Thread Killers Untied! (no Tker left behind...)

[Bopsmom]

None of it sounded cranky to me.
We took DD out when she was in 1st grade and the teacher was really nice about it. She brought DD's work to the house since we left the week before Thanksgiving so she could do it during the Thanksgiving holiday.
It's just been recently that they have upheld a strict policy. There were too many kids/parents going to Disney off-season to miss the busy "holiday" seasons-like we did.

DD does very well in school also, so we were not worried about her missing anything, but now that she is going into 6th we too won't be able to take her out for trips for the same reason you said. Too disruptive when juggling a new school, and 7 classes.
I totally agree, we are the parents and should be able to know what our kids can and can't do-withing reason. There are a few out there(out here actually) that are more concerned with being "fun parents" than what is best for the kids-thus they abused the system(not doing the makeup work) and the principal had to come down hard on the absence policy. These are the ones that spoiled it for the rest of us.


Hope you all have a good weekend.
We are going car shopping today-need better gas mileage!Don't we all

 

[DL55]

Pikester good for you. A parent should be able to take the children out of school once in a while. As long as they don't abuse the option plus elementary school isn't too complicated to keep up.

The raccoon reminded me of a camping story. I took my mom camping. One morning she comes back from the bathroom saying "Why would some one let their kids play in the toilet?" I go to check, there is a perfect little raccoon hand print on the toilet. I told her it was a raccoon print.

I may not talk much but I

 

[MagiKitty]

I agree with DL55! Pikester, you are the parent and what you decide what is best for your family is what counts. Although the school district may disagree with the practice (frankly, I haven't been too keen on some of their decisions either) they can make a choice to work with you or against you. Taking kids out of school is a big decision, but ultimately, it is yours.

I've said this before, growing up with parents in the healthcare field, we never were able to travel during the more traditional vacation times---Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas. My parents opted to take us out of school because that was when they COULD have a family vacation. We always informed the teachers ahead of time and did extra work if given (though most teachers didn't give us any work).

Most important, ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY! Having that special family time is the best in the world.

Bopsmom...I just remembered to look at your ticker! You're going so soon! Are you ready! I'm excited for you!

 

[whgrn]

I took my kids out of school for our last trip in November. They missed 3 half days (teacher conference week), and then they were off Thursday and Friday for Teachers' Convention. It's frowned upon, but not forbidden.

Well, I guess so many parents do that, the district finally got smart. This coming year, they have the whole week off!! So I think we will go to Turks and Caicos that week--it's about 40% cheaper than going over Christmas or Easter break.

Has anyone done a Disney Cruise over Easter break? I was thinking that might be something to do in the future. I don't think I'd want to do Christmas--too cold then.

We're off to my parents' house this afternoon for a BBQ. It will be good to see them. I'm bringing Daddy his kilt--he has to model it for us!! We're having burgers, corn on the cob (from Whole Foods, NOT Jersey corn yet) and salad, and Mom found some fresh strawberries at the farm stand near them. I'm splurging the extra 126 calories to have the burger instead of a chicken burger. It will put me over by that much, but it evens out over the week so I decided it is OK. I think I'd really have felt deprived if I couldn't have a burger on Memorial Day! Is that dumb? Oh well...

Hope everyone enjoys the day, stays safe, and stops to remember why we have this holiday in the first place. God bless our troops--past, present, and future, as well as living and dead. "Greater love has no man than this: to lay down his life for a friend"--our scripture verse from church yesterday and SO appropriate!

 

[Pikester]

I took my kids out of school for our last trip in November. They missed 3 half days (teacher conference week), and then they were off Thursday and Friday for Teachers' Convention. It's frowned upon, but not forbidden.

Well, I guess so many parents do that, the district finally got smart. This coming year, they have the whole week off!! So I think we will go to Turks and Caicos that week--it's about 40% cheaper than going over Christmas or Easter break.

Has anyone done a Disney Cruise over Easter break? I was thinking that might be something to do in the future. I don't think I'd want to do Christmas--too cold then.

We're off to my parents' house this afternoon for a BBQ. It will be good to see them. I'm bringing Daddy his kilt--he has to model it for us!! We're having burgers, corn on the cob (from Whole Foods, NOT Jersey corn yet) and salad, and Mom found some fresh strawberries at the farm stand near them. I'm splurging the extra 126 calories to have the burger instead of a chicken burger. It will put me over by that much, but it evens out over the week so I decided it is OK. I think I'd really have felt deprived if I couldn't have a burger on Memorial Day! Is that dumb? Oh well...

