January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part IV !!!

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Some major stress was put on me today. I am having gastric bypass surgery. It was all set for February 09... well the doctors office called and they want to move it to December 3.... 12 days!!!!!!!! So I freaked out... so many concerns... getting house ready for Christmas... will I be able to enjoy Christmas... what about our Disney trip... will I be able to do the rides... I will miss out on all that great food.... I actually had to pull over to the side of the road because I was shaking.... I didn't know what to do.... called DSis... she says "Go for it"... called DMom...."Yeah she says".... called DH.... he says"You are perfect the way you are but if you want to do this then go ahead".... called Disney reservations... they will let me delete dining from just me and let the rest of the party have it... just need to bring proof of the surgery...

so I went ahead and said yes..... so now I am more stressed out... I have a large house that takes 2 solid weeks to decorate... while I love my boys.... they are useless when it comes to helping... DD is off at college... no family here... in-laws are coming for the Christmas holidays....oh my... can you tell I am stressed.....

okay... done whinning....

I'll come help decorate!!! I love to do that, especially with all the Christmas stuff. My mother has cut out a lot in the past few years and it makes me sad.

Hang in there. We're all thinking of you.:hug:

My newest piece of artwork!


I'm so jealous!!! That is gorgeous.

Also, you can just keep all the snow right where it is! I don't want any of it!
 
SO FUNNY! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:



Diddly ding dong dang and poot! Double Triple Rats and and a great big shoot! :sad2: I was so looking forward to seeing this one! It was one of my faves all 3x before and I hadn't seen the Ellen version yet! I am REALLY upset! I was just telling my DH about this the other night and he thought it sounded SO COOL! I think he was actually starting to get excited!


Let me just say I love that quote!!! :lmao:
 
Good afternoon ladies.... quite the morning here... first... schools are being released because of a huge lake effect snowstorm heading our way. They are saying over a foot this afternoon / evening..... as long as I don't have to drive in it I am okay....

Some major stress was put on me today. I am having gastric bypass surgery. It was all set for February 09... well the doctors office called and they want to move it to December 3.... 12 days!!!!!!!! So I freaked out... so many concerns... getting house ready for Christmas... will I be able to enjoy Christmas... what about our Disney trip... will I be able to do the rides... I will miss out on all that great food.... I actually had to pull over to the side of the road because I was shaking.... I didn't know what to do.... called DSis... she says "Go for it"... called DMom...."Yeah she says".... called DH.... he says"You are perfect the way you are but if you want to do this then go ahead".... called Disney reservations... they will let me delete dining from just me and let the rest of the party have it... just need to bring proof of the surgery...

so I went ahead and said yes..... so now I am more stressed out... I have a large house that takes 2 solid weeks to decorate... while I love my boys.... they are useless when it comes to helping... DD is off at college... no family here... in-laws are coming for the Christmas holidays....oh my... can you tell I am stressed.....

okay... done whinning....

Like many Snowbirds have already said...we're here for you!:grouphug: I hope that all goes well!

My newest piece of artwork! :goodvibes Sorry, I couldn't get a good picture of it without the glare.

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Oh my goodness! Where did you get that?! I LOVE it!!!
 
Also, you can just keep all the snow right where it is! I don't want any of it!

Well, it doesn't look like the snow is going to be leaving here anytime soon. :sad2:

We almost never have a "white" Thanksgiving. Actually it is usually pretty warm in November. We rarely have a white Christmas anymore. We are usually more likely to have a white Easter!

Well if winter comes early this year does that mean that it will end early??? :yay:
 

Oh my goodness! Where did you get that?! I LOVE it!!!

Thanks! :goodvibes

Well at one of the shops on Main Street in the MK they have this painting for sale - for something like - oh I don't know - $1800 or $2800, something like that anyway. Way too much!

So I got this picture:
cinderella_castle.jpg


And uploaded it to Shutterfly and had the biggest size they have made of it and then got an oak frame and voila - I have my picture. It's not the beautiful painting in the shop on Main Street, but it will do!
 
Thanks! :goodvibes

Well at one of the shops on Main Street in the MK they have this painting for sale - for something like - oh I don't know - $1800 or $2800, something like that anyway. Way too much!

So I got this picture:
cinderella_castle.jpg


And uploaded it to Shutterfly and had the biggest size they have made of it and then got an oak frame and voila - I have my picture. It's not the beautiful painting in the shop on Main Street, but it will do!

