Evidently they were all off for a long weekend (Leap Year Day weekend??). There were about 10 buses full of kids and about 90 percent of the folks on the slopes obviously had never been on skis before. Eric was skiing and I was snowboarding, and we managed to avoid the crowds on the slopes by sticking with the expert slopes and terrain parks, but couldn't get around them on the lifts. Took a good half hour to get up each time since an average of at least one person fell off each chair trying to get on and/or off. 
I guess I"m used to skiing when it's -30, not 30! 
We're hoping to keep in better touch from now on!
keishashadow;23557060 Think making it a big mystery like my parents did isn't the best idea...which is why i was sneaking off with all my friends sharing bottles of [COLOR="Red" said:
- the weather was TOO hot - in the lower 30's and by the end of our first hour out there we were both soaked in sweat. Actually came in and stood in the bathroom using the hand dryer to dry out my shirt. I know, TMI!
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bought my 6 month tanning package yesterday. unlimited minutes per session, unlimited sessions, 180 days at 1 dollar a day, beds and booths. i also love that fact that they are open 7 days a week.
i do it realllllllll slow. 5 minutes first week, then 6 for a week all the way up to 11 or 12- never go more than that, and at that point, not every day, 4 days a week. i dont wanna burn and being so fair skinned, i have a "base" all summer that is not bad.
what do you mean by "unlimited minutes"? I understand 'sessions'....but "minutes"? Each time you go, aren't you limited to a maximum of 20 minutes? Bought our first tan package of the year yesterday as well. DH bought a package for us to share. . .he's never been so he was asking me some questions last night that I thought were sooooo funny. He wanted to know if he should tan with his boxers on. . . I said, well, it's up to you. . . whatever you are comfortable with. He said, well, I'm not comfortable with the chance on getting THAT burned. . . I said take a wash cloth to cover the boys. . .so, he replies, then I'll need a hand towel. My DH will be 70 and still making cracks like that.
So. . the tanning package. . . he bought 200 minutes on the super beds to start with. The YOUNG girls working were actually very helpful and didn't even laugh to see two old, pale fat people standing there. . .so that was good. Seriously though, they answered all our questions and seemed to know a bit about the beds and there was no pressue to purchase anything at all. She did try to sell dh some lotion for guys that was $60 for the bottle. . . we both started laughing. He bought the $20 lotion and says he doesn't care about smelling like a coconut. He goes "I can use that stupid lotion, drive a mini van and I STILL know I'm the MAN".
Oh, and we got to go shopping for vacation clothes
Well, I didn't buy anything cuz I'm not buying for another 6 weeks or so. I could lose a clothes size or more in that amount of time! He bought all the girls clothes though and they each got 2 pair of shoes. . .what the. . . I got ZERO!! My parents come home for FL today, and they are bringing the girls new crocs so we don't have to buy those. They also each got two new swim suits so I think they are all set. DH got some stuff too, but he still needs new tennis shoes and some sandals. . . and, ok, he's got some issues with man sandals. He said I could order whatever shoes I wanted cuz I can't find what I want anywhere (well. . .they are at shoes.com) and he would pay for them. I don't have to break out my secret stash !
Not enuf time...unless ya tan really easily Your husband sounds like a hoot! Tell him to wear a Speedo.... Reminds me of a gentleman and wife who come in together to our salon...he's a riot, she's embarrassed by him But...they are a FUN couple to have as customers. Ok. . .so I'll tell dh that BARB convinced me that we couldn't POSSIBLY go to Universal without all these things I'm going to convince him we need. . .
), and a couple of other things "stored" in suitcases..... 
Hopefully you're working with a good realtor (crappy economy is a good incentive for him to find you something)... Most of the time, it's all about the timing. The "good deals" go quick.... Our house was for sale for 9 days when they accepted our offer....that's pretty quick 
I spent the afternoon at Epcot and then renewed my AP for another year...$335.00 isn't bad considering it's the admission and parking. I still wish they would include park discounts on food and merchandise but I guess the Mouse wants all the money he can get.
I'll be renewing Univeral at a few weeks.
i've never heard of a place that would let u split a tanning pkgs - how
Tequila makes my clothes fall off.
I gave up tequila after I changed shirts with a complete stranger at the door of a club in front of the door cop, bouncer, and cover charge guy (as well as everyone else in line).
I did get in for free, however.
