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

[Mrs. The King]

Well that weather was GREAT and WARM !!! but my van looks like I have been "Four Wheeling"

2 funerals this month... 4 this year... and None of Dad's family is well or Young... It is possibly going to be a VERY..... Very Long Winter... and Year

 

[jcc0621]

Happy Holidays, everyone!

My parents and grandma arrived late last night - got to a point where it was silly to stop and spend money on a hotel, but was a long driving day, if you KWIM.

Luckily, the weather was good all around.

Grandma is OK, but not wanting to move much. Still, she's here and the oxygen machine is working, so...

We did our 2nd Christmas with them today.

We had our neighborhood party Wed. night, which was fun. We came home around 10:15 and D & I were up until about 1:00 wrapping and setting up. The boys woke up around 7:20 Christmas Day (not too bad!) and were really happy with their Santa gifts (lots of Wii stuff, including the Fit, and an RC helicopter, etc.) and then our friends came over around 4:00 for a warmed up ham and so forth (lots of wine.) They left around 8:30 Thursday.

We got up and went skiing fairly early Friday morning, then my parents came Friday night. I have not had a lot of computer time or anything else, but it's all good!

I got a nice tennis shirt from D's dad & stepmom, and she painted us a couple of nice paintings (she has sold some art) off snapshots of ours from the France trip. D's stepdad sent a ridiculously large check, which is always nice. My parents got me a few shirts, a robe, a book, some socks, some earrings... It was nice!

With the kids, D & I all agreeing on skis for our gifts, there wasn't anything "big" other than that, but that is fine.

I won't be on much. My parents are probably staying through Friday. D has a trip to Vero from the 1st to the 5th, and then it's a week of school before heading off to IL for the birthday party ordeal. I'll be around from the 1st... Since he's flying, I'll be on a lot then, and we have no big NYE plans as he has to get up early to fly.

Love to you all, safe travels to those traveling, hugs to the sickies... I miss you!

Sounds like a great time CE!

 

[englishrose47]

Off to bed soon not feeling to hot !! I am supposed to work my second job tomorrow , so I need some sleep !!

 

[Goofyluver]

Boy...this place is dead with a capital D.

I'm just back from my date with Meeska...where we went to see Benjamin Button (sp?).

Go. See. This. Movie!

Tomorrow...I'm going with her to pick up Kaia!

And I'm wound. After sugar and diet coke at the movies!

all around.

 

[brack]

We're getting ready to drive to WDW. See you next year.

 

[DisneyJo]

I don't think it's wrong. At work we had a gift exchange on Tuesday(I work with Life Skills kids at the High School Level). I was made fun of because I asked for things I need, like a draft stopper, gift cards to a grocery store/gas station. They said that I asked for 'practical' things. If they had to live on my salary they wouldn't be laughing. On Jan. 9, which is our next payday, I'll be getting paid for four days. They were saying this in a joking manner, but still, my feelings got hurt.

I'm so sorry, it's not wrong at all asking for practical things especially with some of the rubbish you get given in gift exchanges!

Hello I'm Back....

I'm tired but glad to be home. Gonna run out and get a bite to eat. Back later.

Welcome home Katt

She was still charged with driving under the influence and I guess they're running tests to compare the levels of drugs in her system with the amount prescribed by her doctor. Either way, she should not have been driving!

For a month?? So, really - all's not quiet...sadly...she's driving me crazy. I'm getting ready to ask V if she wants to swap mom's. I'm desperate I tell ya!

Just till she flies home on 1/7...

OMG LL you need the DD of the year award

We had a drunken session after our Christmas dinner with our friends, and apparently I'm much better at the football heading with wine than without. Who knew?

And sounds like a lovely Christmas!

We're getting ready to drive to WDW. See you next year.

Have a great trip



We're off to the cinema in a minute to see Bedtime stories, the adverts look good so hopefully it will be

 

[kykatt2]

Welcome home Katt


We're off to the cinema in a minute to see Bedtime stories, the adverts look good so hopefully it will be

We saw Bedtime stories on Christmas Day. IT really IS A CUTE MOVIE. Kind of sorry we have already seen it... now I have nothing to look forward to.

