Team Focker Watch Chat - Good Grief We Talk A Lot! Part 5

[PrincessV]

Right??? I so want to stay at the poly. Just once. so, then I thought...well, what about one night? But, I don't wanna just have a one night experience with the hotel! (that sounds dirty) I want to have time to look around.

Okay, this one isn't enabling, it's honest truth! I've done a single night there and loved it! Thing is, though - we didn't do a whole lot else but the Poly, so we really made the most of that overnight stay.

Just for kicks...how much is the DVC versus AP discount on rack rates?

Non-existent I'm afraid - DVC only discounts DVC resorts. FWIW, my AP price on a Poly Garden View last Sept. was about $280 incl. tax.

I know we changed the subject, but I missed the boat this morning....
I def feel, more often than not, that I am the one putting all the effort into friendships. I have actually ended friendships because of it. I have very few close friends, people whom I can call if I need someone, and most of them don't live anywhere near me! Sad but true. I just think at this point in my life I can make efforts to maintain friendships and if others cant, it's not worth the efforts. Ok I'm done.

ITA Kat - I have so little time in my life, I want to spend it on and with people willing to put in the same amount I am which narrows the field quite a bit. Interestingly, some DIS friends have become way better friends than some "IRL" friends.

So Monday is my b-day and apparently KC hadn't thought till now to get the day off, so he is working until 2pm instead of a day off.

I'm sorry!

We're trying to decide if it make sense to buy APs so we can sneak in another trip earlier in the summer next year. We've typically been doing every other year Disney/Vegas or beach for the past several year. If we rent out our points it pays for a different vacation. Now THAT'S some good FDM!

YEAH it is!

Storm came in closing pools and is freaking with the electic here at the Hotel.

Oh good, that means it should be here just in time for rush hour!

Had 2 rides on Space Mt, 1 Philharmagic, haunted mansion, Small world, Big thunder,Mad hatter and Peter Pan.

THAT's more like it! Glad to hear things went better today Katt!

 

[cmp1111]

You haven't talked about showers for ages CE

Hmmm. Well, to make up for it, I can say that D & I worked out this morning and I've not showered yet.

then in honor of Weinersalad Fockerpalooza, I'll get lime bands. Yes, I checked and they have them!

That's fantastic!

Yummo. Thanks that one is going in the cookbook. O.k. it is more like a pile of printed of recipes I keep on the counter , but yours is on top now.

This just made me laugh.

I'm interviewing for real live jobs next week!!!

Awesome! Good luck!

I made sure I brought these...

T, where do you come up with these? That one made me snort my Diet Pepsi.

OMG. The funniest thing just happened. It was probably a "you had to be there" moment...but I'll share.

Poor Jon.

Now I started Page 9!

Carrie!!!! Missed you.

So I am so annoyed right now.

to you.

Noooooo I tried eating gum once with my braces and got in an awful mess, it stuck everywhere, I haven't eaten it since!

Jo, you're not supposed to EAT the gum, you chew it.

PS. NO aunt flo yet. I'm so bummed.

Sorry, I'd send her your way if I could.

I'm off to take #2 to soccer camp. He loves it. It's run by British football players and already #2 is saying things like "no worries, mate."

Soon he'll be more British than Jo!

Hello From WDW !!!

Hey, Katt! Sorry about the breakdowns.

It is all really bizarre. I don't think it was the e-mail thing because the "please add me as a friend" request stated that she found me by searching my name. So it seems she actively sought me out. I guess the thing that angers me the most about it all is that I ended up stewing about it all night at work as it made me remember how mad I was back then and it all just came back.

Sometimes the rehashing is even more stressful. again.

What do you guys think? I'm being silly, right? Or am I bordering on stalking?

I'm late on the draw here, but I'd go with just trying to let her know the plans but then not plan on her being there. Sounds like she's being pretty supportive, but for god's sake, get an answering machine.

The way to do this is duct or duck tape. First you mute with the tape. Then you ignore by going to the next room.

Oh, dear.

Yes. She is 3 1/2 ...going on 15. Please lord help me.

