The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 9

[tinker1bell]

well, as far as I am concerned, the rain can just stop right now.

Stephanie came into work and told us we were all signed up to help her build an Ark
I asked her later on if I should go out and get a pontoon for my car?

On the way home the one place that always floods was just about there. It is a small bridge over a creek that always floods and I always wonder how the house or I should say Mansion there survives. It is a beautiful place that has just lovely gardens and during the Christmas season they decorate it so beautifully. But they must have a backup system to stop the water.

But my DD called and said they are calling for about a foot more water than they got two years ago in September. This could mean water on the first floor but we are not sure how much. When you first walk in, it is the sitting room then the dining room and then a step up into the kitchen and back to the family room. She has the dining room set I gave her that was ours for so many years and before that it was my DH's parents set. I might be leaving work early to help take care of Nicholas so they can move things. I just hope they are wrong with their predictions so she will be spared.
Down the street one good friend of theirs has his house and bar and they will probably get water damage and another friend is just fixing up another pub for reopening.
I am actually going stir crazy because I am not sure which way to go to work and if I will have to backtrack due to flooding. So I might be in for a wild ride to work.
At least MTM has boots now to go with his raincoat and hat!!!

 

[ReAnSt]

So my Mom and I made a last minute bus trip to Atlantic City today. I am glad we took the bus as it poured the whole way there and back but it was gorgeous there. No rain, partially sunny and windy: great weather for the beach and boardwalk.

On the other hand here it rained like 3+ inches and it is supposed to rain another 4 to 5 inches overnight and keep raining through Friday. I think I need to buy a boat.

So many bodies of water are way past there flood stages already and it is supposed to keep raining. Making the waters at higher levels than ever. I hope all of you are safe and don't have any flooding or damage from the storm. If you see standing water please don't drive through it. Sending and to all for and dry weather.

Of course I have the week off from work and it rains like all week. I was gonna go to Hersheypark on Sunday after the bridal shower but didn't because it was raining there, they had 5 inches of rain in a few hours. It has been crazy here. I just saw a rescue of someone off there car you couldn't even see the roof and they needed a boat about 5 miles from where I live. They are also evacuating people from there homes. Its craziness.

I know we needed rain but why couldn't it have been spread out over the past 6 months instead of all at once.

I should be ok as I live in an elevated area but lots of surrounding roads have creeks and streams and things that flood easily. It should be interesting.

 

[PNO4TE]

How many of you are going in December? looks like I am going to miss all of you. We are going the 8-14th with MVMCP on the 12th

We are also going in December, Heidi. But we arrive on the 22nd and leave on the 26th this year.

 

[UP Disney]

When Kristin was 5 she wanted to get her ears pierced. Bob had a rule that our daughters could not have that procedure done until they could explain to him why they wanted two extra holes in their heads. Kristin's reason was that with pierced ears no one would think she was a boy (she had a Dutch boy haircut).

Well, that was good enough for him, so off we went to the mall to get her ears pierced. We had all told her it would hurt, but there was no changing her mind. They got the first earring in and she was off that chair in a flash! There was nothing I could do to convince her to come back and have the second one done. I told her I would be waiting outside the store entrance and she could come tell me her decision out there because I did not want everyone in the store to have to listen to her crying. I sat on the bench and watched Kathrin talk to Kristin quietly for about two minutes and then they went back in and had the other ear pierced.

When they came out I asked Kathrin what she said to Kristin. She replied, "I just told her she looked MORE like a boy with only one earring."

Smart kid!!!!

My favorite cousin got her ears pierced when she was 18 (after she got married). She had the 1st one done and ... passed out cold! They couldn't get hold of her husband so had to call her mother at work. The person wasn't going to do the second one. My cousin told them she was not passing out for nothing and made them do the other one while my aunt held her hand. My cousin was upset with them for not doing it while she was passed out.

 

[PNO4TE]

I can't believe it... I am ALL CAUGHT UP! I know I have missed wishing people good luck and pixie dust and good thoughts. I know many of you have returned from wonderful trips or are about to embark on one. I cannot remember now, but I promise I will do better in the next few days. Just in time to leave again on Sunday!

Have a good evening, everyone. I am off to do compositions! 'night all...

 

[ReAnSt]

So we had an eventfulevening. Zachary jumped off the top of the playground and mislanded on his arm. Apparently he was trying to do a super hero trick. We went to the urgent care clinic and had several x-rays and Zachary had broke his arm. They put a splint on and I have to call the fracture clinic tomorrow to get him in as soon as possible to get a cast. Of course, I'll have to explain to him that he can't go swimming and do certain things with his brothers on our trip. (He's our resident dolphin who loves swimming and waterparks.)
He's not going to deal well with that. At least, it was his right arm and he's left handed so there is a bright side. (Trying to work on my positive mentality)

Christi
God is good.
All the time God is good. (this is a lesson I am working on in faith and trust )

Sending and to you and your son for a speedy recovery for his arm. This website sells waterproof cast covers, you actually pump the air out so that it creates a vacuum seal to keep the water out. That or something else would probably be quite useful.

 

[UP Disney]

Terry what will you do when you have to send MTM on to his next location?

Well, that's been resolved. Tommy contacted me and has requested that he make his permanent home with Terry. He says that he loves me & my family for adopting him but thinks that Terry (as well as the seniors and the kids that keep looking for him at the center) needs him more than we do since we have Nicky. He was very convincing that Terry has a very loving home so I gave my blessing. Tommy will continue his travels but when his travelin' days are over, he will return to his home with Terry.

