The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 31

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I thought this said Panic by the Christmas tree

Well, if you read the thread about cats and Christmas trees on the CB you can see how lots of people DO panic by the tree!
Somebody said they tethered their tree to the curtain rod - we could do that but I think the rod would probably pull out of the wall and then we would be even worse off than JUST having the tree fall over.

 

[bethbuchall]

Elizabeth, yes please let me know what you think of CP at lunch. Like I said we are not breakfast people and the lunch menu sound very good.

We have done the CP lunch before. It was very good.

 

[KristineN]

when I was younger...I had no clue about how they did this...I remember feeling appalled when I found out. I always had cats that were 4 paw declawed...this one has the front declawed...I have always regretted not doing all 4. He has ruined countless pieces of expensive furniture. I got so mad I thought about doing it now....you are right, they consider it very bad to do on an older cat...oh well...

We didn't declaw her because I read a bunch of literature on how declawing is cruel, it chops off the cat's toes back to the first knuckle, it changes the way their stance is and because it shifts the way their weight is distributed it can cause joint pain, it can cause behavioral problems, blah blah blah. DH wanted her declawed. All of our cats have been declawed. But NO, I wanted her to keep her claws. I am an idiot.
It is still possible to declaw her, but since she is 9 months old it would honestly be a very cruel thing to do. If you are going to declaw a cat it should be done when they are very young. We had Aurora spayed and declawed all at one time and it was fine. Same with Amanda. We had Arabella spayed when she was about 3-4 months, and she should have been declawed then. She has shredded one corner of the ottoman, snagged the heck out of my dust ruffle, comforter, and tablecloth, and she has little to no interest in her scratching post. I keep hoping as she gets older it will get better.

 

[tinknme]

In the words of our beloved Stephanie.......

10 MORE DAYS PEOPLE, 10 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!​

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Karen- I am sorry your surgery got canceled. for calm days ahead.

Jen- Sending more's your way. I agree with what Beth told you. One thing that helps me is that when I start to miss my grandparents I go back to things I did with them or things that remind me of them. They were big card players so I pull out their decks of cards and play solitaire. I can always picture them playing. Or I fix a slice of toast (it has to be Pepperidge Farm) and either dip in my coffee or top it with honey. That was a treat we had with them.

Amy and Stephanie- Have fun!!!

Terry- Love the new car!!

Elizabeth- for DS. I hope the scratch heals quickly. for the vacation bid.

Kristine- It's good to see you back!

Kelli- You too!!

Anne Marie- Katie and Sophie!!! Job well done!

Jennifer- Loved the girls with Santa!

Tom- Got you on my list. Good job with Karen's photo!

Theresa- Sounds like a wonderful experience for your family with the exchange student.

Denise and Mac- I'm still praying for Rees and Aidan to keep up with the good progress they've made


I missed a bunch I know but I can't remember much more.

's and to all!

 

[tinknme]

Yea, I am sure you will love it!

I just now made a lunch ADR for the CP on Jan. 16th at 1:00

 

[tink2020]

Steffy-thank you! have a great trip!



Cant bleive you leave so soon jennifer..dotn you want me to come?! hahaha



good morning all!

Come on down and look me up!

 

[bethbuchall]

ere did you find the disney one?

I like the idea of doing different christmas related activites

here are the ones I copied
Sleep by the christmas tree (like camping inside)
Decorate GingerBread Cookies
Breakfast for Dinner
Read a christmas story by the fire place
Drive around and look at holiday lights
Play a board game by the light of the tree
Picnic by the tree
Make ornaments
Make bird feed ornaments for trees outside
Dance contest to holiday music
Mommy taking DS shopping for Daddys present
(At the Dollar store of course!)
Daddy taking DS shopping for Mommys present
(At the Dollar store of course!)
If your kids still believe in Santa, why not add towards the end, a make cookies for Santa and food for Reindeer night. For the reindeer food, all you do is mix quick oats with some glitter.. can even add some seeds (like sunflower - something the birds would eat). Then on Christmas Eve, toss it out on the lawn for the reindeer. The glitter helps them see it.

Those are some great ideas. We already do a lot of advent calendars, though:
the chocolate advent calendars (one for each kid)
my mother gives them each 24 little presents to open
a wall-hanging with a Christmas tree to decorate
a Playmobil Santa advent calendar
a Playmobil Unicorn advent calendar

Beth

 

[tinknme]

Awesome Tom! Could you do that with a picture of my family? Then my calendar for mil would be complete!(I'm really serious )

Good Morning DDA!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Well, if you read the thread about cats and Christmas trees on the CB you can see how lots of people DO panic by the tree!
Somebody said they tethered their tree to the curtain rod - we could do that but I think the rod would probably pull out of the wall and then we would be even worse off than JUST having the tree fall over.

