The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[tink2020]

Denise -

well if you took everyone's advice - you must be pretty stinking drunk by now!!!

That's exactly what I was thinking!

Another glass.... another glass.... another glass..... another glass....

 

[tink2020]

Hey -

I have a question:

if you thought one of your neighbor's (who you really don't know very well) might be having an affair - and you knew an innocent question to ask the wife that might tip her off - would you do it? If he isn't having one - the question would not make me look like I suspected he was and she would have a perfectly logical answer

oooh, I want to know the question! I could never figure something out like that


(sorry, no advice as to whether or not I'd actually do anything about it )

ETA: Oops! You were so vague with the first post I didn't realize you had posted the scenario later. Go figure Anyway... everyone else is right. Just stay out of it ... too many bad things could come of it. Besdies -- did you see who was in the car? There could definitely be logical explanations for someone taking him to work, etc

 

[bethbuchall]

Well, I don't think I'm going to be staying up for any late night posting parties. I'm totally wiped out! Herding 4 kids around a zoo by myself wore me out! It was fun and I took a ton of pictures. I'll post the best tomorrow. I even found some "special" pictures for my DDA family.

Good night, all!

But I bet a lot less worn out than you would have been a year ago!

Glynis, you (and Elin and Julie) have inspired me to get back on track with my eating and exercising. Now, I just started Monday, so it's not like I've done much yet.

I may have already shared this story. If so, shake your head at my turning into my grandfather and skip on. I have been overweight my entire adult life. Actually, that is an understatement. I think the term "morbidly obese" describes most of my life. In September 2001, I started going to Weight Watchers. In a year, I lost more than 100 pounds! I was down to a size 6-8. I ate very healthy foods and exercised (even started running). Fast forward to now, and I have re-gained most of the weight I lost, I eat terribly, and I am extremely out of shape. I have felt like such a failure for so long. Even when I was at my lowest weight, and everyone was telling me that I looked great, all I could focus on was the fact that I wasn't low enough to be at the top of the Weight Watcher range for my height. I thought I'd made a lifestyle change, but slowly I slipped back into my old lifestyle. I can't believe that I allowed myself to regain so much weight. I feel stupid and foolish and like a failure. I keep thinking that I'm going to be so fat when we go to Disney this summer no matter what I do. Well, it's time to turn that around. I can wallow in my failure and keep myself miserable, or I can pull myself up by my bootstraps (is that a new phrase to you, Clare?) and get back to where I was. I have three choices for our Disney trip: I can be this weight, I can be even heavier, or I can be at least a little lighter. That last option is definitely the best! Also, this time I'll take a size 6-8 and not worry about what Weight Watchers says that I should weigh. It's going to be a long journey, but I've done it before, and I can do it again.

Why am I sharing all of this with you? Because I need to get it all out in the open. I need to admit that I failed but also tell myself that I am not a failure. Because it's the first step to getting myself back in line and will give me accountability. Because I feel like you are family.

Beth

 

[tmfranlk]

Morning everyone!
Glynis and Tink - I was wondering if while you're on the Segway tour if one of the CM's would get a FP for you. If you don't get a FP right away in the am, you're lucky to get on the ride without a wait before 5pm. Since the tour is really early in the morning, that's what I was concerned about. But I also heard that they added a 10am tour...that one might fit our schedule better...

Do we overlap at Epcot the day you are contemplating the tour? If so, maybe I could get FP for you. I'm not sure if Terra will be tall enough yet or if she'll want two rides if she is, plus we'll have another Epcot morning later in the week to go again. I wouldn't mind using my FP option for you if you want to do the tour.

 

[tink2020]

If you are not good friends, then I probably would not. What if she did figure out what you meant and he isn't... or what if he is and you're the one that tips her off- she might be really mad at YOU (displace the anger) and think you are being nosy/invading their privacy. JMHO.

Yeah, see I knew everyone else would have good advice! I just couldn't get past the details. Too much Desperate Housewives for me I think...

 

[UP Disney]

oh for goodness sake - that is just ridiculous - Amy couldn't hurt a fly - her bark is much worse than her bite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lova ya too Kate!!!

 

[Tammi67]

Glynis and Tink - I was wondering if while you're on the Segway tour if one of the CM's would get a FP for you. If you don't get a FP right away in the am, you're lucky to get on the ride without a wait before 5pm. Since the tour is really early in the morning, that's what I was concerned about. But I also heard that they added a 10am tour...that one might fit our schedule better...

