Something about Nothing, come join in........ Part 3

[wwessing]

First, I did not know you had a 20 year old.

Second, good for you with with the birthday dinner combo.

Third, good luck with the last minute cake

I know I behave like a 4 year old from time to time. . . it's either that or my youthful appearance. . . . since you've never seen me, I guess it must be that other thing. . .

Dinner went very well. Momma and pops; younger bro and his better half; dd20 with my grandson and her other half and we 5 made for a full house. I sent the rest of the cake home with dd20. . . oh, i have a cake story. . . put my giant pot of veggie soup up for the rest of this week (I'm gonna eat it every night for dinner and see if I lose extra poundage) and I do have about 6 pieces of lasagna left over. I didn't even so much as taste a piece of the meat when it was cooking either I also had salad and 4 kinds of ice cream. . . had to make everyone happy (ok, ok, I ate some sorbet but it was fat free, no sugar added and only like 80 calories for 1/2 cup ).

Here's my cake story. . . we went to WalMart because I forgot to order a cake. So I have to get just the right cake to satisfy both birthday girls. . . I'm looking for a 1/4 sheet, marble cake with buttercream frosting that has no writing or characters on it. Not so hard, right? They've got 30 cakes in the cooler. Well, I can't find just the right one, so I settle for all the above except the cake is yellow rather than marble or 1/2 & 1/2. I ask if they can write happy birthday and fancy it up a little. . . put on a couple flowers, a few leaves, etc. The cake lady we always deal with starts to say sure, no problem and the OTHER one snaps out "no, we can't change cakes once we price them." I respond with "well, all the cakes here are the same price no matter what they have on them and I'm only asking you to add a couple little icing flowers JUST LIKE IS ON 10 OTHER CAKES". I get a big "then buy one of the other cakes", so I start to respond by sticking out my tounge at her and kicking her in the shin, but realize that I'm not in 3rd grade and I would probably get arrested for battery, so I settle for a very stern glare in her direction and stand there tapping my foot with my hands on my hips (which is SO much more mature). The NICE lady comes around the front of the cooler to help me try to find something more fitting for a 20 year old and a 60something person and whispers that she will fix up my cake. So I was like, aawww, you are so nice and I really appreciate it. We wait and wait and about 10 minutes later she comes back with our cake. . . ok, she was trying to be nice so I thanked her profusely and told her it was wonderful. . . then dh and I dashed around the corner and started she stuck plastic balloon bouquets and little sparkler like things in it. . .but the best part is I had her write Happy Birthday and put Mom, Grandma and Chelsea randomly written around the cake. . .she misspelled gradma We didn't have the heart to take it back so we all had a good chuckle this evening!

 

[tlinus]

I know I behave like a 4 year old from time to time. . . it's either that or my youthful appearance. . . . since you've never seen me, I guess it must be that other thing. . .

Dinner went very well. Momma and pops; younger bro and his better half; dd20 with my grandson and her other half and we 5 made for a full house. I sent the rest of the cake home with dd20. . . oh, i have a cake story. . . put my giant pot of veggie soup up for the rest of this week (I'm gonna eat it every night for dinner and see if I lose extra poundage) and I do have about 6 pieces of lasagna left over. I didn't even so much as taste a piece of the meat when it was cooking either I also had salad and 4 kinds of ice cream. . . had to make everyone happy (ok, ok, I ate some sorbet but it was fat free, no sugar added and only like 80 calories for 1/2 cup ).

