The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 25

[MinnieMouseMom]

I'm starting to add music to my slideshow and am having a hard time since the park audio thread was taken away. Does anyone have Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo downloaded that they would like to share with me?

Oh, and I've got BBB on CD, let me transfer it over for you.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

The kid passed her math class!!!!

YAY!!!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Do you ever feel like a hctib without knowing why? It's not even time for PMS yet.

yes i do..hope you feel better soon

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hunter received a letter in the mail today from the Principal of his school:

Dear Hunter

Enclosed with this letter is a free ticket to attend a Vermont Lake Monster game on either July 11 or August 7, 2007. Mrs. Read and I have selected two students from each grade, whom we consider Outstanding Students. If you are able to attend either Lake Monster game, you will join students who have been selected for this honor from schools all over Vermont. You will also have the opportunity to have your name announced during the game.

It has been a pleasure to work with Mrs. Read to honor students from our school who are all around good citizens. Thank you for all you bring to this school. We hope that you enjoy the show.





The Vermont Lake Monster's are our Baseball Team. We will go to the game and he will get to go out onto the field and introduce himself to all the fans. We are so Proud of him. He is very excited. Nick is a little jealous as he is also a Great Student and has had an acceptional year. Oh well, maybe next year.

AWESOME!! WTG HUNTER!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi, So, needless to say, he's under strict orders to stay out of the sun for several days, and stay well rested, fed, and hydrated!

Don't let your DH's or family members do anything as stupid!

So glad hes okay--how scary!

 

[ReAnSt]

Am I assuming correctly that this place is north of Baltimore? We love ribs and would be willing to drive to find good ones, but I would rather have it be on our side of the city instead of yours.

ETA: I see that it is on "your" side of Baltimore. That would make a pretty long drive for dinner.... maybe we really need to plan a mini DDA meet in Baltimore and head there for dinner!

When and where??

 

[tinknme]

I am going to hijack Lindsays post & say ditto!

Lindsay I am glad to hear Johnathan is ok. I was holding my breath while reading your post, how scary!

I'm going off of memory, so for anyone I miss unintentionally.

Bernadette - it's good to see you around again. I hope the school is accomodating with Lizzie's teacher assignment next year. Could you guys work with her at home this summer on some of the new concepts she'll be introduced to next year to give her a bit of a "head start"? Good luck!

Beth - so sorry that you're feeling out of sorts (I can be a hctib on a frequent basis ), and it definitely sounds like you have enough going on, adding to the stress. Congrats to Miles and Laura for their accomplishments in their swimming! I'm sorry to hear about the synchro situation - it's sad that there seems to be so much politics in everything. Here's some that cooler heads prevail, and the "Super Coach" doesn't win out in the end. I think the attitude you're taking with Laura is just right!

Happy anniversaries to Vicki & Chuck, Terry & Hal, and a belated wish to Beth and her DH!

Becky - good luck with the interview tomorrow!

Theresa - congrats to Cassidy! Good luck with the continued unpacking, and enjoy your belated Mother's Day dinner!

Robyn - it's good to see you - hope you guys enjoy Shrek!

Elizabeth - more cute Arabella pics - she definitely looks like a curious little kitten! I hope you guys enjoy pirates. FYI - a couple of my attorneys were telling me the other day that some Dunkin Donut locations are set to open sometime soon in the Metroplex, so there's hope for you! I love KK's, but I can only eat just one - they are almost TOO sugary. My favorites are donut holes!

Elin - continue to enjoy your trip planning! It sounds like you guys will have a wonderful time!

Glynis - I know I missed you, but I hope you're having a great "first full day" at DL!

Tammi - sounds like you guys have had a nice weekend. I'm with Elizabeth in thinking the candles sound like too nice of a gift. Enjoy your Sunday!

Deb - it sounds like you are busy as usual, but I hope today is a little easier on you, and that your back stops hurting. Congrats to Hunter (and Nick) on their great school years, and yay for your trip being just about paid for!

