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

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Good morning Snowbirds!!! Long time, no post! Been super busy here but I do try to get in and read what's going on with my fellow January travelers.

I had some airline drama yesterday. I found out my nighttime flight was changed to a daytime one! Yikes, that can't happen! I totally lost it! I've been so stressed and tired lately and I really felt bad for the person at Delta that they had to deal with me. I was polite but on the verge of tears. They really couldn't find me a better flight. The flight that was canceled was their only night flight out of that airport. So after I cleared my head I remembered that I live near MANY airports (duh!). So I checked LAX and sure enough they not only had a night flight but it was non-stop!

Called Delta back and they switched me to that one and I got a $95 voucher towards another trip within the next year! Plus this one lands about 3 hours sooner so that is more time in WDW for me!!

I can't wait for this vacation! I really need a break even if I'm going to run a marathon, it has to be more relaxing than things are now!

I'm glad you got the flights all straightened out! That must have been scary. I hate when airlines mess with the flights! But at least now you will be arriving sooner!

 

[jenjolt]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to our Wendy too!!!
Hopefully she'll have a quick and safe recovery!

 

[glo]

Hi guys,
Sorry I have not been around to much. Hell has broken out at my house. My 18 year old is having big problems and she thinks that I am the root of many of them. I am working 7 days a week when I can to make money to cover what I can since DH lost his job. We are not doing badly right now, but we won't stay afloat for very long. We are going on our trip because everything has been prepaid, so I would lose money. I am a mess and gloomy and down so I haven't posted much. I do not want to be a downer at Christmas. Huge hugs to all who need it and hugs to all!
glo

 

[Dancegrl624]

Hi guys,
Sorry I have not been around to much. Hell has broken out at my house. My 18 year old is having big problems and she thinks that I am the root of many of them. I am working 7 days a week when I can to make money to cover what I can since DH lost his job. We are not doing badly right now, but we won't stay afloat for very long. We are going on our trip because everything has been prepaid, so I would lose money. I am a mess and gloomy and down so I haven't posted much. I do not want to be a downer at Christmas. Huge hugs to all who need it and hugs to all!
glo

A great big for you. So sorry to hear what you've been going through. No need to apologize for not being around. Family comes first!

 

[Monny2AE]

Hi guys,
Sorry I have not been around to much. Hell has broken out at my house. My 18 year old is having big problems and she thinks that I am the root of many of them. I am working 7 days a week when I can to make money to cover what I can since DH lost his job. We are not doing badly right now, but we won't stay afloat for very long. We are going on our trip because everything has been prepaid, so I would lose money. I am a mess and gloomy and down so I haven't posted much. I do not want to be a downer at Christmas. Huge hugs to all who need it and hugs to all!
glo

Hugs right back atcha! I hope things start to calm down for you soon! We're always here to listen if you need a shoulder.

 

[BellaSoleil]

Hi guys,
Sorry I have not been around to much. Hell has broken out at my house. My 18 year old is having big problems and she thinks that I am the root of many of them. I am working 7 days a week when I can to make money to cover what I can since DH lost his job. We are not doing badly right now, but we won't stay afloat for very long. We are going on our trip because everything has been prepaid, so I would lose money. I am a mess and gloomy and down so I haven't posted much. I do not want to be a downer at Christmas. Huge hugs to all who need it and hugs to all!
glo

to you, Glo! We are not having a very good Christmas, either. I'm so sorry that you are going through so sorry that you are going through all of this.

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Good morning Snowbirds!!! Long time, no post! Been super busy here but I do try to get in and read what's going on with my fellow January travelers.

I had some airline drama yesterday. I found out my nighttime flight was changed to a daytime one! Yikes, that can't happen! I totally lost it! I've been so stressed and tired lately and I really felt bad for the person at Delta that they had to deal with me. I was polite but on the verge of tears. They really couldn't find me a better flight. The flight that was canceled was their only night flight out of that airport. So after I cleared my head I remembered that I live near MANY airports (duh!). So I checked LAX and sure enough they not only had a night flight but it was non-stop!

