October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 2

[A fat english gent]

OK Chris explain,im being dumb today, what is GPS stuff?

Global Positioning System....something that supposed to stop you getting lost anywhere in the world.....






































BUT IT NEVER WORKS AS IT SHOULD......

 

[Lindy Loo]

Oh I get like a sat nav, ot tom tom... I cant really get on to well with them. I turn them off and use a good old map!


Have fun.............




Off to work now...................speak to you all later xx

 

[Karen Mouse]

Chris - Neils dad uses a GPS when he's gliding. Imagine....flying a glider and having to work one of those damn things! - I'd fall out of the sky!

Glad Hazel has forgiven you.

No news off the estate agent yet - I hate waiting -I'M IMPATIENT!

 

[B9erSteve]

B9ersteve.... hello stranger did you realise when you started this thread how many people would be joining you !???

Funny you should say that. I was just telling my wife about all of you and the relationships that some of you have developed over previous cruises... she was just amazed. Since we paid off the cruise she has been getting more excited. Then I told her about the logo and placing it on the stateroom door and t-shirts and her creative juices really got going.

 

[A fat english gent]

Well that worked just fine....NOT!!...Fine until the farmer throw us off his land....

ps...Anyone interested in a blue tooth headset (and I've played with a few)try the QSTIK EVOQ before you buy anything,WOW... It's bye a country mile the best Ive ever used even doing 50mph down a country lane with the window down the person at the other end had no idea i was out and about...FANTASTIC!!...

 

[Karen Mouse]

I am about to rant so just skip this post and go onto happier ones underneath......

My mother is driving me crazy. Since I told her we might be moving she has sulked like a kid with no lolly. She only has one grandchild - Ellis, and as far as she is concerned we are moving to Antarctia and she'll never see him ever again. aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..........we're moving 15 minutes away for god sake. Ok, they dont have a car - I have already told her she'll still see him loads but she wont stop acting like a spoiled brat. She has shown absolutely no interest...I told her we'd had an offer and she barely answered. My Dad is nearly as bad but slightly more subtle about sulking. Last night I sent the house details down with my Dad to her so she could read them and see the new house we like......she didnt even read them and sent them straight back up. Bl**dy child - Like this isnt stressful enough without her acting like an idiot. I asked her if she read them today when I saw her (knowing she hadnt) and she said "theres no point - I'll never be able to get there." AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...A taxi would be about £4 for godsake. I am trying my hardest not to rant at her but I am at breaking point. Its the biggest theing we'll ever buy and she cant even look at the bl**dy photo on the house details.

She even said the other day that neighbours had been asking her about where we were moving to etc and she's told them all " I dont know - you'll have to ask her yourself". How bad does that make me sound! - like I have kept everything from her! - more like she cant be bothered to show an interest. Trouble is if I have a go she will either cry or sulk - my mother sulks for England - no...the world, She has medals for it - gold medals, olympic gold medals, she could do seminars on sulking. She didnt speak to her own mother for years over something trivial and now shes doing it to me. She's been really involved in Ellis' life so far and he sees her for an hour after school most days, so I know she'll miss him etc but shutting me out isnt helping.






ok, rant over...if you got this far - sorry! Just had to get it off my chest and hubby is not answering his mobile. I'm off to eat chocolate - see, she's even ruining my diet....when I'm mad I eat...and eat........and then eat some more.

bye

 

[disgrits]

I am about to rant so just skip this post and go onto happier ones underneath......

My mother is driving me crazy. Since I told her we might be moving she has sulked like a kid with no lolly. She only has one grandchild - Ellis, and as far as she is concerned we are moving to Antarctia and she'll never see him ever again. aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..........we're moving 15 minutes away for god sake. Ok, they dont have a car - I have already told her she'll still see him loads but she wont stop acting like a spoiled brat. She has shown absolutely no interest...I told her we'd had an offer and she barely answered. My Dad is nearly as bad but slightly more subtle about sulking. Last night I sent the house details down with my Dad to her so she could read them and see the new house we like......she didnt even read them and sent them straight back up. Bl**dy child - Like this isnt stressful enough without her acting like an idiot. I asked her if she read them today when I saw her (knowing she hadnt) and she said "theres no point - I'll never be able to get there." AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...A taxi would be about £4 for godsake. I am trying my hardest not to rant at her but I am at breaking point. Its the biggest theing we'll ever buy and she cant even look at the bl**dy photo on the house details.

