EWP group?

[depplyinluv]

hello all! ive tried to post probably 3 times but i always have too many smilies...lol


"I enjoy Johhny but could not work up a lather over someone who is just a bit older than my son."
^^^^linda you are tooo funny!

thats ok, you can have mel. Ill have johnny

as for the tags, There is a thread called the tagliarchy...im sure you've seen it...anyways I am a "member" and i clap and offer money and good food to the Tag Fairy...I also said that "Simba was Handsome"??

but im sure you'll get a tag...

tenacity? no ones ever called me that before! i love it!

IASW: ok about that pic.....i lose things VERY frequently, and my digital camera was no excuse....i think during the holdiay break i'll dress up and use my moms camera!

glad you took the quiz...yes I, ME, I bought potc (VHS ) when it came out, last tuesday...we have tons of snow too! my HS issued a 2 hour delay at around 8 tonight for tomorrow
hehe...

LInda, hope all goes well w/ the flu, its spreading like crazy this year! jsut be extra careful w/ your asthma and all, its not good to get the flu (believe me, ive experienced many times)...make sure you disinfect everything, lysol wipes are great!

whats new: im trying to figure out my winterterm course(s) ....theres too many to choose from...ugh! i ahve to have it in by wednesday though...o well...


hope all is well w/ everyone, remember to disinfect!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Depply, I get more and more impressed with you with each posting. My daughter would be most amused with you giving me advice on how to keep the germs away as she thinks I am nuts cause I spray down the kitchen and bathrooms with a bleach water mixture at least once a day. I worked in restaurants when I was young and there were many rules and I have found that they apply in a home as well. Eating out is difficult for me cause I always wonder what is going on behind the closed doors.

Is very true that the flu could be very dangerous for me since I have asthma. I used to get pneumonia at least once and sometimes more a year but since I lost the massive amount of weight it has helped. I am a scaredy cat about most things but made up my mind a long time ago that risking my life for my grands, or any other kids for that matter, is well worth it. Getting the flu from one of my kids and dying sure beats dying alone in a nursing home and that is the way I look at it. I could not bear to see one of my grands not getting the care I am able to give. Austin seems to be a bit better this morning. He is sleeping in a more comfortable position. I had to promise him one of grandma's homemade pumpkin pies if he takes his Tylenol. He just woke up and was able to talk a bit so that is a good sign. I am taking him to the doctor this morning. Have to admit that I have,on occasion, brought non related kids home when they got sick at school. This is a very small town and if I know the parents I feel comfortable doing so and they have always been grateful. I well remember the days when I had to go to work when one of my kids was sick and how it made me feel.

The wonderful thing about being so young is that there are so many choices and I am sure that you will chose your courses wisely. You learn from everything, even your mistakes, so do not be afraid. Go boldly and enjoy!!

I have never heard of that thread. I seldom venture beyond the Suite unless I am planning a trip. Too much going on around here most of the time. I will have to check it out though. Since I am a bit strange (ok, more than a bit) I had wondered why I had not been tagged yet. Maybe they just cannot figure out which mental ward I am in? LOL

I love words and I especially enjoy talking or chatting with people that I do not have to explain them to. If you paid me a dollar for each big word I could speak I would become speechless but the words trop off my tongue lightly in normal conversation. Comes fr om having an erudite mother. She never said "goo goo' to me. LOL

It seems as if you and Rider got all the snow that you were promised as well as what we were promised and did not get. I am sorry for that fact and am hoping to hear better news soon from you both. Are the schools open?

I have some other things to do before we leave so I must depart and get with the program. LOL

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[IASW Rider]

Hey everyone!

How are you all doing, today?

