July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 2

[MrsG]

Hi Julie and Sallie,

Tom & I are up for dinner in NYC. A Sat. night is easiest for us 'cause I'd never manage getting up early the next day after going out on a school night.

Maybe it might be nice to get together around the holidays. We love to go in to see the tree.

Anyone come to NYC during the holidays? Maybe we can have a "mini meet"!

Maryann

 

[bellelinus]

Hi Julie and Sallie,

Tom & I are up for dinner in NYC. A Sat. night is easiest for us 'cause I'd never manage getting up early the next day after going out on a school night.

Maybe it might be nice to get together around the holidays. We love to go in to see the tree.

Anyone come to NYC during the holidays? Maybe we can have a "mini meet"!

Maryann

That's a great idea, Maryann! I always tell people that the holiday season is the most magical time of the year here . . . that would be fun!

 

[salliep]

That's a great idea, Maryann! I always tell people that the holiday season is the most magical time of the year here . . . that would be fun!

Fantastic... Christmas in NYC - nothing beats it!! Im going away over the vacation for a wedding, but any Saturday looks good for me- lets agree on a date before things start booking up!!! Lets leave the plans to Julie since NYC is her true home!!!
Have a great day everyone!

 

[bellelinus]

Saturday, Dec. 8 would be nice -- not too close to actual Christmas but all the decorations are up and the Rockefeller tree is lit . . . Dec. 15 could work too, though. Let me know!

 

[salliep]

Saturday, Dec. 8 would be nice -- not too close to actual Christmas but all the decorations are up and the Rockefeller tree is lit . . . Dec. 15 could work too, though. Let me know!

December 8th is a great date for us- I can do the 15th also but, its a little too close to Christmas for someone who is a last minute nelly like me!!!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi guys,
I hope you are all ok, Happy halloween to all.

Here in the UK I dont do anything special for halloween- but boy are the children excited at school.

Halloween always signals the start of a diffeicult couple of weeks for me as on November 5th, here in the uk we celebrate Guy Fawkes night. (Bonfire night). It dates back from the 17th Century when some Catholics tried to blow up the houses of Parliment (see http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Guy.html)

Well its on this date that people celebrate by setting off fireworks. However my dogs do not cope very well. Infact the last 2 years we have nearly lost Sally our old dog due to the stress that she has. Last year she had a small stroke. So from tomorrow night, the dogs are fed early, all curtains are drawn and classical music is played in the kitchen.

Not sure whether I've told you, but starting this week I am job sharing a class whilst my friend goes on maternity leave. I am really looking forward to this as I've missed having my own class. I will be working in Year1 (5-6yr olds)

I've also had some news today regarding my mam. March 06 my mam had a fall and had a collies fracture in her wrist. After manipulation and 6 weeks the fracture healed, however my mam developed something called sudex atrophy (sp?) Basically she lost her mobilty in her hand. The doctors have tried anumber of different treatments to try and get her some use back but nothing has worked and her condition is still very painful. We have been waiting for some time for the 'last stance' treatment. They want to take her back into hospital and anthaetise (sp?) her, whilst she is under they want to force her fingers to move. Now she wouldn't let them do a general anaestic and has requested for them to do a local so that she is awake during the procedure.

Well we have found out today that she is going to be admitted on Nov 7th. I am so worried for her. It has taken her a long time to accept her condition and whilst I am pleased they are trying this to get her some mobilty back, I am fearful that it will cause more pain and set her back mentally. My mam was a very independant women who has found it very hard to cope with just one arm.

I'm so sorry for rambling on, but just talking /typing about this is helpful. Please keep my mam in your thoughts next week.

Take care and have a special fun time with your families - BTW is it thanksgiving soon in the USA?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi guys,
I hope you are all ok, Happy halloween to all.

Here in the UK I dont do anything special for halloween- but boy are the children excited at school.

Halloween always signals the start of a diffeicult couple of weeks for me as on November 5th, here in the uk we celebrate Guy Fawkes night. (Bonfire night). It dates back from the 17th Century when some Catholics tried to blow up the houses of Parliment (see http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Guy.html)

Well its on this date that people celebrate by setting off fireworks. However my dogs do not cope very well. Infact the last 2 years we have nearly lost Sally our old dog due to the stress that she has. Last year she had a small stroke. So from tomorrow night, the dogs are fed early, all curtains are drawn and classical music is played in the kitchen.

