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

[Fan2CSkr]

penny I smashed my middle toe December 1st and broke it badly. I damaged the nail bed too. I know exactly how bad a toe can feel. I just last week lost the nail! So its 5 months later and it doesn't hurt anymore. What are they thinking the scan will show and what would/could they do if a break does show? I remember that pain like it was yesterday. I'm sorry you are dealing with this.

Get yourself some roomy open shoes. Naturalizers and Merrells come to mind. I hope you start feeling better soon.


I'm itching to get back to Hershey Park. I think we may plan something for August. Its been a while! What a great park though and who can resist the chocolate? The new Boardwalk/waterpark area sounds cool, I have to check that out! Sounds like a great way to celebrate Mothers Day to me. Have Fun.

 

[bubba's mom]

What is it with the peeps on this board/thread gettin' hurt? Penny's toe, Tracie's neck, Fan's toe too....jeez....i'd better watch out! I will try to get pics of the Boardwalk at HP.... According to the HP website, we are going in 'Early Season' (May 5-25th)...so, the tickets are more discounted. At the gate an adult is $43.95 and at AAA it is $39.99. (Now, we have something going on from May 4-June 29 called "AAA Special Days" and these adult tix are valid during that time frame, but not on Saturdays. Adult price is $35.95. AAA price for kids 3 to 8 is $25.95, but HP gate price is $24.95 (same for 55-69 year olds = Mom). A little confusing, but i just went to my AAA site and looked up "attraction tickets" and compared to HP website. Worked out AAA was cheaper for me and DH and cheaper at the park for DS and DM. yeah well....

well, i'm off to putter.....check in tomorrow!!!

nite nite

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I'm never going to get caught up. At least not tonight. I have gone back several pages. To reply to the things I've read:

I'm 5'1"! My hubby's 6'1". Yes, he's a whole foot taller. My 15 yr old son's 5'9", or maybe 5'10" by now. He towers over me too. Worse than that, they're both skinny as a rail. I'm um... not. I definitely need to join the weight loss gang. Losing weight for me is extremely difficult. It used to not be a problem. I was athletic & always active. Now, I have this dumb arthritis, a deteriorating spine, & nerve damage sustained prior to my back surgery. The arthritis around my knees causes the ligiments to tear, when my legs get fatigued. I sometimes sound like rice krispie cereal. snap, crackle, pop!!! The ligiment damage is irreversible & I try to avoid it at all cost. That's one reason we are such laidback tourists. I also need knee replacement surgery. Enough with the reasons (excuses) why I can't lose wait. I have to find a way somehow. A support group would be a good start.

My son's last day of school is the 23rd. Yeah summer!!!

Dagny,
The story about your friend broke my heart. I pray the lord will give her the ability to cope with this tragedy. I can't imagine how devastated she must be. I'm glad you were there with her, when they delivered the news. I can't imagine hearing that over the phone.

yankeepenny,
I had a toe broken, when I was a referee for high school basketball. One of the boys decided he'd rather run on my feet than his. Get it treated properly. I toughed it out. Now the top of my toe has a big knot, curls under & touches the bottom. Yea, it's attractive. Arthritis has set up in it too.

bubbasmom,
We want a review with pics for Hershey Park please.

Goodnight all! I'll try to do some more catching up tomorrow.

 

[phamton]

ECVs are usually available if you rent them at park opening.

 

[Scrappy Annie]

WOW

There are Such Good Vibes on this Thread

I Come to Escape RL

Good Mornin' ALL!! ​

 

[wwessing]

Good Morning everyone!!

DH gone to work - DD's still sleeping = quiet peacefulness what a wonderful start to such a beautiful day

My daughter is going to let me babysit for the FIRST TIME today. Baby Alex is coming over around 4:00ish and gets to stay all night. Been a while since I had to get up in the middle and feed a baby - 7 plus years to be exact. I'm wondering how long I'll last until I'm ready for him to go back to his mother. I'll let you all know tomorrow. . . on Mom's Day. They will probably be here at 5:00am to pick him up!!!

