You're the best parents in the world! I gotta pee! Where's My Tooth? Trip report!

[aaaateamsgrandma]

My sister lives 30 minutes from the park, so they have season passes. It takes us about 90 minutes to get there and my parents about 45 minutes. It was nice that we were all able to meet up and go.

How did the other DISers like the park? I find it to be very hilly and it usually takes a couple of days for my calves to stop hurting.

That is how it is at Steal your Dollar City er........Silver Dollar City at Branson. So many big hills. All uphills, no downs

 

[mickeystoontown]

OK, I'm all caught up now! What a wonderful TR so far - funny, engaging, great pictures!

I am SOOO going to make my crew skip down Main Street! I wonder what I can bribe dh with to make him do it?

Is it bad that while reading this, all I could think of was the penguins in "The Wild" saying "smile and wave, boys; smile and wave"?

This sounds lovely and relaxing



Oh, watching the fireworks from the beach sounds delightful!

Awwwwww

Glad you've gotten all caught up. John was raised as a preacher's kid and hates the thought that people are looking at him. He says as a preacher's kid people are always watching you and waiting for you to screw up somehow. Anyway, he totally looses his inhibitions when he's at Disney. He's usually game for whatever when's at Disney World.

My sister lives 30 minutes from the park, so they have season passes. It takes us about 90 minutes to get there and my parents about 45 minutes. It was nice that we were all able to meet up and go.

How did the other DISers like the park? I find it to be very hilly and it usually takes a couple of days for my calves to stop hurting.

I'd love to leave close enough to a theme park...any theme park. The closest we have are about 4 hours away.

There is a theme park/water park in Hot Springs, Arkansas that is super hilly. I always leave out of the park complaining about all the hills.

I didn't see anything wrong with anything in your report, Lisa. All I've seen is a NORMAL everyday, family doing things 99 percent of us do. They are too uptight over there! Better over here, where you can live a little!

I didn't either. They took out so much of the funny things. They even took out the "I gotta pee" out of the title.

I do get a lot of satisfaction out of the fact that I've gotten a lot of positive posts and a whole whole lotta hits on the report since I gave my "apology". As a matter of fact, I just had one poster say she was going to be in the World the same time as us and if she saw us she was going to stop and have her picture taken with us because we were "celebrities".

 

[mickeystoontown]

That is how it is at Steal your Dollar City er........Silver Dollar City at Branson. So many big hills. All uphills, no downs

I had forgot about Silver Dollar City being hilly. It sure is!

 

[mickeystoontown]

For those wanting a ghost update....I just went to the copier and the door was open. Nope, no bells rang. And, I smell cigarette smoke again.

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

For those wanting a ghost update....I just went to the copier and the door was open. Nope, no bells rang. And, I smell cigarette smoke again.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

For those wanting a ghost update....I just went to the copier and the door was open. Nope, no bells rang. And, I smell cigarette smoke again.

oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh. spooooooooooooooooooky

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh. spooooooooooooooooooky

 

[bballbabe]

For those wanting a ghost update....I just went to the copier and the door was open. Nope, no bells rang. And, I smell cigarette smoke again.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I know I've already had my "vent of the day" but I figure since I started this thread, I can vent more than once a day.

You guys all know that I've been planning our August, 2009 trip since August, 2008. In February, I started making plans to have somebody stand in for me while I am gone on vacation. My boss and I have an attorney friend (We've both know her for years. She's my boss' best friend.) who said she had a friend (Mary) who really needed part time/fill in jobs since she had to quit her job at the District Attorney's office when she got sick last year. If Mary couldn't do it, we had a backup plan. We'd get Mandy (who filled in for me last year) to remain on standby just in case we needed her. Both ladies confirmed to our attorney friend that they would do it. I gave them exact dates and all the details of what they would have to do.