How is everyone feeling over there, Linda? I hope that Austin and Jackie are feeling much better and that you, Tom, and Dalton are all right, too! They say that the flu is supposed to be especially bad, this year. I try not to get too close to my fellow classmates and wash my hands 100 times a day (since I'm always touching classroom doorknobs, bannisters, etc.) - my hands are so dry - it's only December and they're already cracking - UGH! It's interesting that you mentioned that you used to be prone to pneumonia, and that that (thank God) has stopped since you lost weight - I used to get bronchitis at least once or twice a year, but I haven't gotten it at all, over the past few years. Maybe losing weight has something to do with that, too? Very interesting. Anyway, I hope that you're all feeling well / better and that you'll all be healthy and ready to go for the holidays, in no time! I hope that you are able to have your parties, too!

We recently got a new printer which scans and photocopies, as well. So if you'd like me to post any of your WDW photos, please send them on over, and then I'll scan them and send them right back! Unfortunately, I don't have a "real" website on which to upload them. I could upload them to those Yahoo albums that I use, then post the links here, though, if that's all right with you!

Thanks so much for your kind words about our picture! I do have Food homework, but it's all reading - no cooking - that, I attempt on my own at home! (The operative word there is "attempt"! ) We only cook in Foods Lab. I have the final exam in Lab, tomorrow, though - no more cooking! It was fun while it lasted! Next semester, I'm taking Nutrition and Health, and there is no lab associated with that class. The next labs that I will have to take (when I get up the nerve to take these classes) are General Chemistry and General Biology.......that's when I'll be calling on Depply for help! In the mean time, Depply, how are you with algebra?? (yes, I'll be attempting THAT nightmare again next semester, too!)

How are you doing, over there, Depply? Have you gotten "dug out" from the snow, yet? It's supposed to reach the 40's every day this week, so I'm hoping that that will melt a lot of what we have. It was extremely icy here, yesterday. And I was very disappointed that they did not clean the parking lots at school better - there were entire areas roped off because they were still covered with snow, and barely any place to park! I'm hoping that that won't be the case, today.

What classes are you thinking of taking during your winter term? Does that mean that you won't really have any sort of winter break?

I wind up using too many smileys most of the time, too - I often have to go back and delete most of them before I can send a post!

Things are fine, here. Getting ready for my finals, which really "kick into gear" next week. Tomorrow is the last "official" day of classes for the term.

And I do have some potentially good news - I have an interview for a part-time job with the Diet Office of one of our local, University-affiliated hospitals on Thursday! It would involve my working most weekends, but not very many hours. And the experience would be great. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Hope that you're having a great time in WDW, Elaine - we're thinking of you!

Hope that all is well with you, Angie - I can smell those cookies baking, too - YUM!

Have a great day, Everyone!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

We took Austin to the doctor yesterday and he was doing a lot better but had a relapse last night with a new symptom, earache. They cleaned his ears in the office yesterday and I think they hurt him. I was supposed to go for a look at a possible house this morning, go to TOPS and have a Christmas party in town today but of course that all changed. He is far more important. He is sleeping all the time and has lost three pounds since yesterday. His dad took him back to the doctor this morning and he has bunches more medicine. I am waking him up about every hour and making him drink a bit to keep him hydrated. I am getting very worried about him. He does not want to leave here but his parents made him go home last night. sil would have let him stay but he said he was afraid of what dd would say. I did not find out until after he left that she was not even home until very late. I am po'd. In deference to the youngster in our midst that is all I will say about that. (grrrr) They live in an old farm house and the bathroom is down stairs and Austin is afraid of the dark. He makes his little brother go with him when he needs to go under good circumstances. In his condition he would not be able to make up and down the stairs without falling. It is not so very hard for me to care for him as I am up and down all night anyway. It was harder for me to sleep last night, worrying, than it is when he is here. Not that my sil or dd are bad parents but they are a whole lot different than I am. Not sure if that is good or bad as I am very biased. (grin)

Rider, my unprofessional opinion is that being overweight causes acid reflux and the acid reflux causes my asthma and a bad bout of asthma can lead to pneumonia. My doctor does not disagree with me but he might be frightened to do or very encouraging of my diet but that is what I think.

