Team Focker Watch Chat - the 10th anniversary thread!

[Muffinygood]

hey I've been a lurker for a while on this thread and just thought it was about time to say hi! Im sam!

Hi Sam! I'm Mel. Don't let Kristel's updates about me showering with strangers scare you...LOL
We're pretty friendly here. So, tell us all about you....

no, but I did get a nice postcard offering me a free cruise if I add on 100 points.

Oh, I got that postcard too. It's enticing....

Check out the e-mail I got tonite! i had to share it with you guys..I forgot that i joined the list for Jimmy Buffet parrot heads! I`m a Phlocker!!! think they need a bartender?
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So, you're a focker and a phlocker. Good heavens!

Thanks for reassuring me that it's not me. I did buy a vanilla cupcake candle and I light it when I think about it. My realtor is going to bring cookies for the oven to both open houses this weekend. I hope that helps.

I think your house is GORGEOUS! I hired the janitor at Gus' school to paint my house. He did a great job, and he was SO cheap! He was a painter for 30 years before he "retired" and took the job at the school.
I would NOT be worrying about painting that house though. Just relax. It's going to sell!!!!
Have fun in Dallas and tell Baylie Miss Mel says GOOD LUCK!

Anyways I'm off to watch some TV and see about some more sleeps.

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Vampire Kat is BACK! Hope you get some rest today!

Hey and wow Miss Mel you did a lot yesterday, you're going to be a skinny minnie soon!!!

Don't know about skinny, but I feel SO much better! I am really into it!

Off to golf today, it's only the second time this week, I'm slacking It's beautiful sunshine but chilly but I'll soon warm up as I go round!!!

Have a great day Jo. Hope you warm up!

Morning Fockers! Sorry I wasn't feelin' well around 10PM and laid down. Next thing I knew it was 3AM! So here is another late update.Mel is a biking fiend. Burn it, baby! She is a big fan of community showers. Gus is sick again.

I do love the community showering....LOL Are you feeling better now?


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Ok, just didn't want to be too far behind later. *And I'm slipping on the early posting*
I am going back to bed for a while. Gus is home, but I'm still going to work at the library at 9. I'll be bringing him to the drs later, I think!

You guys be good till I get back! LOL

MEL

 

[HomeschoolMama]

No, Mel. I'm not painting this house, I want my next house painted the way this one is. I finally got it how I like it, and I'm sad that the new one will be so plain.

So, this is me, too excited to go back to sleep, up before 7...
I need to pack my things and shower then we're headed out about 9. It's the start of 10 days of fun!!!

I'll be back later Sunday night to say hi, but I don't know if I'll do more than read Krystal's updates. Everyone have a great weekend, okay?

 

[ncsjodi]

no, but I did get a nice postcard offering me a free cruise if I add on 100 points.

I got one of those too. I wish I could afford it! Those Treehouses look fabulous!

I wonder how much a painter costs? Kirt's already said he won't be able to paint the house again until the fall/winter. I hate white walls in my house. I just got them all painted. I think hiring someone could be expensive. Anyone have any experience in this department?

Another idea is to contact your local fire station. Lots of firefighters around here run painting businesses too. Since they work 24 hours and then have 48 hours off, they've got time to kill. We hired a guy Eric knows from the fire department and he was not too expensive.

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Well, I'm off to MOPS this morning to fill in with childcare again. Got a desperate call last night. I don't know what age group I'll have. I'm hoping for the teeny tiny babies!

I'm trying to get DH to go to the doctor today. He had a fever last night along with feeling like absolute carp. I cannot afford to catch it and be sick right now!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

 

[ncsjodi]

No, Mel. I'm not painting this house, I want my next house painted the way this one is. I finally got it how I like it, and I'm sad that the new one will be so plain.

So, this is me, too excited to go back to sleep, up before 7...
I need to pack my things and shower then we're headed out about 9. It's the start of 10 days of fun!!!

I'll be back later Sunday night to say hi, but I don't know if I'll do more than read Krystal's updates. Everyone have a great weekend, okay?

Have a great trip, Dawn! I'm sad that I'm not going, but I know you're going to have a great time!

 

[Mrs. The King]

No, Mel. I'm not painting this house, I want my next house painted the way this one is. I finally got it how I like it, and I'm sad that the new one will be so plain.

So, this is me, too excited to go back to sleep, up before 7...
I need to pack my things and shower then we're headed out about 9. It's the start of 10 days of fun!!!

