8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 10

[PBader]

HI All, just a drive by posting to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the earth but I've been really sick. Started last evening and continued all night into the early hours this morning. I still haven't had anything solid to eat and the liquids are going through me.

Anyway, I won't be around anymore today and I'm pretty far behind so I will probably rely on the summaries to get me through.

TTFN

Hope you get to feeling better Lorri.

 

[sk8ingmom]

Drive-by ketchup! Thanks for all of your good wishes. The interview went well. They aren't looking for anyone to start before July 1 - so we will be keeping in touch & I'll go visit when we get to DC. It sounds like I am pretty high on their list so far, which is good, but they also aren't looking for a committment for a few months, so I can keep looking.

When my spouse interviews she used to pick up and get "refreshed" with a book called "Knock 'em Dead". You should find a copy at your local library. Of course, you should consider reading the "knock 'em Dead for HR staff" version too.... <chuckles .... there's NST> Seriously, there are some nice "pat" responses for tough interview questions and tips for resumes. And seriously... any HR mill would have their staff read this book too. But better to be prepared then not, eh?

Now I must go... TTFN!

OH - thanks for the suggestion! That book looks good. I think I interview OK because I can think on my feet (so to speak). I once got a job because I had the best answer when someone on the interview panel rolled an egg across the table to me and said "Sell this egg to us"

I know that sounds horrible, but I just feel like this is "our time", and some of our friends and family don't seem to understand...and maybe they shouldn't. Maybe we're totally wrong to be selfish.

This is really more of a rant than anything, and maybe I should have put it on my blog instead of here. (although here is the SAFEST place for it, since I know most of the people I'm talking about won't read it here...LOL)
I don't mean to offend anyone. I just needed to rant for a bit...*sigh*

OK, rant over. Back to your regularly scheduled programming...

You're not being selfish and you don't sound horrible! What they should understand is that once baby comes along (no matter how) your lives and your relationship as a couple will change. Mostly for the better, but it will be different. You should take the time you have now to enjoy being a couple.

If you were pegnant, it would be perfectly acceptable to withdraw slightly from social obligations to have 'couple time'. Maybe you could tactfully remind your friends what it was like for them during the last few weeks/month as a childless couple.

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OK -AND everyone who is sick...just go get better already! Same for everyone who is hurt! (pixie dust to all! )

OH and happy birthday to a few of you!

 

[micmse2003]

I'm studying for a job interview.
I have a phone interview this morning. Wish me luck!

What is sort of nice is that it is a job I'm interested in, but it is not the job of my dreams, so I'm not really nervous. It is a practice interview!

I hate the whole job hunt, but I'm not discouraged yet. I've only sent out about 20 resumes and I've had three 'nibbles' (phone calls or real e-mails back)

Of course I also have an e-mail folder of "Thank you for your interest, if we don't think you are a total loser, we'll contact you later, if we do think you are a total loser, we will eventually stop laughing at your resume long enough to wish you luck with your future career endeavors."

Good Luck!!! I hope the new job will turn out to be "The JOB Of A LIFETIME." or the dis language,JOAL.

 

[Pluto 2]

whats going on we havent had a post in almost an hour?

 

[sk8ingmom]

Here's something fer chuckles this morning while you're waiting fer ya' call...​

Shouldn;t be a problem. Im and excellend pruf reeder.​

 

[dahuffy]

I've done parasailing at WDW and LOVED it . . . and we are definitely doing the zipline on the TOAL . . .

Count me and Kev in on this!!!

 

[dahuffy]

Sadly, Anchorage is not an option.

nor is Oklahoma City.

 

[bellelinus]

whats going on we havent had a post in almost an hour?

This thread, like many romances, was burning too brightly not to cool off!

 

[Verandah Man]

Just playing a little ketchup while things are slow. I just had to make a comment on what a beautiful young lady you are raising. Did you allow her to sart dating yet???? Maybe in another twenty years.

Angelina has been on a couple dates, she doesn't have any steady kind of boyfriends, and most of the dates the boys have come here to watch movies in the livingroom, while mom and dad have been exiled to our bedroom........

 

[eeyorelvr10]

My DH has always wanted to parasail (me, I like both feet on the ground at all times) Anyway, on our August cruise I booked him for parasailing while I has a cabana massage at Serenity Bay. Well windy weather cancelled the parasailing.......The massage however was DEVINE! Anyway, I hope to try to surprise him again with a Zipline excursion on our TOAL.

