Team Focker Watch Chat - in the 11th Hour

[jcc0621]

Shhhhh. DOn't tell Jim I'm here. I'm not supposed to be on the computer (I just have to bribe Jimmy to keep his mouth shut).

I feel so loved. You guys are the best. Thanks for all the hugs and prayers. Keep them coming, They really help.

 

[CelticBelle]

Janet! I hope you recover soon! everyone seems to be missing the chatty cathy around here.

Just finishing some postlabs right before my lab today. Then i get to leave tonight/tomorrow morning for our trip! hopefully ill stop by again before i leave

 

[DisneyJo]

I am back from my trip out to the West Coast to visit with my Dad and Grandma. Had a good time, the step-mother was super strange and crazy as usual but no surprises there. We went on lots of hikes, one where my Dad had me scaling a mountain via a rockface and I was so scared of the height/falling that I froze up and had a crying fit. I am such a wimp.

Well done for surviving, the Step-Mother not the hikes

OMG! i just saw my ticker and i only have 2 weeks till disney. carp, carp, double carp.

Any chance you're near the Poly early on the 25th????

Shhhhh. DOn't tell Jim I'm here. I'm not supposed to be on the computer (I just have to bribe Jimmy to keep his mouth shut).

I feel so loved. You guys are the best. Thanks for all the hugs and prayers. Keep them coming, They really help.

We won't tell Don't do too much Janet

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Well done for surviving, the Step-Mother not the hikes

You have no idea how true that statement is. She is THE WORST driver. I was constantly afraid for my life when in the car with her and she always insisted on driving.

 

[KatGarcia]

Janet!!!!! So glad you're back!!!!

Rosie-

I'll pm you shortly rachel.

I really appreciate all of you so much, more than i can say.

So things are looking better, for me anyway. I spoke to KC's BFF (Pants) yesterday and then i had a long talk with his other close friend (Kevin). They made me feel much better, they pretty much understand where I am coming from and are encouraging me not to give up on him. I woke up today with new convictions- i will not loose him. I am ready for a fight to make this work. I have to. I want to.

The job is as a security guard. I did that a while back. I will find out all the info tomorrow when my friend calls. It's full time, would be a nice day time shift and decent money. I would prob work Disney a few days still until after Christmas. I am working on my resume in general too so thats a plus. It hopefully will be done by next week and I can send it out. There is a small elad on a receptionist job too, where Pants works.

I'm doing all i can. All I can do is show KC how much I have changed, am changing and am willing to do for us to be together. I really feel he will come around in time. I am just praying we can get through it without actually separating from each other, but darnit i will make this work. i will do whatever it takes, he means that much to me.

I am so thankful for all your support in this.

 

[Miz Diz]

Shhhhh. DOn't tell Jim I'm here. I'm not supposed to be on the computer (I just have to bribe Jimmy to keep his mouth shut).

I feel so loved. You guys are the best. Thanks for all the hugs and prayers. Keep them coming, They really help.

You're secret is safe with us.

Hope he's not like my dd. Bribe and she tells anyway.

 

[Miz Diz]

Janet!!!!! So glad you're back!!!!

Rosie-

I'll pm you shortly rachel.

I really appreciate all of you so much, more than i can say.

So things are looking better, for me anyway. I spoke to KC's BFF (Pants) yesterday and then i had a long talk with his other close friend (Kevin). They made me feel much better, they pretty much understand where I am coming from and are encouraging me not to give up on him. I woke up today with new convictions- i will not loose him. I am ready for a fight to make this work. I have to. I want to.

The job is as a security guard. I did that a while back. I will find out all the info tomorrow when my friend calls. It's full time, would be a nice day time shift and decent money. I would prob work Disney a few days still until after Christmas. I am working on my resume in general too so thats a plus. It hopefully will be done by next week and I can send it out. There is a small elad on a receptionist job too, where Pants works.