Got to get ready for Church if I CAN MAKE IT. I am soooooo tired today.
Probably going to have to take a nap.

My family... is LOONEY... especially the Aunt that just died. I had not seen the McGlone Headstone till Saturday... YIKES... I do not know for sure HOW MUCH IT COST... but it is no less than 2000.00.. maybe as much as 3000.00. I'll post a picture of this later today.

 

[Lauralee131]

Morning everyone! It's 7:30 and I can't believe my luck...Michael AND my mother are both sleeping! Wooo Hoooo!!! (Of course now that I've said that, I'll hear her bedroom door squeaking any moment now )

Tony went to work about an hour ago and I'd soooo love to just curl up somewhere and catch up on my General Hospital or something but am so afraid of waking either one of these two up so I've been surfing the local real estate websites - checking out what the houses in my area are going for, what the insides look like, etc...

Man, there's a ton out there...not looking good for the home team.

Whilst I'm on the subject, it appears that my project that I was supposed to go to Atlanta to work on has been...well, for lack of a better word...postponed.

Indefinitely.

And there's not much out there that starting up in the next few months. Not much of anything as a matter of fact.

So...here's what I'm facing gang...

Unemployment.

By March I think, unless my company can find someplace to put me. And from the not-so-warm-and-fuzzies we got from his company a couple of weeks ago, it sounds like it'll be the same for Tony as well.

I'm waiting to hear on a couple of possible temporary assignments I could be placed on, but who knows where, for how long and when...

My house should have been on the market by now in order for us to leave as scheduled, but they haven't even told me to put it on the market yet. I know that I've been extended here till around the end of February to finish this job up, but after that.... who knows...

Pretty depressing...

Wow ain't I just a bundle of joy and happiness this morning? Here I could be enjoying the quiet in my house and what am I doing? Having a pity party...

Shameful, just shameful.

Well, thanks for letting me vent girls. Not even sure where that all came from. Maybe I'll go get another cup of coffee and go sit outside for a bit...it's actually pretty warm out this morning.

 

[Hedy]

Laura.

 

[Muffinygood]

Wow ain't I just a bundle of joy and happiness this morning? Here I could be enjoying the quiet in my house and what am I doing? Having a pity party...

Shameful, just shameful.

Well, thanks for letting me vent girls. Not even sure where that all came from. Maybe I'll go get another cup of coffee and go sit outside for a bit...it's actually pretty warm out this morning.

Oh LL! You know, Bob works in the auto industry here in Michigan (again, not looking good for the home team) so we know all about bad future work forecasts! I wish I could say things will improve. We don't say that around here though! LOL. We DO say that WE WILL find a way. WE WILL land on our feet! We always have, we always will. Might be bumpy in the middle, but WE WILL.
SO, here's a big from me. It stinks to worry about stuff like that. We're here for you!

MEL

 

[cmp1111]

all around.

Mornin' sweetie!

We're getting ready to drive to WDW. See you next year.

Have fun!

We're off to the cinema in a minute to see Bedtime stories, the adverts look good so hopefully it will be

Have fun!

And there's not much out there that starting up in the next few months. Not much of anything as a matter of fact.

So...here's what I'm facing gang...

Unemployment.

By March I think, unless my company can find someplace to put me. And from the not-so-warm-and-fuzzies we got from his company a couple of weeks ago, it sounds like it'll be the same for Tony as well.

I'm waiting to hear on a couple of possible temporary assignments I could be placed on, but who knows where, for how long and when...

My house should have been on the market by now in order for us to leave as scheduled, but they haven't even told me to put it on the market yet. I know that I've been extended here till around the end of February to finish this job up, but after that.... who knows...

Pretty depressing...

Wow ain't I just a bundle of joy and happiness this morning? Here I could be enjoying the quiet in my house and what am I doing? Having a pity party...

Shameful, just shameful.

