Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: final update 12/29, p.98

[MomToPrincePhillip]

Happy New Year to you too! I checked out that link and it looks like a yummy night, you'll have to let us know how it is. Hope your husband is feeling better.

 

[Misskitty3]

What a fun update! Thanks so much for sharing so many great pictures! Love those Yeti hats too!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

 

[dvc at last !]

I have finally caught up with all the posts.
Many times have had time to read, but not post.
Getting ready for the holidays, daughter and son-in-law here, family parties and then we all took turns with the flu/cold...yuck !
Happy New Year to all !
I have enjoyed seeing your pics and love to relive WDW thru them.
(Have been thinking, planning and re-planning our next trip.
That is half the fun.)

 

[rentayenta]

Happy New Year to you too! I checked out that link and it looks like a yummy night, you'll have to let us know how it is. Hope your husband is feeling better.

Thank you. We had a really good night. I've got some food pics to post. Hope you had a nice night too.​

What a fun update! Thanks so much for sharing so many great pictures! Love those Yeti hats too!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

Hope you're having a good 2013. ​

I have finally caught up with all the posts.
Many times have had time to read, but not post.
Getting ready for the holidays, daughter and son-in-law here, family parties and then we all took turns with the flu/cold...yuck !
Happy New Year to all !
I have enjoyed seeing your pics and love to relive WDW thru them.
(Have been thinking, planning and re-planning our next trip.
That is half the fun.)

Its hard go keep up with everything during the holidays for sure. Hope you had a nice season.

When is your next trip?




Some sad news on a personal front today, our mini schnauzer, Riley, who'll be 11y/o on the 31st, was diagnosed with cancer today. He's got 6 months at most per the vet. ​

 

[dvc at last !]

Sorry to hear about Riley - dogs are part of the family.

Tossing around 2013 WDW -

Hubby and I possible mini trip in August - if it fits into our
DC trip in August to visit Daughter and Son-in-law. Husband is off
for 2 weeks each August thru job. I am at a school and I am off July and August.

Children did the TOT 10 mile Run end of September it is the opening weekend of F&W , but they want to do the Half Marathon in November the end of F&W the first weekend of November instead. Last September even though the run was at 10pm it was very hot and humid.
I would rather go in September because I love the hot weather more then going the beginning of November because it will be cooler.
One nice thing is that some of the Holiday decorations will be in place
in November. We will see---

Last July when our daughter was married - they took a mini Honeymoon.
She is in education and finishing her PHD and they had limited time -
so they planned a Honeymoon for their First Anniversary. They are using some of our DVC points thru RCI and traveling to Spain for a week.
They will go to Paris for a week after that, but do not have to use points for that week. The son from the family that she lived with when in college
has an apartment his employer has for him in Paris. He lives in Brittany,
but works in Paris during the week. He is giving them the use of the apartment for a week and he will be off work that week.

So --- figuring the resort, season, points for the number of bedrooms
is a lot of fun thinking. We do not have unlimited points. We do like having the kitchen and the washer/dryer instead of a few studios and also order too much food - I need to get that under control -
because there are some restaurants we like to visit, too !

Happy and Healthy 2013 to all !

Any Disney decision for you ?

 

[MomToPrincePhillip]

Sorry to hear about Riley, it's never easy to have a sick family member.

 

[Goofyluver]

Some sad news on a personal front today, our mini schnauzer, Riley, who'll be 11y/o on the 31st, was diagnosed with cancer today. He's got 6 months at most per the vet. [/CENTER]

Just wanted to stop by and give you a

 

[DrMomof3]

I'm sorry about Riley.

Amanda

 

[eandesmom]

I am so sorry about Riley, sending hugs to everyone,

 

[PrincessInOz]

Sorry about Riley.

 

[PrincessInOz]

We are hoping to do Australia in 2014 just the 2 of us but tuition is starting to look like it will push back to 2015, very sad.

Which part of Australia?

I'm friendly, don't bite (much) and always up for a DisMeet for anyone who is interested to pop down to Melbourne.