Not sure whether I've told you, but starting this week I am job sharing a class whilst my friend goes on maternity leave. I am really looking forward to this as I've missed having my own class. I will be working in Year1 (5-6yr olds)

I've also had some news today regarding my mam. March 06 my mam had a fall and had a collies fracture in her wrist. After manipulation and 6 weeks the fracture healed, however my mam developed something called sudex atrophy (sp?) Basically she lost her mobilty in her hand. The doctors have tried anumber of different treatments to try and get her some use back but nothing has worked and her condition is still very painful. We have been waiting for some time for the 'last stance' treatment. They want to take her back into hospital and anthaetise (sp?) her, whilst she is under they want to force her fingers to move. Now she wouldn't let them do a general anaestic and has requested for them to do a local so that she is awake during the procedure.

Well we have found out today that she is going to be admitted on Nov 7th. I am so worried for her. It has taken her a long time to accept her condition and whilst I am pleased they are trying this to get her some mobilty back, I am fearful that it will cause more pain and set her back mentally. My mam was a very independant women who has found it very hard to cope with just one arm.

I'm so sorry for rambling on, but just talking /typing about this is helpful. Please keep my mam in your thoughts next week.

Take care and have a special fun time with your families - BTW is it thanksgiving soon in the USA?

Sorry to hear about your mum wish her all the best and keep the dogs in on Monday.

 

[salliep]

Hi guys,
I hope you are all ok, Happy halloween to all.

Here in the UK I dont do anything special for halloween- but boy are the children excited at school.

Halloween always signals the start of a diffeicult couple of weeks for me as on November 5th, here in the uk we celebrate Guy Fawkes night. (Bonfire night). It dates back from the 17th Century when some Catholics tried to blow up the houses of Parliment (see http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Guy.html)

Well its on this date that people celebrate by setting off fireworks. However my dogs do not cope very well. Infact the last 2 years we have nearly lost Sally our old dog due to the stress that she has. Last year she had a small stroke. So from tomorrow night, the dogs are fed early, all curtains are drawn and classical music is played in the kitchen.

Not sure whether I've told you, but starting this week I am job sharing a class whilst my friend goes on maternity leave. I am really looking forward to this as I've missed having my own class. I will be working in Year1 (5-6yr olds)

I've also had some news today regarding my mam. March 06 my mam had a fall and had a collies fracture in her wrist. After manipulation and 6 weeks the fracture healed, however my mam developed something called sudex atrophy (sp?) Basically she lost her mobilty in her hand. The doctors have tried anumber of different treatments to try and get her some use back but nothing has worked and her condition is still very painful. We have been waiting for some time for the 'last stance' treatment. They want to take her back into hospital and anthaetise (sp?) her, whilst she is under they want to force her fingers to move. Now she wouldn't let them do a general anaestic and has requested for them to do a local so that she is awake during the procedure.

Well we have found out today that she is going to be admitted on Nov 7th. I am so worried for her. It has taken her a long time to accept her condition and whilst I am pleased they are trying this to get her some mobilty back, I am fearful that it will cause more pain and set her back mentally. My mam was a very independant women who has found it very hard to cope with just one arm.

I'm so sorry for rambling on, but just talking /typing about this is helpful. Please keep my mam in your thoughts next week.

Take care and have a special fun time with your families - BTW is it thanksgiving soon in the USA?

Hi Helen
You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers- She is so far ahead of the game having you for a daughter to take care of her and help her until she regains her strength and mobility. I'll be thinking of you
Love Sallie

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi Helen
You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers- She is so far ahead of the game having you for a daughter to take care of her and help her until she regains her strength and mobility. I'll be thinking of you
Love Sallie

Sorry to hear about your mum wish her all the best and keep the dogs in on Monday.

Thank you xx

 

[MrsG]

Prayers and to you and your Mam, Helen. I'm sure everything will be OK. It probably is best that they put her in the hospital. Afterwards, she'll be on the mend.

Maryann

 

[MrsG]

December 8th is a great date for us- I can do the 15th also but, its a little too close to Christmas for someone who is a last minute nelly like me!!!

That's exactly how I feel Sallie. Count us in on the 8th. Anyone else like to join us? Do you mind scoping out the details, Julie?

Maryann

 

[bellelinus]

Hi guys,
I hope you are all ok, Happy halloween to all.

Here in the UK I dont do anything special for halloween- but boy are the children excited at school.

