Something About Nothing.........#7

[macraven]

9 miles away HAHA Now Mac, you know the world would end if we met up here in Illinois... And Wootness for famous Daves! I love there sweet and zesty sauce and their cornbread is HEAVEN!!!!

So my kids talked me into taking them to Great America today (6 flags) and my husband has to help out a freind so it should be interesting.

My baby is 10 today... been such an emotional weekend with all the birthdays. I say the person WHO GAVE BIRTH should get gifts too. Who is with me??

ok, now today you are 9.5 miles from my house........

and we only see each other in orlando.....




i am joining the troops and say, i am with you 100% on giving the mom the presents....

of course, my bd is always forgotten but it's still a great idea.


happy birthday to the boy today- he now is a double diget....!



i betcha it didn't take much arm twisting to agree to Six Flags today......
it can be a really fun day there, i always enjoy myself there.



we need a homie meet at a FAmous Dave's.

i don't care what state it is in, i want to see bbq smiles on homies..

 

[macraven]

Rose - you'll be in our prayers as well. Lots of pixie and mummy dust for you and DH in getting through this hard time. Were your kids close to him as well? How are they taking it?

My dad is improving, but although he was released from the hospital, they had to send him to a rehab center/nursing home because he is in no way ready to go home yet. Although he is making steady recovery from the back surgery, it is leading to all sorts of other complications. Taking him off the diabetes meds (I guess necessary for the surgery?) somehow led to gout. The gout is making it hard on his recovery in general, but the meds for it made him really sick and are causing more internal bleeding. Off those again and dealing with it the best he can. Mom's having as hard of a time running back and forth and him expecting her to do everything for him and be there the full 12 hours of visiting hours. And it's only going to get worse when he comes home and it's full time. I'm just her sounding board right now which is about all I can do.

On a more happy note, happy anniversary and birthday to all those who have been celebrating!

Back to the more somber notes, many of you probably remember me whining about my walking buddy. We walk about 3 days a week together (5-6 miles at a time) and I always complain when she cancels on me just because it's 30 below! Anyways, on Tuesday she found out she has breast cancer. It didn't sound like the doctors were very positive, like "no big deal", but instead more like "if we take the breast, and do chemo, and do radiation, then maybe we can beat it". So please keep her in your prayers if you can!

marci, have your father and family in my prayers.

your walking buddy made my list also.


hang in there.
your homies are sending mummy dust to you.

 

[scotlass]

If you can spare some prayers, mummy dust, etc.
My FIL(my DH's father) passed away Sat. around noontime.
He died quietly with no suffering. It was expected that he wasn't going to last much longer.
Thanks so much homies, very appreciated!

Sendin ower the water....

Today is day. Oh joy

day here too....geez I HATE !!

Back to the more somber notes, many of you probably remember me whining about my walking buddy. We walk about 3 days a week together (5-6 miles at a time) and I always complain when she cancels on me just because it's 30 below! Anyways, on Tuesday she found out she has breast cancer.

Im so sorry for your friend...sendin good wishes and possitive vibes ower the water !!


Hey mac, Happy Anniversary...it was mine last Monday....and DH forgot !!

I cant be too upset it is the first time he has ( and hes looked after me like a wee star since my hospital drama ) and only the 2nd time I havent !!

 

[macraven]

happy belated anniversary scotlass!!

i hope youse are recovering and feeling better soon.


oh, i received your card. i loved it!
tanks a million.

 

[Beavis]

first of all Beavis.....


to the home of the homies.
you know you are now a member here now......
(that really means we buy you the first drink or cheesy pretzel of your choice)



Metro West always catches the shuttles and i think he would give the best advice.
on another thread, same response was given by some posters.

anywhere in the park can be a viewing spot if the sky is clear.



have to add, i love beavis and butthead...........

Well thanks for the welcome. I am fairly new to the whole DIS fourms and have not ventured to the US area much. But with 3 trips to the world this year with a friend we bought annual passes to US and Busch Gardens.

Now that it seems clear that anywhere would be a good spot I just have to figure out which way it west while at the park and find some way to know the count down.

 

[macraven]

beavis, i'm sure one of the locals that post on this thread can tell you which way is west when you are in the park.


it's kind of a slow day here but hopefully some will read back and be able to answer your question.

i hope you have a great time at the parks!

