EWP group?

[helenabear]

Hi all! Okay okay, I've been busy doing stupid things... I've been working on my avatar. It's not that I don't like the EWP Groupie Mickey Ears I created, I just had to try something new for once... as Linda saw last night I was testing and testing away. I think I've found it though I hope you all like it.

Wow, you know I really don't have much to say. Luis started his job this week (today) and it apparently went good for a first day. I am just so happy for him right now... my whole mood has drastically changed because of it!!! Things don't get to me the way they used to. I am finally 100% looking forward to my trip in December and I smile more Okay now that I am done with all that...

Steve I hope your test went well. You being a percussionist, I can understand about not being able to sit still. My brother is a percussionist and so is my DH, so I have lived with it all my life I love watching people playing drums... a very cool instrument to watch being played. I am a music lover myself and play a bunch of different instruments as well as sing here and there.

Linda, it was absolutely wonderful to see you. You flattered me so with your description of me. You are such a dear and I only wish I could come up with words that could flatter you teh way you did me, but since I am in a bit of a rush tonight, I will just give you the best compliment in the world I can think of... you are such a wonderful motherly woman... so very dear and sweet & caring... I am so glad we had a chance to meet in person. I do hope you will be here in July for the meet! Oh and anyone else who wants to come for the meet, I have a few spare bedrooms here to share

Lisa... your wedding is so close now! I can hardly believe it! Soon you will be in the World living it up as a married woman

Well I admit I spent too long playing with my avatar so I have a bunch to do, but I had to say hi to you all! Angelina & Jstmee, I hope all is well with you! See you all soon

 

[IASW Rider]

Hey Everyone!

Steve - I'm sure that your band concert will go really well, as will your exam (I always liked English exams, too, Linda! )! Great to see you back in the Suite!

Great to see you, as always, Dan! And thanks for letting me know that "sent items" also "count" toward the PM mailbox limit. I am trying to be more conscientious about keeping my inbox clean!

Thanks for your support, ladies! Yes, I am able to wear eye makeup again (in fact, my makeup trial, the other night, went really well - I should look that good EVERY day - hee hee! ), but I'm trying not to wear makeup to work every day, just to be sure that I'm "OK" for the wedding. And in general my health has been fine......except that I found out that I have receding gums, today! It's always something! I keep saying to Frank "why are all these things popping up NOW, of all times?!" He thinks it's stress and that I drive myself crazy worrying. He's probably right! Now, I'm starting to get nervous IN ANTICIPATION OF BEING NERVOUS in 2 weeks.........isn't that ridiculous??!!! To be freaked out about inevitably being freaked out?! I need to relax, not think about work, and not think about all the things that will have to be done the week before our wedding (ie: packing for WDW, running things over to the place where the wedding will be, getting my car washed (as it's our method of transportation to the wedding) and covering up the seats with a clean sheet, picking up my dress, getting my nails done, blah, blah, blah........).

Hi Angie and Wendy!

Anyway........do we all know what tomorrow is???????

IT'S OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN THE SUITE!!!!!!!!

Yes, it's been one year since we all started meeting, here.......and since we encountered Bo Dacious, Kas A. Nova, Don Juan, and the rest!

We should have a big Suite party, followed by a special presentation of the EWP! What do you all think?

Have a great afternoon!

 

[JAP]

Hi to all. I have ignored this thread for a while b/c I did not know what EWP stood for. Well I read some and know I do.

Sadly we have never seen the pagent. We hope to do so on our next trip hopefully in 2003.

Elaine: I didn't know Luis found another job! Yeah for coqui!

I am Jen, wife and mother of two. I went to a DIS meet back in April and was able to meet helenabear, towncrier, sogger1 and talk with no other than Dan Murphy. I really like the DIS and by reading these posts it looks like you have a lot of fun.

I will check in from time to time. Keep having fun folks!

 

[IASW Rider]

Welcome, Jen!!! Great to have you here! Please stop by any time! Yes, we saw the great pictures that Helenabear took at the DIS meet that you all attended!

By the way, Helenabear, congratulations again to Coqui on his new job! Glad to hear that he is enjoying it!

OK - back to work, for a few more minutes..........

