Who here is not in the "clique" like me? Part 3

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

So, tell me, do you all go to Disneyland or WDW? I've been going to DL since the 1960's. I go about 2-3 times a year from WA state. It sounds like not a lot of folks get to DL very often. I LOVE it, as you can see!!!!

I've only been to DL once.

 

[pozey]

Courtney looks so much like you, and Chase too - DW is beautiful, I see where Colton gets his looks! (tell us... is he 'going out' with Kayla yet??)

DW will be extremely disappointed when I tell her that everyone says Courtney looks more like me. However she will be happy that you said she was beautiful.......which I totally agree with.

And I don't think Colton has talked to Kayla much since school started back. I told him that he just needs to talk to her.......just ask her what she got for Christmas and what all she did over Christmas break.

 

[pozey]

So, tell me, do you all go to Disneyland or WDW? I've been going to DL since the 1960's. I go about 2-3 times a year from WA state. It sounds like not a lot of folks get to DL very often. I LOVE it, as you can see!!!!

I have never been to Disneyland. In fact, I have only been west of the Rocky Mountains once. Went to San Fransisco and northern California to visit my brother when he lived out there.

I was born in Florida, and we tend to vacation in the eastern part of the US. Mainly Disney World and Myrtle Beach.

 

[pozey]

ok pozey, we've got to see some current pix!
That got me in gear to download our pix from Christmas.... do you think he was a little excited to get his own laptop?

here he is in his room at his Lion King table working away...lol...

he loved his bike...but I think its too big for now oops!

Looks like he had a GREAT Christmas!!

 

[lyzziesmom]

DW will be extremely disappointed when I tell her that everyone says Courtney looks more like me. However she will be happy that you said she was beautiful.......which I totally agree with.

And I don't think Colton has talked to Kayla much since school started back. I told him that he just needs to talk to her.......just ask her what she got for Christmas and what all she did over Christmas break.

I actually think Courtney has Mrs. Pozey's gorgeous smile - and that curly hair!! You guys are such a pretty family.

That's good advice to Colton. Sometimes just starting a conversation can be the hardest part. Once that's done, it's a piece of cake. Would this be his first time "dating?" Are you ready for it? I was not allowed to date until I was 14, and even then it was a struggle between me & my parents. They wanted me to wait until... well, about now. I guess it's different with girls.

IHDL (can I call you that?): I would really like to go to Disneyland sometime soon. I was talking with Lyzzie, my 8-year-old daughter, and we were thinking that would be a great vacation for just the two of us, but I don't know if it'll be possible. I also really want to do a cruise this year for my birthday in October, but we will just have to see how things pan out. I live for my vacations and always try to take several trips a year, which is a great accomplishment for a single-parent receptionist!! I do have to make small sacrifices, such as I have no food in the house, but that's ok. Priorities!!

 

[pozey]

I actually think Courtney has Mrs. Pozey's gorgeous smile - and that curly hair!! You guys are such a pretty family.

That's good advice to Colton. Sometimes just starting a conversation can be the hardest part. Once that's done, it's a piece of cake. Would this be his first time "dating?" Are you ready for it? I was not allowed to date until I was 14, and even then it was a struggle between me & my parents. They wanted me to wait until... well, about now. I guess it's different with girls.

DW will be happy to hear your comments....

Oh, and I know Colton will not be really "dating" for a few years now. But I have told him that if they do start liking each other....he would be able to invite her to birthday parties and family outings - like when we go to the zoo and such.

 

[DznyFan]

Linda - loved the pictures - Kenny is just so cute!!!! (how often do I say that about him?) He looks so serious on his 'laptop' in that 2nd photo. (was he DISing?) what's the Lion King table? Note how I zero in on any Disney stuff..... it's really pathetic.

I DL: as mentioned - almost always WDW. I haven't been to DL in 8 years, and it was probably 10 years before that that I went the first time. I do want to get out to see California Adventure - we were going to about 4 years ago, but that trip got cancelled. Was going to stay at the Grand Californian, too!!

For clarification's sake: as I learned, in teenspeak 'going out' isn't dating - it's that stage of like - where, whether they're in 5th grade or 12th grade - the social stigma of having a 'significant other'... it's so confusing! You're going out? Yes. Going out where? Nowhere, we're just going out. How do you go out and not go anywhere? I remember back when some of DD's friends in the 5th grade were 'going out'... it's like, yeah, right.

