The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[Tinkaroo]

Did this one for Tomskatt and his DDs MAW trip.

Beautiful design, as always, Denise! I it!

 

[Steffy]

The 90th birthday party was great! My kids didn't go. There is no way the kids were going to be on the road with 12 inches of snow projected. No way.

And we can't spend the night with my family (everyone has pets) and surely didn't want to spend the weekend in a hotel. So I went by myself.

It was snowing gently as I drove there, but it wasn't laying. Dad was so surprised. My sister did a video montage and brought the house down. Everyone was in tears. It was wonderful. My niece was busy burning us all a copy. I came home and showed my DGD. She loved it.

My Dad loved his tshirt.. My family has decided I need an intervention. When I told them Kate from the disney boards designed his shirt, I got the furrowed brow. Of course I was dressed in the full Mickey and gave him a photo collage the same as tinker1bell's children gave her...... He loved it.

We did the family photo again, and again I had on a Mickey sweatshirt. In the montage, there was a picture of us from the 75th birthday bash. And a different Mickey sweatshirt...

When I drove home...... OMG!!! The first 50 miles it was fine, then I got to Valley Forge and the roads were snow-covered, slick and scary. The last 60 miles my hand was numb I gripped the steering wheel so tight...

again to Kate for the design....

 

[Steffy]

Did this one for Tomskatt and his DDs MAW trip.

Love it Denise!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Did this one for Tomskatt and his DDs MAW trip.

Hey - I thought you were going to bed early

Like this one - as always!

 

[tinker1bell]

The 90th birthday party was great! My kids didn't go. There is no way the kids were going to be on the road with 12 inches of snow projected. No way.

And we can't spend the night with my family (everyone has pets) and surely didn't want to spend the weekend in a hotel. So I went by myself.

It was snowing gently as I drove there, but it wasn't laying. Dad was so surprised. My sister did a video montage and brought the house down. Everyone was in tears. It was wonderful. My niece was busy burning us all a copy. I came home and showed my DGD. She loved it.

My Dad loved his tshirt.. My family has decided I need an intervention. When I told them Kate from the disney boards designed his shirt, I got the furrowed brow. Of course I was dressed in the full Mickey and gave him a photo collage the same as tinker1bell's children gave her...... He loved it.

We did the family photo again, and again I had on a Mickey sweatshirt. In the montage, there was a picture of us from the 75th birthday bash. And a different Mickey sweatshirt...

When I drove home...... OMG!!! The first 50 miles it was fine, then I got to Valley Forge and the roads were snow-covered, slick and scary. The last 60 miles my hand was numb I gripped the steering wheel so tight...

again to Kate for the design....

I knew Miss Blueberry would get you home safe. She drives like a tank
I might have to count your t-shirts because I think I still have more t-shirts especially if I include all the Harley Davidson shirts I have

 

[tinker1bell]

The snow just keeps falling. DH went out and shoveled one place and that is now completely covered. At least my car has a plastic cover on the windshield so I just pull it off and no more has to be done.

My head has finally cleared so I am not smelling smoke anymore
But was home two days with such pain in my back. Finally went in and had a cortesone shot. Gotta admit, I feel better. Not 100% but better.
DH has been so helpful during this time. Tonight he made Turkey Pot Pie for supper and tomorrow he is going to make scrapple.. His last attempt was actually really good.
Pot Pie in our area is meat,(Ham, Chicken, Turkey or even just tomatoes) potatos, and a dough cut into small squares added to a bubbling pot and then after about 15 minutes, it is ready to eat.

Nite All

 

[tink2020]

Ok. I think I have officially become a Disney Design Addict. I was putting some autograph pages together and saw this clip of Alice. My mind immediately came up with some ideas for a t-shirt and voila an hour later - here it is. I didn't think I had a creative bone in my body!!!! Who knew??

It's supposed to have a "dreamy" quality to it.

looks good! i love it for a pillowcase, also!

 

[tink2020]

Did this one for Tomskatt and his DDs MAW trip.

Denise, that's beautiful!

 

[tink2020]

Ok, DDAs.... I need some ADVICE!

Anyone have any experience with self-pay and health care? I'm in between insurances until March 1st (shhhh.... don't tell my school ) but I think I'm going to have to get to a doctor in the next day or so. If this thing were just the flu, I'd lay around and wait to kick it, since there isn't anything they could do anyway. But now my ears and throat hurt so bad that I would feel better getting checked for ear infection and/or strep, or something bacterial that could get an antibiotic. This is the 3rd night in a row that consecutive doses of Nyquil, Tylenol PM, Benedryl, etc (not all at once ) have only let me sleep for a couple of hours....... and if you knew me IRL, you would know that HALF of a dose of any of these meds alone usually leave me groggy for at LEAST 48 hours.

