DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 4

[lexmelinda]

We have a Fed Ex tracking number for the passport. It's not working yet...but we have it. May not have to go to Chicago after all. Update later.

Thanks for the sweet offer, Lynda!

 

[DisneyJo]

That's great Melinda

 

[punkin413]

did you guys hear about this? i saw the words "fire" and "disney" and my heart jumped up in my throat!

Fire at Downtown Disney West Side Closes Shops Temporarily

June 4, 2007 -- A car fire in the parking lot at Downtown Disney West Side created lots of smoke this morning, forcing several Downtown Disney shops to close. ALL EARS® friend Beth F. was on the scene and shared this photo while the fire was still burning. The fire was eventually contained and shops are operating now as normal.

here's the link:

http://www.allearsnet.com/news/hnews.htm#060407

 

[eeyore45]

Melinda - if you have to drive to Chicago -

I'll meet you there!! We can make a holiday of it!! (I would of course stand in line at the Passport office if they'd let me!! Then fedex you - surely it will come tomorrow!!)

<<<Pixie dust>>>>

(wanted to add - LOVE the pics Jo... someday... someday I'd love to travel over there!)

 

[eeyore45]

Just got off the phone. There is a chance the passport will be completed today but there is NO guarantee. We will call back around 3pm to see if it has been mailed. At that point we will know whether or not we are going to Chicago.

aack - that's so stressful!!

Just read you'd be coming up I65 - maybe Rennselear - or sometimes the skyway can be insane - Use Google maps for a route finder...

aaack - how stressful!!

 

[Wonders10]

I want to cry! I just got an email that I will have a new clinic assignment in addition to what I already have. I will now be in "camp" Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-3. There goes my awesome schedule for the summer. I know I could use the experience but I do not need all these extra hours! Not at all. This completely sucks. And she didn't even tell me when to start - so I responded that I'll be out of town this Friday and Monday so I can't start til next week. Yeah right they are making me cancel my Disney trip that has been planned for months when they give me 4 days notice. I don't think so. I am so bummed out right now. Hopefully this won't require too much outside work because I'm swamped already as it is. Ugh. Ok vent over. I know this is the real world and I better get used to it but it still sucks to finally get myself in a routine only to have it altered dramatically with an additional 9 hours of work.

 

[pigget74]

In less than a month we head to the beach with another family. Since I am gone the week before we are gone and the 2 weekends prior we are meetingthis weekend to discuss the menu for the week. We are doing casual breakfast each day and I will cook one morning, casual lunch and snacks, but want to have nice dinners. SInce it will be 4th of July week when we are gone we really do not want to go out to eat. So here is what I need---I need some quick, nice dinner ideas with dessert. I know that you guys can help me out. Thanks in advance--we meet on Saturday to plan.

 

[punkin413]

In less than a month we head to the beach with another family. Since I am gone the week before we are gone and the 2 weekends prior we are meetingthis weekend to discuss the menu for the week. We are doing casual breakfast each day and I will cook one morning, casual lunch and snacks, but want to have nice dinners. SInce it will be 4th of July week when we are gone we really do not want to go out to eat. So here is what I need---I need some quick, nice dinner ideas with dessert. I know that you guys can help me out. Thanks in advance--we meet on Saturday to plan.

i have a really great recipe for a crunchy cole slaw you can make a bunch of and just kind of use it more than once. it doesn't have mayo in it....that's why i love it so much. let me know if you're interested.

 

[punkin413]

I want to cry! I just got an email that I will have a new clinic assignment in addition to what I already have. I will now be in "camp" Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-3. There goes my awesome schedule for the summer. I know I could use the experience but I do not need all these extra hours! Not at all. This completely sucks. And she didn't even tell me when to start - so I responded that I'll be out of town this Friday and Monday so I can't start til next week. Yeah right they are making me cancel my Disney trip that has been planned for months when they give me 4 days notice. I don't think so. I am so bummed out right now. Hopefully this won't require too much outside work because I'm swamped already as it is. Ugh. Ok vent over. I know this is the real world and I better get used to it but it still sucks to finally get myself in a routine only to have it altered dramatically with an additional 9 hours of work.

