Orlando Smackdown: Dis vs. Uni. Ch.16 Japan Hates me, Just Hates me 7-13

[Thumper_Man's Wife]

Nebo...I'm at a loss for words with you. Maybe you just shouldn't got to the Dr. anymore...All it ends up being is bad news. I think that's the reason T-Man refuses to go to any doctor, ever. He's afraid he will walk in there and they will balk at him and tell him he should have been dead 2 years ago.

Anyway...I'm sorry for all the problems. Not just associated with your eyes but also your teeth. The last time I went to the dentist, I had horrible pain in one of my wisdom teeth. He at first refused to pull it because he was afraid he wouldn't be able to get it all, and tried to send me to an oral surgeon. After enough huffing and puffing and crying he finally gave in. As I sat back in the chair with my mouth open and the Dr. practically kneeling on my chest for leverage, I started to think..Hmmm...Maybe I should have just dealt with the pain and went to the surgeon instead. Luckily enough, he was able to get it all in one piece, but that was not fun whatsoever.

Anyway, There has to be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow somewhere right?! Thinking happy thoughts and sending pixie dust your way!

 

[nebo]

Thanks everyone for you well wishes, again.
I can't hit everybody, but a couple of mentions though:

After what I just paid for one crown, I can relate! I just can't believe one little tooth can cause soooooo much pain

If I had known how bad getting old is I would have taken better care of myself

it seemed like it all started going downhill when I quit smoking.

OK- this made me LOL. Even in the state you're in, Nebo, you still take the time to entertain your audience. THAT'S dedication. (And who knows - maybe the oral surgeon will add to your Valley of the Doll supply......)

)

Valley of the Doll supply? is this new code for vikes?
And yes, appointment isn't until Tuesday morning, and they are all gone already. Oh, Woe is me!

I think the vikes may have already kicked in at this point...

See how chemicals can improve us?


It may be fitting... but it's the year of the snake. Are there blind snakes?

Yes there are. It looks more like a worm.

This does not mean that if/when we finally meet you can run your hands all over my face.


I bite.

Sorry, I've already seen your picture, no need for the Helen Keller routine.

I didn't know (or remember) that you'd had cataract surgery before.
10% huh? Maybe you should buy a lottery ticket...

Back in '99, I needed to have my lenses removed sot that my prescription jwould put me back in the "able to help" category. This is basically what cataract removal is, removing the lenses and putting in implants. For m ost people, they become farsighted afterward, in my case I became a little less nearsighted.







Sorry, I zoned out for a second there. Did you just say you look good from Jafar?

No, I said I left the door Jafar so the cat can get in and out.

And yet you could do acetaminophen.

I can spell it for ya!

ether

not so hard.

Isn't that one of the Old Testament books?





They're bad? Shouldn't they need a moral surgeon? There's something fishy about your dentist's recommendation.

I was beginning to wonder if I slipped that one past.


Always nice to have something to look forward to, isn't it?

Yes,, and the phrase, "looking forward to something" does not always mean it's a good thing, just like, "I can appreciate that' doesn't always have to mean a good thing either, it just means you "understand their situation".



We are here for you though... as evidenced by all the responses you've received already. I would've been on earlier except we've been having our own little drama at the ponzi house tonight.

Drama? With two teenage girls? What could possibly go wrong?
Ok, c'mon,,, GIVE

Yeah, it might've been your dining plan that caused you to need a dental plan.... man... ('cause it rhymes)

it's rhyming like that that led to, "Make a new plan, Stan, no need to be coy."


"Everybody Loves Ramen"....

... don't expect sympathy when you come up with that sort of thing!



I remember. We were there when you had that done. Believe it or not, when I see you post, I wonder how you're doing. So I'm glad to hear that you're doing well!

Yeah Bets, I'm going to need some tips soon.

Nebo, I sure hope you are feeling better soon! Heck, ditto what everyone else has said really. Don't even worry about the TR, you can just get to that when you get to it, you know?

Everyone will still be here.

Rest well and easy Nebo.

Rest well,,,,, too funny, too funny,,, as I'm bashing my head againstt the wall.

. A very nice oral surgeon squeezed him in same day.

AAnd that helped his tooth pain? Where exactlhy did he squeeze him?

The sad thing was that we are currently without dental insurance and it cost approx 1,000 bucks!!! But, he went from hurting so much he was crying to all better so it was money well spent. Get better fast!

No insurance here either,,, that's why this got to the point it's at.

awwwwww mannnn feel better soon.
wish i had something witty to say to help take your mind off of all this but as usual Iam witless. Teeth problems are just no fun at all been there done that and after a few trips just went to the end game so to speak so now if they are a problem i can just drop em off and pick them up later.
It was not a fun process but in the long run a year and a half later glad I did .

