DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 3

[denecarter]

Dene - about your condo and brother situation. When are you going? I'd be more than willing to come up for a few days and take up some space. But seriously, are there any friends you'd like to have come with you? Or if not, who cares - go with your DD and enjoy your giant luxurious grand villa! You could pretend you are some bigtime celebrity renting a mansion for Christmas. I would love all that extra space...what DVC was it again?

We'll be at Beach Club in a 1 BR from 12/23-28... then Caribbean Beach Resort from 12/28-30... then Old Key West Grand Villa from 12/30-1/5. As far as friends to fill the Grand Villa... I could ask two of the Biology teachers I work with... we all three have teenage daughters.

I've got some other friends in mind... not sure if they are to the "invite on vacation" stage yet or not. I think I'm just gonna wait and see. This may take a while to play out.

Who knows... and if I got room, you're totally welcome to come.

 

[denecarter]

Okay... I'm REALLY going to bed now. Nighty night, Peeps!

 

[dwheatl]

Wow, I was so far behind in just a few days! I'm praying for you all. DH and I carpooled this morning, and he laughed when I prayed for my Peeps.

Great wedding stories btw!
One of mine is that my dad forgot to lift the blusher on my veil, so I figured DH will just have to do it at the kiss. But I forgot that the unity candle came before that! So, when I went to blow out my candle, I realized the blusher was still in front of my face. I thought (in a matter of seconds, mind you) "I can't blow out the candle!...Oh wait, it's just a veil, I can still blow through it...Oh no! What if I blow the veil into the flame??? ...OK, elbow Josh & have him blow it out!" And that's what I did. (After he rescued his candle from almost falling off the table when he put it back down! )

Our photographer had us light, blow out, and relight our candles several times after the ceremony, just for the pictures. About the third time I tipped the candle up, hot wax poured down my hand. I yelled out J**** C*****. My mom gave me the dirtiest look. DH and I joked that I was just praying very loud.

Does anyone else stick clutter in the master bedroom and CLOSE the door when expecting company???? The clutter of which I speak is a pile of bills/mail/crap and about 4 loads of unfolded laundry (piled HIGH on my bed!) that I should have folded last night but "dint"!

Funny you should mention it. We busted our hineys cleaning for DDs party on Sat, but there was a lot of clean laundry left, and newspapers I hadn't had a chance to read. I stuck them in my room. My niece came to the party with her little girl, 11 months old. Lily needed a nap, so we put her on my bed. We used the clean laundry to make a bumper around her on the bed.

Just had to quickly tell you I'm an Auntie

CONGRATS! And I'm praying for Oliver.

Oh, and I'm so jealous of your walking scenery. I want to visit your side of the atlantic one day. I would love to see the castles and the stately home of Henry VIII. WOW! My daughter (the 10 yo brainy one) did a Medieval time period study with her gifted class last year. She had to do a monologue about Grace O'Maley. -a pirate of sorts I believe.

I just read they're making a movie about Grace (Grania) O'Malley. I hope it's family appropriate.

add me to the prayer list Peeps.

My adventure...

I need a friend...

a shoulder to cry on..............

thanks peeps!!

Sorry about the mayhem. Others are right. One day you'll look back and laugh.

Peep to the (partial) rescue! I can pick up that pillow! And I'm not charging you for it! It's right in the vicinity of most of the shopping/eating out that DH and I do on the weekends. Just let me know how long I have to pick it up. If I could wait until at least Friday night, that would be good, but it's not that big of a deal to go before that either. Just let me know!

Our hero! that's very sweet Lynda.

I was having a bad food week up to today. I decided to have a no cheat day. Good thing. Many leftover double stuff oreos in the classroom, and a colleague gave me a box of chocolate bunnies. I avoided them. After I ate dinner (veggie burrito, 5 pts. on WW) I put on Horatio Hornblower to watch while I rode the exercise bike. Very inspiring.
I'm off to drink some water and hit the hay. Have a great Tuesday all.

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

Ironically, as I sit here contemplating my self-confidence issues, I'm watching "Extreme Celebrity Surgery"... guess it doesn't matter how thin, beautiful, or rich you are... you always see your flaws.

