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[Pikester]

OKAY....THAT'S IT....I'VE CREATED A NEW TICKER...(see below)

How many days until the kids go back to school?

I need to get myself one of those!

 

[MagiKitty]

And we're not even OUT of school yet up here! It seems its going to be a long, hot summer! Good luck and extra patience to those that need it!

 

[D&DDisney]

It's only been 2 weeks for us!!!! How can boys get bored that fast? And do we have to solve everything by fighting or wrestling????

 

[MagiKitty]

I would rather have boys wrestling, at least you know it won't last for long. I can't stand the sulking and dirty looks that my neices give when they're upset about something. I just want to shake that look off of her face!

 

[Pikester]

It's only been 2 weeks for us!!!! How can boys get bored that fast? And do we have to solve everything by fighting or wrestling????

We had our last day of school this past Friday (June 20th) and they are already driving me nuts! My DS7 has developed an attitude over the last couple of months and I'm not sure how I am going to get it out of him! Atleast when he was at school the teacher had to deal with it and not me. DS10 likes to wind up DS7 and then DS7 is the one that gets in trouble. DS10 always has to have the last word and sometimes I just want to thump him! (Not that I would just that I think about it.)

 

[M&N]

I'm tired. HersheyPark was busier than on Sunday. The Boardwalk was mobbed. My friends agreed that there were not ropes around it last year. I didn't realize there were 3 roped areas there.

I told BF about the Flat-TKers and he just doesn't get it. And since I'm the picture-taker, he asked if that means he'll be the one in the pics with all the Flat-ones!

Racetrack and M&N....I so look forward to opening the computer every morning and seeing what you two were up to the night before, Its hugely amusing and so glad to see the camraderie you two have developed.

I think you should make BF flat too so he doesn't feel left out!

I had such a hard time making a decision! I had been looking at the 8gb nanos which come in great colors but my DH had been looking at the 4gb which comes only in silver.(I really don't need the 2000 songs but wanted to be able to have a cool color.) Once I started looking at the refurbished nanos the 4gb silver was $99 with free shipping but the 8gb which came in pink, green, silver, black, blue was $149.99. What to do! What to do! After doing some more research, I found out that I could get skins or covers for the nano. Cool! I decided to order the silver 4gb and make it whatever color or design I wanted. Probably more information then you wanted so....

I got silver. Thanks for asking!

How do you skin a nano?

Racetrack and M&N - I'm curious about Tony too. Although, did you hear Newman might be changing team too? He's my FILs favorite, so we're all waiting to see. I don't think it matters too much to the fans b/c they tend to be loyal to the driver, but it sure is funny when it messes up the rivalries (ie - Jr. fans not being able to boo Gordon anymore.)

Pepper - Too funny about your Dad... I think I like "lady w/ the funny name." I might have to add it to my siggie.

Bye!

I really do not like the changes. I cannot get the sponsors right...even the name of the series. I have gotten over saying Winston Cup but get Nationwide and Sprint mixed up. I don't handle change very well. I still see Bud and want to cheer.
I think I may have said one of the toughest things for Racetrack and I to do was talk about you all and have to say your name. When you are reading it your eyes catch who it is---also with pic. But to pronounce it...

............Vent over........

We're here for you.

OKAY....THAT'S IT....I'VE CREATED A NEW TICKER...(see below)
How many days until the kids go back to school?

Look how many of those white states have TKers in them! You need to get moving!

out of school behavior.

We had our last day of school this past Friday (June 20th) and they are already driving me nuts! My DS7 has developed an attitude over the last couple of months and I'm not sure how I am going to get it out of him! Atleast when he was at school the teacher had to deal with it and not me. DS10 likes to wind up DS7 and then DS7 is the one that gets in trouble. DS10 always has to have the last word and sometimes I just want to thump him! (Not that I would just that I think about it.)

Anyone you know?

 

[whgrn]

AGAIN with the no notifications! What's up with THAT??

