The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[monicatb]

Did you put something hard in between the back and front of the shirt before you ironed? Like a cutting board? I did 20 shirts all white and this didn't happen. The only thing I can think of is that you may have scorced the back while you were ironing if you didn't put something in the middle. If you did, I don't have any answers for you. Maybe someone else will.

I didn't put anything in the middle That must have been it. I thought I'd read some post saying that you didn't need something in the middle. I did use the hard surface but I placed the shirt on it. I thought it was only to avoid burning your table or something like that.
I hope I'll do better next time. Thanks for answering my question.

Monica

 

[tink2020]

Ok guys - can someone give me a short and understandable explanation about this game you call American Football - DH is hooked on NFL and stays up into the early hours of the morning (3am on Sunday) watching the games. We switched last night's game on just as the Steelers(?) fumbled the ball and DH gasped and put his hand over his mouth - what what? I said - he said the colts could steal the game in the last few minutes so we had to watch to see what happened... but I just don't get it... the last minute and a half took about 5 minutes as they kept stopping the clock... and then in the final 17 seconds they all just looked at each other and then everyone decided the colts had lost...

Someone explain please... english football is so much easier to understand, I even get the offside rule

I tried for the life of me to think of a "short" explanation.... but I kept wanting to add too much info. The VERY, VERY short of it is this:

When a team is on offense, they have 4 chances ("downs") to move the ball 10 yards toward their endzone (at the opposite end of the field). They make various plays (either the quarterback passing the ball to a receiver, or giving the ball to a running back who runs with it) and try and move those yards. Sometimes the plays are only a yard or two, or they can be way down the field. Every time they get 10 yards from their starting point ("line of scrimmage"), they get a new set of downs. This happens until they score points, fail to move forward in their set of 4 "downs", or the defense takes the ball away (either through intercepting a pass or recovering a ball that someone dropped ("fumble").)

The team on defense is obviously trying to a) stop them from moving the necessary number of yards and/or b) steal the ball through an interception or fumble recovery.

The offense can score 3 points by kicking a "field goal" (through the yellow uprights in the endzone) or 7 points ("touchdown") by running with the ball into the endzone. These are the 2 most common ways of scoring.

That's really just scratching the surface. There are "trick plays" (that don't follow the normal progression of other plays), the team can punt the ball away if they are not going to be able to get their necessary yardage, etc, strange rules that only apply every so often, referree and/or coaches reviews/challenges (in which the play that just happened might be reversed), "safeties", where 2 points are scored in a few situations..... but I didn't think you wanted all that.

If you do want to know more, just ask!


ETA: Or I found these sites that might be helpful, but I didn't read through to see how detailed they are

http://www.football.com/rulesandinfo.shtml

http://www.nfl.com/fans/rules/basics

 

[MidNite]

I have had a long evening

My dad called me just after dinner to let me know that my grandma passed away tonight. [snip]

Obviously, this is also Princess Nancy's grandma.

My condolences to you both and your families.

 

[babytrees]

Kate and Nancy--- So sorry for your loss....My prayers will include you and your families.

 

[Princess Nancy]

I am so sorry to hear about your grandma, Kate and Nancy. I'm glad that you have the thought of her and grandpa together to comfort you. Lots of prayers and for your family.

Thank you everyone for your kind posts.

It has not been easy watching my grandma suffer and this will not be easy for my Dad. I live 600 miles away now, but I cared for her right after she moved to the nursing home. When my family moved Kate took over the role, finally my parents moved back. Since they have been back they have had to endure much of the burden of trying to find a way to keep her from suffering. My Dad was with her when she passed away, which gives him and the family great comfort.

Kate as usual has been a huge help at home. We are fortunate to have a close family. I know Kate especially appreciates your prayers, you are all so close to her.

Nancy

 

[dumby]

Does anyone on here homeschool? I have some questions regarding this matter so if anyone does could you please PM me. I do not homeschool and am not considering it but I need to know some things regarding my neighbors children.

Thanks Delinda

 

[Steffy]

Thank you everyone for your kind posts.

It has not been easy watching my grandma suffer and this will not be easy for my Dad. I live 600 miles away now, but I cared for her right after she moved to the nursing home. When my family moved Kate took over the role, finally my parents moved back. Since they have been back they have had to endure much of the burden of trying to find a way to keep her from suffering. My Dad was with her when she passed away, which gives him and the family great comfort.

Kate as usual has been a huge help at home. We are fortunate to have a close family. I know Kate especially appreciates your prayers, you are all so close to her.

Nancy

Nancy,

I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Thank you so much for taking the time to come here. You have no idea how much it means to me. You grandmother is at peace now. I pray that your family can heal soon.

 

[bear74]

Here are a couple of the shirts that I made.

The Name shirt that Leighanna is wearing is the first one that I did (thanks Kate, all the shirts came out great). I scorched it a little (I made another one and it came out fine), but she hasn't wanted to take it off since. She slept in it last night, and wouldn't let me take it off of her today.
The born to shop one is one that I created myself with some clipart that I found. Leighanna really loves to shop and I thought it was fitting for her. Now my DW wants one too.

Okay your DD is too cute. Can you post the shirt design. I would love to make one for DD and myself. Or at least tell me where you found the clipart.
Thanks.

 

[bear74]

Here it is. You can use it if you like.

Okay so ignore my post before this one where I asked you to post it. I asked so I Wouldnt forget who designed it when I finally caught up.

 

[tink2020]

Does anyone on here homeschool? I have some questions regarding this matter so if anyone does could you please PM me. I do not homeschool and am not considering it but I need to know some things regarding my neighbors children.

Thanks Delinda

My mom homeschools, so if you have specific questions you can PM me.

 

[Tammi67]

Here are a few of my autograph pages that I promised, compliments to Kate.

