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

[cruiserkaren]

Oh wow, thanks everyone! I have to say that's not the norm welcome around most of these boards.

Ok, well since you offered here goes:

Anyone know what kind of cribs they have at HRH? Pack n plays (like a playpen) or port-a-cribs.

Is MIB ok for my dd5? I thought she'd love it, the shooting and spinning around, but it seems a lot of guides and such say it's a no no or a toss up. I don't remember anything especially scary about it but it has been 7 years since I rode it. (She is a dare devil btw. She hasn't ridden anything yet that was too fast or too high. )

We will also have our dd1 with us. Can she go on the Suess Land stuff? Isn't is as long as she can sit up by herself, just no lap sitting? Can she go on ET too or would that not be a good idea?

That is all I can think of now but I know I have more!

 

[cruiserkaren]

Hello karen from Indiana, also...Evansville that is....

I'm pretty far from Evansville! About 45 mile east of Indy, equally close to Ohio. That's how I get away with calling myself a Bengals fan. Although this season I don't call myself a Bengals fan too loudly. At 0-4 it's embarrassing.

 

[circelli]

I am back!!! Man was that fun!!! My boys ( all 3 ) including myself had a blast!!
My DH and I even got to go to HHN on Thursday night!! AWESOME!!
Groceries and such today hope to be back later!!

 

[donaldduck352]

I'm back.Went camping Friday and Saturday..The weather was great and the bugs were not bad at all!!They were 12 of us in all(all family)..WE havenn't took our tent out in years so putting it up was really funny!!Got to do this again soon!!

I see its pretty queit around here.Hope everyone is doing good>>

Football Sunday

 

[marciemi]

Oh wow, thanks everyone! I have to say that's not the norm welcome around most of these boards.

Ok, well since you offered here goes:

Anyone know what kind of cribs they have at HRH? Pack n plays (like a playpen) or port-a-cribs.

Is MIB ok for my dd5? I thought she'd love it, the shooting and spinning around, but it seems a lot of guides and such say it's a no no or a toss up. I don't remember anything especially scary about it but it has been 7 years since I rode it. (She is a dare devil btw. She hasn't ridden anything yet that was too fast or too high. )

We will also have our dd1 with us. Can she go on the Suess Land stuff? Isn't is as long as she can sit up by herself, just no lap sitting? Can she go on ET too or would that not be a good idea?

That is all I can think of now but I know I have more!

Belated welcome here!! Caught up in homecoming stuff yesterday - pics to follow once I get them uploaded!

You'll find that although we're friendly here, no one stays on topic very well. Don't feel as if you're being ignored - just keep harassing everyone!

Can't help you with the crib - we've been to Universal three times- first time was pre-kids, once when they were young (but stayed at WDW) and last time was last summer when mine were all teens or pretty close. As far as MIB, I'd say you'd have to base it on your daughter. My niece (then 5) went to WDW last spring. She went on Tower of Terror and enjoyed it but her folks had her skip Pirates of the Caribbean because they were sure she'd be afraid on it. Like you, I can't think of anything really "scary" about MIB, but I also remember going on the Land boat ride with a kid (then 3) freaking out because there was thunder in one of the scenes! If she does fine with other dark/loud rides, then I'd try it. If those seem to turn her off, then maybe not.

I thought the same as you on the Seuss rides as well - that it was no "lap" children. I would recommend against ET from our personal experience. Took youngest DS on it when he was a couple months shy of 2. They kind of have to sit on their own, individual "bicycle", so they're not right next to you. Of course as soon as I tried to sit DS down, he screamed and tried to climb over on me (there's a slight gap). Basically I ended up holding him down in his seat while he screamed until we left the loading area, then letting him lean over and climb into my lap, then getting yelled at when got back into the unloading area. He certainly didn't enjoy it!

I do know there are a lot more experts here than me so come on guys - help out!

Royce and Stephen are at the Packers' game right now. As of Friday our local cable network (Time Warner) is no longer carrying the local Fox affiliate so we don't get the Packers' games anymore. We did go get our free antenna from them on Friday to get the game, but of course DH didn't set it up before he left and of course I don't know how. Matt's fast asleep after his exhausting time partying until 3:30 after homecoming.

Eric had a busy day yesterday too. Went to the first ever Wisconsin Rubik's Cube competition. There were people from 5 states there - mostly in the 11-22 age range. He got I think 2 fifth places, and a 6th and a 10th place in the various competitions (different sized cubes). He was hoping for a 3rd or higher to get one of the cool medals, but had a great time anyways talking to all the other "cube geeks"!

