2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas*

[Hanover]

Jen, what shoe size are you? I have size 8 celery Mary Janes I haven't even worn. I have black and chocolate brown Mary Janes that I wear a lot, but I haven't worn the celery ones at all. I have a pair of Mickey ones I got for Christmas from my sister, but they are too wide for me so I only wore those a few times. The boys both have Mickey crocs that fit real well for them.

Suzanne, I was teasing Derek about his towel whining! I guess getting over $250 towards our APs for $166 and not spending any DVC points twisted his arm. I told his whining sounded like the celebrities that require a certain thread count for their sheets or select M & M colors in their dressing rooms!

 

[phoenixphantom]

Oh my that Dr. Phil joke was so me!! I start so many projects and never get them finished, but I'm great at finishing a bag of cookies!!

Didn't get to the Croc outlet today, i had to work.

Yesterday I stopped in Linens and Things for a few towels and ended up buying DD7 a new comforter set!

Then I took DD12 and DD7 to the fabric store to get a zipper....it cost me $78.00!! DD12 ( Becca) has to make something new out of something old for Earthday so she decided to make a purse out of a pair of blue jeans. So we took a pair of jeans and cut them off and stitched the bottom together, then we took an old wide belt and took it apart so that the buckle was attached to the waist band and the end of the belt to the other side for a shoulder strap. She took a 2nd belt and fed it through the belt loops. I sewed in the zipper and a lining. It is so cute. But about the $78.00...I bought fabric for my FE..really cute Tink fabric and some bright corrordinating colors and iron-on letters and some patches. By the time I got done with that i could have paid for a finished one on EBAY!!

Then I found some other fabric for pillows to match the new comforter for the room that she doesn't even have yet! and I found some cool Disney stuff that may end up as magnets or in FE's. Then i got sucked into letting DD7 buy her 20th webkinz.

Can you say "NO BACKBONE"

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi everyone!! I'm back, just been extremely busy as I know you can all relate to. Not working for 13 years and then suddenly working and still trying to do all the other things I've done for my kids, family, friends, school, etc has been draining. I have gone back and read all the posts it's nice to see you have all been so chatty. What a great bunch of caring and supportive people we have on this thread. Truly- you are all so sweet!!! I have been sick for a few days and probably will go to bed when the kids do. I hope to post more tomorrow. I miss all of you (sorry Michelle-I know you hate it when I don't respond to posts
individually forgive me please????)Have a great night everyone!!

Suzanne

OMG Suzanne ...You are back.. That comment was definately not meant for you. Glad u r back and will chat with you tomorrow.

 

[mandymouse]

Not sure if I'll be on too late tonight, I have a BIG day tomorrow - heading to Shea for the Mets Home Opener - they BETTER win!!! We are leaving early in the morning, the drive should take 2 hours, but it will probably take 3 - I could fly to FL in 3 hours!! LOL Then Ant has baseball at 6, we'll probably be back for that, just a little late - then I'll be back on! (Did I post this already?? - as I am typing it is sounding familiar! LOL)

Anyway, have a good night - and I'l be checking in via the blackberry - but, won't post, only because I think that is what screwed me up when I was in SC!!

It sounds like you've got a great day planned today Laurie, have fun, and I hope they win too

Mandy - Congratulations to Kerry! Also I love the sandals...very cute!

Sorry if I missed anyone - I'm exhausted today. I did go exercise this morning then I ended up at the doing a ton of PTA stuff (the next three weeks will be crazy for me with PTA things) then Bryan had Tae Kwon Do. Now I just want to go to bed.

Question, I'm not sure if anyone knows. I am booked at Pop already with Magic Your Way no dining. Of course i want to add the free dining but don't have the Visa so I have to wait to the 10th and hope for its available for Pop then. Is it better for me to add free dining now then switch it to free on the 10th or just try to call and do everything at once on the 10th? Never had free dining before and would love to try it! Thanks!

Thanks Veronica

Wow, you're busy with the PTA stuff. Sorry I can't really help you with your booking, but I hope you are able to get the free dining too

Derek called me when I was at Keegan's practice saying he'd be late and can I get Brennan to his baseball field where he'd meet me. I figured he had a late lock up, but he says he's got WDW reservations on the other line and is making reservations at Pop for us! He found out that we can apply the ticket prices towards our annual passes. So for $666 we don't have to use a single DVC point, we don't need to pay for dining and we get full ticket prices towards our annual pass renewals. It was going to be $495.84 for dining and DVC points for our original booking at AKV. The CRO CM said we get $75 towards the adult renewals and $60 something towards Brennan's.