She even said the other day that neighbours had been asking her about where we were moving to etc and she's told them all " I dont know - you'll have to ask her yourself". How bad does that make me sound! - like I have kept everything from her! - more like she cant be bothered to show an interest. Trouble is if I have a go she will either cry or sulk - my mother sulks for England - no...the world, She has medals for it - gold medals, olympic gold medals, she could do seminars on sulking. She didnt speak to her own mother for years over something trivial and now shes doing it to me. She's been really involved in Ellis' life so far and he sees her for an hour after school most days, so I know she'll miss him etc but shutting me out isnt helping.






ok, rant over...if you got this far - sorry! Just had to get it off my chest and hubby is not answering his mobile. I'm off to eat chocolate - see, she's even ruining my diet....when I'm mad I eat...and eat........and then eat some more.

bye

I have parents like that too.

Sometimes I think they are only happy if they are confined to their little neighborhood. They don't want to come out of their comfort zone. In the south, we would say that your mom is "throwing a hissy fit." She would fit right in with the rest of us southern girls....

Maybe your mom will sulk for a while but hopefully she will see that when you move and she still gets to see Ellis lots, she may perk up. Dust stuff to you....I know this added stress is not fun to say the least. You are definitely allowed some chocolate!!

Oh, and good job to Helen Mirren....Isn't she gorgeous, too?

 

[Karen Mouse]

I have parents like that too.

Sometimes I think they are only happy if they are confined to their little neighborhood. They don't want to come out of their comfort zone. In the south, we would say that your mom is "throwing a hissy fit." She would fit right in with the rest of us southern girls....

Maybe your mom will sulk for a while but hopefully she will see that when you move and she still gets to see Ellis lots, she may perk up. Dust stuff to you....I know this added stress is not fun to say the least. You are definitely allowed some chocolate!!

Oh, and good job to Helen Mirren....Isn't she gorgeous, too?

Thanks Paige. I have heard the expression hissy fit - yes - she is throwing a very large hissy fit! - the hissiest ever!

I'm just going to try and ignore it and hope she improves over time - a bit like a nice wine

 

[GOS]

Oh dear Karen, you really are in a pickle. Being so near to you for such a long time, she probably now feels a bit left out.

Never mind, just think positive. Don't eat to much Chocolate, you'll regret it in th end.

Heather

 

[A fat english gent]

Karen even though in your picture you only look about 29 am guessing the "REAL" reason your mother is so upset has nothing do with Ellis,it's more down to fact she and your father are getting older and she always thought you'd be "just across the street" for when the time came when they needed help on a daily basis,the time is coming when you'll have to be the parent and them the child,are you an only child?,if not sit down with your siblings and have a chat and make sure they do their bit to help your parents.Karen the older you get love the more biting of the tongue you'll have to do am afraid....Go eat a whopping big bar of chocolate,them some time real soon sit down with your parents and explain your reasons for the move and them am sure they'll give you their blessing.....

ps...If that fails threaten them with Euthanasia

 

[Lindy Loo]

Karen a huge hug to you

I can really understand where you are coming from, and Chris has wise words about maybe the real reason your Mum is having a "hissy fit". I am an only child but have always lived away from my parents, as my career moved me around a bit. I have always phoned them, written the odd postcard when I was " out and about" and taken time to plan "events" with them, like meals, going racing etc. As an only child, I know where Chris is coming from, my parents are going to be 70 this year, and although they are fit and healthy, the time will come soon, where they will need me, more than I need them ( in a physical and helpful practical sense)

I guess she can sulk as much as she likes, it up to you how you react to this. Please try and not take the shine off your move. Its exciting, we are all excited for you... we WANT to know ALL the details, pictures too please

Perhaps you cold suggest now Ellis is a bit older he could write to his grandparents once a week, I know he would still see them,but it could be fun to receive stuff through the post for them, and great practice for his writing / reading skills.?

Can you mum do anything practical for you, like make curtains for the new house, this might get her involved. When we moved, ( my mum was thrilled for us) she still helped plan our garden, and it was a project that really brought us together even further. As you get old, you feel less needed.... hey Im 40 in July I should know!!

Anyway, loads of dust stuff to you.................

 

[Lindy Loo]

Funny you should say that. I was just telling my wife about all of you and the relationships that some of you have developed over previous cruises... she was just amazed. Since we paid off the cruise she has been getting more excited. Then I told her about the logo and placing it on the stateroom door and t-shirts and her creative juices really got going.