Nothing really new here. I did not reorganize my fridge last night. In fact, I didn't do anything last night. I seem to be fighting something because I'm beyond exhausted and my temperature keeps alternating about every 45 minutes between 100 and 97.

Oh. And it's HOT. And. HUMID. Again.

Feel better, V.

Wow, ladies. It took me awhile to find you again! It's been a crazy spring around here, but I'm hoping to get reconnected to all of my Focker friends this summer.
Dawn - sorry to hear of your health problems, but it sounds as if you've got some plans to take care of things. Take it easy and follow the doctor's orders!

Hopefully I'll be able to keep up with this thread this time around!

Jodi!!! Missed you.

Not the same situation, so I'm not advising anything here, just started thinking about it and thought I'd share.

to you for that one, too.

I thought so too, but he assured me he's English. One guy is from Wales. #2 came home Monday and said he was thinking about asking him if he speaks "whale" and then proceeded to go into full Dory mode...."hhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllooooooooooo, ddddddoooooooooooo yoooooooooooooouuuuuuuuu liiiiiiiiiiiiikkkkkkkkkkeeeeeeeeeeee ssssooooooooooccccccccccceeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr?"

I'll go along with that Janet, as long as it means I'm better! I'm really tired of feeling bad. And now that DD7 is home from camp, I have to deal with the two girls fighting too!

I hope things get better (though I'm out of the loop on what's wrong).

Can I join the team?

Welcome! I'm CE. I have twin 6 year old boys, my DH is a pilot, and I stay home to DIS. Oh, wait, I stay at home for the kids. Yeah, that's it.

Right??? I so want to stay at the poly. Just once. so, then I thought...well, what about one night? But, I don't wanna just have a one night experience with the hotel! (that sounds dirty)

You just crack me up every time.

Hello from POP Century... 1980's Version

Have a good night, Katt, and don't get struck by lightning.

 

[jcc0621]

Hello from POP Century... 1980's Version

Storm came in closing pools and is freaking with the electic here at the Hotel.

Had 2 rides on Space Mt, 1 Philharmagic, haunted mansion, Small world, Big thunder,Mad hatter and Peter Pan.

Getting ready for Dinner at Trails End at 5:00 then to Epcot.. I think.. who knows

I love the '80's (That's the building, not the decade ). Where are you, which Rubiks Cube are you near, are youfacing potato head or the computer pool or the parking lot?

Glad you got lots more accomplished today. We did Trails End last year and loved it. If you aren't dead set on going to a park tonight (Look away T ) the campfire/sing-a-long/movie night is alot of fun. Tonight's movie is the Incredibles.

 

[KatGarcia]

That seems wrong Kat

Yea and KC is too much of a wimp to really say anything because the guy did us a favor, its pay him $150 or pay the gov't $800. Still.

Hello from POP Century... 1980's Version

Storm came in closing pools and is freaking with the electic here at the Hotel.

Had 2 rides on Space Mt, 1 Philharmagic, haunted mansion, Small world, Big thunder,Mad hatter and Peter Pan.

Getting ready for Dinner at Trails End at 5:00 then to Epcot.. I think.. who knows

Lucky Lady!!!!!!

 

[Goofyluver]

Okay, this one isn't enabling, it's honest truth! I've done a single night there and loved it! Thing is, though - we didn't do a whole lot else but the Poly, so we really made the most of that overnight stay.

Non-existent I'm afraid - DVC only discounts DVC resorts. FWIW, my AP price on a Poly Garden View last Sept. was about $280 incl. tax.

For real? Because the rep that I spoke to said that DVCers get a 20-25% discount on rack rates??

Sooo...say we did one night at the Poly...what would we do???

 

[jcc0621]

Thanks, Janet.
I'm Jill. My DH(David) & I are both teachers.

My DH is a teacher and this is his last week of school. He teaches Middle School Math

Ok I Love that, it cracked me up! Speaking of cooking I decided last night I need to learn to make rice pudding. I'm nuts I know.

If you find a good recipe let me know. I have a tried a few times and cannot get it to work.