 

[lindakmonty]

Linda - loved the pictures - Kenny is just so cute!!!! (how often do I say that about him?) He looks so serious on his 'laptop' in that 2nd photo. (was he DISing?) what's the Lion King table? Note how I zero in on any Disney stuff..... it's really pathetic.

I DL: as mentioned - almost always WDW. I haven't been to DL in 8 years, and it was probably 10 years before that that I went the first time. I do want to get out to see California Adventure - we were going to about 4 years ago, but that trip got cancelled. Was going to stay at the Grand Californian, too!!

For clarification's sake: as I learned, in teenspeak 'going out' isn't dating - it's that stage of like - where, whether they're in 5th grade or 12th grade - the social stigma of having a 'significant other'... it's so confusing! You're going out? Yes. Going out where? Nowhere, we're just going out. How do you go out and not go anywhere? I remember back when some of Erin's friends in the 5th grade were 'going out'... it's like, yeah, right.

Thank you you noticed his lion king table I bought it for him a few years ago on disneyshopping.com it is an adorable little table for him to color at etc. w/2 chairs. One is Rafiki and the other is a Giraffe. it is just so adorable! noticing disney isn't pathetic to me it is a passion !!

yeah, when I was that age it was "going out " too. Boy that was awhile ago.

pozey, has your dw and Courtney ever had their pix together alone? I bet that would be just priceless!!

 

[lindakmonty]

oh yeah, he was on his laptop. It asked him his name, address, phone #, email etc... then he asks me...ok, so how do I check my email? It's just a toy sweetheart. No real email! He's FIVE!!!

 

[sewer]

Donna darling, what's for breakfast tomorrow?

 

[DznyFan]

Donna darling, what's for breakfast tomorrow?

dang, sewer! You already lookin' for breakfast????

 

[2xcited2slp]

Hello, my sunshines!!!!

How was everyone's day??

Mine was fine----I had my treatment then went over to see my niece. I think she was the most quiet I have ever seen (or not heard ) her. I went to Target to get her something and found a really cute little castle. It was an assembly project, really. We popped out the pieces and glued them together then put stickers on it. Prince, Princess, a dragon, horse, etc. It was really cute and made for a nice afternoon. My mom was over to watch the baby and my other nephew was at school, so my sister got to do something that I have never seen her do--------she layed down and took a 20 minute cat nap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have to know my sister---the girl NEVER sits down, so she well deserved this.

Okay, I need everyone's U.S. mail advice---------I got a letter today in the mail with my address but someone else's name. It is the same last name, however. My name is listed in the phone book under my first initial and last name, so the letter came to Mr. Tom (insert my last name). This man is my dad's uncle so I'm 99.9% positive it goes to him. And to make it more confirming that it goes to him-----the letter is from a monument company-----and his wife just died on Christmas Eve, so it's probably a bill. I, of course didn't open it. Here's where the problem lies-----I don't know whether to send it back to the company saying that there is no one by that name at this address, or take it upon myself to get it to my dad's uncle. I can't remember the last time I saw him and he wouldn't know me from Eve. I could get it to my dad, who in turn would get it to my grandpa(who would most likely forget), and so one, but I think that is a round about way of doing it------plus, this company would still think that Tom's address is my address. I also can't really assume that it definitely goes to him, although I'm almost certain because of the circumstances. Mail etiquette anyone???????
Anyone else confused????




YM----I just noticed----see who made the front page?????

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watch out----I'll be using him right and left for you now.


I'm going to go catch up on today's talk. See ya in a bit.


(she lost front page status, btw )

 

[lyzziesmom]

2x: that is a tricky mail question. I would just send it back to the company. It's possible that it could have been meant for someone else. It's also possible it could be junk mail. Or it could be something important (like a bill), in which case it would be the company's fault for not having the correct information, and at least if you send it back they will know they aren't being stiffed if it doesn't get paid on time. Yep, I think the safest thing to do would be to send it back. Of course, curiosity would probably make me open it first, just in case.

The castle project sounds cute & fun! Your sister sounds like my mom... she thinks naps are a waste of time. I don't get it.

sewer: I don't know what Donna's serving, but I know what I'll be having for breakfast. Girl Scout cookies! We just picked up our order this evening. Why oh why did I only buy 3 boxes??

