Thanks for keeping things in perspective for me. Yes, we do have a good life and our vacations are really the thing that keeps us going sometimes. We don't really have material things not even a home gaming system. (Yes I know, we are one of the last houses on the planet without one). I have told my kids they can buy their own, but they choose to spend on other things. They do each have a DS that they saved for and bought themselves. One of our cars is 10 years old and the other was 14 years old and just replaced two years ago with a new used car. For me, it is not about what I have and what others don't and it never will be. This lady commutes 10 minutes to work because she lives in one of the most expensive communities in the area and she drives a Jag. My DH commutes 1.5 hours each way and works most of the time while he is commuting. Yes, we chose to live this far away, but it is what we could afford. Anyway, I could go on and on about her, but she is not worth it.
Anyway, my kids and DH are the most important things in my life. Without them, life wouldn't be the same. My kids would give their money to the homeless people on the street, it affects them that much. We try to volunteer when we can to give back to our community and right now it has been to save the pool. My goal in life is to raise responsible, hard-working kids with good values who put others first and realize that they aren't the only people in the world. So, thanks Crash and Dan for reminding me that we are very fortunate. I do realize that a couple of people here have lost their jobs recently and for that I am truly sorry. We have been there before as well. I will let this go and remember to be thankful for all that I do have and remember those that have little or nothing. Does anyone have some extra caffeine for my solo road trip? I tend to fall asleep in a moving car when it is warm and sunny.
Of course we are jealous of all those years of memories with your sweetie that you have. DH and I have 29 fewer years and I can only pray that we are as happy as you are at 40.
Awesome!
We got our FE gifts in the mail today, and after looking at them, they're not nearly as cool as yours!!
Sorry to hear that...Prayers to you and the family. Fire has got to be one of my biggest fears.
That's too bad. I've read that people join companies, but leave managers. Sounds like that's coming true for your DH. I don't subscribe to the view that you have to work lots of hours to be effective. When I was a new manager at KPMG, I was in the partner's office late one night and his phone rang. It was his wife who screamed into the phone, "YOU JUST MISSED ANOTHER DAY IN THE LIFE OF YOUR KIDS!" I heard it loud and clear and I usually have a hard time hearing. My oldest was only about 3 months old at the time, and I was quickly becoming a workaholic. My DW even accused me of becoming like that partner. That was the turning point where I decided that there's more to life than a work.
We'll be there 3 days after you!!
I'd like to know too...I'm too nervous to spend $500 on DLR passes and find out we can't use them. It would be a great savings for us as we had only planned to get 2 day passes.
Hear, Hear Crew
Ta Packin' Crew on special duty met taday. Booty was sorted and packed - most will go out on the morrow. Here be som pictures ta enjoy wit yer grog.
Makin' booty boxes.... (note ta Quartermaster dog carefully eyein' ta crew ta make sure notin' "walked")
Awash in a sea of booty boxes...
Rollin' yer shirts ta maximize stuffability....
Playin' Post Office....
A mass 'o Booty Boxes...
Here be Booty Boxes fer our international crewmates, and a few wit address prolems....
That'll be all. Now back ta yer duties!
ARGH!
The Quartermaster
Well in the show and tell mode....here's what we have for everyone's FE:
The inscription sez:
Pirates In The Panama Canal
Take What You Can.......
DIS & Captain Jack Arrrr Back
August 2008
Andy
Thank you ALL for the efforts you have put forth , Ill bet one of the big three at the bottom of that one stack is heading my way , yes ??? LOL
Thank you ALL for the efforts you have put forth , Ill bet one of the big three at the bottom of that one stack is heading my way , yes ??? LOL
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Hear, Hear Crew
Ta Packin' Crew on special duty met taday. Booty was sorted and packed - most will go out on the morrow. Here be som pictures ta enjoy wit yer grog.
Makin' booty boxes.... (note ta Quartermaster dog carefully eyein' ta crew ta make sure notin' "walked")
Hear, Hear Crew
Ta Packin' Crew on special duty met taday. Booty was sorted and packed - most will go out on the morrow. Here be som pictures ta enjoy wit yer grog.
Makin' booty boxes.... (note ta Quartermaster dog carefully eyein' ta crew ta make sure notin' "walked")
Awash in a sea of booty boxes...
Rollin' yer shirts ta maximize stuffability....
Playin' Post Office....
A mass 'o Booty Boxes...
Here be Booty Boxes fer our international crewmates, and a few wit address prolems....
That'll be all. Now back ta yer duties!
ARGH!
The Quartermaster
Hear, Hear Crew
Ta Packin' Crew on special duty met taday. Booty was sorted and packed - most will go out on the orrow. Here be som pictures ta enjoy wit yer grog.
Thank you all for doing this!!!! I can't wait to see them!!!!
Todd...I know that I'm not a part of the DIS FE exchange...but if I beg, can I have a tattoo??
Sorry about being MIA today. I have a feeling it might look bad....but my head is all messed up today. There was a local fire and a woman who died in it, and sadly I am somewhat connected to it.
I wasn't trying to avoid you all....just messed up today.
We got our confirmation today too. To Esteri and her packing crew, thanks so much for all your hard work!
Johnna
ing this to say THANK YOU Esteri, Chris and Monica.
Surprisingly we crammed all your stuff in a medium box.
Ok, so I was going to have a cookie tonight.....not after seeing those pictures of myself...
