WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 14

[katypop]

that is the issue, no one sees what I do because it all just flows and rather nicely with a Disney cruise thrown in for good measure every now and then too

I'm going on roommate strike. I kicked the children out of my bathroom which we share and they never help clean, and use my bath towel with their grimmy hands which totally grosses me out so from now on they can share a bathroom with their father. Who of course don't keep his bathroom clean, but I'm not using it so I don't care. Gave up the fight with him a long time ago

Also, I'm not doing their laundry anymore either.

They will figure it out.

I'm done and they are going to be upset for the "new" way things will be around here but oh well since I "never made any difference anyways" it shouldn't bother them

When they see it and show me they are sorry I hope we can reconcile and I'll go back to doing it again, but for now I think we have turned into roommates each person takes care of themselves.

And on that note, I was SOOOO happy after I cleaned my bathroom an hour ago, because I know the next time I use it it will STILL be clean




I'm glad you laughed Deb, because I was too.

Ian, that sucks. Moveover, what if you were dead in there by the person that had broken in your house??? Shouldn't the police have tried to make sure you were ok? Didn't the alarm company also call Sukie?

Ice your hand so it doesn't hurt you later




Kathe Did you son get off on a good note when he left? I'm sure it was fun to see him but nice to have him gone too (well the mess anyways right



It took me a minute to get into the back and forth of the story, but once you just suspend belief it's a great love story.

Nan, your family will "get it". They just never "get it" quite soon enough

My son did leave on a good note, thanks for asking We've just experienced so many highs and lows over the past few years...

As far as the book goes, yes, that's exactly what I've done...suspend belief. I have stopped trying to figure out exactly what year it is for everyone and exactly how it all works...I am just enjoying each chapter for what it is

 

[katypop]

Going good! Just got back from a few days in the mountains. It's hard to imagine that school starts for the kids here in 2 weeks. How's your summer going? I did book a 4 night cruise for Nov 29, so I'm excited about seeing the decorations!!!

Will this be your first cruise seeing the Xmas decorations then?

Our summer here is dissappointing so far It is so much cooler than normal and we're having more rain than usual too.

I am looking forward to my trip out west to visit my son in about 4 weeks though

 

[HollyTyler]

This is a currednt advert on tv over here. Do you think this might be John and me in a few years?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgXJlo8OeBk

I love it!

 

[HollyTyler]

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD....

Glad to hear the news. Sooooooo happy for you.

I think things will get ugly trying to get them out of the house. I overheard the guy telling somebody on the phone that the owner told him he'll take him to court and have his wages garnished and that the guy told the owner, "Good luck with that" because he doesn't HAVE A JOB, so no wages to garnish.

 

[HollyTyler]

I was laughing about it after I was freed. I called the alarm company, just to close the loop on things since they called. I could hear the rep starting to giggle as I explained to her what happened we laughed about it.

I also had to explain it to my neighbors, since the police were here, crawling all around the house and their houses.

Meanwhile, Ian's locked in the bathroom.

The door wasn't even locked, it was just shut with the little catch. That will teach me to close the bathroom door!

Oh my gosh, sorry about that mess, but I can't help laughing! I hope tomorrow goes better!

 

[HollyTyler]

I'm going on roommate strike. I kicked the children out of my bathroom which we share and they never help clean, and use my bath towel with their grimmy hands which totally grosses me out so from now on they can share a bathroom with their father. Who of course don't keep his bathroom clean, but I'm not using it so I don't care. Gave up the fight with him a long time ago

Also, I'm not doing their laundry anymore either.

They will figure it out.

I'm done and they are going to be upset for the "new" way things will be around here but oh well since I "never made any difference anyways" it shouldn't bother them

Nan, this sounds like a great plan and really should make them see all you do for them.

 

[gydell]

Will this be your first cruise seeing the Xmas decorations then?

Our summer here is dissappointing so far It is so much cooler than normal and we're having more rain than usual too.

I am looking forward to my trip out west to visit my son in about 4 weeks though

Yes it's my 1st for the Christmas decorations on the ship. I'm sure that you will enjoy visiting your son.

 

[katypop]

Yes it's my 1st for the Christmas decorations on the ship. I'm sure that you will enjoy visiting your son.

