join the bright side! Look at a beautiful Carolina blue sky and think of the Heels!

:chewy: :thumbsup2 May the 'Heels be with you always! :thumbsup2 :ewok:

[MrsMork]

Forgot to tell you guys, I got a letter from DCL on Friday . . . .

It was about the fax I sent to reserve the first cruise on the new ships . . .


They sent me my fax back, and told me they are not currenlty accepting any advance reservations for the new ships . . . . thanked me for my support . . . blah, blah, blah . . .

Oh well . . .

I got the same letter, John1.

[lbgraves]

Now THAT visual is even harder to imagine than Amy screaming!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: It's true! No screaming or anything but the smile on his face says enough.

I use to have to watch the Redskin games in my room growing up because the father was a Cowchip fan...especially when we were beating them in a game. Whenever we scored a touchdown I would hop thru the house cheering and singing Hail to the Redskins, then go back to my room until the next score. :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Now it let me vote . . . I don't get it . . .

I tried to vote ONLY for Utah - wouldn't let me.

I tried voting for Utah 3 times - wouldn't let me.

So I voted for two others that I thought looked the LEAST photogenic, not wanting to give the real competition any votes . . .

This was not easy - those girls all look so perfect.

Now why didn't I think of that? :confused:

[MrsMork]

Lady Tar Heels got through the first round of the tournament earlier today! GO HEELS!

(yes, I know you are all on the edge of your seats waiting for these updates..)

And on the men's side, the all-Geek Sweet Sixteen is still alive, with Angie and Dennis represented by USC (don't think we mentioned them earlier). The Heels and USC meet Friday night, so we'll have to lose one Geek team.

We'll be watching! Don't expect a win, but in sports anything can happen on any given day so it will be fun to watch.:cheer2:

[MrsMork]

We arrived at Devil's Lake State Park around 6 last night. I followed Dennis on the car since he needs a vehicle to get to work and I need the MH to veg in all day. :lmao: He did a great job of driving this rig coming across the Coast Range mts. It handled quite well on the curves and he stayed right at speed limit on the inclines. Good job, Dennis! Now he is at work and I have a whole day to relax. I brought two books with me. I have not sat down and read a book in ages. I brought The Street Lawyer by Grisham. Dennis said he thinks I will like it, BUT just incase I can't get into it, I also brought One Soldiers Story by Bob Dole. I LOVE Bob Dole! I got to meet him once at the VA. I even got to put a pin on his lapel and got my photo taken with him! The photo is funny, everyone else that posed with him just stood beside him looking very proper, but I hooked my arm thru his and posed like he was my best friend! :thumbsup2 Regardless of politics, he is a true gentleman, has a wonderful sense of humor and is a great American. Hmmm. Maybe I will skip Grisham and just go with Bob.:rolleyes:

[MrsMork]

It rained all night, still raining...but it's Orygun what did I expect?? We did not sleep real well since the rain on the roof of our home on wheels is very different that in a real house. It will take a little bit to get used to the different sounds at night. Of couse, the fact that I "ouched" with my ankle everytime I turned over did not help either. :sad2: It was actually getting much better, then I twisted it just a little getting into bed and OUCH! again. :rolleyes: I'll rest it today though and it will be better.

Breakfast is made, dishes are done and put away. Now I just need to make the bed and shower and I'm done until dinner time. Dennis gets off at 7 and is less than 10 min away so we are thinking we will run over to the casino, even closer than the store, after dinner and donate 20 bucks to the local tribe. :rolleyes1 We played Skip-Bo after dinner last night, he won first game and I won the second. :thumbsup2

[lillygator]

sounds like you are having fun Angie!!

[87Heel]

We'll be watching! Don't expect a win, but in sports anything can happen on any given day so it will be fun to watch.:cheer2:

It's March Madness! Anything can and will happen!

[lbgraves]

The photo is funny, everyone else that posed with him just stood beside him looking very proper, but I hooked my arm thru his and posed like he was my best friend! :thumbsup2 Regardless of politics, he is a true gentleman, has a wonderful sense of humor and is a great American. Hmmm. Maybe I will skip Grisham and just go with Bob.:rolleyes:


Angie, that doesn't seem out of the ordinary for you at all IMO. You bring that friendly side out of everyone. :goodvibes

[MrsMork]

No reading today. I got my IPod out and found I cannot sing and read at the same time. :confused3 I can, however, do crossword puzzles and sing at the same time. And just in case you are wondering, I do sound amazingly like Linda Ronstadt, Oliva Newton-John, Tammy Wynette and even the Statler Bros. :thumbsup2 I don't understand why Dennis tells me not to sing with my IPod. :confused: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I'm alone, it's ok Casino tonight after dinner, outlet mall tomorrow - Coldwater Creek!

