The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 18

[babytrees]

Becky it seems it's you and I again...where's Jennifer been lately??? Miss her as part of our posting parties.

 

[ReAnSt]

You've got a couple of years...just this year they stopped carding me on a regular basis. I had 2 people in the last couple of days tell me I look like Cassidy's sister...and I look 24...I personally think they need glasses....can't they see the gray hair I have!!

That sounds scrumptious...I have a new drink to try.

The bizarre thing is this has been since I lost weight, pretty much I didn't have a problem before but since I lost weight now I am carded.

If they think you're 24 we can be twins born exactly 1 month apart, as my birthday is June 11 and yours is July 11.

 

[ReAnSt]

Not sure where Jennifer is, I hope her and her family are doing well.

 

[ReAnSt]

The thing I learned on the Disboard today

See the bear

During the day

 

[ReAnSt]

Good night, I'm off to bed.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Hey guys

I can't even tell you all how much I miss hanging around here

I have been up until 4 in the morning for the past 5 nights working on WPASADI - and I am so tired - I just miss you all - I have not been able to keep and see what is going on with all of you

or even to tell all of you how much I enjoy your Christmas cards - although Steve wants you all to put your DIS names on them so he knows who you are!! I am so glad that he doesn't find it odd that my internet friends are sending me Christmas cards!!!!

If I have missed anything major - please let me know

no challenge this week so hopefully I will get to keep up this week -

 

[Steffy]

Hi everyone, so good to see a lot of people posting.

I have not been posting much but have been reading right along.

To anyone who has had someone pass on, my heart goes out to you in your time of need

For all of us with aches and pains, the only thing that keeps me going are the pain meds

To everyone else

I did all of my shopping on Saturday. Bought everyone gift cards and a few little things. Even found a tree at target for only $12

I was getting into the Christmas mood but it seems my youngest son has decided to be really dumb with his money and work. For crying out loud he is 27 and I am ready to ask him to leave. We let him come back home but he is past the leaving time.

Going to WDW was the best time I ever had. I am still working on getting my pictures ready and post my trip report. I am having problems with my arm and being on the computer a lot really gets it to hurting a lot. Not sure what the problem is but I think it is something like tennis elbow. I am trying to get a doctor appt before Christmas and our trip down to WV.
It was very emotional going to the Goofy Statue and leaving a rose for June. I was really moved by the tile.
I must share this picture with you. I was holding the rose and it looks like Tink is also holding the rose.

My sister had to put her dog Rusty down today. He was going into Kidney failure and was having heart problems. So that was very emotional for me too. Here he is with Thomas when I visited her after the DC trip. Stephanie absoutely loved him. He was the only dog besides her Grandpug that not affect her allergies.

Then when I came home today, I opened the card from Vicki. I could not even talk when I was trying to explain the tears to my DH.

Vicki I am so touched by the card and bookmarks. I will treasure that forever.


I have enjoyed all of the cards and ecards. Thank you all so very much.


One last thing. Here is the picture of Chucky and I sitting IN the cockpit of the plane.

What an emotional day.

I still can't believe Rusty is gone. My heart hurts. I loved that dog.

I went to have sushi, and I was to go to Costco and then back to work on Alan's computer. Never made it. Got stopped by Vicki's most treasured card. Thank you Vicki!

Needed a full glass of wine after that. No more working on Christmas cards. Speaking of which, I have to thank so many people!!! Sharing your families and wonderful greetings is so special. I love coming home to mail. Special mail especially. Thank you all.

I really need to go to bed. I've got to be up and walk the dog around 6 in the morning. Right now I would not get behind the wheel of a vehicle. And I find my hand is delivering barbequed potato chips to my mouth.

Good night.

Tom and Tammi... love your pictures. Just gorgeous. Beautiful. Stunning....


Nite, before I say something stupid...

 

[ReAnSt]

I can't sleep and I have no idea why.

Kate-Glad to see you around.

Stephanie- Sorry to hear that you had a very emotional day. and

Since I am sitting here shivering and yawning, I think I will head back to bed and try and sleep, per chance to dream.

Have a good day everyone.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I'm thinking 10 nights starting around 8/22 but I don't know where we'll stay. I'm thinking we should go with POR as that is the cheapest option for the 5 of us but would really prefer the YC or BC. I think my DH would really love a 1 BR at BCV.

Tammi-Congrats on your 2BR at OKW! You reminded me that a 1 BR wouldn't work for us as they only sleep 4. I don't think I could do a 2BR so it looks like a choice between POR, regular room at a deluxe, or perhaps a value suite.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Bernadette - I am telling you, after that August trip with our friends DH and I will never do that again! And it HAS hurt the friendship. I almost wish we wouldn't have done that trip as a group. The memories we have are certainly NOT the memories I intended to make!

