Another Unofficial Chatterbox Thread- Everyone is Welcome!

[Belle Ella]

hmm searched for "random pumpkin" and I got this...

Now that would be my father's idea of pumpkin carving!

So glad I have sunshine today. Have to take my friend down to the park at the marina to finish my photo project and I can't do that with icky weather.

 

[kaoden39]

Now that would be my father's idea of pumpkin carving!

So glad I have sunshine today. Have to take my friend down to the park at the marina to finish my photo project and I can't do that with icky weather.

I have never been down near the marina there when I wasn't cold. Or it wasn't windy. Good location for doing photo's though. Is that dollhouse store still in that little mall type thing near the marina still there?

 

[Belle Ella]

I have never been down near the marina there when I wasn't cold. Or it wasn't windy. Good location for doing photo's though. Is that dollhouse store still in that little mall type thing near the marina still there?

Not sure I know what dollhouse store you're talking about

I've been pretty lucky with the weather at the Marina and we've done some great photo shoots down there. But we aren't going all the way to the water, we'll probably stick with one of the little playgrounds. Who knows. I'm having major allergy problems today - not good!

 

[kaoden39]

Not sure I know what dollhouse store you're talking about

I've been pretty lucky with the weather at the Marina and we've done some great photo shoots down there. But we aren't going all the way to the water, we'll probably stick with one of the little playgrounds. Who knows. I'm having major allergy problems today - not good!

That's okay. It's not like I have far to drive to go check it out anyway. Allergies are no fun. I want to head over towards Marin county tomorrow and picnic. My luck that's when my allergies will strike. My husband is riding his bike on Mt Diablo today so I hope his allergies behave, but then again maybe I don't. He skipped out on our sons band review. Leaving me to deal with it today.

 

[Belle Ella]

That's okay. It's not like I have far to drive to go check it out anyway. Allergies are no fun. I want to head over towards Marin county tomorrow and picnic. My luck that's when my allergies will strike. My husband is riding his bike on Mt Diablo today so I hope his allergies behave, but then again maybe I don't. He skipped out on our sons band review. Leaving me to deal with it today.

Yeah, I have to admit, I don't get out much around here. I'm either at work at 5 a.m. and then class afterward and then homework, sleep (and DIS). I think I know San Jose better than I know where I live.

Ooh! Shame on him, big time!

 

[Alex2kMommy]

That's okay. It's not like I have far to drive to go check it out anyway. Allergies are no fun. I want to head over towards Marin county tomorrow and picnic. My luck that's when my allergies will strike. My husband is riding his bike on Mt Diablo today so I hope his allergies behave, but then again maybe I don't. He skipped out on our sons band review. Leaving me to deal with it today.

Yeah, I have to admit, I don't get out much around here. I'm either at work at 5 a.m. and then class afterward and then homework, sleep (and DIS). I think I know San Jose better than I know where I live.

Ooh! Shame on him, big time!

Hello and welcome to kaoden39 and Bella Ella! I'm "Alex", we live in the Seattle area, and have two little boys, DS8 and DS4. (Soon to be DS5!)

Bella Ella, I used to live in Martinez! Of course this was in the early '70s, probably way before you were born. I attended Hidden Valley Elementary for 6 months, before we moved near the Carquinez Strait. Small world, huh?

And Kaoden39, we used to visit Mt. Diablo. My strongest memory from there is having a watermelon eating contest with my older brothers at the summit. I was so proud of myself because I kept pace with them. But the pride turned to pain on the windy drive down, around and around and around, until I finally exploded all over the back section of our station wagon. My parents were NOT HAPPY.

DH and DS8 are at baseball batting practice right now, then will head to the field for the usual pre-game practice. DS4 and I will join them to attend the game at 4:30. Long day for DS8, so he's going to be very tired and hungry afterward.

DS4 isn't known for his ability to sit still for hours on end, so we're bringing a little backpack stuffed with activities: books to read, a beanie kitty to play with, a maze book, and a box of crayons. The last 2 games he spent the whole time picking dandelions, playing with sticks and talking to some guys on a nearby tennis court. But better safe than sorry, I say.

 

[Belle Ella]

Bella Ella, I used to live in Martinez! Of course this was in the early '70s, probably way before you were born. I attended Hidden Valley Elementary for 6 months, before we moved near the Carquinez Strait. Small world, huh?

Small world is right! Funny thing is, I was born in Tacoma before moving down here. I never went to Hidden Valley, actually the elementary school I went to moved when I was in 1st grade and we were some of the first kids at (Morello Park) so I started at plain old Martinez Elementary that was down at the lower level of the junior high. Our 'class' went through a lot of changes in the schools, I got so tired of learning around construction all of the time.

 

[funnygarcia]

I think the "move" was good for our thread.. we have action on a dialy basis now


I guess I need to do an intro...

I'm Bernice, I live in Minnesota..yes we do have over 10,000 lakes.
I live in the Twin Cities metro (Minneapolis/St Paul), married to a wonderful guy who is in his second year of teaching middle school science and has kidney failure. He dialyzes at home 6 days a week using the NXStage machine.. and doing very well.

