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soozaay

06-20-2006, 05:27 PM

Ginger and others who have nosy friends and relatives....he's a sure fire way to kill the "Trying" comments and questions. Worked 100% of the time for me.

When someone would ask me, "Are you trying?" I would look them dead in the eye and say (quietly), "Are you asking me if I have sex with my husband?" And then give them the one eyebrow-raised look. Even the densest person got it that they had just asked an impolite question and backed off. :yes:

As for infertility, I personally have no idea. I have geographic infertility for sure -- my husband travels just enough that he's NEVER around at the appropriate time. But the whole concept of birth is something that I know most folks consider a miracle, but I consider, well, mostly...hmmm...well "blech" would basically cover it. After Sex Ed. covered birth in grade school, I looked like this ----->:bugeyed: and I haven't fully recovered yet. Luckily, both H & I have clean records, so adopting has worked out well for us.

Rozzie, I don't read much, or see regular TV either, but cripes, I know WTF global warming is. And, what the heck are gummy worms?

That is awesome Nono!! I'm going to use that next time. It IS amazing what people will ask me....they just assume that I'm selfish....how about if we just CAN'T have kids...no one ever considers that.

Wow....I didn't mean to open such a deep conversation in the closet! Sorry! :innocent:

Now onto a funner topic! I'm going to Colorado in the morning (to go see my sister and meet my new nephew! - my first REAL nephew -- all other nieces/nephews are from my DH's side of the family). I can't wait! But I will miss not being able to talk with my MO friends until Sunday! I'll have withdrawals!! I'll do my best to catch-up!!

Thank you again everyone for being so supportive....life would be so much better if we all lived closer to each other so we could just hang-out...but until that day comes, at least we have MO!!!

Colorado Belle

06-20-2006, 06:10 PM

"Are you asking if I have sex with my husband?"

I love it!!!!!!:ROTFL:

I had a friend who had an early teen pregnancy and gave the baby up for adoption. After she got married, she could NOT conceive,a nd it was killing her.
When I got pregnant (the first night we tried), i know that it was hard on her.
She held my baby at 3 weeks old (she lived in SC while I was in Co) and i could see the hurt in her eyes. The good news is that she finally got pregnant and ended up with 3 kids, so a good ending. But I cn't imagine what she went through.

It seems that for the most part, DINKS need to gravitate to other DINKS re social life. And PWK (parents with kids) need to do the same. Just easier insofar as get togethers, travel, car pooling etc. But the need to criticize those who made different choices than we did...well, that comes from being confused or unhappy about the choice we ourselves made. And of course, I doubt there is anyone who is ALWAYS happy with the choice made (well, I was always happy until my DD became a teenager, and then, even I had my moments of doubt!)

Some people mean well, and they say dumb things. Others might not mean so well...and they need to be taught a lesson. Deciding not to have kids may indeed be 'selfish' according to some people....but isn't it better to decide not to have a kid BEFORE you have one? ANd think of all the money you save...each kid costs around 1 million bucks...that is a LOT of moolah! Think of how many DVC points......whoa!

I didn't get any response to a separate post re the premiere of POC II in DisneyLand. I'd love to go to this for my birthday present to me, but it looks like it ain't happening. Well, it was a fun idea while it lasted. Guess I'll jsut have to find someone to go to the movie with me on opening day!

Stimpy

06-20-2006, 06:23 PM

Lisa, when we went for our mortgage on the house we are in now the loan officer ran my credit 3 times b/c she couldn't believe it :ROTFL: My credit score was about 20 points(?) below the highest possible number and I have no debt. (I have few credit cards that I never carry a balance on, car was paid off, and my name wasn't on our first house and/or mortgage) She kept telling everyone how she had never actually seen a report like mine!

Nono, love your response! That's exactly what I felt like saying but never had the guts LOL I think I did tell someone, after a few drinks :innocent: , that my sex life was none of their business...and maybe they should speak to DH about it instead. :laughing:

Erin, we "lucked" out of the big male/name thing. But I remember the pressure from that too. Both DH's brothers and sister-in-laws had to go through that and all through my pregnancy we heard it too. Our DS is the ONLY boy in DH's family to carry on the family name! We kiddingly call him the Prince, but the Irish-born in-laws are much more serious about it. There has been mention of inheritences, land, valuables all going to him to "keep in the family". It's a little scary and I get so mad at them for my nieces sake! MIL especially treats them much differently...which is weird since she's a woman herself!

BTW, I know about Global warming too! :birhdaypa I have my BA in communications/journalism so I am still a bit of a news person. The whole gummy worms type conversations are probably why I couldn't socialize too often with neighborhood moms....talking about the kids all the time gets a wee bit dull after awhile!

Rozzie, hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow!

withdisneyspirit

06-20-2006, 07:01 PM

Lisa! That teaching teens is a great idea!! We had to takes COnsumers Econ in HS. I'm sure the teacher would have loved you as a guest speaker! SOmething to think about in all your spare time! ;) RIght? You've got older kids, so you must have the louycky combo that gives you lots of free time. ;) ;)

I only hope that one day that will be true - can you promise me??!! :ROTFL: :laughing: I have taken to bribing my older son at times to ferry around the younger one so I can stay at work:help: He just wants money, of course!!

Stimpy, you are every loan officers dream!:cheerlead I only pull your credit once though. Did she give you a copy to frame?

You are so right, Laura! I really work at teaching my own! You can never start too young, in my opinion. I've been doing some heavy talking at mine about the proper use of credit cards and what your credit score is actually worth :D I made my share of mistakes and I want my kiddos to benefit from them:crazy:

AFMom

06-20-2006, 07:20 PM

Yes - there are the SAHMs that basically don't want to talk about anything but the kids and shopping - but keep in mind - they drive SAHMs like me CRAZY!!!! In fact - I have a hard time finding women in "real life' to hang out with. But anyway - even worse are the military SAHMs - they have no outside social life from their DH's squarons and that's ALL they want to talk about:crazy: - so - kids, the squadron gossip, and shopping. Woo Hoo. Needless to say - I don't hang out with them much either.
Some of the homeschooling mom's are better in that they are usually staying current on news, science, etc to teach their kids (but sometimes the view there is very contrary to mine!):help:

Rozzie

06-20-2006, 07:35 PM

I made my share of mistakes and I want my kiddos to benefit from them:crazy:

Oh you and me both. It took about 5 years for mine to get my score back up to where it should be. When my mom cut me off I was still in college, and lived off credit for a couple of months. Then you know the story, got behind. That was over 12 years ago, and I am always preaching to the younguns what a horrilbe mess I made, and how long it took to fix it. I paid back every dime. :sunny: It taught me the very HARD way how to be responsible----I think some kids will never get it. This generation just baffles me, they all expect new cars, and when they get deep in debt, most of their parents bail them out. No lesson learned sadly. Yeah, I might carry some debt here and there, but I know the limits. Especially with house hunting. I knew we could afford more, but we didn't want to be house poor. Some of my friends (when I had em', LOL) were just buying these insane cost houses. :bugeyed: okay, I'll stop! Sorry, just one of those subjects I could go on and on forever.....

besides, DVC is a investment in happiness, right?! ;)

Rozzie

06-20-2006, 07:39 PM

PoohsPal

06-20-2006, 07:42 PM

lol. I am so grateful for my upbringing under my conservative accountant mom. Still wondering what happened to my brother. ;)

AFMom

06-20-2006, 09:57 PM

oh Kristy and Kimberly---I both know ya'll are normal SAHM's! Or should I say, not normal.....I didn't mean to say that SAHM's don't know about global warming. Sorry, didn't mean to imply that. I could hang with ya'll for days and days and know our conversation would be insightful, intelligent, and informative. Well maybe not what I say would be----- we all know I ramble on about nothing usually!:flowerfor

Nah - we'd have too many margaritas under our belts to have an informed discussion:laughing: ..... you know we'd talk about DVC the whole time!!!!!!
I know you didn't imply anything! I'm not that sensitive!;)

soozaay

06-21-2006, 02:13 AM

I'm just stoppin' by to wish everyone a great rest of the week & weekend. I'm off to Colorado tomorrow...EARLY (have to LEAVE for the airport at 430am - yikes!). I'll be sure to check back with you all when I get back! I'm sure I'll have tons of photos, so get ready for some postin'!

Rozzie

06-21-2006, 02:40 AM

Have a safe trip Susie, can't wait to see some pics! :bouncingp

nono

06-21-2006, 12:54 PM

Having the type of morning where I wish I could have coffee delivered to the house....:laughing:

Stimpy

06-21-2006, 03:01 PM

Oh Susie, I'm disappointed! If Bavaria can stop in the Nothing thread from a rest stop in Germany, I think you can find a way in Colorado! :fresh: Just kidding! I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip! :sunny:

Well, nono, I don't even drink coffee but I could probably use one this morning too! Dh came home from work about 4 AM (usually doesn't get home until about 8 AM) so I knew something happened. :( He got into a fight with an 18 year old drunk kid. While he was trying to arrest him for a minor thing, the kid decided to start punching him in the head. So he had to try to get control but the kid got away. DH was sent to the hospital b/c he had a really bad headache. Another cop was able to catch him but I'm pretty sure the kid doesn't look too good this morning :( He didn't give me too much details yet.

DH is ok now, he's taking a nap but head injuries/trauma things seem to worry me just a tad. LOL Although I'm surprised with DH's thick head the kid didn't break his hand :laughing:

The bad part is the after effects. DH works in a small, very affluent town where the kids can do no wrong. (It's always the "other" kids from neighboring towns causing all the trouble :rolleyes: ) Mommy & Daddy always take care of their kids and their problems for them. So I'm already dreading how they will make this all about their poor baby...the one that started beating up a cop. :burningma They'll put pressure on the Big Bosses, who will in turn go after DH and his partners.

