Don't touch that! I need a picture first! TR - **NEW 04/17 PTR IS UP

[glennbo123]

First my new prized possession:

The bedspread?

They are the "Shape-Up" style which claims you tone muscle, etc while you walk. I'm not as concerned with that as much as it is supposed to improve your posture. Hopefully it helps with that!

Oh just get to the point -- they're for your butt!

At first I wondered, is it just a fancy box? Honestly, I loved the box! I was going on and on how I loved the decoration and how detailed it was until Bubba asked "Well aren't you going to open it?!"

It is a very nice box, no question about it.

And one last thing. I got my hair cut a few weeks back to give myself a refresh. Here's a shot from the day I got it done

I like it! Oh, I should speak Canadian --

And nice bichon calendar behind you.

 

[englishrose47]

Loved all your Fashion Outlet Mall purchases !!Everytime I drop the kids off there I think of our MEET!!!

Bubbas gift and the Box are awesome !!

I the new look!!!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

You hit the nail right on the head. I swear there's something wrong with society and working for money. It should all just grow on trees and then people could focus their time and energy on having fun instead!

I would've freaked if that had been me As soon as my car does anything but go in a straight line when I want it to, I panic Poor thing! How old were you when that happen....or maybe I shouldn't ask

Now you're thinking clearly! Who needs responsibilities? DH jokes that anytime he gets a bonus from work, I'm all 'put it in the Disney fund!'

I was pretty freaked because this hill was monstrously big! How old was I then? About 19 I think.

LOVE all of your purchases, especially the boots! I'd so wear those! That wristlet is so stinking cute, and it's purple too? Adorable! Bubba did great on your gift too, I love the box. I'd have been excited just over that but then to have seen those amazing Mickey ears? Awesome, I love them. You have a nice sister!

Jen, your hair looks ultra fabulous! The length is really nice and the cut suits you too. Good job! Ugh, I really need to get mine cut.

 

[jenbear123]

Love the ears and the new do looks great!

Thanks!

I hate traveling in snow, whether by car, by train, by bus, or by plane. Glad you made it safely back.

I think staying inside is your best bet in weather like that!

Awesome pictures, and I like your new haircut. I need to get mine cut!

It's such a relief getting all that hair chopped off! It gets to be too much in the winter.

Love the gift from Bubba!! What a nice nice box!!! Is that an original ticket?? IF only they did 40th anny prices like that this year......$7.25.....wow!!!

It's a patch of an original ticket. Wouldn't that be nice?! The parks would be SWAMPED!

The bedspread?

No! And it's not a bedspread that's my rug that did not get ruined in the flood.

Oh just get to the point -- they're for your butt!

I was TRYING to be polite GLENN.

It is a very nice box, no question about it.

I like it! Oh, I should speak Canadian --

It should be considered a morse code or something.

And nice bichon calendar behind you.

I wondered if you were going to notice that! How is Swiffer by the way?

Loved all your Fashion Outlet Mall purchases !!Everytime I drop the kids off there I think of our MEET!!!

It brought back good memories for sure. I noticed a couple stores had closed or at least weren't open when I was there. I love how it's open until 9pm on Saturdays. Most malls around here close at 7pm on Saturdays.

Bubbas gift and the Box are awesome !!

I the new look!!!

Thanks! But it can't beat the shower cap look

 

[jenbear123]

Now you're thinking clearly! Who needs responsibilities? DH jokes that anytime he gets a bonus from work, I'm all 'put it in the Disney fund!'

That's where my tax refund is going!

I was pretty freaked because this hill was monstrously big! How old was I then? About 19 I think.

Okay being 19 years and driving up a huge stinkin' hill, swerving all over the place....I'd be crying too!!!

LOVE all of your purchases, especially the boots! I'd so wear those! That wristlet is so stinking cute, and it's purple too? Adorable! Bubba did great on your gift too, I love the box. I'd have been excited just over that but then to have seen those amazing Mickey ears? Awesome, I love them. You have a nice sister!

The boots are wonderfully comfortable. They are the first pair of boots I haven't had to buy winter insoles for. There's fur lining that runs through the entire boot! I have to call myself pretty lucky to have Bubba as my sister. We get along really well too which isn't normal for sisters in most cases

Jen, your hair looks ultra fabulous! The length is really nice and the cut suits you too. Good job! Ugh, I really need to get mine cut.

Thank you! You're too kind. I kinda just told the hairdresser to give me a hair cut that suits me but I just said it couldn't be above my shoulders. I've always had long hair so this is a bit of a change.

 

[glennbo123]

I wondered if you were going to notice that! How is Swiffer by the way?