Hope everyone enjoys the day, stays safe, and stops to remember why we have this holiday in the first place. God bless our troops--past, present, and future, as well as living and dead. "Greater love has no man than this: to lay down his life for a friend"--our scripture verse from church yesterday and SO appropriate!

My parents (they are going to Disney with us) went to the Turks and Caicos a few years ago. They went with friends and they stayed at the Beaches resort. My parents thought it was great and loved how everything was included.

It is OK to splurge a little for the Holiday weekend since you will only go over by that much.

 

[MagiKitty]

OOH! I went to Turks and Caicos years and years ago in college. We stayed at Club Med--we liked the idea of all-inclusive. We also liked that it was such a short trip by plane. We actually got "kicked out" of the country--we were so excited we hadn't filled out our paperwork properly and were actually asked to get back on the plane and fill it out! We chose that resort because it was geared toward a more adult crowd--at the time anyway. It was so beautiful! The sands, the water and the most amazing sunsets I've ever seen. What fun you'll have!

Man, when I was in school, we never had teacher conference week! Whgrn, since you're from there, what exactly is Jersey week? Is that the same teacher conference time?

 

[Bopsmom]

Bopsmom...I just remembered to look at your ticker! You're going so soon! Are you ready! I'm excited for you!

Hey Magikitty-thanks for asking.
I am kinda getting there. There is still plenty to do.
After spending months planning, getting ADR's, making "tour booklets",making journals for DD and her BFF,making tee's for DD etal using Amy's artwork, grocery lists for WegoShop,printing tons from TGM and a bunch of other stuff-sans the help of the rest of the "party" I am kinda burned out.

I have had to step away for a couple of weeks to not start dreading the trip. I am actually having a hard time getting "restarted" for shipping things down for the OL.
Christmas will be better, cooler,and DM has been with us before and will be more than happy to help with the planning part.

Just came back from ordering my new Prius-I may have it in 2 months, but it's got everything I want on it-I think, since there wasn't one to even look at at the dealership.I may have to go back to my olddays.
DD is happy it is green

 

[whgrn]

For some reason the multiquote buttons are missing!

Pikester, we stay at Beaches when we are in Turks. Been there twice, and Beaches Negril (Jamaica) twice. We LOVE it!

Magikitty, Jersey week is when we have our teachers convention. the convention is Thursday and Friday, but many schools have off Tuesday for Veterans Day or Election Day, so there are often only 2 days of school that week. Many, many people pull the kids out of school and go for the week, but it really gets busy down there from Thursday on. We could see a BIG difference as the week went on. But it's a really nice time of year to go down (altho last year it was COLD most of our trip--nice before, nice after, just cold for US).

Bopsmom I was gonna quote you too, but I forget why! I'll have to read again and post when I remember what I wanted to say!

 

[whgrn]

OK, now I remember!!!

Bopsmom, you're getting a Prius?!?! COOL!!! I have the Highlander Hybrid. I like having the Hybrid. The mileage I get isn't as good as I'd hoped, but it's still better than my minivan was. I hope they come out with an Avalon Hybrid soon, since my next car will probably be an Avalon.

Anyone see one of those Smart cars? They are SO cute! Less than $14,000 too! And they blew the safety ratings sky high! Ah, if I were single and childless... Maybe when I retire to Florida...

 

[MagiKitty]

This may get me in trouble, but especially in view of today's holiday and about remembering those who give so much, I was saddened just now because the mods decided to lock a thread about giving. I understand that it is not Disney's policy, but it has been emphatically stated elsewhere that the Dis is not affiliated with the Disney franchise.

I've been pretty much addicted to the Restaurant board. There was a thread started about a family who somehow managed to donate their PAID FOR UNUSED credits on the DDP to another family. I thought, as many did, how wonderful! The plan was already paid for, and would otherwise go to waste. So the family contacted a restaurant manager, explained what they wanted to do, and transferred the credit. All in the name of Disney pixie dust!

The thread was closed down, because Disney policy does not advocate the transfer of food credits. Yeah, have a magical day.

I've only managed to see the SmartCar on tv, and they are way cute! I somehow doubt they'd survive the winter tundra that I'm subjected to every year. Considering I have a 140 pound dog, it would be just me and him going anywhere with no room for anything else!

Bopsmom, the point of planning is get excited about the upcoming trip. Reading all that you do in vacation prep made me tired! Please take the time to enjoy for yourself--you deserve it!

