EWP group?

[helenabear]

SG, I do the same thing as you do on tips. If it is a cheap place I tip more than standard. I feel silly leaving litterally change on a lunch meal if they deserve it more. I too look how busy the place is. If it isn't busy and they are still ignoring us, that is when I get a little upset. When you are standing there at 11:00 am for lunch and the person only writes down half of the order then that isn't very good in my eyes (what happened at that one lunch I spoke of earlier). I understand people have to earn a wage, but I have to admit I won't give my money to someone who wasn't deserving. SG, I am also glad that since the thread has been found, we will see more of you here. I wonder how many collective hours were spent looking for it by all of us who did?

I too looked up Cursillo and read up on it. I admit it isn't something I have heard of here. It was very enlightening to read up on and very nice that you can be a part of it Wendy.

No one made me cut my hair. It was a choice of mine and I needed a trim in the very least. I got all brave and went and now six inches later I have "short" hair. Luis wasn't even home when I decided so it was solely me. I guess it is still long compared to most but I miss it. It might be easier to care for and style though now like this. I have been wanting to French braid my hair but it was too long and now maybe I will be able to try it again.

My old computer does work but it isn't offering me much. I was honestly looking for something I was going to send someone via e-mail but it wasn't even on that hard drive. This computer lost a hard drive a week before graduation and so I didn't even know what was on it. I hadn't even touched it in two years and I was very happy to be able to look what was there. Fortunately what I was looking to send via e-mail I found on a floppy disk at my dad's house

I am a rather short lady at less than 5'1" (A hair under 5' 3/4" to be exact). I thought I was heard that Dan was around 6'1" to 6'4", but I was just informed that he is 6'6" He is almost 1 1/2 feel taller than me... maybe I'll buy stilts if I ever meet him

 

[helenabear]

I even edited my last post once becase I forgot to say something and here I am again so I decided on another post instead

SG, if you are in my neck of the woods I would be more than thrilled to meet you! I checked my calendar and I look free Okay like I have anything planned THAT far in advance This of course goes for anyone. If you are ever in good old Buckeye country (Columbus, Ohio) let me know and I'd love to get together for lunch or something like that.

Well I should be doing other things so I will try to do them now!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Dear Elaine/Helenabear

I will wait until a bit closer to the date to make some sort of plans. My niece may end up not getting married but I have been informed that I will show up any old way. My 'baby' sister thinks that she 'owes' me for the summers and other times she has visited me. They are even giving up their bed for us as we are so used to sleeping in a king bed t hat we cannot sleep in anything else. I feel a bit guilty but not enough to turn it down. LOL Both of us being Buckeyes makes us both 'nuts'. If you look it up in the dictionary I believe you even find it listed as a "useless nut". Don't think I would go that far. (grin)

I never thought that Luis had 'forced' you to cut your hair. I think that you would take his opinion into account but are a fully formed adult woman who would make up her own mind in the end. I used to have long hair which is not that easy when your hair is as curly as mine. I wore it up in a bun and looked older than I actually am at this time and I was in my 20's then. I got a comb caught in it one day and chopped it all off. DH was most distressed but I told him he could grow his own if he liked it so much as I did not have the time to care for it. I think I look better with it short anyway.

Heck, don't worry about meeting Dan. If you cannot see him for the clouds he could easily just pick up you and raise you to his level. (grin)

You listening to us talk 'behind your back" Dan? PS I loved the friendly wave.

I think I will get cleaned up and head for bed as I am tired. I read for an hour or two before I finally go to sleep and this is about my favorite time of day. I used to read a lot more but the book falls from my hands sometimes nowadays. Old age is creeping up not so slowly.

SG/Linda

 

[helenabear]

Morning all. It's Monday, I am at work and I can't say I am too happy about that one, but I am here none the less

SG, I think you are right about the Buckeye. I think it is labeled the "useless nut" in the dictionary because it is poisonous. So since I am Ohio born and bred, that must make me one useless nut When the time gets closer let me know about the Wedding and I am sure I will probably be around. The only day I have booked in the future is May 10, 2003 (sister's wedding) and that is way in the distance.

