Marrieds choosing not to have kids

[MistyMoss]

Mayhem: Your pics turned out great! You need to post a pic of you in those boots.

On another subject................where the heck has the summer gone!!?? I can't believe it is almost over already. Our cruise to Alaska is almost here!!! But I still wish the summer was not almost over.

Duncan the dog turned 11 this summer and it is starting to hit home that he won't be around forever. You know they won't but you still want them to. At least he is still a goofy playful 11 year old.

 

[TKDisneylover]

Mayhem: Your pics turned out great! You need to post a pic of you in those boots.

On another subject................where the heck has the summer gone!!?? I can't believe it is almost over already. Our cruise to Alaska is almost here!!! But I still wish the summer was not almost over.

Duncan the dog turned 11 this summer and it is starting to hit home that he won't be around forever. You know they won't but you still want them to. At least he is still a goofy playful 11 year old.

30 days til you cruise, it will be here in no time. Have you started packing yet?

I agree, summer is really going fast, but I have to admit fall is my favorite time of year. And we have a vacation planned the last week of October but we're still not sure what we're doing. Originally it was going to be a 5-day Caribbean cruise, but thoughts of Disneyworld have been dancing in our heads. We have no reservation set yet, but hoping that Disney puts out a Disney Visa package discount for Oct.

And I know how you feel about your dog, ours just turned 13! The vet said she thinks Veda could hang in there up to 14 because her eyes & teeth are still in good condition. She's got a few fatty tumors but so far none that we need to be concerned about. We do have her on Rimadyl, the arthritis meds for pets and it has helped considerably with her bad hips. She's definitely not as spunky as she used to be but she's still chasing the squirrels & rabbits when she gets the chance.

 

[Mayhem2008]

All I Can Say Is......I'M JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No,no..don't be jealous FN!

Mayhem: Your pics turned out great! You need to post a pic of you in those boots.

Duncan the dog turned 11 this summer and it is starting to hit home that he won't be around forever. You know they won't but you still want them to. At least he is still a goofy playful 11 year old.

I would post a pic of me and the boots but I don't put my face anywhere on here. I will say that they are wicked comfortable. I had them on for 14 hours straight, on my feet most of that time and they never bothered me a bit. I can show you a still shot from a video production I was part of that day. LOL The boot is to the right of the screen
I understand exactly what you mean about Duncan. Our Maggie will be 11 this year, Rio will be 10 and Dolci turned 8. If I even get a quick thought about life without any of them it depresses me instantly. I can't imagine not waking up to my little gang first thing in the morning, having an audience when I go to the bathroom, etc
Hope everyone has a great day! It's raining here again! 43 more days till Disney!

 

[maddhatir]

OMG- Slip Knot is on right now- The Blister Exists (live)

 

[Mayhem2008]

OMG- Slip Knot is on right now- The Blister Exists (live)

Have you seen the new vid for "Psychosocial"? It's brilliant! Sid's mask has eyebrows that move when he triggers a little switch. He rolled out to the edge of the stage at the show to wiggle them all at us. You wouldn't believe where the switch was...let's just say I thought he had a private itch before I realized what he was really doing!
The Blister Exists is one of my fav songs. When they played it at the show everyone just screamed. Good headbanger and an even better wake up song

 

[TKDisneylover]

Have you seen the new vid for "Psychosocial"? It's brilliant! Sid's mask has eyebrows that move when he triggers a little switch. He rolled out to the edge of the stage at the show to wiggle them all at us. You wouldn't believe where the switch was...let's just say I thought he had a private itch before I realized what he was really doing!
The Blister Exists is one of my fav songs. When they played it at the show everyone just screamed. Good headbanger and an even better wake up song

I just watched the full version of the Psychosocial video on YouTube last night, very cool! I noticed Craig Jones mask with all the long nails sticking out of it. Totally reminded me of Pinhead from the Hellraiser movies (my favs!), I'm sure that's where he got the idea for the mask, again very cool!

 

[maddhatir]

OMG Mayhem!

Those kitties in your siggy are FREAKING CRACKING ME UP!

 

[Mayhem2008]

OMG Mayhem!