OMG, I do believe i've met the sister of the blogger who is obsessed with her condiments and is so demanding of servers! DD and I went out for dinner tonite. Just a pizza joint, but they have other stuff too. This woman ordered a salad, and must have told them at least 4 or 5 times, "No Croutons!" "I don't want ANY Croutons!" The poor guy just looked at her like, "I got it lady! I GOT it!" I just cracked up, and DD looked at me like I was nuts! See, I'm thinking of y'all all the time!

D&DDisney, I noticed from your map that you've missed all the states I've been to, and vice versa! There are LOTS of TKers on the East coast. You'll have to make the "pilgrimage" and come see me, MagiKitty, lighttech, racetrack, M&N, Kim, and the rest of us out here!

 

[racetrack18kb]

Hey all!!! I've been trying to get on here all day but everybody kept kicking me off.

Pikester-Cool about the ipod. When we bought DD's, it only came in black. I was able to find the skins for it along with a hard case for only a few bucks on ebay. She's used them all since Christmas and they have all held up great for less money.

whgrn- That is too funny. I don't think I could have sat there quietly while listening to her. I need to send the link about the condiment lady to SIL. She could use a laugh.

D&DDisney-Oh no, no, no. It is not just boys who solve their problems that way.

When we move, our house is going to have a boxing ring. And after they're done yanking each other's hair and rolling around on the bed, they come whining to me. I swear they might a future career as pro-wrestlers.

MagiKitty-I hear you about the girls. Oh, does that drive me insane. Where do the learn that stuff?

 

[racetrack18kb]

M&N & lighttech-I am watching the Stewart possible team change more than anything right now. The last I read about it, if Stewart leaves, Zippy might not go with him. Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine those 2 not together. I used to like Newman but then he and Rusty (my all time fav) had those problems. In my biased opinion, Penske has gone down hill since Rusty retired.

M&N-Wow, it was more crowded today than it was on Sunday. I know on the website, they advertise how the weekends are much more crowded. Maybe people are paying atttention to that and going during the week. I saw your post on the "CB is different" thread. Very well said.

I agree with alot of your points. New threads need to be started. Maybe I"ll do that. But there are alot of questions that should have been answered. I "know" of quite a few posters who emailed the webmasters and never got an answer from them. And if some posters know what is happening on the other site, they must be lurking there too. I thought that was against the "rules" now? Why aren't those posters banned for being "spectators"?

Ok, everyone. I"m going to start a totally miscellaneous fluff thread. Someone posted "If you start it (the thread), they will come". Let's see if it's true. What should I post about? Any ideas?

 

[Pikester]

How do you skin a nano?

Anyone you know?

Very carefully!


Me when I'm trying to read the DIS and my kids are doing this !

 

[Pikester]

Good evening all.

I really need to come in here and vent a little. I took DS10 to his pediatrician today. His feet have been bothering him on and off over the last year or so. His feet have always looked funny to me. I have even brought it to the pediatrician's attention before, maybe 4 or 5 years ago. I can't quite remember what he said but I do remember that there wasn't much concern. Well, today I found out that he more then likely has Pronated Feet. It's along the same line as Flat Feet. Here is a picture (1st pic shown) http://www.andorrapediatrics.com/ap_folders/hand-outs/knowledge/pronation.htm You can see how the arches kind of bulge down towards the floor. The really hurt DS10 when he runs. I got a referral to an Ankle/Foot Surgeon that the Dr. recommended. I went right over and made an appt for DS10 on the first available date being July 16th. I mentioned to the receptionist that my sons Dr. said that he may need an orthotic (a device placed in your shoe to help you with support). Unlike the generic ones that you buy in a store, he may need a custom made orthotic IF his feet are bad enough. She gave me a brochure on orthotics and hi-lited in it where it says that a custom orthotic is $375.00! She also mentioned that they are not covered by insurance so they would ask for a none refundable fee of $187.50. It just never seems to end! I just spent $413.60 (my portion not covered by Insurance)for DS7 to have fillings in his teeth. Why when we are trying to save money does it seem like we are having situations come up where we need to spend more! Totally frustrating!

