DDA Chapter 13

[PNO4TE]

1. Where is your cell phone? here
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair? combed
4. Your mother? missed
5. Your father? missed
6. Your favorite thing? life
7. Your dream last night? unremarkable
8. Your dream/goal? peace
9. The room you're in? living-room
10. Your hobby? travel
11. Your fear? powerlessness
13. Where were you last night? home
14. You are not? content
16. One of your wish list items? peace
17. Where you grew up? Punxsutawney
18. The last thing you did? typed
19. What are you wearing? jammies
21. Your TV? off
22. Your pet? dog
23. Your computer? present
24. Your mood? confused
25. Missing someone? yes
26. Your car? parked
27. Something you're not wearing? lots
28. Favorite store? kybecca
29. Your summer? gone
30. love someone? many
31. Your favorite color? none
32. When is the last time you laughed? today
33. Last time you cried? Wednesday

 

[PNO4TE]

DS is very self-conscious so he has been showering carefully. He smells fine on the weekends, which is what I can't figure out.

What did he have for lunch that day?

 

[PNO4TE]

I hope that you can figure it out, and I know that either way, you'll have a magical trip!

It is very scary right now. We haven't had anyone pull from preschool for financial reasons yet, but that is something that probably would be first to go for the families that we have. (Not that I'm bringing in much, but it does allow for some special things.) Also, dh's job at IBM depends a lot on the contracts with the big financial houses. It has me a bit on edge, but there isn't much I can change at the moment in anticipation of job loss. We've weathered insecurity before, I just hope it doesn't become more than insecurity. IBM is famous around here for layoffs just before the holidays. My best friend's dh is a store manager at Sears. He makes more than a typical store manager, because of all his experience both in management and with corporate. They have concerns, too.

I hope things remain as they are for you and your DH, Beth. We weathered the last construction collapse, but it wasn't pretty. Bob was out of work for 17 months and we saw our financial situation go from being very comfortable to very precarious. We are still climbing out of that abyss in some ways 18 years later. I don't wish that on anyone.

 

[tinknme]

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair? Messy
4. Your mother? Heaven
5. Your father? Heaven
6. Your favorite thing? Travel
7. Your dream last night? Nothing
8. Your dream/goal? Happiness
9. The room you're in? Livingroom
10. Your hobby? Internet
11. Your fear? Dying
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. You are not? Bad
16. One of your wish list items? Vacation
17. Where you grew up? Illinois
18. The last thing you did? Drink
19. What are you wearing? Pajamas
21. Your TV? LCD
22. Your pet? Four
23. Your computer? Laptop
24. Your mood? Down
25. Missing someone? Yes
26. Your car? Blue
27. Something you're not wearing? Socks
28. Favorite store? Kohls
29. Your summer? Quick
30. love someone? Yes
31. Your favorite color? Blue
32. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
33. Last time you cried? Saturday

 

[marcij]

Wow you guys were chatty while I was at work. I did manage to catch up though.

I have a nagging little cough, but otherwise I feel fine.

I hope the cough is gone soon. I actually used my video camera a lot on our first couple of cruises. If it isn't too big or cumbersome, you might want to take it. The deck party would be one thing that would be fun to re-live later. I also take cheap plastic lei's for the party.

Debbie - congrats on the new princess!

Robyn - my niece didn't have bangs, but took out a chunk of hair from the front right before Easter a couple of years ago. That made for very interesting pictures that year...

Tom -- a great job with the MAW project!

Well, I am here this morning with a lot of thoughts running through my head. Seems the economy problems are going to affect us too. I had three families tell me yesterday that unless their government contractor husband and wife contracts are picked up (and it doesn't look likely) they will have to withdraw their children. That is 7 students that I teach. It affects my monthly salary as well as the school's profit margin. If it is happening in my classes it is also happening in the other 4 teachers' studios too.

Then late last night Bob told me that 17 of the 18 designers in one of the Florida plants were laid off while we were gone. It is one of the facilities we were looking at for a possible move. Not only are we not going to move any time soon but we are now seeing some impact on large commercial construction. That is what Bob designs. Although he is not "afraid" for his job, he is concerned for his friends and we noticed a significant drop in his bonus amount this last paycheck. About $400 worth. He is paid every two weeks so that could be a major change in our finances.

We are not concerned about day-to-day things. Unless there is a huge financial crash ahead that none of us can possibly predict we are fine. But, we did talk about our Christmas trip late last night. We don't plan to cancel the trip. But I am seriously thinking about changing our resort from AKL CL to a moderate. Obviously the savings would be considerable. But all the special things I had planned with AKL IPO would be lost. This is a hard decision, and in comparison to what others in our country are facing, very minor. But it is one I am not wanting to make. I have until the beginning of November to change our minds, but I am afraid if I wait too long there will be no rooms available for our dates. aaaaack!