That's great Danielle, have you made your ADR's yet ?

Hi everyone!! I'm back, just been extremely busy as I know you can all relate to. Not working for 13 years and then suddenly working and still trying to do all the other things I've done for my kids, family, friends, school, etc has been draining. I have gone back and read all the posts it's nice to see you have all been so chatty. What a great bunch of caring and supportive people we have on this thread. Truly- you are all so sweet!!! I have been sick for a few days and probably will go to bed when the kids do. I hope to post more tomorrow. I miss all of you (sorry Michelle-I know you hate it when I don't respond to posts
individually forgive me please????)Have a great night everyone!!

Yay !! Suzanne's back. We've missed you. Are you enjoying your job ? I hope you're feeling better today

Then I took DD12 and DD7 to the fabric store to get a zipper....it cost me $78.00!! DD12 ( Becca) has to make something new out of something old for Earthday so she decided to make a purse out of a pair of blue jeans. So we took a pair of jeans and cut them off and stitched the bottom together, then we took an old wide belt and took it apart so that the buckle was attached to the waist band and the end of the belt to the other side for a shoulder strap. She took a 2nd belt and fed it through the belt loops. I sewed in the zipper and a lining. It is so cute. But about the $78.00...I bought fabric for my FE..really cute Tink fabric and some bright corrordinating colors and iron-on letters and some patches. By the time I got done with that i could have paid for a finished one on EBAY!!

Then I found some other fabric for pillows to match the new comforter for the room that she doesn't even have yet! and I found some cool Disney stuff that may end up as magnets or in FE's. Then i got sucked into letting DD7 buy her 20th webkinz.

Can you say "NO BACKBONE"

You must post a photo of your Fish Extender when you've finished it Diane Don't forget to PM me with the details of who will be taking part

OMG Suzanne ...You are back.. That comment was definately not meant for you. Glad u r back and will chat with you tomorrow.

How was work Michele ? I hope you had a good night

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Morning Girls

I haven't got much planned for today. My mum doesn't need me to go over to her, so I'm going to change all the beds (I hate that job) and I must do my DVD today too

Have a great day everyone

 

[sarahsmom73]

Oh my that Dr. Phil joke was so me!! I start so many projects and never get them finished, but I'm great at finishing a bag of cookies!!

Didn't get to the Croc outlet today, i had to work.

Yesterday I stopped in Linens and Things for a few towels and ended up buying DD7 a new comforter set!

Then I took DD12 and DD7 to the fabric store to get a zipper....it cost me $78.00!! DD12 ( Becca) has to make something new out of something old for Earthday so she decided to make a purse out of a pair of blue jeans. So we took a pair of jeans and cut them off and stitched the bottom together, then we took an old wide belt and took it apart so that the buckle was attached to the waist band and the end of the belt to the other side for a shoulder strap. She took a 2nd belt and fed it through the belt loops. I sewed in the zipper and a lining. It is so cute. But about the $78.00...I bought fabric for my FE..really cute Tink fabric and some bright corrordinating colors and iron-on letters and some patches. By the time I got done with that i could have paid for a finished one on EBAY!!

Then I found some other fabric for pillows to match the new comforter for the room that she doesn't even have yet! and I found some cool Disney stuff that may end up as magnets or in FE's. Then i got sucked into letting DD7 buy her 20th webkinz.

Can you say "NO BACKBONE"

You sound so much like me! I can never get out of JoAnns with just the thing I went for!!!!

Sarah is also into Webkinz.. She just got her 1st about a month ago, but loves to "buy" stuff for it!

It sounds like you've got a great day planned today Laurie, have fun, and I hope they win too



Thanks Veronica

Wow, you're busy with the PTA stuff. Sorry I can't really help you with your booking, but I hope you are able to get the free dining too



That's great Danielle, have you made your ADR's yet ?



Yay !! Suzanne's back. We've missed you. Are you enjoying your job ? I hope you're feeling better today



You must post a photo of your Fish Extender when you've finished it Diane Don't forget to PM me with the details of who will be taking part



How was work Michele ? I hope you had a good night

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Morning Girls

I haven't got much planned for today. My mum doesn't need me to go over to her, so I'm going to change all the beds (I hate that job) and I must do my DVD today too

Have a great day everyone

Hey Mandy! It sounds like you will have a calm day! Want to come change my beds? It is just such a pain!