Hey MR - maybe be a groundhog alert here - wanted to tell you a story - I've been parasailing 3 times - 1st was in Cabo tied to a boat, 2nd was from the beach (on the ground) in Mazatlan and 3rd was tied to the boat in CC.

By far - if your going to go - do the boat one. Much safer! The beach one in Mazatlan was beautiful but a little scary. I have a left shoulder injury and it was just a little scary when it came down to pulling the ropes - I ended up having to reach over with my right to help the left - landing was a little scary but definitely worth the time. The boat though is definately less scary - you don't do any of the work. Just sit down - up you go - and 12 minutes later - your being pulled in - I have some pictures of DH and I on CC - can hunt them down if you want - we look like ants but the parasail is in the foreground of the Wonder - its great. Ocean was a little rough which got DH sick but he managed to shot a couple of shots.

I can definitely see where people can get hurt if your leaving off the beach - you get hauled a little but once your in the air - awesome! Landing you can jamb your legs if your not careful. Only reason I went was cause my oldest DD was 18 at the time, is a little daredevil - it was her b-day present and she had knee surgury along with ACL replacement when she was 17 - she was fine - she didn't have any problems with pulling the cord her problem was landing. She stuck the landing and sprayed sand all over the catchers - it was hilarious - I have her on tape going - "MOMMMMYYYYYY!" - sorry- remember hearing say that and I

Please don't let your fear keep you mobilized - DH gets train sick, air sick, boat sick car sick - everythingsick but he thoroughly enjoys being up in the air - its soooo peaceful - you have got to try it! its so

I agree with sk8r mom - life's too short to have many regrets - and the odds are with you that won't get hur - be smart and live smart - but have desert too! I do - I eat

 

[dahuffy]

Now that I'm finally ketchuped, I just wanted to say:

Happy Birthday Patty!! ​

Good Luck on your interview M!

I see there is a group interested in ziplining in PV. It sounds fun, but I think my DD is too young. We are thinking of the Pirate adventure on the Marigalante or the excursion to Las Caletas. I would be happy to help coordinate a group excursion for one of these if there is interest.

I don't think we'll be hitting Senor Frogs again. This is a picture from last time. It was fun but now I can say I did it once, I don't think we need to do it again!

Notice my DS is the only one not sporting a balloon hat. He's way too cool!

Kev and I want to do the Zip Line,definately

 

[Verandah Man]

Now that I'm finally ketchuped, I just wanted to say:

Happy Birthday Patty!! ​

Good Luck on your interview M!

I see there is a group interested in ziplining in PV. It sounds fun, but I think my DD is too young. We are thinking of the Pirate adventure on the Marigalante or the excursion to Las Caletas. I would be happy to help coordinate a group excursion for one of these if there is interest.

I don't think we'll be hitting Senor Frogs again. This is a picture from last time. It was fun but now I can say I did it once, I don't think we need to do it again!

Notice my DS is the only one not sporting a balloon hat. He's way too cool!

Those are some wild balloon hats!!!!! My DD probably wouldn't have had one of the balloon hats on either, like your DS, that wouldn't be cool to be seen like that................

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Angelina has been on a couple dates, she doesn't have any steady kind of boyfriends, and most of the dates the boys have come here to watch movies in the livingroom, while mom and dad have been exiled to our bedroom........

Hey Andy - I used to tell my kids that they weren't allowed to date until after 16 - then we'd talk about it - but the one thing that was a definate was that when and if they went out in high school they'd have to come to my house and pass my inspection. Well.. DS bypassed that and went out with groups of friends, I did the prerequisite phone calls to the parents though and so that's how he got out. DD? She never dated in high school. Then when she turned 18 - she asked if she could go out - (keep in mind that DD is 5' 1/2 inch - tiny and meek - LOL) so she built me up to this guy saying - its not Dad you need to worry about - its mom you need to worry about. Well, to make the long story short - he did, and although I didn't say anything wrong to him - he got scared off! She blames be but I tell her what did I do wrong? Its your buildup that did it - not me.

LOL - when I told my friend who's a therapist this - she looked at me like I was and said that she was over 18, she was legally an adult and didn't have to do what I asked like bring by a date to that I can meet them???? I told her - my house - my rules! She was welcome to leave if she wanted too - both fo them are still here - the older 2 that is) youngest DD-14 now that one I may have to throw out!

