Team Focker Watch - Version 8: When V's Away.. The "Katt" will Play

[ncsjodi]

Just caught up on seven pages from today! Wow, you guys were chatty!

It's really cold here. No snow, but it was 7 on the way to church this morning, 9 on the way home at 12:30pm and it was 1 degree when we left the hospital after visiting the MIL this evening! I'm frozen! Just drank a cup of decaf to try to thaw out!

We visited the MIL this afternoon and she looked pretty good. She's done with the traction and might be going home tomorrow. She was still wearing the collar, but she could move around a bit. The nurses were going to get her up in a chair and possibly taking a walk later tonight. Basically, she needs to be able to walk around (and use the bathroom on her own) before she can come home.

I've got to get the rest of my Christmas cards done tonight so that I can get them in the mail tomorrow. We're headed to the Indiana State Museum in the morning with DD7's Brownie troop. The museum is free tomorrow and they've got a Girl Scouts exhibit, so we're meeting there. I've also got to take the dog to the groomer in the morning before we go to the museum.

 

[TEminnie]

I said use red food coloring

I was trying to figure out what *** coloring was too! ........seemed kinda naughty!


GLad your mil will be home for Christmas Jodi!

 

[T-i-double-g-err]

Hi Mr T

Hi Mr. T

hi mr. t!!!

Hi Zorylee! Hi Janet! Hi Rachel! Only about a day late, but I'm a little behind.

For my Jewish Fockers:

Thanks Kristel!

Cross your fingers and send good thoughts!

Sending good thoughts your way!

Happy Hanukkah!!!!

We're having a get-together at the motha's friend's house.

And to you as well! Have fun at the party! Enjoy the dreideling. Is that a proper verb? Ah well.

I'm always out early on the dreidel game, as even when I win, I have a tendency to eat the profits. Do you guys play for chocolate as well? I'm getting better in recent years. The chocolate covered coins just don't do it so much anymore. Now, if we were playing for Dove minis or Ghirardelli squares, I'd be in deep trouble.

Happy Hanukkah to ALL who celebrate....

Thanks Mel!

SOunds like a lot of fun was had by all but I am exhausted just reading all that

As for a summary there hadn't been much going on. Everyone has been on a snow watch with CE and Mel, but mostly everyone has been just doing quick check ins in between doing all the last minute holiday stuff.

Thanks for the summary Janet! I decided I at least go back and read from my post yesterday.

My kids said the party was fun, and they'd tell me if they had been bored. I think the edible menorah was a big hit with the age 4-9 crowd. How can you go wrong with graham crackers, marshmallow spread, pretzels and icing? We fed them hot dogs, so hopefully they had enough of a protein base that there weren't too many sugar overdoses.

Ok my Jewish friends.........I've seen 2 ways to spell the December holiday......so which one is right??? And why 2 different ways?

Take your pick. There's only one way to spell it in Hebrew - חנוכה. When you transliterate into English, you have choices as to how to simulate the correct sounds for the Hebrew letters.

Wow that sounds very busy, so what exactly is Chanukah or however you spell it?

Chanukah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jersulem sometime around 150BCE. Practice of Judaism was outlawed by the King Antiochus of Syria, who, if I remember correctly, held control of Israel at the time. He looted and desecrated the Temple and also ordered the raising of an altar to Zeus there. Some rebels (the Maccabees) initiated a successful revolt and the Temple was rededicated. The lore is that when the Temple was retaken they could only find enough consecrated oil to light the eternal flame in the Temple for one day; however, the flame miraculously burned for eight days until fresh oil could be pressed, purified and consecrated. As a consequence, Chanukah runs for eight days. The holiday start floats a bit on the secular calendar. The start date on the Jewish calendar is fixed, but it can fall anywhere from about late November to late December depending on the secular year.

Wow. Lots of rambling for David tonight.

Ok, so here's the nice pics from Yani's camera from our 4 day Disney trip! I wish I was still there!!

Thanks for the pics in your mini-TR! I can't wait until this summer to get back there.

Ha! David is rambling....

Why use two words when one will suffice?

He literally came home with a bag full of things that were WRONG and I sent him back today to get the correct items. Example: I asked for Chex mix, he came home with traditional...but we always buy cheese. I asked for 2 bags of good milk choco chips, he came home with 2 giant bags of semi sweet... And the list went on and on. Why do men do that stuff?

I'm usually pretty good about the list. My problem is that I tend to also pick up additional items, usually on-sale bulk packages or large numbers of items we use. Jenny's biggest gripe on that is where to store extras until we go through them.

