The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[Tinkaroo]

I've been meaning to post this for a couple of days, but just can't seem to find the time. I'm taking a 5 minute break from RL to do so!

This is just a good safety "reminder" for all of us. Consider this your DDA PSA for the day.

One of the lawyers I work with witnessed an attempted car-jacking Sunday afternoon. It happened at 2:30 on a bright and sunny afternoon, in a busy parking lot with plenty of people around, in an affluent part of Dallas. (For Marci and Jennifer - NorthPark Mall. For those that don't know Dallas, NorthPark is "the" mall in Dallas, and is adjacent to one of the wealthiest parts of town.)

My friend was coming out of Nordstrom's, walking to her car, when she observed a girl fall out of an Infiniti G35 parked across the aisle from her. She then saw a hand reach down to attempt to pull the girl back into the car - the girl fought like he**, got up off the ground, and ran and literally jumped onto my friend. The car squealed out of the parking lot. My friend had to literally carry the girl back into Nordstrom's, and was with her for the good rest of the afternoon as they gave statements, etc.

My friend said the girl was very petite, obviously driving a nice car, was early 20's, and was alone. The people that attempted to kidnap her were TWO WOMEN and one man, all in their early 20's as well. They held a knife to her throat, and my friend said the girl had a bruise on her throat from the pressure of the blade. Thank goodness she had the moxy to fight back. The police are supposing that they were going to take her back to her home (they were purportedly looking up her address from her driver's license) to rob her, and/or take her to an ATM machine to have her get cash. From there, who knows.

This is so alarming, as I know I continually think that I'm invincible as long as I practice common-sense judgment. However, I know that could have just as easily been me walking out of Nordstrom's Sunday afternoon (shoot, I was almost at that mall that day!), and I just hope I would have ended up as lucky as that girl to escape with her life.

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kc10family]

Hi all - two things quick:

Here is the letter that I plan to send to the Vice President of Operations for the Magic Kingdom. Please critique and comment. Second thing will be in the next post.

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Marti, I think that is so nice of you. I take a note book w/ me when we go and I write down the names of CM who are outstanding, I then either visit City Hall and fill out a thank/ great job slip or I have written letters.
Good for you! I am sur Fritz will be happy as well.​

 

[Glynis]

It's not crazy at all! It's just like Flylady's dressed to shoes. Also, the founder of Mary Kay (I think) always insisted that reps be dressed for business before making phone calls because the clothes change everything. It it makes you feel confident, then that it just what you should do. Plus you've got the Mickey thing going for extra luck.

Thanks, Tia. I should have known that I could come here and explain what I'm doing, and no one would find it odd or crazy! You all make me feel so good about things!

 

[triplefigs]

I have tears streaming down my face as I type this. Can I just tell you all how wonderful this group of women and men is? I'm a little stressed (to put it mildly). Get home from Karate, and there are 2 packages on my front porch from Jennifer (Tink2020) and Marci~! The kids open them up, and our house looks like a Disney toy store!!!!!!!!!!! Rees will take the DVDs with him to the hospital tomorrow. They already had a snack with their new goblets, and those were their first Disney pins. I told them we'd get more and trade at Disney. They love the stickers and watches, and are wearing them right now. And I have the CD in playing in my laptop.

I cannot tell you in words how deeply you both touched my heart. For people on this board to care so much about 'strangers' is just unheard of today when our world can be so uncaring and cold. My children are absolutely thrilled with their presents. So to both of you (and the rest of the DDA who DAILY show compassion, buy Crocs, Culy Wurleys, send cards, flowers, emails, calls, PMs, gift baskets to fellow DDAers) I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. For someone to care so much about my children is, indeed, the greatest act of friendship and love that you could ever show me. God bless you both and the rest of the DDA. God has already blessed me many fold by allowing me the honor of meeting you all and calling you my friends.

All my love to you all.

 

[kc10family]

Last thing and then back to bed (worst migraine I've ever had)

My Uncle Gerald passed away last night. I just can't handle all the saddness anymore. Good man, good family. Makes me miss my mom (breast cancer) I'm going back under the covers

Oh Marti, I am so sorry to hear this. PD and prayers for you and your family. Feel better soon please.

 

[kc10family]

Nicks fever is up to 104 -

I have a call in to the doctor

thank goodness my mom is still willing to watch him tonight - am I a bad mommy still wanting to go

I did force him to take some tylenol - I told him if he didn't I was going to put the medicine in his butt - he opened his mouth right up

Kate did you pass the fever back via PM, Elizabeth got it back this afternoon.

PD that are kids kick this fast!

 

[kc10family]

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I would call and see if they will change it - we called and questioned when this happened to me -

you should get at least one accident forgiveness!

FABULOUS!!!!

 

[Tinkaroo]

I have tears streaming down my face as I type this. Can I just tell you all how wonderful this group of women and men is? I'm a little stressed (to put it mildly). Get home from Karate, and there are 2 packages on my front porch from Jennifer (Tink2020) and Marci~! The kids open them up, and our house looks like a Disney toy store!!!!!!!!!!! Rees will take the DVDs with him to the hospital tomorrow. They already had a snack with their new goblets, and those were their first Disney pins. I told them we'd get more and trade at Disney. They love the stickers and watches, and are wearing them right now. And I have the CD in playing in my laptop.

I cannot tell you in words how deeply you both touched my heart. For people on this board to care so much about 'strangers' is just unheard of today when our world can be so uncaring and cold. My children are absolutely thrilled with their presents. So to both of you (and the rest of the DDA who DAILY show compassion, buy Crocs, Culy Wurleys, send cards, flowers, emails, calls, PMs, gift baskets to fellow DDAers) I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. For someone to care so much about my children is, indeed, the greatest act of friendship and love that you could ever show me. God bless you both and the rest of the DDA. God has already blessed me many fold by allowing me the honor of meeting you all and calling you my friends.