Dene! I think you are beautiful! You're will power and drive to better yourself is an inspiration to everyone here! Heck, at the rate you're going, this time next year you'll probably be on a magazine cover wearing a skirt that you could fit about 3 of you into and holding it out with a smile saying..."I lost 150 pounds".

running in for the

They're all right you know. One day this will be a great story....and a funny one.

LYNDA....Pillow rescue queen! I priced compact flash cards on B&H so I think that's the route we'll go. I didn't even know they made 16 GB cards!?!

where is Fidge? is she off galavanting with the fireman?

This is just a just a smidge of your post but thanks for uplifting all the peeps with your kind words. What a sweet girl you are. AND REALLY.....WHERE'S FIDGE?????? Should we send out a search party???

Okay, I did a quick skim. On 8-23, you guys talked a whole lot!!!

Glad you're back. We missed you! Can't think 10 hours on the church bus was good for the hip?! Hope you're OK. Was it a mission trip? Conference?

Wow, I was so far behind in just a few days! I'm praying for you all. DH and I carpooled this morning, and he laughed when I prayed for my Peeps.

I always pray for the peeps...just try to get my mental list together so I don't forget anyone. BTW Danielle....how's your mom doing?

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

 

[pigget74]

add me to the prayer list Peeps.

My adventure...

Drove the boys maybe 40 - 50 miles into it and *DING *DING *DING warning light goes off, we are 1/2 mile to the exit... there is no anitfreeze in the car... so we add it... and off we go 87 miles, drop off everyone in their "homes" we go to our Priceline hotel... EWWWW (no bed bugs, but holes in the bedspread, just lots of eww, no bed bugs, and I had lysol wipes, I'm sorry, but the room WAS evidently dirty!1)

Next mornin, check out... get in car, do I check the fluid level? *duh no!! Do I remember my expensive feather pillow with 1,000 count egyptian cotton pillow case NO - stupid stupid stupid...

just get out of town and *DING *DING *DING< the lights flash the heat temp is in danger zone, and nothing but cornfields ahead, I did a U-ey (uturn on freeway!!) and head back to champaign, off of free way on a street by the Hobby Lobby and University, a Gas station, and 2 angels (I wrote their names down its in the car) added water, saw a hose that was bloated sent me to the autoparts store, and I buy the part, and take it back to the firestone automechanic... and they put it up on the lift, and find a hole in the metal weld from front to rear heater hose... $400 for the part alone!! LIke we have that... so much for my sept wdw trip...

good news, they found the part and put it in for $546 - and checked the line, 3 hours later, we're on the road to Springfield..and I declare all this just an ADVENTURE!! (dagnabit)

Now the stupid tire well right front... sounds cranky horrilbe... I'm so scared it may be a tire rod that will blow. and dh wants me to drive to champagne to get my pillow -

Hey, Lynda, want to drive over to the ESA (extended stay america) and pick up my pillow/?? I'll pay you!!!

I looked at a map when we got to the abraham lincoln hotel at 3:30 determined to find the visitor center to get tickets to see the Lincoln home today - when I "KNOW" to go left - 95% of the time, go right - ok... 2 blocks wrong way we turn around, go by the Law office of Lincoln, went the wrong way AGAIN... when we finally get where we're going Dd looks and says, gee mom that Hilton Hotel tower is really close11 why dont we follow that home!!

We had subway for dinner, and cold stone creamery for dessert... I paid $10 for internet access, I need a friend...

a shoulder to cry on..............

thanks peeps!!

We have had this happen going on a DIsney trip--not as babd as yours, but it sure does put a damper on things.

Unfortunately, no new blingage today. And I'm not going to be the biggest loser this week... but that's okay... I'm still a loser. It is frustrating 'cause I'm doing the EXACT same things I did the week before... no slacking and no cheating. But okay, I KNEW this day would come. The P-word... plateau.

And I did "mention" that my brother backed out of WDW and that I now have the big, huge, empty condo. In my fantasies, he's already there... in reality, let's just say IF I ever get the guts to invite him, it will probably be months from now.

Ironically, as I sit here contemplating my self-confidence issues, I'm watching "Extreme Celebrity Surgery"... guess it doesn't matter how thin, beautiful, or rich you are... you always see your flaws.

