09/13/09 SSMC09 S.S. Member Cruise 2009

[WDWLVR]

What pirate? I didn't get a pirate?

Congrats to you on the and the .

 

[manascarfan]

What pirate? I didn't get a pirate?

Congrats to you on the and the .

Thanks,

I must have miscalculated

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Tired is waaay too teeny tiny a word. Death warmed over might be more on target.

I stayed in here at work till about 8:30, which considering what I've read here on the thread, and heard on the news, was probably a better thing. Then I went out and plowed out the two locations I cover, here at the plant, and one of our satellite stores.

Now don't get me wrong, actually doing the plowing is very easy. The truck I use is way over powered and over equipped for what I'm using it for. It's a fullsize Dodge pickup that was bought at auction from a local village, Hoffman Estates, where they used it for plowing the residential streets, and as such has serious hardware for doing so. Full Mars bar lighting with the bright yellow rotating ones, and strobes, and that fancy one in back that can tell traffic behind you which way to go around you. Has an extra heavy duty plow, you get the picture. As I said, easy, and almost fun doing it.

What gets exhausting is the timeframe, I didn't leave here last night until 11:30p, after putting in a normal maintainance workday besides.

So today I have what I suppose is a migraine or close to one, dunno if it's from being out in the cold, or lack of sleep or some combination of, but it's bad enough that it's making me nauseous, yeesh. Today will be take it easy day here at work.

Mark,

A migraine I am sorry! I usedto get them at one of my jobs from tension. All I could do from stopping the nauseous was drinking gingerale and taking the medicine from the doctor.

Hope it gets better.

flo

 

[ohiominnie]

Off to Ohio.

See ya!

 

[manascarfan]

Off to Ohio.

See ya!

Have a safe trip. Are you staying for the Holidays?

 

[WDWLVR]

Off to Ohio.

See ya!

Safe travels Karen - enjoy the holidays!

 

[BoosGram]

There are plenty of recipes online but here is how I make mine. They are so easy to make and are a big hit with kids of all ages! Believe it or not, with all of the different ways I've made these, I've never taken one picture prior to serving them!

Sand Cups
1 qt. (4 cups) cold milk (I use 2%)
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1/2 box NILLA Wafers (Reduced Fat-no one knows the difference but me), crushed (lumpy is okay but make some finely crushed too and set aside).
1/2 8 oz tub reduced fat cool whip, thawed
1 package bear-shaped chewy fruit snacks (any shape will do depending upon your theme)

If desired Teddy Graham cookies with life saver gummy bears.

Make pudding according to directions on package. Let chill for 3-5 minutes. Add Cool Whip and chill again for a few minutes. Add crushed cookies to the mix (saving the finely crushed for the later). Chill again for a few minutes or until ready to serve.

Depending upon how you plan to serve it, if using a pail: fill with mixture. Add finely crushed "sand" to cover the top. Add gummy bears or the little Teddy Graham crackers put inside Life Saver gummy rings.

Tips:
1. Plastic cups (I usually buy the cocktail style - smaller at the bottom and wider at the top if I'm not doing a theme

2. I put some crushed cookies on the bottom (if I make individual cups).

3. If using a beach pail to bring to a party, I use the shovel to scoop it out. If using other decorative container, try to be creative with the scoop rather than a plain spoon.

4. Leave out some extra worms, "life preservers", Teddy Graham Bears or Gummy Bears.

One time I made this in a 13x9 foil pan and 1/4 of the pan was cool whip with blue food coloring so it looked like water with waves going toward the "beach". I even added some Aqua Swedish Fish to the water. The remainder of the pan was the "beach" sand mixture with the little drink umbrellas, gummy life savers, chocolate and honey teddy grahams, along with a few other beachy items I could find. I used sticks of the striped gum as towels for the gummy and graham cracker bears to lay on. Everything was edible though.

Dirt Cups
1 qt. (4 cups) cold milk (I use 2%)
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1/2 box Chips Ahoy Chocoate Chip Cookies (See Tips #1 below), crushed (set some aside).
1/2 8 oz tub reduced fat cool whip, thawed

1 package worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks (any shape will actually do depending upon your theme)

Make pudding according to directions on package. Let chill for 3-5 minutes. Add Cool Whip and chill again for a few minutes. Add crushed cookies to the mix (saving some to pour over top before serving). Chill again for a few minutes or until ready to serve.

Tips:
1. You can also use a box (6 packages) of the 100 calorie Chips Ahoy Cookies too. The "rocks" won't be as big though.

2. I usually put this in the back of a plastic dump truck or a plastic flower pot and serve with a trowel.

3. Sometimes I'll "bury" gummy charms along with some gummy worms so the "kids" can find treasure as they dig through their dirt!