Here's my cake story. . . we went to WalMart because I forgot to order a cake. So I have to get just the right cake to satisfy both birthday girls. . . I'm looking for a 1/4 sheet, marble cake with buttercream frosting that has no writing or characters on it. Not so hard, right? They've got 30 cakes in the cooler. Well, I can't find just the right one, so I settle for all the above except the cake is yellow rather than marble or 1/2 & 1/2. I ask if they can write happy birthday and fancy it up a little. . . put on a couple flowers, a few leaves, etc. The cake lady we always deal with starts to say sure, no problem and the OTHER one snaps out "no, we can't change cakes once we price them." I respond with "well, all the cakes here are the same price no matter what they have on them and I'm only asking you to add a couple little icing flowers JUST LIKE IS ON 10 OTHER CAKES". I get a big "then buy one of the other cakes", so I start to respond by sticking out my tounge at her and kicking her in the shin, but realize that I'm not in 3rd grade and I would probably get arrested for battery, so I settle for a very stern glare in her direction and stand there tapping my foot with my hands on my hips (which is SO much more mature). The NICE lady comes around the front of the cooler to help me try to find something more fitting for a 20 year old and a 60something person and whispers that she will fix up my cake. So I was like, aawww, you are so nice and I really appreciate it. We wait and wait and about 10 minutes later she comes back with our cake. . . ok, she was trying to be nice so I thanked her profusely and told her it was wonderful. . . then dh and I dashed around the corner and started she stuck plastic balloon bouquets and little sparkler like things in it. . .but the best part is I had her write Happy Birthday and put Mom, Grandma and Chelsea randomly written around the cake. . .she misspelled gradma We didn't have the heart to take it back so we all had a good chuckle this evening!

That is a really GREAT cake story - thanks for the much needed

Good for you sticking to your new "way of life with eating" - We (I) am so proud of you not tasting!!!!!!! WTG!!!!!

 

[tlinus]

i could in no freakin' way possible be pregnant.
between the still bruised knees and the air cast, doing it is the last thing on my mind.
the very last.
the last......

OhOH Penny -

Hoping the foot feels better soon!!! Mummy dust for a clean test result

 

[tlinus]

1600


(yay me!!!!)

 

[macraven]

i could in no freakin' way possible be pregnant.
between the still bruised knees and the air cast, doing it is the last thing on my mind.
the very last.
the last......

you do have a point.....

maybe next week.....

you must heal fast.......

I know I behave like a 4 year old from time to time. . . it's either that or my youthful appearance. . . . since you've never seen me, I guess it must be that other thing. . .

Dinner went very well. Momma and pops; younger bro and his better half; dd20 with my grandson and her other half and we 5 made for a full house. I sent the rest of the cake home with dd20. . . oh, i have a cake story. . . put my giant pot of veggie soup up for the rest of this week (I'm gonna eat it every night for dinner and see if I lose extra poundage) and I do have about 6 pieces of lasagna left over. I didn't even so much as taste a piece of the meat when it was cooking either I also had salad and 4 kinds of ice cream. . . had to make everyone happy (ok, ok, I ate some sorbet but it was fat free, no sugar added and only like 80 calories for 1/2 cup ).

Here's my cake story. . . we went to WalMart because I forgot to order a cake. So I have to get just the right cake to satisfy both birthday girls. . . I'm looking for a 1/4 sheet, marble cake with buttercream frosting that has no writing or characters on it. Not so hard, right? They've got 30 cakes in the cooler. Well, I can't find just the right one, so I settle for all the above except the cake is yellow rather than marble or 1/2 & 1/2. I ask if they can write happy birthday and fancy it up a little. . . put on a couple flowers, a few leaves, etc. The cake lady we always deal with starts to say sure, no problem and the OTHER one snaps out "no, we can't change cakes once we price them." I respond with "well, all the cakes here are the same price no matter what they have on them and I'm only asking you to add a couple little icing flowers JUST LIKE IS ON 10 OTHER CAKES". I get a big "then buy one of the other cakes", so I start to respond by sticking out my tounge at her and kicking her in the shin, but realize that I'm not in 3rd grade and I would probably get arrested for battery, so I settle for a very stern glare in her direction and stand there tapping my foot with my hands on my hips (which is SO much more mature). The NICE lady comes around the front of the cooler to help me try to find something more fitting for a 20 year old and a 60something person and whispers that she will fix up my cake. So I was like, aawww, you are so nice and I really appreciate it. We wait and wait and about 10 minutes later she comes back with our cake. . . ok, she was trying to be nice so I thanked her profusely and told her it was wonderful. . . then dh and I dashed around the corner and started she stuck plastic balloon bouquets and little sparkler like things in it. . .but the best part is I had her write Happy Birthday and put Mom, Grandma and Chelsea randomly written around the cake. . .she misspelled gradma We didn't have the heart to take it back so we all had a good chuckle this evening!

i laughed really hard when i read your 3rd grade girl vs the mature woman.