 

[marciemi]

Okay - photo time! (Oh, incidentally Rose - I enjoyed seeing yours!).

Pics of Stephen's homecoming crew first. They all went as a group, but he's the one in the blue striped shirt - the top left boy. The girl he "likes" is next to him in the black dress:

The outside shot. This time he's the tall kid in the back, with the "GF" just to the right of him in the shot. Yes, she is a good foot shorter than he is! And also close to a year older. She just got her drivers' license this week - he isn't even eligible to get his permit/temp until the end of January!

Next, Matt and his friends. They're all much more formal. Evidently I didn't know this, but you're not allowed to wear a tie to homecoming unless you have a date? So Stephen couldn't wear a tie. Matt could, but didn't, since his GF told him not to. As well as what to wear. You know how it is! Anyways, he's (again!) the tall kid in the middle back in blue, with his girlfriend just to the left in teal.

A closeup of him and the GF:

Them in her aunt's Beemer, which she lets each of her relatives drive to their first big dance once they turn 16:

Finally, Eric at his Rubik's competition. He's the one in the white shirt with the cubes on it! I had the camera for homecoming, so DH just videotaped most of the competition. This is one of just a couple pics he took with his camera:

Enjoy! I'm off to clean the basement (which I will NOT enjoy!).

 

[RAPstar]

PTR update!!! Sorry mac isn't here to read it, but I'm sure she'll love it when she gets back. Now off to eat, I'm straving ya'll!!

 

[Tinker-tude]

Hey, Homies!

It's been awhile. Have you missed me TERRIBLY?!?!?!?!?!? I know you did, admit it.

Welcome to the newest homies!

I'm off to wake the wee one from a late nap, and then I'll be back to read the newest addition to Andy/Rob's TR.

((((((((HUGS)))))))) to all of you. I've missed this place!

Taminator

 

[Tinker-tude]

Great TR, Andy! Love all the pics.

I can't wait to go! 93 days and counting!

I just made our countdown posters today and hung them in one of our big kitchen windows. I think I'll start packing now.



Taminator

 

[cruiserkaren]

Belated welcome here!! Caught up in homecoming stuff yesterday - pics to follow once I get them uploaded!

You'll find that although we're friendly here, no one stays on topic very well. Don't feel as if you're being ignored - just keep harassing everyone!

Can't help you with the crib - we've been to Universal three times- first time was pre-kids, once when they were young (but stayed at WDW) and last time was last summer when mine were all teens or pretty close. As far as MIB, I'd say you'd have to base it on your daughter. My niece (then 5) went to WDW last spring. She went on Tower of Terror and enjoyed it but her folks had her skip Pirates of the Caribbean because they were sure she'd be afraid on it. Like you, I can't think of anything really "scary" about MIB, but I also remember going on the Land boat ride with a kid (then 3) freaking out because there was thunder in one of the scenes! If she does fine with other dark/loud rides, then I'd try it. If those seem to turn her off, then maybe not.

I thought the same as you on the Seuss rides as well - that it was no "lap" children. I would recommend against ET from our personal experience. Took youngest DS on it when he was a couple months shy of 2. They kind of have to sit on their own, individual "bicycle", so they're not right next to you. Of course as soon as I tried to sit DS down, he screamed and tried to climb over on me (there's a slight gap). Basically I ended up holding him down in his seat while he screamed until we left the loading area, then letting him lean over and climb into my lap, then getting yelled at when got back into the unloading area. He certainly didn't enjoy it!

I do know there are a lot more experts here than me so come on guys - help out!

Royce and Stephen are at the Packers' game right now. As of Friday our local cable network (Time Warner) is no longer carrying the local Fox affiliate so we don't get the Packers' games anymore. We did go get our free antenna from them on Friday to get the game, but of course DH didn't set it up before he left and of course I don't know how. Matt's fast asleep after his exhausting time partying until 3:30 after homecoming.

Eric had a busy day yesterday too. Went to the first ever Wisconsin Rubik's Cube competition. There were people from 5 states there - mostly in the 11-22 age range. He got I think 2 fifth places, and a 6th and a 10th place in the various competitions (different sized cubes). He was hoping for a 3rd or higher to get one of the cool medals, but had a great time anyways talking to all the other "cube geeks"!