Make sure you come back and share your experience with all of us

I'm really looking forward to my trip out West. I've only travelled East and South before! Closest I've been to mountains before was in NH one year.

Have to say goodnight to everyone. Unfortunately I have to be up early for work tomorrow

 

[HollyTyler]

Make sure you come back and share your experience with all of us

I'm really looking forward to my trip out West. I've only travelled East and South before! Closest I've been to mountains before was in NH one year.

Have to say goodnight to everyone. Unfortunately I have to be up early for work tomorrow

Goodnight Kathe!

 

[HollyTyler]

I just won another $20 coke cash card! Off to see if I can win anything from Cheerios.

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

Just a driveby posting as we are in the middle of enjoying Billy Barker Days (Family festival here in Quesnel).

We saw this shirt in the Gold Dust Mall and Shannon almost bought it, but said we had to at least take a picture of it to post here.

So here it is:

I'll try and be back on Monday. Lots going on with the Festival, we are going over to another couple's house tonight to play some boardgames and tomorrow we are heading out to go to a lake for some political schmoozing. Monday back to normal.

If you want to see what's going on with us this weekend check out our dropshots page which is linked in my sig below....

Hope everyone is having a good time!!

 

[iankh]

that is the issue, no one sees what I do because it all just flows and rather nicely with a Disney cruise thrown in for good measure every now and then too

I'm going on roommate strike. I kicked the children out of my bathroom which we share and they never help clean, and use my bath towel with their grimmy hands which totally grosses me out so from now on they can share a bathroom with their father. Who of course don't keep his bathroom clean, but I'm not using it so I don't care. Gave up the fight with him a long time ago

Also, I'm not doing their laundry anymore either.

They will figure it out.

I'm done and they are going to be upset for the "new" way things will be around here but oh well since I "never made any difference anyways" it shouldn't bother them

When they see it and show me they are sorry I hope we can reconcile and I'll go back to doing it again, but for now I think we have turned into roommates each person takes care of themselves.

And on that note, I was SOOOO happy after I cleaned my bathroom an hour ago, because I know the next time I use it it will STILL be clean

Nan,

If it's any consolation or encouragement, my mother went on strike for a number of years. My father and siblings criticized her cooking, so she stopped cooking. They apparently ate sandwiches for years. She resumed cooking after I was born.

 

[HollyTyler]

Just a driveby posting as we are in the middle of enjoying Billy Barker Days (Family festival here in Quesnel).

We saw this shirt in the Gold Dust Mall and Shannon almost bought it, but said we had to at least take a picture of it to post here.

So here it is:

I'll try and be back on Monday. Lots going on with the Festival, we are going over to another couple's house tonight to play some boardgames and tomorrow we are heading out to go to a lake for some political schmoozing. Monday back to normal.

If you want to see what's going on with us this weekend check out our dropshots page which is linked in my sig below....

Hope everyone is having a good time!!

I love it! I would have bought one!

 

[HollyTyler]

Wow, Michigan has had the highest unemployment rate in the country for 12 months in a row! 1 out of every 7 people is unemployed. I'm so grateful for my job.

 

[nskjerven]

I just won another $20 coke cash card! Off to see if I can win anything from Cheerios.

I wonder if this game is state sensitive, like more people play in CA that's why I can't win

I've been trying and every time you win it makes me want it MORE!!!

congrats, better it go to you than some stranger

Nan,

If it's any consolation or encouragement, my mother went on strike for a number of years. My father and siblings criticized her cooking, so she stopped cooking. They apparently ate sandwiches for years. She resumed cooking after I was born.

Why do I have the feeling that "you" told your mom that her cooking was good

I'm sure this is nothing new in the world, you'd just think that Paul and the kids would get it by now. My kids have lots of friends that don't have fun moms. Whatever, I'm planning my own fun from now on, and not including them in it. I think my point will get accross rather quickly.

Like I said I just haven't figured out what I need to make it work again. I'm so drained right now that I just can't see them ever being nice enough for me to want to do any of it for them again

On that lovely note, I'm going back in the house to watch another movie, alone

 

[Tink rules]

I'm kind of getting used to it after two years. I just hope we can get rid of it in the next 7 weeks so I don't have to wrap on vacation and that I'll be able to swim in the pool and go in the hot tub.