Once they are removed, then I have to figure out whether to go partial, bridge, or implants.
Or hillbilly.

I wonder how many dining credits it will take to get three teeth pulled?

Six, these are signature teeth.

I got my wisdom teeth taken out about three weeks ago. A couple days ago it swelled up and I went to the dentist and it is infected. Gotta love having half of your face swollen up.

Tink, your Mom's not taking your vikes, is she?

Hey, my dog had 3 teeth pulled back in August. Very infected. She's fine without them, you should be, too. I hope you find a surgeon who can help you sooner rather than later.

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Holy Smokes,,, you now refer to your daughter as the dog?

Good luck with the eye! I can totally relate and I thought of Nebo last Friday when I was sitting across from my eye doctor with him going, "When I shine the blue light in your eye, it lights up like a Christmas tree!" Pretty sure that's not a good thing.

A few more horrifying comments from him that I only partially hear (20% of my cornea, scarring, affairs in order, etc.) and I was quaking in my shoes, fearing that I was in for the Nebo treatment. Turns out, I have a pretty significant infection in my cornea and he gives me a tiny bottle of super-strong antibiotic drops that are too expensive to even prescribe and that I have to keep on the downlow from the DEA.

Last time I tried to get that little botttle of drops filled, it cost well over 150 bucks! And with me, half the time I miss my eye at first shot.

I wobble home and try to explain to my DD and DH what just happened. DH is on the computer, hearing, no doubt, "BLAH BLAH BLAH eye BLAH BLAH BLAH infection BLAH BLAH" when I get tough and say, "and we may have to cancel our trip to Disney next week." That got him. "Wait, what??!!?" Yes, let's keep our priorities straight.

Spent the weekend laying on the couch with my head back, putting kerosene drops into my eyes and generally feeling sorry for myself. I start to wonder what kind of glass eye I would look good in. I picture a neon-pink billiard ball, so when people do a double-take (as people will) I could shake my head sadly and say, "Yeah, pinkeye." Then I wonder if I could get one with a regular brown iris but a hidden mickey put into the pupil? That would be cool!

It's around that time when my DD comes over and pats me on the knee, sympathetically. "You might want to start learning braille," she says. "You know, while you can still see the dots."

Wow, what a great story, you told it great, but hope that infection clears completely soon.

OK, now that is seriously funny and we get into a spirited discussion of the stupidest places we've seen braille. Like the McDonald's sign on the register that said, "Ask if you need a braille menu" which isn't there any more. We decide our absolute favorite is the keypad on our DRIVE THROUGH ATM, which is still there.

Went back to dr. yesterday, who declared my eye 80-85% improved. I tell DH, and his relief is palpable. "So we can start packing?" he says. Whatta guy.

Who was asking what Nebo's followers should be called? Maybe something like "The Walking Wounded."

That was terrific, thanks for adding!

 

[cp'ersmom]

Nebo, Nebo, Nebo!! What are we going to do with you!? Feel better, see better, hear better, be better!!!!


Ponzi, sorry about the hamster but man you sure did give it a good try. I was afraid the story was going in a very different direction, like the other animals weren't dead, just hibernating.

 

[smidgy]

Nebo, Nebo, Nebo!! What are we going to do with you!? Feel better, see better, hear better, be better!!!!


Ponzi, sorry about the hamster but man you sure did give it a good try. I was afraid the story was going in a very different direction, like the other animals weren't dead, just hibernating.

ho; cow, I thought the very same thing.

pkondz, so sorry about the hamster. really, I mean it. I remember whn our cat, Creamie, finally died. (she had been slowly going for a while.) I came home to find my 16 year old, tough a- - son, pacing the room and sobbing. he had found the cat dead on the couch.

anyone remember the story about the time we hatched corn snakes? and nebo, jermey and I were counting the little baby snakes, jsut hatched, and nebo had to "midwife" the one? (help it out of the egg, it was born with a crooked neck)

well, it had died a couple days later,(we didn't think it would last that long) and nebo told Jeremy (he was about 10) to flush it down the toilet. ..

(nebo is SO sensitive and thoughtful... NOT!) so I walk past the powder room, and Jeremy is sitting on the toilet (lid closed) with this tiny little dead baby snake draped over his finger, and SOBBING!

kids love animals. kudos to you, dad, for trying your best to resuscitate the little hamster and keep it alive.

(and I'm very sorry for having thoughts of that guy trying to rususcitate the dog in "Something About Mary" with the electic wires from the lamp.)

