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

Popping in to check on Sheryl.. I see she is doing well !! AWESOME!!!


Back to painting.. Im on a mission this summer to finish up things that needed to be done three yrs ago when we moved in !

Hope all is well with everyone!
 
That's great news! I can't imagine you'd want to head back to NYC so soon.

At least Anabelle can't argue back with you and give you outrageous reasons why she can't use the potty. :headache: She'll probably be trained faster than Sienna will!

Oh yeah, DH and I both took the ghetto quiz and got "You live there!" :rotfl:. We had a good laugh over it. Our neighborhood IS sort of ghetto-ish...sort of "ghetto-lite". :laughing:

No, I don't wanna go back to soon. You wanna go in April just for kicks?

No, Anabelle can't argue but she can be stubborn. And today I took her out and the sky was in "continuous rumble" mode and she was NOT having it! :lmao: And now it's pouring. She's scared of the SINK. You should see her in the rain. :rotfl:

The neighborhood I lived in was sort of "ghetto-lite" but the one I worked in and some of the ones I passed through on the commute were the real deal.

Just spoke with Bob, Sheryl's doing great! She's in her room eating ice chips. Bob said to thank everyone for their prayers and support.:thumbsup2

That is GREAT NEWS!!! :goodvibes And thank you for updating us all. I slept all morning but kept waking up and refreshing this thread to look for your update. :thumbsup2

We have about 4 guys over doing work to our home, like fixing the attic door and fixing the sheetrock from the time we thought we had busted pipes and it wasn't-but the sheetrock was busted into to check for it. It was in the garage and didn't bother us, but we're trying to make it all shiny and pretty! They are also re-painting the trim work in the den and hall. I got through all my craft/school stuff yesterday and next is getting some garage stuff into storage THEN getting to the stinky freezer.

The guys being over gave me a good excuse to hang out in my room and do DISNEY trip planning and pulling out stuff the kids will want for the trip they are not going on(LOL)- it has been fun listening to them talk about how WE are going on vacation without them(we told them we were going to the Keys by ourselves). It will be a last minute packing trip as I will be packing them "for granny b's". I simply cannot wait to see thier faces when we get to the airport! I am still thinking it through, but I THINK we are gonna get out the car, get all the bags, then hand them the goodie bags I made up for them (with thier pin lanyards, Tinker Bell pen on a lanyard, notebooks, candy, and hair thingys I collected for them for this trip)...........not sure HOW we are going to tell them they need to get out and come on the plane with us yet. Ideas welcome!

I so WISH I could come to the pottery place with you so I could make a NOLA themed something for our future house in Houston-but I do beleive I am working that weekend.:mad: But hey, somebody has to pay for WDW!

Lori

Tell them they need to go into the airport to meet up with the people who are going to be watching them while you're gone; that you are leaving your car there and they will be going home in their car from the airport.:confused3 But I doubt you want to spoil the surprise in the parking garage (blah place for a great memory) so have their bags of goodies in a bigger duffel or something; telling them those are their overnight bags for staying with your friends until you get inside the airport to the flight kiosk and they see their names are on your itinerary too?

Well phooey...about your work dates.

Back to painting.. Im on a mission this summer to finish up things that needed to be done three yrs ago when we moved in !

Oh geez....I hope I'm not still unpacking and finishing up here 3 years from now! Good luck with that!
 
Thanks for the update Kat!! I'm glad Sheryl is doing well.

Good luck with selling the house
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Kathy- here is what is happening so far-they think they are going to Granny B's(my MIL) while we go to the Keys. BIL still lives at moms, so we are asking him to come with us and drive our car home from the airport and pick us up in our van so we can just park it at thier house in Metairie. So, on the way to the airport, there WILL be a stop at "Granny B's" to get BIL. The kids will think they are just coming along for the ride to drop us off at the airport-then we drop the bomb! Just not sure how to say it other than jumping up and down like a 4 year old screaming we're going to Disney World. Then hand them thier bags.

IF, for some reason BIL isn't available to drop off/pick up-THEN I will be using your strategy! BIL works at Treasure Chest and has wierd hours. he also has a new girlfriend so things could definitely not work out like the above.

We'll see!

Thanks!

Bethany-my dogs stare at me funny if i open the door when it is raining to go out. They look at me like, "what, you want ME to go out THERE?" NOT.

Jenny- paint girl!! We are so overwhelmed that we hired painters for the trim/ceiling work. ONLY doing the ceiling b/c from settling and we found out, a slight mistake on the framers part(really no big deal)- it caused some screws come through- they JUST made themselves known in the past 2 months-I thought it was a bug on the ceiling. So that is getting fixed. been here 10 years last weekend and never had a problem.

I am cleaning the glass "bell shaped' covers that are over lightbulbs in bathrooms and fans. Well, after doing the bathroom ones, my hubby told me he thought they were "marbled" all these years! Yeah, the last time i took them down to wash them was about 2-3 years ago. I dust them, but that obviously doesn't help the sticky dust on them.LOL:laughing:

The house will definitely be "fresh" and clean for the buyers-whenever they come.