Actually when it comes to my hair, if Luis had it his way, mine would be as long as it was before Saturday afternoon still. It is a shock to me to have it this short, but no one seems to notice so I guess the difference is all in my head. This isn't a bad length, and I think it is easier to take care of but I just love long hair.

I can see it now, I go meet Dan and he has to pick me up so I can see his face. I guess it is a good thing that I have already seen pictures of him so that I have an idea of what his face does look like even if I don't get to see it at first. I too wonder how often Dan really does come in here for a peep and I wonder how much his "ears burn" because of us

Well I should head to work. All systems are up and running. I hope you all have a good day.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Helenabear, you needn't worry. Dapper Dan is a gentle giant and would not hurt you. I doubt that he could possibly read every single reference to him on these boards. Those who have met him boast of the feat and those who have not think he might possibly be a figment of our imaginations. Sort of like 'Bigfoot".

Having been 'bred and born" in Ohio myself I will have to join you in being a 'useless nut". While I have lived many places around the country I have landed not too far from my roots (about 250 miles).

I was up in Indy today scouting out places for our upcoming family reunion. The rooms were more expensive than I had thought. It is a holiday weekend so I guess that figures. My DH and I will get the Jacuzzi suite so there will be room for all to sit and visit and the room has a large screen tv to occupy the men while the ladies shop or whatever. There is a brew pub restaurant and comedy club across the street and loads of restaurants and things all around as well as being only about 10 minutes from downtown so I hope they will be happy with it.

I finally found the crockpot I had been looking for. It has an ivy motif and came with a bonus little one also. Great for cheese dip or whatever. I loved my old crockpot which was a plain cooker and a deep fat fryer but it died and went to appliance heaven around Christmas time. A crockpot ranks right up there with a microwave for me as it frees me up to do other things. I can put the stuff in and go out in the yard and get all sorts of things done while it bubbles away. Can even set up the breadmaker to make it a really special meal.

You were at work awfully early this morning. Do you do this often? Do you have a flex schedule so if you go in early you go home early? Do you work downtown? My sisters office was moved from right downtown recently. It was rough trying to work while moving. She is a paralegal. She gives me credit for it because I told her that it sounded like a great job but she is the one who went right out and did it. She did not have to go to school too long and she makes very good money and loves what she does. I think the qualifications are higher now though. She is one of the sisters who is coming to Indy in July. There will only be 4 of us sisters getting together.

I have flowers blooming everywhere. I even have daffidills on the verge of blossoming. Amazing weather.

I have a good book to read tonight. It is by Rita Rudner and I love her so I am hoping she writes well.

Have a great night ladies and I will come in later and sit around the veranda and watch the stars and fireworks light up the night. Please remind me to order some extra iced tea as Dan and I both share a taste for the stuff. I prefer Luzianne, will have to ask him his preference as we must cater to the tastes of a man who would go to such lengths for us ladies.

SG/Linda

 

[helenabear]

Dapper Dan a gentle Giant... wow, he must be like my cats because they are gentle giants as well Seriously I know he is a dear heart. I can tell by the pictures I have seen and I know by the voice I have heard. I really wish I could put the two together at the same time.

Linda, you can be Ohio born and move away and when it comes down to it you will still bleed 'scarlet & gray' no matter what I don't use that term as Ohio State Football only but for the generic Buckeye feel we have everywhere here! I am so glad that you found your crock pot. It is always nice to find what you want and be able to replace a beloved appliance you used so often. I am also glad that you are getting your plans down for the family reunion. It sounds like your family will be very comfy if they need to hang out in your suite

My standard work hours are 7am to 4pm so I guess I was there right on time this morning. We can choose our hours within reason. They don't want people leaving on a regular basis before 4pm and they don't want you coming in much after 9:30 or so. I choose the early hours because I love them. I am done with the day and can make it to the bank in time at the end of the day

Well the boards have been slow and I have a few more things I need to get done tonight. I hope you all are doing well. Take Care!