How is the tredmill working out?

 

[sarahsmom73]

Jen, what shoe size are you? I have size 8 celery Mary Janes I haven't even worn. I have black and chocolate brown Mary Janes that I wear a lot, but I haven't worn the celery ones at all. I have a pair of Mickey ones I got for Christmas from my sister, but they are too wide for me so I only wore those a few times. The boys both have Mickey crocs that fit real well for them.

Suzanne, I was teasing Derek about his towel whining! I guess getting over $250 towards our APs for $166 and not spending any DVC points twisted his arm. I told his whining sounded like the celebrities that require a certain thread count for their sheets or select M & M colors in their dressing rooms!

Thanks for the offer.. I am a size 9.. Ahhhh the big feet that go with my tall body ( i'm 5' 11")

 

[LaurieWDW05]

So - It's 6:23 AM - I have to get moving, Carm wants to leave by 7:30 - So, we'll be RIGHT in the middle of rush hour traffic - so, this will be great!!!

WELCOME BACK SUZANNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad everything is ok - we missed you!!!

Jen - you are tall, huh?? WOW!!!! Standing next to each other, we'll look like Mutt and Jeff! LOL I am loving the mary jane's - they are ok to wear w/capris right??

Veronica - look for me on TV - LOL - YEAH RIGHT!! We'll be all the way in left field - all the way upstairs! LOL Well, only 4th row!! But, still ... LET'S GO METS! I have the news on - and they keep talking about the phillies - it's killing me here!!!! If the Mets lose - the boys are going to need to take tomorrow off too! LOL

Michele - How was work last night? Are you going to miss me today? I'll be on via the blackberry - but you KNOW how long it takes me to type on that thing!!

Sandy - how was the steak dinner last night? I signed off so early - was feeling pretty crappy... got up this morning and feel worse? UGHHHHH

Mandy - good morning!! Sounds like you have a mellow day today!! Take advantage of it while you can!!

Diane - I can't wait to see the FE that you are making!! Be sure to post a pic for us!! Have you put your list in yet? Have you started shopping?

Kath - what about you? I know you were interested in the exchange as well!! I have been shopping away here! LOL

Alright, that is my lame attempt to catch up - I'll reread and post more later! Gotta get moving here!!

Have a great day all!
Laurie

 

[LaurieWDW05]

Oh - I had a crocs question.. how is the sizing on those things? We had a bit of a chat about it, but, I wanted to order them online - and I've never tried them.. I wear a size 8 1/2 - should I go w/a 9 or an 8? Or do they have half sizes? Are they true to size??

Thanks!
Laurie

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Mandy! It sounds like you will have a calm day! Want to come change my beds? It is just such a pain!

How is the tredmill working out?

Morning Jen, I've been quite busy this morning. I put my bedding in the washing machine and went to town and picked up a couple of FE gifts for the little ones. No I won't come and do yours I don't like doing my own

As for the treadmill, I don't like it (sshh, just checking that Paul isn't around ), I'm happy to stick with my DVD or go for a walk

Mandy - good morning!! Sounds like you have a mellow day today!! Take advantage of it while you can!!

Alright, that is my lame attempt to catch up - I'll reread and post more later! Gotta get moving here!!

I think once I get my DVD out of the way, I'll relax with a cup of tea

Have a great day Laurie

 

[sarahsmom73]

Morning Jen, I've been quite busy this morning. I put my bedding in the washing machine and went to town and picked up a couple of FE gifts for the little ones. No I won't come and do yours I don't like doing my own

As for the treadmill, I don't like it (sshh, just checking that Paul isn't around ), I'm happy to stick with my DVD or go for a walk



I think once I get my DVD out of the way, I'll relax with a cup of tea

Have a great day Laurie

I should drink more tea! I am having my 2nd cup of coffee for the day!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Are we the only lunatics awake?

 

[mandymouse]

Yay, DCL have just sent me their travel pack though the post

I love getting stuff from Disney, and although I've had this before (it has little brochures about shore excursions, gifts, tips etc.) it has a letter that says when I can book Palo etc. - roll on the 26th May - woohoo !!!

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[Hanover]

Lauri, if you have a Dicks Sporting Goods store, they have a great variety of Crocs and I'd suggest trying them on to get a good fit. I can wear 7.5- 8's in almost any shoe and I have to wear an 8 in the Mary Jane Crocs and a medium in the beach style. I find the beach ones wider than I like so after the Mary Janes came out, I've been sticking with them. I found Surf and Dirt .com to be great to order from and they are very quick with shipping.