 

[marciemi]

Thanks for the support guys. I haven't been here much since I've been hanging out on the Disney side of the board and particularly the "Why the heck aren't the August hours out yet?" threads! For a brief time I can be excited about going to the parks so I'm trying to do that and stay excited about that and block everything else out.

Yet another issue I didn't bring up with you guys was that a little over a week ago, Stephen broke up with his GF. (No, this isn't Matt & his GF who are now at 27 months together). But Stephen and she had been together for nearly 6 months and I particularly felt bad for her. He felt she was being too clingy, possessive and serious about the relationship and broke it off. Long story, but her dad came over today and we had a long discussion so everyone's nerves are frayed. Bottom line is she still wants to be together, both parents would like them to remain friends, Stephen doesn't think they can be friends because she wants more. Ah, the joys of high school drama! But if nothing else, it's making me realize that my kid isn't as nice of a guy as I would like him to be.

 

[Laurabearz]

ok, now today you are 9.5 miles from my house........

and we only see each other in orlando.....
i am joining the troops and say, i am with you 100% on giving the mom the presents....

of course, my bd is always forgotten but it's still a great idea.


happy birthday to the boy today- he now is a double diget....!

i betcha it didn't take much arm twisting to agree to Six Flags today......
it can be a really fun day there, i always enjoy myself there.

we need a homie meet at a FAmous Dave's.

i don't care what state it is in, i want to see bbq smiles on homies..

We had a lot of fun today. One of the perks of riding only the rides our 42 incher can ride, is little or no waits. The longest wait today (other than 15 minutes for ice cream) was for loggers run and that was all of 10 minutes.

I am kicking myself.. I rode too many lame spinny rides so by the time we got to fliddlers fling I was spun out and couldnt ride it :-(

Rose... Sorry I missed it the first go around (((hugs)))

Marci... Good thoughts for your walking buddy.

Yo Beavis... welcome!!

 

[marciemi]

TGM Wisconsin meet in Madison August 15th if anyone wants to join us!!

Yeah, I know you guys aren't from WI, but I think a lot of people coming to the meet are from Michigan, Illinois or Iowa! Should be fun, especially since it's a week before our trip!

 

[circelli]

Welome to you Beavis

Mummy dust to your walking buddy Marcie
Catch you all later!!

 

[macraven]

TGM Wisconsin meet in Madison August 15th if anyone wants to join us!!

Yeah, I know you guys aren't from WI, but I think a lot of people coming to the meet are from Michigan, Illinois or Iowa! Should be fun, especially since it's a week before our trip!

haven't heard about that one yet.
are you going marci?

 

[Laurabearz]

TGM Wisconsin meet in Madison August 15th if anyone wants to join us!!

Yeah, I know you guys aren't from WI, but I think a lot of people coming to the meet are from Michigan, Illinois or Iowa! Should be fun, especially since it's a week before our trip!

I love Madtown! Ever eat at Smokeys on University Ave? Best piece of meat you will ever eat!

Sadly I dont think I can attend a TGM meet. I think they are all insane to pay for a touring plan, and I know at some point I would open my big fat mouth and insert my cute little foot into it. (present company excluded)

Gosh now I have Smokey's on the brain! Those hashbrown potatoes they do are insane!!

 

[marciemi]

All our plans are up in the air right now Mac. I had a trip home (MI) planned for late July, along with a couple days at Mackinac and at Cedar Point. All reservations made and all. Matt just brought home the soccer schedule, and although school is starting earlier this year than the last two, for some reason, they're doing their mandatory soccer camp in July that week a week later than ever before. Since Eric will also be in HS soccer, they both really need to be there.

So trying to change things to the following week, but my brother is christening his baby in SC probably that weekend in there which affects when we could visit my parents (since they'd be at the christening), Matt has a critical orientation/registration he needs to be at on that Monday that I'm trying to see if he could make up some other time, I'm trying to see what's even available as far as hotels and change fees at both places, etc, which is also affecting camping reservations for various weekends in July and August (I have places double booked but now we might do one instead of another).

All of which is a long way of saying that I'm hoping to do it. Should know more of our summer plans more definitely within a week. Matt & Eric would have soccer that weekend, so Royce could stay with them and Stephen & I could drive out. They have reservations for the meet at the Country Inn & Suites near Verona, but I don't think we'd get away with spending the night, since we'll be gone at WDW for a week a week later! So we'd probably drive out for the day, hang with the homies, and drive home in the evening.