 

[angelina]

SG, I am surprised to hear that you have flowers blooming this time of the year. I thought it would be too cold there, but I read earlier that you have only had snow once this year. I spent the better part of Saturday on my knees planting pansies and daffodil bulbs, a little late, I know, but they were sprouting, so I'm hoping they will bloom. I transplanted some of my grandmother's iris bulbs last year, and they are sending out new leaves, too. I had a weird feeling about taking her bulbs, and I put it off for years, but this time I had the landscapers fix a bed around an oak tree in the back and planted quite a few. I love flowers, but have a brown thumb, so most of what I buy I kill shortly thereafter. I seem to be getting better, since the two crepe myrtles I planted two years ago are still alive and one has survived being moved to another part of the yard. When I bought them, I was told they were relatively small varieties, but later read that the Natchez variety grows to 50' or more. Since I had 2 planted in a bed next to the house, I had to move one last year. This year's project is to collect cuttings of hydrangeas from my mother and sister's yards and root them to go all around the yard in between my azaleas. My sister is very good at this. She has rooted quite a few in both her yard and my mom's. We have a 3 day Festival of Flowers this year as part of our Azalea Trail Festival, and it is always a lot of fun to go see the exhibits local nurseries, florists, and shops put together. I usually walk away with a lot of "wants" that go unfulfilled.

Wendy, what a beautiful story you have. I think everyone can be taught from a young age the basics of faith and prayer, but life teaches you what it all really means. Everyone comes to if by a different path, and it takes real life experiences to show us all the true presence of God.

Rider, I received a picture this morning in my e-mail I think you might like. I hope it goes through alright.

Have a nice day, everyone. It's supposed to rain quite heavily tonight, so my beautiful flowers might get beaten down after all. I am going to spend some time outside first and enjoy them.

 

[Dan Murphy]

You guys are silly as ever.

 

[helenabear]

Us, silly? Me thinks you have us confused with another group there Dan

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Now, I have been accused of many things but silly never. I cannot make up my mind if I am offended or delighted. It would be sad to be considered silly when you are young but to be silly at my age would be quite an accomplishment. I am loud, exuberant, smiling, and even "Goofy". Will have to consider this a bit more.

Angelina, this has been an unusual winter for Indiana. We have them sometimes and we are just lucking out this year. Year before this we were in Florida and came home the first of December in a snow and ice storm. One year we were down there in October and went on a cruise to the Bahamas and came back to cold weather in FL and snow storms in IN. We will pay for it by having loads of bugs this summer. I am afraid that my normal array of spring flowers will not be up to standards this year as there have been some cold nights and the foliage is a bit ragged. I had planted a couple of hundred more bulbs last fall. My favorites are the peach tulips. One flower bed is all purple and white. I do the landscaping here. Not as pretty as yours but I do the best I can. Can you post some pictures of your lovely flowers?

Helenabear, I like the sound of your hours. I can imagine how hard it is to get everything done if you were to work from 9-5. It is great that you can adjust when necessary also. My DD can do that. It only takes her about 5 minutes to drive from work to the school so she is able to do things with her kids sometimes and even to come and have lunch with them sometimes. I am puttering around here today. Had to defrost the big freezer this morning. Was getting a bit upset though as DH was hopping around very upset cause I would not stop and dial a phone number for him. (read between the lines ladies) argggggg

Have been doing sympathy and birthday cards this morning. You would be surprised how much time all of this takes. Would rather send more of the later and fewer of the former though.

I am going to go out and clean some of the flowerbeds in preparation for spring. I fear this will bring on some snow and ice but I am going to do it anyway. We have a lumbermill in town and I always go and get a pickup truck load of mulch each year to keep down the weeds. I love the blooms but not all the work. (LOL)

The pot of ham and beans in waiting to be turned into a pot of chili. DH loves ham and beans and I do not until I add tomatoes and hamburger to it. Cornbread and some leftover pie will have to suffice while I pursue other obligations today.

Hope your workdays are short and your evenings are long.

Slightly Goofy

 

[Dan Murphy]

Originally posted by SlightlyGoofy
I cannot make up my mind if I am offended or delighted.