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Thank you so much, Rider, for reminding us of our anniversary. We are lucky to have you to keep us on track cause I sure could not do it. I hope I will get to spend some time in the suite tomorrow. It will be a busy day but I will find the time to come by no matter what. On the receeding gum thing I might be able to help. I had the same problem awhile back and was told to use hydrogen peroxide as a rinse and it really helped me. It does not taste particularly good but it is worth it if it helps. My poor daughter just went to the dentist and it cost more than her eye operation did. She is a bit young to give in and get dentures but it is so hard as it is so expensive. I am glad that you are able to wear your makeup and such as it means a lot to you although I figure you are good looking enough without it. Are some of your bridal party going to help with the car cleaning etc.? I bet they would be happy to help out some.

Helenabear, the testing, testing was just checking to make sure you were still talking to me. I am still paranoid over that other incident and if you did not answer I was agoing to switch my deoderant and mouthwash and see if that helped. LOL I am thrilled that things are going so well in you and Luis' world. You deserve it.

JAP/Jen, so glad to see you in here with us wild women. We need a few new members to give us some new ideas of what to do while we are ensconced in our private suite. We have members who are so very knowledgable and then there is me. I am so glad to not be the only one who has not seen the EWP yet. I tried so hard last trip and if I ever get to go again I am going to make that the number one thing on my list. Please leave a list of your food and beverage preferences and we will make sure the guys stock up for you. We have private transportation and our own private conceirge who will make sure that our every dream is fulfilled.

Speaking of dream fullfillment I think I should tell you some of what I have lined up for you all for tomorrow. The Caravan will arrive at our Suite bright and early to transport us to the Castle for a private breakfast with Cinderella and friends. From there we will be the honored guests at each and every park and the schedules have been adjusted so that we will be opening each park and will be taken on the parade route to lead the rest of the crowds. After we have opened all the parks we are going over to AK for a special Kilamanjaro Safari and a private showing of Tarzan Rocks. This is supposed to be a secret but the fellows have been practicing and are going to participate in the roller blading. Please be sure to be surprised?MGM will be our next stop and I have arranged for a few extra tableus at the Great Movie Ride. The new scenes will be from Gone with the Wind, Miracle on 34th Street, Best Little *****house, Little Shop of Horrors and a few others. (any special requests ladies?) A special High Tea will be served at the Grand Floridian. Back to the Suite for a restful afternoon, in preparation for an active evening. The best masseurs from the Grand Floridian will be available to take out the kinks so we will be able to party hearty. Naps, saunas or dips in the whirlpools will be in order. Late afternoon will be the best time to head back over to MK where Rider will be allowed to rearrange the dolls at the IASW until they meet with her satisfaction. The train station has been reserved for us and our honored guests to watch the evening parade and fireworks. Our carriage will await (glass of course) to take us over to Epcot for our Illuninations cruise. A day this special can only end in one way and that is by going over to the Polynesian where we will be entertained by a special version of the EWP.

If anyone has any other suggestions please check with management and I am sure they will be incoorperated into the day's celebration. Get a good nights sleep all. You are going to need it.

"Mother' SG/Linda

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

(blushing) I just read my posting and realized I got censored. Oops! Guess I must have a pretty clean mouth as I have never had that happen before. Glad to see that someone is watching out for us anyway. (grin)

SG/Linda

 

[IASW Rider]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, EVERYONE!!!!!!

This is actually the first of our anniversaries - this is the anniversary of the first thread on which we discussed the EWP. We moved over to this thread in mid-July. So, we'll have to have another celebration at that time!

Thanks so much for planning all of those great activities for us today, Linda! That breakfast at CRT was really good, and I really enjoyed chatting with the Princesses! Looking forward to the special showing of "Tarzan Rocks", featuring our gentlemen! And I will not only be rearranging the IASW dolls.....I will try to sneak off with a few!

Don't worry about being censored - it happened to me once, too! It's so wild how the system automatically sensors certain words - even if they are not outright curse words, you know? Pretty nifty! I was censored for quoting a soap opera character, over on the "All My Children" thread, so you can imagine what the word was!

Actually, we don't have a bridal party to help us with the car or the other chores! We just have Frank's sister as his "Best Woman" and my friend Gary as my "Man of Honor". Frank's sister will be busy hosting their Grandmother for the weekend in her home, so she will be busy herself, and I don't want to ask either her or Gary to do any "work" for the wedding......we'll get it all done! I've already started writing some of my world famous lists to make sure that we don't forget anything! I just need to stop worrying about stuff so much!

