The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 31

[Tammi67]

Here's my excuse.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~shelby304/specials/dontdowindows/nowindows.htm

 

[MrsHeg]

OK guys,

I need an honest opinion from anyone who is willing to give one.

First of all we have had a very productive day, the house is clean, the last load of laundry is in the dryer, we've been to the bank, done our shopping, and the packing is well under way.

So this evening we decided to stop by my inlaws,

As soon as we walked in the door my FIL says, you can sit down but I'm out of here. Then he proceeded to read my DH the riot act about not coming over or calling. He just went on and on, making me feel extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. Well I didn't want to stay, and when my MIL pushed the issue I told her that I was ready to leave, she said that he didn't really mean it, that is just the way he is. Well, I left anyway, and now I guess I will be accused of "starting" something. The only thing that I did say was that if he didn't mean it, he shouldn't say it.

So should I have sucked it up and stayed?

 

[UP Disney]

Very interesting!

ETA: After looking at this closer, is an E for excellent? When I first looked at it, I was thinking it was a failed. Then I saw your next post about him getting honors.

 

[MrsHeg]

The memorial service was nice, but very long. 2 hours and 15 minutes. She was a professional singer and there were a lot of song tributes to her, kind of a mini concert. Family and Friends also got up and spoke about her. It was very touching.

Nick is on He will receive a high honors award at the awards ceremony on Monday. Hunter's teacher didn't send his report card home as we haven't had his conference yet. Apparently we won't get his grades until Tuesday.

Congratulations Nick!

 

[UP Disney]

Here's my excuse.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~shelby304/specials/dontdowindows/nowindows.htm

I love it. I will have to share with my non-DISboards friends.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Has anyone ordered any of the personalized Disney ornaments? Any problems? I ordered one, it came but wasn't engraved. So I called them up and they said they would put in a reorder and then confirmed what was supposed to be engraved. So today I got the second ornament, which still wasn't engraved! I wonder what I'm going to have to do to get them to get it right?

Wow! I wouldn't be very happy! Do you get to keep the 2 blank ones? I would call them back and tell them you will CONTINUE to call back until they get it RIGHT!

Way to go, Nick!!!

Congrats, Nick!

Where has Theresa been lately? I don't think I've seen her post.

She is writing her novel, I presume.

OK guys,

I need an honest opinion from anyone who is willing to give one.

First of all we have had a very productive day, the house is clean, the last load of laundry is in the dryer, we've been to the bank, done our shopping, and the packing is well under way.

So this evening we decided to stop by my inlaws,

As soon as we walked in the door my FIL says, you can sit down but I'm out of here. Then he proceeded to read my DH the riot act about not coming over or calling. He just went on and on, making me feel extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. Well I didn't want to stay, and when my MIL pushed the issue I told her that I was ready to leave, she said that he didn't really mean it, that is just the way he is. Well, I left anyway, and now I guess I will be accused of "starting" something. The only thing that I did say was that if he didn't mean it, he shouldn't say it.

So should I have sucked it up and stayed?

I don't have in-laws so maybe I don't understand the politics of them, but I wouldn't have stayed! Rude old goat owes you an apology!

 

[UP Disney]

OK guys,

I need an honest opinion from anyone who is willing to give one.

First of all we have had a very productive day, the house is clean, the last load of laundry is in the dryer, we've been to the bank, done our shopping, and the packing is well under way.

So this evening we decided to stop by my inlaws,

As soon as we walked in the door my FIL says, you can sit down but I'm out of here. Then he proceeded to read my DH the riot act about not coming over or calling. He just went on and on, making me feel extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. Well I didn't want to stay, and when my MIL pushed the issue I told her that I was ready to leave, she said that he didn't really mean it, that is just the way he is. Well, I left anyway, and now I guess I will be accused of "starting" something. The only thing that I did say was that if he didn't mean it, he shouldn't say it.