[brack]

No reading today. I got my IPod out and found I cannot sing and read at the same time. :confused3 I can, however, do crossword puzzles and sing at the same time. And just in case you are wondering, I do sound amazingly like Linda Ronstadt, Oliva Newton-John, Tammy Wynette and even the Statler Bros. :thumbsup2 I don't understand why Dennis tells me not to sing with my IPod. :confused: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I'm alone, it's ok Casino tonight after dinner, outlet mall tomorrow - Coldwater Creek!

Annette's favorite store ..... Coldwater Creek :thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

Angie, I learned how to put song lyrics on my ipod, so I can sing the "right" words, lol.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302244

[MrsMork]

Angie, I learned how to put song lyrics on my ipod, so I can sing the "right" words, lol.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302244

Way cool! It's kinda fun to sing what you think they are singing though! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Annette's favorite store ..... Coldwater Creek :thumbsup2

Mine too! When the catalog comes I just say order me one of each, Dennis, and I will be very happy! I really like the outlet though because the prices can be :scared1: .

[pjpoohbear]

Very true, Angie. I am shocked by what some of the right words are, lol.

[brack]

Mine too! When the catalog comes I just say order me one of each, Dennis, and I will be very happy! I really like the outlet though because the prices can be :scared1: .

Annette and I went to one of their outlet stores in Rehobeth Beach, DE. (not too far from here) She bought a bunch of their things for the price they normally charge for one piece! :eek:

[MrsMork]

Hope I have such luck tomorrow. :thumbsup2

Hey, I've discovered that I do a pretty good John Denver and Don Williams too! Wait till I share this with DrHug! :lmao: :lmao:

[MrsMork]

Oh, the Cape May, NJ lottery winner came forward finally. It was not Caroline.:sad2: Has anyone heard from her?

[goofyforlife]

Oh, the Cape May, NJ lottery winner came forward finally. It was not Caroline.:sad2: Has anyone heard from her?

I talked to her last week.... She's fine....

She just hasn't felt like posting or reading lately....

[MrsMork]

Thanks, Kristina. If you talk with her again tell her we love her and miss her.

Took DrHug to work this morning then went to the outlet mall for a few hours. One shirt at Clearwater Creek (I did contain myself!), one top and a pair of shoes :rolleyes1 at Liz Clairborne, a few items at the kitchen store that we still needed for the MH then to Harry and David's for a couple of bags of DARK CHOCOLATE truffles! :woohoo: Then picke up DrHug of lunch and now am back at the park in the mh DISing. Life is good for me this week.:goodvibes Dennis did not feel like going to the casino last night after work so we just had a quiet dinner and watched a little TV. Could not get the cable going, so CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX were our only choices. We feel deprived now, but I remember when that was always our only choices.:rotfl2: We will check out the casino tonight when I pick him up, it is right by the store where he is working. Will see if they will take a $20 donation from each of us. :rotfl: :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

Hi guys,

It's been a long couple of days . . .

Yesterday I got a call when dad was at physical therapy that he had passed out and they called 911. I got to the hospital, and he was not well, his legs were swollen and he looked ill.

Three hours later, we found out he had a clot in each leg, a low blood count, and fluid around his heart. They admitted him to the hospital. So I spent a good part of the day and the evening at the hospital.

You may recall that mom went into the hospital right before we were to leave for the cruise, and now dad has landed in the hospital and we are to leave for Florida on Friday.

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.

Oh, and Brack, close but no cigar on the 10,000 post on the WB thread! :banana:

[87Heel]

John, prayers for your dad. Hope things continue to improve.

[bubbasmom99]

John, I will be thinking of and praying for your Dad.

[Bella2000]

It's been a long couple of days . . .

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.
JOHN! :grouphug:

[Bella2000]

Piratesofthecaribbeanatworldsend trailer (http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/piratesofthecaribbeanatworldsend.html)

[kimerinc]

Hi guys,

It's been a long couple of days . . .