I'm doing all i can. All I can do is show KC how much I have changed, am changing and am willing to do for us to be together. I really feel he will come around in time. I am just praying we can get through it without actually separating from each other, but darnit i will make this work. i will do whatever it takes, he means that much to me.

I am so thankful for all your support in this.

Just want you to know I've been thinking about you.

 

[lazydoxy66]

Hello!!!!

I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Back.......sort of! Still having a bit of a hard time seeing, but doctor seems to think think with the new meds he gave me today all should be well in a few says.

Thanks so much for all the get well texts, emails, phone calles, etc. You are the best. O Love you all. I can't really read anything yet to catch up, but I wnated to check in with my focker friends (If this has a lot of typos I apoligize).

As you all know by now, the trip was the the trip from hell and I will tell you all about it when the sight is a bit better!

I love you all!

Be back soon!

HI, JANET!!!!! WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH. IT'S GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU. PLEASE GET ALL HEALED UP SOON!

Hi !!Need some Focker Love fo DSIL who had gall bladder surgey on Friday and ended up with perotonitis ! She is gona live but is was rough !!She loks and sounds awful , she isn't "right" Judy and I both noticed this !!I was really shocked by how bad she looked .

For you SIL!!!

hello everyone. just a uick run by! school starts tomorrow! Annie starts 1st grade. Ben starts middle school (6th) Sam starts 11th. Gonna get clothes ready. I might actually spend a few hours at the beach alone just chillaxing! I`ll be back soon! I miss you all!

Good to see you to stranger! Good luck with the start of school!

Off to meet David for lunch and then some shopping today, Jess is very happy as I just found an online voucher for this smoothie she loves from Millies Cookies, not sure if you have those, and it's buy 1 get 1 free

I've never heard of it. It sounds very yummy!

Well, I sent Leo back to school today... here's hoping he makes it through the day and isn't sent to solitary!

I finally got a riding lesson in last night. The last two weeks were rained out, so it was long-overdue! I always come away with a better outlook on life after some equine time.

What else? I'm knee-deep in Dec. trip planning mode; trying to decide where to eat mostly.

It's sure been quiet all over the DIS - back to school time maybe?

I agree. Things are slow everywhere.

Hey Guys!


I am back from my trip out to the West Coast to visit with my Dad and Grandma. Had a good time, the step-mother was super strange and crazy as usual but no surprises there. We went on lots of hikes, one where my Dad had me scaling a mountain via a rockface and I was so scared of the height/falling that I froze up and had a crying fit. I am such a wimp.

The last two days we were there we were pretty much stuck inside as the smoke from the forest fire was so bad that you could barely see in front of you. Very very thick. We couldn't believe it as the fire was 100 km (1 hour) away, Dad says the smoke from the fires really travels though.

Was this a vacation or a torture test? I can't believe you were clinging to the side of a mountain. I'm glad you are back in one piece.

OMG! i just saw my ticker and i only have 2 weeks till disney. carp, carp, double carp. well, i mean i'm happy , but have loads to do!! we're leaving friday am sept 18th and driving to savannah, staying overnight at the marriott.


things have been busy as usual. should slow down now as we have rented our house in ohio. they are very nice people, middle aged couple with no kids at home. the guy is retired military and now works for usps, so we are not worried about receiving rent from them. they do have 2 dogs (greyhounds), so we are charging them $50/month more than we had planned. i have a dog and completely understand how hard it is to rent. but, i was always willing to pay more/month or give a nonrefundable pet deposit. they were fine with it. they just moved back from texas since their parents are getting older and want to be closer. they are saving money to buy a farm in a couple years, hence wanting to rent. it's crazy the number of calls we received. it was on the market for approx. 10 months. less than 10 people looked at it. i put the ad in the local paper on monday and received about 30 calls that day!

we showed it to about 15 different people. my husband drafted an application and did background checks. it was actually very sad. we had quite a few people apply who were on unemployment. but, what happens when that runs out. there was one family with 3 kids, very nice family, where husband lost his job. i felt so bad for them and wanted to rent to them. my husband felt bad too, but said we really have to think about our finances and what happens if they can't pay the rent. i know we have to think of ourselves first, but it made be feels so dirty and guilty. seriously, i could never be a business person bc i make everything personal. at least it's over and now i can cross that off the list.

