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BronxTigger

12-09-2007, 10:58 PM

Could it be ADWD?

Huh?

Bethany, get back to your paper. I hate to ask, but any chance you can get an incomplete in one of your classes?

I finished the paper that was due tonight at midnight....at around 9:00 no less! AND I'm working on lesson plans for the WHOLE week. AND I'm partially done with 2 other papers for school.

And as for the incomplete...WHY would I want to prolong this agony? I'm just trying to get these crazy things done at this point and be over with it. I'm just praying I get a high enough grade. I'm kissing my 4.0 goodbye (I held it for 15 credits of grad school only to blow it this term :mad::mad:)

Wow!! Pretty impressive!! Could you & Ben come up here and teach us about High Tea?? My girls and I would LOVE it!! Esp. the scones and clotted cream... yummmmm!! I'm thinking of making some for the holidays...

So - do you still have a high rise across the street??

How's everyone's night going? Anyone have any good snacks??

My mom gave me a recipe for scones that is fairly easy. Only problem is that it is probably hanging out with Ellen's Hanukkah gifts and the socks that disappear from the dryer.

Yes, there still is the building across the street. The fire was on or around the 7th floor. It looked pretty intense; I could see the firefighters inside the apartments with flashlights looking around. I hope everyone got out okay. It seemed to be contained to one unit on this side of the building, but I don't know what the other side looked like...there were firefighters on the roof (above the 20th floor). They are all gone now, but they were there for a while after the fire appeared to be out, and the roads were closed too. The cops were yelling at people on the streets. Busy night out there.

And no, no good snacks tonight. Except for the spice cake which I FINALLY got frosting for!

Anybody going to be around later??

Sorry, no. Must. get. sleep.

Caroleh

12-09-2007, 11:04 PM

Aw shucks.... :blush:..... you are just saying that because you are hoping we'll give you money for WDW.

Yes she did.... and I had to work today, preparing for tomorrow's big presentation. I'm speaking in front of about 700 people tomorrow. It could mean a lot of money if I do a good job. :D

About two pages ago I asked everyone to PM me with their snail mail address's and Caroleh was the only one to respond.

Do a really good job tomorrow, Big Bro, I need money for WDW!!!! :D I think my Sister Jenn will take some too!!!

Is that how you get everyone's attention? Write in really big letters? I asked if anyone wanted to see my photopass photos to PM their email address and got nothing and also if anyone wanted me to send them a Christmas card to PM their snail mail addy. I love making my cards and I want to make more then just my staff's this year.

Anybody going to be around later??

I should be. I'm feeling better tonight, but since I slept most of the day, I'm wide awake. Luckily, I have tomorrow off.

drummerboy

12-09-2007, 11:30 PM

Huh?
Oops, left out a letter.:blush: Meant to say AWDWD (A condition in which one is easily distracted by thoughts of a certain theme park.)

Am I glad I got this edited before Rhonda caught my lack of a question? But of course.

Beast_fanatic

12-09-2007, 11:34 PM

Tink&Goofy

12-10-2007, 12:36 AM

About two pages ago I asked everyone to PM me with their snail mail address's and Caroleh was the only one to respond.

Patti and I are making a list, checking it twice, and most of you are in trouble ! :D

If we are in trouble, why do you want our address? Are you going to hunt us down? Or report us to Santa?

Next December, without Mickey (Mexico, with Kathie Lee Gifford) and with super soccer goalie girl (unless you're offering to keep her for me!)
The light bulb just went on. :D

Anybody going to be around later??
Yep, for a little while - this is the first time I have had to myself all day!!

But, if I send out my snail mail address, you might actually send me a card, and then I'd need to reciprocate, and last year I didn't send out a single card, and I'm not sure if I'm going to this year or not, so I'd feel really bad then (I felt bad enough last year for not reciprocating the ones I got then). Do you understand?
:ditto:

Good luck tomorrow Pogo! I'd say "knock 'em dead", but I suppose thats not a good statement to make if you want to sell insurance....

Caroleh

12-10-2007, 12:47 AM

But, if I send out my snail mail address, you might actually send me a card, and then I'd need to reciprocate, and last year I didn't send out a single card, and I'm not sure if I'm going to this year or not, so I'd feel really bad then (I felt bad enough last year for not reciprocating the ones I got then). Do you understand?

I understand!!! But I don't want one in return!! I just like making them and giving them out!!! Since my DD moved out and either spends Christmas with her father or her boyfriend's family, I don't get much of a Christmas, so it's just something I like to do. Oh, just in case your wondering, my DD doesn't come up here for Christmas
is because she:

a.) doesn't have the money, and we'd have to pay for the trip
b.) doesn't get enough time off work to come up here
c.) would be alone during the day, since Gilles and I don't get time off work.
Because we can't get the time off work is why we don't go see her. So it's usally just the 2 of us and there's not a whole lot of celebrating. Actually Gilles got his Christmas present at WDW and I know what he wants to get me, which he'll get before Christmas and give to me.

Since it's morning already, do you think I should go to bed?

disneydeb

12-10-2007, 07:15 AM

Good Luck Pogo! I hope you make enough money to send us all to WDW!:mickey:

I must go backto orktoday after several days of feeling yucky...

Any questions?

ElenitaB

12-10-2007, 07:17 AM

Good morning, all! I can't believe I'm the first one here today! Fresh coffee is on the sideboard along with some leftover (but still good) scones from yesterday!

Our Alex is about to go into surgery so here's a bunch of caffeine-charged (but steady hands) :pixie: for him, Maria and his medical team.

Wow!! Pretty i
impressive!! Could you & Ben come up here and teach us about High Tea?? My girls and I would LOVE it!! Esp. the scones and clotted cream... yummmmm!! I'm thinking of making some for the holidays...
Well, Mikki can correct me if I'm wrong but last night I read a book called Tea & Etiquette: Taking Tea for Business and Pleasure (AKA, yes I have no life :blush:). Apparently, it's more proper to call it "afternoon tea" or "low tea."

Next December, without Mickey (Mexico, with Kathie Lee Gifford) and with super soccer goalie girl (unless you're offering to keep her for me!)
Absolutely! Olivia definitely seems like my kind of kid! :thumbsup:

Why don't Jenn and Di come around on the weekends? To me, if you're only willing to neglect your family 5 days a week instead of 7, that seems like lack of commitment! ;)
:rotfl:

Good luck, Pogo! Hope it goes well for you today.

Have a good day, all!

P.S. Did anyone else see the news item about the kid hitting the "don't hit the button" button? Sounds like Ken, Pogo and Little Al were in Phillie this weekend.

offwego

12-10-2007, 08:56 AM

Good luck to Alex. Of course some for Pogo as well.

We had a major ice issue here last night the roads are awful..beyond awful actually. I had to wear flats into the office. School buses were not running either. And since we had no snow yet there's no salt/sand or anything on the roads. I'd so much rather have snow.

Any coffee yet? Has everyone gotten in the holiday mood?

ElenitaB

12-10-2007, 11:05 AM

Oh, you know it's a bad day when Nat wears FLATS into the office! :faint:

Just made my second pot of coffee... Starbucks holiday blend. Anyone want some?

offwego

12-10-2007, 11:17 AM

Oh, you know it's a bad day when Nat wears FLATS into the office! :faint:

Just made my second pot of coffee... Starbucks holiday blend. Anyone want some?

Yes please. And can my outlook have some? It's not working and I have to create a presentation for tommorow..and a credit and both of them have stuff in there that I need! Yikes!!!

Christine

12-10-2007, 11:50 AM

drummerboy

12-10-2007, 12:51 PM

Does anyone else have a dorky dad like mine?
You'd need to ask my DDs. "Fraid they'd say "yes".

How's Monday going? Hope all went well for Alex and Pogo in their respective doings.

ElenitaB

12-10-2007, 01:00 PM

Good morning! Anyone hear from Maria? I hope all went well with little al this morning!

I'm going to get my hair cut at noon...kinda nervous...I plan on getting it cut pretty short! :eyes:

Does anyone else have a dorky dad like mine? When he would go to get his hair cut he'd always say, "time to get my ears lowered" .
:shake: Yeah, I pretty much thought it was just mine.
I'm still waiting to hear from Maria. She promised she'd call and I'm hoping that it's just slipped her mind.

Good luck with the haircut. Post a pic so we can ooh and aah.

My dad used to say the exact same thing! So do you want to add me (and Ken's DDs) to the Dorky Dad Club?

Nat, is Outlook working any better now? Hope your Help Desk was able to help.

Where's Jenn? Did she get iced in? What about Di and Deb? Where's Jasper and Scott? Carol, did you get that ice too?

Nascfan

12-10-2007, 01:20 PM

Where's Jenn? Did she get iced in? What about Di and Deb? Where's Jasper and Scott? Carol, did you get that ice too?

Hi gang, I'm here. And yes, we did get ice. Schools are closed around here. Driving isn't TOO bad, the salt trucks have done a pretty good job considering. But walking is impossible. More like slide your way to where you need to go.

Did everybody have a good weekend?

Hope all are feeling well.
'Tis the season for joy and holidays, but also for sickness and sniffles, unfortunately.

Caroleh

12-10-2007, 01:23 PM

Does anyone else have a dorky dad like mine? When he would go to get his hair cut he'd always say, "time to get my ears lowered" .
:shake: Yeah, I pretty much thought it was just mine.

Nope not just yours. My dad used to say and :secret: shhh...Gilles says it!!!

I'm here, Ellen. I don't think we got any ice. I haven't left the apartment, I'm still not feeling 100%. I'm really light-headed (be quiet, Ken and Pogo..:D), so Gilles told me to stay put. I'm not sure if I'm coming down with a cold, or with all the food we had on the DDP it's throwing me off now I'm back to my regular easting habits. (or as Gilles would say, "Lack of eating.)

I'm making Disney Christmas cards today or should I saying, trying to make!!! There's some cool ideas in my head!!!!

Diane, did you get to see the picture of Stitch and me?

Where's Jenn? I haven't even seen Brian on the boards today. I hope everything is okay with them.

offwego

12-10-2007, 01:27 PM

Nat, is Outlook working any better now? Hope your Help Desk was able to help.No and I think I'm having email withdrawl. For one brief moment I could see them and I had 35 to do something with allready and that was 2 hours ago!!

Did everybody have a good weekend? I hope you did Scott we've missed you!

I'm making Disney Christmas cards today or should I saying, trying to make!!! There's some cool ideas in my head!!!!
Even if I had cool ideas in my head they wouldn't go on the paper. I'm craft challenged. Is there a support group for that?

drummerboy

12-10-2007, 02:24 PM

We're having yo-yo weather here. Back to 70s for most of the week, but then 50s over the weekend. The way it's going, we'll probably have snow for Christmas.

Grandbabies are due in some time today. They ahve walk-on parts in the show and DD1 wants them here to rehearse a few times before opening. This is heck week for the rest of the cast--rehearsal every night until who knows when?

Caroleh

12-10-2007, 02:33 PM

Even if I had cool ideas in my head they wouldn't go on the paper. I'm craft challenged. Is there a support group for that?

Sometimes I wish I wasn't so crafty, but then I'm not sure what I'd do. I've been doing crafts for most of my life. I'd say it must because Walt Disney's birthday is the day after me, it must be in the air, but yours is the day after..so it has to be something else!!!

Grandbabies are due in some time today. They ahve walk-on parts in the show and DD1 wants them here to rehearse a few times before opening. This is heck week for the rest of the cast--rehearsal every night until who knows when?

Is it okay, Ken, to say break a leg?

disneydrmr

12-10-2007, 02:54 PM

Wow, to much to catch up on.. anyone give me a reader's digest version? Did I miss anything important? My weekend was swamped with making Buckeyes and visiting my nieces and my nephew! Then church stuff yesterday. Today been busy trying to clear my desk at work cause I'm taking tomorrow off to get things together for our church Christmas banquet. I'm handling entertainment and the game. Cookie Cook Off... anyone interested in judging?

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Diane, did you get to see the picture of Stitch and me?

I read all your reports and looked at all the pictures... didn't see one of you and Stitch... how'd I miss it?

offwego

12-10-2007, 03:31 PM

Caroleh

12-10-2007, 04:11 PM

Gee, Natalie, you're really good!!!!

I think we need to send out DDSP(search party) out to look for those member that are MIA.

I've got 2 cards done!!! Not a bad start!!

Who's got cookies, now that my Mickey Rice Krispie bars are gone?

ElenitaB

12-10-2007, 04:54 PM

Don't have time to catch up right now, but Maria called around 4:00-ish to say that they didn't take Alex into the OR until around noon, and that he was still in surgery. I was in the middle of a conference call (and we were all looking at MY screen) so I couldn't come over and post. Sorry!

So keep that :pixie: coming!

Will you forgive me for not posting earlier?

offwego

12-10-2007, 05:15 PM

So keep that :pixie: coming!

Will you forgive me for not posting earlier?

of course we will. I'll be thinking about Alex tonight then. (and my email is still wonky so I'll be in bright and early to see a postive update ok?)

drummerboy

12-10-2007, 05:21 PM

Is it okay, Ken, to say break a leg?
Absolutely. :thumbsup:

Cookie Cook Off... anyone interested in judging?
Ooh, ooh, me, me. What time should I be there?

Well, no grands here yet. No DW either. I think she's been working all day on costumes (we call the costume shop the 'sweatshop'). I still am not set up for posting pictures, or I'd do so when we get some of the play. There's supposed to be a big writeup in our local paper on Wednesday.

Hope all is going well with Alex. Hope Pogo made a mil or two.

Christine

12-10-2007, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the update on Alex, Ellen! I wonder why they had to make him wait so long???

Well, I got my haircut...and it's short! It's kind of like Samantha Brown's on Travel Channel (isn't that just who everyone wants to look like? :confused: :shrug: :rolleyes:)

Caroleh

12-10-2007, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the update, Ellen!!

3 cards down!!! I'm on a roll now!!!

Diane, I think Ken might hurt himself by jumping up and down to be cookie judge. Do you see an RV roaring down the street?

pogo

12-10-2007, 05:44 PM

Good Luck Pogo! I hope you make enough money to send us all to WDW!

Good luck, Pogo! Hope it goes well for you today.

Good luck to Alex. Of course some for Pogo as well.
Thanks.... it went VERY well, and I am scheduling appointments into January. Thanks for your support ! :D

I'm going to get my hair cut at noon...kinda nervous...I plan on getting it cut pretty short!

Does anyone else have a dorky dad like mine? When he would go to get his hair cut he'd always say, "time to get my ears lowered" .

Yeah.... my daughter does ! :blush:

I haven't left the apartment, I'm still not feeling 100%. I'm really light-headed (be quiet, Ken and Pogo..), so Gilles told me to stay put.
:doh: I've got to be good..... Christmas is coming..... I've got to be good ! :D

Well, I got my haircut...and it's short! It's kind of like Samantha Brown's on Travel Channel (isn't that just who everyone wants to look like?
And when do you plan to post the pictures of the new hair do ???? :D

Christine

12-10-2007, 05:53 PM

And when do you plan to post the pictures of the new hair do ???? :D

Can't I just post pictures of Samantha Brown?

Dsnygirl

12-10-2007, 06:26 PM

Any coffee yet? Has everyone gotten in the holiday mood?
I was, but last night and today put a bit of a damper on it. :( (See my post in the WC....) Added to that, Emma came down with pink eye and was sent home from school today... Dan was a good daddy/DH and went and got her so I could sleep... I hadn't gotten to sleep until about 10:30 b/c of the whole thing w/ our bank, and I was wiped. So now, E can't go to school tomorrow and I was supposed to go Christmas shopping with a close friend at the outlet shops... and this thing with our bank account has got me not wanting to buy anything!! ( :faint: :ill: ) So - we'll see what happens in the morning... I'll probably just take E with me, and enjoy spending a day with a friend. Sigh... I'm trying really hard to keep things in perspective, and not long after I got done fussing about everything this morning, I remembered Alex was going in for surgery, and that sure helped... I hope he's out and doing okay by now!!

Does anyone else have a dorky dad like mine? When he would go to get his hair cut he'd always say, "time to get my ears lowered" . Yeah, I pretty much thought it was just mine.
:rolleyes: That's exactly what my dad used to ALWAYS say!! So, you can add him right in there to that Dorky Dad club!!

Don't have time to catch up right now, but Maria called around 4:00-ish to say that they didn't take Alex into the OR until around noon, and that he was still in surgery. I was in the middle of a conference call (and we were all looking at MY screen) so I couldn't come over and post. Sorry!

Glad to know that it was just a scheduling thing... sending lots more pixie dust his way that all is well!! :) Please tell Maria we're thinking of him/them!!

Well, I got my haircut...and it's short!
Pics, please...

Thanks.... it went VERY well, and I am scheduling appointments into January. Thanks for your support !

I'm so glad to hear that - good job!! :thumbsup:

Well, I hope Monday has been kind to everyone... we're a little topsy-turvy here, but it'll smooth out, it always does.

What's everyone up to tonight? I'm thinking of catching a little TV later, and curling up in bed early... 3 hours of sleep isn't working for me. :bored: Hopefully, I'll wake up to a little brighter day!! :D

ElenitaB

12-10-2007, 07:42 PM

Okay, just heard from Maria... Alex is out of surgery and in recovery, and apparently cracking jokes and smiling. At least they didn't touch his funny bone!

Blythe, here's some :pixie: for Emma and some more :pixie: for you and your bank troubles. Not fun right before the holidays...

Okay, back to work for me! (Why is it so easy to eat more sushi than one should?)

BronxTigger

12-10-2007, 07:54 PM

Di here goes.

My email doesn't work. (Still) bad for bankers that what.

Carol is back but feeling icky, so is working on Christmas cards.

Ken has incoming grandbabies and a show to do.

Christine is getting her haircut.

Ellen is as busy as three people and has lost gifts somewhere in her house.

Dan & Blythe are still getting over post B-Day issues.

Jasper is awol along with Jenn & Rhonda this am but Rhonda did need sidedishes somewhere else.

No one has heard about Alex yet. (perhaps Maria's phone isn't allowed to be used there?)

Scott zooped in to say Hi. Pogo is working on a big presentation. Deb is getting over feeling iffy. The building accross from Bronxtigger was on fire (but everyone is fine) Tink & Goofy is posting away in computer free for all.

I'm so sorry to anyone I've missed!!

Thanks for the condensed update! It sure helped me. Did it help anyone else also?

About that fire....in the newspaper (buried on like page 5....whatever) it said that 26 people were injured in that fire, three of them seriously enough to take to the hospital. Some of the injured were firefighters. They think it started with Christmas decorations. Everybody but the one family/apartment where the fire started is back home now.

I was, but last night and today put a bit of a damper on it. :( (See my post in the WC....) Added to that, Emma came down with pink eye and was sent home from school today... Dan was a good daddy/DH and went and got her so I could sleep... I hadn't gotten to sleep until about 10:30 b/c of the whole thing w/ our bank, and I was wiped. So now, E can't go to school tomorrow and I was supposed to go Christmas shopping with a close friend at the outlet shops... and this thing with our bank account has got me not wanting to buy anything!! ( :faint: :ill: ) So - we'll see what happens in the morning... I'll probably just take E with me, and enjoy spending a day with a friend. Sigh... I'm trying really hard to keep things in perspective, and not long after I got done fussing about everything this morning, I remembered Alex was going in for surgery, and that sure helped... I hope he's out and doing okay by now!!

That's really rough with the card issue. I hope it gets smoothed out soon for you. What a damper. It's too bad your plans have to change with your friend. You'll tell Emma to get well soon for me?

Okay, just heard from Maria... Alex is out of surgery and in recovery, and apparently cracking jokes and smiling. At least they didn't touch his funny bone!

Yay for Alex! And I'm glad they left his funny bone alone. It's in great condition. :pixie: for continued recovery and :pixie: for Maria to deal with Alex while he's recovering!

....back to work....

pogo

12-10-2007, 07:55 PM

Can't I just post pictures of Samantha Brown?
Sure...... but it wouldn't be the same. :(

I'm so glad to hear that - good job!
Thanks ! :blush:

Okay, just heard from Maria... Alex is out of surgery and in recovery, and apparently cracking jokes and smiling. At least they didn't touch his funny bone!
I'm glad to hear that about Alex. Do you think he'll still be joking when the "good drugs" wear off ? :faint:

Christine

12-10-2007, 08:09 PM

Great news about Alex! :whew: You don't think they gave him a BIONIC funny bone, do you?

Blythe, sounds like you're going through the ringer right now! That bank stuff is infuriating! My debit card number got stolen once, and charges were made all over the place! The red tape and hoops you have to jump through are a nightmare!
And poor Emma's eye! I guess if Jenn comes around she can give you some pointers.

Well, I guess I better go get some :laundry: done.

I'll be back to tuck you all in later...

Tink&Goofy

12-10-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks.... it went VERY well, and I am scheduling appointments into January. Thanks for your support ! :D
So when are you planning the group trip to WDW?? :D

I was, but last night and today put a bit of a damper on it. :( (See my post in the WC....) Added to that, Emma came down with pink eye and was sent home from school today... Dan was a good daddy/DH and went and got her so I could sleep... I hadn't gotten to sleep until about 10:30 b/c of the whole thing w/ our bank, and I was wiped. So now, E can't go to school tomorrow and I was supposed to go Christmas shopping with a close friend at the outlet shops... and this thing with our bank account has got me not wanting to buy anything!! ( :faint: :ill: ) So - we'll see what happens in the morning... I'll probably just take E with me, and enjoy spending a day with a friend.
Look on the bright side Blythe - most people don't catch these things until MAJOR damage has been done! You caught it immediately, and put a stop to it. So...could have been MUCH worse!