Thanks for the suggestion about the hydrogen peroxide! Does that help with the sensitivity? My dentist's assistant suggested that I get Sensodine, or some other such toothpaste, until I see the dentist. I hope that everything is all right with your DD's teeth!

Well, hope that you're all having a great day and hope that you have a great weekend!

Again, Happy Anniversary! Here's to many more years of friendship!

 

[angelina]

It's been a whole year since we've been meeting in our suite! It doesn't seem possible, does it? I hope everyone is having a great weekend wherever you are.

Lisa, just a matter of days now, isn't it? Are you getting nervous? Just wanted you to know that we are going to be there at the same time after all, After driving to Tampa for a Christening, we'll be back in the World on Monday. I picked up my new van yesterday afternoon, and am already thinking about packing things for our trip.

Helenabear, congratulations to you and Luis on the new job! I know how excited you must be. Didn't you say that he's already started? How was the first day?

Jstme, where are you? Keeping busy with end of year activities?

Welcome to our new friends, too. Even though I haven't been around much lately, I've been keeping up with your posts. It's nice to meet you.

SG, now are you doing with WW? I haven't noticed a comment from you about that in a while, I hope things are going very well for you. I loved seeing the pictures of you and Tom.

Has anyone been collecting the Pooh happy meal toys? I just saw them on t.v. and will try to get all of them so the baby will have something to play with in the car on the way down. I'm being especially cautious with snacks and drinks (none allowed) and even crayons are suspect in the hands of a 3 year old. I am looking for things she can play with in the car.

I'm off to have dinner now. The kids are watching Snow Dogs, and dh and I are going to try eating ALONE for once. Tomorrow we have ball games and the regular routine, and Sunday we're going to Sand Island for the day with several other families from our church. Of course, the much needed rain I've been hoping for for weeks now has come and it's supposed to go from the 80's and 90's to 50's for the weekend. It figures.

Have a great evening everyone. I'll check back in later.

Angie

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Just woke up from a much needed nap. It sure has been a hectic and wonderful day today. Has anyone checked Lisa's room? I could not believe it when I saw it. Who would have thunk you could get a moat into a room this high up but then Disney can do just about anything. Hope they do not miss the dolls from the IASW ride. She was gracious enough to just take one from each country. She is such a kind soul.

Angelina, I know how you feel about your new car. I am a fussy person myself and I found something great for my grands to play with in the car. It is sort of shaped like an Etchasketch but t hey can draw on it with an attached pencil and then wipe it off and start all over again without making any mess at all. I wish I could think of the name. There are cheaper knock offs also.

I am so glad to hear that you are getting your car and your vacation. Does that mean that your DH's job situation is going alright? I would also suggest getting one of those vcr's in a bag if the budget allows. I sure wish they had those when our kids were young. It would have made those long trips a bit more bearable. Funny thing, my grands are at church watching Snow Dogs right now. They are showing The Borrowers next and a family friend acted in that one - Bradley Pierce. He played the boy who helped the Borrowers.

Lisa, I am glad I am not the only one to be censored. I gave up the soaps many years ago so while I am not sure what the word was I could probably guess. I used to watch Days of Our Lives but one year we went on an extended vacation and I decided to go cold turkey and then just got hooked on the talk shows. LOL I mostly use tv as a background noise anyway. I am afraid I cannot tell you if the peroxide would help your sensitive teeth as I did not have that problem. I would guess that the peroxide would be good for keeping your teeth white but am not sure about that either.

Speaking of mouthwashes and such - I had to use a lot before I left for the library as I had a big (for me) lunch today. 2 FF hot dogs with 2 FF buns loaded with hot dog sauce and onions. It was only 4 points but it filled the plate and was so very good. As of last night I am about 45 pounds lighter so the diet continues, I just don't want to bore you all with the details. Lisa has done so much better than I and I was so impressed and encouraged. You are all a good influence on me. (grin) I am going to join TOPS this week. It is much cheaper than WW, more convenient and the people are so much friendlier. I had to pay $20 to get weighed last week because I missed the week we were on vacation. Not worth it IMHO. I get so much information off the internet.