 

[margymas]

Nebo writes:

"Isn't that a book from the Old Testament?"

It's "Esther", dear. Has it been that long since your Bar Mitzvah?

 

[pkondz]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I won't thank everyone individually like I normally do, in this case. But two things.

Smidgy you mentioned the dog resuscitation scene in Something About Mary. Elle mentioned the dog resuscitation scene from 101 Dalmations. It was very similar to that, actually. Although the outcome wasn't as happy.

Life is not a Disney cartoon.

Also, Steve, I wanted to apologize for writing all that without at least asking for permission to hijack your TR. I guess I was a little upset and a lot tired and wasn't thinking too clearly. I know you'll say you don't mind and we're all here for each other, but I still should've asked first. Sorry.

 

[monymony3471]

The song is called: Give Me Novacaine by Green Day. Click on the song title to listen to the song on youtube.

I love Green Day!

Here's something to entertain you folk while our leader is down.
This is what goes on between my DH and his colleagues at work, I loved it, enjoy! Names have been changed to protect the innocent.......

T!m,
Hope you had a good 2012 and a great 2013! I was hoping you could do me a favor. I tried ordering this DVD on Straight truck inspections from the Michigan Center for Truck Safety, but because I live in Georgia they want $25.00. I’ve been able to download it, but can’t seem to forward it.
If you can get on their website mail one off to ****** after it arrives.
Also if you look around their site they offer free safety classes that you or some of your drivers might be interested in.
Looking forward to seeing you down in Orlando! Let me know if you have any questions. J*ff

Hey J***, just submitted the request for the DVD. I look forward to seeing you also, this isn't one of those p*rn videos on a hidden web site. Lol.
Tim

T!m,
Thanks for your help. And it is from the Michigan Center for Truck Safety, they just don't tell ya what to be safe about! If you make a cameo, I'll tell everyone that's your p*rn twin Long Dong Jim!

J*ff, I have received the package. Repeat: the Eagle has landed. We will rendezvous at the usual place. The disk will be sent off to *****. AKA: the scarlet bombshell.

Tell Boris and Natasha they must get Moose and Squirrel. And by all means, Shaggy and Scooby can never know.



T!m,
Did you show the delivery guy the "secret" hand shake? How else will the scarlet bombshell know she has the real goods?


J*ff,
How do I respond to the real goods comment without getting into trouble?

T!m,
Invisible ink, Dasterly Dan!

J*ff,
I spilled invisible ink all over my pen and now I can't find it.

T!m,
Ok, I see you need a remedial spy class.

1) Since you have already accepted this mission, this e-mail will self destruct in 60 seconds. You can hear the music now, can't you?
2) buy a trench coat, and a Groucho Marx nose, mustache and glasses disguise
3) buy a infer red light (which will help you find you pen)
4) hire the scarlet bombshell to run your office while you are out getting shaken and not stirred
5) buy shoe phones
6) learn to speak British
7) move to the ocean
8) buy a 2 seater jobbie to get you away in a hurry
9) learn to put a empty glass up to a wall to hear the conversation in the next room
10) never make your bed
11)buy a gun and a dog
And finally the most important thing to do
12) ... -...-...._.

J*ff,
You spelled infra wrong in # 3. I used White out to correct it and now I have this big White mark on my computer screen. How do you White out White out? Can I just buy a Dog and call him Gunner? Do I have to wear clothes under my Trench coat? Should I change my teeth to match the British accent? I tried the glass up to the wall thing. I missed the word empty. Should have worn my trench coat. I wish I new what remedial meant!!!!!!

T!M,
It's infer red down South! And it looks like the scarlet bombshell will have to do one on one training with you, if you know what I mean! But it appears that you will eventually make a great replacement for Inspector Clousoue.

J*ff,
I thought that you people down south used that word in jail. So, wacha infer?


T!m,
I stand corrected! It's one of them words with 2 meanings, sorta like kissin' cousins.

 

[Disneybuckeye]

Wow! I fell so bad for all those going through tough times. My condolences.

Nebo, I don't even know what to say. I am sorry for all your health problems. I am with Thumper Man and afraid to go to the doctor or the dentist now. I did appreciate all your humor in telling your story. You do have a way with words.

 

[monymony3471]

Here's a question for you guys. Has anyone had any experience going to WDW in February during the cheer competitions?

We are going during this time. Right now all values are booked and most mods.

I was told that by next Friday the cheer comp groups who were allotted so many rooms have to release any that are not being used. I really want to stay in a value. What do you think the chances are that what I was told is true?

 

[Thumper_Man]

Life is not a Disney cartoon.