I'll be back later Sunday night to say hi, but I don't know if I'll do more than read Krystal's updates. Everyone have a great weekend, okay?

I can see how you would be sad to live with all white walls. I loved your color schemes!!! You could seriously do it for a living, they were all so pleasing to the eye.

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Hi Fockers!

Sorry I went MIA. Between computer problems, the sickies and gorgeous weather we have been B-U-S-Y!

I see we have some new Fockers... I'm Lori, SAHM to 2 and soon to be college student. I'll be starting back to school in the summer for Medical Assisting.

I see a few have left for their trips and more will be heading out soon. Good Luck with the house Dawn. I've been seeing your status updates on FB. Happy Belated Birthday to the ones I missed. I know I missed a few and I hope I got you on FB though. :hugs: to all who needs them and to you all!

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I have a semi-busy day cleaning! DR's birthday party is this weekend and the computer room and toy room need a deep clean. I've been trying to get to them all week but was sick Sat-Tues, Wed was gorgeous out and I didn't feel like doing them since I actually felt better and just wanted to be outside in the sun and yesterday I was busy running around grocery shopping and playing outside with the kiddos. So, with no car and the kids in school I have the time to get it done today.

I'm in the process of car shopping though. Not for new, but used. I'm trying to narrow it down on Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Escape or VW Beetle. I've had a Jeep GC before and LOVED it! I was so sad when I had to trade it in. I'm leery on the Ford but the Escape seems to have the room I would like with a small SUV. And well the VW Beetle would just be a fun car and I've always wanted one but kind of a pain with 2 kids in car seats. LOL Although they are in boosters and Lindsey can buckle her own, I'd just have to worry about DR. I've had Passat and a Jetta before and have felt VW's are good cars.

The kids father will be in town this weekend for DR's birthday. He gets them tomorrow and will have them pretty much all weekend. He'll drop them off for a couple of hours for DR's party on Sunday and then they'll go back with him until after school Monday. I need to get clothes washed and packed today. I plan on enjoying my quiet weekend by sleeping in and getting things ready for the party.

Well, DR's up and wanting breakfast. Be back later!

Enjoy your Friday Fockers!

 

[kykatt2]

Thanks for reassuring me that it's not me. I did buy a vanilla cupcake candle and I light it when I think about it. My realtor is going to bring cookies for the oven to both open houses this weekend. I hope that helps.

I agree that the wall in the master is boring. Part of the reason I added that picture with all that wall if to show that the exercise room is right there. It's not my favorite, but the realtor picked it of all the pics I took.

I would move the plant from downstairs (the only one I have) up there, but I think the front living room would look wierd then. I wish I had time to go buy a plant and stand before I leave in the morning. All my pictures are packed.

Can you tell whose room was going to be last to decorate? Once we sell the house, I really need to do something to finish off my room. I did every other room in the house.

I wonder how much a painter costs? Kirt's already said he won't be able to paint the house again until the fall/winter. I hate white walls in my house. I just got them all painted. I think hiring someone could be expensive. Anyone have any experience in this department?

I think your house is GORGEOUS! I hired the janitor at Gus' school to paint my house. He did a great job, and he was SO cheap! He was a painter for 30 years before he "retired" and took the job at the school.
I would NOT be worrying about painting that house though. Just relax. It's going to sell!!!!
MEL

I DO LOVE YOUR HOME Dawn... I love Bolder colors.. and that one bedroom with the striping behind the bed.. I did that in a hall of my LAST HOME. ( not that many colors though... just the process) and I love the look.
My Realtor STRONGLY suggested I "Neutral the home" After going to all the trouble of painting the rooms how I WANTED... I did not have it in me to re-do all of them.
WHY are Realtors and people so closed minded on What colors your walls are and what color your carpet is?I am able to look at a room and size it up no matter the colors... and I have seen some scary ones . The best one was a Nightmare Lime Green Room ( very very bright and Obnoxious) with Pink Carpeting .

Both are cosmetic.. however paint is WAY EASIER and CHEAPER to re-do than Carpets. I too HATE WHITE.. and BEIGE .
Other than My Family room which has Gray walls and my bedroom which is a Medium shade of Mauve. All my other rooms are a Cool White Color. Pale Blues, greens.. etc. At least I don't feel like my walls are Naked.

If I miss you Dawn... ENJOY YOUR WELL DESERVED BREAK. We leave tomorrow for Williamsburg.

