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[tinkgurl]

Wow, you do an awesome job sewing!

I think you should sell it and use the money for WDW!

 

[maroo]

Wow, you do an awesome job sewing!

I think you should sell it and use the money for WDW!

If you put it up for sale...you better tell me first!

 

[eandesmom]

Having said that, I do lOVE your idea of getting a whole bottle and champ. and taking it to the balcony one evening

Can I just for the record say that TK's installment of her and Tink sitting in a quiet place sipping something nommy-good just really sat well with me?? Starting the trip off with good friends in a quiet place, catching up with one another, getting the feel and mood for things to come- I'm so all over that. Maroo doesn't imbibe at all, I don't think (am I right?), so we're really going to stress the "getting to know one another" part of this, def. not the drinks; although it has been said that wine "makes the heart merry".

Maybe Garden Grocer can take care of these add-on items. Anyone know if they do alcohol?? Probably not, I'm guessing.

I admit, I really do like the thought of not having to think about it once there. On the other hand, I really don't want more food than I can eat either. What a horrible dilemma!! Ah well, it probably won't matter in the end~~

I LOVED that installment too. The girlfriendishness of it. Just magical.

GG will do alcohol. They actually do not ask for you to fax your ID or even be present. WeGo will do it but you have to be present to accept it. Once you get your confirmation on your regular order you email or call them and add it on. Once they pick it up, they will call you with your new total. Here is the thing with GG.

I GG. But based on how few groceries you are talking about it may not make sense. I think you have to spend $200 for free delivery. I'd do a mock order online and factor that in. The alcohol, even if it puts you over that $200, will not qualify you for free delivery. I know. I tried.

We are not really surprised...but she is not really bouncing back. She can sit in her chair for a few hours. And if she sits still (doesn't write or move around much) then she is "fine" - but if she writes (which requires her to move her whole upper body...if that makes sense) or moves around much, then she doesn't feel well and has to lie down.

The plan is to let her continue to catch up on homework this weekend and basically rest. She will probably go to church on Sunday since she has not had fever for days.

But please pray for her. She is so sensitive to illness. It can take her down very fast.

The fact that she got the flu and we kept her out of the hospital...is actually a very, very good feat!

Overall that is wonderful news, she continues to be in my prayers.

I don't think we will have a 4/3 deal going still in Sept. But I hope EVERYONE takes advantage of the 4/3 deal this Spring (since it is such a good deal)...because we all win... FD people get FD and empty parks! (and hurricanes...but who's counting)....

Agreed! Which at some point I need to remember to add vacation insurance to mine...

[/QUOTE]

I wanted to share with you a passion of mine that I am really, really enjoying! I especially love to be busy with these during the cold months when I don't venture out too much. (If truth be told, I'd be the wimpiest soldier to ever roam the earth if I were called out to anywhere cold!)

I've been making these for about 15 years, and with every finished project I love my craft more and more. I finally think I am ready to actually try my hand at selling one even.

Besides making them myself, I'm busy teaching a class to 5 ladies who've for years begged me to teach them. I caved and it takes a ton of time, but I do enjoy the fellowship with them each week immensely! Here is the project that we are making together; each week they've made a new square and we've finished 9 of them (I went on ahead).

I have a couple of ideas, and wanted to bounce them off of you...

1. Outright sell it. I think I can get about $200 for this one- there is no less than $75 worth of materials in it. The money would be be profit. This fabric was from my own supply, not donated, so I feel morally ok with this.

2. Approach our church and ask if they would want to auction it off for donations that would go towards our work here, including $$ to buy more fabric for my next class. I don't think I'll have any problem raising the money, but it might be a fun way of getting people familiar and excited about what's going on over here.

So, that's what Soldier #1 does in her "spare" time. After the homeschooling is done, in the evenings, on Saturdays, etc... Keeps me out of trouble, and from going crazy thinking about a trip that's far too far off.

Those flowers are gorgeous! I think you should do a combination of #1 and #2 with your quilts, maybe an every other thing You could get more than $200....of that I am positive.