Okay, just heard from Maria... Alex is out of surgery and in recovery, and apparently cracking jokes and smiling. At least they didn't touch his funny bone!
Are you sure? Or maybe its just the drugs! :D

And poor Emma's eye! I guess if Jenn comes around she can give you some pointers.
I think the pink eye is spreading thru the computer....like a computer virus! :blush:

Gotta make a quick dinner before we head out the door to another singing performance for DD. After tonight, there is 2 more to go this week!

disneydeb

12-10-2007, 08:49 PM

:DI'm sorry! I think the pink eye started with me about a month ago, went to my Grandson Gage, then to Jenn's Euan, now to Blythe's Emma! Sorry guys! I guess I misunderstood how computers transmitted viruses, huh?:thedolls:

Alex doesn't need anymore of a funny bone --he's funny enough!

Pogo, do we all have WDW in our future, paid for by the duck??

Jenn, one of my former students with autism came up to me tonight and told me how he was doing. He has graduated from high school and is working now with a retailer in town. I'm so proud of him. He was watching his little sister in her Christmas play.

Yes guys I just came back from our school's annual Christmas play. It was such a hoot!:D

Now i'm getting in the Christmas Spirit! Fa-la-la-la-la:stock::ornament::deer::santa2:

Hey, Northern buds! Yeah YOU ! Cold you send me some snow?

Caroleh

12-10-2007, 08:52 PM

Thanks.... it went VERY well, and I am scheduling appointments into January. Thanks for your support ! :D

:doh: I've got to be good..... Christmas is coming..... I've got to be good ! :D

That's great that everything went well today!!!

You better behave yourself, Santa won't give you a visit if you don't.

Okay, just heard from Maria... Alex is out of surgery and in recovery, and apparently cracking jokes and smiling. At least they didn't touch his funny bone!

That's great about Alex!!! I'm with Pogo on this one..will he still be joking around once all the good drugs wear off?

I've got 5 cards completed, back to work!!!! Do you think my staff should have the fancy Disney cards or just pretty cards?

pogo

12-10-2007, 09:19 PM

So when are you planning the group trip to WDW??
I'll let you know. :thumbsup: Should I tell you before or after we go ? :blush:

Pogo, do we all have WDW in our future, paid for by the duck??

You sure do ! But only if WDW accepts duck bucks $$ ! :D

That's great that everything went well today!!!
Thanks Buddy ! :D

Going to bed.... early start to the day tomorrow. Nite..... nite...... :sleepin:

Christine

12-10-2007, 09:24 PM

Has anyone else noticed that Mary Poppins is on ABC Family RIGHT NOW? :cheer: :yay:

ElenitaB

12-10-2007, 09:56 PM

You sure do ! But only if WDW accepts duck bucks $$ ! :D
You might want to talk to Donald about that!

Sorry, not watching Mary Poppins... Jon & Kate + 8 are at WDW tonight! So who wants to take sextuplets and twins to WDW? Hey, Keeeeeen and Pogooooooo! (Let me tell, there's nothing like watching someone else's kids having a meltdown to make you feel better about the meltdowns your progeny have had there. ;) )

Christine

12-10-2007, 10:34 PM

Sorry, not watching Mary Poppins... Jon & Kate + 8 are at WDW tonight! So who wants to take sextuplets and twins to WDW?

Oh man, you watch that too? I've seen it a couple of times...Kate seems so mean to Jon sometimes...and she's such a control freak! I feel sorry for him sometimes.

Christine

12-10-2007, 10:39 PM

Time for bed, kids. Did everyone brush their teeth?

See you in the morning. :)

BronxTigger

12-11-2007, 06:07 AM

Oh man, you watch that too? I've seen it a couple of times...Kate seems so mean to Jon sometimes...and she's such a control freak! I feel sorry for him sometimes.

Seriously! She drives me crazy!

I missed that episode last night. Sad. At least I know they'll be reruns of it at some point. It seems like they always have "marathons" of Kate+8 reruns.

Why do television stations think we want to see the same shows over and over and over again?

pogo

12-11-2007, 07:07 AM

Good morning all..... everybody sleep well ? :confused:

I've been at it since 3:00 AM with an enrollment for the night shift at a manufacturing plant in the city. I've got to go back for some day shift people that were not there last week. I think I'll catch a nap.

Talk to you later. :D

disneydeb

12-11-2007, 07:15 AM

Good Morning All! Time to get up and at 'em. Did anyone hear from Alex last night?

Guess what Gage said last night! nervermind, I'll tell you anyway!:D

Papa! DH Jerry is over the moon! He now says Bye Bye ( and waves) , DA-DA, Hi. and Papa! Pretty good for 7 1/4 mos. old eh?

Have a great day everyone!

Caroleh

12-11-2007, 08:05 AM

Good morning, everyone!!! It's back to work for me today. I wonder what I'm going to walk into today!!!:confused:

How come is it easier to go on vacation then go back to work?

I also wonder how Alex is doing? Ellen, if you hear anything, please keep us updated!!

See you all tonight!!

offwego

12-11-2007, 08:44 AM

Sorry, not watching Mary Poppins... Jon & Kate + 8 are at WDW tonight! So who wants to take sextuplets and twins to WDW? Hey, Keeeeeen and Pogooooooo! (Let me tell, there's nothing like watching someone else's kids having a meltdown to make you feel better about the meltdowns your progeny have had there. ;) ) No kidding! The ice cream bit was hilarious. And I have to tell ya I thought they did ok considering the sheer volume of toddlers your talking about. (And I loved how they were gaga for the strollers)

.Kate seems so mean to Jon sometimes...and she's such a control freak! I feel sorry for him sometimes. I hear you, but the 30th birthday party & trip was cool, and I suspect a great deal of that is how lack of sleep, stress and all has to do with it. I do admire how many things they seem to do as a family with them. (trips playing in the yard etc as the kids have gotten older). I'd still be on the couch. (Mind you I may never have gotten up once someone told me I was having 6 kids!)

Carol have I told you yet I love your siggie? DH has that as one of his ringtones.

Mickey'sGirl

12-11-2007, 09:01 AM

Great news about Alex! :whew: You don't think they gave him a BIONIC funny bone, do you?My friends used to call my Mom the Bionic woman because of all her joint replacements..... I'm so glad that Alex is doing well... :pixie: for continued recovery!

:DI'm sorry! I think the pink eye started with me about a month ago, went to my Grandson Gage, then to Jenn's Euan, now to Blythe's Emma! Sorry guys! I guess I misunderstood how computers transmitted viruses, huh?:thedolls:...Ohhh I didn't understand either! Sorry about Emma's eye, Blythe. It was really awful for Euey for a few days...I hope she recovers quickly!

Jenn, one of my former students with autism came up to me tonight and told me how he was doing. He has graduated from high school and is working now with a retailer in town. I'm so proud of him. He was watching his little sister in her Christmas play. It's all about understanding and encouragement isn't it, Deb! Congratulations on your hand in his success! :hug:

Oh man, you watch that too? I've seen it a couple of times...Kate seems so mean to Jon sometimes...and she's such a control freak! I feel sorry for him sometimes.I can't watch that show. She's just awful to her husband....but I can't say I blame her either.... Just too much for me.... It does make me feel like I have a calm and peaceful little home, however.....

So, we are all under the weather. Colds and everything that goes with them for Euan, Harry and I.... but I came into work today to get some rest :whew: Happy Tuesday everyone!

Christine

12-11-2007, 09:08 AM

Good morning! Well, as of 1pm today, John and I have been married 14 years! Wouldn't you know, today is the ONE day that the finance firm that I do contract bookkeeping for wants me to come in and reconcile books! But I think John and I will try to get together for lunch.

I missed that episode last night. Sad. At least I know they'll be reruns of it at some point. It seems like they always have "marathons" of Kate+8 reruns.

They played it again late last night, so I watched it. (and they played Mary Poppins back to back, too). The Jon & Kate + 8 was funny. When the producer asked Kate if she thought she overreacted to the ice cream and she said "NO" John and I died laughing!

I thought the 3 year olds did better behavior-wise than the big girls!

Well, I'm off to get ready for work. I have to tell you, I LOVE my new haircut! Not necessarily how it looks on me, but just how EASY it is to fix! Last night I washed and dried it, ran pomade through it with my fingers and Vi-ola (that's southern for voilà) it's done! So this morning, I got some more pomade, ran that through, and it looks just fine! :thumbsup:

dlpmikki

12-11-2007, 09:10 AM

offwego

12-11-2007, 09:46 AM

Hi Mikki & Jenn.

Glad to hear Alex is doing pretty well all things considered.

Jenn you'll find this funny. When my Mom had her hip done she was trying to explain that it was "bionic" to my son. (he was about 9 at the time) He heard Bioncle (a type of lego's for those of you without boys). He was distraught becuse the Bioncle lego is all spindly and fragile and he thought his grandmama would break allt the time! It was pretty funny. Has anyone watched the new bionic women show?

And more importantly who has the coffee?

Mickey'sGirl

12-11-2007, 12:59 PM

He heard Bioncle (a type of lego's for those of you without boys). He was distraught becuse the Bioncle lego is all spindly and fragile and he thought his grandmama would break allt the time! It was pretty funny.I'm pretty sure that you and I are the only ones familiar with the toa. :D That is pretty funny -- but he should have been satisfied with the bevvy of replacement parts available, no?

I finally get on line after time away -- and this thread goes stone cold. Was it something I wrote? :confused:

offwego

12-11-2007, 01:10 PM

I finally get on line after time away -- and this thread goes stone cold. Was it something I wrote? :confused:

Nah...I think Di might still be playing receptionist. Christine is off celebrating her anniversary. Pogo's anticpating 700 appts, Scott's been slammed for months, Ken's still busy doing plays, grandbabies vists and reno's. And Rhonda's a nightish owl along with Blythe.
Carol's just back to work too.
Jared's too busy seeing movies as well. Perhaps we all just need more cookies? Anyone have a biscotti?

And no William didn't find the spare parts appealing as he didn't think it was easy for the Dr.'s to get them in. That was his big problem with it...too many little parts. I wonder what my nephews will think when she goes for her other one in a year or so.

If I recall last year by Christmas at one point it was just Alex & his vacum cleaner & I!

Jasper

12-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Hi all! Sorry to be AWOL last week but I do have a good excuse. My father-in-law passed away last Wednesday so we have been dealing with that. Unfortunately the local funeral homes were all booked up so even though he passed on Wednesday it was Sunday before we could have the viewing and Monday for the funeral. Talk about a LONG week!

So how is everyone doing? I haven't had the chance to go back and try to catch up so if I seem more out in left field than normal please bear with me!

Of course, this week is going to be crazy around here as well. I have to get everything in order so that I can have back surgery next Monday. You just have to love dealing with insurance. I personally called a month ago to pre-certify the surgery and then the doctor's office called them as well. Now this morning I received a call because the insurance folks were getting the claims for the pre-op visits and claim they don't know anything about the surgery!! I spent almost 15 years in Human Resources and the thing that caused me to lose more sleep than anything was incompetent insurance providers!

Anyway, I will visit as I can this week but my time will be limited.

Mickey'sGirl

12-11-2007, 01:29 PM

If I recall last year by Christmas at one point it was just Alex & his vacum cleaner & I!I actually remember that day ... and I warned him about Intercotting and lying on the couch when he was supposed to be frantically vacuuming...... time sure flies!

My brother comes from England on Friday -- I haven't seen him for about 3 years I think! I think he gets all nostalgic about Canadian Christmas's, and then he gets here and is fed up with it all in about 2 days!

What do elves use to make a sandwich?

Jasper

12-11-2007, 01:36 PM

My brother comes from England on Friday -- I haven't seen him for about 3 years I think! I think he gets all nostalgic about Canadian Christmas's, and then he gets here and is fed up with it all in about 2 days!

What do elves use to make a sandwich?

So what are the major differences between an English and Canadian Christmas besides maybe more snow in Canada?

So do Elves use Elf-Which Cookies to make a sandwich?

drummerboy

12-11-2007, 01:42 PM

My father-in-law passed away last Wednesday so we have been dealing with that.

How's your DW holding up?

Keep us posted on the back surgery. We've all been helping to nurse Alex back to good health (well, we've at least been keeping up his virtual cookie supply).

Jasper

12-11-2007, 03:21 PM

How's your DW holding up?

Keep us posted on the back surgery. We've all been helping to nurse Alex back to good health (well, we've at least been keeping up his virtual cookie supply).

DW is doing as well as can be expected. Fortunately he was with us for 87 years and was able to lead a full-normal life up until they put him in the hospital a week ago Friday. He spent more time in the hospital from Friday until he passed away on Wednesday than he had in the entire 87 years prior to that! We should all be so lucky!!

What is getting DW down is just the accumulation of everything at one time. Last week was her father, next week is my surgery, all along her office has been crazy, and her costume store is just gonzo with Church Pageants, School Plays, Santa Clauses, etc. She is normally one who loves life to be hectic but I think even she is reaching overload! Anyone want to take her to WDW with her in January to replace the trip we had to cancel? Believe me, by the first week of January she will be begging for a break!

By the way, what is Alex's illness? And Alex, if you are online, here is wishing you the best!! :pixie:

offwego

12-11-2007, 03:52 PM

DW is doing as well as can be expected. By the way, what is Alex's illness? And Alex, if you are online, here is wishing you the best!! :pixie:

Alex had back surgery as well Jasper.

I'm so sorry for you & your wife's loss. I hope the stress of the holidays, her loss and your upcoming surgery is all as much as she can handle and not more.

I think you asked about Cdn/English diff but there are some additional differences within Canada as well. As a partial Quebecois (born to a 50% French Canadian) we have some things that aren't part of say the typical Christmas in Ontario or BC perhaps.

First of all the buche de Noel (often called a yule log dessert) is a big part of it (not so much mincemeat that you might find in ontario perhaps) and Tourtiere is also a must have. (with chili sauce or mustard please not ketchup). Turkey is still typical however. And the whole midnight mass thing is pretty much common place. (Santa however is normally Santa and not Pere Noel but your mileage may vary on that).

One of the cool things about Canada is the variety you'll see across our country.
I hope your family is going to ok soon.

Anyone had an update on Alex by the way?

Dsnygirl

12-11-2007, 04:00 PM

Okay, just heard from Maria... Alex is out of surgery and in recovery, and apparently cracking jokes and smiling. At least they didn't touch his funny bone!

Phew!! Glad to hear he's doing just fine so far... hopefully, today's more of the same!! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the pixie dust -- nothing's resolved yet, as the charges are still in "pending" status - but at least nothing's worse, and we ought to have some answers in the next day or so.

I'm sorry! I think the pink eye started with me about a month ago, went to my Grandson Gage, then to Jenn's Euan, now to Blythe's Emma! Sorry guys! I guess I misunderstood how computers transmitted viruses, huh?

Hey, Northern buds! Yeah YOU ! Cold you send me some snow?
You're forgiven... and if Emma could, she'd hug you for sending it, as she got to spend the day with me today and she loved it!! We went shopping with a close friend of ours and she got all the adult attention for herself, as well as lunch out!! So, she's doing just fine... we caught it early, and besides blurry vision when I put the meds in, she's not complaining!

Sending some snow you're way as we speak... :fan:

Ohhh I didn't understand either! Sorry about Emma's eye, Blythe. It was really awful for Euey for a few days...I hope she recovers quickly!

So, we are all under the weather. Colds and everything that goes with them for Euan, Harry and I.... but I came into work today to get some rest :whew: Happy Tuesday everyone!
Thanks, Jenn - so far, she seems fine with it - she got a pretty mild case. Sending some :pixie: your family's way, so that all of you are feeling better soon!! Sorry to hear you're all sniffly!! :(

Good morning! Well, as of 1pm today, John and I have been married 14 years!
Congratulations!! :cloud9: Did you have a nice lunch together??

Some one in the village had their house broken into and it was identity documents that were taken. I think they will be worried that they will be having problems like Blythes shortly! Hope you get yours all sorted Blythe.

Sigh... why do people have to do these kinds of things at all, let alone this close to the holidays?? I think ours will get sorted out okay, I just hate the waiting...

I finally get on line after time away -- and this thread goes stone cold. Was it something I wrote?
Sorry.... I was out Christmas shopping! But, I'm just about done... I've got to get something for my neighbor who watches the girls once in awhile before school, and something else for Emma... but other than that, I think we're set!! :thumbsup:

How's everyone else's shopping going? Is anyone doing a "secret santa" thing at work?

Hi all! Sorry to be AWOL last week but I do have a good excuse. My father-in-law passed away last Wednesday so we have been dealing with that.
Jasper, I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL... what tough thing to have happen at this time of year. I hope things are going a little better this week!! We'll be thinking of you as you head in for your surgery next week - be sure to keep us posted as to how you're doing!

Caroleh

12-11-2007, 06:29 PM

Jasper, sorry to hear about your FIL.

Jenn, :pixie::pixie: for you and the boys to get better soon!!!

One day back at work and I'm ready to head back on vacation!!!!

Who has the Christmas cookies?

drummerboy

12-11-2007, 06:29 PM

Jasper, tell your DW that we're thinking about her. My father is 87 now as well and has had the same good health history, so you never know.

Mikki, good to see you, albeit shortly.

Christine, happy anniversary.

Who'd I miss?

Doing a lot of zooping of late. It took the kiddies all of about five minutes to dismantle the house last night. Off to band dress rehearsal in a few.

Can't remember if I mentioned this and I'm too lazy to scroll back up, but I went to some of the play rehearsal last night and heard the music for some of my songs for the first time. So far, so good.

disneydeb

12-11-2007, 07:49 PM

Blythe, We are still not getting it (snow that is) . It is 78⌐ here today. ARe any of you suffering through an ice storm?

Congrats to those celebrating anniveraries!

Jasper, sorry about your father-in-law.

Ken you have more energy than any 50+ year old should have legally! :thumbsup

Good night all

Yes, Christine! I brush before bed see :D

Does Rudolph lead Santa's sleigh now on a yearly basis?

Christine

12-11-2007, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the anniversary well wishes, everyone! John and I had a short but sweet lunch (BBQ and a cookie cake for dessert!) b/c we were both on our lunch hour.
I told him that I was so proud we'd hit 14 years. So how many more til we're finished? :blush:

I have to run...need to set up the recorder for the new Travel Channel holiday special on WDW!!!

Everyone watch! There will be a test!

Caroleh

12-11-2007, 08:36 PM

Thanks for the anniversary well wishes, everyone! John and I had a short but sweet lunch (BBQ and a cookie cake for dessert!) b/c we were both on our lunch hour.

I have to run...need to set up the recorder for the new Travel Channel holiday special on WDW!!!

Everyone watch! There will be a test!

Congratulations Christine!!! I've been married 18 yrs...just not to the same man!!!:blush: ooops another story!!!

Do I have to take the test? We don't have the Travel Channel.:(

Beast_fanatic

12-11-2007, 09:29 PM

Does anyone else have a dorky dad like mine? When he would go to get his hair cut he'd always say, "time to get my ears lowered" .
:shake:

Add my Dad to that list as he always says the same thing! Do you think we're all related?

Okay, just heard from Maria... Alex is out of surgery and in recovery, and apparently cracking jokes and smiling. At least they didn't touch his funny bone!

:thumbsup: Glad to hear the report on Alex!

Good morning! Well, as of 1pm today, John and I have been married 14 years!

Congratulations!

My father-in-law passed away last Wednesday so we have been dealing with that.

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure it's very difficult to deal with on top of your upcoming surgery. Lots of :pixie: to your family!

We don't have the Travel Channel.:(

Not having the Travel Channel is awful! It was a very good special! :santa:

:pixie: dust to everyone else that needs it!

ElenitaB

12-11-2007, 09:37 PM

Jasper, sorry about your FIL. Give my condolences to your DW for me.

Christine, happy anniversary!

Oh man, you watch that too? I've seen it a couple of times...Kate seems so mean to Jon sometimes...and she's such a control freak! I feel sorry for him sometimes.
Sometimes I want to reach out and smack that woman. She can be so nasty to him and the ice cream thing was crazy! Can you say "control freak"? (Oh, you did but you said it wrong! You have to say it her way.) He had the right attitude. And the twins seem to be picking up Mommy's attitude. :nono:

I'm watching the Travel Channel WDW holiday special right now... I'm so in my Happy Place! :cloud9: Did you all know that there's a Food Network WDW Holiday special on tonight too?

I've been super busy all day and my internet connection has been iffy at best. Maria called late afternoon with the Alex report: he's in a room (there was the possibility they were going to put him in ICU for a couple of days). Walked a bunch today and impressed the PTs. He's joking around, of course.

I promise that I'll be better about reporting in tomorrow.

Dsnygirl

12-11-2007, 09:44 PM

Who has the Christmas cookies?
:( None yet... maybe next week!!

Can't remember if I mentioned this and I'm too lazy to scroll back up, but I went to some of the play rehearsal last night and heard the music for some of my songs for the first time. So far, so good.
Cool!! :thumbsup: That must be so neat...

Blythe, We are still not getting it (snow that is) . It is 78⌐ here today. ARe any of you suffering through an ice storm?

Nope... just rain... hopefully it'll stay warm enough to stay rain, not ice! Or at least turn into snow... I hate rain in the winter!!

I have to run...need to set up the recorder for the new Travel Channel holiday special on WDW!!!

:( What special??? I can't believe I missed one... will it be on again, do you think??

Ellen, thank for the update on Alex... that's great to hear he's up and about, and of course, still has his sense of humor. Can't wait to hear all his hospital/nurse stories...

So - I'm back at work, and of course, with all the rain... it's raining :baby:!!! Please send some pixie dust that Emma will feel better by tomorrow - she'll have been on her eye meds for 24hrs., so she can go to school - but she got a fever before I left and was feeling pretty lousy, so if she has to stay home, Dan & I are stuck... and I will more than likely be heading back to work tomorrow night on no sleep! :( So - if anyone has just a little extra pixie dust to spare - could you sprinkle it our way?? It's been a tough few days...