Heck, forget the coffee...send a Yuengling!!!

ErinC

06-21-2006, 03:20 PM

Stimpy- I hope your DH is okay. Too sad about the "poor" rich kids. I can kinda relate. When I taught school before Briley was born, there were a lot of affluent families in our school. I got stung a couple of times by disciplining children from these families. I don't understand why these parents think they are doing these kids any favors. They are just doing them such a disservice by allowing them to think they are above the rules.:( Hope that the whole thing doesn't turn into a nightmare for you.

Soozay-hope you have a great trip to see your nephew.

Kristy- so glad that you are back with us until your next venture to CA.

Laura- glad you made it through your tough weekend. I hope you are finally getting over that virus.

Well, I'm taking the girls to the bay to take some photos of them today. My Mom is at work, so they are all mine today. We'll probably meet my Mom for lunch.

nono

06-21-2006, 05:01 PM

Stimpy,

You are right, Yuengling is a much better idea. <<pulling up a chair>> I'll join ya! I hear ya about the "privileged kids." Parents are already lawyered-up I'm sure.

One of my better friends is a police officer in the most affluent beach town around here. The stories he tells....it's more of a political office than a law enforcement job. :thumbsway

NOTHING going on here...just hot and pretty outside!

withdisneyspirit

06-21-2006, 05:17 PM

Yes, they'll all pay the price later for trying to cover up their kid's behavior. They teach the kid wrong and then, surprise :innocent: the kid turns out all wrong!!!

AFMom

06-21-2006, 05:26 PM

Stimpy - you must have been worried sick. So sorry you went through that! I hope your DH is doing ok.
Can't imagine dealing with that situation - yuck!
Almost ready for my trip! Yay! 10 days in CA with my girlfriend and no kids! I'm not quite ready to be away from DH again for that long - but I didn't exactly get to pick what day she decided for the wedding.....;)
Soozay - have fun in CO - it'll be so beautiful this time of year!
Have a good weekend everyone!

Ginger

06-21-2006, 05:35 PM

Kimberly, hope your DH is ok.

Nothing going on around here. Just boring work stuff.

Colorado Belle

06-21-2006, 05:55 PM

Well, Colorado weather is beautiful, but also HOTHOTHOT. Maybe Soozay will need to get out of that 100 degree weather and come up to high country to visit me! She can always 'drop by the wayside' here and check in with everyone!

Hmmmmm. Yesterday. Some men were working on my stream (irrigation ditch) yesterday. I went out to try, one more time, to let them know that since flood irrigation has worked on grass meadows for 100's of years, that 'if only' they would follow the long working concept, that the swamp grass now growing in my meadow would be gone. So I tried to find the places where the rivulets had been left open for eight years so that they could plug them. Not sure why or when or how it was left there, but my foot managed to find a 6inch square piece of plywood that had 3" nails (about 7 of them) sticking out, facing UP. Luckily, only one nail went through my shoe and into my foot. When I tried to take the next step, it was kinda surreal that my foot was stuck to the ground (well actually to the nail.). So EEEEWWWWWW, I had to reach down and pull the plywood UP out of the ground and THEN had to pull it off my foot. It was spouting blood like a geyser, so I stuck it in the irrigation ditch...cold mountain water to try to stop it.
Boy, the swear words that came out of my mouth brought those two guys running! THey helped me back to the house and I was surprised that the bleeding stopped in only 10 minutes...didn't even get any on my rug! I figured I had to get a tentanus shot, so I drove to the clinic, all the while hating my clutch (left foot injury). It was BUnko night, and I figured I needed to drink a little!!!!,
so I went. There was only sweet wine (yuck) no beer and sprite. Bummer!!!!
When I got home I took a long bath and a vicodin:yes: slept like a baby. This morning, the foot is only sore, but the arm is REALLY sore from the shot. Jeez!
I believe things come in threes.....so can I count the shot as the third thing, pretty please?

Stimpy

06-21-2006, 06:04 PM

Ouch CB! You certainly have had your share of pain lately! Hope the foot gets better soon!:bouncingp

lllovell

06-21-2006, 06:51 PM

Shots count in my book CB! I hope your foot feels better soon!

Soozaay - have fun! We will certainly be wanting pictures.

Stimpy - I hope hubby is still doing better and that there is no fallout (wrongful fallout especially). I used to rum a grocery store front end (cashiers, bagboys, etc) when I was in college and I worked in an affluent area. One of my bag boys drove a Porsche. No joke. At least he was working, but you can imagine the attitude at times. WEEEEEEEE

Nothing much going on here. Getting caught up on office clean up so doing LOTS of shredding! I actually love getting things cleaned out. Home is getting the same sort of cleaning right now, but on a smaller scale as I have more free time here lol

Have a great Wednesday! It is "dinner at Grandpa's night" so I will be leaving soon to head down there. He picks up all 3 of my youngsters and makes all of us dinner :) Very nice to get together each week but I don't always go as it makes for a really short day at work. Today, I am fortunate enough to not have a huge pile - so I am going to meet them at Grandpa's. :)

Laura

PoohsPal

06-21-2006, 06:55 PM

Yay Laura!
Yikes for CB and Stimpy!!

CB - That tenus shot is a killer. Definitely counts!

Back to the dungeon for me. See ya' tomorrow all!

Ginger

06-21-2006, 07:17 PM

Ouch CB! Glad you are feeling better today.

Rozzie

06-21-2006, 07:28 PM

OMG Kimberly!!!!!!!! How is Mr. Stimpy now? Does his head still hurt? Did they scan his head? You know me, head injuries and trauma's is what I deal with. If he is up walking around and talking normal, I wouldn't worry. Now those good for nothing, spoiled punk kids, that's another thing. I can't stand parents who pave the road gold for their kids. These bratpunks live everywhere I guess. I hope the department will stand up to the bratpunk parents. Beating a cop?! :burningma If worse comes to worse, we can crank up the Nothing bus and just take care of things ourselves up there. Keep us posted on all of this, I have such admiration for you. I don't know how I could handle all you do. :hug:

Lord have mercy CB! I cringed when I read your post. That must have been so incredibly painful, then to have to drive with that foot?? Good for you to go and getting your shot, but there wasen't anyone to drive you? I don't see how you did that!! Hope you are feeling better! Are you able to put pressure on your foot still? I still get cringes when I think about you pulling that thing out. :bugeyed:

Well Dr appt went very well today. Then again, we haven't gotten the results of the cholestrol work. That should be very intresting! :D

withdisneyspirit

06-21-2006, 08:02 PM

Poor CB!!!!!!!!! I hope the foot and arm are better soon!

Glad your appt went well, Rozzie!:highfive: Good luck on the cholesterol test! Low sugar, high fiber except when in Disney of course! That is my cholesterol lowering method ;)

AFMom

06-21-2006, 08:22 PM

I like it....

The Nothing Posse ! We'll come to the rescue in our Mickey Bus !
:grouchodi :jester: :3dglasses :santa: :bagovermy
(we'd have to wear disnguises, of course.......)

Oh, CB- I'm sitting here getting the heebie-jeebies over your poor foot. Uck. I swear - when I was a kid - nails actually sought me out. :help: I must have stepped on at least 8 or 9 nails before I was 15. And I should hope the shot counts - those suckers hurt!:bugeyed:

lllovell

06-21-2006, 08:59 PM

Well Dr appt went very well today. Then again, we haven't gotten the results of the cholestrol work. That should be very intresting! :D

haha Rozzie - you should have waited a bit longer after your long trip to WDW for that cholestrol test! :hahahaha: All that rich dining plan food was probably a killer.

Hope all your tests come out well.

lllovell

06-21-2006, 09:01 PM

I like it....

The Nothing Posse ! We'll come to the rescue in our Mickey Bus !
:grouchodi :jester: :3dglasses :santa: :bagovermy
(we'd have to wear disnguises, of course.......)

:hahahaha:

Rozzie

06-22-2006, 01:59 AM

It's futile to resist....

Mr. Rozzie has his big yearly meeting this year at the Hilton at DTD in August. NO families/friends are allowed to stay with him during conferences, and they are way serious about it. You actually get into doodoo if you are caught, guess they are serious about needing his undivided attention. Anyhoo, since WDW is a super big family affair, they are offering for 3 days after (or before the conference) a rate of 139.00 at the Hilton. I almost jumped on it, big time. I got these whole sceme of me staying at OKW studio during the conference then jumping over to the Hilton for the weekend. (sounded like a purty good rate, maybe? :idontgeti )

I can't decide. It's during hurricane season, and I promised my boss I would never ever take time off again during storm season, (plus it would get cancelled anyway if a storm was in the Gulf)----you see I have had 2 vacations cancelled b/c of hurricanes.

I would have to borrow the points
it would cost at least $700, maybe $1000? (plane ticket plus $450 room at Hilton)

and I am TRYING to save money. :crymeariv

So I decided to skip this one out, and wish Mr. Rozzie a fun time at WDW away from me. He already can't wait to take "the boys" to RR, and see POTC.