 

[rentayenta]

Thank you everyone for the kind thoughts. We're really heartbroken. He's such a sweet dog. We'll make his last days as special and him as comfortable as we can.

I was talking to a coworker today (a fellow therapist) and asked why we continually put ourselves through this as pet owners? He said: because we love, that's what we do. He's so right.​

 

[catherines_mama]

Hugs! I'm so sorry Riley and you are going through this. I lost my "buffie" to cancer 10 yrs ago. I never got why people were so crushed when pets passed, and then I got it. It was very hard. Why do we do it? I agree its because we love, but the love they give back is enormous. We get years and years of loyalty and love, so it makes it okay to go through the heartache. Our buddy now, he's 7 and is in a lot of joint pain. We're trying a new supplement and take him in for a checkup next month. It breaks our hearts to hear him cry to get up. hubby carries him when he can but he has to walk to go out etc.

 

[podsnel]

I love DAK, too. It just feels soooo good there- and there are always unexpected surprises around every corner. We always LOVE the dancing! That drummer in one of your last pics has picked us to get up and shake it at least 3 times that I can recall.

Love all your pics, but the one i can't get over is the lions! NEVER have I seen that many of them SO WELL at once- and that includes on the sunrise safari. You REALLY lucked out!

 

[rentayenta]

Hugs! I'm so sorry Riley and you are going through this. I lost my "buffie" to cancer 10 yrs ago. I never got why people were so crushed when pets passed, and then I got it. It was very hard. Why do we do it? I agree its because we love, but the love they give back is enormous. We get years and years of loyalty and love, so it makes it okay to go through the heartache. Our buddy now, he's 7 and is in a lot of joint pain. We're trying a new supplement and take him in for a checkup next month. It breaks our hearts to hear him cry to get up. hubby carries him when he can but he has to walk to go out etc.

You're so right. I hope your buddy gets to feeling better. Is the joint pain from arthritis? I'm just heartbroken. My son is too.​

 

[Native NYer]

Happy New Year Jenny!

 

[rentayenta]

Happy New Year Jenny!

Happy 2013 girl! It's the year of multiple Disney trips for you. ​

Sorry to hear about Riley - dogs are part of the family.

I agree and thank you.​

Tossing around 2013 WDW -

Hubby and I possible mini trip in August - if it fits into our
DC trip in August to visit Daughter and Son-in-law. Husband is off
for 2 weeks each August thru job. I am at a school and I am off July and August.

2 weeks? Thats wonderful. DC and Disney sound perfect. Would you do a week in each?​

Children did the TOT 10 mile Run end of September it is the opening weekend of F&W , but they want to do the Half Marathon in November the end of F&W the first weekend of November instead. Last September even though the run was at 10pm it was very hot and humid.
I would rather go in September because I love the hot weather more then going the beginning of November because it will be cooler.
One nice thing is that some of the Holiday decorations will be in place
in November. We will see---

I found September hot and humid too. I think I'd opt for when you can see some of the decorations but either would be great. Any time at Disney is better than not.​

Last July when our daughter was married - they took a mini Honeymoon.
She is in education and finishing her PHD and they had limited time -
so they planned a Honeymoon for their First Anniversary. They are using some of our DVC points thru RCI and traveling to Spain for a week.
They will go to Paris for a week after that, but do not have to use points for that week. The son from the family that she lived with when in college
has an apartment his employer has for him in Paris. He lives in Brittany,
but works in Paris during the week. He is giving them the use of the apartment for a week and he will be off work that week.

What resort did they get in Spain? Spain is one of the places we're looking to go this year for our 20th. Not sure I want to use my points though. last night at dinner we decided we want to spend Christmas 2014 at Disneyland but oh my gosh, the points are high. And Paris, how fabulous! Will they visit Disneyland Paris?​

So --- figuring the resort, season, points for the number of bedrooms
is a lot of fun thinking. We do not have unlimited points. We do like having the kitchen and the washer/dryer instead of a few studios and also order too much food - I need to get that under control -
because there are some restaurants we like to visit, too !

Happy and Healthy 2013 to all !

Any Disney decision for you ?