The best part about this is you can be as creative as you want and everyone will love it! Be warned though! Once you've made it for one party, you'll be asked to make it for others.

PS - Don't make this too far ahead of time (such as overnight) because the pudding could become watery and you'd hate to have to stir everything up after it's been completely prepared!

Fabulous! Thanks so much.

 

[BoosGram]

Good Morning Everyone.

The internet is fixed at home finally. My DH got it up and running around 7:00 last night. But, I had to run the youngest to dance class, make goodies for our Christmas lunch at work and make pickle wraps to take to our bowling Christmas party tonight. So no time for the computer last night. Maybe tonight after bowling.

Well, we got around 5 inches of snow yesterday. With more, 3-6 inches and ice, expected for Thursday. I think we are in for another horrible winter this year. Travel is slow and we can get around for now, but tomorrow may be another story.

Safe travels for everyone this week.

Ditto on the safe traveling.

Congrats on the return of your internet. Isn't amazing how much we depend on and use it? Cell phones and computers...how on earth did we ever get along w/o them?

I have to admit I'm intrigued; what are pickle wraps?

 

[cherylp3]

I just wanted to say it was nice meeting you!!

-Cheryl

The world was great! The temperature varied a lot and there were a couple of 43 degree mornings but I had an awesome time. I loved all of the decorations and I had an awesome time at Mousefest! I met so many DISers that I can't remember all of their names. I think that I am going to go back next year at the same time.

 

[Time4disneynow]

manascarfan

Congrats on and







Take care.....Monika

 

[manascarfan]

manascarfan

Congrats on and







Take care.....Monika

Thank You Monika

 

[dvc4life]

Glad to hear you are up and running
Sounds like you are very busy.
We have our Christmas bowling party tonight as well, have FUN!!

Yep, it does get busy around this time of year trying to make all the goodies and stuff. At least we will get a free drink at the bowling alley tonight . They make really good bloody mary's too! You have fun at your party too.

Off to Ohio.

See ya!

Be safe and have a Merry Christmas

Ditto on the safe traveling.

Congrats on the return of your internet. Isn't amazing how much we depend on and use it? Cell phones and computers...how on earth did we ever get along w/o them?

I have to admit I'm intrigued; what are pickle wraps?

Thanks for the congrats. It is great to have it back working. And pickle wraps are like ham or dried beef spread with cream cheese that you wrap around a dill pickle. Slice and eat. They are yummy!!!!

manascarfan

Congrats on and







Take care.....Monika

Same here. Way to go!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Off to Ohio.

See ya!

Have a safe trip! and enjoy.

flo

 

[wltdsnyfan]

And pickle wraps are like ham or dried beef spread with cream cheese that you wrap around a dill pickle. Slice and eat. They are yummy!!!!

Yes, they are very yummy! Now that we are talking about them I may haveto make for Christmas. Have not had them in a while.

flo

 

[wltdsnyfan]

manascarfan:

Congrats on the

flo

 

[manascarfan]

Yep, it does get busy around this time of year trying to make all the goodies and stuff. At least we will get a free drink at the bowling alley tonight . They make really good bloody mary's too! You have fun at your party too.



Be safe and have a Merry Christmas

Same here. Way to go!

manascarfan:

Congrats on the

flo

Thanks Chris and Flo

We will have fun at our party tonight as well. I wish I could get that free drink from them

 

[Donald is #1]

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I was about 4 years old and really wanted Baby Boo from Santa. She cried all the time if you didn't keep a pacifier or bottle in her mouth. Anyway, I went down to the basement with my dad and saw Baby Boo's crib on the shelf so I knew right away but when Christmas morning came and the tag said from Santa I said NOPE and of course I couldn't keep the secret to myself and told all of the children in the neighborhood there wasn't any Santa and that parents bought the gifts. I'm sure all of the parents must've me!

Wow that must have been some Christmas! I'll bet you were real popular with the parents on your block!

I just wanted to say it was nice meeting you!!

-Cheryl

Same from me! It was so great to meet everyone.

manascarfan

Congrats on and

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Thursday!

Back in the regular work routine which is a good thing. Of course the fact that I have next week off is helping.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Ok if we get the snow in Illinois that they are saying we are going to be in trouble. They say 7 to 10 inches overnight and 1 to 3 during the day tomorrow. I can't remember the last time we had that much snow.
Oh and sleet mixed in with it.

flo

 

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ES (Elizabeth Swan)Update!!! Parley!!!

manascarfan got the 1699th post and therefore earns another ES!!!

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