So I saved $1000 dollars tonight. Sorry just had to share. I still am bummed major!!!! But I'll survive...

thanks for letting me get it off my chest! :headbrick

withdisneyspirit

06-22-2006, 12:35 PM

PoohsPal

06-22-2006, 12:51 PM

Wow, Rozzie! You were strong! I am so proud of you!!!!:worship:

ErinC

06-22-2006, 02:53 PM

Wow, Rozzie! You were strong! I am so proud of you!!!!:worship:

I'm not proud of you at all!;) Turning down any trip to the world. You didn't even use any fuzzy Disney math to try to justify the trip. $139 for the Hilton, they are practically paying you to come!!:laughing: First lllovell, now you! I sure hope this virus isn't contagious! If it is, I'm going to quit posting on the nothing thread and just stick to the trip reports board. Those folks over there don't know how to say NO! :ROTFL: :laughing:

Roz-just kidding, glad all your tests went well. We'll have lunch when Mr. Rozzie goes to the world. Maybe that will help take your mind off of it.

Ginger

06-22-2006, 02:53 PM

If ya'll are the praying type, say one for DH's Mom. All of the sudden, something has come up. Guess that's what annual check-ups are for. She's having some tests today. Hope they all come back negative. Thanks.

Stimpy

06-22-2006, 03:26 PM

Ginger, :hug: I hope your mother-in-law gets those negative results! Sending good thoughts your way!! :dust

Rozzie, glad your tests came back ok! But maybe they should run a CAT scan??? ;) Being a responsible adult really stinks sometimes! I'm sure Mr Rozzie will have a dull & un-fun time without you there!

DH is giving ME a headache now! :headache: His headache is gone but now he's been complaining all morning about his back and neck hurting. The PA he dealt with in the ER just gave him tylenol for the headache and didn't run any type of tests at all. (Which probably wasn't totally her fault, I know how much DH can downplay his injuries/sickness to others to make it seem like no big deal)

I told him he should go to a doctor to get his back and neck checked if for no other reason than to have some documentation that it was a result of the assault. DH can be a BIG baby when it comes to going to doctors. :whatababy (Ok, I am too LOL) But he keeps telling me he's fine and is just a little sore. Really?? Then how come you can't move off the couch without being in pain?? :headbange

I may have to resort to dirty tactics and start IM-ing his work buddies and ask them to force him to DR. :innocent: He tends to listen to them much more than me anyway.

They did charge the kid with a bunch of felonies, including Assault 2 of a police officer, so we'll have to wait to see what happens now with that.

Hope everyone has a great day!

PoohsPal

06-22-2006, 03:47 PM

Ginger - Adding your MIL to my prayers. Boy, my list seems long these days. :(

Rozzie - Glad your test results were ok!! You let us know when that cholesterol comes back! ;)

Kimberly - Good luck getting your dh to the doc! That has to be the hardest job ever!!!

lllovell

06-22-2006, 04:16 PM

Sending your M-i-L some pixie dust Ginger!!! I hope everything turns out all right.

Stimpy - what you have just described is most men that I know to a tee!!! It is like I am not even talking sometimes when I say things and then one of hubby's friends will say the EXACT same thing (or his counselor....bad ADD and other issues so he is seeing a counselor which is good) and you would think they had invented sliced bread!!! Cracks me up but also makes me want to crack his head! :crackedup

Speaking of men.....:crazy: ...where the heck is TW1...I hope we haven't griped him out of this thread! Come out come out where ever you are!!! :(

LOL Erin! I did do the right thing NOT going on this trip in July and I had a long talk last night about the trip we are all taking in December because we are staying at SSR and my sister wants her family and our dad to stay at a monorail resort. So, last night - I told him my concerns that I can't seem to get my sister to hear.

1. HOLY COW are monorail hotels expensive and they are JUST regular hotel rooms and 3 adults, 1 five year old and one almost one year old in a regular hotel room - YIKES! It is tough on us when it is just the lllovells, but I think my dad would go bonkers.

2. If we are in seperate hotels, it will be difficult to meet up. Last time we were there and they stayed at OKW, it wasn't QUITE as bad because I drove the kids and I over to OKW to meet up with them in the mornings, but if they stay at a MR resort, we can't drive over every day. (and even then - when we would get back to the hotel at night, the boys and I had to schlep to the car, drive back to our hotel and then unload - so we lost 20 minutes each way that they didnt have to deal with - doesn't quite seem fair.)

3. My dad wants to be around my children a lots (especially my oldest who he is bonded deeply with due to Charlie and Mom being so close). My sister gets upset when dad doesn't split his time well between the grandkids, so what would happen is dad would end up schlepping between hotel rooms at night (living out of a suitcase) or he could stay with us (thus possibly hurting my sisters feelings) or my kids would end up in that already too crowded hotel room so he could be with them all.

4. My sister's family eat out almost all of their meals at WDW and we don't. We actually use that lovely little area on your DVC room sketch that is called the "kitchen" :fresh: for two reasons - one being cost of meals and the second being the wait time when you have small children. If they are staying in a traditional hotel room, they will be eating out except for a muffin for breakfast probably...so we will end up splitting up for meals too - again leaving Dad in a bad position.

So this is what I did. I waitlisted a 2 bedroom at SSR for that same week (going to cancel our 1 bedroom if it came through), but last night dad said he would prefer to have his own space to crash in and take one grandchild at a time (smart man). He also flipped out at the price of the hotel room my sister wanted. So...I said my piece, which is that I thought the 2 bedroom would be best. He doesn't think we should all be so close for a week (which I finally broke it to him that it was Sun - Thrus night - not even a full week for $1400 which is the CHEAPEST the monorail resorts are listed for - he doubly flipped out). So now I feel like this is going to be too complicated. I also suggested that maybe he just come to WDW some other week with my boys and spend a lot of this week with my niece and we would just meet with them here and there. (he doesn't want to do disney at all - but this might ultimately be the best route). I suspect he thinks he can get a couple of "studio" rooms at SSR and this will solve the problem and I did tell him that the resort is booked and that it cost as much if not more than the monorail rooms. I pretty much said we are locked in (I didnt bother with the "we can cancel" routine becaues honestly, my family needs the kitchen, so changing to a regular hotel room wont go for us). So, we will see what happens. I have given him lots of notice here and he realizes that they have to get it worked out soon. I hope family feelings dont get stressed here, but I really think my sister was expecting my dad to pay for their hotel room (for them all to stay together) or to split it and even $700 for 5 nights DOES seem pricy to me - - - especially for a standard hotel room...monorail or no.

*sigh* I love Disney and DVC but I will certainly be glad when we get these first few trips out of the way. I suspect Dad wont go again (he just isn't a crowd or theme park person) and I just have to let my sister know that a one bedroom isn't big enough for all of us comfortably so they can come along on their own if they would like or I will help them rent points, but every time we go to WDW isn't an open invitation for them to crash on our sofabed. Her sister-in-law also has DVC points, so every time I try to tell my sister to buy their own (resale), I get some "joke" comments about why should they when they don't have to pay now. It kinda stresses me out.

Love my sister....vacationing with them is getting to be too tough.

Argh!!!

*tossing a $10 in the vent bucket*

Laura

Colorado Belle

06-22-2006, 04:39 PM

I'm back! Dam arm still hurts...what is it about tetanus shots????Feels like this huge lump of dead weight on my upper arm. NOT conducive to playing tennis. Foot is healing, but yesterday, I didn't leave the house. I liked being lazy. Dog and cat are worried though....keep looking at me funny.:fresh: as in: why is mom lying in bed all day????

Rozzie...what kind of company FORBIDS spouses to come along to Disney World????? Do they have dinners with dancing girls jumping out of cakes or something??? Not sure when in August DH's meeting is, but you do know that half of August and Sept are FREE DINING , dontcha???? Which means that for less than $100 a night room and board, you AND hubby can stay at the POP and eat FREEFREEFREE!
(That really does feel a lot like paying you to stay there!) Including tax!

Of course, if that doesn't work, you can always yell :D GIRL TRIP :D and join Matysgranma and I in September (we couldn't pass up free dining!)

nono

06-22-2006, 04:40 PM

The h*ll with the vent bucket....I'm just opening the bar. Tropical Rum Martinis all around.

Let's just say after two hours of my daughter screaming at me to leave her alone/come here Mommy Mommy Mommy/then screaming in my ear when I picked her up....

MOMMY LOST HER COOL! :burningma

I think most of the block heard me. :bagovermy

P.S. I hope everyone else who's having a rough time gets a turn-around of luck soon.

PoohsPal

06-22-2006, 04:54 PM

Her nono! Let me get you that drink! I think taht gallon jug over thre should due for a glass!! ;) Not gonna' slide this one down, as someone might get hurt!!!

You just sit there and drink nono. :innocent: I'll get the others too. SLides 'em down to Laura, Stimpy, CB & Ginger. WHile I'm here, might as well see if this will make my headache go away! ;)

PoohsPal

06-22-2006, 04:56 PM

Oh, and here's an extra long MIckey straw for your drink nono! :D

nono

06-22-2006, 05:12 PM

Thank you.

lllovell

06-22-2006, 05:49 PM

oooooo

I love the swirly straws!!!!

Sorry nono. I have had those moments as well. I hope you and your little Miss come to terms soon :)

Laura

AFMom

06-22-2006, 07:36 PM

Swirly straws are my favorite:D ...... jusy don't drink chocolate milk out of them.... they never get clean.
Ginger - sendging prayers to your MIL and your family... I sure hope those tests come back ok...:hug:
CB - my arm hurt for a week after the last tetnus shot I got! Those suckers are nasty!
Rozzie - you're a stronger woman than me! I like the POP and free dining idea! You'd still be saving $$$$, but you'd get to go! We're horrible influences, aren't we????:yes:
I'm all packed for the plane, leave for the airport tomorrow at 2pm.... I'm so nervous though. I've only been a bridesmaid once and that was for my sister 16 years ago. Now I'm the Matron of Honor - and the ONLY attendant. I've also been eating like a pig this week (I've been so darn hungry - PMS......) and I'm praying the dress will still fit! Shower is on Sunday - so we'll only have Sat to prepare. I bought almost everything and shipped it to her (the rest in is my suitcase) - all I'll have to shop for is food. but I'll have to cook it all and decorate..... ug. I'm excited - but it sure won't be a relaxing trip! We do get to go for a night to Napa and do wine tasting with her 2 aunts (her mother died when we were 23 - they've taken over the role for her) - that will be wonderful!
Doubt I'll be back.
I hope everyone is ok while I'm gone (I'll try to sneak on her computer - but she only has dial up..... I have no patience for that.....) I'll have so much catching up to do!

lllovell

06-22-2006, 07:39 PM

Have a WONDERFUL time Kristy!!! I hope the whole wedding hoopla is wonderful...from showers...to visiting...to the event itself!

