Calling all Chicago DISers #3

[irish dancer]

Hi guys! Well, I'm feeling so lucky I think I might go buy a lotto ticket!! We thought since DH had made it through yesterday without being notified of a layoff that all was well......not so! He arrived at work today to find out his boss had flown in from Calif for their 10a meeting. At that meeting they were told that 37% of their division was being cut . They were having 1 on 1 meetings after the group one. DH met with his boss at 12n (a little over an hour after that first meeting) and the first thing she told him was that he wasn't impacted! I cannot tell you how relieved I am, with him being our only source of income it was beyond stressful. They've known since December that layoffs were going to happen and then at the beginning of March they were told that it would happen by the end of the month so really there has been that nagging stress for over three months but these past three days have by far been the worst. I've decided to celebrate with a big dinner, I've got a turkey breast defrosting in the sink and just put a cake in the oven.

slo - where are you, I hope all is well.......

Tiggerrn - I know you'll get everything done before vaca. Enjoy the trip and I'm sure no matter the weather you'll have a great time.

geffric - best of luck at the interview, I hope it goes well!

paint - I hope you're feeling better soon, don't you hate spring colds! Have fun with your sis and bil this weekend.
*I was so afraid I was going to have to cancel our June trip due to DHs job, I'm so glad we're not. We've got the Plaza and Biergarten for lunch and then Boma for DH and I for dinner while the kids go to Simba's Clubhouse. How about you? How are the plans coming along?

disneygal - I'm glad you got a better night sleep. I hope things are better at work after yesterday, such a sad story.

momto1 - mums the word, I won't tell . Have fun at DSs game!

piglet - I hope all goes well for you at the doctor, here's some PD for you

Leigh - isn't it the worst when they drag that kind of news out!!! I teased DH that we should sue for undue torture.


Well, I can smell the cakes so I'd best check on them (I forgot to set the timer, duh). I hope everyone has a great day!!

 

[piglet too]

Well, that could have gone better. BP is still high, so I have a beta blocker to take now as well. Add to that, my cholesterol is still not good, I have a prescription for Zocor. The MRI is not encouraging. I now have two "spots" instead of just the one. My doctor did not really want to go into much detail, instead I have to go see one of the specialists at the hospital. He did however tell me that there is a possibility that a biopsy will be needed. He even called himself "Mr Doom and Gloom." All in all, I think that was one of the worst office visits I have ever had. I am trying so hard to not freak out, but it is hard. Dewain is not home right now, and I really just need some hugs and reassurance from him that this will all be fine.

ETA ~ The MRI was of my brain, not sure if I shared that I was having it done.

 

[geffric]

and more

it will be okay.. with medicine and exercise and such things will be okay..

 

[irish dancer]

to you piglet. I'm so sorry the doctor didn't have better news.

 

[disneygal922]

oh piglet, i'm so sorry

 

[piglet too]

Thanks guys, it helps to know that I at least have cyber hugs. I just wanted to add that the MRI was of my brain, not sure if I shared that I had that done last week or not.

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

 

[HERSEY]

ID Glad your husband is not getting layed off. This is a rough time for everyone.

Piglet Hopefully those spots are nothing more than spots. Try to relax I know easier said than done.

Paint Who is a neatfreak? The pups are driving me crazy along with the kid.

 

[slo]

Sorry I didn't post yesterday - the boards were not coming up on my computer - I think they were moving very very slow. I tried several times, and then I gave up. Then I had a lot going on during the day, so I didn't have a chance to check in then.


TTTTTTTTTTTigernn - You leave tomorrow Have a wonderful and safe trip!!!!

ID - I was very glad to read about your DH's job still being okay

paint - Here's some to feel better soon!!!!

DG - I did sleep better, and I'm glad you did too!!!

momto1 - You leave tomorrow too Have a wonderful and safe trip!!!

JBurke -

Leigh - I hope the layoffs never affect you. This is such a tough world right now

piglet - I am so sorry to hear about yesterday We are here for you every step of the way Please keep us posted on what the specialist says - we will always be here to listen!!!! I will keep you in my prayers - God Bless!!!!

Disneymoon -




I'm off and running!!
Have a good day!!!

 

[disneygal922]

Happy Friday Homies! Anybody have any fun and exciting plans for the weekend? (Tig, have a wonderful trip) We are going out for my sister's 30th bday. It's going to be a surprise dinner for her at the fuji steakhouse. Never been there but have heard very good things about it! My other sis is all mad and upset b/c she can't go (it was short notice). She already made plans with her in laws to celebrate a birthday on that side. I told her not to worry about it b/c we'll have cake and a get together maybe sunday at home. other than that, my weekend will consist of and cleaning and hopefully some relaxing!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

 

[momto1]

Hi gang! Only a couple more hours of work and I am out of here for a week! I am so ready.

Slo - Missed you yesterday. Thansk for the send off!

Piglet - Big hug and prayers coming to you! We are here for you when you need us.

ID - Enjoy celebrating your husband's continued employment.

DG - Have fun with your sis tonight. Give us a review of the steakhouse.

Tiggern - Have wonderful and safe trip!

That's it for now. Enjoy spring break if your kids are on it next week. Have a wonderful Easter. I'll see you, friends, on the 13th.
Lori

 

[geffric]

Have fun DG..

well today I do Meals on Wheels again and I volunteered to be train for the SHIP = Senior Health and Insurance Program. I will be trained and then help seniors manage the medicare maze. Plus I am now the venture person for roundtable as well as the council marketing committee member..


so now I am volunteered up - maybe I'l get a job?????

