The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 7

[babytrees]

Check y'all later. Cooking grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob. Gotta feed three hungry kids!

That sounds yummy!! Can I come over for dinner?

 

[babytrees]

AP Article on David Blaine.

David Blaine says he's in "pretty bad shape" as he nears the end of his latest feat — a week in an aquarium — but vowed to go through with his finale of holding his breath underwater for nearly 9 minutes.
The 33-year-old magician, wearing a diving helmet that allows two-way communication, has been submerged in the 8-foot snow globe-like acrylic sphere since last Monday.

"Everything is still on as planned, and I'm going to give it my best shot," Blaine said Sunday from his perch on the plaza of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts as spectators gawked and waved at him.

Blaine's finale was to be aired live in a two-hour ABC special, "David Blaine: Drowned Alive," starting at 8 p.m. EDT Monday.
He told AP Television News he "will do his best" to complete the feat despite peeling skin, sharp pains in his joints and a severe earache.

The stunt artist planned to put on 150 pounds of chains and handcuffs, remove his oxygen tube and then escape while holding his breath longer than the record of 8 minutes, 58 seconds.

"If I don't get out of the chains and I black out in 9 minutes, which is about the length of time it would take these guys here (who) have been preparing a stretcher to pull my body out and do what they have to do, so I have to have faith that they know what they are doing," Blaine said.

He said he was suffering "sharp, shooting pains in every part of my body." Doctors have been monitoring his condition.

Blaine started training in December, with some help from Navy SEALS. He lost 50 pounds so his body would require less oxygen.

He has been fed and, uh, relieving himself by tubes.

Blaine's previous feats included balancing on a 22-inch circular platform atop a 100-foot pole for 35 hours; being buried alive in a see-through coffin for a week; and surviving inside a massive block of ice for 61 hours, all of which were performed in New York. In 2003, he fasted for 44 days in a suspended acrylic box over the Thames River in London.

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Ok, that is just TMI. As I said, a freak!

Why would anyone waste 2 minutes much less 2 hours of their life watching this asinine show? In my house the feeding and potty tubes are WTMI.

 

[UP Disney]

I'd say "I'm sorry" but I'm really not! I think that books are one addiction that shouldn't be stifled! Seriously, I just spent about 60 dollars on books for my kids for the summer. Of course, I'll read them first. DH just shakes his head. I tell him it could be worse; I could be buying jewelry!

I agree!!!! That is the one thing that I've always bought my kids - BOOKS!!! As long as they were really interested in a book, I had no trouble buying it. We have shelves full of books. Most of them have been read at least 4 or 5 times each. I was getting worried because since Katrina graduated from high school she hadn't been reading much. She was only taking a class or two a semester so it wasn't like she didn't have time. Well, her roommate got her hooked on a new series and she is reading again. Plus, she took a good books class this semester and loved it. She aced the class!!!!!

 

[UP Disney]

I am not a big reader - mostly b/c once I start a book I am not capable of putting it down and walking away from it and I end up staying up ALL NIGHT reading it -

Boy, do I hear you on this one. When the new Harry Potter book came out last summer, I was at Girl Scout camp. I couldn't start it at camp, because I knew I'd neglect the girls in my unit. I got home on Saturday, unloaded the car, lay down in my bed and read. I think I got about 5 hours of sleep that night and I kept reading. I finished the book on Sunday afternoon!!!!! I was not setting that book down!!!!

 

[UP Disney]

Self-esteem is a major thing in all kids lives. Here's hoping that he has a great game tonight.

My son Andrew, age 10, needs a little extra pixie dust, if anyone has any to spare. This isn't life threatning, but it is so important to his self-esteem. When he was little, he was a leader in everything he did and exuded self-confidence. Then came his ADHD/dyslexia/verbal expressive disorder/sensory issues, and his self confidence plummeted. (Mostly because of an idiot pre-school teacher who thought he was being bad and disagreeable on purpose!) We've worked for 5 years on his self-confidence and self-esteem. He goes to a special school for bright children who have learning differences -- it's actually the largest of its type in the country, and people come from all around to be trained there. It's a great school, and he is doing well.

My real problem: he loves to play baseball and soccer. In soccer, he's a real star -- fast as lightening and has a real knack for it. In baseball, he's struggled. (I think it's the sensory issues kicking in -- something about a baseball coming at him at 35 miles an hour...) He really would rather play it then soccer, because his cousin plays baseball. I did agree to letting him play both this summer, because I am hoping he will begin to like soccer enough to just play it.

Anyway, tonight is one of the biggest games of the season in baseball -- it's a rival team. He's just coming off of a game where my brother (his coach) told him he'd played the best game of his life. (Of course, maybe he played better because I wasn't there -- I was on a plane back from DC.....rats!) That really helped boost his confidence. If he could have a second good game in a row, I think it would go a long way to helping him gain back some of what he has lost.