Is everyone ready? I think the Caravan has arrived to take us over to MK for the parade and fireworks. We can all sleep in tomorrow and dream about this magical day.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[helenabear]

Hi there everyone! I cannot believe this group has been around for so long. As Lisa said though we have another anniversary coming up in just about 2 months or so. So we can have a huge long celebration in honor of our anniversary

I was planning on posting last night, but my grandmother needed some attention. She has the beginnings of a bad cold so I went over there to make sure she was okay. I gave her a pill and she seems to be doing much better now. The only downfall is that I am getting a small cold as well (not from her, I started to feel it as I was leaving her place last night). So I have been popping a few pills here and there throughout the day and feel ranging from okay to great

Jen I am so glad you decided to pop in. We are just a chatty group here and all we do is talk about what goes on in our life... oh and we do dream a lot about WDW too I must say So pop on in when you like... none of us bite I do apologize for not telling you about Luis' job! I was so busy PMing and all that with people that I totally forgot who I told and who I didn't. I guess I forgot to PM you but all is good here now and we are very happy.

Luis' job seems to be going well so far! He's only been there three days but has no real complaints. I'll let you know how he feels in a week or two

Linda... don't you worry, I will not do what happened to you before. You are such a dear and just like I imagined you to be. So when you come in July, we'll have fun as well!!

Lisa, I am so glad everything is falling into place for your wedding. I bet you will look beautiful!!! Oh I am so happy for you and I wish you all the best in the world! I am sure you will be so happy! Stop worrying so much... if it doesn't get done who cares! Only you will know and that isn't enough to worry about!

Angie, so good to see you again! Okay I admit I'd love to talk more about those Pooh characters but we are told the boards will be down in a matter of minutes so I had better make this quick now... I talk too much But so good to see you again!

Wendy, we miss you and I hope all is well with you.

As for the rest of you, I hope you all have a splendid weekend

 

[jstmee]

Happy Anniversay all!!! A day late and a dollar short. I haven't read any posts, but I just popped in to say hi and yes, I'm still alive. We were in the car for 51 hours last week. I first went to Boston to the Doctor. All turned out ok. Then went to Augusta, ME for a school field trip, and my Aunt from Binghamton NY passed away so we went down there. It's a 14 hour drive from our house. All this in one week. The funeral was very "nice", as a funeral goes. My twins and my DH were pallbearers and I was the reader. I was sooo proud of my boys. I know it must have been difficult for them, it's a very "grown-up" thing for a 13 year old to do.

I have to go now, but I will be back soon.

take care, wendy

 

[Janet2k]

I am so sorry, gang, that I haven’t been around much this year. You see, a dark cloud has been following me around since 2002 began. When I returned from WDW at the beginning of the year, I was ill. I actually had to delay my return trip home by a few days until my fever broke and I was well enough to make the cross-country trip. When I got home, it was to the news that one of my best friends was critically ill in the hospital (I didn’t know this, but he actually checked into the hospital on the day that my 3-1/2 week WDW trip began). Since he was in Intensive Care, I could not visit him until I was healthy. And as fate would have it, he died before that time came (he actually died three days after my return). At the same time, one of my best friends from work was also in the hospital and battling for his own life. I actually was more worried about this friend than the other friend, so imagine my horror when my other friend died unexpectedly. To this day I am still praying for my coworker, who has since left our country in search of a cure in Mexico (I personally think that he wants to be near his family as he battles this potentially fatal illness).

On a lighter note (ha!), my year began with a pay cut. Ouch! And that was on top of having no raise for the past two years. And then my company forced all employees to burn quite a few vacation days with forced shutdowns in both the first and second quarter of this year. Double-ouch!

I won’t begin to bore you with this year’s car woes (they actually started before the end of last year). Needless to say, I could have a lovely WDW vacation with all the money that I have spent on both my car & my husband’s car. Has anyone else here had their car’s engine replaced a couple of times; all within a few years? Don’t answer!

My uncle died right around Easter after having battled cancer for the past six months. Then two of my friends miscarried (one with her first child and the other with her second). And lastly, my best friend found out she had breast cancer and opted to have a mastectomy two weeks ago. She found out this week that cancer cells showed up in her lymph nodes, and thus will be beginning chemotherapy treatments in a week.

