The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 5

[itdjbw]

That's actually what I am typing on right now. But I have heard Toshiba has went down hill since this was purchased. It's had its problems but every computer I have met has had its share of problems.

Absolutely do not buy a Gateway, 30+ service repairs papers and they wouldn't replace the whole system and the thing never worked properly. I wrote to main headquarters and opened a complaint with the better busineess bureau. It was so frustrating.

Whatever you buy get the longest most comprehensive warranty coverage you can get. Laptops are extremely expensive to repair. Simple repairs on a desktop might warrant a complete chasis replacement on a laptop. If the screen goes you are talking $600+. The more mobile you are going to use it all the more reason to get a good extended warranty.

Good luck to you in your decision.

Becky

We have the Sony Vaio and love it, I dropped it on the wood floor a couple of weeks ago and it survived, for work I have a dell and like that too.

 

[bear74]

Ok Marti - let's see if this works.

Before:

After:

WOW you look great

 

[julia & nicks mom]

June loved her signature -but actually would prefer Goofy

so if anyone wants the minnie signature - it is up for grabs - first come first serve!

 

[Tammi67]

I am actually teaching my classes through Wednesday. My Mom was an elementary school librarian and a teacher and I can remember her coming to visit me in one of my first classrooms and saying to me, "You picked the best job in the world for yourself. I am so proud of you." I decided she would want me to continue doing this as long as I could this week so the kids don't miss their lessons and so I have something I love to keep my busy.

I cannot think of anything that you can do right now. I was able to get White Oak Animal Hospital to take Button a day early. They had no runs or cages available, but they are going to accommodate us anyway. I am guessing that Button will be in the clinic for Thursday and then moved to a run on Friday as we had orginially scheduled. We won't have to worry about her getting her meds and the attention she needs now either.

That is such a nice way of remembering your mom. I'm sure she would want to keep teaching this week.

We are picking our dogs up tomorrow from White Oak, so there will be a vacant run, if you need it.

Again, let me know if I can help out in any way. Take care of yourself.

 

[bear74]

So I take it you guys don't have electric fireplaces? That's what I call a really fake fire! The electric makes the heat and the fake coals just glow...

Nowadays they do look quite real:

But not the same as a roaring log/coal fireplace.

I have a real log burning fireplace. Olivia and I love it. My parents have one as well.

 

[Tammi67]

We have the Sony Vaio and love it, I dropped it on the wood floor a couple of weeks ago and it survived, for work I have a dell and like that too.

The Vaio is what I just got and I love it. Of course, I've only had it for a week and a half.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi everyone-
I wanted to just pop in to check in since Jennifer sent me a PM....I miss coming here, but i come over and read every once in awhile..The semester is finally over may 8 so i am hoping to have some more time after that is done! Right now, a family friend we met on the cruise in january found out her cancer has spread further into her brain so we are waiting to find out whats going on...I leave for vacation saturday..
I miss coming and hanging out over here! the new sigs are great ---great job to whoever is making them! When i come back ,i may hae to get one of them!
thanks for checking in!

 

[Tammi67]

June loved her signature -but actually would prefer Goofy

so if anyone wants the minnie signature - it is up for grabs - first come first serve!

I really like them both Kate, but I am keeping my Mary Poppins.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Hi everyone-
I wanted to just pop in to check in since Jennifer sent me a PM....I miss coming here, but i come over and read every once in awhile..The semester is finally over may 8 so i am hoping to have some more time after that is done! Right now, a family friend we met on the cruise in january found out her cancer has spread further into her brain so we are waiting to find out whats going on...I leave for vacation saturday..
I miss coming and hanging out over here! the new sigs are great ---great job to whoever is making them! When i come back ,i may hae to get one of them!
thanks for checking in!

Hi Jen!! We have missed you but I have seen you elsewhere on the boards! I am so sorry about your friend - I will be keeping you all in my prayers!!

Let me know what you want in your signature!!
Kate

 

[triplefigs]

Hi Everybody;

We had such a good time at the museum today, the kids are still talking about it!!!! We just got back from dinner at Longhorn, Carli picked that for her B-day dinner, she likes it because of their crazy B-day song they sing to you!!! I think she had a great 6th birthday, we have been running around all day. She just opened her gifts from us, we gave her a sky dancer, a few Polly pockets, 2 phonics computer games, and indoor outdoor hopscotch game, a cupcake doll and tea party set, and some miniature Kim Possible dolls. We are also getting her a new bike in the next few days, I also think that a new hamster will be in our future since she is SO attached to the one we are "babysitting.

I have been very sad about my baby turning 6, I feel like she is really not my baby anymore. Last night as we were coming home from Easter at Dave's aunt's house we were talking about the day she was born. She was asking questions like was I tiny, were you happy, etc. etc... I told her it was one of the 2 best days of my life, and I just started crying, which really is not like me. Anyway as I'm crying Dave says "look what you made mommy do, she crying because she doesn't want her baby to grow up" jokingly, and she said she wanted to stay little too. As we are having this last discussion, I hear on the radio the opening of the song Sweet Caroline", this is Carli's song, she is named after this song, we always sing this song to her!!! It was the coolest thing ever!!! We turned up the song and all sang to our little Caroline, and she was just grinning away!!! It made me stop crying!!!

