The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 20

[my3princes]

I'm up though not really motivated to get ready yet. I may check out the audience challenge and whip off a design. What is the time deadline?
Have a nice day.

Deb

 

[UP Disney]

Can you believe that in Vermont standard licenses do not have a picture? Therefore we can always renew through the mail. If however you want a Picture license you have to go to the DMV or a mobile DMV center and pay extra for it. Yep, Vermont is a little backwards

Deb

Then what do you use for a picture id? So many times we have needed a picture id and that is what we depend on. No kidding. That is backwards!

 

[UP Disney]

WOW!! Do you need a photo version if you fly?

I probably should have had my photo retaken for my most recent renewal but I couldn't make myself go if I didn't have to. When I had the photo taken in 1999 I was 9 months pregnant with Lizzy. After waiting a good hour for my turn I really needed a restroom and when I asked the DMV clerk where the ladies room was she nastily told me they didn't have public restrooms. She told me I could find one several blocks down the street. This was just before she took my photo. I was so mad. Now everytime my kids see my license they ask why I wasn't smiling.

You guys need to move! A long line for us is 3/4 hour. When I get frustrated with it, I have to remember I could live in the city and have the hours & hours that you guys do.

 

[UP Disney]

I almost made it through high school also...but I also had questions and my mom was way uncomfortable with anything of that and I knew it...I want the girls to know (and I know Cassidy does) that nothing is so uncomfortable that I can't or won't talk with them about.

I made it through high school. I was one of only 3 girls in my class who did (we only had 19 girls in the class) that made it. One is now no longer a girl so that explains that one, the other was my best friend. I had steady boyfriends sophomore through senior year. My best friend never had any boyfriends.

 

[UP Disney]

Before I call it a day I thought I'd give a recap of my day:

Went to work...can't find my keys, the set that I took as backup.

Then I realized I had printed last year's report for the ONLY one that will care or notice on Sunday....got the good one printed.

Can't find anything on my desk....need to find my bulletin cover art for this week....get that one done at 9:45....have not done the calendar and announcement pages yet. FINALLY get those done and go to lunch...the temps drop about 25 degrees in the half hour I am out.

Realize that 4 prior bulletins...with all the info I need on them have disappeared....still can't find them/

Had a wonderful meeting with a new coworker...whose also a friend. She is our new Senior Adult Ministries Director. The previous one has changed jobs and doesn't like Beth in his old job...tough noogies. The thing is is he isn't very nice to Beth. Told another coworker to reign Herb in because he's putting me in the middle and he will be sadly disappointed when I get tough with him because I think he's being a jerk.

Came home and nothing really changed...though I've got to decide whether to keep my wonderfully colored if not best fitting bowling shoes.

What is normal again?????

and that things improve soon! Wednesday & Thursday have not been much better for me. I am hoping for a good day today!

 

[bethbuchall]

Good morning, Vicki!

Just popping in for a quick "Hello, DDA!" I have things that I am supposed to be doing that I don't feel like doing...

 

[tinknme]

Good morning

Jen your grandmother will be in my thoughts today

Theresa I hope today is better for you

Deb good luck with the decision on taking Colby to the funeral, I hope he calms down for you

It is a nice rainy morning here. Weather is calling for freezing rain Sunday, I would much rather have snow!

 

[UP Disney]

The funeral has been moved to tomorrow. Chuck's sister called and really thinks that Mel should be there for everyone else. He doesn't like showing his emotions and I know that is why he doesn't want to go. Chuck & I may be taking him but we don't know yet. Everything is on hold until we find out. She is getting everything all set to try to convince him - a ride, a place to stay, etc. I don't usually agree with Chuck's sister on things but I do on this.

Funerals aren't for those that are gone. They are for those that are left. When my father died, people came through a blizzard to attend. I didn't think worse of those that didn't come but I can tell you those that came or showed support are still special to me. I didn't realize how important a 2 minute conversation could be for someone that has lost their loved one. I do now!!!!!

 

[mommykds]

For everyone dealing with difficult situations or illness today.

 

[bear74]

morning DDA

well I didn't go to work. part of that is I went to bed with a Headache, at 11pm woke up at 1 then at 3 still having the Headache did not fall back to sleep till 4. Olivia woke me at 830. I took some meds hoping to make the Headache go away completely.