I know we changed the subject, but I missed the boat this morning....
I def feel, more often than not, that I am the one putting all the effort into friendships. I have actually ended friendships because of it. I have very few close friends, people whom I can call if I need someone, and most of them don't live anywhere near me! Sad but true. I just think at this point in my life I can make efforts to maintain friendships and if others cant, it's not worth the efforts. Ok I'm done.

I completely understand this. I always feel like I am the one who initiates get togethers, etc. Even with my brothers

Gonna be a long day today...KC is going after work to see our friend/accountant to fix some 2006 tax issues. I';m annoyed tho because he made some kind of mistake and we were sent a letter and he had to rework the taxes, now he wants to charge him again?! Not happy.

I wouldn't be happy either and if it was his fault, I wouldn't pay it

Whats everyone else up to today???[/COLOR]

Work and reading emails from Jim complaining that he still has 2 days of school left

Welcome! I'm CE. I have twin 6 year old boys, my DH is a pilot, and I stay home to DIS. Oh, wait, I stay at home for the kids. Yeah, that's it.

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SO as I responded to Katt I am at work and have been fielding emails from Jim all afternoon complaining that he still has 2 days left of school before he can start his SUMMER VACATION. Mind you, these 2 days will not have children involved with them``the kids last day was today. Can anybody conjure up some sympathy for him Yeah, me neither

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Yea and KC is too much of a wimp to really say anything because the guy did us a favor, its pay him $150 or pay the gov't $800. Still.

But Kat, if he screwed up, why should you have to pay him more to fix his mistake??? Did you hear from the IRS?

 

[cmp1111]

I knew I'd be over the limit on images, so I thought I'd do another post for my own stuff.

You guys were chatty over the last few days!

We went swimming at the club before D & I had our tennis lessons yesterday. The tennis was a lot of fun! And, the pro was fairly impressed with us for our first lesson - says we both have good hand-eye coordination - and even said that I could go ahead and join a group lesson if I want. We'll do a few more "just us" first, but that made me feel good. I don't suck as badly as I thought!

Anyway, we stayed and ate at the restaurant there, then came home and just watched TV and vegged.

Today we got up and went to the gym and then I picked up the boys. D had a trip leaving this afternoon to NJ that doesn't get back until after midnight - I feel it must be a dinner meeting in NYC for the CEO (they helicopter him to Manhattan for these, from Teterboro).

We stopped by McDonald's (so much for the workout ) and then went to Target (gotta get those BCP! ) and then oddly I fell asleep on the couch for a bit whilst the boys played computer games.

They've finally been outside for a bit, and I got caught up here.

Ooooh, D just called as I was typing. They never went. So now he's coming home for dinner and I don't have my "me time" this evening, either. I'm awful, I know.

So, I'll probably not be back until tomorrow. Have a great night!

 

[dreamn_Disney]

Just stopping in quick. I am heading to my dm for dinner. I thought I had all the cloths priced and ready for the sale and dd found 2 more bags in her closet and an 18 gal. tub of them in the shed. I do not remember owning this many cloths. I did however find a pair of Bugs pants I lost 6 months ago and a real nice shirt he can still fit into.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Welcome DISchick! Have a great trip!
I'm Dawn. I have 3 kids B (dd11), C, (dd7) and A (ds5). I'm a homeschooler and that's about all I do- be my kids' mom...

So, after stirring up all this friendship stuff, I got annoyed with my own pitiful self and drove over to my friend's house with a book she left over last time she was here. She's almost laways outside gardening if she's home and tht's where she was. So, I said, "I brought your book back and I've been so emotional lately I feel crazy." She said, "Come on, come talk to me." So the kids raninsde to play and we talked for hours. I told her I thought the BCPs were messing with my hormones because I feel completely irrational and moody lately. She was so sweet and told me she's sorry she's not been in touch with me, that she's always thinking of calling me, but she's been running from thing to this week.
So we sat and talked and then decided to go to lunch. (enchiladas, G-luv!) All the kids were happy tlaking with and seeing each other. We made plans to swim tomorrow at the waterpark and to do movie night Friday together.
I knew in my mind I was being crazy- that she still loved me, so I thought the only things to do was get it cleared up. So I did. She still may be spacey, but I know that's just her and while it's frustrating some times, I know it's nothing personal.