When I called to make the ressie, they told me there is an 08:30 and 09:30 tour. We opted to take the earlier one to be done before the crowds really started rolling in. I think it was Kate who was concerned about running over someone.

 

[bethbuchall]

Did you get some pictures of turtles?

Speaking of turtles, there is a giant tortoise in Ice Age 2. I couldn't help but think of you all and chuckle.

I thought of the DDA on Monday when we passed the giant turtle sculpture in Ithaca!

Beth

 

[Tammi67]

I second the nomination!

Beth

You are about 8th or 9th!

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA. I'd be grateful for PD and prayers for my Aunt. This is my Aunt Dot, and she is my dad's sister. Most of my family lives in a family complex -- land bought by my grandfather many years ago that is in the city limits, but has a tank and cows on it. Anyway, I'm very close to Aunt Dot. We found out yesterday that she needs surgery tomorrow morning for her Carotid artery. It's 75 - 95% blocked, and they can't use a stent -- need to go in and clean it out. It will be a couple of hours for the surgery, then ICU (she's 75) and then home after a couple of days.

I've seen what has happened when the DDA puts it's collective power behind something, so I'd be grateful for your prayers.

I will definitely be praying for Aunt Dot. Let us know how the surgery goes.

 

[tink2020]

Just a quick post - I've read everything, and sorry that I don't have the energy to respond to everyone individually.

Elin and Marti - safe travels. We'll be thinking about you while you're gone.

Amy - cute pics of Alyssa!

Steffy - I feel your pain, sister. Southwest Airlines is torturing me on at least a weekly basis with DING fare to Orlando!

Kate - hope the knee gets to feeling better. Don't push yourself.

Kristine and Denise - to both of you. I'm feeling like you guys tonight as well. Life is just too much for me right now.

Goodnight DDA! I have about 2 more hours of work I need to accomplish tonight to just go start over again in the morning.

I hope things start looking up for you as well. I don't think the DDA had enough "thick" time before everything started up again!

 

[tink2020]

Oh my Gosh I hardly know where to begin! I came in to tell you all your prayers are working for me!!! We went to court with Joe's ex on Mon. and it went really well for us.I am praying so hard that we will get custody of Jonathan.We have been in such a funk around this house for months and months.It's like a weight lifted off of us on Mon. afternoon. We still have a ways to go but it's looking very good for us!

...

Night DDA!

Hi Baloo!! Thanks for stopping in!

 

[tinknme]

I know I have probably missed you, but have a safe trip. I will be thinking of you I tell my mother everyday in thought that I love her

Well, obviously I am the only DDAer up this morning. Putting the final touches on packing and then headed to the vet with Button. Thanks once again to all of you for your well wishes. My family is so touched by your caring for me. I will see you all late this weekend.

And, if you think of it, call your Mom and tell her you love her today.

 

[bethbuchall]

Okay, I'm in distress here. Somebody stop me. Airtran has airfare $142.10 leaving May 17 returning May 22. Somebody stop me....

I need to be stopped. Can't put that credit card number in. It's too soon for my ankle. Too soon. Too soon.

I wanna go to Disney. I wanna go to Disney. I need to go to Disney. I need my Disney fix.

SSR is calling my name. Calling me home. I haven't been home yet. I LOVE Disney in May. My favorite time of year...

$142.10......... non-stop. I'd arrive at 9:16 am on Wednesday and wouldn't have to leave until 7:06pm on Monday. The perfect trip. $142.10

Somebody slap me!!!

I love Disney in May, too! And you'd be there for my birthday and the DDA trip. Oh, wait! I'm supposed to be stopping you! I think you came to the wrong place!

Beth

 

[Tammi67]

Emergency manuals have been distributed .

I would love to see what these manuals say....

"Push arrow button corresponding to direction you wish to go. When doors open, enter elevator. Push corresponding button to the floor you wish to exit. Exit when doors open."

Sheesh!

 

[bengalbelle]

Okay, I'm in distress here. Somebody stop me. Airtran has airfare $142.10 leaving May 17 returning May 22. Somebody stop me....

I need to be stopped. Can't put that credit card number in. It's too soon for my ankle. Too soon. Too soon.

I wanna go to Disney. I wanna go to Disney. I need to go to Disney. I need my Disney fix.

SSR is calling my name. Calling me home. I haven't been home yet. I LOVE Disney in May. My favorite time of year...

$142.10......... non-stop. I'd arrive at 9:16 am on Wednesday and wouldn't have to leave until 7:06pm on Monday. The perfect trip. $142.10

Somebody slap me!!!

