The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[Princess Amy Lyn]

Hey All
Back from our mini Anniversary trip. We went up to Mount Shasta a beautiful town at the base of Mt. Shasta (the actual mountain). My DH had everything arranged....I got my nails and toe nails done...so needed! A fun dinner looking at the beautiful Mountain. We went to the movies, had a great room overlooking the lake. We just got home a little bit ago...the kids were glad to see us! The baby was a little upset at first, now she is over it. This was our first trip away for our anniversary in 8 years......it was a lot of fun! Next trip I want to do DW!!

Welcome to all the new people on the board!!

Earthquake people...I was in a 7.1 quake in 89'...my advice go get the sticky putty stuff.. you can put it under glass objects, tea cups, crystal, china etc. so things won't fall and break. I was also in a 6+ quake in 98' at my parents house; pic.'s came off the wall, crystal fell over in the cabinets, candles fell. Its good to be prepared. Make sure you know where your gas and H2O valve turnoffs are. Extra H2O is good to keep on hand too. The first one we were without water and electricity for a week.

 

[Laxmom]

Evening guys! I just finished my last regular assignment for this class; the final paper is due next weekend.

Glad you had a great time, Amy. We have gone away for two anniversaries over the years. One was in the Marriott right on the Ohio River several years ago. We first did a dinner cruise on a paddle boat. It was so neat. Then we did our Disney cruise in Sept. We were gone a week! I guess we have something about boats. We were married 13 years before we took a trip without kids. Those trips were shorter.

We have been very blessed; DH has won 3 incentive trips through his company. We have traveled to Atlantis, Manahattan (the year before 9/11) and Old City Quebec. All for 5 days, 4 nights on their nickel for 2! Every trip was so wonderful. They don't try to save money like we do; they do it top knotch!

Can you tell I love to travel?
I have been lurking on the boards all weekend and have run into Aunt Edna on a few threads. She is just unbelievable. She just has to interject and insult people. One one, people just ignored her and she never responded again.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Just got settled back home. I had a crazy week going commando in the parks. The place was PACKED!!! I looked for Monami7 (Heidi) but had no luck. I had my paint chip on and everything, at least for the fist day. Someone has got to help me with the photo thing here I tried to upload a couple but site is telling me they are to big. How do I make them smaller? I hope everyone had a great week. I am going to check out the last 40 pages or so on here in the morning. I managed to pick up my gift basket! Also bought a BWV magnet, shot glass and shirt got my DVC sticker for my car and a bunch of other stuff that I couldn't live without. I'll start on that trip report tomorrow. I'll talk more then. Drove from Ashland Virgina to north of Boston today so I am wiped out, good night everyone.

Just 354 days 6 hours 35 minutes and 4 seconds until I do this all over again!!!

 

[Laxmom]

Glad your'e back and had a great time! Anxious to read that report! We missed you!

Minnie is the one to ask about the photos. He explained it to me but I am not confident enough to explain it to you.

Sleep tite, all!

 

[Verandah Man]

Welcome Back Ed, you were missed around here.............

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

Evening guys! I just finished my last regular assignment for this class; the final paper is due next weekend.

Glad you had a great time, Amy. We have gone away for two anniversaries over the years. One was in the Marriott right on the Ohio River several years ago. We first did a dinner cruise on a paddle boat. It was so neat. Then we did our Disney cruise in Sept. We were gone a week! I guess we have something about boats. We were married 13 years before we took a trip without kids. Those trips were shorter.

We have been very blessed; DH has won 3 incentive trips through his company. We have traveled to Atlantis, Manahattan (the year before 9/11) and Old City Quebec. All for 5 days, 4 nights on their nickel for 2! Every trip was so wonderful. They don't try to save money like we do; they do it top knotch!
Can you tell I love to travel?
I have been lurking on the boards all weekend and have run into Aunt Edna on a few threads. She is just unbelievable. She just has to interject and insult people. One one, people just ignored her and she never responded again.

I can't seem to find Aunt Edna on the boards....I have an idea but not sure. Who is she...is there some code you can tell me??

I love to travel...I had the opportunity to go to school in Israel., I lived in Romania for a year working at orphanages, I lived in Sri Lanka for 3 months same thing, Nepal too! I can't wait for the kids to get a little older to take them on an extended trip to Europe....that is how I want to teach them world history and geography.

Welcome back Ed!

 

[Laxmom]

Very cool! I haven't ventured out of the US too much yet. Aruba, The Bahamas 7 times, Mexico and Canada. I haven't ventured to Europe yet although the Balearic Islands are calling me.

Interesting cause Minnie and I were just PMing about that! Check your mail in a minute.

 

[minniekissedme]

Just got settled back home.
Just 354 days 6 hours 35 minutes and 4 seconds until I do this all over again!!!

Hi HR...glad to hear you made it back safe and sound...in your absence I've taken over for you...