Thanks for letting me vent and brainstorm.

Back to more enjoyable topics!

Elin -- I think a lot of us are having similar thoughts. (I know there are many factors contributing to our economic problems now, but I personally would love to have 10 minutes in the room with the idiot that came up with the high-risk loan scheme that made millions and millions for him and others, and now has our economy in a downward spiral.) Anyway, we are seeing corporations tighten their belts by cancelling trainings or scaling back on their contracts. My boss is even uptight about it. I think it's smart of you to be thinking about your options and I, too, hope you don't have to change your plans. WDW is my "escape" from my high-stress job and all the responsibilities it carries, and my family recharge time.

 

[Tammi67]

My answers:

1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair? Updo
4. Your mother? Wonderful
5. Your father? Gruff
6. Your favorite thing? Kids
7. Your dream last night? None
8. Your dream/goal? Retirement
9. The room you're in? Office
10. Your hobby? Vacationing
11. Your fear? Money
13. Where were you last night? Everywhere!
14. You are not? Emotional
16. One of your wish list items? Vacation
17. Where you grew up? PA
18. The last thing you did? Snack
19. What are you wearing? Grey
21. Your TV? Off
22. Your pet? Which?
23. Your computer? Entertainment
24. Your mood? Morning
25. Missing someone? Yes
26. Your car? Van
27. Something you're not wearing?
28. Favorite store? Target
29. Your summer? Relaxing
30. love someone? Definitely
31. Your favorite color? Purple
32. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
33. Last time you cried? Yesterday

 

[Tammi67]

Well, I am here this morning with a lot of thoughts running through my head. Seems the economy problems are going to affect us too. I had three families tell me yesterday that unless their government contractor husband and wife contracts are picked up (and it doesn't look likely) they will have to withdraw their children. That is 7 students that I teach. It affects my monthly salary as well as the school's profit margin. If it is happening in my classes it is also happening in the other 4 teachers' studios too.

Then late last night Bob told me that 17 of the 18 designers in one of the Florida plants were laid off while we were gone. It is one of the facilities we were looking at for a possible move. Not only are we not going to move any time soon but we are now seeing some impact on large commercial construction. That is what Bob designs. Although he is not "afraid" for his job, he is concerned for his friends and we noticed a significant drop in his bonus amount this last paycheck. About $400 worth. He is paid every two weeks so that could be a major change in our finances.

We are not concerned about day-to-day things. Unless there is a huge financial crash ahead that none of us can possibly predict we are fine. But, we did talk about our Christmas trip late last night. We don't plan to cancel the trip. But I am seriously thinking about changing our resort from AKL CL to a moderate. Obviously the savings would be considerable. But all the special things I had planned with AKL IPO would be lost. This is a hard decision, and in comparison to what others in our country are facing, very minor. But it is one I am not wanting to make. I have until the beginning of November to change our minds, but I am afraid if I wait too long there will be no rooms available for our dates. aaaaack!

Thanks for letting me vent and brainstorm.

Back to more enjoyable topics!

I know the adverse affects of the economy are hitting everyone. I was talking to the man at the nail salon the other day and he was saying that their business has really drop. People are having to give up the little things in life, like having pretty hands.

My opinion, I would leave the vacation as is, and start cutting back on others. You have planned this trip for so long, the girls are going, etc. etc. You may not be able to do it up this way for a long time. Live it up and enjoy, knowing that next time may not be the same.

 

[babytrees]

I am glad you mended your ways and posted pictures of Abi in her concert. Let's guess... the speech slacker is the one with the bangs over her eyes...

how'd you guess

 

[babytrees]

I'm running late as usual...

Here is a little something that might help speed up the pages. I received this in an e-mail and thought it was fun. Some of the numbers were missing when I received it.

You can only type ONE Word! Not as easy as you might think. Now copy or
forward, change the answers to suit You and pass it on. It's really hard!
You can only type one word. Send it to 7 People including the person that
sent it to you. I am very interested in your response.

1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair? up
4. Your mother? funny
5. Your father? unknown
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? odd
8. Your dream/goal? stressfree
9. The room you're in? office
10. Your hobby? reading
11. Your fear? stress
13. Where were you last night? Concert
14. You are not? unstressed
16. One of your wish list items? DVC
17. Where you grew up? Colorado
18. The last thing you did? medicated
19. What are you wearing? crocs
21. Your TV? off
22. Your pet? Cat
23. Your computer? on
24. Your mood? crabbypants
25. Missing someone? always
26. Your car? green
27. Something you're not wearing? jewelry
28. Favorite store? Borders
29. Your summer? speedy
30. love someone? duh!
31. Your favorite color? teal
32. When is the last time you laughed? night
33. Last time you cried? Saturday

