Chicago area Diser's - check in here Part 4

[slo]

woo hoo, it's friday !!


about time for slo to get up.

Yep, I'm definitly the early riser!!!!



Paint - How are you calves feeling after that step class?? I love step arobics (sp?) but when I do them after not doing them for awhile, my calves hurt SO bad!!!! But it's a good hurt

Sam - How's the puppy doing???

Tiggggernn - I want to do that tour too You'll really enjoy being at WDW this year without that cast on (even though you were at DL before). I can hardly wait to hear about The Beach Club.

Piglet - The Hannah Montana people are definitly trying to fix things, and not have more controversy about anything. I feel bad for Miley Cyrus with all this controversy surrounding her. She such a hard working kid, and the media makes her seem like a loser - so sad!!!! The whole body double thing never bothered me - I can't blame the kid for needing to go of the stage, and the body double was a good idea for all the little kids that attend her concert - many don't understand her having to leave the stage. I think a HUGE thing was made out of nothing - oh well, I'll get off my soup box now
**How is your knee doing? I haven't asked you in awhile. I hope it's doing better



Well, I gotta get ready for work, and then go out into the frozen tundra
Have a good day today!!

 

[paintnolish]

piglet- I just joined a local gym, but I used to go to Cardinal in New Lenox. I really liked it. It had a good mix of people and I never had to wait for machines.
slo- I am fine, but there were a few moves in there I just couldn't get. I am just not that coordinated! I thought about doing a spin class. Have you done one?
mac and sam- Thanks. Maybe I am just angry now, but I wish I could fire her. Even if she does apologize, I feel like it will be in the back of my mind always, kwim?

All if I have to say about today? TGIF! It has been a very long week, my first of work and school. I don't know what I was thinking.
Off to Spanish class. Adios!

 

[paintnolish]

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_detail.jsp?stid=2812&prodgroup=110
The subject of controversy! What do you think? I know it might not look good on every body type, but my bridesmaids are all fairly slim to average, and MOH is a size 4! we are having an outside wedding on a lake. I think it will look nice!

 

[paintnolish]

Click on the yellow button to see the actual, "hideous" color. Okay. Now I REALLY need to get to class! Bye!

 

[SamIAm21]

For an outdoor wedding, I think that the dress is absolutely perfect. I don't look particularly good in yellow, but I wouldn't have a problem wearing that dress (especially if I were Size 4). It's a very nice simple dress and perfect for the occassion. She ought to thank her lucky stars that it's not some big flouncy, layered organza, hoop skirted thing!!

Paintnolish, you can't fire her, but maybe you should ask if she'd like to back out... Maybe there are other issues and she's trying to create a fuss about the dress hoping you'll fire her.

Either way, don't let her spoil your Big Time Special Day!!

 

[piglet too]

Paint ~ I like that dress, and the color too. Have you talked to her at all?

Slo ~ Knee is slowly getting better, I think I will finally be going back to work soon.

 

[slo]

Hey Paint.....

I'm not just saying this, truly I'm not, but I love the dress, and I love the color. When I see the yellow it makes me think of sunny and happy I can't imagine why your MOH thinks this so terrible.

Your story is starting to make me wonder what my bridesmaids thought of the bridesmaids dresses that I picked out -they were red. I bet they hated them too

You should write your MOH an email and ask her why she hates the dress. Maybe she doesn't hate it as much as she showed, and she was only horsing around and showing off in front of the bridesmaids. This doesn't excuse her behavior, but maybe this will help explain her behavior.

I had an issue with my MOH right before my wedding, and it basically ended our friendship because I was pretty mad and hurt (I didn't completely show this to her), and we just stopped talking. I'm regretting this now, because she is now dead, and I wish we would have patched things up before she very unexpectadely passed away.

I hope things smooth over between your MOH and you, because you shouldn't have tension on your most special day. Please keep us filled in on how things are going - we are always here to listen


**Oh.......I've never done a spin class. It sounds exciting, but it also sounds like something that will twist an ankle I don't think I (personally) would try this class - it sounds complicated.

 

[macraven]

paint, i just looked at that dress in the canary.

it is quite cute!
a small person can wear that and would look fabulous in it!

that's a striking color of yellow, it would go with all complexions.



i hope she contacts you soon so life can go on for both of you.
the longer there are unresolved issues, there will be friction.


that dress is not expensive at all and can be worn for other occasions.
it's a bargin!


anyone gonna watch the sunday game in greenbay?
just think how cold it is gonna be there........a lot colder than here.

 

[momto1]

Happy Friday, everybody!

Paint - I really like the dress. My dh grandmother used to say the "yellow was the color of happiness". I hope you and MOH can get this worked through. Good luck!

Heading the the Dells this weekend. We always take my in-laws away for a weekend for their Christmas gift. I know they would rather spend more time with us then get more things. Plus, mil has way toooo many things. But, it is gonna be cold in the Dells. DS is planning on skiing for the first time. I hope he gets to do it.

I got a Southwest Ding yesterday from Chicago to Orlando for $59 one way in February. I was trying to figure out how to go in February, too, but I have to pass on the deal. I wish I would get a 40% off card for accomdations but I never do. I will be there soon enough.

Stay warm this weekend everybody. Stay safe,
Lori

 

[Becky2005]

Paint -- I just looked at the dress & wasn't sure what to expect but I love it. I think the color & style is absolutely perfect for an outdoor wedding by a lake.

I just dragged DD over and asked her what she thought of the dress (not telling her why) and she went "oohhh...pretty" -- I even asked if she liked the color & she did. Of course, then I had to spend the next 10 minutes looking through Prom dresses (even though she's only in 8th grade!!!!).