Yesterday I got a call when dad was at physical therapy that he had passed out and they called 911. I got to the hospital, and he was not well, his legs were swollen and he looked ill.

Three hours later, we found out he had a clot in each leg, a low blood count, and fluid around his heart. They admitted him to the hospital. So I spent a good part of the day and the evening at the hospital.

You may recall that mom went into the hospital right before we were to leave for the cruise, and now dad has landed in the hospital and we are to leave for Florida on Friday.

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.

Oh, and Brack, close but no cigar on the 10,000 post on the WB thread! :banana:


John, I am so sorry about your dad! I hope he gets better quickly! I have been trying to get on the boards for days but it is always down, so I promise I am not ignoring anyone.

[lbgraves]

John, we will keep your dad in our prayers here. Take care of yourself as well. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[MrsMork]

John1, we hope your dad continues to improve. :hug:

[MrsMork]

I picked Dennis up at 7 last night and we went directly to the casino. We had dinner there. They have a restaurant that looks out at the ocean, it was just at sunset, the waves were pretty big, the weather had just cleared enough so that there was some blue sky along with the clouds. It was beautiful and dinner was amazing! I had coconut/rum shrimp and Dennis had sauted scallops....we shared. Every piece of dinner was perfect, the roasted potatoes, the grilled veggies, and the presentation. It was so good that I sent a 10% tip to the chef. I have only done that a few times, but it was that good!

The Siletz Tribe is $90 richer now also! Fun evening though. I only lost $10, so that tells you the luck DrHug had with his slots!

Today the weather has cleared. The sun has shone all day. I took a walk around the park this morning and realized I should have taken Dennis' camera...so I came back to the MH, got the camera and did the walk again. The lake here is quite pretty, it was very quiet with only one man and a child fishing today. The whole park is silent since it is off season here on the coast. Only us old folks in RVs here. Lovely, lovely days for me this week, but alas...back to work tomorrow. BUT the good news is that I just work one day and then I am off Friday thru next week for our trek to Montana with DGS and his buddies.

[87Heel]

Angie, sounds like a wonderful trip. That meal is making me hungry (leftovers here tonight...) Enjoy!

[Jhalkias]

John, I am so sorry about your dad! I hope he gets better quickly! I have been trying to get on the boards for days but it is always down, so I promise I am not ignoring anyone.

Never would have thought that Kim!

John, we will keep your dad in our prayers here. Take care of yourself as well. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

John1, we hope your dad continues to improve. :hug:

Lisa, Angie, and everyone else, thanks for your kind words and prayers. They will continue to run tests on dad the next few days to determine the cause of the low blood count. There is a concern for possible tumors. He is under good care though, and his spirits and color were even better today. We plan on keeping our trip plans intact. My brother will be here, and since there is no iminent danger, we feel OK about going.

Thanks again friends!

[elaineteresa]

Annette and I went to one of their outlet stores in Rehobeth Beach, DE. (not too far from here) She bought a bunch of their things for the price they normally charge for one piece! :eek:



I grew up at Rehoboth when it was just a sleepy beach town - no outlets - just great caramel popcorn and taffy. We were there with the kids right after they were born and it has really changed a lot.

[elaineteresa]

[QUOTE=Jhalkias;17668913]Hi guys,

It's been a long couple of days . . .

Yesterday I got a call when dad was at physical therapy that he had passed out and they called 911. I got to the hospital, and he was not well, his legs were swollen and he looked ill.

Three hours later, we found out he had a clot in each leg, a low blood count, and fluid around his heart. They admitted him to the hospital. So I spent a good part of the day and the evening at the hospital.



Geez - you think someone at the physical therapy place would have noticed that he looked ill. thank goodness you caught all this in time to get the healing started.

I hope your Dad makes a very quick recovery. Is he taking good care of himself? - or maybe he is slightly depressed since your mother's passing - make sure he doesn't neglect himself.

Have a wonderful trip to the World - Sophia looks all grown up in those shamrock pics - very cute!!! Hello to Amy too.

xxoo- elaine

[87Heel]

I grew up at Rehoboth when it was just a sleepy beach town - no outlets - just great caramel popcorn and taffy. We were there with the kids right after they were born and it has really changed a lot.

My best friend's family has a beach house at Bethany Beach; when we visit we hit Rehoboth one night for the kids to do the rides there.

