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

[racetrack18kb]

Afternoon!!! Been looking all afternoon for a new car. We have a minivan right now but it's not what we really want. Not getting anything soon but just really looking for ideas.

Pikester-Thanks for all that you said about DS. It's not just the no real boundaries he gets at his mom's, he also has no responsibilities there. He absolutely has to do nothing for himself there. It's like staying at a hotel for him. She treats him like he's still a little child (like 5 or 6 years old) and we want him to learn to be responsible for himself. I just mean basic life skills too, you know. We've only had custody for 3 years and it's been one uphill battle. But I think we are starting to win.

DL55-thank you too. She likes knowing that we are the "bad guys". Even when DS lived with her, DH had to be the bad guy. She didn't want the responsibility even then. It's nice to know some people get it. So many other people just say "why don't you just send him back?" Can't, we know it would be way worse for DS even if he doesn't realize it now.

 

[MagiKitty]

Racetrack, my brother's EVIL bio-mother STILL plays the "bad guys" thing about my parents. My nephew told me that she tried to bad mouth my family at some party they went to. Everyone just kept their mouth shut, they know who the bad guy REALLY is. It was just pathetic on her part, running her mouth to try to make her look like the victim after over 30 years. Just get over it already! Its just sad because its further driving her grandchildren from her, because they love my mother and father and it hurts them to hear anyone talk badly of them.

I, however, am not related to her in the slightest and would love to give her a swift kick in the booty. But my parents raised me better than that. I can still harbor secret fantasies though....

Oh, I wanted to add that we celebrated my Dad's kidney's 8th birthday over the weekend. We've been very blessed to have such a successful transplant!

 

[M&N]

yeah for Wall-E! It was so cute. You're going to love it.

M&N...I got a Coke float from Wendy's at lunch. Its one of the perks of summer! No guilt with cold drinks! Hydration is very very important!

I liked WallE too...who cares what the DIS thread said.

I didn't know Coke floats were back...I'll take a diet please. Have to save calories where ever possible.

Racetrack: I'm sure it's hard finding something to fit your needs with those little ones.

I came back to the TKers to hide. I was on a thread where someone made autograph pages with the characters. They are really neat. Anyway, someone copied them and was selling a book on ebay. The designer pulled her designs. Everyone was upset at the person selling the book...I really was too. But that person whowas not even a DISer, signed in so she could say she got the designs from Photobucket and thought she could use them to earn money. She must have gotten email from designer and then taken if off ebay. Anyway, I posted a thank you to the 'thief' for posting and explaining.

The next person posted this:Well, I have to say I still stand strong on my opinion. No matter how you put it, taking someone else's images and selling them is just wrong. I don't see how anyone could see that is okay.
To each their own I guess.

I could not let that go so I posted this: You may stand on your opinion. I agree, it should not have been done. It was a wrong thing to do.
I was shocked when I first found this forum and all the people who do all the designs for free and let us use them. But I also stand firm on my opinion that everyone makes mistakes...no one is perfect. What is so obvious to you, may not be to someone else. I could site our obvious differences as to who would make a better president as an example. This person found out it was not right and took actions to correct the situation. She did come to this thread and say she did not realize it was wrong. Do you know how many people realize it is illegal to copy even 1 sentence from a book but do it anyway? Not to mention those who know something is copyrighted and copy anyway.
To each their own...I guess I choose to side with the own who admit they make mistakes and offer forgiveness.


So I figured I had better come back to my safe place...where we all admit we make mistakes but

each other anyway.

 

[racetrack18kb]

MagiKitty-What is it with some people? I'd love to give DS's mom more than a swift kick in the bootie. But I have 4 kids and that would set a bad example even if it would fun...hehehe.

Congrats to your dad!!!

 

[racetrack18kb]

M&N-I went back and read through some of that thread, especially the last couple of pages. Is this suppose to be the "friendliest" internet chat board? I agree she made a mistake and shouldn't have done it. But as soon as she was informed about it, she pulled the listing and apologized. She was morally wrong to do it. But from what I understand, the only people who would have been able to make her legally stop would be Disney. Don't they own the copyrights to all the characters? I believe Disney sent a different designer a cease and desist order.

Before they get all up in arms about what happened, they should think carefully about what they are doing too. I've made my own shirts with their designs and it's great especially for hard to find characters. Though they are not selling thier designs, they are taking money away from Disney in a way. The disboards is a small drop in the bucket of disney visitors but there are getting to be more who are making their own shirts instead of buying them from Disney. If disney notices that the homemade shirts are getting more and more frequent, they just might start looking more closely to where they are coming from. And this is most likely the first place the will check. There is a big difference to me between creating a design for your family to use and creating one for 300 "strangers" so use.

Don't get me wrong, it's a very nice thing they do for everyone but sometimes they seem a little hypocritical.

 

[lighttech]

Just bopping in quick.
I haven't caught up, and won't tonight, but I hope everyone is well.