First off, sorry about the hamster there Ponzi. It is always sad to lose a pet. They become part of our daily lives and are part of the family.

No, life is not a Disney cartoon, but in a way it is. Even the Disney cartoons have the sad times. Take Lion King as an example. During the movie Mufasa dies. Simba is sad, runs away and Nala has to knock him back to his senses and eventually we have our happy ending. Eventually we learn to pick ourselves up and enjoy life again. Real life isn't going to be "and they lived happily ever after." We all have our day coming but we don't have to live like that day is finally here. Yes there is sadness now, but there is also joy. Elle may not be showing it now, but I'm sure deep down inside she was glad she had a loving father and mother that tried to save the day. Just like I'm sure you're glad you have a wonder group of Dis friends you love (well at least I hope you love) and to offer our support. It's been said many times, we're here for each other. Good and bad. Hang in there my friend.

Now back to your regularly scheduled TR.

We are here for you though... as evidenced by all the responses you've received already. I would've been on earlier except we've been having our own little drama at the ponzi house tonight.

uh-oh... afraid to ask..but I will.. what happened?

Drama? With two teenage girls? What could possibly go wrong?
Ok, c'mon,,, GIVE

Also, Steve, I wanted to apologize for writing all that without at least asking for permission to hijack your TR. I guess I was a little upset and a lot tired and wasn't thinking too clearly. I know you'll say you don't mind and we're all here for each other, but I still should've asked first. Sorry.

Didn't have permission you say. Well I would like to challenge this ruling.

Members of the Disboards, Ponzi claims he didn't have permission from Nebo to post his story. I say otherwise. Upon the evidence I provided above; I tend to prove (without a shadow of a doubt) that said permission was given by Nebo to Ponzi, allowing him to post in his TR about the unfortunate dismay of his daughter's hamster.

One may argue that Ponzi posted his drama story on this TR before said persmission was given by Nebo. I would like to offer in evidence that per Nebo's post, Ponzi would have been granted permssion anyways when Nebo posted:

"Drama? With two teenage girls? What could possibly go wrong?
Ok, c'mon,,, GIVE."

Now it may be argued that Nebo made this statement AFTER Ponzi already posted his story. Yes, we can't argue the fact that Nebo was late to the party again, but this statement proves he would've granted said permission.

We must also take in account that Smidgy, who is the spouse of Nebo and therefore has equal rights to claim to this TR as her own; gave said permission to Ponzi BEFORE he posted his household drama (as provided in the evidence above) when she posted the phrase "uh-oh... afraid to ask..but I will.. what happened?

Therefor I ask that you find Ponzi not guilty of illegally posting to this TR, thus setting him free to carry on with his posts.

There will be no burning at the stake tonight.

All in favor?

 

[Thumper_Man's Wife]

I love Green Day!

Here's something to entertain you folk while our leader is down.
This is what goes on between my DH and his colleagues at work, I loved it, enjoy! Names have been changed to protect the innocent.......

T!m,
Hope you had a good 2012 and a great 2013! I was hoping you could do me a favor. I tried ordering this DVD on Straight truck inspections from the Michigan Center for Truck Safety, but because I live in Georgia they want $25.00. I’ve been able to download it, but can’t seem to forward it.
If you can get on their website mail one off to ****** after it arrives.
Also if you look around their site they offer free safety classes that you or some of your drivers might be interested in.
Looking forward to seeing you down in Orlando! Let me know if you have any questions. J*ff

Hey J***, just submitted the request for the DVD. I look forward to seeing you also, this isn't one of those p*rn videos on a hidden web site. Lol.
Tim

T!m,
Thanks for your help. And it is from the Michigan Center for Truck Safety, they just don't tell ya what to be safe about! If you make a cameo, I'll tell everyone that's your p*rn twin Long Dong Jim!

J*ff, I have received the package. Repeat: the Eagle has landed. We will rendezvous at the usual place. The disk will be sent off to *****. AKA: the scarlet bombshell.

Tell Boris and Natasha they must get Moose and Squirrel. And by all means, Shaggy and Scooby can never know.

T!m,
Did you show the delivery guy the "secret" hand shake? How else will the scarlet bombshell know she has the real goods?

J*ff,
How do I respond to the real goods comment without getting into trouble?

T!m,
Invisible ink, Dasterly Dan!

J*ff,
I spilled invisible ink all over my pen and now I can't find it.

T!m,
Ok, I see you need a remedial spy class.