It took three months on Keflex to get rid of last time. So I'm not too encouraged.

But hey, at least I get to go on vacation....whatever condition I'm in, at least I'm there.

Can we just wrap you in saran wrap and throw you in the pool?

Sorry Michelle, I may not understand all of it, but know you need lots of these:

Sometimes it's just so exhausting trying to control what we can't control that it's best to just "go with the flow."

Besides, you never know what wonders await, just around the river bend.

Michelle, life is too short to worry about appearances. You are a great person and you know that. Savor what is in your daily life and the rest of it will come. And we are here for you to vent when you are feeling blue

Michelle - Don't get too down! There are many many people who think you are a fantastic! There's many on the dis, your nieces and nephews, your mom, just to name a few


And Ken says hi!

Thanks everyone... I needed someplace to vent and good people to listen - I knew I came to the right place...

Thanks for reminding me...I need to catch up on some Castle episodes on line. Hmmmmmm....maybe I'll call the cable company tomorrow and see if they can figure out why I don't have any sound. I haven't turned my TV on in about FIVE WEEKS.

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Jackie...silly suggestion, but have you tried the volume switch???

 

[Tink rules]

Well said Nan and Ian and others that have contributed. We're all here for you Michelle.

There certainly are alot of compassionate friends here...

Oooooooooh nooooooooo!!! Keep strong and don't go down that nasty black hole. You are special and nobody sees you as a failure at all. Your family loves you - remember that.

I'm trying Marilyn... but it's the family that judges the most...

So where is everyone this morning? Surely you people can't be sleeping.

actually... I was... most of the day... sort of a recovery from yesterday and last night...

AND your friends too, Michelle, especially all of us here!

Thanks Holly...

 

[Tink rules]

Oh Chelle, it's going to be ok. You have to realize that you don't have total control and it's ok. Just let it go. This is your lesson that you need to experience.

You should feel proud of the work that you have done. It does not matter what others perceive. It only matters what you know to be true in your heart. And everyone that loves you....family and friends....know that too.

Let go of the stress....what works out will and what doesn't wasn't meant to in the first place. Accept it and let it be.

Look at all the pluses in your life and be greatful for them. Stop looking at what you don't have and still want because you probably don't need it anyway.

I know, easier said than done. I get it. You work so hard, you strive to achieve something nice and it doesn't happen for you. You have earned it and yet there is no compensation. You get so frustrated and it brings you down. Wallow in it for a day....then pick yourself up and start all over again. You're better than that, don't let it beat you.

Patience is another virtue and a good lesson. There are delays but in time I think you'll see a good end result.

As an example....I'm pretty sure that John and I lost all opportunity to build our home on our property in Delaware. We wiped ourselves out financially when mom died and we had to cover so many expenses. The economy has trashed since then and no one is lending. IndyMac has been bought out and they are holding our loan for the land and further construction. We don't have a dime left in the budget each month because of the ongoing and increasing expenses for Ray every month. We have one year left before we have to decide to put it on the market to sell. We'll never see any return on it and we'll be lucky to break even.

Oh well. Life is real. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and whenever John is able to retire now, even that's in question lately, we'll just go to Delaware and get an apartment to live in. What's the big deal. We'll probably be too old to care for a house anyway and it'll be easier to live in an apartment. We don't give up our dreams, we just make some adjustments. Life is all about compromise....there's your plan, His plan and then somewhere in the middle is reality.

You're young, attractive, intelligent, witty, charming, loyal, giving, so funny and are loved by many. You can do anything. It's time to make some lemonade.

Hugs and much love....

Deb...

I thank you so much for opening your heart so much... It's the days when you think that there is no hope that are the hardest. Last night I had a good cry. (what an oxymoron...) I realized that alot of what I am going through isn't my fault at all... I've gotten rolled up in with the rest of the people waiting and in a way, because of all of the work that has been done, and all the stress everyone is under... Michael has sort of forgotten who I am and he's forgotten that I was the one who was always supportive and caring. I'm not an overly demanding person, but I need to remind him that I deserve a little bit more respect than the others who work for him.

This project has changed so often because of the stupid bank crisis. This should have been finished last year.

