Team Focker Watch - v.9 in which all great mysteries shall be revealed

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Somebody HELP ME!!! I'm being seduced by Tour Guide Mike!!!!

Uh-oh!

The surgery's not scheduled yet, but happy thoughts for her, please.

Will do. and good thoughts for her.

I have two cousins who had that happen to them and decisions with children. They decided early on that they didn't want kids but are now starting to change their minds mostly due to female problems and doctors telling them they can't. I believe one is looking into adoption though and the other, well, I just don't think ever will.

Oooh, oooh, oooh!!!

I'm in on the amazon.com thing!


I'm so excited! Free stuff! For reading!!!

Today is DH's b-day. I have been working my pants off all day (nothing you all aren't used to hearing from me or that you all do everyday too).

Happy Birthday to your DH!

Lori - State testing at 6 They don't start that here until 3rd grade!

Yeah, I thought I had the paper sitting here where it said what its for but I guess not. I know the stuff in this homework packet is for testing in Kindy. Lindsey's been tested twice now for that (once when school started and another at the 2nd 9 weeks). She'll probably be tested once more before the end of school.

I can't remember if the paper said they have something in 1st grade as well. I definately know they have testing come 3rd grade.

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Not much happening here.

As you know, I work a 12 hour shift and don't leave for home until 6 AM. I'm usually in bed by 7 AM. This morning I was awakened out of a wonderful deep sleep around 10AM by a knock on the door. 3 loud ones to be exact.

UGH...I hate when that happens! Hope you get some better sleep tomorrow!

Just stopping in to say good night. I got out of class early tonight and spent the extra time getting some cloths for the trip. I got some new pj's also. I am still wearing the nursing pj's from when Bug was a baby. He is now almost 5.
I can not even begin to catch up on around 20 pages. Hope all is well with everyone.

New clothes and PJ's for vacay is always a good thing.

 

[KatGarcia]

OKW! Unless it changes. Salty had some extra points that were going to expire and I rented/bought from her.

So no shows for you tonight Kat?

I'm watching Heroes and taping 24.

I DVR-ed The Bachelor, & Heroes. I gotta wait till KC does the dishes to watch tho.

I want someone's extra dvc points lol, at least u know them and its less stress than the touch and go rental on here.

Today is DH's b-day. I have been working my pants off all day (nothing you all aren't used to hearing from me or that you all do everyday too).

LOL I bet DH is hoping you work your pants off since it is his birthday and all.

Kat - Glad your first day went well. What days are you working?

It'll be Tues, Wed & Sat 9-6 once things get normal.

I'm off to watch The Bachelor.

Who do you like?

The dogs start barking. I can't make up my mind whether to grab my gun or some clothes. (don't ask) I chose clothes.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I believe we do. Our flight is the 24th. We will hit MK in the AM before the flight back.
I did, I replied. Did you get my reply? Or did you reply and I then didn't get your reply? I was asking to meet for lunch in EP. or such? Jen would have Jon and I could have mine stay back while dh naps tink. and we could eat somewhere and visit or do WS together?

Yes! I was referring to meeting Jo last Dec. (and Ang and V too). It was seriously fabulous!

Nope. I didn't get it.

Send it again?
I don't think we'll be able to meet anyone until later, though. We'll be lucky to get to the parks at all before dinner. We're leaving Dallas (from a Dance convention) and driving 20 hours straight through.
I'm hoping to leave by noon, but I haven't decided. The convention isn't over until 4!

All I know is I have to make it to my dinner ressie on my bday and spend my gift card that day too!

Who do you like?

Melissa, of course!

What about you?

 

[Goofyluver]

Nope. I didn't get it.

Send it again?
I don't think we'll be able to meet anyone until later, though. We'll be lucky to get to the parks at all before dinner. We're leaving Dallas (from a Dance convention) and driving 20 hours straight through.
I'm hoping to leave by noon, but I haven't decided. The convention isn't over until 4!

All I know is I have to make it to my dinner ressie on my bday and spend my gift card that day too!

Melissa, of course!

What about you?