 

[Eventer98]

Your day has just been inspired! CHECK THIS OUT!!!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1473250


TwinkieMama is the one who show'd this link this morning, so I won't take the credit.

Thanks for posting that!!

Anymore news Melinda?


I thought I'd share with you a couple of photos from our day out today.

The girls outside the castle, it has a lovely moat running all the way round! Notice the WDW hat and lime green T-Shirt

Us in the middle of the maze, finally, we spent about 20 minutes trying to get to the middle

We also went inside and I had to get DH take this photo especially for V, the 100 year old shoe collection

It is only about 10 minutes up the road and our tickets are valid for a year so we will be going back, the DD's really love the castle There is also a great play area, enormous aviary and birds of prey display. They also do special events, last week they did jousting!!!!

I am super jealous Jo! I love anything castle related and my friend and I wish we could train our horses to joust (they are too slow!! ) what a great summer you'll have!

did you guys hear about this? i saw the words "fire" and "disney" and my heart jumped up in my throat!

Fire at Downtown Disney West Side Closes Shops Temporarily

June 4, 2007 -- A car fire in the parking lot at Downtown Disney West Side created lots of smoke this morning, forcing several Downtown Disney shops to close. ALL EARS® friend Beth F. was on the scene and shared this photo while the fire was still burning. The fire was eventually contained and shops are operating now as normal.

here's the link:

http://www.allearsnet.com/news/hnews.htm#060407

If I saw fire and Disney in the same sentence my stomach would flop as well!!

I want to cry! I just got an email that I will have a new clinic assignment in addition to what I already have. I will now be in "camp" Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-3. There goes my awesome schedule for the summer. I know I could use the experience but I do not need all these extra hours! Not at all. This completely sucks. And she didn't even tell me when to start - so I responded that I'll be out of town this Friday and Monday so I can't start til next week. Yeah right they are making me cancel my Disney trip that has been planned for months when they give me 4 days notice. I don't think so. I am so bummed out right now. Hopefully this won't require too much outside work because I'm swamped already as it is. Ugh. Ok vent over. I know this is the real world and I better get used to it but it still sucks to finally get myself in a routine only to have it altered dramatically with an additional 9 hours of work.

Talked to my dad's gf today..she convinced my dad to hold out until I could help him (July 7th) He also called and asked me to set the date when we should list. I said Aug. 1st. That gives us 3 good weeks. My dad is very irrational at times but when someone shakes him he comes around. He also told me he would sell the house to my sister for only what he owes (half the appraised value I think) but they have bad credit and no down payment. I wonder if he would let them make payments?? He doesn't need the mortgage off his credit b/c his gf already has a house. BUT my sister and her DH are not that great when it comes to money so it might be too risky for him.

Melinda-I hope you got the passport $%& figured out!!

 

[pigget74]

Anymore news Melinda?


I thought I'd share with you a couple of photos from our day out today.

The girls outside the castle, it has a lovely moat running all the way round! Notice the WDW hat and lime green T-Shirt

Us in the middle of the maze, finally, we spent about 20 minutes trying to get to the middle

We also went inside and I had to get DH take this photo especially for V, the 100 year old shoe collection

It is only about 10 minutes up the road and our tickets are valid for a year so we will be going back, the DD's really love the castle There is also a great play area, enormous aviary and birds of prey display. They also do special events, last week they did jousting!!!!

Your girls are beautiful. I am glad that you guys had a great trip.

i have a really great recipe for a crunchy cole slaw you can make a bunch of and just kind of use it more than once. it doesn't have mayo in it....that's why i love it so much. let me know if you're interested.

That sounds yummy--I love cole slaw.

Talked to my dad's gf today..she convinced my dad to hold out until I could help him (July 7th) He also called and asked me to set the date when we should list. I said Aug. 1st. That gives us 3 good weeks. My dad is very irrational at times but when someone shakes him he comes around. He also told me he would sell the house to my sister for only what he owes (half the appraised value I think) but they have bad credit and no down payment. I wonder if he would let them make payments?? He doesn't need the mortgage off his credit b/c his gf already has a house. BUT my sister and her DH are not that great when it comes to money so it might be too risky for him.

Melinda-I hope you got the passport $%& figured out!!

