8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 16

[tiggrbaby]

Happy Birthday Kristina!

goofyforlife​

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
KRISTINA

​

 

[got2travel]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

 

[PBader]

Keep those fingers crossed for me tormorrow - I have another job interview. It's getting a little weird at the current place, since we've decided who's replacing me & her replacement started today. I'm dealing, but I'll be happier once I know where I'm going to land.

Tom, I'd envy you your cruise, but we're going to Kauai from the 21st thru the 28th so I guess I can't complain too much.

Sara, good luck on your interview to your Kauai trip

... just booked another cruise to go on for this October - in approximately 4 weeks in fact. I can't complain - my Dad is picking up the tab. If you though I was cheap - my Dad is an even BIGER skin flint = the cruise is just a 4 niter out of LA. The last cruise I picked up for HIM was an Alaskan one where I paid for everyhing. Sigh... I guess I should not complain. It's so funny though. I told him i saw his cruise and it was the cheapest one I had seen in a long time - and he said "lets go... I'll even pay for you to go"... to which I said I might not be able to go - too many things going on - and he replied "if you don't go I won't go"... and he's picking up the tab for some relatives on my step Mothers' side who he's hosting.

At any rate - it's a little Monday to friday one.

Woo Hooo!!!

Sounds fun!!!! Especially the part of your dad picking up the tab

Hi Everyone!

Have been busy lately.

I'm studying for my recertification exam next month. I forgot how hard it is to sit and study for a few hours a day. Especially with children in the house.

My exam is on November 3rd. I have to review all of EM in a month.


On a happier note! My Barbossa sword came yesterday. It's really cool. Now I have to convert it to a six inch sword like Todd's.

I think I will need help Todd.

I also received my final frock coat fabric yesterday. It's a real good match to the one in the movie. I need to dye it to the right color though. We need a new washing machine anyway.


Hope to get to chat this week. Have been missing much due to work.

Have a great day

Peter--good luck on the studying. I have a terrible time trying to concentrate at home sometimes. Sword and fabric!! You are getting closer to having your costume finished

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

Monica, I am so sorry that you are going through this. I sure hope they can find a way to help your son . How scared you must be. I will definiety keep you guys in my prayers.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Prayers to you and your son!

He must feel very secure with you to be able to open up like he did.

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

Monica our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your son.
As you have read over the last couple of days, the gravist issue is identifying the problem and for adults the acceptance to seek help. You have at least identified the issue, which seems to be one of the hardest issues. Do what ever you have to do to get help. You know we will all be here for you if you need us.

 

[sk8ingmom]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Oh, Monica, I'm so sorry your family is going through this.
You are in my prayers.

 

[jhryb]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

Monica, my heart goes out to your family. Your son sounds like he wants to receive help and I hope that he receives the best help there is.

 

[Downrivermama]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

Monica, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know this is scary, but by him talking about it, it was probably his way of asking for help.

This is got to be a parent's worst nightmare. Hopefully this will be a turning point for him and things will improve.

 

[allshookup]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

Monica I am so very sorry you are going through such a terrifying time with your DS! Thank God he was able to voice to you his thoughts & you are able to get him the help he needs! My thoughts & prayers are with you both!

 

[allshookup]

Happy Happy Birthday Kristina (goofyforlife)!!!

 

[Sarangel]

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

OK, Monica wins the "best excuse for leaving chat early" award.

I'm so sorry you're going through this, but I'm glad you're going through this and not something more devastating. I know we haven't met yet, but Mike & I are right here in the Bay Area if you need some moral support or an extra pair of hands.

It's a blessing that your son was able to talk to you and is getting help. I know that doesn't help much right now, but if he gets help, then he's definately going on the TOAL (she says injecting some small amount of humor in an otherwise tense situation).

I will keep your family in our thoughts and hope that each day is better than the one before. Good luck & let us know if you need anything.

 

[Verandah Man]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

Monica, sending many your way. We will be keeping your son in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Esteri]

p.s.......if you was to ask, what's the best secret for living a longer
life? [esp. those with diabetes..or heart problems].....washing hands...
& finding somthing "happy"..in every day....even eating a favorite candy
bar....[or half of one ].

I especially like the perscription of a candy bar a day.

I also received my final frock coat fabric yesterday. It's a real good match to the one in the movie. I need to dye it to the right color though. We need a new washing machine anyway.

I'm assuming you're using something like Rit... After you dye the fabric, run it through two rinse cycles, then wash it the regular way. This should remove all the excess dye and keep you from dying your dryer. Dye it in Hot water, the first two rinses in hot water. You can use cold for the regular wash.

Once it's in the dryer - run another "load" - empty this time. Hot water, the highest water setting, and lots of bleach. It will clean up your washer nicely.

Well in our case, DH owns a tux & even though it may be a pain to pack...it's not any worse than pirate costumes, cocktail dresses, shoes & more shoes! I have a feeling he'll be wearing it for the semi-formal & formal nights so he's all set. DS grew out of his, so I'll have to go out & buy him a new one!