Vent done.

So, how are all of you this fine evening? We had a beautiful day here in NH. I was able to hang out two loads of laundry and I actually felt like doing housework. Sunny skies, warm breeze, windows open! Who can feel crabby for too long on a day like today!

 

[disney54us]

Hey Killers, tried signing on and either it's my computer or the boards but something is wacky. Was going to try to figure oout how to do this catch up, either tried to update and go back and read or read and to my horror we are almost at page 80, I think a few days back we were in the late 40's chatty we have been. Well it took me so long to sign on I don't have the energy for either so I will try again tomorrow.

 

[racetrack18kb]

Pikester-You just vent away to us. I'm sorry to hear this about your DS. Don't you just hate it when the ped. won't listen to a mother's instinct? Nothing as serious as this, but I have brought things up to our ped. and been dismissed. I just know when something isn't right, you know what I mean. I know what you mean about trying to save. It seems the more I am able to save, the more the money disappears for other things. It really discourages me sometimes.

It was pretty nice here too. Only in the lower 80's which certainly beats the heat wave we hade a couple of weeks ago. DH is slowly getting rid of the piles of stuff I am decluttering so I'm feeling pretty good about that.

I think you were the one who asked about my SIL. I love her, I really do. But she is one strange cookie. She is a waitress (and there is nothing wrong with that) and has always been a waitress. But within 2 months time, she wanted to become a model, buy a deli and go to cosmatology school because the were all her lifelong dreams. That's not including the time she wanted to buy a pet monkey.

 

[racetrack18kb]

Hey Killers, tried signing on and either it's my computer or the boards but something is wacky. Was going to try to figure oout how to do this catch up, either tried to update and go back and read or read and to my horror we are almost at page 80, I think a few days back we were in the late 40's chatty we have been. Well it took me so long to sign on I don't have the energy for either so I will try again tomorrow.

Hey, there you are!!! Missed you around here. Don't try to catch up. Just try to jump back in. Just update us on what you have been doing and we'll fill you in along the way.

p.s. alot of these pages are the posting of silly smileys for everyone's enjoyment.

 

[M&N]

M&N & lighttech-I am watching the Stewart possible team change more than anything right now. The last I read about it, if Stewart leaves, Zippy might not go with him. Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine those 2 not together. I used to like Newman but then he and Rusty (my all time fav) had those problems. In my biased opinion, Penske has gone down hill since Rusty retired.

M&N-Wow, it was more crowded today than it was on Sunday. I know on the website, they advertise how the weekends are much more crowded. Maybe people are paying atttention to that and going during the week. I saw your post on the "CB is different" thread. Very well said.

I agree with alot of your points. New threads need to be started. Maybe I"ll do that. But there are alot of questions that should have been answered. I "know" of quite a few posters who emailed the webmasters and never got an answer from them. And if some posters know what is happening on the other site, they must be lurking there too. I thought that was against the "rules" now? Why aren't those posters banned for being "spectators"?

Ok, everyone. I"m going to start a totally miscellaneous fluff thread. Someone posted "If you start it (the thread), they will come". Let's see if it's true. What should I post about? Any ideas?

I got the impression that they weren't letting Zippy go from his contract. I cannot imagine them not together. I think they look like they should be related. NASCAR is going to be like all the other sports and make it difficult for the fans to have loyality to a team.

I guess basically, I was trying to say that nothing can be done about the past and the bannings. The people who are still here need to make it into the kind of threads they want to read and enjoy and not just whine about it. I stopped reading it where I said because I felt they were getting personal and nasty.

Fluffy thread topics??? Like pillows? How do you use your marshmallow fluff? (I could discuss how I take graham crackers, mf, and chocolate baking bits and nuke it---microwave smores--YUM!) Does anyone bake their own cookies anymore? (I guess that would be moved to recipe exchange) Best roller coaster at Hershey Park? (That's more scarey than fluffy I guess) Would your house qualify for a segment on Clean House?---must include pictures. Sorry---not feeling the fluff tonight.

