The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 3

[my3princes]

Hi, all,

I haven't been on in several days, and haven't even begun trying to catch up, but I'm in need of some of that famous DDA PD!

I'M SICK!!!!

AND I LEAVE FOR WDW TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

DH came down with a nasty upper respiratory infection (fever near 104, coughing, congestion, etc.) on Sunday, and it's now made it's way to me, as of last night. Fortunately, I have about a 48-hour jump start on this with a ZPack, but I'm freaking out a bit. I'm not so much worried about going on the trip (I can handle a cough, as long as the fever goes away), but I am apprehensive about getting packed. I have done NOTHING, although I am getting ready to try to get started.

DH says it shouldn't be that difficult to pack, since we should be pros for packing for the World by now, but I guess my mind is just not with me right now, and I'm so concerned about forgetting something, etc.

I could feel this coming on yesterday - it was like my body was a ticking time bomb - so I made a bit of a list, and forced myself to do all my errands last night before I came home and collapsed into bed.

I could really use some PD to get me through today! I'm home from work, and am going to begin pacing myself, while also not wearing myself out. Our flight leaves for Houston tomorrow night at 8 p.m., and then we fly from there to Orlando first thing Friday a.m.

Thanks all of you. Here's some of my own for anyone else who needs it!

I hope you have an enjoyable trip. Fever go away!!

Deb

 

[my3princes]

So, tell me Marti, how many of those things has YOUR Matthew done?

Amy

I have to say, I have 3 boys, and they have not done any of these things. . I think they fear me too much.

Deb

 

[Steamboat Marti]

So, tell me Marti, how many of those things has YOUR Matthew done?

Amy

Why Amy - absolutely none of them. MY son is an absolute angel. Whyever would you ask?

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I'M SICK!!!!

AND I LEAVE FOR WDW TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

I really hope you start feeling better soon - my advice is to get back in bed now and sleep as much as you can before you go. Then set aside an hour tomorrow afternoon to throw things in a suitcase. It's more important to go to the world healthy than it is to have matching outfits each day! And remember to have a Dole Whip float for Skunka and I!!!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Hi,
I was over on Disney Direct's site (or whatever they are calling it these days ) earlier. I just ordered a black Mickey coat and the Christmas sweater to wear on our trip this December It was in the outlet section.(Watch- it will be 80 the whole time we are there now that I bought winter stuff )

Anyway, they are linking you to Zazzle's site for Design your own Tshirts now. I think they were $15-$20 for adults. Anyone else seen this? I still think the stuff done here is much nicer!!!!!!!

Kristin

PS: Feel better Tink!!!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

8.) Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.

24.) 80% of Men who read this will try mixing the Clorox and brake fluid.

I just read this list to DH over the phone and when I got to #8 - I kid you not he said - Really - cool - I might have to try that - count him in the 80%

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I just read this list to DH over the phone and when I got to #8 - I kid you not he said - Really - cool - I might have to try that - count him in the 80%

Too funny - I figured Nick was good for a couple of them - but Steve? No Way!!!

 

[babytrees]

I have heard that the Zazzle shirts last one, maybe two, washings before they don't look good anymore. My boss gave me the link over a year ago...we should blame him for my obsession with going to the World this summer....his link put me over the edge!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

OKAY - LURKERS - THIS POST IS FOR YOU!!!!

maybe the lurkers aren't the only people I am asking this of -

Why are there people who are regulars - do designs - give advice, use our designs etc - but don't come in here and say hi

this really really bothers me - I am not talking about people who come in for a quick look around or to get a design and advice - but people who are regularly around - there are quite a few of them -

I know that this is the friendliest and most welcoming group I have ever known - and that we would embrace anyone new -

I also think it would benefit these people to get to know the board - they would not have to search as much for a design or clipart - or do a new design that has already been done - in here I could ask - who did this design or has this been done - and I would have an answer in just a couple of minutes -

what can we do to make the board more of a community - and by that I mean how can we get more people to understand we are not cliquey in here - someone once said she thought what we said in here was private and she did not want to invade our privacy by reading this thread (it was not a nice thing when she said it) and that really bothers me -

It bothers me - b/c I think that people don't post b/c they are afraid to - so what can we do to let people know we want them to come in and chat and get to know us!!

