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[Mickeyfaniam]

Happy Birthday Sue!!

 

[scarlett873]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE!!!!

i think i'm late on that one...sorry! been a bit distracted seeing as how i leave for disney world in...um...how many days now?

4 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


k...just had to get that out of my system...feel better now...

and i think that i should hit my posting goals today!

k...back to work...like i can concentrate...

 

[NHAnn]

Happy Birthday Oh Fearless Founder. We love you and wish you would come out for your birthday greetings!! Sorry...never got the hang of the big colored letters, just use your imagination!

scarlett- don't you have some packing or something to do? You're making me insanely jealous !!

 

[scarlett873]

teeheehee...

i just can't help myself!! i can't pack anything til this weekend anyway...that handsome groom of mine isn't done with our t-shirts yet...

i probably won't be around much to bug everyone this weekend so i have to get it out before then! you'll have to go a whole week before you hear from me again! then i'll be depressed cuz my trip will be over and i'll have to start another countdown for the next one...

which, if i'm lucky, will be a disney cruise next fall!!! woo hoo!!!

k...i'm done...for now...

 

[Poohlovr]

Thanks for the birthday wishes, guys. And Gail--thanks for the thread on the Birthday board. I've never been on there before!
It was a nice day, comparatively speaking. Well, at least Amanda and I only argued once and Mike and I didn't argue at all and I don't think Mike and Amanda argued at all. ..so, yeah, I guess it was a good day.

I guess you get the theme of life at the Poohlovr house lately huh?? Amanda gets angry when she doesn't get her way (which is frequently). She and Mike have always argued, only now, it takes less and less to get them started more and more frequently.

I got a huge $$$ phone bill where Amanda has been getting collect phone calls from her boyfriend in prison (drugs and the resulting drug crimes to get drug $$$), so, I had the calls blocked and got a secret password so she can't change that block (she did once already), so, that is an on-going issue. Also, her constant demand for 20.00 here and 20.00 there, which I cannot keep giving her, causes a lot of problems. Mike thinks she took 20.00 from his wallet while he was in the shower Monday. I told him he knew better than to leave it out; he got what he deserved for being stupid.

Her presence here is causing so much stress that I notice Mike and I snapping at each other more often. If I'm at work when they get into it, they will each call me to tell their side of the story like little kidds--each wants to get to mom first with his version. Work is the only place I can go to get away from all of this, but, it follows me there ,all too often, too. I don't know what they want me to do about it from work.

I guess we are all feeling the strain.

On an side note, that old "friend" called me again today ....Don't know what all of that is about. He just says he's been thinking about me and jwanted to call and see how I'm doing. OK--But,twice in one week???? And he doesn't even know about "Life With Amanda". Go figure....

Scarlett---Woo-hoo!!!! Getting so close now! Can't wait to see the pics.

Leslie--didja give up on us?

Teri--Cruise?? Did somebody say cruise??? Can I go with you?

Debbie-- I miss trading cyber jabs with you. You aren't nearly as funny when I'm not around to provoke you( or give you good material) .

Milo---is he at WDW now??? ***SIGH***

Bob???? Has anybody heard from him at all?? Do I need to e-mail him again?
And what happened to BT?? SHe appeared and disappeared....again.

Christine--glad the move went well---now just to finish unpacking, huh?

I hope I didn't miss anyone.

Love to you all...

 

[disfanatiks]

Happy Birthday Founder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to hear you are still going through rough times....Our congregation is still praying for you, though...I am hoping this with help even if only a little....Now don't stay away from us.....

Same goes for you to, Cooksie!!!!

Hi to everyone else......



Oh....please send PD for George....tomorrow he takes the physics phase of his national registry test. This is the last test.......

Oh...and may I report that we now have a Phd. in the family...My brother in law went before the "jury" today to defend his discertation and he passed......My sister will now have to refer him as Dr. Husband.....hehehehe They are both so excited.....