Be delighted, Linda

 

[helenabear]

Wow, we've gotten a guy other than Luis to come in here TWICE in one day I think I need to sit down... no wait I am sitting... I think I need to lay myself down for a while with a nice cold drink... Kasa Nova???? Can you get me a lemonaide please? Yes I do think I just might need a shot of Bacardi Limón in it as well.

Linda, your winters sound a lot like ours (but then again we are pracitcally neighbors so I am not shocked). I do think Columbus itself gets less snow than you do, but I remember one October (the day after I got married) that it was 30 degrees and some snow flurries. So when we went down to FL and had winter weather there, we were still thrilled I haven't done much in the way of gardening yet at our house. I want to see what comes up in the spring and if need be, I will have to plant some tulips and daffodils as I love watching those come up in the spring. They also had a beautiful rose vine that I think is dying so I will look at it later to see what, if anything can be done with it. If not I'll consider starting a new rose vine where that one currently is.

Angelina, your garden sounds like it will be beautiful. Green thumb or not, would you like to come and work on mine

I too love my work hours. I am up at work when it is dark and leave when it is light in the winter time. You have no idea how nice that is to come home in the winter and see the sun out still. I only have about a 15-20 minute commute and that is REALLY nice especially when running late in the morning. If I had to stay any later than four I wouldn't have time to DIS, play guitar, lift weights, cook eat and the rest if I wanted to. I admit I multitask a lot at home... cook & DIS, eat & DIS, workout & DIS... wait I am seeing a pattern here But I really couldn't do it all. I am getting lucky enough to be able to not need a solid 8 hours of sleep now and that helps me get the laundry done too

Well I have to get just a few more things done before heading back to my work but I hope you all are having a great day!

 

[angelina]

After I posted earlier, I went outside and noticed a rather large bud on one of my bearded iris plants that was NOT there Saturday. I cannot tell if it will be white or purple, but it is encouraging. I did some pruning on one of my bridal wreaths, and it has lots of new leaves popping up. I wish my yard was as pretty as I make it sound, most of the bushes are new, and still rather small, but in about five years, they should be large and beautiful. I have such visions of what I want it to be, and limited resources and know-how to get it there. I am checking into the Southern Living gardening school that will be at the festival of flowers next month. I have a friend who always comes up with things for "just us girls" to do, and I think she might enjoy it. Linda, I never thought of going to a lumber mill to get mulch, we use mostly pine straw or cedar shavings. I hope my bulbs do bloom this year, though. I love to have cut flowers in the house. I wish I could get the hang of growing roses, I love to smell them. I would also like to grow peonies, but I don't think they do too well this far south. I have always loved sweet olive bushes because they smell heavenly, and there are a couple of magnolias in the neighboring yards that scent the whole place in the summer.

I think I have the girls asleep, so I'm going to do some ironing. I'll check in later.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Hello, there again Dan "the Man". I knew we would be honored by your presence again. You cannot ignore a feint. LOL I am delighted, as ordered. With all your DW expertise I would imagine you could tell us exactly where our suite is located. We have figured out that it's location is on the water and we can see all the closing ceremonies from here and that is about it. With my directional abilities we will never know where we are or where we are going for that matter. LOL

Helenabear, I have had luck with cutting roses back and getting them to come to life. You will have to watch out for the Japanese Beetles though as they were terrible last year and are apt to be worse this year with no winter to kill any of those nasty things off. I think Sevin would help in that area. Did you GrubX your yard last year? I don't usually use chemicals but the extension office reccomended it to keep down the infestations. My favorite rose is called the Carpet Rose. It is a bit pricey but very much worth it IMHO because it blooms profusely from spring until frost without much care. Plant where it gets very good drainage and let it go. Only comes in a couple of colors but you can't have everything. I do pretty well with gardening outdoors but indoors is another story. I had the idea one time to try to grow veggies in my basement. The back part is a dirt floor and I thought I could put in grow lights and see what I could do. A friend gently told me that might not be a good idea as other people sometimes grow a certain 'weed' in that way. Honestly, I had never thought of that. I have wondered if it was possible to grow a tomato plant indoors during the winter. I refuse to buy those red plastic tasting things they sell in the store. Suppose if it were possible lots of people would do so. (sigh)

Angelina, it must be wonderful to grow things almost all year long. I could not stand the heat though. I hide in the AC in the summer here. Anything above 70 almost does me in.