What a clever idea!
 
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Thanks! :goodvibes

Well at one of the shops on Main Street in the MK they have this painting for sale - for something like - oh I don't know - $1800 or $2800, something like that anyway. Way too much!

So I got this picture:
cinderella_castle.jpg


And uploaded it to Shutterfly and had the biggest size they have made of it and then got an oak frame and voila - I have my picture. It's not the beautiful painting in the shop on Main Street, but it will do!

:rotfl2: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!
 
Wow Wendy that is a lot to take in. . . I wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide to do. . . That was nice of WDW to let the rest of your party get the DDP and let you out of it. I didn't know they would do that. Have you talked to your doctor about the rides?

:hug:

I know I was surprised also... I thought I would call and ask just for the heck of it...


It's okay, you're not whining! You can take it easy this Christmas! That's what we're doing - we're not putting up as much decoration, but it will still be festive and fun. We're cutting out the small stuff. We'll still have trees, outdoor decos, and the big stuff that goes on top of other stuff and things ;)

Is your surgery going to be laproscopic? I've heard that it doesn't take long to do it, and your recovery should be fine. Just relax, take it easy and do what's best for you and your family in the long run. And you're going to Disney World in January with all of us. :grouphug:

Yes it will be laproscopic.... I should only have 2 to 3 days in the hospital... Christmas decorating is my favorite time of year..... I guess I will just do what I can....
and I can't wait to get to WDW with all my snowbird friends:love:

That's not whining, Wendy - that's all rational! Now, I will admit that I've never decorated a house for Christmas, but would it be possible to pare down the decorating?

If not, I have a somewhat strange idea. When I was a kid, I loved decorating friends' houses & trimming trees. Later on, our office used to have our holiday party at individuals' homes. When we went to somebody's house who hadn't finished the tree yet, all the Jews decorated the tree, since we didn't have to do our own! If you're anywhere near Syracuse University, you might call their Hillel House and ask if they have any kids who'd like to help you decorate! Not only would it be fun for them, it would also be what we call a mitzvah - a good deed. A local synagogue youth group might have fun with it too, and you could give them all the specific instructions you wanted!

Good luck with the surgery! :grouphug:


What a great idea... I called DD to tell her the surgery was scheduled... DH was in her college town this afternoon visiting one of his offices.... DD called him and he picked her and a friend up who are on their way here to help me.... she is such a wonderful child!!!!

What a truly wonderful man! He loves you the way you are while still supporting your decision to improve yourself! Hang on for dear life to that one Wendy! He is a keeper! You know your snowbirds will be here for you! I only wish we could do more to help! Make those men of yours work hard for you! Take it easy and don't stress too much! The world will not fall apart if your house is not completely decorated for Christmas! Your friends and family, I'm sure will be understanding and supportive of your choice to go ahead with the surgery a bit early! BIG HUGS! :grouphug:


Yes he is....

WHAT?!?!? I'm hoping that's because you're closer to the lake than I am - I am NOT ready for a foot of snow. Not even close. I don't even have the snow shoes on my car yet! :scared1:


I am excited for you that the surgery was moved up, but I can totally understand the kind of pressure this puts on you! Wow!

It is coming down in buckets up here in Oswego county.... can't even see to the end of the road

All the snow this morning.

Out my front door -

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And the back -

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I'm so not ready for this. :mad: Last year we didn't get much snow until February and March.

Looks like what is going on here....:scared1:

I'll come help decorate!!! I love to do that, especially with all the Christmas stuff. My mother has cut out a lot in the past few years and it makes me sad.

Hang in there. We're all thinking of you.:hug:

Also, you can just keep all the snow right where it is! I don't want any of it!

Thank you!!!!!!

Like many Snowbirds have already said...we're here for you!:grouphug: I hope that all goes well! QUOTE]

you guys are the best!!!!:)

Thanks! :goodvibes

Well at one of the shops on Main Street in the MK they have this painting for sale - for something like - oh I don't know - $1800 or $2800, something like that anyway. Way too much!

So I got this picture:
cinderella_castle.jpg


And uploaded it to Shutterfly and had the biggest size they have made of it and then got an oak frame and voila - I have my picture. It's not the beautiful painting in the shop on Main Street, but it will do!


Shelly..... great photo... my sister has some of the prints that she has bought at WDW... I am going to share with her what you did.... she has Disney stuff all over her house.... very tastefully done... she has some really nice prints... she will love your idea..
 