My son is facing surgery within the next few months. His surgeon is battling the insurance companies right now since they are claiming that the surgery is elective (it is more preventative than anything, and thus at this young point in my son’s life, is seen as elective by the insurance companies). We don’t know what the final out-of-pocket cost will be, but it will be expensive. We’re also trying to make sure that we have enough money saved for him for college, too.

So, that’s what has kept me away from the EWP Suite this year. I pretty much only post on the Resorts board since it is my escape from reality (I don’t have to chat much, just post answers to folks’ resort questions). This has been the worst year of my life. Someone please call Don Juan and have him fetch me some lemonade…And this time have him jazz it up a little bit with something wickedly delicious to help me take my mind off things…

 

[Janet2k]

By the way, everyone, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

 

[IASW Rider]

Hey Everyone!

Boy, I step out of the Suite for a few minutes and everyone checks in!

So great to hear from you, Janet! Especially at this anniversary time of year! I am so sorry to hear that you have had such a rough year so far. I'm sorry to hear about your friends who haven't been well and who passed away, and I'm sorry to hear about your Uncle's passing. I'm also sorry to hear that your son needs this surgery - I hope that everything will be all right. And I'm sorry to hear about your job situation, as well. Lots of good wishes and PD coming your way, for you and your family! We sure missed you around here! Please drop in any time that you feel like chatting or venting or sharing - we're always here! I hope that everything will be all right.

So glad to hear that we will be in WDW at the same time, after all, Angie! I really hope that we will be able to meet up! I don't know what your schedule is like, but this is what we're planning to do: 6/3 - arrival and MK, dinner at 'Ohana and EWP (!!); 6/4 - Studios, dinner with our friends who work there; 6/5 - EPCOT, dinner at Restaurant Marrakesh and ToD / IllumiNations; 6/6 - lounging by the pool, back to the Studios, dinner at the Brown Derby and Fantasmic; 6/7 - AK, dinner at the California Grille; 6/8 - MK, dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table and SpectroMagic. Sooooo.......if you happen to be plannign to be in any one of those places at those times, please let me know! Or we could make a specific plan to meet at one of them, or at one of the hotels - where will you be staying? I will also PM you before we go with my cell phone number, etc. It would be so great to meet you in person! I'm also getting all excited about packing, etc.!

45 pounds, Linda???!!!! That's amazing!!! And I am not doing better than you are - I didn't lose 45 pounds that quickly! That is so fantastic! You must be so proud! You look wonderful! I did wind up going to the dentist on Saturday, and he bonded the areas of my teeth where the gums had receded, so now I have no more pain (yea!). Unfortunately, in order to get to this "painless" state, I had to have 2 HUGE novacaine needles - right in my jawline above my 2 front teeth - OW!!! My dentist admitted afterward that that is probably the most painful area of the mouth in which to get a novacaine shot - I'm glad that he didn't tell me that beforehand (hee hee!)!

So glad to hear that all went well in Boston, Wendy. I am sorry to hear about your Aunt, though. It's nice that you and your family were able to participate in her service - even though it was a sad occasion, I'm sure that it helped to remember her fondly and assist with the service. And I'm sure that you were very proud of your DS's, too.

How are you feeling, Elaine? I hope that you and your grandmother are feeling better! Ad yes, we definitely have to celebrate our second anniversary in July, as well!

We had a very nice weekend. Frank's sister threw a party for us - it was supposed to be a surprise for me, but Frank knew about it.....and had told me about it.....so it wasn't really a surprise, but it was great! Frank's sister owns a screen printing company, and she had T-shirts made up for everyone that said "Frank and Lisa - Half a Surprise - May 18, 2002" and mine said "Bride" on the back and Frank's said "Groom" on the back. She also gave us "Bride" and "Groom" baseball caps, and everyone brought us little gifts (ie: one of Frank's friends made us one of those wedding cakes made out of towels - I always thought that those were so neat!). Everyone had cooked and brought different foods and it was very relaxing and a lot of fun! I really like Frank's and his sister's friends - it was very nice of them all to get together and do that for us.

Just 13 more days! And then we're outta here and off to WDW! Yea!!!