BTW, I am feeling much better today. I think my creeping crud has creeped away for awhile. I was able to get down the front steps to get the paper today without holding onto the rail. Such are the simple pleasures of life. (grin)

The ham and beans have been transformed into something edible (I think). I added some of my home grown tomatoes and some of the Dsil's ground beef along with pepper and onions. I fill things with a lot of veggies to make the calories stretch further.

Rainy and dreary here but not too bad. We had been promised up to an inch of rain today so we are not going to complain.

Time to mop floors so I must go. No soap operas or bon bons for this lady. Do you think when my eyesight goes I will not feel so compelled to clean house?

While the floors are drying I am going to go over to MK and hide in my favorite corner over by Aloha Isle and watch the people. It is back behind the Vacation Club sign. It is such a cool and shady place in the summer. Hardly anyone goes back there and it is a great place to wait for your next FP time while slurping down a Dole Whip. If a parade came by there it would be pure heaven on earth. Anyone else have any favorite resting spots?

Slightly Goofy

 

[IASW Rider]

Hi Everyone!

So sorry that I haven't been around for a few days - the future in-laws were visiting, this weekend, so I was busy every day!

Jstmee - thanks so much for sharing your experiences and your speech with us, and explaining more about your speech, your faith, and your feelings to us. It is so kind of you to share with us and to open up your heart and your life to us in that way. Thank you for your trust and friendship!

Welcome back, DMickey28! Come back and tell us more about your Valentine's Day date, if you have a chance!

Angelina - please send the picture that you were mentioning, to me - I would love to see it! Wow - you are all such experienced gardeners! I'm lucky if I can keep my house plants alive! Well, I live in a townhouse, so I really don't have too much space in which to garden. Maybe if we eventually buy a single family home, I will be able to try out some gardening skills.....assuming I have any!

Helenabear - you'll have to send us a picture so that we can see your new hair style! I'm sure that it looks great! It probably feels lighter and cooler, too.

SG - Thanks so much for taking all that time to look for our original thread! You too, Helenabear! It was so nice of you guys to take all that time looking for it!

And of course, thank you Webmaster CC for checking in and for searching for it, for us!

And THANK YOU, DAN-THE-MAN for actually finding and posting the thread!!!! That was so kind of you! I hope to meet you in person, some day, too!

Well, the visit with Frank's mother and step father went well. Frank's sister, Frank, and I made dinner for them at Frank's sister's house on Saturday night. Then, they all stopped by at our house on Sunday and we went to dinner and to see "Snow Dogs" (I can't believe that Frank's mother wanted to see a Disney movie, when we asked her what she wanted to see!), which was cute. I thought that they were going to come over for brunch on Monday morning, but they wanted to get on the road early, so we had the day to ourselves, yesterday. I caught up on some relaxing, laundry, etc.

SG - the wedding plans are sort of in their "final holding period", now, before things get really busy (the date of our wedding is June 2, Jstmee - the day which corresponds with the Sunday on which Frank proposed to me at the Poly, last year!). Our invitations are being stuffed and addressed, now. In April, we will have our final meetings with the band, photographer, and the place where we are holding the wedding. I'll also have 2 wedding gown fittings that month, as well as "trial runs" of my hair and makeup. It's going to be a crazy month! But things are calm, for now. We're really coming into the "home stretch".

