VWL Lovers & Groupies Thread: Meese-ka, Mice-ka MOOSE-kateers

[Inkmahm]

I will definitely try and do this Muushka ! I have had a bit of a rough past 4 weeks. Had a car accident near the end of Jan (I'm ok), but then my husband had one on Friday, Feb 10. His tire almost flew off while driving to work. He was able to pull the car over just before it collapsed and he is ok. Just lots of stress lately. Between my school and work, I need a vacation !

Also, I thought it was because we switched from Comcast cable to Verizon FIOS , but the boards have been VERY slow. I've since seen other posts mentioning the same thing. There have been times I've essentially been unable to log on to the DIS in the past month. I think they are switching servers or something ? I literally will post something, walk away, and 10 min later it's still loading. It's hit or miss lately.
But I hope everyone is well....I am trying my best to keep current with my Groupies

Stopher......can you please add me to the trip list ? OKW April 29--May 4, 2012 ! Thanks so much !!!

You DO need a vacation! Glad to hear the car accidents hurt only the cars and not the people in them. Cars can be fixed/replaced!

 

[Inkmahm]

15 days and counting til our OKW/Atlanta Braves Spring Training/US/IOA trip!!

So ready to go!! We will be visiting WL to eat at WCC(obviously to hang around a while too)one evening.

We need personal prayer request. Tammy has been going through some stuff lately, many many Dr. visits after a scare in the ER...bottom line, her heart rate shot to dangerous levels. So far, tests have revealed no rhyme or reason as to why. ER gave her fluids and potassium, and her rate lowered, but this is all we know. She really needs lots of prayers

As for my request, its odd, but I feel guilty asking for it. After many yrs of carpentry, ol body is giving in to aches and pains. Knees are shot. Right knee gave way last night, I heard the pop(think rubberband popping paper sound), kept me awake most of night. I can face age related stuff, it happens. But knowing injuries may not allow me to continue doing my work(crazy, but I love what I do)or play(ex. skiing, walking around WDW)scares me.

Prayers for both of you! I always say that medicine is more of an art than a science. Doctors have the scientific knowledge to help us but the best ones are the ones that are creative and can figure things out. I hope Tammy has at least one of those doctors on her side.

As for your knees, I can relate. I've had a desk job all my life but I inherited bad knees from my mom. The bones are genetically not alligned correctly. And my osteoarthritis in my old age is killing me. I can't take Advil but that works for helping with the arthritis pain. I have Vicodin for the pain but would really rather have an NSAID. My doctor gave me NSAID in a compounded gel formula and that actually helps my knees but isn't covered by insurance. I don't care, the pain relief is worth it to me. Even when your knees go, you can STILL get around WDW. I gave in and use a scooter most of the time in the parks. I"m always sorry when I try to walk instead of ride, but the stubborn part of me still insists on walking sometimes. I'm always sorry afterwards. Prayers for your knees, Jimmy. Old age isn't fun.

Moving on to my FIL please keep praying for him, too. Dynaguy called home last night and was told all the test results will be available on the 22nd. We're hoping for no sign of cancer after his one year treatment plan for colon cancer.

 

[Muushka]

Prayers still being said for Dynaguy's dad.

Jimmy, I hear the pain in your request and prayers will be said for your knees and anything else that is aching.
May this vacation be both restful and medicating, at the same time. And no running to be the first at the gate!

Tammy, I think I must have had a sympathy dream last night (at least I hope it was a dream!).
I woke up and my pulse was 100 MPH (much higher than BPM).
But course I had just gotten a cramp in my achilles, maybe it was for real ?
In any event I hope that they can find out what is causing that heart rate increase. Prayers for Tammy too.

Oh,
1. Hungry
2. Grey
3. Picky very picky

Remy from Ratatouille

 

[Muushka]

Wow, ask on the Groupie board and ye shall receive!

Icecoldpenguin and Maria, thank you both for being keepers of the birthdays for March!

And if the spirit moves you, feel free to take them over.

 

[twokats]

Wow, ask on the Groupie board and ye shall receive!

Icecoldpenguin and Maria, thank you both for being keepers of the birthdays for March!

And if the spirit moves you, feel free to take them over.

Muushka,
I feel like I am now in a position to help you with the birthday board also. I will be glad to take them, just let me know when!!!

 

[Muushka]

Muushka,
I feel like I am now in a position to help you with the birthday board also. I will be glad to take them, just let me know when!!!

Towkats, you rock!

Thank you. How about April onward? If that works, thank you! If not, let me know.

 

[MiaSRN62]

eliza,Inkmahm and Jimmy.....hang in there. Positive thoughts and prayers. Joint pain is no joke. I wish you both well with pain management and, if down the line, you need surgery. Tammy definitely has my prayers. Sometimes the hardest part is not knowing the cause for an illness. I hope the doctors can figure out what is going on and that Tammy will have better days ahead.



MDfam......

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for all the prayers folks. I know we can always count on you folks.