Well, thanks for letting me vent girls. Not even sure where that all came from. Maybe I'll go get another cup of coffee and go sit outside for a bit...it's actually pretty warm out this morning.

Oh, honey. It will work out, but I am sure it's stressful. Vent away.

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We just got up - the kids haven't been up for long, either, but my mom has showered. I have no idea what we're doing today.

I may be back later - everyone have a great day!

 

[Lauralee131]

Thanks girls! Well, I pushed myself pretty hard for over a half an hour on the treadmill this morning and then spent a while reading the "grossest things you've ever seen at Disney" thread on the theme parks board...feeling a bit better...

Going to hit the shower and clean the floors I think...

OMG - it's 9:55 and they're STILL sleeping!

Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus!!

 

[Goofyluver]

We're getting ready to drive to WDW. See you next year.

Have a wonderful time!

Morning everyone! It's 7:30 and I can't believe my luck...Michael AND my mother are both sleeping! Wooo Hoooo!!! (Of course now that I've said that, I'll hear her bedroom door squeaking any moment now )

Tony went to work about an hour ago and I'd soooo love to just curl up somewhere and catch up on my General Hospital or something but am so afraid of waking either one of these two up so I've been surfing the local real estate websites - checking out what the houses in my area are going for, what the insides look like, etc...

Man, there's a ton out there...not looking good for the home team.

Whilst I'm on the subject, it appears that my project that I was supposed to go to Atlanta to work on has been...well, for lack of a better word...postponed.

Indefinitely.

And there's not much out there that starting up in the next few months. Not much of anything as a matter of fact.

So...here's what I'm facing gang...

Unemployment.

By March I think, unless my company can find someplace to put me. And from the not-so-warm-and-fuzzies we got from his company a couple of weeks ago, it sounds like it'll be the same for Tony as well.

I'm waiting to hear on a couple of possible temporary assignments I could be placed on, but who knows where, for how long and when...

My house should have been on the market by now in order for us to leave as scheduled, but they haven't even told me to put it on the market yet. I know that I've been extended here till around the end of February to finish this job up, but after that.... who knows...

Pretty depressing...

Wow ain't I just a bundle of joy and happiness this morning? Here I could be enjoying the quiet in my house and what am I doing? Having a pity party...

Shameful, just shameful.

Well, thanks for letting me vent girls. Not even sure where that all came from. Maybe I'll go get another cup of coffee and go sit outside for a bit...it's actually pretty warm out this morning.

Oh LL. Sending good thoughts your way.

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Good morning Fockers!

I'm home today. I was supposed to go get Kaia from her father with Tera. But, my dad is sick and couldn't watch Jon. So, I think Jon and I will go watch Bedtime Stories today!

all around!

 

[princessjv]

LL- Thanks for sharing your news. As hard as it is...Everything will work out. Lets hope that after first quarter 2009, things start the change that we need. It will take time, but things will improve. Since you work like crazy, maybe this is a great time to take a little break and reconnect to yourself and your family. This all coming from someone who's DH ... the bread winner has been laid off several times in the last 6 years (IT). It was tough, but we survived it and are now better for it.

One last enjoy your peace and quiet before your mom and Michael wake.



Jo- I am sorry about the hurt feelings with your dads comments. It sounds like he "picks" on you with kindness. Sometimes we treat those who are the closest to us with the most tough love. It doesn't make it right, but it is a lesson for us that we can make it stop by not teaching our own children the same "tough love".


Mel- I am glad you did arrive at that eatery a bit earlier. That is some scary stuff!


Katt- I want to see that movie. I am so glad you gave it a good review.

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Well friends, I have been reading a long, but am sick, sick, sick in bed. Tink has croup, and rest of the family has a pretty bad virus. We are all down and out. We spent the day in the house, the kids had to pretty much fend for themselves most of the day, while we took turns sleeping off our fevers. Tink still has a ton of energy even with being sick. Ds played his DS all day. Literally ALL DAY! I get the mom of the year award. I do need to get myself up today because I HAVE to drop off a gift to our friend. It is needed before tomorrow. We need to be better for tomorrow.

