DDA Chapter 23

[mommykds]

Janet,

What a blessing to have her love. She would be touched I'm sure.

 

[mommykds]

Elin,
I am so sorry for your friend.

 

[Glynis]

Does anyone have an inexpensive easy craft idea for Thanksgiving? I need to do a craft with Colby's class on Thursday in preparation for their Thanksgiving party (which I need to organize). The teacher was thinking of something for each place setting or centerpieces. Last year I had some notice and ordered a couple of things off Oriental Trading, but it's too late this year and all of our craft store are sold out of Thanksgiving crafts

The twins made turkeys out of apples last year. They each got an apple, a baggie full of gumdrops and mini marshmallows, some toothpicks, and a premade turkey head (just cut out of colored paper). They had to put the gumdrops and marshmallows on the toothpicks and stick them in the apples for tail feathers. They turned out really cute, and the kids can eat them, too!

 

[KristineN]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKI!!

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[Glynis]

I got an email from one of my early December WDW trip friends last night. This is my first online friend I was brave enough to meet 13 years ago. She is also the friend I always rent my DVC points from.

I am devastated right now, but my grief cannot match hers. Her DH died while out biking with friends yesterday. He was only 45 and in good health. He and Sandy have 4 children, 3 in college and one a senior in HS. It is beyond my ability to comprehend right now.

Oh, Elin! I'm so sorry. How awful for your friend.

 

[Glynis]

I posted this on FB & I hope you all do not mind that I post it here as well. I wrote this shortly after my mom passed away. I am posting this today in memory of her birthday.

MOM
I never imagined the day would come,
when you would no longer be here
to help us through the years.
You were there to dry the tears,
keep away our fears & keep us full of cheer.
Your arms were always open for hugs,
your heart always open for love.
Your smile would brighten the room,
your laughter would warm our hearts.
Your lovely blue eyes had seen so many things,
but they always shone brightly for your family.
The love that you gave us was so precious & dear,
how could we know the end was so near?
Our hearts ache for you, our pain still fresh.
You are etched in our memories,
you we will never forget.
You gave our children the best love
they will ever know.
A loving grandmother,
to be remembered as they grow.
The day you left us, part of us left to.
How do we go on, what do we do?
We try & stay strong, we try to make it through.
But everyday without you just seems so blue.
You were the light in our lives,
that has now been dimmed.
Life feels so unfair, now where do we begin?
We miss you so much, we want you here.
We are selfish, we want you near.
We know you are watching, helping in some way.
Helping us get through each new day.
Please know that you were loved & always will be.
Forever in our hearts.....
Never forgotten.......
Our mother our friend.



Happy Birthday Mom, I love you & miss you!
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Beautiful, Janet!

 

[KristineN]

Elin....Very sad! I'm sorry to read this.

Janet...touching!

Bernadette...you crafty little thing you!!

AFM...Homestretch now! I am feeling pretty good. Except I must have developed sympathy back pain from Elizabeth. This happened while blow drying my hair. Old age!!

 

[tinknme]

AFM...Homestretch now! I am feeling pretty good. Except I must have developed sympathy back pain from Elizabeth. This happened while blow drying my hair. Old age!!

As we get older doing the smallest of things can cause us pain

 

[Glynis]

Debbie - I'm so sorry you had a bad last day!

Amy - Congrats on arriving, now enjoy your trip!!!

Jennifer - Sorry about the strep throat! Can you get some antibiotics?

Bernadette - Love the projects. Are those trashcans to go in the car? They are really cool! Love the pillows, and the shirts for the trip, too! Your work amazes me!

Elin - Again, I'm so sorry about your friend. How was the Downtown "extravaganza"? I love things like that at this time of year!

My weekend was really nice. It snowed here all day on Saturday, but it didn't matter too much to us. We spent the day painting our downstairs. Got to finish that up this week, as Dad will be here to spend Thanksgiving with us! It will be nice to have the painting done, and my hope is that once the kids see how much work it was, they'll have more incentive to keep the playroom tidy! A girl can hope, can't she???

Yesterday was just a very relaxing day. We went to church, then came home and put a chicken in the rotisserie while we all napped. Very nice!!!

Today, more decluttering of my kitchen, and I hope to get the fridges totally cleaned out today. Next up after that, is cleaning my oven! Ick!!!

Hopefully I can make a run to the store to pick up the last of the non-perishable stuff for Thanksgiving dinner and the 2 pie nights that come before that. I'll save the perishable stuff until next Monday!

Have great days, everyone, and if you see me online, yell at me to get to work!

 

[KristineN]

God only know what curling my hair would have caused!

As we get older doing the smallest of things can cause us pain

 

[mommykds]

God only know what curling my hair would have caused!

 

[marcij]

I got an email from one of my early December WDW trip friends last night. This is my first online friend I was brave enough to meet 13 years ago. She is also the friend I always rent my DVC points from.

