The Unofficial Chatterbox Thread! Everyone is Welcome!

[sameyeyam]

Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever bought a car that was the color I really wanted. I have a couple of colors that I don't really like on a car, namely yellow and green. But for me it's all about the price. If I can save a few bucks then I will take whatever color they have.

DH is always telling me that I should go out and just buy the car I really, really, really want. But it just goes against my very inner being to pay full price for something. I'm the lady that buys old model year cars, gets colors and features that I don't really want. But boy I can spot a bargain a mile away!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you all for your support as I'm going through this difficult time. I really appreciate that you guys care so much about me and have been there for me every step of the way. I don't know what I would do without you guys. Things are a little better, I'm still struggling. This is really tough and I'm still adjusting. It's definitely not easy and I don't wish this upon anyone. I know the unbearable moments are kicking in and I'm fighting and it's hard.

Anyways, I don't want to post too much and you guys already know what's going on via facebook and talking to me on the phone (which I really appreciate too).


I'm going to Disneyland on Thursday with my brother, little sister and my younger cousin. I have an extra Summer Fun Pass, which I will give to my cousin to use and my brother and sister still have their ticket. Albort-will you be working?

Hi Pix!

Well I'm breathing a little easier this morning. DD was not real crazy about the color of her car when she seen it online. She called it "old lady blue". Now I don't know exactly what that is, but apparently it looked that color. She was pleasantly surprised that it is kind of a silvery blue with lots of metallic in it. Phew! Well not that she would be ungrateful, but still I wanted her to like the color, since blue was at the bottom of her list of favorite car colors.

I kinda like these cars...they're funky but cool. I want to go see one at the dealer but I hate goint to car lots. They run about $16,500

 

[dizzyami]

Booked a trip....now here is hoping that we can actually go!!!

I hope everything works out for you.

Thanks!!! Good news - it wouldn't REALLY be the end of the world if we can't make it....I would just really like to!!!

Good morning Hyenas and Albort!

Back from our beach camping trip. Had tons of laundry to do, as usual! We had a wonderful time, and the weather was heavenly.

So I read back a little and noticed that Bernice's DH is in San Diego. How nice!

Alison has a new car, and Megan needs air conditioning. Good grief...........it's hotter in Washington than here. What gives? Today, it is cloudy believe it or not. It might even rain. I love it!

So Megan.........take Alex out of school, and enjoy WDW!!! Sounds like so much fun!

Sarah, I love all of your pictures. I'd be scared to go in a helicopter!!!

Christina........were you drinking the night before, you ended up in different PJs?

So has anyone heard from Pix, lately? I tried to call her on that Tuesday night she requested, but I just got her voicemail. I wonder how she is doing?

Dizzy, congrats on your move. Woo hoo!!

Anyone hear from Alex lately? Did we offend her or something?

Hi Shawna....if you are lurking!!

Actually I didn't move anywhere....but my Nephew, his pregnant girlfriend and 3yo daughter moved out!!!

 

[Albort]

albort-will you be working?

dca sw - 3pm-11:30pm...

 

[staley7580]

Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever bought a car that was the color I really wanted. I have a couple of colors that I don't really like on a car, namely yellow and green. But for me it's all about the price. If I can save a few bucks then I will take whatever color they have.

DH is always telling me that I should go out and just buy the car I really, really, really want. But it just goes against my very inner being to pay full price for something. I'm the lady that buys old model year cars, gets colors and features that I don't really want. But boy I can spot a bargain a mile away!

We bought our Matrix pretty much based on the color. We searched and searched for just what we wanted, and found the dealership that had it... and had the best price. I LOVED that car!! I so wish we still fit in it. Oh well. The minivan? It seems like gold is the only color they make.

 

[funnygarcia]

Funny comment today...
E's co-workers pulled up tables and chairs outside of his hotel room and chatted with him while he dialyzed.

Lots of questions, curiosity on how dialysis works. Dh doesn't mind and feels that it's good for people to learn about this part of his life.
One question he told me had us laughing over the phone today..

One of the guy teachers asked ....where does the used fluid go?
dh: Down the drain.
teacher: Really??? You think it would be a biohazard!