Ink
Hoping for good news for your FIL. Prayers still being lifted from our house on his behalf. God is so good, all the time.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Inkmahm : Moving on to my FIL please keep praying for him, too. Dynaguy called home last night and was told all the test results will be available on the 22nd. We're hoping for no sign of cancer after his one year treatment plan for colon cancer.

Oh Ink....so sorry I missed this. You definitely have my prayers ! HUGS !

 

[jimmytammy]

OK folks with joint pain, gotta share. My brother and a friend told me about a product called Biofreeze. I bought it yesterday from my chiropractor. Its pricey but so worth it. It doesnt take much but seems to work most effective after a hot shower.

 

[Muushka]

OK folks with joint pain, gotta share. My brother and a friend told me about a product called Biofreeze. I bought it yesterday from my chiropractor. Its pricey but so worth it. It doesnt take much but seems to work most effective after a hot shower.

 

[twokats]

OK folks with joint pain, gotta share. My brother and a friend told me about a product called Biofreeze. I bought it yesterday from my chiropractor. Its pricey but so worth it. It doesnt take much but seems to work most effective after a hot shower.

OK, Jimmy, let me tell you about biofreeze!!! It is great! I learned about it years ago from my at the time massage therapist. My chiroprator also carries it, but I buy mine online for a lot better price than what I could and can get it from a professional. Let me know if you need me to try to find the website I used. I keep several of the roll on bottles around.

A couple of weeks ago I strained my shoulder muscle from bending over the computer wrong and it was really tight and hurting bad. I finally said to myself that I did not have time to go to the chiropractor a week early, so I grabbed the biofreeze and used it twice that day and of course watched how I sat at the computer and it was totally better the next day.

Yes, biofreeze is a miracle.

 

[Muushka]

Biofreeze, I will remember that. In case I ever need it! Thanks!

 

[blossomz]

First of all....prayers to all of my groupies in need.

Theresa...beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing!

Forgot to have my upcoming trips posted! Maria..would you mind?

June 18-22: Kidani Village
June 22-27: VWL!!!

Aug 4: Disney Wonder to ALASKA!

Good thing these trips are planned...because I've been nudged out of my teaching position! Apparently my salary is a bit high in these economic times! 30 years of experience didn't seem to matter...

So I'm thinking of embarking on my own educational services and tutoring business geared to special education! Hopefully that will serve me well..along with my pension! And..I'm seriously considering seasonal employment at WDW! Maybe this will all work out! lol...

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for the info on Biofreeze Jimmy and Twokats ! Something I will remember when/iff I need it

Blossomz....

Forgot to have my upcoming trips posted! Maria..would you mind?

June 18-22: Kidani Village
June 22-27: VWL!!!

Aug 4: Disney Wonder to ALASKA!

Christopher/stopher1 is keeper of the trip lists. I'm sure he'll post it on page 1 soon Sounds like some great trips you have planned !!!! ALASKA on the Wonder---so cool !

 

[jimmytammy]

First of all....prayers to all of my groupies in need.

Theresa...beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing!

Forgot to have my upcoming trips posted! Maria..would you mind?

June 18-22: Kidani Village
June 22-27: VWL!!!

Aug 4: Disney Wonder to ALASKA!

Good thing these trips are planned...because I've been nudged out of my teaching position! Apparently my salary is a bit high in these economic times! 30 years of experience didn't seem to matter...

So I'm thinking of embarking on my own educational services and tutoring business geared to special education! Hopefully that will serve me well..along with my pension! And..I'm seriously considering seasonal employment at WDW! Maybe this will all work out! lol...

So sorry you lost your position. It is sad that time put in matters not these days. IMO, our nation will be sorry for this mentality in the future.

Go and do your own thing. Create your own business. All it takes is one client, and its on!

 

[blossomz]

Thanks Jimmy..

You are right..it's the kids and later..our society that will be sorry for giving up on us veterans of teaching!

 

[wildernessDad]

blossomz,

Sorry to hear that you lost your teaching position. Our priorities are way out of wack when those who mold our country's future are let go.

 

[Inkmahm]

Yes, biofreeze is a miracle.

Tried it a year ago and it didn't work for me. Just another in a collection of many creams, salves, etc. that I've tried.

 

[Inkmahm]

Good thing these trips are planned...because I've been nudged out of my teaching position! Apparently my salary is a bit high in these economic times! 30 years of experience didn't seem to matter...

So I'm thinking of embarking on my own educational services and tutoring business geared to special education! Hopefully that will serve me well..along with my pension! And..I'm seriously considering seasonal employment at WDW! Maybe this will all work out! lol...

Welcome to the group you never wanted to join, the experienced unemployed. The outplacement group I still attend hasn't changed much in two years. It is still made up of most people over the age of 50 who have decades of experience but also salary requirements to match. We're not valued for the experience, only looked at as being too expensive.

At least you hae a pension. Those are few and far between these days, too.

Good luck with your business and also with maybe working at WDW! I've pretty much given up on the idea of ever being able to work at WDW unless they have employees on ECVs. You have to have good strong legs to be a CM.