I had an unexpected dr.'s appt today... but everything is FINE!!! Hope this isn't TMI, but a little spotting, combined w/ the Braxton Hicks I was having last night and I got a little nervous. Dr. said to come in, checked it out and said that there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Even though I know its kinda' weird b/c I didn't stop by to voice my concern, I wanted to come by and share my happy news w/ you all.

I did feel a little bad for DS, I had just told him we would get dressed and take a picnic lunch to the park and then play for a while when I discovered the "issue." So, instead he had to get dressed and come be bored w/ me at the Dr.'s office. I must brag a bit here... he was such a little trooper. He did whine a little at first, but I told him it was imp't to go to make sure Mommy and the baby were healthy and he perked up. He asked if we could go later, and I said we would see (I planned on it provided everything was o.k. but I didn't want to promise again.) So, when my app't was all over, he said "Excuse me Dr... Is is ok if Mommy and I go to the park for a little while?" The Dr. told him it would be o.k. as long as Mommy took it easy. He said "OK, but I"m going to run around real fast." The Dr. assured him that would be fine. Then at the park, DS kept directing me to diff't benches that I should sit on and rest while he played. He has his moments, but he really is my little

Anyway, after a bit of stress, I'm just exhausted. So, I have to pack up lunches, etc. for school tomorrow, and then I am heading to bed and crashing. (And saying a little prayer of thanks for my blessings.)

Have a great night everyone!

 

[Pikester]

Just bopping in quick.
I haven't caught up, and won't tonight, but I hope everyone is well.

I had an unexpected dr.'s appt today... but everything is FINE!!! Hope this isn't TMI, but a little spotting, combined w/ the Braxton Hicks I was having last night and I got a little nervous. Dr. said to come in, checked it out and said that there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Even though I know its kinda' weird b/c I didn't stop by to voice my concern, I wanted to come by and share my happy news w/ you all.

I did feel a little bad for DS, I had just told him we would get dressed and take a picnic lunch to the park and then play for a while when I discovered the "issue." So, instead he had to get dressed and come be bored w/ me at the Dr.'s office. I must brag a bit here... he was such a little trooper. He did whine a little at first, but I told him it was imp't to go to make sure Mommy and the baby were healthy and he perked up. He asked if we could go later, and I said we would see (I planned on it provided everything was o.k. but I didn't want to promise again.) So, when my app't was all over, he said "Excuse me Dr... Is is ok if Mommy and I go to the park for a little while?" The Dr. told him it would be o.k. as long as Mommy took it easy. He said "OK, but I"m going to run around real fast." The Dr. assured him that would be fine. Then at the park, DS kept directing me to diff't benches that I should sit on and rest while he played. He has his moments, but he really is my little

Anyway, after a bit of stress, I'm just exhausted. So, I have to pack up lunches, etc. for school tomorrow, and then I am heading to bed and crashing. (And saying a little prayer of thanks for my blessings.)

Have a great night everyone!

I am very glad to hear that you and the baby are OK. You must have been scared until you got the "all clear" from the Dr.

I remember calling my Dr at 11 weeks because I had spotting. It was with my 1st so I was totally freaking out and bawling. The interesting thing is that I spotted at the exact same time with my 2nd. It must just be something that my body does.

Your son sounds so cute! Don't you just love it when they are being so sweet. It always amazes me how fast they can go from cute to little monsters in like 5 seconds.

Have a good night and enjoy your sleep. It won't be long until 2AM feedings are your life!

 

[M&N]

Lighttech: Such a sweetheart.

I'm sure he'll be protective of little lighttech too.

 

[M&N]

Hi, Pikester...

I just found this guy. They had Mr Potato heads at school for an activity to show kids what kids did back in the day. They couldn't believe we used real potatoes.

 

[Pikester]

Hi M&N!

I've been wanting to use this one

but couldn't think of a good time to use it!

My DS10 was doing this today.

He just bought a new battery charger for it because we misplaced the old one.

Real Potatoes!

 

[M&N]

Hi M&N!

I've been wanting to use this one

but couldn't think of a good time to use it!

He looks like I felt when the nurse said some kid had lice!

 

[Pikester]

This is how I felt after my walk tonight.

Talk about Freaky!!!!

 

[MagiKitty]

Pikester! that clown is straight from my nightmares. He's so scary!

Lighttech, pardon me while I squeeze the cuteness out of your DS. And congrats on the AOK from the doctor. What a wonderful little man/future big brother you have there!

 

[M&N]

 

[Pikester]

That clown reminded me of Steven King's IT. That movie was creepy!

I just remembered that I have to get up early tomorrow therefore I must bid farewell. Parting is such sweet sorrow!

Night All!

 

[racetrack18kb]

I decided to pop on over here and what do I get....some really freaky looking clown and bugs crawling all over my screen. Just about jump out of my chair. THANKS!!!

lighttech-thank you for updating us. Glad everything is ok. Your DS is so adorable. Don't you wish you could just bottle all that sweetness up? Sure wish I could have and then poured it on them at those moments when they were acting like little terrors.