DH: ummm, where does your pee go?
teacher: oh... down the drain, I guess... ummmmmm uhhhhhhhhhh

:rofl;

He's having a blast and getting to know his principal and fellow teachers, his boss is more laid back then he ever knew.
She was less than pleased how the individual school sessions were going and pulled the whole team out of the meeting and said.. this is stupid, let's leave.
They went over the revisions on their own.. quickly.. and had a fun time in Old Town instead.

Then he found out.. she's a smoker too.. he was like wow! and had no more worried of sneaking a smoke.

Last time he called they were going to the pool, yeah.. they are really going to get to know him now.. round belly, scars and tattoos for all to see.

Of course, he made comments about if he was a younger guy and had the "bod" wink wink and something about them being his harem.

Dang.. he is having WAY too much fun!!!

 

[funnygarcia]

Booked a trip....now here is hoping that we can actually go!!!

I hope it works out! You deserve a nice break!

 

[staley7580]

Drama, drama, DRAMA!! I spoke to my mom this evening, and she had just talked to my sister.. NEVER a good sign these days. She said that my sis is getting worse. She is SO angry about what is going on with them, and my mom barely spoke to her for a few minutes before freaking out and hanging up on her. My sister hung up, not my mom.. I guess they are looking for an apartment, because they are convinced they are loosing their house.. My niece, who is 14, has been living with her aunt for the past 3 weeks because my sister cant handle her right now. I guess she is just in a really bad place.

I want to call and talk to her, but I am scared to. I dont want her freaking out on me... I cant help with anything, and I dont want to get screamed at! I told my mom that my sister doesnt want our opinions.. she doesnt need that right now.

My mom doesnt want her to be so negative, and basically just wants her to snap out of it! I told her.. DANG. She is in a bad place! If she calls us and wants to talk, then we just need to listen, and be there. Not to judge her or tell her that she needs to suck it up.. You know? I asked her that if she was feeling so down, would she want someone telling her how to feel? Then she kinda saw where I was coming from. I mean.. DUH! It hasnt been that long since my mom was in a really bad place, and we werent judging her for what she was feeling, or doing.

She totally got what I was saying, and agreed.. Im glad. the last thing my sister needs is my mom telling her that she shouldnt be upset, or that what is happening is all her fault. Its not for us to judge her.. Just to be there for her. and hopefully not get hit with anything she is throwing!

She said that she would bring up the WDW again to my sister in October.. I told her not to, and she admitted that she was scared to bring it up. Im definitely not going to say something to her about it! I think that my om just needs to drop it. My sister has made it quite clear she inst going, and wouldnt go, even if they had the money. (Im still a little steamed that my sister thought that we should know when her kids have finals! Like we knew that!!)

It makes me sad.. My sister and I had just started really building our relationship.. and now I feel like I cant even call her. I am VERY happy right now, and I am pretty sure she is resenting me for that. It just kinda feels lose-lose to me. I dont know what to do... I have never felt happier, or more complete.. you know? Am I supposed to pretend to be miserable for her?

 

[staley7580]

Funny comment today...
E's co-workers pulled up tables and chairs outside of his hotel room and chatted with him while he dialyzed.

Lots of questions, curiosity on how dialysis works. Dh doesn't mind and feels that it's good for people to learn about this part of his life.
One question he told me had us laughing over the phone today..

One of the guy teachers asked ....where does the used fluid go?
dh: Down the drain.
teacher: Really??? You think it would be a biohazard!

DH: ummm, where does your pee go?
teacher: oh... down the drain, I guess... ummmmmm uhhhhhhhhhh

:rofl;

He's having a blast and getting to know his principal and fellow teachers, his boss is more laid back then he ever knew.
She was less than pleased how the individual school sessions were going and pulled the whole team out of the meeting and said.. this is stupid, let's leave.
They went over the revisions on their own.. quickly.. and had a fun time in Old Town instead.

Then he found out.. she's a smoker too.. he was like wow! and had no more worried of sneaking a smoke.

Last time he called they were going to the pool, yeah.. they are really going to get to know him now.. round belly, scars and tattoos for all to see.

Of course, he made comments about if he was a younger guy and had the "bod" wink wink and something about them being his harem.

Dang.. he is having WAY too much fun!!!

