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MMouse6937

07-22-2008, 11:18 PM

Sarah, you area blessing to God's homeless animals!

Aren't you the sweetest. I actually just feel like the cleaning crew right now, but I think Mike and I have a plan, we'll see how it goes.

Traci..... I'm so glad you joined our party..... you've been a breath of fresh air and have brought many smiles to my face. I can't wait to meet you and Bruce in December. :hug:
You don't have to worry about Hailey if she is as smart as I think she is. You are leading by example. :D

Pogo, I could not agree more. Traci is such a wonderful person (I should know...I met her!). She made the New England Meet last month all the more AWESOME with her cool art she made for us! Could you ask for anything more??! :number1:

I second and third that! I can't wait to meet you in Sept Traci, looking very forward to it!

So evening all...how's it going? Raining here AGAIN. I mean, really, don't we live in the desert? Why does it keep raining? Monsoon season, hogwash!!

So Mike and I talked about the doggie situation and we're going to try to be better about a schedule to let the girls out during the night. In the meantime we're going to plan to go over his sister's house and see the dog door they have. It uses a release on the dog's collar and closes after they go through. I still think Minnie's too smart for this type of nonsense, but I'll have to see if for myself.

Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the night. Blythe, you working tonight? If so, :pixie: for a quiet evening. Pogo, keep your fingers from scratching. Ellen, BIG :hug:. Greg, :pixie: for the opportunity you would like. Rachel and Jym, squeeze that little munchkin for all of us. Traci, hang in there, you're the best :hug:

Love to all :hug:

Kisobel

07-23-2008, 12:43 AM

Thanks to all of you for the pixie dust and hugs. Carter has to have “sweat” tests??? Don’t know what those are exactly…..

OK, So, I was wondering when I would have to let someone know for sure if we can make it to WDW in Dec? Bruce and me REALLY need a just us vacay. We might be able to swing it.

Deb, If you connected the dots of our lives, you would come up with the same picture! Hailey as well was a wild child. Had our GS and turned her life around and she just enrolled in college, she’s going for nursing but starting off with liberal studies so that while she waits to be moved up on the list she’ll have finished all of the college pre- reqs. :pixie: to her and you, If she’s anything like Hailey she deserves it and so do you!

How’s everyones day so far?

Marilyn, I hope your mom is doing well.

Pogo, I hope your poison ivy gets better quick, that is so miserable.

JeffG, So sorry to hear about your flight. Hopefully it will work out. :pixie: :hug:

Greg, Good to see you around again. Good luck in the quest for the job!

Ashley, Sorry to hear you missed the meet too and that it was basically for nothing. L

Jym and Rachel, how is that beautiful baby boy doing? Give him a big hug from me!

Michelle, Good luck with the interview! :pixie: Sorry to hear your SIL was so horrible to your child.

Kate, Glad to hear you had a great camping trip!

Mary, Welcome back and good to hear trip was good too.

Mikki, Glad to hear the weather was great for the race for life. That always makes it better.

Beth, congrats on being a great aunt! How’s your mom?

Jasper, So sorry to hear abut everything. :pixie: :hug:

Carol, Sounds like you made the right choice about the store.

T&G, How did DD make out in the second chance?

Sarah, How did the dog walk go?

Blythe, UMA is an offshoot of the University of Maine, just a different campus.

Jenn, Have a great trip!

Ok, so I know I forgot some people but I will try to catch up. ;)

wow, and i thought i could multitask. didn't all that hurt your brain??

kate

pogo

07-23-2008, 07:18 AM

Good morning all.... everyone sleep OK.... except Kate and Blythe ????

OK, So, I was wondering when I would have to let someone know for sure if we can make it to WDW in Dec? Bruce and me REALLY need a just us vacay. We might be able to swing it.

I think you're all set as far as joining the party. Your name is on the list for the activities and your place is safe until you tell us you can't make the trip. :mickey:

OK, didn't your Mommas ever tell you that you shouldn't make girls cry?
Thanks ever so much, you are all the best. I'm the lucky one to have stumbled into such a wonderful, caring group of friends.
Not trying to make you cry...... just telling you how I feel about your contributions to our family. :hug:

Pogo, keep your fingers from scratching.
I'm trying.... it is getting better ! :thumbsup:

wow, and i thought i could multitask. didn't all that hurt your brain??

kate
Both you and Blythe were working tonight.... it must have been real busy. :D

I'm off to a meeting this morning and will return sometime this afternoon. Bringing a new agent aboard and I have to make sure of his training schedule. He has so much to learn and not much time for him to learn it ! See you all later. :D

grego77

07-23-2008, 07:22 AM

I'm the lucky one to have stumbled into such a wonderful, caring group of friends.
and by "lucky one who stumbled" you mean "lucky one who heard Greg speak fabulously about JQU at the New England meet, causing you and Ashley to uncontrollably get sucked into the world of possums etc"...right???!!! :D

tinkerbellybutton

07-23-2008, 07:28 AM

Good morning folks! The donuts and biscuits are on the table and there's OJ and coffee for all.

How is everyone this fine morning?

wow, and i thought i could multitask. didn't all that hurt your brain??

kate

I think you have to have one to hurt one :D

I think you're all set as far as joining the party. Your name is on the list for the activities and your place is safe until you tell us you can't make the trip. :mickey:

YIPEE! WOOHOO! Oops, sorry if I woke anyone.

Not trying to make you cry...... just telling you how I feel about your contributions to our family. :hug:

Thank you., I'm speecheless (no wise cracks ;))
Have a good meeting.

tinkerbellybutton

07-23-2008, 07:29 AM

and by "lucky one who stumbled" you mean "lucky one who heard Greg speak fabulously about JQU at the New England meet, causing you and Ashley to uncontrollably get sucked into the world of possums etc"...right???!!! :D

Yes, yes that was it!
How goes the job search?

tinkerbellybutton

07-23-2008, 07:33 AM

I second and third that! I can't wait to meet you in Sept Traci, looking very forward to it!

Thanks Sarah, I so can't wait either! Is it ever gonna get here??

MMouse6937

07-23-2008, 08:16 AM

Morning all!! Hope everyone had a quiet night. Not sure what time Mike came to bed last night but he was supposed to have let the dogs out before he went to sleep, then I got up at 4:00 and let them out and there was no pee!! It was really nice to wake up one morning this week and not have to clean up pee. So anyways, I guess I'm off to finish getting ready for work. We have a short week since we're all off on Friday (total mental health day for all of us!!) Have a great day!

Where's Rhonda? I miss her! :(

:hug: to all

MsMin

07-23-2008, 09:46 AM

Official sponsor of today's post: ADD...
Sorry guys, I read page 26 then 25 then skipped back to 23 finishing on 24... So if the post is a little disjointed it's just me :blush:
Sending love and :hug: to all that I skipped, know you are in my heart but unfortunately this morning not my brain....

Thanks to all of you for the pixie dust and hugs. Carter has to have “sweat” tests??? Don’t know what those are exactly…..

OK, So, I was wondering when I would have to let someone know for sure if we can make it to WDW in Dec? Bruce and me REALLY need a just us vacay. We might be able to swing it.

Beth, congrats on being a great aunt! How’s your mom?
[QUOTE] :pixie: for Carter. Yes, I'm familiar w/ "sweat" tests. I hope all comes out well. :hug:
My mom is doing great considering. She is in PT 3x's a week now but being a real trooper. She complains about the incisions-- there are 2 + the original stitches. I have to bring her to PT this a.m. (you know my sister is busy:mad:) Hope she does it when I'm out of town.
Hope you can make it in Dec.
[QUOTE=MMouse6937;1694109]Afternoon all, how's the day going for everyone? Mine is ok, just tired and stressed. Someone furry keeps peeing on our carpet in the living room. They can be in the house all day while were at work and be fine but as soon as we go to bed at night it's like a free for all in the living room. They obviously don't do it in front of us so I don't know exactly who it is. So I spent $370 last week on Scooter and thought I had the problem solved and it seemed to resolve itself and now it's back, but not the same MO.
Oh I hear your pain... I have 4 here since I babysit Reilly. Last year at this time we had 8 dogs and it was constant work. Right now I'm having trouble finding a sitter for Mr. Brisby. My dd doesn't want to keep him. His bladder is the size of a walnut. Rachel's bf was supposed to keep Reilly and Brisby but they just broke up :( Long story but it's making my life complicated. Think I could put him in one of those express mailers?? he's not quite 3lbs. My mom would keep one but with her hand it's too hard. The vet said he would keep a couple; but, I hate to board them. Time is running out.

So we're on a benedryl high together huh ? I just quit taking mine so I can concentrate on all the new contracts sitting on my desk.

Isn't that a benedryl low???? I still hate poison ivy. It seems to last forever and is so gross.

I just think I'm a gluton for punishment or there's no rest for the wicked and I must be totally wicked!!!
We don't talk about distraction around here. As Gilles puts it for me...shiny thing distraction!!! I'm always going off in different directions. I swear my brain never stops.

You sound so much like me... I have too many projects going on and lately haven't gotten any work done (not real progress anyway).

Ok, so I guess I should pack. I keep hoping for rain but it's been slim. We had a lot of clouds from Dolly yesterday but very little rain. :( I was hoping I didn't have to water the lawn.
I'm leaving on Sat. now. We are going to do Blizzard Beach on Sunday and shopping before the cruise... then return to WDW on Friday night :yay: Well time for more coffee...
Am I crazy to be going to WDW in AUG???

DisneyCouture

07-23-2008, 09:53 AM

Do a graduation party and birthday dinner and gathering count?
Best of luck on the house hunting. It's been many many years since we did that, but I do know the feeling. The right one will come along.
Thanks so much Scott. It has been really crazy. Yes all those activities count! Sounds like a busy weekend.

and by "lucky one who stumbled" you mean "lucky one who heard Greg speak fabulously about JQU at the New England meet, causing you and Ashley to uncontrollably get sucked into the world of possums etc"...right???!!! :D
Thanks Greg for letting us in on the best bunch of ppl! I am so happy to be able to chat with all of you and be able to vent when needed. It is so nice to know that there is somewhere to go to get away from everyday riff raff.

Morning all!! there was no pee!! It was really nice to wake up one morning this week and not have to clean up pee. So anyways, I guess I'm off to finish getting ready for work. We have a short week since we're all off on Friday (total mental health day for all of us!!) Have a great day!

Sarah that is great news! Hope u enjoy your Friday off.

I need a cup of cocoa. Any one have one for me?

grego77

07-23-2008, 11:06 AM

I need a cup of cocoa. Any one have one for me?
I can do you one better. I still have some DISNEY caramel hot chocolate! AMAZING stuff! it's a yucky day here...drizzly and cold. So yes, cocoa would be a great choice! :mickey:

How goes the job search?
The job hunt is "going". I found a Korean recruiting site for english teachers. I registered last night and already got a response...so we'll see where that goes. I also have a phone interview in a few minutes for a regular part-time office job (so I can get a paycheck!). And then there's the other Korea job that I'm STILL waiting to hear from...so I got some burners on, but the questions is will any of them be matches:confused:? Only time (which apparently is NOT my friend:mad:) will tell.

MickeysGirl

07-23-2008, 12:00 PM

Wow... Do you guys know that I have just spent the greater part of an hour and a half (while working too) trying to catch up on the past day and a half? I'm sure I'm going to be missing bunches, but here goes...

I hope the hives are gone and you can concentrate better! I had a hard time concentrating on catching up!!!

Hives are lingering, but I'm trying to get off of the benadryl. At present moment, they aren't terrible and I haven't taken anything since last night. I'm holding out for wanting to have some wine with Dinner tonight. Some of my family from Houston is in town and we're going to dinner with them and I'm not supposed to have alcohol with the benadryl. Silliness... :silly:

So we're on a benedryl high together huh ? I just quit taking mine so I can concentrate on all the new contracts sitting on my desk.

Work! Yet another reason to not take the meds! I've been trying to stay focused for the past couple days. NO FUN when you're tired!!

No way!!!! We met with our photographer the other night for our wedding and he told us those exact same rules. It must be true then? Do I sound naive to most of you???

Have your fiancee learn this very important line that Rob has learned so well, "Yes, Dear. Sorry, Dear. Whatever you say, Dear". We live a happy life, or at least I tell him he does! :nudge:

Jenn did you figure out what you ate? I hate hives.

But now I feel sorry for Jenn. Just because we shares a name doesn't mean she should have to bother with this!

I think it was the other MickeysGirl with the hives. You were the first one to trip up on the identity thing.

:rotfl:

As most of you know, I will be scarce for the next few weeks. The beginning of school is crazy for teachers, getting things organized etc...
If you have questions, that is good because that is what we have these friends for. and hugs.

Good luck getting prepped for the next year, Deb!

My computer just ate my long post!

Well, just know that it was on the long side, lots of comments to everyone, lots of chatter, and I'm also under the influence of steroids and Benadryl today so there's no way I'm retyping it. Can you forgive me?

Hugs and pixie to all that need it! to the rest of you!

Ellen, Who couldn't ever forgive you for anything? You are so wonderful! :hug:

Morning all!! Hope everyone had a quiet night. Not sure what time Mike came to bed last night but he was supposed to have let the dogs out before he went to sleep, then I got up at 4:00 and let them out and there was no pee!! It was really nice to wake up one morning this week and not have to clean up pee. So anyways, I guess I'm off to finish getting ready for work. We have a short week since we're all off on Friday (total mental health day for all of us!!) Have a great day!

Yay, Sarah! Hopefully this means you're on the right road for a happier dogfilled world!

Official sponsor of today's post: ADD...
Sorry guys, I read page 26 then 25 then skipped back to 23 finishing on 24... So if the post is a little disjointed it's just me
Sending love and to all that I skipped, know you are in my heart but unfortunately this morning not my brain....

Beth, Beth, Beth, what are we gonna do with you? :cheers:

Glad to hear your mom is improving! Good luck with the critters.

The job hunt is "going". I found a Korean recruiting site for english teachers. I registered last night and already got a response...so we'll see where that goes. I also have a phone interview in a few minutes for a regular part-time office job (so I can get a paycheck!). And then there's the other Korea job that I'm STILL waiting to hear from...so I got some burners on, but the questions is will any of them be matches? Only time (which apparently is NOT my friend) will tell.

Sending lots of :pixie: you find something that makes you happy real soon!

Final thoughts... I know this is already insanely long!
Jenn - Have a great trip! I'm still bummed we missed each other.
Traci - Good luck with Carter's tests. Keeping him in my prayers
And for whomever I missed... :hug:

I should get serious about being busy here. Catch ya'll later!

Kisobel

07-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Good morning all.... everyone sleep OK.... except Kate and Blythe ????

Both you and Blythe were working tonight.... it must have been real busy. :D

sorry wasnt working (ok i'm not really sorry) last night. i was just up late. i tend to be a night owl. i do have to work the next three nights though :( now that camping is over its time to get excited about my next disney trip. anyone else love this time of anticipation? it definately keeps me motivated. hope everyone is having a good day. i will bring back cookies later.

kate

DisneyCouture

07-23-2008, 01:27 PM

its time to get excited about my next disney trip. anyone else love this time of anticipation? it definately keeps me motivated.
kate

We love this time too!
Hey Kate When in October are u going?

tinkerbellybutton

07-23-2008, 01:44 PM

anyone else love this time of anticipation? it definately keeps me motivated.

kate

Yes, yes, yes! We love it!

I hope everyone is having a god day. Did anyone have a good lunch? I got lazy and bought McD's for DS. :blush:
I hope you're all having the best day ever. Not too much here, watching some "Leave it to beaver" on dvd with the kiddies (I know, we're strange but I refuse to get cable :blush:) It's cloudy and grey, looks like it's going to rain. Anyway, hope you all have a great afternoon!

I already put a question in right?

Jasper

07-23-2008, 02:00 PM

Hey all, just doing a zoop in to see what is up with everyone. I am trying to stay in bed as much as I can today in order to let my back rest up from all of the overdoing of the last few days. What with our county fair starting over the weekend and having to also be in southern Kentucky on Sunday and Monday for my Aunt/Godmother's funeral and then the annual rabbit show at our fair last night I have just about had all I can take for right now.

So how are all of you doing, does anyone want to give me the update? Looking at how chatty you have all been since I was on last week I am not even going to attempt to go back and read everything! I think it might take me all day and then I would be another ten pages behind!

MMouse6937

07-23-2008, 03:03 PM

Afternoon all, how's it going? I just got back from lunch with my parents. They are so excited for our WDW trip in September, my mom was asking all the questions about where we were going to be on what day! She got me all excited again about the trip, but that's definately not hard to do!!

Anyone doing anything fun tonight? I think we're going to hang out at home. I have fun stuff to do like balance the checkbook and clean, laundry and all that yuck!!

Hope you all have a great afternoon. :hug:

Beast_fanatic

07-23-2008, 03:24 PM

Rhonda, how's your project coming along?

I am making some progress on the remaining items. And, earlier today, they announced that they are moving our release back (they're really combining it with the year end release), so I have a little more time. It wasn't just my project that was behind either, so it's not all my fault. I do still have to keep working on it a lot though as the sooner I get it done, the better!

Carter developed a lung infection rather quickly and ended up in the hospital by friday late night. He's doing well now and we've been home since last night.

Does anyone have some chocolate? I need comfort!

:pixie: for Carter!

I've got some chocolate animal crackers - would those help?

I am so bummed that we didn't get the house and that we missed the meet.

:pixie: that your present house finds the right person and that you find the perfect house soon!

Everyone please keep my dd Laura in your prayers. She has never had to deal with much disappointment or rejection with academics.

As most of you know, I will be scarce for the next few weeks. The beginning of school is crazy for teachers, getting things organized etc...

Rhonda, if you don't have that project done yet , you will soon and you will do a terrific job,because that is your nature.

:pixie: for Laura! And, good luck with the start of school!

Thanks for the words of encouragement! Part of the reason that I'm behind is that I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist and try to make sure all the bugs are out before passing it on rather than allowing others to do their jobs and find the bugs for me. :rolleyes:

Where's Rhonda? I miss her!

I'm trying to keep up (although it's VERY hard!), I just haven't had time to post! I miss all you guys too! :hug:

tinkerbellybutton

07-23-2008, 04:08 PM

Good to see you Rhonda! You're missed when we don't see you. :pixie: for the remainder of your project. :hug:

Beast_fanatic

07-23-2008, 04:30 PM

Good to see you Rhonda! You're missed when we don't see you. :pixie: for the remainder of your project. :hug:

Traci, are you just trying to make me feel good by leaving out your question? Or, do you really like this smiley? :nono:

:fresh:

Dsnygirl

07-23-2008, 04:33 PM

Good morning all.... everyone sleep OK.... except Kate and Blythe ????

Both you and Blythe were working tonight.... it must have been real busy.

Afternoon, neighbor! I slept, not sure about the "well" part... got about 3 hrs before Emma got home and had to have lunch and be taken to her parks & rec drama thingy... then back to bed for a an hour and a half before Julia got home and I had to go get Emma... I'm amazingly awake right now -- I'll probably crash later!

Nope, no Kate last night... :( ... would've been more fun if she'd been there!

Not sure what time Mike came to bed last night but he was supposed to have let the dogs out before he went to sleep, then I got up at 4:00 and let them out and there was no pee!!
Yeah! Here's some doggie :pixie: for another "quiet" night!

Some of my family from Houston is in town and we're going to dinner with them and I'm not supposed to have alcohol with the benadryl. Silliness...

Have your fiancee learn this very important line that Rob has learned so well, "Yes, Dear. Sorry, Dear. Whatever you say, Dear". We live a happy life, or at least I tell him he does!

Be sure to come visit us after you've had some of that wine& meds....

Sounds like Rob and my DH went to the same school... I asked him if he was happyt he other day and he said "yes, in spite of myself"... he says I force the fun out of him. :D

Funny story about husbands "agreeing" with wives before the wedding -- we were doing the "registry" thing and I loved a certain silverware pattern, he liked a different one. After looking at them for awhile, the woman helping us asked what we thought, and Dan answered, "20 years from now, I'm never going to remember which pattern I preferred. 20 years from now, she will -- she chooses!" :rotfl: She laughed so hard, and said she was going to remember that to tell all her new couples. We still laugh about it to this day!

sorry wasnt working (ok i'm not really sorry) last night. i was just up late. i tend to be a night owl. i do have to work the next three nights though :(

now that camping is over its time to get excited about my next disney trip. anyone else love this time of anticipation? it definately keeps me motivated. hope everyone is having a good day. i will bring back cookies later.

kate
Missed you -- but it wasn't bad. Tonight ought to be okay for you unless 8 gets busy... 7 was low, and should've cleared out quite a few. I'll be in 11p-3a tomorrow for Zimm! (Maybe I'll bring my newly completed Disney album for you to see -- you missed it, but I did the whole album, 47 pages, in 2 1/2 days while you were going camping! Still journaling it, though... :blush:)

Yes, I'm feeling VERY motivated, as I have to pay off our trip in 3 months! Hopefuly the motivation will be matched by available OT... getting a little nervous about that... I'll feel more excited as I see the bill decrease... ;)

How's Wednesday treating everyone? We're rumbly around here, lots of local showers and t'storms everywhere. We were supposed to go to a nearby town to hear the symphony play outside and let the girls enjoy a petting zoo that was going to be there first (what a combo, eh??) but it looks like that may get rained out. :( Now I've got to find a (good) dinner idea...

tinkerbellybutton

07-23-2008, 04:36 PM

Traci, are you just trying to make me feel good by leaving out your question? Or, do you really like this smiley? :nono:

:fresh:

Um, I was trying to prove that you're needed. Did it work?

Kisobel

07-23-2008, 05:47 PM

We love this time too!
Hey Kate When in October are u going?

we are going to be there 0ct 15-20. a short trip but i needed one.

Afternoon, neighbor! I slept, not sure about the "well" part... got about 3 hrs before Emma got home and had to have lunch and be taken to her parks & rec drama thingy... then back to bed for a an hour and a half before Julia got home and I had to go get Emma... I'm amazingly awake right now -- I'll probably crash later!

Nope, no Kate last night... :( ... would've been more fun if she'd been there!

Missed you -- but it wasn't bad. Tonight ought to be okay for you unless 8 gets busy... 7 was low, and should've cleared out quite a few. I'll be in 11p-3a tomorrow for Zimm! (Maybe I'll bring my newly completed Disney album for you to see -- you missed it, but I did the whole album, 47 pages, in 2 1/2 days while you were going camping! Still journaling it, though... :blush:)

Yes, I'm feeling VERY motivated, as I have to pay off our trip in 3 months! Hopefuly the motivation will be matched by available OT... getting a little nervous about that... I'll feel more excited as I see the bill decrease... ;)

i too am looking to pick up some OT. are you saying there hasn't been much?? and i am jealous of the scrapbook. we need to find time to get together to get me started on my new addiction. ok see you tomorrow night. we have a lot to talk about with the jan hours now out.

kate

Dsnygirl

07-23-2008, 07:35 PM

i too am looking to pick up some OT. are you saying there hasn't been much??

Not a lot on 7, and probably less w/ all the new folks coming on board... not sure about 8, but it seems they're in a hiring frenzy. Of course, we've lost a few, too... so that "helps"... :blush:

and i am jealous of the scrapbook. we need to find time to get together to get me started on my new addiction.

lets get our calendars out tomorrow night!

ok see you tomorrow night. we have a lot to talk about with the jan hours now out.

I was wondering if you'd seen... like I should've wondered... :D

btw - in case nobody's noticed the similarity in kate's and my signatures -- she's one of the Disney crazies from work I'm going w/ in January!! :woohoo:

How's the evening treating everyone? We just finished dinner, now I've got to do some pics for my e-bay listings. I've listed 2 things -- I've got about 15 more to do, b/w costumes and other stuff. Hopefully now that I've done a few, the rest will be faster... :fingers:

Ellen, just wanted to let you know I've been glad to see you back around! :hug:

Pogo, how's the itching?

Rhonda, glad to see you back here, too... you're work is just keeping you too busy!

I've got a million other questions for everybody, but those will have to do for now... Dan needs the computer for some "real" work. ;)

tinkerbellybutton

07-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Hello you beautiful folks! I hope that everyones day treated them well. Ours was pretty good. Carter was a little fussy but I think he's not quite up to par yet. We're heading to bed early.
sarah, :pixie: for a good furbaby night again. :pixie: for Kate and Blythe at work and to the rest of you sleep tight! See you bright and early.

Hey pogo, Have you gotten rid of that itch yet?

Nighty night all!

pogo

07-23-2008, 08:30 PM

btw - in case nobody's noticed the similarity in kate's and my signatures -- she's one of the Disney crazies from work I'm going w/ in January!! :woohoo:

Pogo, how's the itching?

Ah HA ! :idea: So she's the one that's leading you astray ???? I knew it it ! :D

The itch has gotten a lot better. Patti got home from work tonight and said I almost looked human...... :humph:

Hello you beautiful folks! I hope that everyones day treated them well. Ours was pretty good. Carter was a little fussy but I think he's not quite up to par yet. We're heading to bed early.
sarah, :pixie: for a good furbaby night again. :pixie: for Kate and Blythe at work and to the rest of you sleep tight! See you bright and early.

Hey pogo, Have you gotten rid of that itch yet?

Nighty night all!
What time zone are you in ????? You sure go to bed early. :shake:

Almost gone.... thanks for asking. :D

Kisobel

07-23-2008, 09:06 PM

Ah HA ! :idea: So she's the one that's leading you astray ???? I knew it it ! :D

ohhhh noooooo. she lead me to the dark side. she showed me this site. its alllllll her fault. thanks for all the pixie dust. work is ok tonite. hope it continues. i don't have cookies, will a ham sandwich do??

kate

mouseaddict

07-23-2008, 09:08 PM

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!
Got the call today while I was at my current job..missed it then my password had gotten messed up on my phone!!! I was a disaster but I got through to them. They are offering me a little less than I am making now but if I keep a prn position where I am and pick up one shift a pay period I will actually come out ahead.
SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) we take care of post open-heart, heart and lung and liver transplants and a mish-mash of other major surgeries. My son was so excited to hear that mommy is going to be around more!
Thanks to everyone for the wishes
Jamie..I notice you are in Niceville..one of my good friends lives in Crestview. She works at Twin Cities!
Oh btw..does anyone now have a cure for the itch of the healing and peeling sunburn?

ElenitaB

07-23-2008, 09:38 PM

Congrats, Michelle! Planning on going to WDW to celebrate, perchance?

Thanks ever so much, you are all the best. I'm the lucky one to have stumbled into such a wonderful, caring group of friends.
Glad you stumbled onto them... we did make a nice pillow for your landing, right?

Zoop over... I ended up finally crashing this afternoon at around 4:30 (don't ask me when... I feel asleep at my puter). My project continues to be the "gift that keeps on giving" but we do have a launch date. Hopefully, this time I won't end up feeling like a bride left at the altar again. :blush:

Blythe, when are we going to see some pics of those 45+ pages???

Jasper, hope you're resting and that it helps LOADS.

Where is Mikki these days? And Di? I haven't seen a ":fresh:" these past few pages...

Later, :gator:s!

disneydeb

07-23-2008, 09:38 PM

offwego

07-23-2008, 09:48 PM

Ellen hope the project turns out ok. Rhonda how is yours doing?

Michelle congrats! Pogo perhaps human is slightly below your normal godlike physique? (I know everyone but we really don't want him running away again do we?)

Blythe I hope the shifts show up..or you could just send Dan golfing.

Dsnygirl

07-23-2008, 10:20 PM

Ah HA ! :idea: So she's the one that's leading you astray ???? I knew it it ! :D

Well, now that you mentioned it... :D

ohhhh noooooo. she lead me to the dark side. she showed me this site. its alllllll her fault.

thanks for all the pixie dust. work is ok tonite. hope it continues.

i don't have cookies, will a ham sandwich do??

Me?? Lead you astray? Surely not... I would never!! :funny:

I could be really :thedolls: and spell out the "Q"word for you, but I'm sure it would come back and bite me this wknd...

Hmmm... ham sandwich and red wine... nope, better not... I'll just stick w/ the vino...

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!

Oh btw..does anyone now have a cure for the itch of the healing and peeling sunburn?
That's awesome, Michelle... congratulations!! You must be thrilled!!

Aveeno lotion... it works miracles, esp. the extra strength "last for 24 hrs." one.

Blythe, when are we going to see some pics of those 45+ pages???

Sorry... I wanted to finish journaling, as they look kind of funny with blank areas for words. Maybe I'll try to take some tomorrow... :blush:

See you all tomorrow! Gotta run. Do you remember what I said about the first couple of weeks of school?
Deb, we're just glad you had a chance to zoop in... how are all the little wonderful children??

Blythe I hope the shifts show up..or you could just send Dan golfing.
Now, wouldn't that be nice??? I keep telling him he should work towards the Sr. tour... he just laughs at me. (Yes, that is a normal occurance around here.... :D)

Okay, I'm taking myself (and my wine) off to bed to read a bit and go to sleep... gotta try and catch up on my zzzz's.

Hope you're all having a nice night -- catch you on the flip side!!

Kisobel

07-24-2008, 03:10 AM

Well, now that you mentioned it... :D

Me?? Lead you astray? Surely not... I would never!! :funny:

I could be really :thedolls: and spell out the "Q"word for you, but I'm sure it would come back and bite me this wknd...

work is still good. bow before me, for i am in charge tonite(whatever where they thinking, putting me in charge??:confused:). i got all my charge duties done before 3am and i have no checkbook to balance(blythe will get that one).

its a little early but i'll start the coffee for the am. i suppose i could make doughnuts too.

kate

dlpmikki

07-24-2008, 03:28 AM

Good morning everyone. :D

Just for Ellen and Pogo :fresh:

I'm out most of today, tennis this morning and then we go to London but are catching a train back this evening.

Is it all the new people bringing out the chatitis? I can't keep up! Well done to those who got new jobs, good luck to those looking, :pixie: for all who are ill or injured (stop scratching Pogo) and have a nice day everyone!

Natazu

07-24-2008, 03:51 AM

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!
:clappy::high5::clappy:

Blythe I hope the shifts show up..or you could just send Dan golfing.Will that work? He only takes one stroke per hole.

pogo

07-24-2008, 07:26 AM

Good morning all.... busy night last night, huh ?? Glad to see the night shift show up.

Hey Cousin.... how many sleeps left ???? :confused:

Congrats, Michelle! Planning on going to WDW to celebrate, perchance?

Where is Mikki these days? And Di?
Yes.... congratulations Michelle !

I don't know what these two are up to.... kind of scares me. :shake:

See you all tomorrow! Gotta run. Do you remember what I said about the first couple of weeks of school?
Hang in there Sis ! We miss you ! :D

Pogo perhaps human is slightly below your normal godlike physique? (I know everyone but we really don't want him running away again do we?)

You know.... my mother warned me..... it's always the quiet ones you have to look out for. :D

Now, wouldn't that be nice??? I keep telling him he should work towards the Sr. tour... he just laughs at me. (Yes, that is a normal occurance around here.... )

Okay, I'm taking myself (and my wine) off to bed to read a bit and go to sleep... gotta try and catch up on my zzzz's.
Ah.... that explains this post..... wine ! :D

Just for Ellen and Pogo :fresh:

I'm out most of today, tennis this morning and then we go to London but are catching a train back this evening.

Is it all the new people bringing out the chatitis? I can't keep up! Well done to those who got new jobs, good luck to those looking, :pixie: for all who are ill or injured (stop scratching Pogo) and have a nice day everyone!
Welcome back. And I'm not scratching anymore ! :D

Flower

07-24-2008, 07:57 AM

Not sure what time Mike came to bed last night but he was supposed to have let the dogs out before he went to sleep, then I got up at 4:00 and let them out and there was no pee!!

Yeah!!! No :dog: pee the other night!!!! How did it go last night?

My mom is doing great considering. She is in PT 3x's a week now but being a real trooper. She complains about the incisions-- there are 2 + the original stitches. I have to bring her to PT this a.m.