EEESH Dawn! What a drive! We're plannin' on doing Illuminations that night...if ya' can hang. We'll have to see about other days...I shall have my stalking eyes on.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Nobody wants to go to WDW in May? Looks like Rosie and I will have the parks all to ourselves.

 

[princessjv]

Nope. I didn't get it.

Send it again?
I don't think we'll be able to meet anyone until later, though. We'll be lucky to get to the parks at all before dinner. We're leaving Dallas (from a Dance convention) and driving 20 hours straight through.
I'm hoping to leave by noon, but I haven't decided. The convention isn't over until 4!

All I know is I have to make it to my dinner ressie on my bday and spend my gift card that day too!

What time do you think you'll hit EP? Do you think it will be before you head out to your dinner ADR?

I will resend my email from earlier. I am sure we can figure out something.


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We are having some kind of bizarre weather. It is raining with a wind that could pick you up and throw you. This is MN for crying out loud! It is usually -10 with 2 feet of snow on the ground at this time of the year. Crazy stuff!

I am up uber early. DH was snoring and the wind is loud! I have a jammed pack day yet again and still haven't made it to Target (from last weekend) ~ I have got to get my tush there today!


Have a great AM everyone.



Btw Dawn- Your b-day is the same day as my "mom's" was.

 

[Muffinygood]

JVJen beat me to it this morning!

It's crazy weather here too! Supposed to hit 60 today with thunderstorms. I brought Gus snowboarding last night just in case the snow is GONE after the storms.

I have to see Dr. Seigle today. I am going to have Bob drive me so that I don't have to drive home all blurry!

CE: Great news on the Kindle. Sorry D's relative. I hope that she gets well soon.

T, Janet, Dawn, JvJen, Z, and Gluv.....I am so jealous! Wish I was planning a trip sooner. (I know I just went....whatever!) I will live vicariously through you!!!

to everyone that needs them today. Has anyone heard from Mo? Does she text? I want to know if she's having a GREAT time!?

I'll check in after Dr. Seigle. Be good!

MEL

 

[kykatt2]

ENow if I can just get Katt to arrive a day or two early and T to add on an extra day I will be happy....no pressure ladies

I do not give into pressure so no worries

Nope. I called today to try and get two rooms at the value resorts so I could get two gift cards and they had nothing.

Sorry Dawn...
Last year when that happened to me.. I decided to call... and the CM told me that the "System" will sometimes overload... and that they could find rooms when the on line booking for us would say none available.
that " It is rare that we have NO ROOMS AVAILABLE"

Nobody wants to go to WDW in May? Looks like Rosie and I will have the parks all to ourselves.

Hey nobody is going when I am either... looks like a "BLACKOUT DATE"
Sarabeth was hoping to hang with some kids this time... and we got NOBODY

I have to see Dr. Seigle today. I am going to have Bob drive me so that I don't have to drive home all blurry!

do you know you will be Blurry ??

Sorry Gals.. Coffee is running late here today... and so am I ...
see ya in a bit

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Morning!

You guys have been chatty! I'm all caught up and it looks like there are some trips in the works. With lots of Focker meets Keep the cameras handy.

Not much going on here today Time to catch up on laundry again. And the younger two boys start soccer tonight. Our super crazy spring is upon us.

Have a great day all!

 

[cmp1111]

Do it. 7 for 4...go ahead, you know you want too

Well, of course I do. But... We were talking about it at couple's dinner on Saturday - the hostess had just been the first week of December, the other two couples went last April, and then us... One couple wasn't AT dinner because they were there (got home yesterday.) We're a Disney bunch. So I did casually tell D that we could go for a week cheaper than what we've been getting for 5 days. The seed is planted...

Honestly, though, this summer's going to be a little crazy. D is in the wedding for sure, it's a short summer again with the snow days. I just don't know.

That's the thing it is paid in full, and we put it on our Disney Visa, so no interest if paid off in 6 months I'm going to like that part.

It's nice.

Hey CE, that kindle thing looks neat, congrats to you too!

Thanks!

Regular guests can make reservations at Sanaa beginning February 23

Ooh, now that sounds good.

CE - Sorry about D's step-sister. That is scary stuff. Sending good thoughts.