Funny you should ask. He's doing well now.....but he was attacked by another dog a couple of weeks ago and got pretty beat up. I was walking him and another dog (not the dog that ended up attacking him) and owner came out. Her dog and Swiffer greeted each other, sniff sniff, then a third dog from a couple of houses past where we'd already walked came down to us. That dog greeted the first dog, then Swiffer went over and....bam! With no provocation or warning that dog just grabbed Swiffer by the neck and started going for the kill. The owner of the first dog we'd met was yelling at it and I was trying to pull it off. I couldn't get a hold of anything so ended up pulling its front leg literally back and behind it to get it to let go. Then it got free and went at him again. (Swiffer was just yelping the whole time. James was at the bus stop, probably a quarter of a mile away and could hear him.) This time I was able to get a hold of the dog's collar and pull it off. I got her to sit and she seemed to get her senses about her. She's actually a very nice dog....to people anyway, so it was kind of strange and very unexpected. Then she pulled back and her collar slipped over her head. I was really worried at that point, because if she went after Swiffer then, I don't think I'd be able to get her off of him. The other lady helped me get the collar back on and we stood there until the dog's owner came down the street to find out what was going on. He offered to pay for Swiffer's vet bills and I took him up on it. It turned out that Swiffer's wounds were mostly superficial, but he did have a big cut on the top of his head and some small puncture wounds on his neck. The vet said, "What? Did you have your whole head in that dog's mouth?" Yep, pretty much. So, he was on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for a couple of days and moved around very gingerly. But, he's back to his old self playful self now. The cut on his head is healing well, but there's still a bare patch where they had to shave his fur to see what they were dealing with.

I said that we need to get him some karate lessons.

 

[jenbear123]

Funny you should ask. He's doing well now.....but he was attacked by another dog a couple of weeks ago and got pretty beat up. I was walking him and another dog (not the dog that ended up attacking him) and owner came out. Her dog and Swiffer greeted each other, sniff sniff, then a third dog from a couple of houses past where we'd already walked came down to us. That dog greeted the first dog, then Swiffer went over and....bam! With no provocation or warning that dog just grabbed Swiffer by the neck and started going for the kill. The owner of the first dog we'd met was yelling at it and I was trying to pull it off. I couldn't get a hold of anything so ended up pulling its front leg literally back and behind it to get it to let go. Then it got free and went at him again. (Swiffer was just yelping the whole time. James was at the bus stop, probably a quarter of a mile away and could hear him.) This time I was able to get a hold of the dog's collar and pull it off. I got her to sit and she seemed to get her senses about her. She's actually a very nice dog....to people anyway, so it was kind of strange and very unexpected. Then she pulled back and her collar slipped over her head. I was really worried at that point, because if she went after Swiffer then, I don't think I'd be able to get her off of him. The other lady helped me get the collar back on and we stood there until the dog's owner came down the street to find out what was going on. He offered to pay for Swiffer's vet bills and I took him up on it. It turned out that Swiffer's wounds were mostly superficial, but he did have a big cut on the top of his head and some small puncture wounds on his neck. The vet said, "What? Did you have your whole head in that dog's mouth?" Yep, pretty much. So, he was on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for a couple of days and moved around very gingerly. But, he's back to his old self playful self now. The cut on his head is healing well, but there's still a bare patch where they had to shave his fur to see what they were dealing with.

I said that we need to get him some karate lessons.

Oh my gosh! That's horrible! I would have been petrified if that had happened to my poor Pixel! I am so glad to hear Swiffer is okay. Wow. What an experience. But dogs can be so unpredictable at times. And it's funny you say that he got attacked because the bigger dogs are always going after my little white fluffy thing too! I don't get it. Maybe those bigger dogs don't like Bichons? Glad to hear the owner of the attacker dog offered to pay for the vet bills. Those can be VERY expensive. Do you know what kind of dog attacked yours? Just curious.... So glad he is okay. Poor Swiffer! Yes, you should get him karate lessons

 

[All7OfUs]

cute stuff. LOVE those boots! They look super warm!

AWESOME haircut! I really think it suits you so well. Mine looks a bit like that when it's not up in a clip or tail.

 

[jenbear123]

cute stuff. LOVE those boots! They look super warm!

They are quite warm! Warm enough anyway for this Canadian winter. Not sure how well they'd fair in the Arctic though.

AWESOME haircut! I really think it suits you so well. Mine looks a bit like that when it's not up in a clip or tail.

Thanks! Don't blame you for throwing it back in a clip or ponytail. Sometimes you gotta get the hair out of your face!

 

[All7OfUs]

They are quite warm! Warm enough anyway for this Canadian winter. Not sure how well they'd fair in the Arctic though.

I thought ALL of Canada was in the Arctic.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Oh my gosh! That's horrible! I would have been petrified if that had happened to my poor Pixel! I am so glad to hear Swiffer is okay. Wow. What an experience. But dogs can be so unpredictable at times. And it's funny you say that he got attacked because the bigger dogs are always going after my little white fluffy thing too! I don't get it. Maybe those bigger dogs don't like Bichons? Glad to hear the owner of the attacker dog offered to pay for the vet bills. Those can be VERY expensive. Do you know what kind of dog attacked yours? Just curious.... So glad he is okay. Poor Swiffer! Yes, you should get him karate lessons

I agree Jen! Glenn, that is terrible! I'm sure I'd have been frozen in shock if I saw. Poor little Swiffer. I had a dog when I was younger and he was the nicest, sweetest thing. But everytime he got around this one little puffy neighborhood dog, he'd try to bite him. It was so strange because he was so good with people, kids and other dogs.