All my love to you all.

That is AWESOME!!! You guys rock!

 

[tink2020]

She's too late!!!

Bummer!

 

[kc10family]

Bless you!

Is it dumb that even though this is an Internet class, and I don't actually see anyone, we just use a microphone link up, I am "power dressed" for this presentation? I even did my hair and makeup. It gives me confidence I think. I am wearing my Mickey Mouse earrings, and my 50th Anniversary Disneyland bracelet! Makes me happy!

I'll pop in tonight and report on how it went.

You GO POWER GIRL!!!

 

[kc10family]

My ex-sister in law just sent me this and I thought I'd pass it along.

Enjoy!



*** ATTITUDE

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.

"Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today."? So she did and* she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had*only two hairs on her head.

"H-M-M, " she said, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today."? So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.

"Well," she said, "Today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail."* So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.

"YEAH!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today!"

Attitude is everything.

Have a Good Day!

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
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This is great!, thank you for posting it.

 

[tink2020]

You mean you don't use wonky?? What kind of language do you have over there??

Wonky - means askew or wobbly - or just not quite right...

As in - my dining table is wonky as one of the legs is shorter than the other...



Which reminds me - I must go put my right croc in the dryer

Ohhhh Tag Fairy

 

[kc10family]

Rees goes tomorrow morning at 7:30am for his Upper Endoscopy and Bravo pH Probe test at Scottish Rite hospital in the surgery center. Rees will have General Anesthesia for the tests, so I'm not sure when we will get home tomorrow.

He has been off the Reflux meds since Wed am. After the Bravo pH probe is placed during the surgery, we will feed him the acidic diet through Sunday morning. We turn in the monitoring device either on Sunday or Monday am to get the results of the pH probe test. Once the doctor reads it, then he will decide if Rees needs to have his Fundo surgery repeated.

Thank you all for the emails, prayers, and calls. I will keep you updated on his progress.

more PD and prayers coming your way!

 

[tink2020]

Where the heck is the TAG FAIRY???

Ohhhh brain ...

 

[kc10family]

Okay - so the fever just scanned at 105.3 -

I panic

the nurse calls and I take a rectal - thank goodness it was only 102.6 - but we are headed in for an appointment - can hurt right?

Talk to you all later!!

Status report please.

 

[tink2020]

Jen I appreciate the effort

No problem. Really, I was curious as to whether or not it would be there. I wondered if it was a completely common American English word too, that I just hadn't heard. If you wanted to know, lurgy is not listed

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Nick just has a virus could last up to 5 days

poor little guy still has not moved off the couch or bed - depending on where I put him down

my mom is on her way and we are going to dinner and the show

How did people live before cell phones? Cause I know I would NOT leave him if I didn't have mine!!

Have a great night!!

 

[kc10family]

Wow! I did wonder where you went to classes. Mine is internet based but only by forum - which no one actually posts on! I think I need to bring my course mates by so y'all can show them how it's done

You're a funny girl today Clare, keep them coming.

 

[kc10family]

I've been meaning to post this for a couple of days, but just can't seem to find the time. I'm taking a 5 minute break from RL to do so!

This is just a good safety "reminder" for all of us. Consider this your DDA PSA for the day.

One of the lawyers I work with witnessed an attempted car-jacking Sunday afternoon. It happened at 2:30 on a bright and sunny afternoon, in a busy parking lot with plenty of people around, in an affluent part of Dallas. (For Marci and Jennifer - NorthPark Mall. For those that don't know Dallas, NorthPark is "the" mall in Dallas, and is adjacent to one of the wealthiest parts of town.)

My friend was coming out of Nordstrom's, walking to her car, when she observed a girl fall out of an Infiniti G35 parked across the aisle from her. She then saw a hand reach down to attempt to pull the girl back into the car - the girl fought like he**, got up off the ground, and ran and literally jumped onto my friend. The car squealed out of the parking lot. My friend had to literally carry the girl back into Nordstrom's, and was with her for the good rest of the afternoon as they gave statements, etc.

My friend said the girl was very petite, obviously driving a nice car, was early 20's, and was alone. The people that attempted to kidnap her were TWO WOMEN and one man, all in their early 20's as well. They held a knife to her throat, and my friend said the girl had a bruise on her throat from the pressure of the blade. Thank goodness she had the moxy to fight back. The police are supposing that they were going to take her back to her home (they were purportedly looking up her address from her driver's license) to rob her, and/or take her to an ATM machine to have her get cash. From there, who knows.

This is so alarming, as I know I continually think that I'm invincible as long as I practice common-sense judgment. However, I know that could have just as easily been me walking out of Nordstrom's Sunday afternoon (shoot, I was almost at that mall that day!), and I just hope I would have ended up as lucky as that girl to escape with her life.

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for saftey tip, we all need it every now an then.

 

[tink2020]

Last thing and then back to bed (worst migraine I've ever had)

My Uncle Gerald passed away last night. I just can't handle all the saddness anymore. Good man, good family. Makes me miss my mom (breast cancer) I'm going back under the covers

I'm so sorry! I hope your headache is feeling better quickly, first of all. I can completely understand, as migraines leave me stuck in bed more often than I care to admit.

I'm also VERY sorry to hear about your Uncle, and the memories it brings of your mother. Please get some rest, take care of yourself, and come back here when you need something!