Metro New Orleans DISers - check in!!! - Part II

[TigerKat]

Good morning. I am sorry I haven't been on the boards in a long time. I've been feeling really under the weather. I am on my second round of antibiotics, so I hope this does the trick.

I've missed "talking" to ya'll, and I'll have to go back and catch up. In the meantime, I hope everyone has a great day

Good to hear from you!!! I hope this round does it for you.

Kathy, I know you've checked out Brenda's food review on PFTS. She did a great job of explaining how it all works & showing the great food. So you can see why I recommend it, all that amazing food!

She did a wonderful job!! She told me yesterday that the PFTS are held every Saturday so I'm hoping one will be scheduled while we're there. Can't wait!!!!!

Ugh I am so fed up with my neighborhood. Yesterday was thesecond time in the last few months that someone's dog found refuge on my porch. .

Sorry for the vent, I just hate to see dogs like this.

That breaks my heart.

 

[FloraFauna]

Thanks for all the get well wishes.

Kathy, we stayed at PO Riverside when David was little. It was really a pretty hotel with beautiful grounds. I know you will like it.

Congratulations to Kyle!

MrsKreamer, where did you work at Disney?

Terry, Happy Belated Birthday!

Lorie, I am glad you will be able to go to the dinner and see the relatives. I don't know what to tell you about going the next day. I don't think I would, I hate confrontations. I can't believe some people to carry a family disagreement as far as to miss out on such a beautiful child. That's their loss--big time.

 

[shovan]

Ugh I am so fed up with my neighborhood. Yesterday was thesecond time in the last few months that someone's dog found refuge on my porch. Both were pitbulls and obviously someone's pet, in yesterday's case it belonged to my neighbor. Both were in need of a vet My next door neighbor keeps two pits in her backyard, each on a very short chain on either side of her yard. The one on our side is constantly whining.
I have called animal control, but by the time they get out here either the dog has wandered off or someone else picked them up.

Sorry for the vent, I just hate to see dogs like this.

That is sad! I don't understand people like that. Why have dogs that you don't want to care for? I always understood that animal control wouldn't come out, unless you held the dog. (caught them in your yard) Maybe they'll come out for pit bulls because they are so many incidents with them. If you notice the chained dogs are ever without water or look sick, you could call about animal neglect.

 

[shovan]

Hey y'all,

I had to clean up the bedroom cus the rehab engineer came to see it today. So I finally took a pic of the work that was done in there. DC put in new wood floors, changed the base-boards, installed crown molding & painted the whole room.

 

[lori1043]

Sheryl-it is gorgeous!!

Lorie- I would go to the dinner and IF I decided to go to the reunion, I would have a time limit, my hubby to let me know with a nudge or something (so you know you are in this together) that it is time to go. IF someone came and tried to start something with Sienna right there, I'd not start anything. I would smile and let them finish and leave. Of course, i am a weenie with confrontation and it would take me some psyching up and support from DH. Hold your head up high, you have a great and beutiful family-be proud of that. I would have it in my head that IF someone comfronts me, that this is the reason you are not surrounding yourself with them regularly and that your decision to do that is the right choice-they are obviously considered immature to do that at a reunion in front of kids.

I think I would go only if I had these things to help me and support me-with my head held high. Otherwise, if that is not possib;e or if you are feeling to bad about it (sick wise, nervous, anxious,etc) I'd spend a great day with what i have in front of me daily-my family.

What does your hubby think is the right choice?

Lori

 

[MrsKreamer]

MrsKreamer, where did you work at Disney?

In college(2001) I worked as a front desk/guest services host at the All Star Sports.
After Katrina I was a Photopass photographer and DH was a Bellman at Caribbean Beach.

We stayed for almost 4 months, but I was pregnant with Aiden and very sick. So we came home.

 

[MrsKreamer]

That is sad! I don't understand people like that. Why have dogs that you don't want to care for? I always understood that animal control wouldn't come out, unless you held the dog. (caught them in your yard) Maybe they'll come out for pit bulls because they are so many incidents with them. If you notice the chained dogs are ever without water or look sick, you could call about animal neglect.

Well in her defense , they are her brother's dogs and he left... I would have placed the dog in my yard if it wasn't a pit bull. Please no flames but I don't trust the way this pit bull was raised and being home alone with two small boys I couldn't chance something happening.
I am going to call animal neglect...I didn't think of that. Can I call anonymously?

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning NOLA!

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Well in her defense , they are her brother's dogs and he left... I would have placed the dog in my yard if it wasn't a pit bull. Please no flames but I don't trust the way this pit bull was raised and being home alone with two small boys I couldn't chance something happening.
I am going to call animal neglect...I didn't think of that. Can I call anonymously?

You can rest assured that you won't ever get flames on this thread. I know the community board is crazy but on this thread we are all frends.

Good Morning NOLA.