Thanks. D said she sounded pretty good last night - it's hard to tell via typing, if you KWIM.

To top it off, I have to stay over an hour this next morning. YIPPY!

I hope everyone's day goes well. I think it is supposed to rain here. It is still warm, well warm for us. Later Fockers![/FONT]

I'm sorry. I hate getting woken up, as we all now know.

We have a chance of rain and it's supposed to be 50ish tomorrow. 40ish today. I can almost see the pavement on my street now, too!

Just stopping in to say good night. I got out of class early tonight and spent the extra time getting some cloths for the trip. I got some new pj's also. I am still wearing the nursing pj's from when Bug was a baby. He is now almost 5.
I can not even begin to catch up on around 20 pages. Hope all is well with everyone.

Hope you're doing well, Margie!

Will do. and good thoughts for her.

I have two cousins who had that happen to them and decisions with children. They decided early on that they didn't want kids but are now starting to change their minds mostly due to female problems and doctors telling them they can't. I believe one is looking into adoption though and the other, well, I just don't think ever will.

Thanks. She's just one of the most self-centered people I know, in a "my feelings are the most important of anyone's" kind of way. It's all about if SHE'S sad, angry, right with no thoughts of how others are affected. She'll ask you questions and be interested in the answers, but then if you disagree with an opinion, you are "being horrible to her" and stuff like that. Then there's the physical problems. She gets migraines and seems to get a lot of neck aches and stuff. And when this happens, she just completely goes to bed and expects to be waited on by her DH, which wouldn't be possible with kids - even if she went to bed, DH would have to then parent the kids, not her. And as I said, motherhood can change people, but I think she'd have a hard time with that kind of thing. There's more, but it just feels like bashing, so I'll stop.

Anyway, it's fine, and her DH still seems doubtful about having kids, so maybe that part won't be an issue in the long run, anyway. I just hope that she's OK on the cancer issue.

Nobody wants to go to WDW in May? Looks like Rosie and I will have the parks all to ourselves.

I would love to, just can't. I loved May.

We are having some kind of bizarre weather. It is raining with a wind that could pick you up and throw you. This is MN for crying out loud! It is usually -10 with 2 feet of snow on the ground at this time of the year. Crazy stuff!

JCE: Great news on the Kindle. Sorry D's relative. I hope that she gets well soon.

Thanks, good luck at the eye dr.

Sorry Gals.. Coffee is running late here today... and so am I ...
see ya in a bit

Have a good morning!

Not much going on here today Time to catch up on laundry again. And the younger two boys start soccer tonight. Our super crazy spring is upon us.

Have a great day all!

But if it's spring, that's good, right? I can't say that quite yet.

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Cripes, I need to leave for tennis 2 minutes ago!

Tennis drills, then a stop at the dollar store and Target for V-day school party supplies. Back home for a bit, then pick up the boys for their tennis.

I may check in when I'm home briefly, everyone have a good morning!

 

[englishrose47]

Good Morning All I am excited We hav a Dis Meet set for May 17th at Epcot at 3pm. Once those Prk hours came out eveything just gelled for the 17th so far I think there are 5 families in on it !! So if any Fockers are going to be there check it out !! Lessa is in on it already !!

 

[PrincessV]

I'm sure she may have been acting out because 1)just getting back from holiday break and then 2)having spent that time with her father who probably never told her no the whole time he had her. I think that's something he and I need to work on and get on the same page when it comes to parenting.

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If you do, please tell me how! I have the same problem with Leo at his dad's; sadly, his dad just doesn't want to parent.

Somebody HELP ME!!! I'm being seduced by Tour Guide Mike!!!!

DOn't do it...UG is just as good AND CHEAPER!

What Janet said - resist T, resist!

T... ??T...?? Are you still with us T... ???Come on T... Breathe...

I think you killed her!

D is reading, and we just heard that his step-sister, (who tends to annoy us, but still, she's family...) has to have her right ovary removed.

I'm sorry CE.

My question is do the tix we buy have to be in our names? Can we give the tix to someone else?

Sorry Z - they're non-transferable.

