The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[tink2020]

Ok, so here I sit all dressed up ready for my presentation when what do you suppose happens? I lose my Internet connection!!! I panicked like you wouldn't believe. Frantic calls to DH, but he doesn't call me back. I finally had to get on my hands and knees behind the desk to tinker with the cable connections. I don't know what I did, but it worked. Now I'm afraid to move anything on the desk for fear it will go out again!

That would be just my luck, too. Lose my connection right before the presentation. Well, I'll laugh about it since I got it back, but it could have been bad.

Yikes!

Oh no!!!! I hope it stays strong for you!

 

[yellowfish78]

I loved Canterbury Tales too! I thought it was hilarious.

 

[yellowfish78]

Glynis - Good luck tonight!!! You'll do wonderfully!

 

[bengalbelle]

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.

Denise, I'll be thinking about y'all. I hope the diet isn't too rough on him. Good luck tomorrow!

 

[bengalbelle]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an awful thing for that girl to have to experience, and your friend to witness. Women in our area were really guarded the last few years because we had 2 serial killers in Baton Rouge. They're both in jail now and we've all probably let our guard down so this is a good reminder. Thanks.

 

[ellenbenny]

So I really don’t want to post about my last week as it will probably bring me to tears again but I feel I need to update my DDA family and also to get some of these things off my chest to perhaps reduce my stress level. Last time I was on the Disboards was last Tuesday morning, except for briefly last night and I got kicked off.

At that point I had hardly slept in the past few days. Well that has continued, I haven’t slept more than 4 hours in a row since before Easter, except for last night where I cried myself to sleep and slept for about 14 hours in a row. Every time I attempt to sleep it takes me 2 to 3 hours to fall asleep as I think of everything I should be doing instead of sleeping.

My work schedule has had me completely screwed up I don’t know when it is day and night anymore. They have called me 30 + times since Easter to work, sometimes it is several times an hour. I keep having to tell them no as I already am working or am busy elsewhere. Saying no to others is a big stressor in and of itself for me. But I can’t just drop my life and work for them all the time. How me quitting will help them, it will not but I need the constant berating to work all the time to stop. I can’t take it. My site supervisor at the house I normally work at quit, so the consumers have been acting up like crazy. Plus I keep having to run things here there and everywhere for them. This has to go to that house and that must go to the office. Why I can’t take it to the office instead of driving out of my to take it where it needs to go is crazy.

My other job isn’t much better as our new employee just stopped showing up. He was enjoying himself, seemed to get along with the other employees was doing extremely well, but he just stopped showing up. We tried to contact him and his phone number has been cut off. So who knows what is going on there. Now we must hire a new employee again. Tinkaroo I sure hope your new employees don’t pull this on you.

At some point in the past week my Grandmother fell and hurt her back again, well she fell again last night. My neighbor was burning some brush and ended up started his whole backyard on fire because it is so dry. It was scary as it got close to their house and loads of fire trucks had to come out. My left ankle has been acting up and causing pain on and off, well I slipped down the top four steps and stopped my fall by landing on the ball of my right foot. So now I have been limping.

About a month and a half ago I met this guy through my job. He does consulting work through his own business. He was really nice and I started hanging out with him and some other people. About a 2 weeks ago he started calling me several times a day. We started hanging out every day more so one on one going out to eat and things. We only ever hugged. The one night instead of just hugging I started to lean in to kiss him he puts his hand up to my lips and says I must stop you before you do something to embarrass yourself.

How can kissing someone I like cause me to embarrass myself. He goes on to tell me he is married, but doesn’t have any kids. ***??? What married guy buys people flowers and takes them out to eat and other places and doesn’t want anything out of it. Turns out the wifey was away on business and he was lonely and just wanted some new friends. He wanted to treat me because I was working so hard.

If this is the case then don’t lead me on. Tell me right away you are married and you just want someone to hang out with and be friends with. Don’t treat me to dinner, take me to the movies and buy me flowers if you don’t want that kind of relationship, especially since I hardly know you.

Don’t get me wrong I have had guy friends buy me food before and other things but not in the same way as this. He ruined his chance of being my friend and he was a really great person, the type of guy I am looking for.

My Brownie troop my cupcakes and cards as a thank you for all of the Girl Scout Volunteers for our leader meeting, as Saturday was Girl Scout leader day.

I guess I felt guilty saying no so much at work, that I volunteered to plan and organize the local Girl Scout neighborhood bridging. After getting a panicked call on Wednesday night. I had to have a plan by Thursday. I have a plan just have to figure out when and how I will implement the plan. What was I thinking?? This is what happens when I need to say no so often I have to say yes occasionally.

At the Service Unit meeting people are freaking out that no one is planning it. Mind you some of these people don’t work and stay home and just do Girl Scouts. Mind you the idiot who doesn’t have a daughter to do Girl Scouts together with and who is working 70 to 80 hours a week is planning it. But they were freaking out I almost wanted to not do it just so someone else would break and do it. When I told them I already had stuff planned they were ever thankful.