 

[Sandy321]

the quilts!! My mil also makes quilts of all kinds, and sizes -

so if you do chose to sell them - (I hear etsy is a good place) think about making quilts small size for American Girl Dolls!! (my mil has made a couple for dd, I think they would sell, and not take a HUGE amount of time!!)

So you are so busy doing so much - no wonder you dont have time to exercise!! FWIW Leslie Sansone has a dvd called walk away the pounds that does a good job for indoor training!!

 

[that's nice]

Your quilts are beautiful! How long does it take you to make a quilt? I don't think I'd have the patience for that! LOL

When DD was going through treatment, a few ladies from DW's work made DD a quilt. She uses it every day for picnics on the floor, to hide under, to keep warm, etc...

 

[All7OfUs]

I LOVE the quilts!!!

My great aunt? Or something like that... was a master quilter... is that what you call it?

They have these quilting competitions and she has won several? Of course, she is no longer with us...but I will have to find some book that I have somewhere of one of her quilts that won?

I love quilts! I wish I knew how to do that!

Someday, I'd love to train to be a master quilter! I have a friend who is a master knitter; her work in absolutely gorgeous!!! I have a long ways to go, but I do enjoy it.

Wow, you do an awesome job sewing!

I think you should sell it and use the money for WDW!

Thanks!! Yes, I thought of that!! I could actually get enough for a night at the Poly probably

If you put it up for sale...you better tell me first!

Deal! But I really don't know. In the past, I've been very, very selfish with them. I love to have them around the house, cuz, well, I really like them. I have a wall-hanging sized one for almost every month, that I rotate (leaves for fall, flowers for summer, a Christmas one, etc....) This the first time I've actually even considered letting one go out the door.

I LOVED that installment too. The girlfriendishness of it. Just magical.

GG will do alcohol.

I GG. But based on how few groceries you are talking about it may not make sense. I think you have to spend $200 for free delivery. I'd do a mock order online and factor that in. The alcohol, even if it puts you over that $200, will not qualify you for free delivery. I know. I tried.

Those flowers are gorgeous! I think you should do a combination of #1 and #2 with your quilts, maybe an every other thing You could get more than $200....of that I am positive.[/QUOTE]
TK is a great writer!! I enjoy her TR's immensely! Another writer that I really enjoy, simply for the writing is Circusgirl. Check her TR's out!

Thanks for the info. on garden grocer. I didn't know the free delivery min. was so high. I wouldn't eat that much food for all 6 of us in 2 weeks!!! Here, or in the States. We only spend about $140 in groceries per week!!! Hmmmm.... well maybe those yogurts will be going in a box and shipped?? Help me out people!!! Shall I set up a breakfast brainstorming command center??

I had thought of that too. I could simply sell the quilt. and make a donation myself of 1/2 the profit to our support account. Then it's a win-win situation.

the quilts!! My mil also makes quilts of all kinds, and sizes -

so if you do chose to sell them - (I hear etsy is a good place) think about making quilts small size for American Girl Dolls!! (my mil has made a couple for dd, I think they would sell, and not take a HUGE amount of time!!)

So you are so busy doing so much - no wonder you dont have time to exercise!! FWIW Leslie Sansone has a dvd called walk away the pounds that does a good job for indoor training!!

You know it's funny, a lot of people think that quilting is for old ladies (ok, I'm not 20 anymore), but it has really picked up in popularity in the last 20 years. There are a lot of younger women who are quilting now, and it's super fun to hang out at an "open" quilting time at a shop and shoot the breeze with latte's and talk color and design, talk smack about their kids' attitudes, their husband's dirty socks on the floor. You know it's kinda like any other therapy session type thing we women tend to gravitate towards.

Your quilts are beautiful! How long does it take you to make a quilt? I don't think I'd have the patience for that! LOL

When DD was going through treatment, a few ladies from DW's work made DD a quilt. She uses it every day for picnics on the floor, to hide under, to keep warm, etc...