I have my fingers, arms, legs, toes and even eyes crossed in hopes that you get that job. It sounds almost perfect. Does Frank work on weekends? How are you guys doing with your busy schedules? I was happy that you were able to spend almost all of your first year of marriage without so much activity. It takes awhile to get settled in.

Drink lots of water and that will help your poor hands. You could rub them with Vaseline and put on gloves but that is not terribly elegant. LOL Have you seen those bottles of disinfectant gel that you can buy to use on your hands? That might help and it sure comes in handy when you are out and about and not near bathroom facilities.

If I ever get time to scan my Disney pictures I will gladly send them to you to post if you would. If it is not hard to teach me how to do it you could just send me a tutorial. Until Austin gets better I am not doing too much extra stuff.

I am having the meetings here tomorrow and have the strata in the fridge. I bought some mixed fruits for a cocktail and have banana nut bread and muffins also. Will have to do. These are old and dear friends and will fully understand. It is hard to reschedule, especially this time of the year. Two of the ladies will stay afterward for our annual get together. They have it for me but they don't think I know it. They get together for 'our' birthdays too but they have close families and friends that they celebrate with also so I know that is for me also. I feel honored and much loved.

Depply, no such thing as too many smilies IMHO. You could do what us old fogeys do and do this (smile) (hug) (etc) LOL

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[angelina]

If you do, you're sniffing in the wrong direction! I haven't even begun to do any holiday baking. A friend and her daughter brought by a tin of turtles and white- and chocolate covered pretzels, but they were gone by the next morning.. Everyone around here has a sweet tooth, I'm afraid. I will try to get something done over the weekend, but I have to finish putting up the decorations and putting the boxes away first.

Last month, we had a circus at our school, teaching kids in the 6thm 7th, and 8th grades skills and then had 4 days worth of shows. If you're interested you can go to Circusofthekids.com and click on the link to pictures for 2003 at ST. Dominic's. It was a lot of fun, but it really took up a lot of time and now I'm behind on Christmas preparations.

Linda, I'm so glad you enjoyed y our trip. I was with you in spirit. Can't wait to meet you in May.Is Austin feeling better today? This flu is a scary thing. I heard a report today that a child who died around Thanksgiving was from here and had been sent to New Orleans for treatment. It looks like it was flu related. There is no vaccine to be had for love nor money around here. We didn't get shots, but like you said, Linda, they may not do a lot of good this year anyway.

Well, Depply, NOW I GET IT! I bought POTC last Tuesday and we watched it that night. My goodness, if I were his SO, I'd insist on the Pirate wardrobe coming home with him, LOL. Orlando Bloom is rather cute himself. We really enjoyed seeing the scenes that were taken almost directly from the ride, too.

I am very impressed with your acting ability, btw. I would never have had the guts to get on a stage in fromt of everyone. Piano and ballet recitals were a nightmare for me.

I hope Elaine enjoyed her trip as well. I have been thinking of her lately with the interstate shootings going on. Isn't that is her area?

I am off to get everyone to bed now. I will check back in later.

Angelina

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

No cookies, Angelina? I am sure they will be some before the big day comes. I must just be dreaming in advance. LOL

Will check out the link later. I have a bit of time this morning but not much. Austin went to school as it is just a half day. He will be here in a bit. Hoping that he is on the road to recovery and does not come down with the flu while he is in a weakened condition. Has had me scared.

I like the theme based education. Kids enjoy learning that way and it is much easier when you have something real to relate to. I am so proud of you for helping all those kids. You never will know what good you did. It warms the cockles of my heart.

Tried to talk my daughter into going to POTC but she insisted on Cat in the Hat. It was just plain awful and profane to boot. Not even funny. Hope to rent POTC and the Haunted Mansion together for a Disney night soon.

I am off to make homemade fudge for my gift baskets. I had to make it last so I would not be tempted. I lost 7 pounds last week and a couple of them were new pounds so I am trying even harder to be good. The smell of your cookies are alright though as I am sure I cannot ingest calories in that way, I hope.

