Quarantine and chill and kindness chatty clubhouse: Jump in and join the conversation! All is welcome!

[PollyannaMom]

Hello all from rainy Disney!!! We are managing and having a lot of fun but with Nicole impending and us staying at Fort Wilderness, their campground, we are on high alert of the potential need to be evacuated...

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Spoke too soon, we are being evacuated and the Disney number they gave us has a 2 hour hold time...marvelous.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Huge for safety, Maple Moose! Extra my friend, too!

 

[frog3101]

Hello Quackers. Random question time. I thought about making a separate thread and I still might, but figured you guys know my story, so I’ll start with you. Do you feel and/or believe that ignorance really is sometimes bliss? It can be for any situation.
For me, I’m learning that with the things I can’t control or do anything about I think I’d rather not know. When this whole mess started I wanted to know everything about TT, what she posted (I’m not on any social media…unless you count the Dis as social media…so friends would let me know, when she was with my kids and/or FH, what he was doing, what he and the kids were doing, all of it. Now I just think it causes me more stress and misery than it’s worth. Yet, I hate being”in the dark” or caught off guard if something comes up in conversation and people assume I know. Please keep in mind, nobody is intentionally bringing things up about them to upset me. I live in a very very small town and everyones paths cross all the time and sometimes he or she just come up. Am I making any sense?
So, the question is, do you prefer ignorance in some cases or always prefer to be in the know about it all.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Hello Quackers. Random question time. I thought about making a separate thread and I still might, but figured you guys know my story, so I’ll start with you. Do you feel and/or believe that ignorance really is sometimes bliss? It can be for any situation.
For me, I’m learning that with the things I can’t control or do anything about I think I’d rather not know. When this whole mess started I wanted to know everything about TT, what she posted (I’m not on any social media…unless you count the Dis as social media…so friends would let me know, when she was with my kids and/or FH, what he was doing, what he and the kids were doing, all of it. Now I just think it causes me more stress and misery than it’s worth. Yet, I hate being”in the dark” or caught off guard if something comes up in conversation and people assume I know. Please keep in mind, nobody is intentionally bringing things up about them to upset me. I live in a very very small town and everyones paths cross all the time and sometimes he or she just come up. Am I making any sense?
So, the question is, do you prefer ignorance in some cases or always prefer to be in the know about it all.

Yes, I think it’s easier to not know some things, but it depends. Things related to your kids, you have to know, right? But when it comes to FH and TT it’s probably easier not to know. Focus that attention on something that’s good for you, and good for your psyche.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm with Pea. I'd want to know where the kids are, but otherwise ignorance is definitely bliss.

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning. 30 degrees here. Winter coat for walking. Will be back later to comment. It seems like everyone has lots of stuff going on.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Every time I get an email from the condo admin it just makes me mad. Now some resident has insulted a couple of the workers who work for the management company. We got an email saying there is a code of conduct and people will be fined if they don't follow it. I feel like I am back in Junior High when they have to tell people to play well with others. It is one person who did this so they really need to be sure this person understands being nice. It is one more reason why I am glad to be leaving next year. Unfortunately there are people living here who do not have anything else to do but make everything their business. I keep saying, What is wrong with people. Just be nice. It is easy.

I really detest the "we have to tell everyone what's what so we aren't singling out the person who is acting like an idiot" stuff. They are an adult; call them out like one!

We also voted early, by mail, just in case

She just told me her reasoning behind it was that --early voting was last week, when they already had covid. That she doesn't trust voting by mail. And that she would have felt she missed having her say. I told her that was NOT logical thinking, or a reason to subject all the other voters in that firehouse by going in there with Covid. Dumb, Dumb, Dumb!

That whole situation makes me so mad! Did she not pay attention at all during the last 2 1/2 years?????????????

Spoke too soon, we are being evacuated and the Disney number they gave us has a 2 hour hold time...marvelous.

Hope you got into a room and are all set.
Going to be rainy and windy here today. I opened the windows up this morning, for as long as the rain holds off.