I traveled with all of these people before. I'm still really upset and most mad at myself for inviting the extra couple. I really should have known that that would have really changed the dynamics of the group and shifted the focus off Joe. I changed my plans to suit them and now I'm mad that we didn't get to do all I wanted Joe to get to do. I'll get over it and I have learned a lesson. I won't ever be afraid to travel alone again.

We were at Epcot our last night and Joe had just 2 more countries to finish up on his passport. They said they wanted to go back to the hotel (for free drinks and dessert at concierge). I said Joe & I will run ahead and get the last stamp in his passport at Canada. They had my stroller with all their purchases in it. So we rush ahead and are getting it stamped when they call me on my cell phone saying they were heading back right now. I was so Joe wasn't doing a mask so it was not taking more than a minute or 2. They thought it was OK to leave me with a tired child to traverse the 2 monorail ramps without MY stroller???? This was supposed to be a trip for Joe and they couldn't wait 2 minutes for me? I made them wait for me, got my stroller and sent them on their way. Joe & I took our time walking out of the park-getting a few more photopass photos taken along they way. I know Joe had a great time and he hasn't mentioned much about what he missed-Small World (they wouldn't go near it), Mexico boat ride (they made sure we walked around the other way so he wouldn't ask to go on it), only saw the Epcot story teller in China-I was hoping to see all of them or at least a few more, Figment, Snow White, Spaceship Earth......It wasn't all their fault. We lost a few hours of precious park time due to the flight delay and I was the one who made the Sat dinner reservation (I would have prefered to have gotten something quick to eat rather than spend 2+ hours on a sit down meal). I need to get some sleep-I've had insomnia the past few weeks and I'm sure I'll feel better after the stress of the holidays but I still don't think I'll be rushing to do any more trips with friends if I have a child of mine along.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I swore I wasn't going to do it. I promised myself that it didn't matter, as long as the kids had a fun Christmas. But the blues are starting to get to me and I am trying my best not to let them. I so wish I had someone to share this holiday season with and to make a family with for my kids. There. I said it. I've cried a few tears. Now I need to toughen up and get over it.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Glynis,
That sounds like a wonderful gift!! How long does it chance from each picture?

Elizabeth,
Daniel used that word for about 2 months (maybe 2 years ago) & everyone said to ignore it & he just stopped..Sounds embarrassing in a store but alot of us moms have been there...by the way he learned it from one of his friends on the block, not me!!

Bernadette,
Here is a link to the book for your DH.
http://www.amazon.com/Team-Rivals-Doris-Kearns-Goodwin/dp/0684824906

Tom,
Thanks for the card!!!!!!! What a lovely family picture!

Thanks!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

This morning's smiley is in honor of Elizabeth... in hopes that her Christmas tree soon will be there.

 

[PNO4TE]

Tom - the pictures are just perfect! Love the first one.

Chris - you are learning quickly and you add a lot to our thread!

Deb - keep him.

Tammi - travel safely today. And say hello to your Mom (and Dad) for me.

 

[PNO4TE]

Terry - I love the Tinkerbell picture. How apropos for you to be the one who got that picture just perfect with June's rose.

 

[PNO4TE]

I know many people who have an IEP where some parts are for gifted help and other parts are for learning disabilities. It happens very often.

I truly don't know if it is a Federal law or state law, but here in our school district every child who requires any kind of extra assistance, be it for speech, reading, learning disabilities, gifted instruction... must have an IEP written up and it must be signed by the parent as well as the person who writes the IEP (often the guidance counselor or instructor in the field needed). You need to check into that!

 

[Tammi67]

Very nice picture, Terry. The way the sky looks makes it very dramatic. Tinkerbell is in the perfect position, too.

 

[Tammi67]

Hey guys

I can't even tell you all how much I miss hanging around here

I have been up until 4 in the morning for the past 5 nights working on WPASADI - and I am so tired - I just miss you all - I have not been able to keep and see what is going on with all of you

or even to tell all of you how much I enjoy your Christmas cards - although Steve wants you all to put your DIS names on them so he knows who you are!! I am so glad that he doesn't find it odd that my internet friends are sending me Christmas cards!!!!

If I have missed anything major - please let me know

no challenge this week so hopefully I will get to keep up this week -

Hi Kate!

I thought they said that this whoopsie thing wasn't going to be all-consuming and that you would have time for RL????

LIARS!

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning!!

I will second Elin's comment. Here's to Elizabeth's tree!

 

[Tammi67]

Becky - Thanks so much for the ecard. Cute!