We should have a Growing Boy Tux Exchange on the board. Too bad I don't know what size he'll be next August. If I get something now, guaranteed it'll be six inches too short next summer.

....he just booked the same cruise for January with his new girlfriend.

A new girlfriend at 70? Alright!

Wow Esteri, I actually learned a lot of info from you.
To add cable hook-up to our computer is about $46 a month more and we already use Comcast company for our TV. DSL is about $25 a month but I have to change phone companies. My phone company is Comcast too so Comcast does not offer DSL. It is such a mess. I just hate to pay $46 a month for me to just play on the internet.

DH has a at T1 hook-up at work which I know what that means thanks to you. Now I know why he gets so frustrated with our computer at home. Dial-up is slow compared to his work computer.

Oh good, I was afraid you might think I was talking down at you. But I really didn't know how much you know about how telephony works.

Anyone here a Princeton Alum? Anyone have a family member had attend Princeton?

If he's accepted, tuition won't be an issue. They have grants in place to ensure that all eligible students will be meet the tuition obligations.

If anyone has any tips/words of wisdom about Princeton, please share them.

Two uncles and a cousin graduated from there, but I'm afraid I can't offer any tips. If you've got specific questions - I'm happy to ask them.

Be aware, how much they think you can afford, and how much you think you can afford may be two very different things.

Not about Princeton, per say, since I graduated from Mills College.

Me too!! Ethel Moore. Where'd you live??

 

[Esteri]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Had to drop out of chat suddenly on Friday. DS began telling me all the ways he had thought about harming himself that day. He didn't want to get in trouble anymore and decided if he killed himself, he wouldn't get in trouble. Spent that evening in the ER where the head of child psychology determined he was fit to go home. The thoughts (no actions so far, just expressing his thoughts) of hurting himself kept up all weekend, and intensified when we were meeting with his psychiatrist yesteray. They admitted him to the ER right away and finally found a spot at a crisis facility late that evening.

For now he's in for a minimum of 3 days. The doctors will determine if he needs to be in longer. They are already telling me that 3 days is usually not enough time to do a good evaluation.

While I'm devastated that my son was so distraught to think of hurting himself, I am so relieved that he never acted on those thoughts. And I am encouraged that maybe we can finally get all the agression, disobedience, and apparently depression under control.

Monica - great big, giant, virtual

I am so thankful that he comfortable enough to talk to you about it. You must be doing something right.

You hang in there. And know that we are all here standing with you.

 

[yargrnhoj]

I wasn't going to post this because of the public nature of the boards, but in light of the recent discussions, here goes:

Monica, so very sorry and sad to read this, but I suppose, on the bright side, he came to you before hurting himself. As someone who once tried to take his own life, I'll tell you that's something right there.

Your family will be in my prayers tonight.

 

[yargrnhoj]

Hi guys.

Anyone here a Princeton Alum? Anyone have a family member had attend Princeton?

Tyreak and I attended a Princeton info meeting Sunday afternoon. I checked out their site before hand. I almost passed out when I saw the price of tuition.

Tyreak wasn't really interested, (has ignored everything he's received from them ) but decided he wanted to attend the meeting. He looked bored out of his mind the whole time.

However, when the meeting ended he looked at me as "I think I want to go there." We spoke with a few grads that were there and Tyreak is now hooked.

If he's accepted, tuition won't be an issue. They have grants in place to ensure that all eligible students will be meet the tuition obligations.

If anyone has any tips/words of wisdom about Princeton, please share them.


Thanks.

Oh, he doesn't graduate until 2009 so we still have time to figure things out.

Wow, that's really great if he is interested and has the smarts to go there.

I didn't go to an Ivy League school -- I went to a Kudzu League school.

 

[sk8ingmom]

Wow, that's really great if he is interested and has the smarts to go there.

I didn't go to an Ivy League school -- I went to a Kudzu League school.

Kudzu League


Were your born with a plastic spoon in your mouth?

 

[renknt]

OK, Sara & I have discussed this, and we've decided that we will (on one of the sea days) have a

Hawaiian Shirt Contest ​

Just for us DISers. Sara and I will be primary judges and prizes will be given in the various categories - children, matched sets, off the rack, custom, best themed, etc (we're still working on them).

GRAND PRIZE​

will be a Hawaiian shirt made to measure by Sara from a fabric of your choice (you have to buy the fabric & Sara will turn it into a shirt)...

Anyone interested in volunteering to judge, please PM me or Sara.

 

[geffric]

Hi just checking in.. i have to go to MN tomorrow be back Friday.. but..

I get to work the user conference.. my Director remembers that i have an AP.. plus.. so I will be in Orlando 10/28-11/4..

I'll be solo at WDW 10/31 evening - 11/4..

anyone wanna play???