Hope you're all having a good night - would anyone like to come and please stop these lovely phones from ringing?????? :hide: :help:

Beast_fanatic

12-11-2007, 09:58 PM

Did you all know that there's a Food Network WDW Holiday special on tonight too?

Of course! What do think I'm watching now? It's the Raven Simone special that I've seen before, but that doesn't stop me from watching it. :blush:

:( What special??? I can't believe I missed one... will it be on again, do you think??

Airdates (Times are eastern):

Dec. 11 - 8pm
Dec. 12 - 12am
Dec. 14 - 8pm
Dec. 15 - 12am
Dec. 16 - 12pm
Dec. 18 - 11pm
Dec. 23 - 11am
Dec. 24 - 8pm and 11pm
Dec. 25 - 12am

So - if anyone has just a little extra pixie dust to spare - could you sprinkle it our way?? It's been a tough few days...

:pixie: :pixie: :pixie: Hope it helps!

Caroleh

12-11-2007, 10:07 PM

Sometimes I want to reach out and smack that woman. She can be so nasty to him and the ice cream thing was crazy! Can you say "control freak"? (Oh, you did but you said it wrong! You have to say it her way.) He had the right attitude. And the twins seem to be picking up Mommy's attitude. :nono:

I've been super busy all day and my internet connection has been iffy at best. Maria called late afternoon with the Alex report: he's in a room (there was the possibility they were going to put him in ICU for a couple of days). Walked a bunch today and impressed the PTs. He's joking around, of course.

:secret: I've never seen that show. Am I missing a whole lot? Gilles usually has control of the TV, so lots of times I'm on the computer or working on some project or another.

Thanks for the update, Ellen!! I'm really glad to hear he's doing so great!!

So - I'm back at work, and of course, with all the rain... it's raining :baby:!!! Please send some pixie dust that Emma will feel better by tomorrow - she'll have been on her eye meds for 24hrs., so she can go to school - but she got a fever before I left and was feeling pretty lousy, so if she has to stay home, Dan & I are stuck... and I will more than likely be heading back to work tomorrow night on no sleep! So - if anyone has just a little extra pixie dust to spare - could you sprinkle it our way?? It's been a tough few days...

Hope you're all having a good night - would anyone like to come and please stop these lovely phones from ringing??????

Here's lots of :pixie::pixie::pixie:for Emma and you also!!!

What's with it with phones at work? I swear ours were ringing all day.

I miss Pogo...:(

Christine

12-11-2007, 11:03 PM

Jasper, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father in law. :( Sending prayers and :pixie: your way.

More :pixie: for Emma. Bless her heart...fever AND pink eye? Talk about adding insult to injury!

Hooray to Alex for not only dodging ICU, but walking around! He IS bionic! (Why were they wanting him to go to ICU? That scared me!)

The WDW holiday special on Travel Channel was fantastic. Carol, since you don't have Travel Channel, you don't have to test (although I'm sure you'd pass b/c you were just THERE for the holidays!)

Well, John should be getting home from work sometime soon. We're gonna play speed scrabble!

And guess what! Remember the surprise I had for John? Well guess who said thanks, but for that money I'd rather go to WDW! That's my boy!!! So I guess in March when we go for spring break, we'll be getting APs so we can go back in December! :cheer:

Caroleh

12-11-2007, 11:18 PM

And guess what! Remember the surprise I had for John? Well guess who said thanks, but for that money I'd rather go to WDW! That's my boy!!! So I guess in March when we go for spring break, we'll be getting APs so we can go back in December! :cheer:

That's great news, Christine!!!! WDW is beautiful with all the Christmas decorations!!! Being from snow country, though, it was a little hard for us hearing Christmas Carols in that warm of weather!!! I'll take the snow if only for Christmas!!

I finished 6 cards yesterday and 3 more tonight!!! I'm on a roll!!!

Do you think I should stop and get some sleep?

Dsnygirl

12-12-2007, 01:49 AM

:pixie: :pixie: :pixie: Hope it helps!

Here's lots of :pixie::pixie::pixie:for Emma and you also!!!

Thanks guys!! Hopefully my cell phone won't ring here at work in the morning, and we'll know it worked!! :fingers:

More :pixie: for Emma. Bless her heart...fever AND pink eye? Talk about adding insult to injury!
And guess what! Remember the surprise I had for John? Well guess who said thanks, but for that money I'd rather go to WDW! That's my boy!!! So I guess in March when we go for spring break, we'll be getting APs so we can go back in December!
Thanks for the pixie dust!! And John's my kind of guy... how great is it that you'll be able to go twice in one year!! We might be there in December, too... how cool would that be!!

I finished 6 cards yesterday and 3 more tonight!!! I'm on a roll!!!

Do you think I should stop and get some sleep?
Nah... I'm up, shouldn't everyone else be???

So... on that note... anyone out there? West Coast??

Nascfan

12-12-2007, 06:59 AM

Good morning gang. Coffee's on and hot for anyone who needs. And hot chocolate with marshmallows for those of us who don't drink coffee.

Is everyone staying warm? Anyone out in the bad ice of Oklahoma and Missouri? That looks bad.

Jasper, so sorry about your FIL. You and you wife are in my prayers.

Good news on Alex and his back! Pixie dust for a quick recovery.

Pixie dust for anyone else who needs it for illnesses or anything else!

pogo

12-12-2007, 07:26 AM

Good morning all... everybody up and ready to rock and roll ?

I miss Pogo.
Why do you miss me.... I'm right here. :hi:

Remember the surprise I had for John? Well guess who said thanks, but for that money I'd rather go to WDW! That's my boy!!! So I guess in March when we go for spring break, we'll be getting APs so we can go back in December!
It must be the new hair do ! :D

Being from snow country, though, it was a little hard for us hearing Christmas Carols in that warm of weather!!! I'll take the snow if only for Christmas!!
You can have mine, Buddy !

Thanks for the pixie dust!! And John's my kind of guy... how great is it that you'll be able to go twice in one year!! We might be there in December, too... how cool would that be!! Patti and I are thinking of a December trip also..... but .... it is the busiest time of year for me. We might have to do December 26th. to January 2nd.

Good morning gang. Coffee's on and hot for anyone who needs. And hot chocolate with marshmallows for those of us who don't drink coffee.

Thanks Scott ! :thumbsup: I've left some fresh Blueberry Muffins for everyone to go with the coffee.

Got to run.... see you all later. :bolt:

Caroleh

12-12-2007, 08:43 AM

Good morning gang. Coffee's on and hot for anyone who needs. And hot chocolate with marshmallows for those of us who don't drink coffee.

Yummy, I'll take the hot chocolate!!!!

Good morning all... everybody up and ready to rock and roll ?

Why do you miss me.... I'm right here. :hi:

Patti and I are thinking of a December trip also..... but .... it is the busiest time of year for me. We might have to do December 26th. to January 2nd.

I've left some fresh Blueberry Muffins for everyone to go with the coffee.

I'm up and I've got the :laundry: started. I've also started more cards!!

I miss you, silly, because you just zoop in and out and it's hard to pick on you when you're barely here!!!

December is a wonderful time at WDW!!!

Yummy, blueberry muffins, I'm in seventh heaven!!!

Why does it have to be cold in the winter?

disneydrmr

12-12-2007, 08:53 AM

Hey all! Ok, I skimmed thru posts so if I miss anything I'm sorry...

Jasper - sorry about your FIL... hugs to you and your wife. Hope she's doing well. And good luck and pixie dust for your upcoming back surgery.

Alex - glad to hear you did well in surgery. Continued pixie dust for your recovery! And so glad your funny bone is still intact!

Mikki - how scary on the breakin... being the victim of a home breakin (and two attempted home breakins) I know the fear.. we ALWAYS leave lights and our tv on when we go out at night now. I pray that your police catch the burglars and that swift justice takes place!

Christine - congrats to you and John on your 14 years! My dh and I celebrated our 14 year anniversary back in November! Next year is the big 15! I'm trying to scrape up the money for a Disney trip... but it's looking more like a Gatlinburg one... you guys planning anything big for your 15?

Pixie dust and best wishes to any who are sick or need it.

Please send some pixie dust my way.. we learned Monday night that one of my aunts has been taken into Hospice Care. She'd been suffering from ovarian cancer and it's moved into her stomach. They offered her surgery that would extend her life by a couple months but she turned it down. My two cousins (both men and unmarried, ages 38 and 35) lost their dad (my uncle) about 10 years ago. So when my aunt dies they will be left alone. Please pray for her, and for them. I'm praying that she will at least make it thru the holidays.

Christine

12-12-2007, 09:05 AM

That's great news, Christine!!!! WDW is beautiful with all the Christmas decorations!!!

We're very excited! We haven't been at Christmas since 2004, so we miss it! We're not gonna tell Olivia though...it'll be her present!

We might be there in December, too... how cool would that be!!
EXTREMELY cool! Can you imagine the girls together? And I know John and Dan would hit it off swimmingly...so, we leave the girls with the great guys and we go SHOP! When in Dec. are you wanting to go?

Good morning gang.

Good morning, Scott!

Good morning all... everybody up and ready to rock and roll ?

Wait...I thought we were supposed to :sing: rock and roll all NIGHT and party every DAY? :scratch:

It must be the new hair do ! :D
OR maybe b/c I've been so good all year :angel: OR maybe b/c he's tired of hearing me whine about going again at Christmas! :blush:

Patti and I are thinking of a December trip also..... but .... it is the busiest time of year for me. We might have to do December 26th. to January 2nd.

But if you go then, you wouldn't see me? What would be the point? ;)

Why does it have to be cold in the winter?
So we can buy itchy awful holiday patterened sweaters! I live in TEXAS and I still have 3 or 4 of them! :D

Christine

12-12-2007, 09:10 AM

Christine - congrats to you and John on your 14 years! My dh and I celebrated our 14 year anniversary back in November! Next year is the big 15! I'm trying to scrape up the money for a Disney trip... but it's looking more like a Gatlinburg one... you guys planning anything big for your 15?

WDW! We were gonna see if we could do what we did in 2004...stay from our anniversary (the 11th) through the 22nd). But with school, that'll be tough. So we're thinking like the 23rd through the 30th or maybe through New Years.

Hey Di, how's Deb? Is her stomach still bothering her?

Jasper

12-12-2007, 09:27 AM

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, I will pass them along to DW.

So, does anyone else find it strange having Raven Simone (SP?) hosting a food network show, especially one about Disney? I did watch it but there is just something about her voice that is like nails on a chalkboard for me!

trackbarroness

12-12-2007, 09:41 AM

Pogo dear remember to expect mega crowds and long, long, long lines for all of your favorite attractions. Except Stitch. j/k :D
So use fast pass through out your day, and remember that you'll need to remember to wait at least 2 or 3 hours between aquiring your fast passes. And expect down times for a few of the attractions/rides. So what ya going to bring me? :D jk
Just stop by and say hello

offwego

12-12-2007, 10:45 AM

Please send some pixie dust my way...
So sorry to hear this. Prayers on there way.

So, does anyone else find it strange having Raven Simone (SP?) hosting a food network show, especially one about Disney?
Well (not as much as she was but still) she at the time was the whole that's so Raven/Cheetah girls movie thing going on so I suspect that's it. She doesn't bother me I'm just happy to see a role model for girls that isn't shaped like a stick figure. (can you imagine having say an Olsen twin doing a food special?)

That's great news about Alex. And Scott I'll take some of that coffee! (Don't I always?)

pogo

12-12-2007, 11:00 AM

I miss you, silly, because you just zoop in and out and it's hard to pick on you when you're barely here!!!
See..... it works ! :D

But if you go then, you wouldn't see me? What would be the point?

So we're thinking like the 23rd through the 30th or maybe through New Years.
:huh: If you went on those dates, I think we'd see each other, don't you ? :confused: That is, unless you hid from us !

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, I will pass them along to DW.
Add mine to the pile of well wishes too Jasper. :thumbsup:

Pogo dear remember to expect mega crowds and long, long, long lines for all of your favorite attractions. Except Stitch. j/k
So use fast pass through out your day, and remember that you'll need to remember to wait at least 2 or 3 hours between aquiring your fast passes. And expect down times for a few of the attractions/rides. So what ya going to bring me? Just stop by and say hello
I'd expect big crowds, bring you soemthing priceless, and I'd love to see you. Be carefull... I'm a hugger !:hug:

I'm just happy to see a role model for girls that isn't shaped like a stick figure. (can you imagine having say an Olsen twin doing a food special?)
I know what you mean ! :D

Christine

12-12-2007, 11:56 AM

:huh: If you went on those dates, I think we'd see each other, don't you ? :confused: That is, unless you hid from us !

Yes, but we WANT to go on the earlier dates (to be there for our anniversary).
We don't want to go the later dates. But yes, if we DO go later, we could meet then.

So, I did something bad!!! I messed up my computer! I am now using mozilla firefox b/c I broke windows explorer somehow! :oops:
Any tips on how I could fix it? My Outlook is still working fine...just explorer. :confused:

offwego

12-12-2007, 02:44 PM

My Outlook is still working fine...just explorer. :confused:

No clue sorry. I'm so inept when it comes to fixing stuff that's not real straightforward. (comes from years of IT support I suspect).

So I have fresh coffee. Who has the cookies?

ElenitaB

12-12-2007, 03:02 PM

No Alex updates today... I have his number but I don't want to intrude.

I'm pretty sure that you and I are the only ones familiar with the toa. :D
Uh, no... don't forget us. We have umpteen Bionicle figures, Bionicle movies, Bionicle novels, Bionicle drawings, etc., etc.

Can't remember if I mentioned this and I'm too lazy to scroll back up, but I went to some of the play rehearsal last night and heard the music for some of my songs for the first time. So far, so good.
I bet that felt AMAZING!

Please send some pixie dust my way.. we learned Monday night that one of my aunts has been taken into Hospice Care. She'd been suffering from ovarian cancer and it's moved into her stomach. They offered her surgery that would extend her life by a couple months but she turned it down. My two cousins (both men and unmarried, ages 38 and 35) lost their dad (my uncle) about 10 years ago. So when my aunt dies they will be left alone. Please pray for her, and for them. I'm praying that she will at least make it thru the holidays.
Sorry to hear that... many prayers will be said for your aunt and her sons.

So, does anyone else find it strange having Raven Simone (SP?) hosting a food network show, especially one about Disney? I did watch it but there is just something about her voice that is like nails on a chalkboard for me!
Gosh... the discussion in our house last night was whether we watch a re-run of That's So Raven or the Food Network WDW Holiday special. Either way, it was a rerun with Raven. In one of her interviews (on the Disney Channel), she has talked about how she wanted to be a chef, so it didn't surprise me to see her turn up on Food Network.

So I have fresh coffee. Who has the cookies?
Will gingerbread people do?

offwego

12-12-2007, 03:42 PM

Will gingerbread people do?

Icing or no icing? I'm a little odd in that I only like plain gingerbread.

trackbarroness

12-12-2007, 04:37 PM

Icing or no icing? I'm a little odd in that I only like plain gingerbread.

I had a piece of gingerbread at the Grand Floridian and it was plain. So do you have some with icing? I'm not greedy, I'll have one of each please. :D
Pogo meeting others at where I work is priceless.
Feeling much better
Anyone else attend the Christmas party last night?

offwego

12-12-2007, 04:51 PM

[QUOTE=trackbarroness;1493659Anyone else attend the Christmas party last night?[/QUOTE]

I can only wish! Have you ever tried to keep track of how many intercotee's you've met?

drummerboy

12-12-2007, 05:04 PM

I had a piece of gingerbread at the Grand Floridian and it was plain.
Hmmm. Does the giant gingerbread house in the lobby have holes in it now?

Ellen, it was amazing to see it come to life. I hate missing opening night. Of course, old Mr. confidence here thinks that might be okay, in case the audience thinks it's terrible.

offwego

12-12-2007, 05:13 PM

Ellen, it was amazing to see it come to life. I hate missing opening night. Of course, old Mr. confidence here thinks that might be okay, in case the audience thinks it's terrible.

So you don't watch people read your stories either then? How would you tell if a gingerbread house had holes on purpose or by hunger?

Christine

12-12-2007, 05:37 PM

Blythe, are you awake yet? How's Emma? Did her fever go down?

Di, I am so sorry about your aunt. I will pray for your family. Hospice is wonderful, and they will really help her!

Dsnygirl

12-12-2007, 05:40 PM

I've left some fresh Blueberry Muffins for everyone to go with the coffee.
Yummm!! Do you have any left for us late-sleepers??? (I could have one w/ dinner.... ;))

Please send some pixie dust my way.. we learned Monday night that one of my aunts has been taken into Hospice Care. She'd been suffering from ovarian cancer and it's moved into her stomach. They offered her surgery that would extend her life by a couple months but she turned it down. My two cousins (both men and unmarried, ages 38 and 35) lost their dad (my uncle) about 10 years ago. So when my aunt dies they will be left alone. Please pray for her, and for them. I'm praying that she will at least make it thru the holidays.
Di, I'm sending some :pixie::pixie: and a :hug: your way... I'm sorry to hear about your aunt!! It's a tough time of year to have someone so sick... we went through it a few years ago w/ my dad and Dan's Grandma, who was like a grandma to me. We lost my dad right after my b'day, and Grandma on Christmas Eve... :( ... not a big celebratory year, that year!! But, we also think of them a lot at this time of year now, as well... maybe that's the blessing of it all??

We're very excited! We haven't been at Christmas since 2004, so we miss it! We're not gonna tell Olivia though...it'll be her present!

EXTREMELY cool! Can you imagine the girls together? And I know John and Dan would hit it off swimmingly...so, we leave the girls with the great guys and we go SHOP! When in Dec. are you wanting to go?

We're thinking maybe the second week... around the 9th or 10th through the 18th. Seems that crowds are pretty busy that first week lately, so we thought we'd push it closer to the actual holiday, and get home closer to Christmas. We'd love to go AT Christmas, but our budget just won't allow it this coming year, I think. We, too, might make it a surprise -- I'd love to try to pull it off, although they've already heard us talking about it. But not in awhile... we'll see! :D

WDW! We were gonna see if we could do what we did in 2004...stay from our anniversary (the 11th) through the 22nd). But with school, that'll be tough. So we're thinking like the 23rd through the 30th or maybe through New Years.

I agree with you about school - that's the biggest drawback, as they're vacation would start right after we got back. I'm going to talk to one of their teachers and see what they think - depending on when their vacation starts, I could see us doing the 23rd -30th, as well... a little bit shorter trip to cover the increased room costs!! But I hate the thought of how long the lines would be... so- as you can tell, I really have NO idea what dates we'll pick!!
And I agree, the guys would probably get along great... they could talk cameras and photography the whole time. (Does John golf?)

Pogo, it'd be GREAT if you were down there, too... wouldn't you want to switch and go earlier if Christine and I were there at the same time?? Could we get a whole bunch of us there together???

So, I did something bad!!! I messed up my computer! I am now using mozilla firefox b/c I broke windows explorer somehow!
Any tips on how I could fix it? My Outlook is still working fine...just explorer.
How's your computer now? Sounds like something I would do... Dan always says I'm a hazard around computers. I just say it's a gift... :blush:

How is everyone this afternoon? (Okay... heading into evening, aren't we? Oooops...) I must've slept better than I thought, as I'm pretty wide awake and chipper today!! Got a lot done in the past few hours and now I'm headed to the shower... I'm hoping some of you guys will be around later tonight to keep me company at work!! It was lonely last night... :bored:

Dsnygirl

12-12-2007, 05:42 PM

Blythe, are you awake yet? How's Emma? Did her fever go down?

Yup - I'm up, and feeling quite chatty!! Too bad I have to go and make myself "presentable"... I could seriously stay in my robe and jammies all night!! :thumbsup:

Emma's doing great - thanks for checking in! No fever today, thank goodness, and she's bouncing around like her old self. Yeah!! Of course... guess who's eyes feel a little itchy now??? :blush:

offwego

12-12-2007, 05:46 PM

Could we get a whole bunch of us there together??? [/B]:

What is wrong with me? Everytime we plan a big meet type Idea I'm going three weeks early or three weeks late. Not good planning on my part is it? We are thinking early Jan 2009...

Dsnygirl

12-12-2007, 05:52 PM

What is wrong with me? Everytime we plan a big meet type Idea I'm going three weeks early or three weeks late. Not good planning on my part is it? We are thinking early Jan 2009...
Change your dates!! (Please?? :blush: )

Christine

12-12-2007, 05:56 PM

Y
And I agree, the guys would probably get along great... they could talk cameras and photography the whole time. (Does John golf?)
Does he golf?!?!?

Oh sorry, yes, yes he does! :blush:

Of course... guess who's eyes feel a little itchy now??? :blush:
You gotta be kidding!

My Explorer is still frozen. Thank goodness this Mozilla whatever is working good enough. I told JOhn if he would get me that I-phone I wouldn't have to go near this computer! :D

drummerboy

12-12-2007, 06:27 PM

My Explorer is still frozen.
Oh me, you mean it got so cold in Texas that your Ford SUV froze? :D

Zooping again. DD has me working on making the programs now. Sheesh, you'd think a world-famous playwright could get a break. Actually, I guess the world-famous ones do, don't they?

Christine

12-12-2007, 07:14 PM

Oh me, you mean it got so cold in Texas that your Ford SUV froze? :D

Bite your tongue, Ken! I was never so happy as the day that I finally got rid of my Ford Explorer! I had nothing but bad luck with that thing! :mad:

But it is mighty cold here! 39 degrees and :rain:

Ken, I thought of you and the Mrs. Drummerboy last night when I watched the Travel Channel WDW special. They showed people in RVs at Ft. Wilderness who stay ALL winter and decorate to the hilt for Christmas. That could SO be you! :idea: You could write for Disney! They need new shows all the time!

