Just Questions: Can We Make It To The Fourth?

[MauiMouse]

Okay doaky, haven't been around here for a little bit and thought I'd better check in.

How's everyone doing? I'm good thank-you very much. :D

Big weekend around here with a big antique festival going on in the next town, which means I'm holding down the fort by myself more or less.

What ever plans are made for December, I try and make it on Saturday morning.

[Jasper]

Hey all, just swinging through to see what is going on!

While I was waiting on my dial up to load Intercot I was doing some reading on a news web site. Are any of you familiar with a fruit called "The Miracle Fruit?" Its Latin name is Synsepalum dulcificum. Apparently if you eat one of these small, berry like fruits and then follow that with something acidic, or sour it makes those things taste really sweet.

This thing is completely legal and apparently is completely harmless. This article was saying that in New York City bars are now selling these fruits for $15.00 a piece and then providing a variety of sour or acidic things to eat with it. It supposedly also makes alcohol taste really good as well. I was just wondering if any of you had heard of this before?




Somethin' about sinking cold fronts..

At my age it is not sinking cold fronts that I am worried about!:D:D


and what is wrong with piercings and tattoos?


It all depends on things like where they are, what they are, and what kind of work the person does.

For example I know of minister at a small local church who was quite the rascal when he was younger and got tattoo on his forearm that said "born to raise he**" He tells the story of how he got drunk one night with some friends and decided to get this done. Then about 10 years later he got clean and found religion to the point that he decided to go to school and become ordained in his faith. Needless to say he now gets VERY tired of explaining to people why their minister sports such a tattoo!

[Dsnygirl]

Hey all... quick zoop before dinner & then work. It's been a BEAUTIFUL day here, and I've spent most of it doing our front gardens... boy, oh boy, am I tired! Ought to make staying up tonight interesting... :blush: ... although, I did sleep in considerably this morning, after I got the girls off to school... I think I'm caught up now from yesterday! :thumbsup:

So - how's today been for everybody? Aren't you glad it's almost FRIDAY??? :D


Do you want to know what Maria got me for her birthday? :D
Ummm... sure, I think.... :D

If I make extra, would anyone like some Pad Thai??

[trackbarroness]

Umm what's Pad Thai?
Almost time to place those ADR's soon. Lolol

[Jasper]

Umm what's Pad Thai?
Almost time to place those ADR's soon. Lolol

Uhhhhmmmm :ditto::exactly: what is Pad Thai?

[drummerboy]

So - how's today been for everybody? Aren't you glad it's almost FRIDAY??? :D
Well, normally I'd say yes, but this week it means my vacation is almost over.

I'll pass on the Pad Thai this time--just got finished eating the leftovers from my Chinese dinner from last night. We got some S.C. peaches while we were out today and they're yummy. I've cut some up to have over ice cream for dessert.

Our great spring weather is back.

anybody want to go to the store with me?

[Tink&Goofy]

Kindegarten graduation is today!!!:tigger:

Kindergarten graduation for DD6 is June 6th! The older ones don't get done with school until June 12th.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can slip in a little exercise today ? :D
How 'bout a Wii fit? :D (Does that paint a picture? :D)

I have our ADR's all booked, got just what we wanted, booked a couple tours (Seqways, here we come!), and we have our MVMMCP tickets. I can hardly wait!

We are thinking of doing the Segway tour in December, too!

Do you want to know what Maria got me for her birthday? :D
I think I need to have a talk with that woman...:shake:

So anybody have the final plans for December? :D We will plan on the breakfast at CP (but Saturday works better), mini golf and the Osborne lights. Any dinner plans would depend on what day and where. We plan to do MVMCP on Sunday, and we are thinking of a possibly a Segway tour. Anyone else?:D

[Caroleh]

Do you want to know what Maria got me for her birthday? :D

A kick in the pants?


If I make extra, would anyone like some Pad Thai??

Yummy, I'll always take pad thai!!!!


How 'bout a Wii fit? :D (Does that paint a picture? :D)


It does paint a picture, but I think it'll be more of a nightmare!!!

[Dsnygirl]

Umm what's Pad Thai?


Uhhhhmmmm...:exactly: what is Pad Thai?
It's delicious! It's a Thai dish, actually, probably their "basic" one... rice noodles, chicken (or shrimp), scrambled eggs, peanuts and a sweet sauce... very yummy!! Some people add sprouts... I would, but the rest of my family would :ack:.


Our great spring weather is back.

Ours too!! :) Sorry to hear your vaca is ending...


So anybody have the final plans for December? We will plan on the breakfast at CP (but Saturday works better), mini golf and the Osborne lights. Any dinner plans would depend on what day and where. We plan to do MVMCP on Sunday, and we are thinking of a possibly a Segway tour. Anyone else?:D
For us, it'll be breakfast at CP - ditto on the Saturday preference - and mini golf... we'll probably skip Osborne lights, and dinner will depend on day/location for us, as well. Wish I'd known you were thinking of MVMCP on Sunday - we're going Thursday, and already have the tickets! Oh well... we'll just have to find another chance to get together. :D

How's Thursday night going? I'm on the labor floor tonight, and so far, so good... lots of babies on the way, but none imminent. :baby:

[disneydeb]

Yes I cry at any graduation! Tomorrow the fifth grade will sing The Colors of the Rainbow and will be boo-hooing and trying not to snort.
Our art teacher resigned today to follow her husbands's educational goals and I cried. I had gotten close to her. I will miss her terribly.

Does anyone have a tissue? snort-snort

[pogo]

If I make extra, would anyone like some Pad Thai??
No thanks.... I'll pass ! :sick:

We got some S.C. peaches while we were out today and they're yummy. I've cut some up to have over ice cream for dessert.
OK....... now I have another reason to like you !

Are you as big an ice cream nut as I am ????? :D

So anybody have the final plans for December? We will plan on the breakfast at CP (but Saturday works better), mini golf and the Osborne lights. Any dinner plans would depend on what day and where. We plan to do MVMCP on Sunday, and we are thinking of a possibly a Segway tour. Anyone else?
Ahhhmmmmm ! :hi: remember me ? We are in except the Segway tour ! :D

A kick in the pants?



Yummy, I'll always take pad thai!!!!



It does paint a picture, but I think it'll be more of a nightmare!!!
You are reminding me more and more of Mimi from the old Drew Carey show a few years back !

How's Thursday night going? I'm on the labor floor tonight, and so far, so good... lots of babies on the way, but none imminent.
Good so far.... sitting and watching TV. Are you going to do your baby count at the end of your shift for us again ??? :D

Yes I cry at any graduation! Tomorrow the fifth grade will sing The Colors of the Rainbow and will be boo-hooing and trying not to snort.
Our art teacher resigned today to follow her husbands's educational goals and I cried. I had gotten close to her. I will miss her terribly.

Does anyone have a tissue? snort-snort
Aw Sis1..... you are such a sweety ! :hug:

[Caroleh]

You are reminding me more and more of Mimi from the old Drew Carey show a few years back !


Sorry, Buddy, but I don't do blue eyeshadow or any make-up except for recital when I don't have a choice. I might put a little make-up on for special occasions, but never on an everyday thing and I don't do moomoos and flowers on my clothing!!!:fresh:

What would you and Alex do if I didn't pick on you? Just think of how bored you'd be!!!:D

[Tink&Goofy]

Please pass the wine....no, not the glass....the BOTTLE! Uggghh! Guess what I discovered when I went to make dinner? One of the kids didn't QUITE close the freezer door....a couple of days ago.....and you guessed it, EVERYTHING is defrosted! :mad: I just about cried when I saw the steak and the salmon! :sob: I guess thats one way to clean out the freezer. So does anyone know if you can refreeze freezer jam once it is thawed? Otherwise I will be making LOTS this summer! OK, so we keep it simple - hot dogs on the grill, right? You betcha!....at least until the grill runs out of fuel! :mad: So....back to my original question...Could you please pass the wine....



If I make extra, would anyone like some Pad Thai??
NOW you ask!

Are you as big an ice cream nut as I am ????? :D

Do I have a deal for you! We have LOTS of ice cream. Sure hope you don't mind the flavors all mixed together! Did I mention that you will have to lap it up from the bottom of the freezer? :D

Ahhhmmmmm ! :hi: remember me ? We are in except the Segway tour ! :D

Seems to me you said a very definite "maybe"! Are you up for MVMCP? Dinner? Both?

[Dsnygirl]

Good so far.... sitting and watching TV. Are you going to do your baby count at the end of your shift for us again ??? :D

Sure! :baby:


Please pass the wine....no, not the glass....the BOTTLE! Uggghh! Guess what I discovered when I went to make dinner? One of the kids didn't QUITE close the freezer door....a couple of days ago.....and you guessed it, EVERYTHING is defrosted! :mad: I just about cried when I saw the steak and the salmon! :sob: I guess thats one way to clean out the freezer. So does anyone know if you can refreeze freezer jam once it is thawed? Otherwise I will be making LOTS this summer! OK, so we keep it simple - hot dogs on the grill, right? You betcha!....at least until the grill runs out of fuel! :mad: So....back to my original question...Could you please pass the wine....

Do I have a deal for you! We have LOTS of ice cream. Sure hope you don't mind the flavors all mixed together! Did I mention that you will have to lap it up from the bottom of the freezer? :D

Oh Cindy... that's awful! Is there no way to salvage the meat?? I'll send some Pad Thai your way... As far as the freezer jam, I think it might be okay... we all know how long it lasts when it's in the refrig! (Okay, for us it lasts forever, I don't know about you guys... probably because we have to many kinds to choose from... :blush:

I hate to laugh, but the imagery... :D

Okay, gotta run... just got another patient... catch you all in a little bit!

[drummerboy]

Are you as big an ice cream nut as I am ????? :D
Gimme a half gallon of Breyer's mint chocolate chip and a spoon and I'm gone...

The peaches over vanilla was very good by the way.

Everybody doin' fine?

[Dsnygirl]

Gimme a half gallon of Breyer's mint chocolate chip and a spoon and I'm gone...

The peaches over vanilla was very good by the way.

Everybody doin' fine?
I'd be better if I had some of that Breyer's mint chocolate chip.... now I'm craving some!!! Mint chocolate chip is just about my very favorite... sigh.... :fit:

...other than that, I'm good, thanks for asking.... sigh... could you send a bit my way?? :blush:

[Tink&Goofy]

Gimme a half gallon of Breyer's mint chocolate chip and a spoon and I'm gone...


We've got some of that! Do you like soft serve? :D

[Dsnygirl]

We've got some of that! Do you like soft serve? :D
Yes, please.... did you see my last post? :blush:

[Beast_fanatic]

Somethin' about sinking cold fronts...Hey, it's going to be in the 90's by Saturday. I'll happily take a little bit cooler day to allow the plants to absorb the rain water before they get blasted again.:D

So, why didn't anyone else notice Page's lack of question? :nono: I can usually trust all of you to point it out before I get a chance. ;)

[drummerboy]

We've got some of that! Do you like soft serve? :D

Years (and years) ago when I was in my first park, a little summer twister took out the power lines that ran between the superintendent's house and mine. We had no power for a week. We had a huge cookout for all the summer personnel with our thawed goodies. We didn't serve any mint chocolate chip soup though. :D

Blythe, all I've got right now is vanilla. don't know why I didn't pick up some mcc while I was at the store this evening. When you tell us what you're doing at work, I always think of Butterfly McQueen's line in "Gone With The Wind."

Are we ready for Friday?

[Dsnygirl]

So, why didn't anyone else notice Page's lack of question? :nono: I can usually trust all of you to point it out before I get a chance. ;)
Sorry... must've been too consumed with wishing for some ice-cream... :blush:


Blythe, all I've got right now is vanilla. don't know why I didn't pick up some mcc while I was at the store this evening.

When you tell us what you're doing at work, I always think of Butterfly McQueen's line in "Gone With The Wind."

Are we ready for Friday?
:( I'll bet we're both going to go buy some tomorrow... :thumbsup:

You mean "I don't know 'nothin 'bout birthin' babies!"?? :D Hopefully, that won't apply tonight.... ;)

You betcha!! Can't wait!! (Oh... I guess it's already Friday... yeah!! :yay:)

[Tink&Goofy]

:( I'll bet we're both going to go buy some tomorrow... :thumbsup:

Nah, don't waste your money - Ours will be refrozen by tomorrow morning. :D

Its already Friday to you - but still Thursday here. These short weeks always seem so long!! I'm ready for the weekend!

So whats the baby count tonight, Blythe? Have a good night with the babies! I'm off to bed.....:sleepin:

[disneydeb]

:D It is Friday!

My last 7:00 Am day this week - this academic year. :D

Students leave at 1:00 :cool:

When will I leave? :confused:

[trackbarroness]

Sometime next July? :D
Someone's got to stay and teach summer school right? :D
Well anyway who's ready for coffee, tea juice, soda or whatever your favorite am beverage is. Today is indeed Friday and it's the last Friday of May and it's my last Friday to work because next Friday I'll be off. Then I work 4 days and leave on a Wednesday. And won't be back here until the following Wednesday. And then will have 2 days to recover from the trip up north. First time in almost 2 years since both PirateGal and I have been back in NJ. I think I'll miss being able to visit a park when the mood strikes me. I thought about GA but then again it's not disney. :D It's just 12 days away and we haven't packed yet. Do you suppose we ought to start packing?

[Dsnygirl]

So whats the baby count tonight, Blythe? Have a good night with the babies! I'm off to bed.....:sleepin:
3... two girls and one boy - and he was mine! Little Noah, and he's very cute!


My last 7:00 Am day this week - this academic year. :D

Lucky you!! My girls & their teachers don't get out 'til June 26th!! :( I'm already looking forward to summer vaca!! :thumbsup:

Anybody up?? (Besides Deb & Sandy...)

[pogo]

Good morning all........ well I found a little exercise yesterday. I managed to squeeze in nine holes. Funny, but while I was playing nine with a client I had two messages left on my voice mail requesting my presence at two other golf courses.... one from a client and one from a networking partner. Do you think that will happen again today ????? :confused:

Hey Blythe..... tell Dan there is a hole in one contest here in Rochester where he can win $1,000,000 ! It ought to be easy for him ! :D


Please pass the wine....no, not the glass....the BOTTLE! Uggghh! Guess what I discovered when I went to make dinner? One of the kids didn't QUITE close the freezer door....a couple of days ago.....and you guessed it, EVERYTHING is defrosted!

Do I have a deal for you! We have LOTS of ice cream. Sure hope you don't mind the flavors all mixed together! Did I mention that you will have to lap it up from the bottom of the freezer?

Seems to me you said a very definite "maybe"! Are you up for MVMCP? Dinner? Both?
Sorry about your freezer...... but now it's time to refill it. As far as the ice cream goes... I've been known to lap it !

No... you must have understood. We are definitely up for dinner ( Are you making the ADR ? )AND I said maybe to MVMCP. But we'll do it to spend time with you & DH. PM me your mailing address and I'll send you a check for our portion of MVMCP. :D





I hate to laugh, but the imagery...
Oh yeah.... I bet ! :D


Gimme a half gallon of Breyer's mint chocolate chip and a spoon and I'm gone...

The peaches over vanilla was very good by the way.

I'm sure the peach/vanilla combo was good.

We prefer the Eddy's Slow Churned MCC Ice cream..... and so does my Doctor ! :D


So, why didn't anyone else notice Page's lack of question? :nono: I can usually trust all of you to point it out before I get a chance.
Didn't want to steal your thunder, No no babe !

It is Friday!

My last 7:00 Am day this week - this academic year.

Students leave at 1:00

When will I leave?


1:01 ?

3... two girls and one boy - and he was mine! Little Noah, and he's very cute!

Cool............ who's got a better job than you ???? :D

[sorarail]

Good FRIDAY morning everyone!
Does anyone have exciting plans for the weekend?



At my age it is not sinking cold fronts that I am worried about!

:funny: I empathize completely! Why didn't "they" let us know when we were younger about the er, personal effect gravity has on us?


I've spent most of it doing our front gardens.
If I make extra, would anyone like some Pad Thai??

Did you plant anything fun? Or are you in the weed-pulling stage like me?

I love pad thai - with tofu please. That's probably what I'm going to have for lunch.


We got some S.C. peaches while we were out today and they're yummy.

Wait a minute, I live in SC - All I can find around here are GA peaches. Where did you find SC peaches?




How 'bout a Wii fit?

We are thinking of doing the Segway tour in December, too!


Does Pogo need to have a fit? :D
(I think the yoga module looks like fun.)

I'll let you know how the Segway ride goes...looks like a lot of fun, don't you agree?



Does anyone have a tissue?

I think I have a spare box somewhere...will one box be enough?


Sorry, Buddy, but I don't do blue eyeshadow or any make-up except for recital when I don't have a choice. I might put a little make-up on for special occasions, but never on an everyday thing and I don't do moomoos and flowers on my clothing!!!:fresh:


:silly: When I read Pogo's post, I was going to ask if you wear blue eyeshadow...but no moomoos? ( I don't wear 'em either.:D)


One of the kids didn't QUITE close the freezer door....a couple of days ago.....and you guessed it, EVERYTHING is defrosted! So....back to my original question...Could you please pass the wine....


Ooooh, I feel your pain....My mother, bless her soul, used to do the same thing. I'd come into the kitchen in the morning and find she would not have shut the freezer drawer completely the night before. This happened more than once.

I have some Pinot Grigio - will that do?


Everybody doin' fine?

Yes, quite fine thank you. And you?


We've got some of that! Do you like soft serve? :D

Soft serve please. I have some caramel sauce around here somewhere. Would you like some?


So, why didn't anyone else notice Page's lack of question? I can usually trust all of you to point it out before I get a chance.

:sorry::blush: Did I ask enough questions in this post to make up for the faux pas?


Time to get to work - I hope you all have an absolutely glorious day!

[Mickey'sGirl]

One of the kids didn't QUITE close the freezer door....a couple of days ago.....and you guessed it, EVERYTHING is defrosted!T&G -- I don't think you should attempt to salvage anything. :sick: What a heartache! When I was a kid, I was allowed to rollerskate in our lower basement in the winter. I would take my record player down with me and get to it -- only, I had to temporarily unplug the chest freezer to plug in my player. Need I go into the details of my month of banishment to my room and the end of indoor rollerskating?

Gimme a half gallon of Breyer's mint chocolate chip and a spoon and I'm gone...

Mint chocolate chip is just about my very favorite... sigh....
Such good taste! Breyers MCC is the ice-cream of choice for our guys too. They like that it is not green. :D

Lucky you!! My girls & their teachers don't get out 'til June 26th!! :( I'm already looking forward to summer vaca!! :thumbsup:

Anybody up?? (Besides Deb & Sandy...)
Harry is done on June 26th -- Euan on the 23rd (Nursery school graduation! He starts Junior Kindergarten in September)

I was up at 5:10 today (normally I get up at 5:20). Brian is still away (he gets home tomorrow :clappy: ) and today is garbage/recycling/green bin day. So I needed to get things going a bit earlier.

:sorry::blush: Did I ask enough questions in this post to make up for the faux pas?That's the spirit Page! Well done! Happy Friday to you! :mickey:

[disneydrmr]

We got some S.C. peaches while we were out today and they're yummy. I've cut some up to have over ice cream for dessert.


Can you send some of those S.C. peaches my way? I bet they'd be good in my famous homemade peach cobbler!!! All our stores around here have are white peaches.. and they just ain't as good...



Are you as big a nut as I am ????? :D


NO ONE is as big a nut as you are! :D


Please pass the wine....no, not the glass....the BOTTLE! Uggghh! Guess what I discovered when I went to make dinner? One of the kids didn't QUITE close the freezer door....a couple of days ago.....and you guessed it, EVERYTHING is defrosted! I just about cried when I saw the steak and the salmon! I guess thats one way to clean out the freezer. So does anyone know if you can refreeze freezer jam once it is thawed? Otherwise I will be making LOTS this summer! OK, so we keep it simple - hot dogs on the grill, right? You betcha!....at least until the grill runs out of fuel! :mad: So....back to my original question...Could you please pass the wine....



ICK! Do not attempt to salvage ANY meat items for sure! My dh did this one time and ugh.. what a mess! Luckily we have a deep freeze which is where I keep all our meat so we just lost some veggies and some ice cream sandwiches and a few misc. type items.


Gimme a half gallon of Breyer's mint chocolate chip and a spoon and I'm gone...


Just a half gallon???? :D



Are we ready for Friday?

Do dumb questions count? :D



Students leave at 1:00

When will I leave?

At 1:00 and 1 second...



Sorry about your freezer...... but now it's time to refill it. As far as the ice cream goes... I've been known to lap it !

We prefer the Eddy's Slow Churned MCC Ice cream..... and so does my Doctor !


Even at your age I would hope you'd be able to lap a gallon of ice cream in a race! :D

Eddy's Slow Churned is my favorite brand also!


Does anyone have exciting plans for the weekend?


Exciting? Well.. we are having an auction at my church.. is that exciting???


T When I was a kid, I was allowed to rollerskate in our lower basement in the winter. I would take my record player down with me and get to it -- only, I had to temporarily unplug the chest freezer to plug in my player. Need I go into the details of my month of banishment to my room and the end of indoor rollerskating?


I was up at 5:10 today (normally I get up at 5:20). Brian is still away (he gets home tomorrow :clappy: )

I used to roller skate in our basement also. Those sure where the days! And yes.. we'd like to hear the details!

I was up at 4:30 today.. normally get up at 5am.. so do we both get to take naps to make up for our early awakenings? Yeah that Brian gets home! I'm sure you've missed him! Got a special 'welcome home dinner' planned for him?

[MissStyles]

I guess thats one way to clean out the freezer.

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry to hear about this....hopefully it won't be too hard to clean. I wouldn't save anything either.....such a shame! :(


Good FRIDAY morning everyone!
Does anyone have exciting plans for the weekend?

Nothing too crazy.....just a client event dinner tomorrow evening. I have a big month ahead of me with visitors so I'm going to enjoy some quiet time this weekend.


Such good taste! Breyers MCC is the ice-cream of choice for our guys too. They like that it is not green. :D

I only eat Breyers - their ingredients list is short which makes me happy. Did anyone notice they made the packages smaller? I only buy them when they are buy one get one free. I buy a lot at a time since we go through 1 container in 3-4 days between the 2 of us! :blush:


I used to roller skate in our basement also. Those sure where the days! And yes.. we'd like to hear the details!

Wow - I ALSO used to rollerskate in my basement too!!! I thought I was the only one :confused:

[Mickey'sGirl]

Got a special 'welcome home dinner' planned for him?
Whatever he makes/orders for me. ;) I don't usually mid-day nap -- I save it up for whenever I finally sit down at home at the end of the day. Harry makes bets with whomever will take them on how long it will take me to fall asleep. Sassy!

It's great to see you Di! I can't offer you any peaches yet -- I think it will be a late offering this year up our way. There was frost the other night! Do you like Niagara peaches? They are mighty fine!

[Caroleh]

Good FRIDAY morning everyone!
Does anyone have exciting plans for the weekend?


I have today though Monday off, so I have a long weekend and Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?

[pogo]

Does anyone have exciting plans for the weekend?
DGD7 birthday party. Does that count as exciting ?? :confused:




Does Pogo need to have a fit?

Wouldn't hurt ! :D


NO ONE is as big a nut as you are!
Quiet, you ! :fresh:


I have today though Monday off, so I have a long weekend and Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?

I wish I could........ I guess I'll have to wait to see the video on U Tube ! :D

[sorarail]

I have today though Monday off, so I have a long weekend and Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?

Do you wear bells? Maybe you could get a job at Epcot if you want to change careers.


DGD7 birthday party. Does that count as exciting ?? :confused:


Will there be birthday cake and ice cream? If so, IMHO, that would be exciting. :party:
Seven...next thing you know, she'll bringing her boyfriends over to meet you.

[Caroleh]

DGD7 birthday party. Does that count as exciting ?? :confused:


I wish I could........ I guess I'll have to wait to see the video on U Tube ! :D

That is exciting!!! I'd love to be able to go to one of my grand niece's birthday...the oldest turns 3 on Sunday and I can't be there.:(

Let's see, this fall I could have a housewarming party(right, Natalie?) and I could perform one of my dances!!! Would you prefer that?


Do you wear bells? Maybe you could get a job at Epcot if you want to change careers.


Not bells, but a coin scarf. I jingle pretty good!!!

I'm going to be making those bars again, but this time using different ingredients. I'll be using Oreo cookie crumbs, chocolate chips, marshmallows and pecans.

[drummerboy]

3... two girls and one boy - and he was mine! Little Noah, and he's very cute!
And you didn't even look pregnant... :D


Such good taste! Breyers MCC is the ice-cream of choice for our guys too. They like that it is not green. :D

Me too. :thumbsup:

Harry is done on June 26th -- Euan on the 23rd (Nursery school graduation! He starts Junior Kindergarten in September)
That's when DGS1 starts kindergarten. DW went to his pre-school graduation last week.


Just a half gallon???? :D

You know, you gotta build up to it.



I used to roller skate in our basement also.
Around here, if you try to put in a basement, you'll wind up with a pool under the house.

Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?
Would Pogo, Alex and I have to :zipped: if we came to watch?


Seven...next thing you know, she'll bringing her boyfriends over to meet you.
Why would she want to scare her boyfriends away? :confused: :D

[Jasper]

I empathize completely! Why didn't "they" let us know when we were younger about the er, personal effect gravity has on us?