Have fun.... Oh And a VERY EARLY..... ​

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Thanks, Katt! I love the button! Have a great trip. I wish we could go too!

MTK- Oh, don't be fooled, I just pick the color and paint the big middle parts. Kirt does all the details. I just want to go go go!


Okay- I'm outta here!!! See you all Sunday!

 

[rachel3]

dawn -- have a great trip. and don't worry about anything while you're there!!!

jo-- only 2 times this week? how often do you golf on a normal week?? oh, i have a nondisney question for you. my husband needs a new set of golf clubs. in the past , he only golfed few times a year. (stay with me now, don't faint) but, he wants to go more often. now that he's out of school and the kids are older he has more time. but, what would be a good brand to buy? he really only wants to spend a couple hundred. 500 max. any suggestions??

hi to the newbies! i'm rachel , mom to 3 kids and work full time as an ER nurse. you can call me abby. just kidding

kat-- i know i said this before, but have you ever tried taking something at night to help you sleep? sometimes if i work 3 nights in a row, then have a long stretch off, i will take some nyquil around 9-10pm, so i can sleep through the night and get on a normal schedule. i understand how you feel. my schedule gets all screwy working nights. then i'll stay up late on my nights off and be tired all day. it really makes you feel like crap.

okay, that's all i remember. that's why i'm not a good updater!

hello to everyone else.


well, we're leaving when the kids get home from school for our ski weekend. now i'm all freaked out after what happened to natasha richardson. i know it's rare, but still scary! i should take my video camera. bet i could capture something that would win me $10, 000 on afv!! wish me luck!

 

[rachel3]

katt-- have fun in williamsburg!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Morning

Well, we made it through last night without anyone getting lost, stolen or abandoned. And today...I have NOTHING to do! Well, a quick run to Target, but that's fun. DH will be home this afternoon so today will be quiet and then it all starts again tomorrow morning...2 soccer games, guitar lesson and DH has to work...then 2 lacrosse games in Beaufort Sunday morning (Beaufort is down by Hilton Head.) A crazy weekend, so I'm looking forward to an easy Friday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAWN!!!!​

CE, glad you had a good visit with Dr. Belle. We missed you.

Welcome to the newbies. I'm Kate...SAHM to 3 boys.

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[Muffinygood]

I need to get clothes washed and packed today. I plan on enjoying my quiet weekend by sleeping in and getting things ready for the party.

Well, DR's up and wanting breakfast. Be back later!

Hi Lori, long time no see! Glad you're back!

well, we're leaving when the kids get home from school for our ski weekend. now i'm all freaked out after what happened to natasha richardson. i know it's rare, but still scary! i should take my video camera. bet i could capture something that would win me $10, 000 on afv!! wish me luck!

You know my boys snowboard and ski all winter. I have seen some HORRIBLE injuries and even two deaths on our small hills around here. I have one word.
HELMETS.
Go, be safe, have fun!

I hope everyone has a great day!

Yay, a relaxing day for Kate!!!! Have a good one!

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I'm back from the library to hang out at home with Gus. He's still under the weather. I made a 3 pm appt. with the ped. for him.

It's cold here again. The thermometer says 24. Blech!

MEL

 

[cmp1111]

I feel better now. I just got home and Kirt told me the realtor said our house was beautiful, loved the paint, loved the 3 car garage, etc... but the reason it wasn't in the top 3 is because they wanted to live in another area. So, I feel much better.

See, we knew you were fine.

hey I've been a lurker for a while on this thread and just thought it was about time to say hi! Im sam!

Hi, Sam! I'm CE. Welcome!

Check out the e-mail I got tonite! i had to share it with you guys..I forgot that i joined the list for Jimmy Buffet parrot heads! I`m a Phlocker!!! think they need a bartender?

That's too funny.

Night all...errr...morning I guess.

Feel better.

Off to golf today, it's only the second time this week, I'm slacking

Have fun!

I'll be back later to chat. Cleaning day today so I'll need a break.

Use my cleaning routine.

I am going back to bed for a while. Gus is home, but I'm still going to work at the library at 9. I'll be bringing him to the drs later, I think!

Have fun at school!

I'll be back later Sunday night to say hi, but I don't know if I'll do more than read Krystal's updates. Everyone have a great weekend, okay?

You, too!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

You, too! Have fun at MOPS.

Enjoy your Friday Fockers!