IS there anyway that you can use the points you banked for a smaller unit? Then (I know people will hate me) rent out the remaining points that you would lose soon? Good luck--when we took our family 3 Thanksgiving ago I was so worrieed about this very thing happening. We did not do the Grand Vill--to many people, but I had 3 studios and 1 1bedroom. It was my entire year of points and then some.

Hey guys!!!! Got in late last night and have been busy all day. I don't think I will be able to catch up. Between work, school, and Jackson's baseball schedule the next few weeks will be crazy! Did I miss anything important the since Wednesday? Unfortunately, we found many great restaurants in Tulsa!

Did you go to 180? Glad you are back and things are well.

 

[snowwite]

Good morning everybody.
I am still re-reading through the last 6 pages or so.
Here are in advacnce for those who need em. Cant have too many hugs
My trip is in less than 3 weeks and my doctor is not my friend. Last night I got my xrays back. He said the good news is youre not crazy but the bad news is you have HUGE heel spurs causing the plantar fascitis. Oh goodie. I am supposed to stay off my feet. He recommended I either cancel or get a wheelchair or scooter. Have any of you ever had to do this? I am going to die of embarassment. I done want to be fat scooter girl.Ugh.

 

[Bee]

Good morning everybody.
I am still re-reading through the last 6 pages or so.
Here are in advacnce for those who need em. Cant have too many hugs
My trip is in less than 3 weeks and my doctor is not my friend. Last night I got my xrays back. He said the good news is youre not crazy but the bad news is you have HUGE heel spurs causing the plantar fascitis. Oh goodie. I am supposed to stay off my feet. He recommended I either cancel or get a wheelchair or scooter. Have any of you ever had to do this? I am going to die of embarassment. I done want to be fat scooter girl.Ugh.

When we went to WDW in October of 2005 my husband had to ride on a scooter. He had broken his foot the March prior and he could not make it in the parks without the scooter. I believe he was happy with the scooter and many rides moved us to the front. There were some lines that he needed to park the sooter and walk the line, but I feel that the trip was much more enjoyable for all.

To get his feelings you may certainly PM him, or see if he ever comes around again.

 

[DisneyObsession]

Good Morning Peeps!

Running at the moment, as I am behind schedule.

Prayers & Pixie Dust to all those who have asked!

Check back later when I get to work!

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Good Morning Peeps!

Hope that everyone has a great day.
and prayers for all that need them.

Fran

 

[eeyore45]

GoooOOOOOD Mornin Peeps!!

I love starting my day with the Peeps!! Prayers and Positive thoughts - ixiedust: and

Good morning everybody.
I am still re-reading through the last 6 pages or so.
Here are in advacnce for those who need em. Cant have too many hugs
My trip is in less than 3 weeks and my doctor is not my friend. Last night I got my xrays back. He said the good news is youre not crazy but the bad news is you have HUGE heel spurs causing the plantar fascitis. Oh goodie. I am supposed to stay off my feet. He recommended I either cancel or get a wheelchair or scooter. Have any of you ever had to do this? I am going to die of embarassment. I done want to be fat scooter girl.Ugh.

Add me to the scooter list - we went 10 days on day 8 I fell and sprained my ankles, Animal Kingdom is the worst park to get around, and only a few scooters, the pavement is not smooth, hilly hard to push.. I walked it, big mistake... I was in tears...

Not worth it. I rented a scooter, stopped at the First aid place in MK - do read the Disability Board, a sticky there gives all the scoop on scooters. For instance like Bee said, some rides are ok, some if you can walk some its better - I wish I had my walking stick/cane tho - seriously check it out Sam's club has a collapsable one for under $20 - it will help! Pirate's of theCaribbean for instance, its best to park and walk through... Splash you scoot until a certain part, then the CM lets you scoot a secret exit way! Buzz LIghtyear, tricky turns, I walked - IN all those cases, best to get a FP and the CM's are much more helpful if you are in a scooter with a FP...

Some in Fantasyland, (I'm thinking Peter Pan) you just scoot up to the exit... and tell them you dont need them to stop the ride...