1) Since you have already accepted this mission, this e-mail will self destruct in 60 seconds. You can hear the music now, can't you?
2) buy a trench coat, and a Groucho Marx nose, mustache and glasses disguise
3) buy a infer red light (which will help you find you pen)
4) hire the scarlet bombshell to run your office while you are out getting shaken and not stirred
5) buy shoe phones
6) learn to speak British
7) move to the ocean
8) buy a 2 seater jobbie to get you away in a hurry
9) learn to put a empty glass up to a wall to hear the conversation in the next room
10) never make your bed
11)buy a gun and a dog
And finally the most important thing to do
12) ... -...-...._.

J*ff,
You spelled infra wrong in # 3. I used White out to correct it and now I have this big White mark on my computer screen. How do you White out White out? Can I just buy a Dog and call him Gunner? Do I have to wear clothes under my Trench coat? Should I change my teeth to match the British accent? I tried the glass up to the wall thing. I missed the word empty. Should have worn my trench coat. I wish I new what remedial meant!!!!!!

T!M,
It's infer red down South! And it looks like the scarlet bombshell will have to do one on one training with you, if you know what I mean! But it appears that you will eventually make a great replacement for Inspector Clousoue.

J*ff,
I thought that you people down south used that word in jail. So, wacha infer?

T!m,
I stand corrected! It's one of them words with 2 meanings, sorta like kissin' cousins.

OMG...I am laughing so hard right now. That is priceless. Thanks for sharing, I definitely needed that laugh this morning.

 

[Thumper_Man's Wife]

All in favor?

Aye! (Or given the nature of this TR, should that be Eye?).

 

[smidgy]

Nebo writes:

"Isn't that a book from the Old Testament?"

It's "Esther", dear. Has it been that long since your Bar Mitzvah?

sorry, no bar mitzvah, not Jewish. but we can recite all the books in order, old and new testement. ether/esther.. see the play on words there? (esther gave you guys the whole Purim holiday, right?)

ponzi, I'll speak for nebo when I say no need to apologize. It was I who asked!!!

 

[smidgy]

ok, I posted the last post before I read Tman's court soliloquy. (I know, you're supposed to read the whole thread before posting) so :

what he said!

mike, you can be my lawyer if I ever get arrested.

 

[Thumper_Man]

ok, I posted the last post before I read Tman's court soliloquy. (I know, you're supposed to read the whole thread before posting) so :

what he said!

mike, you can be my lawyer if I ever get arrested.

Just because I work with a bunch of attorney's, doesn't make me one. There are a few prerequisites I lack. The first and foremost is a law degree. Heck I need a degree period. Secondly, since I don't have a law degree (or any type of degree for that matter), I can't get a license to practice law. So as much as I would love to represent you, there's a few technicalities getting in the way. Sorry.

But if I were your lawyer, the best advice I could offer you is; DON"T GET ARRESTED.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

There will be no burning at the stake tonight.

All in favor?

AYE!!

You make an awesome defense attorney, T-Man!

 

[Mom&RN]

AYE!!

You make an awesome defense attorney, T-Man!

AYE and Ditto on the defense attorney.

And... Ponzi I am so sorry. Know that once she is done being sad your daughter will know that her parents are willing to stay up all night trying to save a hamster for her. That is the true moral of the story - that you are great, loving parents.

 

[Xclusive2WDW]

first off, sorry about the hamster there ponzi. It is always sad to lose a pet. They become part of our daily lives and are part of the family.

Therefor i ask that you find ponzi not guilty of illegally posting to this tr, thus setting him free to carry on with his posts.

There will be no burning at the stake tonight.

all in favor?

i!!!

 

[nebo]

Ya gott love a woman like that...


Uh,,,oh, "candy is dandy, but liquer is quicker
Vikes we all like, but big lugs love drugs in refillable mugs!

i know, the cadence just threw out your tongue! too bad.

<sigh>

I can't be anymore blunt here. I wrote down what happened below before I wrote this... and it's depressing. If you read it, you'll probably figure out that I was pretty upset.

You did an incredible job telling that story. Just incredible.


I repeat NOT for children.

Sure it is, if the kids names are Damien or Regan.

Here goes.

First week of January she's at the pet store and sees a rescue hamster and falls in love, again. She buys him.

I know I'm stepping into the grounds of insensitivity here,,, but I've never heard of a "rescue Hamster". I'm picturing this little thing with a keg around his neck,,,,,holding maybe a shot of Christian Brothers brandy.


..................................................

"My hamster's dead! My hamster's dead!"

Yes, it's when they hold it in their hands that ups the "awww" factor into the stratosphere.

So what am I going to do with this? I can't just toss it in the trash, for obvious reasons.

Kay mentions that she might have a shoebox... she can't find it.

Um, ok. So what then happens to the shoebox?