 

[Goofyluver]

You'll be better before tomorrow honey. Jen...my thoughts are with you right now, darlin'. to ALL of you.

 

[princessjv]

As many of you know Emilie passed. Thank you for your emails and messages. It really is so kind of you. Here is what she wanted to leave after her passing...


"And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?

I did.

And what did you want?

To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth."

— Raymond Carver




An article that has been in progress, printed today in the St. Paul Paper:
Emilie Lemmons



Her funeral is tomorrow at one of the largest and most beautiful cathedrals in MN.



A gift that I made, which I sadly didn't get to them in time. Now framed...

 

[cmp1111]

JenV, many, many, many hugs. I am so sorry.

JenM, I'm sorry your dad is sick. We talked about the movie, too, but I think the boys want to go bowling.

 

[DisneyJo]

We saw Bedtime stories on Christmas Day. IT really IS A CUTE MOVIE. Kind of sorry we have already seen it... now I have nothing to look forward to.

It really was good, a nice feel good movie Hope you feel better today!

Whilst I'm on the subject, it appears that my project that I was supposed to go to Atlanta to work on has been...well, for lack of a better word...postponed.

I'm sorry LL, I really hope something turns up

OMG - it's 9:55 and they're STILL sleeping!

Wooohoooo

So, I think Jon and I will go watch Bedtime Stories today!

It was good, we saw it this morning

Jo- I am sorry about the hurt feelings with your dads comments. It sounds like he "picks" on you with kindness. Sometimes we treat those who are the closest to us with the most tough love. It doesn't make it right, but it is a lesson for us that we can make it stop by not teaching our own children the same "tough love".

It's not like that really, he is jokey with everyone and he is very funny, I'd just had enough

Well friends, I have been reading a long, but am sick, sick, sick in bed. Tink has croup, and rest of the family has a pretty bad virus.

Her funeral is tomorrow at one of the largest and most beautiful cathedrals in MN.

I'll be thinking about you all and Emilie's family tomorrow, also your photos were gorgeous


Bedtime stories was really good, nice family movie. I then spent over an hour trying to get the printer to work so I can send off my contract again tomorrow, we really need a new PC it's getting sooooooooo slow! Then I did about 45 mins on the Wii Fit and almost killed myself hullahooping but hey I have the top score

 

[HomeschoolMama]

JenJV- I'm sorry again for your loss. That gift is gorgeous. I'm sure her hubby will treasure it even more now.

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I've been reading along some, but haven't felt like posting. It's just been so busy, I've been tired.
I told the kids aboout the trip and it was such a downer. The puzzle was way too hard for them, so Kirt and I did it and let them put the words on last. Then C read it outloud. I think A's response was, "Can we play the Wii now?"
But, the girls and I have been talking about it some this morning and we're going to sit and plan things a bit to get them excited. I read on All Ears that ADRs can only be made 90 days in advance now, which means Jan. 26th for me. Plus 10 is 1/16. So I have a few weeks still.
Maybe later this week I can post my ideas and you all can tell me if it looks good to you all. I plan on buying the Birnbaum's kids later for the girls to share.

Okay- I'm out. Maybe I'll be more talkative tomorrow when Kirt goes back to work.

 

[DisneyJo]

I told the kids aboout the trip and it was such a downer. The puzzle was way too hard for them, so Kirt and I did it and let them put the words on last. Then C read it outloud. I think A's response was, "Can we play the Wii now?"

Kids are funny creatures Dawn, I'm sure he's very excited really

But, the girls and I have been talking about it some this morning and we're going to sit and plan things a bit to get them excited. I read on All Ears that ADRs can only be made 90 days in advance now, which means Jan. 26th for me. Plus 10 is 1/16.

Well that's good that the girls want to help plan, ADR's are now 90 days but the plus ten works the other way. If 90 days from your arrival date is Jan 26th then you can phone that day and book for the first 10 days of your trip