Yes, I think it’s easier to not know some things, but it depends. Things related to your kids, you have to know, right? But when it comes to FH and TT it’s probably easier not to know. Focus that attention on something that’s good for you, and good for your psyche.

I agree. There's no need to know what's going on with the ex or his partner, unless it pertains to your children. It'll drive you crazy if you try to keep it all in your sights. Sorry to hear about the cancer situations...cancer sucks.s

DD is home today. Lil Joe walked into her bedroom about 3:00 am and threw up all over her floor. We're he's been okay since. We're hoping that its a one time thing and not a virus. Instant update: He just threw up again so I guess it's a virus.

DGS#2 had a virus last week; was home sick for 2 days, vomiting. DD#2 now has it, and has been sick for the 36 hours. DH had one the week before.


Woke up feeling pretty down this morning; can't talk about reasons why here, Dis rules. DH and I talked this morning, and he is considering talking to the other offices, in certain states, to see if they need his expertise. We both deactivated our Twitter accounts yesterday.

Anyways, I'm going to start bedding, and then wake DS up. He needs to go outside and pick up all the branches and bits of palm trees that flew off in the wind last night, and put the trash cans in the garage. The gutters are still not up, and are sitting in a pile in the backyard; decided it's not my problem. I've been after them since August, when they replaced the roof, to get them back up. We are supposed to get 2-4" of rain between today and Friday.


Going to be an easy meal tonight, I think. Frozen PF Chang's orange chicken and fried rice; I'll add a bag of shredded stir fry veggies to the fried rice, along with some hoisin, soy sauce, and ponzu to give it some bulk and a flavor bump. Y'all have a good day.
ETA: DH has decided he wants pasta fagioli with breadsticks for dinner, so I guess I'm making soup!

 

[footballmouse]

Happy Wednesday!

Evan sent some new pictures of little Mia last night. There were able to finally hold her and it looks like they took her off the respirator.

Snowysmom - all I can say is how childish that person acted. Don't you wish you could tell them to grow up and act like an adult?

DisneyMomma - stay safe. Once you get set back up in the campgrounds, you need to take a picture of your decorated campsite and let us see it. I watched a YouTube tour of the campground for the Halloween decorations. I was wondering if I may have seen your site.

Not much going on today. Trying to look busy here at work. Brought some fruit and a yogurt for lunch so that's nothing to really look forward to. I'm trying to decide if I want to run down to Meijer and Kohl's after work. I need to grab some cat food and some wax melts at Meijer and I have Kohl's cash that expires either today or Friday. Figured I might treat myself to something with it.

Survivor and Amazing Race night tonight! Bailey is getting discharged from the hospital today. Evan said he is going to his soccer game tonight, he plays really late (10:40) so I won't be going. I thought maybe he might want to meet up for dinner but we'll see. I have a Chipotle credit (buy one get one free) that expires Friday, he's my Chipotle buddy, I don't really want to let it expire without using it.

I'm with all of you, happy that the political ads are done with on TV!

Our weather will be taking a cold turn after today, I guess the nice weather is over. I'll have to remember to shut my windows tonight. Guess I'll be pulling my coat out.

Have a great day!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning friends,

It's only 50 chilly degrees here so far!

extra to everyone, indeed sounds like so many of dear you are going through a whole lot.

Dad has a medical appointment this morning that we are praying is an easy scan. Tomorrow is my dentist cleaning. I would appreciate as always prayers for both and thank you all so very much.

to all. I will check back later.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Evan sent some new pictures of little Mia last night. There were able to finally hold her and it looks like they took her off the respirator.

 

[lynxstch]

Hello Quackers. Random question time. I thought about making a separate thread and I still might, but figured you guys know my story, so I’ll start with you. Do you feel and/or believe that ignorance really is sometimes bliss? It can be for any situation.
For me, I’m learning that with the things I can’t control or do anything about I think I’d rather not know. When this whole mess started I wanted to know everything about TT, what she posted (I’m not on any social media…unless you count the Dis as social media…so friends would let me know, when she was with my kids and/or FH, what he was doing, what he and the kids were doing, all of it. Now I just think it causes me more stress and misery than it’s worth. Yet, I hate being”in the dark” or caught off guard if something comes up in conversation and people assume I know. Please keep in mind, nobody is intentionally bringing things up about them to upset me. I live in a very very small town and everyones paths cross all the time and sometimes he or she just come up. Am I making any sense?
So, the question is, do you prefer ignorance in some cases or always prefer to be in the know about it all.