Plus is it 1 gift card per reservation or adult?

Good question - my bet is per reservation.

Today is DH's b-day.

Tell J that Leo and I say "Happy Bday!"

So we did we pulled the trigger! Our trip is booked. August 9th - 16th at Pop Century with the DDP and August 16th - 18th at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal!

This sounds perfect Janet!

Here's the darn thing... Now that you all are going earlier, the wedding on 8/22 doesn't interfere. Dang you all.

Still lots of availability with the 4/3 deal...

That's the thing it is paid in full, and we put it on our Disney Visa, so no interest if paid off in 6 months

Oh CRAP - I forgot about that feature! This isn't helping! Plus, I just read an article about travel insurance - WDW is one who's including involuntary job loss in its travel insurance. I'm on the fence again...

Any of you guys planning on trying out that new restaurant at AKL? I forget what it is called, begins with an 'S'. I think it starts taking ressies this week.

I'm seriously thinking about it. But I love Jiko, so I'm having a hard time deciding whether to revisit an old friend or try something new.


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Nothing new here. I'm just lying low and trying to avoid people at work at this point. In the past 24 hours, I've heard that my position is likely to go, that it might be transferred to another dept., that I'm completely safe, and that our whole dept. might go up in smoke. I really wish we could just sit back, wait for solid answers and NOT PANIC!!!

Leo's got a riding lesson tonight. I'm looking forward to some quality time with the horses; they always soothe me!

 

[kykatt2]

I think you killed her!

... BUT BUT.. it was an accident...

Nothing new here. I'm just lying low and trying to avoid people at work at this point. In the past 24 hours, I've heard that my position is likely to go, that it might be transferred to another dept., that I'm completely safe, and that our whole dept. might go up in smoke. I really wish we could just sit back, wait for solid answers and NOT PANIC!!!

Leo's got a riding lesson tonight. I'm looking forward to some quality time with the horses; they always soothe me!

I believe you and your employment will be fine. Keep it cool

O.K... Rant/vent ahead... and broken hearts


This is an e-mail I am getting ready to send to Sarabeth's Guidance Counselor..
I wonder how much jail time I would get for beating up some girls and maybe a few of their parents...


Ms. Richardson,

I really had hoped that all of the first of the year issues with Sarabeth and the "Silent Bullying" and the not so silent bullying, by the girls that Sarabeth has gone through 6 years of classes together would have resolved but for what ever reason, it has not and at this point I believe it will not.

I do not believe there is anything you can do. Kids know about bullying...so there is no direct blunt bullying going on.. but "Silent Bullying" is as hurtful if not more that being physically assaulted.

I do not know how the teachers can not see what is happening . How in Mrs Bauer's class Sarabeth is always with Nate, because neither of them are wanted as partners so they are always stuck together, to the point that Nate himself REFUSED to be Sara's partner a week or two ago.
How in Mr. Pratt's class IF people want to be Sara's "Partner" it's because they know that they will actually be on the OPPOSING TEAM.

I did not ever expect Sarabeth the be "Miss Popularity" But I did not expect her to be Miss Outcast either. She was always Popular enough.. at least people would talk to her and cheer for her ... those days for a large part have ended. She brought up that when the kids were awarded their "AB" Honor Roll Awards... that... maybe 4 people clapped for her. and I Noticed during the Spelling Bee.. that when the introductions were going on... while some of the kids got a fair amount of applause... Sarabeth's was greatly diminished. There were more 4th graders applauding than her own class. And when she misspelled "dynamic" I saw a certain group of girls get happy because she was out.

Do you have any idea how angry that made me?? and How much it hurt me for Sarabeth's sake. If I could I would have said something to the girls.. but it's not my place and it would have made things even harder for Sarabeth.

If I had my way.. these girls would all be separated at Lunch time.. for the rest of the year. I would also love to be able to Pull Sarabeth from the School that she hates SO MUCH. Home school her on the same materials, assignments, and projects that the others are doing, but keeping her home so she does not have to feel like the words to this poem that she was writing last night...