Tink&Goofy

12-12-2007, 08:45 PM

OK - still trying to unclench the jaw, and uncurl the fingers. DD13 had a project to work on with a friend, and they were planning to stay after school, but it had not been confirmed. DD was to call me and tell me. So I go to pick up the youngest DD after work, and call home to see if the middle one is home yet - no. So I just swing by the school to get her. She's not there. I look everywhere. I call the friend she was to work with - no - she was planning to ride the bus. Panic is setting in. I call home again. DD16 says No, shes not home. By this time the vice-principal is involved, and is calling the bus transportation, and confirmed that she was on the bus, and got off at her stop. More panic. I call DD16 again - "oh, I guess she IS home! I didn't hear her come in". :thedolls: If she had gotten up from the computer to check, it would have saved everyone (especially me!) alot of stress!
We were SOOO close to calling the police! I am VERY protective of DD, as she is hearing impaired and doesn't have good common sense. I was afraid she missed the bus and would try to walk home - which is about 5 miles on country roads that are not safe - plus I didn't think she would know the way.

I think it will be awhile before my blood pressure returns to normal! Sorry to vent, but I feel a little bit better now. Do I still need to include a question?

So I guess my question would be to those with young kids - what would you do in this situation?

Christine

12-12-2007, 08:59 PM

Good grief T&G! I bet you WERE panicked! I would have felt the same way. Thank God everything was okay! :whew:

Where is everyone this evening?

Dsnygirl

12-12-2007, 09:40 PM

Does he golf?!?!?

Oh sorry, yes, yes he does!

Great!! That way, Dan'll have a golfing partner, and we can go shopping!! :D :shop: :spend:

Zooping again. DD has me working on making the programs now. Sheesh, you'd think a world-famous playwright could get a break. Actually, I guess the world-famous ones do, don't they?
And you're not?? C'mon!! Around here, you're the best we've got!! :thumbsup:

So I guess my question would be to those with young kids - what would you do in this situation?
Wow!!! I would have been terrified!! Thank goodness she's fine. As far as what I would do?? A big glass of wine first... then? I'm not sure... probably a big talking to to your DD16, b/c it sounds a lot like what my DD9 would do if she was on the computer, too! :blush: And it's funny - kids can be so smart about things, and then miss something like this completely! Unfortunately, our kids will never understand how scared we get when stuff like this happens until they have their own...

Where is everyone this evening?
Working!! Can't you tell?? :D It's okay here so far - we'll see how the night goes. But at least it's my last one 'til Sunday, and then I'm off 'til after Christmas!! :joy:

So, did I not tell you all what we're doing for Dan's birthday this upcoming weekend?? (The surprise I couldn't mention last week??) We're taking a ride on the "Polar Express"!! The Adirondack Scenic Railroad does a Polar Express train every year - it's a 2hr ride, fully equipped with the movie playing and the cars made to be like the hot chocolate car... kids wear their pj's and after you arrive at the North Pole, Santa boards the train for the ride back and does the 1st gift of Christmas with each child, etc!! Probably sounds like an odd thing to do for his birthday, but the short version of why is that he and the girls are really into trains, and we have a couple of sets, as well as the Polar Express set. We always put it under the tree (although we haven't yet... :() and Dan has always said he wants to take a train ride with the girls someday. So - when I heard of this in the spring, I bought the tickets and decided it should be a surprise!! They're all excited, even Dan - he thinks it'll be pretty cool. So - that's our Saturday evening - I can't wait!

So - anybody around yet?? How are you all doing?

pogo

12-12-2007, 09:43 PM

Yummm!! Do you have any left for us late-sleepers??? (I could have one w/ dinner.)

Pogo, it'd be GREAT if you were down there, too... wouldn't you want to switch and go earlier if Christine and I were there at the same time??
No muffins left, but Patti, alias Betty Crocker, has been making cookies for her Christmas Plates... to bad she doesn't "Intercot" or I'm sure she'd share with you.:D

It would be near impossible for us to be there on the dates you are talking. My business is booming during early December. You guys can have a good time without us old timers around. :pout:

What is wrong with me? Everytime we plan a big meet type Idea I'm going three weeks early or three weeks late. Not good planning on my part is it? We are thinking early Jan 2009...
You got to go when you got to go.... know what I mean ??? :blush:

Oh me, you mean it got so cold in Texas that your Ford SUV froze?
That's what I thought she meant too ! :D

So I guess my question would be to those with young kids - what would you do in this situation? I'd probably have a meltdown too ! :D

Where is everyone this evening?
I'm sitting in my recliner watching TV ! :D

Christine

12-12-2007, 09:48 PM

Great!! That way, Dan'll have a golfing partner, and we can go shopping!! :D :shop: :spend:

Perfect! I hope this happens! :fingers:

The Polar Express sounds AWESOME! Your town sounds like a storybook! You guys get to do the neatest things!

Have I mentioned that around here we have a possum festival? An honest to goodness possum festival! :bored:

I'm sitting in my recliner watching TV ! :D
I'm mad at TV. :pout: Stupid strike!

Caroleh

12-12-2007, 10:20 PM

Di, :pixie::pixie: for your aunt.

T & G, I would of gone crazy!!!

Blythe, the Polar Express ride sounds really fun...Is Dan a kid that would get a gift?

Hhhhmmmm, I wonder if I could get Gilles back again next Dec.!!!!

Have I mentioned that around here we have a possum festival? An honest to goodness possum festival! :bored:

Is Jym the king possum?

Tink&Goofy

12-12-2007, 10:44 PM

Wow!!! I would have been terrified!! Thank goodness she's fine. As far as what I would do?? A big glass of wine first... then? I'm not sure... probably a big talking to to your DD16, b/c it sounds a lot like what my DD9 would do if she was on the computer, too! :blush: And it's funny - kids can be so smart about things, and then miss something like this completely! Unfortunately, our kids will never understand how scared we get when stuff like this happens until they have their own...
Yep, wine is ready to pour as I type! Believe me, DD16 got an ear full when I got home. :blowup: I know she feels horrible about it. I don't think DD13 really understood what all the extra hugs were about. By the way, I DID verify with her that she would never try to walk home if she missed the bus. :)

So, did I not tell you all what we're doing for Dan's birthday this upcoming weekend?? (The surprise I couldn't mention last week??) We're taking a ride on the "Polar Express"!! The Adirondack Scenic Railroad does a Polar Express train every year - it's a 2hr ride, fully equipped with the movie playing and the cars made to be like the hot chocolate car... kids wear their pj's and after you arrive at the North Pole, Santa boards the train for the ride back and does the 1st gift of Christmas with each child, etc!!
The Polar Express sounds wonderful! I wish they had something like that here!!

I'd probably have a meltdown too ! :D
Major meltdown. Even my muscles are sore from being so tensed up for all that time! Guess I need some wine to relax them!! :D

Have I mentioned that around here we have a possum festival? An honest to goodness possum festival! :bored:
I'm almost afraid to ask, but what do you do at a possum festival? Would Pogo and Jym enjoy themselves?

By the way, where has Jym been?

(Thats 3 questions - does that mean I am good for the next 3 posts?? - oops, now 4!)

Beast_fanatic

12-12-2007, 10:50 PM

And guess what! Remember the surprise I had for John? Well guess who said thanks, but for that money I'd rather go to WDW! ...so we can go back in December!

We might be there in December, too... how cool would that be!!

We're contemplating going next December too!

We're thinking maybe the second week... around the 9th or 10th through the 18th.

Those are just about the same dates that we were considering!

Where is everyone this evening?

I've been wrapping Christmas presents. Robert's niece may end up spending the night here Friday night, so I didn't want her to find her unwrapped present. :blush:

T&G, glad that your DD is fine! Sorry for the stress you went through! How much wine has it taken to calm you down? :wine:

Riri529

12-12-2007, 10:52 PM

Hey guys, guess who!! It's just me checking in to update you on Alex. I didn't have a chance to talk to Ellen today so I decided to post.
Unfortunately I didn't get into the city today--I couldn't take another day off of work and I had my children tonight--so I didn't get to see Alex:cry:. (I really did miss him.) However, in our many phone calls throughout the day, he sounded better and better. He is eating, walking around a bit, and feels more himself. The changes are so dramatic to me so soon after such extensive surgery. He asked me to bring the computer tomorrow--I suspect he is very bothered that he has not posted his facts!
Of course throughout this whole ordeal he has never been at a loss for words! He was actually cracking jokes in the recovery room not even an hour after his surgery! Believe it or not, he really is a good patient. I have hardly heard him complain. He has the nurses so charmed that one actually went out in the middle of her shift and brought him back a snapple. Should I be worried?? ;)
They are forcasting 5-8 inches of snow beginning tomorrow early afternoon. I will absolutely freak if I can't get into the city tomorrow!! Wish me luck.
Happy Holidays to all of you! Thanks for your concern and good wishes.

Maria

Caroleh

12-12-2007, 11:07 PM

Thanks, Maria!!! I'm so glad to hear that Alex doing well!!

Could you do me a favor? Tell Alex he can only have his computer if he visits us in JQ!!!!!

ElenitaB

12-12-2007, 11:09 PM

Icing or no icing? I'm a little odd in that I only like plain gingerbread.
I have both (the gingerbread cookies I've been making are really good... no icing needed). Who wants some?

So I guess my question would be to those with young kids - what would you do in this situation?
Cindy, to tell the truth... 13 isn't that young! Sounds like the girls need a better check-in system with each other and with you.

Maria, thanks for giving us an update! I really appreciate it. (I was hesitant to be the stalker JQer.) Glad to hear that Alex continues to do great! Here's some more :pixie: for him. I'm not looking forward to that snow tomorrow. I have to drive into the hospital for treatment (the transportation company is on strike this week). If it weren't for the forecast, I'd think of swinging by the hospital to visit Alex (to bring him cookies, of course!)

Night all!

pogo

12-12-2007, 11:09 PM

Tink&Goofy

12-12-2007, 11:11 PM

T&G, glad that your DD is fine! Sorry for the stress you went through! How much wine has it taken to calm you down? :wine:
The first glass is almost gone, but I'm starting to relax. :D I can only imagine what parents must go through that really have missing kids!! This is as close as I ever want to get!

However, in our many phone calls throughout the day, he sounded better and better. He is eating, walking around a bit, and feels more himself. The changes are so dramatic to me so soon after such extensive surgery. He asked me to bring the computer tomorrow--I suspect he is very bothered that he has not posted his facts!
Thanks for the update Maria! So glad to hear that things went so well! Tell him we are thinking of him.....and to leave the nurses alone....

Just when I thought DD singing performances were almost over, 2 more are added. So we still have 3 more to go!! Tomorrow night is at The Grotto. Its a spiritual retreat and gardens. Every year they have a "Festival of Lights" where all of the trees are completely wrapped in lights. Its absolutely beautiful. They have a live nativity, and various groups perform in the Chapel. Could you send some pixie dust for dry weather? Last time it rained (even though it was still gorgeous).

Beast_fanatic

12-12-2007, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the update on Alex, Maria! Hope the snow stays away for you and for Ellen!

And, that the rain stays away for T&G!

Should I go wrap a few more presents now, or should I go to bed?

Christine

12-12-2007, 11:18 PM

I'm almost afraid to ask, but what do you do at a possum festival? Would Pogo and Jym enjoy themselves?

I couldn't tell you...but it does sound right up Pogo and Jym's alley, doesn't it?

We're contemplating going next December too!
Cool! I smell a major meet coming on!!!

Hey guys, guess who!!
Fantastic Maria! Thanks for the update and tell Alex we're all pulling for him.
It sounds like he's doing phenomenal!

I have to drive into the hospital for treatment (the transportation company is on strike this week).
They're WHAT??? That is unreal! Way to leave people in a major bind!

Dsnygirl

12-13-2007, 03:02 AM

Perfect! I hope this happens!

The Polar Express sounds AWESOME! Your town sounds like a storybook! You guys get to do the neatest things!

Me too!! :santa3:

The Polar Express ride isn't actually in our town... it's in Utica, about an hour away. But we do love our little town... I sure hope it works out that we get to stay here permanently!!

Blythe, the Polar Express ride sounds really fun...Is Dan a kid that would get a gift?

Hhhhmmmm, I wonder if I could get Gilles back again next Dec.!!!!

Nope... he'll just have to enjoy the girls'! :D

Try!! :D

Major meltdown. Even my muscles are sore from being so tensed up for all that time! Guess I need some wine to relax them!!
How'd the wine do?? Are you more relaxed? I'm still just so glad she's fine...

We're contemplating going next December too!

Those are just about the same dates that we were considering!

Yeah!! Sounds like we could have quite the group! :thumbsup:

Hey guys, guess who!! It's just me checking in to update you on Alex. I didn't have a chance to talk to Ellen today so I decided to post.
Unfortunately I didn't get into the city today--I couldn't take another day off of work and I had my children tonight--so I didn't get to see Alex:cry:. (I really did miss him.) However, in our many phone calls throughout the day, he sounded better and better. He is eating, walking around a bit, and feels more himself. The changes are so dramatic to me so soon after such extensive surgery. He asked me to bring the computer tomorrow--I suspect he is very bothered that he has not posted his facts!
Of course throughout this whole ordeal he has never been at a loss for words! He was actually cracking jokes in the recovery room not even an hour after his surgery! Believe it or not, he really is a good patient. I have hardly heard him complain. He has the nurses so charmed that one actually went out in the middle of her shift and brought him back a snapple. Should I be worried?? ;)
They are forcasting 5-8 inches of snow beginning tomorrow early afternoon. I will absolutely freak if I can't get into the city tomorrow!! Wish me luck.
Happy Holidays to all of you! Thanks for your concern and good wishes.

Maria
Hi Maria!! It is SO good to see you here -- we've missed you!!
I'm so glad to hear how well Alex is doing... Dan and I have been thinking about him quite a lot. It sounds like everything is going really well... that's awesome!! And I wouldn't worry about Snapple-girl... he'd be crazy to let you go!! :) You need to be around here more...
Good luck getting into the city tomorrow... we're supposed to get 5-8 inches, too. Sending some :pixie: your way so you can get in okay...

Thanks for the update, Maria. Tell Alex we all miss him here. Did I say that ?

Yes, yes you did!! Are you feeling okay???

Tomorrow night is at The Grotto. Its a spiritual retreat and gardens. Every year they have a "Festival of Lights" where all of the trees are completely wrapped in lights. Its absolutely beautiful. They have a live nativity, and various groups perform in the Chapel. Could you send some pixie dust for dry weather? Last time it rained (even though it was still gorgeous).
T&G, that sounds gorgeous!! I hope you guys have a good time, and no rain!!

Should I go wrap a few more presents now, or should I go to bed?
Wrap, wrap, wrap... definitely wrap!! (Can you tell I still have a fair amount to do?? Could you come to my house, too???)

disneydeb

12-13-2007, 07:08 AM

Guys, I don't think I can go next December.:(
Amy keeps acting lik her boyfriend is going to propose. He is a goood guy though --- and Amy should graduate in May.

Blythe - I'm glad things are working out on your card. I hope Emma feels better soon and I hope you get some sleep.

T&G :hug: to you and your girls!

We are having Polar Express Day at our school next Tuesday! We have made bell ornaments for each child- first gift of Christmas - for each child, straight from the North Pole (freezer).
The students will get these after an afternoon of book readings, discussion, writings and the movie with hot chocolate.

I use to do this with my class during the season, but now the whole school is jumping on the bandwagon. :thumbsup: Do you think it was a good idea?

Got t go to work!

pogo

12-13-2007, 07:28 AM

Good morning all..... we are under a snow advisory here in Rochester today. Anybody that needs the snow should hire a truck and get here to get their share !

Christine..... just for the record..... Jym is the possum killer. :car: I was only his sidekick on that adventure. But it was tasty, right Jym ? :thumbsup:

Blythe & Dan.... I hope you enjoy the Polar Express trip with the girls. I hear it is a wonderful trip. :thumbsup:

As far as a December WDW trip goes, it is something Patti and I have talked about on many occasions. You guys make your plans and if we can be there, we will. But when we talked about a December trip, it was also thought that we would join DVC and I don't think that is in our plans anymore. :(

We are thinking more about a winter home in a gated community where we could live January till May with out the :snowball:.

Today is a little slower than anticipated. Several clients has postponed their meetings because of the weather so I might have to spend some time in the office today. :(

See you all later. :D

Caroleh

12-13-2007, 08:13 AM

Just zooping in to say Good morning, everybody!!!

Drive safe in all this incoming snow. We're suppose to get around 2 1/2-3 inches.

I got to tell you something that happened at my store last night. I have several lights that need to be replaced, so after trying for 2 months to get the electrician in, he finally arrived. One of the things I needed him to do is check our emergency and exit lights because they have never worked since I took over the store, anyway, he opened the battery pack and the battery needed to be changed in 1985. Do you think our head office should start listening to me when I tell them I need something?:confused:

Christine

12-13-2007, 08:58 AM

One of the things I needed him to do is check our emergency and exit lights because they have never worked since I took over the store, anyway, he opened the battery pack and the battery needed to be changed in 1985. Do you think our head office should start listening to me when I tell them I need something?:confused:

Nice. :shake:

All you snowbunnies be careful out there today!

How's everyone's day stacking up? Same ol' same ol' here. :bored:

trackbarroness

12-13-2007, 09:22 AM

Hmmm. Does the giant gingerbread house in the lobby have holes in it now?

Ellen, it was amazing to see it come to life. I hate missing opening night. Of course, old Mr. confidence here thinks that might be okay, in case the audience thinks it's terrible.

The gingerbread house did have a lot of holes, and a lot of fluff added to it. I can't believe people have to touch(and eat) the gingerbread house. So one of the bakery chefs came out and decorated a few gingerbread houses and had some samples of Gingerbread shingles that they used on the house. Not the ones that were on the house but ones that were placed on the house. Just wished we could have sampled some with royal icing on it. :D Have you been to the Grand to see the Gingerbread house? You diffently could see digs in the icing and pieces broken off of the shingles and what not off of the house. What ever happened to look with your eyes and not with your hands?
There are way to many people who are willing to start pointing the finger of guilt at others without stopping to think that that person is innocent? Why do people automaticly assume someone is guilty before their found to be innocent?

Mickey'sGirl

12-13-2007, 09:23 AM

I told him that I was so proud we'd hit 14 years. So how many more til we're finished? Congratulations on 14 years! We were 14 in April past.... Time flies when you are having fun, eh?

Jasper - sorry about your FIL... hugs to you and your wife. Hope she's doing well. And good luck and pixie dust for your upcoming back surgery.

Please pray for her, and for them. I'm praying that she will at least make it thru the holidays.I echo Diane's sentiments, Jasper....and Di... I am thinking of your aunt and your cousins.

So I guess my question would be to those with young kids - what would you do in this situation?I don't know what I would do T&G -- but I am so sorry that you went through that stress. The best news is that she was home safe and sound the whole time.

Have I mentioned that around here we have a possum festival? An honest to goodness possum festival! :bored::secret: You can't talk about possums too loudly around these here parts.....

Happy Holidays to all of you! Thanks for your concern and good wishes.

MariaGreat news about Alex. Extra strong :pixie: for continued recovery! :hug: to you Maria! Stay strong and out of the snow! Merry Christmas to you and your family! :hug:

Well, I'm home today -- Euan's pink eye seems to have become and ear infection etc...so he's on anti-biotics now...and my cold has become a lung infection and pneumonia ... so I'm a bit under the weather and without much zest I'm afraid. We'll just take it easy today.... Can anyone come over and clean the house, finish the shopping, wrap the presents and bake some cookies for me?

Christine

12-13-2007, 09:46 AM

I can't believe people have to touch(and eat) the gingerbread house. You diffently could see digs in the icing and pieces broken off of the shingles and what not off of the house. What ever happened to look with your eyes and not with your hands?
There are way to many people who are willing to start pointing the finger of guilt at others without stopping to think that that person is innocent? Why do people automaticly assume someone is guilty before their found to be innocent?
Me thinkst you protest too much! :D

Congratulations on 14 years! We were 14 in April past.... Time flies when you are having fun, eh?

Does it? I wouldn't know! ;) I think we're just stunned we made it this far at all, as is everyone else! I told you guys about how JOhn and I got engaged the night we met, right?

Well, I'm home today -- Euan's pink eye seems to have become and ear infection etc...so he's on anti-biotics now...and my cold has become a lung infection and pneumonia ... so I'm a bit under the weather and without much zest I'm afraid.
OH MY GOODNESS! I am SOOO sorry to hear this! You guys take care! You cannot mess around with this...if you start to feel the least bit worse, you go to the doc right away! Promise?

disneydrmr

12-13-2007, 09:48 AM

Mickey'sGirl

12-13-2007, 09:58 AM

I told you guys about how JOhn and I got engaged the night we met, right? You have my attention!

if you start to feel the least bit worse, you go to the doc right away! Promise?I was there last night and have the super duper lung clearing drugs I need... Thanks..:hug:

Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. I am so sorry Di! I am thinking of you all.

How is everyone else doing?

Christine

12-13-2007, 10:09 AM

:cry: Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. Thanks for the prayers and pixie dust. Please keep my cousins in your prayers. Now, how am I ever gonna get thru my work day with these tears in my eyes?
I am so sorry.
Your work won't let you off for a death in the family?

You have my attention!Here's the scoop:
I was working nights at a pizza place while going to school. A co-worker asked me to drive her to a night club so she could meet up with a friend. I went inside (to make sure her friend was there before I left her), and there was John, sitting there looking like he'd lost his best friend.

I went up to him and asked if he was okay. He said, "Who ARE you?" We got to talking and then went outside so we could hear each other better without the loud music, etc.
When the sun started to come up, we realized it was almost 6am and that we'd better go.