Maybe you will get a little time to enjoy some relaxation as well. I bet just not being responsible for your little ones (even with so much to do) will feel like a vacation!

Have a safe and happy trip!

Laura

PoohsPal

06-22-2006, 07:51 PM

Have a great trip Kristy!!!

Nono, is your day getting any better??

Rozzie

06-22-2006, 08:42 PM

*slurps down tropical Martini quickly* boy, can't stay long, fixin' to head out to see Cars with my 2.5 yr old nephew. After nono's post, I'll think I will take my Crushin Gusher 48oz to go mug with another drink. Feeling any better nono??

I didn't even think about the free dining thingy, well maybe for a minute. Don't I have to buy a MYW ticket? *crunches numbers frantically on calculator* mmmmn, then I have to board both doggies, as grandmother dog sitter is out of town for 2 months. (they run for the mountains to escape the heat every summer :sunny: in their RV)

Is there anyone that could *guarantee* me no storms to hit?? hello, anyone?

Many pixie dust and prayers for Ginger and her mom. The not knowing has to be the worst part of it all to me. Let us know as soon as you can how things are. <<hug>>

Colorado Belle

06-22-2006, 11:22 PM

Oh Ginger, I am so sorry that I missed the post about your mom. I'm hoping that the tests come back negative, that her syptoms are just those caused by needing another trip to DisneyWorld....free dining included!!!

AFMOM, I agree with lllovell that even tho you will be busy and working hard...without the kids it will be a different kind of busy, and that you will have a ball! I love weddings and I'm planning on going to one in early August at Notre Dame. Have a wonderful trip!

Rozzie: Ok, here's the deal. You DO have to add a ticket for each person in the party. BUT the tickets can be used for a 'credit' on an annual pass/ renewal!
Soooooo: our 5nights for 2 cost $572.80 less $67x2 for the tickets = $440 for 5 days including the DDP (and a little bonus dinner at Planet Hollywood) So I'm actually paying $45 a night to both stay at Pop and have the $38 DDP...and you know me, can't pass up a freebie!

nono

06-23-2006, 12:24 AM

Sorry for going dark, folks, but my DVC friend who's divorcing came over to visit and to buy H & me lunch. Then D woke up in a better frame of mind and was super-nice and we decided to go to the beach. H was able to take about 3 hrs off this afternoon so he came along. And, two of our neighbors did as well. So, we all had a great time hanging out, reading, swimming a bit, and just well, getting back to normal.

All this beach time was a big big bonus as thunderstorms were predicted today, and at Noon it sure looked like they were coming. Then -- poof -- sky is clear! :sunny: Since we're a little peninsula hanging out in the Atlantic, we never know what's really coming.

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 02:18 AM

I booked 3 nights at Pop in August with free dining, thinking I got a super deal. Then Mr. Rozzie says, "uhhh....you know, maybe I shouldn't take the weekend off, I need to get home..."

WTH?? :headbrick

So before I cancel, anybody got August 24, 25, 26 available for free dining and some POTC action? I hate to cancel, CRO found me some incredible airfare, the best rate I have ever gotten. ($179 round trip, cheapest we have ever gotten is $250...)

So anybody, Buellar? :crackedup I got a few days to cancel, just didn't want to go solo....

Colorado Belle

06-23-2006, 03:03 AM

Just read that you have to book by June 25, so you got in under the wire!

I'd say just keep what you have 'as backup' cause maybe DH will change his mind.

Did you remind him that it was going to be $45 bucks a DAY for him and that you can't hardly feed him at home for that? Hmmmm. DId you try slapping him upside the head?
I wish I could help but seeing as how I am going twice in September and that I'm also doing the shuttle lauch which might be as early as Aug 26....I just can't.
I think you should pester jiggerj.....OR just come when Pam and I are there Sept 4 and we'll do a Pop Minimeet!

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 03:14 AM

Hmmmm. DId you try slapping him upside the head?
!

You don't even know!!!!! ;)

I got 3 nights for under $720

Roundtrip Airfare
3 nights at Preferred Pop (standard was sold out)
1 base ticket
Trip Insurance (I know $$$, but with the storms...)
Free Dining/Magical Express (I know, no charge, but it looks better on paper)

:innocent: I just couldn't say no to the trip insurance, or it would be under $600 for everything.

ErinC

06-23-2006, 03:39 AM

You don't even know!!!!! ;)

I got 3 nights for under $720

Roundtrip Airfare
3 nights at Preferred Pop (standard was sold out)
1 base ticket
Trip Insurance (I know $$$, but with the storms...)
Free Dining/Magical Express (I know, no charge, but it looks better on paper)

:innocent: I just couldn't say no to the trip insurance, or it would be under $600 for everything.

Okay, now you are talking more sensibly. You must have had a fever or something last night!:laughing: (I hope you are not taking offense to my comments today!) Forget Disney's insurance. Go to www.insuremytrip.com and get a quote. We got insurance for our cruise last Sept. through travelguard. It was like $80 for the whole family for the cruise. You should be able to get travel insurance much cheaper than Disney's.

Ginger- hope things turn out okay. We'll be thinking about you.

Stimpy- he reallly should go just for the documentation. I would think that it would be in the best interest of the police dept.

Kristy- hope you have a great time!

CB- ouch!!! Can't remember the last time I had a tetnus shot, hope your foot is feeling better!

Took the nieces back to their Momma today. We had a great time. Took them down to the bay yesterday and took some pictures of all of them. Since CB requested pics, here they are (no tea parties though!). The three littlest ones are mine. The older girls are my nieces.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/Princessmom3/IMG_0281.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/Princessmom3/IMG_0268.jpg

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 03:47 AM

ErinC

06-23-2006, 04:19 AM

What great pics Erin!! You should be a professional photographer, for real! Which bay did you go to? I mean, I know which bay, but did you go to the Fairhope Pier? I was hoping to hear it was open, or opening soon from the construction.

What a beautiful group of girls! :sunny:

Thanks Rozzie! It was at the park, next to the pier. Down by the duck pond. I printed the one of them with their feet in the water in B&W and framed it by my dining room table. I was really impressed with the photo quality. I took them with my new digital cam that I got for Mother's day. I took about 25 pictures, and about 4 of them turned out really well!:laughing: But trying to get 6 girls to cooperate at the same time is fun! I wanted them to sit by the duck pond and pose for a couple of pics, but they were all whining about duck poop!:whatababy We had fun, especially considering it was 95 degrees yesterday. The pier won't be open for awhile. They just started fixing it a couple of months ago with some fed. money.

I had to laugh, guess what movie we saw today..... we left the theatre about 1:20, I must have just missed you!

nono

06-23-2006, 11:56 AM

PoohsPal

06-23-2006, 01:43 PM

nono - SOOO glad the rest of your day was nice!!! You needed that!

Erin - Awesome pics!!

Rozzie - Wish I had vacation left!!!

OK mochas in the closet today. (Irish mochas for those of us that need the hair of teh dog after yesterday)

OK, here's my nothing news for today.....a little out of character for me, but...

Way hot man in the elevator this am!!!! SO glad I held the door for him!!! Wow. Sorry, not men really hit me that way, butthe summer has been kind to this one...ahhhh...a littel eye candy to start your Friday never hurts. ;)

Back to nothing. TGIF!!!!

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 02:16 PM

Way hot man in the elevator this am!!!! SO glad I held the door for him!!! Wow. Sorry, not men really hit me that way, butthe summer has been kind to this one...ahhhh...a littel eye candy to start your Friday never hurts. ;)

Back to nothing. TGIF!!!!

A little eye candy never killed anybody!!!! ;) We have this Doc at work, he's new, from Australia (think deep Mel Gibson voice, and more australian sounding) and loooks like the he just was on a GQ magazine. What is the kicker, is he is ......NICE and pleasant to deal with. If you try to talk to him about a patient, he stops what he is doing and LISTENS. And says thank you. And never yells. I know, we all think he was just beamed from Mars. Oh yeah, nice but not a flirt, talks very sweet about his wife. I know I know, right from Mars.....

oh nono, is my Free Dining offer tempting you anymore???? :listen: Just think FREE! :D

PoohsPal

06-23-2006, 02:49 PM

WOo hoo ROzzie! Great to have at least one nice doc for you!

OK for got to tell you yesterda's vent. Here's $20 for the jar. We should be able to afford imported coffee soon!

Where to start?

Last year I finally found a girl I love for my hair. WOnderful adn failry normal. A little TMI soemtimes, but I liked her. At some pt, she started dating teh bldg owner's son. In Dec, they broke up. Guess who was gettign evicted. SO, I'm all worried, because I had my hair cuts all lined up to get cut right befor emarthon. She says nto to worry she will get me in in Jan.

Well she moved to a place that just got a new bulding and was fairly ritzy. OK, I can get peds and stuff here. This might be nice. She did nto seem happy, though.