L
 

Kathy- Fingers & toes are crossed for you with M&D's house! Are y'all still planning to go through with prepping it for rental, or does this friend's offer sound really earnest?

We're still working on the house, prepping it to rent. I won't believe it's sold until we are at the closing.:rolleyes:

Maybe we can do one of our meets at Venezia or Brocato's. Those are right in Lorie's neighborhood. And Lorie, my son goes to school around the corner from you, so I guess he is ghetto schooled:rotfl2:

That's a great idea!!!!

Ghetto schooled....:rotfl2:

I took that quiz and got "not a second" or something like that.

Good luck with selling the house
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Thanks Julie! I've been hoping to "see you" on facebook, how's that going?

Bethany - Annabelle is not alone in being scared of water. Sammie, a beagle, is petrified of it. You'd think we're murdering her when we give her a bath.:sad2:
 
Hi gang....

Boy am I pooped. HP6 was awesome!!!! :woohoo: I got home at 3:30 and woke up at 8 for work.....I had to have my triple iced grande this morning. I am still here but don't know how much longer.

Just spoke with Bob, Sheryl's doing great! She's in her room eating ice chips. Bob said to thank everyone for their prayers and support.:thumbsup2

Awesome, I am glad everything went well. Thank you for the update.

Bethany-my dogs stare at me funny if i open the door when it is raining to go out. They look at me like, "what, you want ME to go out THERE?" NOT.

:rotfl::rotfl:Kodi does the same thing. Like "who not me, i'm not getting my paws wet".

Lori girl how are you today? What time did you wake up?
 
Good morning everyone.

Sorry I couldn't get by here sooner to wish Sheryl luck on her surgeries today. She should be done soon, right? Hope it's a quick, uncomplicated recovery!

Kathy- Fingers & toes are crossed for you with M&D's house! Are y'all still planning to go through with prepping it for rental, or does this friend's offer sound really earnest?

So, who braved the crowds for HP-HBP at midnight? I had no idea it was starting this morning! I can't wait to enjoy this one with my boys, but we'll probably give it a week or so to let the crowds calm down at the theaters.

g and I are planning to go to the first showing of HP next Saturday 7/25. not sure where but willing to go where ever to be able to go with someone here....
 
so glad Sheryl's surgery went well!

yay for getting houses painted and fixed!

looking forward to next Sunday painting. g and i are going. need to call and maybe check to make a reservation - want to make sure another large group isn't going to be there. PM me - so far Terry & daughter, me and G, Bethany and JWolf....

so just an idea - I think if folks want to get together just post time/date - and if you can make it come on (I want to go to lunch w/ Ms Marigny and Piglet for example - can only go between 11a and have to be done by 12:30p). can work out specifics in PM to keep it safe. it has been so hard to get everyone together, but we can plan maybe a big meet every two months or so. a lot of us seem to have a lot going on all the time, but somehow we can all manage to hang out sometime!
 
so just an idea - I think if folks want to get together just post time/date - and if you can make it come on (I want to go to lunch w/ Ms Marigny and Piglet for example - can only go between 11a and have to be done by 12:30p). can work out specifics in PM to keep it safe. it has been so hard to get everyone together, but we can plan maybe a big meet every two months or so. a lot of us seem to have a lot going on all the time, but somehow we can all manage to hang out sometime!

Great idea!
 
Sheryl, you are in my prayers today:grouphug:
Maybe we can do one of our meets at Venezia or Brocato's. Those are right in Lorie's neighborhood. And Lorie, my son goes to school around the corner from you, so I guess he is ghetto schooled:rotfl2:
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Ghetto schooled....:rotfl2:

When I kidnap Bethany, I'm thinking of some good neighborhood places to take her- maybe Mandina's or Liuzza's...or if she wants some real local color, Liuzza's By the Track- best Bloody Mary's in town!

Just spoke with Bob, Sheryl's doing great! She's in her room eating ice chips. Bob said to thank everyone for their prayers and support.:thumbsup2
That is great news! Thanks for letting us know Kathy!

Kathy- here is what is happening so far-they think they are going to Granny B's(my MIL) while we go to the Keys. BIL still lives at moms, so we are asking him to come with us and drive our car home from the airport and pick us up in our van so we can just park it at thier house in Metairie. So, on the way to the airport, there WILL be a stop at "Granny B's" to get BIL. The kids will think they are just coming along for the ride to drop us off at the airport-then we drop the bomb! Just not sure how to say it other than jumping up and down like a 4 year old screaming we're going to Disney World. Then hand them thier bags.
Bolded part- that's how I act when I book the trip. I can't imagine holding back the news from the kids and then telling them right before we leave- I'd pass right out! :lmao:
 
so just an idea - I think if folks want to get together just post time/date - and if you can make it come on (I want to go to lunch w/ Ms Marigny and Piglet for example - can only go between 11a and have to be done by 12:30p). can work out specifics in PM to keep it safe. it has been so hard to get everyone together, but we can plan maybe a big meet every two months or so. a lot of us seem to have a lot going on all the time, but somehow we can all manage to hang out sometime!

