Still Sassy after all this time!

[jbmom]

Good Monday Morning Sassies! Its a nice short week with lots of food thrown in for fun, gotta love it.

Tricia, I bought a giant roll of wrapping paper yesterday from Sam's Club so I'll be wrapping this morning. I thought I had bought a bunch after Christmas last year, but I can't find any of it! This roll weighs about 10 pounds so it should be enough for this year.

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Good Morning, Ladies!

Judi, miss ya!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Good morning sassies!!!

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Happy Monday Sassies! My kids are off all week so no routine for us. Today I'm going to a Jewelry Show with my mom and two sisters. I hope to cross off lots of people on my list there. It's really a big convention of all sorts of things not just jewelry.

Judi you are making me nervous. Should I send out the troops in search of you?

I hope you didn't get so much snow over the weekend and lost your electricity.

Becca I've seen those big rolls at Sams. Fun times ahead for you today. I love wrapping gifts. Do you make them all pretty?

 

[ocd4disney]

Hi You only thought i wasnt paying attention...you can run but you cant hide

 

[mishasmom]

Howdy all!! I was a merry little elf this weekend and put up all my Christmas decorations. Yes, CHRISTMAS decorations-not holiday decorations!! We've gone way too far in the PC department in my opinion. I'm not offended if someone wishes me a Happy Hannukah or Kwanzaa, so I don't understand why you can't say Merry Christmas anymore.

I'm not sure if I want to see Twilight or not after all the lukewarm reviews. Personally, the casting just seems off to me. These are supposed to be some of the most beautiful people ever, and none of them look that gorgeous to me. Maybe Robert will grow on me if I see the movie, but he's just not hot enough to be Edward. And where are all his chiseled muscles?? I've heard Jacob is a cutey, though.

We're going to my mom's for turkey day, and I'm just not excited. My niece, her baby and her boyfriend are coming. I need to get over this whole situation, but I just feel like she's ruined her whole life and I'm still mad at her (and the boyfriend). She got pregnant on purpose-at 19, unemployed, high school drop-out, illegal alien boyfriend. And the boyfriend definitely has the latin machismo thing going on-he really bosses her around. I have to figure out how to let this go and forgive her.

Is everybody having Thanksgiving at their house, or are you going somewhere else?

 

[Squidrific]

I didn't like Twilight so much Squiddy! I loved Robert Pattinson though. I was disappointed with most of it. Now don't throw your ninja squid ink at me.

Have to agree with Bex. Twilight was rather disappointing, though I could spend hours staring at Robert Pattinson. He is definitely my type, though I am old enough to be his sister. Or Aunt. NOT his mom though, which is the only thing saving me from feeling like a COMPLETE perv.

I didn't say the movie was perfect, but I liked it. Here are my thoughts from the chatters thread:

I went to this movie with extremely low expectations given what the budget amounts were so I was surprised. I really liked the movie overall for what it is - a sappy teenage love story. I may not have noticed the bad special effects because we were in the very front row and to be honest, I closed my eyes when the running was going on because it made me motion sick - especially the beginning with the deer. I should probably see the movie again and sit in a normal seat to be able to notice this.

My disappointments in the movie were more that they skimmed the surface of the book. The movie cannot stand alone on its own unless you've read the books because you won't understand a lot of what is going on. Katie hasn't read the books and I spent a lot of time explaining things to her.

Also, I was disappointed in what Edward wore - silly I know, but in the book she describes what he wears and he seems so sophisticated and in the movie he is basic teenage boy - nothing really sets him apart. Also, I was really bugged by the Jasper character - he did nothing but stare, yes his hair is bad but the acting is worse!

The last thing that I just could not get over is that honestly I thought Carlisle was a pale Tom Cruise from back in the days of Interview with a Vampire. I cannot get over how much that actor reminds me of Tom which was completely distracting for me. I loved Alice - I think casting nailed her and I loved the dad - he was much funnier to me in the movie than in the book. If they are going to make more of these movies (which I am sure they will given the weekend box office) I hope they hire a much better director and spend a lot more money.

I keep comparing the movie in my head to the HP movies, probably because of the Rob Pattison tie and when I do that this movie was disappointing. I really expected that given the popularity of the Potter films and then the popularity of these books that they would have gone all out for this movie. However, if I just think about the movie as a teenage love story with a couple of vampires thrown in - it was pretty good.

 

[Squidrific]

Howdy all!! I was a merry little elf this weekend and put up all my Christmas decorations. Yes, CHRISTMAS decorations-not holiday decorations!! We've gone way too far in the PC department in my opinion. I'm not offended if someone wishes me a Happy Hannukah or Kwanzaa, so I don't understand why you can't say Merry Christmas anymore.

I'm not sure if I want to see Twilight or not after all the lukewarm reviews. Personally, the casting just seems off to me. These are supposed to be some of the most beautiful people ever, and none of them look that gorgeous to me. Maybe Robert will grow on me if I see the movie, but he's just not hot enough to be Edward. And where are all his chiseled muscles?? I've heard Jacob is a cutey, though.

We're going to my mom's for turkey day, and I'm just not excited. My niece, her baby and her boyfriend are coming. I need to get over this whole situation, but I just feel like she's ruined her whole life and I'm still mad at her (and the boyfriend). She got pregnant on purpose-at 19, unemployed, high school drop-out, illegal alien boyfriend. And the boyfriend definitely has the latin machismo thing going on-he really bosses her around. I have to figure out how to let this go and forgive her.

Is everybody having Thanksgiving at their house, or are you going somewhere else?