He said he'd never met anyone like me, and that if we were smart ,we'd just get married. I agreed. That was a Friday. On Tuesday I had a ring. Two weeks later we'd bought a house. Eight months later we were married. (We'd have married sooner, but our house needed LOTS of work!)

And here we are, 14 years later! Good thing we're crazy or this would have never worked! :D :crazy: :heart:

I was there last night and have the super duper lung clearing drugs I need.

Okay, good. But again, if you start to feel any worse, you go back! :hug:

I'm off to the grocery store! :rolleyes: Whoop do doo! I'll check in on you guys later!

trackbarroness

12-13-2007, 10:10 AM

Diane so sorry to hear about your loss.
Just know your Aunt is in a better place and is pain free. Here's very magical :pixie::pixie::pixie: from very close to the mouse to help you and your family over the difficult part of healing after a loss of a loved one.
Is there anything you need?
You'll always have an ear to bend, shoulders to cry on, and loads of hugs for you and your family. :hug:
Hugs all around

offwego

12-13-2007, 10:31 AM

Change your dates!! (Please?? :blush: ) Your funny! It's all part of a plan to use ap's to go Jan 09 and dec 09. Clearly Dec 08 would narrow dates a bit for 09. (and mean one less pile of bonus money to pay for it too).

We'll see how the year goes as I'm thinking of moving again & that may change things. I'm not going to rule it out but it's a long shot at the moment.

So I guess my question would be to those with young kids - what would you do in this situation?
Do you have a dog? When my DS does something absentminded he get's sent on landmine duty...

Thanks for your concern and good wishes.

Maria Your more then welcome. Thanks for the update!!

Well, I'm home today -- Euan's pink eye seems to have become and ear infection etc...so he's on anti-biotics now...and my cold has become a lung infection and pneumonia ... so I'm a bit under the weather and without much zest I'm afraid. We'll just take it easy today.... Can anyone come over and clean the house, finish the shopping, wrap the presents and bake some cookies for me? Buy the cookies (stick them in your own tupperware if it makes you feel better)...get Brian to take the gifts to a charity wrapping station in the mall & phone molly maid. (I ignored double pnemunia a couple of years ago it's not a good plan!)

Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. I'm so sorry for your loss Diane. I hope your cousins will make it through this difficult season.

magical :pixie::pixie::pixie: from very close to the mouse to help you and your family over the difficult part of healing after a loss of a loved one.
Is there anything you need?
You'll always have an ear to bend, shoulders to cry on, and loads of hugs for you and your family. :hug:
Hugs all around

Sandy what a lovely way to put it.

BriarRose0708

12-13-2007, 11:23 AM

:cry: Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. Thanks for the prayers and pixie dust. Please keep my cousins in your prayers. Now, how am I ever gonna get thru my work day with these tears in my eyes?

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Di. My thoughts and prayers out to you and your family!

Here's the scoop:
I was working nights at a pizza place while going to school. A co-worker asked me to drive her to a night club so she could meet up with a friend. I went inside (to make sure her friend was there before I left her), and there was John, sitting there looking like he'd lost his best friend.

I went up to him and asked if he was okay. He said, "Who ARE you?" We got to talking and then went outside so we could hear each other better without the loud music, etc.
When the sun started to come up, we realized it was almost 6am and that we'd better go.

He said he'd never met anyone like me, and that if we were smart ,we'd just get married. I agreed. That was a Friday. On Tuesday I had a ring. Two weeks later we'd bought a house. Eight months later we were married. (We'd have married sooner, but our house needed LOTS of work!)

And here we are, 14 years later! Good thing we're crazy or this would have never worked! :D :crazy: :heart:

That is so amazing Christine! It gives me a little hope at least!

Who wants some snow?? I'll have about 10 inches if it around 5pm today!

pogo

12-13-2007, 11:27 AM

:cry: Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. Thanks for the prayers and pixie dust. Please keep my cousins in your prayers. Now, how am I ever gonna get thru my work day with these tears in my eyes?:hug: You and your cousins will be in my prayers. You'll get through this day just fine, because you have a lot of wonderful friends and me :blush: helping you ! Does that make you feel a little better ?

I was there last night and have the super duper lung clearing drugs I need... ThanksAnd I was going to say take two :marg: and call me in the morning ! :faint:

Here's the scoop:
I was working nights at a pizza place while going to school. A co-worker asked me to drive her to a night club so she could meet up with a friend. I went inside (to make sure her friend was there before I left her), and there was John, sitting there looking like he'd lost his best friend.

I went up to him and asked if he was okay. He said, "Who ARE you?" We got to talking and then went outside so we could hear each other better without the loud music, etc.
When the sun started to come up, we realized it was almost 6am and that we'd better go.

He said he'd never met anyone like me, and that if we were smart ,we'd just get married. I agreed. That was a Friday. On Tuesday I had a ring. Two weeks later we'd bought a house. Eight months later we were married. (We'd have married sooner, but our house needed LOTS of work!)

And here we are, 14 years later! Good thing we're crazy or this would have never worked! You are one remarkable woman and John is very lucky to have found you. Now.... if you could only learn to cook ! :D

Is there anything you need?
You'll always have an ear to bend, shoulders to cry on, and loads of hugs for you and your family. That's what I love about "JQ". Everyone is so nice. :D

pogo

12-13-2007, 11:29 AM

Who wants some snow?? I'll have about 10 inches if it around 5pm today!
Wow... you want my share too. :confused:

The roads are getting very slippery here... be careful if you have to drive today.

drummerboy

12-13-2007, 11:47 AM

.... if you could only learn to cook ! :D
See how she worked it? She didn't give him time to learn about that part. :D

Di--Sorry to hear about your aunt. Hope everyone is faring well under the circumstances.

Maria--Thanks for the update. I'm glad Alex is doing so well. We need our pussum trapper back.

Everybody with snow--We're in the 70s again today, but take heart, we'll be back to winter weather by Sunday. No snow in the forecast though.

offwego

12-13-2007, 11:56 AM

[QUOTE=drummerboy;1494133
Everybody with snow--We're in the 70s again today, but take heart, we'll be back to winter weather by Sunday. No snow in the forecast though.[/QUOTE]
No snow here either (unless you count the lovely flakes on intercot's front page).

So with all the serious stuff going on a not so serious question. What's for lunch? This is my last day for brown bagging it for a week. Does anyone need some bad turkey meals next week? or Tommorow?

BriarRose0708

12-13-2007, 01:25 PM

Wow... you want my share too. :confused:

The roads are getting very slippery here... be careful if you have to drive today.

Nuh Uh! There's no way in you-know-where I'm driving anywhere today. We're playing football later, though, I'm so excited! How much have you gotten in your neck of Rochester?

pogo

12-13-2007, 01:43 PM

Nuh Uh! There's no way in you-know-where I'm driving anywhere today. We're playing football later, though, I'm so excited! How much have you gotten in your neck of Rochester?
It looks to be only about four or five inches. Want me to go and measure it ? :D

offwego

12-13-2007, 03:28 PM

It looks to be only about four or five inches. Want me to go and measure it ? :D

By flake or inch?

pogo

12-13-2007, 03:49 PM

By flake or inch?
How do you do it in Canada ???? :D

Dsnygirl

12-13-2007, 05:00 PM

We are having Polar Express Day at our school next Tuesday! We have made bell ornaments for each child- first gift of Christmas - for each child, straight from the North Pole (freezer).
The students will get these after an afternoon of book readings, discussion, writings and the movie with hot chocolate.

What a cute idea!! I should mention it at Emma's school - I'm sure the kids would love it!!

We are thinking more about a winter home in a gated community where we could live January till May with out the snow.
Would said gated winter home have lots of guest rooms???

Well, I'm home today -- Euan's pink eye seems to have become and ear infection etc...so he's on anti-biotics now...and my cold has become a lung infection and pneumonia ... so I'm a bit under the weather and without much zest I'm afraid. We'll just take it easy today.... Can anyone come over and clean the house, finish the shopping, wrap the presents and bake some cookies for me?
Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear you're so sick... that stinks!! I hope the super duper drugs you've got work quickly... sending a bunch of :pixie: and a :hug: your way, and the same for Euan!! I hope you're both feeling better really soon!!

Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. Thanks for the prayers and pixie dust. Please keep my cousins in your prayers. Now, how am I ever gonna get thru my work day with these tears in my eyes?
Di, I am SO sorry to hear about your aunt... I really am. Sending a big :hug: your way to help you through the next few days.

How is everyone else doing?
Pretty good, although I had to get up early so now I have a bit of a headache. Hoping the Tylenol will kick in soon!!

Here's the scoop....
...and here we are, 14 years later! Good thing we're crazy or this would have never worked!
Wow, Christine, that's amazing!! I guess when you know, you know!! What a great story!!

And I was going to say take two :marg: and call me in the morning!

Now that's my kind of doctoring!! :D

The roads are getting very slippery here... be careful if you have to drive today.
Funny... I'm not sure Dan would agree that I had to drive today, but before I went to bed this morning, I realized we were out of coffee. I'd also planned on doing Christmas cards tonight, which, for the last 10 years or so has necessitated a good Christmas movie, some Baileys on ice and a lit Christmas tree nearby to get them done!! Well, the only thing missing in our house was the Baileys... so, between that and my coffee, I knew I'd be getting up a little early so I could run out before the girls got home!! Add in a serious snowstorm... okay, so I got up a little earlier than early and headed out into the snow -- not much will keep me from my coffee, esp. after I've just worked two nights!! :blush: Needless to say, I'm home, safe and sound, enjoying a double mocha latte, and my Baileys is safe on the counter, awaiting Christmas card time. :thumbsup:

How is everyone else doing today?? And did you all see my new #####??? :curtsy:

Jasper

12-13-2007, 05:06 PM

I am so sorry.
Your work won't let you off for a death in the family?

Here's the scoop:
I was working nights at a pizza place while going to school. A co-worker asked me to drive her to a night club so she could meet up with a friend. I went inside (to make sure her friend was there before I left her), and there was John, sitting there looking like he'd lost his best friend.

I went up to him and asked if he was okay. He said, "Who ARE you?" We got to talking and then went outside so we could hear each other better without the loud music, etc.
When the sun started to come up, we realized it was almost 6am and that we'd better go.

He said he'd never met anyone like me, and that if we were smart ,we'd just get married. I agreed. That was a Friday. On Tuesday I had a ring. Two weeks later we'd bought a house. Eight months later we were married. (We'd have married sooner, but our house needed LOTS of work!)

And here we are, 14 years later! Good thing we're crazy or this would have never worked! :D :crazy: :heart:

Oh shoot, looks like I messed up the multiqoute thingy again didn't I? Oh well I have never let that stop me before.

Di, sorry to hear about your aunt.

WOW, 14 years after a start like that! Almost makes one believe in love at first sight!! Of course if it really was love at first sight it wouldn't have taken 4 days to get a ring!!:D

offwego

12-13-2007, 05:13 PM

How do you do it in Canada ???? :D Don't have snow..can't help you sorry!

I'd also planned on doing Christmas cards tonight, which, for the last 10 years or so has necessitated a good Christmas movie, some Baileys on ice and a lit Christmas tree nearby to get them done!! How is everyone else doing today?? And did you all see my new #####??? :curtsy:

Ok first of all...nice numbers.

Bailey to do the cards? I do over 120 for work sober...does that mean I should bill them for a bottle of something? Or at least a latte? And if I'm reading the afternoon right..you get the latte first? Wow am I doing this wrong!

pogo

12-13-2007, 06:21 PM

Would said gated winter home have lots of guest rooms???It depends..... I wonder what I might be able to charge for a one week stay...... hmmm..... maybe a :marg: or two ?

Don't have snow..can't help you sorry!

:haha:..............:funny:

ElenitaB

12-13-2007, 06:36 PM

Maria, did you make it into the city? How's Alex doing? Hope things aren't too bad up in your neck of the woods... your little town has been mentioned all day in the weather reports.

Jasper, how is your DW doing? And how are you doing? You're still scheduled for Monday right? Can you ask someone to keep us posted of your progress? We'll be thinking of you, buddy!

Well, I'm home today -- Euan's pink eye seems to have become and ear infection etc...so he's on anti-biotics now...and my cold has become a lung infection and pneumonia ... so I'm a bit under the weather and without much zest I'm afraid. We'll just take it easy today...
Hope you're both feeling a bit better. Our pediatrician once told me that pinkeye is a cold coming out in the eyes. Makes a lot of sense, particularly seeing how the infection has advanced in both of you. The antibiotics should do you both a world of good, but some :pixie: shouldn't hurt either!

Just when I thought DD singing performances were almost over, 2 more are added. So we still have 3 more to go!! Tomorrow night is at The Grotto. Its a spiritual retreat and gardens. Every year they have a "Festival of Lights" where all of the trees are completely wrapped in lights. Its absolutely beautiful. They have a live nativity, and various groups perform in the Chapel. Could you send some pixie dust for dry weather? Last time it rained (even though it was still gorgeous).
That sounds just lovely... I have the :fan: blowing in your direction for dry weather! If they end up with unexpected snow in Ohio and Indiana tonight, I "know nothing." :whistle:

Cool! I smell a major meet coming on!!!

They're WHAT??? That is unreal! Way to leave people in a major bind!
We might be able to come right when Ben gets out for Christmas vacation but I won't be able to take him out of school. I'd love to see you all!

The strike isn't the best timed, particularly with today's bad weather. But the drivers are very poorly paid (particularly when you found out how much the company actually charges for each trip :faint: ) and they have no benefits. I did contact one of the social workers at the hospital to see if I could give a ride to anyone heading there today and was told that the idea was a no-go due to liability issues they might end up with. Oh well... I tried.

We are having Polar Express Day at our school next Tuesday! We have made bell ornaments for each child- first gift of Christmas - for each child, straight from the North Pole (freezer).
The students will get these after an afternoon of book readings, discussion, writings and the movie with hot chocolate.

I use to do this with my class during the season, but now the whole school is jumping on the bandwagon. Do you think it was a good idea?
That is such an AWESOME idea and I love how the whole school does it now. Only a person as special as you would come up with it! :hug:

I got to tell you something that happened at my store last night. I have several lights that need to be replaced, so after trying for 2 months to get the electrician in, he finally arrived. One of the things I needed him to do is check our emergency and exit lights because they have never worked since I took over the store, anyway, he opened the battery pack and the battery needed to be changed in 1985. Do you think our head office should start listening to me when I tell them I need something? :confused:
That's crazy! I hope they get the idea that they need to start listening to you!

Does it? I wouldn't know! I think we're just stunned we made it this far at all, as is everyone else! I told you guys about how JOhn and I got engaged the night we met, right?
Sounds so similar to my Aunt Gloria and Uncle Roy's super-short courtship and marriage, and they ended up married for over 50 years. :D

Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. Thanks for the prayers and pixie dust. Please keep my cousins in your prayers. Now, how am I ever gonna get thru my work day with these tears in my eyes?
Di, PM on its way to you... :hug: for you in this trying time.

So Blythe's drinking and writing, Jenn's chilling, Rhonda's wrapping, Nikki's playing football in the snow, Alex is charming the nurses, Cindy's in a beautiful place listening to beautiful music... I have my online support group and maybe some time with Capt Jack. What are the rest of us doing tonight?

Jared

12-13-2007, 06:46 PM

Ellen, how was treatment today? How are you feeling?

drummerboy

12-13-2007, 06:54 PM

How is everyone else doing today?? And did you all see my new #####??? :curtsy:
Oh, it's so nice watching our little ones grow up. It seems like just yesterday you were just a wee tad of only 4000. :D

Okay, here's the story. A local TV station called our Chamber exec and told her they wanted to do a remote in our town to cover some of the events of the Chamber's "Festival by the Sea." They want to do it for their eeaaaarrrrly morning show that starts at 5:30 am.

Exec calls me and asks if the concert band might be able to do anything and if DD can do an excerpt from the show. I put her in touch with somebody who might be able to put together a small group out of the band, and tell her to call DD about getting into the theater and having some cast there.

So, I'm thinking I've done a good job of getting out of this 5 am thing. DD calls this afternoon and says they couldn't get enough band members together, so she told the TV people that dad would love to be interviewed during the 5:30-6 time slot.

Sooooo, Blythe. Are you going to be up and about around 4 am so you can fix me a pitcher of coffee? I'd hate to fall out of the chair in mid-interview.:sleepin::coffee:

disneydeb

12-13-2007, 07:08 PM

:hug:Jenn. I've had a lot of experience with pneumonia- My advice is: drink lots of fluids, eat chicken noodle soup with lots of garlic and sleep a lot!

Di, I'm so sorry about your aunt. It is always hard to loose those we love, but especially at this time of year.:hug:

Ellen, You are so kind.:hug: I hope you are feeling well.

Anyone not wanting their fair share of snow may still sendsome down this way!

Blythe, Congratultions on 5K!

Christine-- What can I say? :thumbsup: :D

Caroleh

12-13-2007, 07:46 PM

Well, I'm home today -- Euan's pink eye seems to have become and ear infection etc...so he's on anti-biotics now...and my cold has become a lung infection and pneumonia ... so I'm a bit under the weather and without much zest I'm afraid. We'll just take it easy today.... Can anyone come over and clean the house, finish the shopping, wrap the presents and bake some cookies for me?

:pixie::pixie: to you and Euan!!! I think I heard Pogo say he would make your cookies!!

:cry: Just wanted to zoop in and let you guys know that my aunt died this morning. Thanks for the prayers and pixie dust.

Oh, Di, I'm so, so sorry. :hug: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your cousins.

I was working nights at a pizza place while going to school. A co-worker asked me to drive her to a night club so she could meet up with a friend. I went inside (to make sure her friend was there before I left her), and there was John, sitting there looking like he'd lost his best friend.

I went up to him and asked if he was okay. He said, "Who ARE you?" We got to talking and then went outside so we could hear each other better without the loud music, etc.
When the sun started to come up, we realized it was almost 6am and that we'd better go.

He said he'd never met anyone like me, and that if we were smart ,we'd just get married. I agreed. That was a Friday. On Tuesday I had a ring. Two weeks later we'd bought a house. Eight months later we were married. (We'd have married sooner, but our house needed LOTS of work!)

That is so cool...

That's what I love about "JQ". Everyone is so nice. :D

Aw, gee, thanks....or do you mean everyone but me?:D

Would said gated winter home have lots of guest rooms???

And did you all see my new #####??? :curtsy:

Lots and Lots of guest rooms for all his really good friends, whom he really loves. Am I sucking up enough? :D

You look very good at 5000!!!! Congratulations!!!

That's crazy! I hope they get the idea that they need to start listening to you!

What are the rest of us doing tonight?

I have a feeling they'll never listen to me. My supervisor was shocked when I told her today. It was to replaced before she even worked for the company and my assistant manager has been working at the store.

Tonight, I'm hoping to finish off cards!!!

Christine

12-13-2007, 07:53 PM

You are one remarkable woman and John is very lucky to have found you. Now.... if you could only learn to cook !

I know how to cook...I just know how to cook poorly.

See how she worked it? She didn't give him time to learn about that part. :D

I knew precisely what I was doing! :plot:

And did you all see my new #####??? :curtsy:
Fabulous! :thumbsup:

WOW, 14 years after a start like that! Almost makes one believe in love at first sight!! Of course if it really was love at first sight it wouldn't have taken 4 days to get a ring!!:D
I can't wait to tell him this!!

We might be able to come right when Ben gets out for Christmas vacation but I won't be able to take him out of school. I'd love to see you all!
That would be wonderful!!

So Blythe's drinking and writing, Jenn's chilling, Rhonda's wrapping, Nikki's playing football in the snow, Alex is charming the nurses, Cindy's in a beautiful place listening to beautiful music... I have my online support group and maybe some time with Capt Jack. What are the rest of us doing tonight?

I'm gonna watch Survivor then work on sewing Olivia's brand new Brownie patches on her vest! :funny: :laughing: Yeah, right! Seriously, I'm gonna get them all rounded up and take them to a lady to do that for me tomorrow! :blush:

Olivia joined Brownies today! She's so happy! There are lots of daddy/daughter activities (a dance, a camp-out, etc) so it will be great for John and her to do this together!

Did I ask a question somewhere in this post?

Mickey'sGirl

12-13-2007, 09:04 PM

So, I'm thinking I've done a good job of getting out of this 5 am thing. DD calls this afternoon and says they couldn't get enough band members together, so she told the TV people that dad would love to be interviewed during the 5:30-6 time slot.Way to PR Ken!!! Don't forget to record said TV time to share with your adoring fans!

:hug:Jenn. I've had a lot of experience with pneumonia- My advice is: drink lots of fluids, eat chicken noodle soup with lots of garlic and sleep a lot!Thanks Deb! Unfortunately I have too much experience with it.... and the sleep part. You did meet my children in October, didn't you? Sleep is for the childless!

Harry and I just got home from his Christmas Concert at school. His class recited a poem called "Colours of the Holidays" and discussed Christmas, Eid, Divali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other festivals -- Harry spoke so clearly -- and since one of his classmates did not show, his teachers asked him to take on the opening phrase of the poem... My Harry!!! Who'd of thunk it! I taped it and may force you all to watch it if I get my manservant to upload it.....

Blythe -- I love your new number -- I'll get there one day!

Ellen -- I hope are feeling well! Sorry to hear about the commuter trouble in your neck of the woods...we just narrowly escaped the same fate a couple of weeks ago.

Christine -- thanks for the story. I loved it! My DH and I on the other hand have known each other since we were small children -- and were engaged for an eternity. My sister's 17 year marriage is much like yours, however....

Off to bed ... I want to go into work tomorrow ... My boss is taking his direct reports to lunch and I have been looking forward to it... Wish me luck!

Christine

12-13-2007, 09:22 PM

Harry and I just got home from his Christmas Concert at school.

I want to go into work tomorrow ... My boss is taking his direct reports to lunch and I have been looking forward to it... Wish me luck!