 

[lyzziesmom]

Hey you ConventionEars... I just had a great idea! Our 'Ohana dinner is at 7:15pm right? I figure by the time we're done, that'll be just about the right time to stick around and see..... (drumroll please).....


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The Electrical Water Pageant!! This is such a fun little thing, and it always reminds me of seeing it by accident when I was a kid. We had no idea what this thing was, but I love the cheesy music and the whole silly shebang.

 

[2xcited2slp]

Yolanda----it's snowing again????!!!!! Oh my goodness!!! We are going to have to come and dig you out!!! How long does you "winter" season last?? I bet you cannot wait for springtime.


Nicole---okay, I feel like the dunce-----I'm trying to figure out who you are saying we missed. Then it hit me------TOOTHY!!!!! I just figured you were using him as your emotion. Well, slap my forehead------yet another LIGHTBULB MOMENT.


Linda---yep, beignets POFQ poolside, baby!!!!!!!

Lyzziesmom-----you either????? lions and tigers and bears, oh my!!!! (have no idea where that came from )
Beignets are really just a sweet dough that is fried and sprinkled with powdered sugar. No filling, just light and fluffy and yummy. You'll love them, I'm sure.



Pozey----your pics of Colton are cracking me up!!!!! Give him a few years, he'll be wanting it back. The look on his face is priceless!!!!!

OMG----pics of you and Mrs. P!!!!!! How cute are you two??!!! I love them!!!!! Now, if we can just use that age enhancement software to................ (I actually sound like I know what I'm talking about, don't I??) Thanks for sharing-----now we know why you both have such beautiful children!!
But wait, I just thought of something--------my vision of JD's twin.

 

[DznyFan]

2X - sounds like you had a nice day (besides the treatment, of course). Hmmm... on to your dilemma: How about if you call the monument company, tell them who you are and your relation, and see if you can find out if they can confirm that it is for whom you think, and then let them know he's not at your address, and give a correct address for him if you have it? If so, you can go ahead and forward it to him. At the same time, try and find out why they sent it to your address - (unless they didn't get an address from him and used yours based on the first initial and last name - assuming it was his). Does that work?

 

[2xcited2slp]

shoot, just hit the wrong button-----I wasn't finished.


continued.......................



Lyzziesmom----oooh, thanks for the update on Plum. It doesn't look like a contiuation, though........I wonder when #13 is coming out. I can see us all reading this new one in WDW.

Wait.....I just had a thought...............


STORY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

We can take turns reading aloud.





DnzyFan-----how does Erin feel she did today???? I can't believe they have to wait so long for the results. Anticipation!!!!!


Linda----Kenny looks so intense on his computer. I wonder where he gets it??
When I read his e-mail comment, I thought it would be cute to send him an e-mail, until I read you saying it was only a toy. darn.
He looks so cute on his bike-----even though he has to stand on is tippy toes.


Lyzziesmom---would we rather do Chef Mickey's instead of 1900 PF?? Doesn't matter to me. Nothin' like the smell of the Contemporary as you get off the monorail.


IHDL----I have only been to Disneyland once when I was a little girl. To be honest, I don't quite remember alot, but I would love to go back. I have family in Florida, so I pretty much grew up in WDW. It's hard for me to count how many times I have been. I have a client/friend who actually got me hooked on the DIS who goes to DL all of the time because of family living in California. Do you live close to DL??

 

[DznyFan]

2X - she was in good spirits when I got home.

 

[lyzziesmom]

DznyFan: that's pretty cool about your dad. He sounds like quite the modest fellow. Doesn't it just amaze you to find out new things about people you thought you knew inside & out? So glad Erin nailed the audition! From what I remember from my acting days, it doesn't really matter what part you read for, as long as you read and read well.

2x: I also thought the Plum book seemed like filler. A good read to tide us over until the next "real" book. The whole not having #13 in the title kind of gave it away. Reading aloud? No thanks... I do that enough w/the girls! Today we just finished the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia. Only 6 more books to go! Beignets sound delicious!! I've had something that sounds similar at the fair, only they called it "fried dough." Fancy schmancy, hunh?