117 days, 1 hour, 3 minutes til the first trip home!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I actually ordered them from Shoebuy. They have a 20% off coupon good today with free shipping and free returns. Hey, no risk! I bought my first pair of birkenstocks last summer and I love them. There are some that are uglier than others so I have been really picky which ones I buy. Foot pain is gone when I wear them though.

I LOVE my birkenstocks. Those are the only shoes I can wear to Disney and not have any trouble at all. I have friends who love Birkenstocks and also just love the crocs. I have been hesitant to get a pair because they have little nubbies on the shoe beds. In most shoes they describe them as "massaging", but to me they are torture devices! I haven't been brave enough to see if it's the same on the crocs. I'll be interested to hear what you think.

Earthquake people...I was in a 7.1 quake in 89'...my advice go get the sticky putty stuff.. you can put it under glass objects, tea cups, crystal, china etc. so things won't fall and break. I was also in a 6+ quake in 98' at my parents house; pic.'s came off the wall, crystal fell over in the cabinets, candles fell. Its good to be prepared.[/COLOR] Make sure you know where your gas and H2O valve turnoffs are. Extra H2O is good to keep on hand too. The first one we were without water and electricity for a week.

Thanks for the advice although I'm sorry to hear that you're such an expert at this. We're working on some preparation - mostly for the animals and making sure we have water to at least get them through an amount of time, although if it's too long we'll have to haul them out as we just can't stockpile that much for them. Next will be working on us and tightening things down. I hope it's just an unnecessary exercise!

 

[Grandbuddy]

Great picture!!

When my DS got married, the her Mom actually picked the same dress! True to the code, I picked another dress, wore beige and .....well you know.

The same dress you picked? or the same dress my wife wore? If so, that is quite a coincidence!

Grandbuddy- that was so sweet! She is beautiful.

Thank you. I agree wholeheartedly.

My mom will probably want to get a buggy...
I'm cutting to the front of the line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

And the first ones on and off the buses! Happy end of the day on Easter. Did you sleep any after the all-night service, or go to a rest of the night fellowship?

Just got settled back home. I had a crazy week going commando in the parks. The place was PACKED!!!
Just 354 days 6 hours 35 minutes and 4 seconds until I do this all over again!!!

Welcome home...to your home home. Well, you know what I mean. WDW was packed last week, too, but we still had a great time. No commando park running, though - we were strictly on kid schedule. Just did the things that thrilled the little grandson, and had a wonderful week.

 

[Laxmom]

Nope, the one DIL's mom picked.

I want to know if Ed got an official "Welcome Home".

 

[minniekissedme]

Happy end of the day on Easter. Did you sleep any after the all-night service, or go to a rest of the night fellowship?

thanks GB! We had a great weekend and DW was feeling strong and got to enjoy her favorite church holiday! Made it that much more special. The only other one she missed was when DS7 was born the day before Easter.

You know...I'm not sure how we did it in the "old days" but the "fellowship" used to continue til the wee hours! We have strict fasting (no meat or dairy) on Good Friday and Saturday. Well when the resurrection service ended Saturday nite, we'd go to my M&D's and start eating the ham and nutroll, egg fights, and plenty of refreshment. It would usually be 4am before I saw a pillow and 10am the next morning came pretty early. Needless to say I may have been a couple minutes late!

Now I am the choir director and have to be there so those late nite/early mornings are all but gone!

 

[disneymotherof3]

Just got settled back home. I had a crazy week going commando in the parks. The place was PACKED!!! I looked for Monami7 (Heidi) but had no luck. I had my paint chip on and everything, at least for the fist day. Someone has got to help me with the photo thing here I tried to upload a couple but site is telling me they are to big. How do I make them smaller? I hope everyone had a great week. I am going to check out the last 40 pages or so on here in the morning. I managed to pick up my gift basket! Also bought a BWV magnet, shot glass and shirt got my DVC sticker for my car and a bunch of other stuff that I couldn't live without. I'll start on that trip report tomorrow. I'll talk more then. Drove from Ashland Virgina to north of Boston today so I am wiped out, good night everyone.

Just 354 days 6 hours 35 minutes and 4 seconds until I do this all over again!!!

Welcome back Ed! Can't wait to read your trip report!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Where I got "The Basket"

My new home

The sign to my new home

Now their too small I'll fix it tomorrow I have to go to bed.

 

[dvcnewgirl]

Welcome back ED!

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

LM- thanks...that is who I thought it was but not for sure!!

 

[minniekissedme]

nite nite all...fading fast.

 

[Verandah Man]

Good Morning Fine Folks.........

 

[Verandah Man]

Monday, Monday----a flashback.......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7KrlDZ5Hkw.........

 

[Laxmom]

Amy- I have confirmation fore mentioned she is her.

Thanks Vman-just one question. Who are those people singing? Just kidding.

Oh, good morning all! I almost forgot. Wish you all happy monday!! I don't want to go back to work today....those 4 days were lovely!

Found out last night that my brother bought a house here in Cincinnati yesterday and is moving to town. That will be soooo nice!!! He travels so much with his job that we probably won't see him much but it will be great for holidays and such!

TTFN