 

[disfanatiks]

WWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No one ever wants to post after me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mickeyfaniam]

well PD for George and congrats for your brother!!

Sue....I don't know what to say....if she's causing that much stress in your life...you need to tell her to leave that might sound harsh....but I'm not kidding....I speak from experience. If she wants to keep herself down...let her....but don't let her take you down with her. You're worth more than that
and you only have one life to live.
My Dad had me getting so sick from stress...that if I hadn't slammed the door on him and his alchoholism...tell him to get lost...I honestly don't know where i would be today. 7 years later I got a call to come to the hospital to sign papers to shut off his life support. I did it...and it was tough....but to this day I can still say I did the right thing. It was not my fault and I don't regret it. I had to save myself.....so I could be happy and healthy to raise my kids.
I have had other alchoholics in my life as well, including my Mom and my first husband....which I'm not going to get into now... But I have lived the last 3 years without any any abusers in my life and it has been the best years of my life. I will NEVER tolerate another one...alchoholic or drug abuser.

PHEW!! I didn't mean to do that
But I do feel better now

Debbie-- I miss trading cyber jabs with you. You aren't nearly as funny when I'm not around to provoke you( or give you good material) .

Yes I do need you to inspire me

 

[Mickeyfaniam]

hello Teri...i didn't see you standing there...or typing there

 

[NHAnn]

I hope I didn't miss anyone.

What am I chopped liver?!?! On your ignore list or sumpin'??
I still love you though, and I'm so sorry you are under such a strain. I wish I could help. Come to the DIS when you can for big ((((hugs))))))
Also still worried about SSB........I PM'd him some days ago and didn't get a reply, so do try the e-mail Sue if you get a chance.
And no word from BT here recently, hoping things are improving on her end too.
sheesh, methinks we really do need a group cruise, or Tennessee mountain getaway cabin, or maybe a S/D trip .........

Had bad news from my ex this morning. His DM, my DD's Nana, had a cancerous tumor removed from her neck earlier this week, and they are saying the cancer did not "originate" there which I guess means there is cancer elsewhere.......She's home and comfortable but scheduled for a battery of second opinions, tests, oncology consults, radiation, and so forth She is SUCH a sweet loving lady. Never did "get it" when I would hear jokes and horror stories about MILs becasue she is so opposite the stereotypes.....so glad I didn't have to divorce her too....always did love her more than I loved her son I guess
Haven't told DD yet...need to do that before bed tonite...there's no good time to break it to her that her Nana is so ill. She's 77 and been very healthy and active, so I hope she can put up a good strong fight and that she does not suffer. I did speak to her this afternoon and she soounded great and very positive, so that's encouraging.

Cookie-keep us posted!

scarlett--you are too funny!


note to self-------visit birthday board for...whats-her-name?

 

[disfanatiks]

Debbie - {{{HUGS}}} you know that I love you....

Ann - Prayers for your DXMIL...and also for M as you give her the news.

 

[Mickeyfaniam]

prayers and PD for your X MIL.
I am the same way with my X's parents and his sister....I love them dearly. They have been the most wonderful grandparents and aunt to my eldest son....the kind of grandparent I want to be some day

 

[Mickeyfaniam]

I love you too Teri don't worry.....
I am fine...I have the most wonderful husband and kids

I just hate to see innocent family members dragged down

 

[Poohlovr]

Awww, Debbie--wish it were that simple--if it were, she would have been long gone. The problem is the boys. If she goes, she will take them with her and I can't let that happen. Period. I look at it this way---she won't be here that long in the scheme of things and when she goes (courtesy of the Ky Penal system), I will still have the boys.

Ann--mea culpa. I am soooo sorry, my screaming friend, for leaving you off of the list And thank you, thank you for those too kind words on the Birthday thread.
I didn't think about what John's reaction had to have been regarding that Speedo remark. I mean that's just me, but, since I was a total stranger to him, I'm sure he was a little shocked. So glad he didn't grab you and make a beeline for the airport!

