The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[MinnieMouseMom]

I hope no one minds or is offended, but I feel the need to brag on my DH a little bit today. I don't know how large the news story of the space capsule "Stardust" landing last weekend was where you all live, but here is was huge! My DH is a field photographer for a local news station, and was sent to the landing site to cover the story. Unfortunately, the weather report wasn't so good and the forecast was for cloudy and snowy. DH had to be there at 3:00 a.m., and he left me at 10:30 the night before, to give himself time for the 3 hour drive plus any snow and ice he might encounter.

He was the first photographer to arrive, and the NASA people gave him a prime site. Other news stations started to arrive, but none of them set up their equipment because they all thought the cloud cover and snow would hamper their visibility. DH, however, was all set up and ready to go. Finally, about 3 minutes before the re-entry, the snow stopped, the clouds shifted and there was clear sky. The capsule appeared in a large fireball with a tail streaming out behind it and DH was the ONLY photographer that captured it! The NASA people couldn't get their camera out until much later, and none of the other news stations got it on film at all. After it was all over, everyone was scrambling to get DH's film from him. The Discovery Channel wants it for a special they are airing later this month, CNN wants it, NASA wants it, etc. DH was a little bummed, because he can't sell the film. It legally belongs to the station he works for. If he had just been filming on his own time, he could have sold it for quite a bit of money.

However, I'm so proud of him! He takes such pride in his work! Thanks for letting me brag a little. I'm sorry if this is inappropriate!

Wow, that is so neat! Congrats to him!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

We have our pre-school carnival on Saturday. There are tons of games, food, activities, rides, and those bouncy things. We also have a silent auction and each class does a basket and stool.

I was in charge of our class' stool. I painted all day yesterday. The months are the children's fingerprints. I bought Rees' stool 2 years ago, Brantley-Kate's last year. so this year I HAVE to be the high bidder for Davis' stool, no matter the price. They are really cute.

Here are the pics of my finished product. I think it turned out very well.

Wow! That's really neat! Good job!!

 

[bethbuchall]

Denise--LOVE the stools!!!! That is a great idea, and you did a wonderful job. I'd be bidding!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Glynis--CONGRATS to your dh!

Beth

 

[Eeyorecln]

What about Easter, Mother's day, father's day, Just teasing

I love decorating for Easter. I consider it as fun as Christmas.

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Thanks for all your comments this morning...

Unfortunately, the dentist visit didn't go as planned. My #$*(@# teeth are so daggon soft that she started drilling and it literally collapsed on itself (one half anyway). Grrrrrrr.....

So now it's an extraction Friday, and eventually a bridge.

All this, and I'm the worlds most OBSESSIVE teeth cleaner.... but it just doesn't matter. I just don't get it. Darn genes.

So now I'm here, studying the best I can, contemplating how much this is going to cost me this time around

Oh no!!

 

[UP Disney]

I hope no one minds or is offended, but I feel the need to brag on my DH a little bit today. I don't know how large the news story of the space capsule "Stardust" landing last weekend was where you all live, but here is was huge! My DH is a field photographer for a local news station, and was sent to the landing site to cover the story. Unfortunately, the weather report wasn't so good and the forecast was for cloudy and snowy. DH had to be there at 3:00 a.m., and he left me at 10:30 the night before, to give himself time for the 3 hour drive plus any snow and ice he might encounter.

He was the first photographer to arrive, and the NASA people gave him a prime site. Other news stations started to arrive, but none of them set up their equipment because they all thought the cloud cover and snow would hamper their visibility. DH, however, was all set up and ready to go. Finally, about 3 minutes before the re-entry, the snow stopped, the clouds shifted and there was clear sky. The capsule appeared in a large fireball with a tail streaming out behind it and DH was the ONLY photographer that captured it! The NASA people couldn't get their camera out until much later, and none of the other news stations got it on film at all. After it was all over, everyone was scrambling to get DH's film from him. The Discovery Channel wants it for a special they are airing later this month, CNN wants it, NASA wants it, etc. DH was a little bummed, because he can't sell the film. It legally belongs to the station he works for. If he had just been filming on his own time, he could have sold it for quite a bit of money.

However, I'm so proud of him! He takes such pride in his work! Thanks for letting me brag a little. I'm sorry if this is inappropriate!

Wow! That's awesome. Hopefully, they'll put the photographers name on anywhere they'll use it so that he can get some credit for it anyway.

 

[Eeyorecln]

Thanks for all your comments this morning...

Unfortunately, the dentist visit didn't go as planned. My #$*(@# teeth are so daggon soft that she started drilling and it literally collapsed on itself (one half anyway). Grrrrrrr.....

So now it's an extraction Friday, and eventually a bridge.

All this, and I'm the worlds most OBSESSIVE teeth cleaner.... but it just doesn't matter. I just don't get it. Darn genes.

So now I'm here, studying the best I can, contemplating how much this is going to cost me this time around

I'm sorry that your dentist visit went badly. Hopefully, the next visit goes smoothly and doesn't cost too much.