I was hoping I didn't have to water the lawn.
I'm leaving on Sat. now. We are going to do Blizzard Beach on Sunday and shopping before the cruise... then return to WDW on Friday night
Glad to hear your mom is doing well.

Have an awesome trip! :mickey3:

I need a cup of cocoa. Any one have one for me?

I read your post about hot cocoa yesterday, and then I saw Gregs' about the caramel cocoa...and it was rainy and drizzly here - it has been since last Saturday. Anyway, I decided that I TOO needed a glass of cocoa ....I added a bit my favorite Baileys with mint!!! :tasty: It made the afternoon feel a lot better!

I can do you one better. I still have some DISNEY caramel hot chocolate! AMAZING stuff! it's a yucky day here...drizzly and cold. So yes, cocoa would be a great choice!

The job hunt is "going". I found a Korean recruiting site for english teachers. I registered last night and already got a response...so we'll see where that goes. I also have a phone interview in a few minutes for a regular part-time office job (so I can get a paycheck!). And then there's the other Korea job that I'm STILL waiting to hear from...so I got some burners on, but the questions is will any of them be matches? Only time (which apparently is NOT my friend will tell.

How did the phone interview go?

Hives are lingering, but I'm trying to get off of the benadryl. At present moment, they aren't terrible and I haven't taken anything since last night. I'm holding out for wanting to have some wine with Dinner tonight. Some of my family from Houston is in town and we're going to dinner with them and I'm not supposed to have alcohol with the benadryl. Silliness...

Have your fiancee learn this very important line that Rob has learned so well, "Yes, Dear. Sorry, Dear. Whatever you say, Dear". We live a happy life, or at least I tell him he does!

How are the hives today? More importantly, how was the :wine:?

Awesome job training Rob! Jay is pretty much there!

Sounds like Rob and my DH went to the same school... I asked him if he was happy he other day and he said "yes, in spite of myself"... he says I force the fun out of him.

Funny story about husbands "agreeing" with wives before the wedding -- we were doing the "registry" thing and I loved a certain silverware pattern, he liked a different one. After looking at them for awhile, the woman helping us asked what we thought, and Dan answered, "20 years from now, I'm never going to remember which pattern I preferred. 20 years from now, she will -- she chooses!" She laughed so hard, and said she was going to remember that to tell all her new couples. We still laugh about it to this day!

Maybe I'll bring my newly completed Disney album for you to see -- you missed it, but I did the whole album, 47 pages, in 2 1/2 days while you were going camping! Still journaling it, though...

Your husband sounds like a very smart man - and you trained him before the wedding! Impressive!!!

Can't wait to see all 47 pages. I completed 4 yesterday, (none Disney).

The itch has gotten a lot better. Patti got home from work tonight and said I almost looked human......

Glad to hear the itch is going....I saw an old episode of NCIS last night where one of the characters has BAD PI...reminded me of you and was wondering how you were doing!

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!
Oh btw..does anyone now have a cure for the itch of the healing and peeling sunburn?

CONGRATULATIONS MICHELLE !!!!!!!

:pixie: for the sunburn itch & peeling....I was peeling last week and my loofa scrubber helped getting the dead skin off, along with cream.

work is still good. bow before me, for i am in charge tonite(whatever where they thinking, putting me in charge??. i got all my charge duties done before 3am and i have no checkbook to balance(blythe will get that one).

its a little early but i'll start the coffee for the am. i suppose i could make doughnuts too.

kate

Wow - you make donuts? Here we just drive to the corner!!! How did work go last night?

I'm out most of today, tennis this morning and then we go to London but are catching a train back this evening.

Have a great day!!

Well, the past 2 days have mostly been spent inside the house, mostly due to the :rain:rainy weather - which is weird for the middle of summer.

Ben had a fever most of Tuesday, we were up giving him a cool bath at midnight ...poor little guy was just not himself either. He had a better day yesterday but was still a little on the warm side.

Today is going to be busy, Brandon has a pre-kindergarten 'playdate' at the school in the morning and then we are off to a playdate with friends in the afternoon for a luncheon. :tasty:

Oh...and breakfast around here is going to be a plain old bowl of Cheerios & milk, would anyone like some? I will try to bake some cookies later on.....Speaking of baking, my toaster oven is broken since the S'Mores incident :flame:...I think it is time for a new one, it was a wedding present and has been well-used over the past 9 years.

Speaking if Ben he just woke up so I had better run...have a great day everyone!

trackbarroness

07-24-2008, 08:00 AM

Good morning JQ'ers just checking on the machines :D And of course there is hot water for those of us who don't drink coffee. Along with juices and sodas for those of us who have never taken a sip or two of any hot beverage.
Now Ken dear I thought you said this thread has been sanitized for our protection, are you sure?
Because I woke up this am with a migrain, and my sinuses are congested also. And that's why my nose looks poofy err puffy I mean. I'm sort of glad that Dolly went else where instead of here. Have not checked the tropical forcast lately but perhaps today I should huh?
Say Rhonda how's the weather in your neck o' the woods? Mom can't decide on going in September or December to DLR. But with the block out dates on our main gates me thinks we ought to go in September instead of December seeing how we really would rather enter the park that Walt Disney actually spent a lot of time in. We're also trying to decide to rent a room or use our DVC points for a stay out there what do you all think we ought to do? Did I tell you I met someone yesterday? And did I tell you which land he works in? :D
Oh for your protection I'm wearing one of those mask to help keep me from spreading(sp) any germs I might have when I sneeze. So some days I'm sneezey, or dopey, or sleepy, but never grumpy. :D

MissStyles

07-24-2008, 08:20 AM

MMouse6937

07-24-2008, 08:23 AM

The itch has gotten a lot better. Patti got home from work tonight and said I almost looked human......

:zipped: Nope, not going there!

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!

Congrats Michelle, I hope it's a perfect fit for you!!

Yeah!!! No :dog: pee the other night!!!! How did it go last night?

Last night went well, another night with no pee. We're still going to take a look at Mike's Sister's doggie door since we don't want this to be a problem again, but at least for right now we seem to have a handle on it.

So today is actually my Friday as I'm off tomorrow :joy: I have a lot of things to get done tomorrow, but they're aren't at work. What's everybody else got planned today? I'm hoping it will be a smooth, quiet day and I can let the weekend begin!! Have a great day everyone, I'll check in later :hug:

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 08:45 AM

btw - in case nobody's noticed the similarity in kate's and my signatures -- she's one of the Disney crazies from work I'm going w/ in January!!
Sounds like a fun trip! I went 2 years ago with a girlfriend of mine, I was such a baby that I was homesick every day for the kids and Bruce and swore that I would never go without at least one of them again. It sure was a rough nine days. :blush: But of course the location made it easier to take.

The itch has gotten a lot better. Patti got home from work tonight and said I almost looked human......
Nope, I'm not even going touch that one.....

What time zone are you in ????? You sure go to bed early.

Well right now I live in the "Baby-kept-us-up-all-night-he's-not-squawking-now-so-hit-the-sack quick" time zone.

ohhhh noooooo. she lead me to the dark side. she showed me this site. its alllllll her fault. thanks for all the pixie dust. work is ok tonite. hope it continues. i don't have cookies, will a ham sandwich do??

kate
Isn't the dark side great???? :darth: Can I take the ham off my sandwich? I hope you had a great night at work!

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!
:yay: I can't tell you how happy I am for you!!!! Way to go!

Glad you stumbled onto them... we did make a nice pillow for your landing, right?
As a matter of fact you did, I couldn't have asked for a better place to land.

See you all tomorrow! Gotta run. Do you remember what I said about the first couple of weeks of school?
Good to see you Deb, Have fun with all the little kiddies. and BTW, thanks for choosing such a wonderful job, we all owe you a huge thanks!

Pogo perhaps human is slightly below your normal godlike physique? (I know everyone but we really don't want him running away again do we?)

:rotfl: Wow, is it getting deep in here?

Good morning everyone.
I'm out most of today, tennis this morning and then we go to London but are catching a train back this evening. Is it all the new people bringing out the chatitis?
Good to see you Mikki, I haven't played tennis in years, now you've got it on my mind, I'll have to dig out the racket and make a fool of myself.

Well, the past 2 days have mostly been spent inside the house, mostly due to the rainy weather - which is weird for the middle of summer.

Ben had a fever most of Tuesday, we were up giving him a cool bath at midnight ...poor little guy was just not himself either. He had a better day yesterday but was still a little on the warm side.

Today is going to be busy, Brandon has a pre-kindergarten 'playdate' at the school in the morning and then we are off to a playdate with friends in the afternoon for a luncheon.

I hope Ben is doing better and Brandon has a good time at his playdate. It's been raining here too, we had bad t-storms all night.

Because I woke up this am with a migrain, and my sinuses are congested also. And that's why my nose looks poofy err puffy I mean.

I hope you feel better soon. :pixie:
Well folks, not much going on here today, if we can run between the raindrops we will go check out luggage for our Set trip, I read the new baggage rules, I'm scared! I just know I'll go over. BTW does anyone know anything about sending stuff down before you go?

:hug: to all and :pixie: to those who need it.

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 08:51 AM

Last night went well, another night with no pee. We're still going to take a look at Mike's Sister's doggie door since we don't want this to be a problem again, but at least for right now we seem to have a handle on it.
:yay: Hope it holds out!

So today is actually my Friday as I'm off tomorrow
Gotta love the four day work week!
Did anyone bring doughnuts?

Nascfan

07-24-2008, 09:10 AM

Did anyone bring doughnuts?

What would you like? Chocolate frosted? Powdered? Glazed?

Congrats on the job Michele! :thumbsup:

Good morning everyone. Looks to be a beautiful day here, hope it is where you live, and make it magical. :mickey:

Fresh coffee, tea, and ice cold milk to go along with those donuts. :tasty:

Dsnygirl

07-24-2008, 09:26 AM

Good morning all.... I hope your day is starting out all :)'s!

work is still good. bow before me, for i am in charge tonite(whatever where they thinking, putting me in charge??). i got all my charge duties done before 3am and i have no checkbook to balance(blythe will get that one).

its a little early but i'll start the coffee for the am. i suppose i could make doughnuts too.

So charge nurse -- what did you do w/o a checkbook??? :D And whyfore were you a charge person? I thought that was a floatpool "bennie", not having to do that overpaid job.... :funny: I have so far successfully avoided every attempt they have made to make me "grow up".... ;)

Thanks for the doughnuts! Hope you're sleeping well...

Ah.... that explains this post..... wine ! :D

...and I'm not scratching anymore!
It explains a lot more than just that post.... ;)

Yeah! Now what will you do to keep yourself distracted???

Good morning JQ'ers just checking on the machines.

Because I woke up this am with a migrain, and my sinuses are congested also. And that's why my nose looks poofy err puffy I mean.
Wow, late start for you Sandy... I hope your migraine goes away!!

....but my seasonal passed is blocked today anyway.
How do they block a "seasonal" pass??? Not nice....

What's everybody else got planned today?
Not much, and yet a lot!! Just house stuff and e-bay stuff... I want everything listed by the weekend. I'm crossing my fingers it all sells -- I don't want to have to refill all those boxes in the basement!! (And it's all Disney $$$, too, so here's to hoping! :fingers:)

Sounds like a fun trip! I went 2 years ago with a girlfriend of mine, I was such a baby that I was homesick every day for the kids and Bruce and swore that I would never go without at least one of them again. It sure was a rough nine days. But of course the location made it easier to take.

Well right now I live in the "Baby-kept-us-up-all-night-he's-not-squawking-now-so-hit-the-sack quick" time zone.

It ought to be a great trip.... it's only for 3 nights/4 days, but I think it'll be SO fun! Dan was rolling his eyes at me a few weeks ago when we were doing some December planning and I said, "It'll be so sad when we get back... gosh, I won't get to go back for a whole....5 WEEKS!!!" :woohoo: I'm sure it'll never happen that way again, though, so I'm going to be sure to enjoy it!!

Okay, I'm off to get some work done... no more procrastinating. Have a great day, all -- I'll check in later!!

DisneyCouture

07-24-2008, 09:48 AM

Funny story about husbands "agreeing" with wives before the wedding -- we were doing the "registry" thing and I loved a certain silverware pattern, he liked a different one. After looking at them for awhile, the woman helping us asked what we thought, and Dan answered, "20 years from now, I'm never going to remember which pattern I preferred. 20 years from now, she will -- she chooses!"
That is too funny and so true! Hope u get all your ebaying done and that they sell sell sell.

we are going to be there 0ct 15-20. a short trip but i needed one.
Ohhh we are going to miss u. Were going the 1st -5th.

The itch has gotten a lot better. Patti got home from work tonight and said I almost looked human...... :humph:
Glad to hear that u are not scratching anymore. Hope u feel better.

I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!
That is so awesome Michelle. Congrats!

I read your post about hot cocoa yesterday, and then I saw Gregs' about the caramel cocoa...and it was rainy and drizzly here - it has been since last Saturday. Anyway, I decided that I TOO needed a glass of cocoa ....I added a bit my favorite Baileys with mint!!! :tasty: It made the afternoon feel a lot better!
Ben had a fever most of Tuesday.Today is going to be busy, Brandon has a pre-kindergarten 'playdate' at the school in the morning and then we are off to a playdate with friends in the afternoon for a luncheon.

I hope Ben feels better and Brandon has fun on his playdate. That Baileys sounds good. Can I have some?

Because I woke up this am with a migrain, and my sinuses are congested also.
Sandy I hope u feel better. Migrains are horrible. Excedrin works for me sometimes.

What would you like? Chocolate frosted? Powdered? Glazed?
Good morning everyone. Looks to be a beautiful day here, hope it is where you live, and make it magical.
You are so lucky it is pouring here!:rain: We have had thunderstorms for the last 2 days. I would love a chocolate glazed. Yum.

Is anyone else stuck out in the rain too?

MissStyles

07-24-2008, 09:56 AM

How do they block a "seasonal" pass??? Not nice....

Seasonal means there are block out dates....pretty much the week before/after Christmas, the month of March and the beginning of June through the middle of August. It's a lot cheaper than a regular year round pass.....but on days like these, I wish I had one! :mickey:

Is anyone else stuck out in the rain too?

You're outside on a computer in the rain? Yikes! :D

MsMin

07-24-2008, 10:06 AM

Hey, all, just a quick zoop this morning w/ my :coffee:
Funny how much life can change in a day. I've been working on a project and just the the preliminary :thumbsup: for it yesterday then I get an email this a.m. from a good friend who is asking me to join her practice. I am so tired of academia (sorry JQU ) Bad news is I would have to be SO much more careful with what I say and do online. May even need an alias. :unsure:
Needing :pixie: today... no not for my project, though that would be nice, not for the job, yes, I think I really want to do this but for my delivery --- not that kind of delivery.... I ordered that camera for our trip and it was back ordered and I'm waiting for it and right now it's about 6 hours away (it left Mesquite Tx about 3am) so I'm hoping it comes tomorrow. :fingers: Yes, I have my priorities huh?

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!
SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) we take care of post open-heart, heart and lung and liver transplants and a mish-mash of other major surgeries.
Oh btw..does anyone now have a cure for the itch of the healing and peeling sunburn?
Congrats with the job. That is so exciting. My ex was a hosp. administrator and I was the one who bought the ice chests (igloo of course) for the OR for the open heart. That's the closest I have been to an OR... sounds exciting.
I agree with the aveeno bath. The oatmeal is supposed to be soothing. We use a lot of aloe here. Remember when you have a sunburn to take a cool shower, as cold as you can stand it. It's supposed to help reduce the burn.

The itch has gotten a lot better. Patti got home from work tonight and said I almost looked human......

:ditto: such a gift.....

Zoop over... I ended up finally crashing this afternoon at around 4:30 (don't ask me when... I feel asleep at my puter). My project continues to be the "gift that keeps on giving" but we do have a launch date. Hopefully, this time I won't end up feeling like a bride left at the altar again.
Do take care, I won't be here next week to remind you to sleep :blah: I'm so confused w/ this project. Are you and Rhonda working on the same thing? Good luck to both of you. I'm just getting my feet wet with mine.

See you all tomorrow! Gotta run. Do you remember what I said about the first couple of weeks of school? No:confused:

Last night went well, another night with no pee. We're still going to take a look at Mike's Sister's doggie door since we don't want this to be a problem again, but at least for right now we seem to have a handle on it.

Have a great weekend...Glad you had a night w/ no pee. My little guy can make it through the night but I do kennel him every night to help ease the temptation to relieve himself.
I know how frustrating it can be.

hugs to all.... (cuz I promised POGO I'd be nice) A lot to do today!!
Thanks to all who posted on my pre-trip report.
Anyone want to slip in my suitcase?

Beast_fanatic

07-24-2008, 12:30 PM

I woke up this am with a migrain, and my sinuses are congested also.

Say Rhonda how's the weather in your neck o' the woods?

Sorry about your migraine. I had one Sunday/Monday. I hope yours doesn't last as long!

And, as far as my weather, it's hot and dry. Texas is just too big for Dolly to give us any rain (and we could use some too).

:hi: to everyone! What's for lunch today? I think I'm going to the mall to get Robert's annual pass voucher at the Disney store, so I'll probably pick something up there.

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 01:16 PM

MissStyles

07-24-2008, 01:28 PM

grego77

07-24-2008, 01:29 PM

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon (English after-school program) where I applied at the beginning of the month! :mickey:
I am going to think about it for another week or so, and really consider all my options (like there really are any...haha!), and make a decision by the end of next week. For the following 4 weeks, I will be deciding what to do with my car, my phone, buying a laptop, deciding what to pack, and MAYBE planning a WDW trip and a short trip to CA to visit friends. I am even trying to get another New England Meet in before I leave.
Anyway, overall, it's really good news, and I think this is a REALLY good opportunity for me...I am just very nervous and anxious about starting (and probably will be until I leave!). I've never been a teacher before...but the job sounds so rewarding and such a great opportunity for me...and I'm pretty sure I would be able to be successful...hey why not?? :mickey:

MickeysGirl

07-24-2008, 01:32 PM

Hey Everybody! :hi: Happy mid-day Thursday! Just doesn't have the same ring as Happy Friday, huh? Well hopefully tomorrow in general will have a better ring... I'll get to that in a moment... :sad:

Be sure to come visit us after you've had some of that wine& meds....

Sounds like Rob and my DH went to the same school... I asked him if he was happyt he other day and he said "yes, in spite of myself"... he says I force the fun out of him.

Funny story about husbands "agreeing" with wives before the wedding -- we were doing the "registry" thing and I loved a certain silverware pattern, he liked a different one. After looking at them for awhile, the woman helping us asked what we thought, and Dan answered, "20 years from now, I'm never going to remember which pattern I preferred. 20 years from now, she will -- she chooses!" She laughed so hard, and said she was going to remember that to tell all her new couples. We still laugh about it to this day!

That's a cute story... and so true! Rob can't remember much of anything we picked out, even thought it was just a year ago! OK, I'll give more credit than that, he just needs a reminder at this point.

Ok..so here it goes....
I got the Job!! I got the Job!!!

Jamie..I notice you are in Niceville..one of my good friends lives in Crestview. She works at Twin Cities!

Michelle, Congrats on the job! Best of luck to you working out all the details!

Twin Cities hospital? I can walk to it from my house! That is so cool that you actually know what Niceville is, much less have someone who is local! What a small world... but please, can I trust everyone to NOT start singing?!? I really can't stand that song! :nono:

How are the hives today? More importantly, how was the :wine:?

Awesome job training Rob! Jay is pretty much there!

Lea-Ann, feeling much better, thanks for asking! I still have some lingering itching, but at least it's going away, as it's been a couple days since I've taken benadryl, so that's good.

The wine and the company were wonderful! Getting there was a little harder (hence the drama I mentioned earlier).

I normally talk to Rob for a bit in the mornings while we're both driving in. So i get this weird text message that he's on the phone with his boss... at 7:15 yesterday morning and says he'll call when he can. Fast forward 5 hours, and he finally gets off of the phone. I'll spare you all the boring details, but end result, he gets the day off while some administrative stuff gets worked out. So he's at home at this point. He's supposed to be coming out here to Pensacola for the dinner with my cousins. So he's shooting to get here at 4:30. Well it comes and goes, I have no word from him. I finally get hold of him, he's still driving, and tells me he got in a bit of a bumper scratcher on the way. :( Nothing huge, everyone was ok (except for my front bumper, since he was driving my car, and the other girl's rear bumper) and we now get to sort out the details of getting the other girl's bumper replaced. Hopefully all goes well that we can just pay it out of pocket and not involve the insurance company, that's just a can of worms I don't want to go near.

So... here I am today, just kinda achy from worrying about the details of all this, even though I know we are OK for paying for it and all, I just want to get it all done with! So hopefully I'll feel a bit better come tomorrow... we'll see.

Anyway, sorry to get long winded there. :blush:

Last night went well, another night with no pee. We're still going to take a look at Mike's Sister's doggie door since we don't want this to be a problem again, but at least for right now we seem to have a handle on it.

So today is actually my Friday as I'm off tomorrow :joy: I have a lot of things to get done tomorrow, but they're aren't at work. What's everybody else got planned today? I'm hoping it will be a smooth, quiet day and I can let the weekend begin!! Have a great day everyone, I'll check in later :hug:

Sarah, Congrats on the good doggy night and Happy Friday to you! Enjoy the long weekend.

hope everyone else is doing well. Hugs all around! I better get back to working here, gotta find that focus thing.

MickeysGirl

07-24-2008, 01:35 PM

Jasper

07-24-2008, 01:50 PM

Hey all, just another quick zoop in today. I am still not back on my feet from overdoing things over the weekend and first part of this week, and then this morning I got to spend most of my time in the doctor office and emergency room.

Overnight I started up with blood in my urine again and they have determined that I have kidney stones again. At this point they have just sent me home and said stay in bed. If things don't get better in the next day or so they will probably admit me to the hospital and either try lasers or do surgery to remove them.

All I have to say at this point is that I am so sick and tired of being sick that I could just scream. As my wife said this morning "if it weren't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all!"

Anyway, does anyone have a fool proof remedy for passing kidney stones?

Kisobel

07-24-2008, 01:59 PM

So charge nurse -- what did you do w/o a checkbook??? :D And whyfore were you a charge person? I thought that was a floatpool "bennie", not having to do that overpaid job.... :funny: I have so far successfully avoided every attempt they have made to make me "grow up".... ;)

some of us don't shirk our responsibllilites :D
i started doing charge about 2 years ago. i used to so it in the icu and i was frustrated watching stupid people do charge. its not that hard. of course i would never do charge on L+D, ick. way tooooooo much responsiblilty. see ya tonite. now what were we going to talk about??:secret:

[FONT="Palatino Linotype"]Ohhh we are going to miss u. Were going the 1st -5th.
sorry to miss you, warm up the place for us will you. thanks.

You are so lucky it is pouring here!:rain: We have had thunderstorms for the last 2 days. I would love a chocolate glazed. Yum.

Is anyone else stuck out in the rain too?
yes thunderstorm just woke me up, so i zooped in here. will be going back to bed because i have to be at work at 7pm.

Have a great weekend...Glad you had a night w/ no pee. My little guy can make it through the night but I do kennel him every night to help ease the temptation to relieve himself.
I know how frustrating it can be.

hugs to all.... (cuz I promised POGO I'd be nice) A lot to do today!!
Thanks to all who posted on my pre-trip report.
Anyone want to slip in my suitcase?
great news on the no pee. and yes slip me in the suitcase please(i'd hate to see that weight charge)

. I finally get hold of him, he's still driving, and tells me he got in a bit of a bumper scratcher on the way. :( Nothing huge, everyone was ok (except for my front bumper, since he was driving my car, and the other girl's rear bumper) and we now get to sort out the details of getting the other girl's bumper replaced.

good luck with the car, and i'm very happy no one was injured.

kate
p.s. do you think i have the hang on the multiquote yet??

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 02:22 PM

That rocks I :heart: Big Papi!!!!!!!! I can't look at the pic at work it's blocked but I'll look later. I know you told us before but I forget....why did your godson get to meet him? That's really awesome though!

OK, the clif notes version is as follows. He was born with cerebral palsy 6 years ago in Haiti. His mother could not afford his care. (the average wage in Haiti is $300-$400 a YEAR!) so she gave him up to the orphanage. The director misused funds and went broke. She abandoned Lucien and one other boy after finding places for the rest of the children. Guerilla (sp?) not the apes, the soldiers, came in, stole all of the furniture, including the crib Lucien was in and left the two boys to die. By luck someone stumbled across them days later and took them to another orphanage. The director of this one did basically the same thing and the orphanage was shut down, but not before my girlfriend Lori saw his picture through an organization to adopt him. Some senators and other influential people were able to help get his visa and get him here. He will soon officially be a member of our wierd family! Poor kid.
I fell in love with him at first sight. Who wouldn't?

Jasper

07-24-2008, 02:59 PM

OK, the clif notes version is as follows. He was born with cerebral palsy 6 years ago in Haiti. His mother could not afford his care. (the average wage in Haiti is $300-$400 a YEAR!) so she gave him up to the orphanage. The director misused funds and went broke. She abandoned Lucien and one other boy after finding places for the rest of the children. Guerilla (sp?) not the apes, the soldiers, came in, stole all of the furniture, including the crib Lucien was in and left the two boys to die. By luck someone stumbled across them days later and took them to another orphanage. The director of this one did basically the same thing and the orphanage was shut down, but not before my girlfriend Lori saw his picture through an organization to adopt him. Some senators and other influential people were able to help get his visa and get him here. He will soon officially be a member of our wierd family! Poor kid.
I fell in love with him at first sight. Who wouldn't?

WOW, what a life this young man has had so far! You and your friends should be commended for reaching out to a child in need like that. It would be difficult enough taking in a 6 year old from another country without the health issues but knowing that he is coming in with those challenges it is really remarkable what you all are doing!

Now, who took my question? I know I left it laying on the table but it isn't there anymore. Oh well, maybe I will find it later.

So what is on everyone's plate for supper tonight?

MMouse6937

07-24-2008, 03:12 PM

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon (English after-school program) where I applied at the beginning of the month!
Congrats Greg, I sure hope everything works out for you!!

Hey all, just another quick zoop in today. I am still not back on my feet from overdoing things over the weekend and first part of this week, and then this morning I got to spend most of my time in the doctor office and emergency room.

Oh Jasper, :hug: for you. So sorry you're going through all of this. Mike had a HUGE (1 1/2" in diameter) stone in his kidney a few years ago that they had to surgically remove through a tube in his back. We then found out he has a genetic condition that makes him produce these mondo sized stones, but what a pain. Hopefully you get to feeling better soon!

OK, the clif notes version is as follows. He was born with cerebral palsy 6 years ago in Haiti. His mother could not afford his care. (the average wage in Haiti is $300-$400 a YEAR!) so she gave him up to the orphanage. The director misused funds and went broke. She abandoned Lucien and one other boy after finding places for the rest of the children. Guerilla (sp?) not the apes, the soldiers, came in, stole all of the furniture, including the crib Lucien was in and left the two boys to die. By luck someone stumbled across them days later and took them to another orphanage. The director of this one did basically the same thing and the orphanage was shut down, but not before my girlfriend Lori saw his picture through an organization to adopt him. Some senators and other influential people were able to help get his visa and get him here. He will soon officially be a member of our wierd family! Poor kid.
I fell in love with him at first sight. Who wouldn't?
Bless his little heart. What a difficult way to start out his little life, I'm sure now he has the best home and family.

So how's the afternoon treating everyone? I'm pretty good, just waiting to get out of here. I went to Target this lunch hour to find a dress for my friend's wedding on Saturday. I hate shopping for clothes, especially a dress. I swear if I had anything in my closet even remotely appropriate I wouldn't go out and buy anything else. Well I tried on five things that made me look like a moose and almost gave up. I saw this dress before I walked out and decided to try it on and it actually looked pretty cute. So, thank goodness that is one less thing I have to worry about.

Well, I'll check in later :hug:

Jasper

07-24-2008, 03:23 PM

Mike had a HUGE (1 1/2" in diameter) stone in his kidney a few years ago that they had to surgically remove through a tube in his back. We then found out he has a genetic condition that makes him produce these mondo sized stones, but what a pain. Hopefully you get to feeling better soon!

I hate shopping for clothes, especially a dress. I swear if I had anything in my closet even remotely appropriate I wouldn't go out and buy anything else. Well I tried on five things that made me look like a moose and almost gave up. I saw this dress before I walked out and decided to try it on and it actually looked pretty cute. So, thank goodness that is one less thing I have to worry about.

Wow those are some huge stones! I don't know exactly how big mine are but they are not nearly that huge. I can only imagine how that must hurt!

I agree, I just hate dress shopping as well!:D:D But my wife makes up for my lack of interest!! So do you ever drag your husband along with you when you go clothes shopping? As a piece of advice from a man to all women, if you want peace and harmony in your home then please try to remember that most men would rather have a root canal done then have to go clothes shopping with the lady in their life. That's because there is no safe way for us to answer that eternal question "do I look fat/good in this?" No matter how we answer it is bound to be wrong.

Beast_fanatic

07-24-2008, 04:16 PM

Yay for Lucien! What a cool experience and so glad he's doing so well!

Congrats on the position Greg! That has to be such a relief for you! Best of luck! :pixie:

Did you forget a little something? :nono:

Anyway, does anyone have a fool proof remedy for passing kidney stones?

Nope. :pixie: on the way! They had my dad drink lemonade with cream of tartar in it after he had a kidney stone. It was supposed to help prevent them from forming or break them up if they did. I don't know if it helped or not, but I don't think he ever had another one.

Congrats on the job offers, Greg & Michelle!

Did I mention that I have an infection on my big toe? It started as a red bump on Monday that is now a larger area of redness with a white spot in the middle. I've been able to get quite a bit of goo out of it, but it still hurts. I'll probably go to the doctor tomorrow if it isn't any better.

MsMin

07-24-2008, 04:32 PM

some of us don't shirk our responsibllilites
great news on the no pee. and yes slip me in the suitcase please(i'd hate to see that weight charge)

:blush: I'm so sorry... since we are driving I guess I could have you sit in the back seat instead of the suitcase in the trunk. Where are my manners?

I normally talk to Rob for a bit in the mornings while we're both driving in. So i get this weird text message that he's on the phone with his boss... So he's shooting to get here at 4:30. Well it comes and goes, I have no word from him. I finally get hold of him, he's still driving, and tells me he got in a bit of a bumper scratcher on the way.
Yes, that was wordy :fresh: sounds like Rob is ok but I know how those little bumps can really crinkle the hood :pixie: for the car....

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon (English after-school program) where I applied at the beginning of the month! :mickey:

:congrats:

Zoop! Just a quick note to let you guys know that my Godson, Lucien was on the front page again, he got to meet his idol, Big Papi! How cool is that? he's thriving now!
What a handsome fella... such a tragic story. Sending :hug: and :pixie: and to think we complain about little things like rain....

Nope. pixie on the way! They had my dad drink lemonade with cream of tartar in it after he had a kidney stone. It was supposed to help prevent them from forming or break them up if they did. I don't know if it helped or not, but I don't think he ever had another one.
That is so funny, and not.... my mom said that when they were little they had to drink lemonade w/ cream of tarter every spring to clean their blood...her grandfather made them. I've never heard of anyone else doing that...sad thing is he died of renal cancer. :unsure:

We are still having real tropical weather here today.... thunderstorms rolling in.... I guess it's still from Dolly.
Just slipping in, wasting time, because I have so much to do but hey, you guys are worth it Right??? (that is a question don't ya think?)

MMouse6937

07-24-2008, 04:32 PM

Wow those are some huge stones! I don't know exactly how big mine are but they are not nearly that huge. I can only imagine how that must hurt!

I agree, I just hate dress shopping as well!:D:D But my wife makes up for my lack of interest!! So do you ever drag your husband along with you when you go clothes shopping? As a piece of advice from a man to all women, if you want peace and harmony in your home then please try to remember that most men would rather have a root canal done then have to go clothes shopping with the lady in their life. That's because there is no safe way for us to answer that eternal question "do I look fat/good in this?" No matter how we answer it is bound to be wrong.