Good evening all.

I really need to come in here and vent a little. I took DS10 to his pediatrician today. His feet have been bothering him on and off over the last year or so. His feet have always looked funny to me. I have even brought it to the pediatrician's attention before, maybe 4 or 5 years ago. I can't quite remember what he said but I do remember that there wasn't much concern. Well, today I found out that he more then likely has Pronated Feet. It's along the same line as Flat Feet. Here is a picture (1st pic shown) http://www.andorrapediatrics.com/ap_folders/hand-outs/knowledge/pronation.htm You can see how the arches kind of bulge down towards the floor. The really hurt DS10 when he runs. I got a referral to an Ankle/Foot Surgeon that the Dr. recommended. I went right over and made an appt for DS10 on the first available date being July 16th. I mentioned to the receptionist that my sons Dr. said that he may need an orthotic (a device placed in your shoe to help you with support). Unlike the generic ones that you buy in a store, he may need a custom made orthotic IF his feet are bad enough. She gave me a brochure on orthotics and hi-lited in it where it says that a custom orthotic is $375.00! She also mentioned that they are not covered by insurance so they would ask for a none refundable fee of $187.50. It just never seems to end! I just spent $413.60 (my portion not covered by Insurance)for DS7 to have fillings in his teeth. Why when we are trying to save money does it seem like we are having situations come up where we need to spend more! Totally frustrating!

Vent done.

So, how are all of you this fine evening? We had a beautiful day here in NH. I was able to hang out two loads of laundry and I actually felt like doing housework. Sunny skies, warm breeze, windows open! Who can feel crabby for too long on a day like today!

When it rains, it pours. At least your money is going to a human being...my $1,500 was spent on a car. Is there an organization that helps with medical expenses for children? I know the Lions Club around here helps with glasses. Glad they finally checked it out.

 

[M&N]

Racetrack---You posted 2 while I was trying to post 1. I must be extra slow tonight.

 

[Pikester]

Pikester-You just vent away to us. I'm sorry to hear this about your DS. Don't you just hate it when the ped. won't listen to a mother's instinct? Nothing as serious as this, but I have brought things up to our ped. and been dismissed. I just know when something isn't right, you know what I mean. I know what you mean about trying to save. It seems the more I am able to save, the more the money disappears for other things. It really discourages me sometimes.

It was pretty nice here too. Only in the lower 80's which certainly beats the heat wave we hade a couple of weeks ago. DH is slowly getting rid of the piles of stuff I am decluttering so I'm feeling pretty good about that.

I think you were the one who asked about my SIL. I love her, I really do. But she is one strange cookie. She is a waitress (and there is nothing wrong with that) and has always been a waitress. But within 2 months time, she wanted to become a model, buy a deli and go to cosmatology school because the were all her lifelong dreams. That's not including the time she wanted to buy a pet monkey.

My SIL lives in FL and we are not close at all. I didn't even know that my husband had a sister for like the first 3 or 4 months that we were dating. He was still living with his parents when we met as he was going to a local collage. His parents, at the time, were living in FL for the winter so we hung out at his house alot. I saw his sister's picture on the wall but when I asked him who it was he avoided the question. Turns out she had been arrested for embezzling from the bank she worked as a teller at. She had abandoned her husband and young son to go find herself. She and her now husband have done everything from flipping houses, raising parrots, some sort of seaweed body wraps buisness to brick driveway cleaning (Lots of brick driveways in FL). Anything and everything to get rich quick. They have a daughter. God only knows how normal she'll turn out. The son she abandoned has had some major issues growing up. I don't even know what he is doing now.

I hope your SIL figures out that she doesn't need to find herself because she is not lost. She is a mom to a wonderful child.

 

[M&N]

I could use a little of this right now.

 

[Pikester]

I want one of these

and maybe one of these

 

[Pikester]