Called Delta back and they switched me to that one and I got a $95 voucher towards another trip within the next year! Plus this one lands about 3 hours sooner so that is more time in WDW for me!!

I can't wait for this vacation! I really need a break even if I'm going to run a marathon, it has to be more relaxing than things are now!

Okay, well how cool that you got a DIRECT flight from LAX to MCO!! That's fantastic!

Good morning Snowbirds!

I'm feeling a little under the weather today. Nothing major, just a nasty sore throat and headache.

Everyone please remember to keep Maggied (Wendy) in your thoughts and prayers today.

Here's hoping you feel better soon! DS finally went back to school today. He had no other symptoms but a high fever for about 36 hours. We called the doctor and the nurse said there is ALOT of stuff going around.

Hi guys,
Sorry I have not been around to much. Hell has broken out at my house. My 18 year old is having big problems and she thinks that I am the root of many of them. I am working 7 days a week when I can to make money to cover what I can since DH lost his job. We are not doing badly right now, but we won't stay afloat for very long. We are going on our trip because everything has been prepaid, so I would lose money. I am a mess and gloomy and down so I haven't posted much. I do not want to be a downer at Christmas. Huge hugs to all who need it and hugs to all!
glo

to you, Glo! We are not having a very good Christmas, either. I'm so sorry that you are going through so sorry that you are going through all of this.

to both of you! Your snowbird friends are here for you!

 

[jenjolt]

Yes Yes Yes....Major Hugs around to all our Snowbirds you might have the blues this Holiday Season!! I'll be praying for each of you!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Here's hoping you feel better soon! DS finally went back to school today. He had no other symptoms but a high fever for about 36 hours. We called the doctor and the nurse said there is ALOT of stuff going around.

I'm glad your DS is feeling better and was able to go back to school. I am so worried that one (or all) of us are going to be sick come January 20th. It seems that we always get sick after the holidays for some reason. I guess I am just going to have to work extra hard at keeping the house germ free. . . Now if I could just keep the germs out of the school!!

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Now if I could just keep the germs out of the school!!

Okay, if you're able to figure that out, you better share!!!

 

[snykymom]

Good morning Snowbirds!!! Long time, no post! Been super busy here but I do try to get in and read what's going on with my fellow January travelers.

I had some airline drama yesterday. I found out my nighttime flight was changed to a daytime one! Yikes, that can't happen! I totally lost it! I've been so stressed and tired lately and I really felt bad for the person at Delta that they had to deal with me. I was polite but on the verge of tears. They really couldn't find me a better flight. The flight that was canceled was their only night flight out of that airport. So after I cleared my head I remembered that I live near MANY airports (duh!). So I checked LAX and sure enough they not only had a night flight but it was non-stop!

Called Delta back and they switched me to that one and I got a $95 voucher towards another trip within the next year! Plus this one lands about 3 hours sooner so that is more time in WDW for me!!

I can't wait for this vacation! I really need a break even if I'm going to run a marathon, it has to be more relaxing than things are now!

Right after I read your post, I got a message from JetBlue that my flight home had changed! Previously, my flight down changed to leave 2 hours later (less time at Disney ), so I was braced for the worst. Well, I couldn't see too much of a difference so I called. Turned out my flight arrives home 3 minutes later!! They usually don't send emails for changes in arrivals of less than 10 minutes, but a computer glitch sent it. The poor person on the other end of the line's been getting a lot of those calls!

