Something About Nothing..........#5

[roseprincess]

Good morning homies-

Lori- Welcome back
How was Missouri? Where did you go in MO ?
Come and chat here sometime, you've been missed!

Like to see Brab and Jodie here alot more as well.

Janet- Happy belated birthday
When was your b-day?

to all of us dealing with parent issues and guilt w/ our parents and in-law issues.


As of birthdays in August, maybe Mac should list who's b-day is on what date? Just a suggestion I don't always check the CB birthday thread. I check here tho.
My birthday is in early September. I have a couple of family members' b-day in Sept.


Random ramblings...
Back to school picnic next Tues.
Hoping this school yr will be very good for my kids and myself, I'm praying for that. Hoping the school yr will be fun for all This will be the last yr my kids will be in elementary school, next yr at this time they will be in jr. high


Be back later.

 

[loribell]

Hey Tricia! I just wasn't tired. Guess I am jut needing some alone/quiet time. I am so looking forward to school starting.

 

[loribell]

Dave have you checked out the tennis court at Saratoga Springs? I have never been over there but it is the newest of the courts.


Hi Rose. We went to Branson. It was not Universal or Disney.

 

[roseprincess]

Hi Rose. We went to Branson. It was not Universal or Disney.

How was Branson? I heard there is alot of traffic going thru those little mountains, to go to this show and that show. I think I read that on the CB boards once. I never been to Branson, but I would love to see Tony Orlando I think he has shows in Branson, unless he is in Vegas I keep forgetting.

 

[roseprincess]

Tizzy and Coastermom- youse gals talking about Hershey Park, now you make me want to go back there! My family and I went June 2007 for our family vacay. Only time we've been there,driving from Chicago area. Very enjoyable vacay!

Bubba'smom(Barb) lives somewhat close to Hershey,too!

 

[loribell]

Branson was there. That's about all I can say for it. My family loves it but I have no desire to ever return. And yes there is a ton of traffic. It is very hard to get anywhere at just about any time of the day.

 

[marciemi]

Random ramblings...
Back to school picnic next Tues.
Hoping this school yr will be very good for my kids and myself, I'm praying for that. Hoping the school yr will be fun for all This will be the last yr my kids will be in elementary school, next yr at this time they will be in jr. high
Be back later.

Aren't your kids in 6th grade this year? I'm surprised that there's anywhere left that still has 6th graders in elementary school. I know that's how it was when I was a kid, but it really seems to be changing. Here most districts have elementary only through 4th grade. 5-6 is intermediate school, which is really just like a middle school (change classes every 45 minutes, lockers with combinations, etc.) but with younger kids. Our old area in Michigan started middle school in 6th grade and everyone here seems to think it's funny to have been in elementary school for 5th grade!

Branson was there. That's about all I can say for it. My family loves it but I have no desire to ever return.

Really, I'm sorry you didn't have a good time, but I enjoy your quote! Welcome back - we missed you!

I think my interview went really well this morning, but of course I always seem to be wrong on those things. Anyways, I'm off to work - joy!

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Thanks for sharing - that helps me a lot! I can't tell anything from my visit today, but maybe after a few it will start to feel better.

Thanks again!

It's not a quick fix, which I've seen many people hope for. Or they go to get out of pain and then disappear. when the pain returns, they're back. Vicious cycle FTL.

i skip appointments as i have no insurance coverage for the chiro dude.

and he doesn't take credit cards.

he works wonders for me.

he's worth every penny he charges.

i know, if i went every 7 weeks then i would see more steady improvement.

Doesn't take credit cards?

At least you're going when you can, which is better than not going at all.

 

[ky07]

Good afternoon homies
Hope all are well

 

[marciemi]

Good afternoon homies
Hope all are well

Hey Lawrence - just wanted to let you know that I finally got a chance to go look for and read your trip report. Honestly! When I saw your last post, I was kind of thinking that you must have gotten back and I decided to go look for a trippie. Wow - I can't believe it was almost a month ago! Where have I been? I was assuming I'd missed it while we were gone but it was a few weeks before that! Anyways, just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the trippie a lot and especially seeing the pics of you and your family for the first time (no, I can't tell who people are in their little sig/avatar pics) and also seeing Brab's family! Thanks!