Well, today we get a call from our attorney friend who was seeking my boss' advise on a domestic matter. I mentioned how glad I was that Mary was going to stand in for me. Um......there's a problem......I've been meaning to call you for a couple of weeks.....Mary's going to be sitting with a friend who is having a hysterectomy (is that the right spelling?). Okay, I'll make sure Mandy knows. I call up attorney friend's secretary (Mandy's grandmother), and tell her that Mandy needs to plan on filling in. Um......there's a problem.....I've keep thinking I need to call you......Mandy can't fill in for you. Holy *** (Insert that s word I said I used every once in a while.)

Mind you, I have spoken with both attorney and/or attorney secretary no less than a dozen times in the last month. Why the heck didn't either one of them say something during one of those conversations?

Now I'm 13 days from leaving for vacation and I have to find somebody to fill in for me. It has to be somebody that one of us knows. We can't just trust all of our clients' confidential information to just anyone. Hecka decka!

I've got all of my "feelers" out. I am just about to burst with frustration!

Okay vent over. But I'm still mad!

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I know I've already had my "vent of the day" but I figure since I started this thread, I can vent more than once a day.

You guys all know that I've been planning our August, 2009 trip since August, 2008. In February, I started making plans to have somebody stand in for me while I am gone on vacation. My boss and I have an attorney friend (We've both know her for years. She's my boss' best friend.) who said she had a friend (Mary) who really needed part time/fill in jobs since she had to quit her job at the District Attorney's office when she got sick last year. If Mary couldn't do it, we had a backup plan. We'd get Mandy (who filled in for me last year) to remain on standby just in case we needed her. Both ladies confirmed to our attorney friend that they would do it. I gave them exact dates and all the details of what they would have to do.

Well, today we get a call from our attorney friend who was seeking my boss' advise on a domestic matter. I mentioned how glad I was that Mary was going to stand in for me. Um......there's a problem......I've been meaning to call you for a couple of weeks.....Mary's going to be sitting with a friend who is having a hysterectomy (is that the right spelling?). Okay, I'll make sure Mandy knows. I call up attorney friend's secretary (Mandy's grandmother), and tell her that Mandy needs to plan on filling in. Um......there's a problem.....I've keep thinking I need to call you......Mandy can't fill in for you. Holy *** (Insert that s word I said I used every once in a while.)

Mind you, I have spoken with both attorney and/or attorney secretary no less than a dozen times in the last month. Why the heck didn't either one of them say something during one of those conversations?

Now I'm 13 days from leaving for vacation and I have to find somebody to fill in for me. It has to be somebody that one of us knows. We can't just trust all of our clients' confidential information to just anyone. Hecka decka!

I've got all of my "feelers" out. I am just about to burst with frustration!

Okay vent over. But I'm still mad!

Now that is major aggrevation. Vent is not the right word I might have used. We will pray that this works out for you for sure. It is so unexpected for certain.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

sending you some (cause I just don't know what else to say ...
I know things will work out; we just need to have faith...but, your rant was well warranted

 

[Disney4nonah]

oh my gosh, i hope you can go!! here's me thinking positive thoughts for you...

Great Ghost update was hoping I didn't miss much!

I've been MIA..still am thinking so hard at work my brain hurts...had to check in and catch up on what I missed.

Hope you have a great vacation!

 

[dismagiclover]

Sometimes life just make you want to scream! I sure hope everything works out soon so you don't have to stress about your replacement and can start thinking about your trip

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

You are certainly entitled to more than one rant a day. I had two yesterday, myself, but your rant was way more needed than mine was, for sure. I pray things will work out for you. How irritating that they didn't have the guts to tell you they couldn't do it. I mean, putting off telling you wasn't helping you out and was definitely putting you into a position. I hope it works out! Sending good vibes your way!

 

[Pikester]

My sister lives 30 minutes from the park, so they have season passes. It takes us about 90 minutes to get there and my parents about 45 minutes. It was nice that we were all able to meet up and go.

How did the other DISers like the park? I find it to be very hilly and it usually takes a couple of days for my calves to stop hurting.

They had a great time but like you, think it's hilly. Some of them are still recovering.

 

[Angies1274]

for the ghost update.........

Aww....I'm so sorry that you have to deal with all this. I hope you are able to find a replacement very soon!! Sending lots and lots of positive thoughts and pixie dust your way...