Don't do too good a job - she may never leave. But I got you on the being banished part - I'm banished downstairs - not allowed to talk to DS's friends as I monopolize their time with him! How's that one for you?

 

[dahuffy]

I think it's nap time

 

[ChrizJen]

Wow! All this talk about dating makes me want to keep my kids young once I get them!!
Just kidding! I think I'll be able to handle whatever my kids throw at me one day. (I may throw it right back at them, but I'll be able to handle it! )

Good to see that many are as busy as I am today!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Laura,

I heard a CD at my mom's one time. The father on the CD was telling his DD's date he didn't have any problem going back to jail if the boy tried any funny stuff with his DD. I have used that line a time or two myself, you should have seen the boy's face, he didn't know if I was kidding or not, it was priceless!!!

I also told Angelina her first date was going to be her Honeymoon.........


She asked if she could go on a "date" when she was 12, I said, "Yea, right, come back and ask when you are 16!"

 

[Enna]

No one should ever feel taken advantage of in this regard . . . when you feel too overwhelmed to help out, just say you can't do it. I know that it may be hard since at this point they probably expect you to always be available, but you should only be doing this when and if you feel you want to.

I agree with this.

Is it possible that your friends aren't aware that you have been so busy watching other friends' kids on different weekends?

You need to be able to say, "I'd love to but we're not available."

 

[Enna]

BIP -- Shelley -- if you are checking in, post and let us know how you are doing . . . I've been thinking about you.

3B--Hope that you are doing well today!

 

[Enna]

HI All, just a drive by posting to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the earth but I've been really sick. Started last evening and continued all night into the early hours this morning. I still haven't had anything solid to eat and the liquids are going through me.

Anyway, I won't be around anymore today and I'm pretty far behind so I will probably rely on the summaries to get me through.

TTFN

Hope you feel better SOON!!!

 

[allshookup]

HI All, just a drive by posting to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the earth but I've been really sick. Started last evening and continued all night into the early hours this morning. I still haven't had anything solid to eat and the liquids are going through me.

Anyway, I won't be around anymore today and I'm pretty far behind so I will probably rely on the summaries to get me through.

TTFN

So sorry Lorri! Hope you feel better soon!

Thanks for your response!
I actually do very much enjoy spending time with everyone's kids...
and I never had any problem with it until recently. With all of the preperations for the adoption, we've been very busy. We've expressed this to all of our friends and family, and apologized if we seem to be ignoring anyone.
But the past few times we've been asked to babysit, we say no, and that we're sorry but we have too much stuff going on. And instead of saying, "Hey, we understand...you've got a lot on your plate.", we feel like we're getting the cold shoulder. I don't know, it could just be me. I might just be overly sensitive. And I will whole-heartedly admit that we've been a bit selfish with our time and energy lately because we simply want to focus on our family and what's happening with us. I know that sounds horrible, but I just feel like this is "our time", and some of our friends and family don't seem to understand...and maybe they shouldn't. Maybe we're totally wrong to be selfish.

This is really more of a rant than anything, and maybe I should have put it on my blog instead of here. (although here is the SAFEST place for it, since I know most of the people I'm talking about won't read it here...LOL)
I don't mean to offend anyone. I just needed to rant for a bit...*sigh*

OK, rant over. Back to your regularly scheduled programming...

I have the opposite problem. I only have brothers that live in the same state, & I've never felt comfortable enough around their wives to ask them to babysit too often. I usually end up having to pay a babysitter, which gets very expensive these days, sometimes we ask a friend or two & that usually involves a payback with free babysitting from us (which I don't mind, but I still feel guilty when I ask a friend), so 9 out of 10 times we choose to just go out to dinner & bring the kids with us.

However, if I felt I was being taken advantage of by a friend or neighbor, I too would make sure I said I was busy once in while. Even if I did feel they were put out by it. I'm sensitive like you though, & always think I've pissed someone off for some reason or other. Anyway, you can't always be the drop off for other people, especially when you DO have a lot on your plate right now. Maybe you should mention that you've been babysitting a LOT lately. Do they know how many people take advantage of your free babystiing service & that it's not just them? And please feel free to rant...I know I don't mind at all. Been guilty of it myself!