Things are getting interesting with our school -- all I can say is next year is going to be interesting. There will be tons of construction going on our school so they are talking about moving our entire school over to another elementary school that will just happen to be vacant (they are closing it down permanently & will have the new school for those kids open next year). They will have to bus all our kids over. EEK!! So, I will have a Freshman dealing with the start of HS, a 6th grader dealing with the start of Middle School & a poor 3rd grader that is just going to be shuffled around. All this stuff starts in process now as at the end of this month the HS counselors are going to be talking to the kids for their classes. DD already told me where her math teacher recommends her, etc... I'm so not ready.

Right now the Middle School is working on their musical which is Oklahoma! DD is NOT too thrilled about it & she's even less thrilled since she got the part of a "rancher". Hey at least she got a part is what I tell her.

 

[HERSEY]

Paint I want you to know first I really like that dress and the color too. At first I thought "Gone with the wind" style sorry if anyone likes that. I was pleasantily surprised. I showed a few people at work and they all liked it too. I really hope you can get everyone back on board and get passed this.


I think tomorrow it going to be a crockpot day. I am hybrinating I'm cold already. I may just get the car running for a short trip out for lunch and right back home

 

[paintnolish]

The dress- Glad you all liked it! I thought it was nice!
slo- Spinning is a class done on stationary bikes. I don't think you need to be coordinated and I hear it is one heck of a workout!
hersey- I am a cold weather wimp! What are you making in the crock pot? I am thinking of firing up the espresso machine and making a latte!
momto- Have fun in the Dells! Are you going someplace with an indoor waterpark? Skiing sounds painfully cold for this weekend!
mac- See! I thought the dress could be worn again, too. Also, since I bought my dress there, too, the bridesmaids' dresses were $20 off!
sam- That's the thing- Not like I am asking her to wear a fuschia taffeta ensemble! I thought about asking her if she had too much going on right now to organize a shower and stuff.

My dress came today! I tried it on and it still looked good despite my recent holiday overindulgences! However, I got the zipper stuck and I do mean STUCK! Any ideas?

 

[paintnolish]

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2996&prodgroup=123
Here is my dress! Click on alternate view to see the back. I chose this shorter one because I did not want to be bogged down with the weight and girth of a long dress! Also, since we plan on the ceremony being outdoors, I did not want it to get dirty!

 

[HERSEY]

How is the zipper stuck? Is part of the fabric stuck in it? Just ease it gently or better still take it back to the store and let the person that does the altering handle it.

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Evening all. Long day at work today.
Paint, I think your dresses are very pretty. I would not have a problem with wearing that at all. And I think I liked the yellow the best.
And your dress is very pretty as well. Simple and elegant. Especially for outdoors. I hope it is really a beautiful, warm day for you.
momto1, I saw that same Ding and really tried to convince myself to go. Then, my DSIL called and reminded me that they are coming for a week in Feb. to visit. So I didn't feel quite so bad about staying home. The kids love to spend time with their cousins. And she also told me she got the same postcard and they are now considering joining us in Aug. We would be a Grand Gathering. Now that would really be fun!!
Well, headed off to bed. Stay warm all.

 

[slo]

Tonight Kevin and I are going to a Chamber of Commerce dance. I'm really not in the mood because it's going to 0 degrees out tonight (I don't like being out in bitter cold). I'm sure the dance will be fun, I just wish it wasn't going to be so cold.

Mac - I'm not going to watch the game Sunday, but I don't like football. My neighbor is HUGE Greenbay fan, and normally they watch the football games in the garage (his garage is almost like an extended family room), and I'll be curious if they watch outside tomorrow

momto1 - Have fun at The Dells this weekend

Becky - The school issues sound confusing Good luck with all that

HERSEY - I haven't made anything in the crockpot in FOREVER. I need to get some stewmeat and do something next week sometime - I love crock pot meals!!!

paint - Your dress is fabulous!!! It's perfect for an outdoor wedding!!

Tigggggerrnn - Wow, a Grand Gathering, that would be fun!!!


Well, I gotta go partially get ready for this dance, and then go to work
Have a good day today!!

 

[roseprincess]

Hi all-

Paint- really like your wedding dress and the bridesmaids and MOH dresses Hope all works out with you and your MOH

Slo- have a good night tonight at the dance

Hi to all!

Keep warm everyone!

 

[HERSEY]

Baby it's cold outside. I hope everyone is staying warm.

My strange dogs think it's summer out and keep wanting to go out

Yesterday I ended up making beef soup in the crockpot and stayed in. I did go out later just to get the car moving and to get the paper. Today I have to work, I would really like to hibernate.

SloHow was your dance last night? Did you stay warm?

Mac It sounds like the game is going to be really cold. I wonder how many people will be in the stands.

 

[slo]

Holy cow everyone - it's 5 below zero outside!!!!
We are DEFINITLY staying inside all day today


Rose - How's Chrissy feeling?

HERSEY - The dance was nice, but what a brutal cold when we had to leave. The girls were at my mom's, and when we got there, we didn't turn the car off, and let it keep running to keep it warm. I truly do hate the winter!!!!


Have a good day today everyone!!

 

[roseprincess]

Rose - How's Chrissy feeling?

Thanks for asking. She is doing alot better. She went back to school on Wed, only missed school on Tues. She only has the sniffles now. I run the humidifyer in her room when she is sleeping.

We went out to church last night- Chrissy and Matthew wore long underwear, hats, scarves, gloves. I hate this weather, too

Glad the dance went well.

Slo, almost forgot to ask, did you take pics at the Hannah Montana concert this past Monday? I would love to see any pics from the concert.


Keep warm everyone