I am glad that he has listened to reasoning. Good luck with everything.

 

[celerystalker]

I'm so hungry! And it's all Punkin's fault for making me think of wolfgang puck's butternut squash soup!!!!

DISCLAIMER: Do NOT read her trip report if pictures of food trigger your cravings!


But it's worth it to read her trip report. I think.

 

[punkin413]

That sounds yummy--I love cole slaw.

here ya go!

coleslaw mix:
1 1-lb bag coleslaw mix
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
2 packages ramen noodes, broken (beef flavored - just the noodles, the seasoning packet comes in later!)

dressing:
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 packages seasoning mix from ramen noodles (beef flavored)

mix vinegar and sugar together until well blended. add ramen seasoning. mix in oil. add to dry mix 30 minutes before serving. dressing should be mixed either night before and refridgerated or two hours prior and refridgerated.

i don't know exactly how much this makes, but i usually put it in a huge mixing bowl with aluminum foil over it and it lasts us a few days (but there's only 2 of us!). the longer the dressing sets in the coleslaw, the better because the noodles will kind of soak it up.

enjoy!

 

[dance2874]

Hey Dance- check this out-

I got a letter in the mail yesterday from the ballet studio "inviting" my girls to audition for their Company(competition team). The letter said that they enjoyed teaching them last year and were impressed with their dedication to classes and their talent- so good so far right?

So here's the kicker- the "invite" to audition has a stipulation of completing 20 hours of technique class- the cost $280- for EACH of my girls-

Sounds to me like they were more impressed with my checkbook than my girls- this is the part about competition dance that just burns me up- I dont mind paying for what they need to participate but $560 for an "audition" fee? If they were that impressed, the audition should be free- dont you think?

Just thought that might interest you.

The girls are going to audition at their other studio- and that audition is open to anyone and is FREE-

A $280 AUDITION fee? That is too funny. No self respecting company would charge that kind of a fee for an audition. Maybe a $25 or $50 application fee or something but I have never heard of that kind of fee before. I got an 'invitation' for my daughter to be in a local pagent. The invite was similar and the 'entrance fee' was a similar amount too. They claimed that all the kids won something and it was a no pressure, no make up type of pagent...yeah, right. Sign me up. I have extra cash laying around so she can win a plastic trophy

Anymore news Melinda?


I thought I'd share with you a couple of photos from our day out today.

The girls outside the castle, it has a lovely moat running all the way round! Notice the WDW hat and lime green T-Shirt

Us in the middle of the maze, finally, we spent about 20 minutes trying to get to the middle

We also went inside and I had to get DH take this photo especially for V, the 100 year old shoe collection

It is only about 10 minutes up the road and our tickets are valid for a year so we will be going back, the DD's really love the castle There is also a great play area, enormous aviary and birds of prey display. They also do special events, last week they did jousting!!!!

That looks so fun! I wish I lived by a castle!

We have a Fed Ex tracking number for the passport. It's not working yet...but we have it. May not have to go to Chicago after all. Update later.

Thanks for the sweet offer, Lynda!

I am getting all twitchy just thinking about that passport! I hate suspense, and it is killing me! Will she or wont she get it in time! ACK!! You would think it was me who was waiting on it

I want to cry! I just got an email that I will have a new clinic assignment in addition to what I already have. I will now be in "camp" Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-3. There goes my awesome schedule for the summer. I know I could use the experience but I do not need all these extra hours! Not at all. This completely sucks. And she didn't even tell me when to start - so I responded that I'll be out of town this Friday and Monday so I can't start til next week. Yeah right they are making me cancel my Disney trip that has been planned for months when they give me 4 days notice. I don't think so. I am so bummed out right now. Hopefully this won't require too much outside work because I'm swamped already as it is. Ugh. Ok vent over. I know this is the real world and I better get used to it but it still sucks to finally get myself in a routine only to have it altered dramatically with an additional 9 hours of work.