 

[MICKEY4EVER!]

Hey, just wanted you to know that I popped in on your thread with the pictures from 1973. It's closed for some reason, but I wanted to say those pics are Awesome! What a cool perspective to see then vs. now. I'm sure I have some from the 80's, but they are probably all polaroids and faded beyond recoginition. I'll have to ask my parents.

Do you have any more that you can post? I'm headed over to check out your TR.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Now that is major aggrevation. Vent is not the right word I might have used. We will pray that this works out for you for sure. It is so unexpected for certain.

sending you some (cause I just don't know what else to say ...
I know things will work out; we just need to have faith...but, your rant was well warranted

oh my gosh, i hope you can go!! here's me thinking positive thoughts for you...

Great Ghost update was hoping I didn't miss much!

I've been MIA..still am thinking so hard at work my brain hurts...had to check in and catch up on what I missed.

Hope you have a great vacation!

Sometimes life just make you want to scream! I sure hope everything works out soon so you don't have to stress about your replacement and can start thinking about your trip

You are certainly entitled to more than one rant a day. I had two yesterday, myself, but your rant was way more needed than mine was, for sure. I pray things will work out for you. How irritating that they didn't have the guts to tell you they couldn't do it. I mean, putting off telling you wasn't helping you out and was definitely putting you into a position. I hope it works out! Sending good vibes your way!

Thanks guys! Right now, I am at the "my feelings are hurt" stage. I've known these two ladies for years and years. I know I've known the attorney for at least 14 years (we used to be in the same office and were even pregnant at the same time which strengthens the bond) and the secretary has been working for her for 8 years.

I'm just upset that they didn't call me sooner. I could have been looking for somebody else.

I'm still going on vacation regardless. If we have to call a temp service we will but we'll have to make sure it's somebody who has worked in a law office before and knows the importance of keeping their mouth closed outside the office. We have many clients who have come in to talk to us about their rights and their spouses have no clue. So, secrecy is important.

 

[mickeystoontown]

They had a great time but like you, think it's hilly. Some of them are still recovering.

It took me a while to recover after walking around hilly Magic Springs and Silver Dollar City.

for the ghost update.........

Aww....I'm so sorry that you have to deal with all this. I hope you are able to find a replacement very soon!! Sending lots and lots of positive thoughts and pixie dust your way...

It'll all work out. I know it will. Sometimes my boss will give people credit on their bill if they bring him back some fresh produce or do something on the side for him (like yard work or something). There are some people who struggle to pay their bill and he'll make something up for them to do. I'm going to go through our client list today and see if there is somebody that could possibly fill in for me and get a large credit on their bill.

Hey, just wanted you to know that I popped in on your thread with the pictures from 1973. It's closed for some reason, but I wanted to say those pics are Awesome! What a cool perspective to see then vs. now. I'm sure I have some from the 80's, but they are probably all polaroids and faded beyond recoginition. I'll have to ask my parents.

Do you have any more that you can post? I'm headed over to check out your TR.

I looked at those pictures too and thought they were really cool. I didn't kow that it had been closed though. I'd love to see more "old" pictures.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Thanks guys! Right now, I am at the "my feelings are hurt" stage. I've known these two ladies for years and years. I know I've known the attorney for at least 14 years (we used to be in the same office and were even pregnant at the same time which strengthens the bond) and the secretary has been working for her for 8 years.

I'm just upset that they didn't call me sooner. I could have been looking for somebody else.

I'm still going on vacation regardless. If we have to call a temp service we will but we'll have to make sure it's somebody who has worked in a law office before and knows the importance of keeping their mouth closed outside the office. We have many clients who have come in to talk to us about their rights and their spouses have no clue. So, secrecy is important.

I know the feelings you are having and can certainly sympathize. No one wants to think of going to the happiest place on earth with work issues on their mind. Since I work in a small office too my bosses wife fills in when one of us is gone. I've done it by myself but I can't do my work for keeping the front desk going. I wish you well.