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[AlexandNessa]

Hello, friends. I have had a busy week, and I think I'm physically and mentally exhausted. Tomorrow is going to be a looonnngg day for me. I am stuck hands-on training a newbie all day tomorrow. My job is tiring enough without having to train someone for a full 8 hours on top of doing my job. And my trainee ... well he's the type that doesn't get the hint, KWIM? Like, I'll say, let me just have my tea and eat my breakfast and then we can go over whatever you want. And he says, "OK" and then just pulls his chair right up next to me and practically sits on top of me, eager to learn without letting me eat my breakfast in peace first. I suppose I should appreciate his eagerness, but I guess I just learned a lot differently and didn't have to sit on top of anyone to do it. AND DOESN'T HE KNOW I LIKE TO EAT IN PEACE?! geez.


I am reading all the fun stuff from Dorney Park (which is practically in my backyard, but I haven't been in years) and Hershey Park which is a whole hour and half away from me. We'd like to go to Hershey again this summer. Storm Runner was the Best. Coaster. Ever. Ok, maybe not best ever. But we loved it. I keep telling Mike that we need to go to Dorney. Barb, how did you find it? It went through a trashy spell years back. Did they clean up a bit? We would also like to do BGE for a weekend, but don't seem to have the time.


Anyway, are any of my fellow homies BIG LOVE fans? I love Big Love. But I'll wait to discuss further because I don't know if anyone else watches here. Also, did anyone catch the premiere of The Meadowlands on Showtime? I didn't quite get it, but I'm hoping the 2nd episode makes more sense.

xx

 

[AlexandNessa]

well i noticed that penny finally woke up this afternoon......
wondered where you were.


jodie is on vacation.
in case you are reading this jodie, no new news......

and jodie probably rolled out of bed at noon also today ...jk

I am just catching up and reading all that I missed. No need to kid ... we probably DID wake up at noon that day!

 

[bubba's mom]

Jodie,

we go to Dorney every year for DH's company picnic. It's much better, not 'trashy'....unless you count those gals wearing the "belly shirts" they really shouldn't be wearing... It's a nice family place now, at least when we go it is. Hydra coaster took place of Hercules wooden couple years ago...it's a great ride! You HAVE to ride it! (and say "cheesy" twice, cuz you get your pic taken twice on that ride!)

anyhows....back to packin'.....

l8r

 

[AlexandNessa]

Thanks for that. I think it went through a spell years ago ... like mid-90s or so, and we hadn't been since then. We live like maybe 20-30 miles away? We really need to get back for a quick fix.

Have fun packing! It's almost time!

 

[KStarfish82]

Bubba's mom... so agree! Went to Dorney on May 6 and we had a blast. I love that little park! Hydra is great and so is Talon! So happy they are expanding!

 

[KStarfish82]

I just got home from PA and started making these bows. I need thoughts and opinions about pricing please! Be honest!

Thanks again!

 

[loribell]

Hey guys! Sorry I've been MIA lately, life just seems to be getting in the way. Anyway, here are finally some of the pics from the rattlesnake hunt I went to and had promised to post.

Yes there really were people walking around in the pit with them!

Anyone want to eat some rattlesnake?

 

[loribell]

Sorry they ended up being so blurry, guess my hand must have been a little shaky!

Bubba's mom have an excellent trip!!!!! Wish I was joining you.

By the way, my trip has turned into a complete nightmare. I now have my mom, dad, sister & great niece joining me. Of course this would be great & I did invite them. The problem is that they didn't want to come at the beginning or at the end, they want to come smack dab in the middle. I had planned on them coming in on the 4th & leaving on the 11th, now they are coming in on the 1st and leaving on the 10th. So much for the resort time we wanted to have. You know, when you first get there you want to hit the parks for a couple of days, then we were going to take it easy for a few days. Now we only have a couple of days that they aren't going to be there. On top of that DH found out he has a meeting he needs to attend for work during our vacation. We are going to drive in on Friday and then he has to fly to Dayton Monday afternoon and will return sometime on Friday!

Sorry to rant, but I would greatly appreciate it if you guys would remind me of this when it comes time to plan my next trip and tell me not to invite anyone to join me again.

 

[tropical depression]

I ate rattesnake when i lived in AZ, it's comparable to eating alligator in FL.

I 'd never eat either again.

 

[damo]

Oooooh. Those snakes are NASTY!!!!