Frank almost gave me a heart attack, over the weekend, though. He and I had agreed to be married by a Rabbi and have a Jewish wedding ceremony. (Frank and his family are Catholic, but they are not observant at all, do not regularly go to church, etc.) Anyway, everything has been arranged with the Rabbi, etc. I thought that it might be nice to sit down with Frank's family and explain the facets of the wedding ceremony to them, and answer any questions that they had, well in advance of the actual wedding. So I wrote up a synopsis of the way that everything will go, that day (there are actually 2 pre-wedding ceremonies associated with Jewish weddings that proceed the main ceremony), an explanation of the wedding ceremony and traditions, and even the schedule of the day (ie: what time we all have to meet the photographer there, etc.) - I'd be happy to send it to any of you, if you're curious to see it or to know about Jewish wedding traditions. We have seen Frank's family 2ce since I wrote all of this, and each time he has said that it wasn't the appropriate time to discuss it with them (I think he's nervous about talking to them about it). I maintain that we really should discuss it all, now, just in case they have any questions and so that they can have time to feel comfortable with everything, etc. Anyway, this past weekend, Frank tells me that he spoke to his sister about all of this, and she planted the idea in his head that maybe his mother, grandmother, and great aunt would feel as though he was being "insensitive" by not having a dual clergy ceremony. I'm like - this is occurring to you NOW??!! I'd asked him 100 times if he wanted to have a priest or a minister there, as well, over the past year, and he kept saying "no" and that it doesn't really matter to him. I kind of resented his sister for planting this idea in his head 3 months before the wedding. Anyway, I told him that in my opinion, he was being insensitive by not discussing the way that our wedding will be and why we made that decision with them, and that it's his wedding and he should have it any way he wants. I started feeling really uncomfortable because I want his family to realize that my religion is important to me and I want to share that with them and involve them in it, to what ever extent they might want to learn about it or be involved. And I don't want them to think that I am just going to forget my heritage and start celebrating all of their holidays as soon as Frank and I get married. I think that introducing them to Judaism before and through our wedding ceremony is a good thing - especially since we are going to raise Jewish children, God willing (I'd like to see Frank's sister try to tell him that he's being "insensitive" by not consulting their mother about THAT, when the time comes!) Anyway, he said that he didn't mean to upset me and that he just wanted reassurance that he wasn't being insensitive to his family. I told him that the only way to find out how they feel is to TALK TO THEM ABOUT IT! I hope that he does, soon. If there are going to be any objections or discomfort, I would rather know about it NOW, than a few weeks before the wedding. I really don't think that his mother is going to care that much (she has been married 3 times - each time in a church of a different denomination!), frankly. I think that his sister is just trying to act like she's in "control" of Frank, like she tends to do, and start a little trouble, out of jealousy and not being the center of attention. It really p***es me off. I'm trying not to think about it and get all stressed out about it. We are not changing the plans that we've made for the wedding at this point, and Frank is going to have to get brave enough to broach the subject of the nature of the ceremony with his family. Sooooo.....that's basically the story! I'm sure that it will all work out and go smoothly - I just wish that Frank would talk to his family already and get it over with!

Very nice of you all to consider having the anniversary of our Suite be when Angelina and I are at WDW.....but now we know the REAL anniversary date!

Well, I'd probably better get back to work, here. I'll talk to you all soon - lots of {{{HUGS}}} to you all!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Dear Rider

Here is a {{{{{GBFHug}}}}} just for you. Weddings can be hard on everyone. IMHO we have engagements and weddings to weed out the weak. LOL I am sure that things will work out just fine in the end. Would it not be wonderful if we all had families that we could just sit down with and tell our real feelings without a world war? Not that they would be expected to agree with everything we feel but we should be allowed to feel it. I hope that Frank will have a talk with his family soon as it would be wonderful for everyone to be on the same page. Even if they have no objection I believe they would feel more 'included'. It is hard for men to talk, at least the older generation. Have not had much experience with the younger set other than my son and he does not talk at all, until he blows up. Maybe you could talk to the sister? Ever notice that on this forum and with our friends (mostly not the super close ones) we can talk about most anything and be accepted but when it comes to the people the closest to us it does not work? I think it is because love makes us so sensitive to being hurt and being able to hurt without meaning to. JMO I have heard that the 'problems' with a wedding ceremony are the very things that are the most precious memories in years ahead. Hang on to that thought and keep a smile on your face. You are the star of this production no matter what anyone else thinks. Your Prince Charming is a close second though.