We have two wonderful young men, 13 and 16 yrs old. And a 6 toed cat named Poly.... she is a nuisance but we love her.. she is my only girl even if she is just a fur kid.

We lived in California last year, decided it wasn't a good fit for our family... excellent education, quality health care, affordable economy and the love of our family lured us back to Minnesota. I still grumble about the weather and being deprived of my beloved Disneyland, but my "boys" are much happier this year. Sigh... maybe some day....

I'm currently a domestic diva, but in the fall will be going back to school... thinking of being certified as a physical therapy assistant.
In the past I was a preschool teacher, an LPN and I did product demonstrations.. but not all at the same time


My other "job" is couponing and finding deals.

Today at Target $117 order , walked out paying $30 (mostly non food/HBA)
Grocery shopping $170, walked out paying $89 (meat stock up and buying more organics) and got $12 in catalina/coupons for my next order.

 

[kaoden39]

Yeah, I have to admit, I don't get out much around here. I'm either at work at 5 a.m. and then class afterward and then homework, sleep (and DIS). I think I know San Jose better than I know where I live.

Ooh! Shame on him, big time!

He managed to live. He got home early enough to not miss either Jazz or Marching. And his band won Grand Sweepstake in everything but Jazz.

 

[kaoden39]

I am Michele. I have three kids. A 16 year old girl, a 14 year old girl, and a 12 year old boy. And in July they will all be teenagers. I am a domestic diva(I had to steal that one.) I have lived in Fairfield since I was 5 years old. I don't go far.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Hello Everyone and

to all the newcomers.


I hope everyone is having a good weekend. My bf and I went to the mall. I bought a belated b-day present for his mom from Harry & David. They had something called "The cookie Book" and inside it contained a variety of cookies. We went to Fry's Electronics and I bought a new PC game and the DVD of Bridge to Terabithia. We stopped at Barnes & Noble, Cost Plus World Market and then it was off to meet his mom, brother and his gf for dinner at Red Lobster. I think the food must not have been too great tonight because I have a stomach ache.

I just finished watching Bridge to Terabithia and it made me cry. I'm going to go lie down for a bit... still feeling bleh

 

[sameyeyam]

Good Morning Hyenas! I'm up at the crack of dawn. Got up early to make sandwiches and pack a lunch for my family that went motocross racing. I've got a gazillion things to do today.

Pix---I love that welcome sign. We should put that on the first post of our thread.

So I guess I should introduce myself to our new friends also. Although I think I might have already posted some of this.

My name is Alison and I live in Woodland, WA a small town about 30 miles north of Portland, OR; right off of I-5. I have 2 great kids a 17yo DD and a 10yo DS. This year will be my 20th anniversary. We live in a rural area and have 2 dogs and 3 cats. My DH used to race motocross and both of our kids do also. Although DD is way more competitive and into motocross than DS is. I'm an accountant and love my job, except for the fact that I don't get to DIS as much as I would like.

I'm a 2-1/2 year breast cancer survivor so the last couple of years have been rather crazy. I had a left mastectomy, 8 rounds of chemo, 36 radiation sessions and then last spring had a reconstructive surgery called a tram flap where I had fat, muscle and skin from my abdomen moved up to create a new breast. As a result I'm no longer lopsided and have a really flat tummy. But apparently they couldn't find a use for my love handles and as a result they seem to still be stuck on my side.

Just like Bernice, I like couponing, although I'm not nearly as good at it as her. So she still wears the crown of Coupon Queen.

Our thread used to be super busy. It was nothing to come on here in the morning and find that 20 pages had been filled. But the last few months we've all been kind of busy and our thread has slowed considerably. Even though we don't live nearby, we've all managed to make many DL trips and get chances to meet each other.

 

[sameyeyam]

Had a pretty good day at garage sales. Didn't get a lot, but did find some things that I had been looking for. We also found a new Goodwill Store and about 25% of their clothing was brand new from Target. It's located in a more rural area, not real close to a Target store, so I think Target must figure donating to them won't cause direct competition. I got DD a cut new bathing suit for $6.

I found a brand new organizer for my closet. So last night I decided to put it up in the closet. Then of course I found myself thinking my closet was a mess. So I tore my side apart and threw 5 bags of old clothing and STUFF into the back of the car to take to the Goodwill. Ended up finishing up at 11pm!

 

[Belle Ella]

I have to say, I am not a weekend person. I have to work overnight on Saturday nights, and doing it only one night a week is getting harder and harder for me to do thatn it was when I first started doing it - however long ago that was. I get home by 6:30 a.m. if I'm lucky, fall asleep by 7:15 a.m. and of course I am up before 11:00 a.m. and if I fall back asleep I wont sleep tonight and I'll be dead early tomorrow morning.

I'm so jealous of all the trips and meet ups ya'll do. I wish I could ever go to one, lol.