Those kitties in your siggy are FREAKING CRACKING ME UP!

Picture those cats yelling "INCOMING!!!" I couldn't resist them when I saw them. Looks like they are on Splash Mountain, eh? I knew you would love them!

TK, most people think those spikes are made out of rubber but they really are spikes! I'd love to have it when I go shopping at Christmas time..good way to get thru the crowd fast. The fake Craig masks that are sold have spikes that are made out of something that resembles drinking straws. Twould be cool to get one and replace it with those different colored bendy straws!!

 

[PoohNTuck]

Bushmills- Welcome. We're a few hrs south in New England and often feel as though we are the only ones without kids too. Procreation is a popular cold weather activity... the closest "no kidding" group is down in Mass! We found a group on meetup.com to go out to eat with and have started going out with them regularly. Hope you guys can meet some new people too!

Misty- Thanks for the jello shot recipes. Copied em to the hard drive for future reference. Mmm, tasty! Have fun on your cruise to Alaska. We love to cruise and will be looking forward to details, pics, fun stories... it should be wonderful. I've heard nothing but good things about people's cruises there!

And last, but not least, everyone else- I certainly enjoy checking in to see how everyone is doing. DH and I have some short trips planned. In a few weeks we're headed to SC and plan to visit a plantation and a wild animal preserve! We usually eat well while there too.

I celebrated my birthday this week. DH did a nice job making me feel special. 30 is now less than 1 year away... I'd like something REALLY special for 30. Is that wrong??!!! Am I putting too much into 30? Quite frankly, 30 feels like the last big hurrah until...gulp, 50. I mean, 36, 39, 43...does anyone get giddy over 43??! I think 30 is my last shot at a crazy fun time. Suggestions, ideas... or should we just plan on another dinner, movie, cheesecake and frapuccino fest for next year??

We didn't want to wait an hour for pineapple express so I went to see Mamma Mia... can I tell you, we were both way too young for that film I loved it on broadway but as a movie, totally a "menopausal fantasy" as DH described it. At least the Greek Scenery and goofiness of a musical kept us entertained. I laughed and cried... of course I cried through 3 of the previews too so... I don't know, I was a hormonal mess

Alrighty, sending out warm wishes to you all. Hope you enjoy your weekend... Friday means back to work for me!

 

[MistyMoss]

PoohNTuck: I would look into a Mexican all inclusive for your 30th. Madd has listed some she has been to and they sound great! Vegas with bells and whistles, a cruise to somewhere different than you would go ordinarily. The list is endless of where you could go.

I will be turning 49 this year so next year will be the big "50". DH will be 50 in November so we have several things planned for both our B-days.

Alaska in September
Vegas in March
DCL cruise and VB next September.
Hawaii the next year for our 25th anniversary. (That doesn't count for our B-days but the 25th is a biggie)

I don't know what we will do on our actual birthdays because DH doesn't want a party. He would much rather just travel. I am thinking of getting a nice hotel at least the night of his B-day.

I am rambling since I am at work and on Diet Pepsi at the moment. Guess I better shut up.

 

[maddhatir]

We didn't want to wait an hour for pineapple express so I went to see Mamma Mia... can I tell you, we were both way too young for that film I loved it on broadway but as a movie, totally a "menopausal fantasy" as DH described it. At least the Greek Scenery and goofiness of a musical kept us entertained. I laughed and cried... of course I cried through 3 of the previews too so... I don't know, I was a hormonal mess

First! Happy B-day!!!!!

and, I am not sure if mentioned this in this particular thread-- but I also saw Mamma Mia- NOT by choice- it was mom's b-day and she really wanted to see it, so I took her for her b-day. Dear GOD I wanted to poke my eyes out with a fork!

I am SO not a musical person (heck- I did not even like Sweeney Todd! )- I described Mamma Mia as, WAY TOO DRAMATIC! OMG- the singing and even the dialogue was way too dramatic for me! I wanted to tell the people on screen to settle down for crying out loud! it gave me chest pains But I sat through it for mom!