Well, about 3 hair cuts ago, she quit. Got sick of dealing with poeple and got out of the biz altogether. :(

So, I show up for my appt and they tell me she quit. Can't get me in.... I was ticked. She quit Saturday adn they di dnot clal me or try to get someone in to cover my appt. Gave me the run around. Well, my co-worker started going there a little after me. After I calmed down (when I'm ready foe a cut, I'm ready fo ra cut), they looked up my co-worker and found out who did her hair. Started going to her a few days later. She was ok, but my hair didn't seem right. Not bad enough to go through the hassle to find someone else, though.

Yesterday, I go for my appt. It's been so humid that I've felt like a mop and pulled my hair back fo rthe last few days. Couldn't wait for a cut.

So I say I've got a 5:30 with Kory. Ok, Sue.

No, it's Carrie. I've ghot a 5:30 with Kory.

Oh, no, you're with Kristen.

(Now, when I leave my appts, Kory walks me up and gives them the record of what she does. Then I make another appt. No chance I could have asked for the worng person.)

No, I'm with Kory.

No, Kristen.

No, someone screwed up. Kory does my hair. I've never met a Kristen.

Well...(she starts flipping pages) Kory can get you in at 4:15 tomorrow.

(OK, where's my apology. Where's my we made a mistake and let's see what we can do to help? Why do these poeple act like I screwed up and I'm a low life anyway. I pay good $ fo rmy appts there.)

I work 'til 5!

Oh, well, we'll have to go to next week then.

(OK, I'm about to blow. My hair's driving me nuts. Someone screwed up. And they're treeating me like dirt. jnrrt, I'm losing my halo again, you may not want to read on)

So, I reply with, "This is the second time you've screwed me over. I'm out of here." as I walk through the door.

Why do people in nice salons think they rule the world. WIll somebody let the witches that work there know that they are not any better than me????

I would have been fine if ANY sort of apology was made, but they just treated me like dirt!

So, I drive off in a huff and hope that the place half a block away has an opening. I juststorm right in and remeber that I did not even look to see if they take walk ins. SO, rather flustered, I humbly ask,"do you take wlk ins?'

"Yes."

"Do you happen to have an opening now?"

"Of course." in a very nice tone. :worship:

I must say that my new person is MUCH better!!!! Now, her slaon is not half as ritzy, though, but she costs more. :rolleyes: Oh well, I think she has a lot more experience than my last person.

Thansk for understanding. No females in the office today and, although, my dh said all the right things, I know he doesn't understand. ;)

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 03:18 PM

Oh Carrie. I so know what you mean. I divorced my old hair guy for his attitude. You had to book 6 months in advance to get a cut with him. I was planning my entire life to get a cut with this god to scissors freak. (and isn't life supposed to be planned around Disney trips anyway? ;) )

The salon was rude to me, and I am like, I AM PAYING YOU for a service. I found a girl just like you did, by just walking in as a walk in at another salon. Not as fancy, no mocha's while I wait, but she gets my hair cut.

I would write a letter/or call to the salon's owner. I hate people feel that they can treat customers that way, it's called customer service for a reason!!!!!!!!! :headache:

oh nono........FREE dining............:listen:

bavaria

06-23-2006, 03:26 PM

Well, the delivery truck with chocolate should be pulling up shortly to restock the closet! And the good news is, I saw a report on the German news last week that one needs to eat over 300 liqueur filled chocolates at one sitting to cross the legal driving limit.... :ROTFL:

OK, I'll admit that I need several hours to try and catch up again! Great to see lots of new faces on the forums - amazing how many new members join us each week!!

Carrie, I hear you on the hair - I am struggling right now as I don't have a WDW trip planned and need a haircut - I use Evangeline at the BC/YC salon and otherwise a haircut is like going to the dentist for me...

Rozzie! Does that mean that I will need to consider your great deal as I will most likely be in so AL in August???? I think that you should definitely go for it! (OK, I'll admit that I am not a reasonable person to ask about taking a trip to WDW....)

Erin, I love the photos - it almost looks like the girls were dressed for a professional session in those great bright colours and the white!

Ginger, I hope that everything goes well and best thoughts....

I'm sorry for everyone that I missed - haven't gone back about 12 pages or so yet to catch up, but I wanted to wish everyone HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

(ok, off to do some reading and check my PM's!)

Ginger

06-23-2006, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the kind thoughts. Just to clarify, it's my husband's Mother, not mine. She had the test yesterday, Monday she should hear the results. I felt bad for her last night. She looks very sleep deprived and you can tell she's had a good cry or 2. And to make it worse on MIL, DH's sister (the one that just got married) is moving 8 hours away Sunday. So I'm sure she's going to have a tough time with that. I'll keep you all posted.

Carrie, why is finding someone to cut your hair so hard? I HATE trying to find a good stylist. I went through this several years ago and finally found a great stylist. I would have left that rude salon too. There was no cause for not even saying "sorry".

Erin, those are great pictures. I love how the girls are all wearing bright colors. Really makes for a fun summer picture.

ErinC

06-23-2006, 03:43 PM

Carrie- I can imagine how aggravated you are! I usually wait until my hair is really irritating me before I finally get an appointment (like right now). I would be so mad if they treated me like that. I usually get a babysitter too, so their screw up would really not be Okay with me. So rude of them to not apologize to you!

Off to go decorate my classroom at church. We have VBS next week. I'm teaching the 3rd-4th grade kids. Last year I had about 15 kids in my class. My prayer this week will be for patience, patience, patience, and I need it RIGHT now! :help: :laughing:

PoohsPal

06-23-2006, 04:29 PM

My prayer this week will be for patience, patience, patience, and I need it RIGHT now! :help: :laughing:

I so resemble that remark! Good luck Erin!

Welcome back Bavaria!!!!!

Thansk fro understanding my rant. I knew I could count on my nothign friends! :gooodvibes:

Stimpy

06-23-2006, 04:30 PM

I've been looking for a hair stylist for years that I could "love"...just doesn't seem to be happening. Everytime I get close to feeling that way, they quit and move somewhere and the salon can't tell me where. I swear, I'm a nice person! I'm not doing anything to convince them to go elsewhere!

Rozzie, DH was just telling my this morning that he was on vacation in August. What are those dates again?? I have a built in babysitter for the kids...at HOME! :innocent: Sooo tempting!!!

Erin those pics really are beautiful! I love how coordinated they all look and how pretty they all smile!

Bavaria, nice to see you! Can't wait for the chocolate :birhdaypa 300 liqueur filled chocolates??? I can barely eat 1-2 of them! :ROTFL:

DH was forced to go to the Doctor this morning. His boss told him to get in there and get it documented. Ummm...like I had been telling him for 2 days!? :headache:

The neighbors on both sides of us have kids graduating from HS this weekend and are both having big parties. We came home from dinner last night to see a HUGE pile of firewood on the driveway next door. Of course, first thing that goes through my head...Oh crap! Bonfire! :boohoohoo Our houses are pretty close together with only a wooden fence between us...so I won't be getting much sleep. Nothing like mixing teenagers, alcohol and fire :crazy:

Stimpy

06-23-2006, 04:43 PM

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 04:53 PM

Quick update, DH just called, DR says he has to stay out from work for a week and prescribed "something" for his pain.....DH is a fountain of information :yes: So, I can have him sit on the back deck with the hose ready on Sunday night :ROTFL:

:ROTFL: Keep us posted!!!!! Maybe they are just going to built a fort?? :laughing: Hope Mr. Stimpy gets to feeling better.

I'll be thinking of you Erin! Sounds like you got your work cut out for yourself. Hats off to you.

Thanks for the chocolate Bavaria *digs deep into bowl, grabs several pieces* nice to know about the "legal limit!" yuuuummm........

PoohsPal

06-23-2006, 06:18 PM

I can have 200 of those safely??? I may need them

Am I speaking (or typing) in English today??? (Note that I tend not to be as wobbly with verbal communication.)

No one is listening to me!!!!! Hiding in closet fo rthe reast of the day. Is the bar open yet?

Kimberly - So glad dh saw the doc. I so hear you on his boss telling him what you said. :rolleyes: A week off??? Yikes, that sounds really major! :dust

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 06:25 PM

Hey Carrie!!!!!Here ya' go, 200 coming right up! *oh and scoot over*.......think I'll sit in here with you for the rest of the day. Tomorrow starts my schedule from you know where. Trying to get all my closet time in for the day. :dazzled:

Stimpy

06-23-2006, 07:27 PM

If Rozzie and Carrie left any of those yummy liqueur chocolates, can you send a few this way? :crazy:

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 07:42 PM

If Rozzie and Carrie left any of those yummy liqueur chocolates, can you send a few this way? :crazy:

sure thing friend!! :sunny: here ya go!!! Yuuumm! *fills up brown grocery bag* this will hold ya for a while!!

good thing bavaria got us a neverending supply! :ROTFL:

PoohsPal

06-23-2006, 08:01 PM

Of course I'll share!! Didn't mean to be such a pig, but I was about to hurt someone. Seeing as teh only peopel in reach have nothing to do with my frustration, I figured I needed to take action quickly! ;)

Colorado Belle

06-23-2006, 08:06 PM

Well things seem to be on the ups for most everyone here!
Must be the chocolate.

Erin...those pictures are beautiful!!!!! I love the way the colors came out so vibrant, and the feet in the sand...cool. What kind of camera are you using?

Roz...you really do need to try that other insurance. I wish I could understand the pricing on these free dining days. Maybe the longer you stay the lower it gets?
I tried plugging into the internet ressie site, but I couldn't come close to what Pam found for us. I'm wondering if you add a person to your ressie if the only added charge would be the $67 for the extra admission ticket?