I take the hamster in the kitchen and decide to wrap it temporarily in paper towels. I drop the hamster onto the paper towel and it sort of stretches it's legs out momentarily.

St. Vitus' Dance?

What the heck?

I stare at the hamster for a bit and after about 10 seconds it draws a deep breath.

Oh, carp... it's not dead yet. What do I do?

Ruby comes around the corner and sees me staring at the hamster.
"What are you doing?"
I whisper, "It's not dead yet!"
Ruby asks, "Should we tell Elle?"

How could we keep it a secret? Should we?

Wow, no doubt, a predicament.

Elle comes around the corner and wants to know what's going on. We tell her.

While Ruby and Elle are checking out the hamster, I quickly do some Google searches.

Absolutely. When you need to know who won the 1964 Kentucky Derby, you need to know right THEN!

I find that it's possible for hamsters to go into a torpor.

Oh, that kind of search. Never mind.

Similar to a hibernation. Except if they're not brought around they'll die.

Sounds like a typical teenage boy.



By 1am he was able to stand with some support and even ate a little bit.

Around 1:30am I sent Elle to bed. She was over the moon with happiness.

Oh, you're killing me Smalls. I can just picture her face, and we know how this is going to end,,,,in a way,,, so glad I didn't have girls. And she got up with you early that morning so you wouldn't have to go by yourself,,,even though she was so tired, like she said she would in Hawaii,,, and,,,

By 2am I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. If I left him for a couple of seconds, he'd drop his head and seem to fall asleep. If I picked him up and bugged him, he'd move around and only appear a little uncoordinated.

At 3am I followed the web's (and the vet's - I called an emergency vet around 2am) instructions and let him finish his recovery in his cage.

You are not going to like this, but in our house at the same kids time period, the solution would have been pretty simple.
Hamsters are like Rib Eyes to Corn Snakes, who usually only get to eat mice,, and,,well, it would have been quick the snake would have been happy for the next couple weeks,,and,,, this isn't going over well, is it?,,

He explored his cage a little and settled in with his head down again. I watched him for a while and his breathing seemed good and he'd chew or shake himself once in a while.

I went to bed around 3:30.

I DO believe you, and you truly are an amazing Papa.


At 6am I got up to check on him and he was back to square one.

Breaths every 12 seconds or so.


We decided to take him back to the pet store where we got him (there's a vet there) when it opened up.

Yes, old war stories always cheer up hamsters.
( I'm sorry, really, I just can't help myself right now,,my face and stomach are hurting so much,, it brings out my inner snarkiness, please don't take it personally.)



I went to lie down for a few minutes while everyone got ready to go. I went to check on the hamster and Elle already had him out on the heating pad and was trying to warm him.

By 8 he was dead.

Ponzi, that's really a shame to have to go through all that, but man, talk about giving it your all,,,,!
Might I suggest goldfish next time? or a Pet Rock?
Well, you and I have gone from the Men of Mirth, to the Brothers Grimm. But really, tell Elle I feel for her, then she can say,,,"What in the WORLD is a Nebo?"

I hope you have a stress free night tonight. Get some rest, after all that you deserve it.

For not knowing what to say, I sure said a lot...Geesh! Sorry .

That's when we talk the most,, when we don't know what to say.

Nebo, Nebo, Nebo!! What are we going to do with you!?

Throwisng lots of money my way has worked in the past,,,,

Feel better, see better, hear better, be better!!!!


Ponzi, sorry about the hamster but man you sure did give it a good try. I was afraid the story was going in a very different direction, like the other animals weren't dead, just hibernating.

Irene, that's exactly what I was thinking,,,"Ruh Roh,,, Boy,,, I HOPE they all were DEAD!"

ho; cow, I thought the very same thing.

Stupid minds can think alike, too.

pkondz, so sorry about the hamster. really, I mean it. I remember whn our cat, Creamie, finally died. (she had been slowly going for a while.) I came home to find my 16 year old, tough a- - son, pacing the room and sobbing. he had found the cat dead on the couch.

anyone remember the story about the time we hatched corn snakes? and nebo, jermey and I were counting the little baby snakes, jsut hatched, and nebo had to "midwife" the one? (help it out of the egg, it was born with a crooked neck)

Inside a crooked house, that was built on a crooked street,,,,

well, it had died a couple days later,(we didn't think it would last that long) and nebo told Jeremy (he was about 10) to flush it down the toilet. ..

(nebo is SO sensitive and thoughtful... NOT!) so I walk past the powder room, and Jeremy is sitting on the toilet (lid closed) with this tiny little dead baby snake draped over his finger, and SOBBING!

Boy, you won't let that one go, huh? Even if Jeremy can't remember it at all!

kids love animals. kudos to you, dad, for trying your best to resuscitate the little hamster and keep it alive.