now, we're trying to figure out where we're going to live long term. i'm so wishy washy about where to move that i drive myself nuts. everytime i talk about i picture all my friends / family doing this
but, i have figured it out a bit. 1. would love to move to florida. but, job security for husband is nonexsistant. that would be irresponsible. 2. houston is nice, job security for husband is great. but, moving my kids over 1000 miles from their grandparents, probably not the best option. 3. stay here. husband loves job, we both hate the area. i make less money. house prices are almost double compared to ohio. 4. move to pittsburgh. job security for husband. close to a city (if you can call it that ) but, i don't really like pittsburgh. 5. move back to ohio, closer to pa, so husband can drive ( about 45 min drive). i would make more money. houses are reasonable. good schools. kids would be close to their old friends. both sets of grandparents close.

so, we haven't decided for sure, but leaning towards ohio. i just want to get somewhere and stay there before the kids get much older.


wow, i've rambled on haven't i? see what happens when i'm gone a month!

oh, don't want to be braggy, but i am so happy about this i just can't help myself. i'm down 33 lbs since january. i feel so much better. i'm only losing 3-4 lbs a month now, but i'll take it.

i'm not really "dieting". i'm just eating a lot less of whatever i want. that works best for me.

hopefully, i can start keeping up here. oh, and who all has trip reports?

So, after all this, you are probably going right back where you came from?

I think you will just miss Dawn and Mel. They will be there a few days before me. They have a PTR going. V, T, and LL have TRs going. Lessa's cruise report is sailing along. My PTR is at Enchanted this time.

I do hope you get to hang around now!

I really appreciate all of you so much, more than i can say.

So things are looking better, for me anyway. I spoke to KC's BFF (Pants) yesterday and then i had a long talk with his other close friend (Kevin). They made me feel much better, they pretty much understand where I am coming from and are encouraging me not to give up on him. I woke up today with new convictions- i will not loose him. I am ready for a fight to make this work. I have to. I want to.

The job is as a security guard. I did that a while back. I will find out all the info tomorrow when my friend calls. It's full time, would be a nice day time shift and decent money. I would prob work Disney a few days still until after Christmas. I am working on my resume in general too so thats a plus. It hopefully will be done by next week and I can send it out. There is a small elad on a receptionist job too, where Pants works.

I'm doing all i can. All I can do is show KC how much I have changed, am changing and am willing to do for us to be together. I really feel he will come around in time. I am just praying we can get through it without actually separating from each other, but darnit i will make this work. i will do whatever it takes, he means that much to me.

I am so thankful for all your support in this.

I admire your conviction! Got your PM. Expect some texts while I'm off the next 3!!!



Love and hugs to all. Work is busy again right now. I'll be back tomorrow!!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Off to meet David for lunch and then some shopping today, Jess is very happy as I just found an online voucher for this smoothie she loves from Millies Cookies, not sure if you have those, and it's buy 1 get 1 free

Hi Jo, it is always great when you can get online vouchers like that!

Well, I sent Leo back to school today... here's hoping he makes it through the day and isn't sent to solitary!

I finally got a riding lesson in last night. The last two weeks were rained out, so it was long-overdue! I always come away with a better outlook on life after some equine time.

Hi V, I hope everything went ok with Leo today. You are so right about having a better outlook after being around horses, they are wonderful creatures.

back for my monthly post. hopefully, i will get a weekend job soon and will be around more. i would only work 2 12 hour shifts on the weekend and 1 8 hour shift during the week. only 32 hours / week, plus full time benefits and it pays $10/hr more.

Good luck, I hope you get the weekend job!

Hey Guys!