 

[bubba's mom]

Okay...I know it's early (like 6am), but i've got some stuff to finish and want to be tired when we get to hotel tonite....but.....

starfish...those bows are beautiful! Handmade? You are so stinkin' talented... .....i would think around $6-7 per bow? You would have to check your local stores to see what they go for. I think plain, red ones go for around $2-$7 depending on their size? You are so talented.....I can't even draw stick figures!

loribell....okay, but I'm guessing the peeps walking around w/ the snakes are somewhat trained to do so......and I don't think I would be eatin' any either (but thanks for sharing those pix!) Also, put in your planning notes: "do NOT invite others. do NOT invite others. do NOT invite others......"

Wonder how Janet is making out at WDW? Think her Mom has called her yet? I hope she lets her "be" and let's her relax a bit!

Jodie...have a fun day training!

Tracie....you get that filter (or was it a pump?) for your pool yet?? I hope so, cuz it's gonna be hot beginning of this week Odd thing, I happened to check the forecast for Fla., and it's only going to be in the mid to upper 80's in Orlando while in the 90's here at home So much for everyone always saying to me, "why do you go to Fla. in June in the summer? Ain't it so hot?"..... well my dear friends, it will be hotter at home than at UO and the following week it will be high 70's and low 80's home, it will be upper 80's/90's in Fla, but that's okay, cuz by then, we'll be at DFIL's and he gots an inground heated pool!

Well, have a fun day everyone....I'm off to check my ticker and get ready for the last day of work!

Catch ya's this afternoon.....

(thank goodness you all are around....most homies left and i think i'm about the last....was feelin' left out! )

 

[KStarfish82]

Thanks Bubba's Mom!

Yup these are handmade bows, my DF got me a kit and I finally got the hang of using it and I buy the ribbon after the holidays when it is dirt cheap .

With those types of bows, Michaels and AC Moore charge like $6 - $12 each! I thought that was outrageous so I thought I would go half of that. I'm going to be selling them at a fair on the 7th. We will see what happens!!

Thanks for the input and have fun on your trip!

 

[damo]

KStarfish82, I think you will sell lots of those in November - December, so don't get discouraged if they aren't a big item now!

 

[t-and-a]

Morning all! I'm popping in for just a minute, and then I have to finish getting ready for work.....bummer... It's been HOT and HUMID here in southwest Arkansas and we've been working in the yard for the weekend.

Lori, those snakes give me the heebie jeebies!!!! You are one brave chick 'cuz you wouldn't catch me anywhere near those snakes.....especially snakes not behind glass, like in a zoo, and I'm still not fond of the reptile room!

Barb, I know you're gonna be so excited while you're working today that it will be hard to think about much else and your DS has got to be excited (might be hard to make him go to sleep tonight). Have fun and ride Dueling Dragons for me! And don't forget to ride Jaws at night....remember how cool it looked, but don't forget (and I forgot where they said), but I think it's the 8th row, and not sure which side that now gets you SOAKED on Jaws. I just can't imagine getting soaked on Jaws; I only got my rear wet when I rode that one.

KStarfish82, your bows are really pretty! I think you'll do well with them, but I am like Damo and think November would be a really good month for them, but don't go by that you might be surprised. It sounds like you'll have plenty of items, so it sure wouldn't hurt anything to carry them too and see how they sell.

 

[bubba's mom]

Don't worry....Christmas in July! More and more people seem to be on the "Christmas ball" earlier and earlier....and, if you are sending gifts outta state, you need to be MORE "on the ball". Like D said, if sales are light, don't fret....the fall will be much more profitable (besides, i like the gingerbread design...very unusual....craft stores rarely sell patterns like those, they are always "plain")

Keep plugging away at the house Alison....remember.....the quicker you get that done, the quicker you can get "home" again

Actually DS is quite calm. He is not a "freak-out excitement" kid like most. He's very laid back! I had to wake him at 7:15 this morning so (hopefully) he'll be tired 9ish tonite at hotel and go to sleep I know me and DH will be. Work will be fine....I only have a few hours there and a LOT to do...I need to put numbers from paper onto computer, so I will have to really think about what i'm doing and concentrate....which, usually makes the time go quik! melanie230's family and us plan to ride Jaws at nite together....we exchanged digits and plan to hook up (before the meet Friday). I think it will be a blast....and yes, per Jodie's warning....I will be sure to be conscious of where we sit So, excited is now turning into getting DS to DM's and off to work....so, i will check in w/ ya's around late afternoon (dinnertime for early eaters) to say one last "goodbye" (i'll be havin' a blast, but i will miss y'all.....unless i go find free wireless w/ laptop ...... )

 

[t-and-a]

I'll be working on Friday, but DH will be home and when I get home we will make margaritas in honor of the "Mickey" party at Margaritaville. So we will be there with you in spirit!
I hope your mother has a good time too, she seems fun from your trip report at Hershey Park.
And that's so cool that Melanie and her family are going to ride Jaws with you at night!