Halloween always signals the start of a diffeicult couple of weeks for me as on November 5th, here in the uk we celebrate Guy Fawkes night. (Bonfire night). It dates back from the 17th Century when some Catholics tried to blow up the houses of Parliment (see http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Guy.html)

Well its on this date that people celebrate by setting off fireworks. However my dogs do not cope very well. Infact the last 2 years we have nearly lost Sally our old dog due to the stress that she has. Last year she had a small stroke. So from tomorrow night, the dogs are fed early, all curtains are drawn and classical music is played in the kitchen.

Not sure whether I've told you, but starting this week I am job sharing a class whilst my friend goes on maternity leave. I am really looking forward to this as I've missed having my own class. I will be working in Year1 (5-6yr olds)

I've also had some news today regarding my mam. March 06 my mam had a fall and had a collies fracture in her wrist. After manipulation and 6 weeks the fracture healed, however my mam developed something called sudex atrophy (sp?) Basically she lost her mobilty in her hand. The doctors have tried anumber of different treatments to try and get her some use back but nothing has worked and her condition is still very painful. We have been waiting for some time for the 'last stance' treatment. They want to take her back into hospital and anthaetise (sp?) her, whilst she is under they want to force her fingers to move. Now she wouldn't let them do a general anaestic and has requested for them to do a local so that she is awake during the procedure.

Well we have found out today that she is going to be admitted on Nov 7th. I am so worried for her. It has taken her a long time to accept her condition and whilst I am pleased they are trying this to get her some mobilty back, I am fearful that it will cause more pain and set her back mentally. My mam was a very independant women who has found it very hard to cope with just one arm.

I'm so sorry for rambling on, but just talking /typing about this is helpful. Please keep my mam in your thoughts next week.

Take care and have a special fun time with your families - BTW is it thanksgiving soon in the USA?

Sorry to hear of all your troubles, Helen

By the way, Thanksgiving is always the third Thursday in November in the US, so it is coming up in a few weeks. Everyone should get to see the Macy's thanksgiving day parade with the giant balloons on Central park West at least once . . . we go every year and it's wonderful.

 

[bellelinus]

That's exactly how I feel Sallie. Count us in on the 8th. Anyone else like to join us? Do you mind scoping out the details, Julie?

Maryann

Dec. 8th it is . . . I know Andrew will pop over for the day to join us, right Andrew?????

Let me throw out a few ideas over the next week or so and then we'll firm up plans, make a reservation for a meal, etc., etc.

 

[AnnaS]

Hi guys,
I hope you are all ok, Happy halloween to all.

Here in the UK I dont do anything special for halloween- but boy are the children excited at school.

Halloween always signals the start of a diffeicult couple of weeks for me as on November 5th, here in the uk we celebrate Guy Fawkes night. (Bonfire night). It dates back from the 17th Century when some Catholics tried to blow up the houses of Parliment (see http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Guy.html)

Well its on this date that people celebrate by setting off fireworks. However my dogs do not cope very well. Infact the last 2 years we have nearly lost Sally our old dog due to the stress that she has. Last year she had a small stroke. So from tomorrow night, the dogs are fed early, all curtains are drawn and classical music is played in the kitchen.

Not sure whether I've told you, but starting this week I am job sharing a class whilst my friend goes on maternity leave. I am really looking forward to this as I've missed having my own class. I will be working in Year1 (5-6yr olds)

I've also had some news today regarding my mam. March 06 my mam had a fall and had a collies fracture in her wrist. After manipulation and 6 weeks the fracture healed, however my mam developed something called sudex atrophy (sp?) Basically she lost her mobilty in her hand. The doctors have tried anumber of different treatments to try and get her some use back but nothing has worked and her condition is still very painful. We have been waiting for some time for the 'last stance' treatment. They want to take her back into hospital and anthaetise (sp?) her, whilst she is under they want to force her fingers to move. Now she wouldn't let them do a general anaestic and has requested for them to do a local so that she is awake during the procedure.

Well we have found out today that she is going to be admitted on Nov 7th. I am so worried for her. It has taken her a long time to accept her condition and whilst I am pleased they are trying this to get her some mobilty back, I am fearful that it will cause more pain and set her back mentally. My mam was a very independant women who has found it very hard to cope with just one arm.

I'm so sorry for rambling on, but just talking /typing about this is helpful. Please keep my mam in your thoughts next week.

Take care and have a special fun time with your families - BTW is it thanksgiving soon in the USA?

Hi Helen

You can ramble on all you want - I know what you mean

I will keep your mom in my prayers now and until she is fully recovered. Wishing her only the best.