I am a creature of habit too. Once I get in a routine I like t stick with it. I would hate having to change too, and especially with no notice!

here ya go!

coleslaw mix:
1 1-lb bag coleslaw mix
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
2 packages ramen noodes, broken (beef flavored - just the noodles, the seasoning packet comes in later!)

dressing:
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 packages seasoning mix from ramen noodles (beef flavored)

mix vinegar and sugar together until well blended. add ramen seasoning. mix in oil. add to dry mix 30 minutes before serving. dressing should be mixed either night before and refridgerated or two hours prior and refridgerated.

i don't know exactly how much this makes, but i usually put it in a huge mixing bowl with aluminum foil over it and it lasts us a few days (but there's only 2 of us!). the longer the dressing sets in the coleslaw, the better because the noodles will kind of soak it up.

enjoy!

That salad is SO GOOD! I make that alot in the summer!! I know the first time I got the recipe I was sort of thrown by the ramen noodles, but it is SOOO good!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

OK, opinions please?!? How's the new siggie pic? I might change it again after I get my Photopass CD, but for now, I think this is the best I can do. Y'all told me I needed to change it, so what do you think?

 

[Eventer98]

OK, opinions please?!? How's the new siggie pic? I might change it again after I get my Photopass CD, but for now, I think this is the best I can do. Y'all told me I needed to change it, so what do you think?

I like it!

 

[pixie dust 112]

OK, opinions please?!? How's the new siggie pic? I might change it again after I get my Photopass CD, but for now, I think this is the best I can do. Y'all told me I needed to change it, so what do you think?

Love it!

 

[pixie dust 112]

About 2 weeks ago we got a letter in the mail inviting us to the academic awards ceremony this coming Wednesday because DD(11) would be recieving an award (We think it's an award for being on high honor roll for the entire school year). We are so proud, but had a dilemma. DD(13) goes to the same school and she didn't get a letter. DH and I want the whole family to go to the ceremony for DD(11) , but DD(13) knows lots of her friends were invited and will be getting awards and she in embarassed because she would be sitting in the audience while her sister and friends would be on the stage. Well I get home from work today and there is a message on the answering machine, inviting our family to the academic awards ceremony for DD(13) as she will be getting an award! Apparently the office was just informed that DD(13) would be getting this award so they hadn't sent out a letter and seeing as it was so late they called. SO I called DD(13) into our bedroom and told her that DH and I were insistent that she go to the awards ceremony! (I'm so mean!) She was near to about it so I said well just listen to this messge on the machine....PLayed the message and she was jumping up and down and dancing all over the place!!!! She said an academic award isn't as exciting as a sports trophy, but she never expected to get an academic award. I told her it could be the Physical education award seeing as she's received 100s every quarter and played on a couple of school sports teams. SHe is hoping for the phys ed award!

 

[punkin413]

OK, opinions please?!? How's the new siggie pic? I might change it again after I get my Photopass CD, but for now, I think this is the best I can do. Y'all told me I needed to change it, so what do you think?

i love it! and your hair is so cute!

by the way, i know we were talking about this show the other night, so i just wanted to make sure you guys knew that the season premier of hell's kitchen is on right now (for us east coasters/central timers).

 

[Eventer98]

About 2 weeks ago we got a letter in the mail inviting us to the academic awards ceremony this coming Wednesday because DD(11) would be recieving an award (We think it's an award for being on high honor roll for the entire school year). We are so proud, but had a dilemma. DD(13) goes to the same school and she didn't get a letter. DH and I want the whole family to go to the ceremony for DD(11) , but DD(13) knows lots of her friends were invited and will be getting awards and she in embarassed because she would be sitting in the audience while her sister and friends would be on the stage. Well I get home from work today and there is a message on the answering machine, inviting our family to the academic awards ceremony for DD(13) as she will be getting an award! Apparently the office was just informed that DD(13) would be getting this award so they hadn't sent out a letter and seeing as it was so late they called. SO I called DD(13) into our bedroom and told her that DH and I were insistent that she go to the awards ceremony! (I'm so mean!) She was near to about it so I said well just listen to this messge on the machine....PLayed the message and she was jumping up and down and dancing all over the place!!!! She said an academic award isn't as exciting as a sports trophy, but she never expected to get an academic award. I told her it could be the Physical education award seeing as she's received 100s every quarter and played on a couple of school sports teams. SHe is hoping for the phys ed award!

Congrats to DD!!!