Since you already know a lot of my story through our personal messages, I have to say that ignorance for me wasn't bliss. I, like you, wanted to know everything, and I was actually able to use all I learned as 'ammunition' in the end. But that was just my situation, each person has their own way of handling it.
You live in a very small town, where everyone knows everyone, and people are bound to talk. I would rather let them talk to me about what is going on, instead of just trying to act as if they don't know anything, if that makes sense. The way he's been acting with the kids, you need to know what is going on.
You would think that someone who lives in such a small town, would have enough sense to not flaunt their affair in front of everyone, especially the kids

 

[lynxstch]

Good afternoon everyone. I started typing this around 8 am, but the boys did come down last night, visited with their Mother (who was up here to help Summer) and then stayed at a local hotel. they got here about 8:30 this morning and just now left. It was good to see them. Luke (younger one) has to come back in a month to deliver a painting he did for someone for Christmas, so we will see him again then.

@footballmouse How wonderful to hear the news about Mia being off the respirator. She's a little fighter already! Glad to hear that Bailey is being discharged. Good news all around!

@flyingdumbo127 --hope your Dad makes out okay at the Dr today--Prayers for your dentist visit tomorrow also

Summer stills says her chest, throat, and head hurt. I guess from the tube they put down her throat? But I never heard of anyone still having issues with that after 2 days.

Its sunny out, but only 55. Since the boys did come down, we will be doing errands and grocery shopping tomorrow. I would rather have spent the 4 hours with them, then fighting the crowds and prices at the grocery store!

Off to get something done, since it's already 1 and I haven't gotten anything accomplished today so far

Have a good one

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Dad's appointment went very easily and well, thanks to God! We are so extremely grateful in all. Thank you, dear Lynn, for your prayers. Continuing prayers indeed for Summer!

Thinking of you extra right now, DisneyMommyMichelle and praying you and your family are safe! Extra hugs of care to you, Snowysmom, Frog, Dazed, and Kirby and all of you, my dear Quacker family.

Wishing everyone a good afternoon

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Hello Quackers. Random question time. I thought about making a separate thread and I still might, but figured you guys know my story, so I’ll start with you. Do you feel and/or believe that ignorance really is sometimes bliss? It can be for any situation.
For me, I’m learning that with the things I can’t control or do anything about I think I’d rather not know. When this whole mess started I wanted to know everything about TT, what she posted (I’m not on any social media…unless you count the Dis as social media…so friends would let me know, when she was with my kids and/or FH, what he was doing, what he and the kids were doing, all of it. Now I just think it causes me more stress and misery than it’s worth. Yet, I hate being”in the dark” or caught off guard if something comes up in conversation and people assume I know. Please keep in mind, nobody is intentionally bringing things up about them to upset me. I live in a very very small town and everyones paths cross all the time and sometimes he or she just come up. Am I making any sense?
So, the question is, do you prefer ignorance in some cases or always prefer to be in the know about it all.

I SHOULD choose ignorance but I can't help it and I always start digging for whatever it is that I KNOW will make me annoyed, bring on anxiety or just upset me. It's probably better for me to just keep busy!!!

Hope you got into a room and are all set.
Going to be rainy and windy here today. I opened the windows up this morning, for as long as the rain holds off.

We are finally settled into 2 rooms at the ASMu and I am very happy to have a place for us to be and have been amazed by all the help that Disney has been. After 3 hours on the phone total, I was starting to lose my mind but it's finally settled....for just tonight and then we do this all over again tomorrow....gahh!

DisneyMomma - stay safe. Once you get set back up in the campgrounds, you need to take a picture of your decorated campsite and let us see it. I watched a YouTube tour of the campground for the Halloween decorations. I was wondering if I may have seen your site.