I have never made Mike go shopping with me. He hates shopping, but then so do I so he doesn't really have to suffer that much. I will ask his opinion on this dress when I get home, but not the so much, do I look fat in this as that's pretty much a given, but just if it's flattering on my figure. I know I'm overweight but I don't have to wear things that are unflattering. Anyways, wanna talk about a pain shopping? Take Mike shopping for shoes, HIS shoes. OMG it's like the worst thing I have ever been through. He doesn't like anything he tries on, they don't fit right, they're too big, tight, loose, white, black, he liked the pair at the other store better, etc. It drives me crazy. I try a pair of shoes on and that's it. Geez he's like a woman. :D

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 06:03 PM

Did I mention that I have an infection on my big toe? It started as a red bump on Monday that is now a larger area of redness with a white spot in the middle. I've been able to get quite a bit of goo out of it, but it still hurts. I'll probably go to the doctor tomorrow if it isn't any better.
Hope that gets better soon, :pixie: sounds painfull.

:
What a handsome fella... such a tragic story. Sending :hug: and :pixie: and to think we complain about little things like rain....
I know, hardly seems like much at all huh? He's the happiest kid you'd ever meet and such an inspiration. He's our hero!

I agree, I just hate dress shopping as well!:D:D But my wife makes up for my lack of interest!! So do you ever drag your husband along with you when you go clothes shopping? As a piece of advice from a man to all women, if you want peace and harmony in your home then please try to remember that most men would rather have a root canal done then have to go clothes shopping with the lady in their life. That's because there is no safe way for us to answer that eternal question "do I look fat/good in this?" No matter how we answer it is bound to be wrong.

Jasper, sorry to hear you're still not up to snuff. :pixie: to get better quickly.
As for the shopping, I HATE it with a passion. Bruce on the other hand LOVES it, yes, even clothes shopping. I avoid Wal-Mart with him if I can because he's always trying to get me to buy clothes. (ok, maybe I need a few things since I'm wearing the same underwear that I had when I was pregnant with DS, he's 11. :blush: but that's beside the point) He gets that glint in his eyes and makes a beeline for the clothes racks and I usually do such an eyeroll that I guve myself a concussion.

Rhonda, did you see my question? ;)

Dsnygirl

07-24-2008, 08:22 PM

Zoop! Just a quick note to let you guys know that my Godson, Lucien was on the front page again, he got to meet his idol, Big Papi! How cool is that?
Here (http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm101/traci_moeller/lucienandbigpapi.jpg) is one of the pics.
Isn't he just a dool? He was abandoned in Haiti they left him to die after the director of the orphanage spent all of the money (and not on them) anyway, he's thriving now!
Traci, that is SO cool... what a great story!! How old was he when you guys got him??

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon (English after-school program) where I applied at the beginning of the month! :mickey:
I am going to think about it for another week or so, and really consider all my options (like there really are any...haha!), and make a decision by the end of next week. For the following 4 weeks, I will be deciding what to do with my car, my phone, buying a laptop, deciding what to pack, and MAYBE planning a WDW trip and a short trip to CA to visit friends. I am even trying to get another New England Meet in before I leave.

:party: Congrats Greg -- does that mean you're moving to Tokyo, or similar whereabouts? Sounds like you've wanted to go over there for awhile from some of your posts... any particular reason, or you just like it over there?

Anyway - it sounds totally cool -- good luck!!

So... here I am today, just kinda achy from worrying about the details of all this, even though I know we are OK for paying for it and all, I just want to get it all done with! So hopefully I'll feel a bit better come tomorrow... we'll see.

Jamie, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles... I hope things have smoothed themselves out by now, and that tomorrow goes better for you both!

Hey all, just another quick zoop in today. I am still not back on my feet from overdoing things over the weekend and first part of this week, and then this morning I got to spend most of my time in the doctor office and emergency room.

Jasper, what are we going to do with you??? I can't believe you're having to go through something else... sending you massive doses of :pixie: to get this, and everything else, over with!!!

see ya tonite. now what were we going to talk about??:secret:

yes thunderstorm just woke me up, so i zooped in here. will be going back to bed because i have to be at work at 7pm.

p.s. do you think i have the hang on the multiquote yet??
Hmmm... not sure.... you don't think we'll find much to discuss, do you? Plus, we probably won't even be on the same floor...

Sorry the rumblies woke you up... they were quite crazy around here!! I'm surprised I didn't get a call to come in early...

Yup -- good job!! :thumbsup: (and who's got the addiction now? jumping on here mid-sleep??? ;))

So what is on everyone's plate for supper tonight?
Salmon, jasmine rice & broccoli -- yummm! (and most recently, ice-cream....)

Did I mention that I have an infection on my big toe?
Ouch... I hope it's better in the morning!

...and I usually do such an eyeroll that I give myself a concussion.

:funny: That's a good one... I'll have to remember that line!

Anybody else tired of all this rain? I think our grass needs a lifejacket...

What's everyone up to tonight? I'm trying to relax, and failing miserably. Probably b/c I know I have to go in at 11pm, so I just keep going and doing stuff instead of crashing. And with all the rain, I'll probably be running when I get there, so I'd better get busy doing nothing! ;)

grego77

07-24-2008, 08:28 PM

:party: Congrats Greg -- does that mean you're moving to Tokyo, or similar whereabouts? Sounds like you've wanted to go over there for awhile from some of your posts... any particular reason, or you just like it over there?

Anyway - it sounds totally cool -- good luck!!

I will be living around 10 minutes outside Seoul, Korea. :mickey: My best friend lives there (and is from there), and I have other friends there too...so not only is it a great opportunity, but I wont be alone either. :D

Thanks for all the support everyone! I'm blessed to have all of you in my corner! :cloud9:

Anyone else get horrible thunderstorms today??? CRAAAZZYY!

Tink&Goofy

07-24-2008, 08:50 PM

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 08:53 PM

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon (English after-school program) where I applied at the beginning of the month!
:woohoo: Yay! Congrats greg, way to go!!!

Traci, that is SO cool... what a great story!! How old was he when you guys got him??

He was 2 when Lori first got him from Haiti, he was smaller than the average 8 month old then.

:funny: That's a good one... I'll have to remember that line!

You like that? I just made it up! See, I can be clever ;)

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 08:55 PM

Howdy y'all! Did ya miss me? I haven't read the last dozen pages or so, so forgive me. I'm still in Seattle - (having a WONDERFUL time I might add...) and finally had time to try the free wireless access in the lobby!

I got 45 minutes before I meet the crowd to find some dinner... let me catch up a little, OK?

Good to see you! I'm glad you're having a good time! Be safe and have a great time for the rest of it. When do you come home?

Here we go again...

07-24-2008, 09:01 PM

Hey guys,
Sorry I have not been around for a few days.
Have you missed me?

Thanks to those of you that have emailed me asking where I have been. I am a bit overwhelmed with work and both of my father figures (dad and a family friend that is like a dad) battling cancer.
It looks like Mr. Richard will lose his battle soon... very soon.
Could you guys please say a couple of extra prayers tonight? I hate the thought of losing Richard, but he has an infection in his brain that is painful. It is time...

My dad is still fighting. I know the Lord is not ready for him yet.

I will try to pop back in again soon.
Have fun and play nice.
Will someone please drink about 6 :marg: for me?

Tink&Goofy

07-24-2008, 09:05 PM

Good to see you! I'm glad you're having a good time! Be safe and have a great time for the rest of it. When do you come home?
Tomorrow. :( sigh. Its been a great trip with some wild coworkers. Lets just say that I have learned to like red wine, and I now know how to play Texas hold 'em. :blush:
Tomorrow its back to reality - but man was this a break I needed. Next Mondays trip won't be NEAR as fun, since we are going to chat with some folks, and I don't think poker will enter into the conversation...
So what have I missed? Who's in charge of providing the readers digest version?

tinkerbellybutton

07-24-2008, 09:22 PM

Hey guys,
Sorry I have not been around for a few days.
Have you missed me?

:pixie: I will definately keep you all in my prayers tonight and for some time to come. I lost my father to cancer 15 years ago and it was one of the hardest things I've been through. :hug: I ended up taking care of him when I was only 22, all to turn around and to have to do the same for my sister 7 years later. If you need somone to talk to or a shoulder, feel free to give a shout. Take care of yourself.

I hope everyone has a good night wether it's sleeping or working. Should I bring doughnuts in the A.M.?
Nighty night folks.

Marilyn Michetti

07-24-2008, 09:34 PM

Would it be O.K. if I said "good morning", and "good night" all at once?

I had to attend grand rounds for my mom yesterday, so it was a REALLY long day. The Kidney Dr.'s take their time with each of the 30 some dialysis patients, (which is good), but added another hour or so on to our time. She's not doing too well, but the good news is that they're about to open a new facility four mile from the house, so instead of 64 mi. three times a week, it will be 8 - (16, actually since I can go back home). Anyway, we had some paperwork to run around today, sooooo......

Tomorrow, I will be at (cough, cough), Defensive Driving School from 7:30 - 1:00 p.m.
I will miss you all VERY MUCH !!!! Got caught by the camera en route to jury duty, which really adds insult to injury. I suppose I deserve it though, for being so inconsiderate to the drivers in the general population on the 202, while in the HOV lane. I got clocked at 45 in a 35 mph down by the university while trying to find a street going West. DARN !!! $133.00 out of our savings, AND, money order only. There's only one reason for going to the bank and asking for a m.o. for that amount - I'm branded. I mean, the banker just shook his head and said, "the camera"? :blush:

Oh well, all of you, have some bread and water in the morning, on me. Catch you later.:sadwave:

Flower

07-24-2008, 09:53 PM

:
Last night went well, another night with no pee. We're still going to take a look at Mike's Sister's doggie door since we don't want this to be a problem again, but at least for right now we seem to have a handle on it.

Yeah!!! No :dog: pee again!!! Heres hoping tonight is a dry night too!

Well right now I live in the "Baby-kept-us-up-all-night-he's-not-squawking-now-so-hit-the-sack quick" time zone.

I hope Ben is doing better and Brandon has a good time at his playdate. It's been raining here too, we had bad t-storms all night..

I think I am in the same time zone...actually, Ben is not too bad these days, but man would I ever like to sleep in for once!

Zoop! Just a quick note to let you guys know that my Godson, Lucien was on the front page again, he got to meet his idol, Big Papi! How cool is that?
Here (http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm101/traci_moeller/lucienandbigpapi.jpg) is one of the pics.
Isn't he just a dool? He was abandoned in Haiti they left him to die after the director of the orphanage spent all of the money (and not on them) anyway, he's thriving now!
What a sweet boy, how heartbreaking that he has had to endure so much at such a young age.

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon (English after-school program) where I applied at the beginning of the month!

:yay:CONGRATULATIONS!!!:clappy:

Hey all, just another quick zoop in today. I am still not back on my feet from overdoing things over the weekend and first part of this week, and then this morning I got to spend most of my time in the doctor office and emergency room.

Overnight I started up with blood in my urine again and they have determined that I have kidney stones again. At this point they have just sent me home and said stay in bed. If things don't get better in the next day or so they will probably admit me to the hospital and either try lasers or do surgery to remove them.

:hug: So sorry to hear things are not getting better. Hopefully the lasers will work.

So how's the afternoon treating everyone? I'm pretty good, just waiting to get out of here. I went to Target this lunch hour to find a dress for my friend's wedding on Saturday. I hate shopping for clothes, especially a dress. I swear if I had anything in my closet even remotely appropriate I wouldn't go out and buy anything else. Well I tried on five things that made me look like a moose and almost gave up. I saw this dress before I walked out and decided to try it on and it actually looked pretty cute. So, thank goodness that is one less thing I have to worry about.

I HATE clothing shopping. There are a couple of stores that I always seem to find stuff at and I stick with them. I am the type of person that if something fits and I like it - I will buy it in different colors.

Did I mention that I have an infection on my big toe? It started as a red bump on Monday that is now a larger area of redness with a white spot in the middle. I've been able to get quite a bit of goo out of it, but it still hurts. I'll probably go to the doctor tomorrow if it isn't any better.

Yikes Rhonda!! Here's hoping your toe feels better and the goo goes away...please don't post pictures of it!!!

Tomorrow. sigh. Its been a great trip with some wild coworkers. Lets just say that I have learned to like red wine, and I now know how to play Texas hold 'em.

Next trip Vegas baby???!!!! Ahhhh...true life skills, wine & poker!

Benjie had an okay day today, the fever was gone so we went to the playdate, half way thru the playdate he had a complete meltdown because it was past nap time.:sob: I was hurrying to get him out to the van so everyone else could have some peace and quiet. because I carried him out to the van I managed to leave his shoes there so I had to go back tonight.

Brandon actually did very well considering all the kids were 3 years younger than him.

Anyway, I am heading downstairs for some relaxation, neither kid is asleep yet and it is 10pm..I don't get it!!! They are tucked in bed and safe and I need some mom time darn it!

Goodnight to everyone....what's for breakfast in the morning?

Beast_fanatic

07-24-2008, 10:55 PM

maybe I need a few things since I'm wearing the same underwear that I had when I was pregnant with DS, he's 11

:funny:

Rhonda, did you see my question?

Why, yes I did. ;)

Howdy y'all! Did ya miss me?

Of course! Have you missed us back? Glad you're having a nice time!

Hey guys,
Sorry I have not been around for a few days.
Have you missed me?

Of course! Lots of :pixie: on the way to you and those you love! :hug: to you as well!

Should I bring doughnuts in the A.M.?

:yes: I'll take 2 calorie free doughnuts, please! :thumbsup: Lemon-filled if you've got them!

Yikes Rhonda!! Here's hoping your toe feels better and the goo goes away...please don't post pictures of it!!!

Another squeamish one? I can totally gross out the guys at work with any talk of goo. :rolleyes:

Goodnight to everyone....what's for breakfast in the morning?

Traci's bringing doughnuts. :yay:

ElenitaB

07-25-2008, 12:27 AM

Just for Ellen and Pogo :fresh:
HEY! What did I do to you???

Congrats to the job seekers!

Oh for your protection I'm wearing one of those mask to help keep me from spreading(sp) any germs I might have when I sneeze. So some days I'm sneezey, or dopey, or sleepy, but never grumpy. :D
Sandy, sorry you're feeling all Seven Dwarvish. Hope you're back to just Happy real soon! :hug:

All I have to say at this point is that I am so sick and tired of being sick that I could just scream. As my wife said this morning "if it weren't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all!"
Jasper, I'm so sorry you have to go through even more stuff! You must start demanding that they give you the frequent flier miles you're building up at the hospital!

Speaking of hospitals, yucky stuff, etc., here's a whole bunch o' :pixie: for the lot of you! I thought this thread had been sanitized. :confused: (Rhonda, did you make an appt to see the doctor yet???)

Angel, your father figures are in my prayers.

Traci, has Carter had his sweat test yet? I was reading about them the other day... do you want me to send you the info I had found?

Well, it's late and I need to get some :sleepin:

Does anyone want some pancakes in the morning along with those doughnuts?

Later, :gator:s!

MMouse6937

07-25-2008, 01:41 AM

Yeah!!! No :dog: pee again!!! Heres hoping tonight is a dry night too!

Should we have a counter that keeps track of the peeless (is that a word?) nights? :D

So I'm sure most of you are in bed, not sure why I'm not, just restless I guess, cleaning, doing laundry, taking care of things.

SO, the saga of December continues....as you know we couldn't get the WL as there was no availability on the night we come in, so today I get an email from my TA and they have a special cooked with the Yacht and Beach Club for a discounted rate. She checked into the rate for us and I absolutely couldn't pass it up. It is such a good deal that we're going to go with it. Mike wants to see Stormalong Bay like you wouldn't believe and there are Mousefest events going on at the BC that I would love to be that close to the action. SO, we went from the POP, almost to the WL, and now to the BC...it just keeps getting better :D

Hope you all are having a good, quiet night and getting a lot of sleep. I'll check in tomorrow morning after I drop the dogs off at the groomer :hug:

Dsnygirl

07-25-2008, 02:12 AM

Hi all... quick zoop in from work, only 1 hour to go and then I get to go home!! Yup, only 4 hrs tonight... yeah!! :clappy:

Howdy y'all! Did ya miss me? I haven't read the last dozen pages or so, so forgive me. I'm still in Seattle - (having a WONDERFUL time I might add...) and finally had time to try the free wireless access in the lobby!

Yes, we sure did -- esp. the night shift!! Glad to hear you're having a great time... sorry to hear it's about to end! I've only been to Seattle once, and it was when I was young and better behaved... pity!

Sorry I have not been around for a few days.
Have you missed me?
Thanks to those of you that have emailed me asking where I have been. I am a bit overwhelmed with work and both of my father figures (dad and a family friend that is like a dad) battling cancer.

My dad is still fighting. I know the Lord is not ready for him yet.

Will someone please drink about 6 :marg: for me?
Welcome back! Of course we've missed you... I'm so sorry that you're going through all this with your dad and Mr. Richard... what a very difficult time. Sending :hug: your way...

... and yes, I'll be a martyr and contribute to downing those 6 :marg:'s.... anyone want to help??

I hope everyone has a good night wether it's sleeping or working. Should I bring doughnuts in the A.M.?
Nighty night folks.
Thanks -- it's not so bad tonight! Thanks for the doughnuts! I'll look forward to them when I get up...

There's only one reason for going to the bank and asking for a m.o. for that amount - I'm branded. I mean, the banker just shook his head and said, "the camera"?

Oh well, all of you, have some bread and water in the morning, on me. Catch you later.
:funny: too true, too true...

How about we send you a :marg: instead??? :D

So I'm sure most of you are in bed, not sure why I'm not, just restless I guess, cleaning, doing laundry, taking care of things.

SO, the saga of December continues....as you know we couldn't get the WL as there was no availability on the night we come in, so today I get an email from my TA and they have a special cooked with the Yacht and Beach Club for a discounted rate. She checked into the rate for us and I absolutely couldn't pass it up. It is such a good deal that we're going to go with it. Mike wants to see Stormalong Bay like you wouldn't believe and there are Mousefest events going on at the BC that I would love to be that close to the action. SO, we went from the POP, almost to the WL, and now to the BC...it just keeps getting better.

I'm still up!! I'd prowl around at home at this hour, too, if my DH didn't mind so much... he's a 10pm kind-of guy, and just doesn't fall asleep well when he knows I'm still up and at 'em. Of course, when I say "at this hour", I'm forgetting that you're what, 2 hours behind us? So I guess it's not as late for you as I thought...

Way to go on scoring a room at the Y&BC!! I saw on the Passporter site (shhhh...) about the Mousefest discount and was seriously tempted... but that's not for this trip, I don't think... sigh... I want to experience Stormalong Bay so badly!!!!! Can we come visit you?? :D

Well, I guess I'll run along, as my relief will be getting here soon and I want to be sure all my work is done for her. (3 of us split a 12 hr shift so a friend could have the night off... so this is my portion of it...)

Hope you're all sleeping well (except Kate, of course... she's upstairs on the Labor & Delivery floor, working like a dog for 12 hrs)... see you all in the (late) morning!

Kisobel

07-25-2008, 04:57 AM

Hope you're all sleeping well (except Kate, of course... she's upstairs on the Labor & Delivery floor, working like a dog for 12 hrs)... see you all in the (late) morning!

woof woof, tonite is not pleasant. hope it gets better for tomorrow. have i mentioned how much i love my job??:ack:

kate

tinkerbellybutton

07-25-2008, 06:52 AM

I think I am in the same time zone...actually, Ben is not too bad these days, but man would I ever like to sleep in for once!
Isn't this a confusing time zone? I lose track of days so easily. :D

I'll take 2 calorie free doughnuts, please! :thumbsup: Lemon-filled if you've got them!
Coming right up. How's the toe this morning?

Traci, has Carter had his sweat test yet? I was reading about them the other day... do you want me to send you the info I had found?
He hasn't had them yet, his appointment is on the 4th. I would appreciate it a lot if you sent me the info, thanks!

Should we have a counter that keeps track of the peeless (is that a word?) nights? :D
:pixie: for a "peeless" night every day.
Congrats on the Beach Club!

woof woof, tonite is not pleasant. hope it gets better for tomorrow. have i mentioned how much i love my job??:ack:

kate
:pixie: Hope the rest of your night went better.

Well folks, here are the doughnuts, I haven't had time to make coffee but there's milk and juice in the fridge. I'm off in a bit to take Hailey to do some volunteer work at an assisted living facility. The rest of the day we're just going to chill and plan for our Sept. WDW trip. :pixie: and :hug: to all!

trackbarroness

07-25-2008, 07:44 AM

Isn't this a confusing time zone? I lose track of days so easily. :D

Coming right up. How's the toe this morning?

He hasn't had them yet, his appointment is on the 4th. I would appreciate it a lot if you sent me the info, thanks!

:pixie: for a "peeless" night every day.
Congrats on the Beach Club!

:pixie: Hope the rest of your night went better.

Well folks, here are the doughnuts, I haven't had time to make coffee but there's milk and juice in the fridge. I'm off in a bit to take Hailey to do some volunteer work at an assisted living facility. The rest of the day we're just going to chill and plan for our Sept. WDW trip. :pixie: and :hug: to all!

No worries the coffee was already prepped last night along with the water for hot water for hot beverages in the am. How sneaky am I? :D
It's been raining here almost every day in the afternoon. sometimes early some times late.
So which park shall we visit today? :D
Have a magical day

disneydeb

07-25-2008, 07:53 AM

tinkerbellybutton

07-25-2008, 07:58 AM

Sorry I haven't had time to read any posts, but please send Major amounts of :pixie: and prayers to dd Laura today and I may have an important announcement later tonight!, OK?

LOve you all!Gotta run!

Deb, Extra special :pixie: and :hug: from Hailey and I to Laura and you! Best of luck.

Hey, anyone have some more popsicle sticks? I'm almost done building HM.

DisneyCouture

07-25-2008, 08:49 AM

I think I'm going to the mall to get Robert's annual pass voucher at the Disney store, so I'll probably pick something up there.
What kind of pass do u have? That sounds pretty cool. Hope u feel better Rhonda!

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon.
:thumbsup: Congrats again Greg!

I finally get hold of him, he's still driving, and tells me he got in a bit of a bumper scratcher on the way. :( Nothing huge, everyone was ok (except for my front bumper, since he was driving my car, and the other girl's rear bumper) and we now get to sort out the details of getting the other girl's bumper replaced.
I hope everything works out for u Jamie. I'm glad that it was only a minor fender bender.

All I have to say at this point is that I am so sick and tired of being sick that I could just scream.
:pixie: for u. I hope u feel better.

I am a bit overwhelmed with work and both of my father figures (dad and a family friend that is like a dad) battling cancer.
It looks like Mr. Richard will lose his battle soon... very soon. Will someone please drink about 6 :marg: for me?
I am so sorry that u are going through this Angel. Must be very hard for you. You and your family are in my prayers and I will so help u drink :marg:

Sorry I haven't had time to read any posts, but please send Major amounts of :pixie: and prayers to dd Laura today and I may have an important announcement later tonight!, OK?

:pixie: and prayers coming right up Deb. Hope everything is alright.

Traci I have some extra popsicle sticks...I can help u out with the HM.

How is everyone's Friday going? I just made some beignets if anyone wants some.

Flower

07-25-2008, 09:52 AM

Speaking of hospitals, yucky stuff, etc., here's a whole bunch o' :pixie: for the lot of you! I thought this thread had been sanitized.
Does anyone want some pancakes in the morning along with those doughnuts?

Later,

I thought this thread was supposed to be sanitized too? With all of the goo and puss and itching going on, this JQ 'newbie' is a little frightened! I have some Lysol wipes - would anyone else like one?

Should we have a counter that keeps track of the peeless (is that a word?) nights?

SO, the saga of December continues....as you know we couldn't get the WL as there was no availability on the night we come in, so today I get an email from my TA and they have a special cooked with the Yacht and Beach Club for a discounted rate. She checked into the rate for us and I absolutely couldn't pass it up. It is such a good deal that we're going to go with it. Mike wants to see Stormalong Bay like you wouldn't believe and there are Mousefest events going on at the BC that I would love to be that close to the action. SO, we went from the POP, almost to the WL, and now to the BC...it just keeps getting better

YEAH YBC!!!!!! And no pee!!!!! How cool is that?!

Well folks, here are the doughnuts, I haven't had time to make coffee but there's milk and juice in the fridge. I'm off in a bit to take Hailey to do some volunteer work at an assisted living facility. The rest of the day we're just going to chill and plan for our Sept. WDW trip.

What a great thing Hailey is doing!
Have fun planning your September trip!!!
Is there any donuts left?

Sorry I haven't had time to read any posts, but please send Major amounts of :pixie: and prayers to dd Laura today and I may have an important announcement later tonight!, OK?
LOve you all!Gotta run!
:pixie: for Laura!!! I hope everything goes well today for her! (Whatever that may be!)

Hey, anyone have some more popsicle sticks? I'm almost done building HM.

The boys will be outside most of the day, I will ensure there will be popsicle eating at some point! The sticks are heading your way!

How is everyone's Friday going? I just made some beignets if anyone wants some.[/FONT]

OOOHHHH!!! beignets with extra powdered sugar?!!! :tasty:

I hope everyone has a great Friday, I am off to do some housecleaning, put Ben down for a nap, Brandon and I will head outside, mow the lawn, clean up :dog: poop (fun stuff)! And then we are heading to the beach this afternoon when Ben wakes up!!!!

drummerboy

07-25-2008, 10:21 AM

I thought this thread was supposed to be sanitized too?
NOTE--The management is not responsible for germs, vermin or other general malaise that may have been imported or infiltrated into the thread since its initial sanitation. Face masks and rubber gloves are recommended. The sanitation crew will be along shortly with flame throwers and Clorox. Please stand by.

Ready for the weekend? I know one person in particular who's 'tanking off' this weekend (actually tonight). Have a great time, Jenn.

Mickey'sGirl

07-25-2008, 10:27 AM

Ready for the weekend? I know one person in particular who's 'tanking off' this weekend (actually tonight). Have a great time, Jenn.
zzzzzooooooooooooooopppp!

Thanks Ken!

How many :bar: do I need to bring back?????

dlpmikki

07-25-2008, 10:28 AM

Does anyone know why Ken has taken to calling me 'Tricky Mikki'? Has he been talking to Pogo again? :D

MsMin

07-25-2008, 11:25 AM

Hey all, I had a horrible night last night. We had a nurse from the dark side :thedolls:come visit yesterday and replace my dad's cath. (this is not for the faint at heart ;)) IMO she was abusive shoving it in and out and back in (again trying not to be too descriptive) then yelled at him for moaning in pain. Then yelled at him for using a his walker. Then yelled at my mom b/c she hadn't mopped the floors yet from his breakfast (this was at 8:30 a.m. and he has parkinson's and spills a little food). Well fast forward to the p.m. my mom calls last night and says his cath hasn't worked all day and he was in pain. She didn't want to complain (I suppose that's why God sent them a dd like me :D) I called the oncall nurse and ended up ..... she guided me in removing the cath to relieve my dad's pain. It may seem simple for a nurse but it was traumatic for me to have to do this w/ my dad.
There was obvious trauma --things have been very colorful. OK TMI but all of this with me leaving in the AM. My mom with one hand. Nothing like a good dose of guilt for the road.

Hey, anyone have some more popsicle sticks? I'm almost done building HM.
I've got some see..... .... I've been eating a lot of Klondike bars b/c they are the only ones I can find with the invisible sticks. :ghost:

How is everyone's Friday going? I just made some beignets if anyone wants some.[/FONT]
Yum... it's so funny I just took the dogs out and I could smell beignets... I'm not crazy honest. It must be the little bistro from the front of the subdivision.
This is most likely my last post for a while. I will be back on Aug. 4th. If Jenn is bringing back :bar: should I bring back some Main Street popcorn????
Will miss you all but don't talk about me when I'm gone b/c I just might be lurking on my phone. Not on the boat of course b/c I'm too cheap...

drummerboy

07-25-2008, 11:33 AM

Does anyone know why Ken has taken to calling me 'Tricky Mikki'? Has he been talking to Pogo again? :D
Only on 'Where Was This Photo Taken' and 'Where's Figaro', because of the tricky way you crop the photos--I can hardly ever figure out where the picture was taken.

Hey all, I had a horrible night last night. We had a nurse from the dark side :thedolls:come visit yesterday and replace my dad's cath.
She must have transfered from Duke Hospital after she got done terrorizing my wife in ICU after one of her back surgeries. Don't you wonder sometimes why certain people get into professions that require a lot of public contact and caring? You always want to suggest that they get a job in some back office on a keyboard or something. I'm glad our JQU Hospital Annex's nurses aren't like that.

MMouse6937

07-25-2008, 11:46 AM

Way to go on scoring a room at the Y&BC!! I saw on the Passporter site (shhhh...) about the Mousefest discount and was seriously tempted... but that's not for this trip, I don't think... sigh... I want to experience Stormalong Bay so badly!!!!! Can we come visit you?? :D

Blythe, you can absolutely come visit...check it out. My best friend and her family are staying there in Sept when we go and we plan on doing the same. I have a feeling I'm going to fall in love with it and that will be the end of that! :D

Sorry I haven't had time to read any posts, but please send Major amounts of :pixie: and prayers to dd Laura today and I may have an important announcement later tonight!, OK?

LOve you all!Gotta run!
Love ya too Deb, I sure hope everything is working out for you and Laura. Let us know what we can do. In the meantime tons of :pixie: headed your way!!

YEAH YBC!!!!!! And no pee!!!!! How cool is that?!

I know, what can you do, life is good!! :)

So I just got done dropping the girls off at the groomers. They're going to shave Scooter down again so she will be cool for a little while longer. It's so hot and humid I feel so sorry for her with all that fur! I'm supposed to meet my best friend for lunch and do a little shopping. Sounds like a good day off to me, right? Hope you all are having a good day. :hug: I'll check in later!

Beast_fanatic

07-25-2008, 12:56 PM

Rhonda, did you make an appt to see the doctor yet???

Yes, MOM! ;) I have an appointment at 4:30pm central time with the podiatrist.

Sorry I haven't had time to read any posts, but please send Major amounts of :pixie: and prayers to dd Laura today and I may have an important announcement later tonight!

I couldn't find a major, will captain pixie dust do? :captain: :pixie:

What kind of pass do u have? That sounds pretty cool. Hope u feel better Rhonda!

I had already bought my annual pass voucher last month, so we'll have the same passes I just bought them across 2 months to spread the cost out a bit.

Congrats to those soon to be with :mickey:! Hope you both have fabulous trips, and don't forget about us back here in the real world!

MauiMouse

07-25-2008, 01:01 PM

Just a quick zoop to say I'm still around. I'm kind of bummed lately. Just too much on my mind and that get's me down.

I did see congrats were in order for Greg & Michelle! :congrats:

But on a big note and that is what I have to remember is that I only have

:mjump: 28 days 21 hours 2 minutes until WDW & Free Dining :mjump:

So on that note I'll leave now and get ready for work. I won't be back online until I get home. I hope that everyone is doing well.

I know I have a question some where, just can't remember where I left the darn thing. Can anyone help?

Jeff G

07-25-2008, 01:02 PM

Just stopping by for a quick read, is that called a zoop? Happy Friday!!! I'll be hosting a party tonight where I get to DJ 80's music for my friends:D. Anyone interested in some Huey Lewis, Journey or any other songs from my favorite decade to help me get my abilities honed in?

Have a great trip Jenn:mickey:!

Mikki, with the most recent picture you have on Where's Figaro that is a perfect nick name:D.

NOTE--The management is not responsible for germs, vermin or other general malaise that may have been imported or infiltrated into the thread since its initial sanitation. Face masks and rubber gloves are recommended. The sanitation crew will be along shortly with flame throwers and Clorox. Please stand by.

Does JQ need their own the C.D.A. (ie - Monsters Inc.) for contamination control?