So, any spare good wishes or PD would be greatly appreciated being sent his way this afternoon/evening.

 

[UP Disney]

Didn't he do a frozen alive, buried alive, Lived on just water in London, and now this? He is so bizarre. Maybe he and Tom Cruise are friends! CBS is just trying to get ratings. Very poor choice IMHO.

That's it in a nutshell. There are people that will watch it so it will good ratings. The TV stations don't really care what they air as long as they get ratings and don't get fined.

 

[UP Disney]

Check y'all later. Cooking grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob. Gotta feed three hungry kids!

Sounds yummy!! Wish I lived closer so I could stop in and have some too. Corn on the cob is my favorite summer food. We grill all year round.

 

[UP Disney]

Well, my P3 is over for now. I'll be back later. Chuck & Becky are at a school music concert tonight. Becky told us about it last minute but I was helping Katrina get ready to move back to Marquette so Chuck went with Becky. I'm going to make myself a mushroom burger for dinner. Chat with you all later.

 

[Glynis]

My son Andrew, age 10, needs a little extra pixie dust, if anyone has any to spare. This isn't life threatning, but it is so important to his self-esteem. When he was little, he was a leader in everything he did and exuded self-confidence. Then came his ADHD/dyslexia/verbal expressive disorder/sensory issues, and his self confidence plummeted. (Mostly because of an idiot pre-school teacher who thought he was being bad and disagreeable on purpose!) We've worked for 5 years on his self-confidence and self-esteem. He goes to a special school for bright children who have learning differences -- it's actually the largest of its type in the country, and people come from all around to be trained there. It's a great school, and he is doing well.

My real problem: he loves to play baseball and soccer. In soccer, he's a real star -- fast as lightening and has a real knack for it. In baseball, he's struggled. (I think it's the sensory issues kicking in -- something about a baseball coming at him at 35 miles an hour...) He really would rather play it then soccer, because his cousin plays baseball. I did agree to letting him play both this summer, because I am hoping he will begin to like soccer enough to just play it.

Anyway, tonight is one of the biggest games of the season in baseball -- it's a rival team. He's just coming off of a game where my brother (his coach) told him he'd played the best game of his life. (Of course, maybe he played better because I wasn't there -- I was on a plane back from DC.....rats!) That really helped boost his confidence. If he could have a second good game in a row, I think it would go a long way to helping him gain back some of what he has lost.

So, any spare good wishes or PD would be greatly appreciated being sent his way this afternoon/evening.

sending now!

 

[Glynis]

What a fun idea! Definitely will try that. Right now the kids' fave books are Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, and don't Let the Pigeon Stay up late all by Mo Willems. They are hysterical!

Those are fabulous books! So funny!

 

[tink2020]

Jennifer, I love your philosophy! We are trying to teach our Katie that. She is in no way shape or form overweight, but she has a girl at school that calls her "fat girl". We just keep telling her that when it's time to worry about her weight we'll let her know. Right now it's more important to us that she learns to like who she is on the inside. I know it's hard, though. Luckily, she has a wonderful teacher who keeps an eye on things, and is always willing to take Katie aside and let her talk things out.

Why do we have to be so hard on ourselves?

I'm so glad she has that teacher for support (and obviously a fantastic family support!). I wish I knew the answer to why....

 

[Glynis]

What a cute idea! My girls and Craig are avid readers. I used to be, but right now I can't tell you the last time I read anything. Too busy.

I literally think I would shrivel up and die if I couldn't read. Alan thinks I'm so funny, because I keep books in every room in the house, so I'll always have something to read. Currently, I'm reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Caesar, The Read - Aloud Handbook, and The Mermaid Chair, in addition to the 2 that I'm reading to the kids. Alan can't see how I can keep them all straight, neither do I, really, but I do! Now I see Katie doing the same thing, and just chuckle to myself!

 

[Glynis]

What do you all think of the whole David Blaine: Drowned alive thing?

he has said today he is in bad shape and not doing well - why would he go ahead with this stunt - which he has no business doing -

I think what is more upsetting to me is that CBS is willing to air it - what if it goes wrong and he dies - do they really think that is appropriate to show on tv? and what are they teaching kids?

It disturbs me profoundly! I hated when he did the buried alive thing, too. I didn't watch that one, and I don't plan on watching this one! I can tell you why CBS is willing to air it, though. May is Sweeps month, where ratings are tallied, etc. They will do anything to up their ratings. Sad, isn't it?

 

[tink2020]

I am so sorry I missed this the first time around!! I saw someone else's response and had to come back and read this.

Thank you for the encouragement!! I grew up "big", I have always been big boned and it was rough being a kid that was "fat". But I went to a seminar when I was a teenager of recovering anorexics and bulimics(sp) and realized that all they were trying to do is the same thing I was......love ourselves for who we are on the inside and outside.