 

[mommykds]

I hope your UTI clears up quickly so you can go and enjoy your trip!

Ditto!!!

 

[UP Disney]

My computer went haywire last night and kicked me off - it looks like it decided that it should all tell you three times how crappy my night was!! It's possessed I swear

I just figured you wanted to make sure we didn't miss it! Actually, I'm sure that we all guessed it was the computer or server.

I hope you are feeling better. I second and third the thought that you should go see a doctor if you aren't improving soon. We need our Marti & Skunka around! If Marti isn't feeling well, Skunka is busy taking care of her!

 

[macntosh]

Gotta have some nerve - not to mention a great figure - to wear that in public

Nice placement of the handbag and ruffles. Too bad they don't have close-ups.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Wow! That's awesome. Hopefully, they'll put the photographers name on anywhere they'll use it so that he can get some credit for it anyway.

these are pictures I found - they are not by Glynis' DH but I thought we could at least see what she is talking about

this is the capsule upon landing

 

[UP Disney]

Thank you ALL for your kind words... I'm just back from the doctor and now all caught up. It appears as a UTI right now so he gave me some pills. However, he found blood in my urine and had to have it sent away. So naturally that makes me a little more nervous.

In the meantime, I got some Xanax for my flight on Sunday. I've never taken it, but it is supposed to be great for anxiety and flying makes me anxious. I'd take a train if I could - but I want to get there somewhat quickly.

Here's hoping all is gone before Sunday!!!!

I had blood once when I just had a UTI. After I started taking the meds, I had no more pain. Thank goodness. I'll keep praying that it isn't anything more for you.

 

[dumby]

Thanks for all your comments this morning...

Unfortunately, the dentist visit didn't go as planned. My #$*(@# teeth are so daggon soft that she started drilling and it literally collapsed on itself (one half anyway). Grrrrrrr.....

So now it's an extraction Friday, and eventually a bridge.

All this, and I'm the worlds most OBSESSIVE teeth cleaner.... but it just doesn't matter. I just don't get it. Darn genes.

So now I'm here, studying the best I can, contemplating how much this is going to cost me this time around

I feel for you. I had a root canal last Tuesday and had to go back today because it was still hurting. This all started out with me trying to get a crown for a cracked tooth. Well he took the temporary crown off and told me to not chew on that side and eat soft foods for the next two weeks and take ibuprofen 2 every 3-4 hours. He said the area is real inflammed and it will take approximately 2 weeks to calm down and hopefully quit hurting.

The good point in all of this is I lost 5 pounds since last Tuesday.

I sure hope we both get some relief for our teeth very soon.

 

[UP Disney]

I feel for you. I had a root canal last Tuesday and had to go back today because it was still hurting. This all started out with me trying to get a crown for a cracked tooth. Well he took the temporary crown off and told me to not chew on that side and eat soft foods for the next two weeks and take ibuprofen 2 every 3-4 hours. He said the area is real inflammed and it will take approximately 2 weeks to calm down and hopefully quit hurting.

The good point in all of this is I lost 5 pounds since last Tuesday.

I sure hope we both get some relief for our teeth very soon.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I just hate the dentist!! Hope all goes well soon for you !!

I feel for you. I had a root canal last Tuesday and had to go back today because it was still hurting. This all started out with me trying to get a crown for a cracked tooth. Well he took the temporary crown off and told me to not chew on that side and eat soft foods for the next two weeks and take ibuprofen 2 every 3-4 hours. He said the area is real inflammed and it will take approximately 2 weeks to calm down and hopefully quit hurting.

The good point in all of this is I lost 5 pounds since last Tuesday.

I sure hope we both get some relief for our teeth very soon.

 

[UP Disney]

Thanks for all your comments this morning...

Unfortunately, the dentist visit didn't go as planned. My #$*(@# teeth are so daggon soft that she started drilling and it literally collapsed on itself (one half anyway). Grrrrrrr.....

So now it's an extraction Friday, and eventually a bridge.

All this, and I'm the worlds most OBSESSIVE teeth cleaner.... but it just doesn't matter. I just don't get it. Darn genes.

So now I'm here, studying the best I can, contemplating how much this is going to cost me this time around

I'm hoping things go better on Friday for you. It's always frustrating when things don't go as planned. Those darn curveballs!!! In the mean time,

 

[Steamboat Marti]

these are pictures I found - they are not by Glynis' DH but I thought we could at least see what she is talking about

this is the capsule upon landing

Kate - it there anything that you cannot find?? You are the queen of the search let me tell you! Thank you for finding them, it makes me realize just how quick Glynis' husband had to be to capture that moment. Really cool.

 

[dumby]

My computer went haywire last night and kicked me off - it looks like it decided that it should all tell you three times how crappy my night was!! It's possessed I swear

I just thought you really wanted to get the point across.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

okay - now you are going to believe this anymore - I have a link to the news story with her DH's video

but I would like her permission before I post it