So I just got done dropping the girls off at the groomers. They're going to shave Scooter down again so she will be cool for a little while longer. It's so hot and humid I feel so sorry for her with all that fur!

Earlier this summer I had Max, my goldendoodle, shaved to keep cool over the summer. He went from a giant fur ball to a skinny little thing. My kids laughed very hard when I brought him home. Have fun at the groomers.

Beast_fanatic

07-25-2008, 02:04 PM

I love Huey Lewis! Could I get "Workin' For a Livin'" followed by "All I Want Is a Couple Days Off", please? Thanks!

I'm having an extremely difficult time concentrating on work today. :wait:

tinkerbellybutton

07-25-2008, 02:46 PM

No worries the coffee was already prepped last night along with the water for hot water for hot beverages in the am. How sneaky am I?
Wow! You're good, we make a great team! :high5:

So which park shall we visit today?
I'm thinking MK, the camel spit from the flying carpets would feel good in this heat right about now.

Traci [/COLOR]I have some extra popsicle sticks...I can help u out with the HM.
Cool, I could use all the help I can get. I glued my fingers together again!

What a great thing Hailey is doing!
Have fun planning your September trip!!!
Is there any donuts left?
Yeah, I think she's doing a great thing too. Last time it was the animal shelter that she volunteered at.
I always have more doughnuts.

The boys will be outside most of the day, I will ensure there will be popsicle eating at some point! The sticks are heading your way!
I'll take as many as they can provide, I'm going to be bulding Dumbo next. Hope you guys have a great beach day.

How many :bar: do I need to bring back?????
Um.... you don't have to bring me any if I can go with......... deal?

I've got some see..... .... I've been eating a lot of Klondike bars b/c they are the only ones I can find with the invisible sticks.
Ooh, invisible sticks, you're a genius! ;)
:pixie: for your dad.

So I just got done dropping the girls off at the groomers. They're going to shave Scooter down again so she will be cool for a little while longer. It's so hot and humid I feel so sorry for her with all that fur! I'm supposed to meet my best friend for lunch and do a little shopping. Sounds like a good day off to me, right? Hope you all are having a good day. I'll check in later!
You're such a good mommy! Hope you had a great lunch.

Yes, MOM! I have an appointment at 4:30pm central time with the podiatrist.
Let us know how you make out. :pixie:

:mjump: 28 days 21 hours 2 minutes until WDW & Free Dining :mjump:

So on that note I'll leave now and get ready for work. I won't be back online until I get home. I hope that everyone is doing well.

The closer your trip gets, the closer mine gets! We leave on Sept 8th. Have a great day at work!

Just stopping by for a quick read, is that called a zoop? Happy Friday!!! I'll be hosting a party tonight where I get to DJ 80's music for my friends. Anyone interested in some Huey Lewis, Journey or any other songs from my favorite decade to help me get my abilities honed in?

I love 80's music! Is my age showing?
Jenn and Beth have great trips and make sure you bring home some magic for us!

Well kiddies, summer camp is winding down. Auditions are being held this afternoon for the end of summer production. Although it would be easier if I knew what play we're going to do, any ideas?

Dsnygirl

07-25-2008, 02:54 PM

woof woof, tonite is not pleasant. hope it gets better for tomorrow. have i mentioned how much i love my job??
Sorry you got stuck up there with all that craziness... I was happy to leave it behind, and thankful Tina didn't call and ask for my assistance! Good luck tonight... try to clean it all up for me, okay?? I'm on tomorrow and Sunday....

Sorry I haven't had time to read any posts, but please send Major amounts of :pixie: and prayers to dd Laura today and I may have an important announcement later tonight!, OK?
Whassup?? :secret:

How many :bar: do I need to bring back?????
Lots & lots.... :D

Don't you wonder sometimes why certain people get into professions that require a lot of public contact and caring? You always want to suggest that they get a job in some back office on a keyboard or something. I'm glad our JQU Hospital Annex's nurses aren't like that.
:) Thanks! Those of us in the profession wonder about it a lot, too... not that every moment in my specialty is a happy one, but for the most part, it is a "life affirming" job, and some people are just so grouchy about it!! And not just b/c they've been doing it for years & years and are burned out... some of our new young grads are just the same, miserable, and it floors me.... I just can't see going through life that way, and inflicting that mindset on other people every day in your job, esp. people that you know are excited and thrilled with what's going on! Very sad... :(

Blythe, you can absolutely come visit...check it out. My best friend and her family are staying there in Sept when we go and we plan on doing the same. I have a feeling I'm going to fall in love with it and that will be the end of that!

That's what I'm afraid of... Dan and I were just talking last night about how content we are staying at a moderate, and wouldn't want to feel like a deluxe is a necessity for every trip -- we'd love it, but wouldn't want to have to have it -- that being said, I can imagine it'd be hard not to just love it, and want it every time, esp. at a resort like that!
We were supposed to be booked there for next October, as we were planning on doing a land/sea vacation, and our cabin choice on the ship was putting us in a deluxe on land -- so of course, we chose the BC, knowing we'd never pay for it otherwise -- but now we're re-thinking that whole trip, as we've got some up and coming plans that may be falling into place for building on my mom's land in Maine in the next couple of years. So, we may downgrade that trip to a land-only to save some $$$ towards the house. We'll see.... it's hard to consider giving up the cruise/BC portion of the trip, but it'd be a big cost savings, and my dream has been this house, so I may just have to wait on my "dream" Disney trip. Choices, choices... :D

How is Friday treating everyone? Today is just SO beautiful here, 75, sunny, breezy, no humidity.... I just called Dan and we're going to take the girls hiking/picnicing to a local waterfall spot, it's just to gorgeous to stay inside. :cloud9: Then maybe home for some smores over a campfire... anybody want some??

Flower

07-25-2008, 02:58 PM

How many mickey bars do I need to bring back?????
I'll take one please!!!(Okay, I really want to say 10, would that be too greedy?!) :bar:

Have an awesome trip Jenn!

Hey all, I had a horrible night last night. We had a nurse from the dark side come visit yesterday and replace my dad's cath. (this is not for the faint at heart) IMO she was abusive shoving it in and out and back in (again trying not to be too descriptive) then yelled at him for moaning in pain. Then yelled at him for using a his walker. Then yelled at my mom b/c she hadn't mopped the floors yet from his breakfast (this was at 8:30 a.m. and he has parkinson's and spills a little food). Well fast forward to the p.m. my mom calls last night and says his cath hasn't worked all day and he was in pain. She didn't want to complain (I suppose that's why God sent them a dd like me) I called the oncall nurse and ended up ..... she guided me in removing the cath to relieve my dad's pain. It may seem simple for a nurse but it was traumatic for me to have to do this w/ my dad.
There was obvious trauma --things have been very colorful. OK TMI but all of this with me leaving in the AM. My mom with one hand. Nothing like a good dose of guilt for the road.

This is most likely my last post for a while. I will be back on Aug. 4th. If Jenn is bringing back mickey bars should I bring back some Main Street popcorn????

So sorry to hear about your dads evil :nurse: I hope he is doing better today.

MMMM...:bar: and now :popcorn:!! Things are looking up!!!

Have a great trip!!!

Just stopping by for a quick read, is that called a zoop? Happy Friday!!! I'll be hosting a party tonight where I get to DJ 80's music for my friends. Anyone interested in some Huey Lewis, Journey or any other songs from my favorite decade to help me get my abilities honed in?

Does JQ need their own the C.D.A. (ie - Monsters Inc.) for contamination control?

Have fun DJ'ing!!! There are so many great 80's songs for parties!!!

Yes, I think JQ definitely needs their own CDA by the sounds of it !! Great idea!!

Well, I :mow: earlier, :vacuum:, :laundry:...and now I am off for a :swim:!!

Have a great Friday !!! What is everyone doing for the weekend? We are heading to a wedding in Belleville ON, it is beautiful, the house where the wedding is being held is on the Bay or Quinte - stunning! I will post pics!

Tink&Goofy

07-25-2008, 03:29 PM

Hi everyone - I'm baaaack! Safe and sound.
So what did I miss? I still have not had time to review everything, so sending :pixie: and :hug: to all who need it.

I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend. I have to head out again on Monday, but just for one night. I'll be right by Disneyland, but believe it or not, will not have any time to visit. :(

Gotta go - catch ya later!

drummerboy

07-25-2008, 03:33 PM

Well kiddies, summer camp is winding down. Auditions are being held this afternoon for the end of summer production. Although it would be easier if I knew what play we're going to do, any ideas?
A show about a ghost that haunts a daytime talk show: Phantom of the Oprah.

Anybody got some spare eats? I've got the munchies.

Guess I better get ready for the next clients.

MMouse6937

07-25-2008, 06:26 PM

Afternoon all, I hope you're having a great day. I picked the girls up from the groomer and they look wonderful!! They were able to shave Scooter down and she looks so cute. It's hard for us to remember there's not much puppy under all that fur!!

I'm feeling down today. :( I know I have to get myself together, but I'm not sure how. It all started with shopping for this dress for my friends wedding. I've always been realistic about my size. I'm never going to be wafer thin, I've always been a bit overweight. It is what it is as far as I'm concerned. But I guess between shopping for the dress and seeing some of the pictures from the big dog walk last weekend that have me in total shock. I really didn't know that I looked like that. I mean the picture I have of myself in my head is not the reality of what I see in these pictures. I have really gone way over the top and it's depressing. I did it to myself so there's no excuses, it's just really stunning.

Well listen to me babble right? Hope you all are having a fabuloous day :hug:

disneydrmr

07-25-2008, 07:35 PM

:bolt: Zooooppp.....

has anyone missed me this week?

Hope you are all doing well. There's no way I'll ever catch up so hugs to all who need them, heck - hugs to all even if you don't need one... pixie dust for any and all issues/problems/sickness/etc... have a great weekend!

p.s. Hey Tom! :fresh:

Zooooooppppp..... :bolt:

Kisobel

07-25-2008, 07:52 PM

I thought this thread was supposed to be sanitized too? With all of the goo and puss and itching going on, this JQ 'newbie' is a little frightened! I have some Lysol wipes - would anyone else like one?

yes please, its getting very icky in here.

NOTE--The management is not responsible for germs, vermin or other general malaise that may have been imported or infiltrated into the thread since its initial sanitation. Face masks and rubber gloves are recommended. The sanitation crew will be along shortly with flame throwers and Clorox. Please stand by.

flamethrowers- cool. can i watch the pretty fire??

She must have transfered from Duke Hospital after she got done terrorizing my wife in ICU after one of her back surgeries. Don't you wonder sometimes why certain people get into professions that require a lot of public contact and caring? You always want to suggest that they get a job in some back office on a keyboard or something. I'm glad our JQU Hospital Annex's nurses aren't like that.
thank you for the last sentence, i was begining to feel that you were talking about me.

Sorry you got stuck up there with all that craziness... I was happy to leave it behind, and thankful Tina didn't call and ask for my assistance! Good luck tonight... try to clean it all up for me, okay?? I'm on tomorrow and Sunday....

:) Thanks! Those of us in the profession wonder about it a lot, too... not that every moment in my specialty is a happy one, but for the most part, it is a "life affirming" job, and some people are just so grouchy about it!! And not just b/c they've been doing it for years & years and are burned out... some of our new young grads are just the same, miserable, and it floors me.... I just can't see going through life that way, and inflicting that mindset on other people every day in your job, esp. people that you know are excited and thrilled with what's going on! Very sad... :(

, Then maybe home for some smores over a campfire... anybody want some?? yes smore me please. and i'm not cleaning it up. you clean it up. ( sounds like we are both 5 again)

I'm feeling down today. :( I know I have to get myself together, but I'm not sure how. It all started with shopping for this dress for my friends wedding. I've always been realistic about my size. I'm never going to be wafer thin, I've always been a bit overweight. It is what it is as far as I'm concerned. But I guess between shopping for the dress and seeing some of the pictures from the big dog walk last weekend that have me in total shock. I really didn't know that I looked like that. I mean the picture I have of myself in my head is not the reality of what I see in these pictures. I have really gone way over the top and it's depressing. I did it to myself so there's no excuses, it's just really stunning.

try to be gentle with yourself. i'm sure you look fine. i cant find the words to express what i want to say to you. i can really understand how you feel. i just want to give you a big :hug:

kate

disneydeb

07-25-2008, 08:03 PM

Deb, Extra special pixie dust and hugs from Hailey and I to Laura and you! Best of luck.

Pixie Dust and prayers coming right up Deb. Hope everything is alright.

Pixie Dust for Laura!!! I hope everything goes well today for her! (Whatever that may be!)

Love ya too Deb, I sure hope everything is working out for you and Laura. Let us know what we can do. In the meantime tons of pixie dust headed your way!!

I couldn't find a major, will captain pixie dust do? :captain: :pixie:

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Whassup?? :secret:

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All the pixie dust and prayers you all were so kind to send our way has paid off~ :D
Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program!
Can you see me doing the happy dance?:trio: :joy: :trio:

Tink&Goofy

07-25-2008, 08:11 PM

I'm feeling down today. :( I know I have to get myself together, but I'm not sure how. It all started with shopping for this dress for my friends wedding. I've always been realistic about my size. I'm never going to be wafer thin, I've always been a bit overweight. It is what it is as far as I'm concerned. But I guess between shopping for the dress and seeing some of the pictures from the big dog walk last weekend that have me in total shock. I really didn't know that I looked like that. I mean the picture I have of myself in my head is not the reality of what I see in these pictures. I have really gone way over the top and it's depressing. I did it to myself so there's no excuses, it's just really stunning.

Are you sure I didn't write that paragraph? Cuz I know I have, at least in my head. I've had that rude awakening at times as well. Don't be so hard on yourself. Here's a virtual :hug: - hope it helps

p.s. Hey Tom! :fresh:

Who's Tom? :D

I'm too exhausted from my trip to cook dinner :drama:. Guess its going to be :pizza:

Tink&Goofy

07-25-2008, 08:13 PM

grego77

07-25-2008, 08:16 PM

ElenitaB

07-25-2008, 08:50 PM

Howdy y'all! Did ya miss me? I haven't read the last dozen pages or so, so forgive me. I'm still in Seattle - (having a WONDERFUL time I might add...) and finally had time to try the free wireless access in the lobby!
So is it safe to say you were sleepless in Seattle? ;)

Yeah, Laura! Of course, the fact that her mom has her very own :magic: might have helped sway the admittance committee's mind! Not that they should have needed swaying. Quality is quality!!!

I just made some beignets if anyone wants some.[/FONT]
Exactly where in CT do you live?? (Getting out GPS right now)

NOTE--The management is not responsible for germs, vermin or other general malaise that may have been imported or infiltrated into the thread since its initial sanitation. Face masks and rubber gloves are recommended. The sanitation crew will be along shortly with flame throwers and Clorox. Please stand by.

Does JQ need their own the C.D.A. (ie - Monsters Inc.) for contamination control?
We don't need the Monstropolis CDA, we have DDCDA: "Germs Rn't Us"

Will miss you all but don't talk about me when I'm gone b/c I just might be lurking on my phone. Not on the boat of course b/c I'm too cheap...
Boat, what boat??? The ferry between the TTC and the MK? Between WL and MK? Between OKW/SSR and DTD?

Hope the :thedolls: nurse realizes that there is such a thing as karma.

She must have transfered from Duke Hospital after she got done terrorizing my wife in ICU after one of her back surgeries. Don't you wonder sometimes why certain people get into professions that require a lot of public contact and caring? You always want to suggest that they get a job in some back office on a keyboard or something. I'm glad our JQU Hospital Annex's nurses aren't like that.
Hope you aren't inferring anything about those of us who work in a back office on a keyboard. :nono:

Today is just SO beautiful here, 75, sunny, breezy, no humidity.... I just called Dan and we're going to take the girls hiking/picnicing to a local waterfall spot, it's just to gorgeous to stay inside. :cloud9: Then maybe home for some smores over a campfire... anybody want some??
How was your hike? It sounds like a picture perfect day! You going to scrap about it? Pass a s'more over this way, please. It's calorie-free, right?

Have a good night, everyone!

pogo

07-25-2008, 09:05 PM

Hey gang..... what's up ???

I had a busy day today and just now got a chance to post.

T&G... glad you're home safe and sound.

Sarah..... I think you look great. It's what's inside that really counts and they don't make them any better than you !

Beth... happy trip.... you deserve it :faint: after what you had to do !

Sis.... was there ever any doubt ???? :thumbsup:

Who's Tom ????

Gotta run..... friends on their way over for a few cocktails and moonlight swim. ;)

See everyone on Tuesday, the latest. :D

Kisobel

07-25-2008, 09:09 PM

All the pixie dust and prayers you all were so kind to send our way has paid off~ :D
Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program!
Can you see me doing the happy dance?:trio: :joy: :trio:
congratulations. we look forward to her joining our profession.

Hey gang..... what's up ???

I had a busy day today and just now got a chance to post.

Gotta run..... friends on their way over for a few cocktails and moonlight swim. ;)

See everyone on Tuesday, the latest. :D
i want a moonlight skinnydip(or in my case a chunky dunk). glad to see you on the boards again pogo. we miss you.

i don't think i had a question in there. what will they do to me??
kate

Marilyn Michetti

07-25-2008, 09:36 PM

Congratulations Laura! (and you too, Deb!). When does she start?

I KNEW IT !!! Was trying to catch up with pgs. 28 - 31, and saw the post that you "might" have good news. You and your DD must be thrilled beyond words. It took my DD four years to get to RN, but she loves the work. She had my mom "pin" her, and that was so moving. Bet you'll get to do that for Laura.

WAY TO GO !:joy::joy::joy: Is this happy?

Marilyn Michetti

07-25-2008, 09:37 PM

Ooppppps, that last congrat was for Deb. I hit the wrong quote.

MauiMouse

07-25-2008, 09:47 PM

Where has Carol been hiding? :hide: Everything okay? I hope that your inventory is done and you get some time to relax. :hug:

Good night all!

weswerx

07-25-2008, 10:06 PM

Why is Carol hiding?
Has anyone figured out who Tom is yet?
Are there any doctors in the thread?

disneydeb

07-25-2008, 10:12 PM

Well to continue the good news here on this thread, it looks like I have FINALLY been ACCEPTED to the English teacher position at the Hagwon (English after-school program) where I applied at the beginning of the month! :mickey:
I am going to think about it for another week or so, and really consider all my options (like there really are any...haha!), and make a decision by the end of next week. For the following 4 weeks, I will be deciding what to do with my car, my phone, buying a laptop, deciding what to pack, and MAYBE planning a WDW trip and a short trip to CA to visit friends. I am even trying to get another New England Meet in before I leave.
Anyway, overall, it's really good news, and I think this is a REALLY good opportunity for me...I am just very nervous and anxious about starting (and probably will be until I leave!). I've never been a teacher before...but the job sounds so rewarding and such a great opportunity for me...and I'm pretty sure I would be able to be successful...hey why not?? :mickey:

I've been a teacher almost 31 years. It is a good thing:thumbsup: You willl do great things for humanity. Of course it all depends on how you go about it, and you'll be great! Good luck in making your decision!
Where exactly will you be located?

Caroleh

07-25-2008, 10:17 PM

Where has Carol been hiding? :hide: Everything okay? I hope that your inventory is done and you get some time to relax. :hug:

Good night all!

I'm okay, Mary...Thank you for your concern. I'm just a little burnt out at this point and have been just doing a lot of crying. Two days off this whole month has really done me in. I still have to go into work tomorrow for the sixth day this week, then I'm taking 3 days off. My assistant manager has been on vacation for the last couple of weeks. I looked at the calender for next month to find some time off and noticed she's booked 4 days off, when another person is on vacation. I wish she'd tell me when she's taking time off, instead of just writing it down and then planning something. She tells me she has a life and I don't. I tell her how can I when I work all the time.:( Sorry, I don't want to bring anyone down.

Why is Carol hiding?
Has anyone figured out who Tom is yet?

See above.

Tom who? Who's Tom?

Deb...congrats to your DD!!

Dsnygirl

07-25-2008, 10:20 PM

A show about a ghost that haunts a daytime talk show: Phantom of the Oprah.

:funny:

But I guess between shopping for the dress and seeing some of the pictures from the big dog walk last weekend that have me in total shock. I really didn't know that I looked like that. I mean the picture I have of myself in my head is not the reality of what I see in these pictures. I have really gone way over the top and it's depressing. I did it to myself so there's no excuses, it's just really stunning.

Wow, and I thought I was the only person who ever felt that way. I just had that exact same conversation with Dan about 2 months ago, the whole "the person I'm seeing in those pictures is not the person in my head" thing. Of course, when I told him what I looked like in my head, we both laughed... I will NEVER be that thin, even if I was put in stocks and starved. :blush: But, I have been trying... on & off... I have a friend who always reminds me I have to love myself just as I am, not wait to love the me I way I think I want to be. She's great... and for the most part, I can do that -- it's always the weight thing that brings me down and gets me the most upset w/ myself. The motivation just isn't there -- no, I guess it's just the right motivation isn't there at times -- other times, I'm square on and doing great. Go figure... wish I knew why! (Question for the ages, I know)

Anyway - listen to ME babble on... just wanted to you to know you're not alone in this, others totally know how you feel, and somehow we're just going to have to find a way to remind each other we're fine just the way we are -- we may just want to get a little better! :D

:hug: to you....

has anyone missed me this week?

Yup -- where've you been???

yes smore me please. and i'm not cleaning it up. you clean it up. ( sounds like we are both 5 again)

Consider yourself s'mored... and counting the number of posts you've pulled off while at work, I think you're doing a fine job in the cleaning department!! :thumbsup:

All the pixie dust and prayers you all were so kind to send our way has paid off~
Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program!
Can you see me doing the happy dance?
Deb, that is so awesome -- I am SO happy for her, and for you! I just knew it -- that is so great!!!

How was your hike? It sounds like a picture perfect day! You going to scrap about it? Pass a s'more over this way, please. It's calorie-free, right?

It was nice -- short, but the waterfall was pretty and the girls were impressed. Gave Dan and I a chance to chat while they played, and we had a nice dinner outside. We just tucked the girls in awhile ago after tummys full of s'mores... kind-of wish the night wasn't over already!!

Sending a s'more straight your way -- and of course they're calorie-free!! Burned 'em all off in the fire!!

i want a moonlight skinnydip(or in my case a chunky dunk).

i don't think i had a question in there. what will they do to me??

:funny: Kate, you're killing me....

You don't want to know!! :stop:

Well, I guess I'm going to go grab my book and read for awhile... I hope you all have a great night, and I'll catch you in the morning!!

MMouse6937

07-25-2008, 11:34 PM

try to be gentle with yourself. i'm sure you look fine. i cant find the words to express what i want to say to you. i can really understand how you feel. i just want to give you a big :hug:

Are you sure I didn't write that paragraph? Cuz I know I have, at least in my head. I've had that rude awakening at times as well. Don't be so hard on yourself. Here's a virtual :hug: - hope it helps

Sarah..... I think you look great. It's what's inside that really counts and they don't make them any better than you !

Thanks for all your kind words, I know it didn't happen overnight and I'm just feeling down about it right now. Things will come around, thanks for your support though, And Pogo, you made me :cry:, you're the best!

I'm okay, Mary...Thank you for your concern. Sorry, I don't want to bring anyone down.

You can join my pity party Carol, anyone's invited!! :hug: to you, you have been working so hard!

Wow, and I thought I was the only person who ever felt that way. I just had that exact same conversation with Dan about 2 months ago, the whole "the person I'm seeing in those pictures is not the person in my head" thing. Of course, when I told him what I looked like in my head, we both laughed... I will NEVER be that thin, even if I was put in stocks and starved. :blush: But, I have been trying... on & off... I have a friend who always reminds me I have to love myself just as I am, not wait to love the me I way I think I want to be. She's great... and for the most part, I can do that -- it's always the weight thing that brings me down and gets me the most upset w/ myself. The motivation just isn't there -- no, I guess it's just the right motivation isn't there at times -- other times, I'm square on and doing great. Go figure... wish I knew why! (Question for the ages, I know)

Anyway - listen to ME babble on... just wanted to you to know you're not alone in this, others totally know how you feel, and somehow we're just going to have to find a way to remind each other we're fine just the way we are -- we may just want to get a little better! :D

:hug: to you....

Thanks Blythe, you're the best. I know what you mean about motivation, I just have none. I'm not lazy by any means, but by the time I get home from work and feed everyone and clean up after everyone, I'm beat. Like I want to go run or put in an exercise dvd in. I know that sounds like an excuse, but sometimes it just seems like reality.

Mike and I looked into the water aerobic class at the local pool here. I might look into that. I told Mike what I need is something structured, like a class or a team where I have something planned so many times a week where I feel like if I don't make it I let people down or I'm not holding my own you know? That way it would motivate me to make sure I'm there and available. *sigh* I don't know feels like a lot of :blah:

You guys are all the best, thanks for lifting me up!! I'm off to bed, I'll check in tomorrow before the wedding hugs to all of you love ya!

Beast_fanatic

07-26-2008, 12:10 AM

I've always been realistic about my size. I'm never going to be wafer thin, I've always been a bit overweight. It is what it is as far as I'm concerned. But I guess between shopping for the dress and seeing some of the pictures from the big dog walk last weekend that have me in total shock. I really didn't know that I looked like that. I mean the picture I have of myself in my head is not the reality of what I see in these pictures. I have really gone way over the top and it's depressing.

What are you doing in my head? :confused:

:hug: to you! As everyone else has said, we all feel that way sometimes and the motivation to do something about it is the hardest part.

Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program!

:yay: Congrats to Laura!

It seems like good news is RADIATING JQU! That's great. My best to Laura AND her amazing mommy!

Oh Greg. This is for you: :nono:

i don't think i had a question in there. what will they do to me??

See above (and below).

Ooppppps, that last congrat was for Deb. I hit the wrong quote.

But you still need a question! :nono:

Sorry, I don't want to bring anyone down.

:hug: to you too! Is there any approval process for scheduling vacation days? If not, maybe you need to implement one so that you too can have a life!

OK, I went to the podiatrist and he thinks my infected spot is my ingrown toenail growing again! Yes, again! This is the same one that we have "removed" twice now. If that's what it is, he's going to use a scalpel to cut it out this time since it doesn't seem to be responding to the acid. :rolleyes: I'm on oral antibiotics, plus I have to soak my toe everyday and use ear drops (like I'm using on the other big toe) a couple of times a day. He's going to look at it again on Tuesday and then decide if it's really the toenail growing back again or if it really was a wound of some type. :shake:

MsMin

07-26-2008, 01:37 AM

Quick in and out... thanks for all the well wishes for my dad and my trip... I will be worried about him.

All the pixie dust and prayers you all were so kind to send our way has paid off~
Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program!
Can you see me doing the happy dance?
:congrats: So happy for you both....

Boat, what boat??? The ferry between the TTC and the MK? Between WL and MK? Between OKW/SSR and DTD?

Hope the :thedolls: nurse realizes that there is such a thing as karma.

Boat... we are going to WDW Sat - Mon.. then a cruise but not WDW... :) then back to AKV :yay:

Karma... I called the home health ppl and guess what they told me. SHE'S JUST YANKEE.... :rotfl: I said that's not what I call it and I don't want her back....

Hey gang..... what's up ???
Beth... happy trip.... you deserve it :faint: after what you had to do !

Thanks... I'll be thinking about you...

Will miss you all. I can't get my email set up on my new phone. Too much to do...

Can anyone guess how much sleep I will get tonight? Rach isn't here yet. It's 12:30 CDT and we want to leave at 4??? yeah right...
Will miss you all....

tinkerbellybutton

07-26-2008, 02:21 AM

I'm feeling down today. It all started with shopping for this dress for my friends wedding. I've always been realistic about my size. I'm never going to be wafer thin, I've always been a bit overweight. It is what it is as far as I'm concerned.
Sarah, I'm so sorry that you're down. :hug: I can relate. I've never had a problem with weight but the disease that I have affects connective tissue which includes almost everything in or on my body. One of the biggest things it has taken a toll on lately is my skin. All of my scars are getting worse and the rest of my skin is rapidly aging. I looked in the mirror the other day and could not believe that a 37 year old woman can look like the crypt keeper. I kinda have to joke about it or I would sit down and bawl. My skin is wrinkled and damaged. Most days I don't think too much about it but there are some days that I'll get ready to go somewhere and look in the mirror to do my hair etc. and come face to face with the reality (which is nothing like what I look like in my mind) Anyway, I know I'm babbling so I'll stop now. My point is, no matter who you are, there's always something.

has anyone missed me this week?
Zooooooppppp.....
As a matter of fact I sure did! Great to see you!

All the pixie dust and prayers you all were so kind to send our way has paid off~ Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program!
Can you see me doing the happy dance?
Deb, congratulations! I have no words to tell you how happy we are for Laura and of course for you. You must be over the moon. You both should be proud. Her, for turning her life around (which is no small task, I’ve learned, from watching Hailey) and you for being a wonderful mother and teaching her life is worth turning it around. Hats off to you. :hug:

Don't you wonder sometimes why certain people get into professions that require a lot of public contact and caring?
I have wondered that often. When I worked at Midcoast Hospital I turned in my charge nurse because while we were transfering a patient with a Hoyer lift she grabbed the womans hair to steady her from swinging! :mad: What was even worse is that she didn't think she had done anything wrong.... I think there should be a national registry where you can warn others about rough, rude etc. health care providers and sing the praises of the wonderful ones.

Oh well, all of you, have some bread and water in the morning, on me. Catch you later.
Wow, I'm really slow, I JUST got this joke.

Just a quick zoop to say I'm still around. I'm kind of bummed lately. Just too much on my mind and that get's me down.
I hope things start looking up for you soon.

Hi everyone - I'm baaaack! Safe and sound.
Welcome home!!

A show about a ghost that haunts a daytime talk show: Phantom of the Oprah.
:funny:

Who's Tom ????

Isn't Tom a :turkey: ?

i want a moonlight skinnydip(or in my case a chunky dunk). glad to see you on the boards again pogo. we miss you.
:rotfl: Screen cleaner please.

I'm okay, Mary...Thank you for your concern. I'm just a little burnt out at this point and have been just doing a lot of crying.
Take care of yourself. You are way more important than a job.

, I went to the podiatrist and he thinks my infected spot is my ingrown toenail growing again!
Yikes, my foot hurts just thinking about it. :pixie: for those piggies to be better soon.
Well, it's 2:20 in the morning so I guess I'll try to hit the sack. Carters been fed and changed so it should be smooth sailing for the rest of the night. Who wants to get up with him next time if he doesn't sleep through?

ElenitaB

07-26-2008, 02:24 AM

Are there any doctors in the thread?
Yeah. What's it to you? ;)

Beth, have a great trip!

We need a mood lifter upper. I think we need two things:

a joke tourney
the need to schedule some "time in's"

Jenn has skedaddled to the Left Coast but someone must have a good joke for us. Somebody? Anybody?

dlpmikki

07-26-2008, 03:27 AM

trackbarroness

07-26-2008, 04:23 AM

Good morning JQ'ers, the coffee and hot water are on and ready for ya'll to enjoy. For those of us who enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea even in the summer time. :thumbsup: Along with juices and sodas of your choice for those of us who prefer a cold beverage even in the winter time. Can't wait to get to work to see if Stitch or Sarge behaved themselves whilst I was off the last two days. :D And to see if I see that guy again later today. I think he works the same hours I am working today so what are the odds on our riding the same bus? Maybe I'll post more later on today or first thing in the am.
Have a magical day

tinkerbellybutton

07-26-2008, 04:55 AM

Kisobel

07-26-2008, 05:58 AM

Good morning sunshines! It's now 4:40 and the baby is now full and is sailing into dreamland. If you see the sandman could you send him my way? I think he forgot me last night. I hope Saturday finds each and every one of you healthy and happy. I'm going to attempt to hit the hay yet again. Thanks for the juice Sandy. Would anyone care for french toast, it'll be a little late so I can catch a few ZZzzzz's before Carter wakes up for the day. :hug: and :pixie: to all you wonderful people.

good luck catching up on the sleep. does anyone want chocolate doughnut holes this am?

kate
p.s. i had a good night. not sure how clean it will be for you blythe. may the force be with you. and don't call me if you need extra. :D

disneydeb

07-26-2008, 06:16 AM

I don't know about a good joke but here is one from the ultimate Disney joke book:

Mickey: How's the new restaurant on the corner?
Goofy: I don't know. I wanted to go yesterday but it was closed.
Mickey: What makes you think that?
Goofy: There was a sign on the door that said "Home Cooking"

Could someone please come along with a better joke? :D

I do't know, I hearda rim shot after that one. Really, I knnow it was all in my head but still....
Ken or Pogo, which one of you are playing drums in my head?