Jo - glad to hear that you guys got some much needed rain. I hope you're able to enjoy your day at Epcot!

 

[tinknme]

I see we had the same idea

I think you did a great job Lindsay so I am taking the easy way out and am going to ditto everything you said! and

 

[babytrees]

he NEVER burns so he rarely uses sunblock--they were only out there about 10 min til the storms came in!

tell him my Grandpa never burned either......he know gets melanomas taken off regularly.

Sunblock is the best protection....I never burn either....but I've taught myself to sunblock.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Well i am home and exhausted..heres a mini report of the weekend.
We left here Saturday around 10 and got to Massachusetts around 3. We were able to rest a bit before we met Greg and Brenda (alyssa's step-dad and mom) for dinner at Carrabas. We went out for dinner and drinks and it was just so nice seeing them and visiting. Brenda b rought pictures from the Today Show and we talked about the cd dedication and the bandana that Adam Levine had. It was just a nice dinner. After, we all went to their house. This is when i started to feel a bit emotional. There are pictures everywhere, but in the office, they have a wall full of Alyssa pictures--its so sweet and i just got a bit choked up--as there is also a poem she wrote right before she died. I knew it was going to be a bit emotional , so i didnt break down or anything, but definitely teared up.
We then went out by the pool and my brother and his girlfriend went in. THe rest of us were just sitting and talking. The guys decide (at 9pm) that they need to get bike shorts for the ride today so the three of them left to go to the store...That left my mom, me, Brenda, and Christina (joes gf). We sat in the pool and told stories about Alyssa, sicne Christina had never met her. It was really sweet and touching and sad, all at the same time. The funny thing was we were listening to the radio and as we were talking about Alyssa, "She will be loved" was played--so we all got teary and said Alyssa was there.
When the guys got back, we decided to go watch the Alyssa video, since CHristina had never seen it.. This is a video that was played at her funeral-Not sure if i told you guys about it. But a couple members of Maroon 5 came to visit her a week or so before she passed away and its a series of pictures of that visit. At the end, its a video them singing "her song" to her. So sweet and brings me to tears every time.
After that, we headed back to the hotel and my dad and i went out to grab a drink..Then it was back to the hotel to relax and sleep.

Today, we were up and out of the hotel by 9..We picked up Brenda and Alyssas sister and then went to the college were the ride began. Alyssas stepdad was doing the 50 mile ride, my brother was doing the 25, and her mom and sister were doing the 10 mile. We got there, registered, took pictures (which ill share later tonight), and my brother lined up to go (the 50 and 100 mile riders left earlier). The "founder" of the kride came up to talk--his daughter died of cancer and he started this to raise money for cancer reserach. Then , the ribbon was cut by the family of a young girl that died 6 weeks after alyssa--this year, the ride was dedicated to her memory--very touching.
After Joe's group went, they got ready for the 10 mile and off they went. While everyone was riding, we walekd around and visited with Alyssa's family members that were not riding. They have a board that is entitled "I ride for...." The riders and everyone go and write a note.. I got all teary when i read my brothers-he wrote "Alyssa, not a day goes by that i dont miss you. Please push me up these hills!" It was always the joke that he couldnt do this alone and lyss had to help him..it was very nice. We cheered on the bikers but we all had a favorite! The youngest rider ever was a 4 year old boy that did the 10 mile..had gloves and glasses on and was ADORABLE. As he got to the end, we were cheering him on and his little legs just gave out and he fell...tried to get right back up , but the steering on his bike jammed so he was embarrased and was crying..we all clapped and someone fixed his bike--it was just so sweet.

Finally, all the bikers we were waiting for were done...it was raining so hard and we were FREEZING by this time!! My brother's girlfriend and i were in the rain the whole time waiting to get a picture of joe coming across the finish line. After we ate, we headed out since it took us almost 5 hours to get home

We were cold and freezing and wet but it was another amazing experience. im so glad we went and got to see her family again..very emotional, but i expected it.. I will share some pictures with you guys as soon as i get them uploaded. Im so proud of my brother for doing the ride and know it was hard for him . Thanks for letting me share with you!