I'm sorry I can't help you. I'd be on that plane so fast...


Steffy, I'm sorry I missed your milestone earlier. I saw Marti's post about checking, but I was looking at your post count and didn't get it until much later when someone else pointed it out.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

 

[tink2020]

Well, obviously I am the only DDAer up this morning. Putting the final touches on packing and then headed to the vet with Button. Thanks once again to all of you for your well wishes. My family is so touched by your caring for me. I will see you all late this weekend.

And, if you think of it, call your Mom and tell her you love her today.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers this weekend.

 

[UP Disney]

But I bet a lot less worn out than you would have been a year ago!

Glynis, you (and Elin and Julie) have inspired me to get back on track with my eating and exercising. Now, I just started Monday, so it's not like I've done much yet.

I may have already shared this story. If so, shake your head at my turning into my grandfather and skip on. I have been overweight my entire adult life. Actually, that is an understatement. I think the term "morbidly obese" describes most of my life. In September 2001, I started going to Weight Watchers. In a year, I lost more than 100 pounds! I was down to a size 6-8. I ate very healthy foods and exercised (even started running). Fast forward to now, and I have re-gained most of the weight I lost, I eat terribly, and I am extremely out of shape. I have felt like such a failure for so long. Even when I was at my lowest weight, and everyone was telling me that I looked great, all I could focus on was the fact that I wasn't low enough to be at the top of the Weight Watcher range for my height. I thought I'd made a lifestyle change, but slowly I slipped back into my old lifestyle. I can't believe that I allowed myself to regain so much weight. I feel stupid and foolish and like a failure. I keep thinking that I'm going to be so fat when we go to Disney this summer no matter what I do. Well, it's time to turn that around. I can wallow in my failure and keep myself miserable, or I can pull myself up by my bootstraps (is that a new phrase to you, Clare?) and get back to where I was. I have three choices for our Disney trip: I can be this weight, I can be even heavier, or I can be at least a little lighter. That last option is definitely the best! Also, this time I'll take a size 6-8 and not worry about what Weight Watchers says that I should weigh. It's going to be a long journey, but I've done it before, and I can do it again.

Why am I sharing all of this with you? Because I need to get it all out in the open. I need to admit that I failed but also tell myself that I am not a failure. Because it's the first step to getting myself back in line and will give me accountability. Because I feel like you are family.

Beth

WTG Beth! This first step is the hardest. You are definitely NOT a failure. You made mistakes and just need to let them go and make a change for the positive. We are here for you to be your cheerleaders!!!!! Go Beth Go!!!!

 

[bethbuchall]

I'm wiped. Today was good and bad. Kids had a creative movement show at school and did the balance beam, tumbling, and line dance. It was cute, and they did a really good job. Then staff meeting, then ballet. By the time I got home and had 40 minutes to cook dinner, unpack from the day... I was in a FOUL mood. I think all the stress of Rees, being so busy, didn't sleep any last night has caught up with me. Went to choir in NOT the best mood. The kids were bouncing off the walls (I teach 4 year old choir). The other teacher and I both are rejoicing that there are only 2 more weeks.

Came home and got the kids in bed. DH went to bed early. I asked if I could DIS and watch TV in bed and got the big NO. So I am downstairs in the recliner. I feel like screaming, crying, breaking everything in the house, throwing a fit. I hold it together and then I just break. So now I'm crying typing this and hating how I feel. Sorry for the ramble. I just get so freaking mad over how life is for Rees, how complicated everything always is, how much effort just normal activities can be, how hard scheduling our lives can be. It is never just a simple little life here. It is ALWAYS something. Gosh darnit, why can't some evil kid have all these problems? It is so damn unfair. I'm off to have another glass of wine. Maybe I'll relax and get some sleep.

Denise, I hope you ended up getting some good sleep last night and things are looking better! Your family is still in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth

 

[tinknme]

Prayers for a quick recovery!

Good morning, DDA. I'd be grateful for PD and prayers for my Aunt. This is my Aunt Dot, and she is my dad's sister. Most of my family lives in a family complex -- land bought by my grandfather many years ago that is in the city limits, but has a tank and cows on it. Anyway, I'm very close to Aunt Dot. We found out yesterday that she needs surgery tomorrow morning for her Carotid artery. It's 75 - 95% blocked, and they can't use a stent -- need to go in and clean it out. It will be a couple of hours for the surgery, then ICU (she's 75) and then home after a couple of days.

I've seen what has happened when the DDA puts it's collective power behind something, so I'd be grateful for your prayers.