In Epcot I walked in Test Track, rode all the way thru Soarin... the CM was very specific about this - again if you read the Disability thread, they'll help you navigate, the elevator is slow, but near the stairs... you ride inot the aisle of the parachute then a cm steers the scooter... they got upset when I got off early!!

and dont let any kids ride your scooter... BIG no no!! ((hard to tell dd 8 that!) also the Disabilty board will tell you how to rent from an outside company, they deliver and pick up to your resort, and its cheaper... getting busses are much easier now... if you rent from the park, and park hop you keep your receipt, and show it at the 2nd park and get a 2nd scooter if its available.. no charge (since you were already charged!!)

Again, I cant reccommend the Disabilty Board enough! By getting a scooter, its not about you, its about a better Disney experience for EVERYONE in your party!! I know its hard, but you must do it!! You'll be glad you did!!

 

[monymony3471]

Hi everyone! Just checking in.

Thursday is coming up fast! I'm very excited to find out what we are having.

I have so much reading to do here I don't know where to start? Is there a cheat sheet anywhere?

Speaking of that, well kinda, I have to pat my back.

In my classes I'm just rocking!! I've never been so motivated to get A's, but I am doing that. I'm on a roll! I think everyone should wait to go to college and experience life first and then make improvements where necessary.

Only in a perfect world right?

Anyways hope your week is rocking ladies! It's another beautiful day. Spend some of it outside. Get recharged!

 

[bradford82]

Unfortunately, no new blingage today. And I'm not going to be the biggest loser this week... but that's okay... I'm still a loser. It is frustrating 'cause I'm doing the EXACT same things I did the week before... no slacking and no cheating. But okay, I KNEW this day would come. The P-word... plateau.

Hi Dene I'm kind of new here but I have been working on this weight loss thing for almost a year. I have hit several plateaus. The first one was the worst, after that I decided to take the plateaus as challenges. I also had to except that they would happen and by working though them I feel like I am building skills that can help me keep the weight off.

 

[the Fidge]

Wonders - Atagirl on getting on the treadmill!!!

Dene - you have come sucha long way and you have worked so hard...please see yourself as a beautiful woman worthy of love and affection, I mean comeon!!!! You're a Peep!! lift your head, look in the mirror at the pretty girl...she's worked to hard to hide behind selfconciousness,,,let her strength rise to the surface!!! your doing awesome keep up the good work

Bee and Grumpy - hoping your are lurking and hanging in there. hugs to you in your tough time

Dawn are you feeling any better?

where is Fidge? is she off galavanting with the fireman?

Hey I am here honestly I am just running like a nut! I have a new student and one that is chuck full of problems and it is heartbreaking! My daytime is not much anymore as a result of it.

I have been walking about 2 miles a day, trying to keep ontop \of the eatting actually I had a bad night but it seems I was doing really good prior to that. The dog chewed apart my comforter ontop of the bed, and was fuming mad and snacked my head off!

By the way, 17 days IU will be on my way to DISNEY WORLD YIPPPEEEEE!!! So I have been packing God bless the Ultimate packing list! I love that thing! I have been trying to make shirts for Ds and DH and they are not going well at all. I printed out some designs those crafter diser designers made and the paper stucvk to the images very bummed out by that.

Mother invited ehrself for the next 2 weekends, nice OMG I can get insulted in a polite way how messy my house is! HEck lady I have improtant things to worry about I am going to DISNEY!! So naturally the grand dame will be looking for me to wait on her beckon call and cook an all out feast. BTW she never comes anywhere near on time and it really messes up meal preps!

DH bless his heart said the niecest thing, he said that for my Mom's birthday he is going to order Pizza and Easter he is going to cook! Ham steaks and a box of potatoes What a hoot! My Mom is a great source of anxiety in my life, she is very picky about me and all the things I do not do RIGHT?? Whatever!

DH asked hey are you going to run into some of those crazy people when we are in DIsney?? I siad I can only dream dear!!!

Sadly we are dropping a day off our trip as the finances are not there so we will do 6 nights and 7 days and 2 days at Jekyll Island after. So I am thinking of you all alot! Sorry if I have been preoccupied with trip planning but heck don't tell but I am going to Disney!!!!! if you could not tell I am a little excited! BTW I booked our hotels up and down that all have gyms...need to stay focused!!!!

