Metro New Orleans DISers - check in!!! - 03/2009

[kmores]

anyone heard from Shovan?? we are getting worried about her....

 

[lori1043]

Bad news on the sale of the house.....the buyer's inspection was today. They tried to turn on the stove which hasn't worked in years(they knew this) and smelled gas, DUH the pilot wasn't lit....canceled purchase agreement. My agent and the buyer's agent have called her a nut case. The inspector even told her that was to be expected! In fact the loan officer at the bank where she had her financing asked if the closing could be moved up because she was driving them crazy. This is all par for the course for me, I swear my Mom & Dad are doing this to me.

Oh Kathy, I am so sorry. I know you want this behind you.

Well, the fairy tale is over as far as DH being home and doing everything b/c he was bored. It is back to the grind for me: laundrydishesgetting the kids moving. yep, life is taking a turn......me back to my "normal" grind of life... hmmmm............ it was SOOOO good while it lasted. But it definitely AIN'T back to normal though.... it was a good fairy tale while it lasted....

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Kathy I'm so sorry the sale isn't going through. Have faith because it will happen. Hopefully the next person that comes along will be the right buyer. Are you feeling any better now from the stomach bug?

Good Morning NOLA.

Did I miss that Lori's Mickey party was last night? Can't wait to hear about it and see if they (friends) appreciate it for what it is. I hope you all had a great time.

We're off to the dentist for Kendall this morning then we'll be hitting Lakeside Mall after that. We trek across the Causeway for her dentist instead of here in Mandeville because it's the same one from where we lived in St. Bernard. Shopping for shorts for the girls seem to be what we'll be looking for today. I just hope it's not too crazy with all the kids being off from school.

 

[TigerKat]

I spoke with Sheryl on Friday and she was having numbness related to her condition that will require a surgery. Hopefully we'll hear from her today.

Bethany - Have a safe trip home.

 

[cajunmommy]

Bad news on the sale of the house..... My agent and the buyer's agent have called her a nut case. ... I swear my Mom & Dad are doing this to me.

Aw, man - that stinks. Really, though, I don't think it's Mom & Dad causing the grief. I see it more as Mom & Dad somehow looking out for you. Based on the opinions you listed, it sounds like this buyer would've been one of those that never goes away, complaining about the most insignificant things that would no longer be your responsibility despite the fact that the sale is final, KWIM? Fingers are still crossed here that the right buyer comes along soon.

rie's mom - thought about you this weekend while in Raceland. Not that I want you thinking about dr.s while in DW, but I'm hoping the results from the ultrasound show no problems. BTW, did y'all get some nasty weather yesterday? Radar showed some serious rain headed that direction. Hope y'all were able to stay clear.

Thank goodness Lent is over...with all this talk of POC burgers, I'm glad I'll be able to return to our usual Friday night burger joint!

Sheryl - hope you're taking care of yourself & all is well. Do you have A all week with school being out?

 

[cajunmommy]

We're off to the dentist for Kendall this morning then we'll be hitting Lakeside Mall after that. Shopping for shorts for the girls seem to be what we'll be looking for today.

Hmm...I think I'd choose the dentist (can you tell I have boys??? )
Funny, this week was always a big spring / summer shopping trip for us too!

 

[FloraFauna]

Good morning.

Kat, how's your stomach bug today? I hope you are feeling better.

I am sorry to read this news about Sheryl.

Bethany, have a safe trip home.

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Hmm...I think I'd choose the dentist (can you tell I have boys??? )
Funny, this week was always a big spring / summer shopping trip for us too!

If it were just the dentist I totally agree. Something closer would be a must because I hate crossing the Causeway. He is also the kids Orthodontist and the month before Katrina hit I paid in advance for Kendall's palate expander and her braces because of the discount. She didn't actually get her braces on until about a year ago. So we really didn't have a choice but to go back to him and thank goodness his office is at the foot of the Causeway so I really don't have to fight with the Metairie traffic.

Anyone heading out to Lakeside today? I'll be the one with two 17 year old girls, one 12 year old tween and a boy of 9 (that really isn't happy about shopping with his sisters).

 

[Terry36]

Morning NOLA....back to the grind for me today.

Bethany - Enjoy your travels back home.

Kathy - sorry you are going through yet another let down with the house.

 

[ilovejack02]

I spoke with Sheryl on Friday and she was having numbness related to her condition that will require a surgery. Hopefully we'll hear from her today.

Bethany - Have a safe trip home.

I talked to her Sunday .. still not feeling good : ( . I texted her yesterday, but didnt hear back.

Hey Sheryl.. if ya listening ; ) .. We love you!!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!!!!

 

[portocall]

Good morning NOLA ladies! I hope that everyone is having a great Tuesday... my plans, spring cleaning today, yuck!