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair? Messy
4. Your mother? Giving
5. Your father? Sad
6. Your favorite thing? Kids
7. Your dream last night? Nothing
8. Your dream/goal? Security
9. The room you're in? Living
10. Your hobby? Scrapbooks
11. Your fear? Money
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. You are not? Skinny!
16. One of your wish list items? Money
17. Where you grew up? Maryland
18. The last thing you did? Drink
19. What are you wearing? Clothes
21. Your TV? On
22. Your pet? Stinky!
23. Your computer? Laptop
24. Your mood? Crazed
25. Missing someone? Yes
26. Your car? Van
27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
28. Favorite store? Target
29. Your summer? Quick
30. love someone? Yep!
31. Your favorite color? Purple
32. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
33. Last time you cried? Saturday

 

[babytrees]

Well, I am here this morning with a lot of thoughts running through my head. Seems the economy problems are going to affect us too. I had three families tell me yesterday that unless their government contractor husband and wife contracts are picked up (and it doesn't look likely) they will have to withdraw their children. That is 7 students that I teach. It affects my monthly salary as well as the school's profit margin. If it is happening in my classes it is also happening in the other 4 teachers' studios too.

Then late last night Bob told me that 17 of the 18 designers in one of the Florida plants were laid off while we were gone. It is one of the facilities we were looking at for a possible move. Not only are we not going to move any time soon but we are now seeing some impact on large commercial construction. That is what Bob designs. Although he is not "afraid" for his job, he is concerned for his friends and we noticed a significant drop in his bonus amount this last paycheck. About $400 worth. He is paid every two weeks so that could be a major change in our finances.

We are not concerned about day-to-day things. Unless there is a huge financial crash ahead that none of us can possibly predict we are fine. But, we did talk about our Christmas trip late last night. We don't plan to cancel the trip. But I am seriously thinking about changing our resort from AKL CL to a moderate. Obviously the savings would be considerable. But all the special things I had planned with AKL IPO would be lost. This is a hard decision, and in comparison to what others in our country are facing, very minor. But it is one I am not wanting to make. I have until the beginning of November to change our minds, but I am afraid if I wait too long there will be no rooms available for our dates. aaaaack!

Thanks for letting me vent and brainstorm.

Back to more enjoyable topics!

I am sorry Elin.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Thanks everyone for the hugs and compliments on Mo's new 'do. I hope and pray this is the last time she does it. The girl who cut her hair yesterday asked if Mo could have a lollipop and I said no. Mo was not happy about that but she knows why she didn't get one, so hopefully that furthered her understanding. She loves lollipops. Only one little girl at ballet mentioned her getting her hair cut. Eric thinks the other ones and the moms didn't want to say anything!!

We are headed out to Lucy's 15month well check. Then we have some errands to run. I am dropping Lucy off at my sister's today for the night. Emma has a field trip tomorrow so it's easier to just take her there today.

I've read everything but didn't have time to respond individually. and 's all around. I've got to scoot.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

What did he have for lunch that day?

He always brings his lunch, and he only eats PB&J or turkey. The other really weird thing is I smelled his jacket this morning, and it just smells like detergent. He wears that thing ALL the time, so I expected it to smell even though I washed it Sunday. DH gave him some deodorant, and I told him we will go buy some of his choice this weekend. It's just weird.

I know the adverse affects of the economy are hitting everyone. I was talking to the man at the nail salon the other day and he was saying that their business has really drop. People are having to give up the little things in life, like having pretty hands.

My opinion, I would leave the vacation as is, and start cutting back on others. You have planned this trip for so long, the girls are going, etc. etc. You may not be able to do it up this way for a long time. Live it up and enjoy, knowing that next time may not be the same.

I can totally see how manicures would be an expense to be eliminated. I only have my toes done 2 or 3 times a year, and I can't remember the last time I had a manicure.

I think (hope) my job is stable, but I can also see how families would be getting rid of their nannies and opting for less expensive options.

There is some weird restructuring at DH's work. It sounds like it will be a gigantic mess. Supposedly this new plan will streamline the operations, but I see tremendous potential for it to fail. They want the drivers to go around and drop off product, then a "merchandiser" will follow each driver. This means they can put more stores on each route, which means routes will be consolidated, which means some drivers won't HAVE a route anymore. It's very confusing. I guess right now they are piloting it in a few districts, so they don't actually even know if it will work. DH says they are also going to be eliminating the deal where the drivers get 3 days off every other week, so I have a feeling they will have a LOT of drivers quitting. If somebody told me I had to work an extra 26 days each year I don't think I would appreciate that! That rumor has been going around for awhile though, so it shouldn't shock anyone. It also locks in the "off" days for the drivers, so some will be off Friday & Saturday and some will be off Sunday & Monday, always. Of course this creates challenges with payroll and commission, too. I don't understand how this will increase their profit margins, but I DO understand how it will make a lot of guys really mad. We don't think this will have an impact on DH because he will still be in his current job of covering other guys who are out on vacation or disability. They had a big meeting about it last week and the main supervisor couldn't answer many of the questions that were asked. It sounds like they rolled the plan out prematurely, so the guys will be panicky and morale will plummet while they wait for more details. Not the way I would have chosen to do it.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elin, I agree with Tammi. Leave your December trip alone and look for other ways to cut back.