Love you guys and thinking and praying for you guys everyday!!!!

Melinda you are too cute I must tell you that!

Harley I have a dog you could have she likes comforters as apposed to siding!!!

Sandy...love ya!!!!! Finally will hit the post office today!!!

 

[the Fidge]

I forgot a thing or ten. Dene, I must tell you that I lvoe to read your siggie it inspires me. I think that is something you do for alot of us here and by the way to inspire another huamn being typo queen or not is HUGE thank you , I still say and mean it 100 percent, I would be honored to carry your water bottle! YOu are fabuloous!!!!!!! OK now onto the condo issue, HOney I am packed and ready, I am certain too that if nothing else I am very big on finding dear firends spouses you know msiery loves company, ok only kidding!

Sandy, you always have my prayers like everyobdy on here like it or not I pray for you all!!!

Aries, Chirstine - can I be on the surprise list too??? You know everyday I open my eyes its a lovely surpirse!!!!

 

[the Fidge]

UGH I forgot again, Can I hear a booo hoo for me pelase, I had to cancel Narcoosee's you know thats my favorite place to eat but being that the trip is for the boys birthdays, well I will jstu have to have DH make it up to me and go gain!!! Either that or see if Dene will let me come, ohh Dene I can make ADRS if that helps!!

 

[punkin413]

UGH I forgot again, Can I hear a booo hoo for me pelase, I had to cancel Narcoosee's you know thats my favorite place to eat but being that the trip is for the boys birthdays, well I will jstu have to have DH make it up to me and go gain!!! Either that or see if Dene will let me come, ohh Dene I can make ADRS if that helps!!

we're eating at narcoosee's in may and i'm wondering what you like about it since it's your favorite? i changed my cali grill ADR to narcoosee's just because i had a better feeling about it and now i'm looking for people to tell me i did the right thing!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

LYNDA....Pillow rescue queen! I priced compact flash cards on B&H so I think that's the route we'll go. I didn't even know they made 16 GB cards!?!

Cool! Yeah, they make them pretty big. When you get into those pro cameras, the file sizes are huge! Most people do prefer several smaller cards to one big one though, because that way if something goes wrong with the card, you only lose what's on that one card. I have a 1GB and two 2GB cards (I think that's right.), but I don't know how much space you are looking at for her trip. Oh! Does she have what she needs to charge her camera battery over there??? Aren't the outlets different over there?

Good morning everybody.
I am still re-reading through the last 6 pages or so.
Here are in advacnce for those who need em. Cant have too many hugs
My trip is in less than 3 weeks and my doctor is not my friend. Last night I got my xrays back. He said the good news is youre not crazy but the bad news is you have HUGE heel spurs causing the plantar fascitis. Oh goodie. I am supposed to stay off my feet. He recommended I either cancel or get a wheelchair or scooter. Have any of you ever had to do this? I am going to die of embarassment. I done want to be fat scooter girl.Ugh.

YES! I was in a wheelchair for a few days on our trip back in November because I fell getting off the bus at Epcot on day 2 and sprained my ankle pretty badly! I think the scooter would have been better. DH's hands got sore pushing me around. But we did get bumped up a few times in line or to better seats. Go for it! Wheelchair or scooter! It is worth it to make the trip better! In my case it was either wheelchair or lie around in the room. I simply couldn't walk more than a few steps, and when I did, it was sooooo slow. But the wheelchair allowed me to enjoy the parks. We kinda had a sense of humor about it too, which always helps. DH tried to give me a heart attack a couple of times by racing through crowds and stored something in the hood of my sweatshirt once so he didn't have to carry it.

Hi everyone! Just checking in.

Thursday is coming up fast! I'm very excited to find out what we are having.

I have so much reading to do here I don't know where to start? Is there a cheat sheet anywhere?

Speaking of that, well kinda, I have to pat my back.

In my classes I'm just rocking!! I've never been so motivated to get A's, but I am doing that. I'm on a roll! I think everyone should wait to go to college and experience life first and then make improvements where necessary.

Only in a perfect world right?