Yeah, and based on what I have seen it is much worse on many of the ladies than it is on us men!:D:D


Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?

Good thing you only invited us along to watch and not participate! I tried belly dancing once but was arrested for making an illegal lane change!!:D:D

OH My, what am I going to do for a question?

[drummerboy]

Wait a minute, I live in SC - All I can find around here are GA

Well, the fella that always shows up in his pick'm'up this time of year with peaches is from SC and he says they're from his family's place down there (or in my case, it might be over there, since we're further south than half of SC, but I digress). Think he might be funnin' us?

[Jasper]

Well, the fella that always shows up in his pick'm'up this time of year with peaches is from SC and he says they're from his family's place down there (or in my case, it might be over there, since we're further south than half of SC, but I digress). Think he might be funnin' us?

Does it matter where they are from as long as they are good? Can you get Drummerboy's Discount Fruit Delivery Service to send a bushel of those to southern Indiana for me? We are at least a month or more away from the first peaches being ready up here.

I am actually rather excited about the prospects for my own peaches this year. We moved to our current house in the fall of 2001 and were excited to find a small orchard on the property that includes 4 peach trees. For the last 7 years we have not gotten any peaches because of late frost/freezes that froze the blooms each year. Well this year we have not had any late cold so we have trees that are just full of baby peaches! I am stoked - just waiting for our first bite of our own peaches in early July.

[Mickey'sGirl]

Yeah, and based on what I have seen it is much worse on many of the ladies than it is on us men!:D:D
You made me choke on my Coke! I think you're the only one who could get away with that comment! ;) With men it's more about receding right? :thedolls:

[Mickey'sGirl]

Well this year we have not had any late cold so we have trees that are just full of baby peaches! I am stoked - just waiting for our first bite of our own peaches in early July.Cover them with a net before the animals can snag them!!! What colour are Indiana peaches? I'm used to orange ones up here...

[Jasper]

You made me choke on my Coke! I think you're the only one who could get away with that comment! ;) With men it's more about receding right? :thedolls:

What you talkin' about Willis? That's not receding you are seeing it is just a temporary setback due to the last 15 years of medications and surgeries. At least that is what I keep trying to tell myself! Oh, and men do also sometimes have sagging problems as we get older. However, seeing as how this is a family site I think it is best if I just leave it at that right?


Cover them with a net before the animals can snag them!!! What colour are Indiana peaches? I'm used to orange ones up here...

Based on the few little scrubby ones we have had these are mostly the yellowish ones. I have been told by our local Extension Service Agent that the pink ones you see in Georgia just don't do well enough to be grown this far north. In fact, as we have seen it is rather hit or miss growing ANY peaches in this area. OH, and as for netting my 19 and 11 year old sons have promised me they will both stay home this Sunday after Church and help me get the netting over the both the peaches and the cherries. The cherries are actually just a few weeks away from getting ripe so the netting has to get on ASAP or we will lose them to the birds. Fortunately the cherries, pears, and apples have been regular producers every year. And since the peaches now appear to be giving us a crop we may let them go another year or two. But if they keep freezing out I am just going to give up and cut them down. Of course that is assuming that the highway that is proposed to run right through our house doesn't happen! How's that for one run-on paragraph?:D:D

[Caroleh]

Would Pogo, Alex and I have to :zipped: if we came to watch?


Why would she want to scare her boyfriends away? :confused: :D

I might just be so good that I'd take your breath away!!!:haha::funny:

I was thinking the same thing, especially when he pulled out his guns.


Good thing you only invited us along to watch and not participate! I tried belly dancing once but was arrested for making an illegal lane change!!:D:D

OH My, what am I going to do for a question?

If I asked you guys to participate, I might start laughing so hard that I couldn't stop. It might be a really good laugh, though!!! Jenn, could you imagine Pogo trying to bellydance?

[Jasper]

I might just be so good that I'd take your breath away!!!

But if you take our breath away how are we going to cheer, hoot, whistle, and holler to show our appreciation of your performance?

By the way, my belly kind of dances around on its own when I lay down on my back, does that count as belly dancing? (I know, that last comment doesn't provide you with a very pleasant mental picture does it?)

[drummerboy]

I might just be so good that I'd take your breath away!!!:haha::funny:
Hmm. Last time I had my breath taken away, I was standing in the truck doorway when it hit the tree, but that's a story for another day. Then there was the time when I was sledding...

We'll be cheering for you from our respective locales, Carol, so bend your ear toward Rochester, NY; Jasper IN; Southeast NC; and anywhere else your fans are. Break a leg.

[Jasper]

Hmm. Last time I had my breath taken away, I was standing in the truck doorway when it hit the tree, but that's a story for another day. Then there was the time when I was sledding...

We'll be cheering for you from our respective locales, Carol, so bend your ear toward Rochester, NY; Jasper IN; Southeast NC; and anywhere else your fans are. Break a leg.

I think every man needs to have a good sled riding gone bad story don't you? Mine was more years ago than I can remember and involves me riding an inner tube down a hill and everyone else bails off and I go head first into a pretty respectable size tree! At least that is what my addled brain remembers of the incident. Oh yeah, that and because my wife has the entire thing on video.

Is anyone else who is of a certain age as glad as I am that many stunts from our younger days that were caught on video were caught on VHS which means they are likely never to be seen again? I know I am!!

On a related note about 15 years ago our local 4-H program celebrated 25 years of use at the current fairgrounds so they did a time capsule and included a VHS video of things done by youth in the program that year. They were so concerned already at that time about whether VHS would be around so they bought a small VHS play only deck and put that in the time capsule along with everything else. That way they are sure to have something to play the video on. The scary thing is that I and my two oldest children are on that video. I just hope I live long enough to steal that tape when they open the time capsule in another 35 years. That would put me well into my 80's. Do you think my reflexes will be good enough to grab the tape without anyone noticing?

[disneydrmr]

It's great to see you Di! I can't offer you any peaches yet -- I think it will be a late offering this year up our way. There was frost the other night! Do you like Niagara peaches? They are mighty fine!

Never had Niagara peaches. Do they grow under the falls?


I have today though Monday off, so I have a long weekend and Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?

Wish I could! But I have an auction at my church ... unless we get thunderstormed out...



Quiet, you ! :fresh:


:fresh: right back atcha!



Not bells, but a coin scarf. I jingle pretty good!!!


I've got a coin scarf too... never been used so the dust on it would probably muffle the jingles if I tried to use it...



Good thing you only invited us along to watch and not participate! I tried belly dancing once but was arrested for making an illegal lane change!!


:funny::rotfl: Oh my! Now that all my co-workers are looking at me funny from my laughing outburst....



I was thinking the same thing, especially when he pulled out his guns.


One of the men in our church actually did that when his daughter brought her boyfriend home from college to visit. He got his guns out and was cleaning them as he talked to the boy. The boy asked him what the guns were for, or why did he have them out.. his answer?.. "In case I need them for target practice"... they are now engaged so that boy must really love the daughter!!!!


Hmm. Last time I had my breath taken away, I was standing in the truck doorway when it hit the tree, but that's a story for another day. Then there was the time when I was sledding...

We'll be cheering for you from our respective locales, Carol, so bend your ear toward Rochester, NY; Jasper IN; Southeast NC; and anywhere else your fans are. Break a leg.

Standing in the truck doorway??? How short are you???? I sometimes bump my head when I'm trying to get into my car.. I can't imagine standing in the door way...

You'll hear cheering from Ohio also Carol! Hmmm.. actors are the 'break a leg' group.. so do you think you would tell a belly dancer to 'break a hip'? :D

[Dsnygirl]

Good morning all........ well I found a little exercise yesterday. I managed to squeeze in nine holes. Funny, but while I was playing nine with a client I had two messages left on my voice mail requesting my presence at two other golf courses.... one from a client and one from a networking partner. Do you think that will happen again today ?????

Cool............ who's got a better job than you ???? :D
One can always hope!!

Sandy?? :D


Does anyone have exciting plans for the weekend?

Did you plant anything fun? Or are you in the weed-pulling stage like me?

Nope, not really... just being home, getting stuff done around here... but it'll feel good not having to go in to work!

No planting yet - just prep work. But hopefully I'll be planting this weekend!! That's the fun part - can't wait! :D



Wow - I ALSO used to rollerskate in my basement too!!! I thought I was the only one.
My girls LOVE to skate and/or scooter in the basement -- I'll just have to make sure they don't do any unplugging!!


I have today though Monday off, so I have a long weekend and Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?
I wish - I hope you do great and have a really fun time!! (where's that bellydancing smilie??)

So, how's Friday treating everyone?

[Jasper]

Never had Niagara peaches. Do they grow under the falls?

so do you think you would tell a belly dancer to 'break a hip'? :D

So are those Niagara peaches naturally more juicy than others?

Break a hip!!:funny::funny: OH how I wish I had thought of that one. Now I am going to have to clean off my computer screen!

[Caroleh]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I won't be on much tomorrow. My recital isn't until 7:30pm, but our last dress rehearsal is at 4. My instructor wants me there at noon to help her set up. Remember my wallhanging with the hand(the good luck symbol)? We're using it as the backdrop on the stage and framing it with veils. So it'll be a very long day.

Today I helped one of the girls with her skirt(put the hem in), finished my costume, practiced for a good hour or more, finished off a book and now I'm making bars. I thought I'd be a goner today because I woke up at 12:15 this morning and couldn't sleep. I think I laid down around 3 and Gilles sent me to bed when he got up at 5. I was up for good by 8:15. I love days like this!!!! I hope my whole weekend is like this!!!

Wasn't Alex going to tell us what he got Maria for her birthday and she got him for her birthday?

[Tink&Goofy]

I think every man needs to have a good sled riding gone bad story don't you?
Mine was also on an innertube. A whole group of us were innertubing together, on a run than curved around a tree. We thought it would be great to have a train of innertubes, so we had 4 of them, with about 3 people on each. Course the extra weight of so many people made us ride VERY FAST, and a little low on the curve and JUST skimmed the tree....Popped all 4 innertube and sent bodies skidding everywhere. :D Nobody
really got hurt - but what a ride! :scared:

So we finally have confirmed dates for December! We arrive on the 11th,(planning a red eye flight) and leave the 15th. So far we are at OKW, but waitlisted for other resorts as well. So now the planning can go into full swing!!

So maybe we should figure out which day we are planning breakfast at CP? And how many people will they let you make an ADR for, if its all one group??

[Dsnygirl]

So we finally have confirmed dates for December! We arrive on the 11th,(planning a red eye flight) and leave the 15th. So far we are at OKW, but waitlisted for other resorts as well. So now the planning can go into full swing!!

So maybe we should figure out which day we are planning breakfast at CP? And how many people will they let you make an ADR for, if its all one group??
Yeah! If you end up at OKW, Dan & I will have to come visit you there... it's the DVC we like best so far (from pics only) and it'd be great to have a chance to really plant that seed of hope a little deeper!! :blush:

I'll start the voting... I vote for Saturday, before mini-golf... not sure about the numbers, but I think Ellen's got a handle on that.

(pretty impressive inner-tube story, btw... all I ever did was get stuck inside one while being pulled by a boat and end up feeling pretty much like a drowned pretzel by the time the "ride" was over...)

What's everyone up to this Friday night? The girls and I hung out at the stables all afternoon, so there was much showering needed before dinner... ;) ... which were very plain and simple subs, some pasta salad and chips! Oh, and of course, a :beer:... (well, the girls had milk... ;)) :marg: are for later!! :thumbsup: I think we're going to finish our Batman movie later, and maybe check out the DCL DVD we got. :cloud9:

Would anybody like a :marg:??

[pogo]

:hi: everyone.

Quick zoop to ask a question............. Does anyone know how to get to Winterland Summerland from MK ???? :confused:

Just curious ! :D

Caroleh...... break a hip ! You'll be great ! :thumbsup: Remember... I've seen you shimmy ! :D

[disneydeb]

:hi: everyone.

Quick zoop to ask a question............. Does anyone know how to get to Winterland Summerland from MK ???? :confused:

Just curious ! :D


I vote we overtake a bus and command te driver to take us there.:thedolls:


What do you think about that?:D

[drummerboy]

Standing in the truck doorway??? How short are you???? I sometimes bump my head when I'm trying to get into my car.. I can't imagine standing in the door way...

You'll hear cheering from Ohio also Carol! Hmmm.. actors are the 'break a leg' group.. so do you think you would tell a belly dancer to 'break a hip'? :D
I would say for a belly dancer it would be 'Have a cramp', eh?

OK, the truck doorway. When I was a ranger, we had to pick up garbage in the campgrounds, using the park dump truck. Two of us would stand on the running boards on either side while someone else drove, then jump off at each site to empty their garbage can into the truck (Glamorous work, I know). I was on the passenger side running board holding onto the open door for support.

So, one day we had a newbie driving who apparantly saw a chicken or something and started driving slowly off of the road to the right, to a point where a tree was coming right at the open door where I was standing. I thought surely she'd see the tree and get back on the road but I think she forgot how to drive right then and ran the door right into the tree. The door being on hinges, as doors are, closed and just about squished me. I just kind of slid down onto the passenger side seat with the breath knocked out of me. Once I got my breath back, I did the driving.

And the sled. I was on my stomach Zooming down a short steep hill that had a quick, steeper dropoff at one point. Instead of sliding down the steeper dropoff I went airborne and belly-flopped on flat ground. First time I'd had the breath knocked out of me and I thought I'd never breathe again. My f'riends' stood at the top of the hill laughing their heads off. Luckily, VHS cameras weren't invented yet.

[ElenitaB]

I had a nice long answer crafted, and then my WiFi connection dropped
:badpc: :mad: :badpc: :mad: :badpc:

So here we go:

I'll investigate what we need to do to set up a Grand Gathering. Apparently the sites are set up for group "collaboration." We can collaborate, right?
Happy belated birthday to Maria! Love you!
Break a leg (or hip or whatever), Carol! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow night!
OKW is beautiful and you'll be happy there, T&G. Plus you'll be in good company as that's where Mikki and Andrew will be
Jasper, how are you feeling?
Pogo, how do you squeeze in a hole? Isn't a hole technically empty?
Jym, how's the little prince and how's his mom?
School lets out for Ben in three weeks. I think I'm looking forward to it more than Ben.
OMG, Ben just told me that one of the classes sang "Come Together" today at the school talent show. "You know, Mom, the song from Across the Universe." :faint:
Has anyone seen Sweeney Todd?


G'night, all!

[Natazu]

Would anybody like a :marg:??
I'll take two, one for me and one for the baby. Tequila is good for liver development right?



Jym, how's the little prince and how's his mom?
She's asleep on the couch while I clean the kitchen, so the same as before.

[Dsnygirl]

Wow -- am I really the first one on here this morning? (Okay, I guess Jym was, technically, but we all know that was really part of his "last night"...:D)

What's up for everyone today? For us, it's ballet for the girls, golf for Dan and gardening for me... the latter two happening in-between rainshowers & t'storms! :ack: Afterwards, it'll be some home re-arranging and maybe a movie night... might take the girls to (finally) see Prince Caspian. What about everybody else??

So - Emma got her first call from a boy yesterday afternoon... that's right, at 6yrs old... okay, she'll be 7 in June, but still!! She came home with "David B"'s phone number a few days ago, wanted to call him. I said no, you're too young, blah, blah, blah. So, apparently she told him she couldn't, and said he could call her instead! :blush: The cutest part? He asked to speak to me, introduced himself and then asked if she could come watch him play soccer some Saturday morning! ;) He then proceeded to give me the funniest, cutest directions to the field... ("you go up and down these hills after you turn right and then you'll see this sign - it says 'soccer... whatever' and then you keep going and you'll see us playing and I wear yellow") Is that not hysterical? Emma, of course, could not see what I found to be so funny... sigh... what will it be like when they're teens??? :stop:

Okay, I gotta run -- off to ballet and errandville -- catch you all later!

Have a great day!!

[Caroleh]

What's up for everyone today?

So - Emma got her first call from a boy yesterday afternoon... that's right, at 6yrs old... okay, she'll be 7 in June, but still!! She came home with "David B"'s phone number a few days ago, wanted to call him. I said no, you're too young, blah, blah, blah. So, apparently she told him she couldn't, and said he could call her instead! :blush: The cutest part? He asked to speak to me, introduced himself and then asked if she could come watch him play soccer some Saturday morning! ;) He then proceeded to give me the funniest, cutest directions to the field... ("you go up and down these hills after you turn right and then you'll see this sign - it says 'soccer... whatever' and then you keep going and you'll see us playing and I wear yellow") Is that not hysterical? Emma, of course, could not see what I found to be so funny... sigh... what will it be like when they're teens??? :stop:



I think we all know what I'm up today!!! A very long day!!!!

Oh, Blythe, that is hysterical!!! So is Dan getting the gun or baseball bat ready?

[Natazu]

Wow -- am I really the first one on here this morning? (Okay, I guess Jym was, technically, but we all know that was really part of his "last night"...:D)
<snip>
So - Emma got her first call from a boy yesterday afternoon... that's right, at 6yrs old... okay, she'll be 7 in June, but still!! She came home with "David B"'s phone number a few days ago, wanted to call him. I said no, you're too young, blah, blah, blah. So, apparently she told him she couldn't, and said he could call her instead! :blush: The cutest part? He asked to speak to me, introduced himself and then asked if she could come watch him play soccer some Saturday morning!
I'm still up. I'm certainly happy about being on the boy's parent end of that scenario than the girl's parent end. Is that wrong?

[pogo]

Good morning all..... getting ready for our two hour drive to Madison's house for the birthday party. This is going to be a really fun day ! :D


I vote we overtake a bus and command te driver to take us there.

Are you gonna wear a ski mask when you do it ?? :D

Pogo, how do you squeeze in a hole? Isn't a hole technically empty?

Yes it is.... especially when I play ! :D

I'll take two, one for me and one for the baby. Tequila is good for liver development right?


:yes:


So - Emma got her first call from a boy yesterday afternoon... that's right, at 6yrs old... okay, she'll be 7 in June, but still!!
Awwww.... that is so cute. Here's a :hug: for Emma. Bet it's not her first !

I think we all know what I'm up today!!! A very long day!!!!

Once again.... break a hip and try not to shimmy all the other girls off the stage ! :D

[MauiMouse]

:hi: everyone.

Quick zoop to ask a question............. Does anyone know how to get to Winterland Summerland from MK ???? :confused:

Just curious ! :D

I'm pretty sure that you take the Animal Kingdom bus and get off at Blizzard Beach. Winterland/Summerland is over near Blizzard Beach correct? (had to get in a question :blush:)

[MMouse6937]

:hi: everyone.

Quick zoop to ask a question............. Does anyone know how to get to Winterland Summerland from MK ???? :confused:

Just curious ! :D

Winter/Summerland is next to Blizzard Beach, so you use the same entrance/parking lot. And Blizzard Beach is right by Animal Kingdom. Probably the farthest from MK and probably could all get buses from the TTC I believe.


So - Emma got her first call from a boy yesterday afternoon... that's right, at 6yrs old... okay, she'll be 7 in June, but still!! She came home with "David B"'s phone number a few days ago, wanted to call him. I said no, you're too young, blah, blah, blah. So, apparently she told him she couldn't, and said he could call her instead! :blush: The cutest part? He asked to speak to me, introduced himself and then asked if she could come watch him play soccer some Saturday morning! ;) He then proceeded to give me the funniest, cutest directions to the field... ("you go up and down these hills after you turn right and then you'll see this sign - it says 'soccer... whatever' and then you keep going and you'll see us playing and I wear yellow") Is that not hysterical? Emma, of course, could not see what I found to be so funny... sigh... what will it be like when they're teens??? :stop:


That is the cutest story!! I couldn't imagine having a boy call when I was 6. Well actually I thought boys were gross (maybe I still do?)
Don't tell Mike :D

So just checking in to drop off some peanut butter cookies I made last night. PB with a hershey kiss on the top...YUM!! We're having a mobile adoption for the shelter today at the Petsmart so I'm going to go help. I feel like sleeping all day but not to be!

Everyone have a great day, take care! :hug:

[MauiMouse]

Winter/Summerland is next to Blizzard Beach, so you use the same entrance/parking lot. And Blizzard Beach is right by Animal Kingdom. Probably the farthest from MK and probably could all get buses from the TTC I believe.

Wouldn't it be easier to get to the Fantasia Garden course instead of Winterland/Summerland? Just a suggestion, no worries either way. :thumbsup:

[ElenitaB]

Good morning, everyone!


I'm certainly happy about being on the boy's parent end of that scenario than the girl's parent end. Is that wrong?
:ditto:


Good morning all..... getting ready for our two hour drive to Madison's house for the birthday party. This is going to be a really fun day !

Happy birthday, Madison!



Are you gonna wear a ski mask when you do it ??
She could always wear her Fairy Godmother cape and order the driver to take us there. You don't mess with the Fairy Godmother, right?

Sounds like everyone is doing fun stuff today! (Break a leg, Carol!) We're heading to the City to go to NYU for see a presentation called "The Science of Disney Imagineering (http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/2008-festival/events/all-events/the-science-of-imagination)" that's part of the World Science Festival (http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/):

How can one person hear a sound that the person right next to them can't? Why are we tracking elephants and what are they saying to each other? What happens when you freeze air? Are you up to the challenge of our Roller Coaster simulation?

This is your chance to find out all the answers, plus interact with Lucky the Dinosaur, ask Finding Nemo's Crush questions, and of course, meet the Imagineers, the scientists and engineers of Walt Disney Imagineering. Get a glimpse of "make-believe" Disney style as the scientists pull back the curtain to reveal some of the chemistry, physics, biology and technology behind special effects, roller coasters, computer simulation, and animatronics!

Doesn't it sound cool? I'll tell you all about it later!

Have a great day, everyone!

[weswerx]

Does anybody want to go to work for me today? We have inventory coming up in less than a month and there is so much to do.

Oh, I've seen Sweeney Todd. It was "interesting":confused:, kind of gorey though:sick:, but funny in a twisted sort of way. Anyone else seen it?

Well, I guess I better start getting ready for work...unless someone else wants to go in my place...Any takers?...last chance...

[drummerboy]

Doesn't it sound cool? I'll tell you all about it later!
Can you find out if Mufasa is there?

[Jasper]

Just zooping in for a quick update and then have to fly off to do other things. We have a beautiful, sunny day with temps in the low 80's! We are trying to get things done outside but I had to take a break but have to get right back out or my 11 year old will mow off everything in the yard if I don't watch carefully!




Mine was also on an innertube. A whole group of us were innertubing together, on a run than curved around a tree. We thought it would be great to have a train of innertubes, so we had 4 of them, with about 3 people on each. Course the extra weight of so many people made us ride VERY FAST, and a little low on the curve and JUST skimmed the tree....Popped all 4 innertube and sent bodies skidding everywhere.

Wow, sounds like you were lucky to escape with no injuries! I know how hard it can be to pop an inner tube so to get all 4 is really impressive!




(pretty impressive inner-tube story, btw... all I ever did was get stuck inside one while being pulled by a boat and end up feeling pretty much like a drowned pretzel by the time the "ride" was over...)


OH man, I had forgotten about tubing on the water! Or maybe I just didn't want to remember, could that be it? Anyway, I can totally agree with the "drowned pretzel" feeling after getting stuck in the wrong spot on an inner tube behind a boat being piloted by a sadistic psychopath!!


OK, the truck doorway. When I was a ranger, we had to pick up garbage in the campgrounds, using the park dump truck. Two of us would stand on the running boards on either side while someone else drove, then jump off at each site to empty their garbage can into the truck (Glamorous work, I know). I was on the passenger side running board holding onto the open door for support.

So, one day we had a newbie driving who apparantly saw a chicken or something and started driving slowly off of the road to the right, to a point where a tree was coming right at the open door where I was standing. I thought surely she'd see the tree and get back on the road but I think she forgot how to drive right then and ran the door right into the tree. The door being on hinges, as doors are, closed and just about squished me. I just kind of slid down onto the passenger side seat with the breath knocked out of me. Once I got my breath back, I did the driving.

So do you still have the scars to prove your story? In all seriousness, you are lucky that you escaped with only having the breath knocked out of you!



Jasper, how are you feeling?

Actually, right now I am feeling about as well as I have for the last few months. The back is still screaming on a regular basis but I am finally getting fully recovered from the thyroid surgery and radiation and am tolerating the thyroid medicine well and most importantly am starting to have some energy again. I do have my next back surgery scheduled for June 23 so we will have to see how things look after that.

Needless to say I am quite ready for all this to be over with!!

You know, I do really try to stay as upbeat and positive as I possibly can about all this and generally just lose my cool at home with my family. The result is that people who don't know me well tend to think that all this is not really a big deal to me. My wife, on the other hand, is more emotional and lets her feelings be better known.

The result is that people are constantly trying to support her and making comments like "gee, this must really be difficult for you." Or "How do you handle everything so well." Now I do realize it is not easy for her to live with all this and many wives would have bailed out of the marriage long ago. But you know, just once I would like one of those people to walk up to me and say "gee, this must really be difficult for you!"

OK, I will get off my :soapbox: now! Thank you for letting my wallow in self pity for a moment and for letting me vent :sorry:. I now return you to your normally semi-positive person!!

[MMouse6937]

You know, I do really try to stay as upbeat and positive as I possibly can about all this and generally just lose my cool at home with my family. The result is that people who don't know me well tend to think that all this is not really a big deal to me. My wife, on the other hand, is more emotional and lets her feelings be better known.