I thought ALL of Canada was in the Arctic.

 

[Flossbolna]

Jen, what a horrible trip you had! But I loved all the things you got to buy.

Didn't you say that Bubby was going to have an interview at WDW? How did that go? I was wondering wether she might be working there during my next trip...

I thought ALL of Canada was in the Arctic.

No way, Jen actually lives at a more southern lattitude than me!

 

[jenbear123]

I thought ALL of Canada was in the Arctic.

VERY funny Liesa!

I agree Jen! Glenn, that is terrible! I'm sure I'd have been frozen in shock if I saw. Poor little Swiffer. I had a dog when I was younger and he was the nicest, sweetest thing. But everytime he got around this one little puffy neighborhood dog, he'd try to bite him. It was so strange because he was so good with people, kids and other dogs.

Maybe it's that one neighbourhood dog bully

Jen, what a horrible trip you had! But I loved all the things you got to buy.

Hey Magdalene! It was quite the trek. Will think twice before travelling in winter!

Didn't you say that Bubby was going to have an interview at WDW? How did that go? I was wondering wether she might be working there during my next trip...

Yes, she did have her interview a couple days ago. She said it was a bit intimidating and she's not confident she did well. That's what she always says about interviews though so I'm sure it went better than she thought. I really hope she gets to go back! The program is so competitive now so it might be harder than the last time to get in.

No way, Jen actually lives at a more southern lattitude than me!

That's right!

 

[Flossbolna]

Yes, she did have her interview a couple days ago. She said it was a bit intimidating and she's not confident she did well. That's what she always says about interviews though so I'm sure it went better than she thought. I really hope she gets to go back! The program is so competitive now so it might be harder than the last time to get in.

Is it for the same position? I would think that it would count for something that they know her as compared to someone where they only have one interview to judge the person from? I wish her good luck with getting the job!!

 

[jenbear123]

Is it for the same position? I would think that it would count for something that they know her as compared to someone where they only have one interview to judge the person from? I wish her good luck with getting the job!!

Yup! And she will most likely be able to have a server position at Le Cellier since she has server experience now. LC used to let everyone try the server position but now that it's signature, servers need at least 2 years experience, which Bubba will have by the time she goes back. She does have a good chance with the manager that still knows her (only one is left - there used to be several that knew her) but there were people at the Disney interview that I went to who had gone before and they were put on the "Opportunity List" like me. They say if you're placed on this list you still have a chance of being placed for the program. I have been on that list for 5 months and have heard nothing. It's basically like when you apply to a job and they tell you they'll keep your resume on file but nothing ever happens. Let's hope Bubba doesn't go on this list!

 

[Flossbolna]

Yup! And she will most likely be able to have a server position at Le Cellier since she has server experience now. LC used to let everyone try the server position but now that it's signature, servers need at least 2 years experience, which Bubba will have by the time she goes back. She does have a good chance with the manager that still knows her (only one is left - there used to be several that knew her) but there were people at the Disney interview that I went to who had gone before and they were put on the "Opportunity List" like me. They say if you're placed on this list you still have a chance of being placed for the program. I have been on that list for 5 months and have heard nothing. It's basically like when you apply to a job and they tell you they'll keep your resume on file but nothing ever happens. Let's hope Bubba doesn't go on this list!

Oh, I did not know that you applied at WDW as well! 5 months waiting for an opportunity does not sound too good... I hope she doesn't go on the list and I hope you will finally get the opportunity you are listed for!

 

[jenbear123]

Oh, I did not know that you applied at WDW as well! 5 months waiting for an opportunity does not sound too good... I hope she doesn't go on the list and I hope you will finally get the opportunity you are listed for!

I mentioned somewhere along the way. Anyways doesn't matter because I wouldn't be taking it if I was accepted. It's just not possible right now for me. I really need to catch up on your PTR! Goodness, how terrible of me. I can never keep up with all these threads

 

[redlight]

Wishing Bubba good luck!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Yup! And she will most likely be able to have a server position at Le Cellier since she has server experience now. LC used to let everyone try the server position but now that it's signature, servers need at least 2 years experience, which Bubba will have by the time she goes back. She does have a good chance with the manager that still knows her (only one is left - there used to be several that knew her) but there were people at the Disney interview that I went to who had gone before and they were put on the "Opportunity List" like me. They say if you're placed on this list you still have a chance of being placed for the program. I have been on that list for 5 months and have heard nothing. It's basically like when you apply to a job and they tell you they'll keep your resume on file but nothing ever happens. Let's hope Bubba doesn't go on this list!

How cool! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Bubba! If she gets it, how soon would she be working there?

 

[All7OfUs]

Please wish Bubba luck for me, Jen!!!