 

[bethbuchall]

You're going to have to let me know how you like POR. When "pricing" out the package using 2007 dates so we could get a ballpark figure, one of the options was POR. We looked at it and later Craig said, POR looks nice. So, we're seriously considering it instead of a value.

We were at POR last August. It was beautiful! I will post a link to my photos, but I don't have time right now. If I don't remember to do it tomorrow, please feel free to remind me.

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

We were at POR last August. It was beautiful! I will post a link to my photos, but I don't have time right now. If I don't remember to do it tomorrow, please feel free to remind me.

Oh thank you, that would be great!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

You're going to have to let me know how you like POR. When "pricing" out the package using 2007 dates so we could get a ballpark figure, one of the options was POR. We looked at it and later Craig said, POR looks nice. So, we're seriously considering it instead of a value.

I really LOVED Pop! It such a fun place and I thought the bus service was outstanding. I really liked not sharing and only 1 bus stop. That first night we left EMH at MK at 11:50 pm and the line was so scary. The Pop queue was full and the line was up past all 3 All Star bus stops. I was freaking out thinking we'd be there for over an hour and that we were in for a horror show all week and what would my friends think and would I have to listen to them complaining all week......... BUT....we were on a bus in 20 minutes. I never worried about the buses after that. I liked the food court at Pop. I also really liked the compact layout of the resort. Even if you were in the most remote room it wouldn't be a bad walk to the bus and food court. I also enjoyed the "lively" atmosphere of the place yet even saying that our room was super quiet.

However, I know my DH wouldn't like Pop. It would be much too "lively" for him. We stayed at POFQ last year. He had only been to the Poly on our prior 3 family trips and to the Dolphin on his 1st trip. I really LOVE the Poly (except for the Visa bill.....). Well my DH loved POFQ. He liked that he could forget he was at Disney. He like the relaxed, quiet, and lush atmosphere. He stayed at the resort one day that Emma was sick and brought her for a walk over to POR. He thinks he like it there too.

I am actually nervous about staying at POR. Lasts year we had another couple with us so we had 2 rooms. This year its just the 5 of us and I didn't want to pay for a deluxe resort. I'm really worried about the buses. At POFQ we were always first picked up so we nearly always got a seat and we ALWAYS got on the bus. Often the bus was full after a stop or 2 at POR. And we were always the first one off the bus so even if we didn't get a seat on the way home we had the shortest ride.



I've got lots of photos of POFQ from last May with my girlfriends if your interested. I've got lots of Pop from last month too.

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

I really LOVED Pop! It such a fun place and I thought the bus service was outstanding. I really liked not sharing and only 1 bus stop. That first night we left EMH at MK at 11:50 pm and the line was so scary. The Pop queue was full and the line was up past all 3 All Star bus stops. I was freaking out thinking we'd be there for over an hour and that we were in for a horror show all week and what would my friends thinks and would I have to listen to them complaining all week......... BUT....we were on a bus in 20 minutes. I never worried about the buses after that. I liked the food court at Pop. I also really liked the compact layout of the resort. Even if you were in the most remote room it wouldn't be a bad walk to the bus and food court. I also enjoyed the "lively" atmosphere of the place yet even saying that our room was super quiet.

However, I know my DH wouldn't like Pop. It would be much too "lively" for him. We stayed at POFQ last year. He had only been to the Poly on our prior 3 family trips and to the Dolphin on his 1st trip. I really LOVE the Poly (except for the Visa bill.....). Well my DH loved POFQ. He liked that he could forget he was at Disney. He like the relaxed, quiet, and lush atmosphere. He stayed at the resort one day that Emma was sick and brought her for a walk over to POR. He thinks he like it there too.

I am actually nervous about staying at POR. I'm really worried about the buses. At POFQ we were always first picked up so we nearly always got a seat and we ALWAYS got on the bus. Often the bus was full after a stop or 2 at POR. And we were always the first one off the bus so even if we didn't get a seat on the way home we had the shortest ride.