We don't have unlimited points either. In fact we have very limited points. I really need an add n at the GCV. Like really.

Happy healthy 2013 to you too.

As far as Disney decisions it looks like official we're going Dec 2014. 713 days. ​

I love DAK, too. It just feels soooo good there- and there are always unexpected surprises around every corner. We always LOVE the dancing! That drummer in one of your last pics has picked us to get up and shake it at least 3 times that I can recall.

Love all your pics, but the one i can't get over is the lions! NEVER have I seen that many of them SO WELL at once- and that includes on the sunrise safari. You REALLY lucked out!

Thanks friend! We did get to see some incredible animals and they were all chill too. We seem to have some good Disney mojo. While we don't go nearly as often as we like, we sure have a blast while we're there.​

 

[eandesmom]

What resort did they get in Spain? Spain is one of the places we're looking to go this year for our 20th. Not sure I want to use my points though. last night at dinner we decided we want to spend Christmas 2014 at Disneyland but oh my gosh, the points are high. And Paris, how fabulous! Will they visit Disneyland Paris?​

What are the chances at 7 months for Christmas? Scary high on the points. I am dying to go, need to figure out a way somehow but just don't see it happening anytime soon, spring break 2014 is about the earliest it seems to figure in but 2015 is probably a better fit for the group which sounds so far away!. At the rate we are going, despite is being much closer, they'll have built a carsland in FL before we get to Cali!

 

[franandaj]

First off, I'm so sorry to hear about Riley. It's awful when you know your pet is on a limited time basis. I know we all have only so much time, but when they put a time stamp, it's just even more painful. Make his life wonderful for what is left.

I haven't heard of McKenna's on the Creek. But I do remember the prospector. Even the names make me smile. Love memory lane.​

McKenna's Creek was at the Marketplace (PCH & 2nd/Westminster). There was a Lone Star Steakhouse in it's location, many other before that and now it's a Tilted Kilt (Scottish Hooters ). It was around in the late 70s early 80s.

Visiting the floats would be neat too. My friend's hubby was just there and took some pics. She posted them on FB and they're amazing. I wonder how they keep the floats so fresh until NYD? I know I don;t have to ask but please share the pics if you go down to see the floats. I love that parade.​

We didn't make it there

Good point about you being able to change her dressings. You are a good woman! I can't imagine you'd be too happy stuck at home. I'd go bananas for sure. In fact I'm antsy right now. We took down the tree this morning and cleaned. My pantry looks like Trader Joe himself stocked it. It's ridiculous. Michael asked me to please shop for only perishables next trip. ​

I'm hoping that the wounds will be healed up by our WDW trip, but even if they are, I will need to bring supplies in case something opens back up again.

I hate how the side effects of medications can really add to the uncomfortableness and symptoms of whatever they're trying to treat. How long do wounds like hers generally take to heal?​

I think when she started with this Doctor (back in May) he told her they work with a 16 week time frame. Obviously she has exceeded that. We were joking about how everywhere we seem to have the largest files, the vet, her arthritis doctor. They mentioned that she has one of the largest files in their office too!

We do have a good time. Thank you. I feel blessed most of the time, lol!

That sign they're doing means *surf's up* but they don't even know that. I asked Gabby and she said it's just something they do and it has no meaning. Teenagers. What a joy.​

I knew about the surf's up sign, but somehow I didn't think that your kids would get a lot of that growing up in Utah. Even if their parents came from California!

Looking forward to your Boma Coma!

 

[rentayenta]

What are the chances at 7 months for Christmas? Scary high on the points. I am dying to go, need to figure out a way somehow but just don't see it happening anytime soon, spring break 2014 is about the earliest it seems to figure in but 2015 is probably a better fit for the group which sounds so far away!. At the rate we are going, despite is being much closer, they'll have built a carsland in FL before we get to Cali!

Fair chance but not impossible right at 7 months. Our friends want to join us. I'm thinking I may rent points and split the cost with them. I'm not quite sure but of course since we discussed it last night, I'm totally planning. Even 713 days away.

Are they building a Carsland in WDW?​