Anyway, time to pretend that I'm doing some work, now.........!

Have a great day and I'll talk to you soon!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Lisa and Angelina, I am so jealous and wish I could have figured out a way to surprise you all with a meeting at DW. I am glad that you guys can do it though. Almost as good. Hearing a lot of news about terrorist warnings about the Orlando water supply. I believe that DW has a seperate water facility and would guess that the security is much better there than that of a government run one BUT just to be sure I would say you should only drink things with plenty of alcohol to kill any possible contaminates. LOL Would be great if you guys could get together to see the EWP whle you are there. Just an idea.

Lisa, I know what you mean about getting shots at the dentist. It seems that is about the worst part. They should be able to come up with something better by now. Less than 2 weeks until your special day!!!! I am so excited for you and am looking forward to all the great pictures I am sure you will post when you get the time. BTW, you lost far more, percentage wise, than I have and that is much harder IMHO. I still have twice as much to lose and will not be skinny even then.

My dear Janet, I feel so badly for all you have gone through and wish that I had known earlier so I could have sent you a whole bag of my patented {{{{{GBFHugs}}}}}}. Please do not feel that you can only come in here when you have good news. We are not that kind of group. We share the good news and divide the bad. No, I have never had to replace a car engine but once and that was in a 12 year old car. I am on my 3rd Toyota right now so I barely know about car repairs at all. Only 1 repair ($50) between the 3 in a total of 15 years and that was not even Toyota's fault. I did have a lemon of a car once that was a dilly. I will be keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers and hope that things turn around for you all. You deserve it. If you cannot make it to DW in person just come in here and relax and enjoy all the perks of the Suite.

Jstmee, was the doctor's appointment for you or your son? I hope both of you have clean bills of health. You must be so proud of your children in that they were able t o participate in such an important and grown up ceremony. It says a lot for you and your husband that they were up to the challenge. The first funeral I ever went to was for my mother and I wish that I had had other experiences so it would not have been so bad. I did learn the importance of such rituals though.

Elaine, you are one in a million. So few people take care of their elderly family members anymore and you not only do it but enjoy it. Such a blessing and I am sure that she knows and appreciates your feelings. I have a theory that at the end of your life it does not matter what kind of car you drive, how large your home was or how much money you have in the bank but who you loved and who loved you back. Your grandma is wealthy beyond measure.

I got up and pulled weeds and swept the front porch before going to the library. I was back in time to fix lunch for Tom and am now getting a few things caught up before Austin gets here for his "Granny School". When my DD gets here to pick him up she will drop off the younger one and his buddy and we are taking them out to eat for an end of school celebration. I think I am going to fudge a bit and go by and get weighed before eating as I am starving. I have eaten light today in preparation and plan to go heavy on the veggies but I am dying for a small piece of meat. The diet is getting harder and harder to keep to. I have some projects that need doing and they will fill up the hours and get me away from the fridge.

Take care everyone and I will send Pixie Dust to brighten your day.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Lisa and Angelina, I am so jealous and wish I could have figured out a way to surprise you all with a meeting at DW. I am glad that you guys can do it though. Almost as good. Hearing a lot of news about terrorist warnings about the Orlando water supply. I believe that DW has a seperate water facility and would guess that the security is much better there than that of a government run one BUT just to be sure I would say you should only drink things with plenty of alcohol to kill any possible contaminates. LOL Would be great if you guys could get together to see the EWP whle you are there. Just an idea.

Lisa, I know what you mean about getting shots at the dentist. It seems that is about the worst part. They should be able to come up with something better by now. Less than 2 weeks until your special day!!!! I am so excited for you and am looking forward to all the great pictures I am sure you will post when you get the time. BTW, you lost far more, percentage wise, than I have and that is much harder IMHO. I still have twice as much to lose and will not be skinny even then.

My dear Janet, I feel so badly for all you have gone through and wish that I had known earlier so I could have sent you a whole bag of my patented {{{{{GBFHugs}}}}}}. Please do not feel that you can only come in here when you have good news. We are not that kind of group. We share the good news and divide the bad. No, I have never had to replace a car engine but once and that was in a 12 year old car. I am on my 3rd Toyota right now so I barely know about car repairs at all. Only 1 repair ($50) between the 3 in a total of 15 years and that was not even Toyota's fault. I did have a lemon of a car once that was a dilly. I will be keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers and hope that things turn around for you all. You deserve it. If you cannot make it to DW in person just come in here and relax and enjoy all the perks of the Suite.