Unfortunately, it is my family (not the QM) but the siblings who look down on me and have for as long as I can remember. I am sort of hoping that when this project is done, that I can prove that I have succeeded in something of substance - however I've already decided that I could cure cancer and they wouldn't be impressed. I shouldn't let them bother me and it is a good think that I moved away when I did.

Wow Deb, that was wonderful. Take note Michelle!!!

I not only took note... I printed it out...

 

[Tink rules]

Deb, good perspective and by sharing with us your story it does make it seem like we are all in the same boat and that makes us all feel better. Thank you for sharing your life with us




In the above thought, I'm going to share here too.

We had a bad meltdown last night and I decided to stay home from the track today because I was so upset. So sad, no updates.

Sometimes being the mommy and doing "everything" that makes the family run smoothly without being appreicated takes its toll.

That is the crux of the issues from last night and more this morning. No sense in rehashing the details. I just could not be the bigger person in this fight one more time so I called a time out for myself.

I'm home today alone. Crying and feeling sad. Whatever, you can't make people value what you do for them, they either do or don't. I should know that by now

Hey sweetie.. I hope you got my message (check your cell...)... I'm SO sorry that you are going through a tough time also... I wish I knew last night when you and I were messaging - I could have been there for you like you were for me...

I'm always here and my cell is almost always with me and you can call and vent 24/7...

Sending many

 

[Tink rules]

I've had a really crappy day.

I subbed 2 WW meetings this morning which was fine. I decided to hit Costco after the meetings to get my errands done and have the rest of the day clear.

I had planned to do some serious work on Mouse Manager this afternoon and get my new release ready for testing this weekend.

I got home from Costco, turned off the burglar alarm and hit the bathroom on the main floor of our unit.

The alarm suddenly went off. I probably hadn't punched in the PIN number correctly.

I try to open the bathroom door ... nothing. It won't open. I keep turning the doorknob, but the little thingie that clicks the door closed, isn't moving. The bathroom door wasn't locked. It was just closed.

The alarm is blaring, the phone goes, it's the alarm company. Of course I can't get to the phone.

My cell phone goes off because it's the back up number. My phone is outside the bathroom.

The alarm finally stopped after about 10 minutes and then about 5 minutes after that, the doorbell goes off, because the police are at my house.

I guess they checked all the doors and saw the place was locked and left.

During all this, I'm trying to get out of the bathroom. If I was outside the bathroom, it would have been easy enough to slip the lock with a credit card, but I'm stuck inside.

Oh, and Sukie is out for the day and would not be back until about 8 PM.

I frantically rummage through the medicine cabinets, and all I have are two pairs of scissors for trimming mustaches and beards, a pair of tweezers, and nail clippers that have a built-in nail file.

I have my wallet and try various cards, but again, because I'm inside the bathroom they don't do any good.

I finally, possibly over an hour later freed myself, using a combination of the scissors and nail file.

I also managed to really cut up about 3 fingers on one hand from having to apply pressure to the open scissors. So there was blood over the door, over the implements and over several credit cards! I guess I was too focused at the time to realize that I was cutting myself.

I did lapse into a rather male moment at one point and punched the door, then cradling my hand wondered what that was all about and where it came from.

So, I'm going to give up on the rest of the day and just play.

OMG what are they putting in the water these days? Ian, that is the MOST horrible day I could ever think of. I'm so, so sorry this happened to you. Don't hate me, I laughed so hard just now reading one calamity after another. It's hard to believe, it's right out of a movie. I can see the scene in my head and I'm very fearful for you....I mean it. But as I keep reading, I'm still laughing.

I'm just happy that you finally made it out of there, bleeding, but out.

Hugs sweetie, you need them too!

Oh my goodness are the planets in some sort of wierd alignment? We need a lot of this

and quite a bit of this

for our little DIS family here!

And here's a cheer of support for Paul on Monday too!








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Ohhh Ian... I don't know if I should laugh or cry... (but you did cheer me up...)

Might I suggest you stash an emergency kit in the bathroom with some meals ready to eat and a good book that will last you not only until Sukie comes home but also until he is able to stop laughing his A$$ off...

I also suggest you install a padded toilet seat...

So... where were Tallulah and Truman through all of this???