Way to take it easy, Jenn. :shake:
You are SO lucky I don't know where Canada is or I would be headed there to force you to rest! :D

Ellen, would you please tell Jenn how to slow down and take better care of herself?

Look who I'm asking!!!

By the way, where's Lynne been? Did she and Mr. Wonderful run away together???

Beast_fanatic

12-13-2007, 11:13 PM

Dsnygirl

12-13-2007, 11:22 PM

It depends..... I wonder what I might be able to charge for a one week stay...... hmmm..... maybe a margarita or two ?

Works for me.... :D

So Blythe's drinking and writing, Jenn's chilling, Rhonda's wrapping, Nikki's playing football in the snow, Alex is charming the nurses, Cindy's in a beautiful place listening to beautiful music... I have my online support group and maybe some time with Capt Jack. What are the rest of us doing tonight?
I didn't realize my DH was coming to visit... did you have a nice time?? :pirate:

Oh, it's so nice watching our little ones grow up. It seems like just yesterday you were just a wee tad of only 4000.

Sooooo, Blythe. Are you going to be up and about around 4 am so you can fix me a pitcher of coffee? I'd hate to fall out of the chair in mid-interview.
Did you say I was growing up? Could you let my mom know??? :D

And no, I'm sorry, I won't be up at 4am... but I did set the pot for 3:50, so there ought to be a fresh pitcher just waiting for you when you crawl out of bed!! :coffee: Good luck tomorrow - sounds pretty neat, actually!!! :thumbsup:

Blythe, Congratultions on 5K!

:You look very good at 5000!!!! Congratulations!!!

Blythe -- I love your new number -- I'll get there one day!

Thanks guys!! Can't believe I really have written that much around here... scary... :blush:

Jenn, have fun tomorrow at your lunch - I hope you wake up feeling better!!
And congrats to Harry on doing such a good job - that is awesome!! :thumbsup:

Okay - I'm off to bed... about half my cards are done, and yes, I still have some Baileys left. (And my writing was still legible and sensible!! :blush:) I'll finish up tomorrow night, I think... now I'm sleepy.

See you all in the am!!

ElenitaB

12-13-2007, 11:30 PM

Congrats to Harry!

Blythe, you look fa-bu-lous (it's a simple request. Fabulous. I want better than this). Your DH was detained in your house tonight. Can you guess what movie we're watching instead?

So, I'm thinking I've done a good job of getting out of this 5 am thing. DD calls this afternoon and says they couldn't get enough band members together, so she told the TV people that dad would love to be interviewed during the 5:30-6 time slot.

Sooooo, Blythe. Are you going to be up and about around 4 am so you can fix me a pitcher of coffee? I'd hate to fall out of the chair in mid-interview.:sleepin::coffee:
Just pretend you're getting up early to leave for WDW. Somehow DS manages to get up at 4:30/5:00 just fine if we're heading to the airport to catch a plane! Good luck with the pieces. Even though it's mindnumbingly early, it's great press. If you're still on, tell us which station it's on (you know, like WABC, WKRP) so we can try to see if they have a live feed. We'd love to see you! :)

I'm gonna watch Survivor then work on sewing Olivia's brand new Brownie patches on her vest! :funny: :laughing: Yeah, right! Seriously, I'm gonna get them all rounded up and take them to a lady to do that for me tomorrow! :blush:

Olivia joined Brownies today! She's so happy! There are lots of daddy/daughter activities (a dance, a camp-out, etc) so it will be great for John and her to do this together!
She's going to love it! I was Tiger Cub leader for Ben... it was a lot of fun (but a lot of work too).

BTW, there's a liquid thread product out there that you can use to "sew" on the badges. I'm sure Carol can fill you in on the details.

(Since I've been ordered to do so...) Jenn, if you don't take the time to take care of yourself, you won't get better quickly and you might even get worse. Or you might even end up getting so tired that you'll end up HAVING to sleep because you're so weak. Remember what they say on the plane, "put on your mask first." I know you have your lunch tomorrow, but on Saturday, Bryan can take over so you can nap. It sounds like an extravagance, particularly with the holidays upon us... but you need to do it to optimize your immune system and help the antibiotics do their job. And as others have said, you DON'T play with pneumonia. (Did I do good, Christine? Jenn, are you listening or doing "la-la-la-la-la thing"?)

I'm tired... can someone lend me a question?

Christine

12-14-2007, 12:47 AM

Any mother/daughter camp-outs in there? ;)
Sadly enough, there is...in March. Do you think I should move my Disney trip up a few weeks so I don't have to go?

BTW, there's a liquid thread product out there that you can use to "sew" on the badges. I'm sure Carol can fill you in on the details.

I'm tired... can someone lend me a question?

Thanks for the advice on the badge stuff. Carol, I would love more details (brands, instructions, etc).

And Ellen, you did a great job advising Jenn. Now practice what you preach! Look at the last line of your post! Look at what time it is!

I'm gonna hit the hay. Ken, I hope you do well on your interivew!

BTW Rhonda, the General Foods Internation coffee is really good! I got the Swiss Mocha and did half milk, half water like you said...it ain't Starbucks, but it ain't bad, not to mention the whole can cost less than one latte! :thumbsup:

disneydeb

12-14-2007, 07:09 AM

I have a question for everyone-- How much sleep do you get?

I bet you need more-

Good Morning all! I hope this finds all feeling well and rested.
Good luck, Jenn!
Christine, those badges need stich witchery.

I don't have any cards done or baking. I can't get my cleaning done!
I'm going to sign off till I can get something accomplished. I 've got to get those bells in the freezer! --about 400 of them!

pogo

12-14-2007, 07:25 AM

Good morning all.... except Ken.... it would be good afternoon to him. We have weathered the storm and it really wasn't bad. Only about 6 inches total. Can you guess what we are doing Sunday ????? :snowball:

Sunday is the Hanna Montana Concert in Rochester and they are forcasting huge amounts of heavy snow and very windy conditions. But the show must go on, right Ken ? :yes:

Cousin... I hope you and Euan are feeling better and congratulations to my buddy Harry for a job well done. :thumbsup:

Blythe.... you look good in a bigger size ! 5K fits you really well. :funny:

Christine....... cherish every Mother/Daughter moment...... even if you have to go camping. In ten years, you'll wish you had more chances.

Nikki... how did your football game go ?

Ellen.... you can have one of my questions.... which one do you want ? :D

Carol.... I'd make cookies for Jennifer any time...... but do you think she'd be able to eat them ??? :medic:

Sis... I'm in bed at 11:00 and up at 6:00. Is that enough ? :sleepin:

Got to run and get some business done... see you all later. Bye... :bolt:

drummerboy

12-14-2007, 07:38 AM

MMMMMfffff. This is the time I usually get up and I've already been at it for three and a half hours. The interview, etc. went well. they did a lot of shots of some of the cast members singing their song as well. Parts of it will be on the 5-6 pm broadcast tonight too. I don't know if they do any streaming feeds on the internet, but it's WWAY out of Wlimington, NC (the ABC station.)

I had coffe (thanks to a coffee house next to the theater). Now I need some bacon and eggs. Who's cooking?

Pogo, and the rest of the snow-bound, I suspect it feels a lot more Christmas-y where your are right now. We've got about another day of warmth before the cold front comes in.

My auxiliary percussionist says she'll bang the crash cymbals right next to my ear from time to time tonight to be sure I'm awake.

Caroleh

12-14-2007, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the advice on the badge stuff. Carol, I would love more details (brands, instructions, etc).

I'm not sure of brands...the difference between Canada and the US, the company I work for has 1 supplier and its an Canadian company. Stitch witchery is good if you want to iron, we have a product called liquid stitch, which is wonderful for putting badges on..easy to use, its a glue or velcro glue is really good!!

Christine, those badges need stich witchery.

Very good, Deb!!! I'm impressed!!

Carol.... I'd make cookies for Jennifer any time...... but do you think she'd be able to eat them ??? :medic:

That's what I thought you'd say!!! What kind would you make for her?

offwego

12-14-2007, 08:45 AM

:haha:..............:funny: Seriously...I don't have any snow..not even a flake. (we have the "good lake effect" here and are well clear of the snow belt so honestly get very little anyway but as of right now have none..my bird bath isn't even frozen today)

So, I'm thinking I've done a good job of getting out of this 5 am thing. DD calls this afternoon and says they couldn't get enough band members together, so she told the TV people that dad would love to be interviewed during the 5:30-6 time slot.

Oy.

Sleep is for the childless!
Seriously..pay attention and get some extra z's...also and you likely know this be careful that your follow up is all done. The antibiotics don't always work but do normally mask symptoms so please be careful ok?

. (Did I do good, Christine? Jenn, are you listening or doing "la-la-la-la-la thing"?)

I'm tired... can someone lend me a question? I agree on the irony thing here. Also sending good vibes for you to be feeling good after your treatmant. What interest rate do you want to pay on the question?Set up fee? Collateral? Sign here please....

Blythe.... you look good in a bigger size ! 5K fits you really well.
Pogo didn't you know that any women always looks good in a bigger diamond?

Mickey'sGirl

12-14-2007, 08:49 AM

:hi: Hey howdy hey everyone. Wanna hear a good one? I got into work today -- and in all liklihood, our luncheon will be cancelled today (lots of illness in these here parts). Isn't that Murphy's Law?

Ellen, thanks for the advice (and remember to practice what you preach friend :hug: ) .... I plan on doing nothing tomorrow... and am even going to beg off dinner at my sister's tonight (My English brother and his family arrive this afternoon) .... and I let OXFAM finish my Christmas shopping for me (who wouldn't want a goat I ask???? :D).

offwego

12-14-2007, 09:03 AM

[QUOTE=Mickey'sGirl;1494721 and I let OXFAM finish my Christmas shopping for me (who wouldn't want a goat I ask???? :D).[/QUOTE]

Euan?

Christine I kept forgetting to quote you and say how cute the story is. And to express my deep wonderment at you signing up Olivia for anything with the word camping in it.

Dsnygirl

12-14-2007, 09:05 AM

Your DH was detained in your house tonight. Can you guess what movie we're watching instead?

Polar Express???

I have a question for everyone-- How much sleep do you get?

I bet you need more-

I don't have any cards done or baking. I can't get my cleaning done!
I'm going to sign off till I can get something accomplished. I 've got to get those bells in the freezer! --about 400 of them!
When I'm not working? About 7-8 hrs.... when I'm working? Hmmm... between 6-7. There was a new study done on night-shift folks and how their sleep patterns affect their health, so I've got new reasons to be careful!!

So - what are you going to work on today?? And what are you going to do with 400 bells in your freezer???

Blythe.... you look good in a bigger size ! 5K fits you really well. :funny:

:fresh:

MMMMMfffff. This is the time I usually get up and I've already been at it for three and a half hours. The interview, etc. went well. they did a lot of shots of some of the cast members singing their song as well. Parts of it will be on the 5-6 pm broadcast tonight too. I don't know if they do any streaming feeds on the internet, but it's WWAY out of Wlimington, NC (the ABC station.)

My auxiliary percussionist says she'll bang the crash cymbals right next to my ear from time to time tonight to be sure I'm awake.
I'm not sure you're really awake... where's Wlimington? Are you sure you're where you belong?? How are those cymbals sounding??? :D

Seriously...I don't have any snow..not even a flake. (we have the "good lake effect" here and are well clear of the snow belt so honestly get very little anyway but as of right now have none..my bird bath isn't even frozen today)

:( That makes me sad... everyone needs a white Christmas!! Sending some you're way... :fan: :snowball:

Hey howdy hey everyone. Wanna hear a good one? I got into work today -- and in all liklihood, our luncheon will be cancelled today (lots of illness in these here parts). Isn't that Murphy's Law?

Doesn't it just figure?? Glad you're feeling well enough to go in... how's Euan?

What's everyone doing today? I've got quite the list, but I'm not even sure what I want to work on or start with. Errands, wrapping, cards, baking... laundry, vacuuming, getting rid of some paper piles... (am I the only one who has them???)

offwego

12-14-2007, 09:17 AM

, getting rid of some paper piles... (am I the only one who has them???)

Sadly no. I think some days I create paper for a living. So who else is not yet ready for the holidays? I haven't even got a "good" idea for Matt this year.:(

Mickey'sGirl

12-14-2007, 09:26 AM

Sadly no. I think some days I create paper for a living. So who else is not yet ready for the holidays? I haven't even got a "good" idea for Matt this year.:(
What about a donkey? $120 from OXFAM. :D

I have broadly hinted to Brian that I want a pair of casual non winter boots -- it will be interesting to see what I get. :D

drummerboy

12-14-2007, 09:30 AM

I have broadly hinted to Brian that I want a pair of casual non winter boots -- it will be interesting to see what I get. :D
My guess would be armys surplus combat boots.

Anybody got some toothpicks to hold by eyelids open?

Mickey'sGirl

12-14-2007, 09:30 AM

My guess would be armys surplus combat boots.

Anybody got some toothpicks to hold by eyelids open?
Do you want the ones with the green frilly plastic tops, or the red frilly plastic tops?

How'd it go? Did you tape it?????

Dsnygirl

12-14-2007, 09:55 AM

Anybody got some toothpicks to hold by eyelids open?

Do you want the ones with the green frilly plastic tops, or the red frilly plastic tops?

I've got some of the ones with umbrellas.. wouldn't they be cute???

pogo

12-14-2007, 09:56 AM

Pogo, and the rest of the snow-bound, I suspect it feels a lot more Christmas-y where your are right now. We've got about another day of warmth before the cold front comes in.
Do you have to keep rubbing that in ??? I'd love another day of warmth..... anything above 50 will do. :D

That's what I thought you'd say!!! What kind would you make for her? I don't know... Biscotti ???? :confused:

Seriously...I don't have any snow..not even a flake. (we have the "good lake effect" here and are well clear of the snow belt so honestly get very little anyway but as of right now have none..my bird bath isn't even frozen today)
Really ???? Good for you !:D

I let OXFAM finish my Christmas shopping for me (who wouldn't want a goat I ask???? ).
Uhm... that would be me. :D

What's everyone doing today? I've got quite the list, but I'm not even sure what I want to work on or start with. Errands, wrapping, cards, baking... laundry, vacuuming, getting rid of some paper piles... (am I the only one who has them???)I have paper piles too ! So you are not alone. :D

I haven't even got a "good" idea for Matt this year.:(
Well... I don't kow Matt because he didn't make it to our meet, but how about a week at WDW ! It sounds perfect to me !

I have broadly hinted to Brian that I want a pair of casual non winter boots -- it will be interesting to see what I get. I'll let Brian know that Cabela's has a sale on knee high LaCross Burley's. :thumbsup:

My guess would be armys surplus combat boots.
Or... they would do also ! :D

offwego

12-14-2007, 10:14 AM

Anybody got some toothpicks to hold by eyelids open?
Your so tired that you wrote by eyelids instead of my eyelids...the n or th, I could see but apparently you couldn't

What about a donkey? $120 from OXFAM. :
Not so much...can't see him going for that.

Do you want the ones with the green frilly plastic tops, or the red frilly plastic tops?

How'd it go? Did you tape it?????
For a moment there I thought you meant his eyelids.

Really ???? Good for you !

Well... I don't kow Matt because he didn't make it to our meet, but how about a
Yes really..it's weird as we moved here from north of Ottawa which had serious snow to an area where people plant cacti and they live!

Jenn..you let Brian buy boots? Real boots not gift cards? Matt is limited to sweaters (avec gift receipts only). My mom is pretty much stuck at gift cards if she's buying clothes as it saves the whole wrapping stage for her.

BriarRose0708

12-14-2007, 10:54 AM

Good morning! Our dreams of snow tackle football were squashed when we realized.... no one has a football! Don't you hate it when that happens? So we had a huge snowball fight instead, and someone is going to get a football before Sunday's storm hits so we can play this weekend!

I'm off to do some more work, have a great day everyone!

Christine

12-14-2007, 02:41 PM

Good afternoon. I've been out and about going to some of the "foo foo" shops around town. Who pays $62 for a cheese spreader????

offwego

12-14-2007, 03:24 PM

Good afternoon. I've been out and about going to some of the "foo foo" shops around town. Who pays $62 for a cheese spreader????

Does it come with the cheese? Mind you I've got some pretty pricey silver and china kicking around. One of my cousins registered for some stuff where a coffee cup and plate was 100.00 (usd) each! So someone must buy this junk!

Dsnygirl

12-14-2007, 04:58 PM

Hi guys... just zooping in before I go pick Julia up. Everyone having a good day?? Ken, are you still awake???

After we go get Julia, the girls and I are meeting Dan for dinner and then we're headed to see "Lights on the Lake" - the town I grew up in has a beautiful 3 mile display of lights along Onondaga Lake that you can drive through... they're just gorgeous. (Here's a picture (http://picasaweb.google.com/Blytheny/LOTL/photo#5143946891654938514) from last year...)a local radio station has music set up to match the lights that move, etc., and Santa is usually there, handing out candy canes and/or chocolates. It's fun and the girls love it... we get a "free pass" from my hospital every year, so we're headed off to see them after dinner. :) Then, it'll be home to try and finish my Christmas cards!!

What's everyone else doing tonight??

(Oh, and I FINALLY got POTC3... guess what my new movie of choice will be during Christmas card writing tonight?? :blush: Not very holidayish, but hey... it works for me!! :cloud9:)

disneydeb

12-14-2007, 05:00 PM

I'm not sure of brands...the difference between Canada and the US, the company I work for has 1 supplier and its an Canadian company. Stitch witchery is good if you want to iron, we have a product called liquid stitch, which is wonderful for putting badges on..easy to use, its a glue or velcro glue is really good!!

Very good, Deb!!! I'm impressed!!

You are?
You might not be so imprssed if you only knew that is the only way I sew! I've even made a couple of pillows with it. :D

dlpmikki

12-14-2007, 05:05 PM

Hi everyone! I've been so busy lately it was almost like being back at work! ;) Not going to get much quitere for a few days but at least I will be here and not in London. Hope all our ailing JQers are doing as well as can be expected - here is :pixie: for whoever needs it.

Did I see somewhere a suggestion of a JQ meet next December? I need an excuse to book another trip and that could be just what I am looking for!

We finally finished off doing our Christmas cards today. All the ones that need posting have gone but we are going to walk about 20 around the village, along with reminders for the Carol Singing on Wednesday. That should be fun!

offwego

12-14-2007, 05:12 PM

Hi Mikki..you'll have to let us know how the carol singing goes. That sounds like fun!

Blythe I couldn't see your pics..but I'm sure it's lovely.

Apparently we will finally get some snow on Saturday. However it will be coming when I'm supposed to be on the highway which is not so good. Oh well..as a Canadian I should be able to drive in snow right? Besides it's not far that we are going.

Christine

12-14-2007, 05:15 PM

Does it come with the cheese? Mind you I've got some pretty pricey silver and china kicking around. One of my cousins registered for some stuff where a coffee cup and plate was 100.00 (usd) each! So someone must buy this junk!

Silver and china, I can live with the high price tags. This was just a random ceramic handle spreader with wire and beads wrapped around it! :shrug:

(Oh, and I FINALLY got POTC3... guess what my new movie of choice will be during Christmas card writing tonight?? :blush: Not very holidayish, but hey... it works for me!! :cloud9:)
Excellent!

Did I see somewhere a suggestion of a JQ meet next December? I need an excuse to book another trip and that could be just what I am looking for!

That's right! But if you guys can't make it over here, you could send for ME to come THERE!! One airfare is cheaper than 2 isn't it?? (3 if you count Figaro! He does get his own seat, right?) :D

Caroleh

12-14-2007, 06:58 PM

My guess would be armys surplus combat boots.

Anybody got some toothpicks to hold by eyelids open?

I've got some of the ones with umbrellas.. wouldn't they be cute???

I was thinking about the ones with umbrellas, but I was willing to drink those drinks with the umbrellas for Ken!!!

All the ones that need posting have gone but we are going to walk about 20 around the village, along with reminders for the Carol Singing on Wednesday. That should be fun!

Are you sure you want to hear me singing? Gilles would suggest earplugs, if you want me to!!!:D

Tink&Goofy

12-14-2007, 09:08 PM

Caroleh

12-14-2007, 10:13 PM

Take a deep breath...hold it...let it out slooowwwly. Uncork the wine and pour a glass. Take a seat, put your feet up and turn on the Christmas music. Close your eyes and put your head back. Aaaahhh. Isn't that better??

Welcome to the weekend everyone! We deserve it, don't we? :D

It would be better if I didn't have to work tomorrow. I don't have a weekend off until after Christmas. :(

Anyone want to come shopping in a fabric store tomorrow to visit me? :D

Beast_fanatic

12-14-2007, 10:49 PM

BTW Rhonda, the General Foods Internation coffee is really good! I got the Swiss Mocha and did half milk, half water like you said...it ain't Starbucks, but it ain't bad, not to mention the whole can cost less than one latte! :thumbsup:

Not sure who deserves those kudos, but it wasn't me as I don't drink coffee of coffee additives of any kind!

I made the toffee cookies things that I posted the recipe for in the recipe thread tonight. They are yummy. Who wants some?

Tink&Goofy

12-15-2007, 02:47 AM

I don't know... Biscotti ????
I have a great recipe for Hawaiian Biscotti, do you want it? I hope to make some next week - do you want me to send some? I'll need an address to know where it goes. :D

I have a question for everyone-- How much sleep do you get?
Not near enough! I average about 6 hours a night. Now if we could add a few hours to a 24 hour day, I may actually get my full allotment - right Blythe? :D

Sunday is the Hanna Montana Concert in Rochester and they are forcasting huge amounts of heavy snow and very windy conditions.
Are you worried you won't be able to make it to the concert? :D

:( That makes me sad... everyone needs a white Christmas!! Sending some you're way... :fan: :snowball:
White Christmas? Whats that? Does freezing rain count? I only remember one Christmas that was white - granted it didn't snow on Christmas, but there was snow on the ground. I think we are about due, don't you?