Jstmee, was the doctor's appointment for you or your son? I hope both of you have clean bills of health. You must be so proud of your children in that they were able t o participate in such an important and grown up ceremony. It says a lot for you and your husband that they were up to the challenge. The first funeral I ever went to was for my mother and I wish that I had had other experiences so it would not have been so bad. I did learn the importance of such rituals though.

Elaine, you are one in a million. So few people take care of their elderly family members anymore and you not only do it but enjoy it. Such a blessing and I am sure that she knows and appreciates your feelings. I have a theory that at the end of your life it does not matter what kind of car you drive, how large your home was or how much money you have in the bank but who you loved and who loved you back. Your grandma is wealthy beyond measure.

I got up and pulled weeds and swept the front porch before going to the library. I was back in time to fix lunch for Tom and am now getting a few things caught up before Austin gets here for his "Granny School". When my DD gets here to pick him up she will drop off the younger one and his buddy and we are taking them out to eat for an end of school celebration. I think I am going to fudge a bit and go by and get weighed before eating as I am starving. I have eaten light today in preparation and plan to go heavy on the veggies but I am dying for a small piece of meat. The diet is getting harder and harder to keep to. I have some projects that need doing and they will fill up the hours and get me away from the fridge.

Take care everyone and I will send Pixie Dust to brighten your day.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[Janet2k]

IASW Rider and SlightlyGoofy, thanks for the Pixie Dust! I bet it will work and get rid of all those nasty rain clouds that have been following me around this year. I tell you, I really feel like Winnie the Pooh sometimes: "Tut, tut... Looks like rain..."

I am so jealous of my cyber-suitemates -- it seems that a few of you will be in WDW very soon. *Sigh* I still have several months before my next WDW visit. I hope the EWP Suite has some availability then for my family. There will only be four of us this time since I haven't invited anyone to join us (of course that didn't stop my parents & sister's family from inviting themselves along on my last WDW vacation, hee hee!).

 

[IASW Rider]

The EWP Suite ALWAYS has availability for you and your family, Janet! You know that you are welcome here, any time! When will you be going to WDW, next? I'm sure that you will take some more great video and photographs, while you're there! I hope that sunnier times are coming for you and your family and friends! Though mine aren't as good as SG's, sending some {{{HUGS}}} your way, too!

Yes, I agree with you, Linda - Angie and I should definitely try to see the EWP together at some point during our stays. What do you say, Angie? I'm sure that you will all have fun taking the boys out for their end of school celebration! I'm sure that your diet is going very well - it sounds like you are very disciplined and have everything under control! And look at the amazing progress that you've made! But you still have to explain - what is TOPS? I don't think that I have ever heard of it before. Is it another organization like WW? Do they also have meetings? I'm hanging steady at 62 pounds. Hoping to "step it up" a bit, over the next 2 weeks and see if maybe a few more will fall off, before the wedding! Sounds like you're busy and accomplishing a ton of things, as always! Just make some time to relax in there, too! Pop into the Suite for a cool drink and an afternoon dip in the jacuzzi!

Hi out there, Angie, Elaine, and Wendy! And everyone else!