I'm sorry. My DH is pretty good, but calls me at least twice every time he goes.

I do that too, at least when Jenny wrote the list.

What does a driedel look like??

It's like a top. Here's a picture of a Disney pin depicting two of them.

You spin the dreidel and depending on the letter that shows up when it lands you have different consequences in the game.
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I think I've caught up since I posted yesterday. That was quite a few pages.

Well all is pretty quiet here at the moment. DS6 is asleep, and the DDs should be, and at least they're in bed. It's not a school night, so they can sleep-in in the morning.

We had our first night of Chanukah. DS6 got to light the menorah tonight.

The kids got there first night's presents. They were generally pretty happy.

I'm pretty worn out, and I've got an appointment with the gym in the morning. Time to chill for a few, and then turn into a pumpkin.

TTFN!

 

[TEminnie]

Wow---thanks for the driedel pic---BA (my 11 yo) was impressed that it was a Disney pin too (and she was surprised that I hadn't seen one!...........and she really liked his camo hat! )



.................has everyone read Jo's TR update???
Wow---a castle stay.
..............and to think we knew her when she was just a little Focker!

 

[Goofyluver]

I had all of my quotes typed out and then my internet crashed.

Let's see what I can remember...

Jen...he does it so he doesn't have to go to the store anymore.

Mr. T...we play for gelt. Works on the kidlets. They are all cheaters.

Our Chanukkah party was wonderful. I was surrounded by many many children...who all learned to cheat at dreidel.

Then, we went to the botanical gardens River of Lights display.

These pictures are from my blackberry...as I forgot my camera. So, please excuse the quality.

The submarine in the middle of the water...

Jon in front of a turtle. You can't really see him.

A mean dino.

A native tree.

The walking has Jon in a lot of pain with his feet. I always forget when I plan these things about his "issues". We ended the night with him in tears, and him barely able to walk to the car. I'm SO glad tomorrow we finally get to see the doc.

May all of you have an awesome beginning to your week!

 

[englishrose47]

Home safe and sound !! The Blizzard hasn't hit yet !! Roads weren't too bad !! The wind is awful and there were small snow drifts on the roads in places but all in all not to bad !!I pocked up Christmas breakfst today !! We decided to keep it simple and no more dishes than absolutely necessary ,this way we get to relax and enjoy the Holiday instead of cooking all day' I picked up Jimmy Dean Breakfast Croissants and assorted Danishes from Sam's Club. Also Mini cheesecakes .Have lots of Paper plates and silverware

 

[princessjv]

Rosie, Glad you are home safe. Those winter roads are terrible!


Jen- Poor Jon! Please keep us posted on his appt. My heart hurts for him.


Jodi- I am glad to hear that I am not the only late one this Christmas. Good luck getting the cards out.


Lessa- Do you have a snow blower? Or are your brothers the snow blowers?


Kat- What kinds are you making? Sorry to hear about your grandparents not coming.

Janet- i hope your head feels better after a good rest.

 

[DisneyJo]

We ended up making 6 kinds of cookies, all are very good. I am going to make some cutouts with my kids tomorrow too.

Wow, what types???

Why do men do that stuff?

So we don't ask again?

That is three times today if you are counting. I am sure it will need another shovel in the morning but it won't be so bad as we kept on top of it throughout the day.

OK even I can see that the snow isn't as great as I think it is! Stay safe and warm Lessa

Jimmy is in bed and I have a punding headache and an upset stomach so I am going to bed hoping that I am not getting that virus that is going around. I have to work tomorrow so I am heading to bed. CHat with you all tomorrow!

Hope you feel better today Janet

Basically, she needs to be able to walk around (and use the bathroom on her own) before she can come home.

That sounds promising, so has anything happened abut the driver? Have fun at the museum

Chanukah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jersulem sometime around 150BCE. Practice of Judaism was outlawed by the King Antiochus of Syria, who, if I remember correctly, held control of Israel at the time. He looted and desecrated the Temple and also ordered the raising of an altar to Zeus there. Some rebels (the Maccabees) initiated a successful revolt and the Temple was rededicated. The lore is that when the Temple was retaken they could only find enough consecrated oil to light the eternal flame in the Temple for one day; however, the flame miraculously burned for eight days until fresh oil could be pressed, purified and consecrated. As a consequence, Chanukah runs for eight days. The holiday start floats a bit on the secular calendar. The start date on the Jewish calendar is fixed, but it can fall anywhere from about late November to late December depending on the secular year.