Thanks!! Actually a twin sized quilt like this takes about 100 hours of work- if you simply "tie" it, and not quilt it. It totally depends on how you quilt it too. The tops which you see, are the quick part. It's the quilting that takes so long. If you hand quilt it can take YEARS!! I usually do some sort of machine quilting, and that only takes about 20 hours or so, depending on how much you do. Obviously, the larger the quilt the longer it takes.

 

[maroo]

Someday, I'd love to train to be a master quilter! I have a friend who is a master knitter; her work in absolutely gorgeous!!! I have a long ways to go, but I do enjoy it.

You can do it!!!!!

Thanks!! Yes, I thought of that!! I could actually get enough for a night at the Poly probably

A night at the POLY?!?!?!

Thanks for the info. on garden grocer. I didn't know the free delivery min. was so high. I wouldn't eat that much food for all 6 of us in 2 weeks!!! Here, or in the States. We only spend about $140 in groceries per week!!! Hmmmm.... well maybe those yogurts will be going in a box and shipped?? Help me out people!!! Shall I set up a breakfast brainstorming command center??

Hmm...Groceries....

I am definitely going to need some delivered...just for the drinks they will bring me (Propel, Diet Dr Pepper)...unless I just want to pack two big suitcases and carry it with me under the plane?

As far as breakfast food...I can live on Pop Tarts in the morning for as long as I am going to be there? I know...healthy, right?

I can get CHERRY and they count as a fruit!


ha


Just kidding!


It is a year away...but it is possible, by then, we will know someone that is going to be there that may have a car to help us get there?

How much does a cab cost to the grocery store? Would it be cheaper?

 

[All7OfUs]

Hmm...Groceries....

I am definitely going to need some delivered...just for the drinks they will bring me (Propel, Diet Dr Pepper)...unless I just want to pack two big suitcases and carry it with me under the plane?

As far as breakfast food...I can live on Pop Tarts in the morning for as long as I am going to be there? I know...healthy, right?

It is a year away...but it is possible, by then, we will know someone that is going to be there that may have a car to help us get there?

How much does a cab cost to the grocery store? Would it be cheaper?

Hey, that's a great idea! I"m sure someone would be able to do that if we said pretty, pretty please! I refuse to eat poptarts! I want a bagel with cream cheese and perhaps a little slice of ham on it. AND COFFEE!!!! with real cream! and loads of sugar too. I need yogurts with granola too. And a little fruit. Juice would be nice too.

Does anyone know the answer to that question?? A cab to the store? I'd venture a guess it's about $40 or more bucks. Delivery for GG if under $200 is probably only $20??

I like the idea of seeing if someone who's driving would do this for us.

 

[eandesmom]

Garden Grocer is $12 for the delivery fee. I'm not sure what WeGo is.

So, cheaper than a cab!

I was very pleased with the fruit, but did bring my own coffee, but I'm really picky on the coffee front.

 

[All7OfUs]

Garden Grocer is $12 for the delivery fee. I'm not sure what WeGo is.

So, cheaper than a cab!

I was very pleased with the fruit, but did bring my own coffee, but I'm really picky on the coffee front.

That's great news! That's the way we should go, very obviously. GG is for us.

Yeah, we Northwesterners tend to be that way about our coffee, aren't we??! I suppose that it's the same way with southerners and their grits?? Proud to be coffee snob!

 

[eandesmom]

That's great news! That's the way we should go, very obviously. GG is for us.

Yeah, we Northwesterners tend to be that way about our coffee, aren't we??! I suppose that it's the same way with southerners and their grits?? Proud to be coffee snob!

Sorry if I caused panic, I didn't mean to imply that the delivery charge was high...just that the minimum was to get free delivery! Their coffee selections were nothing great but that's true of most the FL grocery stores lol! I don't like to buy it in the grocery store here either though, it's always the bland offerings. Bleh.

Which speaking of...I am out. A problem. Must.go.to.costco.TODAY!

Yeah..the NW. Coffee and beer snobs.

Oh wait, that's MY family.