 

[Metro West]

Todd-The King of siggies-got us on the edge of our seats on what you got coming up..

Metro West always catches the shuttles and i think he would give the best advice.
on another thread, same response was given by some posters.

anywhere in the park can be a viewing spot if the sky is clear.

Now that it seems clear that anywhere would be a good spot I just have to figure out which way it west while at the park and find some way to know the count down.

Unless I'm mistaken (and it's entirely possible) you would want to look East for the launch if you're going to be at Universal. I live in NW Orlando and we always have to look back the other direction for the launches. KSC and the Cape are kinda NE from Orlando so you would want to look back towards downtown and the airport. The shuttle usually goes in a Westerly direction once it takes off but don't worry...you can see it from just about anywhere and can quickly turn to catch it. Here are two shots from the last night launch we had...these were from my front yard. As you can see...it's pretty easy to spot...even during the day.

Night launches ROCK!

 

[minniejack]

Thanks for the support guys. I haven't been here much since I've been hanging out on the Disney side of the board and particularly the "Why the heck aren't the August hours out yet?" threads! For a brief time I can be excited about going to the parks so I'm trying to do that and stay excited about that and block everything else out.

Yet another issue I didn't bring up with you guys was that a little over a week ago, Stephen broke up with his GF. (No, this isn't Matt & his GF who are now at 27 months together). But Stephen and she had been together for nearly 6 months and I particularly felt bad for her. He felt she was being too clingy, possessive and serious about the relationship and broke it off. Long story, but her dad came over today and we had a long discussion so everyone's nerves are frayed. Bottom line is she still wants to be together, both parents would like them to remain friends, Stephen doesn't think they can be friends because she wants more. Ah, the joys of high school drama! But if nothing else, it's making me realize that my kid isn't as nice of a guy as I would like him to be.

Oh brother. You've got to be kidding. Helicopter parent to the extreme!

I've got my own DS out weeding right now.
He had to be drug down the stairs by me to even go to the piano recital; shirt was pulled off in process--he then had the nerve to not go on stage for his solo and only went up for the duet with his sister.

Bye, Bye phone!!!!

Yes, I agree I need presents on their b-days not the other way around. You can all send some valium on the 11 and 19 of August.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Evening all ...

Well shoulder was feeling better today so ended up doing the Spring cleaning in the front yard ... I'm now thinking that may not have been the best idea

 

[marciemi]

Oh brother. You've got to be kidding. Helicopter parent to the extreme!

Well, she is an only child, and this was both of their first relationships, and she is apparently pretty broken up about it so I think it's hard on the parents. I know I'm taking it harder than my son. However, the dad did come over to say that they didn't blame Stephen and knew a lot of it was her fault, etc. but of course in an hour conversation, a lot of emotions came out. I think he was hoping Stephen would say okay, he'd get back together with her, but he was pretty firm that he would like to be friends, but didn't think it was possible, and getting back together wasn't going to happen. I guess I'm not sure why because I thought a week ago everything was fine, but he says I don't know everything that went on (which I obviously don't).

The kind of funny part was that right as her dad left (and she didn't know he was over here since she's out of town with her mom for the weekend), she sent Stephen a text saying, simply 'You suck". Stephen was like . He asked her why and she said "Because you do". He asked me what he was supposed to tell her and I suggested "I'm sorry you feel that way". She continued with some more insults. I only wish she'd sent it a minute earlier and Stephen could have showed her dad that it wasn't all his fault!

 

[marciemi]

Oh,and a brief update on my walking buddy. Apparently they did biopsies this week and did confirm for sure that it was breast cancer in at least two separate spots. However, what is confusing them is that the cancer cells they've found are not breast cancer cells, but a kind more commonly found in the lungs and other areas. Since they did find cancer in the lymph nodes, they are concerned that it actually possibly could have spread to the breast from somewhere else. She had a mammogram abou 8 months ago that showed nothing at all, so it's either a very fast growing cancer, or came from a different source, obviously neither of which are good.

She goes tomorrow for a full body scan of some sort that determines if there is cancer anywhere else. Please keep her in your prayers for that. She finds out the results Wednesday and they hope to start treatment by the end of the week. Either surgery (if it's just the breast cancer) or chemo (if it's more widespread). She had no idea of any of this until 2 weeks ago when she started having pain under her arm.