 

[tlinus]

Wow

Alot of pictures this weekend!!!! Thoose snakes are really creepy

rose - loved the pictures - you all looked so happy!! We need to get back to hershey park. I think on the current plan o' travel is a weekday trip to Six Flags Great Adventure. DH wants to buy the gold pass (express front of the line access to the rides - yea....he's hooked!!!)

B's Mom-I'll wave out my window to ya tonight and at 7ish tomorrow morning I will give your plane the as I see it taking off!!! Have temporarily fixed the filter for the pool.....its clean and the chemical levels are ok, so keep your fingers crossed. Time to start workingon the house projects and calling peeps in to get quotes on the bigger stuff.

Have a celebratory margarita for me on Friday, Court turns 8!!!

 

[damo]

Wow

Alot of pictures this weekend!!!! Thoose snakes are really creepy

rose - loved the pictures - you all looked so happy!! We need to get back to hershey park. I think on the current plan o' travel is a weekday trip to Six Flags Great Adventure. DH wants to buy the gold pass (express front of the line access to the rides - yea....he's hooked!!!)

B's Mom-I'll wave out my window to ya tonight and at 7ish tomorrow morning I will give your plane the as I see it taking off!!! Have temporarily fixed the filter for the pool.....its clean and the chemical levels are ok, so keep your fingers crossed. Time to start workingon the house projects and calling peeps in to get quotes on the bigger stuff.

Have a celebratory margarita for me on Friday, Court turns 8!!!

When we went to Great Adventure last year we bought the gold pass for the kids. It was really useful. Make sure he rides El Toro.

 

[loribell]

Hey everyone! Yeah those snakes were just plain disgusting. Idiots actually go out and hunt them. My sister & I jsut kept saying how nice the little town was but how could anyone live there knowing those snakes are everywhere!

The people in the cage aren't really trained, but I did ask the one guys that was walking around carrying one why the snakes were not even attempting to strike. He said that they only attack for two reasons, one to eat (& they know they can't eat us) and two to defend themselves (& once they realize that the people in there aren't afraid of them they just lay back. Of course their rattlers were sure going strong, it was a very creepy sound!

One thing that really upset me though was the area where you could get your pic taken with one. They had actually sewn the mouth shut on one so people could have their picture taken. That poor thing was used for 3 days and of course could not eat or drink anything. It was pretty inhumane if you ask me.

Ah, on to other things. Kstarfish82 you have a lot of talent. Really neat stuff you have there. I am no help on pricing things, I am not a shopper.

Rose the kids looked like they had a ball. Great pics!

Damo glad the tutoring is over. We have already been out of school for a month here! Is it time for my kids to go back yet??????

Tracie how are the beans doing? I bet they are glad school is out! Sometime we will have to hit UO together. Ally is 8 too, she & Court would have a ball!
Maybe we could hit it with Barb too, isn't bubba about that age?

Barb I hope you guys have a blast. So wishing we were leaving June 26th instead of July 26th!

Allison, have you guys been getting lots of rain? It is now to the rediculous point here and we have rain in the forcast every day this week with predictions of huge rainfalls three of those days. DH'scousin is a huge wheat farmer here and they can't get in the fileds long enough to get it all in. They have been trying for over three weeks, every time it dries out enough to get the equipment in the fileds they get about a half day in & then the rain comes.

EVeryone have a terrific Monday!

 

[NashvilleTrio]

Hello to all - hope everyone is having a good Monday so far...

Melissa - sounds like a blast! We always saw the CoasterMania folks and were even there that weekend some years and checked out the website, but we never bothered joining because in the past I thought it was always earlier in June and the kids were always in school and we couldn't pull them (usually about a week before they got out or the last day or whatever!). I don't remember the early morning stuff as much as the late stuff -we always camped at the campground and you can hear the coasters going until midnight! Didn't you have a little guy? What did he think of TTD? I agree that it's a "wow" coaster, but we'd never ride it unless we got into the park first thing and avoided the lines - Force I'd actually wait for!

yes, our 7 yr old son was with us. and he had a great time. we all rode TTD twice and he was ready to go again, but we older folks needed a break!

melissa - if i were you i wouldn't unpack the suitcases.

uh...at least wash the clothes please!!!

yeah...wish i could've left the suitcase packed, but bubba's mom is right - those clothes definitely needed a washing!!!

so good to see melissa back with us even if it is for only a week.
are you going to be able to meet up with the other homies?

YES!!! we're looking forward to meeting everyone! wish you could be there too mac!

Anyone enjoyed my pics I posted yesterday? Maybe not?

Yes - great pics! Glad to hear that you all had a good trip!

Ok - better actually get back to some work so I can make sure I'm caught up on everything before we leave on Thursday!!!
-melissa