Jen, that's too bad the celery colored Crocs won't fit or I'd have sent them to you. I was awake from 5:30 thanks to my dog so I could have logged on but didn't want to wake everyone else in the house up.

Is anyone doing Planet Hollywood for dinner? With the WDW free dining package we got yesterday, it says we are getting a $15 voucher for dinner there we won't be using. I'm not sure if we will get it in advance or not of the check in, or if it's transferable, but thought I'd offer it.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Yay, DCL have just sent me their travel pack though the post

I love getting stuff from Disney, and although I've had this before (it has little brochures about shore excursions, gifts, tips etc.) it has a letter that says when I can book Palo etc. - roll on the 26th May - woohoo !!!

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I know! It is so fun!

Lauri, if you have a Dicks Sporting Goods store, they have a great variety of Crocs and I'd suggest trying them on to get a good fit. I can wear 7.5- 8's in almost any shoe and I have to wear an 8 in the Mary Jane Crocs and a medium in the beach style. I find the beach ones wider than I like so after the Mary Janes came out, I've been sticking with them. I found Surf and Dirt .com to be great to order from and they are very quick with shipping.

Jen, that's too bad the celery colored Crocs won't fit or I'd have sent them to you. I was awake from 5:30 thanks to my dog so I could have logged on but didn't want to wake everyone else in the house up.

Is anyone doing Planet Hollywood for dinner? With the WDW free dining package we got yesterday, it says we are getting a $15 voucher for dinner there we won't be using. I'm not sure if we will get it in advance or not of the check in, or if it's transferable, but thought I'd offer it.

That is great you got the free dining!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning ladies,
Mandy i hate changing the beds too almost as much as i hate ironing.. .I need a maid.

Laurie, You should be halfway there by now.Hope it warms up for you and u have a great time.

Sandy,Hope u r having a good morning and thanks for letting be annoy you yesturday...lol..:

Veronica, What ar your big plans for today?

Suzanne, now that u r back we expect you to pop in more often. We were worried what happened to you.

Jen, Have you sent your pics to laurie yet? I am having a tough time with this and i don't want to be the last one...lol..I am hoping u r still holding out like me..

I am off to tackle the basement for a few hours...yippee..not my favorite job but it is warm today so i have no more excuses. I will check in later.

 

[Hanover]

I hate changing bed sheets (did it this morning) and ironing too. Derek's police uniforms come with heavy folds in the seams so I can get away with taking them out of the dryer and using Downy wrinkle release on them. I won't iron unless I absolutely have to do so. To this day my mom irons absolutely everything. I went to college and the first week my roommate caught me ironing my t-shirts and asked what the heck I was doing. I assumed everyone did it. I quickly realized how much easier it was not to do it. Our dress clothes go to the dry cleaners so they are always in nice condition. We have a pants press I sometimes use, but most of the time I just try and take it out of the dryer quick and hang them up.

Anyone know what a sea raycer is? I figured some kind of boat? The WDW package has a sea raycer offer, mini golf voucher, $15 off dinner to Planet Hollywood and a merchandise offer/discount to Planet Hollywood.

I still have to find some pictuers to send to Lauri too.

 

[mandymouse]

Morning ladies,
Mandy i hate changing the beds too almost as much as i hate ironing.. .I need a maid.

I am off to tackle the basement for a few hours...yippee..not my favorite job but it is warm today so i have no more excuses. I will check in later.

Hey Michele, well most of the bedding is washed and dried and back on the beds. Just the girls duvet covers still drying. I get them out of the dryer quickly and back on the bed, so I don't have to iron them

Have fun in the basement

IAnyone know what a sea raycer is? I figured some kind of boat? The WDW package has a sea raycer offer, mini golf voucher, $15 off dinner to Planet Hollywood and a merchandise offer/discount to Planet Hollywood.

I still have to find some pictuers to send to Lauri too.

I'm assuming that it's some kind of boat as well Danielle. I doubt we'll use our vouchers either, so when I get onboard the Wonder if anyone wants them, then just let me know

 

[sandym]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY VERONICA ​

 

[sandym]

Hello fellow Bahama Mamas. You guys have me exhausted with all your talk of housework. I have managed to do some more laundry this morning but other than that I have been tied to my computer. Hope everyone is having a good day!

 

[mandymouse]

Happy Anniversary Veronica

Are you doing anything special tonight ? and how many years have you been married ?

Have a lovely day