You are right those who have a support system in place seem to do a bit better than those without. I think these two girls daddies are doing a wonderful job being single dads the girls are just getting to an age that they need some more support from the femine side.

I have my blechy days where I don't like myself (as a lot of us do) I just try and make sure my girls don't see them. My girls are both "bigger" according to their peers but well within norms. It's so hard to remind them on a daily basis, espescially when clothes shopping, that they are beautiful. Which of course they are!!

Thank you again for writing your struggles out....I don't need to know them all to know you are a wonderful woman who is overcoming !! I may just need to PM you a little later on with some questions.

Whatever, and whenever you need it if questions arise! (anyone!)

ETA: I should clarify, though, in my parents defense (althoguh they'll never read this... ) --- they were as supportive as possible when I was growing up. It was them who eventually helped me get help, so I hope it never came across that they weren't! Mine stemmed from several other things, so that's why I mentioned that support systems help but aren't surefire answers. Just had to clarify, so my parents got some credit

 

[Glynis]

Only if you take me, Rees, Davis, and Brantley-Kate. We LOVE IASW. It's my favorite ride!

Count me in, too! I'll bring my kids. They all love the "dolly" ride. Only we should probably do it in Disneyland so you could all see the outside of the ride which is absolutely spectacular, especially when the clock goes off!

I love anything that will give me 15 minutes of a cool ride where I don't have to walk. Love it!

 

[tink2020]

I just hit send... and my assignment is winging its way to my tutor

That's two down and two to go

So if there is any spare pixie dust around could someone sprinkle me some?

Congratulations on sending that one, and being halfway finished!!!

for the last two!

 

[tink2020]

My son Andrew, age 10, needs a little extra pixie dust, if anyone has any to spare. This isn't life threatning, but it is so important to his self-esteem. When he was little, he was a leader in everything he did and exuded self-confidence. Then came his ADHD/dyslexia/verbal expressive disorder/sensory issues, and his self confidence plummeted. (Mostly because of an idiot pre-school teacher who thought he was being bad and disagreeable on purpose!) We've worked for 5 years on his self-confidence and self-esteem. He goes to a special school for bright children who have learning differences -- it's actually the largest of its type in the country, and people come from all around to be trained there. It's a great school, and he is doing well.

My real problem: he loves to play baseball and soccer. In soccer, he's a real star -- fast as lightening and has a real knack for it. In baseball, he's struggled. (I think it's the sensory issues kicking in -- something about a baseball coming at him at 35 miles an hour...) He really would rather play it then soccer, because his cousin plays baseball. I did agree to letting him play both this summer, because I am hoping he will begin to like soccer enough to just play it.

Anyway, tonight is one of the biggest games of the season in baseball -- it's a rival team. He's just coming off of a game where my brother (his coach) told him he'd played the best game of his life. (Of course, maybe he played better because I wasn't there -- I was on a plane back from DC.....rats!) That really helped boost his confidence. If he could have a second good game in a row, I think it would go a long way to helping him gain back some of what he has lost.

So, any spare good wishes or PD would be greatly appreciated being sent his way this afternoon/evening.

that he has a ton of fun, and maybe even another great game! Let us know how it goes!!

 

[tink2020]

What do you all think of the whole David Blaine: Drowned alive thing?

he has said today he is in bad shape and not doing well - why would he go ahead with this stunt - which he has no business doing -

I think what is more upsetting to me is that CBS is willing to air it - what if it goes wrong and he dies - do they really think that is appropriate to show on tv? and what are they teaching kids?

Yeah.... I'm not sure. I think he's nuts! I don't think we'll be watching, but I can't wait to hear the outcome. Crazy or not, it's sort of fascinating! Strange man....

 

[UP Disney]

I literally think I would shrivel up and die if I couldn't read. Alan thinks I'm so funny, because I keep books in every room in the house, so I'll always have something to read. Currently, I'm reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Caesar, The Read - Aloud Handbook, and The Mermaid Chair, in addition to the 2 that I'm reading to the kids. Alan can't see how I can keep them all straight, neither do I, really, but I do! Now I see Katie doing the same thing, and just chuckle to myself!

Now, I'm a great multi-tasker but reading multiple books at one time the way you are is not something I think I could do!!!! I agree with Alan.

 

[tink2020]

It disturbs me profoundly! I hated when he did the buried alive thing, too. I didn't watch that one, and I don't plan on watching this one! I can tell you why CBS is willing to air it, though. May is Sweeps month, where ratings are tallied, etc. They will do anything to up their ratings. Sad, isn't it?

Different station I think, but Temptation Island comes to mind. That one bothered me SO much.... deliberately trying to ruin marriages? I was horrified!