[elaineteresa]

LOL! Of course they have markers! Up until 4 they used those crayola wonder markers though...no sense asking for trouble. ;)



I think grandparents tend to not be that up to date on the developmental side of things - they forget that a 4 yr. old can be responsible enough to use markers without a problem. So a knee jerk reaction is often that it is too early for them to have something. We got this a lot but you know what your kids are ready for.

[elaineteresa]

Oh, the Cape May, NJ lottery winner came forward finally. It was not Caroline.:sad2: Has anyone heard from her?



wow - I was really beginning to wonder. it started to seem very likely - lol. Maybe Kristina called her?

[elaineteresa]

My best friend's family has a beach house at Bethany Beach; when we visit we hit Rehoboth one night for the kids to do the rides there.


I still love the beaches there - so much nicer than Ocean City, Md.

[brack]

Oh, and Brack, close but no cigar on the 10,000 post on the WB thread! :banana:

I really didn't want to snag the pirate: and would have been :sad2: if I had taken it. It was all in good fun!


I am sending my prayers for your Dad as well John.

[Jhalkias]

Geez - you think someone at the physical therapy place would have noticed that he looked ill. thank goodness you caught all this in time to get the healing started.

I hope your Dad makes a very quick recovery. Is he taking good care of himself? - or maybe he is slightly depressed since your mother's passing - make sure he doesn't neglect himself.

Have a wonderful trip to the World - Sophia looks all grown up in those shamrock pics - very cute!!! Hello to Amy too.

xxoo- elaine

Thanks Elaine, will do. I think losing mom has been very hard on him. When you spend almost 50 years of your life with someone, it has to leave a big void. It seems like with men it happens quite often when they lose their wives, they start to go downhill. Women are better survivors I think!

[Jhalkias]

I really didn't want to snag the pirate: and would have been :sad2: if I had taken it. It was all in good fun!


I am sending my prayers for your Dad as well John.

Thanks Brack!

But just so you know, my mom told me the story of the fox and the grapes . . . if you were not trying, it is quite a coincidence that you got #10,001!:rolleyes1

[Jhalkias]

OK, so when I post now, instead of thanking me for posting it says something like . . .

"Cannot find post postthanks"?

Appearantly the DIS is losing it's marbles.

[brack]

OK, so when I post now, instead of thanking me for posting it says something like . . .

"Cannot find post postthanks"?

Appearantly the DIS is losing it's marbles.

I get the same message each time I post. Let's hope the DIS doesn't lose it's memory with it's marbles. It would be terrible to have to start our post counts all over! :eek:

[lbgraves]

I get the same message each time I post. Let's hope the DIS doesn't lose it's memory with it's marbles. It would be terrible to have to start our post counts all over! :eek:

Remember....I have the thread saved to my HD. ;)

[87Heel]

Remember....I have the thread saved to my HD. ;)

And you can find anything we've said....uh oh.:)

[bubbasmom99]

I am having a Crumpler crisis....

Which one do I want?

I have the Rebel XT, kit lens, 75-200 zoom, 50mm fixed, and intend to get an external flash soon.

I usually wouldn't carry all that with me -- we have a padded LowePro backpack for transport. I just need something for when we are touring -- to hold the camera and maybe one extra lens.

Tana has the $4 mill and says she wishes it were bigger, but my boss just got the $5 mill and it seems soooo big to me. You have to understand I'm the kind of gal who, if carrying a bigger purse, tends to fill it with crap.... so I carry a small purse so I don't accumulate stuff I don't need. I fear that if I have a larger camera bag, I'll wind up toting the farm with me...

So that's my crisis for the night. And now I am going to bed :)

Sweet dreams everyone :cloud9:
and continued prayers for John's dad :grouphug:

[brack]

Remember....I have the thread saved to my HD. ;)

Cool! :thumbsup2

Thanks Lisa. :goodvibes

[brack]

I am having a Crumpler crisis....

Which one do I want?

I have the Rebel XT, kit lens, 75-200 zoom, 50mm fixed, and intend to get an external flash soon.

I usually wouldn't carry all that with me -- we have a padded LowePro backpack for transport. I just need something for when we are touring -- to hold the camera and maybe one extra lens.

Tana has the $4 mill and says she wishes it were bigger, but my boss just got the $5 mill and it seems soooo big to me. You have to understand I'm the kind of gal who, if carrying a bigger purse, tends to fill it with crap.... so I carry a small purse so I don't accumulate stuff I don't need. I fear that if I have a larger camera bag, I'll wind up toting the farm with me...