I am back from my trip out to the West Coast to visit with my Dad and Grandma. Had a good time, the step-mother was super strange and crazy as usual but no surprises there. We went on lots of hikes, one where my Dad had me scaling a mountain via a rockface and I was so scared of the height/falling that I froze up and had a crying fit. I am such a wimp.

The last two days we were there we were pretty much stuck inside as the smoke from the forest fire was so bad that you could barely see in front of you. Very very thick. We couldn't believe it as the fire was 100 km (1 hour) away, Dad says the smoke from the fires really travels though.

Welcome back Lessa! I wouldn't have been scaling the mountain, so good for you even if you had a tiny breakdown. So sorry to hear about the smoke.

oh, don't want to be braggy, but i am so happy about this i just can't help myself. i'm down 33 lbs since january. i feel so much better. i'm only losing 3-4 lbs a month now, but i'll take it.

i'm not really "dieting". i'm just eating a lot less of whatever i want. that works best for me.

hopefully, i can start keeping up here. oh, and who all has trip reports?

Congratulations on the weight loss!! That is wonderful. I have a PTR going, I even have handy dandy links .

Then i get to leave tonight/tomorrow morning for our trip! hopefully ill stop by again before i leave

Have a great trip, I hope we get to see pictures!

I'm doing all i can. All I can do is show KC how much I have changed, am changing and am willing to do for us to be together. I really feel he will come around in time. I am just praying we can get through it without actually separating from each other, but darnit i will make this work. i will do whatever it takes, he means that much to me.

I am so thankful for all your support in this.

Kat, I am glad you got to talk to your friends, good luck on the job hunt!

I will say, it is good to change if you think changing is what you need to do to make yourself a better person. Just don't bend yourself into a pretzel in hopes that it will change his mind. I guess what I am trying to say is, if you can't be yourself with someone eventually the relationship will unravel. I know you love him, I just want you to not lose yourself in the process of trying to keep him.

If I stepped over the line by saying what I said I am sorry.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I really appreciate all of you so much, more than i can say.

So things are looking better, for me anyway. I spoke to KC's BFF (Pants) yesterday and then i had a long talk with his other close friend (Kevin). They made me feel much better, they pretty much understand where I am coming from and are encouraging me not to give up on him. I woke up today with new convictions- i will not loose him. I am ready for a fight to make this work. I have to. I want to.

The job is as a security guard. I did that a while back. I will find out all the info tomorrow when my friend calls. It's full time, would be a nice day time shift and decent money. I would prob work Disney a few days still until after Christmas. I am working on my resume in general too so thats a plus. It hopefully will be done by next week and I can send it out. There is a small elad on a receptionist job too, where Pants works.

I'm doing all i can. All I can do is show KC how much I have changed, am changing and am willing to do for us to be together. I really feel he will come around in time. I am just praying we can get through it without actually separating from each other, but darnit i will make this work. i will do whatever it takes, he means that much to me.

I am so thankful for all your support in this.

Good for you, Kat. I'm proud of you for looking at yourself and seeing what you can do to make the situation better. If he doesn't appreciate that, then it's his choice to not try and make things work.
Just keep swimming, my friend.



Rachel- I know you've been chatting with Mel about coffee on Saturday the 26th. ME will pick us up about 9, so I probably won't be able to make that meet. If you want to e-mail your plans to me, I'll see if we'll be in the same place at the same time while we're there.

 

[englishrose47]

Evening Fockers !!
Janet I thinking abot you and wishing you well
Kat I like your new attitude and conviction !! You Go Girl!!!
Busy night !! Girls had open house for 8th Grade ,I took them as Kyle had his school physical at the same time . The girls and I checked out the new Ollies . They had crocs for $10!! The place was packed as this was the Grand Opening !! We also got the girls Halloween costumes!! Steph got a Hoochie Momma costume and Sam got one that comes to her ankles Steph was not amused when I mentioned that!!!
Judy wentto she DSIL and said she is still very sick !!
Can't believe in 10 days we will be in Disney!!

 

[LurrrvtheDuck]

Hi All!!