The result is that people are constantly trying to support her and making comments like "gee, this must really be difficult for you." Or "How do you handle everything so well." Now I do realize it is not easy for her to live with all this and many wives would have bailed out of the marriage long ago. But you know, just once I would like one of those people to walk up to me and say "gee, this must really be difficult for you!"

OK, I will get off my :soapbox: now! Thank you for letting my wallow in self pity for a moment and for letting me vent :sorry:. I now return you to your normally semi-positive person!!

Don't worry about it one bit, you can always vent here!! I kinda know what you mean though, but in the opposite way. Mike has had some pretty terrible things happen (motorcycle wreck, kidney surgery, etc) since we've been together and we're both pretty calm about things. My Dad is really the only one that cares about whether or not I'm handling things ok and if I need any help. Everyone else is fawning all over Mike and he's fine. Plus he wouldn't ask for any of their help anyways, he always leans on me. So they think he's fine, I'm fine, we're handling all this GREAT and I'm having a meltdown trying to keep it all together!!!

Don't be afraid to ask for help...people will be there if they know you need them.

And....Jasper...This must really be hard on you. I think you're doing a wonderful job of staying positive and doing the best that you can! Hang in there :hug:

So where's Pogo today? Golfing I presume!! Hardworker huh?

Take care all...talk to you soon!

[Beast_fanatic]

Did I ask enough questions in this post to make up for the faux pas?

You'll need to provide cookies to make up for that - something with chocolate, but no raisins, please. ;)


I have today though Monday off, so I have a long weekend and Saturday I have my bellydance recital. Does anyone want to come and watch?

Why yes, I do want to come and watch, but the ticket you sent for my travel hasn't arrived yet, so I'm thinking that I'm going to be late. :blush: Hope it goes well! We want a full report! :thumbsup:


Quick zoop to ask a question............. Does anyone know how to get to Winterland Summerland from MK ????

Did you consult the "Getting around Walt Disney World" (http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/transportation/gettingaround.asp) section of info central?

I'm trying to do more work from home this weekend, but my afternoon nap seriously cut down on my productivity. :sleepin: Hope everyone else is having a good day!

[MMouse6937]

Wouldn't it be easier to get to the Fantasia Garden course instead of Winterland/Summerland? Just a suggestion, no worries either way. :thumbsup:

The only problem is that people without a car would have to take a taxi to Fantasia Gardens, no bus. At least somewhere you could catch a bus to BB and get to W/S. I'm not sure if we're renting a car, but like I said before, I'm sure a few of us are staying at POP. Maybe we could all rent a taxi together, or someone has a car?

My only problem with Saturday is that's the day of the Mega Mouse Meet at the Dolphin. I have to see that, it's one of the BIG reasons I'm going to Mousefest (well and to see all you JQers too! :D ). I would definately be in for breakfast and then I would have to see how long I'm at the MMM before I see if I could do golf.

Keep me posted!!!

[Dsnygirl]

Oh, Blythe, that is hysterical!!! So is Dan getting the gun or baseball bat ready?
Being the pirate that he is, I think it's all about sword play... :pirate:

I'm still up. I'm certainly happy about being on the boy's parent end of that scenario than the girl's parent end. Is that wrong?
Nope... just teach your little prince to answer the inquisition well... :D And to use swords... :thumbsup:


That is the cutest story!! I couldn't imagine having a boy call when I was 6. Well actually I thought boys were gross ...

So just checking in to drop off some peanut butter cookies I made last night. PB with a hershey kiss on the top...YUM!!
Ditto! I don't remember even noticing boys, really, 'til I was in 7th grade or so!! And yet my girls blush (really!) and get all goofy if you mention certain names!! It's nuts!! :crazy:

Thanks for the cookies... yummm right back atcha!!

How'd the adoption fair go today?


Good morning all..... getting ready for our two hour drive to Madison's house for the birthday party. This is going to be a really fun day !

How was the party? I'll bet Madison had a great time, and you and Patti did, just enjoying her having fun... what a great day!


We're heading to the City to go to NYU for see a presentation called "The Science of Disney Imagineering (http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/2008-festival/events/all-events/the-science-of-imagination)" that's part of the World Science Festival (http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/):

Doesn't it sound cool? I'll tell you all about it later!

That sounds amazing!! I can't wait to hear about it!


You know, I do really try to stay as upbeat and positive as I possibly can about all this and generally just lose my cool at home with my family. The result is that people who don't know me well tend to think that all this is not really a big deal to me. My wife, on the other hand, is more emotional and lets her feelings be better known.

The result is that people are constantly trying to support her and making comments like "gee, this must really be difficult for you." Or "How do you handle everything so well." Now I do realize it is not easy for her to live with all this and many wives would have bailed out of the marriage long ago. But you know, just once I would like one of those people to walk up to me and say "gee, this must really be difficult for you!"

You can get on your soapbox any time you'd like... you know we don't mind!! We're always here to listen!!

Dan & I have never been through all the physical stuff you've been through, but we've been through rough waters financially and with his job, and we go through a similar scenario... he tends to let it show, whereas I internalize everything... and then when I finally "blow" or fall apart, everyone says, "Oh -- are you okay? You're always so strong!" It makes me wish sometimes I was the opposite way... but on the other hand, we compliment each other and he's strong when I'm not... so I guess I wouldn't trade it -- I just wish everyone didn't expect me to always weather everything so well!

So - I've got to run to dinner -- but we got a TON done today! I'd prepped one garden for planting on Thursday and started the other... well, today, we finished prepping the other and got 29 plants/shrubs put in, a new pathway and some really pretty stone edging... I've still got more plants to get, but it looks SO much better -- and there's so much color now! yeah!! (and somehow Dan got 18 holes in... thank goodness he was a wonderful DH and come home and helped me afterwards!! )

How's everyone doing this evening?

[pogo]

So where's Pogo today? Golfing I presume!! Hardworker huh?
:hi: Sarah..... didn't you read anything I said ??? Here.... read this from this morning !

Good morning all..... getting ready for our two hour drive to Madison's house for the birthday party. This is going to be a really fun day !
Sarah.... don't you know I usually don't work on Saturday. If I golfed today, it would have been for fun ! :D


Did you consult the "Getting around Walt Disney World" (http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/transportation/gettingaround.asp) section of info central?
OK.... I read it.... thanks.... but here it is for everyone else....

How to get to Blizzard Beach and Winter Summerland?

From: All Resorts
Take: Animal Kingdom Bus
(After 9PM - See Cast Member for transportation options back to your resort.)


The only problem is that people without a car would have to take a taxi to Fantasia Gardens, no bus.
Not true..... please read this from 'getting around'.......

How to get to Fantasia Gardens?

From: All Resorts
Take: Bus to Downtown Disney, transfer to Swan/Dolphin Bus, then Walk.


How was the party? I'll bet Madison had a great time, and you and Patti did, just enjoying her having fun... what a great day!
Fun day with all the DGC..... Madison, Renae, Joshua and Julia. Lots of hugs and kisses.... we were on :cloud9:

Anyone see Caroleh ???? :D

[drummerboy]

Anyone see Caroleh ???? :D
No, but I'm waiting for a report and pictures.

Pogo, glad you had a good day with the DGC. Next birthday in our crowd comes in June when the oldest turns 10.

I sat down somewhere around 7 to work on some crosswords and just woke up a little bit ago. Glad I woke up in time to go to bed, aren't you?

[Caroleh]

:wave: Hi everyone!!! Just got home from recital and going out with the girls!!! We did great!!!! The more experienced girls said we did really good and our dance was great. When the pictures start to come in, I'll post a few pictures. Could you believe I forgot to give Gilles the camera before I left this morning and when he got to the show?

My instructor said she got a lot of compliments on our stage and I got a special mention on our program!!! We're thinking about designing her a quilt for the stage next year!!!

I think I'm fading fast!!! Have a great night and I'll see you in the am.

[MMouse6937]

:hi: Sarah..... didn't you read anything I said ??? Here.... read this from this morning !

Sarah.... don't you know I usually don't work on Saturday. If I golfed today, it would have been for fun ! :D
Not true..... please read this from 'getting around'.......

Fun day with all the DGC..... Madison, Renae, Joshua and Julia. Lots of hugs and kisses.... we were on :cloud9:


OK, ok, didn't get to that until after I posted wondering where you were! Sounds like you had a great time!

I didn't realize about Fantasia Gardens. We went there at night so that might have been the reason I was under the impression there were no buses. And technically there aren't actual buses, but sounds like you can walk from the Swan. I still would rather take the bus right up to the entrace of BB and have the course right there, but whatever you guys wanna do. I have never done the W/S but heard it's really good. We liked FG, it was fun, and interesting. Nothing spectacular, but pretty fun.

So the Wings won tonight!! WOO HOO! One more game and we're Stanley Cup champions! My brother called and said they have tickets to Game 5 :( Those are the times that make me miss home. We would be having such a great time if Mike and I were there right now. That city is amazing around hockey playoff time, it truly is "Hockeytown"

So, I'm off to bed, allergies are really bothering me tonight. Do you think it's the fact that we have 9 animals in the house right now with the foster babies? Yikes. They go back on Thurs so only a few more days and I'll only be back to 7 :D

Take care all :hug:

[drummerboy]

:wave: Hi everyone!!! Just got home from recital and
Yay! Congratulations! :thumbsup::number1:

Can't wait for the pics.

Gotta usher in the morning so I guess I should get to bed. Is my vacation really almost over?

[ElenitaB]

The presentation was really good! Interesting to see just how they do some things and how they plan for some things. The final video made me cry Disney tears (you know, the same ones that surface during Wishes, IllumiNations, and the old Kodak intro to HISTA). Crush even came to the Festival and they had a special presentation of Turtle Talk. We got some Disney swag :D including a really nice Imagineering spiral notebook. Oh, and we saw Lucky the Dinosaur!

Can you find out if Mufasa is there?
You know, I thought about it but not knowing his real name I felt a bit weird. There were three male CMs and two women CMs (one of the women was from the Computer Programming area and the other was the director of Conservation Biology at the MK). One of the men was the MC and I didn't get what department he was from, another talked about Acoustics (that part was cool) and the third showed us how they do fireworks. :thumbsup:


Needless to say I am quite ready for all this to be over with!!
OK, I will get off my :soapbox: now! Thank you for letting my wallow in self pity for a moment and for letting me vent :sorry:. I now return you to your normally semi-positive person!!
I think I know exactly how you feel. And through a long illness and dealing with a chronic condition, it's impossible to be upbeat all the time! You're human, after all. Do know that we're here for you, buddy! :hug:

Carol, how did it go?

Blythe... wow! You guys got a lot done today. No room in the yard for a little putting area?


I sat down somewhere around 7 to work on some crosswords and just woke up a little bit ago. Glad I woke up in time to go to bed, aren't you?
Just were just resting your eyes, right?

Have a great night, everyone! There'll be waffles here in the AM if anyone would like some.

[Beast_fanatic]

Waffles sound great! Thanks Ellen!

Why am I having such a hard time applying myself to my work today? I have managed to make some progress, but nowhere near what I needed to accomplish! :( And, tomorrow, I really need to give blood and go see my dad, so that's going to seriously limit my productive time tomorrow. There just aren't enough hours in the day...

[trackbarroness]

Good morning JQ'ers, the coffee and tea/hot chocolate water is on. And as always your favorite hot or cold beverage is always at hand. Was there something going on Yesterday that made the park seem so not like a Saturday? Outside of the fact that the gas prices are out of control that is. Well anyway
10 days until PirateGal and I leave for NJ.
Have a magical day

[MauiMouse]

That city is amazing around hockey playoff time, it truly is "Hockeytown"

That might be the only time that city is amazing. :D And only around Joe Louis Arena too! :D Hope that they can pull it off! :hockey:


The presentation was really good! Interesting to see just how they do some things and how they plan for some things. The final video made me cry Disney tears (you know, the same ones that surface during Wishes, IllumiNations, and the old Kodak intro to HISTA). Crush even came to the Festival and they had a special presentation of Turtle Talk. We got some Disney swag :D including a really nice Imagineering spiral notebook. Oh, and we saw Lucky the Dinosaur!

You know, I thought about it but not knowing his real name I felt a bit weird. There were three male CMs and two women CMs (one of the women was from the Computer Programming area and the other was the director of Conservation Biology at the MK). One of the men was the MC and I didn't get what department he was from, another talked about Acoustics (that part was cool) and the third showed us how they do fireworks. :thumbsup:



Ellen, wow sounds very interesting. How is Lucky doing these days?

[Nascfan]

Happy June JQ! I finally get to say "this month I'm going to Disney World!" Isn't that exciting? For those of you counting down with me, 12 days! :mickey:

Have a great day everyone, here the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and it should be a beautiful day.

[drummerboy]

Happy June JQ! I finally get to say "this month I'm going to Disney World!" Isn't that exciting? For those of you counting down with me, 12 days! :mickey:
Holy cow, it is June isn't it? Scott, are you excited by any chance? :fresh:

Glad I woke up early this morning. I almost forgot that our church switches the late show from 11 to 10 am this time of year and I'm ushering. :blush:

Ellen, that sounds like it was a really great 'show' yesterday. What a good way to introduce people to the fun that can be had with science.

[pogo]

Good morning all.... yesterday was indeed a great day. Not only did we spend time with the GK's, we also spent time with my Mom and Dad. She is doing so well but starting to get frail.

We took an apple pie (bought) and had it with vanilla ice cream. Then we took a short ride before the birthday party.

Princess Madison turned 7 and is getting to be such a little lady. She also had a surprise for me. She took me upstairs to the music studio and sat down at my son's drum set and started playing a rock beat her dad taught her and she was pretty good. I thought Joshua would be the next generation of drummers but I was surprised.

Madison and the rest of the family insisted that Grandpa play for them and for the first time in about three years, I sat down and played. All the kids started dancing to the beat and I played for about ten minutes. I was a little rusty, but it felt really good to play again. Guess I'll have to set mine up again.


Pogo, glad you had a good day with the DGC. Next birthday in our crowd comes in June when the oldest turns 10.
I knew you would understand better than most.

:wave: Hi everyone!!! Just got home from recital and going out with the girls!!! We did great!!!! The more experienced girls said we did really good and our dance was great. When the pictures start to come in, I'll post a few pictures. Could you believe I forgot to give Gilles the camera before I left this morning and when he got to the show?

My instructor said she got a lot of compliments on our stage and I got a special mention on our program!!! We're thinking about designing her a quilt for the stage next year!!!

I think I'm fading fast!!! Have a great night and I'll see you in the am.
I knew you'd do great ! And I think you forgot the camera on purpose. ;)



I didn't realize about Fantasia Gardens. We went there at night so that might have been the reason I was under the impression there were no buses. And technically there aren't actual buses, but sounds like you can walk from the Swan. I still would rather take the bus right up to the entrace of BB and have the course right there, but whatever you guys wanna do. I have never done the W/S but heard it's really good. We liked FG, it was fun, and interesting. Nothing spectacular, but pretty fun.
I think we'll stay with Winter Summerland for our golf tourney ! :D

Gotta usher in the morning so I guess I should get to bed. Is my vacation really almost over?
Are you going to wear a suit ??? :D

Happy June JQ! I finally get to say "this month I'm going to Disney World!" Isn't that exciting? For those of you counting down with me, 12 days!

Have a great day everyone, here the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and it should be a beautiful day.
I'm happy for you Scott....... enjoy the day ! :D

[ElenitaB]

That was quite a little period of simultaneous posting last night! Carol, glad to hear it went well! :thumbsup:


Why am I having such a hard time applying myself to my work today? I have managed to make some progress, but nowhere near what I needed to accomplish! :( And, tomorrow, I really need to give blood and go see my dad, so that's going to seriously limit my productive time tomorrow. There just aren't enough hours in the day...
I so know how you feel, Rhonda. I have a pile of work to get through this weekend and attempting to spend some time with DS, do laundry, pay bills, etc., seriously limits my work time. Sigh.... so much for "work-life balance." In my case, it's more like imbalance! :crazy: (No comments from the peanut gallery :fresh:)


Good morning all.... yesterday was indeed a great day. Not only did we spend time with the GK's, we also spent time with my Mom and Dad. She is doing so well but starting to get frail.

Madison and the rest of the family insisted that Grandpa play for them and for the first time in about three years, I sat down and played. All the kids started dancing to the beat and I played for about ten minutes. I was a little rusty, but it felt really good to play again. Guess I'll have to set mine up again.
It's sad to see them "get frail," isn't it? But think... she is so very blessed to get to this age, particularly with what she's dealt with in recent years. :thedolls: (I kind of freak out to see my own mom with her memory issues. :()

So what does Patti have to say about the drums being set up again?

Have a great day, everyone! The sun is shining here and it's nice to sit back for a minute in the company of (virtual) friends and give thanks for this day! :D

[Tink&Goofy]

Madison and the rest of the family insisted that Grandpa play for them and for the first time in about three years, I sat down and played. All the kids started dancing to the beat and I played for about ten minutes. I was a little rusty, but it felt really good to play again. Guess I'll have to set mine up again.
Uhoh...I don't think I want you anywhere near DH - you might give him ideas....:D

I think we'll stay with Winter Summerland for our golf tourney ! :D

OK, just my :twocents: : Fantasia Gardens is closer to at least two of the parks, in case anyone wants to hit the parks before mini golf. Also - if plans are to head to UK afterward, Fantasia would be MUCH closer - a quick walk through the Swan, and a short boat ride right to the International Gateway! My vote would be Fantasia, but will go with whatever the group decides.

Have a great day, everyone! The sun is shining here and it's nice to sit back for a minute in the company of (virtual) friends and give thanks for this day! :D
:hug: Amen. (Except for the sun part - unless you include "liquid sunshine").

Carol - glad your recital went so well. Pictures please! :D
Pogo - no worries - we will just have to find other ways to get together. :yes:

We were planning a trip to the zoo today, but its a bit on the soggy side, so we will pass. So I think today is the day we are going to start our wine. Anyone want to help?

So who would be up for a casual meet for lunch/snacks and drinks at the Cantina in Mexico?

[disneydeb]

I would love to have a strawberry marguarita in Mexico! Is that instead of the pint after the golf tourney? Beer is not my thing, but I could raise a cup of tea in England. :DIf we get to go.

I also want to wish a Happy Birthday to Madison.

Congratulations to Carol on a fine perrformance!

[Caroleh]

Princess Madison turned 7 and is getting to be such a little lady. She also had a surprise for me. She took me upstairs to the music studio and sat down at my son's drum set and started playing a rock beat her dad taught her and she was pretty good. I thought Joshua would be the next generation of drummers but I was surprised.

I knew you'd do great ! And I think you forgot the camera on purpose. ;)


Has Grandpa been encouraging her to play?

I was so busy helping set up the stage (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563660613GfOCZN), helping sew some of the costumes and then rehearsing a last time before we went on, that I really did forget to hand him the camera. I didn't even see him after the show because I had to run change clothes, tear down the stage and we(the performers) went out for a drink and a bite to eat. Next year I really want to work on the costumes. I might be designing and sewing a permanent backdrop for the dance studio.


That was quite a little period of simultaneous posting last night! Carol, glad to hear it went well! :thumbsup:



Carol - glad your recital went so well. Pictures please! :D



Congratulations to Carol on a fine performance!

Thank you, everyone!!! :blush: I really do enjoy the dancing, if for nothing else the weight loss. I'm going to need a new wardrobe soon because my clothes will be falling of!!!

I promise, as soon as I get a picture, I'll be posting it.

[Dsnygirl]

Hi everyone!!! Just got home from recital and going out with the girls!!! We did great!!!! The more experienced girls said we did really good and our dance was great.
Glad to hear it went so well -- congrats!! Waiting for those pics... :D


Blythe... wow! You guys got a lot done today. No room in the yard for a little putting area?

:yes: ...well, not a real putting area, but he goes out and chips a lot... Julia loves being his "ball girl". I think this year she'll be going out on the course with him... they're both looking forward to it! :thumbsup:

Today we mulched everything... well, almost... used about 10 bags of "cheap" mulch for ground cover and another 10 bags of good mulch on top... and it wasn't close to enough. Sigh... looks like I should've taken out stock in the gardening industry this year... ;)


Happy June JQ! I finally get to say "this month I'm going to Disney World!" Isn't that exciting? For those of you counting down with me, 12 days!

Yeah! I can only imagine how excited you are!! I'm glad we've finally gotten to the 6 month point... can't imagine how nuts I'll be by the actual month we're leaving!! :crazy:


So who would be up for a casual meet for lunch/snacks and drinks at the Cantina in Mexico?
:here: :here: ... one of our favorite things to do!! We're there! (when, btw?? :blush:)

(Can you all believe we're mere days away from being able to do our ADR's?? If I had more room for smilies, I'd do a whole bunch of jumping up and down and "whoo hoo'ing" ones... )

So, how was Sunday for everyone? Church felt EARLY this morning after yesterday, but still felt good to be there. We worked outside most of the afternoon, and are super pleased with how everything is coming together. If we ever consider ourselves "done", I'll post a few pics!

Tonight we're just relaxing before the work-week begins... what about everyone else??

[Beast_fanatic]

So who would be up for a casual meet for lunch/snacks and drinks at the Cantina in Mexico?

Do you mean right now? Because, I could really go for it right now! :thumbsup: :marg: :D

But, if you mean in December, then that would work too. ;)

[dlpmikki]

Would you believe I have never done lunch in the Cantina? As long as I don't have to drink a margarita I'm up for it :D

[disneydeb]

Mikki, what is your favorite drink? :mickey:

[dlpmikki]

Red wine or sam adams (in the USA). In the UK it is any wine, as long as it is red (as Henry Ford is reputed to have said, not?)

[disneydeb]

Mikki, what is your favorite drink? :mickey:


Red wine or sam adams (in the USA). In the UK it is any wine, as long as it is red (as Henry Ford is reputed to have said, not?)


What is everyone else's favorite drink?

I like Pina Calavas from Victoria's at AKLand
Sangria in Mexico.

[MissStyles]

Oh gosh so much to catch up on...here goes nothin'....and hello by the way :mickey:



So we finally have confirmed dates for December!

Yay that's exciting. I can't wait to meet you!


So - Emma got her first call from a boy yesterday afternoon... that's right, at 6yrs old... okay, she'll be 7 in June, but still!!

Wow that's so cute....he does sound like a nice little lad. So will you let her go watch him play? :soccer:



So just checking in to drop off some peanut butter cookies I made last night. PB with a hershey kiss on the top...YUM!!

Nice job Sarah, those are one of my faves! An all American classic. Are there any left?


And....Jasper...This must really be hard on you. I think you're doing a wonderful job of staying positive and doing the best that you can! Hang in there

:ditto:


The only problem is that people without a car would have to take a taxi to Fantasia Gardens, no bus. At least somewhere you could catch a bus to BB and get to W/S. I'm not sure if we're renting a car, but like I said before, I'm sure a few of us are staying at POP. Maybe we could all rent a taxi together, or someone has a car?

I'll have a car...:drive: and you're welcome to hitch a ride if you need it.


:wave: Hi everyone!!! Just got home from recital and going out with the girls!!! We did great!!!!

Congratulations on your performance. Wish I coulda joined in ;)


The final video made me cry Disney tears (you know, the same ones that surface during Wishes, IllumiNations, and the old Kodak intro to HISTA)

Oh yes.....lots of goosebumps too I'm sure. That sounded so fun though!!


Happy June JQ! I finally get to say "this month I'm going to Disney World!" Isn't that exciting? For those of you counting down with me, 12 days! :mickey:


You're almost to the single digit dance!!!


So who would be up for a casual meet for lunch/snacks and drinks at the Cantina in Mexico?

I'd love to. The Cantina is great. :thumbsup:

I'm glad you all had such lovely weekends. It was 96 today......the heat is here to stay I think though it's storming now and it's nice in that stormy kind of way. I'm off to make dinner.....

[drummerboy]

Red wine or sam adams (in the USA). In the UK it is any wine, as long as it is red (as Henry Ford is reputed to have said, not?)
A bit of a paraphrase, but close enough (he said 'black'). When are we going to start guessing where Figaro's been? (Not that I ever get any of them.)

I did a little woodworking today. DW wanted a pegged towel holder with a shelf for the upstairs bath so I made her one out of bits and pieces I had in the shop. She's going to paint it before I put it up. Also started carving a duplicate of an 'old salt' I made out of a fence post some time back. When it's done, I plan to put it in the booth and see if it sells.

[Dsnygirl]

Do you mean right now? Because, I could really go for it right now! :thumbsup:

Ditto! :D


Would you believe I have never done lunch in the Cantina? As long as I don't have to drink a margarita I'm up for it.
:faint:


What is everyone else's favorite drink?

I'd have to say :marg:... although there are quite a few tropical drinks that I have no idea the name of that were pretty awesome, too...


Wow that's so cute....he does sound like a nice little lad. So will you let her go watch him play? :soccer:

...though it's storming now and it's nice in that stormy kind of way. I'm off to make dinner.....
Possibly, we'll see how the summer goes...

I feel the same way about storms!! As long as it's not threatening to take my roof off or drop a tree limb through my house, I love it when the thunder & lightening roll in... and a good, big snowstorm (that I don't have to go out in...;)) is fun, too...