Thanks for that. I'm thinking my dd will be good to go on MIB. She LOVES POTC. We rode it about 5 times in a row at the Pirate & Princess Party in January. Today we watched a video of the Jaws ride on youtube and she was scared silly! She will most definitely not be on that one.

I was thinking there was a gondola type thing on ET (kind of like Peter Pan) that you could chose to sit on instead of the bikes? Anyway, I'm thinking we'll skip it with her. We'll switch off. So then she'd be ok on like the Cat In The Hat(?) ride?

Also very nice pictures of your son. How cool about the beemer. I thought I was sooo cool cause my aunt let me take her Mustang convertible to my Jr. prom. Not wearing a tie unless you have a date? I've never heard anything like that before. I guess it'd make it easy for a girl to ask a guy to dance. She'd know what to look for.

 

[loribell]

Karen unfortunately I am not up on the crib situation at HRH either. Your dd could probably do MIB if the dark rides don't scare her. The only concern I would have is near the end where the big bug "eats" you. May scare her a little. Maybe there is video of it on You Tube.

Also I'm not sure about lap sitting or not. I would however not take her on the Cat in the Hat ride. Those beds turn too hard whether she is on your lap or sitting alone. Just my opinion.

Hey Macadamia of course we've missed ya!

 

[donaldduck352]

Its Monday again..I want to call in sick so bad.But I got a perfect attendence record,donn't want to blow it now..

Have a great day all..

Great Tr Andy,when I get off work I'm gonna read it again..

 

[keishashadow]

Monday, Monday....after staying up late to watch football is a drag

Steelers pulled it out shocker, now we have a bye week to mend!

marci - look @ all those happy shining faces! they don't make such a fuss re homecoming here, never did...May Day is the big day to shine, May Court, etc. goes on for hours w/entertainment...interesting to see how different areas of the country observe things. Nice that they had decent weather!

I was getting Court a meatball sandwich and wasn't watching where I was walking and tripped on the concrete handicapped ramp and threw my back out of whack again - but other than that, a great time was had by all.

Janet - if they told you the last ressie is at 3:30, then I would stick to it....don't want to risk not getting yer grub on - Court's favorite place, ya know. If you get done early, take a spin on the Mummy to kill some time. But it could take you an hour to eat , and don't forget to ask for happy hour pricing on your pints - At 3:30 it will be Happy Hour and I ate there around the same time....I asked and did in fact receive the discounted price. Also don't forget to give your server the AAA card for your discount.

i didn't know they had happy hour & im terrible @ remembering to whip out AP or AAA card...im learning though lol. honestly, more interested in finding a place to sit waiting for the house to open (bad back & all)...last time i had the fish & chips & the fish was mushy in the middle/undercooked? guess i'll go back to the corned beef sammich, dh likes the stew

sorry to hear u took a 'header' no pun intended ...keep an eye on it!

Well then Janet good luck to young Mr. Prior! I hope he has a fabulouos career. And I have to agree with Tracy, take that 3:30 ressie then take your time figuring out what you want to order.

Tracie - I hope your back is okay. Glad you guys had a great time. Pics?

thanks, i've said it before & failed to follow thru yet am going to @ least throw up some DL pics this week, will post

I'm pretty far from Evansville! About 45 mile east of Indy, equally close to Ohio. That's how I get away with calling myself a Bengals fan. Although this season I don't call myself a Bengals fan too loudly. At 0-4 it's embarrassing.

it happens, great circle of sports & all

jmho, i think Jimmy Neutron & moreso Cat in the Hat takes more peeps by surprise than as to bumpy/twisty factor than MIB. Other than ur daughter's temperment as to thrill rides/darkness/noise; i'd base it more on how tall/weight for the more vigorous rides. I'd take my 5 yo on it

 

[marciemi]

Thanks for that. I'm thinking my dd will be good to go on MIB. She LOVES POTC. We rode it about 5 times in a row at the Pirate & Princess Party in January. Today we watched a video of the Jaws ride on youtube and she was scared silly! She will most definitely not be on that one.

I was thinking there was a gondola type thing on ET (kind of like Peter Pan) that you could chose to sit on instead of the bikes? Anyway, I'm thinking we'll skip it with her. We'll switch off. So then she'd be ok on like the Cat In The Hat(?) ride?

Also very nice pictures of your son. How cool about the beemer. I thought I was sooo cool cause my aunt let me take her Mustang convertible to my Jr. prom. Not wearing a tie unless you have a date? I've never heard anything like that before. I guess it'd make it easy for a girl to ask a guy to dance. She'd know what to look for.