Like you, I'm a bit leary of the Pop; we requested a water view top floor for the quiet. I think my only real concern is the small window....I need light, and I don't think Pam is gonna let me leave the door open all night!:bugeyed:

Sounds like you could fairly easily talk Stimpy and Nono into joining you...Lets put the pressure on!

Both my arm and foot feel better today. Decided against putting a tennis shoe on, tho I miss tennis!!!! I am going out today to try and get the irrigation system running. I promise that I won't step on any more nails!!!!

withdisneyspirit

06-23-2006, 08:40 PM

Maybe no alcohol poisoning...just a sugar overdose!!:ROTFL: I am glad it is never-ending chocolate in the closet now, worried me a bit!

Have to chime in on the hair rant. Y'all haven't seen me yet (I know, I'll come up with one soon), but I have very easy to butcher hair. Believe it or not, I have a friend who is a full-time attorney and he cuts my hair.:bugeyed: I go to his house and he has a chair set up for haircuts. No extras or mochas and what I pay him, he gives to select charities that he wants to support. I just write the check out to the charity of his choice and he gets it to them. Except for a five year break (I cut it myself for most of that), when he married and moved off to Montgomery, he has cut my hair since 1988!! He probably gets with 25-30 clients regularly. Weird, huh?

I hope she gets good news, Ginger!

Welcome back, Bavaria and bless you for all the yummy chocolate:worship: :D

Glad Mr. Stimpy had a doctor look him over! Oh, the pics of the girls were great, Erin!!!!!!

Happy Friday everyone:sunny:

Rozzie

06-23-2006, 08:58 PM

Sounds like you could fairly easily talk Stimpy and Nono into joining you...Lets put the pressure on!

!!!!

one down, one to go!!!!! :thumbsup: :cheerlead :beer: :birhdaypa :tongue:

Stimpy

06-23-2006, 09:39 PM

Oh Nono...... you can't let Rozzie and I go by ourselves! :fresh:

Colorado Belle

06-24-2006, 12:28 AM

:hypnotict :hypnotict :hypnotict :welcome:
Come on ya know ya wanna!

Rozzie

06-24-2006, 09:49 AM

ahhh. Guilt is a pretty powerful thing I tell you. Yes, it 0330 my time. I have had the worst case of insomnia I have ever had. I get it about once about 4-5 months, but I usually can drift off by 330. I just called in to work. Told them I have been up all night sick. There is just no way I can go in with no sleep. My alarm is going to go off in about 30 minutes. I just feel it is too dangerous, for myself with the drive, and for the patients. I just can't risk harming somebody and myself. They were peed off too. I never call out. (twice in 2 years, one for being sick, and the other the night my cousin was found dead. Just had my review, and got the highest score for no call outs. My supervisor even told me if I ever called out, she would totally believe me. Why is the guilt killing me??? :( All I can think about is them running short tomorrow. What's done is done. I am still wide awake. Think I'll go read...

i'm calling my doc on monday for some ambien. BTW, has anyone every noticed the tons of commercials for RX sleep medication on tv between midnight and dawn??? :crackedup

Stimpy

06-24-2006, 01:51 PM

Rozzie, hope you finally drifted off into sleepyland!!! That must have been some chat here last night ;) Having sleep problems myself, I know you did the right thing by calling in. There is just too much risk, especially driving and with your patients.

It is pouring rain here today. Thunderstorms all night that shook the whole house! Today is supposed to be DS & DH's first father/son fishing trip with the cub scouts. They said rain or shine but I doubt they'll go in this weather! Which is probably a good thing since he's an animal lover like me. I don't think he really understands that people catch fish and then eat them! LOL He says he will catch some, look at them up close and then release them. That's great (especially since we don't eat fish here! :laughing: ) but the other people going are going to want to KEEP what they catch. That might upset him. So this weather is probably a good thing. ;)

withdisneyspirit

06-24-2006, 02:03 PM

The ambien should help in cases like this. I have it and it works for me even when it is pain that is keeping me awake, Rozzie. I usually take an alleve with it :crackedup Just be sure to take it early enough or break one in half if it is already late. Hope you feel better today!:sunny:

lllovell

06-24-2006, 04:03 PM

Not sleeping is the pits!!! I am "lucky" enough to be too tired to NOT sleep these days, but it does hit me from time to time as well. Hang in there Rozzie!!!

Oh - and BTW ....aren't you the one that was telling me it was too hot to go in July??? (actually too cold in a sarcastic way I believe ;) ) and now you are heading to the world in August!?!?!?!? I do hope you all have fun, but I suspect it will be a hot trip!

Have a great Saturday!

*sneaking a chocolate* just one... :)

Laura

nono

06-24-2006, 04:19 PM

Going away tomorrow. Haven't packed. Still doing laundry. Don't care. Not going to The World. :boohoohoo :thumbsway

Rozzie, take it easy. Good idea to call in dead-on-your-feet. You are!

Rozzie

06-24-2006, 04:27 PM

Oh - and BTW ....aren't you the one that was telling me it was too hot to go in July??? (actually too cold in a sarcastic way I believe ;) ) and now you are heading to the world in August!?!?!?!? I do hope you all have fun, but I suspect it will be a hot trip!

LOL, I was wondering when you were going to bust me! :innocent:

Oh gosh, it is going to be a scorcher!!:sunny: I sure can change my mind on a dime, huh?

well I'll pass on the coffee, and maybe just one chocolate. No caffeine for me today. What bites about it the most is I burned vacation hours by calling out. :thumbsway oh well...

hope everyone has a great weekend!

Colorado Belle

06-24-2006, 06:24 PM

Rozzie:
Were you just too excited/guilted/anxious about the trip that you couldn't sleep????

That's about the only time I have trouble sleeping: when I have to get up early the next day to catch a plane or go to court or something equally monstrous.

I'm sure the new sleep drugs work fine, but since I am so anti-pill, I find a cup of hot milk (no chocolate, sorry!) works wonders.

Quit feeling guilty and enjoy your day off! We all deserve a mental health day off from time to time anyway!!!

Colorado Belle

06-24-2006, 08:38 PM

And for those of you who seldom get out of the closet (IYKWIM), you might want to tune into the webcast of the DL premier of POCII. This will be the red carpet walk of the stars 'n stuff, taking place at 7PM PAcific time (10PM for you eastcoasters) tonight!!!!!!

I have a thread trying to get we lovlies interested in watching it 'together' and then using chat to talk about it over margaritas.

Ghost 100 (Rita) has kindly provided us with a link to the tellnotales.com site which then gives the link to the webcast stuff (you know me, absolutely no techie talk/knowledge.)

So come out of the closet (or take your computers into the closet with you)
and lets all participate!!!!!!!! (the teacher in me comes out yet again)

Stimpy

06-24-2006, 08:45 PM

Ginger

06-24-2006, 10:25 PM

Rozzie, hope you got some rest today. I hate when I can't sleep. For me it usually happens on Sunday night and then I have to go to work the next day. Have you thought about herbal sleep aids such as melatona (or however you spell it)? But if it's just happens to you every once in a while, that probably won't help.

Nothing interesting going on around here. Just regular Saturday cleaning and errand running.

Stimpy

06-25-2006, 12:43 AM

Can you believe DH and DS went fishing tonight? It has been pour rain since last night, thunderstorms off and on but the trip was Rain or Shine :crazy: DS called me before and was all excited that he caught a "Flying Fish", he took his pic with it, then told him "bye-bye Fishie!" and back over the side he went :yes: According to DS, Daddy only caught seaweed so far :ROTFL:

Rozzie, get to bed! You need to rest up ;)

Stimpy

06-25-2006, 03:16 PM

Hellloooo....sure is quiet in the closet today! Must be the weekend! Hope everyone is having a great one :sunny:

bavaria

06-25-2006, 04:35 PM

Hellloooo....sure is quiet in the closet today! Must be the weekend! Hope everyone is having a great one :sunny:

:howudoin: Hi Stimpy, I'll come out to play with you!!! OK, I'll admit that I've been 'visiting' on another website this weekend :innocent:

Rozzie, I hope that you got some sleep, and that it was a one time only deal with the insomnia. But sounds like you made a good choice to stay home, tough as the decision may have been...

Better make sure that we put the chocolate in the fridge today - it's going to be a scorcer here too!

Colorado Belle

06-25-2006, 04:57 PM

Just checking in to see who's around!
Only 2 of us in Chat last night watching the boys work the crowd at the DL premier.
The new POC (the ride) looks awesome! Fun video of Johnny interacting with Captain Jack....Whoa! Bet the movie on the huge screen was amazing.
Gotta grab me some :coffee2: Was into the lemon drops (martinis, not candy) last night.

PoohsPal

06-26-2006, 01:50 PM

Happy Monday all!!!

*Insert child-like sing-song voice here* I got to meet jnrrt-ee, I got to meet jnrrt-eee. And dh and the little guy. Way cool! She sounded just as beautiful as her cd.