 

[ky07]

Hey Lawrence - just wanted to let you know that I finally got a chance to go look for and read your trip report. Honestly! When I saw your last post, I was kind of thinking that you must have gotten back and I decided to go look for a trippie. Wow - I can't believe it was almost a month ago! Where have I been? I was assuming I'd missed it while we were gone but it was a few weeks before that! Anyways, just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the trippie a lot and especially seeing the pics of you and your family for the first time (no, I can't tell who people are in their little sig/avatar pics) and also seeing Brab's family! Thanks!

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it Marci

 

[keishashadow]

Dave have you checked out the tennis court at Saratoga Springs? I have never been over there but it is the newest of the courts.


Hi Rose. We went to Branson. It was not Universal or Disney.

i didn't know they had one?

still laffing re the pro's wandering eye

rose - my 'big' day was Saturday...past the point of counting, trust me

marci - r u interviewing for a job? must of missed the post, if so go get em!

ive been playing with a snake in the sewer today (collateral damage from DH working 12-14 hour days lol). nothing smells like sewer , off to get more drano...i need to wash clothes & am not sure what will happen , who said my life isn't exciting?

 

[loribell]

I believe it is back behind the preview area. There is also a basketball court back there.

 

[RAPstar]

Hi all! I was wondering why my ears were burning the other night. Everyone kept saying my name over here. lol I'm having car problems again! The battery ate through the battery cable again. At least the car can actually get itself started this time (second time it's happened). Hopefully it won't cost too much. Cross things for me!

 

[macraven]

Hi everyone. Miss me?

you bet we did!

Mornin youse....

What a few days ive had.

Got a phone call at 10.20 sat morning from IKEA asking why i was not at induction day.... ...what ...sorry no idea what your on about !!

Someone was meant to phone and invite me to start work...no call.

So quick shower and away i go.

There till 6.15, sitting in a room,filling in forms and getting IKEA jargon thrown at us.

Was back in last night 6pm till 10 pm and back tonight same time for.....HEALTH AND SAFETY !!!!

SO,coffee this morning is....ESPRESSO BABY !!!

oh yeh, and tonight Ill get my lovely comfy steel toe cap boots,flatteringly cut navy trousers and too too cool yellow t-shirts !!

But on the up side the ma team won on sunday...

Hey youse......you got the job.....
so nice someone finally called to tell youse........
for the coffee.........what a pal!


now you will be able to kick butt and have it felt with those steel toe cap boots....

be sure to yell fore when you go into action with those babies on....

morning all.See ya got the cofee going scotlass.Looked like beer almost...

it is 5:00 somewhere......

Mac: keep looking! if you find something...

you bet i will!

Good afternoon homies
Hope all are well

all's fine inside the box. hope it's great for you today.
how is mary eva? tell her we all say hello

Hi all! I was wondering why my ears were burning the other night. Everyone kept saying my name over here. lol I'm having car problems again! The battery ate through the battery cable again. At least the car can actually get itself started this time (second time it's happened). Hopefully it won't cost too much. Cross things for me!

i knew you would say that...........

buy a bike.
it's cheaper
and doesn't have high repair costs....

say your $$ for your trip!



now off to ketchup with life.

 

[Tinker-tude]

Hey, Homies!

I knew I'd never ketchup, so I just read the last several pages.

Parent/In Law dilemma is a common thing! Makes me wonder what they all went through to become that way. My own mom was criticized all the time and was told she embarrassed my Grandma for all kinds of little things. My MIL had certifiably crazy parents. I absolutely adore them both in small doses, but family visits aren't frequent or long. Email is a GOOD thing for us! If we have time and money for vacation, it's going to be Orlando 90% of the time.

Hope the sickies and sore peeps get feeling better.