I've got lots of photos of POFQ from last May with my girlfriends if your interested. I've got lots of Pop from last month too.

OH yes, I feel the same way about the Poly! Cha-ching!!

I've heard that about the buses at POR. POP may be a better option just for that reason.

I would love to see pictures!!

 

[tinknme]

Good evening everyone!

This has been such a busy weekend! Seems like everyone else has been pretty busy as well. Unfortunately next week does not look much better

Tomorrow besides going to work, Garrett has to be at the park by 5pm for his game at 6 & Riley has to be at the park by 8 for a make-up game at 9pm I don't think we have ever had a game start so late. The only day next week that there is not a game is Wednesday.

Both my boys are in Jr. High now Riley will be in 6th grade & Garrett will be in 8th. Next year Garrett will go to High school

 

[bethbuchall]

I really LOVED Pop! It such a fun place and I thought the bus service was outstanding. I really liked not sharing and only 1 bus stop. That first night we left EMH at MK at 11:50 pm and the line was so scary. The Pop queue was full and the line was up past all 3 All Star bus stops. I was freaking out thinking we'd be there for over an hour and that we were in for a horror show all week and what would my friends thinks and would I have to listen to them complaining all week......... BUT....we were on a bus in 20 minutes. I never worried about the buses after that. I liked the food court at Pop. I also really liked the compact layout of the resort. Even if you were in the most remote room it wouldn't be a bad walk to the bus and food court. I also enjoyed the "lively" atmosphere of the place yet even saying that our room was super quiet.

However, I know my DH wouldn't like Pop. It would be much too "lively" for him. We stayed at POFQ last year. He had only been to the Poly on our prior 3 family trips and to the Dolphin on his 1st trip. I really LOVE the Poly (except for the Visa bill.....). Well my DH loved POFQ. He liked that he could forget he was at Disney. He like the relaxed, quiet, and lush atmosphere. He stayed at the resort one day that Emma was sick and brought her for a walk over to POR. He thinks he like it there too.

I am actually nervous about staying at POR. I'm really worried about the buses. At POFQ we were always first picked up so we nearly always got a seat and we ALWAYS got on the bus. Often the bus was full after a stop or 2 at POR. And we were always the first one off the bus so even if we didn't get a seat on the way home we had the shortest ride.



I've got lots of photos of POFQ from last May with my girlfriends if your interested. I've got lots of Pop from last month too.

I have heard horror stories about the buses at POR, but we never once had a problem. We weren't at the main stop (we were at the West stop), and we almost always boarded an empty bus and then did the circuit, often stopping by POFQ, too. They must have buses that run starting at different places, even though I've always heard that they go to POFQ first and then the main stop at POR. I hope that you have our luck!

 

[yellowfish78]

Evening everyone! It's been busy around here over the weekend so forgive me for not keeping up with everything but definately grab some and for those that need it!!!

Mom's coming home on Wednesday - which means this weekend was spent cleaning the house from top to bottom. She will be painting our living room/dining room/hallway/computer room while she's here for three days - so everything had to be moved, dusted, swept, washed, you name it we did it. NEVER AGAIN. I'll be sure to take some before and after pics for you guys! (Heck, I should do that now while my house is still clean! )

Bob's grandfathers sister (I think that makes her his Great Aunt...) passed away over the weekend. She had been ill and in and out of a coma for a few weeks now. He'll be leaving Monday night for Detroit for the funeral.

Well my is done - off to go switch out a another load of clothes!