 

[maroo]

That's great news! That's the way we should go, very obviously. GG is for us.

Yeah, we Northwesterners tend to be that way about our coffee, aren't we??! I suppose that it's the same way with southerners and their grits?? Proud to be coffee snob!

Grits?

That is funny!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Your quilts are just stunning. All that beautiful hand quilting. I have a finished top, that I've barely touched since piecing it together. (A combination of my dislike for hand-quilting, and the fact that I taught myself to knit, and got a bit addicted to that). You make me want to finish it.

 

[eandesmom]

Grits?

That is funny!

I'm thinking it's biscuits and gravy. Southerners are very picky about their gravy! And sweet tea.

Which you won't find here.

 

[All7OfUs]

Sorry if I caused panic, I didn't mean to imply that the delivery charge was high...just that the minimum was to get free delivery! Their coffee selections were nothing great but that's true of most the FL grocery stores lol! I don't like to buy it in the grocery store here either though, it's always the bland offerings. Bleh.

Which speaking of...I am out. A problem. Must.go.to.costco.TODAY!

Yeah..the NW. Coffee and beer snobs.

Oh wait, that's MY family.

I can do ok with grocery store coffee- Starbucks and believe it not, Dunkin' Donuts are do-able for me. But I have to have the whole beans. I grind myself-even over here. Snob!

Beer snobs? Yeah, that's DH! Like me, he's a majorly light drinker, but when he has a beer it has to be that kind that floats horseshoes. One year, I bought him a beer flight of micros for Christmas- one of them was named "Moose Drool"!! He likes it dark as sin and thick as mud. He says the others have no flavor whatsoever.???

Whatever. I HATE BEER! I hate the taste AND the smell!

$12 is NOT a bad fee. I really think we should go with this. If Mary doesn't want to split the deliv. charge, no problem; LeeAnn and I will take care of it. She can pack her poptarts. But LeeAnn told me yesterday, she wants a couple sixpacks of Diet Dr. Pepper, and I'll want fresh juice. We can't be packin' those.

Grits?

That is funny!

Don't get me wrong. I like grits (really). Especially with sorghum drizzled all over them. My big, fat butt tells me that bisquits and gravy can be gone without. Nonetheless, everytime I step into a Cracker Barrel, my big, fat tastebuds tell me otherwise.

Your quilts are just stunning. All that beautiful hand quilting. I have a finished top, that I've barely touched since piecing it together. (A combination of my dislike for hand-quilting, and the fact that I taught myself to knit, and got a bit addicted to that). You make me want to finish it.

HA! You're like me! I really, really don't care for the quilting part at all. But I hate unfinished projects even more, so that keeps me going. I like to have them on beds and on walls. And usually, I machine quilt- easy stuff, like in seam lines and around designs. Hand quilting sucks, but is so lovely! The sampler one at the top, I've decided to just tie-up. Fast and easy!

I'm thinking it's biscuits and gravy. Southerners are very picky about their gravy! And sweet tea.

Which you won't find here.

Gag me! Sweet Tea. Ooops! I probably just offended about half of our readers!! I take it back!! Mmmmm sweet tea.... how ummmm.... sweet.

 

[All7OfUs]

A soldier's health and strength to successfully complete his or her campaign relies almost wholly on his ability to eat well and often. Obviously, a well-fed warrior is able to fight better, and perhaps more importantly, good nutrition enables the entire army/navy/marine unit to keep up its morale- imperative to its progress and accomplishment of defeating the enemy.

The TC3 is, as we've said before, a well-trained unit, ready and eager to attack the field with hearty appetites. We NEED regular and tasty nourishment to be able to enjoy our freedom well, and to keep our collective morale up. Did you know eating together is paramount to creating deep, lasting relationships?? It has been firmly established that anyone who would be willing to eat the native food, IN the natural setting of one's host while visiting a foreign country, will have a far richer and more impactful experience?? It is true!!