Congrats to Matthew Rose That is great to hear!!! I hope he does well at Districts.... (use more cooking spray then ) Look forward to pix!

How was your dinner at MT?? I've eaten there once...a loooong time ago.... (prolly 22 years ago!)...we had a real great time. I was in high school and went with my GF and her folks to Fla. to visit her Grandma and WDW and we ended up there one night...it was way kewl....and our knight was hot




Hey Alison.... I hope you are all healed now! Thanks for stickin' with "barb" and not "brab".....it's harder to type and I feel 'connected' to Tricia

if you don't like the brab, i'll stop.
i won't call you anything that would bother you. i just have to know.





I'm sorry....thought it was the 'easy' job...you can switch if you find someone that will switch with you

i'll vacuum for you.



You guys are awful quiet...Larry is the only chatterbox that is male here....he stops in daily to say "hi" and "nite"..... Todd stops in daily too...but he needs to yak it up more! Fred was here....dunno where HE went? DM...he breezes in and out.... Mike...you HAVE to be here more often.... It's not that we forget about you guys, but when you don't make your presence known, we think you aren't paying attention here....

you forgot fletcher.
he's a dude.

 

[macraven]

1600


(yay me!!!!)

and you wear that 1600 quite well miss bean

 

[tlinus]

Lori, Tricia, Barb, mac and all the other homies -

Thanks for the replies, I was kidding about the not asking - I tend to *vanish* for a day here and there.....Just wanted to see who was on their toesies -


Have a great night all - need to be up EARLY - who is the wake up call tomorrow??!!??!!

 

[ky07]

1600


(yay me!!!!)

Way to go

 

[macraven]

Lori, Tricia, Barb, mac and all the other homies -

Thanks for the replies, I was kidding about the not asking - I tend to *vanish* for a day here and there.....Just wanted to see who was on their toesies -


Have a great night all - need to be up EARLY - who is the wake up call tomorrow??!!??!!

Jodie, maybe we should call her to remind her to get up at 5 and do the job.
or maybe fletcher will remember he is on the day shift for us

 

[coastermom]

We've gone to hotels several times that have had it and really didn't care for it. I think some of it may be if you're a slightly obsessive type, you can't stop fiddling with it! Maybe if we had one long term, you'd know your number and never worry about it. But at the hotels, I'd just lie there going "it's too firm", then "no, now it's too soft, maybe firm was better". You get the idea! Anyways, my point was to look for Radissons in your area - most of them have rooms with them (at least around here) and it might be a way to get an idea (and a night out?! ) We also went to a hotel that advertised the tempurpedic (sp?) beds and decided we really didn't like those either - we both ended up covered in sweat (and no, not for "other" reasons ). For whatever reason, we felt that those beds seemed SO much warmer and not "breathing" like a normal matteress


WOW I was thinking covered in sweat and I blushed I thought there was too much Lovin going on ....

I should look into that a night out sounds good our anniversary is on Friday and we could use that night out .


Still no snow here but DH doesn't really want it anyway on the other hand the kids are looking for a blizzard.


Going to bed soon see everyone in the morning if rhere is no work. If there is work I may look like this and be frazzled but back at night .

 

[tlinus]

Jodie, maybe we should call her to remind her to get up at 5 and do the job.
or maybe fletcher will remember he is on the day shift for us

make it 5:30am and we have a deal (no - seriously - that is the time I wake up EVERYDAY, no matter when and if I go to sleep!!)

 

[macraven]

rose, tell matthew congrats from us.
and for the next race, take some pics to share with us.

hope you liked m. t.

i know there is one near me but i went all the way to florida to see it .....
been there twice......


i know i am forgetting someone here............it's that blonde thing i tell ya'

 

[bubba's mom]

Feeling better today . It was too many onion rings I am sure but I did not get sick just a little green. .

Here is a question for everyone . Does anyone here have the Sleepnumber bed?

See everyone after a big clean through .

1. Glad you weren't sick and feel better.... gotta watch those onion rings....(that's what happened to ChiChi's...closed down cuz people got sick from the onions they were using)

2. Sorry...don't have a sleepnumber bed...have water. Is there a 'mattress' store around you can go and check them out? What is the return policy if you buy from QVC?

