Something About Nothing #3..........

[mslclark]

Feel better now We all feel the same way..... [/SIZE]

Yes - thanks!

I also don't understand the people who say do both Universal parks in one day. Am I the only one who likes to go on repeat rides? I don't know when I will get back to Florida, so I want to ride my favorites many times.

Exactly!!! I could stay all day at MIB and never get bored! Like you only ride each ride once at Disney

Only problem is - he takes a size 14-15 shirt. We had to really look to find one this small, and most start at 16.

I remember those times - it was tough to find clothes for boy at that in between phase!

Another 13" of snow yesterday....we are close to 120" for the year. Our average is 45.

Oh wow, I can't even compute what that must be like!


Loribell - thanks for the pictures of the sculptures, and the easter cartoon! Enjoyed them!


Well - it's all starting to make sense. The main Universal basher in the other thread was thrown out of an attraction for dropping F-bombs and who knows what else. The original story sounded far fetched anyway, how could a TM except to keep their job by making such comments at a female guest? I'm not saying it couldn't happen, I just had a hard time believing it after all of our good experiences at Universal, especially at MIB - those TM have always gone out of their way to be friendly!

Hope the Easter Bunny is good to everyone tomorrow! Once I threatened my kids that if they weren't good the Easter Bunny wouldn't come. They told me "Well we weren't good as Christmas and Santa came". What could I say???

 

[macraven]

Hey Mac! Glad you're having a great time.

I miss Maui and want to go back!

come on over. the water is warm....

no snow here

 

[damo]

come on over. the water is warm....

no snow here

but, but we love snow.

Glad you are having a blast.

Last one up, please hide those eggs but don't hide them over on the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies board please. I've spent too much time there lately.

 

[Metro West]

come on over. the water is warm....

no snow here

No snow here either.

I went to Maui around this time in 2000 and they were having whale watching cruises everywhere. We didn't see squat.

Looks like we'll have to compare notes at HHN!

 

[macraven]

hey todd.............whale watching season is dec 15 thru april 10 on ohau.

on the tours, they guarentee you will see the whales or you get a refund or free tour next time.

went to a lua last night and it wasn't cheesey.




need to get off soon. the computer i am using kicked me off a few minutes ago as it detected a virus.

had to resign in.


damo, no, i don't like snow
and,
you don't like snow.................


hahahahahha

there is a 6 hour time difference between where i am and where you are. it was a 7 hour difference until daylight saving s time changed that......


miss all of you....

 

[macraven]

thank you tag fairy for returning my tag.

much appreciated...............


i owe you big time..........

 

[macraven]

but, but we love snow.

Glad you are having a blast.

Last one up, please hide those eggs but don't hide them over on the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies board please. I've spent too much time there lately.[/QUOTE




i'll hide the eggs...................

 

[Metro West]

hey todd.............whale watching season is dec 15 thru april 10 on ohau.

on the tours, they guarentee you will see the whales or you get a refund or free tour next time.

went to a lua last night and it wasn't cheesey.

Ah OK....I wasn't sure what island you went to. I haven't been to Oahu but Maui is beautiful!

Have fun and don't get too burnt.

 

[bubba's mom]

I also don't understand the people who say do both Universal parks in one day. Am I the only one who likes to go on repeat rides? I don't know when I will get back to Florida, so I want to ride my favorites many times. On our trip, DS went on MIB 6 times and Spiderman 4 times. And on "water ride" day, we did Jurassic, Popeye, and Ripsaw twice each. We spent Sunday afternoon until Friday morning, and I could have spent longer.