We don't have many Jews here, I personally don't know any, well except on here so it's interesting finding out about it all! Love your DS's cap

.................has everyone read Jo's TR update???
Wow---a castle stay.
..............and to think we knew her when she was just a little Focker!

I still am TE

The walking has Jon in a lot of pain with his feet. I always forget when I plan these things about his "issues". We ended the night with him in tears, and him barely able to walk to the car. I'm SO glad tomorrow we finally get to see the doc.

Poor Jon, the lights do look pretty though, good luck at the Dr

Home safe and sound !! The Blizzard hasn't hit yet !! Roads weren't too bad !! The wind is awful and there were small snow drifts on the roads in places but all in all not to bad !!I pocked up Christmas breakfst today !! We decided to keep it simple and no more dishes than absolutely necessary ,this way we get to relax and enjoy the Holiday instead of cooking all day' I picked up Jimmy Dean Breakfast Croissants and assorted Danishes from Sam's Club. Also Mini cheesecakes .Have lots of Paper plates and silverware

Glad you got homw safe and your brekkie sounds yummy



Well I've already done my Christmas food shopping, David and I were at the supermarket at 8am for when it opened, well so we thought they decided to open at 12am instead so it was already a little crowded But except some fresh prawns and fresh bread which DH is going to pick up on Wednesday I got everything First time buying all the food and I couldn't believe how much turkeys were It had better be nice

Plans for today, David is working from home, Ellie is out with a friend and Jess is watching a movie. I need to clean the kitchen and do the ironing once I prise myself of of here

BTW have you noticed how many people have suddenly posted on my TR because I put castle stay in the title

 

[rachel3]

When are you moving?

i start my new job on jan 5th. we will stay with my mom for a couple weeks as our house will not be ready until jan 15th. but we'll live!

Yes, but mostly cuz your dh looks like Jason Bateman....LOL.....

omg!!! i can't believe you really think he looks like jason bateman. i don't dare tell him that as his head will inflate!!! it's okay , you can still move in , i don't care what your motivations are, as long as you cook!!! ly/mi!!

OMG - The Michaelism of the day is...

"That is so 80's[/I

that is hilarious!!!

Forgot to say...before I leave...

Happy Hanukkah!!!!

We're having a get-together at the motha's friend's house.

happy hanukkah jen!!!

Tonight we're meeting some friends at the Brown Derby for dinner. One of my favorites. I know MGM will be crazy but hopefully we can get a good place to see the lights.

ooohhh, post pics please!!!

It's pretty slow and the story line is just bleh

guess i'll skip it then!!

My house, from the road:
I shoveled the path about an hour ago and it's probably got an inch on it. :

oh my!!! it's pretty though!!

It's 80 here.
lucky!!

Ok, so here's the nice pics from Yani's camera from our 4 day Disney trip! I wish I was still there!!

great pics z!!!

Here's some sunshine from Miami!
!

you're lucky too!!

Hello all...I am about to start on Bake Fest 2008....

have fun!!

Now I have lost some light bulbs that we just bought Friday night. Why does this keep happening? Am I living in a whirling vortex of entropy?

Bonjour!
When we got home we once again had to shovel the driveway and then have shoveled it again since then. .

you should post pics!

Wow---a castle stay.
..............and to think we knew her when she was just a little Focker!

May all of you have an awesome beginning to your week!

love the pics jen!!!!

 

[rachel3]

BTW have you noticed how many people have suddenly posted on my TR because I put castle stay in the title

i'm heading over there later today!! i promise!!!

 

[askelton]

Anyone ever made a frozen ice ring for the bowl?? Not sure how to do that.

Just skimming before I have to get ready for the family to come but I do know the answer to this! Use a jello mold and put berries or fruit in the water before freezing. You may have to partially freeze the water before adding the berries depending on what you're putting in so it doesn't sink to the bottom and end up on the very top of your mold. Run a little hot water over the mold to get the ice ring out.
The lights were beautiful as always and although it was crowded, not as bad as I thought. I'll post photos later if they turned out! Have a good day guys!

 

[Muffinygood]

Anyone ever made a frozen ice ring for the bowl?? Not sure how to do that.

My aunt always used her bundt pan. Same drill as what Angela said though. Partially freeze juice/water/soda whatever you're using. My aunt always added thinly sliced oranges and limes (with the peel) and cherries. It was always so pretty!

Bonjour!

We are snowed in once again, been snowing all day. I won't post pictures as CE's are much prettier.