SO.... my question is -- are urgent care centers or my Primary care doc going to be more expensive? I didn't have prescription coverage with my last insurance (one reason of many for switching!) so I'm not worried about the cost of the script.... antibiotics are so cheap. But any clue as to which would have the more expensive visit? I'm assuming urgent care, but how much worse? Is this something I can call and ask? It may turn out that I do U/C anyway, because the doctor won't obviously be in tomorrow.

Thanks for any advice! I'm getting desperate over here

 

[dumby]

In my experience urgent care will cost more. I had the ear/throat pain Christmas Eve and had to go to our Emergency room and my copay was 100 plus buying the meds. But I was hurting so bad I could not wait another minute. I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Here is some for you.

 

[Eeyorecln]

Dawn (Bengalbelle) is doing okay...she has morning sickness, but she has spurts of energy here and there, so she's trying to lay off the computer and get some stuff done around the house and keep up with Christopher (his big birthday party with SNOW is next week).

to everyone who is not feeling 100% today!

Amy

Thanks I was just wondering as I know how difficult a pregnancy can be.

 

[Eeyorecln]

I wanted to let everyone know that Bill's dad died late last night. Even though we knew it was coming, it was still a shock. Bill being the only child is having a tough time.

Thanks for the kind words.

Kristine

Prayers for peace for your family.

 

[rosiejo]

I wanted to let everyone know that Bill's dad died late last night. Even though we knew it was coming, it was still a shock. Bill being the only child is having a tough time.

Thanks for the kind words.

Kristine

Sending for your family.

 

[Eeyorecln]

Sending and to everyone. I know you can all use them.

Ok, so I'm not caught up. Not even sure when I last posted. Not sure I am cohrent enough to post. I'm sorry if this post is scatter brained. I just want to update you on my life without breaking down in tears due to frustration.

I have been working too many hours. Plus I had a Brownie sleep over this weekend. Have been sick on and off. Sore throat, earache, nauseous, coughing, I think I might have a sinus infection and I definitely have a fever. I should probably call in sick but I feel way to guilty to do so and after today I think my manager might freak out if I end up sick also.

I am frustrated that today when I went into work my co-worker handed me his keys, said our manager pushed him over the edge and left. *** So now I might be working more hours. I worked almost 70 this week plus planned and held a brownie meeting and planned and held a Brownie sleepover. I really don't think they appreciated it.

Got so much to try and do and so little time. This week I have GS cookie sorting and distribution plus a service unit meeting. Luckily I cancelled the troop meeting, but some parents were giving me grief for it. Hello, we had a sleepover this weekend plus cookie sorting, distrbution and a service unit meeting this coming week. But they just want to have their Wednesday night so they have have their time away from their kid.

I really hope it doesn't snow much because it will make my life harder because I have to go to work whether it snows or not.

My manager stopped in today to attempt to figure out hours to fill in. We didn't get very far. She is doing way too much also. Who knows what is going to happen with filling in the hours. She also does massages. She said I needed a massage. I said she needed a massage. We both decided we need a massage and to get away.

Plus my circle journal which has been booknapped and the person said they were going to release it reccently has yet to do so.

Plus my Grandfather is in the hospital with gout and his heart rate had been at 168 beats per minute. He isn't doing that well. This is a bad time for him to be sick like this because 3 years ago my other grandfather died around this time and we had his funeral on Valentine's day. I am hoping to not have a repeat.

I wish I could just hop on a plane and go anywhere away from here. I need a spontaneous trip, road trip or whatever. I just need to get away.

I am so . I am really bad about getting my feelings out and I always get to the point where I break down and just cry for hours. But I am not there yet so my frustration level just builds and I don't know how to reduce it. I try things but they never seem to work. I know I just need to cry but I am not there yet.

Sorry to blab on and on. It's so sad I am apologizing in my own venting. I don't know how to say no and I always feel everything is my fault.

Becky

I hope things get better and you start to feel better. Prayers for your grandfather.

 

[rosiejo]

Well..... inspired by Kevin and Amy (albeit nowhere near as talented!), and suffering from serious flu-induced cabin fever....

I decided to make our Valentines. Talk about last minute! We usually only give them to our family, etc .... so it wasn't too bad. But they need printed and mailed today to arrive on time!