I am devastated right now, but my grief cannot match hers. Her DH died while out biking with friends yesterday. He was only 45 and in good health. He and Sandy have 4 children, 3 in college and one a senior in HS. It is beyond my ability to comprehend right now.

Oh wow. I'm so sorry.

I posted this on FB & I hope you all do not mind that I post it here as well. I wrote this shortly after my mom passed away. I am posting this today in memory of her birthday.

MOM
I never imagined the day would come,
when you would no longer be here
to help us through the years.
You were there to dry the tears,
keep away our fears & keep us full of cheer.
Your arms were always open for hugs,
your heart always open for love.
Your smile would brighten the room,
your laughter would warm our hearts.
Your lovely blue eyes had seen so many things,
but they always shone brightly for your family.
The love that you gave us was so precious & dear,
how could we know the end was so near?
Our hearts ache for you, our pain still fresh.
You are etched in our memories,
you we will never forget.
You gave our children the best love
they will ever know.
A loving grandmother,
to be remembered as they grow.
The day you left us, part of us left to.
How do we go on, what do we do?
We try & stay strong, we try to make it through.
But everyday without you just seems so blue.
You were the light in our lives,
that has now been dimmed.
Life feels so unfair, now where do we begin?
We miss you so much, we want you here.
We are selfish, we want you near.
We know you are watching, helping in some way.
Helping us get through each new day.
Please know that you were loved & always will be.
Forever in our hearts.....
Never forgotten.......
Our mother our friend.



Happy Birthday Mom, I love you & miss you!
​

What a wonderful tribute!

Jennifer -- sorry you are sick. Congrats to Olivia for losing her tooth! Tell her she doesn't have to share everything...

Kristine -- I'm glad you are feeling better, except for your back. I can think of a few other things that would have made your back worse, so I guess it's good it was only drying your hair. You are so close to your trip! I hope you get to feeling even better.

Amy -- glad you made it safely. I hope Kevin is feeling better and y'all are having a blast.

Debbie -- sorry about your last day. I hope you are feeling better.

 

[marcij]

Happy Birthday Vicki! ​

 

[Tammi67]

Tomorrow morning I have an appt. for Lasik consultation. On Saturday I lost a contact lens, so I figure no better time than now to look into having the surgery done, beforing buying new contacts. I wear gas permeable lens and haven't bought new ones for probably over 10 years. I have no idea how expensive they are. I was talking to a coworker yesterday who wears daily disposables. He said he pays $200 for a 6 month supply. No way am I going to pay that!

 

[KristineN]

my step son had it done as says it was the best thing he ever did! Bill on the other hand chickened out at the last minute....

Tomorrow morning I have an appt. for Lasik consultation. On Saturday I lost a contact lens, so I figure no better time than now to look into having the surgery done, beforing buying new contacts. I wear gas permeable lens and haven't bought new ones for probably over 10 years. I have no idea how expensive they are. I was talking to a coworker yesterday who wears daily disposables. He said he pays $200 for a 6 month supply. No way am I going to pay that!

 

[my3princes]

I got an email from one of my early December WDW trip friends last night. This is my first online friend I was brave enough to meet 13 years ago. She is also the friend I always rent my DVC points from.

I am devastated right now, but my grief cannot match hers. Her DH died while out biking with friends yesterday. He was only 45 and in good health. He and Sandy have 4 children, 3 in college and one a senior in HS. It is beyond my ability to comprehend right now.

One of Chris' cousins was around that age when he died of a massive coronary while riding his bike. He thought he was in perfect health and was very active and fit I will keep the family in my prayers.

Hope you have a wonderful day Vicki!

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Happy Birthday Vicki

The twins made turkeys out of apples last year. They each got an apple, a baggie full of gumdrops and mini marshmallows, some toothpicks, and a premade turkey head (just cut out of colored paper). They had to put the gumdrops and marshmallows on the toothpicks and stick them in the apples for tail feathers. They turned out really cute, and the kids can eat them, too!

That is a great idea. I'm not sure if they would still be edible if we make them this Thursday for a party next Tuesday

Tomorrow morning I have an appt. for Lasik consultation. On Saturday I lost a contact lens, so I figure no better time than now to look into having the surgery done, beforing buying new contacts. I wear gas permeable lens and haven't bought new ones for probably over 10 years. I have no idea how expensive they are. I was talking to a coworker yesterday who wears daily disposables. He said he pays $200 for a 6 month supply. No way am I going to pay that!

Chris had Lasik about 15 years ago. He still says that it is the best money that he ever spent. We even have the video of his procedure. He said it wasn't at all painful and techniques have much improved since then. Go For It

Jennifer get some antibiotics


Nick is coming down with something. He had a slight fever last night and just felt yucky. A bit of cold and cough. This morning he didn't have a fever so he went to school as he doesn't want to get behind and fears that he may feel worse in a day or two. When did he grow up and start caring about school and thinking ahead?