When we got home we once again had to shovel the driveway and then have shoveled it again since then. That is three times today if you are counting. I am sure it will need another shovel in the morning but it won't be so bad as we kept on top of it throughout the day.

Same here. We have had since Friday, one storm of 12 inches, one of 2 inches, another of a dusting and then last night 4 more inches! The boys are SICK of clearing it. AND, poor Bob can't leave the driveway because from my drive to the main road it's about 20 feet and they haven't plowed! It's over a foot deep and I'm the only one who can leave because I have 4WD!!!!

THat's it, I am not complaining about the ice we had here today anymore...it is gone now! Do you drive in the snow...I don't don't so I would be home bound for months if I lived near you or CE

They cancelled school here, 4 years ago, for 5 consecutive days because the plows STILL hadn't gotten to everyone.
Yep. Winter stinks!

Jimmy is in bed and I have a punding headache and an upset stomach so I am going to bed hoping that I am not getting that virus that is going around. I have to work tomorrow so I am heading to bed. CHat with you all tomorrow!

Oh, feel better Janet!

I've got to get the rest of my Christmas cards done tonight so that I can get them in the mail tomorrow. We're headed to the Indiana State Museum in the morning with DD7's Brownie troop. The museum is free tomorrow and they've got a Girl Scouts exhibit, so we're meeting there. I've also got to take the dog to the groomer in the morning before we go to the museum.

Have fun today! And I'm so glad that the MIL might make it home!!!

Chanukah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jersulem sometime around 150BCE. Practice of Judaism was outlawed by the King Antiochus of Syria, who, if I remember correctly, held control of Israel at the time. He looted and desecrated the Temple and also ordered the raising of an altar to Zeus there. Some rebels (the Maccabees) initiated a successful revolt and the Temple was rededicated. The lore is that when the Temple was retaken they could only find enough consecrated oil to light the eternal flame in the Temple for one day; however, the flame miraculously burned for eight days until fresh oil could be pressed, purified and consecrated. As a consequence, Chanukah runs for eight days. The holiday start floats a bit on the secular calendar. The start date on the Jewish calendar is fixed, but it can fall anywhere from about late November to late December depending on the secular year..

Why use two words when one will suffice?

Thank you for the tutorial on Chanukah. I know a few Jewish people (Dr. Seigel included...) and I wished that I knew more about their holiday!
Your son's Yarmulka (did I spell it right?) is adorable. How fun!

A mean dino.

The walking has Jon in a lot of pain with his feet. I always forget when I plan these things about his "issues". We ended the night with him in tears, and him barely able to walk to the car. I'm SO glad tomorrow we finally get to see the doc.

May all of you have an awesome beginning to your week!

Jen: The pics were cute! Especially this guy!

Poor Jon. I hope that you guys get the answers you're looking for. We're thinking of you!

Did you get my card?

Home safe and sound !! The Blizzard hasn't hit yet !! Roads weren't too bad !! The wind is awful and there were small snow drifts on the roads in places but all in all not to bad !!I pocked up Christmas breakfst today !! We decided to keep it simple and no more dishes than absolutely necessary ,this way we get to relax and enjoy the Holiday instead of cooking all day' I picked up Jimmy Dean Breakfast Croissants and assorted Danishes from Sam's Club. Also Mini cheesecakes .Have lots of Paper plates and silverware

Yum! Sounds good Rosie!
Thank goodness you're ok, the roads are TERRIBLE here! Be warm and safe!

Well I've already done my Christmas food shopping, David and I were at the supermarket at 8am for when it opened, well so we thought they decided to open at 12am instead so it was already a little crowded But except some fresh prawns and fresh bread which DH is going to pick up on Wednesday I got everything First time buying all the food and I couldn't believe how much turkeys were It had better be nice

Good Jo! You are going to cook for the whole family or your 4? I think I missed that. It's nice that David can work from home. Bob's been doing that alot since he can't leave the drive!
Have you decided a date for your family trip to WDW?

omg!!! i can't believe you really think he looks like jason bateman. i don't dare tell him that as his head will inflate!!! it's okay , you can still move in , i don't care what your motivations are, as long as you cook!!! ly/mi!!

OMG Rachel.....that is funny! My motivations are good....
I would do all the cooking, but you have to do all the hard work! (The cleaning and taking care of kids) I'm really lazy...
Bwhahahahahahaha!!!!

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Is V hiding out? Come out V!!!

Well, I woke up at 7 and couldn't go back to sleep. The boys are all fast asleep, and SD has a friend over too. I have NO idea what Bob's plan is for today. He kept telling me he was going to the office today but they still haven't plowed and he can't get out with the van.
That's sort of an issue because I'm supposed to bring the kids shopping for each other today (one at a time) and clearly that needs the TRUCK. No clue what we'll do about that.