 

[babytrees]

OKAY - LURKERS - THIS POST IS FOR YOU!!!!

maybe the lurkers aren't the only people I am asking this of -

Why are there people who are regulars - do designs - give advice, use our designs etc - but don't come in here and say hi

this really really bothers me - I am not talking about people who come in for a quick look around or to get a design and advice - but people who are regularly around - there are quite a few of them -

I know that this is the friendliest and most welcoming group I have ever known - and that we would embrace anyone new -

I also think it would benefit these people to get to know the board - they would not have to search as much for a design or clipart - or do a new design that has already been done - in here I could ask - who did this design or has this been done - and I would have an answer in just a couple of minutes -

what can we do to make the board more of a community - and by that I mean how can we get more people to understand we are not cliquey in here - someone once said she thought what we said in here was private and she did not want to invade our privacy by reading this thread (it was not a nice thing when she said it) and that really bothers me -

It bothers me - b/c I think that people don't post b/c they are afraid to - so what can we do to let people know we want them to come in and chat and get to know us!!

Such a good question!! I had this problem when I was first lurking...thinking that I was invading everybody's privacy...I then told myself to get over it!!! because this is a great bunch!!! Boy am I glad I got over myself...because you all have been my "sanity" this past month.

So to all lurkers please come out of the woodwork...we won't bite!!

I can't think right now what all more we could be doing but I will think on it and get back to you!

 

[tmfranlk]

I see it to - but would have never noticed it unless you asked. I see the top rock as the hat, the middle as the head and the lowest rock that points left as Donald's bill. How clever!

Now I see it! I had been looking for it to face right when I saw the pic in the AllEars newsletter originally.

 

[tmfranlk]

Hi, all,

I haven't been on in several days, and haven't even begun trying to catch up, but I'm in need of some of that famous DDA PD!

I'M SICK!!!!

AND I LEAVE FOR WDW TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

DH came down with a nasty upper respiratory infection (fever near 104, coughing, congestion, etc.) on Sunday, and it's now made it's way to me, as of last night. Fortunately, I have about a 48-hour jump start on this with a ZPack, but I'm freaking out a bit. I'm not so much worried about going on the trip (I can handle a cough, as long as the fever goes away), but I am apprehensive about getting packed. I have done NOTHING, although I am getting ready to try to get started.

DH says it shouldn't be that difficult to pack, since we should be pros for packing for the World by now, but I guess my mind is just not with me right now, and I'm so concerned about forgetting something, etc.

I could feel this coming on yesterday - it was like my body was a ticking time bomb - so I made a bit of a list, and forced myself to do all my errands last night before I came home and collapsed into bed.

I could really use some PD to get me through today! I'm home from work, and am going to begin pacing myself, while also not wearing myself out. Our flight leaves for Houston tomorrow night at 8 p.m., and then we fly from there to Orlando first thing Friday a.m.

Thanks all of you. Here's some of my own for anyone else who needs it!

Oh, no!! Feel better!!!!

Don't worry too much about the packing. You know that you'll be fine. Just get some extra sleep and rest more on the plane. Have a grea time!!

 

[kc10family]

OKAY - LURKERS - THIS POST IS FOR YOU!!!!

maybe the lurkers aren't the only people I am asking this of -

Why are there people who are regulars - do designs - give advice, use our designs etc - but don't come in here and say hi

this really really bothers me - I am not talking about people who come in for a quick look around or to get a design and advice - but people who are regularly around - there are quite a few of them -

I know that this is the friendliest and most welcoming group I have ever known - and that we would embrace anyone new -

I also think it would benefit these people to get to know the board - they would not have to search as much for a design or clipart - or do a new design that has already been done - in here I could ask - who did this design or has this been done - and I would have an answer in just a couple of minutes -

what can we do to make the board more of a community - and by that I mean how can we get more people to understand we are not cliquey in here - someone once said she thought what we said in here was private and she did not want to invade our privacy by reading this thread

(it was not a nice thing when she said it) and that really bothers me -

It bothers me - b/c I think that people don't post b/c they are afraid to - so what can we do to let people know we want them to come in and chat and get to know us!!

Kate,

Here is my take on it. People call each other by first name in here and not screen name. That is not a bad thing what so ever, but until you get to know who is who and understand what some of the posts are about (such as Denise- hope Rees feels better soon) some people may not feel a part of this thread. It’s hard enough to keep up and when you don’t know who someone is talking about, then you get a bit lost.

I am a lurker with the occasional posts, I love to read how folks are doing, but again still working on the who is who part. Does this make any sense what so ever? I enjoy giving my opinion when I feel I should and just in general glad to read how everyone is doing. When I feel comfortable letting you all know how strange and or entertaining my life is, watch out… it could be a long read. I for one know the folks on this thread are great people, I love how you all invite people in and share more than just “here is my design”, you share life in general and that makes for a great group of people. So don’t be hurt or upset at us lurkers… we are just slow to get in the pool. Thank you for asking about us lurkers.