I'm sure she'll be here later to thank me for not singing along. ;)

gopherit

06-26-2006, 03:51 PM

Got back last night, major traffic, road flooding, and bad accidents on the roads. At one point near Frederick, MD, we waited an hour to drive 3 miles, thanks to an overturned semi. UGH. Nothing like 9 hours in a car and 3 baskets of dirty laundry to make a Gopher's day, right? :faint:

Weird Weird trip to in-laws. All I can say is, you guys did NOT pray for me nearly enough. I am a very easy-to-get-along with gopher, especially when visiting DH'sfamily. My only altercations typically are with DH, LOL, and those I *try* to keep just between us. But this time, well, I was a rodent ready to explode. I was doing great....my tongue was half-severed from biting it, but I was making it, ya know? And then it happened - some she-said-he-said convo came my way mid-week, with a request for an apology from my DH, and I vented. What was interesting - I never lost emotional composure. Normally, when confronted like that, I am a puddle of tears. THis time, though, I was so calm and composed - I scared myself! And I am so proud of DH - he stood up for me, and for our kids. IN the end, though, we had to just swallow it and pretend it never happened - that was tough, but we knew if we didn't, our kids would pay the price, and we just couldn't see that happen. Plus - having a major, no-holds barred all-out discussion would NOT be pretty - not so much for us, but I think there are resentments amongst that family that they have harbored for YEARS and I think it would seriously impair the relationship between MIL and BIL, and since they live only a mile away from each other, we didn't want to be the wedge that unglued them from each others' hips. So in the interest of family... we sucked it up, but at least we did it together, haha. In that respect this was a MONUMENTAL trip for DH and I because prior to this, I had always felt these undercurrents brewing, but DH just never saw it, or didn't want to see it, whatever. Having him there kind of solidified "us" more, and I think, as a result, I will have easier trips there in the future. So I guess THAT was good... kinda in the way a colonoscopy is "good", but you get the idea.

Other than that - got lots to catch up on. Don't know that I'll EVER catch up around here! Tried to log on at IL's but could NOT remember my password and system would not send it to me, despite 2 requests! Once I got home, it was easy enough (it's saved in my computer @ work). It's just as well - my ILs are still phone-modem folks, and once you've gone cable, it's too hard to go back! :crazy: My home computer, however, appears to be FRIED. No clue WHAT it's issue is, it was working fine when we left, but something is tying it up inside, it won't access about 90% of our programs, including the Net... it will take me all of this week to sort it out, thanks to alrady being busy and physically/mentally fatigued.

Well, lots of email to read - catch you later! It's good to be back in the burrow agin!:sunny:

ErinC

06-26-2006, 04:21 PM

Gopher- glad the trip is over. Not sure if it was a good one, or a bad one from the sounds of things. At least August is not too far off, and that should be a "good trip" right? When do your kids go to camp? Can't wait to hear how your daughter does for two weeks.

CB-(and others) thanks for the sweet comments about my pics. My camera is a Canon SD630. I just got it for Mother's Day, so I'm really trying to figure out what I'm doing with it. I was pretty pleased with it. I had wanted to take just my girls after Easter to take pictures in their Easter dresses, but I never got around to it. I'm going to try to go one of these mornings, when it's not 100 degrees.

Rozzie- get me some ambien too! I have been suffering from insomnia a lot lately. Never have had a problem in my life, but here lately, it's been bad. I've noticed the older I get (ahem), that I can't have caffiene very late (used to never bother me), and even then, I'm still having difficulty some nights. Sometimes, I can go to sleep, but then Addison will wake up at 3 or 4, and then I can't go back to sleep. Glad you didn't attempt to drive to work. You did the right thing by calling in.

Not sure what the plan is today. Waiting for DH to call and see if he wants to take us to lunch today. Addison is in love with LuLu's. LuLu's is a restaurant that is owned by Lucy Buffet (Jimmy's sister). It's right on a canal in Gulf Shores, and sits on a Marina with lots of nice boats. DH likes to sit and eat and drool over the boats. Addison just likes the big piles of sand that they have for the kids to play in. We went last weekend and took my parents for their 40th anniversary. We sat at a table right next to Lucy and her family. (no Jimmy that day) My Mom talked to Lucy the other day and she recently remarried a guy from Krispy Kreme donut fame! Man, what a marriage, a seafood restaurant married to a Krispy Kreme donut guy!:laughing: :worship:
http://www.lulusathomeport.com/main/index.php

Hope everybody has a happy Monday!

Rozzie

06-26-2006, 04:57 PM

Not sure what the plan is today. Waiting for DH to call and see if he wants to take us to lunch today. Addison is in love with LuLu's. LuLu's is a restaurant that is owned by Lucy Buffet (Jimmy's sister). It's right on a canal in Gulf Shores, and sits on a Marina with lots of nice boats. DH likes to sit and eat and drool over the boats. Addison just likes the big piles of sand that they have for the kids to play in. We went last weekend and took my parents for their 40th anniversary. We sat at a table right next to Lucy and her family. (no Jimmy that day) My Mom talked to Lucy the other day and she recently remarried a guy from Krispy Kreme donut fame! Man, what a marriage, a seafood restaurant married to a Krispy Kreme donut guy!:laughing: :worship:
http://www.lulusathomeport.com/main/index.php

Hope everybody has a happy Monday!

I we just love LuLu's!!!! The old location was our favorite, the dive it was. We do enjoy it know, don't get me wrong. The band that played at our wedding (bluegrass/ Dead/widespread/more bluegrass/Alman brothers type) would play there sometimes before they broke up. :boohoohoo

It is a little slice of heaven isn't it?? We do live in a great area for water lovers.

Oh Erin, that thing you asked, I am still waiting to hear from my cousin. I left a message, she is bad about returning phone calls. :(

Oh sorry Gopher about the trip. I always said I was going to invent a tongue protector for inlaw trips. I am proud of you for maintaing composure. I always turn into a squawling baby myself, or turn somebody else into a squawling baby. :tapedshut

soozaay

06-26-2006, 06:11 PM

Hi All!
I haven't had the chance to catch-up on the posts from the last couple of days, but I wanted to stop by & let you know I'm back (so you can stop talking about me :ROTFL: ).

I had a great time in CO (CB, you live in such a beautiful state!) my nephew is so cute...I will post photos later.

Well....I have to get back to work (why is it so awful the day you get back from vacation???? can't they just give me ONE day of vacation joy?!?! :crazy: )

I'll be back later to catch-up (as best I can! :laughing: )

I missed you guys!

PoohsPal

06-26-2006, 06:15 PM

Well, I'd love to reply to those comments made a couple pages back, but I can't 'cause she's back. ;) :ROTFL:

WB soozay!!!!! Can't wait for the pics!

gopherit - I'm so sorry about the trip. A weekend with the ILs is about as long as I can bite my tongue. You have my sympathy! DH standing up for you sounds like a VERY good thing!

Rozzie

06-26-2006, 06:15 PM

Welcome Back Susie!!!!!!! We've missed you! :sunny: :sunny:

bavaria

06-26-2006, 07:04 PM

Welcome back Soozay! And Gopher!

Just came in for some happy posting - I finally gave into temptation on 'another' Disney website and posted a snarky reponse to someone.... :( My heart is still pounding from that experience....

I've never felt the need to be snarky to anyone at all on thsi website, however - it's my happy place on the web! :computerg

Happy Monday

PoohsPal

06-26-2006, 07:16 PM

:jester: :Puckerup: :tunes: :jumpingbe :kickingco :howudoin: :hug: :mrmouse: :mickeysor

Just sending some random happy stuff for bavaria and all my Nothing friends!

Stimpy

06-26-2006, 08:18 PM

Welcome home Susie and Gopher!

Bavaria, you can't just leave us hanging! What on earth did you post that was "snarky"?? :ROTFL:

Erin, Rozzie was raving about Lulu's in May! :ROTFL: I feel like it's a place we would LOVE! We have a few places around here down by the water that we really spend all summer at. 2 of our faves are the Leaky Tiki (anyone recognize that name ;) ) and the Blue Point Oyster Factory (which is relly a restaurant/bar). Both are right on the water, outside dining with the boats going by, really good drinks and Buffett or Reggae playing non-stop! :sunny: Hmmm... I think I just convinced myself what's for dinner tonight!

Ginger

06-26-2006, 08:24 PM

Welcome back to those that were gone.

Susie, did I read in another thread that you are going "home" in Oct? If so, when? If it's when I'm there, would love to meet you.

bavaria

06-26-2006, 08:49 PM

Bavaria, you can't just leave us hanging! What on earth did you post that was "snarky"?? :ROTFL:

Apparently my fingers edited what my brain was thinking because on that 'other' site I was told that my post wasn't at all edgy or flaming! Thank goodness my fingers did some editing becuase all I was thinking was 'oh my gosh, have you NEVER left your house before?!"

I actually got all sweaty and had to go have lunch after I posted. Now going back and rereading, I was actually quite mild and a moderator agreed with me. So much for my snarkiness! :ROTFL:

Rozzie, Erin, I am going to have to bookmark these pages for ideas for my next visit to your part of the world!!