Quick drive by


Kat

Mo:

Janet: Welcome back!

And for anyone else who needs a


I'm here, just busy with life.

TTFN!!!

 

[KatGarcia]

Kat, I am glad you got to talk to your friends, good luck on the job hunt!

I will say, it is good to change if you think changing is what you need to do to make yourself a better person. Just don't bend yourself into a pretzel in hopes that it will change his mind. I guess what I am trying to say is, if you can't be yourself with someone eventually the relationship will unravel. I know you love him, I just want you to not lose yourself in the process of trying to keep him.

If I stepped over the line by saying what I said I am sorry.

You didn't overstep anything! I value all of your opinions very much!

I totally get what you are saying. I am doing what I need to do to become the kind of person I wanted to be, which in turn is the kind of person I know will and can make KC happy. I want to change me because i need to, it also will help my marriage and then its all good things, ya know!?

I truely appreciate the support more than mere typed words can say!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I will say, it is good to change if you think changing is what you need to do to make yourself a better person. Just don't bend yourself into a pretzel in hopes that it will change his mind. I guess what I am trying to say is, if you can't be yourself with someone eventually the relationship will unravel. I know you love him, I just want you to not lose yourself in the process of trying to keep him.

If I stepped over the line by saying what I said I am sorry.

I agree. Very wise words.

You didn't overstep anything! I value all of your opinions very much!

I totally get what you are saying. I am doing what I need to do to become the kind of person I wanted to be, which in turn is the kind of person I know will and can make KC happy. I want to change me because i need to, it also will help my marriage and then its all good things, ya know!?

I truely appreciate the support more than mere typed words can say!

You sound like you have your head on straight.

 

[rachel3]

Shhhhh. DOn't tell Jim I'm here. I'm not supposed to be on the computer (I just have to bribe Jimmy to keep his mouth shut).

I feel so loved. You guys are the best. Thanks for all the hugs and prayers. Keep them coming, They really help.

again. i'm thinking of you.

Any chance you're near the Poly early on the 25th????

probably. i think the only thing we have planned that day is boma at 8p. how early is early? we always try to be at the parks at opening, but on the last full day, i doubt it! but, we're staying at the poly so will definately be there sometime in the am. do you have breakfast at the poly that morning?

So things are looking better, for me anyway.

keep up the positive attitude. that alone will take you much further than you think. call/text me anytime.

You're secret is safe with us.

Hope he's not like my dd. Bribe and she tells anyway.

mine too. we have to watch what we say around the kids. they love to tell secrets!

Hello!!!!





So, after all this, you are probably going right back where you came from?

!

i know unbelievable, right. but , the old adage is true..... you don't know what you've got until it's gone. in reality , we had to make this move, it's like a stepping stone for his career. whatever decision we make, i will be happy with it. i just want to be certain it's a well informed decision. kwim. have you heard anything about you company?

Good luck, I hope you get the weekend job!

thanks

and i will definately be checking out your tr. better late than never, right? that seems to be my theme in life.

Good for you, Kat. I'm proud of you for looking at yourself and seeing what you can do to make the situation better. If he doesn't appreciate that, then it's his choice to not try and make things work.
Just keep swimming, my friend.



Rachel- I know you've been chatting with Mel about coffee on Saturday the 26th. ME will pick us up about 9, so I probably won't be able to make that meet. If you want to e-mail your plans to me, I'll see if we'll be in the same place at the same time while we're there.

completely agree with your advice to kat!

i don't have anything typed up except my adr's. i know bad focker, right? i don't think i have your email, but i will pm you my adr's and parks we will probably go to on those days.

Judy wentto she DSIL and said she is still very sick !!
Can't believe in 10 days we will be in Disney!

and for your sil.

I'm here, just busy with life.

TTFN!!!

i feel ya. it seems like the last few months have been busy for everyone. i haven't been on for almost a month but can almost catch up since it's so slow. i used to miss only a couple days and have 20+ pages to catch up.

are you still on day shift?