The one day, somebody asked me how I was doing I said alright. They told me I had to be doing better than alright as I was healthy and got out of bed in the morning. I politely agreed and smiled as I did not have the energy to tell them I had not seen my bed in about 48 hours.

On Sunday, I went to my neighbor’s birthday party. He was 8 and it was a pirate theme. There were about 30 to 40 kids there, a total of about 70 people. So many cute little kids, it reminded me of all of you and your cute kids. To bad I was too worn out to really enjoy it.

The rest of this week isn’t much better, as I have to work, have a Brownie meeting, a Brownie sleepover and lots of stuff to do as prep for these things and for other things in the future. Plus I really need to clean, so hopefully I will be able to do another fly by posting before Saturday, as I have Saturday, and Sunday off. How I got that off I don’t know but I will take it.

If you are still reading, with my excessive blabbering I am so grateful. If you’ve read this far you deserve a great big hug and a pat on the back. So many people would have stopped reading or listening to me go on and on. I know there are many people out there who have it worse off than me. I really don’t need pixie dust and well wishes, just someone to listen to me get all this crap off my chest. Thank you for listening to me *itch and whine.

You are all so awesome and some of the kindest, most caring and thoughtful people in the world. I can’t do enough to thank you for everything you have given and brought to my life. Even though I have never met you I appreciate you making me laugh, cry and understanding my Disney obsession. I’m hoping that I can possibly go to the DC DDA meet, so I can meet some of you. Thank you for everything. I'm not sure when I will be on again as I am off to work.

Becky

Becky, I'm sorry your life is so stressful, feel free to vent here anytime you need to. I don't have any great words of wisdom other than please try to take care of yourself.

Ellen

 

[ellenbenny]

I had heard wonky before, but a new one for me was when my dentist's assistant called something caddy whompus (I have no clue if I spelled that right or not).

My mother says caddy whompus all the time. I don't know how to spell it either.

 

[tinker1bell]

Double post

 

[ellenbenny]

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.

Marti ******
address included in original​

April 26, 2006

Mr. *************
Magic Kingdom Big Cheese
Main Street USA

Dear Mr. ******,

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to you. All too often in life people only take time out of their busy schedules to write a letter of complaint; I can assure you this is not the case!

I will keep this as brief as possible – my husband turned 40 last year and all he wanted for his birthday was to try to be Grand Marshal of the Share a Dream Come True Parade. I called everybody and anybody with Disney to be told repeatedly that it is a random procedure and one of the true moments of magic within the Kingdom. I was crushed, but determined to do whatever I could to make my husband happy. (I’ll save the glowing remarks about him, but trust me, he’s a great guy!). I made t-shirts for us and kept my eyes open on Main Street. That’s when we met Fritz – the purpose of this letter. He is such a wonderful man, so caring and kind. He never flinched when a crazy lady (me) bounced up to him and blurted out “could you please help me make my husband’s dream come true?” He never let on that he was the correct person to see about the parade, explained that he had to make a phone call about it and could I wait. I told him I’d wait all day for the chance to make my husband happy. He came back with the good news and we went to share it with our group. Can you imagine a 300 pound man in the middle of Town Square, jumping up and down, crying and hugging Fritz?? It was a magical moment that we will never forget. I’m sure you know what a valuable employee you have in Fritz; I just wanted you to know that the guests at the Magic Kingdom appreciate it as well.

You would think that the story stops there, but it does not. On our next trip to the world we stumbled across Fritz again on Main Street. We thanked him profusely for providing memories that are irreplaceable and pushed our luck to ask for a favor. A friend we had met online wanted Tinkerbelle’s autograph, but as you know, it is difficult to ask a fairy for an autograph!! But Fritz again went above and beyond. If you open the attached link you will see that Fritz again made memories for somebody else’s family. He does what ever is necessary without a blink of an eye and I think an employee should be recognized when they go above and beyond. He made precious memories for two families and they will both be forever grateful. Would you please see that Fritz gets a copy of this letter? I don’t know his last name or I would send one directly to him. In the link we refer to him as “Fritz” to ensure his anonymity and preserve the magic for others. I think you’d be pleased with the comments from the DIS Board about Fritz as well. Thank you for taking the time to read this and the link. We think Fritz is the best and wanted you to know as well.

Sincerely,

Marti *******


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1027195

Marti, I think that is a great letter, and a very nice thing for you to do.

Ellen

 

[ellenbenny]

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

So sorry for your loss.

 

[tinker1bell]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/tinker1bell/gas.jpg







I went into the gas station today and asked for ten dollars worth of gas.
The clerk farted and gave me a receipt.

 

[UP Disney]

Oh we so need to stop this!! I didn't get a honeymoon either!! Unless you count a night at a hotel after being stopped by a cop. Let me just tell you that was the highlight of my wedding weekend.