"It's a sad thing, but it's all about my life.
I Feel like a piece of trash that has been thrown out by the girls who are mean to me.
If you were in my life, all you would want to do is have more than 1 friend. "

Next year she will still be around those girls but not as much as now... and with a WHOLE LOT of other boys and girls that do not know her. Maybe then she will finally escape the hurt that she has endured that last two years at Glen Cove.

 

[DisneyJo]

Can I get to the Poly from Epcot?

Yep it's just a short walk from the TTC, of course you could be wimpy and catch the monorail

Oh no way! He absolutely CANNOT go next year. I've already told him that. He's not happy about not staying at AKV, but maybe another time.

If you say so

Not at all, i thought it was funny all the What is Twitter talk! We need to get more fockers on twitter, it's like facebook status but it's own site!

TBH I don't check there that much what with the MP, FB, Blogs, DIS I'm exhausted Glad your first day went well!

Somebody HELP ME!!! I'm being seduced by Tour Guide Mike!!!!

You don't need him you know everything and can work out the best days!

YouThey had pretty well decided not to have children, but just in the last 6 months or so, she's waffling (she's 41 in May), but this may just decide for her.

I'm sorry but from reading about her later on maybe it's for the best!

Oooh, oooh, oooh!!!

I'm in on the amazon.com thing!

Fantastic!!!!

General Question: Anyone know whats up with the resort mugs now, are they general still or per each resort again???

Oooh I want to know that too, anyone????

Oh! I found an Elementary school friend on FB!!!! She was my best friend back when we were in 2nd/3rd grade 'til 6th. After I moved to Miami from Colorado we wrote letters (you know back in the day the pen and paper stuff?) back and forth but then lost touch. OMG I'm so exciting we're reminiscing.

Awww

Dawn - Jo is going in December I think

Yep for definite, September maybe but I think it's going to cost way too much

Does that gift card have restrictions like the Birthday one? Does anyone know? Because if I can use that one on food that would be great!

Nop you can spend it how you want

Yes! I was referring to meeting Jo last Dec. (and Ang and V too). It was seriously fabulous!

It was!

All I know is I have to make it to my dinner ressie on my bday and spend my gift card that day too!

Dawn it's changed the birthday gift card doesn't expire but can't be ussed on food and drinks or room costs!

Good Morning All I am excited We hav a Dis Meet set for May 17th at Epcot at 3pm. Once those Prk hours came out eveything just gelled for the 17th so far I think there are 5 families in on it !! So if any Fockers are going to be there check it out !! Lessa is in on it already !!

Fantastic Rosie you'll have so much fun!

This is an e-mail I am getting ready to send to Sarabeth's Guidance Counselor..

I hope they do something



Wow will you guys stop chatting so much I can't keep up I went to the hygienist this morning and she said I had a lovely clean mouth, she still cleaned it and charged me though Golf yet again was cancelled but it's dry here now so hopefully I'll get to play later in the week.


I had a delivery today, I know some of you are fed up with me posting Mom's Panel stuff but tough

So you can see the size of it I put a pen next to it!

And finally a close up, as you can see it was quite broken but it will still taste the same

 

[Goofyluver]

Katt.... darlin'.

 

[kykatt2]

I Needs me some "Disney Mom" action.. so when do they start taking applications again ??

 

[jcc0621]

As you know, I work a 12 hour shift and don't leave for home until 6 AM. I'm usually in bed by 7 AM. This morning I was awakened out of a wonderful deep sleep around 10AM by a knock on the door. 3 loud ones to be exact. The dogs start barking. I can't make up my mind whether to grab my gun or some clothes. (don't ask) I chose clothes. It freaked me out. By the time I get to the front door - nobody. I turn around and see a truck with a boom lift parked by my pole barn. I see a guy climb into the truck and turn around and leave. I'm pretty sure it was the electric co. I have no idea what they wanted with that big truck. I only have 1 tree near a power line and there is no way they are going in my swamped yard for that with that big truck. They have my phone #. Can't they just call and tell me what is up. Needless to say I couldn't get back to sleep until 11:30 AM. I was up at 2 PM. These are the hazards of a vampire lifestyle.To top it off, I have to stay over an hour this next morning. YIPPY!