I did a little woodworking today. DW wanted a pegged towel holder with a shelf for the upstairs bath so I made her one out of bits and pieces I had in the shop.
You have one lucky DW.... do you take mail orders?? :D

So, how'd the weekend finish up for everyone? We're just kind-of bopping around the house, doing this 'n that, enjoying not having anything pressing to accomplish this evening! Not glad tomorrow is Monday (sorry, pogo :blush:) as I'm working 4 12hr nights in a row, starting tomorrow... my fault, I scheduled myself that way.... but still... I'll be glad when it's over with!

How's the week looking for everyone else??

[Beast_fanatic]

I think my favorite drink is the frozen :marg: margarita (lime version, none of the fruity sweet varieties), but it's not very good for me (too many carbs, plus I like the salt :blush: ).

Not sure if you've noticed, but there's been a Frankie sighting (http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=134815). Do you think that if we talk about him that he'll come ask a question?


How's the week looking for everyone else??

Busy, busy, busy! My project is due at the end of the week, and there is no way I'm going to be done with it, but I still have to try to get as much of it done as I can. :(

[MMouse6937]

What is everyone else's favorite drink?

I like Pina Calavas from Victoria's at AKLand
Sangria in Mexico.
I somewhat of a Pina Colada person myself. I'm such a lightweight now. I did all my drinking in my 20s when I lived in Hawaii so I'm pretty much over it. Unfortunately the smell of tequila makes me :sick:


Nice job Sarah, those are one of my faves! An all American classic. Are there any left?

I'll have a car...:drive: and you're welcome to hitch a ride if you need it.


Thank you and thank you!! You're the best. Well I'll only hitch a ride if you stay at POP, if not I'll just get the bus or a taxi if I'm crunched for time. Do they have taxis that wait outside the resorts or do I need to call one?

So today was very boring, we rested most of the day. Mike was up late last night and up early this morning so he was up for some resting. It was REALLY hot here today 96ish and it wasn't a fit day to be out doing anything. Mike is watching the WEC fight right now and I'm talking to you all!! Mostly posting in the Locker Room to rub in the fact that my Wings are 1 game away from the Staley Cup!! WOO HOO!!

Talk to you all later, have a great night :hug:

[ElenitaB]

How's the week looking for everyone else??
Crazy busy!


Busy, busy, busy! My project is due at the end of the week, and there is no way I'm going to be done with it, but I still have to try to get as much of it done as I can. :(
Rhonda, are we sharing a project? Mine is actually due Wednesday. I'm taking a break from working on it right now.

Here's :pixie: for a wonderful week for us all!

[TinaT]

What is everyone else's favorite drink?

Mine would be sugar free cherry kool-aid. I don't drink any alcohol.

Busy day around here. We had a Vacation Bible School meeting after church this morning, then I had to work a few hours. We had someone call in sick to work today so while I was hostessing a party:party: I also had to cover the snackbar. Luckily there weren't too many food orders during the party time.

Had a church business meeting this evening. Our church is growing and we are starting to look into buying a larger church building to move into.

Also had to meet with the Vacation Bible School director privately to go over the registration process. Busy but very productive day.

Can the rest of the week be just as productive?

Got some leftover :pizza: if anyone wants any.

[dlpmikki]

A bit of a paraphrase, but close enough (he said 'black'). When are we going to start guessing where Figaro's been? (Not that I ever get any of them.)



Figaro has a new picture up now.

Did you know he never actually said Black? When the cars were first produced they were available in several colors, none of which was black. :D We have a TV show in the UK called QI (quite interesting) which comes up with all sorts of trivia like that explaining why what you thought you knew was wrong!

[trackbarroness]

Good moring JQ'ers, the coffee and hot water are on, and of course there are cold beverages of your choice. Juice, soda. So Frankie has posted huh?
How is he doing? Do you suppose he'll be making an appearance here in this thread some time soon?
Frankie if you read this we have missed you lots dude.
Have a magical day

[pogo]

Good morning all.......... are you ready for my favorite day of the week ???? :yes:

I read through everything I missed the last two days and I'm really impressed with all the chatter. :thumbsup:

Nice day today...... high of 76 F and :sun: and the weatherman is forecasting 87 F by Friday. We'll have to wait and see on that.

I'll be in and out of the office today.... work, work, work ! You know what I mean. ;)

See you all later...... :D

[offwego]

Morning, do you folks still have coffee? Finally finished my course and now need to get to real work.

If you have any spare work pixie dust it would be good for my DH, there's a strong chance he might be laid off in two weeks. Timing is everything isn't it?

[Caroleh]

Welcome back, Nat!!! It's nice to see you again!!:pixie::pixie::pixie: for Matt. Does it feel great to be home again? Keep the faith and remember when one door closes another one opens.

Today is another day off and I wonder how much stuff I can get done. I think I've been busier these last three days then I ever had when I've had days off!!!

[drummerboy]

Figaro has a new picture up now.

Did you know he never actually said Black? When the cars were first produced they were available in several colors, none of which was black. :D We have a TV show in the UK called QI (quite interesting) which comes up with all sorts of trivia like that explaining why what you thought you knew was wrong!
I have a book with a similar theme, called "Contrary to Popular Belief" but there's nothing in it about Henry Ford.



I think I've been busier these last three days then I ever had when I've had days off!!!
Don't get so busy that you can't post pics, eh?

[disneydrmr]

Howdy! I tried to post yesterday.. had a nice long chatty post all typed up.. stupid computer wouldn't let me post. So I'll try again this AM...
Had a long and tiring weekend. STRONG and SEVERE storms blew thru Friday night so it was actually 3:30AM Saturday before we were able to go to sleep. Had to get up at 5am to give our doggie his medicine, then had to get up for good at 7:30 to get ready for our church auction. Woke up Sunday thinking it was Monday... I did manage to go see Prince Caspian and WOW! What an AWESOME movie! And Caspian is such a HUNK! :cloud9: I could stare into his eyes all day!

Anyway... Nat.. sorry to hear about Matt's predictament.. here's some :pixie::pixie: for him and for you!

Pogo - good luck on the golf course today! (you did say you were working - right? :fresh:

Frankie - you are missed!

Mikki - I read in your trip report that you met the HUNKY Prince Caspian! Could you please post a picture of him for me? I would be forever grateful!

If I missed anything/anyone's important news/etc I'm sorry...just did a very fast skim thru. HUGS to everyone (even you Pogo :fresh:)

[Dsnygirl]

If you have any spare work pixie dust it would be good for my DH, there's a strong chance he might be laid off in two weeks. Timing is everything isn't it?
Nat, I'm so sorry to hear that.... sending loads of :pixie: :pixie: :pixie: his way that it won't happen!

So - is everybody ready for Monday? I'm not... feeling a bit tired this morning, not really looking forward to all the running around I have to do today. Just might need to perk myself up with a stop at the Disney Store, just to "window shop"... :)

I was seriously hoping Disney was going to post all the hours today... sigh... I wonder just how long this is going to take them?? I've been crossing my fingers (and toes) that it wouldn't affect us December folks, but it looks like it might... :(

Okay, gotta run... hope you all have a really nice day today... I'll catch ya when I'm back home again!

(PS: Frankie, if you're listening/watching -- come back -- we've missed you! :D)

[Mickey'sGirl]

I'm still up. I'm certainly happy about being on the boy's parent end of that scenario than the girl's parent end. Is that wrong?No -- I feel for parents of daughters! We have a big responsibility though...right? The whole respect spiel. Can't start them too soon! :thumbsup:

The result is that people are constantly trying to support her and making comments like "gee, this must really be difficult for you." Or "How do you handle everything so well." Now I do realize it is not easy for her to live with all this and many wives would have bailed out of the marriage long ago. But you know, just once I would like one of those people to walk up to me and say "gee, this must really be difficult for you!" :hug: I understand you Jasper. My mom is completely disabled with her RA. She has been severely afflicted for my entire life, yet she continued to work part time, raise her 4 kids and be an active member in her community. 7 years ago, she had her leg amputated below the knee due to some artritic complications -- and she is absolutely 250% disabled now -- but she never complains or gets angry or anything. My retired father, who is a nice guy, but who was able to be a successful businessman due to my mother keeping things going at home has gazillions of people (including my mother in law) CONSTANTLY telling him that he's just incredible for doing the cooking and the laundry. I shake my head. My mom would love to be able to do things for herself, but that's not how it is..... I wonder if the amazement would be the same if the tables were turned?? Ain't that what for better or for worse is all about?? Kudos to your wife for being there... and Kudos to you for keeping it going. Chin up Jasper. I think you are a real trooper, and you regularly make me chuckle. Did you get those nets on yet?

:wave: Hi everyone!!! Just got home from recital and going out with the girls!!! We did great!!!! Congratulations Sister!

Happy June JQ! I finally get to say "this month I'm going to Disney World!" Isn't that exciting? For those of you counting down with me, 12 days! :clappy:

I did a little woodworking today. DW wanted a pegged towel holder with a shelf for the upstairs bath so I made her one out of bits and pieces I had in the shop. I want Brian to make one out of a straw broom for Euan's "Mickey in his blue hat" bedroom. I had him make one using a hockey stick and dowels for Harry's room -- and it's both really handy and pretty cool! :thumbsup:

If you have any spare work pixie dust it would be good for my DH, there's a strong chance he might be laid off in two weeks. Timing is everything isn't it?:pixie: I'm crossing my fingers for you guys Natalie. Here's some Komodo Dragon......

[Caroleh]

Don't get so busy that you can't post pics, eh?

I'll post the pics as soon as they come to me. I think everyone is quite exhausted yet. A lot of the girls were up until 3 am Sat morning still sewing their costumes. Then we all went out to eat afterwards, I left at 11:30 and they were still out. I know I was pretty tired yesterday, but I kept going.

Don't ask about today though!! The workmen are already here working on the house. I was planning on scrapbooking and since one of the problem area is right outside the scrapbooking studio, I brought my stuff upstairs.

Alex never did tell us what he gave Maria, did he? Where is he hiding at?

[MMouse6937]

Morning all!! I can't believe I'm at work already. Wasn't it just Friday night? I'm really tired today and shouldn't be. I'm trying to figure out a way to become a stay at home dog mom!! :puppy: We are trying to pay all our bills off this summer and maybe next year it will be a reality.

How is everyone elses monday going? I made some cheesecake, everyone help themselves.

Well I don't have anything really interesting to say so I guess I'll get back to work. Have a great day everyone :hug:

[Nascfan]

Natalie, hope everything works out ok for your husband. :pixie: on the way.

Thanks for the cheesecake Sarah!
I have no question. Is it ok if I make one up? Oh look, a question. :)

11 days!

[Mickey'sGirl]

How is everyone elses monday going? I made some cheesecake, everyone help themselves.A very timely post -- we were just talking about cheesecake here. We are discussing the ways to avoid craters and or cracks. Any suggestions??

[Natazu]

Alex never did tell us what he gave Maria, did he? Where is he hiding at?He's MIA... maybe the gift wasn't received too well after all?

[DizneyFreak2002]

I am joing to join in here.... Anyone buy The Season of Disney, those Travel Channel shows recently broadcast, from iTunes????

[pogo]

Alex never did tell us what he gave Maria, did he? Where is he hiding at?
Could he be hiding under a rock ????? Shake the cookie bag... he'll come running ! :D

Well I don't have anything really interesting to say so I guess I'll get back to work.
What do you mean..... you always have something interesting to say.... I've heard you ! :D

Natalie, hope everything works out ok for your husband. :pixie: on the way.
Yes Natalie.... from me too. Hope everything works out for you and Matt. :D

A very timely post -- we were just talking about cheesecake here. We are discussing the ways to avoid craters and or cracks. Any suggestions??
Don't make cheesecake and you won't have to worry about it ! Just make cookies ! :D

I am joing to join in here.... Anyone buy The Season of Disney, those Travel Channel shows recently broadcast, from iTunes????

Nope..... I haven't. Is it any good ?? :confused:

But :welcome: to JQ ! :D

[Caroleh]

We are discussing the ways to avoid craters and or cracks. Any suggestions??

A question I can answer!!!!:D

Make sure your eggs are at room temperature, don't overbeat...too much air is a bad thing, and last but not least, when it's done baking, open the oven just a crack and let it cool inside the oven for at least an hour. I have a cheesecake cookbook that says to do this and after I started doing these things I haven't had any cracks or craters. Does that help any? (I make killer cheesecakes!!! GIlles's boss begs for my cheesecakes!!:D)

[Jasper]

So, does anyone want to feel really old? I just heard on the radio that Jerry Mathers (The Beaver from Leave it to Beaver) turns 60 years old today! Hard to believe isn't it?

Is anyone else glad to hear that the primary season is FINALLY coming to a close this week? Now that is not intended as a political comment for or against either party but I just really get tired of hearing about it ALL the time. I would love to see a law passed that required all the states to hold their primary/caucus on the same day! I realize that is not going to happen anytime in the near future but we can always dream can't we?



And....Jasper...This must really be hard on you. I think you're doing a wonderful job of staying positive and doing the best that you can! Hang in there :hug:

Thanks so much for your thoughts. I try to keep a stiff upper lip as the British saying goes but as anyone with chronic health issues can tell you there are times when you just lose your cool.




I sat down somewhere around 7 to work on some crosswords and just woke up a little bit ago. Glad I woke up in time to go to bed, aren't you?

I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one that does this!:D


Hi everyone!!! Just got home from recital and going out with the girls!!! We did great!!!! The more experienced girls said we did really good and our dance was great. When the pictures start to come in, I'll post a few pictures. Could you believe I forgot to give Gilles the camera before I left this morning and when he got to the show?

So glad to hear that it went well!! :clappy: Of course we wouldn't have expected anything else from you!



So the Wings won tonight!! WOO HOO! One more game and we're Stanley Cup champions!

OK, I am glad to hear from a hockey fan because I saw something in the news that I don't understand. Apparently a fan of the Detroit Red Wings threw an octopus onto the ice just after the National Anthem was played at the beginning of game 4against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

What's up with that? Is there some mysterious meaning behind it?


Is my vacation really almost over?

I am convinced that there is some type of time shift that happens when you are on vacation compared with when you are at work. Vacation time ALWAY goes by four times as fast as work time!


The presentation was really good! Interesting to see just how they do some things and how they plan for some things. The final video made me cry Disney tears (you know, the same ones that surface during Wishes, IllumiNations, and the old Kodak intro to HISTA). Crush even came to the Festival and they had a special presentation of Turtle Talk. We got some Disney swag including a really nice Imagineering spiral notebook. Oh, and we saw Lucky the Dinosaur!

I think I know exactly how you feel. And through a long illness and dealing with a chronic condition, it's impossible to be upbeat all the time! You're human, after all. Do know that we're here for you, buddy!


Thanks for your kind comments as well! I know you have been through your fair share of frustrations as well so you can really understand what I am going through.

As for the presentation, I must have missed something. Where did you see this presentation? Did you do something work related with Disney?



Today we mulched everything... well, almost... used about 10 bags of "cheap" mulch for ground cover and another 10 bags of good mulch on top... and it wasn't close to enough. Sigh... looks like I should've taken out stock in the gardening industry this year... ;)

We do the same trick of putting the cheap stuff down to create a base and then putting the good stuff on top just to make it look good. We have a really large area out front that takes 64 bags to cover the whole thing in a 2 inch layer of mulch. Needless to say we can never afford to put down that much each year so using the cheap stuff underneath REALLY helps the bill!



I did a little woodworking today. DW wanted a pegged towel holder with a shelf for the upstairs bath so I made her one out of bits and pieces I had in the shop.

Is there nothing you don't do? I am truly impressed at all the different kinds of things you do!


Chin up Jasper. I think you are a real trooper, and you regularly make me chuckle. Did you get those nets on yet?

Thank you as well! You have certainly seen what I am talking about.

Yes, we did get the nets up this weekend. Both of my sons were home and actually worked together very well to get it done. There is eight years difference in their ages and a world of difference in their interests and skills. My 19 year old has ALWAYS been a very hands on kind of person who is a natural born take charge kind of person. My 11 year old, on the other hand is the bookworm, computer geek, kind of kid who is rarely the first one to jump in and take a chance of being wrong.

Needless to say with such huge differences in age, temperament and such there is often times fire works between the two of them when they try to work together. However, this time they both seemed to really put their differences aside and worked together so well!

Of course, that could only last so long! After putting on the nets my 11 year old got on the riding mower and started mowing the yard. He was about half way done when one of the wheels sheared off the cotter pin and came off. My younger son is not strong enough to pick up the mower to set it on a block and I can't because of my back. So the entire time my 19 year old helped his little brother he grumbled and groused about how the younger one was so rough on the mower and caused the wheel problem!

I would so much love to drop the two of them off in the wilderness someplace and make them survive together for a month. Of course I am afraid to do that because I think the older one would eat the younger one for dinner!:D:D


If you have any spare work pixie dust it would be good for my DH, there's a strong chance he might be laid off in two weeks. Timing is everything isn't it?

Here's hoping that something happens and you and he are spared this. :pixie::pixie: I know these things always work out for the best but why is it they always seem to happen at the worst possible times?

OK, I think I have finished my great American novel here and am finally caught up from the weekend!

[MissStyles]

What's up? It's gorgeous and hot out....the sun's shining :sun: Anyone wanna meet up at the beach?

Now I have visions of cheesecake dancing in my head thank you very much! Interesting tips on the baking Carol. What flavor is your specialty? ... or do you usually do plain?

Here's some spare work pixie dust Natalie for your DH!!!! :pixie:

[MissStyles]

So, does anyone want to feel really old? I just heard on the radio that Jerry Mathers (The Beaver from Leave it to Beaver) turns 60 years old today! Hard to believe isn't it?

That's crazy! Won't he always be 10 years old? I watched an episode on Friday, it was the one where Beaver was the only boy invited to an girl birthday party. Such a classic show!


Edited to add my fiance's text message response to finding out this news: Is he still afraid to go to an all girls party?


:silly:

[disneydrmr]

Killer cheesecakes Carol??? Do you spell out redrum on top of it with the strawberry glaze? :D I'm pming you a test... (Ken.. I'll let you know if she 'passes or not' ;) )

[Jasper]

Make sure your eggs are at room temperature, don't overbeat...too much air is a bad thing, and last but not least, when it's done baking, open the oven just a crack and let it cool inside the oven for at least an hour. I have a cheesecake cookbook that says to do this and after I started doing these things I haven't had any cracks or craters. Does that help any? (I make killer cheesecakes!!! GIlles's boss begs for my cheesecakes!!:D)

Is yours by any chance a Betty Crocker cook book? When my paternal grandmother passed away she knew that I loved to cook so she willed me her first edition illustrated Betty Crocker Cook Book.

If anyone has seen the early ones from the late 50's and early 60's you will know that they are really the greatest cook book ever made. What I found interesting is that in the section about cheese cakes it says basically exactly the same thing you say here. And, just as you said these methods really do produce some of the best cheesecake you have ever had!

On a side note I was surprised a couple of years ago to see my grandmother's cookbook on Antiques Roadshow and was amazed that it was valued at something like $5,000.00 for the high end price. Of course the one on the show was in PERFECT condition and had obviously never been used in the kitchen. Whereas, mine looks like it has been through a war. So I have to assume that mine is not worth much if anything at all. But still, it is nice to dream a little. Although I would never sell it because it came from my grandmother.

[MMouse6937]

What do you mean..... you always have something interesting to say.... I've heard you ! :D

Don't make cheesecake and you won't have to worry about it ! Just make cookies ! :D

Have to make cheescake, it's the best. I somewhat experiment on NY style, more pudding style...I like it any way it's made!!



OK, I am glad to hear from a hockey fan because I saw something in the news that I don't understand. Apparently a fan of the Detroit Red Wings threw an octopus onto the ice just after the National Anthem was played at the beginning of game 4against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

What's up with that? Is there some mysterious meaning behind it?


HEHEHE LOL!! :D The eight legs of the octopus represent the number of games it used to take to win the Stanley Cup (it's not eight anymore, but I digress). It has somewhat become a symbol of the Red Wings as then have adopted the octopus as somewhat of a mascot. One year the slogan was A Call To Arms, etc. So if there is one thrown on the ice before a game it's by an evil Red Wing fan just trying to let them know we're out there!! I think there was a fish market owner somewhere in Detroit that thought the octopi throwing things was a good idea. Kinda gross, but I like the idea, kinda traditional.

So clear? Sure, clear as mud, right?

:D

[drummerboy]

I'm sorry, I can't speak right now. I'm still in shock that The Beav has turned 60. My gosh, he's even older than Pogo!

How's Monday treating everybody?

[Jasper]

HEHEHE LOL!! :D The eight legs of the octopus represent the number of games it used to take to win the Stanley Cup (it's not eight anymore, but I digress). It has somewhat become a symbol of the Red Wings as then have adopted the octopus as somewhat of a mascot. One year the slogan was A Call To Arms, etc. So if there is one thrown on the ice before a game it's by an evil Red Wing fan just trying to let them know we're out there!! I think there was a fish market owner somewhere in Detroit that thought the octopi throwing things was a good idea. Kinda gross, but I like the idea, kinda traditional.

So clear? Sure, clear as mud, right?

:D

Sure, but you haven't seen how murky our mud can be in these parts have you?

Seriously though I do actually get the general idea. What I failed to mention is that the guy who threw it was wearing a Detroit shirt and was thrown out of the stadium by security and told that he would be arrested if he came back to that or any other potential games for the rest of the year. So what does the guy do? He goes outside the stadium, buys a $300.00 ticket from a scalper, buys a Pittsburgh shirt to wear over his Detroit shirt and goes right back in. According to the article he didn't do anything else to draw attention to himself and never got caught coming back into the game.

[MMouse6937]

The league has gotten kinda strict about it because I guess it's gross (I mean, who knew?) and it's not all the fun to clean up when it sticks to the ice. BUT, it's tradition people, get over it!! In Detroit one of the players (Chelios) actually picks them up with his hands and throws them back, it's hysterical. The rest of the players daintly pick it up with their sticks and deposit them on the side or some towel boy comes out with a shovel and picks it up!

Funny story, I called this local radio show when they were talking about that exact same thing and I told them somewhat the same explanation I just gave you and the guy host said, "maam, I think I love you!" It was hysterical, I guess it's not normal for a "girl" to know so much about hockey, but I absolutely LOVE it. We have a whole room in our house decorated with hockey stuff: Sticks, pucks, gloves, pictures, etc.

[Caroleh]

I would so much love to drop the two of them off in the wilderness someplace and make them survive together for a month. Of course I am afraid to do that because I think the older one would eat the younger one for dinner!:D:D


Is that what you call survival of the fittest?:D


What's up? It's gorgeous and hot out....the sun's shining

Now I have visions of cheesecake dancing in my head thank you very much! Interesting tips on the baking Carol. What flavor is your specialty? ... or do you usually do plain?


I'm trying to scrapbook today and it took me 3 darn hours to do a title page. Is there such a thing as a house not letting you be creative? Since we've moved, I've been having serious creativity issues..they're gone, kaput, nada.

I captured Gilles with a turtle cheesecake..lots of chocolate!! My favorite one to make is a key lime cheesecake. I don't do plain...thats too boring. Mine have to have at least 3 pkgs of cream cheese and 1 cup of sour cream and you can feel your arteries blocking as you eat it. I forgot to say I usually also have my cream cheese at room temperature.


Is yours by any chance a Betty Crocker cook book?

It's called Cheesecake Extraordinaire. It's a really good cheesecake book. I've taken then basics with it and expanded.


We have a whole room in our house decorated with hockey stuff: Sticks, pucks, gloves, pictures, etc.

One of our neighbors have hockey jerseys as their curtains. It's in the bedrooms and in the great room area. When they have their lights on at night it was like "what the?" until we figured out what they had !!

So Diane, you don't want to know that one of my cookbooks are titled Death by Chocolate and another one is Death by Chocolate Cookie, do you?

So with cheesecake recipes and chocolate recipes, who's all going to show up at my doorstep?

[Jasper]

One of our neighbors have hockey jerseys as their curtains. It's in the bedrooms and in the great room area. When they have their lights on at night it was like "what the?" until we figured out what they had !!

So Diane, you don't want to know that one of my cookbooks are titled Death by Chocolate and another one is Death by Chocolate Cookie, do you?

So with cheesecake recipes and chocolate recipes, who's all going to show up at my doorstep?

Your comment about not being able to figure out what the curtains were reminded me of the scene in a Christmas Story when the father gets the leg lamp and has to go outside to see what it looks like through the windows. I wonder if your neighbors did the same thing when they hung up the jerseys for curtains?

So, are you going to post your address or do we just have to follow the smell of chocolate and cheesecake?

[drummerboy]

So with cheesecake recipes and chocolate recipes, who's all going to show up at my doorstep?
Screech. Slam. Step step step. Knock knock. Did somebody say chocolate?

[Dsnygirl]

Is yours by any chance a Betty Crocker cook book? When my paternal grandmother passed away she knew that I loved to cook so she willed me her first edition illustrated Betty Crocker Cook Book.

If anyone has seen the early ones from the late 50's and early 60's you will know that they are really the greatest cook book ever made.
My mom has one of those, and when they "re-did" them, identical to the original, she got me one... and I love it!! It's by far my favorite out of all my cookbooks, and I have a lot of them. :blush:


What I failed to mention is that the guy who threw it was wearing a Detroit shirt and was thrown out of the stadium by security and told that he would be arrested if he came back to that or any other potential games for the rest of the year. So what does the guy do? He goes outside the stadium, buys a $300.00 ticket from a scalper, buys a Pittsburgh shirt to wear over his Detroit shirt and goes right back in. According to the article he didn't do anything else to draw attention to himself and never got caught coming back into the game.
:thumbsup: True hockey fan...