 

[kimluvswdw]

Good evening everybody. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend. We just hung around the house and took the kids to the oceanfront to walk around for awhile.

I noticed that the thread didn't move that much over the last couple of days. I guess people were busy. I know that pepper was sick. Hopefully she is feeling better, but maybe not because she has not been on. I am not sure who else was sick, but I hope everyone is feelng better.

I guess it is back to reality tomorrow for everyone. I am kind of glad because I am hoping to hear some good news about a job that I interviewed for. I want this job very much. Wish me luck everyone.

Have a nice evening,

Kim

 

[racetrack18kb]

Hi everyone! Finally feeling better but still can't much of anything.

We spent our holiday at home just relaxing. Besides it is just too expensive to go anywhere. I hope everyone else had a nice holiday.

MagiKitty-I looked at that thread you posted about and I think it was a wonderful thing that those people did. Isn't Disney suppose to be about those little magical moments and spreading the pixie dust? Yeah, it's technically against Disney "rules" what they were able to do but I see nothing wrong with what they were allowed to do with their credits. There was no reason to close that thread since nobody was telling other people to do this. In the past few weeks, I've been doing alot of researching about what is ok with Disney and what isn't. Technically, photopass shares are against Disney "rules" as well. But yet, there are tons of threads about doing that exact thing. What's the difference? And I apologize to anyone who is doing a photopass share but I believe you can't allow one thing to happen but yet not even allow a discussion about another. Off my soapbox now.

I've been checking out another chatboard about disney this past weekend. Not nearly as big as this one but the same concept. I recognize alot of names over there and even joined to ask a question. Got a few replies so at least I haven't become a thread killer over there....yet. I'll still hang around here too but it is kinda nice there too. I did email the webmasters 2x about what happened and still have not heard any reply from them. Makes me doubt alot of things they have said. I don't know....I'll just wait and see.

 

[Shmu]

Just checking in to say hi.
Haven't been on the computer much last week and weekend. Very busy.
A good busy. I want to catch up with everything. I should be able to this week.
Can't read anything yet. Just wanted to say I'm still alive.

BTW, DS LOVED the gift of surfing lessons. I'll give more details and pics later.
Talk to ya over the next week.

I'm childless this week.
Kids are with my dad at his lake house.
I'll miss them but I am going to use this time wisely and clean and organize.
OH, and of course, DIS more.

 

[M&N]

Oh my...so many multiquotes...I'll try! First to all the sickies...hope all is well now and you all had a great weekend.

The doc thinks Laura's problem may be her medication, so he decreased the dosage a bit, and will drop it a little more after a week. Then we go for an office visit and EEG on June 4 to see how it's going. Hopefully this will be the answer we're looking for!

Glad things look better. Hope DS settled down too.

Okay...so I started this "Thank a Vet" thread in hopes of honoring those who have given their lives (either literally or figuratively) in service to our country. Thought more would visit and thank someone or remember someone dear. However, I've only had about 4 posters and 2 of them told me (in a nice way I guess) that Memorial Day is just for those who died in service. While I fully understand the meaning of Memorial Day, I also thought we should remember those whose lives will never be the same after serving in combat, etc. who, in my opinion, ALSO gave their "life" for our country.
Kinda disappointed.

As the 2nd to post, I guess I said a thanks to all who are serving now too so I guess I blew the true meaning to the holiday but so what! Those serving now are giving their lives to serve our country. My cousin is not having her kids yet because her husband is serving and they want both parents around to raise them. That's sacrificing too. I was around when our guys in Viet Nam did not get thanked. It's sad when someone feels they need to comment on that---especially when they didn't even add their thanks for those who did die! OK--off my soapbox now! Sorry for the venting.

Good evening everyone. I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.

I wanted to ask a question. There is this man who I see sitting by the side of the road all the time about 1 mile from our house. He always has a sign that says he is a retired Vet and will work for food or money. He has a doggie that sits with him. I have no way of knowing if he is a Vet or not, but I do know he must be down on his luck.
I see him all the time and have always wanted to stop and give him a few bucks. Well, today I did. I don't care if he is a Vet or not, he is a person in need and I am glad I could help. I would have loved to given him more , but until I find a job, money is very tight for us right now. The way I figured, he is probably worse off than me. He is a very friendly man and appreciated what little I could do for him today.

I just like to help where I can. Would anyone else have done what I did or am I just a big sap?

Kim

Dear Sap! (start singing alone...) What the world needs now is love, sweet love. No not just for some, but for everyone!
This just shows what a great thread killer you are.