My MIL keeps telling me to go see musicals/shows/plays in Philly and I want to bang her head against the wall and ask her if she hears me when I say I HATE MUSICALS etc! She never listens. Drive me NUTS!

oh- BTW.....um, happy Friday!

(it is only 8:25 and I am feeling psycho!:

 

[maddhatir]

I am rambling since I am at work and on Diet Pepsi at the moment. Guess I better shut up.

I was just going to apologize for my rambling above b/c I have had 3 cups of coffee already this morning!

 

[Mayhem2008]

POOHNTUCK....

I still get giddy over my birthdays and I'm looking at my 47th this year.

Madd I LOL thinking of you sitting thru Mamma Mia Did you have your fingers in your ears, yelling "La la la I can't hear you!"

Glad to know I am in the company of coffee drinkers. I'm not worth doodie unless I've drained the 12 cup pot every morning, and all those trips to the bathroom are exercise in my book! While I was in NY my father slipped my decaf one morning. He said there was no difference? I beg to differ! I felt like I was still in a sleep coma!

 

[TKDisneylover]

I celebrated my birthday this week. DH did a nice job making me feel special. 30 is now less than 1 year away... I'd like something REALLY special for 30. Is that wrong??!!! Am I putting too much into 30? Quite frankly, 30 feels like the last big hurrah until...gulp, 50. I mean, 36, 39, 43...does anyone get giddy over 43??! I think 30 is my last shot at a crazy fun time. Suggestions, ideas... or should we just plan on another dinner, movie, cheesecake and frapuccino fest for next year??

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It's just a number in my book. I'm 44 and still partying, not quite as hard as if I did in my 20's but I can definitely handle a couple shots on a night out. I just don't drink the crap anymore, only the good stuff, that's what prevents the hangovers. And I think the majority of posters on this board are still having a "crazy fun time". And I have to admit that when I turned 40 I was so excited, I can't tell you specifically why but I had a kick a** good time(I think it felt like an accomplishment). My DH & co-workers threw me a great surprise party at my favorite Mexican restaurant, the majority were in their 30's & 40's and we all succeeded in hanging out until bar close. I also have to add that I know quite a few people in their 50's who are still having a great time, so the fun still does not stop there. (sorry for the lecture, I couldn't help myself.)

Definitely do something fun for your 30th, you definitely deserve it! As MistyMoss said, the list is endless.

 

[TKDisneylover]

I am SO not a musical person (heck- I did not even like Sweeney Todd! )- I described Mamma Mia as, WAY TOO DRAMATIC! OMG- the singing and even the dialogue was way too dramatic for me! I wanted to tell the people on screen to settle down for crying out loud! it gave me chest pains But I sat through it for mom!

When Sweeney Todd first started I didn't think I was going to make it through it because I hate musicals. I think it was the blood that kept me going, and then of course when the "bodies started hitting the floor" it made it that much easier to watch. Must be the horror flick fan in me.

Madd I LOL thinking of you sitting thru Mamma Mia Did you have your fingers in your ears, yelling "La la la I can't hear you!"

I actually do this!

 

[maddhatir]

When Sweeney Todd first started I didn't think I was going to make it through it because I hate musicals. I think it was the blood that kept me going, and then of course when the "bodies started hitting the floor" it made it that much easier to watch. Must be the horror flick fan in me.

Thank GOD I had JD to look at most of time!

JD, Blood and bodies hitting the floor- what else can you ask for in a movie!

 

[Shyvioletisme]

POOHNTUCK....

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this completely made me giggle...I don't know why!! I think I'm just a litle loopy this morning...which I guess isn't really much different from any other time...

 

[maddhatir]

Madd I LOL thinking of you sitting thru Mamma Mia Did you have your fingers in your ears, yelling "La la la I can't hear you!"

 

[PhotobearSam]

Madd....Have you heard the rumor...Mr. Depp is supposed to be cast as the next Riddler in the Batman Movie...My DH thinks that would be really cool. What about you???

 

[maddhatir]

Madd....Have you heard the rumor...Mr. Depp is supposed to be cast as the next Riddler in the Batman Movie...My DH thinks that would be really cool. What about you???

WHY of course I have- and The Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland!

How have you been Sam!? How's business?