So should I have sucked it up and stayed?

Did he apologize? If he didn't, then I guess I would have also left. You were made to not feel welcome and had every right to leave.

 

[Glynis]

FABULOUS!!! Way to go!!! Tell him we are all so proud of him!!!!!

 

[UP Disney]

She is writing her novel, I presume

She did tell us to harrass her if she was around too much since she is supposed to be writing the novel.

 

[Glynis]

Wow, you have a good memory. Becky & I had some awesome white chili for the first time ever over a year ago. Becky doesn't like chili but she loved the white chili. However, we don't have a recipe. I asked at the time if anyone had a good one that they were willing to share. I don't think anyone had one but maybe there is someone that does now.

I've got one. Hang on, I'll go get it. Here it is:

White Chicken Chili

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 can chopped green chilies
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 cans great northern beans, drained, divided
1 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
chopped jalapeno pepper, optional

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in oil for 10 minutes or until onions are tender. Add chicken, broth, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. With a potato master, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Top each serving with cheese and jalapeno peppers if desired.

We really liked this. I didn't add all the cayenne pepper or the jalapenos as my family doesn't like really spicy things. It was really good with sourdough biscuits!

 

[UP Disney]

Enabler Alert:

Target has some new Disney stuff in their Dollar Spot since the last time I was there a couple of weeks ago. They had Princess stuff - a Journal with three of the princesses on front, pencils, little zipper purse (pouches), a paint the picture and some other things I'm not remembering. They also had Cars stuff - wallets, pencils, little metal lunch box (little bigger than a mint box), and some other stuff I don't remember.

Dollar Tree had some cool wash clothes. You know the ones that you put in water and watch them grow. They had a Mickey one, Ariel, another princess (don't remember which one), Cars (I think it was). There were about 5 different styles.

Target also had some cool Disney scrapbooks. I'll be watching for a sale at Target on scrapbook supplies. There was a really cute Mickey 8x8 one.

 

[Glynis]

OK guys,

I need an honest opinion from anyone who is willing to give one.

First of all we have had a very productive day, the house is clean, the last load of laundry is in the dryer, we've been to the bank, done our shopping, and the packing is well under way.

So this evening we decided to stop by my inlaws,

As soon as we walked in the door my FIL says, you can sit down but I'm out of here. Then he proceeded to read my DH the riot act about not coming over or calling. He just went on and on, making me feel extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. Well I didn't want to stay, and when my MIL pushed the issue I told her that I was ready to leave, she said that he didn't really mean it, that is just the way he is. Well, I left anyway, and now I guess I will be accused of "starting" something. The only thing that I did say was that if he didn't mean it, he shouldn't say it.

So should I have sucked it up and stayed?

Wow! I don't think I would have stayed, either. There was no call for that kind of rudeness!

 

[tmfranlk]

I've got one. Hang on, I'll go get it. Here it is:

White Chicken Chili

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 can chopped green chilies
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 cans great northern beans, drained, divided
1 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
chopped jalapeno pepper, optional

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in oil for 10 minutes or until onions are tender. Add chicken, broth, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. With a potato master, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Top each serving with cheese and jalapeno peppers if desired.

We really liked this. I didn't add all the cayenne pepper or the jalapenos as my family doesn't like really spicy things. It was really good with sourdough biscuits!

Thanks, Glynis!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Enabler Alert:

Target has some new Disney stuff in their Dollar Spot since the last time I was there a couple of weeks ago. They had Princess stuff - a Journal with three of the princesses on front, pencils, little zipper purse (pouches), a paint the picture and some other things I'm not remembering. They also had Cars stuff - wallets, pencils, little metal lunch box (little bigger than a mint box), and some other stuff I don't remember.

Dollar Tree had some cool wash clothes. You know the ones that you put in water and watch them grow. They had a Mickey one, Ariel, another princess (don't remember which one), Cars (I think it was). There were about 5 different styles.