So that's my crisis for the night. And now I am going to bed :)

Sweet dreams everyone :cloud9:
and continued prayers for John's dad :grouphug:

I have a "big old" backpack for my XTi but always want something really small to protect it and carry the flash just in case I need more power than the built-in flash can give.

Go small!

[Jhalkias]

Good Morning!

No DIS'ing last night as the boards were getting upgraded - again!

Catching our plane in a bit to head down to the World!

Catch up with you guys later!

[Jhalkias]

BTW . . . Dad is doing better every day - they found some polyps in his stomache (caused the anemia) and hopefully they will come back benign.

And in case you were wondering (Lisa)

BUCKEYES WIN!

[87Heel]

And in case you were wondering (Lisa)

BUCKEYES WIN!

They certainly made it interesting again!
(I dozed off while watching it, and woke up with 13 seconds left... thought I wasn't focusing on the score correctly!)

[becka]

John - I saw the update on your Dad and I hope you continue to get good news. I figure by now I have probably missed you but have a great trip! :wave:

I know this is probably not the place to come to to get good rational advice but I will toss this out here anyway. DH and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary this upcoming May 24th. We originally had planned long ago to take a week long Disney cruise to celebrate but the Med sailings prevented that. That is actually how we ended up on the Geek cruise. :)

Well we really would like to get away for a few days around our anniversary not only because it is our anniversary but because we are just at one of those points where it would probably be very beneficial to get away just the two of us to reconnect and have some fun. It looks like the 3 night DCL cruise that leaves on 5/24 is on sale and it would now only cost us $998 for the 2 of us in a Cat 12. We had been looking at some Carnival 4 night cruises that are just about $50 less but we just were not too excited about them.

The plusses would be obvious but there seem to be a lot of reasons why we should not go. The price is still really high when you consider airfare (right now over $500 total for the 2 of us), a car to the port, a night in a hotel the night before the cruise, tips, etc.. I figure we are looking at close to $2200 for just a 3 night cruise! :eek: We will have that money from our tax refund but we had planned to use it to pay for all of our November WDW vacation and to use some it to pay down a credit card balance.

Plus I would have to take 3 days vacation from work when I am already pretty low on vacation. The kids could stay with my parents but with DS's new food allergies it seems like an awful lot to ask. Plus Allie has been acting weird lately and has not been the easiest kid to take care of. We have never left DD overnight with my parents and while she knows them she has not seen them since Thanksgiving - that is a long time for a 2 year old. If she has a bad time there will be nothing we can do because we can't come home early and/or even call to see how she is. Plus I figure DS may be really, really upset if we go on the "Mickey boat" without him.

I just don't know what to do. Part of me thinks that we should take the time (and spend the money :eek:) to get away. 10 years of marriage is something we should celebrate. Another part of me says that we can keep it lowkey and celebrate it without spending $$$$. Are we going to look back someday and wish we had taken this trip?

So what would you guys do in my place?

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BTW . . . Dad is doing better every day - they found some polyps in his stomache (caused the anemia) and hopefully they will come back benign.

And in case you were wondering (Lisa)

BUCKEYES WIN!

They did but I bet you were holding your breath for that last two minutes! :eek:

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So what would you guys do in my place?

Cruise! :thumbsup2

[goofyforlife]

So what would you guys do in my place?

:grouphug: Becka

i know how it is to need that mommy/daddy "alone time"....

It's just a little far for you to get to a boat to cruise....

Is it possible to find some alone time closer to home? Maybe a B&B with a hot tub or something like those hotels in the Poconos with honeymoon suites and other activities..... Maybe even Niagara Falls...

I know i had plans that i wanted to happen for our 10th last year.... Well Elvis and Las Vegas never happened but i did get to sail with all you guys a couple months later and it was one if not the best vacation we've taken.

~~Kristina

[MrsMork]

Becka, we, of course, are always in favor of a Disney Cruise! But, with all the circumstances you described I think Kristina may have some good thoughts. A three day weekend at t bed and breakfast can be a wonderful way to reconnect. Bed and breakfast hosts are very good at pampering you, yet giving you lots of space. Lots less money, less time for your parents to deal with the kids, less vacation time used. You could easily prepare 3 days worth of snacks, food, etc for DS so your mom won't have to fret about what he can and can't have. You would be able to talk with the kids by phone if you need to, although for a reconnect weekend I would advise not call them, but give let your parents know that if they absolutely have to call they can. You will also be guilt free when you return instead of thinking how "bad" it was to do the Mickey Boat without DS.

