Bendy-Friendies V.4 ... Drinks-A-Plenty with a Side Order of Tasty Food!!!

[Tink rules]

I'm gonna opt out of any xmas cards this year. I'm just not into the holidays... Hope you all have fun!

 

[cbg1027]

As for our Christmas trip to WDW... AirTran charges a $75 cancellation fee for each ticket and our tickets were only $81 each way. Basically we would lose our airfare if we canceled. So, after much discussion we decided to keep the trip, but modify it a bit. We moved to POFQ for the first 3 nights and then will check into AKL CL for Christmas night. That way we can still do the Sunrise Safari we have booked and we get a little of what we had originally planned. We don't leave until 9:00 PM on the 26th so we will have use of the CL Lounge for two full days and can spend lots of time relaxing there. All four of us seem happy with what I worked out, and I think we need this family time together. We had already paid for almost all of this anyway, so... seemed like a no-brainer to Bob and me.

I thank you all for your continued thoughts. They are much appreciated.

Oh that's good you can still make your vacation. Sounds like you guys need it! I'll just be missing you...I am there Dec 11-17.

 

[TigerKat]

Just wanted to pop in and say how thankful I am to have the friendies as a part of my "family". Knowing I can count on y'all means the world to me. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and to all who are traveling, please stay safe. Love y'all!

 

[whogirl'smom]

Elin, I'm so sorry to hear about Bob's job and the bank robbery--a horrible week! I hadn't been on here in several days or I would have sent much sooner. Glad your family will still get to go on vacation for Christmas--a lot of people might think it would be prudent to cancel, but I agree with you whole heartedly!

Catherine, that's insane. I always think it's crazy when I see $500 condo fees on House Hunters...amazing that they want you to pay 1K.

----------------------------
So, are we going to do Christmas cards again? We need addresses of the new friendies if we are--Brenda, are you willing to update the list, or do we put too much on your already? This was one of the highlights (ok, the only one) for me last Christmas, so you guys mean a lot!

 

[dgbg100106]

So I just wanted to let everyone know that I got all my food and drink porn posted from my trip last month if anyone wants to see it.

It starts on Page 11 of my trip report.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2433034&page=11

Brandi

 

[blissventure]

Thanks for all the good thoughts, everyone. They mean a lot to both of us. We were feeling a little better today after Bob went in and met with HR and got the details of all of this. They are being very generous and, although insurance will have to be COBRA, I think we will be OK for a while.

However, about 2 hours ago Kristin called me to tell me that her bank had been robbed. She is still with the police. I am so glad the stupid people who did this chose a Friday night since she is there alone M-Th. She just texted her Dad to say the police might have caught the two suspects. I hope that is true.

What a helluva a couple of days!

Elin, I am so sorry you are going through such a trying time. And goodness, having to deal with a bank robbery-- that must have been an awful experience for your daughter. I'm glad she is OK, and that the police may have found the suspects.
Here's hoping for you and yours a quiet, lovely Thanksgiving. You all deserve some peace in your valley.

 

[blissventure]

Just wanted to pop in and say how thankful I am to have the friendies as a part of my "family". Knowing I can count on y'all means the world to me. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and to all who are traveling, please stay safe. Love y'all!

Oh, TigerKat, you put it so well. We have a sweet, kind group of Friendies! We are so luck to be able to stay in touch, chat about life, and, of course, plan a trip or two to our favorite destination!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

 

[whogirl'smom]

Happy Thanksgiving, Friendies!!!!

This morning I am grateful that whogirl has learned to make not-too-bad coffee for her parents who slept in!

 

[PNO4TE]

(To all my friendies... I am thankful for all your boozy, foodie companionship too!)

 

[Tink rules]

Just wanted to pop in and say how thankful I am to have the friendies as a part of my "family". Knowing I can count on y'all means the world to me. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and to all who are traveling, please stay safe. Love y'all!

(To all my friendies... I am thankful for all your boozy, foodie companionship too!)

 

[oybolshoi]

Regarding holiday cards ... I didn't keep a list ... we have a different computer now than the one we had this time last year anyway so there are a lot of things that didn't transfer. I will likely opt out this year - too many other things going on and I know I'm not going to have the time to get 'em mailed the way I should. But if someone else wants to take charge feel free ... go forth and spread cheer!

 

[PNO4TE]

Regarding holiday cards ... I didn't keep a list ... we have a different computer now than the one we had this time last year anyway so there are a lot of things that didn't transfer. I will likely opt out this year - too many other things going on and I know I'm not going to have the time to get 'em mailed the way I should. But if someone else wants to take charge feel free ... go forth and spread cheer!

I came on here this morning to ask for email addresses of any of the friendies who are willing to share. Please PM them to me.

I wish I had the time to keep the list, but I do have some of the addresses saved on this computer if anyone wants to start a list. It is a Word document.

 

[whogirl'smom]

Elin, I've got last year's list still saved in my hotmail account. I can send it in a PM on FB (I think). I'll try to do that this morning. Whoever wants to do cards then has the list!

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin, I've got last year's list still saved in my hotmail account. I can send it in a PM on FB (I think). I'll try to do that this morning. Whoever wants to do cards then has the list!

I have last year's list in Excel too. I am slowly adding email addresses that I harvested from facebook. If anyone else wants in on this things, let me know. I will add any addresses or email addresses (or change them if the ones on facebook aren't correct!) and can then send along the Excel file to anyone else who wants it. PM me info here or on facebook.

 

[cbg1027]

So is anyone Jewish (or something else) besides Robin?

Channukah starts on Dec 1st! Mmmmmmm Latkes....

 

[whogirl'smom]

Not Jewish, but I would never turn down a potato cake!

 

[PNO4TE]

Hey, Friendies... Two items of business.

1) - If you want to be in on the card exchange this year please PM me your name, address and email address so I can add you to the list. I didn't take anyone off the list that Brenda compiled last year, by the way.

2) - I am a bragging Mom right now. I know you all will enjoy reading the food/restaurant review my daughter did for TimeOut Boston! It is short and sweet and her boyfriend, who is a professional photographer, took the photos. I am happy that all those years of fine-tuning her taste buds are paying her back financially! Who would have thought the kid who wanted pizza burgers, green jello and Fritos would come to like fancy food.

http://timeoutboston.com/restaurants-bars/restaurants/37595/review-cognac-bistro

 

[ChelleinNC]

So is anyone Jewish (or something else) besides Robin?

Channukah starts on Dec 1st! Mmmmmmm Latkes....

Sort of and DH is. We're having a Hanukkah party on Saturday for the kids and their friends. Jon will make latkes & blintzes YUM!

Hey, Friendies... Two items of business.

1) - If you want to be in on the card exchange this year please PM me your name, address and email address so I can add you to the list. I didn't take anyone off the list that Brenda compiled last year, by the way.

2) - I am a bragging Mom right now. I know you all will enjoy reading the food/restaurant review my daughter did for TimeOut Boston! It is short and sweet and her boyfriend, who is a professional photographer, took the photos. I am happy that all those years of fine-tuning her taste buds are paying her back financially! Who would have thought the kid who wanted pizza burgers, green jello and Fritos would come to like fancy food.

http://timeoutboston.com/restaurants-bars/restaurants/37595/review-cognac-bistro

Already messaged you on FB and way to go Kathrin! Now I'm hungry

 

[RachelTori]

Great article, Elin! Wonderful proud mother moment!!

The article and the photos complement each other perfectly.

 

[oybolshoi]

Elin, thanks for the link to your daughter's review - she did a great job!