The history of feeding a large army has gone through quite an evolution over the thousands of years that mankind has been bickering with one another. (Yes, one day that too will stop, and all will be good- no perfect ) I did a little research on what our forefathers had to endure during their assignments. It was quite interesting, in fact, to see just what kind of sacrifices were made in order for us to enjoy the fruits of today.

Take a look:

"Soldiers' rations during the Revolutionary War contained 16 ounces of beef, 18ounces of flour, 16 ounces of milk, 6.8 ounces of peas, 1.4 ounces of rice, a sliver of soap for washing, a small candle and, to the delight of the soldiers, a quart of beer. While containing sufficient calories, minerals and protein, the rations lacked vitamins A and C."

http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20030327mrehistory0327fnP2.asp

Hmmmm....

Now, if I remember correctly, there was quite some discussion about fruits and veggies while on vacation. maroo, I think you can do better than the Blue Coats. And remember Vitamin C doesn't stand for Vitamin Coke. Although I'd say that would have gone a long, long way in keeping our revolutionary fathers pretty happy!

Fast forward to the war of 1812... (Does anyone even know what this war was?)

"When American soldiers fought the British in the War of 1812, they received a slight increase in beef, as well as rum, vinegar and salt."

Well, well, well; what have we here? I think I would have MUCH preferred to fight with these units!!!! See?! I knew I could safely add a Lapu to the mix!

Now, what was the point of all this talk about rations and provisions?? We thought it would be fun for us all to play yet another little guessing game with our most beloved readers. I'm sorta thinkin' that with 11 months yet to go, we're going to have to fill the time up somehow. It's time to start revealing our dining plans (as they stand right now) to you all. So, let's start with our Counter Service choices. One at a time though, cuz, well, we do have 11 months to fill up, right?

The first one is super, super easy. It's meant to be a warm up. In fact, I've already outright told you that we'll be eating at this one; so if you've been paying attention you should have this one as a home run. Here's the deal. I'll give you and eensty hint, and you just post on here where you think it is. No need to be secret with PMs and such. I will keep track of points, and we'll see who the big crackerjackpot winner is at the end. There will be 9 of each (TS and CS). If you check back with every new post, you won't even have to catch up too much.

Troops, carry on! Time for your guesses- let's have 'em!

 

[All7OfUs]

Saved for Table of Contents- Part II


Rations Drop #1- The Answer
Rations Drop #2- Clues
Ranking Upgrade- We are Master Sergeants!!
We Asked, You Told
Rations Drop #2 Answer-Flame Tree BBQ!
Rations Drop #3 Clues
Rations Drop #3 Answer- Pecos Bill's Tall Tale Inn and Cafe!
Random Weekend Miscellanae
Rations Drop #4- The Clues
Rations Drop #4- Tea For 3?!
Rations Drop #5- The Clues
Soldier #1's Trip Gets Plussed!
Rations Drop #5- Revealed
Rations Drop #6-The Clues
Rations Drop #6- Crystal Palace Grandeur!
Rations Drop #7- The Clues
Rations Drop #7- The Tangierine Cafe (Morocco!)
Rations Drop #8- The Clues
Battle Plan #2!/ Rations Drop #8- Cantina de San Angel
The Drawbacks of Battle Plan #2
A Hoop De View!
Of Bowel Resections, and WHO did THAT!?
A Stinky Weekend/ DTD Must-Dos
All7OfUs's Top 10's for MK
maroo's MK Top 10's
Another Ranking UpGrade- Sergeant Majorly Cools!
All7OfUs's Top 10's for EPCOT WS!
Maroo's Top 10's for EPCOT WS!
All7OfUs's Top 10's for Animal Kingdom
Maroo's AK Top 10's
All7OfUs's EPCOT FW Top 10's
maroo's EPCOT FW Top 10's
A Crafty Sort of Interlude
All7OfUs's DHS Top 10s
Leak Worthy Grocery Orders
Biological Warfare and Port Orleans Riverside Must-Do's
Update of Poll Results/ An Officer's Tour of Duty
Steak with a Side of Perspective, Please!
Aloha, Lei-dies and Gentlemen
Pop Goes the POP?!
Miscellaneous Must-Do's Around the World

Click Here for the Fast Track to Table of Contents- Part III

 

[Sandy321]

hmmm saving spaces - and on the Dis!

