The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 10

[tinknme]

I can see Denise's tickers fine, but Elin's look off to me. The colors look faded

Denise, I can't see your tickers, anyone else have a problem? The smilies are still there.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Beth - that is an adorable picture!!

I love the stitch pillow!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Happy Hump Day, DDA!

I hope everyone is having a good day - I've been reading along where I can, but work is stressing me out! I will be very glad when this weeend is over, as it means I will have survived one of my final "big" events of our summer intern program - we put on a "Battle of the Bands" for 300 of our closest friends. I still have 5 1/2 weeks to go, but there is at least a glimmer of a light at the end of the tunnel!

Sorry if I forget anyone - I'm going off of memory here!

Hi there, Lindsay! I think you did very well without any notes!!

 

[tinker1bell]

Ok, I'm supposed to be working on putting our budget together. While we were in Green Bay today for Chuck's specialist appointment (that is a thread for later), we stopped to look at travel trailers. We have been talking about upgrading our pop-up to a regular travel trailer since Chuck has been having his joint issues. We looked online last night at some Jayco ones and picked one that we liked. We stopped at a big dealership in Green Bay and didn't really like them as well as the Jayco we saw online. We stopped at our local Jayco dealer in Iron Mountain when we got home. They have the exact one that we were thinking about and it has all the bells and whistles. It is a 2006 model so is clearanced price (I never quite understand that but I guess they have to make room for the 2007's which will be out in the next month or so). It is reduced by $7000. They think that our pop-up is probably worth $3000. We can get financing and the interest is tax deductible because it has a bathroom, bedroom & kitchen.

Here it is. We would get the 26' version. That is all we need. It has two bunk beds in the back for the girls if they come (or our grandbabies in 5-10 years if we are so lucky).
http://www.jayco.com/html/catalog/gallery.php?prod_id=95

Here is the floor plan.
http://www.jayco.com/html/catalog/floorplans.php?prod_id=95

Now, I have to get off the DDA and put together the info to show Chuck that we can afford this. I know that it will cut into my Disney trips, but my new plan is to travel around the country and meet my DDA friends!!!! Chuck says that he would do that with me in this (& after we get a new vehicle to pull it because our suburban isn't reliable). We pay off both our vehicles within the year so next summer we could afford another vehicle payment!!!! So I could be knocking on DDA doors as early as next summer!!!

Vicki,

That is really neat looking. We will be sure to give you directions to Lancaster.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Tammi -

in case you ever want to mix your welcome up...

http://www.geocities.com/nancys_disney_world/mikdoor.gif

 

[my3princes]

I have to share this with all of you. I'm such a proud mom today!

Christopher had his final regular swim meet of the season this morning. He has been hoping to be picked for the relay team for weeks. He's a good swimmer for his age, but about a month ago he started coming up for breaths about every other stroke and it was slowing him down a bit. We've been working on it and I just told him to do his best at practice and maybe he would be picked.

When we got there this morning he was only signed up for the individual freestlye and not the relay. I was disappointed for him, but I didn't say anything. In a few minutes one of the Jr. Coaches had him by the hand and said mom he's going to do the relay.

When it was his turn to swim he flew to the other side of the pool! We were all standing there with our jaws on the floor. I've never seen him swim that fast and he didn't do the breaths every other stroke. His relay team took second place behind the other relay team from our club

When it was time for his individual freestyle he again flew down the pool and won a blue ribbon!!!!!!! He was swimming against good swimmers so I was really proud of him. It was a close race!

After the meet he went to his coach and thanked her for letting him be on the relay team. She told him she didn't "let" him, that he had improved so much that he earned a spot on the team! He was so proud and I was so proud for him!! She doesn't know how much she boosted his self esteem and confidence by saying that!

On a side note, and pretty funny: Christopher has blue (1st), red (2nd) and yellow (4th) ribbons. There are 3 other color ribbons that he doesn't have, and he wants one of every color. The lady handing out the ribbons for the relay thought his team took 3rd so she handed him a white ribbon. When she realized her mistake and gave him a red ribbon, he didn't want to trade . Isn't it great that at that age it's still not all about winning?

That is so great. I used to teach swimming lessons and I know from watching my own kids how hard it is to build the endurance necessary to swim any distance and to win a race is absolutely incredible. Way to go Christopher

Deb

 

[triplefigs]

WTG, Christopher on your swim meet! You did so well, and I'm very proud of you.

 

[mommykds]

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh..now that's better!

 

[triplefigs]

I can't see my tickers either.

 

[bengalbelle]

I can't see my tickers either.

I can.

 

[lmartin2711]

They are talking about the Grand Gathering cruise they are doing in December

there have been some rumors of us all picking a DCL cruise in the future to go on!!

I think we could all consider an all girls cruise on a (GASP!!!!) non-disney ship!!!!!

I would love to go on an all girls cruise with ya'll. I know it didn't work out for a DDA meet at Disney or DC for me. Let me know when ya'll come up with another date and I will try and work on that one.

Lynn

 

[my3princes]

What about sucking the dirt off in your own mouth and then popping it back in baby's??

Been there, done that. Don't forget wiping it off with a baby wipe. The chemicals can't be that bad can they?

Deb

 

[bear74]

Do you have something to tell us???????

not yet!!! but trying real hard.

 

[bear74]

I can't see my tickers either.

mine is missing as well. Who stole the tickers?

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh..now that's better!

I like them both!! I am sure I will have sweet dreams tonight!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I have this Space mountain design

 

[Glynis]

I can do better than that Glynis - I can take you on a personalized tour of WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, how could I pass up an offer like that?

You're too good to me!

 

[UP Disney]

What cruise are ya'll talking about?? I know I have missed some post but I wouldn't want to miss out on a DDA cruise.

Lynn

The Grand Gatherings fireworks cruise on Dec. 2. There are several of us from the DDA (& DIS & TGM) that are going together. Kristine put it all together. Some are able to go on the safari and the International dinner as well later that week but they didn't work out for me. Stephanie, her sister, Chuck & I are getting together for dinner before the cruise. Then Pal Mickey & Minnie are getting married in a ceremony so that they can live together at my house before we get on the cruise.

 

[mommykds]

Seems like all the one line tickers are on the blink.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

I can't see my tickers either.

I can.

Now that is odd.