That light at the end of the tunnel forever grows brighter, doesn't it? ALMOST April..... We are repeat riders....we ride MIB over and over and over....Spidey, over and over and over...etc.... How can anyone 'repeat ride' like that at WDW...especially in the summer or peak times? Heck, I'm paying money to DO/SEE stuff...not stand in line ....we'll stick w/ WDW in offpeak times ....that worked well last time

Another 13" of snow yesterday....we are close to 120" for the year. Our average is 45.

sorry to hear you're not a snow lover either....lots of your kind here! Marcie is now in WI, but she came from MI. macraven is just south of the WI border in IL and roseprincess is near macraven. Penny & Sharon are in Maine....so, there are lots to comiserate with around this house

morning all!!!

i am a bad easter bunny - still have to shop.....ds told me he wants the eb to bring him the nerf basket he saw in the toy r us ad hopefully i can find something for him.

the girls are a bit harder (of course)

boiling our eggs here shortly

contractor/friend is here putting this on for my front doors

How did the EB make out...hhhmmmm..... Our eggs were boiled and colored....we like to write/draw on them with crayons before we color them....will haveta take a pic of DH's one green one.... (I won't tell you what it says....would ruin the surprise ....if i forget, remind me!)

I love your doors....I am sure they will look great!! I came 'this close' to getting new ones too, but, (not that it was expensive), couldn't/didn't want to 'justify' putting the money out....rather spend it on vacay anyway We have needed a new garage door and our steps/walkway out front done for many years.....ya'd think I'd get 'em fixed NOPE! My money is goin' toward vacay! (and we are the type of people to save for what we want to do, not 'make payments' and worry about 'interest' )

My neighbor has a white one that has this hideous palm tree and crane (bird...not the machine) on it. That's not for me.

I'm sorry....I think I need a visual pic

 

[bubba's mom]

It is a fine and crappy line we walk as parents, isn't it? We have to take care of our child first and always. I remember when Joshua was being picked on by the boy in his class at the beginning of the year. Remember that? I had to go in and tell the teachers that another boy was hitting him at recess? Oh, how I dreaded that. I just knew that if I came across as angry or accusing them of not doing their job that they might treat Joshua differently. I had to do it. I had to stick up for my little guy, but I also worried that I might be creating a new problem. Sigh. It's never easy.

Yeah...I remember that...you're little 'discussion' with the teacher cleared that up, right?

That is his "Mom is taking my picture again" forced for the camera smile.

Ohhhh...okayyyyy...I got it now We gots a Bubba-face like that too

Don't get me started on shopping for boys clothes. When Joshua crossed over into boys sizes... ugh.

I hate to say it, but I found going from the 6x to the 'boys' sizes were much worse than toddler to boy sizes Seems they 'forget' about size 7 for boys (unless that is what the 6x is supposed to be )...but, he had a lot of 'growing into' clothes a couple years ago due to the toddler to boy size change I wish you luck with that......

I think the thing is to wait for the season to be over with to have surgery if it is needed.

I would agree...always best to avoid surgery if you can help it

Okay here are a couple of pics I was owing. Ally before the har cut & after:

And here are my two oldest & my niece at Christmas:

Your 2 oldest & niece:

As for Miss Allyson....I think she looks a LOT older with her new look So much more 'mature'.....uh-oh....lookout! The boys will be knockin on the door.... Seriously, it looks a lot better and healthier.... She donated it too, right? Like I always say, it's 'nice' to have long hair, but hair that is just hanging there and has no style and doesn't do anything, well...time to do something.... Tell her that her Mom's friend who is a professional, likes it and think she looks great!

Now here are the pics I took on the way home from Albuquerque. This is on the side of the highway in the middle of nowhere. It is supposed to be the biggest cross in the US. Someone then made all of these sculptures depicting the Crucifixion & Resurrection and put them in around the cross.

They are amazing pix Lori...thank you for taking your time out of your schedule to post them...I am simply amazed Very clever idea and very nicely done. IF I am ever in the vicinity, I'd like to stop there also! don't know why, but i just noticed in those pix that Jesus was a pretty 'buff' dude

Some people go a bit overboard with the whole Florida theme. You live in Florida. It's warm and there is sand and palm trees. We get it. You don't have to plaster it all over your house.

Unless you want to. Some people like the Florida decor. I personally find it cheesy, but they sell a ton of it, so I must be in the minority.