3. How did the big cleaning go?? Hopefully you don't have even MORE stuff now

The trip can't come too soon! I'm ready to go now...but still working on getting motivated to get back into better eating habits...the holidays did a number on me yeah I'll blame it on the holidays.... I have my ressies and my tickets....just counting down now!

Don't wish the trip here too soon.... then it's over sooner I'm countin' down with ya

I wonder if my new signature will post so here goes a post to try it out

I like your new sig....but you need a countdown ticker....when is your next trip?

Carol had to have her surgical drain replaced last week, but goes back for another checkup this week. Maybe to get her drain and staples removed, depending on how she has healed. I'll be heading over there to see her soon

Good news for Joshua AND Carol....how was your visit? Keep us posted on her visit this week.... Seems her surgery was a good idea....seems 'better' there now..... Was it a good choice she made?

I just thought of something. Do you guys want to see our business? I know some of you have no idea what I'm talking about when I mention RVs and whatnot. I was going to update our website tonight and I realized that I've never shown it to y'all. Don't laugh at the name. My inlaws couldn't spell.

http://www.kamperkorner.com/

The inventory is off. I haven't added the 2008 units we have, but you'll get the idea.

Kewl site! I would love to be able to travel the states in one of those...they are so homey and cozy looking....nothing like when I was little! Someday I hope to be able to ride in one Oh, and I was going to "Contact Us" at the site, but thought Brad might get it and be confused ....so, I didn't.

Jennifer, I can't wait to hear what our "rebate" checks will be. Why do they call it a rebate? IT'S MY MONEY in the first place!!!!

It's garbage night here, and Mike and I are using the opportunity to do some heavy duty fridge cleaning. He's starting without me and calling for the Windex now. Better get my fat bum off the 'puter and on the kitchen floor to help. Mike went through a stage where every time he went to the grocery store, he bought me cottage cheese. I have to be in the mood for cottage cheese and I shudder to think how many containers we're going to find in the fridge!

BBL.

They call it a 'rebate' cuz they want you to like them and want you to forget it's YOUR money

So....how many cottage cheeses didja find

 

[coastermom]

Bubbasmom .... I am so computer unsavvy that the signature was a huge accomplishment for me.


Our next trip is 4/30 /08 . DD sweet 16 .


The sleepnumber bed can be returned but it is expensive to ship back and forth . I am going to ask around to see . I have been to the stores in the mall but the QVC bed is not in the stores it is a model only made for QVC . I asked QVC about the bed and they said it was comparable to the three higher end sleepnumber beds. So basically they were really no help. I am still confused .


The big clean up is still happening . I cleaned up the house but now I need to do more of my bedroom. I am looking to clear it all out in time to paint , get a new rug and clean up in time for our new bedroom set to come. With over 18 years of junk we have saved it is really a HUGE job.

 

[bubba's mom]

She actually told the parents that what she considered C work first quarter would be A work by the end of the year.

What? Yeah.... greaaaat philosophy!

More pictures! These are all from the dinner party before the Snow Ball yesterday. The first 3 are of DS and his girlfriend (in case that wasn't obvious!):

And the whole motley crew!:

They are great...thanks for sharing....altho, I'm glad we can't see UP these dresses .... One question...if it's SO cold there, why are these girls 1/2 naked?? I'd be wearing a dress with sleeves and a neck! Also...are these DS's friends or the girlfriends friends?? Usually you roll with one set of friends...just wondering who's friends are the majority there....

PA isn't quite so gung-ho on going after deadbeats (especially when they hide income, etc) other than a lousy min. earning capacity & attaching federal tax returns, etc. Don't be "nice"; he needs to step up!

Actually, my (ex) sister has her ex thrown in jail all the time for not paying....He's on medical disability and has no money to pay.... No job = no money = no pay..... What she is too dumb to realize is that everytime she has him thrown in jail, he is STILL not working and therefore, STILL unable to pay..... duh! Thank God the poor guy only has 3 years left to pay.... my sister just blows it on who and whatever anyway.... My niece doesn't usually see a dime.

did u ever stay @ OKW or AK?