Target also had some cool Disney scrapbooks. I'll be watching for a sale at Target on scrapbook supplies. There was a really cute Mickey 8x8 one.

Our Target has those Disney scrapbooks on clearance so keep an eye on them in case they go out soon.

 

[tmfranlk]

Wow! I don't think I would have stayed, either. There was no call for that kind of rudeness!

I'm with everyone else, Debbie!

 

[tinknme]

Deb tell Nick congratulations on his report card!

Debbie I would have left as well, that was very rude of your fil & he owes you an apology!

I received one of my Christmas swaps today, but I do not know who to thank The package is from Texas & I can think of 3 who are from here. So fess up so I can thank you properly I received a very cute Jiminy cricket ornament, a snuggly fleece blanket with Tinkerbell & fairies on it, & a magic towel. I will be using the blanket tonight!

I got what little laundry I had done & then I took a nice nap. Guess I was not very productive today, oh well. I have be uploading pictures to photobucket, this is going to take me a while

 

[Tammi67]

Wow! I wouldn't be very happy! Do you get to keep the 2 blank ones? I would call them back and tell them you will CONTINUE to call back until they get it RIGHT!

When I called after the first screw-up I was told that I could keep the one that was sent and donate it to my favorite charity. I will call back tomorrow regarding the 2nd one. I will NOT be sending it back.


Debbie - I'm so sorry you are having in-law issues. I agree. You did nothing wrong and deserve an apology.

 

[my3princes]

Here's my excuse.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~shelby304/specials/dontdowindows/nowindows.htm

Chris and I both Love this. I wonder if I can load it into my digital picture frame. That way everyone will know why my house is a mess

OK guys,

I need an honest opinion from anyone who is willing to give one.

First of all we have had a very productive day, the house is clean, the last load of laundry is in the dryer, we've been to the bank, done our shopping, and the packing is well under way.

So this evening we decided to stop by my inlaws,

As soon as we walked in the door my FIL says, you can sit down but I'm out of here. Then he proceeded to read my DH the riot act about not coming over or calling. He just went on and on, making me feel extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. Well I didn't want to stay, and when my MIL pushed the issue I told her that I was ready to leave, she said that he didn't really mean it, that is just the way he is. Well, I left anyway, and now I guess I will be accused of "starting" something. The only thing that I did say was that if he didn't mean it, he shouldn't say it.

So should I have sucked it up and stayed?

That is unexcusable...and something that my mother in law would do. That is exactly why we never visit.


Vicki How's your bug? Are you having fun playing with it?

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Deb tell Nick congratulations on his report card!

Debbie I would have left as well, that was very rude of your fil & he owes you an apology!

I received one of my Christmas swaps today, but I do not know who to thank The package is from Texas & I can think of 3 who are from here. So fess up so I can thank you properly I received a very cute Jiminy cricket ornament, a snuggly fleece blanket with Tinkerbell & fairies on it, & a magic towel. I will be using the blanket tonight!

I got what little laundry I had done & then I took a nice nap. Guess I was not very productive today, oh well. I have be uploading pictures to photobucket, this is going to take me a while

It wasn't me because I just signed DS up for the exchange. That leaves Marci, Lindsay, Jennifer and Karen. What city in TX?

 

[lovespoohbear]

Deb tell Nick congratulations on his report card!

Debbie I would have left as well, that was very rude of your fil & he owes you an apology!

I received one of my Christmas swaps today, but I do not know who to thank The package is from Texas & I can think of 3 who are from here. So fess up so I can thank you properly I received a very cute Jiminy cricket ornament, a snuggly fleece blanket with Tinkerbell & fairies on it, & a magic towel. I will be using the blanket tonight!

I got what little laundry I had done & then I took a nice nap. Guess I was not very productive today, oh well. I have be uploading pictures to photobucket, this is going to take me a while

glad you like it. actually there are 5 texans here