I've always had a 'great' idea for impressing my new neighbors when we move to FL. I'm going to put one of those plastic, pink flamingos in our yard Can't get anymore "cheesy" than that

I've never done a spiral sliced before. Always bought a cooked a picnic or shank ham before. We'll see how it goes.

Considering you're a Betty Crocker clone, I'm guessing it'll turn out just fine!

I'd really, really,really like to thank the academy.

you're welcome

Well, gang... Carol is having a good day and she and Deb just came to pick up the boys and take them to (yet another) Easter egg hunt. I have 2 hours to myself, so I am going to go put together the baskets and make an apple pie.

I'm ALL ALONE in my house! I have it all to myself!

So, what did you do with the house to yourself?? And how did the egg hunt go? You sure have a lot of 'em around you..... They must make out very well....you'll have candy till September at this rate! Oh well...the boys are only little once and have a ball...so, why not?

 

[bubba's mom]

Well we did finally book a trip this summer . WE went from bush gardens in Va and Six Flags in New England to a trip to Cedar Point in ohio but we will be going to WDW instead. With a 6 year old son we really wanted to see him enjoy his trip. At the other parks there is a lot for us to do but not too much for him.

A MUCH better choice of vacation destination....AND good logic too I see your point and your son WILL have a much better time

We hope to build on it & do the snowbird thing. Splitting time between NC & FL. Those no way I'd leave FL for good, unless I was forced.

Good plan By then, I'LL be living in FL year round, and YOU'LL be out of state in the summer....I'll be able to call YOU a bird....

Welcome to the club.

There's a CLUB?!? I had no idea??

Try this link:
http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/collegebasketball/tourney/setup/view_group.asp

If that doesn't work, go here & log in with the info you provided when signing up:
http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/collegebasketball/tourney/index.asp

Thanks...will try it Sunday....

I am glad to see Dook lose though.

am I to assume 'dook' is 'duke'??

 

[bubba's mom]

IMHO, if you like doing 1 table service meal a day, & they aren't all for breakfast, the DDP can still be a good deal. The dining plan does include Crystal Palace. It actually include all character meals. CRT & the dinner shows, along with some of the most expensive restaurants require 2 credits be used. The other character meals, & most of the TS meals are 1 credit. The link above should help you figure out how many credits you will need for the restaurants you choose. If you are there during a busy time of year, you need ADRs for all TS meals you're interested in. That goes for paying out of pocket or with DDP. I definitely would made ADRs, if you go with DDP. It would be horrible to have credits you couldn't use.

I hope this makes sense. If not, let me know. I'll be happy to answer any questions I can.

and I understand "DIS" language

Joshua insisted we leave out a bowl of water and some carrots for the Easter Bunny. That was a new one to me. We never left anything for the EB before and he came up with it all on his own. I guess since Santa gets stuff, the EB is supposed to also.

Our little Joshua is a LOT smarter than we think he is.... Ya gotta admit, the boy has GOT a point

Oh yeah. I have to scan them. Heck these guys have been waiting for months for me to scan and post pics from our pre-digital camera Universal trips.

and waiting and waiting


it's kay.... we know you're busy.....

Yes as Tammie said CP is included. But I don't think it is worth it any more. We used it for our trip in Dec. of 06 and the first part of our trip last summer. We did make out better than what it would have cost us out of pocket but not a whole lot. That also was with us eating at more TS places we wouldn't normally have eaten. Now that it no longer includes gratuity we would not even break even. We won't be using it again. Our primary TS meals are character meals. We eat at Donald's, Chef Mickeys, Ohana & Crystal Palace.

Another factor is that you will be paying the adult prices for both of your girls.

The best thing we gained out of it was we finally ate at Le Cellier and now we are hooked.

So, 'changing' the DDP...why was that good again?