Funny story, I called this local radio show when they were talking about that exact same thing and I told them somewhat the same explanation I just gave you and the guy host said, "maam, I think I love you!" It was hysterical, I guess it's not normal for a "girl" to know so much about hockey, but I absolutely LOVE it. We have a whole room in our house decorated with hockey stuff: Sticks, pucks, gloves, pictures, etc.
I should get my DH to get on here w/ you... he's a hockey lover, too, and has been since he was a little boy. He plays, although not as often as he'd like, and although "his team" is the Sabres (he's from Buffalo), he really likes the Wings, too. He's told me many funny "octopi" stories... ;)

So, I'm trying to figure out just where Monday went... last I looked, it was about 10am, and I was just getting into my day. Now, here it is almost dinnertime, and I have no idea where my day went!! Anybody else??

[Jasper]

Screech. Slam. Step step step. Knock knock. Did somebody say chocolate?

Don't stop too quickly at the door or you may get run over!!:D:D


My mom has one of those, and when they "re-did" them, identical to the original, she got me one... and I love it!! It's by far my favorite out of all my cookbooks, and I have a lot of them. :blush:

I should get my DH to get on here w/ you... he's a hockey lover, too, and has been since he was a little boy. He plays, although not as often as he'd like, and although "his team" is the Sabres (he's from Buffalo), he really likes the Wings, too. He's told me many funny "octopi" stories... ;)

So, I'm trying to figure out just where Monday went... last I looked, it was about 10am, and I was just getting into my day. Now, here it is almost dinnertime, and I have no idea where my day went!! Anybody else??

Do you think your Monday could have gone the same place that Ken's vacation from last week went?

So, for those of you who are die-hard hockey fans is this a sport you grew up with or did you come to it as an adult? I ask this because in southern Indiana where I am from hockey is just about a foreign language!:D No one around here plays it or really even knows the rules. As you can imagine that means there are very few fans in this area. To give you some perspective, I am one of the few people I know who are life long residents of this area who have ever actually attended a hockey game. And frankly, with my lack of knowledge of the game the only thing I understood were the fistfights.

I don't know if hockey is still as brutal but the time I went to a game was in New York City when I was there on business in the early 1980's. I have read since then that hockey is supposedly not as violent as it used to be. Anyway, I am rambling now but was just curious about how most of the die-hard fans came to the game?

Whenever I think of the game I went to I am reminded of that old chestnut that says "I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out."

[disneydeb]

I am joing to join in here.... Anyone buy The Season of Disney, those Travel Channel shows recently broadcast, from iTunes????

It is about time! Good to have you an the JQ!
Did you bring the necessary cookies to begin as a certifiable member of JQ?:D

[MauiMouse]

Hey my JQ family, I could really use some major pixie dust right about now or even just a :hug:

So starting in July they are cutting my hours. Trying to making sure that everything runs smooth.

They want me to stay needless to say, but darn it how can I?

So I could really use a :hug: about now because I just having a hard time. :cry:

[disneydeb]

Mary
Here's a :hug: and some :pixie: for you. The economy certainly looks bleak. I hope you either find something else that makes you happy or the boss finds that things do not run as smoothly when you are not there.
What kind of cookies would you like for me to make for you tonight?

[Caroleh]

So I could really use a :hug: about now because I just having a hard time. :cry:

Mary, here's a little of both for you...:hug::pixie::pixie:. Hopefully, they'll find out that the GF can't do the job you do, since you are always there. I really do know what you mean about running the store. Sometimes as managers we make things look easy to other people because they don't see everything that we actually do.

Ken, Gilles answered the question to the test Di sent me correctly, should I be really afraid right now?

[MauiMouse]

Mary
Here's a :hug: and some :pixie: for you. The economy certainly looks bleak. I hope you either find something else that makes you happy or the boss finds that things do not run as smoothly when you are not there.
What kind of cookies would you like for me to make for you tonight?

Thanks Deb, appreciate it a lot. It's hard that's for darn sure. There are so many factors involved and I seriously don't know if they know everything. Anyway enough of them.
Any kind would be fine with me, I'm pretty open.

Does anyone have a job available for someone who will work hard?

[Nascfan]

Mary, that stinks. :hug: and :pixie: for you.
Why is it the hardest workers always seem to be the ones that get taken advantage of?

[Natazu]

Mary, our hearts are with you. They should be rewarding you for your hard work and capitalizing on it as an example to the other employees. It won't be long before they realize they've made a mistake. The store's productivity will be severely impeded without your hand, I guarantee it.

Love and Pixie Dust from Rachel and me.

Jym

P.S. Should I send them an Italian Valentine?

[Tink&Goofy]

So, I'm trying to figure out just where Monday went... last I looked, it was about 10am, and I was just getting into my day. Now, here it is almost dinnertime, and I have no idea where my day went!! Anybody else??
I guarantee you that those of us that worked today could account for every minute of today. :D

Hey my JQ family, I could really use some major pixie dust right about now or even just a :hug:

Mary, thats awful! Here's some :pixie: and a :hug:. Hope it helps! With the economy right now, definitely keep the 1/2 time while you look...and who knows, maybe when you are 1/2 time they will realize all the things you do. Keep your chin up! OK?

Does anyone have a job available for someone who will work hard?
I wish I did. Why don't you check with Pogo - he's got his own biz - I'm sure he could use you. Right Pogo?? :D

Why is it the hardest workers always seem to be the ones that get taken advantage of?
I agree. Seems like employers don't realize what they have - or maybe they do, but too late.

Kind of a cloudy fall looking day outside. Of course the running joke here is that the weather doesn't turn nice until after Rose Festival - which is a huge event in the city that will run until June 15th. Its pretty accurate though - every year. So why don't they just move the festival earlier, so summer will come earlier?? :D

[pogo]

Hey my JQ family, I could really use some major pixie dust right about now or even just a hug.

My boss and his GF came into the office today at 4:50pm, now take in mind they are absent store owners, never there. She has been wanting to know my jobs for the past couple 3 or more months now, so I knew something was up. Well with the economy and all I knew something was happening. We are loosing dealers and the rent is down. After everyone has left they said that they needed to talk to me.

So starting in July they are cutting my hours. Instead of 40 hours I get 20 hours, which means that I get half of my salary. I also now will have to pay for 1/2 of my health insurance as well. I've been busting my butt in this place, I'm always there early before everyone else, making sure that everything runs smooth. They go on vacation and I go down to the store every day just to make sure that they are all set for the next day. I do the payroll and save them $$ a month since he use to have a CPA do it.

They want me to stay needless to say, but darn it how can I? She the GF kept saying how they really want me to stay and how if it picks up and we get more rent then I can go back. Now I haven't had a raise in over 3 years, probably 4 now. This is just ridiculous and the other 2 people who work for him, well I won't even go into that one.

So I could really use a hug about now because I just having a hard time.
I'm sorry to hear this Mary..... here's a :hug: and :pixie: for you.


I wish I did. Why don't you check with Pogo - he's got his own biz - I'm sure he could use you. Right Pogo??
Thanks T&G...... are you trying to put me on the spot ?????

Mary..... I'd offer you a job if I had one open for you....... sorry !

T&G...................:mad:

[MauiMouse]

Mary, that stinks. :hug: and :pixie: for you.
Why is it the hardest workers always seem to be the ones that get taken advantage of?

Thanks Scott, it does seem that way.


Mary, our hearts are with you. They should be rewarding you for your hard work and capitalizing on it as an example to the other employees. It won't be long before they realize they've made a mistake. The store's productivity will be severely impeded without your hand, I guarantee it.

Love and Pixie Dust from Rachel and me.

Jym

P.S. Should I send them an Italian Valentine?

Jym, thanks to you and Rachel too. I agree more than you know. I work so hard, am there before the other 2, they would never be there as early as I am if they had my job and I guarantee it.


Mary, thats awful! Here's some :pixie: and a :hug:. Hope it helps! With the economy right now, definitely keep the 1/2 time while you look...and who knows, maybe when you are 1/2 time they will realize all the things you do. Keep your chin up! OK?

Thanks, I got a good support group here at home so I'll get through it but now it's just hard to think of what is going on.


I'm sorry to hear this Mary..... here's a :hug: and :pixie: for you.

Mary..... I'd offer you a job if I had one open for you....... sorry !


Pogo, thanks, that is sweet on both accounts, I appreciate it.

I'll still be there in December, as I have the airfare paid and have a roomy so it won't be too expensive for me.

Anybody else worry that their boss is coming here and watching what you say? If so then I probably won't have a job tomorrow huh!

On a good note, did you see that I got quoted on this month's INTERCOT insider? :D

[MissStyles]

It's hard that's for darn sure. There are so many factors involved and I seriously don't know if they know everything. Anyway enough of them.
Any kind would be fine with me, I'm pretty open.


Mary I'm so sorry this happened to you today. I can only hope that this is a blessing in disguise for you and that this will lead into something even greater for you. You deserve to be treated better than that. Chin up now ya hear??? :D And here's some Thin Mints from my fridge too. Aint it great having the JQU as your support group??? :grouphug:

[ElenitaB]

Mary, first of all, :pixie: for you! And secondly, don't even THINK of working harder to keep things running smoothly. (I know I would be all concerned about keeping everything hunky dory). You know what I mean, right?

And here's some more :pixie: for Matt!


As for the presentation, I must have missed something. Where did you see this presentation? Did you do something work related with Disney?
This weekend was the World Science Festival and there was an event on the program called "The Science of Disney Imagineering." I wish I had something work related with Disney (though my job is pretty darn cool most of the time).


Now I have visions of cheesecake dancing in my head thank you very much! Interesting tips on the baking Carol. What flavor is your specialty? ... or do you usually do plain?l/QUOTE]
Does your cake shimmy shimmy shimmy shake?

[QUOTE=disneydeb;1647016]Did you bring the necessary cookies to begin as a certifiable member of JQ?:D
Oh, so we're "certifiable" now???

Later, all! I've been working so much that my arm is cramping. I'll have the coffee and tea ready in the morning. Who's bringing the cookies?

[Tink&Goofy]

Thanks T&G...... are you trying to put me on the spot ?????
T&G...................:mad:
:blush: Oops.

Mary, first of all, :pixie: for you! And secondly, don't even THINK of working harder to keep things running smoothly. (I know I would be all concerned about keeping everything hunky dory). You know what I mean, right?

Exactly! How else will they realize all that you do for them that is above and beyond?

So I am really bummed. DD has the National bowling tourney in Las Vegas (well actually Henderson) the weekend of July 19 & 20. We wanted to plan a driving trip for the whole family to see the sights, but now I have to be in Seattle on Monday, so thats just not possible. So DH, DD16 and I were planning on flying on Thursday, returning late Sunday. Now work has messed this up again, as an assignment is going to required alot of extra hours the week of 14-18. So now DH & DD16 are going by themselves. I may try to go Saturday am, and return Sunday night. Saturday is our anniversay, so once again we spend it apart..... Why does work always mess up my plans? :mad:

[disneydeb]

Oh, so we're "certifiable" now???



Well, those of us that aren't probably should be , right? ;)

And Bobby will bring the cookies.

Ellen, guess we will now have to be part of a birthday triplet.. Bobby, Disneyfreak 2002, shares our DOB! :D

The day should be famous! :party:

[Dsnygirl]

So, for those of you who are die-hard hockey fans is this a sport you grew up with or did you come to it as an adult?

Whenever I think of the game I went to I am reminded of that old chestnut that says "I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out."
I wouldn't consider myself a die-hard fan, although Dan definitely is... but then, he grew up with it... I married into it. :blush: But I do enjoy it - I was a soccer player, so to me, it's pretty much soccer on ice w/ sticks! ;)

Ahhh.... the good 'ole days... :D


Hey my JQ family, I could really use some major pixie dust right about now or even just a hug.

So starting in July they are cutting my hours. Trying to making sure that everything runs smooth.

They want me to stay needless to say, but darn it how can I?

So I could really use a :hug: about now because I just having a hard time.
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear that... sending loads of :pixie: your way that things will work out for the best for you... maybe not in the way you'd imagine, but even better! Keep your chin up - they'll soon see what they're missing!


I guarantee you that those of us that worked today could account for every minute of today.

:blush: I'm guessing you're right... just like most of you are wondering where your evening has gone, and I'm counting the minutes here...


So I am really bummed. DD has the National bowling tourney in Las Vegas (well actually Henderson) the weekend of July 19 & 20. We wanted to plan a driving trip for the whole family to see the sights, but now I have to be in Seattle on Monday, so thats just not possible. So DH, DD16 and I were planning on flying on Thursday, returning late Sunday. Now work has messed this up again, as an assignment is going to required alot of extra hours the week of 14-18. So now DH & DD16 are going by themselves. I may try to go Saturday am, and return Sunday night. Saturday is our anniversay, so once again we spend it apart..... Why does work always mess up my plans? :mad:
Cindy, I'm sorry to hear that... that stinks. Seems like work hours always end up landing on days when there are far better things to do!!

Is everyone ready for Tuesday? I know I am... 3 more nights to go! (Not that I'm counting, or anything....) Lots of babies since I got here... already I think the count is 5!! :roller:

[dlpmikki]

A quick zoop.

Sorry to hear about your employers short sightedness Mary. You were right to be wary of them. Good luck and :pixie: for finding the right way through this.

Today we are back up to Harrogate, sadly to scatter the ashes of Andrew's father. I'm pleased that his mother yesterday decided that she would come home with us for a few days as it would have been their 60th Wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Is it raining with anyone else today?

[pogo]

Good morning ........ how is everyone today ??

Jennifer..... was it a good home coming for you and Brian ??? :D


So I am really bummed. DD has the National bowling tourney in Las Vegas (well actually Henderson) the weekend of July 19 & 20. We wanted to plan a driving trip for the whole family to see the sights, but now I have to be in Seattle on Monday, so thats just not possible. So DH, DD16 and I were planning on flying on Thursday, returning late Sunday. Now work has messed this up again, as an assignment is going to required alot of extra hours the week of 14-18. So now DH & DD16 are going by themselves. I may try to go Saturday am, and return Sunday night. Saturday is our anniversay, so once again we spend it apart..... Why does work always mess up my plans?
I'm sorry for you and your DH, but there is no way in heck we'd be apart on our anniversary. That's why we take vacation around that date. Why don't you guys start doing the same thing ?? :D



Is everyone ready for Tuesday? I know I am... 3 more nights to go! (Not that I'm counting, or anything....) Lots of babies since I got here... already I think the count is 5!!
I'm always ready for the next day,but..... over the weekend, I've learned of a possible health problem for my DGS Joshua. He is coming to Rochester today for tests of a heart defect that might be serious. But my DDIL tells me it's only a precautionary test. Please send some pixie dust and prayers for Joshua.


Today we are back up to Harrogate, sadly to scatter the ashes of Andrew's father. I'm pleased that his mother yesterday decided that she would come home with us for a few days as it would have been their 60th Wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Is it raining with anyone else today?
Mikki...... I hope the peace of our Lord will be with you, Andrew and his Mom on this day.

And yes.... it is raining on us today.... but doesn't it seem appropriate ????

[sorarail]

Good morning ........ how is everyone today ??

I am quite well, thank you. How are you this morning?



I'm always ready for the next day,but..... over the weekend, I've learned of a possible health problem for my DGS Joshua. He is coming to Rochester today for tests of a heart defect that might be serious. But my DDIL tells me it's only a precautionary test. Please send some pixie dust and prayers for Joshua.

I'm so sorry to hear about Joshua's problems. But medicine today is so advanced, I can't help but believe that he will be fine. Here's some
:pixie::pixie::pixie::pixie: for Joshua and a :hug: for you. You are both in my prayers.

[Caroleh]

It's raining here also, but rain is good unless you live in a construction sight where everything is now mud. :D

:pixie::pixie::pixie: for Joshua and a big :hug: for you, Pogo.

Well, it's back to work after having the last 4 days off. I get to go see how we finished off the month of May. I know we were up again, but I don't know how far up we were. It's looking better for hitting my goal, but I still have 2 months to go.

Where is that darn Alex hiding?

[Mickey'sGirl]

Welcome Bobby! Did you bring cookies???
We have a whole room in our house decorated with hockey stuff: Sticks, pucks, gloves, pictures, etc.I wish I could post pictures here -- (blocked from work) but you can access our homepage from my Username and check out the boys rooms at their almost finished states -- Harry's is TML blue.

So Diane, you don't want to know that one of my cookbooks are titled Death by Chocolate and another one is Death by Chocolate by Marcel Desaulniers? Brian and I were just talking about him last night (as I was watching Alton Brown....

So, for those of you who are die-hard hockey fans is this a sport you grew up with or did you come to it as an adult? Hockey is a religion in Canada. You are born into it.... Harry plays year round (Thursday nights through the summer if anyone is interested!)

Hey my JQ family, I could really use some major pixie dust right about now or even just a :hug:


Does anyone have a job available for someone who will work hard?
I am sorry about this Mary! :hug: I would definitely start looking around. I would hire you in a minute -- but unfortunately, I am required to keep the niece of our big cheese employed for the time being.... :mad:


On a good note, did you see that I got quoted on this month's INTERCOT insider? :DQue est-ce que c'est "INTERCOT insider"?


Oh, so we're "certifiable" now???
Now? Think about who you are dealing with here!

Today we are back up to Harrogate, sadly to scatter the ashes of Andrew's father. I'm pleased that his mother yesterday decided that she would come home with us for a few days as it would have been their 60th Wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Is it raining with anyone else today?I'll be thinking of you and Andrew and your family Mikki. Yes -- It is POURING here, but that's fine 'cause we planted the garden on the weekend and the little flora love this stuff!:thumbsup:

Jennifer..... was it a good home coming for you and Brian ??? :DYou know it, Cousin! No Tequila though -- just a litre of vanilla!

I'm always ready for the next day,but..... over the weekend, I've learned of a possible health problem for my DGS Joshua. He is coming to Rochester today for tests of a heart defect that might be serious. But my DDIL tells me it's only a precautionary test. Please send some pixie dust and prayers for Joshua.
I hope that everything gets figured out for Joshua. :pixie: and good thoughts for him and your family.

[Nascfan]

:pixie: for Joshua. He'll be in our prayers.

Is today Tuesday? (needed a question)

[disneydeb]

Pogo,
Josh is in my prayers. Will you let us know how things go?

Have a good day all. I had to go by school and sign some evaluation forms for the principal. I got EXCEEDS EXPECTATONS!! So, now I guess I'm good for another 30 years! :D

[Tink&Goofy]

I'm sorry for you and your DH, but there is no way in heck we'd be apart on our anniversary. That's why we take vacation around that date. Why don't you guys start doing the same thing ?? :D

Well...we tried. I guess we will have to count December as a late anniversary??

I'm always ready for the next day,but..... over the weekend, I've learned of a possible health problem for my DGS Joshua. He is coming to Rochester today for tests of a heart defect that might be serious. But my DDIL tells me it's only a precautionary test. Please send some pixie dust and prayers for Joshua.

Pixie dust and prayers on the way! I hope everything goes well today, and the news is good.

It's raining here also, but rain is good unless you live in a construction sight where everything is now mud. :D

Rain here too. Kind of a gloomy day. Sounds like its raining just about everywhere! Anyone seeing some sun today? :confused:

A rare day online in the AM. Yep, I'm home - but its by choice. I decided that too much stress = the need for a day off! So a relaxing day today- the house to myself, with kitties on the lap, listening to it rain. :cloud9: Anyone want some coffee? Its actually really good this morning!

[drummerboy]

I got EXCEEDS EXPECTATONS!! So, now I guess I'm good for another 30 years! :D
Yes, but did you get a "Plays well with others"?

Congratulations.


Anyone seeing some sun today? :confused:
:here: We've been having occasional rain squalls here and there for the last week or so, but it's nice and sunny right now. Above average temps, in fact, which doesn't bode well for summer.

Pogo, lots of :pixie: for Joshua.

[offwego]

Good morning (just) all. Mary some :pixie: for you and your job scenario..I hope it turns out to be positive for you.

Pogo more :pixie: for Joshua as well. Please do keep us updated.

Weirdly apparently I now have to like rain since I've been able to reach lots of people here with it being gloomy. Does that make me odd? And is there more coffee? I think I'll be running on caffine for quite a few more months.

Pogo any tips for the insurance exam this Thursday?

[MauiMouse]

Mary, first of all, :pixie: for you! And secondly, don't even THINK of working harder to keep things running smoothly. (I know I would be all concerned about keeping everything hunky dory). You know what I mean, right?
Ellen, thanks. And yes I do know what you mean. Will do!


Mary, I'm so sorry to hear that... sending loads of :pixie: your way that things will work out for the best for you... maybe not in the way you'd imagine, but even better! Keep your chin up - they'll soon see what they're missing!

Thanks Blythe.


A quick zoop.

Sorry to hear about your employers short sightedness Mary. You were right to be wary of them. Good luck and :pixie: for finding the right way through this.

Today we are back up to Harrogate, sadly to scatter the ashes of Andrew's father. I'm pleased that his mother yesterday decided that she would come home with us for a few days as it would have been their 60th Wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Is it raining with anyone else today?

Yup, I had a feeling even back when I talked to you in April about what was or has been going on.

Glad to hear that you did bring Andrew's mother home with you. I'm sure she enjoyed the company.


o I am really bummed. DD has the National bowling tourney in Las Vegas (well actually Henderson) the weekend of July 19 & 20. We wanted to plan a driving trip for the whole family to see the sights, but now I have to be in Seattle on Monday, so thats just not possible. So DH, DD16 and I were planning on flying on Thursday, returning late Sunday. Now work has messed this up again, as an assignment is going to required alot of extra hours the week of 14-18. So now DH & DD16 are going by themselves. I may try to go Saturday am, and return Sunday night. Saturday is our anniversay, so once again we spend it apart..... Why does work always mess up my plans? :mad:

T&G sorry about your plans, I hate when that happens.

I'm always ready for the next day,but..... over the weekend, I've learned of a possible health problem for my DGS Joshua. He is coming to Rochester today for tests of a heart defect that might be serious. But my DDIL tells me it's only a precautionary test. Please send some pixie dust and prayers for Joshua.
pogo, sorry to hear about Joshua. Sending you and yours prays that he will be okay. Keep us updated.


I am sorry about this Mary! :hug: I would definitely start looking around. I would hire you in a minute -- but unfortunately, I am required to keep the niece of our big cheese employed for the time being.... :mad:

Que est-ce que c'est "INTERCOT insider"?

Thanks Jenn.

The Insider is the month INTERCOT newsletter. Doesn't everyone subscribe? Click on the email update under News to the left.
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Good morning (just) all. Mary some :pixie: for you and your job scenario..I hope it turns out to be positive for you.

Thanks again. I appreciate all my JQ friends. Looking forward to meeting each one of you in December. :hug:

[pogo]

Wow...... pixie dust and prayers do it again ! :yay: :clappy: :joy:

After examination and EKG by one of the best MD's in pediatric heart care, Joshua has been given a clean bill of "heart health" !

What we worried about turns out to be just a slight murmur and not a hole between the left and right ventricle as thought.

Did you all hear me breath that sigh of relief at around 11:30 ????? :faint:

Thank you all ! :D

[drummerboy]

Great news grandpa. :thumbsup: I know how much I'd have worried.

Well, lunch is over. Who's ready to go back to work with me?

[MauiMouse]

Wow...... pixie dust and prayers do it again ! :yay: :clappy: :joy:

After examination and EKG by one of the best MD's in pediatric heart care, Joshua has been given a clean bill of "heart health" !

What we worried about turns out to be just a slight murmur and not a hole between the left and right ventricle as thought.

Did you all hear me breath that sigh of relief at around 11:30 ????? :faint:

Thank you all ! :D
Yipppeeeee! :yay:

Glad that your Joshua is okay! What a relief to everyone.

Yes I heard something across a couple of large Great Lakes and kind wondered what that was.

Where are those cookies? I thought I saw them somewhere.

[Tink&Goofy]

Wow...... pixie dust and prayers do it again ! :yay: :clappy: :joy:

After examination and EKG by one of the best MD's in pediatric heart care, Joshua has been given a clean bill of "heart health" !

What we worried about turns out to be just a slight murmur and not a hole between the left and right ventricle as thought.

Did you all hear me breath that sigh of relief at around 11:30 ????? :faint:

Thank you all ! :D
:clappy: Thats fantastic news!!

Well, lunch is over. Who's ready to go back to work with me?
Not quite lunch time here. I'm at home - but actually I am working on the application for the position I am applying for. I hate writing these things. I feel like I repeat myself over and over (since experience/qualifications overlap alot), and I get a little uncomfortable with the whole "bragging" thing in writing these. :blush:

So its not quite 11:00 here - is it too early for a lunch break? :D

[Nascfan]

Well, lunch is over. Who's ready to go back to work with me?

Not me, but I guess we have to, don't we?

Great news about Joshua, Pogo! :thumbsup:

I forgot in my earlier post.... 10 days! :mickey:

[MMouse6937]

After examination and EKG by one of the best MD's in pediatric heart care, Joshua has been given a clean bill of "heart health" !

What we worried about turns out to be just a slight murmur and not a hole between the left and right ventricle as thought.

Thank you all ! :D
So glad to hear things went well!! I have a heart murmur too and have been scared to death by doctors before when it's something I've had my whole life, nothing they can do about it.

Where are those cookies? I thought I saw them somewhere.