Our cat used to climb up and sleep amongst the branches, I am so glad I don't have to deal with that any longer! Blackie and Brandi could care less. Now Hayden is another story I'm sure I'll regret putting it up.

 

[tinknme]

Done!

I have a favor to ask of all my DDA friends.
I have a couple of new listings on EvilBay, and if any of you could, please add them to your watch list.
Apparently the more watchers you have the more free exposure you have. At least that is what I have been told.

I can't direct link it here, but you can search for it under my id name!

Thanks!

 

[bethbuchall]

Jen- Sending more's your way. I agree with what Beth told you. One thing that helps me is that when I start to miss my grandparents I go back to things I did with them or things that remind me of them. They were big card players so I pull out their decks of cards and play solitaire. I can always picture them playing. Or I fix a slice of toast (it has to be Pepperidge Farm) and either dip in my coffee or top it with honey. That was a treat we had with them.

When I am really missing my maternal grandparents, I will go out and buy a good loaf of rye bread. I toast it and butter it. That always transports me back to their warm and cozy kitchen.

 

[bethbuchall]

Our cat used to climb up and sleep amongst the branches, I am so glad I don't have to deal with that any longer! Blackie and Brandi could care less. Now Hayden is another story I'm sure I'll regret putting it up.

Our cats don't seem to care much about our tree either. Occasionally, they will bat an ornament off the bottom branches.

 

[tink2020]

I have a favor to ask of all my DDA friends.
I have a couple of new listings on EvilBay, and if any of you could, please add them to your watch list.
Apparently the more watchers you have the more free exposure you have. At least that is what I have been told.

I can't direct link it here, but you can search for it under my id name!

Thanks!

Done! I didn't know that made a difference. Good luck!

 

[tinknme]

Hope you all have a wonderful time Amy! I can't wait to hear about Matthew's 1st trip & see pictures

Hi DDA!

I went five days cold turkey without the computer while we were in Huron, and I've pretty much sworn off the computer since our return, because

WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY TOMORROW!!!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Last night Emma and I ran around getting stuff for her birthday party. Years ago I had everything bought by August and a good idea about what games we were playing and such. 3 days before and I have barely a clue! We did manage to get cake plates, a table cloth and favors. She is having a High School musical theme so we found these microphones at the Dollar Tree. I can't believe they actually work- they are echo microphones. We also got a HSM cup and a sheet of stickers for each of the guests.

Now I have to work on her cake. I am trying to convince her of cupcakes- much easier. She is insistent upon a cake!
Not sure who is going to win this battle

 

[tink2020]

When do you leave, and where are you staying this time?

I leave next Friday very early (12/7), staying at SSR It's going to be such a whirlwind trip!

 

[tinker1bell]

I did some major shopping at the Disney Store today..not at mine, its a very small store. I went to one at a large mall about 15 miles away & they had everything!!!! I finished up shopping for my neices & nephews & some things for my kids.

They have a promo going..spend $40 & you get a mickey picture frame. It ecru with golden mickey swirls on it. I had some much I split up my orders so I could get 2.

I was thinking about Thanksgiving next year as well instead of August because I really want to see the castle lights. I am nuts I know..its not too bad crowd wise in August & the kids would not miss any school. I would be crazy to switch to Thanksgiving...............................................................................................................................................................................................Right?????

DO IT, DO IT, DO IT

 

[bethbuchall]

when I was younger...I had no clue about how they did this...I remember feeling appalled when I found out. I always had cats that were 4 paw declawed...this one has the front declawed...I have always regretted not doing all 4. He has ruined countless pieces of expensive furniture. I got so mad I thought about doing it now....you are right, they consider it very bad to do on an older cat...oh well...

I really wish that we had declawed our cats, too. I also read all of the literature about how horrible it was, but all of the woodwork in our basement is ruined. They have gone almost completely through the moldings around the doors. Our last sofa was shredded on one corner, though they haven't touched the new one yet. Since our cats are 9.5 years old, they are way too old to be declawed now.

 

[tinknme]

No advice, just lot's of that you get what you want!

I called our Mortgage officer this morning. Rates have dropped over the last couple of weeks and I wanted to see where we were at rate wise. I have been watching the rates for months and we are finally seeing a nice change. I am so on the fence. The rate now is a tiny bit lower than our current soon to be variable rate and it is a fixed rate We can also cut 2 years off our mortgage for about $20 more a month which is a no brainer. For an extra $150 per month we can cut 7 years off the mortgage. There are so many things to consider and I'm such a bargain hunter I hate to lock in when there is potential for another drop. I would love a rate under 6 %. Any advice out there? Clare are you reading? Aren't you a mortgage person now? HELP