 

[lighttech]

Just a quick lunchtime hello.

 

[MagiKitty]

Afternoon, Killers. Its been a rough day, nothing too bad. But do you ever have one of those days that the simplest things turn into obstacles, and everything just seems so much harder than usual? I'm having one of those days. I'm not complaining, I have love and family in my life, I have my health and tons of wonderful. I'm just saying it seems harder today.

A few of my Christmas orders sold out and although I won't be charged, I'm a little bummed not to get my stuff. Of course, I had to call THEM to find this out. I've been waiting for delivery the last few days. I tried to order similar items, let's hope I have better luck this time.

Finally got in touch with my travel agent. I've been chasing her for a few weeks now and was really just fed up with the antics. She knows she has me in a sling coz the free dining promotion is over and if I left her I'd be the one messed up, without free food. I let her know I was not too thrilled with the lack of service she has been providing me. I hate being the mean guy, but this was getting ridiculous. We're on the same page now and I've given her the flight info for Magical Express--let's just hope our flights don't get changed anymore. So far, its been changed twice.

Are any of you on Facebook? I joined because it seemed that most of my cousins were on it and it was a good way to keep up with each other. Unfortunately, the side effect has been persons getting back in touch with me. Its not that I don't like them, but if I really had wanted to remain friends with them after all these years, wouldn't I have done that? It seems that everyone is friendly until they find out where you are, if you're married, what you do, if you have kids, and what you do for a living. After that, no more contact. It just annoys me. I have a good set of girlfriends from high school who've maintained our friendships in (gulp!) 20 years. I think I know who my friends are.

I think I'm getting cranky-pants. I need to battle it with carbs. The extra calories are really better for everyone involved....give me the cupcake and no one gets hurt!

 

[DL55]

Racetrack, my brother's EVIL bio-mother STILL plays the "bad guys" thing about my parents. My nephew told me that she tried to bad mouth my family at some party they went to. Everyone just kept their mouth shut, they know who the bad guy REALLY is. It was just pathetic on her part, running her mouth to try to make her look like the victim after over 30 years. Just get over it already! Its just sad because its further driving her grandchildren from her, because they love my mother and father and it hurts them to hear anyone talk badly of them.

I, however, am not related to her in the slightest and would love to give her a swift kick in the booty. But my parents raised me better than that. I can still harbor secret fantasies though....

Oh, I wanted to add that we celebrated my Dad's kidney's 8th birthday over the weekend. We've been very blessed to have such a successful transplant!

for your Dad's kidney

Just bopping in quick.
I haven't caught up, and won't tonight, but I hope everyone is well.

I had an unexpected dr.'s appt today... but everything is FINE!!! Hope this isn't TMI, but a little spotting, combined w/ the Braxton Hicks I was having last night and I got a little nervous. Dr. said to come in, checked it out and said that there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Even though I know its kinda' weird b/c I didn't stop by to voice my concern, I wanted to come by and share my happy news w/ you all.

I did feel a little bad for DS, I had just told him we would get dressed and take a picnic lunch to the park and then play for a while when I discovered the "issue." So, instead he had to get dressed and come be bored w/ me at the Dr.'s office. I must brag a bit here... he was such a little trooper. He did whine a little at first, but I told him it was imp't to go to make sure Mommy and the baby were healthy and he perked up. He asked if we could go later, and I said we would see (I planned on it provided everything was o.k. but I didn't want to promise again.) So, when my app't was all over, he said "Excuse me Dr... Is is ok if Mommy and I go to the park for a little while?" The Dr. told him it would be o.k. as long as Mommy took it easy. He said "OK, but I"m going to run around real fast." The Dr. assured him that would be fine. Then at the park, DS kept directing me to diff't benches that I should sit on and rest while he played. He has his moments, but he really is my little

Anyway, after a bit of stress, I'm just exhausted. So, I have to pack up lunches, etc. for school tomorrow, and then I am heading to bed and crashing. (And saying a little prayer of thanks for my blessings.)

Have a great night everyone!

So glad everything is ok. for your DS

M&N I agree with you that the person who "stole" the designs did the right thing to come on and apologize. Doesn't do anyone any good to keep on picking at it (will never heal). Just forgive and get on with your life.

 

[Pikester]

Hello!

I see Magikitty, lightech, DL55 have stopped by to check in for the day. Where is everybody else?

Went to the movies and saw Wall-E. That is a really cute movie! I almost cried at the end when Wall-E wasn't remembering Eva(Hi-lite if you've seen it). Good thing there was only 10 of us in the theater!

Took DS10 to the podiatrist and we ended up buying some inserts for his shoes ($40 ) We will be giving these a month to see how they work and then going back to decide if he will need an insert that offers more support. In order to get that better support we will need to do custom made inserts ($275 ). After the first pair of inserts it will cost us $100 for every new pair of inserts that we will need to buy due to DS10 growing.

Magikitty: Be mean

because sometimes you have to be! I've never even been to Facebook. Is it like myspace?

I'll try to stop by later.