That's a good idea.

Do you REALLY get a 90 minute lunch?!?
 
Hi gang....

Boy am I pooped. HP6 was awesome!!!! :woohoo: I got home at 3:30 and woke up at 8 for work.....I had to have my triple iced grande this morning. I am still here but don't know how much longer.



Awesome, I am glad everything went well. Thank you for the update.



:rotfl::rotfl:Kodi does the same thing. Like "who not me, i'm not getting my paws wet".

Lori girl how are you today? What time did you wake up?

Tiiiirrreedd:snail:. I got up about 9am, DH had been up since 7am with the painter guys( I am SO glad he worked from home today:lovestruc). I did a lot ion my room, like said, and went to the grocery, mailed off some stuff, etc...now I am ready for bed. I WISH!

Ghetto schooled....:rotfl2:




Bolded part- that's how I act when I book the trip. I can't imagine holding back the news from the kids and then telling them right before we leave- I'd pass right out! :lmao:

It IS killing me:lmao:, but I am finding much humor in thier pititfulness about "our" trip:laughing:. bad momma....bad mommma.............:goodvibes. It will all just make the surpise better.

I booked Teppan Edo........talking to DH about it is truly pointless, but I told him that if he don't like some food when we are there that it will be HIS fault b/c I have asked him repeatedly for his opinion. he says, "just tell me when we get there":headache:. Crazy dude! But it has been fun booking it without having to figure out what everyone wants-I just scanned the menus, took your advice, looked at what days we'd be when, and booked!

If my kids were involved we'd be going to all the places we've already been. I must admit that i am gonna miss WCC this year=THAT was yum....hmmm, I could change any time! Maybe I will book it anyway.

That is the only place calling me back besides the Spirirt of Ohana- it was the whole package and some of the good pink (or maybe it was blue) stuff they serve in those tall drink glasses with a 'brella-plus it was my birthday and my hubby got me a cake-plus our server was the nephew of the guy that founded Give Kids the World-so we had stuff to talk about.

Lori
 
uh..no. 30 minutes. Will take leave to hang out with you guys though!

Ohhh...so your 30 minutes has to fall within that time frame. :upsidedow

When I was doing jury duty, we got a 90 minute lunch. :confused3 It was crazy. Show up at 9, get a 90 minute lunch, leave at 4. Short day to begin with, with nothing to actually DO, then get a long lunch? I could have gotten used to that, but everybody else was whining that they wanted to back to work. It was so odd I tell you! :confused3
 
When I kidnap Bethany, I'm thinking of some good neighborhood places to take her- maybe Mandina's or Liuzza's...or if she wants some real local color, Liuzza's By the Track- best Bloody Mary's in town!

Kidnap me too!:yay:

I get to make my ADRs soon, so far this is what I'm shooting for:

The Turf Club (L)
Flying Fish (D)
California Grill (D)
Mama Melrose (L)
Citricos (D)
Liberty tree Tavern (L)
JIKO (D)
Grand Floridian Café (B)

I'm a little worried about FF & CG as we're trying to book for parties of 10 & 15.:confused:

Then our plans for US/IOA are :

Tchoup Chop (D)
Latin Quarter (D)
Mama Della’s (D)
Margaritaville (D)
Mythos (L)
Finnegan’s (L)
Confisco Grill (L)
 
Morning y'all,
can't say iphoning w/ one hand. Thanks for all your prayers support & friendship!

I'm doing pretty good considering heavily drugged I still barely slept. Neck pain is bad when I lay down but practically not ther at all when I sitting up or walking. My throat hurts a lot, another reason I didn't sleep. I have to drink a little water or ice to be able swallow which meant LOTs of visits to the bathroom. I ate soft foods just fine if I drink water. If i'm up moving around I feel I feel boy to bad at all. When I'm up thr hand @ throat Hirt the worst. Love y'all!
 
Morning Ya'll. :wave:


Kathy the places you picked to eat sound really good to me. You'll probably have to call the Grand Gatherings number when you book for over 12 people.

Sheryl it's so nice to hear from you. I'm so glad that everything went well. I was praying for you and hope the recovery time is speedy as well.

Kendall goes off to Cheer Camp tomorrow so today I'll be running around town getting everything that she needs to go.

Lori my niece went to Teppan Edo in May and loved it. It's a place I'd love to try myself.
 
Sheryl - hey my friend!!!!!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery....bbl....

Tricia - Thanks for the Grand Gatherings info!:thumbsup2
 
Morning y'all,

You're posting???!!!!???? Wow - Didn't expect to "see" you so soon! Take it easy, get some rest - time for you to be spoiled for once! Your initial reports sound positive!

Lori- I can't believe you've been able to keep the trip a secret! If the "ride to the airport to say bye" plan works, just remember NOT to let them drop off their stuff @ Granny's! That would be the problem with my two - Why can't we just stay here now? Do we HAVE to go ride all the way to the airport? You'll have to make sure you're "running late" so there's no time to unpack the car on the 1st stop! ;)
 














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