 

[MrsG]

Hi Anna,

We're planning to get together in NYC on Dec. 8th. Would you and Gaspar like to join us? Can you contact Wendy, we haven't heard from her for a while.

Hope Gaspar is feeling well. You have been in our prayers.

Maryann

 

[jlawall]

HI Everyone​

So sorry for the long silence, I have been so busy the past two months I didn’t even realize how fast time was wizzing by! I am so tired when I get home from work; I make dinner, clean up and head for the couch! I can’t even bear to go near the computer. I have checked in a few times to make sure everyone is OK, especially with the sickness, fires, etc. I was so happy to hear that Anna's husband is doing better and that Wendy's family is healing. Babies are the best medicine for those dark times in our lives- congratulations Wendy!​

Everything on my end is fine. Jimmy and Carley are both working hard at both school and at work. They are great. I love my class this year- they are very sweet and so are the parents. ​

I thought I would try writing from school before I left, and maybe I will stay in touch better this way- I miss everyone so much!​

Do any East Coasters want to meet in NYC for dinner one day? I would love that. Or I would love to have everyone over if you’re willing to drive or fly ou t o Long Island. Im only 25 -30 min. from (NYC w/o traffic)
Maybe if everyone starts posting possible dates out there, we can fine a day to meet or to come to my house.
​

Oh well, got to get home and cook- I will try to check in more regularly from now on!​

Love Me ​

Hey Sallie,

That's a great idea, I would love to get together........we are actually coming up this weekend for the NYC Marathon (DH is running for the first time.) I also got tix for MP on 12/27 (I think, I'll double check).........we may be able to come (are we talking husbands here?)....let me know when you guys decide!

 

[jlawall]

Hi guys,
I hope you are all ok, Happy halloween to all.

Here in the UK I dont do anything special for halloween- but boy are the children excited at school.

Halloween always signals the start of a diffeicult couple of weeks for me as on November 5th, here in the uk we celebrate Guy Fawkes night. (Bonfire night). It dates back from the 17th Century when some Catholics tried to blow up the houses of Parliment (see http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Guy.html)

Well its on this date that people celebrate by setting off fireworks. However my dogs do not cope very well. Infact the last 2 years we have nearly lost Sally our old dog due to the stress that she has. Last year she had a small stroke. So from tomorrow night, the dogs are fed early, all curtains are drawn and classical music is played in the kitchen.

Not sure whether I've told you, but starting this week I am job sharing a class whilst my friend goes on maternity leave. I am really looking forward to this as I've missed having my own class. I will be working in Year1 (5-6yr olds)

I've also had some news today regarding my mam. March 06 my mam had a fall and had a collies fracture in her wrist. After manipulation and 6 weeks the fracture healed, however my mam developed something called sudex atrophy (sp?) Basically she lost her mobilty in her hand. The doctors have tried anumber of different treatments to try and get her some use back but nothing has worked and her condition is still very painful. We have been waiting for some time for the 'last stance' treatment. They want to take her back into hospital and anthaetise (sp?) her, whilst she is under they want to force her fingers to move. Now she wouldn't let them do a general anaestic and has requested for them to do a local so that she is awake during the procedure.

Well we have found out today that she is going to be admitted on Nov 7th. I am so worried for her. It has taken her a long time to accept her condition and whilst I am pleased they are trying this to get her some mobilty back, I am fearful that it will cause more pain and set her back mentally. My mam was a very independant women who has found it very hard to cope with just one arm.

I'm so sorry for rambling on, but just talking /typing about this is helpful. Please keep my mam in your thoughts next week.

Take care and have a special fun time with your families - BTW is it thanksgiving soon in the USA?

Sorry, Helen, our prayers are with your mom............

 

[jlawall]

Hey Sallie,

That's a great idea, I would love to get together........we are actually coming up this weekend for the NYC Marathon (DH is running for the first time.) I also got tix for MP on 12/27 (I think, I'll double check).........we may be able to come (are we talking husbands here?)....let me know when you guys decide!

Ok, so it's the 8th? If it's okay, keep us in mind.......

 

[bellelinus]

Ok, so it's the 8th? If it's okay, keep us in mind.......

The more the merrier!!!!!



Where will you be watching the marathon? It runs right outside our windows (but 5 floors down!). As a matter of fact, we have to decide every year whether to stay or go, because once the runners start up we are trapped between First Avenue and the East River until the bulk of the runners move past this point at 3 or 4 in the afternoon . . . this Sunday I am going to a B'way matinee so will have to be out of here by 9 or 10 at the latest or can't get out!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Happy Halloween.