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elin....Very sad! I'm sorry to read this.

Janet...touching!

Bernadette...you crafty little thing you!!

AFM...Homestretch now! I am feeling pretty good. Except I must have developed sympathy back pain from Elizabeth. This happened while blow drying my hair. Old age!!

Elin, I am so sorry for your friend's loss.

Ditto to Janet & Bernadette!

Hey! I have NEVER hurt myself drying my hair. Bending down to wipe a kid's nose, yes. Drying my hair, no. DH was fooling around yesterday and pushed down on my shoulders - BIG mistake! And now the weather has gotten cold so I am shuffling around like an old man. WITH meds.

Pixie has her 2 mo. well check this AM. Need to go get her dressed!

 

[Glynis]

Has Robyn posted lately? I haven't seen her, and I'm starting to get worried.

 

[babytrees]

I got an email from one of my early December WDW trip friends last night. This is my first online friend I was brave enough to meet 13 years ago. She is also the friend I always rent my DVC points from.

I am devastated right now, but my grief cannot match hers. Her DH died while out biking with friends yesterday. He was only 45 and in good health. He and Sandy have 4 children, 3 in college and one a senior in HS. It is beyond my ability to comprehend right now.

Oh, my!! I am so sorry

 

[tmfranlk]

Well we had a rough finish to what was otherwise a really good trip, we had breakfast at Boma which was good but we think Tusker House is much better.

Then headed out to MK to spend our last few hours. They opened Space Mountain in test mode and of course I had to give it a try. The wait time was 45 minutes but I was willing to wait to see what all the new changes were. It looks like they have some new "graphics" that you see while in line, the rockets are still single rider but they are either new, of have been completely redone, the upholstry is definitely new. So we wait in line all this time, load up in our rocket, get to the top of the hill where you blast off in 3 seconds, and everything stops, the lights come on and we just sit there. We hear them announce that do to technical difficulties they are going to have to shut it down and everyone must exit at this time, so we sit and wait. We start hearing announcements that we should stay seated until our host or hostess arrives to assist us. Finally after what seems like forever two young boys show up, they are both out of breath, saying that that was a lot of stairs. I have to admit that I was in a bit of a panic, I wasn't sure that I was going to be able to climb out of the rocket at the angle we were sitting, luckily I managed and we all climbed down single file and were lead out of the ride. I know it was test mode but I was surprised they didn't at least offer us a fastpass for later or another ride, but nothing. That is not an experience I care to repeat.

We get back to AKL to pick up our truck, and discover that someone has attempted to break into it and have destroyed the lock on the drivers side. So that took another two hours to file the report with Disney and the county, we're looking at $250 deductible to have it repaired.

I know that they are not responsible for guest vehicles but I do plan on sending an email to guest services about it. Why do we have all the security and gates if anyone can come in? I feel it gives people a false sense of security, I also got the impression that this is a common occurance.

We're in Tallahassee now and will head home in the morning, I'm hoping we don't have too much of a mess to deal with from the storm.

What a way to end the trip! I'm so sorry, Debbie. I hope the car repairs aren't too much and that you find minimal storm mess at home.

Jennifer!

Debbie - that is HORRIBLE!!

It is our annual Downtown Open House today so I am off to start the Christmas season! Have great days, everyone!

Fun! Your Open House day always sounds so nice.

she was once she realized she would get money from the tooth fairy

Yeah, Olivia!

I got an email from one of my early December WDW trip friends last night. This is my first online friend I was brave enough to meet 13 years ago. She is also the friend I always rent my DVC points from.

I am devastated right now, but my grief cannot match hers. Her DH died while out biking with friends yesterday. He was only 45 and in good health. He and Sandy have 4 children, 3 in college and one a senior in HS. It is beyond my ability to comprehend right now.

Oh Elin, how terrible. Our prayers will be with your friend.

Janet,

What a blessing to have her love. She would be touched I'm sure.

That was beautiful, Janet!

Elin....Very sad! I'm sorry to read this.

Janet...touching!

Bernadette...you crafty little thing you!!

AFM...Homestretch now! I am feeling pretty good. Except I must have developed sympathy back pain from Elizabeth. This happened while blow drying my hair. Old age!!

Glad you're feeling better, Kristine. Hope the back feels better quickly. Have a great trip!!

my step son had it done as says it was the best thing he ever did! Bill on the other hand chickened out at the last minute....

Kristi too. She did it about 5 years ago and things it was the best decision ever.

Has Robyn posted lately? I haven't seen her, and I'm starting to get worried.

I've seen her on FB a few times lately. Seems like she's had several Scout thigns going on lately.