Your friend, Linda/SG

 

[IASW Rider]

Hey Everyone!

So glad to hear that Austin is feeling at least a little better, Linda! I can imagine how frightening and upsetting it's been for all of you, with his not feeling well. And I'm sure that your DD and SIL truly appreciate the special care that you've been giving him! I just know that he will be feeling all better in no time, and that he'll be ready and rearing to go, for Christmas!

How did that fudge come out? YUM! I'm sure that it was wonderful!

You just let me know if I can help with your pictures, in any way! And thanks for the advice about my velcro-like dry skin on my hands - will have to try some of your suggestions. I am so bad - there are bottles of lotion all over the house (Frank is very conscientious about lotioning his hands every time he washes them), but I always seem to be too lazy to use any of them! I know that I should put some on before I go to sleep every night......

Great to hear from you, Angie! I am going to go and check out your circus link as soon as I am done posting - that sounds like such a neat experience for the children! I can't believe that those weren't your cookies that we were smelling! Well, maybe it was just the THOUGHT of your delicious cookies baking that evoked our images of them coming out of the oven and smelling wonderfully! And you'd better watch out, if Linda comes to visit you en route to WDW in May..........she just might "kidnap you" and bring you along to Florida with her, so that we can all watch the EWP together!

How are you doing, out there, Depply and Elaine? Can't wait to hear about your trip, Elaine!

Well, I was all but offered the position at the Hospital, that I'd mentioned. I say "all but" because when I found out the time commitment required, I realized that there is no way that I could accept such a responsibility. The job requires full 8-hour shifts EVERY weekend (both days) and EVERY holiday. And the pay is miniscule. It would be different if I was a 20 year old college student.......but I'm a 36 year old adult with a husband, a mortgage, and other responsibilities. Unfortunately, such a schedule would most likely be the case in any hospital. The least senior people are apparently always required to work the least desirable shifts - and there is no choice in the matter. I was very disappointed.

But the meeting was valuable because the Registered Dietician with whom I met gave me a lot of very useful, practical, and honest information about the field, her work, etc. It really made me think about whether "going the RD route" would be right for me, in the long run........and I now realize that I don't think it is. That doesn't mean that I'm planning to give up hopes of working in the field of Nutrition - I just don't think that I'm going to pursue eventually becoming an RD or doing hospital work. I'm going to use winter break to figure out a more definitive "path" / alternative. Perhaps I'd change my course of education and work towards a Master's in Social Work or Psychology, instead, while still taking some undergraduate Nutrition classes. I don't know - I have a lot of thinking to do! So even though the interview did not result in my actually getting a job, at least I believe that they WOULD HAVE hired me, had I been amenable to the hours required, and the experience was very thought-provoking and eye-opening, as well.

I'm trying not to focus on / obsess about "THE FUTURE" until after my exams are over. I have 3 finals this coming week and one the following week. When they are finished, I will devote my time to figuring out "where to go from here". I wish that things would just settle down in my life, already - too many changes, too many "traumas" - I just want a few nice, "boring", calm months, already! My brain needs a rest (mostly from worrying!) and I'm still sleeping only 4 or so hours per night.

At least my father seems to be doing even a little bit better than when last I reported. Some of his neighbors invited him to share Sabbath dinner with them, last night, and he went and had a wonderful time. I think it's good that he get out and be with people other than just my uncle, Frank, and me. And it was so kind of the neighbors (whom my father barely knows) to invite him and make him feel so welcome. He's also attended 2 different Bereavement Group meetings, which is a big step for him.

Tonight Frank and I went to my best friend Gary's niece's Naming ceremony at his family's synagogue. A Naming ceremony is something similar to a Christening or a Bris, that is done for Jewish baby girls. As part of the regular Sabbath service, the baby is blessed by the Rabbi and then her Hebrew name is formally announced. Then the parents of the child explain the significance of the name and who the child is named for (we're only allowed to name children after deceased loved ones - we are not permitted to name children after loved ones who are still with us). It was a really beautiful ceremony - neither Frank nor I had ever been to one before. And the baby is just so adorable! The funny thing is that while we were there, tonight, Gary wasn't! Believe it or not, Gary is in Los Angeles, where he is performing on stage at a benefit concert being given by all of his favorite pop performers of the 1980's (thanks to winning an online auction)!

Hope that all is well with all of you, and hope that you're all having a great weekend!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Rider , so much to think about in your post. While I am sorry that things are not working out exactly as you might have wished but I have a feeling that it is all for the best in the long run. If you are like me you have many times in the past where you did not get what you wanted and it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to you. I love mentoring programs in the schools cause that gives youngsters a chance to try out different vocations. It is so hard when you have so many possibilities open to you. It is a blessing that you had the interview and were able to meet someone who was willing and able to give you so much useful information. When I was young I worked for a temp agency as I had small children and needed to be flexible. I wonder if you might not be able to do such work and test the waters for different occupations in order to find the right fit for your talents and lifestyle? Companies like it cause they get to try out prospective employees but believe me, it works the other way around also. Have worked a lot of places for a couple of months and never signed up to go back again. LOL

Hope some of the tips help your skin. Dry skin hurts and also makes you more prone to infections and such. Having a lot of plants in your home will help also. Do you have a humidifier? In my poorer days I often put pans of water near the heat vents.

I am not likely to get around to the pictures soon unless some miracle happens. Am still trying to get packages ready to mail and have friends to take to doctors and other pressing matters. Maybe later this week, maybe after the first of the year. I wrote out a report but have not posted it yet either. I have a dear friend in Ohio who has just been diagnosed with bone cancer and I have a feeling that I will be spending some time over there in the Spring.

Glad to hear that your father is coping better than you had feared. Often those who had happy marriages cope better than the others and this seems to be the case here. He has no guilt feelings as he surely did everything in his power to be the best husband possible. Watch out though as a single guy gets a lot of attention quickly. Older women are quick on the uptake cause they have less time to waste and since your dad has a proven record as a mensch (spelling and right word?) he will be a catch for someone.

The fudge came out far too good. I ate the crumbs and greatly enjoyed them. Gained back some of those many pounds I lost last week. LOL I buy baskets and containers all year long and pack them up with goodies to take around to friends and family during the holidays. I only pay about a quarter or so for each item and that saves a fortune in gift costs. I have finally figured out that saving money always means much work for me. I may have to start being a spendthrift in order to maintain what sanity I have left . LOL I made small loaves of banana nut bread and blueberry muffins to go in the baskets with the fudge. I gave up on making homemade bread also since I had much going on this weekend.

Gary, sure gets around does he not? I would love to be in a room of my favorite muscians from the 60's and I imagine he is having a ball with his group.

Love the idea that you cannot name a child after a living loved one. Saves many hurt feelings since no one would be left out and if you did not get a child named for you after you have shuffled off this mortal coil you would beyond such petty disappointments. Of course, the Jews have had many more centuries to figure all this stuff out. Us poor Protestants are still mucking around and fighting among ourselves. LOL

Austin wanted to shovel my walk today but I would not let him as he is so recently recovered. He is back to his ornery self and I am one happy lady.

Angelina, are you kidnappable? Any chance that you would be willing to meet us at DW for even a couple of days?

Depply, you are most welcome and I am glad to know that your family is checking on who is sending you mail. Is the way things should be. I was a bit afraid to ask for your address but did not want you to feel left out cause I send cards to everyone else also.

Helenabear, are you home yet? My friend, Karen, just got back today. Don't know if she was able to be in the parade or get ticket to Millionaire yet. Lucky lady as she will be headed back after the holidays. I don't think I could live her life but I would be willing to try for a year or so. (grin) She does not work outside the home, has a cleaning service and lawn service and they eat out all their meals and to top all that off, not that her husband has just retired, they have bought a second home down by DW and go every few weeks. They are nice people though and deserve such good things.

We got our first real snowfall last night. Hoping that the roads will be alright tomorrow as I have to take Dorthea to the doctor in the afternoon. She lives down a country lane in a log cabin so even if the main roads are passable it is hairy getting to her sometimes. She is still very tired all the time but getting out and doing pretty darned well. Borrowed time is looking very good on her. We had our annual party last week and she stayed awake for the whole thing, which she is seldom able to do. Life is good.

Linda

 

[helenabear]

Hi all... got back a week ago and kept trying to find the time to read eveyrthing and totally catch up, but can't seem to find much spare time. Just busy it seems all the time and work isn't allowing me for much "play" time either. So I am coming in, saying hi to you all!!! I will hopefully find some time in less than a week since work should slow by then and so should life

Best wished to you all

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Welcome back Elaine! Heard you were sighted eating with Dan the Man at Teppanyaki. We ate there on our last trip too. I reccomend ordering the child's beef dinner. It was great, offered as much meat as my dh's sirloin meal and I got a drink and dessert included. LOL Did you do anything new? Any suggestions for our next trip?

Enjoy the holidays and drop by when you get a chance. True friends will wait for you and you are well worth waiting for.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Whew, dropping my shoes behind the door and heading for the veranda.

Just needed a quiet place to sort out my thought and rest my poor weary bones. Could not think of a better place than this.

I think it is about time for the EWP and I can hear the calliope like music rounding the bend. Watching from the Jacuzzi with a glass of Diet Rite in my hand sounds just about right.

Hoping you are all having a Merry and a Happy whatever!

Your friend, SG/Linda

 

[IASW Rider]

Hi Everyone!

So sorry that I haven't been able to post, lately, but I had Finals all last week - my last one is tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM!

I just wanted to stop in and say that I hope that you all have been having a wonderful Holiday Season, so far! Will definitely stop back in the Suite with a longer post / response before Frank and I blast off for the "wilds of South Jersey" for Christmas!

Until then, hope that all has been well with all of you!

Love ya!
Lisa

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Wilds of New Jersey, huh? LOL We who are ignorant about geography cannot imagine a spot in New Jersey that is not citified. Know I am wrong but it is an image I cannot erase. Will have to come and visit sometime and educate myself. I do know every inch of country between here and WDW though. (grin)

May all your finals go as well as your other ones have. You are on a roll girl!

This is a very busy time of the year and I bet we do not see many visitors for the next week or two but after the New Year we will all need a long, extended vacation in the Suite. Think I will ask the fellows to do their Spring Cleaning now so all will be fresh for everyone's return.

I have a sick boy on my couch. It is Dalton, my little one. I told his parents Saturday that I thought he was coming down with something. I were right, again. Poor kid.

Poor dd was having a bad night last night. Their vacumn cleaner went down for the count and then while she was baking her famous Christmas cookies the oven went out. I had a partial solution. I have a cleaner that I hate but could not justify replacing it because it works fine so I am giving that to the youngsters who are better equipped to lug it around and getting myself an easier to handle upright. They have to buy a new vehicle next year so this is not a time for them to be having to buy much else. I well remember our early days and how hard it was when things went wrong. Wish their lives could be easier than ours were but it did build character,== (I have loads of character, LOL) and I appreciate these days much more for having gone through the rough ones.

Hope all your cards are mailed, presents bought, wrapped, mailed or under the tree and you are sitting with a nice glass of egg nog or your favorite beverage admiring the lights of the season.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[IASW Rider]

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to stop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Hope that you all and your families have a wonderful, safe, and fun Holiday!

Have a great time at the wedding tomorrow, Linda! You'll have to tell us all about it! And hope that Dalton is feeling better, in time for Santa's visit, tonight!

Hope that you're all enjoying the Holidays, Elaine, Angie, Wendy, and Depply!

I think that our Suite gentlemen did a wonderful job of decorating the place, don't you? And they're keeping that egg nog flowing for us, too!

On a quick, unrelated note - I can definitely understand how those unfamiliar with NJ would envision it to be completely built up, Linda. Interestingly enough, my paper for my Politics of Environmental Issues class focused on the urban sprawl in a particular region of NJ. It is getting very developed and there are many movements and plans towards preserving whatever open space is left. There IS a lot of open space left - particularly around the area where Frank grew up, in South West NJ (due West of Atlantic City). Those are the last vestiges of the true "Garden State". There are scattered dairy farms around in our area, but much of the farmland and forest land that existed as recently as when I was a child have since been turned into strip malls and townhouse developments. We're trying to hang on to whatever undeveloped land still exists!

Anyway, back to Greetings of the Season!

Hope that all is well with all of you! Have a wonderful and special Christmas!

Love,
Lisa

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Dalton is all bundled up, under the tree. Just told him that I am going to put a bow on his head and he will be my best present! His one request from me is a big box of love. LOL You just know that I found a special box to hold that! (is a Wizard of Oz tin, his favorite movie)

Was able to get Pirates of the Carribean for us to watch tonight. I will be thinking of Depply as we enjoy it. Not sure how much time we will have to celebrate as poor Jackie has to work today and might not be able to get off work on time and then they have to leave to get to the church. Luckily the church is right behind our house so that cuts way down on the travel time. (smile)

Looks like the weather is going to be perfect. We have snow falling but it is the light, fluffy kind that just dusts things and makes it look like Christmas while the sidewalks and streets remain safe to walk and drive. Lovely. Should be safe for this frightened lady to drive to the big city tomorrow for the wedding. They requested no wedding presents but forgot to mention anything about Christmas presents so I have a huge pack to take with me. I am sooooo bad. I bought a bunch of rechargeable lights that you plug in and they are nightlights but when the electricity goes off they turn into flashlights automatically. Seemed like a useful gift to me. As you age you want useful gifts rather than things you have to dust or care for.

Lisa, I know that New Jersey has much green space but sometimes us foreigners forget. LOL We are having to try to protect our farmlands around here too. There is so much paved area that floods are occuring in spots never hit before. The water has to go somewhere.

Am much worried about the mad cow scare. Figures, just as I am consuming more meat, that they would have this happen. Why did we not learn anything from what happened in England? It was terrible, the farmers were hit hard, meat prices soared, for what product they could find. This is a huge country and it will me much harder here, I fear.

I had a second week of losses, tiny ones, to be sure, but this is a hard time of the year for diets so I will be glad of the fact and soldier on. This week will be the worst with several parties. I need to lose another half pound this week to reach a private goal. Hopefully I will do better next year than I did this one. I am ending the year lighter than the first of the year but no where near my final goal. Took me years to put it on and it looks l ike it will take years to get it off, I am not as focused as our Rider, who is totally awesome!!

As much as I appreciate having my daughter and her family here this evening there is always an undertone of sadness in thinking of our other children (son and step daughter) who will not be with us. Trying hard to be grateful for what I have and not dwell too much on what I cannot have.


The Suite guys have put in a supply of tangerine Diet Rite for me to enjoy instead of egg nog. Never did like that stuff. Have a hard time finding the tangerine Diet Rite in the real world but it seems like nothing is too hard for Bo and the boys. Gotta love 'em! Hope they enjoy the presents we got them for their Christmas party. The safari vehicles with unlimited gas cards for the year should get them around the property in style and panache. Did anyone check out the flat screen tv in the media room. I thought that the wall sized unit might be a bit overpowering but with the surround sound system and lazy boy theater seats it seems about right. Just right for watching our favorite Disney movies. I plan to have Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion for us to watch New Years Eve. Hope everyone will be here then. Husbands, SO's and other friends are welcome also. Plenty of room for everyone in the Suite. Sort of like love, it expands to fit the need.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

 

[angelina]

Hi, everyone, I just wanted to stop in and wish each of you a Merry Christmas. I have been thinking of you all and wondering how you're doing, but just haven't had the time to get online to post. I hope you are all enjoying your day.