 

[donaldduck352]

Evening all ...

Well shoulder was feeling better today so ended up doing the Spring cleaning in the front yard ... I'm now thinking that may not have been the best idea

Hey Bonny,just cause you felt better dont mean you are.Take care of that shoulder till it heals completley..

 

[macraven]

Thanks for the support guys. I haven't been here much since I've been hanging out on the Disney side of the board and particularly the "Why the heck aren't the August hours out yet?" threads! For a brief time I can be excited about going to the parks so I'm trying to do that and stay excited about that and block everything else out.

Yet another issue I didn't bring up with you guys was that a little over a week ago, Stephen broke up with his GF. (No, this isn't Matt & his GF who are now at 27 months together). But Stephen and she had been together for nearly 6 months and I particularly felt bad for her. He felt she was being too clingy, possessive and serious about the relationship and broke it off. Long story, but her dad came over today and we had a long discussion so everyone's nerves are frayed. Bottom line is she still wants to be together, both parents would like them to remain friends, Stephen doesn't think they can be friends because she wants more. Ah, the joys of high school drama! But if nothing else, it's making me realize that my kid isn't as nice of a guy as I would like him to be.

umm, her dad came to talk to you......

like you can make your kid go back and be bf/gf now.....


i can't imagine any parent taking a kid's breakup that seriously.
well, maybe if they had a couple of children together i could imagine the man coming over to talk to you but, they are in high school and that's not the case here.

high school kids break up with each other all the time and then go on to find Mr Right or Ms Right within a few weeks....

very protective parents.......

Oh brother. You've got to be kidding. Helicopter parent to the extreme!

I've got my own DS out weeding right now.
He had to be drug down the stairs by me to even go to the piano recital; shirt was pulled off in process--he then had the nerve to not go on stage for his solo and only went up for the duet with his sister.

Bye, Bye phone!!!!


Yes, I agree I need presents on their b-days not the other way around. You can all send some valium on the 11 and 19 of August.

you have me in stitches......

i'll remember the second bdate you listed.
i know someone with that date also

Well, she is an only child, and this was both of their first relationships, and she is apparently pretty broken up about it so I think it's hard on the parents. I know I'm taking it harder than my son. However, the dad did come over to say that they didn't blame Stephen and knew a lot of it was her fault, etc. but of course in an hour conversation, a lot of emotions came out. I think he was hoping Stephen would say okay, he'd get back together with her, but he was pretty firm that he would like to be friends, but didn't think it was possible, and getting back together wasn't going to happen. I guess I'm not sure why because I thought a week ago everything was fine, but he says I don't know everything that went on (which I obviously don't).

The kind of funny part was that right as her dad left (and she didn't know he was over here since she's out of town with her mom for the weekend), she sent Stephen a text saying, simply 'You suck". Stephen was like . He asked her why and she said "Because you do". He asked me what he was supposed to tell her and I suggested "I'm sorry you feel that way". She continued with some more insults. I only wish she'd sent it a minute earlier and Stephen could have showed her dad that it wasn't all his fault!

i can obviously see she is taking this very hard.......

Hey Bonny,just cause you felt better dont mean you are.Take care of that shoulder till it heals completley..

bonny, listen to the farmer.

take it easy and stop doing yard work.
just because you don't have any snow on the ground right now doesn't mean to start doing outdoor work before the next snow storm hits.....

Oh,and a brief update on my walking buddy. Apparently they did biopsies this week and did confirm for sure that it was breast cancer in at least two separate spots. However, what is confusing them is that the cancer cells they've found are not breast cancer cells, but a kind more commonly found in the lungs and other areas. Since they did find cancer in the lymph nodes, they are concerned that it actually possibly could have spread to the breast from somewhere else. She had a mammogram abou 8 months ago that showed nothing at all, so it's either a very fast growing cancer, or came from a different source, obviously neither of which are good.

She goes tomorrow for a full body scan of some sort that determines if there is cancer anywhere else. Please keep her in your prayers for that. She finds out the results Wednesday and they hope to start treatment by the end of the week. Either surgery (if it's just the breast cancer) or chemo (if it's more widespread). She had no idea of any of this until 2 weeks ago when she started having pain under her arm.

marcie, if the breast cancer is really a secondary source, it doesn't look good.

i have her in my prayers.
mucho mummy dust for your walking buddy.