I finally have some time to sit and post, and nobody is around! :pout: Are you guys all getting more than your allotment of sleep for the night??

Caroleh

12-15-2007, 07:58 AM

I finally have some time to sit and post, and nobody is around! :pout: Are you guys all getting more than your allotment of sleep for the night??

I've actually slept a full 8 hours for the last 2 nights!!! It's a very good feeling, since I know I'll be going back to lack of sleep soon!!

Have a wonderful Saturday, Everyone!!! For those of you shopping, don't spend too much or do you want my list? For those of you who are suppose to get this snow, drive safe if you must go out and keep warm!!!

drummerboy

12-15-2007, 10:44 AM

I finally got to sleep about midnight last night, but slept solidly until 7 (the normal time my alarm goes off, even though I had it cut off.) I dozed until 10 after that. Most weekends I'm up by about 8 or 9 these days. Generally I get about 5-6 hours sleep.

Any coffee left?

I'd like to say we had a wonderful opening night. I'd really like to say that. We got through the band concert in time to make act two. I think once they get all the technical problems ironed out, it'll be fine, but nothing will kill a play better than delayed entrances and such. It's just hard to know how all the kid-wrangling and small space are going to work out until it all has to come together. It'll get better.

pogo

12-15-2007, 11:12 AM

Good morning all.... We have another busy day started. We (Patti) started making her wonderful spaghetti sauce with sausage and meatballs. That tomorrow's diner.

Tonight I am cooking Peppercorn and Garlic crusted Steak, Twice baked Potatoes with caramelized onions, and home grown carrots with a light "brown sugar" sauce. Add our favorite Merlot (Blackstone) and Garlic toast and we'll be having a great night.

But first we are going to the Eastview Mall to experience the crazyness of Christmas. We don't need to buy anything, but we like the experience.

After we go get Julia, the girls and I are meeting Dan for dinner and then we're headed to see "Lights on the Lake" - the town I grew up in has a beautiful 3 mile display of lights along Onondaga Lake that you can drive through... they're just gorgeous. (Here's a picture (http://picasaweb.google.com/Blytheny/LOTL/photo#5143946891654938514) from last year...)a local radio station has music set up to match the lights that move, etc., and Santa is usually there, handing out candy canes and/or chocolates. It's fun and the girls love it... we get a "free pass" from my hospital every year, so we're headed off to see them after dinner.
We love lights on the Lake..... they are so pretty ! How many free passes do you get ? Enough for all of us ? :blush:

Hi everyone! I've been so busy lately it was almost like being back at work!

Did I see somewhere a suggestion of a JQ meet next December? I need an excuse to book another trip and that could be just what I am looking for!:hi: Dutchess ! I've missed you and your humor !

There has been some talk about a December meet but we have different dates, I'm afraid. What would be good dates for you, Andrew and Figaro ? :mickey:

Take a deep breath...hold it...let it out slooowwwly. Uncork the wine and pour a glass. Take a seat, put your feet up and turn on the Christmas music. Close your eyes and put your head back. Aaaahhh. Isn't that better??

Welcome to the weekend everyone! We deserve it, don't we? I' not sure about you T&G, but I do ! :D

I have a great recipe for Hawaiian Biscotti, do you want it? I hope to make some next week - do you want me to send some? I'll need an address to know where it goes.

Are you worried you won't be able to make it to the concert? :D
PM me yours and I'll reply with mine. :D

I'm not worried about missing the concert, but I am concerned for all the families that will be traveling to it.

I finally got to sleep about midnight last night, but slept solidly until 7 (the normal time my alarm goes off, even though I had it cut off.) I dozed until 10 after that. Most weekends I'm up by about 8 or 9 these days. Generally I get about 5-6 hours sleep.I am usually up by 6:00, but today I didn't get up until 8:00. Not bad !

It seems that when we get older, it is harder to sleep in, doesn't it ???? :D

Have a great Saturday everyone ! I hope to see you tonight ! :D

dlpmikki

12-15-2007, 12:40 PM

Tonight I am cooking Peppercorn and Garlic crusted Steak, Twice baked Potatoes with caramelized onions, and home grown carrots with a light "brown sugar" sauce. Add our favorite Merlot (Blackstone) and Garlic toast and we'll be having a great night.

There has been some talk about a December meet but we have different dates, I'm afraid. What would be good dates for you, Andrew and Figaro ? :mickey:

That steak sounds remarkably good! Is it a fillet?

We tend to like the first half of December. Cheaper points, flights etc and smaller crowds. Who does that match up with? Am I still in danger of meeting you in April?

Jasper

12-15-2007, 12:43 PM

I finally got to sleep about midnight last night, but slept solidly until 7 (the normal time my alarm goes off, even though I had it cut off.)

It's just hard to know how all the kid-wrangling and small space are going to work out until it all has to come together. It'll get better.

Doesn't it really stink when you know you can finally get one morning to sleep in and your body is awake at its normal time anyway? It really is amazing how the human body gets into such a routine.

I can sympathize with your kid issues in a tight space! About 15 or 20 years ago I was asked to be Stage Manager for a production of ANNIE! that our local community theater was doing. Somewhere along the way we were asked if we could travel with the show to a couple of small towns about 60 miles from here. The first place we went to the facilities were fairly decent. However, the second place we went to was so tiny that we actually had to go outside the building and come around the back of the building to make entrances from the opposite side.

Also because of the tiny wing spaces we actually had to take ALL of the scenery off one side of stage and out an overhead garage door and store them outside when they weren't being used on stage!! Talk about losing your religion, getting old early, pulling out your hair, etc!

Fortunately we were able to get two rehearsals in at that facility before we opened there so we quickly figured out where we could cut many of the set pieces. Of course, you know how making such changes can drive both the director crazy because it messes with their "vision" for the show and the actores because they get used to depending on the set pieces being in certain locations but we just had no choice!

Good luck, with you involved I am sure they will get it worked out!

ElenitaB

12-15-2007, 02:13 PM

Jasper, how are you doing? You still on for Monday? I'm getting ready a huge shipment of :pixie: for you.

Take a deep breath...hold it...let it out slooowwwly. Uncork the wine and pour a glass. Take a seat, put your feet up and turn on the Christmas music. Close your eyes and put your head back. Aaaahhh. Isn't that better??

Welcome to the weekend everyone! We deserve it, don't we? :D
Cindy, I think you should start marketing that idea as a "guided meditation"! Even if you can't actually do it, just thinking about it helps. :thumbsup:

Anyone want to come shopping in a fabric store tomorrow to visit me? :D
I'd love to... my local fabric store closed down. :(

I finally have some time to sit and post, and nobody is around! :pout: Are you guys all getting more than your allotment of sleep for the night??
I was pretty upset last night and couldn't sleep for hours. Finally had to take something to turn off the inner dialog (or in my case, harangue).

I'd like to say we had a wonderful opening night. I'd really like to say that. We got through the band concert in time to make act two. I think once they get all the technical problems ironed out, it'll be fine, but nothing will kill a play better than delayed entrances and such. It's just hard to know how all the kid-wrangling and small space are going to work out until it all has to come together. It'll get better.
Here's some problem-defusing :pixie: for your production! Pictures???

We're having shrimp and lobster tonight for dinner. I saw some at Costco the other night and coudn't resist. Just can't figure out exactly how I want to prepare it. Any ideas? And tomorrow I'm baking (again! No fainting allowed! ;) )

Natazu

12-15-2007, 02:38 PM

Zoop.

Miss you all.

Busy season.

Can zoop be my question?

BronxTigger

12-15-2007, 05:41 PM

So...has anyone here been to Israel??

Jared leaves for the airport in an hour to head there! He has to be at the airport FOUR HOURS early for intense security screening. Then he leaves at midnight (we hope...there's a big storm coming!) He'll be back in the evening of the 26th. 10 days...with a friend...all for FREE! It's a birthright trip; there's an organization that pays for Jewish young adults to go to Israel in peer groups for FREE! And he's going. Tonight. :plane:

:pixie: for safe travel!
:pixie: for a great time!
:pixie: for safe travel!

P.S. I almost put :shark: where the plane is. At first glance, I thought it was a plane. Turns out it's a shark. Who knew?

drummerboy

12-15-2007, 06:41 PM

Here's some problem-defusing :pixie: for your production! Pictures???
Must be working. I didn't get there this afternoon, but was told that things went better. I'll be audience tonight.

1. :pixie: for safe travel!
:pixie: for a great time!
:pixie: for safe travel!

2. P.S. I almost put :shark: where the plane is. At first glance, I thought it was a plane. Turns out it's a shark. Who knew?
1.:ditto:

2. Who knew I had two personal smileys? :shark: :drummer:

Christine

12-15-2007, 07:21 PM

Not sure who deserves those kudos, but it wasn't me as I don't drink coffee of coffee additives of any kind!

Sorry. For some reason I thought you told me about it! I betcha it was Ellen!

P.S. I almost put :shark: where the plane is. At first glance, I thought it was a plane. Turns out it's a shark. Who knew?
You're a hoot!

Brrrrr! It's cold out today! 30 mile an hour winds are making that wind chill about 25 degrees! Definitely feeling more like Christmas now! :thumbsup:

We had our last winter league :soccer: game today (they won 18-0, and Olivia got to come off defense and get a goal!).

We're about to have our late anniversary dinner (sushi!) with Leeann and her family (remember meeting her in October??)

HOpe you guys have a good evening. See you tomorrow!

Caroleh

12-15-2007, 08:06 PM

Tonight I am cooking Peppercorn and Garlic crusted Steak, Twice baked Potatoes with caramelized onions, and home grown carrots with a light "brown sugar" sauce. Add our favorite Merlot (Blackstone) and Garlic toast and we'll be having a great night.

And you didn't invite us.:pout:

We have strong winds and snow. Of course, it's also freezing cold. Hope everyone is staying warm!!!

Can anyone tell me why I can't send a bar of soap to the US?

drummerboy

12-15-2007, 11:50 PM

What a difference a day makes! I couldn't have been prouder of the cast tonight. Hope they keep it up. :cloud9:

Who's ready for some hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies?

Beast_fanatic

12-15-2007, 11:57 PM

Brrrrr! It's cold out today! 30 mile an hour winds are making that wind chill about 25 degrees! :freezing: Definitely feeling more like Christmas now!

Don't get used to it. It's supposed to get up into the 60's again in a few days - even into the 50's tomorrow.

And, congrats Olivia! :soccer:

Did everyone have fun at the party?

BronxTigger

12-16-2007, 06:56 AM

Good MORNing, Good MORNing!
*sung to the tune of the MK opening show*

How is everybody's weather today? Mine is wild!
Snow, freezing rain, and WIND! Earlier, the snow/ice mix was blowing to the right under one street lamp, and to the left in the next lamp. Pretty cool. AND the de-icer train went past at one point.

:freeze::snowball::winter::snowball::sleigh::elf:

I've got coffee, tea, and cocoa! Anyone want some?

disneydeb

12-16-2007, 09:17 AM

Sure I'll take coffee! Imade muffins yesterday. Blueberry ones and applesauce, anyone want one or two?

We got some rain and maybe some flurries sometime today. Not enough to keep us out of school.:(

pogo

12-16-2007, 10:04 AM

Good morning all..... brrr..... it's cold and nasty out !

That steak sounds remarkably good! Is it a fillet?

We tend to like the first half of December. Cheaper points, flights etc and smaller crowds. Who does that match up with? Am I still in danger of meeting you in April?
Sorry... not a fillet.... but a very good cut of Strip Steak and the dinner was perfect.

We are still thinking about April but we do want to see WDW all decked out for Christmas.
It might be impossible to do early December because of my business. I think Christine and Blythe are leaning towards the first week in December.

Zoop.

Miss you all.

Busy season.

Can zoop be my question?
Wow.... you sit arouond all night playing with your X Box and that's the best you can do ???? :D

So...has anyone here been to Israel??

Jared leaves for the airport in an hour to head there! He has to be at the airport FOUR HOURS early for intense security screening. Then he leaves at midnight (we hope...there's a big storm coming!) He'll be back in the evening of the 26th. 10 days...with a friend...all for FREE! It's a birthright trip; there's an organization that pays for Jewish young adults to go to Israel in peer groups for FREE! And he's going. Tonight. :plane:

:pixie: for safe travel!
:pixie: for a great time!

I'll second the safe travel thing. Have a wonderful and spiritual time and travel safe.

And you didn't invite us.Sorry.... dinnner for two only ! :cloud9: We even had soft music and candle's in the Sun Room. Then we snuggled and watched Dream Girls ! :thumbsup:

How is everybody's weather today? Mine is wild!
Snow, freezing rain, and WIND! Earlier, the snow/ice mix was blowing to the right under one street lamp, and to the left in the next lamp. Pretty cool. AND the de-icer train went past at one point.
We have a winterey mix of about 6" of snow, sleet and now freezing rain. :(

We got some rain and maybe some flurries sometime today. Not enough to keep us out of school.
Uhm Sis..... it isn't a school day !:shake: Today is Sunday !

Caroleh

12-16-2007, 10:23 AM

I've got coffee, tea, and cocoa! Anyone want some?

Cocoa for me, please!!!

Sure I'll take coffee! Imade muffins yesterday. Blueberry ones and applesauce, anyone want one or two?

A blueberry muffin sounds really yummy!!!

Good morning all..... brrr..... it's cold and nasty out !

Sorry.... dinnner for two only ! :cloud9: We even had soft music and candle's in the Sun Room. Then we snuggled and watched Dream Girls ! :thumbsup:

I'll second the it's cold and nasty outside. I look out the window, I see white and I hear the wind howling. I'm dressed for the day, my new WDW hoodie and a pair of pj bottoms. I'm staying inside and getting a few things done today..Christmas cards for the staff and I'm going to make cookies..peanut butter kiss cookies. Anyone want some?

That sounded like a perfect evening, Buddy!! I don't think I could get Gilles to watch Dream Girls, so here it would have to be Capt. Jack!!!

Another story!!! Around our house I'm the Disney fan, Gilles goes along with me to make me happy. Anyway, after this last trip, I'm finding him looking around INTERCOT at Disney stuff and a few other DIsney websites. Do you think he's getting the Disney bug? I think he got all caught up in the magic during the trip!!!

ElenitaB

12-16-2007, 12:30 PM

Hello all! Warm cinnamon scones here if anyone would like some. Later this afternoon, I'll be making lemon blueberry scones (from scratch... not a mix this week) at Ben's request. They're having a holiday party this week and my DS wants to bring scones. I can't even imagine what the other kids will think!

Pogo, Blythe... did you guys get loads of snow? We only have a tiny bit. I'm almost disappointed (but not really).

Who knew I had two personal smileys? :shark: :drummer:
I know what the second one alludes to, but could you enlighten us as to the first? ;)

Sorry. For some reason I thought you told me about it! I betcha it was Ellen!
What did I do now? (I'm in the dog house already, so just heap it on.)

Congrats again on the anniversary, and super congrats to Super Soccer Goalie Girl for making a goal!

Around our house I'm the Disney fan, Gilles goes along with me to make me happy. Anyway, after this last trip, I'm finding him looking around INTERCOT at Disney stuff and a few other DIsney websites. Do you think he's getting the Disney bug? I think he got all caught up in the magic during the trip!!!
Hi, Gilles! :wave:

So who thinks we'll make it to the movies today?

drummerboy

12-16-2007, 12:53 PM

I know what the second one alludes to, but could you enlighten us as to the first? ;)
You didn't know that I'm a lawyer?

Caroleh

12-16-2007, 01:45 PM

Hi, Gilles! :wave:

So who thinks we'll make it to the movies today?

Gilles says Hi Ellen!!

What movie are you planning to see?

My cookies aren't getting made, I forgot to tell Gilles to get brown sugar.

I'm trying to sort through 720 photos to get them printed. I'm down to 680. I was thinking about putting them on a CD and making them into a movie, but I also want to do a scrapbook. Any ideas on what to put into a scrapbook and what on the CD or should I do both?

Christine

12-16-2007, 01:58 PM

What did I do now? (I'm in the dog house already, so just heap it on.)

I think you were the one that told me about mixing milk with General Foods International coffee. It was yummy!
Why are you in the dog house?

You didn't know that I'm a lawyer?
I thought this :thedolls:was the smiley for lawyer?

My cookies aren't getting made, I forgot to tell Gilles to get brown sugar.

What kind of cookie mix needs brown sugar?

Tink&Goofy

12-16-2007, 02:27 PM

I was pretty upset last night and couldn't sleep for hours. Finally had to take something to turn off the inner dialog (or in my case, harangue).
Did you sleep better last night, Ellen?

We have a winterey mix of about 6" of snow, sleet and now freezing rain. :(
OK, my LOVE of snow stops when it becomes freezing rain! I refuse to drive in the stuff! Course our city has almost no snow removal equipment, and does not use salt or other chemicals (this is Oregon - must be GREEN), so their tactic is to throw gravel on it, and let it melt by itself....:shake:

Uhm Sis..... it isn't a school day !:shake: Today is Sunday !
Maybe she was thinking Sunday School?

Another story!!! Around our house I'm the Disney fan, Gilles goes along with me to make me happy. Anyway, after this last trip, I'm finding him looking around INTERCOT at Disney stuff and a few other DIsney websites. Do you think he's getting the Disney bug? I think he got all caught up in the magic during the trip!!!
Funny how that happens, isn't it? :D We took my Mom and Stepdad to DL in August (her first trip ever!). They wanted to see it, but really thought of it as for the kids. Now they are planning to go back, just themselves!

I thought this :thedolls:was the smiley for lawyer?
:funny:

A quiet day today. DH is frantically out shopping - and since I am basically done, I am staying put. I work tomorrow, but then I am off until Jan 2! :joy: So I have this week to wrap things up - and maybe do some baking!
Is everyone else staying safe and warm at home?

Any updates on Alex??

Caroleh

12-16-2007, 02:42 PM

What kind of cookie mix needs brown sugar?

My dear Christine, can you believe some of us actually bake stuff from scratch and not from a mix? I love baking, and it can only be from scratch!!!

Christine

12-16-2007, 02:49 PM

My dear Christine, can you believe some of us actually bake stuff from scratch and not from a mix? I love baking, and it can only be from scratch!!!

Whatever floats your boat! :shrug:

Carol, I know what you mean about when a DH picks up the WDW bug. John is really pushing to make a surprise trip to WDW next week! How scary is it that I am being the sensible one trying to talk him out of it??

Dsnygirl

12-16-2007, 03:40 PM

We're having shrimp and lobster tonight for dinner. I saw some at Costco the other night and coudn't resist. Just can't figure out exactly how I want to prepare it. Any ideas? And tomorrow I'm baking (again! No fainting allowed!)
Yummm!!! Now, that is MY kind of cooking!! How was it?? I'd have just tossed the lobster in to steam and put the shrimp on some pilaf... sigh... getting hungry now, but what I've planned for dinner isn't even close...

What a difference a day makes! I couldn't have been prouder of the cast tonight. Hope they keep it up.
Congrats!! Glad to hear they ironed out the entrances, etc. How many more performances do they have?

Hello all! Warm cinnamon scones here if anyone would like some. Later this afternoon, I'll be making lemon blueberry scones (from scratch... not a mix this week) at Ben's request.

Pogo, Blythe... did you guys get loads of snow? We only have a tiny bit. I'm almost disappointed (but not really).

So who thinks we'll make it to the movies today?
I'd love some scones... they're a favorite around here, although I don't make them as often as I'd like. :(

Yup - lots of snow... so far today, looks like close to 6 or 7 inches so far. Started out as rain/freezing rain this morning, turned over to snow around noon. So - in answer to your movies question - I don't know if you made it, but we didn't... the girls and I were supposed to go see "Enchanted". :( Looks like it'll be an evening this week, as I'm afraid it'll be out of the theatre by Friday.

Is everyone else staying safe and warm at home?
So far, we have... I, unfortunately, have to go to work tonight! And I SO don't want to... it's so cozy and nice around here. I'm going to try to come home at 11pm, but I'm sure with all the snow/rain we've had, it'll be busy. I'm just praying the roads will be clear in the morning if I have to stay at work - I'd not enjoy a snow day if it means staying up all day!!

Carol, I know what you mean about when a DH picks up the WDW bug. John is really pushing to make a surprise trip to WDW next week! How scary is it that I am being the sensible one trying to talk him out of it??
Christine, is that really you, or did someone just steal your screenname? :faint: You stop talking crazy, or else tell John that the girls and I would be more than happy to join him next week!! Quick - pack your suitcases before he changes his mind!!! :vacation:

ElenitaB

12-16-2007, 05:05 PM

You didn't know that I'm a lawyer?
Thought I'd let you go there ... :blush:

I thought this :thedolls:was the smiley for lawyer?
A good friend of ours is a lawyer, and I always use this one with him: :bat: He's not as well-humored about it as our dear Ken is.

What movie are you planning to see?

I'm trying to sort through 720 photos to get them printed. I'm down to 680. I was thinking about putting them on a CD and making them into a movie, but I also want to do a scrapbook. Any ideas on what to put into a scrapbook and what on the CD or should I do both?
Alvin and the Chipmunks for Ben and Enchanted for me. But we never made it out. I've been working for the past 4 hours and now I have to do laundry.

As for the photos, Carol, in one of my scrapbooking mags, I found a planning worksheet that was super useful. I'm looking for it for Bethany and I'll share it with you when I find it. I included a CD with all the pics from the trip in my last scrapbook, and if you must, you could print out a contact sheet to include.

I think you were the one that told me about mixing milk with General Foods International coffee. It was yummy!

