Team Focker Watch, Part 12. Have we jumped the shark yet?

[HomeschoolMama]

I'd love to see you all!

I sent you the deets on FB.

Good point! What about a part-time job, say at Disney? Then you wouldn't have to put out the money for your AP becasue you get unlimited admission AND can take so many people in at a time 15 times. You would be great doing something like my mom does. A seater/greeter. No tips, but she really likes it!

That sounds like a great idea! What a great way to spend your extra time.


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I want to buy a CD of music from the parks. On Amazon, the one I'm finding looks the best is Disney's Happiest Celebration on Earth .

Any other suggestions?

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Roy E Disney died today. So sad...

 

[cmp1111]

Oh, CE... how I love reading your posts. Just when I think I'm the only one with a crazy life, you've gone and beat me! LOVE YA!

Hey, I'm glad to provide comic relief.

Well it looks like everyone else is having crazy ridiculous days too!

Roy E Disney died today. So sad...

Dang.

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I'm in a MUCH happier mood. WE WON!!!! Woohoo! The first set took 1 hour, 15 minutes, and we had to do a set tiebreak, very evenly matched and hard work. Then, we won the second set 6-0!

Then, I came home, and there's nothing in the bucket!

We are trying to figure out if we want to take the kids out to see Santa and do their "brother shopping" tonight or tomorrow. D thinks he has to go to the office tomorrow, so tonight is better for him. But, I think the kids have more homework tonight than tomorrow, so for them tomorrow is better. But that's only if they have to take their "make your friend a card" cards tomorrow and not hold it until Tuesday. I hope to find out more from them now - I just heard the bus.

 

[Muffinygood]

I want to buy a CD of music from the parks. On Amazon, the one I'm finding looks the best is Disney's Happiest Celebration on Earth .

Any other suggestions?

I'll burn a copy for you, Dork.

Mel

 

[jcc0621]

No, they think their WDW friends live near WDW.

You are evil

Humo Day, huh?

What was I trying to say

That's a good idea. I used to cut most of my clients kids as well. It's so much easier for most people.

That's what I am thinking. We could all go at the same time. Jim could sit with Jimmy while I get my haircut and then we could run our errands afterwards.

FYI - Death by Chocolate sounds like a good way to go.

Absolutely!

Disney's pretty hard core about your "costume". If you didn't have your name badge, you couldn't work. At DLR the CM's have a hidden stash and they just grab one to avoid being sent home.

Mom says they keep stashes in the hostess stand for such emergencies!

Gah.

Positive thoughts that all will be well!

Roy E Disney died today. So sad...

I'm in a MUCH happier mood. WE WON!!!!

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I have been in a meeting since 10:30 this morning. There is a grant application that is due December 31st and no one knew how to complete it...gee, ya think maybe you shouldn't have transferred me.

Other than that not much going on. BBL!

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Hi Fockers! I've read along these past few days but haven't felt like posting much. I'm feeling achy and feverish all over.

Not much else had been going on here and we've been having a pretty quiet week. Both kids will be home next week so I'm hoping I feel better by then and that neither of them get something.

Hope y'all are having a good Wednesday!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

We may even squeeze in some ice skating in the park if we have time (esp. since it's free!). And Friday is Christmas Cookie day!

Whoa! Doesn't that hurt your back? Be careful.

Roy E Disney died today. So sad...

Very, very sad.

Hey, I'm glad to provide comic relief.

Then, I came home, and there's nothing in the bucket!

I'll burn a copy for you, Dork.

Mel

Can you burn me one too, Mel?

You are evil

Well, I figure what they don't know won't hurt them, right? We'll tell them AFTER we get home.

What was I trying to say

Happy hump day, I think? :

I thought I quoted Lori..... Feel better, Lori!

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So, if all my shopping is done, then WTH do I keep buying stuff? Dang! I heart CostPlus, so I went there and bought a bunch of stuff and then I got Andy a stocking and stuffed it with little things for him.... Vanilla syrup for his coffee, some chocolate/peanut pretzel rods, etc. We said no gifts, but I wanted to give him something to thank him for everything.

I've got to pick up Mads and then head to the dentist with Evan. I just noticed last week that a new tooth came in, but the baby tooth is still there looking all wonky. Need to see what needs to be done and then he'll get is bi-annual cleaning. Fun, right?

Maddie got an award today for Outstanding Achievement and report cards came out and both kids got good marks, so we're heading out to dinner to celebrate! No cooking for me!!!

Aren't you all proud of me for keeping up with the Fockers?

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I'll burn a copy for you, Dork.

Mel

I posted this before we talked, hombre. Cool your tacos...

 

[cmp1111]

Hi Fockers! I've read along these past few days but haven't felt like posting much. I'm feeling achy and feverish all over.