 

[2xcited2slp]

2X - sounds like you had a nice day (besides the treatment, of course). Hmmm... on to your dilemma: How about if you call the monument company, tell them who you are and your relation, and see if you can find out if they can confirm that it is for whom you think, and then let them know he's not at your address, and give a correct address for him if you have it? If so, you can go ahead and forward it to him. At the same time, try and find out why they sent it to your address - (unless they didn't get an address from him and used yours based on the first initial and last name - assuming it was his). Does that work?

OK - I've got to share something with you all that I found out today - that is kind of cool, and sad at the same time. Something I never knew about my dad. Dad is older - I came along late in his life (at least for 60's standards), and he's older than most of my peers fathers. Older than some of my friends' grandparents! He's a WWII vet who served in England as an aircraft mechanic. He's alive, healthy, and active. He taught me to water ski when I was 15 and he was in his mid fifties, (HE skiied on that outing!) and he learned to snow ski when he was 72 so he could videotape he grandsons skiing.
Now, you guys know I have made the decision to become certified to scuba dive. I was told ONCE when I was a child, that dad dove. I never really knew anything more than that, and I never asked. I just know I've always loved the water. I sent him an email earlier this week just touching base, letting him know what was up in my life, and I mentioned that I was going to learn to dive. Today, I get an email back from him, telling me that he both skin dived and scuba dived back in the 50's!! (scuba was invented in 1943 - there's some totally useless trivia for you!) He dived to 100 feet, did some ice dives, and as a photographer, shot some underwater stuff - which he claims isn't real good, but he's a digital photographer now, so nothing compares. Anyhoo....... then, later today I get another email from him. It is a scanned newspaper clipping from back in New York state (where he was from) about a drowning accident and recovery at a local farm pond. Note - recovery, NOT rescue. As I read through this OLD article, he was the first recovery diver on the scene and in the water - he changed into his gear in the police car, and made the recovery dive. OMG. I was so in shock and amazed all at the same time. I NEVER KNEW ABOUT THIS - I mean - it was probably somewhere between 2 - 10 years before I was born. I mean, it's a sad story, but I'm so PROUD of him!!

Well, now that I've rambled on and probably bored you all to death - but I had to share. I'm just in awe, and that much more motivated.

Oh - Pozey - I talked to a lady named Loretta today from that school - I really liked her and loved their school's philosophy - I think I've made my decision to have her as my instructor (or at least use that school) I wonder if she's your neighbor?

DznyFan------this is such a touching story!!!!! First of all, your father sounds like an amazing man!!!! The memories you have of him as you were growing up must be very special. I can't believe he learned to snow ski so he could videotape his grandsons-----I'm touched!!!! And at that age, nonetheless!! His diving expedition, well, I don't know what to say.....it is a sad story, but you are right to be proud!!!! I come from a family who is not very adventurous, so to hear this about your father is .....awe striking. Does that make sense??? For some reason, I can't convey my feelings very well tonight. Your love of the water definitely must come from him. Thanks for sharing his story. Very cool.




Thank you also for your input on the letter thing. I actually don't have his address, but could possibly get it. I think what I'll do is combine your and Lyzziesmom's advice------I will send it back to the company but call them as well, telling them that it is on it's way back, but offer the correct address if I can get it. I just don't want to be the one who is assuming I know who it should go to. I mean, even though our last name is somewhat uncommon, his first name is very common.

HOWEVER-----boy, do I have some stories about a woman who lives in my neighborhood with my EXACT name!!!!!!!!! Same first name (legal, not nickname), middle initial (this is the only difference-- different middle name, same middle initial) and same last name. And to make matters worse----she owns a hair salon---right up the street from where I live. This is the first clue that something was strange-------I got a call a few years ago from a credit company stating that I was overdue on several payments for the credit card for the salon. The caller and I were both so confused because, remember, I work in a salon---but don't own it and sure as you know what don't have a credit card in it's name. I kept arguing with her that I didn't know what she was talking about but she kept using my correct name. This is how I learned of this other person's existance. We finally figured it out. There are a couple of other stories, but the funny thing is-----after several strange calls from her neighbors, old boyfriends, etc. I was at an Aveda product class and at the end one person from each salon had to stand up and introduce themselves-----well-----SHE stands up------I kept kicking my co-worker under the table looking like this----->> saying----THAT'S HER!!!!!! I wanted to go up to her and say "pay your bills".


sorry for the ramble----this story is much more interesting in person-----remember, I'm Italian and use my hands alot.