That is awesome!! I so glad he is having such a good time, and is getting along so well with his co-workers. That is AMAZING!! Happy hubby... Happy family!!

 

[XTinabell]

Drama, drama, DRAMA!! I spoke to my mom this evening, and she had just talked to my sister.. NEVER a good sign these days. She said that my sis is getting worse. She is SO angry about what is going on with them, and my mom barely spoke to her for a few minutes before freaking out and hanging up on her. My sister hung up, not my mom.. I guess they are looking for an apartment, because they are convinced they are loosing their house.. My niece, who is 14, has been living with her aunt for the past 3 weeks because my sister cant handle her right now. I guess she is just in a really bad place.

I want to call and talk to her, but I am scared to. I dont want her freaking out on me... I cant help with anything, and I dont want to get screamed at! I told my mom that my sister doesnt want our opinions.. she doesnt need that right now.

My mom doesnt want her to be so negative, and basically just wants her to snap out of it! I told her.. DANG. She is in a bad place! If she calls us and wants to talk, then we just need to listen, and be there. Not to judge her or tell her that she needs to suck it up.. You know? I asked her that if she was feeling so down, would she want someone telling her how to feel? Then she kinda saw where I was coming from. I mean.. DUH! It hasnt been that long since my mom was in a really bad place, and we werent judging her for what she was feeling, or doing.

She totally got what I was saying, and agreed.. Im glad. the last thing my sister needs is my mom telling her that she shouldnt be upset, or that what is happening is all her fault. Its not for us to judge her.. Just to be there for her. and hopefully not get hit with anything she is throwing!

She said that she would bring up the WDW again to my sister in October.. I told her not to, and she admitted that she was scared to bring it up. Im definitely not going to say something to her about it! I think that my om just needs to drop it. My sister has made it quite clear she inst going, and wouldnt go, even if they had the money. (Im still a little steamed that my sister thought that we should know when her kids have finals! Like we knew that!!)

It makes me sad.. My sister and I had just started really building our relationship.. and now I feel like I cant even call her. I am VERY happy right now, and I am pretty sure she is resenting me for that. It just kinda feels lose-lose to me. I dont know what to do... I have never felt happier, or more complete.. you know? Am I supposed to pretend to be miserable for her?

This reminds me alot of the relationship I have with my brother, he resents my happiness and constantly competes with me, he's only hurting himself though. You don't have to pretend to be miserable for her, she's the one who is in charge of her own happiness. You just be you and be there for her if she needs you.

Funny comment today...
E's co-workers pulled up tables and chairs outside of his hotel room and chatted with him while he dialyzed.

Lots of questions, curiosity on how dialysis works. Dh doesn't mind and feels that it's good for people to learn about this part of his life.
One question he told me had us laughing over the phone today..

One of the guy teachers asked ....where does the used fluid go?
dh: Down the drain.
teacher: Really??? You think it would be a biohazard!

DH: ummm, where does your pee go?
teacher: oh... down the drain, I guess... ummmmmm uhhhhhhhhhh

:rofl;

He's having a blast and getting to know his principal and fellow teachers, his boss is more laid back then he ever knew.
She was less than pleased how the individual school sessions were going and pulled the whole team out of the meeting and said.. this is stupid, let's leave.
They went over the revisions on their own.. quickly.. and had a fun time in Old Town instead.

Then he found out.. she's a smoker too.. he was like wow! and had no more worried of sneaking a smoke.

Last time he called they were going to the pool, yeah.. they are really going to get to know him now.. round belly, scars and tattoos for all to see.

Of course, he made comments about if he was a younger guy and had the "bod" wink wink and something about them being his harem.

Dang.. he is having WAY too much fun!!!

Sounds like he's having a good time.

 

[sameyeyam]

B. sounds like your DH is having a good time. It's great that he was able to go and I think it's good that he's able to spend a little time with his co-workers and let them become familiar with his medical issues in a casual atmosphere. That could come in handy in the future if he needs to attend to medical needs, then co-workers might not be as resentful about him needing time off. Tell him not to feel shocked that the principal smokes. When I was in my early 20's I was in a video store renting movies and seen my senior year history teacher in there renting porn.

Megan, sorry you're having family drama.

 

[sameyeyam]

Hi Pix!