[87Heel]

Hey, Becka,
I think time away is a great thing. But I'll add my voice to those saying that the 3-day DC may not work for you right now. I bet you can find something fun nearby.... Visit St. Louis or KC and do all the tourist stuff. Have a cheesy, campy time with the shows in Branson. You get the idea.

[dh chrisva]

Becka,

I know your not crazy about Carnival, but Carnival and RCCL both have ports in New Orleans and Galveston which I believe are alot closer than Florida to you. Also like Kristina mentioned there's Niagra Falls or maybe the Mountians of Tennesse (Gatlinsburg) which maybe nice in the spring.
Of course what about Branson. You are there afterall (MO) i know my parents liked it but not sure if its your cup of tea....

[pjpoohbear]

John - I saw the update on your Dad and I hope you continue to get good news. I figure by now I have probably missed you but have a great trip! :wave:

I know this is probably not the place to come to to get good rational advice but I will toss this out here anyway. DH and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary this upcoming May 24th. We originally had planned long ago to take a week long Disney cruise to celebrate but the Med sailings prevented that. That is actually how we ended up on the Geek cruise. :)

Well we really would like to get away for a few days around our anniversary not only because it is our anniversary but because we are just at one of those points where it would probably be very beneficial to get away just the two of us to reconnect and have some fun. It looks like the 3 night DCL cruise that leaves on 5/24 is on sale and it would now only cost us $998 for the 2 of us in a Cat 12. We had been looking at some Carnival 4 night cruises that are just about $50 less but we just were not too excited about them.

The plusses would be obvious but there seem to be a lot of reasons why we should not go. The price is still really high when you consider airfare (right now over $500 total for the 2 of us), a car to the port, a night in a hotel the night before the cruise, tips, etc.. I figure we are looking at close to $2200 for just a 3 night cruise! :eek: We will have that money from our tax refund but we had planned to use it to pay for all of our November WDW vacation and to use some it to pay down a credit card balance.

Plus I would have to take 3 days vacation from work when I am already pretty low on vacation. The kids could stay with my parents but with DS's new food allergies it seems like an awful lot to ask. Plus Allie has been acting weird lately and has not been the easiest kid to take care of. We have never left DD overnight with my parents and while she knows them she has not seen them since Thanksgiving - that is a long time for a 2 year old. If she has a bad time there will be nothing we can do because we can't come home early and/or even call to see how she is. Plus I figure DS may be really, really upset if we go on the "Mickey boat" without him.

I just don't know what to do. Part of me thinks that we should take the time (and spend the money :eek:) to get away. 10 years of marriage is something we should celebrate. Another part of me says that we can keep it lowkey and celebrate it without spending $$$$. Are we going to look back someday and wish we had taken this trip?

So what would you guys do in my place?

Becka, GO!

Set up a menu plan for Nat, make ahead what you can, freeze, etc. Allie will be with her brother and will adjust. You need the time with Arron. It's three days.

Hugs Pj

[becka]

Thanks guys! I actually have to :rotfl: a little bit at the Branson idea. That thought had actually occurred to us. In fact I was calling it the "Return To the Scene of the Crime" plan. DH and I actually met there while in college. College of the Ozarks is about 2 miles south of Branson so we are more than familiar with the area. In fact that is where we spent all of our pre-married days and we were even married there. We had also considered checking out a B&B in Eureka Springs, AR for a few nights since that would be closer to my parents then Branson.

I think in the end that may be what we ended up doing but the price drop on that 3 night cruise had me wondering.

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Thanks guys! I actually have to :rotfl: a little bit at the Branson idea. That thought had actually occurred to us. In fact I was calling it the "Return To the Scene of the Crime" plan. DH and I actually met there while in college. College of the Ozarks is about 2 miles south of Branson so we are more than familiar with the area. In fact that is where we spent all of our pre-married days and we were even married there. We had also considered checking out a B&B in Eureka Springs, AR for a few nights since that would be closer to my parents then Branson.

I think in the end that may be what we ended up doing but the price drop on that 3 night cruise had me wondering.

:love: :love: We love Branson! Annette and I have had a few 3 -4 day minitrips to Branson. It's a great getaway place. :thumbsup2