Good morning sunshines! It's now 4:40 and the baby is now full and is sailing into dreamland. If you see the sandman could you send him my way? I think he forgot me last night. I hope Saturday finds each and every one of you healthy and happy. I'm going to attempt to hit the hay yet again. Thanks for the juice Sandy. Would anyone care for french toast, it'll be a little late so I can catch a few ZZzzzz's before Carter wakes up for the day. :hug: and :pixie: to all you wonderful people.

Love the baby.. How old is he? My dd's son is 15 months old soon.

good luck catching up on the sleep. does anyone want chocolate doughnut holes this am?

kate
p.s. i had a good night. not sure how clean it will be for you blythe. may the force be with you. and don't call me if you need extra. :D

I'm glad we have such a fine medical staff on hand! :thumbsup:

Rhonda, I hope your toe is better than my tow was. :D

I want to thank you all for the kind words. You guys are peachy keen! :thumbsup:

I waas goingto have a yard ssale today, but they are calling for rain this AM. Should I cancell?

Love to all!
deb

Natazu

07-26-2008, 06:59 AM

Zoop!

:wave:

How's everybody this fine.... baby crying....

disneydeb

07-26-2008, 07:33 AM

Howdy Papa!

bye..... Wasn't that fast? :confused:

Caroleh

07-26-2008, 07:46 AM

You can join my pity party Carol, anyone's invited!! :hug: to you, you have been working so hard!

Mike and I looked into the water aerobic class at the local pool here. I might look into that. I told Mike what I need is something structured, like a class or a team where I have something planned so many times a week where I feel like if I don't make it I let people down or I'm not holding my own you know? That way it would motivate me to make sure I'm there and available. *sigh* I don't know feels like a lot of :blah:

Thanks, Sarah.

I know how you feel about trying to exercise, after a day of work I'm exhausted plus I really don't like the word exercise. Believe it or not what has really helped me is the belly dancing. I look at is as fun, getting to know new people and it's my hour a week that I have no worries except how to do 3/4 shimmies, mayas and other moves. It also helps with your body image. We have women of all ages and sizes dancing in our classes, you really do except your body size. I've always had a big tummy and hated showing it, now I don't!! :hug:

:hug: to you too! Is there any approval process for scheduling vacation days? If not, maybe you need to implement one so that you too can have a life!

They are supoose to give their time off to me in writing and I mark it on the calendar. She thinks because she's the assistant that she doesn't have to, she can just write it on the calendar. Don't get me wrong, she's a nice lady, but very spoiled. If I tell her no, she goes to the supervisor who tells her she can take it off. The problem is no one in her life has ever told her no..I've done it and I get tears then she calls the supervisor if I don't cave in to the tears. She been with the company for over 20 years and has 4 weeks of vacation time. She tells me she's entitled to it and will take it when she wants to, but yet she complains when I take my time(but that;s because she has to do my job and she can't handle it when I take a day off).

Take care of yourself. You are way more important than a job.

Do you want to tell my staff that? :D Gilles put in an application for a job in Orlando...Do you think I could get a job at WDW if he would get the job?

pogo

07-26-2008, 08:14 AM

Good morning all..... I thought this would be a zoop and it turned out to be a zooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooop !

i want a moonlight skinnydip(or in my case a chunky dunk). glad to see you on the boards again pogo. we miss you.
:blush: Oh Kate..... we hardly know each other.... Blythe warned me about you.

Ooppppps, that last congrat was for Deb. I hit the wrong quote.
Aw oh ! No question. Where's Rhonda ?

Why is Carol hiding?
Has anyone figured out who Tom is yet?
Are there any doctors in the thread?
Haven't seen her..... who's Tom ?

I'm okay, Mary...Thank you for your concern. I'm just a little burnt out at this point and have been just doing a lot of crying. Two days off this whole month has really done me in. I still have to go into work tomorrow for the sixth day this week, then I'm taking 3 days off. My assistant manager has been on vacation for the last couple of weeks. I looked at the calender for next month to find some time off and noticed she's booked 4 days off, when another person is on vacation. I wish she'd tell me when she's taking time off, instead of just writing it down and then planning something. She tells me she has a life and I don't. I tell her how can I when I work all the time.:( Sorry, I don't want to bring anyone down.
OK..... you are the manager..... she's the assistant manager. Who calls the shots ???

Who loves you Buddy ?????

Wow, and I thought I was the only person who ever felt that way. I just had that exact same conversation with Dan about 2 months ago, the whole "the person I'm seeing in those pictures is not the person in my head" thing. Of course, when I told him what I looked like in my head, we both laughed... I will NEVER be that thin, even if I was put in stocks and starved. :blush: But, I have been trying... on & off... I have a friend who always reminds me I have to love myself just as I am, not wait to love the me I way I think I want to be. She's great... and for the most part, I can do that -- it's always the weight thing that brings me down and gets me the most upset w/ myself. The motivation just isn't there -- no, I guess it's just the right motivation isn't there at times -- other times, I'm square on and doing great. Go figure... wish I knew why!

Give that friend a hug for me...... that's my kind of girl !

Pogo, you made me cry, you're the best!

Aw shucks.... :blush:

OK, I went to the podiatrist and he thinks my infected spot is my ingrown toenail growing again! Yes, again! This is the same one that we have "removed" twice now. If that's what it is, he's going to use a scalpel to cut it out this time since it doesn't seem to be responding to the acid. I'm on oral antibiotics, plus I have to soak my toe everyday and use ear drops (like I'm using on the other big toe) a couple of times a day. He's going to look at it again on Tuesday and then decide if it's really the toenail growing back again or if it really was a wound of some type.
But, can you still touch your toes ???? :D

Thanks... I'll be thinking about you...
Wow ! :faint:

good luck catching up on the sleep. does anyone want chocolate doughnut holes this am?
Oh sure.... you eat the doughnuts.... and leave the holes for us. :shake:

I do't know, I hearda rim shot after that one. Really, I knnow it was all in my head but still....
Ken or Pogo, which one of you are playing drums in my head?
Had to be Ken.... I'm retired.

Zoop!

How's everybody this fine.... baby crying....
Is that why you forgot your question ??? :D

MauiMouse

07-26-2008, 08:21 AM

I'm okay, Mary...Thank you for your concern. I'm just a little burnt out at this point and have been just doing a lot of crying. Two days off this whole month has really done me in. I still have to go into work tomorrow for the sixth day this week, then I'm taking 3 days off. My assistant manager has been on vacation for the last couple of weeks. I looked at the calender for next month to find some time off and noticed she's booked 4 days off, when another person is on vacation. I wish she'd tell me when she's taking time off, instead of just writing it down and then planning something. She tells me she has a life and I don't. I tell her how can I when I work all the time.:( Sorry, I don't want to bring anyone down.

Carol, I totally understand where you are coming from. Working in retail isn't a piece of cake that's for sure.

Gilles put in an application for a job in Orlando...Do you think I could get a job at WDW if he would get the job?

How cool would that be? Something I've been thinking about too. We could be neighbors.

Kisobel

07-26-2008, 08:48 AM

:blush: Oh Kate..... we hardly know each other.... Blythe warned me about you.

Oh sure.... you eat the doughnuts.... and leave the holes for us. :shake:

doughnut holes have no calories :D. and what did Blythe warn you about? i'm sweet and innocent(until proven otherwise).

How cool would that be? Something I've been thinking about too. We could be neighbors.

i too looked at jobs in the orlando area last night. i checked out celebration's maternity center. they only have 8 labor and delivery beds. my gods we have 21 beds. i think they are not as busy as we are. ok everyone have a nice morning. i am off to sleep. hopefully i will wake up in time to go to the movies with my husband. after 3 12hour nights in a row- its a toss up.

kate

Marilyn Michetti

07-26-2008, 09:24 AM

Argh....all this medical talk. My DH is a wound care nurse and tells all this awful stuff at dinner. I tune him out, but if I had to see it, it would be:ack: all over the place.

I think I need to ask a question, but it's only 6:15 a.m. Anyone want to join me in Glendale to play with dolls? (There)! Tomorrow, I'm going to catch up with everyone.

Carole, you can cry whenever you want to. We're women - that's what we do best. Besides, sounds like you have too much on your plate.

Whoops, gotta run. I'm a reformed "watch the speed" little old lady, but my class is 45 mi. away, so I've gotta "creep".

Later. Have a wonderful day. I'm going to find a donut on the way, or else.:)

grego77

07-26-2008, 09:45 AM

I've been a teacher almost 31 years. It is a good thing:thumbsup: You willl do great things for humanity. Of course it all depends on how you go about it, and you'll be great! Good luck in making your decision!
Where exactly will you be located?
Thanks for the encouragement! I am really excited about it (barring a conversation with the parents this weekend...all systems should be GO by Monday), and I'm sure it will be a rewarding experience for me. Of course that does nothing for me still feeling really anxious and of course the fear of failure etc...but I'm trying to remain positive and optimistic about everything. I will be living 10mins outside Seoul, Korea, in a quiet suburb to the Northeast, next to a beautiful canal on one side, and a mountain on the other. Very pretty. :mickey:
How's everyone's morning so far? And for Rhonda (since I forgot my last Q!!! sorry!): How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop??? (some people from the 10th anniverary will get the joke...and now that I think about it, it's not very good. Oh well. It's a Saturday. ;)

drummerboy

07-26-2008, 09:50 AM

We need a mood lifter upper. I think we need two things:
[LIST=1]
a joke tourney.
Jenn has skedaddled to the Left Coast but someone must have a good joke for us. Somebody? Anybody?
I already put in my contribution with the Oprah joke.

Whoops, gotta run. I'm a reformed "watch the speed" little old lady, but my class is 45 mi. away, so I've gotta "creep".
Can you post a picture of you in your little orange jump suit picking up roadside litter? :D

Dsnygirl

07-26-2008, 10:37 AM

Thanks Blythe, you're the best. I know what you mean about motivation, I just have none. I'm not lazy by any means, but by the time I get home from work and feed everyone and clean up after everyone, I'm beat. Like I want to go run or put in an exercise dvd in. I know that sounds like an excuse, but sometimes it just seems like reality.

Funny... I always feel like I'm making excuses, too, when my reality steps in and takes over and I forget (or just don't do) any excercising... we belong to the Y (but it's a drive), I have tons of tapes/DVD's (but stuff around the house always seems to need to be done instead), we have a small, cute, inexpensive gym 1 minute away (but I hate to pay extra when I've got the Y) and we have a weight machine in the bsmt (see excuse #2).... sigh.... no one in my life except me really cares what I weigh in at or look like, so somehow I've got to do this for me, and what I need has to become as important as all the other "stuff" I put ahead of it. How does one do that? Any voices of wisdom?? (For all of us who hear the same voices as Sarah, which seems to be a lot of us... :blush:)

Good luck w/ the class... once I get involved in one, it definitely helps...

OK, I went to the podiatrist and he thinks my infected spot is my ingrown toenail growing again! Yes, again! This is the same one that we have "removed" twice now. If that's what it is, he's going to use a scalpel to cut it out this time since it doesn't seem to be responding to the acid.
:ack: (Yes, even nurses get squeamish, and toes do something to my tummy....) I sure hope it heals w/o your dr having to do all that stuff to it... sending you some "toe :pixie:"!!

I called the home health ppl and guess what they told me. SHE'S JUST YANKEE.... I said that's not what I call it and I don't want her back....

Be sure to tell those folks you know some great "Yankee" nurses.... sheesh!! ;)

I hope you have a GREAT trip -- be sure to hug Mickey for us!!

Most days I don't think too much about it but there are some days that I'll get ready to go somewhere and look in the mirror to do my hair etc. and come face to face with the reality (which is nothing like what I look like in my mind) Anyway, I know I'm babbling so I'll stop now. My point is, no matter who you are, there's always something.

... and you for being a wonderful mother and teaching her life is worth turning it around. Hats off to you.

I have wondered that often. When I worked at Midcoast Hospital I turned in my charge nurse because while we were transfering a patient with a Hoyer lift she grabbed the womans hair to steady her from swinging! What was even worse is that she didn't think she had done anything wrong.... I think there should be a national registry where you can warn others about rough, rude etc. health care providers and sing the praises of the wonderful ones.

:hug: to you... I think you are amazing, and have a wonderful attitude and outlook on life, even with all you go through on a daily basis. I have seen more positive stuff from you and people I know who live with chronic pain, sickness, etc., than what I ever see from others who are perfectly fine.

... and hats off to you, too, for teaching your Hailey the same thing!! :thumbsup:

Wow... that's amazing.... don't people just absolutely amaze you sometimes?? (and not in a positive way, either, unfortunately....)

does anyone want chocolate doughnut holes this am?

p.s. i had a good night. not sure how clean it will be for you blythe. may the force be with you. and don't call me if you need extra.
yummm -- thanks!

sigh... and which force would that be??? am I settling into the "dark side" this weekend?? I'll be sure to have you on speed dial....

How's everybody this fine.... baby crying....
Hi Jym! Sigh... how I remember those days...

They are supoose to give their time off to me in writing and I mark it on the calendar. She thinks because she's the assistant that she doesn't have to, she can just write it on the calendar.
She tells me she's entitled to it and will take it when she wants to...

Hmmm... correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you her superior? I'd go straight to the supervisor and tell her that you've had enough of the whining and crying, that if her 20 years gives her more authority than your management position, then move her and give her her own store. Otherwise, stop enabling the "superiority complex" and the spoiling and let you do your job, which is to keep the store running smoothly & everyone happy, including yourself. Without personal time off, you can't be a good manager, and that's what they hired you to be, so if they want you to do your job as well as you have been, they need to talk to your assistant, remind her of her position, make her follow the rules and you put your time in first!! (Sorry, but that really had my blood boiling... I can't believe the nerve of some people. Esp. when it affects my friends... :blush:)

OK..... you are the manager..... she's the assistant manager. Who calls the shots ???

Give that friend a hug for me...... that's my kind of girl !

ditto what pogo said...

I sure will -- she's from Rochester, too! Must be in the water out there...

and what did Blythe warn you about? i'm sweet and innocent(until proven otherwise).

i too looked at jobs in the orlando area last night. i checked out celebration's maternity center. they only have 8 labor and delivery beds. my gods we have 21 beds.
:funny:

Don't you leave me!!!!!!!

MMouse6937

07-26-2008, 10:47 AM

Morning all, hope you're waking up to a beautiful day. We're supposed to get some reminents of hurricaine Dolly today so it might be raining soon. I'm off to get ready for my friend's wedding. Not really looking forward to this outfit or stuffing myself in it, but I want to be there for her. The poopy part is I'm going to be seeing a whole bunch of people from a previous job who are going to either think I'm pregnant or have really let myself go. Either way, it doesn't really matter, just doesn't really help my self esteem right now. Oh well, I'm procrastinating, I better get a move on.

Anyone have anything fun planned? Can I come? :D Talk to you all when I get back :hug:

tinkerbellybutton

07-26-2008, 10:49 AM

Zoop!
French toast is on the table, powdered sugar is on the counter. Dig in! Now that I've made brunch I'm going to hop in the shower. I'l catch up in a bit. Have a great morning all. :hug:
Did anyone see where I put my brain?

drummerboy

07-26-2008, 11:08 AM

We called the nurse who 'took care of' DW "Nurse Ratched". Not sure about that spelling, but who remembers the nurse from One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest?

Ellen, you're not in a back room at some office with your keyboard, you're in your living room (or somewhere in your house). :D

Here we go again...

07-26-2008, 11:37 AM

Good morning all! Feeling a little more like myself today. (hmmm.... who was I feeling before?)

This is most likely my last post for a while. I will be back on Aug. 4th. If Jenn is bringing back :bar: should I bring back some Main Street popcorn????
Will miss you all but don't talk about me when I'm gone b/c I just might be lurking on my phone. Not on the boat of course b/c I'm too cheap...
I just got off the phone with Beth. They are at the Loxley exit... with a loooonnnnnggg way to go.
I will be waiting for my popcorn! Don't forget the new bucket from the Studios!

I'm feeling down today. I know I have to get myself together, but I'm not sure how. It all started with shopping for this dress for my friends wedding. I've always been realistic about my size. I'm never going to be wafer thin, I've always been a bit overweight. It is what it is as far as I'm concerned. But I guess between shopping for the dress and seeing some of the pictures from the big dog walk last weekend that have me in total shock. I really didn't know that I looked like that. I mean the picture I have of myself in my head is not the reality of what I see in these pictures. I have really gone way over the top and it's depressing. I did it to myself so there's no excuses, it's just really stunning.

Well listen to me babble right? Hope you all are having a fabuloous day
I think we all go thorough this. We wake up one day and wonder where the pounds came from. I remember when I first started gaining weight and making comments about the fact that I needed to lose weight. My wonderful friends kept telling me that I looked "fine". Thanks to them (and the wonderful food in Louisiana) it took me an extra 100 pounds to do something about it. I still have 50 to go and am at a stand still. I feel better now though. So, whether it is 10 pounds or 30 pounds you need to work on, do it for you... and your health down the line. I wish you all the luck in the world getting to a place where you are comfortable with your weight. It will be hard. Reward yourself with a Disney trip!!!
Do you think we could get these people to bring us fruits instead of donuts in the morning?

All the pixie dust and prayers you all were so kind to send our way has paid off~
Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program!
Congratulations to Laura!! And I can see you are just beaming with pride!!!

Boat, what boat??? The ferry between the TTC and the MK? Between WL and MK? Between OKW/SSR and DTD?

Don't you love the way she leaves out part of her trip? I think she was worried that I would show up. :blush:

i want a moonlight skinnydip(or in my case a chunky dunk). glad to see you on the boards again pogo. we miss you.
I have been chunky dunking for years. Much more fun than skinny dipping....

Has anyone figured out who Tom is yet?
Tom? Tom? Wait, isn't a Tom Tom a GPS device? Maybe we should pull out the TomTom to find Tom. :D

Sarah, I'm so sorry that you're down. I can relate. I've never had a problem with weight but the disease that I have affects connective tissue which includes almost everything in or on my body. One of the biggest things it has taken a toll on lately is my skin. All of my scars are getting worse and the rest of my skin is rapidly aging. I looked in the mirror the other day and could not believe that a 37 year old woman can look like the crypt keeper. I kinda have to joke about it or I would sit down and bawl. My skin is wrinkled and damaged. Most days I don't think too much about it but there are some days that I'll get ready to go somewhere and look in the mirror to do my hair etc. and come face to face with the reality (which is nothing like what I look like in my mind) Anyway, I know I'm babbling so I'll stop now. My point is, no matter who you are, there's always something.
You are so right. I fight my weight but I am hypothyroid. It will be a never ending battle. Since I got a new knee I can exercise though! Hopefully the Humira will keep the RA from killing any more joints. My skin is thinning though... I look like my dad did at about 60...
well not really, he is a man and I am not... he is grey and I am not... He is older than dirt and I am not...I guess what I am saying is that I do not look like dad did at 60. :confused: Just his thin skin on his hands.
You did give me a chuckle with the 37 year old crypt keeper. Yep, you have to laugh so you do not cry. Maybe that is why my friends tell me I have a sick, morbid sense of humor.

Isn't Tom a turkey ?

sets TomTom to turkey farm....

Yeah. What's it to you?

Beth, have a great trip!

We need a mood lifter upper. I think we need two things:

a joke tourney
the need to schedule some "time in's"

Jenn has skedaddled to the Left Coast but someone must have a good joke for us. Somebody? Anybody?
FIL sent me this today:

A elderly gent was invited to an old friends' home for dinner one evening.
He was impressed by the way his buddy preceded every request to his wife
with endearing terms such as: Honey, My Love, Darling, Sweetheart, Pumpkin, etc. The couple had been married almost 70 years and, clearly, they were still very much in love. While the wife was in the kitchen, the man leaned over and said to his host, 'I think it's wonderful that, after all these years, you still call your wife those loving pet names'. The old man hung his head. 'I have to tell you the truth,' he said, 'Her name slipped my mind about 10 years ago and I'm scared to death to ask her what it is!'

who's Tom ?

Tom Who?

But, can you still touch your toes ????
Why do I feel like this question will get someone in trouble?

I think you are amazing, and have a wonderful attitude and outlook on life, even with all you go through on a daily basis. I have seen more positive stuff from you and people I know who live with chronic pain, sickness, etc., than what I ever see from others who are perfectly fine.

Very well said. :ditto:

Zoop!
French toast is on the table, powdered sugar is on the counter. Dig in! Now that I've made brunch I'm going to hop in the shower. I'l catch up in a bit. Have a great morning all.
Did anyone see where I put my brain?

Okay, forget what I said earlier... Where is the syrup? :tasty:
:search:, nope, no brain yet....

Natazu

07-26-2008, 01:46 PM

Is that why you forgot your question ??? :D

There was a question. An interrogatory that ends with a statement or exclamation doesn't get a question mark. They speak much English in Rochester?
;)

tinkerbellybutton

07-26-2008, 02:14 PM

Mickey: How's the new restaurant on the corner?
Goofy: I don't know. I wanted to go yesterday but it was closed.
Mickey: What makes you think that?
Goofy: There was a sign on the door that said "Home Cooking"
Too cute!

Love the baby.. How old is he? My dd's son is 15 months old soon.
Ooh, 15 months, he must be walking all over the place and they are so much fun to play with! Carter is 8 months, I love this stage!

Do you want to tell my staff that? Gilles put in an application for a job in Orlando...Do you think I could get a job at WDW if he would get the job?
If they've met you they should know. :D

to you... I think you are amazing, and have a wonderful attitude and outlook on life, even with all you go through on a daily basis. I have seen more positive stuff from you and people I know who live with chronic pain, sickness, etc., than what I ever see from others who are perfectly fine.

... and hats off to you, too, for teaching your Hailey the same thing!!
Thanks for the kind words. I'm a firm believer in "That which does not kill us makes us stronger" It's all perspective. I know some people who get a hang nail and it's the end of the world as they know it. That's only because they've been fortunate enough to not have a lot of tragedy. Sometimes when I tell people things about my life (like the fact that I lost my brother, father and sister all by the time I was 29, all that's left is me and Mom or that I've had repeated skull operations to eradicate an abscess or that I spent 14 years in an abusive marriage, along with the issues from my disease) they stare at me blankly and say "I couldn't handle that" When in reality, they could if they were faced with it. I don't know any different so what seems like strange stories to others is perfectly normal to me. So I'm not strong, or brave or anything of the sort. I'm just living my life. :hug:

You are so right. I fight my weight but I am hypothyroid. It will be a never ending battle. Since I got a new knee I can exercise though! Hopefully the Humira will keep the RA from killing any more joints. My skin is thinning though... I look like my dad did at about 60...
well not really, he is a man and I am not... he is grey and I am not... He is older than dirt and I am not...I guess what I am saying is that I do not look like dad did at 60. :confused: Just his thin skin on his hands.
You did give me a chuckle with the 37 year old crypt keeper. Yep, you have to laugh so you do not cry. Maybe that is why my friends tell me I have a sick, morbid sense of humor.

We sick and twisted crypt keepers must stick together. ;)

I hope everyone is having a phenomenal Saturday! Could someone pass the lemonade?

MMouse6937

07-26-2008, 05:03 PM

MauiMouse

07-26-2008, 06:21 PM

Afternoon all, what'cha doing? Hope this finds you all having a wonderful Saturday. Well, I just got back from my friend's wedding and it went pretty good. Everyone from my old job was very nice and they didn't seem shocked by what I looked like. I don't know what they said when I left but I guess that doesn't matter. I was glad I went but I was glad to leave and get home here a get that stinky dress off. Now, I'm in shorts and a t-shirt and ahhhhhh I can breathe again.

:hug: to all of you, talk to you later!!

Sarah, glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself. :hug: I know how you feel about getting back into shorts & t-shirt. My comfort clothing. Yours too, eh?

I'm just chilling today, actually just had a :beer: so I'm a little loopy right now. Haven't had one in a super long time and it sounded good on a hot day.

My dad's on his way to the U.P. of Michigan tomorrow, so I've loaded him all up with the four wheeler on the trailer. He will meet up with my brother and nephew for a week. It will do him good to get out of here for a while. I'll just stay at home with my mom. She's not so good and needs some one home with her.

tinkerbellybutton

07-26-2008, 06:41 PM

Afternoon all, what'cha doing? Hope this finds you all having a wonderful Saturday. Well, I just got back from my friend's wedding and it went pretty good. Everyone from my old job was very nice and they didn't seem shocked by what I looked like. I don't know what they said when I left but I guess that doesn't matter. I was glad I went but I was glad to leave and get home here a get that stinky dress off. Now, I'm in shorts and a t-shirt and ahhhhhh I can breathe again.
to all of you, talk to you later!!
Sarah, glad to hear you had a nice time. Please don't be hard on yourself, it breaks my heart. :( I can't imagine why anyone would say anything but good things about you. Have a nice relaxing night.

My dad's on his way to the U.P. of Michigan tomorrow, so I've loaded him all up with the four wheeler on the trailer. He will meet up with my brother and nephew for a week. It will do him good to get out of here for a while. I'll just stay at home with my mom. She's not so good and needs some one home with her.

I hope your dad has a nice week. :pixie: for you and your mom. Take care of yourself too.
Today has been laid back around here. the baby has still been teething and a little cranky. Hailey and I are leaving in a few minutes to get some much needed mom and daughter time. Tomorrow we're having Bruces dad over for Disney Scene It and Disney Trivial Pursuit. If I don't see any of you in the morning have a wonderful day.
:pixie: and :hug: to those who need or want it. Have a good night!
Where did I put those car keys?

Beast_fanatic

07-26-2008, 10:04 PM

Anyone want a :marg: ? I've got plenty to share and they are low-carb too. :thumbsup:

We've had a very low key Saturday - ran a few errands, took naps, ate out, and that's about it. I should have worked today, but I decided I needed a break (I haven't worked any overtime at all this week as I took the 2-day migraine as a sign that I needed to back off a bit).

The toe seems to be healing up, but there is still a bump, so I'm concerned that the ingrown toenail really is growing back. :( I'm still hopeful that it will all clear up though and that maybe it was just an ant bite that got infected or something. :shrug:

How's everyone else doing today?

Marilyn Michetti

07-26-2008, 10:04 PM

I already put in my contribution with the Oprah joke.

Can you post a picture of you in your little orange jump suit picking up roadside litter? :D

No orange jumpsuits here. We're in Sheriff Joe's county. It's black and white over pink underwear. Nope, I'd rather go to Disney, and wear a silly hat. O.K.?:mickey:

Tink&Goofy

07-26-2008, 11:11 PM

I'm a firm believer in "That which does not kill us makes us stronger"

...they stare at me blankly and say "I couldn't handle that" When in reality, they could if they were faced with it.
Absolutely. Course, sometimes it still stinks while you are dealing with it.

I totally agree - in life we frequently have little control over the cards that are dealt to us. If you have no options, you deal with it, and are stronger for it. I have to admit, over the years life has dealt me some doozies, and I have surprised even myself in dealing with it.

I was glad I went but I was glad to leave and get home here a get that stinky dress off. Now, I'm in shorts and a t-shirt and ahhhhhh I can breathe again.

I can relate. I'm not really a "dress up" kind of person.

I'm just chilling today, actually just had a :beer: so I'm a little loopy right now. Haven't had one in a super long time and it sounded good on a hot day.

Hey Mary - I never did hear how your interview went. Are you still considering a move to Orlando?

A pretty simple day today, after being gone all week. We did some shopping, and got a glitch with our phones fixed, so we can now send and receive texts. That was sure frustrating. We toasted our anniversary a week late....over a cup of Starbucks...how romantic is that? I really wasn't in the mood to go out for dinner, since I ate out all last week, and am leaving again Monday.

So anyone have any exciting plans for tomorrow?

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 12:04 AM

Wow -- did everyone have a power outage and lose their computers, or what? Or are we just loosing our chattiness?? :faint: Say it isn't so!! :blush: Can't believe I haven't checked in since this afternoon, and there aren't pages and pages to read!

Well, I just got back from my friend's wedding and it went pretty good.
I was glad I went but I was glad to leave and get home here a get that stinky dress off. Now, I'm in shorts and a t-shirt and ahhhhhh I can breathe again.
Glad to hear you had a good time... I'll bet everyone was just glad to see you and catch up!!

Doesn't it just feel great to get home and put on those comfy clothes again? I don't mind dressing up on occasion, actually, I enjoy it... but boy oh boy does it feel good to get out of them and into something I love when it's all over!!

So anyone have any exciting plans for tomorrow?
Hi Cindy! Glad to hear you got a little downtime, and even a mini-celebrate over coffee... it all comes down to the fact that you still want to celebrate after all, doesn't it?? :D

Nope - nothing exciting... just sleeping, as I'm at work right now. :( I usually don't mind, but it's supposed to be a lovely day, and I'd rather be out enjoying it! At least Dan & the girls will get to....

So, tonight we had another crazy round of thunderstorms... we have had so many it's unreal, and they're out of control ones -- totally out of the blue, pounding rain, huge lightning strikes and crazy loud thunder... and then they're gone, and the sun comes back out! I feel like I live in Florida!!!

Anyway - I see a bad one coming across the radar at work earlier in the evening, right towards our house, with "golf ball sized hail" being predicted with it. It's about a half-hour away, so I call Dan at home to let him know, as he'd been outside doing yardwork all day and had stuff everywhere out there. No answer. I check back 15 minutes later, no answer. Then I got busy with a patient and just figured, well -- when it hits, it hits, I guess! Fast forward and hour or so, when I get ahold of him around 10pm... he laughs and says, "What's the one thing you wouldn't want your girls to be playing with outside during a thunderstorm?" and I say, "Ummm... umbrellas??" and he laughs and says, "No... golf clubs!!" They'd gone putt-putting for the evening, and were just finishing up as the storm blew in. ;) Luckily, they got to the car before the rain hit and made it home just fine.... the only glitch they ended up having was a power outage for 20 seconds or so while Julia was in the shower. :blush: Poor kid... :eyes:

So - needless to say -- I hope the storms stay away for awhile... there's just been too many!!

Kate -- did you make it to a movie? What'd you see?

Hope you're all sleeping soundly and having a good night's rest... I may zoop in later...

drummerboy

07-27-2008, 12:15 AM

Tink&Goofy

07-27-2008, 12:26 AM

Hi Cindy! Glad to hear you got a little downtime, and even a mini-celebrate over coffee... it all comes down to the fact that you still want to celebrate after all, doesn't it?? :D

Hopefully we will celebrate next weekend. I have one more trip to get out of the way.
We are watching The Bourne Identity tonight. Can you believe we have never seen it?

Who's got coffee duty tomorrow? Sandy?
I'm pretty sure its not me, since I will likely be the last of you guys up in the morning.

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 01:11 AM

I had a pretty productive day. A little :mow: a little :laundry: and a little :vacuum: , followed by dinner at Golden Corral, then an entire evening of writing (well it was interrupted once to go get an ice cream sundae at the shop DD manages). DW spent a good part of the day sewing, first on costumes for the show and then on some of her own projects.

Tomorrow afternoon, I'm going off for a short panel discussion, then it's back home for band rehearsal. DD's musical, Little Women, opens Friday night. By the time we get all that done, I'll be ready to crash.