I do feel lucky to be able to take the kids out of school. I know there is that whole debate "to take the kids out" or "to not take them out". I figure I'm the parent and I'll make the decision that is best for my kids.

I'm with you. The only bad time to take kids out is when they have those state tests. I think any other time is fine. You are making memories for your family that cannot be made up. I've seen too many times when doing something another time never happens.

Has anyone done a Disney Cruise over Easter break? I was thinking that might be something to do in the future. I don't think I'd want to do Christmas--too cold then.

We're off to my parents' house this afternoon for a BBQ. It will be good to see them. I'm bringing Daddy his kilt--he has to model it for us!!

Hope everyone enjoys the day, stays safe, and stops to remember why we have this holiday in the first place. God bless our troops--past, present, and future, as well as living and dead. "Greater love has no man than this: to lay down his life for a friend"--our scripture verse from church yesterday and SO appropriate!

I went on my cruise in Dec and it was warm enough.
Waiting for kilt pics! (thought this guy looked Scottish?)
Amen for the verse.

I guess it is back to reality tomorrow for everyone. I am kind of glad because I am hoping to hear some good news about a job that I interviewed for. I want this job very much. Wish me luck everyone

job

Just checking in to say hi.

BTW, DS LOVED the gift of surfing lessons. I'll give more details and pics later.
Talk to ya over the next week.

I'm childless this week.
Kids are with my dad at his lake house.
I'll miss them but I am going to use this time wisely and clean and organize.
OH, and of course, DIS more.

We'll be looking for you.

 

[Pikester]

Good Morning! Just stopping by to say hello.

It is a warm and windy day here in NH. This is my first time wearing shorts for the year and ! What the heck! I think I gained a little over the winter . I need to get back to walking everyday (Walked for 40 minutes today). I've got from now until Dec to be ready for all the walking I'll be doing at Disney.

 

[kimluvswdw]

Good Morning! Just stopping by to say hello.

It is a warm and windy day here in NH. This is my first time wearing shorts for the year and ! What the heck! I think I gained a little over the winter . I need to get back to walking everyday (Walked for 40 minutes today). I've got from now until Dec to be ready for all the walking I'll be doing at Disney.

I found that I gained a few over the winter also. I have been walking the dog alot more and riding my bike. Now if I could only stay out of Cold Stone Creamery.

 

[Pikester]

Oh my...so many multiquotes...I'll try! First to all the sickies...hope all is well now and you all had a great weekend.

For some reason!

 

[MagiKitty]

Hello friends. Another beautiful day here, even warmer than yesterday. I'm going to try to sneak out this afternoon to enjoy the sunshine.

Racetrack, I think of you often as I peruse the boards. I don't think anyone truly got the answers we all deserved, as you didn't get the chance to defend yourself against their so-called "offenses". It still saddens me. I'm glad that you haven't let it bring down your spirit or have you taken away from us.

Good luck on the job Kim! (we don't have Cold Stone around here, but I'm looking forward to trying it one day!)
Shmu...can't wait to hear about DS's birthday and see pics.

Pikester...I can't even think of shorts at the moment. Enjoy your walking!

Hey there M&N...how ya doing on this fine day?

 

[M&N]

I've just been messing around on the computer, not getting anything done here like I should be. I've been inspired to get out and walk. Haven't been to ww for 2 weeks and trying not to think of the scales now. I keep thinking of Wendy's example.
I registered on another board. Dreamin is there too. I changed my name because I liked it better---MartyMouse. Cannot use it here unless I would start over and do not want to loose my post count! I am not leaving here though.
Better get something done here...

 

[racetrack18kb]

Afternoon!!! Very warm and humid here today. They say we are suppose to get storms later.

MagiKitty-thanks for your thoughts about what happened. I'll always check in here but I think I'll find my info somewhere else now. Anyways, I got to make some ADR's this morning. Only 2 and nothing spectacular. We are going to do Sci Fi Dine-In Theater for the kids. Figured they would love the idea of eating in a car watching a movie. We are also going to do Olivia's for T-day dinner. Wanted something out of the way and away from the crowds for dinner. I keep debating about CRT. I would love to take the girls there but it is so expensive. And with the cost of everyday things going up daily, it just might be better to skip it this year.

M&N-I saw you over there. Love the new name. It's nice over there but not to busy if you know what I mean. They've been nice so far and that's all I can ask for. I know what you mean about getting things done. I haven't done anything for a week and my house is a mess. Guess I should get up off my butt and leave the computer for a while. Yeah right!!!