We stayed at a studio at OKW once...for free.... We loved it...it was so nice.... Actually, made me realize how much I miss ceiling fans when I stay at hotels

ha - at least u still have hair i feel bad for my sons, evidently loss follows maternal side of family (my DSs are dooooomed, 2 oldest are early to mid 20's and it's not looking too good for them. my dad had the monk thing going, least he didn't try the dreaded comb-over.

i think if i were a guy i'd shave my head & be done with it

Sons are "supposed" to follow the hair pattern of their Mom's Dad.... so, if your maternal Grandad was a baldy, chances are in your favor..... oh my poor Bubba

I was cruising around the CB. Dangerous, I know. I couldn't help myself. There was the thread started by such a pompous sounding OP, I just had to add my 2 cents.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1700901&page=7

I'm post #101

We are gonna have to lock you out of the CB before you hurt someone....

 

[tlinus]

Bubbasmom .... I am so computer unsavvy that the signature was a huge accomplishment for me.


Our next trip is 4/30 /08 . DD sweet 16 .


The sleepnumber bed can be returned but it is expensive to ship back and forth . I am going to ask around to see . I have been to the stores in the mall but the QVC bed is not in the stores it is a model only made for QVC . I asked QVC about the bed and they said it was comparable to the three higher end sleepnumber beds. So basically they were really no help. I am still confused .


The big clean up is still happening . I cleaned up the house but now I need to do more of my bedroom. I am looking to clear it all out in time to paint , get a new rug and clean up in time for our new bedroom set to come. With over 18 years of junk we have saved it is really a HUGE job.

Congrats with the clean up - I am working on the basement and Mt. Laundry

You are supposed to be there the same time as Jodie, Wendy(? right?) and myself - sounds like a round or two of drinks on City Walk

 

[ky07]

Bubbasmom .... I am so computer unsavvy that the signature was a huge accomplishment for me.


Our next trip is 4/30 /08 . DD sweet 16 .


The sleepnumber bed can be returned but it is expensive to ship back and forth . I am going to ask around to see . I have been to the stores in the mall but the QVC bed is not in the stores it is a model only made for QVC . I asked QVC about the bed and they said it was comparable to the three higher end sleepnumber beds. So basically they were really no help. I am still confused .


The big clean up is still happening . I cleaned up the house but now I need to do more of my bedroom. I am looking to clear it all out in time to paint , get a new rug and clean up in time for our new bedroom set to come. With over 18 years of junk we have saved it is really a HUGE job.

Over 18 We are right there with ya cause the DW won't throw away anything so thats about 16 years of junk and the bad thing is it gets worse everytime we get ready to move

 

[bubba's mom]

i have my passport, i can travel to where you are........

uh..............

I don't even post on those threads anymore. I mean...what's the point...you know?

about 2 years ago some of the universal threads got locked.
when a disney only lover comes to post on a UO thread and argue about the differences, it gets locked when tempers flare or when some of the posters recieve pm's and say bad things to them.

there were many a time when one homie was being backed into the corner, we all jumped in.

another reason i am grateful this thread is here on the UO forums and not the CB

I'm grateful too I hate it when people troll and that IS usually when UO threads get locked ..... (that's why you're not allowed to feed them!)

 

[coastermom]

Congrats with the clean up - I am working on the basement and Mt. Laundry

You are supposed to be there the same time as Jodie, Wendy(? right?) and myself - sounds like a round or two of drinks on City Walk

MT.Laundry ...So you have seen my basement too I guess there is a lot of this going on at your house too .

Drinks ... I am late for everything but NEVER late for Drinks . On 5/3 you will all be able to find us we will have the Sweet 16 shirts on it will be hard to miss us .

 

[coastermom]

Over 18 We are right there with ya cause the DW won't throw away anything so thats about 16 years of junk and the bad thing is it gets worse everytime we get ready to move

I don't ever want to move again. After our move to this house I am not ever moving till all of my kids are grown and have taken their stuff with them out of my house .

Yup your DW sounds like me a little , I love to keep stuff but mostly stuff I will never need or use again . We no longer can have any more childern .... (by choice.. ) together ,Yet I still have a maternity dress that I just feel someone is going to need or use . What the hell am I thinking . I was also thinking of selling it on e-bay but I still havent gotten around to it . Maybe this weekend will be a good time to get rid of it .