 

[tinker1bell]

OKAY - LURKERS - THIS POST IS FOR YOU!!!!

maybe the lurkers aren't the only people I am asking this of -

Why are there people who are regulars - do designs - give advice, use our designs etc - but don't come in here and say hi

this really really bothers me - I am not talking about people who come in for a quick look around or to get a design and advice - but people who are regularly around - there are quite a few of them -

I know that this is the friendliest and most welcoming group I have ever known - and that we would embrace anyone new -

I also think it would benefit these people to get to know the board - they would not have to search as much for a design or clipart - or do a new design that has already been done - in here I could ask - who did this design or has this been done - and I would have an answer in just a couple of minutes -

what can we do to make the board more of a community - and by that I mean how can we get more people to understand we are not cliquey in here - someone once said she thought what we said in here was private and she did not want to invade our privacy by reading this thread (it was not a nice thing when she said it) and that really bothers me -

It bothers me - b/c I think that people don't post b/c they are afraid to - so what can we do to let people know we want them to come in and chat and get to know us!!

Come out, come out, where ever you are

 

[bengalbelle]

Now, if only Dawn would update us on how she's doing.

I came to read the big announcement and I saw this. As Amy said my Dr. visits have gone well. I've had ultrasounds both times and they said everything looked perfect. This pregnancy has been much harder than my first and I've been really drained. This Sunday I officially enter the 2nd trimester, so hopefully everything will be better.

Thanks for thinking of me and I hope everyone here is doing well. I miss y'all.

 

[Glynis]

I came to read the big announcement and I saw this. As Amy said my Dr. visits have gone well. I've had ultrasounds both times and they said everything looked perfect. This pregnancy has been much harder than my first and I've been really drained. This Sunday I officially enter the 2nd trimester, so hopefully everything will be better.

Thanks for thinking of me and I hope everyone here is doing well. I miss y'all.

Well, I'm glad to see that you are doing ok. I've missed your posts. Take care of yourself. The second trimester was always the easiest for me. Hopefully you'll have some time to come back and let us know how things are going for you. Do you know the gender of your baby, yet? Kate says she's sure it's a girl, what do you think? It would be nice to have a girl to complement Amy's boy. But another boy would be so exciting, too!

Take care of yourself!

 

[Glynis]

I think Kate has had a good thought. Perhaps we should post an invitation on the Creative DISigns page so that people know that they are welcome to jump on in.

I shudder to think what would have happened if I had just stayed a lurker on this thread. What friendships I would have missed.

If you're lurking, jump on in! The water's fine! It may seem like we're a tight group, but, just like Jell-O, there's always room for more here! We love to see new faces and hear new stories. Plus, we are all loving your talents. Join our "family"!

ETA: I forgot to say, we even have our own "official" welcomer. Come say hi, and see what you get from Tammi.

 

[Tammi67]

 

[legalslave]

Hi, all,

I haven't been on in several days, and haven't even begun trying to catch up, but I'm in need of some of that famous DDA PD!

I'M SICK!!!!

AND I LEAVE FOR WDW TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

DH came down with a nasty upper respiratory infection (fever near 104, coughing, congestion, etc.) on Sunday, and it's now made it's way to me, as of last night. Fortunately, I have about a 48-hour jump start on this with a ZPack, but I'm freaking out a bit. I'm not so much worried about going on the trip (I can handle a cough, as long as the fever goes away), but I am apprehensive about getting packed. I have done NOTHING, although I am getting ready to try to get started.

DH says it shouldn't be that difficult to pack, since we should be pros for packing for the World by now, but I guess my mind is just not with me right now, and I'm so concerned about forgetting something, etc.

I could feel this coming on yesterday - it was like my body was a ticking time bomb - so I made a bit of a list, and forced myself to do all my errands last night before I came home and collapsed into bed.

I could really use some PD to get me through today! I'm home from work, and am going to begin pacing myself, while also not wearing myself out. Our flight leaves for Houston tomorrow night at 8 p.m., and then we fly from there to Orlando first thing Friday a.m.

Thanks all of you. Here's some of my own for anyone else who needs it!

Have a great time.

 

[VickynMickey]

I first want to thank all of the great designers where I got my ideas. I didn't think at first I was going to be able to do it. But hey, never say never. I created some designs for magnets for our upcoming cruise, here is the link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1045179

Again thank you all, I am glad I found this group of great people

Have a great night!!!