Hi guys,
Sorry I have not been around to much. Hell has broken out at my house. My 18 year old is having big problems and she thinks that I am the root of many of them. I am working 7 days a week when I can to make money to cover what I can since DH lost his job. We are not doing badly right now, but we won't stay afloat for very long. We are going on our trip because everything has been prepaid, so I would lose money. I am a mess and gloomy and down so I haven't posted much. I do not want to be a downer at Christmas. Huge hugs to all who need it and hugs to all!
glo

A little late, but adding my best wishes & hugs to you as well. You're all under such tremendous stress, and it's easier for an 18 year old to lash out at Mom than at the lousy economy (and she knows deep down that you'll love her anyway ). Keep strong and have faith. Easier said than done, I know. I'm so sorry for all you're going through.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hugs, prayers, and pixiedust to all who need it.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Okay, if you're able to figure that out, you better share!!!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Howdy Howdy to all my snowbird friends!

So sorry to hear that some of you are feeling down this season! I send many big hugs to all of you who are feeling sick, sad, blue, down or otherwise!

I am feeling slightly stressed today! I am a procrastinator and this year it has caught up with me! I am usually done purchasing ALL Christmas Gifts before December begins! I realized last night that I still had about 5-6 more yet to buy! I have not finished my Cards, haven't printed out any pictures for the cards, have not even given any thought to putting up any decorations and have no idea hen I will find thetime to dothose thing! Aaaaaaahhhh!

On the plus side, my family is healthy, the girls are doing well in school and we have our trip to look forward too in just 46 days!

I truly hope and pray that those of you who are feeling somewhat down will be able to find some peace and joy this holiday season! Perhaps doing something for somebody less fortunate than yourself might help put things back in order? Our family is planning on making a visit to our local food bank next weekend to donate some much needed non perishible food items!

Whatever you do and however you choose to celebrate, I wish all of you the very best of the Holiday Season! Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!

 

[jenjolt]

Well said Kim!! I completely agree!!!

I too am a procrastinator and have no idea when I'm going to find the time to get the things done I really want to get done....OY!!! Not to mention our play at church is less than 2 weeks away and I'm not all that confident with my lines...OY...not good LOL!!!

 

[Nemo32]

My Jetblue flights have changed also! They've become later going down and coming back. Coming back I don't mind, going down is a bummer.

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Hi all, I am so excited for my trip. My mom and I are going to Disney World to celebrate the end of my graduate school. I can't wait to get to the CBR.
Hope you all have a great day!
Molly

 

[Cinderella Girl]

I hope my flights don't change. Since we had the Northwest/Delta merger here in MN, I never know what is going to happen. Here's hoping they stay the same! Just to be on the safe side i will keep checking!
Molly

 

[snykymom]

Well said Kim!! I completely agree!!!

I too am a procrastinator and have no idea when I'm going to find the time to get the things done I really want to get done....OY!!! Not to mention our play at church is less than 2 weeks away and I'm not all that confident with my lines...OY...not good LOL!!!

Christmas, church play and OY all in the same sentence! I almost lost my coffee! Thanks for the laugh, Jen!

 

[Monny2AE]

Good morning Snowbirds!

I'm feeling a little under the weather today. Nothing major, just a nasty sore throat and headache.

Feel better soon!

Look at my ticker:

1 MONTH TO GO!

I'm glad your DS is feeling better and was able to go back to school. I am so worried that one (or all) of us are going to be sick come January 20th. It seems that we always get sick after the holidays for some reason. I guess I am just going to have to work extra hard at keeping the house germ free. . . Now if I could just keep the germs out of the school!!

Okay, if you're able to figure that out, you better share!!!

When I was pregnant and teaching I would scrub everything all day with Clorox wipes and wash my hands a million times. I was known as the germophobic teacher and made my students wash their hands soooo many times throughout the day. Might I add that I taught 1st grade and little fingers- and pencils- like to go up noses very frequently! I didn't get sick once that winter! I went through a lot of lotion and had very dry hands though!

Hi all, I am so excited for my trip. My mom and I are going to Disney World to celebrate the end of my graduate school. I can't wait to get to the CBR.
Hope you all have a great day!
Molly

Welcome and congrats on finishing Grad school!