The highlight of my wedding night was having my husband use the F word when his brother blocked us in the driveway. Mind you, my husband doesn't swear!!! He was very stressed out because of his family. We got one night at a hotel and then had to head back to school. Chuck started grad school on Monday and I started summer classes on Monday.

 

[ellenbenny]

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!!

I hope Nick is feeling better and that everything went ok at the doctor.

Ellen

 

[mommykds]

Hi everyone, just logging to say "Hi" & trying to catch up. I started to post a note this morning but my kids needed something & then the day went all
pear-shaped (CLAIRE!) & I never got a chance to post.

Hope you are all doing well, the kids fevers are better, & spring is sprung for us all.

 

[triplefigs]

The highlight of my wedding night was having my husband use the F word when his brother blocked us in the driveway. Mind you, my husband doesn't swear!!! He was very stressed out because of his family. We got one night at a hotel and then had to head back to school. Chuck started grad school on Monday and I started summer classes on Monday.

We were married on April Fools Day. John killed a dog with our car on the way to the hotel after the reception. Got to the hotel (3 hour drive) and they had a huge convention and nowhere to store our wedding basket with all our food from the reception (was supposed to be a refrigerator). That night was the Spring Time Change. We forgot and overslept and missed our flight. It was an exciting start. Disneymoon at the Poly was wonderful, though. And our life since has been just as magical and wonderful.

 

[tinker1bell]

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

Marti

 

[tinker1bell]

Caddywhompus - that's a cool word! Must get that in a sentence

cattywompus adj 1. diagonally across from something else. ("Her house was conveniently located cattywompus from the post office." "The wastebasket into which she attempted to vomit, was only cattywompus from her mouth. Nevertheless, she regretfully painted the walls instead.") Submitted by Melanie Arnold, Meri and Angie Knight, IN, USA, 26-12-2002. 2. out of alignment. ("I need to get my wheels aligned. They're sitting all cattywompus.")

 

[ellenbenny]

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.

Denise, Best of luck with the tests etc. tomorrow. Keep us posted when you are up for it.

Ellen

 

[UP Disney]

We were married on April Fools Day. John killed a dog with our car on the way to the hotel after the reception. Got to the hotel (3 hour drive) and they had a huge convention and nowhere to store our wedding basket with all our food from the reception (was supposed to be a refrigerator). That night was the Spring Time Change. We forgot and overslept and missed our flight. It was an exciting start. Disneymoon at the Poly was wonderful, though. And our life since has been just as magical and wonderful.

Maybe that is the secret to a good marriage. A horrible wedding night. My life has been pretty magical and wonderful since as well.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Just a quick post.

Marti, Sorry to hear about your uncle. Hope the migraine is gone.

Paula, Sorry Bethie had you upset last night. I tend to get scared over fevers as well. Hope she is feeling better soon.

Kate, Sorry to hear about Nick being sick. Enjoy your night out. And for your knee. Love the new signatures.

Denise, for Rees tomorrow. He sure is a trooper. I am sure that it helps having you as a mom. Great job!

Becky, Sorry life hasn't been a lot of fun. Take care of yourself. You have to remember that you come first.

I am sure I missed more so .

I have been extremely busy getting ready for my trip to Reno next week. I have been in and out running errands, doctor appointment's. This weekend doesn't seem to be any slower either as Emma has soccer practice Friday eve, a game Saturday morning, then a birthday party, and she is singing in church on Sunday so we have to be at 2 services. I also have to pack and get a schedule together for DH for the week. He will be lost without one. He says he will have no problem, but I really believe that he thinks I don't do a whole lot during the day other than entertain Molly. He really is good with the girls, but I am the one who keeps it together so to speak. And even though he is off from work, since he has the capability to work from home, he won't get a moments rest.

Then today one of the little boys, Ty, I babysit for, he is my DH's coworkers grandson, ended up in the hospital. He is 19 months and the info that I have gotten is that he has strep infection, I believe this is what I was told, of the skin. They are waiting for the results to come back tomorrow. It is in his scrotum and has spread to his testicles. The doctor's lanced the sore and he is being kept overnight. The grandmother said he is in so much pain, his left leg is so swollen and every time they change his diaper they have to change the bandage on the wound. So I am sure that is causing major trauma. And to top it off Ty's mom is 9months pregnant. She is scheduled for a C-section May 9th but has been having contractions and is already 1 and half cm dilated. Hopefully this situation with Ty will clear up quick and not cause a lot of stress on her. We are very close with the family so it is really upsetting. Emma is very upset and keeps asking me if Ty is going to die. I have done the best I can to explain what I know and that the Dr's are trying their best to make him better. She is very emotional and easily stressed out about things. So any prayers or pixie dust would be greatly appreciated for them.

Sorry for the long post, but thanks for listening. I will try to keep up but can't make promises. I may or may not have Internet access next week.