2011/2012 Reunion Cruise?

I believe I mentioned before that our DISdog (JJ) has been having seizures for the past few months. Sadly, we had to put him to sleep this past Friday. Last week, he took a turn for the worst. He could hardly walk and yelped in pain randomly. So, we felt the only humane thing to do was to finally put him at peace. It was such a hard and painful decision to make. JJ has been such a great dog and part of our family. He was our fourth child. It just killed Bill and I to see him suffer. Hopefully, he will finally be at peace. It was hard on the children. But, the worst for Emily. She still doesn't go an hour without mentioning him. I know over time, she will get better and more at peace with our decision. She saw how much in pain he was and he was not the dog he was a few weeks ago. She surprised me by asking to swap some of his DNA off his water bowl to keep and bury in the backyard. So, he is always close to us. I thought that was sweet.

JJ was very loved by our Vet's office too. We boarded him there during every WDW trip and other trips. So, they got to know and love JJ. He was very sweet and gentle. They used to let him roam through the office in the back out of his cage. Everytime I would pick him up, they would tell me someone that came in with their own pet would inquire if JJ was up for adoption because he was friendly to everyone. He had that effect on people. I just couldn't take JJ to the Vet Friday morning. So, Bill was the one who ended up taking JJ in. He said everyone in the office was crying, including the Vet (which didn't help him any). I am glad JJ touched so many in his short life. He came to us from an abused home and could have easily been aggressive. But, he was a very special dog that appreciated our love and affection. He used to sit by my feet when I was on the computer. He would huddle under the desk where my feet go. Today, he isn't there. I miss you JJ ...

:sad1: Jennifer

JJ our DISdog
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I am so sorry! :grouphug: It is so heartbreaking to do.

We had to put our Sandy down when he was six, due to cancer.. It was really hard. Our Ozzie is 14, and he is having trouble walking :(. He always had issues iwth his hind legs.. but at 14 it is worse. It's just a matter of time, I just can't make that call just yet.
 
Happy Birthday Jennifer!:woohoo:

Well done Bill!

The ABD trips for 2011 are out. I think we're going to try to do Australia in June. It'll be tricky, because we're moving next summer, and don't know where we'll be going. But one of the jobs I'm applying for is to be an ROTC Commander, and they have an opening in Denton Texas. So Jennifer and Bill we may be your neighbors next summer!

Texas!! DS spent loads of time traveling there, Houston, from Edwards over the last 4 years. He just got moved to Dayton, OH a few weeks ago. At least now he is a 10 hour drive away, with only 1 state between us! He also got promoted to Capitan.
 
Wow...CONGRATS!!!


Checking in here...it's been awhile...spending more time on Facebook!!

Thanks! I didn't post in on Facebook because Jim didn't want his parents to find out until after his father had his kidney surgery, and most of his brothers and sisters are on Facebook. His dad had the surgery Friday, it was successful, and his parents are thrilled at the very unexpected idea of being great-grandparents again!
 
:confused3 We had a nasty storm here this past Friday. The wind was clocked at 75 mph. It was crazy!!! Bill wasn't home from work yet. So, I parked my minivan in the garage to keep it safe. (We have a two car garage. Bill's motorcyle and our new car are kept in the garage.) There were trees and fences going down all through our neighborhood. A tree fell onto one of our neighbors cars in their driveway. By the time Bill got home, the storm was gone. So, I pulled my car back out of the garage to park it in the driveway. Wouldn't you know, that is when I cut the wheel too close to the bushes and trim out front and took out half a bush and the metal border. I almost tore my front bumper off. My car had made it safely through the storm ... :rolleyes1 It is something I can laugh about now. Luckily, Bill pushed it back into place and I only have a smallish dent in the lower section of the bumper. I can live with that until we get back. :thumbsup2 There was a news crew on our street yesterday (the devastation was THAT bad.) We got out with some minor roof damage. We're suppose to have a company come out and give us an estimate. We're hoping it will be lower than the insurance deductible. So, we'll just get it fixed ourselves. :worship: Keeping fingers crossed.

:goodvibes Jennifer
 

:confused3 We had a nasty storm here this past Friday. The wind was clocked at 75 mph. It was crazy!!! Bill wasn't home from work yet. So, I parked my minivan in the garage to keep it safe. (We have a two car garage. Bill's motorcyle and our new car are kept in the garage.) There were trees and fences going down all through our neighborhood. A tree fell onto one of our neighbors cars in their driveway. By the time Bill got home, the storm was gone. So, I pulled my car back out of the garage to park it in the driveway. Wouldn't you know, that is when I cut the wheel too close to the bushes and trim out front and took out half a bush and the metal border. I almost tore my front bumper off. My car had made it safely through the storm ... :rolleyes1 It is something I can laugh about now. Luckily, Bill pushed it back into place and I only have a smallish dent in the lower section of the bumper. I can live with that until we get back. :thumbsup2 There was a news crew on our street yesterday (the devastation was THAT bad.) We got out with some minor roof damage. We're suppose to have a company come out and give us an estimate. We're hoping it will be lower than the insurance deductible. So, we'll just get it fixed ourselves. :worship: Keeping fingers crossed.

:goodvibes Jennifer

:eek: WOW! Glad all is well. My DS didn't say a word about this storm.
 
How many here use Facebook too? :surfweb:
 
I'm so addicted to those crazy games on facebook!!! I can't stop playing them!!!!!
 
Done!

How on earth did we live all those years without cell phones, email and social networking;)???

Beth

I could live without cell phones but I love FB and email.
 
I'm so addicted to those crazy games on facebook!!! I can't stop playing them!!!!!
I have to admit at I've only played one game (Bedazzled), and I only played once. My secretary is addicted to Farmville. She told me the other day that she couldn't answer the phone because she had to harvest one of her fields (or something like that). My boss and I got even with her, however. We sent her out to the Community Garden (a real one, with dirt and bugs and things) to check on the progress of the tomatoes. We lost the whole crop last year to a tomato blight, and I want my fresh Jersey tomatoes!

Beth
 
I'm so addicted to those crazy games on facebook!!! I can't stop playing them!!!!!

I played some games for awhile but never got too far into them EXCEPT "Vampire Wars"! :scared1: I was so addicted to that game that I was spending hours EVERY day. :surfweb: Finally I had to stop cold. :confused3 Now I play none of them but I still have the urge to go back to Vampire Wars! :upsidedow
 
I played some games for awhile but never got too far into them EXCEPT "Vampire Wars"! :scared1: I was so addicted to that game that I was spending hours EVERY day. :surfweb: Finally I had to stop cold. :confused3 Now I play none of them but I still have the urge to go back to Vampire Wars! :upsidedow

Dennis too got hooked first on Mafia Wars then gave that up for Farmville and Zoo. He too quit cold turkey when he realized just how much time he was spending on it. :surfweb: Me....I just DIS alot! :goodvibes:grouphug:
 
:surfweb: Me....I just DIS alot! :goodvibes:grouphug:

While Facebook is still my number one online habit :surfweb: I am spending more time here on the DISBoard. :lovestruc I have even started posting my photos again. :3dglasses
 
While Facebook is still my number one online habit :surfweb: I am spending more time here on the DISBoard. :lovestruc I have even started posting my photos again. :3dglasses

I always look forward to your photos!!!!
 

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