(and I'm very sorry for having thoughts of that guy trying to rususcitate the dog in "Something About Mary" with the electic wires from the lamp.)

That was funny though.

Nebo writes:

"Isn't that a book from the Old Testament?"

It's "Esther", dear. Has it been that long since your Bar Mitzvah?

Points for being close?

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I won't thank everyone individually like I normally do, in this case. But two things.

Smidgy you mentioned the dog resuscitation scene in Something About Mary. Elle mentioned the dog resuscitation scene from 101 Dalmations. It was very similar to that, actually. Although the outcome wasn't as happy.

I think you should have just gone and buried it on the hill in the back with the sign that says
Pet Semetary.

Also, Steve, I wanted to apologize for writing all that without at least asking for permission to hijack your TR. I guess I was a little upset and a lot tired and wasn't thinking too clearly. I know you'll say you don't mind and we're all here for each other, but I still should've asked first. Sorry.

What?but I told you,,, hold on,,,,

I love Green Day!

Here's something to entertain you folk while our leader is down.
This is what goes on between my DH and his colleagues at work, I loved it, enjoy! Names have been changed to protect the innocent.......

T!m,
Hope you had a good 2012 and a great 2013! I was hoping you could do me a favor. I tried ordering this DVD on Straight truck inspections from the Michigan Center for Truck Safety, but because I live in Georgia they want $25.00. I’ve been able to download it, but can’t seem to forward it.
If you can get on their website mail one off to ****** after it arrives.
Also if you look around their site they offer free safety classes that you or some of your drivers might be interested in.
Looking forward to seeing you down in Orlando! Let me know if you have any questions. J*ff

Hey J***, just submitted the request for the DVD. I look forward to seeing you also, this isn't one of those p*rn videos on a hidden web site. Lol.
Tim

T!m,
Thanks for your help. And it is from the Michigan Center for Truck Safety, they just don't tell ya what to be safe about! If you make a cameo, I'll tell everyone that's your p*rn twin Long Dong Jim!

J*ff, I have received the package. Repeat: the Eagle has landed. We will rendezvous at the usual place. The disk will be sent off to *****. AKA: the scarlet bombshell.

Tell Boris and Natasha they must get Moose and Squirrel. And by all means, Shaggy and Scooby can never know.



T!m,
Did you show the delivery guy the "secret" hand shake? How else will the scarlet bombshell know she has the real goods?


J*ff,
How do I respond to the real goods comment without getting into trouble?

T!m,
Invisible ink, Dasterly Dan!

J*ff,
I spilled invisible ink all over my pen and now I can't find it.

T!m,
Ok, I see you need a remedial spy class.

1) Since you have already accepted this mission, this e-mail will self destruct in 60 seconds. You can hear the music now, can't you?
2) buy a trench coat, and a Groucho Marx nose, mustache and glasses disguise
3) buy a infer red light (which will help you find you pen)
4) hire the scarlet bombshell to run your office while you are out getting shaken and not stirred
5) buy shoe phones
6) learn to speak British
7) move to the ocean
8) buy a 2 seater jobbie to get you away in a hurry
9) learn to put a empty glass up to a wall to hear the conversation in the next room
10) never make your bed
11)buy a gun and a dog
And finally the most important thing to do
12) ... -...-...._.

J*ff,
You spelled infra wrong in # 3. I used White out to correct it and now I have this big White mark on my computer screen. How do you White out White out? Can I just buy a Dog and call him Gunner? Do I have to wear clothes under my Trench coat? Should I change my teeth to match the British accent? I tried the glass up to the wall thing. I missed the word empty. Should have worn my trench coat. I wish I new what remedial meant!!!!!!

T!M,
It's infer red down South! And it looks like the scarlet bombshell will have to do one on one training with you, if you know what I mean! But it appears that you will eventually make a great replacement for Inspector Clousoue.

J*ff,
I thought that you people down south used that word in jail. So, wacha infer?


T!m,
I stand corrected! It's one of them words with 2 meanings, sorta like kissin' cousins.

Wow, fun reading, good stuff. I would like to substitute interred for inferred though in your case.
Kind of reminds me of a friend of mine, who years ago became one of those physical guys who works on you after you had an injury or something, you know, to get your "range of motion" or strengthe back before your muscles atrophy too much?
Then he advertised on his brand new website, that HE mad up himself.
All he got was bad comments on his website before the nickel dropped in for him, and he changed the name of his site.

which was,,,,

www.Therapist. com.

Wow! I fell so bad for all those going through tough times. My condolences.