ETA: He did this behind Terry's back. She knew nothing about it until I approached her if she was interested in taking him in.

 

[tinker1bell]

I am sitting here just in awe.
I promise that I will take very good of MTM.
Plus if there is anyone who needs a good hug from him, I would be willing to send him. I cannot believe how much fun I have had with him.
Yes Stephanie is sure that when I get home from visiting my sister in Marietta, Ga that if no one has complained, that the men in the white coats will not be at the airport to pick me up

 

[bear74]

Well, that's been resolved. Tommy contacted me and has requested that he make his permanent home with Terry. He says that he loves me & my family for adopting him but thinks that Terry (as well as the seniors and the kids that keep looking for him at the center) needs him more than we do since we have Nicky. He was very convincing that Terry has a very loving home so I gave my blessing. Tommy will continue his travels but when his travelin' days are over, he will return to his home with Terry.

congrats terry for giving tommy such a great visit that he wants to stay with you.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

If anyone needs a good laugh - this thread is HILARIOUS!!!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1149759&page=1&pp=15

 

[tinker1bell]

If anyone needs a good laugh - this thread is HILARIOUS!!!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1149759&page=1&pp=15

OMG Kate that was just tooooooooooo funny

 

[ReAnSt]

Oh! I forgot to say that I decided to take that new job. Thank you all so, so much for your prayers and pixie dust with my decision. I'm kind of excited!! As part of my negotiation for the new job, I asked them to put me on the leadership track and into the leadership training program, and they agreed! Yay!

Congratulations, I hope you like your new job.

 

[UP Disney]

Warning! Do not let Pal Mickey see this post! Warning!

Minnie went dress shopping today. She found the perfect dress. It has the veil, ballet slippers, & bouquet. She wanted to show it to all of you to see if it will be ok for the wedding so she threw it on over her street clothes so that I could get a quick picture. What do you all think? It does need some alterations as it is a little big (so we currently have it pinned in back). The bouquet and slippers are on the front of her dress in the 1st picture (they are kind of hard to see). She is holding the bouquet in the 2nd picture.

 

[Steffy]

Does any one know when the list of narrators for the candlelight processional will be released. Is anyone going to this while they are their.

I'm patiently waiting. Cinderumberella is leading the charge over on the TPAS for the narrators!!

 

[UP Disney]

Minnie also wanted to show you her new cheerleading uniform and Halloween costume. We are hoping that Nicky will have a matching Halloween costume. I told her she is going to have to get different color bows for the cheerleading uniform. The red bows in her hair and on her shoes just doesn't match the green!

 

[tinker1bell]

Warning! Do not let Pal Mickey see this post! Warning!

Minnie went dress shopping today. She found the perfect dress. It has the veil, ballet slippers, & bouquet. She wanted to show it to all of you to see if it will be ok for the wedding so she threw it on over her street clothes so that I could get a quick picture. What do you all think? It does need some alterations as it is a little big (so we currently have it pinned in back). The bouquet and slippers are on the front of her dress in the 1st picture (they are kind of hard to see). She is holding the bouquet in the 2nd picture.

Vicki

I love the dress. I can see it with the alterations.

 

[Steffy]

Nov 28-30: Phil Donahue
Dec 1-3: Hayley Joel Osment
Dec 4-6: Cicely Tyson

THANSK CHANNON!!! Yes, I'm shouting! YAY!!!!!!

 

[babytrees]

When Kristin was 5 she wanted to get her ears pierced. Bob had a rule that our daughters could not have that procedure done until they could explain to him why they wanted two extra holes in their heads. Kristin's reason was that with pierced ears no one would think she was a boy (she had a Dutch boy haircut).

Well, that was good enough for him, so off we went to the mall to get her ears pierced. We had all told her it would hurt, but there was no changing her mind. They got the first earring in and she was off that chair in a flash! There was nothing I could do to convince her to come back and have the second one done. I told her I would be waiting outside the store entrance and she could come tell me her decision out there because I did not want everyone in the store to have to listen to her crying. I sat on the bench and watched Kathrin talk to Kristin quietly for about two minutes and then they went back in and had the other ear pierced.

When they came out I asked Kathrin what she said to Kristin. She replied, "I just told her she looked MORE like a boy with only one earring."

That is to darn cute!!

I didn't let Cassidy get her ears pierced until she was 12 and could prove to be reliable in the upkeep of her ears. I know I am a bad, bad mommy!!

 

[bear74]

Warning! Do not let Pal Mickey see this post! Warning!

Minnie went dress shopping today. She found the perfect dress. It has the veil, ballet slippers, & bouquet. She wanted to show it to all of you to see if it will be ok for the wedding so she threw it on over her street clothes so that I could get a quick picture. What do you all think? It does need some alterations as it is a little big (so we currently have it pinned in back). The bouquet and slippers are on the front of her dress in the 1st picture (they are kind of hard to see). She is holding the bouquet in the 2nd picture.

Vicki I love the dress. I also like her cheer uniform and costume.

 

[babytrees]

Well, that's been resolved. Tommy contacted me and has requested that he make his permanent home with Terry. He says that he loves me & my family for adopting him but thinks that Terry (as well as the seniors and the kids that keep looking for him at the center) needs him more than we do since we have Nicky. He was very convincing that Terry has a very loving home so I gave my blessing. Tommy will continue his travels but when his travelin' days are over, he will return to his home with Terry.

AHHHHHHH!!! How very sweet. Such a thoughtful foster mommy.

But does this mean you get another Pal too?