Oh, and Le Cellier...we it too! We ate there in Feb. 2007...it was awesome!! A 'little' pricey, but totally worth it (I even brought a menu home from there )

just wanted to check in.

only wanted to jump in and say a quick hi.


having a great time.
the high has been 85 and the low has been 71.
able to tan without even trying.

say on the news last night of my home town on tv with all that snow.
did call home today and they have over a foot of snow.
one son said it was like a blizzard yesterday.


they had to shovel without me..............


miss all of you.
i see who missed me.......................good homies..

Good to see ya Raven.... You are missed around here, and we are all jealous you are in Hawaii....it's gonna be super hard to come home to a foot of snow Glad to hear the boys are holdin' the fort while you are away! Hope you are enjoying the time with Mr Mac and your brother Enjoy the sun and tanning without trying....it'll be a complete 180 before ya know it

 

[bubba's mom]

Well - it's all starting to make sense. The main Universal basher in the other thread was thrown out of an attraction for dropping F-bombs and who knows what else. The original story sounded far fetched anyway, how could a TM except to keep their job by making such comments at a female guest? I'm not saying it couldn't happen, I just had a hard time believing it after all of our good experiences at Universal, especially at MIB - those TM have always gone out of their way to be friendly!

Yep....those "F" bombs will getcha that If he is going to talk like that, he doesn't need to be in the presence of children..... Of course, same person would claim to 'never' do it a WDW....

Once I threatened my kids that if they weren't good the Easter Bunny wouldn't come. They told me "Well we weren't good as Christmas and Santa came". What could I say???

touche....

Last one up, please hide those eggs but don't hide them over on the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies board please. I've spent too much time there lately.

The eggs are NOT hidden on the 'disney' side...they are all 'here'.....

i'll hide the eggs...................

OKAY!! Are you footin' the bill for all our airfare to fly to Hawaii and search for 'em??

 

[bubba's mom]

HAPPY EASTER

EVERYONE!!!


...and it's officially Sunday and Easter....so, I am the first ON Easter to wish y'all a Happy One ​

 

[bubba's mom]

Okay, so now I'm going to bed...I'm tired....

Today, I worked, went grocery shopping (just for necessities for the week for DH's lunch), stopped by work to tan, cleaned up the house, did some laundry, colored eggs and did the chocolate basket....(DH stuffed and hid the other eggs )

So...I'm going to bed....

All the eggs are hidden, pets taken care of, doors locked, and lights out! ...ugh...I can't wait for mac to get back home to take care of all this stuff .....

Nite all!!!!

 

[marciemi]

Bye Guys! We're off to the airport for round 2!

Everyone have a great Easter!

 

[GemmaPixie]

Happy easter everyone!! Have a good one!! We have no traditions over here so its just the good ole footy match to watch!! My team (Liverpool) against our rival team (Manchester united) and half the people coming are man u fans, the rest are liverpool fans so i expect some riots!!

 

[Metro West]

Good morning homies and HAPPY EASTER to everyone!

What's on your agenda for today?

 

[JawsCPA]

Happy Easter Everyone!

May today be a blessed one for you - whether you are going to church, spending time with family, working, or in Hawaii.

We will be attending church today with Father-in-Law. He is singing in the choir. This is first Easter without MIL who passed away in July. The church choir cantata kept him busy this winter with all the practices so that was good. MIL always hid the plastic eggs with money in them for DS. Don't know if FIL will do it this year or not. Will be a little sad today.

Tonight I am going to take my mom to our church's Easter cantata at 6pm. So it will be a day of family and church.

No tax returns - I left the office yesterday at noon and will not return until 7:30 am tomorrow. (but watch out - the next 3 weeks will be killer - may not be around too much).

Enjoy the day jennifer

P.S. Did I mention WVU IS IN SWEET 16 - WE BEAT DUKE - DUKE - yes, a #2 seed - the great DUKE.

 

[Metro West]

P.S. Did I mention WVU IS IN SWEET 16 - WE BEAT DUKE - DUKE - yes, a #2 seed - the great DUKE.

AND the supposedly invincible Duke men's lacrosse team lost at Georgetown yesterday....All in all I would say it was a good day for Duke University.