I would be most interested in hearing about your wedding details. I know a little bit about Jewish weddings although my brother and sister in law did not have a formal one as you are. I love learning new traditions as my life was devoid of such ceremonies. I believe that in the Jewish religion the children are raised according to the mother's faith?

Angelina!! My word girl!!!! I was expecting an envelope with some pictures and get a huge box of goodies instead. I am scrounging around trying to think of local things that you ladies might enjoy and am not sure what it would be. We have a winery nearby but you are not allowed to mail liquor. Any Indy 500 fans out there? I will give it some thought and see what I can come up with. Hints are most welcome. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity Angelina. I am so touched by the surprises from you and Rider and the many kindnesses and laughs that I get from you all.

Slightly Goofy AND Misty

 

[jstmee]

Quick note,

IASW Rider, I didn't read your entire post, cause I just came for a quick look, need to take DD swimming and DS's are playing bball....... but from what I started to read a big {{{{HUG}}}


I deleted my story............figured, I was "exposed" for long enough, lmao..........just didn't want the "entire" world to see it. lol

Love you all sincerely, this board has so much warmth.
bye wendy

 

[IASW Rider]

Isn't Angelina amazing, SG? I also got a whole package of goodies from her! It was so kind of her to take the time to put those together for us! I'm sure that you're sick of hearing me say it, Angelina, but thank you so much again!!!

And thank you for the hugs, Ladies - right back at ya! {{{{{HUGS!!!!}}}}

You're so kind and patient to take the time to read my whiny tale! I know that it will all work out in the end. I just want communication to be open between Frank's family and me, and they are just not big communicators. I understand Frank's reluctance to jump into the topic with them, but I think that it would best be done now, rather than when it gets closer to the actual wedding date! Oh well - we'll see what transpires - I'm leaving it up to Frank to make the move, since it's his family. I won't get involved unless / until I have to or am asked to.

I will certainly send over my little Jewish wedding explanation, SG! I have it saved on my computer at home, so I will e-mail it from there! And thanks for your sweet and encouraging words, as always. I also believe that there are always emotional situations that pop up with weddings - that's inevitable when there are 2 different families involved, each with their own traditions, feelings, experiences, relationships, thoughts, etc. I know that so much of the "stuff" is insignificant (as I've been through this before, I definitely have a better "handle" on what's important than I did when I got married 11 years ago!). I just want everyone to understand and respect eachother and be able to participate freely and happily.

By the way, I totally understand your removing your personal story from the thread, Jstmee - I can understand your feeling more comfortable keeping it private. I probably should have done that with a lot of my posts! We appreciate your sharing your experiences with us and trusting and opening up to us!

It's a beautiful day, here in the North East! It's supposed to be in the mid-upper 50's all week! I can't believe that this is February! One more month and hopefully we're home free without very much snow, this winter! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it goes quickly and that the warmer weather comes soon!

I really enjoyed looking back and reading the beginning of our EWP thread(s)! I can't believe that our 1 year anniversary is coming up in a little less than 3 months! That is pretty exciting!

I agree with you, Jstmee - this board has so much warmth, and I agree with you, SG - it's so easy to share oneself and one's experiences with all of you wonderful people! Thanks for always being here for a laugh, a cry, a listen, interesting stories, learning experiences, and everything else!

Hope that all is well with all of you! Have a nice day!

 

[DMickey28]

I hope everyone is doing well today! I am taking a quick study break and decided to read back a bit on this thread to learn more about each of you!!!!

One thing I need to admit: I can't keep a plant alive for more than a week! I think it has to do greatly with the lack of good sunlight that enters my apartment.. My apartment faces the East but it butts up to a mountain so the sun never gets down to my windows!!! I can keep animals alive so I am going to stick to the "lack of sun" story!!

Rider ~ Sounds like you have a little breathing period before the last rush of planning and tying up!! Enjoy the moments!!

Helenabear ~ I can only imagine how long your hair was before you cut it!!! It must be beautiful! My hair is at it's longest, about an inch past my shoulders! I wish I could wear it longer..... (sigh!)