So, we just got back from the ER. Justin was doing a no-no on his skateboard and ripped his pinky nail almost completely off--OUCH!
It was hanging by just the sheerest thread if tissue on one side and had to go. And that's exactly what happened. The ER doc shot him up with lots of lidocaine and ripped it the rest of the way off. More OUCH! There was lots of howling and squaling, but, he lived through it.
Now, he thinks he's tough stuff, cause he's got this dressing all the way up to his wrist. He says he did not cry confused: ), but, yelled. instead. Yep--as Mike and I were restraining his body, a nurse was holding his arm, and his hand was restrained (taped down to an arm board) and held by the doc.
Yeah, right, he didn't cry....

I woulda cried.....

 

[CookieGVB]

Ann - sorry to hear that about your x-mil - hopefully, it won't be as bad as you're envisioning...

Susie...what can I say? Why don't you go for custody of the boys in court? Sounds like you'd win without much problem, THEN you can give Amanda the almighty boot...sounds too easy, though...guess I should just hope her sentencing date is soon...hang in there! God knows my b.s. tolerance level has been at an all-time low lately - not sure if I'd be able to deal with drug abuser b.s...

Scarlett - HOW many days now??? Have a WONDERFUL day, if you can only check once more before you head off into the sunset...and enjoy the honeymoon (you think you will....? Nahhhhhhhhh)

to everyone - still no word on Mom - I think they went to Atlantic City today...I'm getting a wee bit frustrated, but I will find out and report back.

 

[Poohlovr]

Susie...what can I say? Why don't you go for custody of the boys in court? Sounds like you'd win without much problem

If we would only be fighting Amanda for cutody, sure. But, we'd also have to fight their dad, and that would go on for a long time and be too costly. Not to mention that the courts would look to him first, as their father as the natuaral custodian (we've already checked with an atty). Shawn would never agree to let us have custody...he'd just have he boys live with him, for his mom to raise. He works 3-11, so, he wouldn't be the primary caretaker. Unfortunately, they'd also be around his dad and brother too much and they both have prison records for (multiple convictions) of drug dealing (now you know where Amanda got her start . Their dad has never been into that, but, I can't believe that both Uncle and Grandpa have suddenly reformed. I'm sure it was that last prison stay, that worked the miracles on them...

Naw, much easier just to wait it out.

Amanda did say she wants to file the necessary papers to give me temporary custody, thereby, hopefully, avoiding any problems when she does go to prison. I hope that's do-able.

So---Cookie----Must not be anything serious with your mom, or I'm sure she would have called you rather than going to gamble. I figure a gambling trip would be a good sign.

Ann--So sorry about your Ex M-I-L. My thoughts are with you and your DD as you have to tell her this news.

I have a "sweet drawl"?? Awwww....

I didn't even know I had a drawl...It's the rest of y'all that have an accent...not me.

 

[Mickeyfaniam]

good morning everyone

Sue...I hope my post wasn't out of line...if so...I apoligize. I shouldn't mouth off when I don't know all the facts. Its just a very touchy subject for me
I was actually going to delete some of that this morning....but i was too late

But you know my intentions were good don't ya???

hope Justin's finger is OK

lets see ...how may more days till the wedding and WDW?? I have lost track

Have a good day everyone

 

[Poohlovr]

I hope my post wasn't out of line

Not at all and no apology necessary. That would be my first choice too, if it were not for the mitigating factors.

I just appreciate having you guys around to mouth off to...a great release valve for me. Thanks!

Wedding??? What wedding?? Is someone getting married???

By the by--this is one of my b-day presents--too cool, huh???

 

[Mickeyfaniam]

I just appreciate having you guys around to mouth off to...a great release valve for me. Thanks!

OBVIOUSLY....a great "release valve" for me too

"release valve" that sounds like a plumbing fixture
So is that all we are to you now??? PLUMBING FIXTURES

 

[Mickeyfaniam]

Oh I almost forgot...
beautiful gift