If nothing else, here is a Valentine for my DDA family.... at least yours is prompt -- if not a few days early!

~Jennifer

PS -- don't ask about the lower left photo. I think we were delirious by this point in the night!

V cute!

Please please can you post more photos from your wedding... you look like the most adorable couple and I'd love to see more

 

[rosiejo]

NOT!!!!

Glynis you're too kind

 

[Eeyorecln]

Ok, DDAs.... I need some ADVICE!

Anyone have any experience with self-pay and health care? I'm in between insurances until March 1st (shhhh.... don't tell my school ) but I think I'm going to have to get to a doctor in the next day or so. If this thing were just the flu, I'd lay around and wait to kick it, since there isn't anything they could do anyway. But now my ears and throat hurt so bad that I would feel better getting checked for ear infection and/or strep, or something bacterial that could get an antibiotic. This is the 3rd night in a row that consecutive doses of Nyquil, Tylenol PM, Benedryl, etc (not all at once ) have only let me sleep for a couple of hours....... and if you knew me IRL, you would know that HALF of a dose of any of these meds alone usually leave me groggy for at LEAST 48 hours.

SO.... my question is -- are urgent care centers or my Primary care doc going to be more expensive? I didn't have prescription coverage with my last insurance (one reason of many for switching!) so I'm not worried about the cost of the script.... antibiotics are so cheap. But any clue as to which would have the more expensive visit? I'm assuming urgent care, but how much worse? Is this something I can call and ask? It may turn out that I do U/C anyway, because the doctor won't obviously be in tomorrow.

Thanks for any advice! I'm getting desperate over here

I would go as soon as possible. I hope you feel better soon and get the rest you need.

 

[tinknme]

You did a great job!

Ok. I think I have officially become a Disney Design Addict. I was putting some autograph pages together and saw this clip of Alice. My mind immediately came up with some ideas for a t-shirt and voila an hour later - here it is. I didn't think I had a creative bone in my body!!!! Who knew??

It's supposed to have a "dreamy" quality to it.

 

[tinknme]

Denise love your design too!

Did this one for Tomskatt and his DDs MAW trip.

 

[rosiejo]

Sending and to everyone. I know you can all use them.

Ok, so I'm not caught up. Not even sure when I last posted. Not sure I am cohrent enough to post. I'm sorry if this post is scatter brained. I just want to update you on my life without breaking down in tears due to frustration.

I have been working too many hours. Plus I had a Brownie sleep over this weekend. Have been sick on and off. Sore throat, earache, nauseous, coughing, I think I might have a sinus infection and I definitely have a fever. I should probably call in sick but I feel way to guilty to do so and after today I think my manager might freak out if I end up sick also.

I am frustrated that today when I went into work my co-worker handed me his keys, said our manager pushed him over the edge and left. *** So now I might be working more hours. I worked almost 70 this week plus planned and held a brownie meeting and planned and held a Brownie sleepover. I really don't think they appreciated it.

Got so much to try and do and so little time. This week I have GS cookie sorting and distribution plus a service unit meeting. Luckily I cancelled the troop meeting, but some parents were giving me grief for it. Hello, we had a sleepover this weekend plus cookie sorting, distrbution and a service unit meeting this coming week. But they just want to have their Wednesday night so they have have their time away from their kid.

I really hope it doesn't snow much because it will make my life harder because I have to go to work whether it snows or not.

My manager stopped in today to attempt to figure out hours to fill in. We didn't get very far. She is doing way too much also. Who knows what is going to happen with filling in the hours. She also does massages. She said I needed a massage. I said she needed a massage. We both decided we need a massage and to get away.

Plus my circle journal which has been booknapped and the person said they were going to release it reccently has yet to do so.

Plus my Grandfather is in the hospital with gout and his heart rate had been at 168 beats per minute. He isn't doing that well. This is a bad time for him to be sick like this because 3 years ago my other grandfather died around this time and we had his funeral on Valentine's day. I am hoping to not have a repeat.

I wish I could just hop on a plane and go anywhere away from here. I need a spontaneous trip, road trip or whatever. I just need to get away.

I am so . I am really bad about getting my feelings out and I always get to the point where I break down and just cry for hours. But I am not there yet so my frustration level just builds and I don't know how to reduce it. I try things but they never seem to work. I know I just need to cry but I am not there yet.

Sorry to blab on and on. It's so sad I am apologizing in my own venting. I don't know how to say no and I always feel everything is my fault.

Becky

Hi Becky - I'm sending you and . Sounds like you need soms serious me time.