And what happy mileage with trips everyone seems to be having! Except for the family visits and Branson. The comings and goings, the packing and unpacking, the pictures and TRs. Have fun, those who are going. Glad you had fun, those who are home now. Kstarfish, hope you have a relaxing time and get inspired for wedding plans.


Andy, my things are crossed for you. If you don't want a bike like Mac suggested, try stealing a horse and covered carriage to keep you dry in rain. Remember, your name is ROB.


Marcie, is this another interview at the school? Wherever it is, best wishes. You'll AMAZE them. Bring a Disney countdown calendar to show your deft organizational skills used creatively.


Scotlass! Congrats!? Sounds like they're really annoying you with the training and orientation. If it's a good job that's just annoying for the time being, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! If not, hope something better pops up soon. Those boots can be VERRRRRRRY useful.... Toes of steel create calves of steel. Especially if you wear them for your martial arts classes. You watch, you'll be absolutely invincible.


School is going well after the second day. I think I'm going to change curriculum for a few things, but at least I CAN DO THAT NOW!!!!!!!!!! I may start making our countdown calendars this week. We have 148 days left, so I'll start it at 140 days. I just got my box of stickers with Marvel heroes, Shrek, Seuss, dinosaurs, Sponge Bob, and Spiderman. This will be fun! If I can get around to it....


Taminator

 

[Tizzy_Meliss]

YUP Going to Hershey and we are also going to the mazie maze at Cherry Crest farms . I really want to do the flashlight maze .


Looking into where to stay . We are very torn about the price of staying in Hershy or staying in Lancaster .

We've never stayed in Lancaster because we live so close to it. In Hershey the Hershey Lodge is nice and so is the Hampton Suites. We've stayed both places, both have indoor pools too.

I have never heard of Cherry Crest Farms, but after you mentioned it I checked it out and it looks so cool! My kids would love it there, I think we'll end up taking a trip up there to check it out this year. My daughter would love the make a friend workshop. Ever done that before?

 

[KStarfish82]

Oh Janet....

Thanks for the well wishes Taminator!


Can't believe I leave in 3 days....where does the time go??

See the Olympic swimming races?? Mike Phelps...3 golds!

I met him a few years ago at the World Cup of swimming...got his autograph on a T-shirt....maybe I should sell it after he breaks the record....

 

[roseprincess]

Aren't your kids in 6th grade this year? I'm surprised that there's anywhere left that still has 6th graders in elementary school. I know that's how it was when I was a kid, but it really seems to be changing. Here most districts have elementary only through 4th grade. 5-6 is intermediate school, which is really just like a middle school (change classes every 45 minutes, lockers with combinations, etc.) but with younger kids. Our old area in Michigan started middle school in 6th grade and everyone here seems to think it's funny to have been in elementary school for 5th grade!

Yes, my kids are going into 6th. In my school dist., our elementary schools go up to 6th grade, K-6th grade.
Jr high is 7th and 8th grades. We have 1 school in my school dist. that goes up to 8th grade, K-8th grade- it's supposedly a model school of some sort. We have a huge school dist. about 22 elementary schools or something like that and 5 jr highs.
I guess every school dist. is different. Where I grew up in the northern burbs of Chicago, jr. high was 6th-8th grades.

 

[macraven]

we only have 2 school districts in our town.

K - 8th and high school of 9-12 are the 2 districts.


we have the junior high school for grades 7 - 8 but they are still part of the elementary district. all 6 feeder grade schools up to 6th grade, go to the one junior high.

that is why the district does the 8th grade graduation from elementary school.

i didn't know there were two separate districts in the northern illinois.

one for k-6 and then another district for 7 & 8.

that makes it tough when you have 3 or more kids and all in different school districts at the same time.

they all have their own calendar and rules.
i bet the parents have problems when one district has a no school day when the other districts don't.

think about it...one kid in maybe 4th grade which would be one district.
another kid in 7th grade a different district and then one kid in 9th, still another district.

could you imagine how they stagger school breaks for holiday....wowser.

i only had to deal with different school schedules for 2 districts at a time.
one would be off school while the other two still had school.


so glad those days are behind.
i only have ONE calendar up in my kitchen now to use.