Halloween was such a blast!! I will look and see what photos I have and post soon and then the same with Christmas decor!!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

DisneyMommyMichelle and so very grateful to God to hear you and your family are safe and settled! Have an enjoyable rest of your trip and take good care please.

 

[Judique]

Mia Catherine, what a pretty name!

I agree!

Well...I'm supposed to go with DS and wife to Houston Thursday. I hope that I can. DS wife is flying from Houston to Colorado on Friday and he could use a driver to help drive home. He gets tired so easily right now.

Hope you are able to go with him. Prayers that everything goes as well as can be expected.

Sadly, no powerball win here for Monday's drawing; got two number on two separate lines.

No numbers here.

Every time I get an email from the condo admin it just makes me mad.

Condo admin - a reason I never want to live in a condo. Too many rules for me. I'm not a HOA person either.

Bought DH a new recliner,

Nice for DH! I'm sure he will enjoy it.

I will be glad when all the campaigning and mud slinging is over.

Me also. And with regards to your other question, I'm off the opinion that what I don't know will hurt me less, or at least for less time. Problem is I'm just plain nosy, and would probably dig my way into the pain once I learned a little bit.

DH and I talked this morning, and he is considering talking to the other offices, in certain states, to see if they need his expertise. We both deactivated our Twitter accounts yesterday.

I've never had a twitter account. Or a Facebook account.
At my job before I retired I actually had various employees come to me and complain about what was written on these platforms and expect results. (I didn't have that power.) My advice to them was 'get off Facebook'.

I also had a disgruntled employee make threats about me on Facebook. They truly were venting posts, from a person who had a heavy load to carry at the time, but numbers of people warned me of the posts. We called a meeting, gave them a chance to talk it out, found some employee assistance help for them and things came full circle in a good way. Like a lot of people who faced threats, I was 'just doing my job', and would have been derelict in my duty if I'd done otherwise.

Evan sent some new pictures of little Mia last night.

Long, long ago, had a little neice who was delivered at just shy of 5 months. After multiple surgeries, holes in her heart and other stuff, she's a young woman, now married with her own family now. She was flown from Maryland to Children's hospital in Boston for her surgeries after her birth. It's quite amazing what can be done for early babies, and all good thoughts to your family as they navigate through the miracle of her life.

We are finally settled into 2 rooms at the ASMu and I am very happy to have a place for us to be and have been amazed by all the help that Disney has been. After 3 hours on the phone total, I was starting to lose my mind but it's finally settled....for just tonight and then we do this all over again tomorrow....gahh!

I've just clipped the first night of our trip. Would add a night on the other end but so far can't find one. Jim Cantore is in Daytona Beach shores, so I'm now happy I canceled that first night. I'd rather watch him on TV.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Yes, I think it’s easier to not know some things, but it depends. Things related to your kids, you have to know, right? But when it comes to FH and TT it’s probably easier not to know. Focus that attention on something that’s good for you, and good for your psyche.

@frog3101 I think this is the best.

@DisneyMommyMichelle best wishes to you! Stay safe in the storm!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Wishing all of you a cozy good evening and sweet dreams, of course, always, too!

 

[Snowysmom]

Good Morning. Just scanned yesterday's messages.

Glad Mia is improving.

@flyingdumbo127 Hope your dentist appt goes well. Glad your Dad's appt went well.

I don't want to be ignorant of situations but sometimes I just don't need to know everything. I wish my older DS had told me he and ex DDIL were thinking of getting a divorce before I bought a condo. It would have changed where I bought and what I bought. I am not a big condo person either. Buying this one was a mistake. As my friend told me, I am not thinking the same way as I did last spring so I see more clearly what I need. Lesson learned. A townhouse is what I need, kind of a combo condo and home. Plus you don't have alto of people living together in the same building like apts.

I had lunch with my area friend yesterday so that was nice. I talked with my friend in NH. It is just hard for me lately so talking with them helps.
Off for a walk in a few minutes. It is 42 here right now. Then I go into the office later.

Have a good day.