Who's got coffee duty tomorrow? Sandy?
Wow!! Busy day! (Tomorrow, too!) We (okay, Dan) was doing the lawn today, too... it was so bad we were starting to lose our children in there... okay, not really, but I was afraid for the baby robins and b/w that and all the rain... well, it'd been awhile... :blush:

I'll ask Dan to put it on when I leave... but I bet he can't beat Sandy, she's up amazingly early...

We are watching The Bourne Identity tonight. Can you believe we have never seen it?

We absolutely LOVE those movies... we have all three!! I hope you enjoy it -- the next two are just as good!! :thumbsup:

What are you guys going to do next weekend??

Kisobel

07-27-2008, 01:18 AM

So - needless to say -- I hope the storms stay away for awhile... there's just been too many!!

Kate -- did you make it to a movie? What'd you see?

Hope you're all sleeping soundly and having a good night's rest... I may zoop in later...

yes i did. i managed to get up after 6hours of sleep. we went to see mamma mia. it was a lot of fun. left me with happy feelings in my heart. ok where was i today with the storms?? we had a little thunder and a small amount of rain. hope work is going smoothly. just keep swimming.
today is going to be chore day. mow the lawn, weed the front flower beds and do some laundry. anyone want to come over and help??

kate
sleep well all

MMouse6937

07-27-2008, 01:56 AM

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 02:03 AM

Everning all, or I guess for some of you early morning. I was all ready to go to bed when Mike calls me outside and there's a little dog running around outside by herself. She was really friendly, just scared so I sat on the ground until she would come up to me then I picked her up. No growling or biting, really friendly. She looks chiua/pincher mix, really cute. Of course no tags or collar, so I'll take her to the local vet tomorrow and see if she has a microchip. Then we'll go from there. I know we're not going to keep her but maybe my mother in law would take her or I know I can find her a home pretty fast through the shelter. Everyone wants little dogs. I'll keep you posted.

Wow.... your house sounds like ours, I always laugh b/c injured/abandoned/lost animals, wild or not, always seem to end up on our doorstep, or at least in our yard. I made a comment about that, and Dan said it's just me, they smell the "I will love them and take care of them and call them my own" from miles away. Good luck tomorrow finding the owners or new owner for your overnight guest!!

we went to see mamma mia. it was a lot of fun. left me with happy feelings in my heart.

hope work is going smoothly. just keep swimming.

today is going to be chore day. mow the lawn, weed the front flower beds and do some laundry. anyone want to come over and help??

I'm thinking of seeing that... glad to hear it was good!

Very smoothly... so smoothly I could've left at 11pm, but Jill P really wanted to go, so I let her have the cancel. She told me I'm going to heaven... :) I'm on 8 and I can't say anything else of I'll jinx myself... :noevil:

Have fun "choring" tomorrow... I'll be trying to do a very good job sleeping. I've got to work on my outdoor stuff Tuesday...

(and hey all -- guess what?? My e-bay stuff's selling! Someone already bought something outright, and there are bids on my other things! Yeah!! :clappy:)

Tink&Goofy

07-27-2008, 02:15 AM

We absolutely LOVE those movies... we have all three!! I hope you enjoy it -- the next two are just as good!! :thumbsup:

What are you guys going to do next weekend??
Movie was great! Now I want to see the other 2!

Nothing special. In fact I may have to work (I hope not, but we'll see). I knew things were going to heat up at work, but this is nuts! I'm almost afraid to tell DD6 that I will be gone Monday....she was like velcro when I got home friday. I hate it when work interferes with life!!

(and hey all -- guess what?? My e-bay stuff's selling! Someone already bought something outright, and there are bids on my other things! Yeah!! :clappy:)
I really should try that. We have so much "stuff" to get rid of! Are you making any money, or just getting rid of stuff?

Tink&Goofy

07-27-2008, 02:21 AM

The news just had a story about a guy who was arrested for shooting his lawnmower :mow:because it wouldn't start. He said it was his mower, in his yard, so he had every right to shoot it. He was arrested for discharging a firearm in city limits. They said police were investigating whether alcohol was a factor.
Gee, ya think? :shake:

I wonder if it starts any better now?

tinkerbellybutton

07-27-2008, 02:28 AM

The toe seems to be healing up, but there is still a bump, so I'm concerned that the ingrown toenail really is growing back. I'm still hopeful that it will all clear up though and that maybe it was just an ant bite that got infected or something.

:pixie: for it to heal up soon and an extra dose for it not to be an ingrown nail.

No orange jumpsuits here. We're in Sheriff Joe's county. It's black and white over pink underwear. Nope, I'd rather go to Disney, and wear a silly hat. O.K.?
Marilyn, I have to say that you have brought many smiles to my face. :hug: Thanks so much for that, you are one special lady!

A pretty simple day today, after being gone all week. We did some shopping, and got a glitch with our phones fixed, so we can now send and receive texts. That was sure frustrating. We toasted our anniversary a week late....over a cup of Starbucks...how romantic is that? I really wasn't in the mood to go out for dinner, since I ate out all last week, and am leaving again Monday.
Late happy anniversary. As Blythe said it all comes down to the fact that you want to celebrate. :cheers: to many more!

Nope - nothing exciting... just sleeping, as I'm at work right now. I usually don't mind, but it's supposed to be a lovely day, and I'd rather be out enjoying it! At least Dan & the girls will get to....
Sorry that you'll be missing some of the nice day. Here's some :pixie: so that the rest of your work day is smooth so maybe you won't need quite as much sleep and you can enjoy the day with the family.

I had a pretty productive day. A little, a little and a little , followed by dinner at Golden Corral, then an entire evening of writing (well it was interrupted once to go get an ice cream sundae at the shop DD manages). DW spent a good part of the day sewing, first on costumes for the show and then on some of her own projects.
You know, if you get bored you can always come over here and relive your day while mowing my lawn, vacuuming, etc. :D

Wow!! Busy day! (Tomorrow, too!) We (okay, Dan) was doing the lawn today, too... it was so bad we were starting to lose our children in there...
:funny: Ours has gotten that way before, I was tempted to make the kids carry orange flags on sticks so I could keep track of them. ;)

Everning all, or I guess for some of you early morning. I was all ready to go to bed when Mike calls me outside and there's a little dog running around outside by herself. She was really friendly, just scared so I sat on the ground until she would come up to me then I picked her up. No growling or biting, really friendly. She looks chiua/pincher mix, really cute. Of course no tags or collar, so I'll take her to the local vet tomorrow and see if she has a microchip. Then we'll go from there. I know we're not going to keep her but maybe my mother in law would take her or I know I can find her a home pretty fast through the shelter. Everyone wants little dogs. I'll keep you posted.

She sounds adorable. Let us know what happens with the poor little thing.

Blythe, congrats on selling some of the eBay stuff. Hopefully it all sells and you can raise lots of loot for WDW!

Well folks, I hope you all are having a good night. I've been throwing up because of my meds still so I've been up for a bit trying to settle my tummy. It's 2:17 now so I guess I should try to get back to sleep but I wanted to stop in and say hello. Those who are working, have a great night and for those who are home, nighty night.
Did I forget to put a question in there somewhere?

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 04:02 AM

Movie was great! Now I want to see the other 2!

I hate it when work interferes with life!!

I really should try that. We have so much "stuff" to get rid of! Are you making any money, or just getting rid of stuff?
:) I betcha you'll rent them this week sometime...

Ain't that the truth??? :fit:

Well, I suppose if I lived in Dan's world, where you actually only make money if you sell something for more than you paid for it, then I am not. :blush: But in my world, where I've already owned these things for enough years that I forgot I paid for them, and thus am thrilled that anybody would actually give me money for them, then I am making money!! ;)
I am actually selling my girls' school uniforms from when they were in private school, some costumes and some Gymboree clothes I hate to part with, but no one wears anymore... :(

The news just had a story about a guy who was arrested for shooting his lawnmower because it wouldn't start. He said it was his mower, in his yard, so he had every right to shoot it. He was arrested for discharging a firearm in city limits. They said police were investigating whether alcohol was a factor.
Gee, ya think?

I wonder if it starts any better now?
Sounds like a country song... :D

Sorry that you'll be missing some of the nice day. Here's some pixie so that the rest of your work day is smooth so maybe you won't need quite as much sleep and you can enjoy the day with the family.

Ours has gotten that way before, I was tempted to make the kids carry orange flags on sticks so I could keep track of them.

Well folks, I hope you all are having a good night. I've been throwing up because of my meds still so I've been up for a bit trying to settle my tummy. It's 2:17 now so I guess I should try to get back to sleep but I wanted to stop in and say hello. Those who are working, have a great night and for those who are home, nighty night.
Thanks! So far, so good!

:funny: Now there's an idea!!

Sending some :pixie: right back at you for your tummy... I hope it's settled and you're off to sleep!

trackbarroness

07-27-2008, 04:56 AM

Good morning JQ'ers
And yes the coffee and hot water are on and ready for serving. And also available are the juices and sodas for those of us who have never ventured into hot beverage territory(sp).
Don't ya just love how the coffee can be prepped the night before and brewed for us in the am? It's almost magical. :D Lolol
Mom was saying the other day about using the DVC points for our stay at DLR next year but it's a bit too soon for making a reservation for a September stay don't you think?
I'm amazed PirateGal and I and fam haven't made any ADR's yet. Don't know why their dragging their feet, don't you think they want to get ressies at the places we want to eat at that usually fill up fast early if ya don't reserve a table soon? Like dining in the Castle? :D No biggie just 2 birthdays' that just happen to be on the same day, that's all.
And no didn't see that guy yesterday afternoon. But today is a different so who knows what the future may hold.
Have a magical day folks

trackbarroness

07-27-2008, 05:01 AM

Good Morning JQ'ers
The coffee and hot water are on and ready to serve, as well are juices and sodas.
Funny thing is I just posted and it seems it not got posted here but got lost in cyberspace?
Well anyway the coffee tastes good and what shall I have for breakfast?

Here we go again...

07-27-2008, 05:34 AM

The toe seems to be healing up, but there is still a bump, so I'm concerned that the ingrown toenail really is growing back. :( I'm still hopeful that it will all clear up though and that maybe it was just an ant bite that got infected or something. :shrug:

How's everyone else doing today?
Here is some :pixie: for the toe. I hope it feels better soon. My DH used to suffer with his toes and found a Doctor to cut the part of the toe nail that kept growing funky and put something there so it could not grow that way again. He has not had problems since then. I hope it is not infected.... soak it in warm soapy water.

Good Morning JQ'ers
The coffee and hot water are on and ready to serve, as well are juices and sodas.
Funny thing is I just posted and it seems it not got posted here but got lost in cyberspace?
Well anyway the coffee tastes good and what shall I have for breakfast?
Is it just me, or is it 4:30 in the morning?
I will wait a little longer for my coffee. I was hoping to still be sleeping.

pogo

07-27-2008, 09:01 AM

Good morning all.... lots of posts to go through. Shall I get started ??

So anyone have any exciting plans for tomorrow?
Church, pool and pool. :D

Afternoon all, what'cha doing? Hope this finds you all having a wonderful Saturday. Well, I just got back from my friend's wedding and it went pretty good. Everyone from my old job was very nice and they didn't seem shocked by what I looked like. I don't know what they said when I left but I guess that doesn't matter. I was glad I went but I was glad to leave and get home here a get that stinky dress off. Now, I'm in shorts and a t-shirt and ahhhhhh I can breathe again.
Sarah... glad you had a good time.

Sarah, glad to hear you had a nice time. Please don't be hard on yourself, it breaks my heart. I can't imagine why anyone would say anything but good things about you. Have a nice relaxing night.

Where did I put those car keys?
I totally agree Traci.... Sarah is one in a million.

Check that little pocket in your purse. I think you put them in there.

How's everyone else doing today?
Doing good... thanks for asking. :D

No orange jumpsuits here. We're in Sheriff Joe's county. It's black and white over pink underwear. Nope, I'd rather go to Disney, and wear a silly hat. O.K.?
OK.... too much information.... we don't need to know about the pink things. ;)

What are you guys going to do next weekend??
I have no clue !

just keep swimming.
You're still in chunky dunk mode, aren't you ? :D

The news just had a story about a guy who was arrested for shooting his lawnmower :mow:because it wouldn't start. He said it was his mower, in his yard, so he had every right to shoot it. He was arrested for discharging a firearm in city limits. They said police were investigating whether alcohol was a factor.
Gee, ya think?
I can relate.

Marilyn, I have to say that you have brought many smiles to my face. :hug: Thanks so much for that, you are one special lady!
I was thinking.... "classy lady", until she described her undies. :blush:

Well, I suppose if I lived in Dan's world, where you actually only make money if you sell something for more than you paid for it, then I am not.
You don't live in Dan's world ???

Is it just me, or is it 4:30 in the morning?
I will wait a little longer for my coffee. I was hoping to still be sleeping.
Nope... it's only 8:57 here. :D

Hope to get back later.

pogo

07-27-2008, 09:02 AM

Oh... I forgot...... did everybody know it's Scott's birthday today ????? :confused:

Happy Birthday, Scott ! :D

MMouse6937

07-27-2008, 09:17 AM

Morning all, I'm beat, not such a good night of sleep for me (not that you would know it if you asked Mike)!!

The puppy is very sweet and well behaved, she just wants someone to pay attention to her. My dogs and cats camped out outside the door where she was and made a nusiance (sp) of themselves. So I was up constantly telling my dogs to behave, letting them outside, checking on the puppy, etc. The vet opens at 10:00 so I can go over and see if she's microchipped, if not, I'm not sure what we'll do with her. Iguess introduce her to our dogs until we can find her a home.

I told Mike as far as I'm concerned if she's not microchipped and she's not spayed then she belongs to us and we'll find her a home where she'll be cared for and not let out to roam the streets. Do you all think that's mean? I just think if you own a little dog like this, you don't put a collar on her, she's not microchipped, she hasn't been spayed so not cared for, and you let her get out where she might get hit by a car, then you don't deserve a sweet dog. Probably mean of me to say, but I would rather find her someone who will love her and treat her like a princess for the rest of her life.

Ok, I'll stop babbling and we'll go see if she has a microchip anyway. Hope you all have a good morning, I'll check in later :hug:

Caroleh

07-27-2008, 09:39 AM

Morning everyone...happy birthday, Scott.

Mittens this morning curled up on my lap with his head resting on the laptop, do you think he was telling me I've been gone too long and he misses me?

So with my little dilemma and everything that was bothering me about my assistant, I went through all the time sheets yesterday and found out that after last week she only has 6 vacation days left and 1 sick day. I have 10 vacation days, 6 days of my in lieu time and 2 sick days to take by the end of the year, so everything is really cool now. I guess it also helps the outlook when I have the next 3 days off. I think I was totally burnt out and it was bothering me that she had to take her vacation when she knew we were short staffed. It also didn't help that my supervisor said a couple things on Wednesday that really hurt my feelings and that was still bothering me. I'm still debating weather or not to start looking for another job, since the one I work for does not support their managers and the staff has more rights. Anyway, enough of the boring stuff!!!

Hey Pogo...can we come and join you in the resort?

I think today is a day that I'm going to just totally relax and do nothing..maybe a little scrapbooking. I think I need a cabana boy to bring me a ton of :marg:!!!

drummerboy

07-27-2008, 11:24 AM

I think today is a day that I'm going to just totally relax and do nothing..maybe a little scrapbooking. I think I need a cabana boy to bring me a ton of :marg:!!!
Oh Jamie--can you spare your cabana boy for a little bit? Carol needs him badly.

Happy birthday, Scott. Hope it's a good one.

disneydeb

07-27-2008, 11:35 AM

Hello everyone!

DD Amy just left for Memphis to take her practical section of her barber boards. The test is tomorrow, and it is about a five hour drive from here.:drive: She is taking Dustin as her male model, so I feel she will be safer than going by herself.
If she passes, it will be a great relief on my pocketbook. So all my friends think pleasant thoughts for Amy tomorrow about 11:30 Central.

Will I get a year to save for retirement before my children get out of my purse? :noway:

and Happy Birthday Scott!:party:

Tink&Goofy

07-27-2008, 01:54 PM

I can relate.

You've shot your lawnmower? Or maybe you were referring to the "alcohol was a factor" part. :D

I have 10 vacation days, 6 days of my in lieu time and 2 sick days to take by the end of the year, so everything is really cool now.
I think you need to get those vacation days put on the calendar first, and let someone else plan around your days for a change....

A relaxing day on tap today. We will likely just stay close to home, other than a few errands. Gotta get ready to hit the road tomorrow. See ya.

Kisobel

07-27-2008, 02:29 PM

I told Mike as far as I'm concerned if she's not microchipped and she's not spayed then she belongs to us and we'll find her a home where she'll be cared for and not let out to roam the streets. Do you all think that's mean? I just think if you own a little dog like this, you don't put a collar on her, she's not microchipped, she hasn't been spayed so not cared for, and you let her get out where she might get hit by a car, then you don't deserve a sweet dog. Probably mean of me to say, but I would rather find her someone who will love her and treat her like a princess for the rest of her life.

you are completely right. people who don't take of their anaimals don't deserve to have any. i think she is lucky to have found you. i think she needs a disney name. what are you going to call her?

Hello everyone!

DD Amy just left for Memphis to take her practical section of her barber boards. The test is tomorrow, and it is about a five hour drive from here.:drive: She is taking Dustin as her male model, so I feel she will be safer than going by herself.
If she passes, it will be a great relief on my pocketbook. So all my friends think pleasant thoughts for Amy tomorrow about 11:30 Central.

good luck to amy. and happy birthday scott.

we had a productive afternoon, both lawns mowed and half the flower beds weeded. the other half can wait until tomorrow. i'm tired. we are off to the grocery store, anyone need me to pick them up something?

talk to you later.

kate

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 04:18 PM

You don't live in Dan's world ???
Nope, definitely not... we share the same 3-dimensional space, and I couldn't think of a more wonderful man to share it with, but nope, we are not of the same world... not that I ever quit trying, though, which makes him laugh.... :blush:

So with my little dilemma and everything that was bothering me about my assistant, I went through all the time sheets yesterday and found out that after last week she only has 6 vacation days left and 1 sick day. I have 10 vacation days, 6 days of my in lieu time and 2 sick days to take by the end of the year, so everything is really cool now.

I think today is a day that I'm going to just totally relax and do nothing..maybe a little scrapbooking. I think I need a cabana boy to bring me a ton of :marg:!!!
Carol, I'm glad to hear you're feeling a little better... I hope things turn around at work! Glad you're having a quiet day and enjoying some :marg: -- you deserve them!

If she passes, it will be a great relief on my pocketbook. So all my friends think pleasant thoughts for Amy tomorrow about 11:30 Central.

We'll be sending loads of :pixie: her way.... I hope she does great!!!

we had a productive afternoon, both lawns mowed and half the flower beds weeded. the other half can wait until tomorrow. i'm tired. we are off to the grocery store, anyone need me to pick them up something?
:thumbsup: Sounds like a good day!! Could you get me some ice cream sandwiches, please?? They sound yummy to me right now...

:party: Happy Birthday Scott!! :party:

So, just up a bit ago... what a beautiful day out there! Dan and the girls are at the park, so I have a rare few moments to myself. I'm hoping for the chance to stay home tonight, but trying not to hope too hard, as that usually does me in. :blush:

I hope everyone has had a GREAT day... I'm guessing by the lack of posts that maybe we've all finally got some great weather and that you're all out enjoying it -- yeah!!

I'll stop back in before I go -- see ya!

tinkerbellybutton

07-27-2008, 06:14 PM

Zoop! Just a quick stop, can't stay. Just wanted to pop in and say
:cake: :party2:HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT!!!!!:party2: :cake:

Did anyone save me some cake and ice cream?

MMouse6937

07-27-2008, 08:00 PM

you are completely right. people who don't take of their anaimals don't deserve to have any. i think she is lucky to have found you. i think she needs a disney name. what are you going to call her?

Well we took her around the corner to the vet and of course she didn't have a microchip. So we weren't sure what to do. We took her to Petco since we were looking at doggie doors anyways and I noticed that she had fleas or ticks or both. We got some shampoo and decided to bring her over to my mother-in-law's house to see how that went. She was shocked but actually totally receptive to it. So we gave the baby a bath, clipped her nails, brushed her and Mike spent the day securing his mom's backyard so the puppy wouldn't get out. I tell you the more I groomed her the more mad I got. She had all these ticks, her ears were flea bitten, her nails were curving over, she has a chip in one of her canine teeth. The worst was she had a tick in between one of her toes. It just broke my heart. And she just let me poke her and prod her and clip and pull at her fur and never made a peep. She was such a sweetie. So it seems like she's going to have a great home. I need to make her an appt at the clinic at the shelter to have her looked over and given her shots and then we'll see what happens. I don't know, after we saw how she had been treated, I don't really care if someone comes by looking for her now, they can't have her back. She's going to have a better home with Mike's mom and that's the way it should be right? Oh, and Mike's mom wants to call her Abby. :puppy:

Hope you all had a great day :hug: talk to you later :)

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 08:19 PM

Zoop in from work... should be home, but 3 people called in... :( ... crossing my fingers for later, but having said that, I'm probably jinxed...

(For Kate... we have 5 pts on 8 (dropping to 4 at 11), 18 on 7... but 2 call-ins up here for nights, 1 call-in on 7 for nights. Leaves 6 on L&D and 8 or 9 on 7 + 2 FP... not looking good, eh? :thedolls:)

Well we took her around the corner to the vet and of course she didn't have a microchip. So we weren't sure what to do. We took her to Petco since we were looking at doggie doors anyways and I noticed that she had fleas or ticks or both. We got some shampoo and decided to bring her over to my mother-in-law's house to see how that went. She was shocked but actually totally receptive to it. So we gave the baby a bath, clipped her nails, brushed her and Mike spent the day securing his mom's backyard so the puppy wouldn't get out. I tell you the more I groomed her the more mad I got. She had all these ticks, her ears were flea bitten, her nails were curving over, she has a chip in one of her canine teeth. The worst was she had a tick in between one of her toes. It just broke my heart. And she just let me poke her and prod her and clip and pull at her fur and never made a peep. She was such a sweetie. So it seems like she's going to have a great home. ....Mike's mom wants to call her Abby. :puppy:

How sad for the little thing, but what a happy ending for her, to be loved... I'm glad she came to you!! :thumbsup: What mix did you think she is again?

Sorry for the short zoop, trying to get some of my own personal stuff done that I brought with me... which pretty much guarantees the floodgates will open... ;)

Catch you guys later!

Nascfan

07-27-2008, 09:02 PM

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. The JQ gang is the best! :thumbsup:

We've got some brownies left over. Would anyone like some?

Had a good birthday, beautiful day. Had lunch at Red Robin with parents and an afternoon outside. Very nice.

MMouse6937

07-27-2008, 09:06 PM

How sad for the little thing, but what a happy ending for her, to be loved... I'm glad she came to you!! :thumbsup: What mix did you think she is again?

She looks to be a chiauaua/miniature pincher mix. Her ears are hysterical, bigger than her whole body. She's so cute and sweet. I really think she just wants someone to hold her and love her, she's so content on your lap. I so hope it works out because I would love her to be part of our family and go to Ma's house and see her. It's been a long day, but I couldn't be happier!!

I hope you have a wonderfully quiet night Blythe and get out of there early :hug:

Where's everyone? You all must be doing some really fun stuff. Well :hug: to you all :D

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 09:32 PM

She looks to be a chiauaua/miniature pincher mix. Her ears are hysterical, bigger than her whole body. She's so cute and sweet. I really think she just wants someone to hold her and love her, she's so content on your lap. I so hope it works out because I would love her to be part of our family and go to Ma's house and see her. It's been a long day, but I couldn't be happier!!

I hope you have a wonderfully quiet night Blythe and get out of there early :hug:

She sounds adorable... you'll have to post some pictures. :cloud9:

Quick, edit your post to say a "Q" night, and maybe I'll have a chance, okay?? :blush:

(Where did everybody go? You all ought to be home and bored and checking in by now... :bored:.... boy, I sound like a mom, don't I?? :blush: Sorry.... just lonely..... )

Caroleh

07-27-2008, 10:06 PM

She sounds adorable... you'll have to post some pictures. :cloud9:

(Where did everybody go? You all ought to be home and bored and checking in by now... :bored:.... boy, I sound like a mom, don't I?? :blush: Sorry.... just lonely..... )

I agree with, Blythe, Sarah, you need to post pictures!!

I'm here, Blythe. My relaxing day turned out busy which is good. We ended up going out this afternoon because I wanted I wanted to look for a few things at Staples, couldn't find what I wanted so we went for a little drive to look at a different Staples and then Future Shop, and I still couldn't find what I wanted. We ended up going to Krispy Creme and Micheal's.

I got some really cute embellishments at Micheal's. Mickey stuff that actually deals withb the different rides at WDW. I got one for POC, Jungle Cruise and Mickey's house. They also had stuff for IASW, Space Mountian and I can't remember what else. My hands along with Gilles kept picking up stuff we have pictures for.

After we got home I took a much needed nap and have been working on my scrapbooking. Do you want to help me work on it, Blythe?

disneydeb

07-27-2008, 10:25 PM

I just watched The Wizard of Oz . I love that movie.
Is tomorrow Monday already?

Good night precious people.:cloud9:

Tink&Goofy

07-27-2008, 10:29 PM

Had a good birthday, beautiful day. Had lunch at Red Robin with parents and an afternoon outside. Very nice.
I love Red Robin. Its just a fun place (with good drinks :blush:).

She looks to be a chiauaua/miniature pincher mix. Her ears are hysterical, bigger than her whole body.
She sounds adorable. Do you think she will grow into her ears? :D

(Where did everybody go? You all ought to be home and bored and checking in by now... :bored:.... boy, I sound like a mom, don't I?? :blush: Sorry.... just lonely..... )
Finally relaxing for awhile, but I still need to pack for tomorrow. Fortunately, this is a short trip, and I should be home by dinner on Tuesday. Will you guys miss me? :confused:

We ended up going to Krispy Creme and Micheal's.

I went to Michael's today too. DD6 needed a plain white T-shirt that they are going to tye-dye tomorrow. I didn't have time to browse. :(

Any hope you get to go home early Blythe?

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 11:01 PM

I got some really cute embellishments at Micheal's. Mickey stuff that actually deals withb the different rides at WDW. I got one for POC, Jungle Cruise and Mickey's house. They also had stuff for IASW, Space Mountian and I can't remember what else.

After we got home I took a much needed nap and have been working on my scrapbooking. Do you want to help me work on it, Blythe?
Aren't their ride stickers awesome? I found a bunch that I was able to use on our October album, and I saved some for next time... :thumbsup: I'd love to help you... I need to find the time to get back at it!

Fortunately, this is a short trip, and I should be home by dinner on Tuesday. Will you guys miss me? :confused:

Any hope you get to go home early Blythe?
Of course!! :) (or should that be :(??)

Maybe -- my charge nurse up here fought to keep me from having to go to the nursery on the postpartum floor, so if it stays "Q", I may get to shoot out of here around 3am. (If I went downstairs, you just never know.... they love to find "stuff" for you to do ...) All depends on what walks of those elevators.... :confused:

I hope you're all having a relaxing end to your weekend... I can hardly believe it's almost Monday... even more, I can hardly believe it's almost August!!! Where is this summer flying off to so fast???

Flower

07-27-2008, 11:15 PM

Hey everyone! Just 'zooping'.

We have had a crazy busy weekend. Yesterday we were at a wedding, it was to have been a beautiful outdoor wedding overlooking the lake on brides parents property, of course the thunder took over and we had to stand inside the dining tent for the service. It ended up going well, they were married and soon after the ceremony - yup, the :rain: cleared.

Benjamin decided that the service was too much for him so him and I held hands n the rain and circled the tent several 100 times with an umbrella, but I have a soar throat today and feel achy all over.

This morning we had brunch with the inlaws and then I took Brandon to his daycare friends b-day party - Spiderman showed up so it was pretty cool for a bunch of 4YOs. I came home from the b-day party and slept for 3 hours trying to ward off this achy icky thing...I hope it goes away!

Anyway, g'night all.

What's for breakfast? I will make some cinnamon rolls, place your orders soon!

pogo

07-27-2008, 11:27 PM

Hi everyone........ Watch ya up too ? :pout:

Today was a really really bad day at the resort !

Read at your own risk !

:shake:

We went to the garden and picked some tender green beans, fresh yellow onions, garlic and strawberries. I brought them to the house and started to get them ready as well as two nice 2" strip steaks.

The steaks were seasoned with cracked pepper, kosher salt, onion powder and garlic and set aside to get happy.

Green beans were cleaned, trimmed and marinated in white wine vinegar and fresh garlic.

Next I cleaned and cut into wedges, four red potatoes and put them on a double piece of aluminum foil with some olive oil, salt, pepper, yellow onion and garlic. Then the foil was folded to make a bag and seal in the goodness.

Out to the grill with the foiled potatoes and green beans and got the meal under way. The green beans were cooked on the grill using our grill wok, like stir fry, only better. When they were done I added some salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.

I cooked the steaks to perfection and when they were just about done, I added three slices of ranch toast to the grill. Everything finished cooking and it was time to eat.

I plated the steaks, potatoes, green beans, ranch toast and admired my work.

As I was taking the plates to the table I asked Patti to open the wine and that's where the problem happened......... she said,"we don't have any". :faint:

How did I let this happen ???? :(

Goodnight all.... I got to go sleep this one off ! :cry:

Caroleh

07-27-2008, 11:33 PM

Aren't their ride stickers awesome? I found a bunch that I was able to use on our October album, and I saved some for next time... :thumbsup: I'd love to help you... I need to find the time to get back at it!

Since I have all this time I have to take before the end of the year, do you think we should find a place to hide for a weekend and just scrapbook? We could invite Lea-Ann, Ellen, Bethany and Beth to join us. We could inspire each other and have plenty of wine to help us along!!!

Dsnygirl

07-27-2008, 11:53 PM

Today was a really really bad day at the resort !

Read at your own risk !
We went to the garden and picked some tender green beans, fresh yellow onions, garlic and strawberries. I brought them to the house and started to get them ready as well as two nice 2" strip steaks....

....I plated the steaks, potatoes, green beans, ranch toast and admired my work.

As I was taking the plates to the table I asked Patti to open the wine and that's where the problem happened......... she said,"we don't have any". :faint:

How did I let this happen ???

Goodnight all.... I got to go sleep this one off !
Wow.... that must've been that polar shift I felt a few hours ago... ;)

(Now I know what to bring ... :thumbsup:)

Since I have all this time I have to take before the end of the year, do you think we should find a place to hide for a weekend and just scrapbook? We could invite Lea-Ann, Ellen, Bethany and Beth to join us. We could inspire each other and have plenty of wine to help us along!!!
Whoo boy, if that isn't tempting... I've done it once before, and it was awesome. I'd seriously love to, although I have to confess to being pretty skimpy with my spending until I get our December trip paid for. (That, and I've still got our August trip to Maine to contend with... :blush:) But who knows -- I've got a few friends who might be in, once it gets a little later in the year... :thumbsup:

Why does my side hurt??? :( Started yesterday evening and hasn't gone away yet... not sure if I pulled something or have something irritating me on the inside. Feels like a pulled muscle, but not really where you'd pull any. :confused:

Tink&Goofy

07-28-2008, 12:13 AM

As I was taking the plates to the table I asked Patti to open the wine and that's where the problem happened......... she said,"we don't have any". :faint:

How did I let this happen ???? :(

:jaw: How did THAT happen? We have 30 bottles worth that is just about ready to be bottled. You do the cooking, I'll bring the wine? :D

Since I have all this time I have to take before the end of the year, do you think we should find a place to hide for a weekend and just scrapbook? We could invite Lea-Ann, Ellen, Bethany and Beth to join us. We could inspire each other and have plenty of wine to help us along!!!
So could you tolerate a beginner? Actually, DH and I put together a really nice scrapbook for his parents 50th anniversary. Turned out quite well, if I do say so myself. But it was definitely learning by errors. Do you think I could convince DH I need to go east for a weekend? :D

All set for tomorrow. These shorter trips are when I usually forget something. I'm not taking my 'puter, so I'll see y'all late Tuesday. Play nice! :D

Kisobel

07-28-2008, 12:56 AM

She's going to have a better home with Mike's mom and that's the way it should be right? Oh, and Mike's mom wants to call her Abby.
Hope you all had a great day talk to you later :)sounds like she will get all the love she needs to grow into her ears.