I kinda like these cars...they're funky but cool. I want to go see one at the dealer but I hate goint to car lots. They run about $16,500

Now's a good time to go to car lots. So many people there that it's nearly impossible to even find a salesperson, let alone have one bug you! Of course by now there's probably not much inventory left. But I hope you are aware that is Old Lady Blue!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Now's a good time to go to car lots. So many people there that it's nearly impossible to even find a salesperson, let alone have one bug you! Of course by now there's probably not much inventory left. But I hope you are aware that is Old Lady Blue!

But it's much more shiny in person.

 

[funnygarcia]

It makes me sad.. My sister and I had just started really building our relationship.. and now I feel like I cant even call her. I am VERY happy right now, and I am pretty sure she is resenting me for that. It just kinda feels lose-lose to me. I dont know what to do... I have never felt happier, or more complete.. you know? Am I supposed to pretend to be miserable for her?

Family drama sucks butt.

Just listening to her rant and "woe is me" is enough, sounds like she needs to let off steam... possibly losing a home to foreclosure, bills stacking up and teen angst- YIKES! pressure cooker about to blow!

"I'm sorry you are having a tough time right now." is all you can offer.
Hopefully in the future, she will have that close relationship with you again.

It's hard to watch family struggle and wonder when it will get better.
When my brother was going thru the first steps of the divorce, the financial breakdown and then the foreclosure.. he talked to my sis a lot. Drag downer conversations as he was bitter about all that happened. They are actual closer now from this experience.

 

[funnygarcia]

Weather is expected to change to hot and sticky miserableness this weekend.
Bummer, the comfy temp days and cool nights are shelved again.. MN summer is back from where ever it has been hiding since June.

I can tell the weather is changing... I'm getting achy again, darn..
I suppose the 3 nights of staying up late, not sleeping well and not able to sleep-in haven't helped.


This week I have been working with dn doing math, reading, language skills.. I'm talked out. But it's good to keep him busy, not getting into mischief and giving my sis/family a little break.. plus I get paid, band fees covered this month and a bit of silly money for me to splurge

E just called, he's walking along the beach.. sniffle sniffle. He very much wishes I was there.. me too!! But I know having this time with co-workers is a great way to build a team, they are going to be a great tight knit group this year.

hmm, guess I will be using my miles for a trip to San Diego next summer.

 

[sameyeyam]

Weather is expected to change to hot and sticky miserableness this weekend.
Bummer, the comfy temp days and cool nights are shelved again.. MN summer is back from where ever it has been hiding since June.

I can tell the weather is changing... I'm getting achy again, darn..
I suppose the 3 nights of staying up late, not sleeping well and not able to sleep-in haven't helped.


This week I have been working with dn doing math, reading, language skills.. I'm talked out. But it's good to keep him busy, not getting into mischief and giving my sis/family a little break.. plus I get paid, band fees covered this month and a bit of silly money for me to splurge

E just called, he's walking along the beach.. sniffle sniffle. He very much wishes I was there.. me too!! But I know having this time with co-workers is a great way to build a team, they are going to be a great tight knit group this year.

hmm, guess I will be using my miles for a trip to San Diego next summer.

Hmmm...our weather is turning cooler. Today it slowly warmed up to about 80 degrees. Very comfortable.

RU sure you don't want to use those miles to join us at WDW for spring break??

 

[sameyeyam]

hmmm...looks like almost everybody is on FB. I think it's time for a Hyena roundup and partay!

 

[staley7580]

Im DONE. I am so flipping tired right now. The babies wer eup off and on all freaking night last night. I havent slept in a WEEK. GRRRRRRR. Im so tired I cant even see straight.

 

[tinkermell]

Megan, I'm sorry you have to go through this. Your words to your Mom were the best she could hear right now. I think maybe you should either call or send your sis a card, and just let her know, that she is in your thoughts. At least that awy she knows you haven't forgotten about her, and her struggles right now.

I hope you get some sleep soon!!

 

[dizzyami]

Im DONE. I am so flipping tired right now. The babies wer eup off and on all freaking night last night. I havent slept in a WEEK. GRRRRRRR. Im so tired I cant even see straight.

I am sorry Megan! If you are up for a major roadtrip I will watch them all so you can sleep!