I need to go get coffee and a donught.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Good Morning Everyone,

Last night I threw up from my horrible stomach ache. I went to sleep and am now feeling back to normal. It must have been something from Red Lobster but I'm not sure what. I didn't eat much either

 

[azdisneylover]

hi This is my first time joining the unofficial chatterbox thread. Since no one else has posted yet, I'll take this opportunity to introduce myself lol.

My name is Gina and I'm 35. I have a 13 yr old daughter.
I like to read, pen pals (the old fashioned pen/paper kind), scrapbooking, couponing/refunding.

I found the Disboards when we were planning our first trip in 2006. After my sister's wedding in April we are saving up to go back. I can't wait.

I hope to make a lot of friends on here. Right now I have none

Hello, Gina!
My name is Linda, I am 47 and I have triplets (b/g/g)that just turned 7 this month(April)! We are in Arizona. I would be interested in being a pen pal....it would help me keep my penmenship (spelling) up. I like to do many of the same things you do, plus cooking, painting, drawing, crafting.... I am planning and praying and wishing we can take our first family trip to Disneyland this year. If not, I am thinking about running away and going my myself on my birthday in November...LOL. Oh, we have a schnauzer that's 1 year old named Jack Bauer. I guess that's it for now. I will start cathing up on this thread! me and my Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. My favorite candy...right after chocolate.

 

[kaoden39]

Hello, Gina!
My name is Linda, I am 47 and I have triplets (b/g/g)that just turned 7 this month(April)! We are in Arizona. I would be interested in being a pen pal....it would help me keep my penmenship (spelling) up. I like to do many of the same things you do, plus cooking, painting, drawing, crafting.... I am planning and praying and wishing we can take our first family trip to Disneyland this year. If not, I am thinking about running away and going my myself on my birthday in November...LOL. Oh, we have a schnauzer that's 1 year old named Jack Bauer. I guess that's it for now. I will start cathing up on this thread! me and my Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. My favorite candy...right after chocolate.

Hi Linda. I live in Fairfield home of the Jelly Belly plant.

 

[azdisneylover]

Hi Linda. I live in Fairfield home of the Jelly Belly plant.

Oh wow, that is awesome!!!! I have a 4# jar of Beans at EACH computer in our house....5 computers... I also have a jar hidden for emergencies! LOL The one good thing is I eat one jelly bean at a time to savor the flavors. They are so intense!

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Hi! I have a second and thought I would stop in for a second.

First off, hello to everyone new! I'm Shawna, nice to meet you all!

Today we went to the AZ Science Center. It was free this weekend and we decided to take advantage of it along with the majority of Phoenix. WOW! It was crazy busy but we had fun. Took us over an hour to get in the door. The kids were complaining but we just told them it would be like waiting in like for DL. yeah, right.

Jeff has an interview tomorrow so wish us luck and keep the prayers coming.

Morgan had a dance competition yesterday. She had an almost flawless routine until she fell. Darn. I was so hoping and she took a misstep out of a turn and had a nasty fall. She got right up and recovered and still took 4th overall for it. 1 judge gave her a platinum (highest score) for it anyway and the other 2 gave her a high gold so she ended up with a high gold award. With a fall not too bad. The owner kept saying that Kristy Yamagucci (I know I butchered her name but I'm too lazy to google but obviously not too lazy to type this whole thing out.) won the gold medal with a fall so it was no big deal! She had a blast and that is all that matters in the end.

Jake had his first track meet. The poor guy coughed the whole way down the 50 yard race. I shouldn't laugh but it was kinda funny. He insisted on going and since they only have 2 of them we decided to let him go. He's on the tail end of the cough but once he started running it came back full force. He was coughing into his elbow the whole way. He wanted to do the 100 yard dash but we wouldnt let him after seeing him cough so much.

At the moment I'm debating letting the kids cook dinner, however the fear of what we would be eating is motivating me to call Barros pizza tonight. I am NOT in the cooking mood. 3 1/2 weeks left of school!!! YEAH! I cannot wait. I'm ready to have some lazy days of summer!

 

[funnygarcia]

summer?
Geesh (had to bring that word back) it is barely spring here.
Northern MN had snow on the weekend, Duluth had a high of 38
We will have rain on and off this week (temps in 60s/50s), but that's okay it makes everything grow

Hubby has 27 student contact days left.

No layoff letter .. yet.. hopefully it will stay that way and he will get a call back for next year.

I need gift suggestions, my dad will be reaching the ripe old age of 70 on Mother's Day weekend. Need a birthday gift to match this momentous occasion.. plus a Mother's Day gift.

Mom is easy for me to find a gift.... something pretty or a gift card for books and she will be delighted.

(she mentioned something about needing photos to put in a book of when my boys were small. I'm thinking that might be a good project for me this summer.. scan in photos and have a printed book made. Could get it done in time for her birthday.)

My dad?? no freaking idea.
My last oh wow he will like this gift was some very nice fair trade coffees only to find out..






he drinks tea now.






so uhhhh yeah, no freakin clue.