Grumpy's Wife: I hope you have fun at Lakeside today. I never look forward to shopping with my boys, but I have to take them... if they don't like what I buy they won't wear it. They are as bad as girls, even the four year old (who gets it from the oldest brother)

 

[lori1043]

If it were just the dentist I totally agree. Something closer would be a must because I hate crossing the Causeway. He is also the kids Orthodontist and the month before Katrina hit I paid in advance for Kendall's palate expander and her braces because of the discount. She didn't actually get her braces on until about a year ago. So we really didn't have a choice but to go back to him and thank goodness his office is at the foot of the Causeway so I really don't have to fight with the Metairie traffic.

Anyone heading out to Lakeside today? I'll be the one with two 17 year old girls, one 12 year old tween and a boy of 9 (that really isn't happy about shopping with his sisters).

You kids are probably too big, but my mom is working today at Gymboree. SHE knows about you gals(one of 2 others besides my DH).

I am not a shopper. I do not like the mall except for Disney and Build a Bear, which I cannot afford to bring 2 girls to very often. I dislike clothes shopping , esp for Ash, who LOVES clothes shopping. My mom brings her on a very girly shopping trip every summer-which she LOVES. She brings Haley too, but Ash is much more into it. Haley shops like a man-goes in, sees IT, buys IT, and is very happy with whatever IT is. I used to make her wait it out to make sure that was IT, but she always goes back to IT.
It was soooo easy when they were younger-order thier size online(Naartjie, gymbo, ebay, whatever) and it came to my door. Now, I DID love shopping for thier clothes in a mall when they were babies.

Sheryl- please feel better soon. I am sorry you are having more problems. prayers for healing coming your way.....


Lori

I love online shopping b/c it comes to my door and I am not tempted with 30thousand other things.

edit: more on my MMC party later, it went well, thanks!

I talked to her Sunday .. still not feeling good : ( . I texted her yesterday, but didnt hear back.

Hey Sheryl.. if ya listening ; ) .. We love you!!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!!!!

 

[portocall]

OMG Lori... I think I saw your mom when I took my neice shopping at Gymboree... she was very helpful... and $175 I got out of there I can't wait to here all about your Mickey Mom's party... I am slowly being converted to online shopping. I do tend to spend way less that way.

I forgot to tell you guys. When my brother and his gf booked a day at Disney to see us... Disney sent them a wonderful packet full of goodies (I didn't get this) that included a postcard for "a friend". So they filled it out using my DH's name and our PO Box... and yesterday when I picked up our mail... there was a CODE for most of our dates. I told them to put DH's name on the card because we had already booked, so why would they send me a code (I am lead)... so I called Disney and managed to save $150 yesterday. phew... at the moment I am of the thinking that a dollar is a dollar, so I am content... unless a code for free dining should come out... I just can't believe the luck... this never happens for me.

Sheryl: prayers are headed your way...

 

[Terry36]

Ok I am seriously thinking abot scheduling a short trip at the end of May for DD and I to Disney and stay at the WL!!!! I have a credit with SW and I have to use it before June 1st so I would be paying for less. What do you think???

 

[rie'smom]

Ok I am seriously thinking abot scheduling a short trip at the end of May for DD and I to Disney and stay at the WL!!!! I have a credit with SW and I have to use it before June 1st so I would be paying for less. What do you think???

Go for it!!!

 

[portocall]

Terry: Go for it, what a wonderful way to celebrate the end of a school year!

 

[Ms Marigny]

Hey y'all!

Sheryl- I hope you're doing ok!

Ok I am seriously thinking abot scheduling a short trip at the end of May for DD and I to Disney and stay at the WL!!!! I have a credit with SW and I have to use it before June 1st so I would be paying for less. What do you think???

Do you think WE would say "Nah, that's a bad idea..." Go for it! We've always wanted to stay at the WL- it looks soo nice there! Are you going to try to get any of the spring discounts?

 

[Terry36]

Are you going to try to get any of the spring discounts?

details please.......

 

[Ms Marigny]

details please.......

I saw that on mousesavers.com that there is a spring room-only discount code that is good through June 6th...I think I read on the codes and rates board that it is 35% off.

ETA: It is also listed on disneyworld.com under special offers

ETA again!: It lists the WL at $179 a night at the end of May with this discount!

 

[lori1043]

I saw that on mousesavers.com that there is a spring room-only discount code that is good through June 6th...I think I read on the codes and rates board that it is 35% off.

ETA: It is also listed on disneyworld.com under special offers

ETA again!: It lists the WL at $179 a night at the end of May with this discount!

WOW!!!

Hey, anyone going to Disney On Ice May 1st???

We are going to the 10:30am one. My kids have NO idea and I am excited about it. This is a surprise year for me, I think. I bought the tickets when they first came out. We went small on Easter b/c of this.
YESW, we still love going, even at 9 and 11 and 39!!