War of 1812 - isnt that the one that burned the White House, and Dolly Madison saved a bunch of stuff? (I do not have time to google!!)

I suffer from CRAFT and CSR so you wont get me to remember where y'all are going to eat - heck, I cant even remember where I'm supposed to eat - and I'm getting very very close to my adr 90 day!!

 

[that's nice]

A soldier's health and strength to successfully complete his or her campaign relies almost wholly on his ability to eat well and often. Obviously, a well-fed warrior is able to fight better, and perhaps more importantly, good nutrition enables the entire army/navy/marine unit to keep up its morale- imperative to its progress and accomplishment of defeating the enemy.

The TC3 is, as we've said before, a well-trained unit, ready and eager to attack the field with hearty appetites. We NEED regular and tasty nourishment to be able to enjoy our freedom well, and to keep our collective morale up. Did you know eating together is paramount to creating deep, lasting relationships?? It has been firmly established that anyone who would be willing to eat the native food, IN the natural setting of one's host while visiting a foreign country, will have a far richer and more impactful experience?? It is true!!

The history of feeding a large army has gone through quite an evolution over the thousands of years that mankind has been bickering with one another. (Yes, one day that too will stop, and all will be good- no perfect ) I did a little research on what our forefathers had to endure during their assignments. It was quite interesting, in fact, to see just what kind of sacrifices were made in order for us to enjoy the fruits of today.

Take a look:

"Soldiers' rations during the Revolutionary War contained 16 ounces of beef, 18ounces of flour, 16 ounces of milk, 6.8 ounces of peas, 1.4 ounces of rice, a sliver of soap for washing, a small candle and, to the delight of the soldiers, a quart of beer. While containing sufficient calories, minerals and protein, the rations lacked vitamins A and C."

NICE 16oz of milk but 32oz of beer!

Now that's my kind of war... except the standing 100 yards apart and then blasting away with a musket that takes 1 minute to reload!

Hmmmm....

Now, if I remember correctly, there was quite some discussion about fruits and veggies while on vacation. maroo, I think you can do better than the Blue Coats. And remember Vitamin C doesn't stand for Vitamin Coke. Although I'd say that would have gone a long, long way in keeping our revolutionary fathers pretty happy!

Fast forward to the war of 1812... (Does anyone even know what this war was?)

"When American soldiers fought the British in the War of 1812, they received a slight increase in beef, as well as rum, vinegar and salt."

Well, well, well; what have we here? I think I would have MUCH preferred to fight with these units!!!! See?! I knew I could safely add a Lapu to the mix!

Now its beer and rum... It's a wonder that we were even able to win these wars with drunk soldiers all over the place.

Now, what was the point of all this talk about rations and provisions?? We thought it would be fun for us all to play yet another little guessing game with our most beloved readers. I'm sorta thinkin' that with 11 months yet to go, we're going to have to fill the time up somehow. It's time to start revealing our dining plans (as they stand right now) to you all. So, let's start with our Counter Service choices. One at a time though, cuz, well, we do have 11 months to fill up, right?

The first one is super, super easy. It's meant to be a warm up. In fact, I've already outright told you that we'll be eating at this one; so if you've been paying attention you should have this one as a home run. Here's the deal. I'll give you and eensty hint, and you just post on here where you think it is. No need to be secret with PMs and such. I will keep track of points, and we'll see who the big crackerjackpot winner is at the end. There will be 9 of each (TS and CS). If you check back with every new post, you won't even have to catch up too much.

Troops, carry on! Time for your guesses- let's have 'em!

SO where is the hint? Is there one in here? Maybe it is too early for me?

 

[shannn]

I keep having to look up my ADRs and we're going in 12 days!! (Maybe I just wanted to get that in there...)

I have no memory and no hint, so I'll go with Columbia Harbor House just because it seems to be a pretty popular one.