Have a safe and FUN trip momto1 and Tiggerrn..

me I am drving Eric and picking him up and dropping him off all weekend..as DH is going to a Troop Boot Camp and Geoff is going to a venture thing.. so it is me and eric.. tonight he has a bake thing with members of his chem class group.pick up from track at 5:30 and drop off at 6- then pick him and gf up at 10 and take gf home and then Eric . tomorrow track from 9-11, band from 3-6 and then back again from 8-10 pm. Sunday he has band pick up at 10 and a recording session at 11-2 the work with the chem group on the project at our house..

 

[slo]

I had so much fun last night - my best friend came over and treated us to dinner. The pizza she brought was so yummy, and then we played 500 Rummy, and I won!!!! I don't win much at things, so when I do, it's pretty exciting. Jennifer is already planning a rematch, because she's not good at losing, and she said she needs to study a strategy, and then we need to play again We had some great laughs last night, it was great!!!


DG - Have fun celebrating your sister's birthday

momto1 & TTTTTiiiiggggernnnnnnn - Have fun, be safe, and eat lots of yummy food - we'll miss you!!!

geffric - That's great about all the volunteering your are doing - how rewarding!!!! Question.......have you heard that it's beneficial to volunteer while looking for work? I was just wondering from your last post, about how "maybe I'll get a job".



Well, I must get ready to run my errands - lots to do!!
Have a good day!!!

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Morning all. Finishing up my packing and getting ready to go. Nothing like waiting til the last minute.
Hope you all have a great week.
Thanks for the well wishes. Pray for some warmer weather. CA is not looking too toasty. But at least I will miss the SNOW!! That is a 4 letter word if ever there was one.
Later.

 

[geffric]

morning..

SLO - i sent you a PM..

Tigger.. have a great time..

i have been to the dentist and dropped Eric off to track.. next project is laundry and picking him up.. and then dropping off DH at the boot camp and going to LZ Costco ..

talk to ya later

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Hope everyone is doing well out there

 

[slo]

We finally watched the final ER last night, and I was surprised with how unsad it was. I was expecting to be blubbering like an idiot, and I wasn't - I didn't shed one tear. I did enjoy the episode, and I thought it was good. Did any of you watch it? What did you think?


TTTTTTTTigerrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn - Bye!!!! Have fun!!!! Bring back some sunshine please Be safe - we'll miss you!!!!

geffric - Thanks for telling me about the PM, because the DIS didn't notify me

Disneymoon -



I'm off to eat breakfast and start cleaning house - it's a good rainy day for that.
Have a good day!!!

 

[Bunchkin]

Hi everyone!!


DD did really great in the Math Bee. Her team came in 2nd place. They missed one problem and overall it was the easy one. Go figure!!
DS's musical was great. I was able to video tape it for DH and loaded it onto a DVD for him to watch. I have to mail that out tomorrow to him.

DH's mom is back in the hospital, not sure for how long this time.
They're saying she has pneumonia now too. Her fever has broken and she says she's feeling better.
Every time she leaves the hosptial she gets worse!
And it's been months since her last round of chemo.

And to add to the mess....
The job site DH was working on is being run by MGM and they just lost their financing!!! So he's laid off AGAIN!




Hi to all the new peeps on the Chicago Thread!!!


Tiggerrn Hope you all have a great trip!! Sorry I didn't catch ya before you left to say that!!

momto1 Have a great trip!!! Tell us all about it when you get back!

mac Hope you're feeling better!!

Crissup Happy belated birthday to you!!!

geffric I hope the interview went well!!!

slo I watched the last couple ER's too, even though I quit watching the show during the George Clooney era of it all, and I thought the finale was quite lack luster myself.

irish dancer Congrats to your DH!! It must be such a relief!!!



Time to run!!!
Taking the kids to the downtown Joliet area today. They are having a ton of free Easter events going on at several locations.

 

[macraven]

Please Note - All times listed are for the Eastern Time Zone. Adjust
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On Friday April 10, 2009 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on TCM - Turner
Classic Movies is

The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics
A look at Disney's live-action feature films includes interviews
with actors Kurt Russell, Dean Jones, Dick Van ****, Lesley Ann
Warren, Michele Lee and Tim Conway, plus studio executive Roy E.
Disney and author-critics Leonard Maltin and Richard Schickel. There
are also comments by former child stars Karen Dotrice and Kim
Richards. Narrated by Angela Lansbury. (TVKirby note - Not Theme Park
related, but a show worth watching for Disney Fans)

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On Sunday April 12, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on DIY - Network is

Project Xtreme
Matt Blashaw gets an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into the
world of the popular Disney Cruise Line and sees how they keep the
magic alive during their 17-day "dry dock" restoration of the Disney
"Magic" ship. From dry docking a ship weighing nearly 85,000 tons to
using a pressure washer so powerful it could cut through concrete with
ease and painting the hull of the ship, to jack-hammering and
resurfacing the Mickey Mouse Pool, to reinstalling giant propellers,
thrusters and stabilizers that are as tall as a house, Blashaw unveils
the amount of work that goes into keeping the popular vacation
destination afloat!

This show will repeat
Sunday April 12, 2009 from 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM

 

[Sk8Leigh]

Dean Jones, Dick Van ****

Dick Van ****

And I think I'm distantly related to Dean Jones.