May I recount an obnoxious experience that I had, this morning, please? It's actually pretty amusing. This morning, the new "big boss" came by (ie: one of the people who chose not to hire me for this "new business model"). He had a huge smile on his face, walked right into my office, and said "so, I hear you're getting married, soon!" and tried to make small talk. I'm thinking "get the #$%* out of my office and stop acting so nice to me, you jerk!", but I was nice and polite. At the end of our meaningless conversation, he said "I really hope that you'll be staying to the bitter end....we have a lot of work to do...." WHAT NERVE!!! I didn't say anything, but inside my head I was thinking "OVER MY DEAD BODY!" The only way that I would stay till the end would be if I resigned myself to allow myself to be laid off, then take some time off and use my year of severence to relax or figure out something else to do. I'm trying not to think about this whole job thing too much before the wedding - I will make a decision about whether to aggressively look for a new job or allow myself to be laid off, after we get back from Florida (truth be told, I would love to move down there and work for Disney! But that's just a fantasy, for now, at least.). Anyway, I just couldn't believe the nerve of that guy to ask me to stay by "throwing it into a conversation", like that. Phony jerk. Then my replacement came by to ask me a business question. He's a really nice guy and I answered his question (which - if I do say so myself - was a pretty stupid question for a "TECHNICAL EXPERT" to be asking me, the person who was not "good enough" for them to keep in their technical group........but that's the way it goes, I guess!). I don't think that my boss has told him what my "situation" is (or that he was essentially hired to replace me), because then he innocently started telling me about all the interviews that he went on to get his (MY) job, how they kept calling him back, etc. I don't think that he was trying to be malicious - I honestly think that he had no idea how what he was saying was hurting me. Fortunately, Frank happened to call at just that time - I saw his number light up on the caller ID on my desk phone - so I politely interrupted my replacement and picked up my phone - saved by the bell! So, it's been "one of those days" at work, so far, today! Sorry to saddle you with all of that!

Hey - would any of you happen to have the link to the DIS Merchandise page? I used to have it and know where it was on the main DIS menu......but I can't seem to find it, now!

Hope that all is well with all of you and that you're all having a nice day! Talk to you later!

 

[JAP]

IASW Rider: Too bad about your job. It may be worth it just to stick around until lay off time. Severance pay and a year off would be great!

I like margarhitas, anything mexican and swimming in the pool while a little Jimmy Buffet plays on the radio. Ahhh nothing like summer!

 

[helenabear]

Hi there everyone! You ever have one of those times where you know you have something you want to do but for the life of you, you cannot remember what? Well I had that kind of a moment. I knew I wanted to reply to a thread here on the CB and honestly I couldn't remember which. So I went looking a few pages back when I saw the thread I wanted to reply to... and this is the kicker... it was this one I swear in the back of my mind I knew what I was looking for! Actually I had every intention of replying to this thread. I had thought about it while I was in another room. Then a friend called and my mind was all distracted by that conversation and it took me an hour to get my mind back on track

Janet, it is so good to see you around here, but please please know that next time come to us. We are here for support and comfort as well! Not everything in life is all rosey and honestly that is what our friends are for. They love us for who we are and stand by us no matter what. I wish I could give you the comfort you need(ed) but I hope you will take my great big {HUG} and know that you are in my thoughts. I really hope the insurance companies can stop battling and just get the surgery done for your son without much (if any) out of pocket expenses for you! Again, come here whenever and whatever your mood. You will not bore us, we will only give you all the comfort & support you need.

Wendy, I am so glad to hear that all with the doctors went well. How is your son doing? Please let us know as we worry about you and your family! I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. You should be proud of your sons... that is a very grown up thing to do. {hugs} to you all!

Lisa, girl... you are almost a married woman now I hope that your next week or so is just wonderful for you! You are smart not to worry about your job until after your trip! Just get married, go on your honeymoon and forget the rest for now!

It would be great to hear (and see pics ) of Angie & Lisa meeting up at WDW!!! It would be even better to see you guys watching the EWP together.... talk about a magical meeting in the makes Do let us know if you can meet up & if you do you have to share the story

Jen, I am so looking forward to summer myself. We had a cruel joke played on us today by mother Nature though didn't we?? Frost was a possibility and it was 30-40 something when I woke up (or so the news claimed). I hate the cold!!! It is supposed to be MAY!!! Not February or March But I see we are in for warmer weather starting tomorrow

SG, you really flatter me. I just did what I needed to for my grandmother. She is my mom's mom and very dear to me. I would have hated taking the chance of not going and something really have been wrong with her. Apparently the cold pill I gave her helped her immensely and she is feeling better now. I on the other hand amd still slightly recovering. I feel much better today than I have since Thursday. It was nothing that knocked me out, but I was a little worn out earlier than usual. I think I was in bed by 10:30 last night which is abnormal for me now I should head off soon only because I want to make sure I don't "kill myself" by not resting enough.

I am looking forward to this weekend. Luis will be visiting his parents so it will be a "girls" weekend here! Just me and my furbabies I don't have any real plans but I am going to enjoy my time here alone, that I know

I hope you all have a great day!!!