I got them right here!! Double chocolate/chocolate chip!! I'm sorry I didn't say sooner sorry for your trouble :hug: I was wrapped up in the Red Wing game and didn't check things until today. Where do you work? I'm sure you've gone over this but I don't know what everyone does. Hang in there and know we support you.

How is everyone's Tuesday? I'm pooped. Between triple overtime LOSS :mad: last night and Mike waking me up at 3:00 am freaking out about some email we received, I didn't get much sleep last night. Thank goodness my doctor has an appt of her own this afternoon so we are ending at 3:00 :)

So I got this weird voice mail from the foster coordinator at the shelter about the kittens. It was something like bring them in on Thursday for a check up, if they can go for surgery we'll do that, if not, they'll go to another foster home, etc. I was like WOAH, I don't want them to go to a new home, I want to keep them until they are ready to be put up for adoption, etc. So confusing :confused: I'm a little worried that Stripe might not be heavy enough to go for surgery yet. I'm pretty sure they have to be 2 pounds and she's only 1.8. So unless she gets 2 more ounces by Thurs she'll have to wait another week. It will be sad because they will split them up and let Spot go for surgery and adoption and I would take Stripe back for another week. Kinda sad :( I'll keep you all posted!

Take care all, talk to you later!! :hug:

[Jasper]

So starting in July they are cutting my hours. Trying to making sure that everything runs smooth.
So I could really use a :hug: about now because I just having a hard time.

I realize things seem dark right now but trust me when I say it will work out somehow, it always does and often times for the better! I was a Human Resource Professional for about 15 years and unfortunately had to downsize other people and then found myself downsized after having done all the dirty work for my superiors. Anyway, I will give you the same basic advice I gave to so many others; first go out and have yourself a good cry, a good drunk or whatever else you do to "celebrate" bad news. Then sit down and make a list of everyone you know in your field of work and put them in order of those you think can do the most to help you find employment down to those you think can do the least for you. Then start contacting those people and let them know that you are looking and ask them if they can help you in finding out who might have openings. There are really only three reasons I have seen this not pay off - the first is when the person being let go really isn't qualified anyway - second when the person being let go drug their feet before contacting the people they know - and third when there really were just not any jobs of that type available in the particular area.

Here is some :pixie::pixie:to help you get through!



P.S. Should I send them an Italian Valentine?

Is an Italian Valentine a horse head in the bed?


Why don't you check with Pogo - he's got his own biz

I guess I never really paid attention because I didn't know Pogo had his own business. What kind of business is it?


This weekend was the World Science Festival and there was an event on the program called "The Science of Disney Imagineering."

Man that really sounds cool!!




Today we are back up to Harrogate, sadly to scatter the ashes of Andrew's father. I'm pleased that his mother yesterday decided that she would come home with us for a few days as it would have been their 60th Wedding anniversary on Thursday.


That is so great that you are willing to have her spend some time with you at such a difficult time for her. We went through a similar thing with my maternal Grandmother when Grandpa died and she often said it made it easier for her to get through that next anniversary because she had so much family around.


I'm always ready for the next day,but..... over the weekend, I've learned of a possible health problem for my DGS Joshua. He is coming to Rochester today for tests of a heart defect that might be serious. But my DDIL tells me it's only a precautionary test. Please send some pixie dust and prayers for Joshua.


After examination and EKG by one of the best MD's in pediatric heart care, Joshua has been given a clean bill of "heart health" !

Well, I am glad I read through all the posts before I commented! It is so great to hear that it turned out to be something so minor! So how old is Joshua?

[Dsnygirl]

I wish I could post pictures here -- (blocked from work) but you can access our homepage from my Username and check out the boys rooms at their almost finished states -- Harry's is TML blue.

Well, me being the curious "house person" that I am, I just had to go and look... they look great!! I love the Sorcerer in Euan's room, and the hockey sticks in Harry's room are awesome -- I just can't show Dan, or he'll be out shopping for "curtain rods"... ;)


Have a good day all. I had to go by school and sign some evaluation forms for the principal. I got EXCEEDS EXPECTATONS!! So, now I guess I'm good for another 30 years!
Yeah for you!! But we could've told him that... :D


Well...we tried. I guess we will have to count December as a late anniversary??

A rare day online in the AM. Yep, I'm home - but its by choice. I decided that too much stress = the need for a day off! So a relaxing day today- the house to myself, with kitties on the lap, listening to it rain. :cloud9: Anyone want some coffee? Its actually really good this morning!
:thumbsup:

Good for you! I've taken a day or two like that when work's gotten to be too much - definitely helps put things in perspective and sort-of re-aligns your thinking. I hope it's been a good day for you!! (Of course, as I look at the clock, which is ticking dangerously close to dinnertime for us, I'm realizing it's only 1:40pm for you... lucky you!!)


Wow...... pixie dust and prayers do it again!

After examination and EKG by one of the best MD's in pediatric heart care, Joshua has been given a clean bill of "heart health" !

What we worried about turns out to be just a slight murmur and not a hole between the left and right ventricle as thought.

Did you all hear me breath that sigh of relief at around 11:30 ?????

Thank you all ! :D
Pogo, that is SO great... I was very happy to have to delete the post where you asked for the pixie dust & prayers and just be able to answer this one!! That's awesome! I wondered what woke me up this morning... ;)


I got them right here!! Double chocolate/chocolate chip!!
Whoo hoo!! Are there any left?? They'd go perfect w/ my coffee....
... good luck w/ your kitties... I hope they get to go together somehow!

It's a bit of a gray, rainy afternoon here, too... but I think it's just preparing us for this weekend, when it's supposed to be 90 on Friday, and high 80's Sat/Sun. Yuck!!! (I know I shouldn't complain after how cool and rainy May was, but I prefer cool over high heat... temps like that just drain me. :() And of course, this is the weekend our town has their "Olde Home Days", and we'll be outside enjoying them all weekend... phew!! :whew:

How's the day going for everyone? Any exciting dinner plans? None here... just pork chops and side dishes yet to be chosen...

[disneydeb]

Wow...... pixie dust and prayers do it again ! :yay: :clappy: :joy:

After examination and EKG by one of the best MD's in pediatric heart care, Joshua has been given a clean bill of "heart health" !

What we worried about turns out to be just a slight murmur and not a hole between the left and right ventricle as thought.

Did you all hear me breath that sigh of relief at around 11:30 ????? :faint:

Thank you all ! :D

ALL RIGHT!!:thumbsup::thumbsup: I thought that sound was a sonic boom. It was you???

[pogo]

I guess I never really paid attention because I didn't know Pogo had his own business. What kind of business is it?


Well, I am glad I read through all the posts before I commented! It is so great to hear that it turned out to be something so minor! So how old is Joshua? Thanks Jasper. Joshua is a very active two year old. I posted some pic's of him in the past. Didn't you see them ?? Go to my home page and I have a few photo's. :D

I'm in the Insurance Business.... Health, Life, LTC, Supplemental, Annuity, Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Final Expense.

Pogo, that is SO great... I was very happy to have to delete the post where you asked for the pixie dust & prayers and just be able to answer this one!! That's awesome! I wondered what woke me up this morning...
I'd like to say that I'm sorry if I woke you.... but I'm not.... under these circumstances, that is. :D

[Jasper]

So does anyone want some humidity? We were suppose to have rain most of the day and temperatures around 80. Instead we got off and on heavy rain with periods of sunshine. While the sunshine was nice to see when it was here all it really did for us was to run the temperature up and bake the moisture out of the ground which then created nasty humidity.

I have been helping at my wife's store this afternoon and there was one older lady that came in who could barely breath because her asthma was kicked into high gear because of the intense humidity. Needless to say I really felt for her!

[pogo]

Hey.... I'll take it ! :yes:

Can you have it here by the weekend ?? :D

[Jasper]

Hey.... I'll take it ! :yes:

Can you have it here by the weekend ?? :D

Well, we can try can't we? Who has the large industrial size :fan::fan:?

[disneydeb]

We have the high humidity here too. It is in the low 90's now.

Who all is planning to go to MVMCP on the 11th?

[Tink&Goofy]

So I got this weird voice mail from the foster coordinator at the shelter about the kittens. It was something like bring them in on Thursday for a check up, if they can go for surgery we'll do that, if not, they'll go to another foster home, etc. I was like WOAH, I don't want them to go to a new home, I want to keep them until they are ready to be put up for adoption, etc. So confusing :confused: I'm a little worried that Stripe might not be heavy enough to go for surgery yet. I'm pretty sure they have to be 2 pounds and she's only 1.8. So unless she gets 2 more ounces by Thurs she'll have to wait another week. It will be sad because they will split them up and let Spot go for surgery and adoption and I would take Stripe back for another week. Kinda sad :(
I really respect those that can provide the pet foster homes. I could never do it, cause I'd get to attached to the critters and not want to give them back! :D

Who all is planning to go to MVMCP on the 11th?
I know Blythe and her crew were going on the 11th. Maybe Mary? We are looking at the 14th, but its not set yet.

BTW, did anyone else notice that the park hours for December are finally posted on the Disney site? Looks like its time to do some heavy duty planning!!
So what was the final tally on the Fri/Sat activities? Are we doing CP on Friday and Mini golf on Saturday - or the other way around???

[MauiMouse]

Who all is planning to go to MVMCP on the 11th?

We have our tickets for the 11th. :thumbsup:


I really respect those that can provide the pet foster homes. I could never do it, cause I'd get to attached to the critters and not want to give them back! :D

I know Blythe and her crew were going on the 11th. Maybe Mary? We are looking at the 14th, but its not set yet.

BTW, did anyone else notice that the park hours for December are finally posted on the Disney site? Looks like its time to do some heavy duty planning!!
So what was the final tally on the Fri/Sat activities? Are we doing CP on Friday and Mini golf on Saturday - or the other way around???


Yes, we already have our tickets for the night. Paid in full! :yay:

I agree, I get too attached. I'd love another furr baby :cat: but it's not in the cards for a while.

Yeah, thanks for the update in the park hours. I'm going to check them out now. Good question T&G about Friday & Saturday. If Friday is at the Studios then I can meet up with everyone. We don't have dinner ADRs until after the Studios close.

Now where is my question?

[disneydeb]

We will do the party MVMCP on the 11th too!

Anyone mind if I take a stab at the schedule?

CP breakfast on the 13? or is it the 12th?
Minnie golf at WinterSummer.and on the 13th, followed by a pint ?

Anything else? /

[Dsnygirl]

I'd like to say that I'm sorry if I woke you.... but I'm not.... under these circumstances, that is. :D
You're forgiven... considering the circumstances, that is.... :D (I really didn't wake up 'til 1:30... must've been the delay b/w your house and mine... )


So does anyone want some humidity?
NO!!! :stop:


Hey.... I'll take it !

Can you have it here by the weekend ??
I knew you were :crazy: ... must be all the chlorine from that pool of yours... :D


Who all is planning to go to MVMCP on the 11th?
:here: We are!!


BTW, did anyone else notice that the park hours for December are finally posted on the Disney site? Looks like its time to do some heavy duty planning!!

So what was the final tally on the Fri/Sat activities? Are we doing CP on Friday and Mini golf on Saturday - or the other way around???
Guess where I'm headed next?? :bolt:

I'm voting for CP on Saturday w/ mini golf after... but that's just me... we're open to what's good for most...


We have our tickets for the 11th.


We will do the party MVMCP on the 11th too!

Yeah!! I'm glad to see there'll be some folks there w/ us!! :thumbsup:

So - I'm back at work - unsure what the night will bring, we're a little busy so far, and with the rain, etc., out there... I'm not thinking it'll let up any time soon!

How's the night for everybody else??

[ElenitaB]

Okay... here's :pixie: for Mikki and family, Mary, Jasper, Matt and Pogo (special post-anxiety pd).

Mikki, I'm glad that you and Andrew are bringing your MIL back home with you. :hug:

Tomorrow is the first anniversary of Ben's dad's passing. Can't believe a year has passed already. Now if I could just get some help resolving all the legal problems that have come up since then. Sigh... Can we send an Italian valentine out of the country?


Yep, I'm home - but its by choice. I decided that too much stress = the need for a day off! So a relaxing day today- the house to myself, with kitties on the lap, listening to it rain. :cloud9: Anyone want some coffee? Its actually really good this morning!
This morning DS woke up in a snit and accused me of being a mean mom because I didn't allow him to "choose" what days he goes to school (apparently, he's the only one who has to go to school every day ... yeah, right). I told him that I have to go to work every day, therefore he has to go to school every day. Girl, you're blowing my cover! :fresh:


Did you all hear me breath that sigh of relief at around 11:30 ???
So that's what that was! :D


I'm at home - but actually I am working on the application for the position I am applying for. I hate writing these things. I feel like I repeat myself over and over (since experience/qualifications overlap alot), and I get a little uncomfortable with the whole "bragging" thing in writing these. :blush:
Pretend you're recommending someone else. What would you say then?

Deb, congrats on the super duper evalution! :thumbsup:


We will do the party MVMCP on the 11th too!

Anyone mind if I take a stab at the schedule?

CP breakfast on the 13? or is it the 12th?
Minnie golf at WinterSummer.and on the 13th, followed by a pint ?

Anything else? /
Reading Christine's (Hammer) dining review of Biergarten, I got to thinking that it would be a fun thing for us to do instead of the pint. What do y'all think?

We don't arrive until late on the 11th. Anyone want to come by WL for a drink (or hot cocoa) after MVMCP? If we go to the party, it will have to be on the 14th. Anyone else going that night?

Well, break's over. Back to work for me! Later, everyone!

[Tink&Goofy]

CP breakfast on the 13? or is it the 12th?
Minnie golf at WinterSummer.and on the 13th, followed by a pint ?


I'm voting for CP on Saturday w/ mini golf after... but that's just me... we're open to what's good for most...

The original schedule said CP breakfast on Friday AM, and Mini golf - or as I was corrected today - "The Golf Tournament" on Saturday about 11:00 followed by a pint. (By the way, Pogo DID say he is NOT going to pony up the $15,000 for a hole-in-one - sorry Dan! :D

I'm OK with this, or flip the days, whichever works for the most people. I do think that spreading them over two days makes sense, since some that may not be able to make it one day, might join in on the other. I also like having breakfast as a group and then taking in MK as a group and/or smaller groups as you like.

So I guess it comes down to what ya'll think. Who wants the original days (above) and who wants to flip them? And who doesn't care?

Ellen - we are tentatively going to MVMCP on the 14th. Will know soon for sure!

[pogo]

So what was the final tally on the Fri/Sat activities? Are we doing CP on Friday and Mini golf on Saturday - or the other way around???
My feelings on this is split up the mornings activities into two days. Do CP on Friday and spend the day at MK doing group rides.

Saturday, we would meet at 11:00 at Winter Summerland for the JQ Golf tourney and go to Epcot after for a pint or :marg: in Mexico.

We can do the Osbourne Lights either night.
What do you all think ????? :D


We will do the party MVMCP on the 11th too!

Anyone mind if I take a stab at the schedule?

CP breakfast on the 13? or is it the 12th?
Minnie golf at WinterSummer.and on the 13th, followed by a pint ?
See my idea and tell us if it makes sense ! :D

I knew you were :crazy: ... must be all the chlorine from that pool of yours.



I'm voting for CP on Saturday w/ mini golf after... but that's just me... we're open to what's good for most...

Yeah!! I'm glad to see there'll be some folks there w/ us!!

You can have the chlorine too.... we don't live that far away. :thumbsup:

The reason behind having breakfast at CP was so we could all spend time at MK together. If we have the golf tourney after CP it won't happen. :(

[Caroleh]

by Marcel Desaulniers? Brian and I were just talking about him last night (as I was watching Alton Brown....

Hockey is a religion in Canada. You are born into it.... Harry plays year round (Thursday nights through the summer if anyone is interested!)


Those are the one's, Jenn. I don't think I've made anything yet, so now I'll have too.

The guys with the jersey's as curtains had a big party last night for the game...I'm wondering if they'll keep partying until the end of the playoffs.

Glad to hear everything was good with Joshua, Pogo. That is really great news.

For those of you wanting to see pictures of the recital..one of the girls taking the pictures was into the store today, she said she was just tweaking the pictures because a few were too dark. As soon as she finishes them she will be sending them to me and I'll get the ones with me for you to see. I was just watching the video of the show last year and I think I did a lot better this year. Definitely a lot thinner this year!!!

How's everyone's evening going?

[disneydeb]

Ellen and Cindy.
We are leaving the AM of the 14th, so that why we are doing the 11th.

I wasn't trying to change any plans, just trying to straighten things out with Amy who is my master-planner:D

Pogo's plan is inserted here

"y feelings on this is split up the mornings activities into two days. Do CP on Friday and spend the day at MK doing group rides.

Saturday, we would meet at 11:00 at Winter Summerland for the JQ Golf tourney and go to Epcot after for a pint or :marg: inMexico."

Sounds OK by me. I may ask you to repeat yourself again,ok?

[Dsnygirl]

Tomorrow is the first anniversary of Ben's dad's passing. Can't believe a year has passed already. Now if I could just get some help resolving all the legal problems that have come up since then. Sigh... Can we send an Italian valentine out of the country?

Reading Christine's (Hammer) dining review of Biergarten, I got to thinking that it would be a fun thing for us to do instead of the pint. What do y'all think?

We don't arrive until late on the 11th. Anyone want to come by WL for a drink (or hot cocoa) after MVMCP? If we go to the party, it will have to be on the 14th. Anyone else going that night?

Ellen, I can't believe it's been a year already... and I can't believe I hadn't met you in person yet when it happened... seems like I've "always" known you! Sending you a :hug: to let you know you & Ben will know you're being thought of!!

I think the Biergarten is an excellent idea...

We might stop by! We'll see how the girls are holding up - but it'd be fun!


The original schedule said CP breakfast on Friday AM, and Mini golf - or as I was corrected today - "The Golf Tournament" on Saturday about 11:00 followed by a pint. I'm OK with this, or flip the days, whichever works for the most people. I do think that spreading them over two days makes sense, since some that may not be able to make it one day, might join in on the other. I also like having breakfast as a group and then taking in MK as a group and/or smaller groups as you like.

So I guess it comes down to what ya'll think. Who wants the original days (above) and who wants to flip them? And who doesn't care?

Hmmm... I guess I would choose to have the golf on Friday, as it'll be a late night for some of us on Thursday, and bkfst at CP on Saturday. Again... open to whatever, that's just my vote....


You can have the chlorine too.... we don't live that far away. :thumbsup:

:)... thanks for the reminder! We might just take you up on that before August...

So- has anybody besides me printed out the hours and spent time pouring over them? (Okay, I printed them, but haven't had time to look at them yet... that'll be about 3 am.... ;))

[pogo]

Reading Christine's (Hammer) dining review of Biergarten, I got to thinking that it would be a fun thing for us to do instead of the pint. What do y'all think?

That sounds fun too...... can we all stop by the UK for a pint ????..... then walk to Biergarten for another drink ????..... then off to Mexico for a :marg: ????? :faint:

I wasn't trying to change any plans, just trying to straighten things out with Amy who is my master-planner

I know Sis1...... I know. :hug:

Hmmm... I guess I would choose to have the golf on Friday, as it'll be a late night for some of us on Thursday, and bkfst at CP on Saturday. Again... open to whatever, that's just my vote....
That would work also..... I'd hate to see both events to take place on the same morning. :D

[Dsnygirl]

That sounds fun too...... can we all stop by the UK for a pint ????..... then walk to Biergarten for another drink ????..... then off to Mexico for a :marg: ????? :faint:

That would work also..... I'd hate to see both events to take place on the same morning. :D
I vote for all three... plus a Grey Goose slushie in France... :tasty:

So - anybody else good with Friday being the golf day and Saturday being the CP breakfast? Are you guys still doing Osborne lights on Friday? Seems like the hours might indicate that DHS closes early on Wed., which is when Pop Warner was there last year... I guess Friday was previous years... anybody have any idea how we can know for sure?

(I'm getting really excited!! :joy:)

[Tink&Goofy]

My feelings on this is split up the mornings activities into two days. Do CP on Friday and spend the day at MK doing group rides.

Saturday, we would meet at 11:00 at Winter Summerland for the JQ Golf tourney and go to Epcot after for a pint or :marg: in Mexico.

We can do the Osbourne Lights either night.
What do you all think ?????
Sounds good. Although I still hold out hope for Fantansia Gardens, since it is closer to Epcot, where we would be heading afterwards....

Ellen and Cindy.
We are leaving the AM of the 14th, so that why we are doing the 11th.

And we are planning a red eye flight on the 10th, arriving with no sleep on the 11th. Actually, I really want to go on the 11th, but not sure we could hold out that late. Hmmmm, have to think about that one. Sleep is kind of overrated, right Blythe? :D

Pretend you're recommending someone else. What would you say then?
Now THATS an idea.....too bad I got the worst part of it written today (or actually the BEST part :blush:).


Reading Christine's (Hammer) dining review of Biergarten, I got to thinking that it would be a fun thing for us to do instead of the pint. What do y'all think?

We would probably pass on eating there, but would definitely be up for a beverage! :D

Hmmm... I guess I would choose to have the golf on Friday, as it'll be a late night for some of us on Thursday, and bkfst at CP on Saturday. Again... open to whatever, that's just my vote....

So far thats one vote for flipping days, and alot of noncommital :blah:

That sounds fun too...... can we all stop by the UK for a pint ????..... then walk to Biergarten for another drink ????..... then off to Mexico for a :marg: ????? :faint:

Sounds good! Throw in a few munchies and it sounds like a perfect afternoon! :D

[Dsnygirl]

And we are planning a red eye flight on the 10th, arriving with no sleep on the 11th. Actually, I really want to go on the 11th, but not sure we could hold out that late. Hmmmm, have to think about that one. Sleep is kind of overrated, right Blythe? :D

Sounds good! Throw in a few munchies and it sounds like a perfect afternoon! :D
Absolutely! (Actually, I have to admit, I didn't do well when Dan & I flew down in October on not much sleep and staying up late... we flew out of Syracuse at 6am, so we were up at 3:30 and by 11pm, I was toast... )

BUT!! That being said... I'd vote for you and your DH taking a little nap and joining us on the 11th... the more, the merrier! We'd love to see you guys there!! :D

Hmmm... munchies... like nachos in Mexico... brats in Germany... chips in the UK... desserts in France... :blush:

Anybody else getting hungry??

[pogo]

Sounds good. Although I still hold out hope for Fantansia Gardens, since it is closer to Epcot, where we would be heading afterwards....
Sorry...... it is Winter Summerland, but in good spirit, we'll let you putt first ! Would that make you happy ????? :D


Hmmm... munchies... like nachos in Mexico... brats in Germany... chips in the UK... desserts in France...

Anybody else getting hungry??
I am... I think I'll go make some popcorn, want some ?? :D

[Tink&Goofy]

Hmmm... munchies... like nachos in Mexico... brats in Germany... chips in the UK... desserts in France... :blush:

Anybody else getting hungry??
So I'm guessing we don't need an ADR for that night? :D

Sorry...... it is Winter Summerland, but in good spirit, we'll let you putt first ! Would that make you happy ????? :D

Who knows, you might want a rematch at Fantasia Gardens.. :D

[Dsnygirl]

I am... I think I'll go make some popcorn, want some ?? :D
Sure! What kind did you make?


So I'm guessing we don't need an ADR for that night? :D

Who knows, you might want a rematch at Fantasia Gardens.. :D
Hmmm... maybe not... might need a wheelbarrel to get us all home, though... ;)

You two are cracking me up... :D

So - who's up?

[disneydeb]

When does fantasmic show in December?

[drummerboy]

Unfortunately, DW and I are still pretty iffy about December. A lot of little things are working against us. We'll probably have to play it by ear for quite a while.

I went for my pre-op physical before the cataract surgery today and the Dr. put me on high blood pressure meds. Guess I should have expected it the way I've been packing it on. DW and I are looking at it as a wake-up call to cut back, pronto. The hard part is going to be cutting out the ice cream and, dare I say it?, the cookies. :(

I think my body will thank me in the long run and I'll probably feel a lot better overall.

Who else has cheery news? :D

[MMouse6937]

We don't arrive until late on the 11th. Anyone want to come by WL for a drink (or hot cocoa) after MVMCP? If we go to the party, it will have to be on the 14th. Anyone else going that night?

I would love to see WL and meet for some cocoa. I arrive on the 10th.

My feelings on this is split up the mornings activities into two days. Do CP on Friday and spend the day at MK doing group rides.

Saturday, we would meet at 11:00 at Winter Summerland for the JQ Golf tourney and go to Epcot after for a pint or :marg: in Mexico.

We can do the Osbourne Lights either night.
What do you all think ????? :D


See my idea and tell us if it makes sense ! :D

The reason behind having breakfast at CP was so we could all spend time at MK together. If we have the golf tourney after CP it won't happen. :(

You make sense??? NAH!! ;) I like the idea of splitting it up, that way we can spend some time in the MK hanging out. There will be some mousefest things I will want to go to in the MK that day too.

SO, can I just say I'm getting SOOOOO excited about this :joy: We are going to have so much fun. Can someone post the list of people again? Also, who is going to make the ADR for CP? Any way we could all (or most of us) get on a chat like n AOL or something and decide. I show that ADRs for the 10th on can be made on 6/13. I don't know who's going to be there the soonest but they should make the ADR for Friday or Saturday accordingly. I can do it if you all want to get me a date and a #, or put me down (actually put 2 down in case I let Mike come). I am definately going to try to make the golf game, but like I said before, I have to check on the mega mouse meet schedule as I really need to check that out!!