I got 2 new pairs of "disney" shoes! Meaning....my feet won't hurt! However I will not wear them before the trip, other than occasionally on the treadmill to break them in a little. But I only have to wait 47 days to wear them!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:
 
Just checked touringplans.com :

"The Universe of Energy at Epcot will be closed for refurbishment January 5 - March 22, 2009."

Bummer!!! I always enjoyed the UofE and I haven't seen the Ellen version yet. I know that my DD would have enjoyed the dinosaurs.

Aw, bummer. I actually enjoy this one... last time I went on it, someone hopped off and ran IN TO the ride, so the whole thing was shut down on the spot. Weirdest thing I've seen at Disney. Stupid person, ruining it for all of us!

Wendy: :grouphug: :grouphug: Good luck with your surgery in 12 days... just remember, TAKE IT EASY. Says I. Christmas will come with or without the decorations but with you on your way to living a healthier life!
 
My DD tells me and my DH every day how many days there are until Christmas. Just in case you didn't know, there are 34 days left. I've been having a hard time remembering how many days until WDW. Well, I did some counting and we leave exactly 30 days after Christmas!!! Now, everyday my DD gives me the days until Christmas, in my head, I can tell myself how many days until we surprise her! Hooray!:cheer2:


64 days until WDW!!!
:cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1:
party:
 
Okay, I've been reading a couple times today, but no time to post! I had to work 1/2 a day today (usually my day off) and go to buy wine for T-giving, get a haircut, get groceries and then the kids were home 2 minutes after me! Yikes! I'm staying home tonight!

Shelly - great picture. My MIL got us one of the castle with all the characters and autographs. We haven't figured out where to hang it, but it is SO COOL!! I think all of my SILs got one too.

Wendy - Holy moly! I can see how you would be stressing! Thank goodness you have such a great DH and your DD is going to be able to help you out! I would come if I lived anywhere near!! I love to decorate!:hug: I am sure everything will be okay and good luck with your surgery.

Meghan - your DD sounds like me! I'm so excited for Christmas AND WDW! My DH is always saying "9 weeks till we leave" and stuff like that!

As for those of you with unusually cold weather and all that snow: Well, I'm sorry, just cause I know you might not be used to it and it is kind of early. But that's all the sympathy you're getting! :):laughing: We traditionally have gotten pretty big snowstorms the week of Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember, but the last few winters we've had less snow, but colder temps. Last year when we were at WDW and on our cruise, it was 20 below F here!! We loved that, but it was still that cold when we came back! :(

I forget who it was, but those princess costumes/dresses are so beautiful! They look so much more classy than the $60 numbers my MIL bought my DDs at WDW three years ago. At least they are still wearing them!

Okay - dinner time! Catch up with you later!
 
Oh my gosh! Schools were delayed 2 hrs today for SNOW!
I'm in North Carolina!! Snow before Thanksgiving?!?!?!
I was 9 last time we had a white Christmas, and that was
(I'm not telling you) years ago!!!!!

Sorry to disappoint some of you here on the boards,
BUT I LOVE IT!!!!!

LOVE THE SNOW!!! BRING IT!!!!!

Just no snow for my train ride on the 24th of January please!

;)
I'm with you!!!! I love snow..you should have seen how excited we were today and all we got was a light dusting! Now that said...no blizzards towards the end of Jan- we leave the 23rd at 2am and I really don't want to drive through it!!!!
LOL, that would NOT be a "smilie"! :lmao:
We need a toilet-cleaning frownie!
:lmao: :laughing:
Good afternoon ladies.... quite the morning here... first... schools are being released because of a huge lake effect snowstorm heading our way. They are saying over a foot this afternoon / evening..... as long as I don't have to drive in it I am okay....

Some major stress was put on me today. I am having gastric bypass surgery. It was all set for February 09... well the doctors office called and they want to move it to December 3.... 12 days!!!!!!!! So I freaked out... so many concerns... getting house ready for Christmas... will I be able to enjoy Christmas... what about our Disney trip... will I be able to do the rides... I will miss out on all that great food.... I actually had to pull over to the side of the road because I was shaking.... I didn't know what to do.... called DSis... she says "Go for it"... called DMom...."Yeah she says".... called DH.... he says"You are perfect the way you are but if you want to do this then go ahead".... called Disney reservations... they will let me delete dining from just me and let the rest of the party have it... just need to bring proof of the surgery...

so I went ahead and said yes..... so now I am more stressed out... I have a large house that takes 2 solid weeks to decorate... while I love my boys.... they are useless when it comes to helping... DD is off at college... no family here... in-laws are coming for the Christmas holidays....oh my... can you tell I am stressed.....

okay... done whinning....
Wendy you are in my thoughts. I'm sure everything will go well for you but I can imagine your stress right now. Take a deep breath!