Everything in my world is going very well. My Valentine's Day date was absolutly wonderful! We have spoken or seen each other everyday since and things are progressing very smoothly. This is defiently the start to what I believe will be the most wonderful and rewarding relationships I have ever entered. He is amazing. We have a very similar family background and the morals and values that stem off of that. Our future plans for ourselves seem to parallel each other..... And he is the only man that I have met that looks me in the eyes, brushes my check with his hand and tells me I am the most beautiful women he has every had the pleasure to know and I can feel that he means every word of it..... I am in the clouds, I am so content!!

I managed to get my Monday double off this past weekend so I only worked on Saturday and Sunday. This way I could drive up to school on Monday and see Mike!! It was a very busy weekend in the restaurant however and this weekend looks to be about the same!! Agian two doubles..... but when you only work two days a week and go to school full time I couldn't ask for a better job. The company I work for now is actually the company that I will be going through Management Training with when I graduate in May. I think it is a wonderful company!!!

I hope everyone enjoys their Wednesday afternoon. I must get back to studying before my evening class!!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Looks like everyone has earned a place in the jacuzzi tonight. DMickey, you may have the premier spot. What is your drink of choice? I will have the fellows go and get you 2! What kind of restaurant do you work in? Mike sounds like a keeper and you sound as if you have had enough experience to know what to look for in a man. Good looks fade but a sense of humor and of honor linger into golden anniversaries. (smile)

Angelina, I had two very happy boys running around here decorated in the necklaces. The 4 year old took the blue one home with him. He loves blue, especially blue food! The older one collects coins and he grabbed them. DH decided, in his wisdom, to nuke one of the moon pies. You can imagine how that worked out. How old is your son? He appeared to be about my grandson's age (10 1/2). You sure make good looking kids. Was that your Christmas picture? My daughter was impressed that I know people who are so nice. I told her that I could pick my friends and I got stuck with her. (great big silly grin)

I have a Mardi Gras story for you. The couple who run the daycare that my grands go to are wonderful people. Now her brother is another story. Well, the husband and the bil went golfing somewhere down near New Orleans and decided that since they were so close they should check it out. The way I heard the story is that the husband (a nice guy who is not the rowdy type at all) got veeeeery drunk. The bil was smart enough to take the credit card away from him and get him to leave the bar. A 'Good Samaritan' offered to help take the husband up the the room. Once in the room he asked if he could get a ride home. Bil said ok after he changed his clothes. The GS took the H's wallet and waited for the Bil. They went downstairs where the GS was joined by some 'friends' who proceeded to beat the devil out of the BIl and rob him. BIL got ahold of a golf club and managed to beat them back, he jumped into the vehicle and took off driving (no drivers license having had it suspended) with the hooligans in hot pursuit. Luckily a police car saw it and stopped him and took him to the hospital where he was kept over night. H woke up alone in room that had been trashed with no wallet and no money. He went downstairs to ask for help and received none. He ended up walking to the airport 20 some miles away. He was hung over and not thinking too well. He managed to call his wife for help back in IN. With call waiting Bil called also and she was able to tell each where the other one was. Thanks to the pocketed credit card they were able to get home. Just another reason I love Disney World. All the fun and very little risk.

Jstmee, I can understand you deleting your message. It was so brave and wonderful of you to trust us with it. It was very touching. I admire people who can bare their souls. I am outspoken on certain subjects and probably way more so here than in 'real' life. The suite is a good place to unload problems, celebrate victories and just plain let it all hang out.

Rider, your wedding ceremony sounded lovely and I loved the traditions of it all. You have an eye for detail and doing things up right. I mean well but I cannot pull things off so well. I am sort of like that big old dog who is so friendly and just loves everyone but gets his muddy paw prints all over everyone's finery. I can always think of what I should have said 15 minutes later.

Had a busy day today and have a busier one tomorrow so I am going sit here until I turn into a pickle and then I will wend my way to "sleep perchance to dream" and "knit up the ravelled sleeve of care".

Slightly Goofy