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wow, 3 posts in one day. maybe i really will get back into the swing of things.


to all.

 

[DisneyJo]

It wouldn't let me quote so.............

Kat good luck with the job and Tracy had some very good advise

Rachel I'll PM you

And that's it, shocking I know, my memory is terrible

Today is the last day before Ellie starts her new school, we have to nip to the supermarket but that's it, just check bags are packed etc etc!!!

 

[askelton]

Kat, that's a good attitude to have.

Rachel, glad to see you again.

Jo, good luck to Ellie.

I fired our pool guy in a note so I'm hoping he doesn't show up this morning. For some reason he didn't think vacuuming was part of the weekly cleaning. I'm not paying $85 a month for 7, yes, I counted, minutes of work each week. Thankfully Mitch likes to clean the pool, but I think he needs to rest on occasion.

 

[englishrose47]

God Morning All!!
Janet still thinking of you
Kat keep those positive vibes going

I am off to work a Job Fair in a few !!! No I don't need another job I am Recruiting
Chat tonight after work !! Have a good day !!!!

 

[LurrrvtheDuck]

i feel ya. it seems like the last few months have been busy for everyone. i haven't been on for almost a month but can almost catch up since it's so slow. i used to miss only a couple days and have 20+ pages to catch up.

are you still on day shift?

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Yup! It's going good. How's the new hospital treating ya?
What days are you at WDW? I know Mel has a thing set up with you. I'm trying to get there that weekend, but still trying to find where to stay.

I fired our pool guy in a note so I'm hoping he doesn't show up this morning. For some reason he didn't think vacuuming was part of the weekly cleaning. I'm not paying $85 a month for 7, yes, I counted, minutes of work each week. Thankfully Mitch likes to clean the pool, but I think he needs to rest on occasion.

Good for you! That reminds me of the sex and the city where the guy broke up with Carrie on a post-it.

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Just sneaking in a the sly....trying to rent points since all the hotels are booked and my pin is not worth using for the price they're giving. Oh well...


Later!

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Hi Fockers!

Using Kristal's latest update to kind of quote and go off of...

Janet - Your secret is safe with us. And hope your doing good today.

Rosie - for DSIL and to 10 days!

:wave 2 Hi Leesa, Z, Carrie, Rachel, Jo, Angela and Kristal! (Sorry if I missed someone)

Kat - You sound like you have a really positive attitude about it all though and I hope everything works out for ya guys.

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We've sort of been busy these past few days. I've read along here and there but by the time I go to quote I need to get something else done.

I checked my final grades online today and I have an A- in Keyboarding and A in Allied Health Math and my GPA was 3.9. Yay Me!

I was getting DR's childcare paperwork ready today to send in the mail and just as I was walking out the door to the post office he goes, 'I don't want to go to the new place, I want to go to MY school.' (His normal preschool that I have sent him to all along) That little booger. Now I don't know what to do.

The one at my school is a little more convienent for me since it's right there but he'll have to get used to new kids and new teachers. Plus, the new place seems to separate the little kids from the big kids. The little ones are in a completely different area than the big ones.

At the old one, well, we know everyone...the director, the teachers and the kids. Lindsey went there for 2 years of preschool and DR is doing the same. I know the curriculum and activities they teach and do. Plus, all the kids he goes to preschool with will be in his Kindy classes next year. He has his little friends there and was excited to see them last week. The downside is that they combine the older kids with the younger (after school) and that is where DR has a problem. Too much noise and excitment. Although, looking at my schedule that will only happen 2 times a week.

Just some things to think on, but I am happy to hear him say that he does want to go back to 'his' school. He had me worried about it this summer and second guessing things.

The kids are in the tub creating a ring around it. Gotta get them out and into bed. Lindsey really seems to be liking first grade and no problems behavior wise so far. Let's hope she keeps it up and I won't have as many problems as last year. She's doing excellant in the reading she's brought home so far and I'm proud of her.

Gotta run! Night Fockers! Hope y'all had a good day!