On the weight loss front - this babysitting could be many blessings . . . . I asked DD to bring baby's stroller so I can take him for a walk. Give's me incentive to get moving and stop sitting in front of the blasted comp.

Yyyyuuuuummmmm - i smell my wonderul coffee! Have a happy day all!

 

[keishashadow]

can you feel it

yankeepenny - did you check out the crocs that are more sandal-like? I've got a pair of old Niles; i do tend to trip a bit in them though lol. Do you do Tevas? (i could never get used to them either). Do you know there are companies in Orlando who will deliver an ECV to your hotel? Check out the disability forum. Hope you feel better before your trip.

Fan2CSkr - my DH smashed his big thumb's nail bed last summer; had to go to ER for stiches/infection - yuck. His nail feel off; thought it would grow back okay - seems to have a permanent divit in it - weird.

barb - how cool to go to Hershey for m's day! I threw out a hint for Kennywood; but DH is working...nutz. Hope the weather is great.

 

[bubba's mom]

Fan2CSkr - my DH smashed his big thumb's nail bed last summer; had to go to ER for stiches/infection - yuck. His nail feel off; thought it would grow back okay - seems to have a permanent divit in it - weird.

barb - how cool to go to Hershey for m's day! I threw out a hint for Kennywood; but DH is working...nutz. Hope the weather is great.

Fan--your DH has a permanent "divit" in his fingernail because when he *ahen* smashed it, he probably hit the cuticle. Just under the cuticle is the the "matrix" or "root" of the nail (from where it grows). I'm sure he damaged that, so that will forever damage his nail. sorry to say.....

janet--i thought the weather was gonna be great for HP...but it keeps gettin' cooler ....everytime i watch the weather, the temp. is dropping (still staying dry and sunny tho!)....went from low 70's to 70 to high 60's...... i want the 70's...i don't want to be too chilly! but, i will definately report back on it

well, have to get ready for DS to kick my butt in "Mother's Day Karate" today...class should be fun w/ him.....then, off to work for a few hours and then out to dinner (my Mom's day dinner) off to Lowe's to shop and home tonite! Guess i'll catch everyone then!

Happy Day!

 

[loribell]

Morning all!!!!

Well drove an hour to bball game yesterday, stopped by my mothers house for a few minutes, left her house (5 minutes from the ball field) with sunny skys and as I was walking up to the gate they delayed all the ball games. Within the next 5 minutes we were in yet another torrential downpour with heavy winds. Couldn't even see to drive! It poured for about 20 minutes and then they called all the games until at least Tuesday! They have to find a dry field somewhere; i'm just not sure there is one anywhere in the state!

By the way guys, marciemi asked a couple of park questions a page back that I can't really help with. Could some of you that have been more recently than me please check out her questions?

Everyone have a terrific Saturday!!!!!

 

[macraven]

OMG.... today has been the worst day of my life!!!!

If everyone can spare a moment or two to pray for my co-worker, Sheri Dugger, I would greatly appreciate it. I was in her office this afternoon and we were sharing a laugh or two when the phone rang. It was the Highway Patrol calling to let her know that her 17 year old son, Justin, had just been killed in an accident. My daughter and Justin were good friends - he was a wonderful kid with such a bright future. I can honestly say that was the most awful moment of my life. I can’t explain how horrible it was to see a person that I care about go from being happy to complete devastation, anger and denial. So if you can spare a prayer for her family, it would be appreciated.





And remember to hug your loved ones and tell them how much they mean to you

dagny, i just read your post, i have been out of town.
of course i will pray for sheri and her family. this is devastating news.
i'm sure the burden is heavy for her now.

if i lost one of my sons, they better dig the hole wider as i would be joining him. i could not bear to lose one of mine.

 

[bubba's mom]

By the way guys, marciemi asked a couple of park questions a page back that I can't really help with. Could some of you that have been more recently than me please check out her questions?

Everyone have a terrific Saturday!!!!!

page 72 post #1072.....sorry....i read thru it but didn't reply......


If marci is going in early August, it will be crowded and most rides will have a wait (especially the good ones....maybe not Twister so much.....) Not sure how many day tickets she has, but if she has 7 day ticket, may as well use it....atmosphere puts you in the mood....