Steve, get your wife on here!!! we are soooo friendly ........... We would love to chat to her. I was going to say we can talk for............ I was going to say "England" but perhaps it should be " The World"

 

[cntkg1]

Karen,

I can relate my friend! My parents can be the same way. We lived within 3 blocks from each other for 18 years. The neighborhood got a little rough and they urged us to move to the suburbs. They promised they would follow. Well here it is 6 years later and they still live in the old neighborhood. Those stubborn Germans!

They also felt "left out" of our big move. They wre afraid that we would forget them and that they weren't needed anymore now that the kids are grown up. My dad is 85 and my mom 78. There isn't much they could help with. I had them come and wash windows. They were also in charge of the lunch. My mom is a great cook and made us a fantastic meal.

They constantly complain about how we don't call enough. That's when I ask if they need a new phone. One that "makes" calls, not just "receives" calls. BTW...they don't appreciate my humor with that statement.

Maybe just leave them alone for a bit. They'll come around.

Oh yea...don't take Chris's advice!! Euthanasia?? You naughty, naughty boy!!

 

[disgrits]

bumping...we were on the bottom of the page!

 

[Timon]

I have posted a high resolution version of the logo I made up on the Yahoo site.

Or you can get it here:

http://www.cassworld.ca/images/kklogo-highres.jpg

(it's a large file, you can click on it to make it bigger )

Okay, now for those of you who don't know how to make a door sign....

You need some kind of graphics program. If you have no idea what the heck I am talking about, well your PC comes with "Paint" which is a very basic graphics program. So first you have to save the logo on your computer (remember where you put it!). Go to Programs/Accessories/Paint...open up paint. Then go file/open....find the file and open it up. You can add stuff to it like your names/anniversaries/photos etc. Once you are done, go File/print preview...make sure it looks ok. Then print it off. Now I use magnetic paper to print on. You can find it in an office store like Staples, some people have found it in Walmart or Zellers/Kmart. It's about $1 per sheet here in Canada.

If you use magnetic paper, make sure you check your printing properties and choose photo paper, that way it comes out really nice!

You can also print it out on plain old white paper then laminate it and use magnets or tape on the back of it to adhere it to your door but it doesn't come out looking as crisp. Unless you use photo paper of course!

You can jazz it up and add your user names etc that way it's personalized. I will show you my finished version when I get it done.

If you are one of those people who can't even open a program (I know you're out there! ) then you can PM me and I will make a graphic for you and e-mail it to you so you can print it off, unless of course you don't know how to print stuff either In that case, I'll have to have a chat with you....


Here's a great thread by RaySharpton with tips etc for door sign newbies:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=925792


Let me know if you have any questions and when you're done your door sign, share it with us!!!

 

[GOS]

Thanks Cass. Just need to get my magnetic paper now. Will you upload this image on the Yahoo site as well?

Heather

 

[Timon]

Okay, I put one together real quick to show you what I was talking about when I said that you can add to it:

 

[Timon]

Hey Heather,

Yes, it is posted on the Yahoo site already!

It's under "files".

 

[Karen Mouse]

thanks for all your kind words and support folks. It is really appreciated.

Heather - I only ate 4 lindt chocies so not too bad

Chris - I am way ahead of you - I have already planned how I already feel like the parent . Shes great in a lot of ways but the ONLY thing in her life is Ellis so she sees me as the big bad daughter taking her grandson to the other side of the world. (10 mins drive away and I've already told her I'll drop him over loads).

Lindy - love your suggestion for Ellis to write - great idea
I am not the only child but my sister very rarely visits either of us - shes quite a loner - we see her at xmas and birthdyas if we're lucky. I will try to get her involved, but I think I'll leave it a while first. If I asked her now she'd only make out she was being "put upon" and resent it even further.

Nancy - you're right - they are SOOOOOO set in their ways. they go to the same places week after week - heaven forbid I ever suggest anything new. I took mom Ellis and myself to a pub/restaurant for moms birthday last year. She didnt want to go! I think she enjoyed it eventually but geez! and all because it wasnt their local.

Timon - I need to concentrate and read all that again! Sounds complicated - i might need help

bye for now everyone and thanks again for your support

 

[Lindy Loo]

Karen glad things are more " in focus" for you today! Only 4 chocs, very good, I would eat them on a good day, not a stressy one !

Cass, that door sign looks sooo good, but im a right dumbo ! so I will have another read of instructions......... sure I will be asking for more help, youve been warned!

Brenda Honey where are you ? are you Ok ? Missing your crazy sense of humour.

Paige, glad you are bumping, we cant fall to page 2 !