I hope everyone has a great evening!!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Well i am home and exhausted..heres a mini report of the weekend.
We left here Saturday around 10 and got to Massachusetts around 3. We were able to rest a bit before we met Greg and Brenda (alyssa's step-dad and mom) for dinner at Carrabas. We went out for dinner and drinks and it was just so nice seeing them and visiting. Brenda b rought pictures from the Today Show and we talked about the cd dedication and the bandana that Adam Levine had. It was just a nice dinner. After, we all went to their house. This is when i started to feel a bit emotional. There are pictures everywhere, but in the office, they have a wall full of Alyssa pictures--its so sweet and i just got a bit choked up--as there is also a poem she wrote right before she died. I knew it was going to be a bit emotional , so i didnt break down or anything, but definitely teared up.
We then went out by the pool and my brother and his girlfriend went in. THe rest of us were just sitting and talking. The guys decide (at 9pm) that they need to get bike shorts for the ride today so the three of them left to go to the store...That left my mom, me, Brenda, and Christina (joes gf). We sat in the pool and told stories about Alyssa, sicne Christina had never met her. It was really sweet and touching and sad, all at the same time. The funny thing was we were listening to the radio and as we were talking about Alyssa, "She will be loved" was played--so we all got teary and said Alyssa was there.
When the guys got back, we decided to go watch the Alyssa video, since CHristina had never seen it.. This is a video that was played at her funeral-Not sure if i told you guys about it. But a couple members of Maroon 5 came to visit her a week or so before she passed away and its a series of pictures of that visit. At the end, its a video them singing "her song" to her. So sweet and brings me to tears every time.
After that, we headed back to the hotel and my dad and i went out to grab a drink..Then it was back to the hotel to relax and sleep.

Today, we were up and out of the hotel by 9..We picked up Brenda and Alyssas sister and then went to the college were the ride began. Alyssas stepdad was doing the 50 mile ride, my brother was doing the 25, and her mom and sister were doing the 10 mile. We got there, registered, took pictures (which ill share later tonight), and my brother lined up to go (the 50 and 100 mile riders left earlier). The "founder" of the kride came up to talk--his daughter died of cancer and he started this to raise money for cancer reserach. Then , the ribbon was cut by the family of a young girl that died 6 weeks after alyssa--this year, the ride was dedicated to her memory--very touching.
After Joe's group went, they got ready for the 10 mile and off they went. While everyone was riding, we walekd around and visited with Alyssa's family members that were not riding. They have a board that is entitled "I ride for...." The riders and everyone go and write a note.. I got all teary when i read my brothers-he wrote "Alyssa, not a day goes by that i dont miss you. Please push me up these hills!" It was always the joke that he couldnt do this alone and lyss had to help him..it was very nice. We cheered on the bikers but we all had a favorite! The youngest rider ever was a 4 year old boy that did the 10 mile..had gloves and glasses on and was ADORABLE. As he got to the end, we were cheering him on and his little legs just gave out and he fell...tried to get right back up , but the steering on his bike jammed so he was embarrased and was crying..we all clapped and someone fixed his bike--it was just so sweet.

Finally, all the bikers we were waiting for were done...it was raining so hard and we were FREEZING by this time!! My brother's girlfriend and i were in the rain the whole time waiting to get a picture of joe coming across the finish line. After we ate, we headed out since it took us almost 5 hours to get home

We were cold and freezing and wet but it was another amazing experience. im so glad we went and got to see her family again..very emotional, but i expected it.. I will share some pictures with you guys as soon as i get them uploaded. Im so proud of my brother for doing the ride and know it was hard for him . Thanks for letting me share with you!

Jen-where in MA were you?

Congrats to your brother and all the other riders. What a great way to remember Alyssa.

We were at POR last August. It was beautiful! I will post a link to my photos, but I don't have time right now. If I don't remember to do it tomorrow, please feel free to remind me.

How were the buses last year? What building were you in? Which bus stop did you use?

Thanks! Don't know why I'm so worried about this. I just don't want DH to have anything to complain about.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I have heard horror stories about the buses at POR, but we never once had a problem. We weren't at the main stop (we were at the West stop), and we almost always boarded an empty bus and then did the circuit, often stopping by POFQ, too. They must have buses that run starting at different places, even though I've always heard that they go to POFQ first and then the main stop at POR. I hope that you have our luck!

Thanks Beth! You answered my questions before I could ask!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Jen-where in MA were you?

Congrats to your brother and all the other riders. What a great way to remember Alyssa.
.

Springfield..or west springfield..