 

[Ms Marigny]

Lorie- I would go to the dinner and IF I decided to go to the reunion, I would have a time limit, my hubby to let me know with a nudge or something (so you know you are in this together) that it is time to go. IF someone came and tried to start something with Sienna right there, I'd not start anything. I would smile and let them finish and leave. Of course, i am a weenie with confrontation and it would take me some psyching up and support from DH. Hold your head up high, you have a great and beutiful family-be proud of that. I would have it in my head that IF someone comfronts me, that this is the reason you are not surrounding yourself with them regularly and that your decision to do that is the right choice-they are obviously considered immature to do that at a reunion in front of kids.

I think I would go only if I had these things to help me and support me-with my head held high. Otherwise, if that is not possib;e or if you are feeling to bad about it (sick wise, nervous, anxious,etc) I'd spend a great day with what i have in front of me daily-my family.

What does your hubby think is the right choice?

Lori

Well DH doesn't really want to go, but he will if I want to. He likes the cousin that is hosting it and her family very much as they are very down-to-earth accepting people.

But I have a little confession to make- he doesn't know about the bigotry attitudes of the family members that I have a problem with. They've never said anything to his face, and their coldness towards him he just chalked up to their being rude. He can also plainly see their narrow-mindedness by just the things they talk about. So whatever I've heard from them concerning him I just kept to myself. He's very sensitive and I didn't see the need to hurt him too. As far as my split with the family goes, he thinks that other things they've done over the years is the only reason, and those things are really the biggest reason, but their feelings towards him was just the icing on the cake.

I really hate confrontation and drama too, that's why I just steer clear of them. Every time I ask someone else in the family how everyone is doing, the same old crazy drama stories come up. They never change- it seems they thrive on the drama!

 

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Well in her defense , they are her brother's dogs and he left... I would have placed the dog in my yard if it wasn't a pit bull. Please no flames but I don't trust the way this pit bull was raised and being home alone with two small boys I couldn't chance something happening.
I am going to call animal neglect...I didn't think of that. Can I call anonymously?

I don't know if you can make an anonymous call on that or not. You definitely won't get flamed from me. The way they have been breeding pits to be meaner & then the neglect that gets inflicted on the poor things, I would be very very cautious around a stray. Not that long ago I posted about 2 pits that attacked a 4yr old girl & a grown man so vicously the medics thought the man arm was severed. This was happened here (on the Eastbank) and the dogs were someone's pets, so be careful!

Well DH doesn't really want to go, but he will if I want to. He likes the cousin that is hosting it and her family very much as they are very down-to-earth accepting people.

But I have a little confession to make- he doesn't know about the bigotry attitudes of the family members that I have a problem with. They've never said anything to his face, and their coldness towards him he just chalked up to their being rude. He can also plainly see their narrow-mindedness by just the things they talk about. So whatever I've heard from them concerning him I just kept to myself. He's very sensitive and I didn't see the need to hurt him too. As far as my split with the family goes, he thinks that other things they've done over the years is the only reason, and those things are really the biggest reason, but their feelings towards him was just the icing on the cake.

I really hate confrontation and drama too, that's why I just steer clear of them. Every time I ask someone else in the family how everyone is doing, the same old crazy drama stories come up. They never change- it seems they thrive on the drama!

Lorie, In that case, I would not attend the reunion. I don't think you need anymore drama in your life. Living here as been drama enough to last a lifetime! Just get together with your cousin & ignore the rest. I'm sorry your family has been so stupid about this. But you have a great husband, who's a great Dad & that beautiful child! They are the ones missing out!

Boy it's cold out there this morning! Supposed to get into the 60's though, so it should be a nice day!

 

[FloraFauna]

In college(2001) I worked as a front desk/guest services host at the All Star Sports.
After Katrina I was a Photopass photographer and DH was a Bellman at Caribbean Beach.

We stayed for almost 4 months, but I was pregnant with Aiden and very sick. So we came home.

Cool! How was working for Disney? Did you get to spend a lot of off time there?

 

[FloraFauna]

Sheryl, just wanted to tell you: the bedroom is gorgeous

 

[Ms Marigny]

Sheryl- The bedroom is beautiful! Mario did a great job! I'm not posting any pics of mine. Sienna's new room looks way better than mine does- I may have to do something about that! DH was joking that her room looks so nice that we may have to steal hers and give her our bedroom!

In college(2001) I worked as a front desk/guest services host at the All Star Sports.
After Katrina I was a Photopass photographer and DH was a Bellman at Caribbean Beach.

That is so cool, working at Disney! Was it as cool as I imagine, or was it just another job?

Well in her defense , they are her brother's dogs and he left... I would have placed the dog in my yard if it wasn't a pit bull. Please no flames but I don't trust the way this pit bull was raised and being home alone with two small boys I couldn't chance something happening.
I am going to call animal neglect...I didn't think of that. Can I call anonymously?

Like you, I would be worried about it, but also would only call if I could do so anonymously. I wouldn't want to start drama with the neighbor (non-confrontational side of me). Maybe call and ask if you could do so anonymously?

 

[cajunmommy]

Sheryl - the bedroom looks great! Have fun picking out the new bedding / linens / curtains to complete your new master suite!

