DDA Chapter 27

[my3princes]

I'm falling behind on the thread and with everything here. We leave at 9 AM on Friday and I'm working from 4:30 AM-8:30 AM before we leave I need to build up comp time before our August vacation. I've got most of the food put into the camper, but no clothing at all. I had planned to do that last night, but grocery shopping took more time than I had planned. Tonight we split wood for a while then had cake and ice cream for my nephew's birthday. I hope to get my butt in gear tomorrow night, but it doesn't look like I'll be able to watch Chris and Nick's Lacrosse. These 10 hour days really eat into my free time as I head to bed early to be up early. It won't be so hard once we are actually home on a Friday.

Hunter's ear is starting to feel a bit better so hopefully he'll be okay for the weekend away.

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[bethbuchall]

Hello, DDA! I'm still around, but I've been busy working on some name designs that I promised a couple of people. I don't know why each one takes so long, but I hope that I don't get many more requests. A couple people requested about a dozen names each and so far none are duplicates. Once I get done with a name or two a day, my computer time is mostly gone.

I have been reading along, though, and thinking of all of you!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

 

[tmfranlk]

Good evening-ish, DDA! Happy 3-day weekend (for those who get and need it! ;-) ).

Same old, same old here. Went to Erin's house for her fireworks BBQ last night and now waiting for Terra to finish drawing and "animal alphabet" so that we can go to Cici's for dinner. Tomorrow is hopefully a big bunch of nothing. Sunday is her zookeeper for a day. I'm really banking on that promise of 10 degrees cooler though even 89 is going to be hot. Guess maybe Deva and I will spend more time inside than just wandering the zoo as much. Or maybe go across to the art or history museums?

 

[my3princes]

Hi all

I'm sitting by the campfire catching up using my Droid. I worked from 4 am- 8:30 am then we headed out. I'm starting to build comp time for our August vacation. The VA was under lock down today as there had been some serious threats made. Fed state and local law enforcement were involved. I was glad to be leaving befor most people's days began. We had planned to go to Santa's Village, but a few showers kept us at the campground. Not sure if we'll find time later this weekend or not

 

[tmfranlk]

Hi all
I'm sitting by the campfire catching up using my Droid.

Sounds ideal to me!

 

[tinker1bell]

For those on facebook, there are a few more pics

 

[Tammi67]

Oh Terry....this one is precious! What a perfect picture. And a perfect baby! She is just beautiful.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Deb-sounds like you're having a great time camping-hope Hunter is all better now

Beth-good luck with your designs. I have to wonder if folks understand how long it takes.

For those on facebook, there are a few more pics

She's so beautiful!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

In May I went to Disney with Dorinda and Kathie. Kathie lives alone in a townhouse. Wednesday night she fell off the ladder to her attick and broke her tibia plataue. She was able to crawl to her phone and call 911. They transfered her to a local hospital but that hospital basically had her in the hall of the ER all night long-they didn't even really give her any pain medicine til a ortho doc came in in the morning. They transfered to a Boston hospital Thursday and yesterday morning they operated on her and put in a metal plate and screwed her tibia back together. They said she'll be non weight bearing for 3 months. Not sure how's she's going to do that. Not sure when they will release her. Her Mom (in her 80s) is coming up from CT but not sure how Kathie will get home/into the house/ect... She says she can just live on her living room couch (not sleep sofa) but she only has a 1/2 bath on that floor.

I went to see her last night with Dorinda. She was in good spirits and looked good considering all she's been through. Another friend is going in today. I told her I would bring her the Sunday times if she's still there tomorrow.

 

[PNO4TE]

This is just precious!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Bernadette - How scary for Kathie! I hope she is able to manage on her own. It is something I have a new appreciation for and greatly fear!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[bethbuchall]

Good evening-ish, DDA! Happy 3-day weekend (for those who get and need it! ;-) ).

Same old, same old here. Went to Erin's house for her fireworks BBQ last night and now waiting for Terra to finish drawing and "animal alphabet" so that we can go to Cici's for dinner. Tomorrow is hopefully a big bunch of nothing. Sunday is her zookeeper for a day. I'm really banking on that promise of 10 degrees cooler though even 89 is going to be hot. Guess maybe Deva and I will spend more time inside than just wandering the zoo as much. Or maybe go across to the art or history museums?

Have a great weekend! That zookeeper for a day program sounds terrific, and I hope that Terra has a great time.

Hi all

I'm sitting by the campfire catching up using my Droid. I worked from 4 am- 8:30 am then we headed out. I'm starting to build comp time for our August vacation. The VA was under lock down today as there had been some serious threats made. Fed state and local law enforcement were involved. I was glad to be leaving befor most people's days began. We had planned to go to Santa's Village, but a few showers kept us at the campground. Not sure if we'll find time later this weekend or not

I hope that you have a relaxing weekend!

Beth-good luck with your designs. I have to wonder if folks understand how long it takes.

I have to suspect that they don't. I guess I could do it more quickly, but I want them to look just right. More requests are coming in. I may need to just say that I can't keep doing them. I remember now why I stopped.

I hope that your friend heals quickly and is able to manage. That is very scary! I am glad that she was able to get to a phone.

Terry, you have a beautiful granddaughter, and those photos are wonderful!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

This is just precious!!

Agreed--adorable!

Everything is going okay here--went to Atlantic City last night for a bachelorette party...Today is my brother's going away party, so its going to be interesting im sure...
Tomorrow, im hoping to sleep and catch up!