I feel for you Angie. My husband's brother was married to a wonderful girl (Megan) who we all loved - especially Kate. Eight months after their marriage he has a one-night fling with a girl which, of course, results in a child. Poor Meg was devestated, but unable to forgive this infidelity because there was a resulting child and divorced him. This was 3 years ago and I have still been unable to forgive him for this. I just can't condone the act of what he did and every time I try to even consider it, I feel sick. I have a nephew that I have never seen and honestly don't desire to.

I realize that this may sound selfish, but my brother-in-law didn't only destroy his family, but he hurt mine. Kate was crushed when they got divorced - thank goodness we still see Meg all the time and Kate calls her SAM (Still Aunt Megan). This child has so many people involved in his life, that the absence of me isn't hurting him.

You have to decide for yourself what feels right. If you love your niece and can accept what she has done and also accept her family (because you will have to accept him too) then terrific. If you can't, then that is ok too. You have to do what is right for you and what you can accept without compromising your values. No matter what, I sympathise with your difficult decision.

 

[mishasmom]

Thanks Squiddy! SAM-I love it!! Kate sounds like she's got her mom's sense of humor! Can't wait to meet both of you in Feb!

I don't know why I'm sitting here on my high horse judging her. I made tons of mistakes when I was even younger than her. I'm really lucky I came out relatively unscathed. I guess just spending time with her and the baby will probably help. I haven't seen them since he was born in May. And it's certainly not the baby's fault he was born. Hopefully spending the day with them will help resolve my feelings.

Judi-where are you?????

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Good evening everyone.

I left at 8:00 this morning and got home at 6:30 this evening. I'd say that's a full day of shopping. We had a good time at the jewelry show and yes I did scratch a few names off of my list. Tomorrow I'll wrap them in anticipation of putting them under the tree. I'll probably do that on Friday.

Now I'm getting ready for Monday night football. Geaux Saints!

 

[Toot Sweet]

Hi girls! What's new?

I thought Twilight bit the big one! Loved the cinematography, and I liked the casting of Bella, Charlie, Jacob, Alice and Carlisle...but the rest were lame. I like Robert Patterson, but like Angie, I didn't think he was beautiful enough to pull off Edward. Maybe if they gave him his English accent. Most of the vampires....nowhere near beautiful enough to be believable in those roles. And there was some embarrasing acting. We were snickering a few times. On the up side though...we did see the preview for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!! It looks EXCELLENT!!

I am so in love with that Plumb song, "In my arms". I never get tired of it!

 

[luvmyboys]

Where the heck is Judi???? Has anyone PMd her, or heard from her?

(And hi Heather! I saw you sneak a post in there when you thought we weren't looking! )

Angie-- Don't beat yourself up. Even though we know we shouldn't, we all have someone in our lives that we are disappointed in, despite the fact that we ourselves are faaaar from perfect! Just give that baby some kisses, and it will make everything better!

Bex & Tricia-- You're making me look bad, with all of this gift wrapping. I need to step it up a notch!

Wilma-- hope you had a good weekend! How was the swim meet? Did you officiate this one, or were you just watching?

Squidmeister-- I love "SAM." That's really cute!

Mel-- how is your bi-polar puppy doing?

Bon-diddly-- I fully admit to some snickering during the movie! There were a few painful moments, no? I think I liked Edward more than you, but I think he needs to hit the gym before the next movie starts production. And as Squid pointed out, get the man some better clothes!!! Edward Cullen does NOT rock flannel and hoodies!!!

Just looked up the Plumb song. I like it!

 

[KimmyDisneyNerd]

Good Morning, Sassies.

I am yet to see Twilight, but I am not going with high hopes. I am going to Vegas for thanksgiving and meeting my best friend there! I believe we will try to see this there, so expect my opinion when I return

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Good morning Kimmy. Oh I love Vegas. When are you leaving?

Am I the only one here that did not read Twilight? Maybe I'll be the one who likes it the best becasue I have no expectations going in. The only thing I know about it is that it's about Vampires.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Good morning Kimmy. Oh I love Vegas. When are you leaving?

Am I the only one here that did not read Twilight? Maybe I'll be the one who likes it the best becasue I have no expectations going in. The only thing I know about it is that it's about Vampires.

I have not read Twilight.

I also have not seen the movie nor am I

 

[jbmom]

Good morning Sassies! Brian and his friend took the turkeys to the place where they make them ready to be eaten this morning. He was out of bed at 4 am. I hope I get a little smaller one this year, I didn't have a roasting pan big enough last year and nothing else would fit in the oven with it.

Kimmy, have a great time in Vegas! Where are you staying? I hope you win a lot of mooolahhh!

Tricia, I don't think Judi has read Twilight either. Have the girls read it?

Shannon, I'm not making you look bad. I have only purchased the wrapping paper, I have yet to wrap a gift. I think I'll power wrap Thursday whilst the turkey is cooking.

Bonnie, I'm looking forward to Harry Potter too. How much longer? Oh and the Vampire licked the rock and it bit him in the rump.

Mel, hows things?

Wilma, where are you? Sure start the thread and disappear again. You are so mysterious!

Heather, glad you found us, now you can show up more often!

Squiddy, I agree with your analysis about Twilight. Especially the clothes Edward wore. I was muy disappointed in that! But the hair was cool and I'm trying to talk one of my boys into growing theirs like it!

 

[coles1mom]

Good Morning

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Good morning Judi. You know the mom in us worries when one of our own is missing.

I think I'm going to take down all of my fall decorations today and start getting the Christmas stuff out of the attic. I'm not going to do the tree today but I just might start taking all the knick knacks and spreading some holiday cheer.

 

[coles1mom]

page is in, if you would like it let me know.

will be deleting Thanksgiving icons in a few days. If you like them store them or you will get the dreaded X

 

[coles1mom]

Morning Tricia

Sometimes life gets in the way.

I now have power again, but to be on the safe side, is still on the generator.