Lorie- Based on what you've said, I'd attend the dinner the night before and pass on the reunion. Brag on that beautiful baby & wonderfuly hubby so the rest of them will eventually find out what they're missing.

If you're like me, you've got dreams of everyone getting together happily. Realistically, it'll be more of....Did you hear Tante So&So has cancer / emphysema / disease of the month? Have you heard cousin X had an affair and is divorcing his 3rd wife? Did you see the new car nephew LazyBum was driving...wonder how he's paying for it? He's been laid off forever & living off his mama's $$$. The same old worn out gossip & drama. Personally, it would be a tough decision, but I'd skip it.

 

[shovan]

Stephanie, As Lorie said, working at Disney sounds like fun! But was it really? I've chatted with lots of CM's that have retired & gone to work there & love it. But is it really good or just another job?

So after Katrina dd y'all consider staying in FL? Or just trying to manage getting back home?

 

[Ms Marigny]

Lorie- Based on what you've said, I'd attend the dinner the night before and pass on the reunion. Brag on that beautiful baby & wonderfuly hubby so the rest of them will eventually find out what they're missing.

If you're like me, you've got dreams of everyone getting together happily. Realistically, it'll be more of....Did you hear Tante So&So has cancer / emphysema / disease of the month? Have you heard cousin X had an affair and is divorcing his 3rd wife? Did you see the new car nephew LazyBum was driving...wonder how he's paying for it? He's been laid off forever & living off his mama's $$$. The same old worn out gossip & drama. Personally, it would be a tough decision, but I'd skip it.

Oh, it will be like that, but they'll throw in that all of the problems were caused by sin, that they are all sinners and will be going to hell or purgatory for sure. They're extremely religious. One golden snippet from my family that I'll share that just really got under my skin is something my aunt did a few days after my father died. She called me and told me she was having a mass said for my father's soul, and because he was a drinker that he was definitely going to purgatory for awhile and that we all needed to pray extra hard for him so that he'll eventually get out. You don't say that to anyone, especially if their father just died a few days before. I made sure to be too busy to answer the phone when she called after that.

 

[arminnie]

Sheryl - the bedroom looks fabulous. My Christmas present from my sister is for her to paint a room for me. I'm trying to decide which one. I should just pick the biggest right?

Sorry about the murder too. We had one yesterday on Danneel 6 blocks from where I live. I am now using peepads for my dogs at night so I don't have to go walk them at midnight even with a guard watching.

Lorie - I am so sorry about your family issues. If it were only the bi-racial thing I think one look at Sienna would bring melt their hearts, but it sounds like they have LOTS of other problems. My own family had a few older members who had a "why would she want to do that" attitude about my cousin's bi-racial children at first. Her first child is now almost 10 and is truly LOVED by everyone. We all think she and her sister are just beautiful perfect little angels.

 

[shovan]

Oh, it will be like that, but they'll throw in that all of the problems were caused by sin, that they are all sinners and will be going to hell or purgatory for sure. They're extremely religious. One golden snippet from my family that I'll share that just really got under my skin is something my aunt did a few days after my father died. She called me and told me she was having a mass said for my father's soul, and because he was a drinker that he was definitely going to purgatory for awhile and that we all needed to pray extra hard for him so that he'll eventually get out. You don't say that to anyone, especially if their father just died a few days before. I made sure to be too busy to answer the phone when she called after that.

Well I can certainly understand why you've broken ties with them. I understand her having her strong religious beliefs, but to say that to you just a few days after losing your father was just mean!

Sheryl - the bedroom looks fabulous. My Christmas present from my sister is for her to paint a room for me. I'm trying to decide which one. I should just pick the biggest right?

Sorry about the murder too. We had one yesterday on Danneel 6 blocks from where I live. I am now using peepads for my dogs at night so I don't have to go walk them at midnight even with a guard watching.

Thanks, I'm really having a hard time trying to find bedding & curtains, I'm not good at that stuff!

That's a great gift from your sis! I'd choose the room that bugs me the most! We all need to be cautious these days, clearly no neighborhoods are immune from the hoodlums!

 

[TigerKat]

Lorie, In that case, I would not attend the reunion. I don't think you need anymore drama in your life. Living here as been drama enough to last a lifetime! Just get together with your cousin & ignore the rest. I'm sorry your family has been so stupid about this. But you have a great husband, who's a great Dad & that beautiful child! They are the ones missing out!

Lorie - I agree 100% with what Sheryl said!

Oh, it will be like that, but they'll throw in that all of the problems were caused by sin, that they are all sinners and will be going to hell or purgatory for sure. They're extremely religious. One golden snippet from my family that I'll share that just really got under my skin is something my aunt did a few days after my father died. She called me and told me she was having a mass said for my father's soul, and because he was a drinker that he was definitely going to purgatory for awhile and that we all needed to pray extra hard for him so that he'll eventually get out. You don't say that to anyone, especially if their father just died a few days before. I made sure to be too busy to answer the phone when she called after that.

That seals the deal, unbelievable!!!!

Sheryl - Your bedroom is beautiful!