We were upset by the folks on our ride on Jaws with young kids with them. Not so much that they'd bring the kids (I realize some people have no idea of what to expect from the rides), but that they basically spent the entire ride laughing at the kids because they were terrified! Yeah, great parents there. Not to mention that the kids screaming pretty much ruined the ride for everyone else on it!

I vaguely recall the gondola type car at ET but don't remember seeing it this time or (obviously) being allowed to ride in it with a screaming kid the previous time. Maybe it's only for special needs? (And kids don't qualify?)

Thought it was funny that Matt had never heard the phrase "beemer" for BMW! And I think the tie thing is just a school policy/mindset. But they have Homecoming here in October, Snow Ball in February and then Prom for Juniors in April and Graduation Ball for Seniors in May. All pretty equally formal. I don't think people do things like limos and overnight policies normally for anything other than Graduation Ball (which most people in the world call prom I think!).

And I know some of the other districts around here have banned homecoming. Not the game, but the dance. Lots of problems around here with vandalism, TP'ing, egging, etc. The entire area is covered in TP right now. The entire week is full of notes, emails, calls, etc. from the schools telling you that TP is vandalism, the kids will be charged and suspended, and suggesting other "wholesome" activities. Seems like a lot of escalation from there, so I guess that's why they're doing away with it in parts! May have been the origin!

 

[loribell]

Janet so glad your Stellers pulled it out. We stayed up and watched the game too. Poor Ben needs a break!

 

[dlbbwu]

I'm pretty far from Evansville! About 45 mile east of Indy, equally close to Ohio. That's how I get away with calling myself a Bengals fan. Although this season I don't call myself a Bengals fan too loudly. At 0-4 it's embarrassing.

That's ok karen! We are a tennis family and spend (it would seem) every other weekend up in Indy. Since they have the most "tennis" people and also indoor courts. In fact one high school up there has 30 outdoor courts.
So needless to say we know Indy....

 

[keishashadow]

Finally, have started Disneyland TR

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=28005171#post28005171

 

[coastermom]

Hello all ...

Been very busy here . My kids are always busy with activities on Saturday and then we headed out to Six Flags for Fright Fest . Lots of complaints this year over years past . Believe it or not there were not enough people out to scare anyone . NOT even Chicken me . Now they are making you pay for the Terror trails. I read the best thing there though . I will quote from the sign..." Terror trails are not intended for childern under the age of 12 but all childern under 2 are free. " Now who ever made that sign has got to be kidding me right ? .

Work today , My DH birthday is Tuesday and my father 's birthday is on Wed. So yes I am now out of cash again . Bowling team has started so now we are there twice a week and we need a new ball ... $110 with a discount . I am only happy that soccer is almost over .

Hope everyone is well and I will try to ketchup as soon as I get a moment to myself.

Try to BBL

 

[roseprincess]

HI homies-
Back to a usual week this week here.

Trying to figure out what Chrissy should be for Halloween. I tried talking her into wearing this pumpkin costume she wore 2 yrs ago(for us to save money $ and she looked really cute in it ). She doesn't want to wear it again. Maybe I'll talk her in being Candace from Phineas and Ferb show.

Marcie- enjoyed the Homecoming pics
Everyone looks lovely! Matt better watch where he puts his hand on the GF(in one of those pics)

I'd never been to a high school dance, not even Prom, except for Turn-About
dance one yr. I wasn't in the popular crowd.
But I was able to get into the high school musicals, plays for free, since I was in Drama Club in hs. I was the behind the scenes person- sold tickets and ushered

Hi to all

Gotta run.

 

[donaldduck352]

Good Eve all..Hope your Monday was good!!

I got something to give ya a chuckle..

My neighbor is in her 70's.She is a widow,and has a beautiful house that has lap siding.I promised her if she would buy the bleach I would pressure wash it for her(spray it 1'st then use the washer too take it off)!!

I've done this 100times before,so you would think no biggie..

This is were it gets good.I spray the house with the bleach full strength-let it sit for 10mins or so-then start spraying..The wind got me in the wrong direction.So now I'm wearing the bleach-flushing my eyes and mouth with water

Now my good work shirt(i should of changed i know)thats red is poka-dotted white.My hair lets not talk about that

So I know what I'm gonna be for holloween now--CHRIS FARLEY!!!!!!

Oh the luck'o'the Irish sure donn't know me..

But it is kinda funny looking back on it now!!!!!!


Does it seem like a black clowd follows me around or what!