OK, totally geeked out now....btw, Pogo, do you still have my cell phone # or should I PM it to you again? We should all try to stay in contact the best we can.

Oh, and can I make another suggestions? What if we put one of us in charge of the schedule. That person can see from all of the posts here what people's preferences are and come up with a schedule. Everyone seems to be pretty amenable to whatever, whenever if they can make it, so we should make it *somewhat* concrete. Just a suggestion, I can be that person if you like, but I think Tom is the better person. He's been head planner for most of this and knows you all the best. It will just be here before you know it and we should have a few set things we're going to meet for so people could plan accordingly.

Ok, so I have blabbed on endlessly and now I'm off to bed. Take care all :hug: night night

[Natazu]

Que est-ce que c'est "INTERCOT insider"?
mom, she's talkin Canadian again



Is an Italian Valentine a horse head in the bed?
We don't talk about that with outsiders.



Who all is planning to go to MVMCP on the 11th?Not us. I think we're going to boycott the 20% ticket price increase. Think it'll make a difference?


When does fantasmic show in December?
In the past, MGM closes at 8pm that week, so 8pm on most nights, 8pm and 10:30pm on EMH nights

[pogo]

Good morning all.... what's everybody up to today ??

You know me..... work, work, work ! :D


So I'm guessing we don't need an ADR for that night?

Who knows, you might want a rematch at Fantasia Gardens..
Probably no adr needed !

Rematch ????? Now you're starting to sound like Mikki ! :D

You two are cracking me up...


:tiphat:


When does fantasmic show in December?
What Jym said ! :D

Unfortunately, DW and I are still pretty iffy about December. A lot of little things are working against us. We'll probably have to play it by ear for quite a while.

I went for my pre-op physical before the cataract surgery today and the Dr. put me on high blood pressure meds. Guess I should have expected it the way I've been packing it on. DW and I are looking at it as a wake-up call to cut back, pronto. The hard part is going to be cutting out the ice cream and, dare I say it?, the cookies.

I think my body will thank me in the long run and I'll probably feel a lot better overall.

It's tough to get old !


You make sense??? NAH!! I like the idea of splitting it up, that way we can spend some time in the MK hanging out. There will be some mousefest things I will want to go to in the MK that day too.
What's Mousefest got that JQ doesn't ??? It's just a bunch of strangers meeting and talking about Disney.


Can someone post the list of people again?

POGO & PATTI (December 11-17)POFQ
ELLEN & BEN & JARED (Dec 11 to 15) - WL or OKW
BETHANY (December 11 (late) to 14) - All Star Sports or OKW (with Ellen)
BLYTHE & DAN, Julia & Emma (December 4-14) CBR (we hope)
NATALIE & MATT & WILLIAM (dec 6-14th)
RHONDA & ROBERT (December 6-16)
MIKKI & ANDREW (November 19 - December 15)
MARY & Friends (December 10-13) - Pop Century
MICHELLE
EMILY & MARCIE & MOLLY (December 12-14)
DEB &JERRY & AMY & DUSTIN (December 6-13)planning on Pop
SARAH (December 10-15) - Pop Century
Jym, Rachel and Little Alex
Grego ?????
Ken & Mary ??????
Alex & Maria ?????
Cindy & what's his name.




Also, who is going to make the ADR for CP? Any way we could all (or most of us) get on a chat like n AOL or something and decide. I show that ADRs for the 10th on can be made on 6/13. I don't know who's going to be there the soonest but they should make the ADR for Friday or Saturday accordingly. I can do it if you all want to get me a date and a #, or put me down (actually put 2 down in case I let Mike come). I am definately going to try to make the golf game, but like I said before, I have to check on the mega mouse meet schedule as I really need to check that out!!
I think Ellen volunteered to make the CP ADR.... right Ellen ?



OK, totally geeked out now....btw, Pogo, do you still have my cell phone # or should I PM it to you again? We should all try to stay in contact the best we can.


:yes:



Oh, and can I make another suggestions? What if we put one of us in charge of the schedule. That person can see from all of the posts here what people's preferences are and come up with a schedule. Everyone seems to be pretty amenable to whatever, whenever if they can make it, so we should make it *somewhat* concrete. Just a suggestion, I can be that person if you like, but I think Tom is the better person. He's been head planner for most of this and knows you all the best. It will just be here before you know it and we should have a few set things we're going to meet for so people could plan accordingly.

Who's Tom ???? :confused:


Not us. I think we're going to boycott the 20% ticket price increase. Think it'll make a difference?
I'm with you on this one Bro...... except I'm boycotting it because I'm cheap. :D

If everyone keeps paying extra for things like this, Disney will keep shutting parks early to increase their cash flow. :shake:

[disneydeb]

Has anyone heard from Greg? Does anyone have his cell#?

I walked 30 min this morning. Yay me!

Guess who is not going to work today!....

[Nascfan]

Who wants to do the single digit dance with me? :woohoo::joy::muscles::yay::D

9 days!

Have a good day JQ!
Today is Lauren's last day of sophomore year. Hard to believe she's halfway through high school already. Even she said it's just going too fast.

[MissStyles]

Good morning!!!!!!! How goes it?


Tomorrow is the first anniversary of Ben's dad's passing. Can't believe a year has passed already.

Wow...I remember reading about that Ellen. I can't believe it's already been a year. Ben and you will be in my thoughts today. :angel:


My feelings on this is split up the mornings activities into two days. Do CP on Friday and spend the day at MK doing group rides.

Saturday, we would meet at 11:00 at Winter Summerland for the JQ Golf tourney and go to Epcot after for a pint or :marg: in Mexico.

We can do the Osbourne Lights either night.
What do you all think ????? :D


The reason behind having breakfast at CP was so we could all spend time at MK together. If we have the golf tourney after CP it won't happen. :(

I have to agree with Pogo here. The point of choosing CP was that it is in the MK and you'd be ready to roll after you eat. Wouldn't it be hard to leave right after???



Oh, and can I make another suggestions? What if we put one of us in charge of the schedule. That person can see from all of the posts here what people's preferences are and come up with a schedule. Everyone seems to be pretty amenable to whatever, whenever if they can make it, so we should make it *somewhat* concrete. Just a suggestion, I can be that person if you like, but I think Tom is the better person. He's been head planner for most of this and knows you all the best. It will just be here before you know it and we should have a few set things we're going to meet for so people could plan accordingly.

I agree and I would definitely like to meet in a chatroom if our schedules allow it. Do you think we could pick a time that would work for everyone's time zones/work schedule???

Also....I know a lot of you are planning your individual ADRs.......if anyone is still interested in meeting for dinner please let me know by next THURS!!!!


Has anyone heard from Greg? Does anyone have his cell#?

I walked 30 min this morning. Yay me!

Guess who is not going to work today!....

Awesome Deb. Isn't it great starting off your day like that? I have heard from Greg....in a nutshell he decided against the job(s) at Disney due to just wanting it to be someplace as a vacation.....nothing more and nothing less than that. I can't say that I blame him one bit.

[MissStyles]

The hard part is going to be cutting out the ice cream and, dare I say it?, the cookies. :(

Say it isn't so! I'll whip up some healthier versions just for you and serve it with Breyers slow churned. There's still hope I promise! :)


Who wants to do the single digit dance with me? :woohoo::joy::muscles::yay::D

9 days!

Have a good day JQ!
Today is Lauren's last day of sophomore year. Hard to believe she's halfway through high school already. Even she said it's just going too fast.

Congratulations Scott :party: Your excitement is practically jumping out of the computer screen at me!!!

Did I ask a question in this post?

[disneydeb]

Good morning!!!!!!! How goes it?



Wow...I remember reading about that Ellen. I can't believe it's already been a year. Ben and you will be in my thoughts today. :angel:



I have to agree with Pogo here. The point of choosing CP was that it is in the MK and you'd be ready to roll after you eat. Wouldn't it be hard to leave right after???



I agree and I would definitely like to meet in a chatroom if our schedules allow it. Do you think we could pick a time that would work for everyone's time zones/work schedule???

Also....I know a lot of you are planning your individual ADRs.......if anyone is still interested in meeting for dinner please let me know by next THURS!!!!



Awesome Deb. Isn't it great starting off your day like that? I have heard from Greg....in a nutshell he decided against the job(s) at Disney due to just wanting it to be someplace as a vacation.....nothing more and nothing less than that. I can't say that I blame him one bit.

My DH decided against being a game warden for the same reasons.

Ellen, :hug::pixie: Hugs and positive thoughts are being sent your way today. They are meant for Ben too,

Ken, hugs and pixie dust for you too.:pixie::hug:

If I play miniature golf , I may need handicap of about 25 strokes. OK?

[offwego]

Hi all, :pixie: for those that need it. Anyone seen the coffee pot? I'm up to 22 of the needed 30 appts...anyone need some financial advice? Anyone want to pretend they need financial advice? Just kidding! it's been going very well so far.

[MauiMouse]

Tomorrow is the first anniversary of Ben's dad's passing. Can't believe a year has passed already. Now if I could just get some help resolving all the legal problems that have come up since then. Sigh... Can we send an Italian valentine out of the country?


Reading Christine's (Hammer) dining review of Biergarten, I got to thinking that it would be a fun thing for us to do instead of the pint. What do y'all think?

We don't arrive until late on the 11th. Anyone want to come by WL for a drink (or hot cocoa) after MVMCP? If we go to the party, it will have to be on the 14th. Anyone else going that night?


Ellen, that doesn't seem possible. I remember reading about it but wow a year already. Hugs to you and Ben. :hug:

Might take you up on the offer before heading back to Pop. Love the Lodge and would love the see the Holiday decorations.


My feelings on this is split up the mornings activities into two days. Do CP on Friday and spend the day at MK doing group rides.

Saturday, we would meet at 11:00 at Winter Summerland for the JQ Golf tourney and go to Epcot after for a pint or :marg: in Mexico.

We can do the Osbourne Lights either night.
What do you all think ?????



This good be doable for me. I can probably break away from my group both Friday morning & Saturday. We are suppose to eat at Epcot on Thursday afternoon around 1:30pm, so you can have me up until then.

I can also make it to mini golf probably for the morning and then again meet up with my friends later in the day.


I vote for all three... plus a Grey Goose slushie in France... :tasty:

So - anybody else good with Friday being the golf day and Saturday being the CP breakfast? Are you guys still doing Osborne lights on Friday? Seems like the hours might indicate that DHS closes early on Wed., which is when Pop Warner was there last year... I guess Friday was previous years... anybody have any idea how we can know for sure?


Or that drink that Samatha Brown had during her latest Disney Travel Channel show.

Or I can do this as well. We were going to do lunch at CP on Saturday in the first place (my group anyway). I can just do breakfast instead.


mom, she's talkin Canadian again
I had to google it, even though I took one year of French back in high school. But we won't even go how long ago that was. Eek!


Who wants to do the single digit dance with me?

9 days!


Congrats Scott. Have a fantastic time!

Anyone confused on the plans for December? :confused:

[Jasper]

I really respect those that can provide the pet foster homes. I could never do it, cause I'd get to attached to the critters and not want to give them back!

I am just the same as you! If I started being a Pet Foster home I would end up with more animals than I would know what to do with them all!


Okay... here's pixie for Mikki and family, Mary, Jasper, Matt and Pogo (special post-anxiety pd).

Tomorrow is the first anniversary of Ben's dad's passing. Can't believe a year has passed already. Now if I could just get some help resolving all the legal problems that have come up since then. Sigh... Can we send an Italian valentine out of the country?

Pretend you're recommending someone else. What would you say then?



Thanks for the good thoughts and well wishes!

Milestones like this are important when a loved one passes away so be sure you and Ben both take the time to recognize the day and then do something that makes you both feel better. (Within the limits of work and life in general.)

Isn't it fun dealing with all the legal stuff? My Father-in-Law passed away this past December and my Mother-in-Law passed away several years ago. Between the two of them they really had their estate planned out just about as well as anyone could and the executor is still struggling with about a half dozen major and minor issues in trying to get everything resolved!

Since I was a Human Resource Professional for about 15 years I used to get a lot of people asking me how to write resumes because they struggled with exactly the kind of things you are talking about. This suggestion of pretending that you are recommending someone else with the same skills and background was almost ALWAYS a winner!


Unfortunately, DW and I are still pretty iffy about December. A lot of little things are working against us. We'll probably have to play it by ear for quite a while.

I went for my pre-op physical before the cataract surgery today and the Dr. put me on high blood pressure meds. Guess I should have expected it the way I've been packing it on. DW and I are looking at it as a wake-up call to cut back, pronto. The hard part is going to be cutting out the ice cream and, dare I say it?, the cookies.

I don't know which would be harder, to be iffy about going in December like you are or knowing for sure that you can't go like we are!

So is this the first time you have ever been on blood pressure meds.? If it is you really are doing good!

There is a tremendous amount of coronary artery disease and high blood pressure in my Father's side of the family. As a result I have been getting checked regularly since I was a teenager and was already on blood pressure meds by the time I was 21. So even though you may not like the idea of having to go on the meds you should really count yourself as lucky if you are just now having to start the meds!

Of course, I don't have any really good ideas on how to give up the cookies and ice cream. I am not suppose to eat them but I still find myself cheating from time to time!



We don't talk about that with outsiders.

Not us. I think we're going to boycott the 20% ticket price increase. Think it'll make a difference?

Me, an outsider??? How dare you say!! I have been on these boards since 1999!:D

And here I thought you had a direct telephone line to Bob Iger's office!! I had been told somewhere that anytime you spoke Disney listened!:D:D




I'm with you on this one Bro...... except I'm boycotting it because I'm cheap.

Well at least you are honest!!:D:D:D


I'll whip up some healthier versions just for you and serve it with Breyers slow churned.

Your excitement is practically jumping out of the computer screen at me!!!

So is slow churned just another way of saying that it is just as bad for you but takes you longer to die?

So, I wondered what that was that jumped out of the computer screen!! Since this is a family site I won't say what I thought it was!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[disneydrmr]

Soooo.... does anyone wanna guess what I did yesterday? I went to the doctor. And am back on antibiotics.. this time because I sliced my arm on Sunday and it's infected. I've been on antibiotics so much this year that my doct had to check with another doct on what she could safely give me... anyone else think I need to wear full body armour and live in a plastic bubble?

I'm too tired to try to catch up. Did not sleep well last night.. actualy haven't had a good night sleep in over a week now. Last night we had our tornado sirens sounding every 10 to 15 minutes from about 8:30 until midnight. Very bad and scary weather...

Anyway.. hugs and pixie dust to anyone that needs them!

[Natazu]

DEC Meet Stuff:

Has a decision been made on Saturday's Epcot dinner location?? It's almost time for ADRs.

We're going to Kona for lunch on Friday if anyone wants to join us, say the word.

And we're doing Fantasia Gardens now?? How about lunch/pints at Rose and Crown about 2P?

[Jasper]

Soooo.... does anyone wanna guess what I did yesterday? I went to the doctor. And am back on antibiotics.. this time because I sliced my arm on Sunday and it's infected. I've been on antibiotics so much this year that my doct had to check with another doct on what she could safely give me... anyone else think I need to wear full body armour and live in a plastic bubble?


Let's hope that you either quit doing things that need antibiotics or hope they invent some much stronger ones! It is very possible to build up a resistance to antibiotics and then all they can really do is take you off all of them for an extended period of time. I don't remember what the length of time is required to be off of them once resistance does happen but I am pretty sure it is at least 12 month or more. So, can you just go hibernate someplace where there are no germs for about 12 months?

Good Luck and here is some :pixie::pixie: for you!!

[pogo]

Soooo.... does anyone wanna guess what I did yesterday? I went to the doctor. And am back on antibiotics.. this time because I sliced my arm on Sunday and it's infected. I've been on antibiotics so much this year that my doct had to check with another doct on what she could safely give me... anyone else think I need to wear full body armour and live in a plastic bubble?

I'm too tired to try to catch up. Did not sleep well last night.. actualy haven't had a good night sleep in over a week now. Last night we had our tornado sirens sounding every 10 to 15 minutes from about 8:30 until midnight. Very bad and scary weather...
Hi Diane.....:fresh:...... full body armour ???

And why do you live there if the weathers so bad ???? :D



DEC Meet Stuff:

Has a decision been made on Saturday's Epcot dinner location?? It's almost time for ADRs.

Nobody has said anything about dinner ! What do you have in mind ???? :D

We're going to Kona for lunch on Friday if anyone wants to join us, say the word.

We' going to CP for breakfast..... do we even need a lunch ??? :D

And we're doing Fantasia Gardens now?? How about lunch/pints at Rose and Crown about 2P?

No..... golf is at Winter Summerland as planned. :D

[MMouse6937]

I have to agree with Pogo here. The point of choosing CP was that it is in the MK and you'd be ready to roll after you eat. Wouldn't it be hard to leave right after???

I agree and I would definitely like to meet in a chatroom if our schedules allow it. Do you think we could pick a time that would work for everyone's time zones/work schedule???

Also....I know a lot of you are planning your individual ADRs.......if anyone is still interested in meeting for dinner please let me know by next THURS!!!!

Agreed on CP for Friday. Anyone else up for a chat room chat?? I would LOVE to meet for dinner, tell me where and when and count two of us in!! Also, we should meet while you're here in NM. PM me and we'll make some kinda plans!

I am just the same as you! If I started being a Pet Foster home I would end up with more animals than I would know what to do with them all!

I have 7, is that enough? With the foster babies, that makes 9 at my house right now. Can anyone say ZOO???

No..... golf is at Winter Summerland as planned. :D
Sounds good....so CP Friday for breakfast the hang out at MK. Golf on Saturday with possibly to EPCOT afterwards for fun and spirits.

Count me in on both accounts (well and maybe Mike too!)

[disneydeb]

Great, since I am so pitiful an miniature golf, I get to shave 25 strokes off my score. Thanks for agreeing!:D

I went to my endocrinologist today.


I had to have more blood work and go back in a month.

What have you all been doing today?

[Tink&Goofy]

Today is Lauren's last day of sophomore year. Hard to believe she's halfway through high school already. Even she said it's just going too fast.
My oldest DD finished her sophomore year next week. She also says its going too fast. Of course DH is already starting to mourn her leaving home - she's definitely a Daddy's girl!


Anyone confused on the plans for December? :confused:
:yes: I had thought that we were flipping the days, so that the Thurs night MVMCP goers could make it easier? :confused: If we do minigolf on Friday, then they have until 11:00am to make it.

DEC Meet Stuff:

Has a decision been made on Saturday's Epcot dinner location?? It's almost time for ADRs.

We're going to Kona for lunch on Friday if anyone wants to join us, say the word.

And we're doing Fantasia Gardens now?? How about lunch/pints at Rose and Crown about 2P?
See? Even Jym says Fantasia!!

No..... golf is at Winter Summerland as planned. :D
:shake:

So...is it OK to have mini golf on Friday, and CP breadfast on Saturday???
Since Epcot is open late on Friday, and MK is open late on Saturday, it should be good, huh? But I'm used to being ignored, so whatever works for most. :D

Regardless of days, I think the plan is to head to Epcot after golf, and drink and munch and drink and munch our way around the world. :D On the other day, after breakfast at CP, group rides would be a must!

Personally? I think we will be at Epcot on Friday evening - probably dinner at Rose&Crown, followed by Illuminations!

Can we confirm the days?
Who is making the ADR for CP - and for how many, and what time?

[disneydeb]

So...is it OK to have mini golf on Friday, and CP breadfast on Saturday???
Since Epcot is open late on Friday, and MK is open late on Saturday, it should be good, huh? But I'm used to being ignored, so whatever works for most. :D

Regardless of days, I think the plan is to head to Epcot after golf, and drink and munch and drink and munch our way around the world. :D On the other day, after breakfast at CP, group rides would be a must!

Personally? I think we will be at Epcot on Friday evening - probably dinner at Rose&Crown, followed by Illuminations!

Can we confirm the days?
Who is making the ADR for CP - and for how many, and what time?


I like this Friday golf and Epcot.
Saturday CP and MK day.:thumbsup: OK?

[ElenitaB]

That sounds fun too...... can we all stop by the UK for a pint ????..... then walk to Biergarten for another drink ????..... then off to Mexico for a :marg: ?????

That would work also..... I'd hate to see both events to take place on the same morning. :D
I second that motion... but, Pogo dear, if you do a pint and then a beer in Germany and then a margarita in Mexico, will you need my scooter? (But then again, there are probably rules against drinking and scootering ;) ).


Hmmm... munchies... like nachos in Mexico... brats in Germany... chips in the UK... desserts in France...
I dunno.. I was hoping that DS would behave in Germany.


I went for my pre-op physical before the cataract surgery today and the Dr. put me on high blood pressure meds. Guess I should have expected it the way I've been packing it on. DW and I are looking at it as a wake-up call to cut back, pronto. The hard part is going to be cutting out the ice cream and, dare I say it?, the cookies.
That's not the best of news, Ken, but losing as little as 10% of your body weight is going to make a huge difference in the way you feel and will help you get off that bp medication or contribute to them lowering the dosage.


I think Ellen volunteered to make the CP ADR.... right Ellen ?
No, Ellen volunteered to call and found out about the Grand Gatherings. If we WERE to do a CP group ADR, I need have a good idea of the headcount now; it has to be within the first 45 minutes they're open AND everyone has to be there to be seated. I'm totally in favor of an 8:05 ADR for Saturday at the MK. I'd rather go early, early on a Saturday anyway. Are we game for this? Or should we all make reservations for tables larger than we actually need, with the idea that more people will be joining us at our tables (this is what we did for our dinner prior to MNSSHP last October).


Anyway.. hugs and pixie dust to anyone that needs them!
Back atcha! :hug: and sterile :pixie:

Can anyone grant me an extra dose of patience tomorrow afternoon? After treatment, I'm heading over to the Consulate to revoke a Power of Attorney and grant a new one to my lawyer in Central America. I'm going up against the Wicked Witch of the Capital (in Nicaragua, not here), and I need all the help and forces of good with me. I figure you guys are a great place to find that. :hug:

Okay, break's over. Back to work for me! :geek:

[pogo]

Count me in on both accounts (well and maybe Mike too!)
PM me Mikes cell phone number and I'll talk with him about it...... OK ??? :D

Great, since I am so pitiful an miniature golf, I get to shave 25 strokes off my score. Thanks for agreeing!

I went to my endocrinologist today.

Nope.... you get to spot all of us 25 strokes if you are getting putting lessons from the Endocrinologist ! :D

I had thought that we were flipping the days, so that the Thurs night MVMCP goers could make it easier? If we do minigolf on Friday, then they have until 11:00am to make it.
So...is it OK to have mini golf on Friday, and CP breadfast on Saturday???
Since Epcot is open late on Friday, and MK is open late on Saturday, it should be good, huh? But I'm used to being ignored, so whatever works for most.

Regardless of days, I think the plan is to head to Epcot after golf, and drink and munch and drink and munch our way around the world. :D On the other day, after breakfast at CP, group rides would be a must!

Personally? I think we will be at Epcot on Friday evening - probably dinner at Rose&Crown, followed by Illuminations!

Can we confirm the days?
Who is making the ADR for CP - and for how many, and what time?
Poor Cindy..... are you being ignored ????

I don't see a problem with switching the days...
Does anyone else ?????

Ellen.... did you say you'd take care of the CP ADR ????? :D

I like this Friday golf and Epcot.
Saturday CP and MK day. OK?

Are you happy with this Sis1 ?????? :confused:

What about the Osbourne Lights ?????? :D

[disneydeb]

I second that motion... but, Pogo dear, if you do a pint and then a beer in Germany and then a margarita in Mexico, will you need my scooter? (But then again, there are probably rules against drinking and scootering ).

Ellen, you may have to be the designated scooterer!:D


I dunno.. I was hoping that DS would behave in Germany.
too funny!:funny::rotfl:

No, Ellen volunteered to call and found out about the Grand Gatherings. If we WERE to do a CP group ADR, I need have a good idea of the headcount now; it has to be within the first 45 minutes they're open AND everyone has to be there to be seated. I'm totally in favor of an 8:05 ADR for Saturday at the MK. I'd rather go early, early on a Saturday anyway. Are we game for this? Or should we all make reservations for tables larger than we actually need, with the idea that more people will be joining us at our tables (this is what we did for our dinner prior to MNSSHP last October).
Amy, Dustin, Jerry and Deb .. Gage may come with us! so 4 or 5.?

Can anyone grant me an extra dose of patience tomorrow afternoon? After treatment, I'm heading over to the Consulate to revoke a Power of Attorney and grant a new one to my lawyer in Central America. I'm going up against the Wicked Witch of the Capital (in Nicaragua, not here), and I need all the help and forces of good with me. I figure you guys are a great place to find that.
fightin' pixie dust fer ya!:boxing::shot::archer:


Is this OK?

[pogo]

I second that motion... but, Pogo dear, if you do a pint and then a beer in Germany and then a margarita in Mexico, will you need my scooter? (But then again, there are probably rules against drinking and scootering ).



Maybe we could just ride double ????? :D

[MissStyles]

So, I wondered what that was that jumped out of the computer screen!! Since this is a family site I won't say what I thought it was!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

What Jasper??? Am I missing something here???


Anyway.. hugs and pixie dust to anyone that needs them!

And right back at ya..I hope your arm is feeling okay!


DEC Meet Stuff:

Has a decision been made on Saturday's Epcot dinner location?? It's almost time for ADRs.