Feel better!

I have been in a meeting since 10:30 this morning. There is a grant application that is due December 31st and no one knew how to complete it...gee, ya think maybe you shouldn't have transferred me.

Sigh.

We said no gifts, but I wanted to give him something to thank him for everything.

Well, that's too sweet for words.

I just noticed last week that a new tooth came in, but the baby tooth is still there looking all wonky. Need to see what needs to be done and then he'll get is bi-annual cleaning.

Buzz had the same issue. They said if it didn't come out in a week, they'd pull it. I see on FB though that Evan lost his.

Maddie got an award today for Outstanding Achievement and report cards came out and both kids got good marks, so we're heading out to dinner to celebrate! No cooking for me!!!

Yay, kids!

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We had the kids come in and do their cards first thing, without saying we were going anywhere, so they took as much time as they would have anyway. They were done before 4:00, so we went out. There was a bit of a line for Santa, but not like a weekend. The saw the big man, then we split up and they got each other's gifts. Buzz & I got D's gift, too, but D said Woody was too hungry and tired to shop for me. He can take them out later.

Then, we went out for dinner. BBQ joint - pretty good, but I ate too much.

So... That's that. I had a wine to celebrate the tennis win, and now I'm just sleepy.

Got invited to lunch after tennis tomorrow, so that's my plan. Then I need to run back to the mall to pick up something Buzz wants. Thought I could get it cheaper on amazon.com, even ordered it with my phone, but then got a message that they're out of stock and won't get it back before Christmas. So, I'll have to go grab it there, because there's no reason to pay for shipping from the third party sellers on amazon who do have it in stock.

All right. TV and couch call... we got a ton of new HD channels today kind of out of nowhere, so we're trying to figure out what some of them even are.

 

[jcc0621]

Hi Fockers! I've read along these past few days but haven't felt like posting much. I'm feeling achy and feverish all over.

Feel better

Happy hump day, I think? :

Probably, my frain is bried today

then I got Andy a stocking and stuffed it with little things for him.... Vanilla syrup for his coffee, some chocolate/peanut pretzel rods, etc. We said no gifts, but I wanted to give him something to thank him for everything.

Awwwwwwwwww

Maddie got an award today for Outstanding Achievement and report cards came out and both kids got good marks, so we're heading out to dinner to celebrate! No cooking for me!!![/QUOE]

WTG Maddie and Evan. We have Jimmy's teacher conference tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!

Aren't you all proud of me for keeping up with the Fockers?

We had the kids come in and do their cards first thing,

Jimmy did his class cards tonight too. He doesn't need them until the 23rd, but I wanted to get them done so he wouldn't rush through them!

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Evening Fockers. Came home, had dinner. Exciting eh? I have made the tater salad. Waiting for the Chocolate Mousse to set, and then will put together the death by chocolate. Recipie in the next post Angela

Christmas Luncheon in work tomorrow and then Parent/Teacher conference - Report Cards tomorrow. I'm a little nervous, but i think Jimmy is doing well based on the tests that get sent home. I'm just a dork I guess

HAve a good night all

 

[jcc0621]

Death by Chocolate​

Ingredients
1 Duncan Hines Triple Chocolate Cake Mix (or whatever brand you prefer)
4 TBSP Brewed Coffee
3 3.5 oumce boxes of chocolate mousse mix
8-10 Hershey Bars (Some prefer Toffee)
1 12ounce tub of Cool Whip

Bake cake according to instructions. Cool
Punch holes in cake with fork and pour coffee over cake
Mix mousse according to instructions
Break Hershey Bars into pieces (I use a food processor on the chop setting)
Break up 1/2 the cake and place into a large trifle dish.
Cover with 1/2 the mousse, then 1/2 the candy, then 1/2 the Cool Whip
Repeat layers

(I reserve some of the candy bars and crush them into alsmost shaving to put a little decorative finish on the top)

Chill before serving!

 

[englishrose47]

Okay anotherTrifle typr recipe
SHERRY Trifle :-
1 pound cake slivered almonds
2pkg instant vanilla puddinh cream sherry
1can strawberriesor 1/2 bag frozen
1large container coolwhip

Slice pound cake and cover botom of trifle type dish( may only use1/2 ofcake)
pour sherry over cake
sprinkle with almonds
cover with sliced strawberries
spoon prepared pudding over strawberries
Chill for at least 1 hour
Topwith cool whip and sprinkle with almonds !

 

[cmp1111]

I'm a little nervous, but i think Jimmy is doing well based on the tests that get sent home. I'm just a dork I guess

Nah, it's always nerve wracking. It sounds like he's having a good year, though. I'm sure he's doing great.

Took a bath, took the dog out, thinking I'm heading to bed early. D's totally asleep on the couch, and I never know whether to just let him get some sleep, as he doesn't sleep well as a rule, or if it's mean to leave him on the couch.