 

[babytrees]

Good morning all!

I usually don't stifle my coughs but there was a snotty parent in front of me, who, every time I even moved gave me the "eye" ball. I woke up to worse coughing, so though I hate medicine I took Robittusin.

Back to pretending I work.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

1. Where is your cell phone? charging
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair? balding
4. Your mother? stable
5. Your father? gone
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? alarming
8. Your dream/goal? retirement
9. The room you're in? den
10. Your hobby? Sewing
11. Your fear? Money
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. You are not? wealthy
16. One of your wish list items? vacations
17. Where you grew up? Ohio
18. The last thing you did? Mail
19. What are you wearing? Duds
21. Your TV? On
22. Your pet? lazy
23. Your computer? on
24. Your mood? pleasant
25. Missing someone? Yes
26. Your car? dirty
27. Something you're not wearing? watch
28. Favorite store? HobbyLobby
29. Your summer? Hot
30. love someone? Definitely
31. Your favorite color? Green
32. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
33. Last time you cried? Yesterday

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Well, crap.
Help me decide on airfare!
I got an alert that the price on my flights dropped. The departure has gone from $194 to $149, for a total savings of $90 for me and DS. Great! The problem is coming home the flight is still $206. There is a another flight that leaves earlier that is $149. $300 round trip is still high, but not as bad as $421. The 12:20 flight doesn't have any 25K mile seats, so I can't move DH to that flight. I MIGHT be able to move DH to a 3:20 flight so he isn't sitting around by himself for 5 hours. I thought, oh, I'll just book the one way leg now and see what happens with the return leg. No, I won't, because the one way is $234!

I have the round trip on hold for 24 hours so I can talk to DH about it. What do you guys think? Book or gamble that the price might come down more, book or gamble, book or gamble? Then there is still the issue of us being on different flights coming home...

 

[tinker1bell]

Well, I am here this morning with a lot of thoughts running through my head. Seems the economy problems are going to affect us too. I had three families tell me yesterday that unless their government contractor husband and wife contracts are picked up (and it doesn't look likely) they will have to withdraw their children. That is 7 students that I teach. It affects my monthly salary as well as the school's profit margin. If it is happening in my classes it is also happening in the other 4 teachers' studios too.

Then late last night Bob told me that 17 of the 18 designers in one of the Florida plants were laid off while we were gone. It is one of the facilities we were looking at for a possible move. Not only are we not going to move any time soon but we are now seeing some impact on large commercial construction. That is what Bob designs. Although he is not "afraid" for his job, he is concerned for his friends and we noticed a significant drop in his bonus amount this last paycheck. About $400 worth. He is paid every two weeks so that could be a major change in our finances.

We are not concerned about day-to-day things. Unless there is a huge financial crash ahead that none of us can possibly predict we are fine. But, we did talk about our Christmas trip late last night. We don't plan to cancel the trip. But I am seriously thinking about changing our resort from AKL CL to a moderate. Obviously the savings would be considerable. But all the special things I had planned with AKL IPO would be lost. This is a hard decision, and in comparison to what others in our country are facing, very minor. But it is one I am not wanting to make. I have until the beginning of November to change our minds, but I am afraid if I wait too long there will be no rooms available for our dates. aaaaack!

Thanks for letting me vent and brainstorm.

Back to more enjoyable topics!

Elin,,,,,,

 

[babytrees]

The Race for the Cure was here on Sunday. My volunteer (who is a year out from her mouth cancer) is featured in 3 of the slides (#2,9,10) here:

http://cfapp2.rockymountainnews.com...=/photos/slideshows/100508race/100508race.xml

 

[Pooh67_68]

1. Where is your cell phone? None
2. Where is your significant other? Work
3. Your hair? Brown
4. Your mother? Good
5. Your father? Gone
6. Your favorite thing? Disney
7. Your dream last night? Weird
8. Your dream/goal? Happy
9. The room you're in? Computer
10. Your hobby? None
11. Your fear? Heights
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. You are not? Wealthy
16. One of your wish list items? Vacations
17. Where you grew up? Pa
18. The last thing you did? This
19. What are you wearing? Clothes
21. Your TV? On
22. Your pet? None
23. Your computer? On
24. Your mood? Happy
25. Missing someone? Yes
26. Your car? None
27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
28. Favorite store? WalMart
29. Your summer? Cool
30. love someone? Definitely
31. Your favorite color? Blue
32. When is the last time you laughed? Morning
33. Last time you cried?