Now, I'm officially taking myself off the 2 birth control pills a day before I crazy hormone someone to death! If the bleeding starts again, I'll call the GYN and ask what else I can do.

Geesh!

 

[KatGarcia]

If you find a good recipe let me know. I have a tried a few times and cannot get it to work.

I'm planning on trying this one over the weekend..I';m going to make soem cookies today for dessert.

Creamy Rice Pudding

INGREDIENTS

* 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
* 2 cups milk, divided
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg, beaten
* 2/3 cup golden raisins
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. In another saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm.

But Kat, if he screwed up, why should you have to pay him more to fix his mistake??? Did you hear from the IRS?

Yea it was a mistake somewhere with claiming the amount on my mom 401K plan (she passed that year) and I don't know what the issue was. I told KC he better find out what the discrepancy was so at least this is worth it. I just feel uncomfortable now because he is a friend, i'm amazed he even asked KC for the $.

So, after stirring up all this friendship stuff, I got annoyed with my own pitiful self and drove over to my friend's house with a book she left over last time she was here. She's almost laways outside gardening if she's home and tht's where she was. So, I said, "I brought your book back and I've been so emotional lately I feel crazy." She said, "Come on, come talk to me." So the kids raninsde to play and we talked for hours. I told her I thought the BCPs were messing with my hormones because I feel completely irrational and moody lately. She was so sweet and told me she's sorry she's not been in touch with me, that she's always thinking of calling me, but she's been running from thing to this week.
So we sat and talked and then decided to go to lunch. (enchiladas, G-luv!) All the kids were happy tlaking with and seeing each other. We made plans to swim tomorrow at the waterpark and to do movie night Friday together.
I knew in my mind I was being crazy- that she still loved me, so I thought the only things to do was get it cleared up. So I did. She still may be spacey, but I know that's just her and while it's frustrating some times, I know it's nothing personal.

Now, I'm officially taking myself off the 2 birth control pills a day before I crazy hormone someone to death! If the bleeding starts again, I'll call the GYN and ask what else I can do.

Geesh!

At least you got everything all sorted out!

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I'm making some split pea soup now (thank god for a/c again) and gonna work on those cookies soon. I'm SO BORED.

Tomorrow we go to DMV and Target, so at least we get out of this darn house!

 

[jcc0621]

Welcome DISchick! Have a great trip!
I'm Dawn. I have 3 kids B (dd11), C, (dd7) and A (ds5). I'm a homeschooler and that's about all I do- be my kids' mom...

So, after stirring up all this friendship stuff, I got annoyed with my own pitiful self and drove over to my friend's house with a book she left over last time she was here. She's almost laways outside gardening if she's home and tht's where she was. So, I said, "I brought your book back and I've been so emotional lately I feel crazy." She said, "Come on, come talk to me." So the kids raninsde to play and we talked for hours. I told her I thought the BCPs were messing with my hormones because I feel completely irrational and moody lately. She was so sweet and told me she's sorry she's not been in touch with me, that she's always thinking of calling me, but she's been running from thing to this week.
So we sat and talked and then decided to go to lunch. (enchiladas, G-luv!) All the kids were happy tlaking with and seeing each other. We made plans to swim tomorrow at the waterpark and to do movie night Friday together.
I knew in my mind I was being crazy- that she still loved me, so I thought the only things to do was get it cleared up. So I did. She still may be spacey, but I know that's just her and while it's frustrating some times, I know it's nothing personal.

Now, I'm officially taking myself off the 2 birth control pills a day before I crazy hormone someone to death! If the bleeding starts again, I'll call the GYN and ask what else I can do.

Geesh!

Glad you worked everything out Dawn

I'm planning on trying this one over the weekend..I';m going to make soem cookies today for dessert.

Creamy Rice Pudding

INGREDIENTS

* 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
* 2 cups milk, divided
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 egg, beaten
* 2/3 cup golden raisins
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. In another saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm.

Thanks!