(For Kate... we have 5 pts on 8 (dropping to 4 at 11), 18 on 7... but 2 call-ins up here for nights, 1 call-in on 7 for nights. Leaves 6 on L&D and 8 or 9 on 7 + 2 FP... not looking good, eh? :thedolls:)

i wish you good luck. but i know how things can happen. sorry for all the callins. and on the weekend too. do you think people are getting burned out??

(Where did everybody go? You all ought to be home and bored and checking in by now...

we actually just watched the season finale of Lost. just hadn't got around to it before. so thats what we were doing. plus we had a neat storm around 10pm. my turn for the storm. all this scrapbooking talk is making me itchy. blythe- you need to bring me to the dark side soon. :D

dream well all
kate

Dsnygirl

07-28-2008, 02:14 AM

So could you tolerate a beginner? Actually, DH and I put together a really nice scrapbook for his parents 50th anniversary. Turned out quite well, if I do say so myself. But it was definitely learning by errors. Do you think I could convince DH I need to go east for a weekend? :D

All set for tomorrow. These shorter trips are when I usually forget something. I'm not taking my 'puter, so I'll see y'all late Tuesday. Play nice! :D
Tolerate?? You betcha -- we love newbies!! It's so much fun watching people fall in love with their pictures all over again! (Okay, I'm a scrapbooking geek... :blush:) Plus, any excuse for a trip out east to visit works in my book...

Have a great, safe trip...

i wish you good luck. but i know how things can happen. sorry for all the callins. and on the weekend too. do you think people are getting burned out??

all this scrapbooking talk is making me itchy. blythe- you need to bring me to the dark side soon. :D

Thanks -- so far, so good. I've got the two on 8S, and we've only got 2 on the north end, one of which is a triage. So -- I think there are at least 3 free nurses... and Martha's in charge. So --hopefully I'll be scooting soon... And no, I don't think burned out was the issue this weekend as much as it was finally having nice weather! ;)

anytime, my dear, anytime... just gather up your stuff and c'mon over! :D

Okay, I guess I'll sign off 'til tomorrow... I'll try to catch up with everyone after I get up. We're headed over to my best friend's house for dinner to celebrate her birthday... I'm bringing the :marg: .... I'll be sure to mix up some extras for all you guys, too, don't worry.... :D

tinkerbellybutton

07-28-2008, 04:11 AM

Good evening you wonderful group of people (actually it should be good morning but since I haven't been to bed yet I'll stick to good evening) My meds are still making me :ack: so I haven't even tried to go to bed.
I hope everyone had a extraordinary Sunday!
Is everyone ready for Monday? I think we're pretty prepared. Hailey is volunteering again tomorrow (er..today) from 9:30 to 3:30.

Did you miss me? I bet you didn't even notice that the baby woke while I was typing that last sentence. See how fast I am, he's already been fed and changed and you didn't even know I was gone.
Bruce did something so sweet. Last year we found out that my insurance would not pay for both AFOs (custom molded plastic braces for my ankles) and a wheelchair. They will only pay for one or the other. Well, the AFOs were $3,600.00 so we decided that we would have the ins. pay for those and then we would pay out of pocket for a w/c. BTW, did any of you know that a narrow w/c costs more than a standard one? :confused: Anyway, about a year ago he found a brand new narrow w/c for $100.00 on ebay and bought it for me. The arm rests are quite hard so they are not the most comfortable things. He is so clever, he went to a car parts store and bought two of the padded seat belt covers, they are about a foot long and they have velcro on them. You wrap them around the seatbelt and stick the velcro together. Well the velcro isn't super strong so he put industrial strength snaps on them. Then he wrapped them around the arms of the chair and gave me the cutest grin. He made them so that my bony arms would get bruised and sore. He also knows that I'm embarrassed about using the chair. I get so self conscious. Well, today he took the chair out back, to the shed. I wasn't paying much attention to what he was doing with it but a little while later he comes inside to get me and takes me out back telling me there's something he wants to show me. So, we walk to the shed and he opens the door and there stands the w/c. He had taken the side panels off and painted them with chameleon paint and put them back on. When you look at it from one angle it looks blue, another it looks purple and another it looks green. :D He's even got some really nice tink decals to put on it. How sweet is he huh? I have no idea how I got so lucky as to get back together with the love of my life after 15 years apart. Well, that's enough about me.

Deb, I will keep my fingers crossed and send extra strength :pixie: for Amy later today.

Blythe, I hope your night went well (it's still going isn't it?) and I hope your side feels better quick. Hey, when are you coming to Maine?

Carol, How about teaching me some scrapbooking techniques. I've done a bunch but I think they stink. :blush:

T&G, have a safe trip!

Ellen, wherever you are I hope you're getting sleep, the kind where you don't wake up with an imprint of your keyboard on your cheek. :fresh:

Sarah, you have to take some pics of that new family member, she sounds adorable.:D

Lea-Ann, I hope you're feeling much better, no more sore throat and no more achy. Oh, I think Spiderman showing up at my birthday party might be fun too. Gotta love a guy in tights. ;)

Hey pogo, how come you called me to dinner so late? Everything is cold.
Well, I'm going to try to get a few hours of sleep before i have to get up to drive Hailey in but I will probably see you all in a few hours.

There are doughnuts on the counter. Milk and juice are in the fridge and I've got biscuits coming out of the oven in five minutes. They're really good, I even baked some shredded cheese and bacon bits into them.

trackbarroness

07-28-2008, 05:33 AM

Good morning JQ'ers,
The coffee and hot water are ready for our enjoyment, and also juices and sodas for those who prefer cold beverages. :D
Breakfast sounds good.
And the w/c sounds awesome. I wonder if they have wheel covers that make it look like tink is flying but she's really not?
Got pictures? Would love to see them. :thumbsup:
My Sunday as always was trully magical.
Have a magical day folks

disneydeb

07-28-2008, 06:08 AM

:mickey: Good morning!

Pogo, I hope you survived last night's horrific experience.:D

Traci, Bruce sounds like a keeper, and thank you for thinking about Amy later today.

I'll let you all know something later tonight. She should be ome about 8:30 tonight.

Scrapbooking people - I'm not trying to run you all out of here, but do you think John should start another area for scrapbooking?
I might even take up the hobby after I retire.:D

Carol, :pixie: for the job woes.

Blythe and Kate serving humanity is a wonderful thing. God bless you!

Rhonda, how is your toe? Did you get the bottle of wine I slipped from Pogo to soak it in?
:D

Ellen, one of these days we will share a bottle of wine or a hot fudge sundae or something not on our list of legal things together at WDW !:thumbsup:

Love to all!
deb

Kisobel

07-28-2008, 06:40 AM

good morning to all. i'm starting to make toast. anyone want any? i find myself unable to sleep. i don't know why i am awake after only 4 1/2 hours of sleep. but its going to make today very long. wish me luck.

kate

Caroleh

07-28-2008, 08:39 AM

So could you tolerate a beginner?

Carol, How about teaching me some scrapbooking techniques. I've done a bunch but I think they stink. :blush:

The more the merrier...Do you think we should bring our scrapbooking stuff to WDW in December and have a major party? Only problem is luggage on the plane...oh, heck, Gilles doesn't need clean clothes does he?

Scrapbooking people - I'm not trying to run you all out of here, but do you think John should start another area for scrapbooking?
I might even take up the hobby after I retire.:D

Carol, :pixie: for the job woes.

Lea-Ann has a scrapbooking thread in Mousallenous with a sticky even, but we can't contain ourselves!!!:D Deb, do I need to go down there and get you started?:D

Thanks for the pixie dust, Deb!! I really do love most of my customers and what I do...it's just that I worked too many hours this month.

My sending good thoughts for Amy today...that way you can start scrapbooking earlier!!!!:fresh:

Ellen, are you still out there? You've been very quiet lately. You're my hero, did you know that?

Here we go again...

07-28-2008, 08:52 AM

Good morning to all!
Just a quick hello then off to cram 40 hours of work into 3 days. I am not worried about it though, we leave for a cruise Thursday!
Not a Disney cruise, just a quick one out of New Orleans... if that oil spill cooperates with us. I hear they are bussing people to Mobile to catch the ship if they can not get out of N.O.
Do you know how much I hate riding on a bus? And to think how crazy it is boarding a cruise, add to that the fact that all of your luggage will have to be handled twice and I think it makes a recipe for disaster.

Scott, I am sorry I missed your birthday, so
Happy belated Birthday!!! I hope you had a wonderful day.

Rhonda, I hope your toe is getting better. Take care of those toes!

Carol, I hope you have a nice relaxing week at work.

Deb, I will be looking for your post later tonight to see how things go.

And to you Pogo...
If you had taken the time to cook me a meal like that I would have run - not walked - to the nearest store and bought you the best bottle of Possum wine I could find....

Ellen, how are you doing? Tell Ben hi for me!
Is he ready to start school?

I am ready for my toast now....

pogo

07-28-2008, 11:26 AM

Good morning everyone ! What's all this talk about not being able to sleep ??? We didn't get up today until 9:30. :blush: Patti took today off and we are just hanging out today and seeing what happens.

Wow.... that must've been that polar shift I felt a few hours ago.

(Now I know what to bring .)

:yes:

:jaw: How did THAT happen? We have 30 bottles worth that is just about ready to be bottled. You do the cooking, I'll bring the wine?

We have about four bottles of white wine, but no red.

That's a deal !

sounds like she will get all the love she needs to grow into her ears.

Are you talking about Blythe ??? Her ears aren't that big ! :D

Bruce did something so sweet. Last year we found out that my insurance would not pay for both AFOs (custom molded plastic braces for my ankles) and a wheelchair. They will only pay for one or the other. Well, the AFOs were $3,600.00 so we decided that we would have the ins. pay for those and then we would pay out of pocket for a w/c. BTW, did any of you know that a narrow w/c costs more than a standard one? Anyway, about a year ago he found a brand new narrow w/c for $100.00 on ebay and bought it for me. The arm rests are quite hard so they are not the most comfortable things. He is so clever, he went to a car parts store and bought two of the padded seat belt covers, they are about a foot long and they have velcro on them. You wrap them around the seatbelt and stick the velcro together. Well the velcro isn't super strong so he put industrial strength snaps on them. Then he wrapped them around the arms of the chair and gave me the cutest grin. He made them so that my bony arms would get bruised and sore. He also knows that I'm embarrassed about using the chair. I get so self conscious. Well, today he took the chair out back, to the shed. I wasn't paying much attention to what he was doing with it but a little while later he comes inside to get me and takes me out back telling me there's something he wants to show me. So, we walk to the shed and he opens the door and there stands the w/c. He had taken the side panels off and painted them with chameleon paint and put them back on. When you look at it from one angle it looks blue, another it looks purple and another it looks green. He's even got some really nice tink decals to put on it. How sweet is he huh? I have no idea how I got so lucky as to get back together with the love of my life after 15 years apart. Well, that's enough about me.

Hey pogo, how come you called me to dinner so late? Everything is cold.

I've said it before.... and I'll say it again.... I like that guy ! :thumbsup:

I called but you must have been out looking at the WC.

Pogo, I hope you survived last night's horrific experience.

Rhonda, how is your toe? Did you get the bottle of wine I slipped from Pogo to soak it in?

I should have known it was you Lil Sis ! I thought we had a couple of bottles of red. I hope it doesn't stain Rhonda's toe too bad ! :D

The more the merrier...Do you think we should bring our scrapbooking stuff to WDW in December and have a major party?

:shake:

We ARE going to have a major party in December, silly !

And to you Pogo...
If you had taken the time to cook me a meal like that I would have run - not walked - to the nearest store and bought you the best bottle of Possum wine I could find....

I am ready for my toast now....

Neither of us were in any shape to drive after frozen Margarita's and strawberry Daiquiris while laying around the pool all day.

OK.... To Angel..... ( clink ) May she always have health, wealth, love and happiness ! :D

MMouse6937

07-28-2008, 11:38 AM

Morning all!! Hope you are having a wonderful day. As far as we heard last night Abby was doing well. She had met the cat and it didn't go perfectly but everyone seems to be cohabitating. It's going to take a little while, I'm sure they'll work it out.

Can it really be Monday already? :( I do get to look forward to Mike coming to take me to lunch in a little bit, it's always nice to see him during the week. I'm going to check out this water aerobic class at the pool near our house tonight. Not sure if it's something I want to do, but I would like to see what's involved. If I could find something that I enjoy that would certainly be a step in the right direction.

Traci, Bruce is the best, can't wait to meet him in September, sounds like he takes great care of you! Do you believe that we have only 40 days left until our trip??? SOOOO excited!

Pogo, have I said lately that you're a nut?? Just making sure! :fresh:

Carol, hope things start to quiet down for you now that you have a few days off, do some fun things and take care of yourself!

Mary, the Olga bread arrived today. Looks pretty good, I'm going to warm it up tonight and I'll let you know if it's the real deal! :thumbsup:

Hope you all are having a good day, take care :hug:

MissStyles

07-28-2008, 01:28 PM

I plated the steaks, potatoes, green beans, ranch toast and admired my work.

As I was taking the plates to the table I asked Patti to open the wine and that's where the problem happened......... she said,"we don't have any". :faint:

How did I let this happen ???? :(

Did you still eat it???????? With or without wine, to me that meal sounds delicious!

Thanks -- so far, so good. I've got the two on 8S, and we've only got 2 on the north end, one of which is a triage. So -- I think there are at least 3 free nurses... and Martha's in charge. So --hopefully I'll be scooting soon...

Say what?? :confused:

Bruce did something so sweet.

:tink: That rules. :tink: You really have true :heart:
I hope you're feeling better today!

My Sunday as always was trully magical.

Did you see anyone special at the parks??? :secret:

I'm going to check out this water aerobic class at the pool near our house tonight. Not sure if it's something I want to do, but I would like to see what's involved. If I could find something that I enjoy that would certainly be a step in the right direction.

I think that's great that you're checking out the class. It sounds like a lot of fun to me. Let us know how it goes. Do you like to dance at all? As Carol said before bellydancing is great, the environment is very supportive. I also take other types of fitness dance classes that are a fun way to get moving. They might be worth looking in to as well! Ps. Abby must have sensed your aura...she truly was led to you and your family for a reason!

Hope everyone's well. I'm so excited that we're going to be partying in 4.5 months! :party:

Jasper

07-28-2008, 02:56 PM

We went to the garden and picked some tender green beans, fresh yellow onions, garlic and strawberries. I brought them to the house and started to get them ready as well as two nice 2" strip steaks.

The steaks were seasoned with cracked pepper, kosher salt, onion powder and garlic and set aside to get happy.

Green beans were cleaned, trimmed and marinated in white wine vinegar and fresh garlic.

Next I cleaned and cut into wedges, four red potatoes and put them on a double piece of aluminum foil with some olive oil, salt, pepper, yellow onion and garlic. Then the foil was folded to make a bag and seal in the goodness.

Out to the grill with the foiled potatoes and green beans and got the meal under way. The green beans were cooked on the grill using our grill wok, like stir fry, only better. When they were done I added some salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.

I cooked the steaks to perfection and when they were just about done, I added three slices of ranch toast to the grill. Everything finished cooking and it was time to eat.

I plated the steaks, potatoes, green beans, ranch toast and admired my work.

As I was taking the plates to the table I asked Patti to open the wine and that's where the problem happened......... she said,"we don't have any". :faint:

How did I let this happen ???? :(

Goodnight all.... I got to go sleep this one off ! :cry:

You went to all that trouble and didn't invite all of us? I can pretty much guarantee that if you had invited all of us that at least one of us would have remembered the wine!

It sure it quiet around here today. Is everyone actually working at work today or is everyone off for vacations?

Other than for Pogo's wine disaster how did everyone else survive the weekend? I tried to spend as much of my weekend laying on the couch or in bed to get rid of those pesky kidney stones that popped up last week. I don't know if I actually passed them or what but I am definitely much better this week than I was last week!

Well, I guess I need to get busy and get some things done. Talk to all of you later.

MMouse6937

07-28-2008, 03:07 PM

Boy sure is quiet around here, I miss you guys :( Hope everyone is having a good day. So far so good on my end. I just got back from lunch with Mike, it was nice. Now we just need to get the afternoon done so I can book out of here.

Mike has a doctor's appt in a couple hours for his physical. I'm so worried about his blood pressure that I hope she does something about it. He doesn't realize how worried I get about it being elevated so much. It's just good that he'll go to the doctor, I just have to make the appointment and most of the time go with him! :D

I don't think I had a question did I? Hope you all have a great day, I'll check in later :hug:

Beast_fanatic

07-28-2008, 03:26 PM

The infection on my toe seems to be clearing up somewhat - it's not nearly as red or as poofy now, but it still has a little goo. Thanks for asking. I go back to the podiatrist tomorrow morning, so we'll see what he has to say about it then. I'm hoping he won't do anything to it tomorrow as I have a wedding to attend on Saturday, and I want to wear open toed shoes and paint my toe nails! :blush:

Does anyone understand what I'm working on today? I know I don't. :scratch: Why is it that the "experts" are always out of the office when I need them?

Hope everyone is having a good day! :hi:

Jasper

07-28-2008, 03:56 PM

Why is it that the "experts" are always out of the office when I need them?

Uhhhmmm. . . because they like to see your blood pressure go up?

Hope your toe continues getting better!

disneydeb

07-28-2008, 04:54 PM

:muscles:

Wanna guess why I'm so happy?

Amy passed her barber boards!

:D

Dsnygirl

07-28-2008, 04:58 PM

My meds are still making me sick so I haven't even tried to go to bed.

Bruce did something so sweet....So, we walk to the shed and he opens the door and there stands the w/c. He had taken the side panels off and painted them with chameleon paint and put them back on. When you look at it from one angle it looks blue, another it looks purple and another it looks green. He's even got some really nice tink decals to put on it. How sweet is he huh?

Blythe, I hope your night went well (it's still going isn't it?) and I hope your side feels better quick. Hey, when are you coming to Maine?

Traci, I hope you're feeling better today!

That is SO sweet... what an awesome guy!! I bet it looks totally cool!!

Nope, by the time you posted, I was home in bed... I got to leave at 3am. Yeah!!

We'll be there the 23rd - 26th... I can't wait!! :cloud9:

Blythe and Kate serving humanity is a wonderful thing. God bless you!

Thank you... you're a sweetheart. :hug:

i find myself unable to sleep. i don't know why i am awake after only 4 1/2 hours of sleep. but its going to make today very long. wish me luck.

You must've been awake for me, since I was supposed to still be up! (What time did you go to bed???) How's your day been?

...oh, heck, Gilles doesn't need clean clothes does he?
:funny:

Patti took today off and we are just hanging out today and seeing what happens.

Are you talking about Blythe ??? Her ears aren't that big !

So..... what happened??

Funny.... :fresh:

As far as we heard last night Abby was doing well. She had met the cat and it didn't go perfectly but everyone seems to be cohabitating. It's going to take a little while, I'm sure they'll work it out.

I'm going to check out this water aerobic class at the pool near our house tonight. Not sure if it's something I want to do, but I would like to see what's involved. If I could find something that I enjoy that would certainly be a step in the right direction.

Glad to hear things are good... I'm sure the pup is smart enough to know the cat is the boss, and if not, I'm sure he'll learn fast... ;)

I hope you like the class... maybe we can help each other out and get each other going?? I could use a boost...

Say what??
Sorry... "hospital speak" for Kate so she could see we were not all that busy....

Hope everyone is having a good day!
Hi Rhonda! Thanks, today is good so far... totally helped I got more sleep and was able to be up for the day by 11:30 instead of 3pm!!

We're leaving in a bit to head over to my friend's house for her birthday... she's turning the big "40", so I'm bringing :marg: to ease the pain and trying to convince her to join my friends and I in January at Disney to further help... it certainly did me a world of good! Maybe if I ply her DH with enough drinks... ;)

I hope you've all had a good Monday so far... I'll check in with you guys when we get home!

(and oh btw, we have a new "family member"... Julia came home with a frog from parks & rec, named him Hermit (she thought that was Kermit's name and is sticking with it... :funny:) and now I have to go get frog food... I'd prefer to let him go, but we have no stream and she desperately wants to keep him, so the poor little guy's living here for now...)

Dsnygirl

07-28-2008, 05:06 PM

:muscles:

Wanna guess why I'm so happy??

Amy passed her barber boards!

:D

:party: YEAH!!! :party:

Deb, that is so awesome... you've just had a bunch of good news these days, haven't you?? :thumbsup:That's great... I'm thrilled for her.

Is your pocketbook starting to jump up & down, too?? :D

Okay, gotta run... I'm really going now.... :blush:

MauiMouse

07-28-2008, 05:16 PM

Mary, the Olga bread arrived today. Looks pretty good, I'm going to warm it up tonight and I'll let you know if it's the real deal! :thumbsup:

Cool beans! Yes, please let me know how they are.

I went to Frankenmuth last night for the free concert in the park. The Frankenmuth Women's Club puts them on (my friend Shirley is very heavily involved) and last night was a tribute to the Bee Gees. Very fun night. I need it.

We went to the garden and picked some tender green beans, fresh yellow onions, garlic and strawberries. I brought them to the house and started to get them ready as well as two nice 2" strip steaks.

The steaks were seasoned with cracked pepper, kosher salt, onion powder and garlic and set aside to get happy.

Green beans were cleaned, trimmed and marinated in white wine vinegar and fresh garlic.

Next I cleaned and cut into wedges, four red potatoes and put them on a double piece of aluminum foil with some olive oil, salt, pepper, yellow onion and garlic. Then the foil was folded to make a bag and seal in the goodness.

Out to the grill with the foiled potatoes and green beans and got the meal under way. The green beans were cooked on the grill using our grill wok, like stir fry, only better. When they were done I added some salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.

I cooked the steaks to perfection and when they were just about done, I added three slices of ranch toast to the grill. Everything finished cooking and it was time to eat.

I plated the steaks, potatoes, green beans, ranch toast and admired my work.

As I was taking the plates to the table I asked Patti to open the wine and that's where the problem happened......... she said,"we don't have any". :faint:

Sounds good to me, other than the steak part, not much of a meat eater, but would have love the rest of the meal.

Sorry about the wine part. Or is it the whine part? :blush: Sorry had to get a question in there somewhere.

:muscles:

Wanna guess why I'm so happy?
Amy passed her barber boards!
:D

Yeah, Congrats to Amy and to you too Deb! :thumbsup:

Marilyn Michetti

07-28-2008, 07:31 PM

Good morning all.... lots of posts to go through. Shall I get started ??

Church, pool and pool. :D

Sarah... glad you had a good time.

I totally agree Traci.... Sarah is one in a million.

Check that little pocket in your purse. I think you put them in there.

Doing good... thanks for asking. :D

OK.... too much information.... we don't need to know about the pink things. ;)

I have no clue !

You're still in chunky dunk mode, aren't you ? :D

I can relate.

I was thinking.... "classy lady", until she described her undies. :blush:

You don't live in Dan's world ???

Nope... it's only 8:57 here. :D

Hope to get back later.

For any folks that were wondering about my "attire" for Sheriff Joe Arpio's chain gang. He's famous for some of his prison techniques, (for lack of a better word). All prisoners housed in tents in the Az. heat, wear black and white uniforms over pink underwear. For awhile, a couple of years ago, people were trying to buy the pink undergarments anywhere, at any price, so the good sheriff started selling them for $10. Made a good chunk of money.

Soooooooo.....I hope I can redeem my status. There are some things I won't share, even with you good folks.:secret:

Anyone from Az.??? Back me up???:blush:

Caroleh

07-28-2008, 07:56 PM

Good morning everyone ! What's all this talk about not being able to sleep ??? We didn't get up today until 9:30. :blush: Patti took today off and we are just hanging out today and seeing what happens.

:shake:

We ARE going to have a major party in December, silly !

So what happened? Did you go get some wine?

:muscles:

Wanna guess why I'm so happy?

Amy passed her barber boards!

:D

That's great!!! Your girls have been doing great...Do you think it's because they have such a great Mom?

MMouse6937

07-28-2008, 08:29 PM

Glad to hear things are good... I'm sure the pup is smart enough to know the cat is the boss, and if not, I'm sure he'll learn fast... ;)

I hope you like the class... maybe we can help each other out and get each other going?? I could use a boost...

I think Abby is still doing well. Ma's a little concerned since she hasn't pooped yet (I know TMI) but she's watching her and I'm trying to get her in the clinic at the shelter to have her checked out.

I'm about ready to leave for the class, I'll let you know how it goes. And I'm all for supporting you sister!! If we support each other maybe we can stick with it this time, right?

Cool beans! Yes, please let me know how they are.

I went to Frankenmuth last night for the free concert in the park. The Frankenmuth Women's Club puts them on (my friend Shirley is very heavily involved) and last night was a tribute to the Bee Gees. Very fun night. I need it.

So I just warmed a piece of bread up in the toaster oven. It tells you to fry them in a little oil for the total authentic taste, but I'll tell you the toaster oven was pretty darn close!! It was very good!

Glad you had a good time in Frankenmuth, I love that place! :thumbsup:

For any folks that were wondering about my "attire" for Sheriff Joe Arpio's chain gang. He's famous for some of his prison techniques, (for lack of a better word).
Anyone from Az.??? Back me up???:blush:
I have no idea what she's talking about? Anyone else? Actually Marilyn I'm not from AZ, but close enough and I know very well the antics of Sherrif Joe. I like his somewhat no nonesense attitude, but he's slightly extreme. He has been on shows I've watched about prison and chain gangs and things like that. It's pretty funny that the pink started out as a way for them not to steal underwear from the prison and then he was selling it! :D I like the tent city, the prisoners complain which is great because you're in PRISON, it's not supposed to be nice!

Ok, off to the class, wish me luck and I'll let you know how it goes!! :hug: to all

offwego

07-28-2008, 08:44 PM

Rhonda sorry about your toe. I hope it's better in time.

Carol are you having a better week?

Pogo how on earth did you run out of red wine in steak season? Go look for one called a little red dress merlot (it could be a little black dress but you get the theory) it's a california and even with the mark up in Canada a very affordable red for summer. Nice chilled off just a tad to not make it quiet summer room temps. (seeing as how you'd like be outdoors)

Hope you've all been well.

Ellen I don't have a bad joke for you really sorry..unless this counts.

Why wasn't the dog a good dancer? Because he had two left feet.

Kisobel

07-28-2008, 08:57 PM

Amy passed her barber boards!

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way to go amy :number1:

Nope, by the time you posted, I was home in bed... I got to leave at 3am. Yeah!!

You must've been awake for me, since I was supposed to still be up! (What time did you go to bed???) How's your day been?

(

glad you got out at 3am. and i went to bed at 1:30am. its all good. i took a nap today. i think the world would be a better place if everyone was forced to take a 2hour nap in the middle of the day. i think i will run for president with that as my platform. :D would anyone vote for me?

kate

Flower

07-28-2008, 09:05 PM

Since I have all this time I have to take before the end of the year, do you think we should find a place to hide for a weekend and just scrapbook? We could invite Lea-Ann, Ellen, Bethany and Beth to join us. We could inspire each other and have plenty of wine to help us along!!!

I just posted on the Scrapbook thread - how is February in Niagara Falls? Everyone that is going in December will have their trip pics to scrap, and a February break will give us something to look forward to in the winter! I can look into a hotel I usually get good rates at if anyone is interested! Or better yet, where is Pogos resort? I hear yah have to bring your own :wine: though - I wonder if he charges a corking fee??!!! Could he handle all of us?

Whoo boy, if that isn't tempting... I've done it once before, and it was awesome. I'd seriously love to, although I have to confess to being pretty skimpy with my spending until I get our December trip paid for. (That, and I've still got our August trip to Maine to contend with... But who knows -- I've got a few friends who might be in, once it gets a little later in the year... Friends can come along! The more the merrier!

So could you tolerate a beginner? Actually, DH and I put together a really nice scrapbook for his parents 50th anniversary. Turned out quite well, if I do say so myself. But it was definitely learning by errors. Do you think I could convince DH I need to go east for a weekend? Of course you need to come join us for a weekend!

Tolerate?? You betcha -- we love newbies!! It's so much fun watching people fall in love with their pictures all over again! (Okay, I'm a scrapbooking geek... Plus, any excuse for a trip out east to visit works in my book...
Okay, I guess I'll sign off 'til tomorrow... I'll try to catch up with everyone after I get up. We're headed over to my best friend's house for dinner to celebrate her birthday... .... I'll be sure to mix up some extras for all you guys, too, don't worry.... Is there any left? :marg:

My meds are still making me
Did you miss me? I bet you didn't even notice that the baby woke while I was typing that last sentence.
Bruce did something so sweet.
Carol, How about teaching me some scrapbooking techniques. I've done a bunch but I think they stink.
Lea-Ann, I hope you're feeling much better, no more sore throat and no more achy. Oh, I think Spiderman showing up at my birthday party might be fun too. Gotta love a guy in tights.
There are doughnuts on the counter. Milk and juice are in the fridge and I've got biscuits coming out of the oven in five minutes. They're really good, I even baked some shredded cheese and bacon bits into them.

I hope you are starting to feel better...Silly babies waking up at all hours! Ben is pretty good at sleeping thru most of the night now, but the odd time he wakes me at weird hours. My throat is still a little achy, but tolerable!

Spiderman was too 'cool'! Brandon had a great time and that is all that matters. ;)

Breakfast sounds wonderful -can I have some tomorrow if there are any leftovers? I love fresh homemade biscuits!

Good morning!
Scrapbooking people - I'm not trying to run you all out of here, but do you think John should start another area for scrapbooking?
I might even take up the hobby after I retire.
Deb, the only way you can get rid of us is to crop us!!!

The more the merrier...Do you think we should bring our scrapbooking stuff to WDW in December and have a major party? Only problem is luggage on the plane...oh, heck, Gilles doesn't need clean clothes does he?
Lea-Ann has a scrapbooking thread in Mousallenous with a sticky even, but we can't contain ourselves!!! Deb, do I need to go down there and get you started?

Carol - you'll be in WDW!!! You better NOT be scrapping - you need to go out and have fun and TAKE PHOTOS TO SCRAP!!!! Seriously, even if you took stuff you would not have time to scrap.

(and oh btw, we have a new "family member"... Julia came home with a frog from parks & rec, named him Hermit (she thought that was Kermit's name and is sticking with it... and now I have to go get frog food... I'd prefer to let him go, but we have no stream and she desperately wants to keep him, so the poor little guy's living here for now.

Congrats on the new family member Blythe!:frog:

Wanna guess why I'm so happy?Amy passed her barber boards!

:yay: Congrats Amy!!!

The infection on my toe seems to be clearing up somewhat - it's not nearly as red or as poofy now, but it still has a little goo. Thanks for asking. I go back to the podiatrist tomorrow morning, so we'll see what he has to say about it then. I'm hoping he won't do anything to it tomorrow as I have a wedding to attend on Saturday, and I want to wear open toed shoes and paint my toe nails!
I hope everything is healed up in time for the wedding!!!!

I went to Michael's today too. DD6 needed a plain white T-shirt that they are going to tye-dye tomorrow. I didn't have time to browse. What??? Went to Michaels and did not look around???! :nono:

Aren't their ride stickers awesome? I found a bunch that I was able to use on our October album, and I saved some for next time... I'd love to help you... I need to find the time to get back at it!

Maybe -- my charge nurse up here fought to keep me from having to go to the nursery on the postpartum floor, so if it stays "Q", I may get to shoot out of here around 3am. (If I went downstairs, you just never know.... they love to find "stuff" for you to do ...) All depends on what walks of those elevators....
I love the Jolees stickers! I stock up when I am in the US because they are about 1/2 price than in Canada!