Well if winter comes early this year does that mean that it will end early??? :yay:
It is for the Snowbirds! Well temporarily that is!
Thanks! :goodvibes

Well at one of the shops on Main Street in the MK they have this painting for sale - for something like - oh I don't know - $1800 or $2800, something like that anyway. Way too much!

So I got this picture:
cinderella_castle.jpg


And uploaded it to Shutterfly and had the biggest size they have made of it and then got an oak frame and voila - I have my picture. It's not the beautiful painting in the shop on Main Street, but it will do!
How resourceful...hmmmm I bet I could do that! [Looking around my house and thinking it's time to redecorate Disney style!]
I got 2 new pairs of "disney" shoes! Meaning....my feet won't hurt! However I will not wear them before the trip, other than occasionally on the treadmill to break them in a little. But I only have to wait 47 days to wear them!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:
Disney shoes are on my list still...I'm hoping for good sales! I heard Old Navy is putting jeans on sale for Black Friday and I just might have to get me some! Meghan you're the Old Navy hook up right? Have you heard any leaked info?
 
I took the day off of work myself today, but I was busy doing this and that...and got Nothing done. Isn't that always the way it goes?

It's the day before the big Deer Hunt here in Wisconsin. Right now in my basement, I have 8 men sitting around our bar drinking beer laughing the night away anticipating the big kill. It's not snowing here, but the wind is mighty cold. My DD12 is going hunting with the boys tomorrow...just hope it's a safe hunt!

My other DD9 and I will be holding down the fort. I am hoping to get my Xmas cards all stamped tomorrow and work on a few other cute projects for teachers, bus drivers...

I'm just :surfweb: sitting here watching my HUGE pot of chili simmering on the stove, hoping that I can convince some of these guys to leave my house so I can go out for a Fish Fry tonight.

Wendy, Good luck with the surgery. I have been thinking about the lapband procedure, but my doctor says no...:grouphug: I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope everyone else recovering from surgeries and illness's just takes it easy....dishes, laundry, decorations...they can all wait. You need to put yourself on the list first.
 
Well, nuts! I am going to Epcot on the 5th. That stinks!
I am going on the 4th! Just hop over to ride it! It is ok, a nice relaxing ride on your feet.

For those of you recently discussing the Photopass. . . There are several January Photopass Shares going on. . . The one I am in is full, but I have seen some that are still open. Most people post a photopass share on the Budget Boards. You can usually get in on one for $20-$25. :goodvibes
Anyone willing to be a leader of one, I have many who are intrested.
You can post here on the thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1983587 and ask them to PM you.
Oh, one more piece of news - yesterday was the 45 day mark, so my trip is now (where's that drum roll icon???) :

:banana: Congrats. That means you are close!

Paid in Full!

:cheer2: party: party: :cheer2:

Now it'll cost too much to cancel, so we're going! :drive: (Yes, I know - we're flying, but there's no airplane smiley!:laughing: )

My newest piece of artwork! :goodvibes Sorry, I couldn't get a good picture of it without the glare.

DSC00049.jpg

That is great. Very smart idea.
All the snow this morning.

Out my front door -

DSC00050.jpg


And the back -

DSC00051.jpg


I'm so not ready for this. :mad: Last year we didn't get much snow until February and March.

OMG, I woke up to snow today and was like :scared1:! But not that much, it did not cover the streets, but it is still snowing lightly here.
 
Disney shoes are on my list still...I'm hoping for good sales! I heard Old Navy is putting jeans on sale for Black Friday and I just might have to get me some! Meghan you're the Old Navy hook up right? Have you heard any leaked info?

I'm about 90% sure that jeans will be on sale for Black Friday. I think that there will be an mp3 player give-away as well. That's only for the first 50-200 people in line. It depends on the size of the store I guess. Speaking of Black Friday...I don't have to work!!! I'm amazed! Normally, I'm available 9am-2:30pm, but on Black Friday, I said I could work noon-4pm. We did just hire a whole bunch of seasonal help, so I just get to shop that day! Woo hoo!
 
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