Sleep well - see you in the morning.

 

[Muffinygood]

T: No problemo, it will be a couple days till I can get it in the mail to you but I'll do it!

Mel

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Well, that's too sweet for words.

I know, did it make you throw up a little?

Buzz had the same issue. They said if it didn't come out in a week, they'd pull it. I see on FB though that Evan lost his.

and there's a funny story behind the tooth.

So... That's that. I had a wine to celebrate the tennis win, and now I'm just sleepy.

I still haven't taken the kids to see Santa. I suck.

WTG Maddie and Evan. We have Jimmy's teacher conference tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!

I'm sure he's doing terrific, Janet.

Christmas Luncheon in work tomorrow and then Parent/Teacher conference - Report Cards tomorrow. I'm a little nervous, but i think Jimmy is doing well based on the tests that get sent home. I'm just a dork I guess

Report cards came out today, except Maddie's teacher forgot to pass them out. She has a new baby and is seriously sleep deprived. I feel bad for her, but it's freakin' annoying.

Death by Chocolate​

Ingredients
1 Duncan Hines Triple Chocolate Cake Mix (or whatever brand you prefer)
4 TBSP Brewed Coffee
3 3.5 oumce boxes of chocolate mousse mix
8-10 Hershey Bars (Some prefer Toffee)
1 12ounce tub of Cool Whip

Bake cake according to instructions. Cool
Punch holes in cake with fork and pour coffee over cake
Mix mousse according to instructions
Break Hershey Bars into pieces (I use a food processor on the chop setting)
Break up 1/2 the cake and place into a large trifle dish.
Cover with 1/2 the mousse, then 1/2 the candy, then 1/2 the Cool Whip
Repeat layers

(I reserve some of the candy bars and crush them into alsmost shaving to put a little decorative finish on the top)

Chill before serving!

Sounds good... but reading "TRIFLE" made me laugh. CE knows why.... "Meat, peas, jam... what's not to like?"

Sleep well - see you in the morning.

Good Night!

T: No problemo, it will be a couple days till I can get it in the mail to you but I'll do it!

Mel

I was just joking, Mel! You don't have to do that!

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So I took Evan to the dentist. It's a new dentist for him, as I haven't been really happy with out previous dentist for a long time and my brother referred us to this new one. She was fabulous! She looked at his weird tooth and asked me if I wanted her to put some "juice" on it and "wiggle" it. I said sure, thinking she was just going to try to loosen it. Well, apparently I didn't read the paper work as I filled out the freakin' new patient booklet and they have "code" words for procedures...

JUICE = shot
WIGGLE = extraction

Needless to say, Evan walked out with his tooth in a bag. He did great though... not one little tear.

Anyway, I spent the evening filling 50 goodie flippin' bags for the classroom parties tomorrow. That was fun.

I'm beat.... have a good night!

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

I thought I quoted Lori..... Feel better, Lori!

Thanks T!

So, if all my shopping is done, then WTH do I keep buying stuff?

I do the same thing every year but I stuck to my guns this year and didn't buy over and bought what was on my list. I hope I can do the same for the new year and stick to my budget.

Maddie got an award today for Outstanding Achievement and report cards came out and both kids got good marks, so we're heading out to dinner to celebrate! No cooking for me!!!

Feel better!

Thanks CE.

All right. TV and couch call... we got a ton of new HD channels today kind of out of nowhere, so we're trying to figure out what some of them even are.

Get anything good?

Feel better

Thanks Janet!

Report Cards tomorrow. I'm a little nervous, but i think Jimmy is doing well based on the tests that get sent home. I'm just a dork I guess

Good Luck but I'm sure he's doing great!

Death by Chocolate​

YUM! Thanks!

Okay anotherTrifle typr recipe
SHERRY Trifle :-

Mmmmmmmmmm...this looks good too!

At this office I used to work at in VA this guy would make a rum cake for the holidays. He would soak this thing in rum and you could get drunk off of eating just one piece. It was really good though. LOL

I
So I took Evan to the dentist. It's a new dentist for him, as I haven't been really happy with out previous dentist for a long time and my brother referred us to this new one. She was fabulous! She looked at his weird tooth and asked me if I wanted her to put some "juice" on it and "wiggle" it. I said sure, thinking she was just going to try to loosen it. Well, apparently I didn't read the paper work as I filled out the freakin' new patient booklet and they have "code" words for procedures...

JUICE = shot
WIGGLE = extraction

Needless to say, Evan walked out with his tooth in a bag. He did great though... not one little tear.

Yay for Evan!