Sounds like a busy weekend. Have fun car shopping - I love it. I'm weird, I know.

well, we're leaving when the kids get home from school for our ski weekend. now i'm all freaked out after what happened to natasha richardson. i know it's rare, but still scary! i should take my video camera. bet i could capture something that would win me $10, 000 on afv!! wish me luck!

Good luck. That was so sad for her. We all wear helmets, and now I feel better about it. (I hate them, but...) Can you still ski? We're pretty well melted off up here, even.

And today...I have NOTHING to do! Well, a quick run to Target, but that's fun.

That's exactly what I plan to do! I'm so excited to have nothing to do, but I need a Target run, as well.

CE, glad you had a good visit with Dr. Belle. We missed you.

Aw, thanks. I missed you too. She DISes some - in fact, I think she's posted on some of our TR's (she's csuzannet on the boards), so she would have understood me being on here, but I just feel bad ignoring people to be on the computer, you know?

Oh, Kate? She has an interview next weekend at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. Any knowledge of the area?
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D just headed off for the office. I do want to go to Target later, but my Kindle is probably arriving today (we had e-mails from amazon.com, saying they'd be here today or Monday at the latest, but with no tracking info ) and one of last year's reviewers said she had to be home to sign for it. UPS doesn't come here until about 4:30, but FedEx is usually late morning. I am going to wait until about noon, then, and if FedEx hasn't come, I'll be OK until late afternoon.

I wasn't able to watch my Illini get upset last night, but that might not be a bad thing. My bracket is carp now, though.

OK... I do need to send off the guest list for that *$@& candle party, so I'm going to go do that. Be back later!

 

[Goofyluver]

A good-bye before I leave this afternoon!



I can't wait to meet you all!



I'll be cheersing to all of you when I drink my lapu with some of our wonderful Fockers.

Miss y'all.

 

[PrincessV]

Morning Fockers!

I started the day at a Poetry Cafe held by Leo's class. It was fun! The kids all took turns reading the poems they'd written - they really were very good! And Leo was beyond thrilled to have me there. With work, I don't often get to attend school things like that, so it was extra special for us both.

As for the hair - no point in a picture now, as it barely looks changed. I don't know how it's possible, but it looks even darker today than yesterday! I'll be taking another stab at it this weekend.

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then 2 lacrosse games in Beaufort Sunday morning (Beaufort is down by Hilton Head.)

I loooove Beaufort!



Is Dawn's Bday today?

Happy Bday Dawn!!!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN & DEB!!!!

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Hey peeps! Just checkin' in to say "HOLA!"

Things are crazy 'round here. Waldo's not doing too well, so I've been chillaxin' with him, trying to keep his spirits up. We don't know when he'll have his next surgery, so we're kinda in limbo at this point. He had all the pre-op blood work done yesterday. He looks so sad and depressed - I can't believe how much this has aged him. He now looks 73.

We could use some Pixie dust, if you've some to spare.

I've been trying to keep with the Kristel's updates (Thanks hon!) - just haven't really had time to post.

Much love to all!

 

[Goofyluver]

T---lots o' and for that daddy o' yours...and you and your fam too.

Love ya' chica.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Yay, a relaxing day for Kate!!!! Have a good one!

I know!

Oh, Kate? She has an interview next weekend at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. Any knowledge of the area?
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It's up beyond Columbia, heading towards Greenville. It's very pretty up that way...

I loooove Beaufort!
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It is nice...but having to be down there by 9 means we have to leave here in the dark.

 

[kykatt2]

Happy Bday Dawn!!![/SIZE]

No But she will be gone next week when it is.. and I'll be gone this weekend. so I was just telling here Happy Birthday a few days Early !!

 

[Muffinygood]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN & DEB!!!!

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Hey peeps! Just checkin' in to say "HOLA!"

Things are crazy 'round here. Waldo's not doing too well, so I've been chillaxin' with him, trying to keep his spirits up. We don't know when he'll have his next surgery, so we're kinda in limbo at this point. He had all the pre-op blood work done yesterday. He looks so sad and depressed - I can't believe how much this has aged him. He now looks 73.

We could use some Pixie dust, if you've some to spare.

I've been trying to keep with the Kristel's updates (Thanks hon!) - just haven't really had time to post.

Much love to all!

Oh, T. I'm sorry Waldo isn't doing well. Give him lots of hugs from us. Poor Waldo. I will keep him in my thoughts today.

MEL