These are the people who said they want to join: Rhonda/Robert, Sarah/Mike, Greg/his aunts, Me and my 2 people, Jared (but I need to confirm with him), should I add you and Rachel to the list Jym? Deb you said wanted to go earlier are you still interested? Anyone else? Do we want to do it somewhere around EPCOT or somewhere else? Questions Questions. I guess this is the place for 'em. :D


Also, we should meet while you're here in NM. PM me and we'll make some kinda plans!

That would be lovely...I'll PM you :) (I added you to by buddylist on aim too)




Can anyone grant me an extra dose of patience tomorrow afternoon?

Wow that sounds intense. Best of luck to you tomorrow! :pixie:

[disneydeb]

Maybe we could just ride double ????? :D

Do you see the picture I am seeing?

You'd look sweet
Upon the seat
Of a Scooter
Built for two :D

[pogo]

Do you see the picture I am seeing?

You'd look sweet
Upon the seat
Of a Scooter
Built for two :D

:haha: OMG....... I just about choked with that one. Are you trying to make me choke ?


:funny:

[disneydeb]

:haha: OMG....... I just about choked with that one. Are you trying to make me choke ?


:funny:

Gotcha!

I'm hopping up and down with excitement, anyone else?:mjump::tigger::dumbo:
:minnie:


:simba:
:donald:

[pjbs35a]

Can someone explain this thread to me ??? :confused::confused::confused:
I'm so confused !!!

[disneydeb]

Hey Ya'll! Frankie's back!

Great job , Frankie!

Did you already know you had to ask a question?


Then you can do just about anything you please.

We are going to Disney World in December for a JQ meet!

Wanna come along?

[drummerboy]

Can someone explain this thread to me ??? :confused::confused::confused:
I'm so confused !!!
Why should you be any less confused than we are?

Oh yeah, WELCOME BACK!!

http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/ymca_camp_alumni/photos/view/a224?b=2

Okay Frankie, the challenge is on. Check the guy in the top left of the photo and tell me those aren't championship legs, Buddy.

[pogo]

Can someone explain this thread to me ??? :confused::confused::confused:
I'm so confused !!!


We would but then..... we'd have to kill ya !

What do you think you are...... a :spy: or something ??? :confused:

Glad to have you back ! :D

[Natazu]

These are the people who said they want to join: Rhonda/Robert, Sarah/Mike, Greg/his aunts, Me and my 2 people, Jared (but I need to confirm with him), should I add you and Rachel to the list Jym? Deb you said wanted to go earlier are you still interested? Anyone else? Do we want to do it somewhere around EPCOT or somewhere else?
Join?
Earlier?
Are we talking about the same thing?
I was thinking Coral Reef for the Saturday night dinner that Pogo thinks doesn't exist.

From the old thread:

Saturday evening: Dinner / may I suggest dinner someplace at EPCOT (but not China or Morocco), how about Garden Grill so we can get a character meal together? That way we can go see IllumiNations together (the holiday version is wonderful).
That's where I got the Saturday dinner thing.



No..... golf is at Winter Summerland as planned. :D

See? Even Jym says Fantasia!!
I was for FG at the beginning but I'm just the ass't greenskeeper here, I don't make decisions.

Ellen, did we get a Grand Gathering group number?

[disneydeb]

Originally Posted by MissStyles
These are the people who said they want to join: Rhonda/Robert, Sarah/Mike, Greg/his aunts, Me and my 2 people, Jared (but I need to confirm with him), should I add you and Rachel to the list Jym? Deb you said wanted to go earlier are you still interested? Anyone else? Do we want to do it somewhere around EPCOT or somewhere else?

What are we talking about?:confused: I guess I'm pulling a Frankie.:D
If everyone else is going somewhere, that is here I want to be too. As long as it is legal.
It IS leaal isn't it?

[Tink&Goofy]

If everyone else is going somewhere, that is here I want to be too. As long as it is legal.
It IS leaal isn't it?
OMG Deb, you crack me up!! :funny:

I don't even know how many total people are going in December. Anyone???:confused:

[disneydeb]

POGO & PATTI (December 11-17)POFQ
ELLEN & BEN & JARED (Dec 11 to 15) - WL or OKW
BETHANY (December 11 (late) to 14) - All Star Sports or OKW (with Ellen)
BLYTHE & DAN, Julia & Emma (December 4-14) CBR (we hope)
NATALIE & MATT & WILLIAM (dec 6-14th)
RHONDA & ROBERT (December 6-16)
MIKKI & ANDREW (November 19 - December 15)
MARY & Friends (December 10-13) - Pop Century
MICHELLE
EMILY & MARCIE & MOLLY (December 12-14)
DEB &JERRY & AMY & DUSTIN (December 6-13)planning on Pop
SARAH (December 10-15) - Pop Century
Jym, Rachel and Little Alex
Grego ?????
Ken & Mary ??????
Alex & Maria ?????
Cindy & what's his name.

I count 32 definite. Gage may come with us, so that would make 33.
Cindy, Is your hubby's name Mike?

[MMouse6937]

POGO & PATTI (December 11-17)POFQ
ELLEN & BEN & JARED (Dec 11 to 15) - WL or OKW
BETHANY (December 11 (late) to 14) - All Star Sports or OKW (with Ellen)
BLYTHE & DAN, Julia & Emma (December 4-14) CBR (we hope)
NATALIE & MATT & WILLIAM (dec 6-14th)
RHONDA & ROBERT (December 6-16)
MIKKI & ANDREW (November 19 - December 15)
MARY & Friends (December 10-13) - Pop Century
MICHELLE
EMILY & MARCIE & MOLLY (December 12-14)
DEB &JERRY & AMY & DUSTIN (December 6-13)planning on Pop
SARAH (December 10-15) - Pop Century
Jym, Rachel and Little Alex
Grego ?????
Ken & Mary ??????
Alex & Maria ?????
Cindy & what's his name.

I count 32 definite. Gage may come with us, so that would make 33.
Cindy, Is your hubby's name Mike?

No, that's my husband (Mike). He may be coming too.

SO the Wings just won the Stanley Cup!! How very exciting. Now I can relax, I've been a wreck the last couple days! Yikes.

You all have been very chatty on here tonight. We're all trying to firm up plans.

My vote is for CP breakfast on Friday with MK afterwards. Mini golf on Saturday with EPCOT afterwards. Someone's going to have to make a decision...who's it going to be? Pogo? Elen?

We are coming close ot ADR time and if there's going to be that many of us we better have it reserved.

Night all :hug:

[ElenitaB]

My vote is for CP breakfast on Friday with MK afterwards. Mini golf on Saturday with EPCOT afterwards. Someone's going to have to make a decision...who's it going to be? Pogo? Elen?
Congrats on your hockey victory! I just saw the news and came here to offer my congrats. So are we having a party here tomorrow to celebrate?

I will most certainly not be making that decision for the group. I suggest we put it to a vote. I sure wish there was a way to do a private poll. Tomorrow I'll call to get find out how we can get a Grand Gathering number ASAP.


Maybe we could just ride double ????? :D
It's a scooter, dear, not a tractor! (Said more for me than for you :blush:)


Can someone explain this thread to me ??? :confused::confused::confused:
I'm so confused !!!
Hey, look who's back! So, so, so glad to see you here, :spy:

Bedtime! G'night, y'all. Dream sweet dreams of calorie free cookies and ice cream!

[disneydeb]

How about Coral Reef on Saturday night the 13th? please, oh pretty please!

[Tink&Goofy]

Cindy, Is your hubby's name Mike?
Nope. But thats my boss's name. :D

My vote is for CP breakfast on Friday with MK afterwards. Mini golf on Saturday with EPCOT afterwards. Someone's going to have to make a decision...who's it going to be? Pogo? Elen?

I think it was pretty much agreed that the breakfast and mini golf would be on separate days, to allow as many as possible to attend one or the other, or both. :D I think what needs to be confirmed is which day we do what. Sounds like mini golf on Friday and breakfast on Saturday is acceptable to most - at least those that commented!

Bedtime! G'night, y'all. Dream sweet dreams of calorie free cookies and ice cream!
Did ya see that Ken? Ellen has calorie free cookies and ice cream! So Ellen, just where does one find these guilt free goodies? :D

How about Coral Reef on Saturday night the 13th? please, oh pretty please!
I LOVE Coral Reef! I don't know how large of a group could be accomodated there, before we end up spread out everywhere. Anyone know?

[Beast_fanatic]

OK, I've read through everything for the last two days, and I'm more confused than I ever was! :crazy:

Welcome back, Frankie! :wave:

:pixie: to all who needed it! I know there are several...

We're still flexible on the JQ activities, and yes, I can still touch my toes. ;)

Because of all the JQer's doing MVMCP Thursday night, I agree that the golf tourney at 11am on Friday would be better than an 8am breakfast that day.

Sorry that I'm not around to take part in these plans, but work is taking up all my time at present. :(

Speaking of work, why am I up so late? :sleepin: Good night!

[Natazu]

I LOVE Coral Reef! I don't know how large of a group could be accomodated there, before we end up spread out everywhere. Anyone know?I'm thinking we can get about 14 in close proximity right in front of the tank. If there are more than that, we may be able to get the Seven Seas Room. I, uh, know a guy.

Doesn't accommodated have two "m"s?

[Dsnygirl]

Wow!! Miss a day... miss a novel!! You guys have been busy...



POGO & PATTI (December 11-17)POFQ
ELLEN & BEN & JARED (Dec 11 to 15) - WL or OKW
BETHANY (December 11 (late) to 14) - All Star Sports or OKW (with Ellen)
BLYTHE & DAN, Julia & Emma (December 9-16) CBR (we hope)
NATALIE & MATT & WILLIAM (dec 6-14th)
RHONDA & ROBERT (December 6-16)
MIKKI & ANDREW (November 19 - December 15)
MARY & Friends (December 10-13) - Pop Century
MICHELLE
EMILY & MARCIE & MOLLY (December 12-14)
DEB &JERRY & AMY & DUSTIN (December 6-13)planning on Pop
SARAH (December 10-15) - Pop Century
Jym, Rachel and Little Alex
Grego ?????
Ken & Mary ??????
Alex & Maria ?????
Cindy & what's his name.

Just updating the list with our correct dates...


Soooo.... does anyone wanna guess what I did yesterday? I went to the doctor. And am back on antibiotics.. this time because I sliced my arm on Sunday and it's infected. I've been on antibiotics so much this year that my doct had to check with another doct on what she could safely give me... anyone else think I need to wear full body armour and live in a plastic bubble?

Sending you some :pixie: for your arm... I hope it feels better today!! (And I hope you're sleeping better right now!!)


I had thought that we were flipping the days, so that the Thurs night MVMCP goers could make it easier? If we do minigolf on Friday, then they have until 11:00am to make it.

So...is it OK to have mini golf on Friday, and CP breadfast on Saturday???
Since Epcot is open late on Friday, and MK is open late on Saturday, it should be good, huh?

Regardless of days, I think the plan is to head to Epcot after golf, and drink and munch and drink and munch our way around the world. On the other day, after breakfast at CP, group rides would be a must!

Personally? I think we will be at Epcot on Friday evening - probably dinner at Rose&Crown, followed by Illuminations!

:thumbsup: That's my vote... still...

Munching around Epcot after golf on Friday sounds good... I think we're planning on Le Cellier and the Candlelight Processional for the evening. (not sure... I don't have my list here with me...)

Not sure what we'll join in with after CP on Saturday... Dan might be golfing, which if he is, we'll stick with the group rides... if not, I'm not sure where we might be headed?


I dunno.. I was hoping that DS would behave in Germany.

No, Ellen volunteered to call and found out about the Grand Gatherings. If we WERE to do a CP group ADR, I need have a good idea of the headcount now; it has to be within the first 45 minutes they're open AND everyone has to be there to be seated. I'm totally in favor of an 8:05 ADR for Saturday at the MK. I'd rather go early, early on a Saturday anyway. Are we game for this? Or should we all make reservations for tables larger than we actually need, with the idea that more people will be joining us at our tables (this is what we did for our dinner prior to MNSSHP last October).

Can anyone grant me an extra dose of patience tomorrow afternoon? After treatment, I'm heading over to the Consulate to revoke a Power of Attorney and grant a new one to my lawyer in Central America. I'm going up against the Wicked Witch of the Capital (in Nicaragua, not here), and I need all the help and forces of good with me. I figure you guys are a great place to find that.

:funny:

I don't mind an early reserv. for CP if it's Saturday... and however we reserve the tables is fine with me, I can make a larger ADR so that some of you fun folks can join us... or I can just go with the group... doesn't matter to us!!

Sending you loads of patience and :pixie: for today... I hope things go well for you!! Good luck!! :hug:



Can someone explain this thread to me ???
I'm so confused !!!
Welcome home, Frankie!! We've missed you!! How's :spy:??


OK, I've read through everything for the last two days, and I'm more confused than I ever was!

Ditto!!


I'm thinking we can get about 14 in close proximity right in front of the tank. If there are more than that, we may be able to get the Seven Seas Room. I, uh, know a guy.
Who, Frankie -- or the big Cheese?? :D Never been there, so if it's somewhere you all think is "the place" to go... we're probably in!

Sigh... it's 4:30... do you know where your ADR's are??? :D

[MauiMouse]

I don't see a problem with switching the days...
Does anyone else ?????

What about the Osbourne Lights ?????? :D

I can switch days, but I won't probably be able to get to Mini Golf.

So let me get this right it's:
Friday - mini golf and drinking around Epcot.
Saturday - CP early & MK wandering day.

Sorry but I can only do Osbourne Lights on Friday night.

Correct? I'm still confused as usual.

Wish me luck at work today, back from my 2 days off. Should be interesting.

[ElenitaB]

Good luck today, Mary!

And we can go with you Friday night to the Osborne Lights.

And in case it wasn't clear, we're good with MiniGolf Friday morning and CP Saturday morning. And if we can get into the private room at CR, sign us up as well.



Did ya see that Ken? Ellen has calorie free cookies and ice cream! So Ellen, just where does one find these guilt free goodies?
In one's dreams!

Can I say that it's so much easier (and nicer) to think about December than it is to think about this week and next? So much to do! And I won't be going to the Consulate today because DS doesn't have his housekeys and I can't guarantee that I'll be back before he arrives home from school. Sigh...

Have a great day, everyone!

[pogo]

I was thinking Coral Reef for the Saturday night dinner that Pogo thinks doesn't exist.
This would work and I assume you can take care of the ressie seeing you know someone ???? :D


How about Coral Reef on Saturday night the 13th? please, oh pretty please!
See above !

I think it was pretty much agreed that the breakfast and mini golf would be on separate days, to allow as many as possible to attend one or the other, or both. I think what needs to be confirmed is which day we do what. Sounds like mini golf on Friday and breakfast on Saturday is acceptable to most - at least those that commented!
I agree. Let's start a vote on this.

All those in favor of the following, send me a PM.

Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM, Winter Summerland, "JQ" Golf Tourney followed by a day at Epcot.

Saturday, December 13th, 8:00 AM, CP with rides at MK after. Dinner at Coral Reef.


We're still flexible on the JQ activities, and yes, I can still touch my toes.
Cool..... I still want to see this ! ;)

I'm thinking we can get about 14 in close proximity right in front of the tank. If there are more than that, we may be able to get the Seven Seas Room. I, uh, know a guy.
I bet you do..... We may need more tables. :D


I don't mind an early reserv. for CP if it's Saturday... and however we reserve the tables is fine with me, I can make a larger ADR so that some of you fun folks can join us... or I can just go with the group... doesn't matter to us!! Thanks for being flexible. :D

[MauiMouse]

Good luck today, Mary!

And we can go with you Friday night to the Osborne Lights.

Thanks Ellen, and yes I would like that we could meet for Osbourne Lights on Friday night. Sounds like a plan.




All those in favor of the following, send me a PM.

Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM, Winter Summerland, "JQ" Golf Tourney followed by a day at Epcot.

Saturday, December 13th, 8:00 AM, CP with rides at MK after. Dinner at Coral Reef.


I'll shoot you off my PM shortly as I'm sure I won't be online until late tonight.

Anyone got some cookies?

[MissStyles]

How do you do?.....oh the excitement builds for our December plans. I think the head possumator is officially in charge now.


Join?
Earlier?
Are we talking about the same thing?
I was thinking Coral Reef for the Saturday night dinner that Pogo thinks doesn't exist.



I'm thinking we can get about 14 in close proximity right in front of the tank. If there are more than that, we may be able to get the Seven Seas Room. I, uh, know a guy.

Doesn't accommodated have two "m"s?

Yes Jym we were talking about the same thing! That would rock if you could hook us up. I don't even know what the Seven Seas Room is!!! :confused: I think I'm officially handing over the ADR making to you :D


So what's good today folks?

Does anyone listen to WDWradio? My sister became a celebrity on the latest show.....well...her email was read at the end. :blush:

I've got fresh coffee and cinnamon rolls with icing for everyone....come and get 'em.

[disneydeb]

WHOOPEE!!!:party:

Did I say I make ADR's on MONDAY???
:goofy:

Pogo I PM ed you .:thumbsup:
Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM, Winter Summerland, "JQ" Golf Tourney followed by a day at Epcot.

Saturday, December 13th, 8:00 AM, CP with rides at MK after. Dinner at Coral Reef.

[drummerboy]

I forgot to mention that the dude in the photo I posted was me at the tender age of 22. I think that qualifies as an antique photo by now, doesn't it?

I think I've gotten a case of vertigo trying to keep up with all the planning. By the way, if DW and I do get to come, we'll likely have two of our grandchildren with us.

[disneydeb]

JQ DECEMBER MEET STUFF
POGO & PATTI (December 11-17)POFQ
ELLEN & BEN & JARED (Dec 11 to 15) - WL or OKW
BETHANY (December 11 (late) to 14) - All Star Sports or OKW (with Ellen)
BLYTHE & DAN, Julia & Emma (December 9-16) CBR (we hope)
NATALIE & MATT & WILLIAM (dec 6-14th)
RHONDA & ROBERT (December 6-16)
MIKKI & ANDREW (November 19 - December 15)
MARY & Friends (December 10-13) - Pop Century
MICHELLE
EMILY & MARCIE & MOLLY (December 12-14)
DEB & JERRY & AMY & DUSTIN & possibly GAGE(December 6-14) Pop Century
SARAH (December 10-15) - Pop Century
Jym, Rachel and Little Alex
Grego and 2 aunts) 80&#37; probability
Ken & Mary ??????
Alex & Maria ?????
Cindy & what's his name.

DETAILS
Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM, Winter Summerland, "JQ" Golf Tourney followed by a day at Epcot.

Saturday, December 13th, 8:00 AM, CP with rides at MK after. Dinner at Coral Reef.


Just keeping everything neat and in order, OK?

Those in favor, send Pogo a PM.
Those wishing to be included in a dinner ressie Saturday evening at Coral Reef send Jym a PM with the # in your party.

Cindy, are you keeping your hubby' name secret? Could it be stranger than Pogo?

[Mickey'sGirl]

Can someone explain this thread to me ??? :confused::confused::confused:
I'm so confused !!!
:clappy: Hey Frankie! Great to see you! Any diversions to share?

I am really wanting to come to WDW in December now! Alas, finances and vacation days make it an unattainable dream. :(

Anyone going to be in Disneyland at the end of July? :mickey:

[disneydeb]

:clappy: Hey Frankie! Great to see you! Any diversions to share?

I am really wanting to come to WDW in December now! Alas, finances and vacation days make it an unattainable dream. :(

Anyone going to be in Disneyland at the end of July? :mickey:

I was just hoping you would decide to come!

ANY way possible? Could you bunk with someone?

[MissStyles]

I was just hoping you would decide to come!

ANY way possible? Could you bunk with someone?

:ditto:

I'm trying to round up the stragglers. I've sent emails/pms to the people we've haven't heard from lately...Greg, Michelle, Jared...(Jared told me he would talk to Bethany) and instructed them to PM pogo.

Everyone enjoying their Thursday so far?

Where's Scott with his countdown?

[Mickey'sGirl]

I was just hoping you would decide to come!

ANY way possible? Could you bunk with someone?
Sorry FGM -- not this time. Between you and me and our friends here on board, Brian and I just purchased some DVC at the Boardwalk (We closed on Monday! :party:), so any potentially extra money we had has now passed to some people in the UK. Hopefully another time. We had fun at the Anniversary Meet, didn't we? That Illuminations meet was the penultimate! As far as bunking with someone goes -- you know that I come with a lot of baggage, don't you? I couldn't leave my guys behind. They would disown me. All of them. Then I'd be very lonely. :(

[disneydeb]

Sorry FGM -- not this time. Between you and me and our friends here on board, Brian and I just purchased some DVC at the Boardwalk (We closed on Monday! :party:), so any potentially extra money we had has now passed to some people in the UK. Hopefully another time. We had fun at the Anniversary Meet, didn't we? That Illuminations meet was the penultimate! As far as bunking with someone goes -- you know that I come with a lot of baggage, don't you? I couldn't leave my guys behind. They would disown me. All of them. Then I'd be very lonely. :(

Congratulations on the DVC! Hug the boys for me. You are such a sweetie! We will miss you.
Did you know you are missed wherever you are not? :hug:

[Mickey'sGirl]

Congratulations on the DVC! Hug the boys for me. You are such a sweetie! We will miss you.
Did you know you are missed wherever you are not? :hug:
Have someone spill a drink on themselves and it will seem like I'm right there with you! Right, Cousin? ;)

[MMouse6937]

OK, so I PMd Pogo and let him know we're in! One question though, MK doesn't open on the
13th untill 9:00, are we going to be able to get a 8:00 ADR? and, what time are we planning dinner at the Coral Reef that night? Ok, I guess that was two questions! :D The Mega Mouse Meet is from 1-3 on Friday so I should make golf too!! How exciting, I'm having a hard time sitting still! I think I'm going to try to get an ADR at Le Cellier on Sunday the 14th, PM me if anyone is interested in going.

Can't wait to see you all, this is going to be fun!! Talk to you all later :hug:

[pogo]

All those in favor of the following, send me a PM.

Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM, Winter Summerland, "JQ" Golf Tourney followed by a day at Epcot.

Saturday, December 13th, 8:00 AM, CP with rides at MK after. Dinner at Coral Reef.



:thumbsup:..........:thumbsup:

So far..... all yes votes to the plan ! Some people have indicated they would not be doing everything, but their opinion was the plan was a yes.

At this point, I think it's safe to say that if you want to have dinner at Coral Reef, you can PM Jym. He's agreed to take care of the reservations for that. He will need a head count to make the ressies.


Thanks Ellen, and yes I would like that we could meet for Osbourne Lights on Friday night. Sounds like a plan.

I would also like to meet you for Osbourne Lights after we leave Epcot.... isn't it why I bought park hoppers ???? :D


Yes Jym we were talking about the same thing! That would rock if you could hook us up. I don't even know what the Seven Seas Room is!!! I think I'm officially handing over the ADR making to you.
I spoke with Jym by telephone this AM and he agreed to make the ADR. Thanks for your help getting this rolling. :D

I forgot to mention that the dude in the photo I posted was me at the tender age of 22. I think that qualifies as an antique photo by now, doesn't it?

I think I've gotten a case of vertigo trying to keep up with all the planning. By the way, if DW and I do get to come, we'll likely have two of our grandchildren with us.
I couldn't see the photo.... it was a sign in for yahoo !

I really hope you can make it my friend ! I want another :hug: from Mary ! And the more the merrier.

JQ DECEMBER MEET STUFF
POGO & PATTI (December 11-17)POFQ
ELLEN & BEN & JARED (Dec 11 to 15) - WL or OKW
BETHANY (December 11 (late) to 14) - All Star Sports or OKW (with Ellen)
BLYTHE & DAN, Julia & Emma (December 9-16) CBR (we hope)
NATALIE & MATT & WILLIAM (dec 6-14th)
RHONDA & ROBERT (December 6-16)
MIKKI & ANDREW (November 19 - December 15)
MARY & Friends (December 10-13) - Pop Century
MICHELLE
EMILY & MARCIE & MOLLY (December 12-14)
DEB &JERRY & AMY & DUSTIN (December 6-14) Pop Century
SARAH (December 10-15) - Pop Century
Jym, Rachel and Little Alex
Grego ?????
Ken & Mary ??????
Alex & Maria ?????
Cindy & what's his name.

DETAILS
Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM, Winter Summerland, "JQ" Golf Tourney followed by a day at Epcot.

Saturday, December 13th, 8:00 AM, CP with rides at MK after. Dinner at Coral Reef.


Just keeping everything neat and in order, OK?

Those in favor, send Pogo a PM.

Cindy, are you keeping your hubby' name secret? Could it be stranger than Pogo?
Watch it you ! You'd be surprised what his name really is ! ;)

I am really wanting to come to WDW in December now! Alas, finances and vacation days make it an unattainable dream.

Have someone spill a drink on themselves and it will seem like I'm right there with you! Right, Cousin?

It won't be the same without you ! :(

[dlpmikki]

December hours are showing that the studios are open until 8pm. Does that mean we can add Osbourne lights to our Friday programme? I've sent Pogo a pm saying a general yes to the plans. I haven't checked out the mousefest programme yet but I don't think they are as far advanced as we are. If there is a pin trading meet i might briefly desert you! I'll send Jym a pm shortly when I find one of his posts for a shortcut to his pm. I think I had lunch in the room he is talking about when I went on the Disney course for managing for creativity and innovation a few years ago.