"Q" - I love it!!! When I worked 9-1-1 we were not allowed to say the "Q" word either!

Today was a really really bad day at the resort !

Read at your own risk !

We went to the garden and picked some tender green beans, fresh yellow onions, garlic and strawberries. I brought them to the house and started to get them ready as well as two nice 2" strip steaks.

The steaks were seasoned with cracked pepper, kosher salt, onion powder and garlic and set aside to get happy.

Green beans were cleaned, trimmed and marinated in white wine vinegar and fresh garlic.

Next I cleaned and cut into wedges, four red potatoes and put them on a double piece of aluminum foil with some olive oil, salt, pepper, yellow onion and garlic. Then the foil was folded to make a bag and seal in the goodness.

Out to the grill with the foiled potatoes and green beans and got the meal under way. The green beans were cooked on the grill using our grill wok, like stir fry, only better. When they were done I added some salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.

I cooked the steaks to perfection and when they were just about done, I added three slices of ranch toast to the grill. Everything finished cooking and it was time to eat.

I plated the steaks, potatoes, green beans, ranch toast and admired my work.

As I was taking the plates to the table I asked Patti to open the wine and that's where the problem happened......... she said,"we don't have any".

How did I let this happen ????

Goodnight all.... I got to go sleep this one off !
Diner sounded awesome, until the no wine part :shake:

Mike has a doctor's appt in a couple hours for his physical. I'm so worried about his blood pressure that I hope she does something about it. He doesn't realize how worried I get about it being elevated so much. It's just good that he'll go to the doctor, I just have to make the appointment and most of the time go with him! I hope Mikes appointment goes okay!

Well, all of this scrap talk is making my fingers itch...I think I need to go play! I hope everyone had a good day and I will see you all tomorrow....I hope Pogo has stocked the cellar by now:shake:

sagessa

07-28-2008, 09:18 PM

Hello all,

I finally feel like I am rejoining the land of the living. Things have been crazy here at our house and I have barely been getting any sleep. I think that my body is finally adjusting to sleeping in 2.5 - 3 hour bits. :sleepin: Plus, Alex is starting to go eat better so it's not taking an hour to feed him 2.5 ounces. :yay:

I had to go back to work last night. :( I only worked for 4 hours, but they were the longest 4 hours of my life. I couldn't get home fast enough to make sure that Alex was okay... which is silly because Jym is perfectly capable. Do all new moms feel this way?

Well, I have to head off to work again... 5 hours tonight and the rest of the week. Then I'm back on full time starting next Sunday.

I didn't have a chance to read all the posts that I've missed over the last few days, so :pixie: and :hug: to anyone who needs them. Hopefully I'll be able to keep more up-to-date over the next few days.

Rachel R.

pogo

07-28-2008, 10:16 PM

For any folks that were wondering about my "attire" for Sheriff Joe Arpio's chain gang. He's famous for some of his prison techniques, (for lack of a better word). All prisoners housed in tents in the Az. heat, wear black and white uniforms over pink underwear. For awhile, a couple of years ago, people were trying to buy the pink undergarments anywhere, at any price, so the good sheriff started selling them for $10. Made a good chunk of money.

Soooooooo.....I hope I can redeem my status. There are some things I won't share, even with you good folks. Sure you can silly !
What do you think your status was before you talked about your undies ???? :D

So what happened? Did you go get some wine?
Nope..... Patti drank water... I had a beer ! :pout: All in all,it was good.

Pogo how on earth did you run out of red wine in steak season? Go look for one called a little red dress merlot (it could be a little black dress but you get the theory) it's a california and even with the mark up in Canada a very affordable red for summer. Nice chilled off just a tad to not make it quiet summer room temps. (seeing as how you'd like be outdoors)
Thanks for the tip. I don't know how we ran out. Patti thought we had a Shiraz left and I thought we had a Merlot. She thought I was chilling one and I thought she was chilling the other. :doh:

I finally feel like I am rejoining the land of the living. Things have been crazy here at our house and I have barely been getting any sleep. I think that my body is finally adjusting to sleeping in 2.5 - 3 hour bits. Plus, Alex is starting to go eat better so it's not taking an hour to feed him 2.5 ounces.

I had to go back to work last night. I only worked for 4 hours, but they were the longest 4 hours of my life. I couldn't get home fast enough to make sure that Alex was okay... which is silly because Jym is perfectly capable. Do all new moms feel this way?

Well, I have to head off to work again... 5 hours tonight and the rest of the week. Then I'm back on full time starting next Sunday.

Rachel.... good to see you. Being a new Mom is a hard thing to do. Those babies don't come with an owners manuel, do they. But I'm sure your instincts keep you ahead of the game.

Patti and I am glad to hear Alex and you are doing well. But please answer this question.

Has Jym changed a diaper yet ??? :D

MMouse6937

07-28-2008, 10:36 PM

Caroleh

07-28-2008, 10:38 PM

Has Jym changed a diaper yet ??? :D

That is the critical question, isn't it? We're all dying to know the answer!!!

Dsnygirl

07-28-2008, 10:39 PM

I'm about ready to leave for the class, I'll let you know how it goes. And I'm all for supporting you sister!! If we support each other maybe we can stick with it this time, right?

How was the class? I'm hoping to start going to some after this week... this is the girls' last week of parks & rec, and it just takes too much getting them back & forth. (Really, truly... I'll try to use that machine in my basement, though... :blush:)

Okay -- consider it "on" -- we can do this, I know we can!! :thumbsup:

i took a nap today. i think the world would be a better place if everyone was forced to take a 2hour nap in the middle of the day. i think i will run for president with that as my platform. would anyone vote for me?
Just about everyone... :D Glad to hear your day was good... I'll have to tell you more about my upcoming week later... :secret:

Is there any left? :marg:

"Q" - I love it!!! When I worked 9-1-1 we were not allowed to say the "Q" word either!

Not mixed, but I've got all the fixings... would you like one?? (Silly question... I'll just go plug in the blender...)

It's a silly thing, I know... but it works, doesn't it??? :cool:

I finally feel like I am rejoining the land of the living. Things have been crazy here at our house and I have barely been getting any sleep. I think that my body is finally adjusting to sleeping in 2.5 - 3 hour bits. Plus, Alex is starting to go eat better so it's not taking an hour to feed him 2.5 ounces.

I had to go back to work last night. I only worked for 4 hours, but they were the longest 4 hours of my life. I couldn't get home fast enough to make sure that Alex was okay... which is silly because Jym is perfectly capable. Do all new moms feel this way?

:hi: Rachel! Glad to hear things are getting a little better... you'll be into a more normal "routine" before you know it!

And yes, all moms, new or not, feel this way... there's just something about "being there" that doesn't feel right if you're not, no matter how big they get. So - consider it just a part of your new "normal"... :)

Well, we got back about a half hour ago... the girls went straight off to bed, and I had to re-arrange the "terrarium" my BFF let us borrow for our new frog. Oh, and we had to go get him food of course, and some kind of "moss"... sigh... hopefully he'll live long enough to use all this stuff!! He's cute, though...

Have a good night, all... I'm off to bed. See you in the am!

pogo

07-28-2008, 10:53 PM

Evening all, just got back from water aerobics and can I just say....OMG!!! It was actually wonderful, he really worked us out and I know I'll be sore tomorrow, but I hope in a good way that will make me want to do it again. Could you send a little pixie dust my way so that I keep up with it? I really had a good time. I'm off to have a little dinner and take some Advil. :hug: too all of you, love ya!!
:pixie: for a return visit. Is Mike doing this also ????

Well, we got back about a half hour ago... the girls went straight off to bed, and I had to re-arrange the "terrarium" my BFF let us borrow for our new frog. Oh, and we had to go get him food of course, and some kind of "moss"... sigh... hopefully he'll live long enough to use all this stuff!! He's cute, though...

Cool..... have you ever had frog legs ??? :D

Beast_fanatic

07-28-2008, 11:00 PM

Rhonda sorry about your toe. I hope it's better in time.

Well, we're going on 2 years now, so you'd think it would have had enough time by now, wouldn't you? ;)

Could you send a little pixie dust my way so that I keep up with it?

:pixie: I've considered taking a water aerobics class, but for the time being, I've got to hold off until I know what's going to happen with my toe (if he cuts on it, I know he won't let me get in a pool for several weeks).

I'll be going in late tomorrow, so I'll be working from home in the am. Hopefully I'll be able to check in here before I go to the podiatrist.

Kisobel

07-28-2008, 11:05 PM

Just about everyone... :D Glad to hear your day was good... I'll have to tell you more about my upcoming week later... :secret:

Have a good night, all... I'm off to bed. See you in the am!
whats the secret??? tell me, tell me. i swear sometimes i'm just a 11 year old trapped in the body of a 40year old women. and isn't that a funny visual?

:
Cool..... have you ever had frog legs ??? :D

you are one sick man. have i told you that i like you?

kate

Here we go again...

07-29-2008, 01:22 AM

:muscles:

Wanna guess why I'm so happy?
Amy passed her barber boards!

Congratulations to Amy!! I know you are very proud of her. what are you going to do with all of this money you are going to be saving?

Hello all,

I finally feel like I am rejoining the land of the living. Things have been crazy here at our house and I have barely been getting any sleep. I think that my body is finally adjusting to sleeping in 2.5 - 3 hour bits. :sleepin: Plus, Alex is starting to go eat better so it's not taking an hour to feed him 2.5 ounces. :yay:

I had to go back to work last night. :( I only worked for 4 hours, but they were the longest 4 hours of my life. I couldn't get home fast enough to make sure that Alex was okay... which is silly because Jym is perfectly capable. Do all new moms feel this way?

Well, I have to head off to work again... 5 hours tonight and the rest of the week. Then I'm back on full time starting next Sunday.

I didn't have a chance to read all the posts that I've missed over the last few days, so :pixie: and :hug: to anyone who needs them. Hopefully I'll be able to keep more up-to-date over the next few days.

Rachel R.
Rachel,
Things will get better in time. I know how hard it is to go back to work and leave a little baby at home. It will get easier in time. For now, just remember that those feelings are normal... yes, all moms feel this way.
Let Jym change all of the diapers though. That is a mans job... :D

Evening all, just got back from water aerobics and can I just say....OMG!!! It was actually wonderful, he really worked us out and I know I'll be sore tomorrow, but I hope in a good way that will make me want to do it again. Could you send a little pixie dust my way so that I keep up with it? I really had a good time. I'm off to have a little dinner and take some Advil. :hug: too all of you, love ya!!
I am glad to hear that you liked it. Due to my RA that is one of the few things I can do to help lose weight. Just remember that it does get easier. The problem is that most people think that if it does not hurt it is not working. Water is different. Even though it gets easier, the resistance in the water will continue to work as well as on land... just leass pain.

Now for my question...
Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend. He can no longer eat or drink and they are not using a feeding tube or IV... Hospice is with him. The good thing is that he is not in pain, so I am at peace knowing that. Please, please say a little prayer for him. He has been a part of my life for 24 years and was as close to me as my father. Since we worked together we saw each other every day... 13 years at Michaels and 11 years at CVS.

Thanks guys, have a nice evening. I am off to try to sleep a little.

trackbarroness

07-29-2008, 04:42 AM

Good morning JQ'ers, the coffee and hot water are on and ready for our enjoyment. Also juices and soda for those who have never tried a hot beverage.
Here we go again, I think the most difficult part in having a blood relative or a close family friend close to crossing over is waiting for the moment s/he does cross over. In a way it's probably a good thing he's not in pain. But you guys watching and waiting by his bedside are.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as well as :pixie::pixie::pixie: to help you through a most difficult time. And of course we shall be here to lend an ear to listen to you.
So today's Tuesday and its Thursday for me.
So what shall I do after work? If it's not raining that is. Why do people come to WDW during the rainy season and not bring something to keep their stroller/s dry? Some lady yesterday saw me moving strollers from the fast pass queue(sp) of Buzz and came up with the conclusion I was the one who moved their stroller so it would get wet. Without knowing that to be the case she read me the riot act.
Since this is the rainy season for Fla wouldn't it have been wise to place something over the stroller/s to keep them dry? Instead of talking/acting like their better then the CM who's job it is to move strollers to the stroller parking area? And did you know the area under the platform for TTA does drip during and right after it rains? She basicaly said at least 3 strollers got wet because of, well, me. From the forecost I saw yesterday we have a 60% chance of rain today. So I wonder how many other CMs' today will get told off because they didn't cover their stroller/s?

sagessa

07-29-2008, 05:59 AM

Has Jym changed a diaper yet ??? :D

Let Jym change all of the diapers though. That is a mans job... :D

Jym has changed several diapers as of today. Most of the time its just easier for me to do it, 'cause I'm feeding Alex and I'm already holding him. Plus, he hates to have his diaper changed, so it's easier for me to do it than to sit by and watch someone else do it while he screams.

Any ideas on why he would hate it so much? He starts screaming as soon as I get one side open and doesn't stop until I've got him all bundled up again.

Now for my question...
Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend. He can no longer eat or drink and they are not using a feeding tube or IV... Hospice is with him. The good thing is that he is not in pain, so I am at peace knowing that. Please, please say a little prayer for him. He has been a part of my life for 24 years and was as close to me as my father. Since we worked together we saw each other every day... 13 years at Michaels and 11 years at CVS.

I'm sending prayers and :pixie: your way. If you need anything at all please let us know. Your JQ family is here for you.

Rachel R.

disneydeb

07-29-2008, 07:01 AM

Frog legs. YUM!

What wine would be appropriate with frog legs?

Down here, we just have iced tea!:D

disneydeb

07-29-2008, 07:08 AM

Congratulations to Amy!! I know you are very proud of her. what are you going to do with all of this money you are going to be saving?

Rachel,
Things will get better in time. I know how hard it is to go back to work and leave a little baby at home. It will get easier in time. For now, just remember that those feelings are normal... yes, all moms feel this way.
Let Jym change all of the diapers though. That is a mans job... :D

I am glad to hear that you liked it. Due to my RA that is one of the few things I can do to help lose weight. Just remember that it does get easier. The problem is that most people think that if it does not hurt it is not working. Water is different. Even though it gets easier, the resistance in the water will continue to work as well as on land... just leass pain.

Now for my question...
Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend. He can no longer eat or drink and they are not using a feeding tube or IV... Hospice is with him. The good thing is that he is not in pain, so I am at peace knowing that. Please, please say a little prayer for him. He has been a part of my life for 24 years and was as close to me as my father. Since we worked together we saw each other every day... 13 years at Michaels and 11 years at CVS.

Thanks guys, have a nice evening. I am off to try to sleep a little.

Angel, of course I'll say prayers for your friend.
God bless him, his family and his very special friends such as yourself.

Would you like some:
:hug: and :pixie: ?

pogo

07-29-2008, 07:11 AM

Good morning all..... back to work today for us. Patti had Friday and yesterday off so I took it off to be with her. Now, I've got to make some $$. What's everyone up to today ?? :confused:

Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend. He can no longer eat or drink and they are not using a feeding tube or IV... Hospice is with him. The good thing is that he is not in pain, so I am at peace knowing that. Please, please say a little prayer for him. He has been a part of my life for 24 years and was as close to me as my father. Since we worked together we saw each other every day... 13 years at Michaels and 11 years at CVS.
Many prayers coming from the North Coast as promised. Make sure you take care of yourself during the next few days..... and hard as it may be, try to smile.

Any ideas on why he would hate it so much? He starts screaming as soon as I get one side open and doesn't stop until I've got him all bundled up again.

I've got an answer for this, but can't say it... TOS ! :zipped:

offwego

07-29-2008, 07:47 AM

Angel I'm sorry to hear of your friend. :pixie: for you.

Sandy sorry that customer thought you were moving strollers just to put them in the rain. That's just so silly.

Pogo good luck with the dollars! Sandy may I have some coffee please?

Caroleh

07-29-2008, 08:01 AM

Why do people come to WDW during the rainy season and not bring something to keep their stroller/s dry? Some lady yesterday saw me moving strollers from the fast pass queue(sp) of Buzz and came up with the conclusion I was the one who moved their stroller so it would get wet. Without knowing that to be the case she read me the riot act.
Since this is the rainy season for Fla wouldn't it have been wise to place something over the stroller/s to keep them dry? Instead of talking/acting like their better then the CM who's job it is to move strollers to the stroller parking area? And did you know the area under the platform for TTA does drip during and right after it rains? She basicaly said at least 3 strollers got wet because of, well, me. From the forecost I saw yesterday we have a 60% chance of rain today. So I wonder how many other CMs' today will get told off because they didn't cover their stroller/s?

I feel your pain, Sandy. Customers are silly creatures, aren't they? :hug:

Good morning all..... back to work today for us. Patti had Friday and yesterday off so I took it off to be with her. Now, I've got to make some $$. What's everyone up to today ?? :confused:

I'm using one of my lieu days and taking the day off work. I'm in charge of dinner tonight..Gilles is getting brave or he's playing it safe with the meal I'm cooking...it's salad night. I'm making 3 different salads and Gilles is making one. I'm also trying to get more scrapbooking done. That sounds busy for a day off!!!

Marilyn Michetti

07-29-2008, 08:47 AM

Sure you can silly !
What do you think your status was before you talked about your undies ???? :D

I was terrified that I had said something inappropriate, but the chain gang really does dress like that. Plus, the sheriff makes them sing boot camp songs. My neice was a guest at tent city twice - six months each time.

Nope..... Patti drank water... I had a beer ! :pout: All in all,it was good.

Thanks for the tip. I don't know how we ran out. Patti thought we had a Shiraz left and I thought we had a Merlot. She thought I was chilling one and I thought she was chilling the other. :doh:

Didn't you ever drink it warm out of a paper bag. Wait, that's "Ripple". You don't have an underground wine cellar??????:cool:

Rachel.... good to see you. Being a new Mom is a hard thing to do. Those babies don't come with an owners manuel, do they. But I'm sure your instincts keep you ahead of the game.

Patti and I am glad to hear Alex and you are doing well. But please answer this question.

Has Jym changed a diaper yet ??? :D

Wait till the smell kicks in. Newborns don't have enough of the enzymes from breast milk to really stink.:sick:

Evening all, just got back from water aerobics and can I just say....OMG!!! It was actually wonderful, he really worked us out and I know I'll be sore tomorrow, but I hope in a good way that will make me want to do it again. Could you send a little pixie dust my way so that I keep up with it? I really had a good time. I'm off to have a little dinner and take some Advil. :hug: too all of you, love ya!!

Water arobics are wonderful. You'll tone up in less time, without injury.

Hey, Pogo, try the frog legs. We used to go to a place in Phila. that served them, and they're not bad if you don't think about where they came from.

This is an early day. I have to have my mom in downtown Phoenix by 7:00 to get her temporary catheter out. The fistula is cured enough to use.

Please wish me luck. The last time I drove into Phoenix, I got a ticket, so I'm going to be on my best behavior this morning - no waving from the HOV lane.

Everyone have a wonderful morning.

Marilyn Michetti

07-29-2008, 08:49 AM

I still didn't get the multi-posting quite right did I?

I'll work on it later - gotta run. I'm buying my coffee in the city. Maybe it will taste better in an "uptown" Starbucks.:D

Caroleh

07-29-2008, 08:59 AM

MissStyles

07-29-2008, 09:43 AM

Boy...I've got too much energy. I finished 2 of my salads..a macaroni/tuna and the pea salad...my potatoes are cooling for the potato salad and it's not even 9 am(and I haven't had my morning caffine yet either). I'm debating whether or not to make Gilles Isreali salad. It's a good salad, but lots of chopping. It's also a lot healthier then mine. It has cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, oinions and parsely instead of mayo you use olive oil and lemon.

What's everyone else doing this fine day?

Yum I love that Israeli salad....I say go for it. It will be delicious. I just read a recipe for a pea salad, does it have snow peas, sugar snap and regular? Sounds like you're rather productive. I'm so glad you got the day off :thumbsup:

I'm reading magazines at work. It's nice and quiet :secret: so far.

Goodluck on your drive to Phoenix Marilyn. In the magazine I'm reading it says some of the best pizza in the USA comes from this place there called Pizzeria Bianco. I remember seeing it on FoodTV before too. Have you heard of it?

Everyone else in tip top shape this AM?

Caroleh

07-29-2008, 09:57 AM

Yum I love that Israeli salad....I say go for it. It will be delicious. I just read a recipe for a pea salad, does it have snow peas, sugar snap and regular? Sounds like you're rather productive. I'm so glad you got the day off :thumbsup:

Just regular peas. My mother use to make it all the time(my mother was a really bad cook, it had to be quick and easy...the reason I don't cook, kinda). It's a can of peas, boiled eggs, cheese, onions, papirika and mayo. I usually try and spice mine up a bit, so I put either chipolte chili pepper in it or ancho chili pepper. I had gone to a cooking class and won a door prize(Spanish cooking). In it I won Sweet Spanish Paprika, which is a bit spicier then the regular stuff, so added that today.

Anyone have any questions? Mine all disappeared!!!

Dsnygirl

07-29-2008, 12:07 PM

Cool..... have you ever had frog legs ??? :D

:shake:

Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend. He can no longer eat or drink and they are not using a feeding tube or IV... Hospice is with him. The good thing is that he is not in pain, so I am at peace knowing that. Please, please say a little prayer for him. He has been a part of my life for 24 years and was as close to me as my father. Since we worked together we saw each other every day... 13 years at Michaels and 11 years at CVS.

Thanks guys, have a nice evening. I am off to try to sleep a little.
Sending prayers his way, an :pixie: and a :hug: to you as you go through this... what a rough time for you. I'm so sorry!

... So I wonder how many other CMs' today will get told off because they didn't cover their stroller/s?
Sandy, I'm sorry to hear that the folks "unloaded" on you for doing your job... kudos to you and all the other CM's who have to put up w/ stuff like this on a daily basis. :( Just remember -- the magic you bring is much longer remembered and much more appreciated than any complaints dished your way! Keep up the good work!

Any ideas on why he would hate it so much? He starts screaming as soon as I get one side open and doesn't stop until I've got him all bundled up again.

What we tell all our new moms when their kiddos do this (and it's the truth, I promise) is that they're just not used to being touched, even for the first few weeks, and until they become used to all the tugging and pulling we have to do with those diapers and clothes, they'll complain mightily!! So, just remember, it's not you guys... it's just him, and he'll adjust -- it just takes awhile. :)

Frog legs. YUM!

What wine would be appropriate with frog legs?

Hey, Pogo, try the frog legs. We used to go to a place in Phila. that served them, and they're not bad if you don't think about where they came from.

pogo, see what you started?? :sad: (and they'd be more like frog mini-toothpicks, as he's only about an inch long... ;))

What's everyone else doing this fine day?
Cleaning and running a few errands... nothing too exciting.

What about everyone else??

DisneyCouture

07-29-2008, 12:09 PM

I know I have to get myself together, but I'm not sure how. It all started with shopping for this dress for my friends wedding. I've always been realistic about my size. I'm never going to be wafer thin, I've always been a bit overweight.
Sarah I understand what u are going through I have gained 30 lbs from taking prednisone over the years for my asthma. It is so hard when u are your own worst critic. I think everyone has said that u are a great person and please don't be so hard on yourself. With time anything can change.;)I am glad to hear that the wedding went well.

Laura was notified, she has been admitted to the nursing program! Amy passed her barber boards.
Congrats to Laura & Amy!

He's going to look at it again on Tuesday and then decide if it's really the toenail growing back again or if it really was a wound of some type. :shake:
:pixie: for your toe. Hope u feel better Rhonda, sounds painful.

My e-bay stuff's selling! Someone already bought something outright, and there are bids on my other things! Yeah!! :clappy:)

That is great Blythe!

We toasted our anniversary a week late....over a cup of Starbucks.
Happy Anniversary and many more!

So with my little dilemma and everything that was bothering me about my assistant. I'm still debating weather or not to start looking for another job.
I think today is a day that I'm going to just totally relax and do nothing..maybe a little scrapbooking.
I got some really cute embellishments at Micheal's. Mickey stuff that actually deals withb the different rides at WDW.
Here is some :pixie:for your situation at work. That is a real bummer when u have to work with ppl like that. What is the brand name of those WDW ride stickers? I love scrapbooking! I was out sick yesterday and I was able to get 2 pages done to keep my mind off the pain. (UTI).I didn't know that there were fellow scrapbookers among us.

Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend.
Angel I have a ton of prayers for u and your friend. I am so sorry for what u are going through.

Please wish me luck. The last time I drove into Phoenix, I got a ticket, so I'm going to be on my best behavior this morning - no waving from the HOV lane.
Hope u have a safe trip to Phoenix.

Hi everyone. Wow a lot to read since Friday. Hope everyone is doing well on this Tuesday afternoon. Does anyone have any of those :marg: left over from the weekend? I wish I could have one but can't drink while on antibiotics. Shucks.

Traci ~ that is so nice of Bruce to create such a cool w/c. I am still jealous of those cool pics that Greg got at the meet. I loved them! ;)

Oh and Happy belated Birthday to Scott.:)

tinkerbellybutton

07-29-2008, 12:56 PM

Zoop!
Hey guys, can you send a boat load of :pixie: for a friend? It's kind of a long story but they found a body 4 houses down from us on sunday. It is my ex-husbands girlfriends ex-husbands (confusing hu?) house. Apparently something happened to this 25 year old woman (not murder) on Thursday and everyone else who was there took off. Including Missy's ex. He is the father of her son and she is just at a loss for words, trying to figure out what she should tell him. He's been trying to call his dad for 3 days and he won't call him back. Missy is convinced that since he knows the police are loking for him to find out what happened that he will take his own life so if you could all send some :pixie: for them I'd appreciate it. Thanks guys. Hope your day is are going well. I will catch up with posts and pms later. :hug: to all.

pogo

07-29-2008, 01:12 PM

What's everyone else doing this fine day?
Working !

pogo, see what you started?? (and they'd be more like frog mini-toothpicks, as he's only about an inch long... )
How come you're not hollering at Kate ??? :D

Zoop!
Hey guys, can you send a boat load of :pixie: for a friend? It's kind of a long story but they found a body 4 houses down from us on sunday. It is my ex-husbands girlfriends ex-husbands (confusing hu?) house. Apparently something happened to this 25 year old woman (not murder) on Thursday and everyone else who was there took off. Including Missy's ex. He is the father of her son and she is just at a loss for words, trying to figure out what she should tell him. He's been trying to call his dad for 3 days and he won't call him back. Missy is convinced that since he knows the police are loking for him to find out what happened that he will take his own life so if you could all send some :pixie: for them I'd appreciate it. Thanks guys. Hope your day is are going well. I will catch up with posts and pms later. :hug: to all.

Done Deal..... here's some Super Possum Powered :pixie: for this situation ! :D

Flower

07-29-2008, 01:57 PM

What is the brand name of those WDW ride stickers? I love scrapbooking! I was out sick yesterday and I was able to get 2 pages done to keep my mind off the pain. (UTI).I didn't know that there were fellow scrapbookers among us. [/FONT]
EK Success makes most of the Disney Ride/Attraction stickers that are 'lifelike'. Be sure to post your pics on the Disney challenge thread!
http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=125127

Zoop!
Hey guys, can you send a boat load of for a friend? It's kind of a long story but they found a body 4 houses down from us on sunday. :pixie: for your friends - how horribly sad.

Now for my question...
Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend. He can no longer eat or drink and they are not using a feeding tube or IV... Hospice is with him. The good thing is that he is not in pain, so I am at peace knowing that. Please, please say a little prayer for him. He has been a part of my life for 24 years and was as close to me as my father. Since we worked together we saw each other every day... 13 years at Michaels and 11 years at CVS.

:hug: and :pixie: for your friend. I am thinking of you :hug:

Good morning JQ'ers, the coffee and hot water are on and ready for our enjoyment. Also juices and soda for those who have never tried a hot beverage.
So today's Tuesday and its Thursday for me.
So what shall I do after work? If it's not raining that is. Why do people come to WDW during the rainy season and not bring something to keep their stroller/s dry? Some lady yesterday saw me moving strollers from the fast pass queue(sp) of Buzz and came up with the conclusion I was the one who moved their stroller so it would get wet. Without knowing that to be the case she read me the riot act.
Since this is the rainy season for Fla wouldn't it have been wise to place something over the stroller/s to keep them dry? Instead of talking/acting like their better then the CM who's job it is to move strollers to the stroller parking area? And did you know the area under the platform for TTA does drip during and right after it rains? She basicaly said at least 3 strollers got wet because of, well, me. From the forecost I saw yesterday we have a 60% chance of rain today. So I wonder how many other CMs' today will get told off because they didn't cover their stroller/s?
OMG - people just don't get it! Did she think you were the one that MADE it rain too? Some people are just unbelievable. :angry: Hugs that you have a better day today

Frog legs. YUM!

What wine would be appropriate with frog legs?

Down here, we just have iced tea!

DH had frog leg soup last Oct at Chefs De France during a wine pairing 'course' I surprised him with for his birthday! I will have to ask him tonight which wine they served!

I think I would need a lot of :wine: to eat any form of :frog:

Boy...I've got too much energy. I finished 2 of my salads..a macaroni/tuna and the pea salad...my potatoes are cooling for the potato salad and it's not even 9 am(and I haven't had my morning caffine yet either). I'm debating whether or not to make Gilles Isreali salad. It's a good salad, but lots of chopping. It's also a lot healthier then mine. It has cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, oinions and parsely instead of mayo you use olive oil and lemon.

What's everyone else doing this fine day?

Carol, Would yah mind shipping some of those salads out my way? I am having the in-laws coming for dinner (Jays parents) and then his brother & our sister-in-law are also coming but they are spending the night. Needless to say my day has been spent cleaning and NOT outside enjoying the sunshine, but that is next on the list so I can :mow:.

Oh yah, and then I have to make dinner....any ideas?!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday!

Beast_fanatic

07-29-2008, 02:45 PM

Well, the podiatrist is convinced it is my toenail growing back out again. He wanted to do the procedure today, but I got him to postpone it to next week (Tuesday afternoon) so I could wear my open-toed shoes to my niece's wedding this weekend. :thumbsup:

Can someone explain to me why it is always so hot in here on Mondays, but so cold on Tuesdays? brrrr.

:pixie: to all that need it, and :hug: to all! I'll try to pop back in later! :hi:

MMouse6937

07-29-2008, 03:08 PM

Now for my question...
Does anyone have any prayers to spare?
I told you about the family friend that is not doing well. I went to see him today and I know he will not make it through the weekend. He can no longer eat or drink and they are not using a feeding tube or IV... Hospice is with him. The good thing is that he is not in pain, so I am at peace knowing that. Please, please say a little prayer for him. He has been a part of my life for 24 years and was as close to me as my father. Since we worked together we saw each other every day... 13 years at Michaels and 11 years at CVS.

Angel, lots of :pixie: your way, hope that things work out ok :hug: for you!

Boy...I've got too much energy. I finished 2 of my salads..a macaroni/tuna and the pea salad...my potatoes are cooling for the potato salad and it's not even 9 am(and I haven't had my morning caffine yet either).
Carol, that tuna and pea salad sounds right up my alley. Wanna fed ex me some?

Sarah I understand what u are going through I have gained 30 lbs from taking prednisone over the years for my asthma. It is so hard when u are your own worst critic. I think everyone has said that u are a great person and please don't be so hard on yourself. With time anything can change.;)I am glad to hear that the wedding went well.

Thanks for your encouragement. I'm trying to get myself on top of things. It's always an uphill battle, but I'm going to try to do all the little things I can to make things better.

How is everyone today? Just got done with lunch and then we took a walk around the park. It's so hot outside but it feels good to get a little exercise in when we can!

I'm worried about the puppy today :( Mike's mom said she hasn't pooped yet and I'm very concerned that she might be stopped up. I'm trying to get ahold of the clinic at the shelter to see if they can see her today but they haven't called me back. It's frustrating because I think I should be a little higher on the list since I am a volunteer, but apparently no one else there got the memo! Can you give laxative to dogs?

Ok, talk to you all later :hug: