Girls Only Trip (old thread, link to new thread in first post)

[toocherie]

Ow!! Sadly in my line of work, I get bitten once in awhile. Dog bites don't get infected as readily as do cat bites. However, if your finger is swollen, pink/red, pulsing and/or hot to the touch, it is infected. Bites tend to innoculate deeper tissues with bacteria, so often the puncture itself looks fine, but the deeper tissues are brewing some nastiness.

Dog bites are also called "iceberg injuries" because the tiny injury to the skin is the "tip of the iceberg", all the tissues below suffur crushing injuries...so lots of bruising and the like.

In San Diego if you got to a medical professional with a dog bite, by law it has to be reported to animal control, who then contacts the owner of the dog...you..for rabies quarantine and the like. (Silly governmental hogwash).
Depending upon the breed of the dog, and the stick-up-the-buttness of your particular contact, the biter can become labeled with the official title of "dangerous dog" and any further incidents will result in fines/insurance issues etc.

Happy Happy Joy Joy!!!

Aren't I cheery? Most of my infected bites respond well to warm water soaks with epson salts...which sounds like you are doing....but if things aren't getting better, get antibiotics, I have had coworkers hospitalized due to dog/cat bites and the need for IV antibiotics.

Good Luck!!!


AMYSUE!!

Hey--really good to "see" you here! We miss you!

I wonder how many people down on the Strip are just now waking up and looking like this:

First off, I love the b-day pics! Looks like a fun time!
Second, would you believe I have never been to the Rose Parade in person and I lived in the L.A. area for over 25 years. People come from all over to see that thing and I never went. I wish I had when I was younger. Now the thought doesn't appeal to me as much. I'd rather be watching it from my nice, comfortable, climate controlled house.

Actually, I think that may be what I looked like this morning! LOL

And I've never been to the Rose Parade either, and don't think I would do it now. I have, however, WORKED on the floats for the Rose Parade--I was a debutante in high school and our group was sponsored by our city's Rose Float Assn., so we all had to do so many hours working on the city's float. It was actually fun, but COLD. Those barns are huge and open on the ends.

Happy New Year Ladies!

I spent most of the night online in a chat room with 20 or so of my internet friends. Passing around virtual food and drinks. I started around 9:45 est and ended at 1am est. Not bad, but I made it to 3am est last year and we only had 6 or 7 of us. lol

I'm spending time playing with my new Wii games. My arm is sore from lawn darts and horse shoes. If I was a better player I'd get done each game a lot faster. rofl

Have a great nite girls!

Hi Shelley--just how cold is it where you are? It's in the 50's here and I'm shivering!

 

[wdwr]

Hi Shelley--just how cold is it where you are? It's in the 50's here and I'm shivering!

I can safely say it is colder than that. Last nite and this morning it was -19C and that was before any windchill. If I remember correctly that should be right around zero F. (I know -18C registers as zero F)

As I type this it is -8C or 17F...I got that off the weather channel online, so I know that temperature and conversion is correct. (If you add the windchill it is -13C or 9F)

So if anyone is hot, feel free to come up here to cool off.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Quick fly by after work....

Capri-I'm sooo glad your hand is feeling better. I would definitly keep up the epsom, ice, ibuprofen for a few days. Use it as an excuse to not cook, clean, and do any other 'chores'.

Sarah-I just got visited by the tag fairy last week. I've been a member for 5.5 years! I don't post a whole lot, so that's probably how I got missed. It's fun, and I think you've picked a great goal for the year!!!

Callie-I'm going to have to try out your brussel sprout recipe. It sounds yummy!


OK, I'll talk with you all later! Oh, and thanks for all for helping this trip be great! We are a great group, aren't we?!?

 

[kelmac284]

Evening all. I am back from my day. Had a nice kick back day. We went over to mom's and watched the rest of the parade and then had a nice brunch of eggs with leftover ham from yesterday and some cinnamon rolls and then mom and Katy made a pecan/pumpkin pie and a key lime and then for dinner we had prime rib and a zuccini dish with tomatoes and garlic and twice baked potatoes. It was yummy. My great uncle came over and it was nice since we didn't see any other family at Christmas.

We had a nice kickback day and just visited and watched some bowl games and then came home a bit ago.

I am REALLY upset though by the article on the front page of the paper. For those of you here in Cali I am sure you know how bad our budget has been. Well NOW they are saying that on top of all the other crapola they want to take away the exemptions for dependants. So instead of getting 300 per child exemption we will only get 100. That is just the STANDARD exemption mind you. This is no child tax credit. And this is on top of the gas tax that he is adding and the vehicle license fee hike and he wants to take 5 days away from the school year and make the class sizes larger and on and on.

But this tax thing REALLY upsets me. We ALREADY claim married and zero and it really is tough but we have been doing it because we tried to break even so that we get the most on our checks each month but it seems like every time we did that we didn't figure it right and ended up owing so a few years back I just said to heck with it and we bit the bullet and have been claiming zero. It REALLY sucks cuz they take over 400 a week in taxes alone out of shane's checks but we figure it is a forced savings and we got a nice refund last year. Last year we got 500 back from the state and several thousand from the feds.

Well NOW I did the numbers based just on our last years return and with 99 per kid and us claiming ZERO we went from getting 500 BACK to now OWING 85 bucks! That is claiming ZERO!! I mean that is ludicrous! I mean you can't pay more than zero. I mean sure I guess you CAN if you withhold at the single rate but I'm sorry we are already struggling at the ZERO rate. This is just RIDICULOUS. Plus they are going to tax theme park tickets and on and on.

I mean you could say sure you don't have to go to theme parks but you can't get around paying your taxes or buying gas or registering your car. It is just ridiculous. I don't know about you guys that live here but this is just ridiculous. I am just getting tired of paying for everybody eles's screw up's.

Ok off my soap box. This just really upset me. Kind of ruined my day. I just hope that at least THAT part of it doesn't pass cuz I know that it is REALLY going to upset and hurt a LOT of people. That means a LOT of middle income and even low income people are now going to OWE when before they didn't or got a refund.

Anyway I'm going to bed. Hope you guys have a good day tomorrow.

Shane is off and I am probably just going to work round the house and do some laundry. See yall tomorrow.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Capri-I would definitly keep up the epsom, ice, ibuprofen for a few days. Use it as an excuse to not cook, clean, and do any other 'chores'.

If I was single, and you were a dude, I'd marry you!

But the reality is, if I didn't cook, clean, do dishes, laundry, etc, for a few days.......then I'd have to face a sink overflowing with dirty dishes, a laundry room overflowing with dirty clothes, a floor covered in leaves and dirt, boys running around NAKED because they have no clean clothes to wear, a dog starving to death, garbage cans overflowing with take out and fast food containers, and well, you get the picture.

That's why I hate getting really sick or injured. I know what I'm going to have to face when I get better.....and endless array of "mom" chores.

 

[trodrigue]

Hi Tracey,
And speaking of Aunt Flo, she is visiting me the day DD & I leave for WDW (Jan 15th). I am so upset, but don't know what to do to stop or delay it. Anyone know?


Wow, all this champagne has made me a chatty-cathy

I understand pregnancy stops dear old Aunt Flo, but you would have to work fast.

Note to self: Bring Champagne to Ladies Trip, listen to Linda Chat

I also love all cabbage family.

You just cut them in half, put them in a ziplock bag with olive oil, lots of salt and pepper and then put them on a cookie sheet and bake them for about 30 minutes at 350 until the outsides look crispy. OMgoodness. So yummy and nutty.

Tracey, we took our house off the market right before Thanksgiving. We're currently coming up with Plan B (aka summer retreat to get the heck outta the heat). That may consist of just buying some property in WA and sitting on it until we can afford to build. Still hammering out the details.

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I love brussel sprouts done that way, and actually almost any vegi is delicous that way. I just had the individual package steamed in the microwave.

I'm sorry your house didn't sell, but I can help with plan B. We have a little (couple of acres) piece of land in the mountains near Money Creek (hwy 2)that backs to the forest service land. We are still paying it off, and can't afford to build, so maybe you could build it and then we could share It's not Whidbey Island but it's purty, with lot's of mountains to look at.

 

[mommaU4]

Ok off my soap box. This just really upset me. Kind of ruined my day. I just hope that at least THAT part of it doesn't pass cuz I know that it is REALLY going to upset and hurt a LOT of people. That means a LOT of middle income and even low income people are now going to OWE when before they didn't or got a refund.

Wow, sounds like a lot of headaches. There are times I miss living in California. I grew up there. For over 25 years I lived in L.A., then Glendale, then Burbank. And Ruben was born and raised there. His family all still live there.

When we moved from MI after living there for 3 years, I wanted to move back to CA, but it was simply not an option. It was too expensive!! Even in the areas that were considered "far away" like Palmdale, and Lancaster. And then we'd have the horrible commute since Ruben would have gone back to work in Glendale.
It's a shame it's so expensive and now it sounds like it's getting harder.

I'd LOVE to live on the Central Coast, near Pismo Beach. But there is no way we could ever afford it. I don't know how other families do it.
That's why I started looking into Oregon or Washington, but I'm not sure they are within our reach either. Seems like Nevada is just the cheapest.

Anyway, hang in there!

That's why I hate getting really sick or injured. I know what I'm going to have to face when I get better.....an endless array of "mom" chores.

Instead of "No rest for the wicked" it should be "No rest for moms"!! We aren't allowed to get sick or hurt.

 

[mommaU4]

I understand pregnancy stops dear old Aunt Flo, but you would have to work fast.

My pregnancies were so hard, I'll take Aunt Flo anyday.


Speaking of pregnancy, I wonder how Katie is doing? Anyone heard any news??

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

My pregnancies were so hard, I'll take Aunt Flo anyday.

I second this!

Oh, and I completely understand 'mom' chores. DH tries, but doesn't cut it.

Have a great day all. I'm off to work.

Heather

 

[DangerMouse]

Good Morning Ladies! I'm back to teaching a bit this morning (getting the kids prepped for Monday) and doing more "plan B" research.

Tracey, do you have any idea what the land real estate market is looking like up there? I'm just wondering if it's dropping at all? We're really leaning toward peninsula property (South Jefferson County -- shooting for the rain shadow). Even dh has the Winderemere site pulled up on his computer right now when he should be working.

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

 

[kelmac284]

Morning all.

Yeah Beth I am really sick of this place to be honest. I was born and raised here but I am tired of all the BS. I live up North obviously so it is cheaper up here but I moved to Washington state with my ex and I LOVED it up there. We lived in Arlington which was about 40 miles north of Seattle and then moved to a town called Marysville which was the actual town that was a bit closer in. I had a hard time adapting to the weather though. I LOVED all the greenery and the outdoors. I am a real outdoorsy person and we used to mountain bike and hike and camp all the time. I worked in Everett and we even bought a house but before it could close escrow I lost my job so we didn't go through with it and my ex started looking into work down in Oregon. We then moved down to Vancouver and I ended up working in Portland Oregon. I LOVED it there and it was SO beautiful working right on the two rivers (Columbia and Dechutes). I could see Mt. Hood from my window at work and Mt. St. Helens on clear days. We bought a beautiful home in Vancouver and I was REALLY happy until my stupid ex decided he wanted a divorce. I wanted to stay up there SO bad but I couldn't afford my house all by myself. Plus all my family was here in CA. So I begrudgingly moved back here to CA and started over. It worked out I guess because I met Shane and was able to have my girls but we have talked a LOT about moving out of state.

I think the ONLY thing I like about living here is being close to DL. Sure it is beutiful here but that is about it. It is SO expensive and the economy STINKS. I'm just tired of this place and I would REALLY love to live somewhere else. My parents have talked about moving as well.

Who knows maybe some day. Now we kind of talk about waiting till after the kids get out of school because of all their activities etc. They have their sports and girl scouts etc but the way this state is going I don't know.

I just hope this new president and new year bring some better things.

Anyway enough of that. Today we are going to hopefully get some work done round the house and I may attack taking down the tree since Shane is home. Otherwise just probably vegging. Lynn has to work today and that's bout it.

Hope everyone has a good day.

 

[trodrigue]

Morning all.

I moved to Washington state with my ex and I LOVED it up there. We lived in Arlington which was about 40 miles north of Seattle and then moved to a town called Marysville which was the actual town that was a bit closer in.

I just hope this new president and new year bring some better things.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Kelly, that is in my neck of the woods for sure. It is about 20 minutes or so North of me, but I seldom head in that direction. That area has changed so much. There is a huge outlet mall, next to the new casino and hotel/convention center in Marysville. Arlington now has a Costco, Walmart, and a huge shopping center with movies and linens and things, Applebees, etc. It is still easy to get into Rural in about 10 minutes, but great to have those conveniences too.


Calli, The market here has softened for sure and there are tons of great buying opportunities out there. I just saw a fabulous contract come through that one of my agents wrote, where our buyer is under contract to buy a home on Camano Island with drop dead 360 degree views of the sound, and mountains, beach access, community pool etc. It is a 2100 sq ft house and in nice condition and the price was $201,000. Last year the price would have been close to $400,000. I am just seeing those sorts of things come through. But, it is very regional, and Camano is fairly isolated, so has been harder hit. South Peninsula and recreational property should be one of the areas that has some opportunities. Tell your hubby to get of that darn Windermere sight and start searching on ZipRealty. We have way better search tools! Sorry, just my competetive nature coming out! I tell you, I really miss working with clients directly. Now I only do broker duties in the office so the only time I talk to a client is when they are fired up about something or in trouble with the contract. Well, keep me posted, and if you PM me what you are looking for, I will keep my eyes open just for fun.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Good Morning!

Beth - I wanted to let you know (and everyone know) that myself and Cathy should be able to attend the pizza party on Thursday night. Sounds like a great way to kick things off!

I PMd Cheryl about it, but then I read the first page again, and it says to just post on the thread if you'll be able to attend.......

......so, I'm posting that we'd like to attend if it's not too late to sign up for it.

 

[jordansmomma]

Capri- How is your winterwonderland? I woke up to 5 more inches...of snow that is!!
I swear it is never going to stop. I was watching the news before work and Spokane is just crazy with snow!! I feel bad for anyone who lives on the Southhill.

 

[toocherie]

Good Morning!

Beth - I wanted to let you know (and everyone know) that myself and Cathy should be able to attend the pizza party on Thursday night. Sounds like a great way to kick things off!

I PMd Cheryl about it, but then I read the first page again, and it says to just post on the thread if you'll be able to attend.......

......so, I'm posting that we'd like to attend if it's not too late to sign up for it.

Capri: not too late at all--the more the merrier!

 

[toocherie]

Ok, girls, I need advice. Now, this is probably not going to sound like a huge dilemma, but for some reason I am stressing over it.

As some of you know, I am a DVC member, and took my Mom last November to WDW for our first trip. It was fun--but also somewhat stressful because of some of her health issues and we didn't get to do everything we had planned. So, I had scheduled a solo trip at the end of March into the first week of April to attend the Epcot Flower & Garden Show. I plan to stay at the Boardwalk. But now I am feeling SOOOOO guilty. It doesn't help that while I am in WDW my birthday will occur and she said something like "I don't want you to be alone for your birthday . . . . " But frankly, I could do with some "me" time alone--KWIM?

Help! I hope this doesn't come off as too selfish . . . . I need to make plane reservations soon if I am going to go and/or I need to cancel the DVC reservation as I would need to bank the points by the end of the month so I wouldn't lose them. I am just so conflicted--I want to go, but don't want to go and feel guilty the whole time.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Capri- How is your winterwonderland? I woke up to 5 more inches...of snow that is!!
I swear it is never going to stop. I was watching the news before work and Spokane is just crazy with snow!! I feel bad for anyone who lives on the Southhill.

Welllllll, our winterwonderland is very.......wintery......cold......and deep. Did you see how much snow Spokane got in the month of December? 61.5 INCHES!!! That's over 5 feet of snow!!!!!

Our kids are loving it of course. They go out sledding for several hours everyday. Good thing Santa left them a couple of new sleds.

It's so treacherous, and yet so pretty at the same time. I took this picture of some tree branches outside our window when I got up this morning because I thought it looked pretty. I must be sick! Taking pics of all this crummy snow?!?! I must have somekind of snow sickness! I think I'm going crazy! If I start chanting on here in wierd tongues, send help!

Did you read this article? A poor lady got killed because she was buried by snow sliding off her roof while she was out shoveling her walk. So sad.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28469682/

Capri: not too late at all--the more the merrier!

Oh good! I'm so glad it's not too late. Sounds like fun to me!

 

[disney-super-mom]

Ok, girls, I need advice. Now, this is probably not going to sound like a huge dilemma, but for some reason I am stressing over it.

As some of you know, I am a DVC member, and took my Mom last November to WDW for our first trip. It was fun--but also somewhat stressful because of some of her health issues and we didn't get to do everything we had planned. So, I had scheduled a solo trip at the end of March into the first week of April to attend the Epcot Flower & Garden Show. I plan to stay at the Boardwalk. But now I am feeling SOOOOO guilty. It doesn't help that while I am in WDW my birthday will occur and she said something like "I don't want you to be alone for your birthday . . . . " But frankly, I could do with some "me" time alone--KWIM?

Help! I hope this doesn't come off as too selfish . . . . I need to make plane reservations soon if I am going to go and/or I need to cancel the DVC reservation as I would need to bank the points by the end of the month so I wouldn't lose them. I am just so conflicted--I want to go, but don't want to go and feel guilty the whole time.

Why would you feel guilty? It sounds like a case of "the unfounded guilties".

She feels guilty because you'll be alone on your birthday....you feel guilty that she feels guilty.....and around and around it goes.

Heck, just tell her you won't be alone. That you're meeting up with some DisBoard lady friends while you're there. Sure, that may be a lie right now, but hey, you could always arrange to meet up with a few WDW DisBoarders if you want, and then it wouldn't be a lie anymore.

 

[jordansmomma]

Ok, girls, I need advice. Now, this is probably not going to sound like a huge dilemma, but for some reason I am stressing over it.

As some of you know, I am a DVC member, and took my Mom last November to WDW for our first trip. It was fun--but also somewhat stressful because of some of her health issues and we didn't get to do everything we had planned. So, I had scheduled a solo trip at the end of March into the first week of April to attend the Epcot Flower & Garden Show. I plan to stay at the Boardwalk. But now I am feeling SOOOOO guilty. It doesn't help that while I am in WDW my birthday will occur and she said something like "I don't want you to be alone for your birthday . . . . " But frankly, I could do with some "me" time alone--KWIM?

Help! I hope this doesn't come off as too selfish . . . . I need to make plane reservations soon if I am going to go and/or I need to cancel the DVC reservation as I would need to bank the points by the end of the month so I wouldn't lose them. I am just so conflicted--I want to go, but don't want to go and feel guilty the whole time.

Ok here is an idea...take me with you. Then you can have your "alone" time and you won't be alone on your birthday. Problem solved!!

But really I would check out the dismeets for that time and see what's going on. I would love a solo trip to WDW, but I am sure my children would rebel. Hence why they don't really know where I am going in March

Welllllll, our winterwonderland is very.......wintery......cold......and deep. Did you see how much snow Spokane got in the month of December? 61.5 INCHES!!! That's over 5 feet of snow!!!!!

Our kids are loving it of course. They go out sledding for several hours everyday. Good thing Santa left them a couple of new sleds.

It's so treacherous, and yet so pretty at the same time. I took this picture of some tree braches outside our window when I got up this morning because I thought it looked pretty. I must be sick! Taking pics of all this crummy snow?!?! I must have somekind of snow sickness! I think I'm going crazy! If I start chanting on here in wierd tongues, send help!

Did you read this article? A poor lady got killed because she was buried by snow sliding off her roof while she was out shoveling her walk. So sad.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28469682/



Oh good! I'm so glad it's not too late. Sounds like fun to me!

Yup, a snow sickness!! That must be it!!
That's a butt ton of snow!! I just keep hoping that its over soon. Poor Kaeleb needs snow boots. Wal Mart had some, but honestly I can't bring myself to spending $35 on shoes AT WAL MART!! Anywhere else yes, but there no.

I just saw the article about the lady. She was 85 and oh that is just so horrible!!

 

[grizbuzz]

Heck, just tell her you won't be alone. That you're meeting up with some DisBoard lady friends while you're there. Sure, that may be a lie right now, but hey, you could always arrange to meet up with a few WDW DisBoarders if you want, and then it wouldn't be a lie anymore.

That's exactly what I was thinking! I don't think it's fair to your mom to bring her along and then resent her for being there. If you need some alone time, then you owe it to both of you to take it. And then on your next Disney trip, you can have more fun with your Mom because you will want her to be there with you.

It seems that you take really good care of your mom. And you did just bring her to WDW. I think it is ABSOLUTELY ok for you to go alone and in fact important. And if you go, promise yourself not to feel guilty about it. Guilt doesn't help anyone. Take time to take care of yourself and then you will have more energy and good feelings to take care of your mom.

That's what Oprah would say! And I think that it is true.