What kind of cookie mix needs brown sugar?
Not me... I almost never buy those GF Intl coffees (though I did buy a Mayan Chocolate one as I LOVE Mexican hot chocolate). And I'm not sure about other cookies, but Toll House Choc Chip cookies need brown sugar.

Slept mildly better last night... the internal harangue continues but I'm doing a lot of praying, and I didn't wait as long to resort to better living through chemistry. Let's just say that I need to learn to keep it :zipped: sometimes. :(

Christine

12-16-2007, 05:19 PM

... the internal harangue continues but I'm doing a lot of praying, and I didn't wait as long to resort to better living through chemistry. Let's just say that I need to learn to keep it :zipped: sometimes. :(

Did I miss something? What does harangue mean?

dlpmikki

12-16-2007, 05:37 PM

Did I miss something? What does harangue mean?

That is a very english word - I must be being a bad influence on Ellen! It is a tirade - not usually given to yourself but Ellen is good at multi-tasking. You know how people sometimes go on and on and on about something they think is wrong or should be different? That is a harangue when you are on the receiving end of it. What the world needs, especially at this time of year, is a lot less upset and a lot more peace and understanding. Can you feel the good vibes pouring out of me?

ElenitaB

12-16-2007, 07:53 PM

That is a very english word - I must be being a bad influence on Ellen! [...] Can you feel the good vibes pouring out of me?
You, my dear, have always been a very good influence on me! :hug:

There's leftover garlic shrimp here. If no one claims it, we can have shrimp salad sandwiches for lunch. Who wants one? And there's even still scones for breakfast. I feel like I'm turning into a caterer over here. Now if I could just look as good in a sweater as Nigella does, I'd really be cooking! :blush:

Hopefully, we'll get an Alex report tomorrow.

Are you all setting up your :pixie: fans to send Jasper some tomorrow morning?

pogo

12-16-2007, 08:34 PM

Pogo, Blythe... did you guys get loads of snow? We only have a tiny bit. I'm almost disappointed (but not really).
I shoveled the driveway this morning so we could make it to church and we had about 6" then. We've gotten another 6 to 10" since around 1:30. I'm so tired of it already ! :snowball:

Carol, I know what you mean about when a DH picks up the WDW bug. John is really pushing to make a surprise trip to WDW next week! How scary is it that I am being the sensible one trying to talk him out of it??
Yeah.... right ! You the sensible one ???? :shake: Start packing.... then you'll be the sensible one. :yes:

Did I miss something? What does harangue mean?

That is a very english word - I must be being a bad influence on Ellen! It is a tirade - not usually given to yourself but Ellen is good at multi-tasking. You know how people sometimes go on and on and on about something they think is wrong or should be different? That is a harangue when you are on the receiving end of it. What the world needs, especially at this time of year, is a lot less upset and a lot more peace and understanding. Can you feel the good vibes pouring out of me?

That's funny...... I thought it was that African village in AK. :D

drummerboy

12-16-2007, 08:45 PM

I thought this :thedolls:was the smiley for lawyer?

No, that's just the look we get when we're about to decimate the other side. Sometimes it's accompanied by a Muwahahahahahaha.

Congrats!! Glad to hear they ironed out the entrances, etc. How many more performances do they have?
Four more, next weekend. Today went well also. I think I can breathe easier now.

DW and I got there about ten minutes before the finale once we got back from the band concert. I think I'll be doing some percussion for the show next week.

Another story: The gal who does weekend and some morning weather for the same station that did the Friday interview also plays xylophone in our concert band. Before the concert today, she told me that she happened to be in the control room when my part came on and said, "Hey, I know that guy--that's Ken. He plays drums too." I found it kind of funny that the TV celebrity was dropping my name. Then again, she didn't mention whether the control room people were laughing or not. :blush:

Do all of you snow people expect to have a white Christmas this year?

disneydeb

12-16-2007, 09:04 PM

:pixie::pixie::pixie: to Alex and Jasper!

Sorry I've been too busy to swoop in much this weekend.

I've been cleaning and decorating a bit more.

Of course, being an elf has its moments of glory, but I could use a little more rest.:elf:

Where did I place my question box?

:santa2::deer:

drummerboy

12-16-2007, 09:05 PM

Ummmm. Can somebody clue me in on what's a good site to use for posting pictures so I can link them to this board? Thanks.

Christine

12-16-2007, 09:47 PM

Ummmm. Can somebody clue me in on what's a good site to use for posting pictures so I can link them to this board? Thanks.

I use webshots and find it relatively easy and user friendly.

Guess what? I cooked dinner! Taco soup and corn bread! :faint:

And guess what else? It was edible! :cheer:

Caroleh

12-16-2007, 10:09 PM

Ummmm. Can somebody clue me in on what's a good site to use for posting pictures so I can link them to this board? Thanks.

Webshots and flickr both are really good. flickr is through yahoo.

Guess what? I cooked dinner! Taco soup and corn bread! :faint:

And guess what else? It was edible! :cheer:

Very good, Christine, I'm very proud of you!!!

Gilles used a Disney recipe and made us seafood enchilada's for dinner!!!

I've been playing all day with Microsoft Movie maker and I'm creating a movie of my Disney pictures to put on a CD. It has music in the background and everything!! I'm so proud of myself. I still have a lot to do, but it's getting there. The biggest problem is that I'm doing it on my desktop and tomorrow I'm getting my Christmas present from Gilles...my own laptop!!! I may have to wait to play with my new toy.:( Does anyone want to see my movie when I'm done?

:pixie::pixie: for Jasper tomorrow.

pogo

12-16-2007, 10:13 PM

Ummmm. Can somebody clue me in on what's a good site to use for posting pictures so I can link them to this board? Thanks.

I use webshots and find it relatively easy and user friendly.

What she said.... it is the easiest. Christine is one smart cookie ! :D

Guess what? I cooked dinner! Taco soup and corn bread! :faint:

And guess what else? It was edible! :cheer:
What time do you think the :medic: should get there ????? :D

Just kidding.... I'm proud of you ! :thumbsup:

drummerboy

12-16-2007, 10:49 PM

I use webshots and find it relatively easy and user friendly.

Guess what? I cooked dinner! Taco soup and corn bread! :faint:

And guess what else? It was edible! :cheer:
Wow. Next you'll be telling us about your upcoming tent-camping trip you've planned.

Thanks for the webshots suggestion.

What she said.... it is the easiest. Christine is one smart cookie !

Cookie? did somebody say cookie?

Dsnygirl

12-16-2007, 10:52 PM

Slept mildly better last night... the internal harangue continues but I'm doing a lot of praying, and I didn't wait as long to resort to better living through chemistry. Let's just say that I need to learn to keep it :zipped: sometimes.
Ellen, I hope you have a GREAT sleep tonight... it's hard to turn off those inner voices, but I sure hope you're able to... I'm sad to know you've got a :( on your face!! I hope today's been better....

Are you all setting up your :pixie: fans to send Jasper some tomorrow morning?
Absolutely!!

IThat's funny...... I thought it was that African village in AK.
Nope... that's Harambe. :D (I think! :blush:)

Do all of you snow people expect to have a white Christmas this year?
Yup!! The more, the merrier... :deer:

Well all, I got my wish... I'm headed home at 11:30!! Not a good ride ahead of me, but once I get there, I'm off 'til Christmas night, and I can't wait!! Now I can get a bunch of stuff done I was kind-of cramming into Tuesday & Wednesday... and if the girls end up home, we can go see "Enchanted"!! :thumbsup:

Hope you're all having a good night... sleep well everybody, esp. you, Ellen! :hug:

drummerboy

12-16-2007, 11:29 PM

Dsnygirl

12-17-2007, 01:09 AM

OK, I'm going to try and see if I can get this Webshots thing to work. If it does, I've got a few photos of our 2005 play to share. None yet for the current one, but I'll try that when we get some (if I can get these to come up.)

Photos (http://community.webshots.com/album/561796796YTTtTI)

By jove, I think I've got it. Anybody able to get to the pictures?

Me!! I got them - you did it! So - what was the play, and where are you??

Well, I'm home... I'm not sure I'm in one piece, though... I think I left a part of my sanity out there on one of the snow-covered roads!! :crazy: Let's just leave it that a 20 minute drive took me almost 45, and that was with me taking the roads more travelled!! I would still be out there if I'd taken our normal road in. :( Most of the time, I could see maybe 10-20 ft. in front of my car, and forget high-beams... they were useless until I was almost home. It's a good thing we've lived here 7 months and I'm nosey enough to drive around all the back roads a lot, or I'd have been TOTALLY terrified!

Needless to say, I'm having a glass of wine to unwind before bed... it's the Chardonnay I bought for my MIL (I don't like Chardonnay much...) but right now, I need it more than she does and it's working... I think my nerves have finally stopped jangling. She'll never know... I'll go buy her another bottle before Saturday! :blush: Oh, and the chaser, you ask?? Goldfish... gotta have something to soak up the alcohol... :D

Okay all, I'm off to bed... if it continues like this all night, the girls and I will be enjoying "Enchanted" around lunch time tomorrow! :thumbsup:

Over and out from :snowball::snowball::snowball: land...

drummerboy

12-17-2007, 07:52 AM

Me!! I got them - you did it! So - what was the play, and where are you??

Well, I'm home... I'm not sure I'm in one piece, though... I think I left a part of my sanity out there on one of the snow-covered roads!! :crazy: Let's just leave it that a 20 minute drive took me almost!
The photos were from the first show I wrote, "Radio Play". I was manning the sound board in the balcony for that one. If you imagine about a three-foot space behind all the set walls, that's all the wing space there is in that theater. We have to be very creative with set designs.

I remember a few of those scarey drives from my days in NJ. Glad you made it back safe and sound. You could have at least offered to share some of your sedative with the rest of us, though. :wine::D

How's Monday treating everybody? Hard to believe it's only a week and a day to Christmas isn't it?

Caroleh

12-17-2007, 08:06 AM

By jove, I think I've got it. Anybody able to get to the pictures?

I got them, Ken!! Thank you for sharing!!

I remember a few of those scarey drives from my days in NJ. Glad you made it back safe and sound. You could have at least offered to share some of your sedative with the rest of us, though. :wine::D

How's Monday treating everybody? Hard to believe it's only a week and a day to Christmas isn't it?

I get to see what my drive will be like this am. I live in a city where no one knows how to drive.:mad: So my morning could be really interesting.

I think I'm doing Christmas a week early. I'm taking my staff gifts today, I get my computer today, tomorrow is our area managers Christmas party and Friday I get together with my best friend for Christmas.

Anybody have a cup of hot chocolate this Morning?

Dsnygirl

12-17-2007, 08:32 AM

I remember a few of those scarey drives from my days in NJ. Glad you made it back safe and sound. You could have at least offered to share some of your sedative with the rest of us, though. :wine::D

How's Monday treating everybody? Hard to believe it's only a week and a day to Christmas isn't it?
Sorry - there's still some in the fridge... would you like a glass?? :blush:

So - how many plays have you written?? You guys did a good job on the set of that one! Sigh... I miss being involved in a theatre show... Julia wants to try a Children's Theatre next year, so that's probably as close as I'll get these days!

Monday's being good to me, although I'm tired after getting to bed so late! The girls are home and VERY excited about it!!

Anybody have a cup of hot chocolate this Morning?
I sure do!! But it's mixed in with my coffee - would you like some?? It's even the kind with the little marshmallows... :D

So, with all the :snowball::snowball: out there, my girls have another snow day... sheesh... last year, we didn't even have snow yet!! (Not good - I'll take the snow days, thanks! ) So, we're off to see "Enchanted" this afternoon... it's supposed to be sunny and clear by lunchtime! :thumbsup:

ElenitaB

12-17-2007, 09:16 AM

Thanks for the pics, Ken! Isn't there a way in Webshots to become "friends?" A lot of us INTERCOT folk have albums over there.

Hey, Pogo! Where were you this morning? Sam Champion was up in Rochester this morning and I kept on hoping to see you. ;)

I've been playing all day with Microsoft Movie maker and I'm creating a movie of my Disney pictures to put on a CD. It has music in the background and everything!! I'm so proud of myself. I still have a lot to do, but it's getting there. The biggest problem is that I'm doing it on my desktop and tomorrow I'm getting my Christmas present from Gilles...my own laptop!!! I may have to wait to play with my new toy.:( Does anyone want to see my movie when I'm done?
I want to see it! Sounds like today is going to be a fun day for you.

Blythe, do the girls have off from school already? There was a lot less traffic driving DS to school this AM... I'm wondering if one of the schools is closed already. Have fun at the movies!

Talk to y'all later. In the meantime, I'll be making cookies (gingerbread) later if someone would like some.

Mickey'sGirl

12-17-2007, 09:44 AM

:hi: Morning everyone!

We got about a foot of snow yesterday -- and it is really really beautiful. We suffer from the same affliction as Carol does -- horrible drivers. I was stuck behind someone doing 20 clicks this morning (that's about 12 mph for you american folks) ..... It took me over 2 hours to get here!!!

Any gingerbread left?

drummerboy

12-17-2007, 10:20 AM

So - how many plays have you written?? You guys did a good job on the set of that one! Sigh... I miss being involved in a theatre show... Julia wants to try a Children's Theatre next year, so that's probably as close as I'll get these days!
Just two plays, that one and the Christmas musical we're doing now. Might try some more in the future, as long as DD has her troupe going. I'd like to try some heavy drama some time. I'm not sure either show would play outside of Peoria (an old show-biz saying) but we're having fun doing them here anyway.

Just keep saying to yourself, "There is life after children, there is life after children." I didn't start much of this (drumming, writing, etc.) until after the kids were up and out.

Okay Pogo, cover your ears. I'm semi-jealous of all you people who are having snow. To me, there's nothing that will put you in the Christmas spirit like a little (emphasize little) snow on the ground. I love to be outside at night when a gentle snow is falling--seeing it fall past the glow of streetlights, taking in the hushed atmosphere. And then running back in to have a hot chocolate and get warm. :D

Anybody else have a radio station that's playing all Christmas music? We've got one here that does it every year.

Mickey'sGirl

12-17-2007, 10:26 AM

Anybody else have a radio station that's playing all Christmas music? We've got one here that does it every year.:hi: :hi: I do! I do! -- I can handle it in small doses -- There is only so much "contemporary" Christmas music I can handle (that Christmas Shoes song comes to mind :hide2: ).. I switch back and forth between it and the classical music station -- I also have about 9 hours of MP3's loaded on my PC here at work -- So, I'll often listen to them. Do you want me to mail you a little snow Aunty Mame?

Dsnygirl

12-17-2007, 11:18 AM

Anybody else have a radio station that's playing all Christmas music? We've got one here that does it every year.
Yup!! We've got a couple, but one in particular is my favorite, as they play old and new songs - and the older ones are my absolute favorites!! (i.e. Perry Como, Burl Ives, Bing, Frank, etc... :blush:) I confess, I listen to it all the time and forget to put our Christmas CD's in!!

There is only so much "contemporary" Christmas music I can handle (that Christmas Shoes song comes to mind :hide2: )
Jenn, I am totally with you on that one... once I really listened to it after it first came out and cried all the way to work, I decided that was enough for me, and I turn it off every time it comes on!! My girls wanted me to leave it on the other day when they were in the car, so I did, to be a nice mommy... stupid of me... Emma started going on about how the little boy's mommy was dying and wasn't it nice he wanted to get her those shoes for when she sees Jesus, etc... I barely made it home!! :sob:

So - what's everyone up to today? I am very proud of myself... we got my mom and my MIL digital photo frames for Christmas, and I just finished uploading (downloading??) pics from our computer to the cards for them... I had to install the new softward and everything!! :bow: So, now they're all done & wrapped... yeah!!

drummerboy

12-17-2007, 11:28 AM

Do you want me to mail you a little snow Aunty Mame?
Oh yes, would you dearie? (Slip a few cookies in there while you're at it.)

Christine

12-17-2007, 11:42 AM

There is only so much "contemporary" Christmas music I can handle

See, I can't handle "contemporary" Christmas music, but not for the sadness level. I just can't stand hearing Beyounce and the like butcher a beautiful classic Christmas carol!
Who does scales in Silent Night??? Honestly!

Good morning all! It was 26 degrees here this morning! We had a hard frost outside, and poor Olivia thought it was snow!

I think I've convinced John to just hang on the three more months until our March WDW trip. I know it would be fun, but I think when we saw the books AFTERWARDS we'd regret it! I guess I really have been listening to Dave Ramsey! :(
!

Mickey'sGirl

12-17-2007, 11:49 AM

Jenn, I am totally with you on that one... once I really listened to it after it first came out and cried all the way to work, I decided that was enough for me, and I turn it off every time it comes on!!

See, I can't handle "contemporary" Christmas music, but not for the sadness level. I just can't stand hearing Beyounce and the like butcher a beautiful classic Christmas carol!
Who does scales in Silent Night??? Honestly! Sorry Blythe -- but I'm with Christine...it isn't the sad quotient its the droning on -- and honestly the misery of it all....Give me Hark the Herald Angels Sing or Feliz Navidad or Sleigh Ride!

Oh yes, would you dearie? (Slip a few cookies in there while you're at it.)Can you believe that I still have not baked? With all the germies floating around my house, I didn't want to get them all mixed up with the batter! I'm hoping to do some tonight.... Gingersnaps anyone?

My brother arrived from England on Friday night wishing for a White Christmas for his kids.... man.... did he get his wish and then some! The airport's a mess now due to the storm, so it's good they arrived when they did!

alpro2

12-17-2007, 11:53 AM

Remember me? :D

Mickey'sGirl

12-17-2007, 11:55 AM

Remember me? :D
WElllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll .... look what the Gingersnaps dragged in! Hey buddy :hug:! How you doing? It's been very polite around here without you!

Christine

12-17-2007, 11:55 AM

Remember me? :D

Hi Precious! How are you??? We hear you've been schmoozing nurses and walking the halls! It's so good to see your legs again!! :D

Dsnygirl

12-17-2007, 11:58 AM

Give me Hark the Herald Angels Sing or Feliz Navidad or Sleigh Ride!

:ditto: But I still can't figure out... why write such a sad Christmas song in the first place??? :(

Remember me? :D
Who??? Oh!! Sorry... didn't recognize you with that new bionic back of yours!! :thumbsup: Welcome home!! (Are you really home, or just "home" on here???) It's great to see you again... how are you feeling?? Ready for all the festivities? And how'd Maria hold out?? :D

Mickey'sGirl

12-17-2007, 11:59 AM

It's so good to see your legs again!! :D
Don't tell him that! He's bound to be incorrigible now! Do you want to create a monster?;)

Dsnygirl

12-17-2007, 12:02 PM

Don't tell him that! He's bound to be incorrigible now! Do you want to create a monster?;)
You mean that didn't happen ages ago??? :D Of course, with that new back of his, it's bound to get worse...

drummerboy

12-17-2007, 12:07 PM

Remember me? :D

Don't tell him that! He's bound to be incorrigible now! Do you want to create a monster?;)

You mean that didn't happen ages ago??? :D Of course, with that new back of his, it's bound to get worse...
I was going to say, create a monster?

Welcome back buddy!! Glad everything came out well. What's the long-term recovery prediction? DW took about six weeks for the preliminary and six months to get back up to snuff.

Christine

12-17-2007, 12:08 PM

Don't tell him that! He's bound to be incorrigible now! Do you want to create a monster?;)

You mean that didn't happen ages ago??? :D

:whisper: :secret:Shhhh! We can't be mean on his first day back! We have to wait for the SECOND day!
We need to be really sweet all day long...then sweep the rug out from under him tomorrow!!

Did you miss us, Alex??

alpro2

12-17-2007, 12:43 PM

I am home (actually staying at my sisters for this week). They released me from the hospital on Saturday.

Things are improving nicely. Last week was just awful - between the pain, the terrible food, etc. I just couldn't wait to be home.

I felt great on Saturday, yesterday was better, and today is even better. I am still on pain meds (probably will be for several weeks). Having my stitches removed this Friday. As far as recovery, my Dr states anywhere from 3 - 6 weeks. I will find out more specifics regarding my activity level this Friday.

Is Jasper having his surgery today? Sounds like he is having a very similar procedure.

As far as these "reports" of me charming the nurses, well........at least it got me extra jello! :D

pogo

12-17-2007, 01:00 PM

By jove, I think I've got it. Anybody able to get to the pictures?
I got'em ...... cool pictures ! What year were they taken ?

Well, I'm home... I'm not sure I'm in one piece, though... I think I left a part of my sanity out there on one of the snow-covered roads!! Let's just leave it that a 20 minute drive took me almost 45, and that was with me taking the roads more travelled!! I would still be out there if I'd taken our normal road in.
Isn't it fun living in Central New York ? Is the Lake efrfect kicking in yet ???? :confused:

I think I'm doing Christmas a week early. I'm taking my staff gifts today, I get my computer today, tomorrow is our area managers Christmas party and Friday I get together with my best friend for Christmas.
And I thought I was your best friend ! :pout:

Hey, Pogo! Where were you this morning? Sam Champion was up in Rochester this morning and I kept on hoping to see you.
Sorry, I was shoveling snow ! I hate winter !

We got about a foot of snow yesterday -- and it is really really beautiful.
I seen on our weather map you were getting it across the pond ! :D

Okay Pogo, cover your ears. I'm semi-jealous of all you people who are having snow. To me, there's nothing that will put you in the Christmas spirit like a little (emphasize little) snow on the ground. I love to be outside at night when a gentle snow is falling--seeing it fall past the glow of streetlights, taking in the hushed atmosphere. And then running back in to have a hot chocolate and get warm.

Anybody else have a radio station that's playing all Christmas music? We've got one here that does it every year.
:shake: You are sick !

I have several that play Christmas music, 24/7 ! We bought the new car and it had XM Radio and we bought the preview special and get 6 different channels that play nothing but Christmas music. When a singer comes on that is butchering a classic, I change the channel ! :D