Ugh..hope you were able to catch up on some sleep!

Just stopping in to say good night. I got out of class early tonight and spent the extra time getting some cloths for the trip. I got some new pj's also. I am still wearing the nursing pj's from when Bug was a baby. He is now almost 5.
I can not even begin to catch up on around 20 pages. Hope all is well with everyone.

Hi Margie

Yeah, I thought I had the paper sitting here where it said what its for but I guess not. I know the stuff in this homework packet is for testing in Kindy. Lindsey's been tested twice now for that (once when school started and another at the 2nd 9 weeks). She'll probably be tested once more before the end of school.

I can't remember if the paper said they have something in 1st grade as well. I definately know they have testing come 3rd grade.

Gotcha!

It'll be Tues, Wed & Sat 9-6 once things get normal.

That's great!

Send it again?
I don't think we'll be able to meet anyone until later, though. We'll be lucky to get to the parks at all before dinner. We're leaving Dallas (from a Dance convention) and driving 20 hours straight through.
I'm hoping to leave by noon, but I haven't decided. The convention isn't over until 4!
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We are driving too Dawn. We are going leave at 3:00am on the August 8th, and then stop hopefully somewhere in FLA around dinner time. I'm looking into Ormaond Beanch becasue I have a friend who lives there and it would be nice to see her, at least to have dinner and catch up. Also want a place with a pool so Jimmy can expend some of his energy before bedtime! The plan is to be at POP as early as possible on the 9th and barring another Hurricane, spend the day at the pool and then have dinner someplace that night.

Nobody wants to go to WDW in May? Looks like Rosie and I will have the parks all to ourselves.

Unfortuantely I would love to go in May, but with school we can't

T, Janet, Dawn, JvJen, Z, and Gluv.....I am so jealous! Wish I was planning a trip sooner. (I know I just went....whatever!) I will live vicariously through you!!!

Oh come on, you know you want another grownup weekend Maybe Bob would actually get to use the pool at Pop this year

to everyone that needs them today. Has anyone heard from Mo? Does she text? I want to know if she's having a GREAT time!?

I will text her and find out!

I do not give into pressure so no worries

Party Pooper

Have a great day all!

Hi Kate

Well, of course I do. But... We were talking about it at couple's dinner on Saturday - the hostess had just been the first week of December, the other two couples went last April, and then us... One couple wasn't AT dinner because they were there (got home yesterday.) We're a Disney bunch. So I did casually tell D that we could go for a week cheaper than what we've been getting for 5 days. The seed is planted...

I think you killed her!

This sounds perfect Janet!

It does doesn't it. I can't wait! We were going to go the opposit and come earlier and do Uni first, but it was $300 cheaper to do it this way!

Speaking of Universal....Angela do you guys ever go over to Universal/IOA/City Walk? If you happen to venture over there could you see if they have a DVD of the park highlights. I have one for MK that Jimmy watched constantly, but I thought if they have one for Universal that would get Jimmy fired up...not that he isn't already

Oh CRAP - I forgot about that feature! This isn't helping! Plus, I just read an article about travel insurance - WDW is one who's including involuntary job loss in its travel insurance. I'm on the fence again...

Nothing new here. I'm just lying low and trying to avoid people at work at this point. In the past 24 hours, I've heard that my position is likely to go, that it might be transferred to another dept., that I'm completely safe, and that our whole dept. might go up in smoke. I really wish we could just sit back, wait for solid answers and NOT PANIC!!!

There are so many rumors going on around here that I have gotten to the point where I just tune them out. Until something happens, I'm not going to panic!

... BUT BUT.. it was an accident...

Suuuuuuuuurrrrre it was

... "It's a sad thing, but it's all about my life.
I Feel like a piece of trash that has been thrown out by the girls who are mean to me.
If you were in my life, all you would want to do is have more than 1 friend. "

OMG, this just broke my heart :hug for you and Sarabeth.

Can't you get her out of that place!

 

[kykatt2]

Katt.... darlin'.

Rough huh... How about that little poem
Thanks for the hug.. I need one right now

 

[Hedy]

for Katt and Sarabeth