Angelina

 

[helenabear]

Just wanted to pop in myself and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I got several things I had been wanting for Christmas and got to spend Christmas Eve with my daughter and family. To complete the evening I got a surprise and very welcome phone call from Rider. It was the hit of my evening and don't cha know that the very best presents cannot be wrapped in paper and a bow?

Spent Christmas Eve with my hubby's family.. The wedding was just perfect for the bridal couple. I confused the brides daughter with the bride. She looked even younger than her grown children. Very pretty and from the little I saw of her perfectly fitted for my strange but loveable nephew. We all went back to Brown County afterward and a the bil who flew in from Serbia for the wedding took us all out to eat at the Lodge. I left my dh there to spend a couple of days with his brothers. Who knows when they will all be together in the same spot again, especially for such a wonderful reason? Another family wedding is in the works for next September and I will be the hostess then as the wedding will be held near our house. I had better start working on everything now, as slow as I am nowadays.

Only bad note is that I just heard that my son and his entire family has the flu. I sincerely hope it is just the crud that Austin, Dalton and now, I, have had. As bad as it is it is not nearly as bad as the flu. Wish there was something I could do for them. I would gratefully accept any prayers on their behalf as that is all that I am permitted to do.

Almost have the house cleaned up from the party and am hoping to be able to crawl into bed for a bit of a rest before Tom returns and I have to get back on schedule. I had hoped to get some other pressing work done but I am not too steady on a ladder on a good day and this is not a good day. (grin)

So wonderful to see so many happy faces in here. Will wait to hear all your Christmas stories later after you have had a chance to enjoy every moment.

Slightly Goofy about you all!!

 

[depplyinluv]

ello suite!!!!


terribly sorry for my absence, much to do , you know!


however i do feel awful for not wishing anybody gleeful holidays!

hanukkah just ended ... o well....

does anyone celebrate kwanzaa? I've never met anyone who does...


Linda, make sure on the pirates o/t caribbean DVD(if you have it, i think you do) on the second disk there are deleted scenes. One of them features jack in the cave where he forgets the parlay thing....actually they improvise this whole scene and its hilarious you have to see it!



Rider, i hope your finals went well, i have mine in 2 weeks and i am not prepared

well ill say taht i had a wonderful christmas/ hanukkah! I hope everyone else did too!
and honestly i have to share my excitement w/ a few of my gifts

i got....

da da da dum.....

potc, benny&joon, don juan demarco, a nightmare on elm street, chocolat, whats eating gilbert grape , and the astronauts wife all on DVD!!! im actually ecstatic... and....DIS stuff!

linda, hope you're able to disinfect yours and your loved ones homes!!!





~depplyinluv

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Dear Depply, am barely able to walk a straight line let alone disinfect anything. I am better than I was but am very dizzy so I am careful not to do too darned much. I move from bed to chair and bathroom and that is about it. Tom got home this morning and he is in bed also. He got sick too but his brothers, in their great manly wisdom, decided what he needed was to get out and about. (sigh) He was asleep about two minutes after his brother left. They fed him a bottle of night time cough syrup, with alcohol, and were surprised that he was lightheaded. (another sigh)

Sounds as if you had a Depply wonderful Christmas. So wonderful that your family understands and supports your Depp habit. LOL

Am going back to lay down. If you don't hear from me in the next couple of days you will know why. I have to be better by Tuesday as my sil has an appointment up in Indy for some serious health problems and I will have Dalton. Tomorrow he is being punished for throwing a fit at church by having to go with his dad. Is very hard on him as he has to sit still and behave. Normally I would feel badly for him but I need another day in order to take care of him safely.

Just my luck, major weight loss this week and I will probably not be able to go to weigh in.

Slightly Dizzy Goofy/Linda