My mom called to ask if Jeff would be a pall bearer. My uncle was a big man. about 6ft and about 250 lbs or more. so she needs to find about 8 total. My cousin is at a loss of what to do, The funny thing is the coronor and the funeral homes do a rotation. So if someone asks the coronor what funeral home to use they just go from the list. Well the one they said is way to small for the Meredith clan not to mention all his union budies that will probally come.

My Grandma had 2 kids she married by Grandpa who had 7 then together they had 2. All of my uncles siblings are still alive but 1. that should give you an idea how big are extended family is.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Jen- for your Gramdma.

Jennifer- for your Grandma. Hope your head improves.

Deb-hope all goes well today with or without Colby.

Vicki-hope all goes well tomorrow with Mel.

Trip planners - I am enjoying reading your brainstorming sessions. Keep it up!

OK-you asked....here's my latest brainstorm....

Do you think when we go to POR in Aug and they have the newly renovated food court they might add a Frozen Coke machine? I hate the coffee at WDW and I love this way of getting my daily cafine.

You guys need to move! A long line for us is 3/4 hour. When I get frustrated with it, I have to remember I could live in the city and have the hours & hours that you guys do.

I don't like in a city. The closest DMV is in a small city but they are bad all over the state. I only have to go every 10 years for a new picture.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Good morning, DDA!

I have lots to do, but I don't feel like doing any of it! I did go pick up my bosses' shoes from the repair place, went to Dollar Tree to buy some gift bags for all these party gifts, put a load of towels in the wash, and hung up Brother's clean clothes that I never got put away yesterday. I have about 90 minutes before I have to pick up Brother & Sister from school. Brother was a demon this morning - I knew he would be since he wouldn't go to sleep!

I need to tidy up the kids' rooms and put the clean dishes away, but I am not very motivated. It is rainy and gross out, but it's not cold yet. Janet, our forecast sounds just like yours. Temps dropping overnight tonight and freezing rain Sat PM into Sun AM.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Jen - Hope Grandma is doing OK!

Jennifer - Hope your headache goes away and that you all get the funeral arrangements sorted out.

Vicki - Good luck with Mel and the funeral.

Deb - Good luck with Colby and the funeral.

YIKES! Lots of funerals around here!

Bernadette - I have no clue about a frozen Coke machine. Sorry! That was one of the BEST things for us about AKL. We LOVED having a coffee maker in our room. We brought filters and a bag of Starbucks coffee from home and had lovely coffee every morning. The coffee at Pop is just revolting, but we never found a way around it.

 

[babytrees]

Jennifer...hope your headache goes away and fast!!

Jen---keep us updated on Grandma

Vicki---hope you all are able to convince Mel to go to the funeral.

It is going to get to a balmy 9 degrees today!! It doesn't feel all that cold but it isn't windy...that would make it feel colder.

I am exhausted today and not motivated to do anything....I think we'll play games tonight and eat junk food. Cassidy was hoping to go to the movies with friends...we'll see if that works out. They want to see Stomp the Yard(I do too!!). We got Electronic Catchphrase for Christmas and loved it so much we went through all of a couple of the categories!! So I went and got Catchphrase this week at Target...we'll see if there's a difference.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Towels are in the dryer, Brother's room is tidy, and all 4 birthday presents have gift receipts affixed and are wrapped and tagged. Brother will probably unwrap them all before they make it to any parties, but I DID wrap them!

I went to the bank earlier and got cash to do my tip envelopes for Housekeeping and Magical Express. I got more stickers at Dollar Tree because after the December envelopes our supply was getting low. I'll probably get those all decorated and ready to go next week. I keep forgetting I have to work Monday morning since the kids have no school. I told my bosses to let me know which morning they want me to take off instead.

 

[tinknme]

Have a great day everyone!

I will chat with you all tonight

 

[bear74]

thanks guys it has decreased some. I took advil about time to take some sudafed as I think it might be allergy.

Teresa it is arond 60 right now here.

the rain is supposed to start this evening I believe with the cold front hitting Austin around 5am

 

[babytrees]

I just got an earful from Cassidy

"Mom, you said you were going to bed at the same time as me.....why did you stay up an hour longer??" "Geez!!"



I my daughter.

 

[bear74]

I just got an earful from Cassidy

"Mom, you said you were going to bed at the same time as me.....why did you stay up an hour longer??" "Geez!!"



I my daughter.

and how does she know you were up an hour longer?

 

[bear74]

Theresa did you find your bulletins you were looking for?