The package I ordered for my mom and dad FINALLY arrived here (wish I had been smarter and had it shipped right to them) so I've wrapped it and reboxed it but now it's going to be late! The place I ordered from is only two states over and it supposedly shipped out from them last MONDAY via Priority Mail. So, it took almost a week to go TWO states?????? Argh.

Today, if Bob insists on taking the truck, I think I will bake some cranberry bread. I do have a ton of laundry still to do so that's not a tragedy if I have to stay home.

What are you guys doin?
MEL

 

[kykatt2]

Is V hiding out? Come out V!!!

Well, I woke up at 7 and couldn't go back to sleep.

Hi Mel... I woke up at 6:30 could not go back to sleep I was hurting too bad.. no one else was awake... so I got up ans started folding laundry and cleaning up the Family room.

I must have 8-9 pages to catch up on.

Going upstairs to make coffee...

 

[sorul82?]

I rarely get anything on time here--I bet it gets here tomorrow! The nice mailman will even drive way up my driveway if I have somthing too big for the mailbox........so-o-o..........is it too big for the mailbox?????

Depends, how big is your mailbox?

You know if it's late, I'll never forgive you!

 

[rachel3]

well, i just finished my last shift at the hospital. it really hasn't set in yet. kinda surreal! i'm happy about the move, but i will miss my coworkers greatly!! we went yest morn after work for margiritas and burritos. yes at 8am we were drinking margirias. we had a wonderful time!! last night , they brought in food and balloons. then , they surprised me and unloaded 5 cans of silly string on me. i ran to the corner and took cover , but they got me good!!!

i don't think it's set in bc my farewell party is friday 2nd. i think there will be tears at that party!

i'm glad my friends here can move with me whereever i go!!! love you guys!

 

[sorul82?]

well, i just finished my last shift at the hospital. it really hasn't set in yet. kinda surreal! i'm happy about the move, but i will miss my coworkers greatly!! we went yest morn after work for margiritas and burritos. yes at 8am we were drinking margirias. we had a wonderful time!! last night , they brought in food and balloons. then , they surprised me and unloaded 5 cans of silly string on me. i ran to the corner and took cover , but they got me good!!!

i don't think it's set in bc my farewell party is friday 2nd. i think there will be tears at that party!

i'm glad my friends here can move with me whereever i go!!! love you guys!

I don't see anything wrong with drinking at 8AM. But who is open that early? We must know!!!!

 

[rachel3]

I don't see anything wrong with drinking at 8AM. But who is open that early? We must know!!!!

ha ha !!! the local mexican restaurant opens early for breakfast and they have been serving us early am margiritas for a looooonnnngggg time!! we just call them up and tell them the er crew is coming and they know to get the machines ready!!!

 

[PrincessV]

Morning Fockers!

No, I didn't drop off the face of the earth - just didn't feel like DISing over the weekend, and if I just login to say "Hi" here, I feel compelled to do something with the 8 million other threads to which I'm subscribed.

I had a pretty quiet weekend, just did laundry and finished up some projects. I kind of feel like I'm in a holding pattern, waiting for Leo to come home.

Lots of work to get done, though, since I'll be in MD the week after Xmas.

Happy Belated Solstice and Happy Hannukah!

 

[kykatt2]

Morning Fockers!

No, I didn't drop off the face of the earth - just didn't feel like DISing over the weekend, and if I just login to say "Hi" here, I feel compelled to do something with the 8 million other threads to which I'm subscribed.

I had a pretty quiet weekend, just did laundry and finished up some projects. I kind of feel like I'm in a holding pattern, waiting for Leo to come home.

Lots of work to get done, though, since I'll be in MD the week after Xmas.

Happy Belated Solstice and Happy Hannukah!

Ooooh Are you gonna swing by and say Hello to TE and myself
Well try and keep the cold on up here for ya

 

[rachel3]

Morning Fockers!

No, I didn't drop off the face of the earth - just didn't feel like DISing over the weekend, and if I just login to say "Hi" here, I feel compelled to do something with the 8 million other threads to which I'm subscribed.

I had a pretty quiet weekend, just did laundry and finished up some projects. I kind of feel like I'm in a holding pattern, waiting for Leo to come home.

Lots of work to get done, though, since I'll be in MD the week after Xmas.

Happy Belated Solstice and Happy Hannukah!

hi v. here's a