Yea it was a mistake somewhere with claiming the amount on my mom 401K plan (she passed that year) and I don't know what the issue was. I told KC he better find out what the discrepancy was so at least this is worth it. I just feel uncomfortable now because he is a friend, i'm amazed he even asked KC for the $.

Two word my friend - Turbo Tax

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I'm making some split pea soup now (thank god for a/c again) and gonna work on those cookies soon. I'm SO BORED.

DO you put ham in it

 

[Muffinygood]

Sorry, I'd send her your way if I could.

Thanks CE! I knew I could count on you!

:Glad you got lots more accomplished today. We did Trails End last year and loved it. If you aren't dead set on going to a park tonight (Look away T ) the campfire/sing-a-long/movie night is alot of fun. Tonight's movie is the Incredibles.

AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FLASH BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unattended children with flaming sticks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ooooh, D just called as I was typing. They never went. So now he's coming home for dinner and I don't have my "me time" this evening, either. I'm awful, I know.

Nope. Not awful... I used to feel the same way when my dh travelled for a living. Now he's home EVERY DAY.


Jill: WELCOME! I'm Mel. I live in Michigan, but I'm from Boston originally. I have two boys 10 and 15. And a wonderful dh. We don't have pets. I can only keep kids OR pets alive. Not both. I am a SAHM and my dh works really hard so that I can go to Disney!! Welcome to the Nuthouse!
Kat: Sounds yummo! I am going to try one with Soymilk when I get back from WDW.
Dawn: Glad you sorted out the friend issue!
Katt: WOW, sounds intense down there. Now I'm scared!
JO: Hope your day was good!
Margie: Good luck at the sale!!


I know I'm forgetting everyone else. I'm sorry. I have lots still to pack. Got the kiddos clothes done pretty much. And mine, though I'm sure I'll tear a few things outta the bag and replace it with something better at least 20 times before we go on Friday!

Dinner is done. Dishes too. Oh, and I mowed the front yard. I feel like I accomplished something today!!!

MEL

 

[jcc0621]

AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FLASH BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unattended children with flaming sticks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

. We don't have pets. I can only keep kids OR pets alive. Not both.

You're getting there Mel. You are do close

I think I am jealous, you go on this trip and then you are there again for Weinerfest. I am jealous

 

[Muffinygood]

Ah, dear Janet, do not be jealous. I will be there with MY AUNT FLO I'm sure and that means that everyone around me will be blistered from the fierceness of my tongue!!!

I truly fear for the poor children.

Mel

 

[dreamn_Disney]

Jill -- Welcome to the group. I am Margie, full time student and single mom to Nana(dd 17) and Bug(ds4). I am studying to be a teacher. I owned a pizzeria for many years and then worked in a body shop. When my ds was born I started a daycare and love working with young children. I started back to school and am studying Early Childhood Education. Hope you have a great trip and I really like your shirt.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Katt: WOW, sounds intense down there. Now I'm scared!


MEL

It really wasn't bad, Mel. Lots of First timer pins, so if you can shuffle your way around them, you'll be fine. It was hot. Really hot. Puts August to shame hot. Drink lots and lots. But we were in FantasyLand Sunday morning and the place was EMPTY.

Ah, dear Janet, do not be jealous. I will be there with MY AUNT FLO I'm sure and that means that everyone around me will be blistered from the fierceness of my tongue!!!

I truly fear for the poor children.

Mel

I'm sorry, but

 

[Goofyluver]

SO as I responded to Katt I am at work and have been fielding emails from Jim all afternoon complaining that he still has 2 days left of school before he can start his SUMMER VACATION. Mind you, these 2 days will not have children involved with them``the kids last day was today. Can anybody conjure up some sympathy for him Yeah, me neither

But, that's when you have to clean up all of your crap from the past year!

So we sat and talked and then decided to go to lunch. (enchiladas, G-luv!)

Hey...did you just say that cuz I"m mexican?

 

[Muffinygood]

She's Here! She's Here!​

It should be over before we get through the gates at BWV. Thank Goodness.

Ok, go back to your lives....


Mel

 

[jcc0621]

She's Here! She's Here!​

It should be over before we get through the gates at BWV. Thank Goodness.

Ok, go back to your lives....


Mel