 

[bubba's mom]

Good morning and Happy Mother's Day to all those Mom's & Grandmom's out there

 

[tikkipoo]

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

I have posted my trip report. Not very good, but it is there. Time to start planning our next trip!

 

[yankeepenny]

Tikkipoo-
read your TR. very good. we have 1 sea world day, and 3 US/IOA days to look forward to.


GOOD MORNING THREADERS!!!!

 

[AlexandNessa]

I'm 5' 2". There is too much to read here, and I can't keep up! Dieting is not something that happens in this house. We're happy, and we're nesting, and we're in the "Happy Fat" stage right now. We usually have the best of intentions of dieting before a vacation, but we go for a walk the night before and call it even.

Dagny, I am sorry for your friend's loss.

Thank you, Dagny for posting pics of the RPR renovations ... not a turn for the better, IMHO. I think they look more like a Flamingo roadside motel now. Bummer.

I can't keep up with the foot injuries, but I can relate as I smashed my right foot in a boating accident a few years ago. I had to do physical therapy for about a year, and I now can tell when the weather is going to change by dull aches or shooting pains in said foot. Nice. Good luck to all with their injuries.

I am working on our May trip report. I will probably post it on Monday or Tuesday.

And to all, HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY (even to us pet parents!)

 

[wwessing]

Good Morning and Happy Mother's Day to all!

DH and DD's are fixing breakfast - all my favorites. YUM YUM!

Wonderful Day to everyone!!!

 

[wwessing]

Oops - double post

 

[tlinus]

Happy Mothers Day all!!! The kiddies made my pot of coffee and we are going here shortly to see Spiderman 3 in IMAX

We will come home, put up our new gazebo (I left the old one up all winter like a dope) and do some BBQ!!!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL DAY!!!

 

[marciemi]

Thanks Lori - sorry to hear about your ball game delays!

Yes, we do have the 7 day tickets. We plan to get them on Saturday (and go for the atmosphere thing), then use them Sunday and Monday while at the RPR. We also have free days on Tuesday (but definitely don't plan to get up early so probably won't use them that day) and Thursday (so if we really want to hit some more things, we can just come early and beat the crowds since we won't have FOTL after Monday). We fly home Saturday morning so there's no reason not to get them the previous Saturday.

I was just thinking that there might be some "never lines" type rides - since I will have my 12 year old with me, what about some of the kids areas? Obviously not little kid stuff, but things like the Boneyard in AK? Particularly to get wet? I remember Fievel's playland from a decade ago - do those places have lines? What else where they could just run around a bit and get wet or play? Again, what about City Walk - are there any cool shops or activities (thinking like the speedboats at DD or the Lego store types)? Is there anything to see at RPR?

Thanks!

 

[damo]

Thanks Lori - sorry to hear about your ball game delays!

Yes, we do have the 7 day tickets. We plan to get them on Saturday (and go for the atmosphere thing), then use them Sunday and Monday while at the RPR. We also have free days on Tuesday (but definitely don't plan to get up early so probably won't use them that day) and Thursday (so if we really want to hit some more things, we can just come early and beat the crowds since we won't have FOTL after Monday). We fly home Saturday morning so there's no reason not to get them the previous Saturday.

I was just thinking that there might be some "never lines" type rides - since I will have my 12 year old with me, what about some of the kids areas? Obviously not little kid stuff, but things like the Boneyard in AK? Particularly to get wet? I remember Fievel's playland from a decade ago - do those places have lines? What else where they could just run around a bit and get wet or play? Again, what about City Walk - are there any cool shops or activities (thinking like the speedboats at DD or the Lego store types)? Is there anything to see at RPR?

Thanks!

There are definitely some no line areas. The playground at Jurassic Park is tons of fun as is the Discovery Centre. There is also a play area in Suess Land and a boat in Toon Lagoon where you can play and get wet. That's pretty much it for IOA.

The Curious George fun area at Universal is fun as well. Lots of things to do and lots of water!!!

The Sinbad show and the Animal Actors Show as well as Fear Factor are good alternatives.