Yeah Buckaroo, it sure has been cheery over here lately, hasn't it?

In trying to be verbose, it ended up being morose and comatose, you knows?
(watch, somebody is going to run with that)

Nebo, I don't even know what to say. I am sorry for all your health problems. I am with Thumper Man and afraid to go to the doctor or the dentist now. I did appreciate all your humor in telling your story. You do have a way with words.

Wait, I just find out that you are with Thumper Man,, and,,, GASP,, are afraid to go to the doctor,,, yet it's ME who has a way with woids? Whoa!

But thanks little Buckaroo.

Here's a question for you guys. Has anyone had any experience going to WDW in February during the cheer competitions?

We are going during this time. Right now all values are booked and most mods.

I was told that by next Friday the cheer comp groups who were allotted so many rooms have to release any that are not being used. I really want to stay in a value. What do you think the chances are that what I was told is true?

Why do you have to be a guy to answer this?
Hmm,, a little sumpin you aren't telling us?
Anyway,, we've been there twice now in feb,,, and the young, nubile teenagers scantilly dressed and jumping around never bothered us. Not like Pop Warner or the Brazillians during July at all. If you wan't I can look for a pic or two I took when I asked them to form a pyramid in the pool for me. Now that I think about it,,, they were at Movies, Music and Sports,,, don't recall tehm at Pop.

But it definately CAN depend where your room is,,,because they cans start practicing there cheers at 7 in the morning if it's a good place to assemble.

First off, sorry about the hamster there Ponzi. It is always sad to lose a pet. They become part of our daily lives and are part of the family.

No, life is not a Disney cartoon, but in a way it is. Even the Disney cartoons have the sad times. Take Lion King as an example. During the movie Mufasa dies. Simba is sad, runs away and Nala has to knock him back to his senses and eventually we have our happy ending. Eventually we learn to pick ourselves up and enjoy life again. Real life isn't going to be "and they lived happily ever after." We all have our day coming but we don't have to live like that day is finally here. Yes there is sadness now, but there is also joy. Elle may not be showing it now, but I'm sure deep down inside she was glad she had a loving father and mother that tried to save the day. Just like I'm sure you're glad you have a wonder group of Dis friends you love (well at least I hope you love) and to offer our support. It's been said many times, we're here for each other. Good and bad. Hang in there my friend.

Now back to your regularly scheduled TR.

Geesh, that was actually touching.
What are you doing writing on THIS thread?

Can you teach me that?




Didn't have permission you say. Well I would like to challenge this ruling.

Members of the Disboards, Ponzi claims he didn't have permission from Nebo to post his story. I say otherwise. Upon the evidence I provided above; I tend to prove (without a shadow of a doubt) that said permission was given by Nebo to Ponzi, allowing him to post in his TR about the unfortunate dismay of his daughter's hamster.

One may argue that Ponzi posted his drama story on this TR before said persmission was given by Nebo. I would like to offer in evidence that per Nebo's post, Ponzi would have been granted permssion anyways when Nebo posted:

"Drama? With two teenage girls? What could possibly go wrong?
Ok, c'mon,,, GIVE."

Now it may be argued that Nebo made this statement AFTER Ponzi already posted his story. Yes, we can't argue the fact that Nebo was late to the party again, but this statement proves he would've granted said permission.

We must also take in account that Smidgy, who is the spouse of Nebo and therefore has equal rights to claim to this TR as her own; gave said permission to Ponzi BEFORE he posted his household drama (as provided in the evidence above) when she posted the phrase "uh-oh... afraid to ask..but I will.. what happened?

Therefor I ask that you find Ponzi not guilty of illegally posting to this TR, thus setting him free to carry on with his posts.

There will be no burning at the stake tonight.

All in favor?

THAT was funny!
I read his asking permissionquote and thought,,, "hey,, I told him to tell us". and just now, i was going to say,,, "hey, Ponz,, I already told you to tell us. "
And that would have been it.

And then Clarence Darrow stepped in on my behalf!
And F. Lee Bailey, George Bailey, Beetle Bailey,
Perry Mason, Matlock, Johnny Cochrane, Ally MacBeal, Robert Shapiro and My Coulsin Vinny!

Mike? I think he got the message, nice job, and yiou can defend me ANYTIME!

Ok, i'm shot,,, have a nice evening y'allI have to go and practice my moaning for when Smidgy get's home.

 

[queenbetsey]

oh Ponzi how sad Poor lady Elle,
What a great dad though. Many years from now you can rest assured that Elle will remember this. And perhaps this is a lesson she will haves stored in her memory bank when she is a parent.
Every parent here can feel your pain on this one and admire your daddy skills.