Anyways hope your week is rocking ladies! It's another beautiful day. Spend some of it outside. Get recharged!

I'm excited to know too Monica!

And way to go on being such a good student - you smarty pants, you!

Hey I am here honestly I am just running like a nut! I have a new student and one that is chuck full of problems and it is heartbreaking! My daytime is not much anymore as a result of it.

I have been walking about 2 miles a day, trying to keep ontop \of the eatting actually I had a bad night but it seems I was doing really good prior to that. The dog chewed apart my comforter ontop of the bed, and was fuming mad and snacked my head off!

By the way, 17 days IU will be on my way to DISNEY WORLD YIPPPEEEEE!!! So I have been packing God bless the Ultimate packing list! I love that thing! I have been trying to make shirts for Ds and DH and they are not going well at all. I printed out some designs those crafter diser designers made and the paper stucvk to the images very bummed out by that.

Mother invited ehrself for the next 2 weekends, nice OMG I can get insulted in a polite way how messy my house is! HEck lady I have improtant things to worry about I am going to DISNEY!! So naturally the grand dame will be looking for me to wait on her beckon call and cook an all out feast. BTW she never comes anywhere near on time and it really messes up meal preps!

DH bless his heart said the niecest thing, he said that for my Mom's birthday he is going to order Pizza and Easter he is going to cook! Ham steaks and a box of potatoes What a hoot! My Mom is a great source of anxiety in my life, she is very picky about me and all the things I do not do RIGHT?? Whatever!

DH asked hey are you going to run into some of those crazy people when we are in DIsney?? I siad I can only dream dear!!!

Sadly we are dropping a day off our trip as the finances are not there so we will do 6 nights and 7 days and 2 days at Jekyll Island after. So I am thinking of you all alot! Sorry if I have been preoccupied with trip planning but heck don't tell but I am going to Disney!!!!! if you could not tell I am a little excited! BTW I booked our hotels up and down that all have gyms...need to stay focused!!!!

Wow! You DO have a lot going on! I sent you a PM. Maybe you should let me know when a good time to call is, or you could call me if ya want!

UGH I forgot again, Can I hear a booo hoo for me pelase, I had to cancel Narcoosee's you know thats my favorite place to eat but being that the trip is for the boys birthdays, well I will jstu have to have DH make it up to me and go gain!!! Either that or see if Dene will let me come, ohh Dene I can make ADRS if that helps!!

Oh, I will SO boo hoo for you! I LOVE Narcoosee's too! Here ya go! Now, just make DH take you back!

 

[daisy_77]

HI everyone!! I need a head count on the surprise thingy of who didnt get so I make sure I have enough this time!!

Oooo, a surprise! I wanna be in on it!

What do I need to do?

 

[Disneyfreak92]

we're eating at narcoosee's in may and i'm wondering what you like about it since it's your favorite? i changed my cali grill ADR to narcoosee's just because i had a better feeling about it and now i'm looking for people to tell me i did the right thing!

You did! You did! We went to Narcoosee's on our honeymoon and our 3rd anniversary trip. Both times, I had lobster. (It was our one splurge dinner on our honeymoon, and we were on the dining plan for the 3rd anniversary trip!) It was great! On our honeymoon, it was actually steak and lobster, and the lobster came with this vanilla sauce that was AMAZING! Oh, and for dessert, I have 4 words for you! KEY LIME CREME BRULEE! I am a real fan of creme brulee, and that one is amazing!

 

[daisy_77]

Good morning everybody.
I am still re-reading through the last 6 pages or so.
Here are in advacnce for those who need em. Cant have too many hugs
My trip is in less than 3 weeks and my doctor is not my friend. Last night I got my xrays back. He said the good news is youre not crazy but the bad news is you have HUGE heel spurs causing the plantar fascitis. Oh goodie. I am supposed to stay off my feet. He recommended I either cancel or get a wheelchair or scooter. Have any of you ever had to do this? I am going to die of embarassment. I done want to be fat scooter girl.Ugh.

There are so many people using wheelchairs and scooters at Disney that no one will be staring at you. Don't be embarassed. Just go and enjoy yourself....don't worry about what other people think (cuz I doubt that they will be thinking anything ). Have an AWESOME time!