 

[bethbuchall]

Laura received notice of her new roommate yesterday, and they started texting a bit. She found out that she is a smoker. We are not ones to vilify smokers, but she doesn't really want to live with one. There is no smoking in the dorm rooms, but we are worried that the smell will follow her back in. The guys that did our bathrooms smoked (though never in our house), and the smell lingered for days. The roommate said that she wants to cut down or quit before college, but also added that she has been smoking for 4 years. Laura was thinking of calling to ask about a switch, but there is the possibility that the new person would have just lied on the housing form and is also a smoker. This new roommate is also quite the partier and was out drinking on her boyfriend's boat last night, but that is something that she knows she may just have to live with and work out. The smell of the smoke on the other hand...

What do you think? Should she go in with a positive attitude and hope for the best or call someone's attention to the fact that she'd rather not live with someone who smokes? Again, it's not that we think that smokers are bad, but there are odors that she is sensitive to that could come into play if she has to live in the same room.

 

[tmfranlk]

For those on facebook, there are a few more pics

So sweet!

In May I went to Disney with Dorinda and Kathie. Kathie lives alone in a townhouse. Wednesday night she fell off the ladder to her attick and broke her tibia plataue. She was able to crawl to her phone and call 911. They transfered her to a local hospital but that hospital basically had her in the hall of the ER all night long-they didn't even really give her any pain medicine til a ortho doc came in in the morning. They transfered to a Boston hospital Thursday and yesterday morning they operated on her and put in a metal plate and screwed her tibia back together. They said she'll be non weight bearing for 3 months. Not sure how's she's going to do that. Not sure when they will release her. Her Mom (in her 80s) is coming up from CT but not sure how Kathie will get home/into the house/ect... She says she can just live on her living room couch (not sleep sofa) but she only has a 1/2 bath on that floor.

I went to see her last night with Dorinda. She was in good spirits and looked good considering all she's been through. Another friend is going in today. I told her I would bring her the Sunday times if she's still there tomorrow.

How scary! I hope she's able to transition home okay.

Have a great weekend! That zookeeper for a day program sounds terrific, and I hope that Terra has a great time.

I think she'll have a great time! It's just her, one other kid and a zookeeper for the whole day. They help take care of some of the habitats, attend a staff meeting, watch them prepare food for the animals, have lunch with their zookeeper in the main cafe and then get to be the animal presenter of one of the small mammals in the children's zoo showing the animal off to zoo visitors. I'm going to see when that part starts so I can make sure to be there to see it. She'll get an official zoo name tag and wear a zookeeper uniform too.

Agreed--adorable!

Everything is going okay here--went to Atlantic City last night for a bachelorette party...Today is my brother's going away party, so its going to be interesting im sure...
Tomorrow, im hoping to sleep and catch up!

Good luck to your bother on the big move (and to you too!).

Laura received notice of her new roommate yesterday, and they started texting a bit. She found out that she is a smoker. We are not ones to vilify smokers, but she doesn't really want to live with one. There is no smoking in the dorm rooms, but we are worried that the smell will follow her back in. The guys that did our bathrooms smoked (though never in our house), and the smell lingered for days. The roommate said that she wants to cut down or quit before college, but also added that she has been smoking for 4 years. Laura was thinking of calling to ask about a switch, but there is the possibility that the new person would have just lied on the housing form and is also a smoker. This new roommate is also quite the partier and was out drinking on her boyfriend's boat last night, but that is something that she knows she may just have to live with and work out. The smell of the smoke on the other hand...

What do you think? Should she go in with a positive attitude and hope for the best or call someone's attention to the fact that she'd rather not live with someone who smokes? Again, it's not that we think that smokers are bad, but there are odors that she is sensitive to that could come into play if she has to live in the same room.

I think I'd go ahead and call the school to at least check on the options. I would have a very hard time living with smoke smell too. If it's a sensitivity that could have adverse affects for her health (for me it could be headache inducing) then I'd definitely call. Better to at least try then go in knowing it will be a problem. Good luck!

 

[tinker1bell]

Laura received notice of her new roommate yesterday, and they started texting a bit. She found out that she is a smoker. We are not ones to vilify smokers, but she doesn't really want to live with one. There is no smoking in the dorm rooms, but we are worried that the smell will follow her back in. The guys that did our bathrooms smoked (though never in our house), and the smell lingered for days. The roommate said that she wants to cut down or quit before college, but also added that she has been smoking for 4 years. Laura was thinking of calling to ask about a switch, but there is the possibility that the new person would have just lied on the housing form and is also a smoker. This new roommate is also quite the partier and was out drinking on her boyfriend's boat last night, but that is something that she knows she may just have to live with and work out. The smell of the smoke on the other hand...

What do you think? Should she go in with a positive attitude and hope for the best or call someone's attention to the fact that she'd rather not live with someone who smokes? Again, it's not that we think that smokers are bad, but there are odors that she is sensitive to that could come into play if she has to live in the same room.

That is a hard decision to make but also a lot harder to room with someone who smokes. Hal smokes cigars outside and when he comes in, if he starts to talk to me I start to get a headache from the smell. If he goes right into his office, then I am okay. Also the time of year plays a big part in it too. Cold seems to keep the smell longer in my opinion. Since most places are non smoking, the only way the roommate will smell of it is when she comes in from the outside.
If Laura wants to make a change, it would be better if she makes it now because trying to change later will be really a lot harder.
Also when someone is trying to stop smoking, that is very hard to do and may take a long time.