 

[Tammi67]

A few more...

 

[Tammi67]

and a few more....

 

[dumby]

My mom homeschools, so if you have specific questions you can PM me.

Thanks Jennifer I just PMed you.

 

[tink2020]

Hey DDAs...... I could use a little pixie dust today, if you have some to spare

I'm looking over all this stuff that has to be done from March 16th - June 1st and I'm SO overwhelmed, it's not even funny.... and Kyle is out of town and can't calm me down.

What excited me for so long (Match Day, moving, buying a house, starting a family, etc) is REALLY stressing me out.... because it all has to happen so quickly. Someone, HELP! Tell me it's going to be ok even BEFORE residency's over.

We knew better than to plan our lives out.... as soon as you do that, you're thrown a curveball and I HATE curveballs. So we didn't.... we just had a general idea of the direction it was going, and that seemed like enough of a light at the end of this monstrous tunnel.

Now I've ran some numbers and talked with realtors in the places we are looking, and have spoken with employers and schools, etc..... and it is SO much that it has my head spinning.

On March 17th, we wake up after Match Day and the madness begins. Now just the stress of the Match is enough -- finding out where you live, looking for a place, etc in a couple quick months. But add to that grad school, etc...... and I don't know where to begin! If we want to buy a place.... and we're not looking for the house of our dreams, big enough for 3 kids, etc yet.... I'm talking a place that we dont have to deal with crappy landlords, that has a yard and allows dogs, and has a few rooms. And isn't falling apart, because goodness knows we won't have any spare time to deal with home improvements. But if we want that, I can't afford to do a Nurse Practitioner program yet. Which is fine, lots of people wait.... but I wanted this done before having kids, because I want to stay home with them if our situation allows.

So now I feel like we have to chose having a place to live or finishing school or having kids, but can't have more than one. And that's probably not the case, but I just don't even know where to begin right now........

Before anyone says otherwise, I realize that this is no bigger than most people handle. People put off going to school to have kids. People rent for a year before buying a house..... I'm not saying my problems are bigger than the next girl's...

I'm just having one of those days where the light at the end of the tunnel just escaped me again......




Thanks for listening. I feel like I'm alone here without Kyle around and just the dog staring at me crying like I'm nuts!

 

[tink2020]

Here are a few of my autograph pages that I promised, compliments to Kate.

They all look great!

 

[eeyore45]

Does anyone on here homeschool? I have some questions regarding this matter so if anyone does could you please PM me. I do not homeschool and am not considering it but I need to know some things regarding my neighbors children.

Thanks Delinda

Have you checked out the Family board here at the Dis?

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=23

There are quite a few homeschoolers on that board - there is a thread that homeschoolers post on - there was some talk that there were too many homeschool threads, but the moderators felt they fit right in, and were not over burdening the board - so just post a new thread to be sure someone sees it, and I'll bet you'll get lots of helpful responses!!

 

[Glynis]

I have had a long evening

My dad called me just after dinner to let me know that my grandma passed away tonight. As you all know she had spunk right up to the end but she has been physically suffering for years.

Watching her in pain for the last few years and knowing that she has wanted to die was very painful and yet it still shocked me. When I told Julia - I said the one thing that I know is true and gives me comfort

Julia asked when great grandma would be back and I said she wasn't coming back and she asked why - and I said "Because tonight she finally got to be with my grandpa again and she has been waiting a long time to see him and I am sure right now they are hugging and kissing!" Julia and I both got a big smile on our faces!!! My grandpa died 30 years ago and my grandma never took his wedding ring off her finger and now I know they are together again.

My mom is out of town - so I was with my dad tonight helping him make arrangments and I don't know what the week will bring.

Both of my grandma's died after a lot of suffering and watching my mom when her mom died was very painful and I learned then - that you are never prepared to lose your mom.

My dad is a very unemotional person and watching him tonight taught me the lesson all over again - you will never be prepared to lose your mom.

So if I am not around - or quiet - you all know why.

Obviously, this is also Princess Nancy's grandma.

Oh, Kate and Nancy! I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how tough something like this can be. What a great thing for you to tell Julia. And what a happy reunion was had last night. My grandmother is 93 and is waiting for the day when she can rejoin grandpa. He died 17 years ago.

Please know that you both are in my prayers. If there is anything else I can do for you, all you have to do is ask. Hugs to your families, too!

 

[dumby]

Jennifer here is some for you. Just take a deep breath and try to take it one day at a time. Remember Rome was not built in a day. Things will look better when Kyle gets home so you can lean on him. Here is a and I hope you feel better real soon.

 

[bear74]

I have had a long evening

My dad called me just after dinner to let me know that my grandma passed away tonight. As you all know she had spunk right up to the end but she has been physically suffering for years.

Watching her in pain for the last few years and knowing that she has wanted to die was very painful and yet it still shocked me. When I told Julia - I said the one thing that I know is true and gives me comfort

Julia asked when great grandma would be back and I said she wasn't coming back and she asked why - and I said "Because tonight she finally got to be with my grandpa again and she has been waiting a long time to see him and I am sure right now they are hugging and kissing!" Julia and I both got a big smile on our faces!!! My grandpa died 30 years ago and my grandma never took his wedding ring off her finger and now I know they are together again.

My mom is out of town - so I was with my dad tonight helping him make arrangments and I don't know what the week will bring.

Both of my grandma's died after a lot of suffering and watching my mom when her mom died was very painful and I learned then - that you are never prepared to lose your mom.

My dad is a very unemotional person and watching him tonight taught me the lesson all over again - you will never be prepared to lose your mom.

So if I am not around - or quiet - you all know why.

Obviously, this is also Princess Nancy's grandma.

Dear Kate and Nancy to both of you and your families. I will keep you both in my prayers.