So to my Sweet Caroline Grace~ Happy Sixth Birthday!!!! I Love You!!!!

What a sweet story. Make sure to print this for her to read when she's 16. And Happy B'day, Carli. Our kids are only 2 months apart in age. How old is your son?

 

[Tammi67]

Hi everyone-
I wanted to just pop in to check in since Jennifer sent me a PM....I miss coming here, but i come over and read every once in awhile..The semester is finally over may 8 so i am hoping to have some more time after that is done! Right now, a family friend we met on the cruise in january found out her cancer has spread further into her brain so we are waiting to find out whats going on...I leave for vacation saturday..
I miss coming and hanging out over here! the new sigs are great ---great job to whoever is making them! When i come back ,i may hae to get one of them!
thanks for checking in!

Hi Jen. Thanks for posting. Sending prayers and pd to your friend that she is able to fight her battle.

Kate, of course, is doing the sigs.

I hope you have a fun vacation!

 

[triplefigs]

AAAWWW, that is SO nice to say!!! Can you really tell in those pictures? I feel SO good and I still have about 6 weeks until vacation so I hope to lose some more!!!! After today though I feel like I probably put some more back on, after being SO good yesterday and Saturday I think I really blew it today, Oh well, I'll get back on tomorrow!!! This is the first time I have ever been really dedicated to a diet.

There's a very noticeable difference between the one today and the ones in your signature. Your face and upper body is MUCH thinner. what diet are you doing, or are you just watching what you eat?

 

[tinknme]

Done!

I know I've made lots of comments about finding out the sex of the baby, but if y'all could spare a prayer tonight that the baby looks healthy and everything appears normal, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Steffy]

Ok, so that P3 took WAAAAY too long. Are the boards just being super slow for me?!

I'm off as well to try and be productive My mom is making Easter dinner tonight, I can't wait! I don't really have anything else on the plate though (specifically) so more likely than not I'll be on and off all day

If you have a minute, we could use some pixie dust for our mortgage process. I don't know if there's anything wrong, it's just taking a REALLY long time. And I realize that they do take time. I'm just a little nervous because we aren't getting a traditional mortgage. We're trying to get a 'doctor loan' (sounds shady, but I promise it's a real thing ) that has all sorts of certain criteria -- no PMI, not taking deferred student loans into consideration (which is HUGE for residents whose loans are more than they'll make during their entire residency), little to no down but with a good rate still, etc. Basically a loan taking your future income/debt ratio into consideration rather than your current situation.

I don't know, there's a list of like 20 things that we are supposed to look for, and we had very little luck with it around here. There is one company in the area that does it, and the rest are online (which I am less comfortable with). If this company doesn't make it work, I'm not sure where to look. And we don't feel like we have a lot of time. God help any students moving out of their city, this is hard enough while staying IN town!




Have a fantastic day!

for your loan Jennifer.

I've never heard of that type of loan. Really glad they exist.....

 

[Tinkaroo]

Amy - so sorry to hear about the house. I will keep my fingers crossed that your realtor friend is a big help to you guys.

Dawn - prayers and PD for the ultrasound tomorrow. I can't wait to hear the outcome!

Elin - so glad to see you. You've been in my thoughts and prayers, too. I hope teaching and memories of your mom bring you comfort this week. I hope your and your families' travels are safe.

Julie - tell Carli "happy birthday"! I would love to be 6 again!

To everyone else - love the pics and the updates on everyone's Easters and days! Ours was pretty low-key - we actually had to spend a lot of it finishing our taxes - yucky. The silver-lining though - we had a relatively small amount due - the smallest amount in all our marriage! I never thought I would be so ecstatic writing a check! Buying our house is finally beginning to pay off in the tax relief dept.!

Hope everyone's nights continue well - have to get back to doing some work, but will periodically check in.

 

[triplefigs]

I'm way back about 85 pages and don't usually like to post until I've caught al the way up, but I couldn't resist this - How right is this about Denise - the queen of the 15 minute "attention to DH" - being told her weakness is "not taking time for slow pleasures?"

Ok, I didn't even notice that one. Pretty funny!

 

[itdjbw]

June (Legalslave) requested a signature - she gave me NO guidance - so if she doesn't like Minnie -there could be a new one soon!!

That's really a cool one for spring!!

 

[Tammi67]

I got an email today from another DISer who saw me on these boards. Anyway, her name is Nanette and she is from Fredericksburg, VA, too. She is getting ready to take her girl scouts to WDW and was looking for some design ideas. Let's encourage her to come out of hiding and join in the DDA fun.

Nanette, if you are reading this, jump in an get to know us. We are crazy, but a lot of fun!

 

[itdjbw]

I bought a DVD today. Thanks, Julia~!

I saw that after I posted, I'm still trying to catch up on alllllll those pages that were posted!!!!!

 

[bengalbelle]

Prayer said and please let us know how it goes. What time is your appt?

8:45 central time, and I see the Dr. right after. I've waited over an hour to see him before, so who knows what time I'll get out of there.