DH not in love with our SNB either right now. It seems that when you buy it they don't tell you the numbers may vary by up to 15 points while you are sleeping. So DH had it set at 50 to try it and well it went down to 45 and he had a back ache today So he is slightly grumpy today .It . I am usually the one with the bad back and have had mine set a little too soft too but I know that I should be at 50 to start and go down from there . I guess it is true that you really need a few weeks to get use to the bed. Still keeping it as of now though .
Hang in there....you will get used to it....hopefully quicker than a couple weeks Just have to find "your" number. When DH & I were dating, and he was sleeping over my house, he had a hard time getting used to sleeping in my waterbed. Now, according to him, it's the best bed in the world.... And, just like you...when I first got it, I had to find the 'temperature' that was suitable for me. Too chilly...too warm ....found MY temp! ...it IS the ONLY bad thing about going on vacation...we really miss our bed 
coastermom said:So the DH that was grumpy suprised me with my Birthday Gift Today .. He got me my Cricut Expressions and well if you scrapbook you know what it is . If not it is a cutting machine for scrapbookers and well card makers , kids projects etc. You get the picture. I really love DH right now
(I don't scrap enuf to warrant spending THAT kind of money tho ) Let me know how you like it.... Yeah. . .heard dh yell. . .looked up at ole Jeff was SMASHING the wall. He's ok too. Does anyone else have a husband who cranks it up?? My dh feels the need to do that EVERY TIME they have crank it up. . . and I mean he cranks it up. He was sitting right next to me and yelling and I couldn't hear him. The kids came running and the dog started barking and his collectibles were vibrating and all hello was breaking loose. . . plus the windows were open to the balmy 70 degree eveningHe goes "just like being there". I said not it's not. . that's WAY lounder than being at the track
RED FLAGS ARE BORING
Yells, gets loud....really not pleasant.... (thankfully he 'forgets' the game is on a lot...and I casually forget to "remind" him.... ) 
smart idea! I've always told DH that if Bubba is underage and wants to drink, I'd rather him do it here at home....rather than out and involve 'vehicles'
- oh and barb can add me to the list of those having a "drink" - watching wedding crashers too
Hey...i keep forgettin' to ask ya...didja get DINGed? And as for all the NASCAR talk I have to learn what is going on and who are these guys.
But me and DH have NO IDEA
When my oldest dd was younger. . .maybe 12ish. . . she walked up to me while I was sitting in the kitchen enjoying an ice cold bud light and took the beer, dumped it down the sink and told me that was very bad for me and I should not drink . . . all while I sat there, mouth open, dumbfounded that she would even. . . . she turned around and walked into her room, where I advised her to stay for the rest of the evening and got myself another. The next day she told me I was mean because I was drunk
oh - and dont' tell anyone - but thunder and lightning freak me out
My kids (well, Joshua... Daniel will eventually) know that there are plenty of things they can't do until they are older. Drinking alcohol is one of them. I don't hide it, however. I drink sometimes. Brad drinks rarely. Neither one of us gets fall down drunk in front of them. I am never at a point where I can't care for them.
I've had 4 rum & cokes and I'm comfortably buzzed. If I can make it back and post again after getting the boys in bed, I will.
...oh, and you might get some decorating ideas too what happened with the colors??
We got to the ski place about noon - along with the entire state of Illinois!
Took a good half hour to get up each time since an average of at least one person fell off each chair trying to get on and/or off.
You must be so proud!
I was attempting to finish my post, when I had a kid run up saying what every parent loves to hear "Mom, come quick! There's a whole bunch of water in the basement!"
marciemi said:So we just went through about 50 towels cleaning it up. Royce went out and cleaned the snow all away from the window it was coming through. We had this happen a couple times the first summer we moved in, but had put covers over the windows and it hadn't happened since. Guess too much snow got in the covers. Of course the carpet under the pool table is soaked so we tried to wet-vac it and put a heater by it. Stopped the stream of water from coming down - now it's down to a trickle. We'll just have to keep swapping out towels. Why do I think this will be happening pretty much non-stop from now until all the snow is melted?!
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You are in for the 'big thaw' now.... get more towels.... 
...or the Wet/Dry vac...or something.... 
Ahh!!!
Alright Monday tomorrow...must sleeeeeppppp
Nighty night!
What do ya mean?
My colors are tan and green right now...and I don't know why!!!
No, got school tomorrow.....but at least its an easy day
Night!