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I am lovin' having a kitten! She gets under things that need to be dusted and then pulls things out that have been missing. Too bad she has to get bigger and this won't happen all the time. LOL

 

[cmp1111]

Sounds good... but reading "TRIFLE" made me laugh. CE knows why.... "Meat, peas, jam... what's not to like?"

Every time I see the word!

Needless to say, Evan walked out with his tooth in a bag. He did great though... not one little tear.

Good for him!

Get anything good?

Well, now we're getting stuff like Comedy Central, Nick, Disney XD, and so forth in the HD lineup - but so far as I can tell, most of the shows aren't broadcast in HD so I'm not sure of the point. Ah, well.

I am lovin' having a kitten! She gets under things that need to be dusted and then pulls things out that have been missing. Too bad she has to get bigger and this won't happen all the time. LOL

Excellent.

 

[jcc0621]

Nah, it's always nerve wracking. It sounds like he's having a good year, though. I'm sure he's doing great.

Thanks

D's totally asleep on the couch, and I never know whether to just let him get some sleep,

I leave Jim there when he does that.

I still haven't taken the kids to see Santa. I suck.

Jimmy only went becasue he was at Hershey Park when we were there and his friends went with him. He usually wants no part of Santa.

Sounds good... but reading "TRIFLE" made me laugh. CE knows why.... "Meat, peas, jam... what's not to like?"

So I took Evan to the dentist. It's a new dentist for him, as I haven't been really happy with out previous dentist for a long time and my brother referred us to this new one. She was fabulous! She looked at his weird tooth and asked me if I wanted her to put some "juice" on it and "wiggle" it. I said sure, thinking she was just going to try to loosen it. Well, apparently I didn't read the paper work as I filled out the freakin' new patient booklet and they have "code" words for procedures...

JUICE = shot
WIGGLE = extraction

Needless to say, Evan walked out with his tooth in a bag. He did great though... not one little tear.

and WTG Evan

Anyway, I spent the evening filling 50 goodie flippin' bags for the classroom parties tomorrow. That was fun.

I have to do the same this weekend for Jimmy's class but it is only 22 kids

I am lovin' having a kitten! She gets under things that need to be dusted and then pulls things out that have been missing. Too bad she has to get bigger and this won't happen all the time. LOL

Every time I see the word!

Come on...share


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Good Morning Fockers

WWork Christmas Party today. Had to bring in the Death by Chocolate and 5lbs of potato salad, yeah it was fun carrying that plus my hand bag, plus my pollyanna gift. Luckily I didn't drop anything walking from the car to the office

Leaving at 3:00 to meet Jim at home and then go to the report conference. Will let you all know how it goes

Have a good day!

 

[askelton]

I've read along these past few days but haven't felt like posting much. I'm feeling achy and feverish all over.

Feel better soon.

So, if all my shopping is done, then WTH do I keep buying stuff? Dang!

That was me last year.

Maddie got an award today for Outstanding Achievement and report cards came out and both kids got good marks, so we're heading out to dinner to celebrate! No cooking for me!!!

Go Mads!

Got invited to lunch after tennis tomorrow, so that's my plan.

Have a good time.

Death by Chocolate​

Ingredients
1 Duncan Hines Triple Chocolate Cake Mix (or whatever brand you prefer)
4 TBSP Brewed Coffee
3 3.5 oumce boxes of chocolate mousse mix
8-10 Hershey Bars (Some prefer Toffee)
1 12ounce tub of Cool Whip

Bake cake according to instructions. Cool
Punch holes in cake with fork and pour coffee over cake
Mix mousse according to instructions
Break Hershey Bars into pieces (I use a food processor on the chop setting)
Break up 1/2 the cake and place into a large trifle dish.
Cover with 1/2 the mousse, then 1/2 the candy, then 1/2 the Cool Whip
Repeat layers

(I reserve some of the candy bars and crush them into alsmost shaving to put a little decorative finish on the top)

Chill before serving!

Yummo!

JUICE = shot
WIGGLE = extraction

Uh oh!

Needless to say, Evan walked out with his tooth in a bag. He did great though... not one little tear.

Way to go Evan!

I am lovin' having a kitten! She gets under things that need to be dusted and then pulls things out that have been missing. Too bad she has to get bigger and this won't happen all the time. LOL

Maybe I'll get some more cats whilst M is gone. If only my current cats wouldn't freak out.

Leaving at 3:00 to meet Jim at home and then go to the report conference.

I'm sure Jimmy is doing great.


Not too much to do today. My packages are wrapped except two that are odd sizes and I need to find boxes for them. Other than that I just need to buy stocking stuff. I'm thinking gum, magazines, batteries whilst Mitch is thinking Starbucks GC and Swiss Army knives. If he had my name, I wouldn't care, but he has my BIL.

 

[Muffinygood]

Sorry, T, you're getting it. I already bought the CDs.....

MEL