ErinC

06-26-2006, 09:14 PM

Bavaria, please let us know when you are coming, I would love for us all to get together and have lunch.

gopherit

06-26-2006, 09:15 PM

Oh sorry Gopher about the trip. I always said I was going to invent a tongue protector for inlaw trips. I am proud of you for maintaing composure. I always turn into a squawling baby myself, or turn somebody else into a squawling baby. :tapedshut

Well, I said that I maintained composure....not the case for MIL, so I guess it meets your latter criteria! It was just so weird - I mean, BIL was supposedly mad at DH, so their whole family renegged on dinner 10 minutes before dinner time (so MIL was stuck with dinner for 12.... with only 7 diners). I never said anything about it, but knew in my heart - something was up. So we eat, we wash dishes, and lo and behold, in walks SIL. She drops off nephew (he spent the night - every night but one - at MIL/FILs - while we were there.) and says she's there to get food to take home! (I was appalled, but MIL catered to her, so who was I to say anything. I just dried dishes and talked about the weather.) SIL wouldn't even look at me - very aloof. DH was out back playing baseball with the kids. A melee erupted - SIL hollers out for the older kids to be "mindful" that her son is younger (Hello, he's 8 mos older than my dd.... biting tongue...biting tongue....) So she leaves... with MIL carrying her "to go" order to her car. When MIL comes back about 15-20 mins later, she tells me to tell DH that he needs to "apologize to his brother", because SIL told MIL that BIL told SIL that he was "hurt by our lack of appreciation." (Whew. Anybody else think this family needs some SERIOUS communication classes?) I said, "Why are we the messengers?" Frankly, I wasn't upset about the request for DH to "apologize" - he can be insensitive, LOL, I ought to know! I didn't think he was, but an apology is no biggie. I was VERY upset about the fact that BIL couldn't speak his own mind and that SIL came in, pulls MIL to the side, and tells her to tell me to tell DH! Good Grief! I have seen less confusion on a 3rd grade playground. So when I say that this whole artful dodging is ridiculous, MIL bursts into tears, saying she can't understand why we can't all get along and have a "nice family time". I told we CAN have "nice family time" but she has to limit her expectations. She thinks it should be as it was when she was a kid, but I pointed out that in her childhood stories, it was her, her parents, her grandparents - no extra kids, no real differences in parenting styles. I told her I am glad she has family near by, I know they depend on each other, but that just once, it would be nice if, during our 2 weeks out of the year, she put our kids first, spent some time alone with them, got to know them one on one, not with extra cousins tagging along. DH waddles in during some of this and listens - as for the "apology", he says his family does stuff he never asks them to do, and then expect him to be "thankful" for it. (I should also note that in BIL's case, he complains while he does it - that always bugs me. Why do it, if you plan to grouse the whole time, like you are doing me a Texas-sized favor?) And somewhere in all of this - MIL decides to dish on ME! This was a real first, folks - she has NEVER done that before. But get this - guess what her prime 3 complaints were about me? You would think, after knowing me for 16+ years, it ought to be pretty good - oh, I don't know, I can think of a number of things she could have cited, LOL... heck, I bug myself sometimes! But here's what she said are my faults:

(1) Too fair.... I try too hard to make all things equal for my kids.
(2) I don't love my nephews/niece enough, or make a big enough fuss over them.
(3) I am too generous. I give gifts to my nephews/nieces and my other 2 kids when it is my kid's birthday, and that's wrong.

I think there was a mention too of me "trying to organize things". I think (1) and (3) are faults I can live with, frankly, as is a desire for order. But as for (2), foremost, I disagree - maybe I don't DEMONSTRATE love in the same way she does (she is much more a coo & gush type person with kids.) But she can't put a value on my feelings. Now, if she expects me to treat them as my own kids, however - well, pose the same question to SIL/BIL and see what response you get. It's so funny - DH has 2 cousins I never met until we had been married for 5 yrs. Why? Because MIL wouldn't have anything to do with them! Didn't care for the kids or the way they were being raised. (Pot - meet kettle. Kettle, this is Pot. ) And she hasn't spoken to her only sibling in years, perhaps never again - another falling out. So actually, I think we're doing DANG GOOD here! MIL has no idea what work I do behind the scenes to make our trips flow as smoothly as possible, and I didn't see merit in educating her. DH really impressed me by stepping up and saying she wasn't being fair to me, and in the course of that conversation, we discovered a terrible truth - our MIL is jaded AGAINST one of our kids. Thinks he's a trouble maker. He's not - he's impetuous, yes. BUt he's my little Hammie the Squirrel! A more loving, sweeter kid you never ever will meet. ANd ironically, it's THAT kid that loves to visit his grandparents the most. DH really stood up for our middle DS, too - another thing to make me proud. We also noted MIL seems jaded TOWARDS our eldest - she commented more than once that our eldest will "always be her first grandson". Ummm, what about his 2 siblings - what are they, swiss cheese? Our eldest also bears the strongest resemblance - ok, VERY strong - to my DH. Wondering if that plays a role. It was all a real eye-opener to say the least.

MIL wanted to open the tables up to the whole adult family and have one big verbal pow-wow the next day. But I told DH privately - NO GOOD CAN COME OF THIS!! MIL's birthday was that weekend, and all the woman wanted was a "nice family time". I am certain that a "no holds barred" talk would most likely open up wounds that couldn't be glossed over during cake and ice cream. Ther could be big rifts - and not necessarily between us and them, but within their groups, based on the info they seem to always want to dump on me when I visit. And then I thought - well, poop, who even knows how much of any of that is even true. I think sometimes they dish on each other around me to see if I will join them... but I know how that game goes - that just leaves you open to be discussion fodder the other 50 weeks of the year you aren't there! No thanks! So DH and I made a pact - neither of us would leave the other in a situation where we might be forced to enter one of those "what do YOU think " little private side-bars.... especially over at BIL's house, where SIL seems to do that every time to me. WHen we left, SIL said maybe they would visit us for Labor Day - frankly, I won't hold my breath. THey haven't visited us as a family for 5 yrs. Picturing them now, with 3 kids, driving 8 hrs out, 8 back, for a long weekend - well, it ought to be interesting.

Sorry to have bored you guys with all this. Guess I just needed to vent. Rainy days and Mondays and in-laws always get me down..... CArry on with all previously unscheduled nothingness!

PoohsPal

06-26-2006, 09:42 PM

We're here to listen gopherit. Sometimes, there's nothing you can do but vent, and it causes less friction at home if you vent to us. (Even though dh agreed, I'm sure you don't want to harp on it with him. *I say this, as I tend to do it when MIL gets to me. My poor dh.*)

If I were you, I'd pat myself on the back. If those are your worst traits, you should be nominated to sainthood. They all sound quited admirable to me.

DOn't get me started on grapndparents playing favorites. My grandma failed my grandpa by never giving him a boy. So, when there first grand child wa sa boy, the sun rose adn set with him. Me, being the last and one of those meanly girls, I did not exist. After grandpa died and THE grandchild did not get the house up north (my selfish grandma sold it and used the money to live on), he treated my grandma like dirt. Sad, but what goes around.....

Let's just hope your kids never find any of this stuff out. Sending you some :sunny: ! SOUnds liek you did very well. Wow, also sound like a good thing you do not live nearby. Pretty good thing those roads only go one way too. ;) I don't think I'd want them visiting too often. ;)

nono

06-26-2006, 10:44 PM

Greetings from SUNNY Seattle!!!! :kickingco :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Not too often in the last 12 years I've been able to say that!

Gopherit...:hug:

Soozay, guard the beach while I'm gone, OK?:)

mickeyndvcfan

06-26-2006, 10:59 PM

nono...send some of that :sunny: over here, pleeeeeease!!!!!! We aren't suppose to see it for a while.

soozaay

06-27-2006, 12:03 AM

Ginger~ We haven't decided yet....but it will probably be around the middle of the month. When are you going? I would LOVE to meet up with ya if we're down there at the same time!!

Gopher~ I feel for ya!!! My Mom is the one that plays that role in my family :headbrick . And as for
(1) Too fair.... I try too hard to make all things equal for my kids.
(2) I don't love my nephews/niece enough, or make a big enough fuss over them.
(3) I am too generous. I give gifts to my nephews/nieces and my other 2 kids when it is my kid's birthday, and that's wrong.

Doesn't #2 contradict #3?!?

Nono~ I've got the beach covered!! Luckily, it's been nothin' but rain here!

Rozzie

06-27-2006, 02:28 AM

Oh Gopher. I can't imagine what going through all of that was like. I guess the good thing about my family problems here is we can do 80 mph backwards out of the driveway when things start going south (and be home in 10 min-1 hour). Sounds like MIL needs a home visit from Dr. Phil. I do so admire you for refusing to dish. You are very wise to know that any words will come back to haunt you. I have learned the hard way about that. I agree with Carrie, if that is all your MIL can fault you on, you just surpassed the Pope for sainthood. (my MIL could write mulitvolume size complaints on me, 50% which is true) Good for DH to stick up for you, and for your kids. It is so amazing to me how so many times, families pick favorites. Sounds like she really has issues, and BIL, etc. There are lots of things to be thankful in life, I think one of your biggest one's is that you live 8 hours away! Can you imagine if you lived across the street, like Everybody loves Raymond? :hug: <<hug>> to you Gopher. We are always here to listen. I truly believe in the power of venting to parties not involved. Venting lowers blood pressure too! :)

nono---see what a great person you are----go to a rainy dreary city, and the sun comes out!! :sunny:

Colorado Belle

06-27-2006, 02:35 AM

wouldn't it be nice if we all had a 7th Heaven family?
But we don't.
I've found when you live far away and don't get to visit as often.....you cna't begin to 'get into ' the stuff that the regulars have going on , and if you do..you will ALWAYS be blamed for horning in...Such is the way of extended families!

Welcome back Susie...yes, Colorado is a pretty state. Where did you get to go?

soozaay

06-27-2006, 02:36 AM

I posted a couple of photos to the photo thread (http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=44796&posted=1#post44796)of my new nephew, if ya wanna take a look!

Oh, and gopher....from experience with venting on the MO board, Rozzie is right....it's VERY theraputic! Dr. Phil has nothing on us!!

soozaay

06-27-2006, 02:42 AM

Welcome back Susie...yes, Colorado is a pretty state. Where did you get to go?

I flew into Denver, but mostly stayed in Fountain & the Colorado Springs area. We did take a trip to Castle Rock outlets and I was able to make some nice purchases! It was such a nice & relaxing trip! Next time I'll bring DH and we'll visit w/o my mom (I love her, but I can only stand about 2 days of her before I want to run into traffic! :hammer: ). We'd like to see more of the state & maybe stay a little longer.

gopherit

06-27-2006, 03:45 AM

THanks, Guys, for the moral support! (Or is that "morale" support? :veryconfu ) Either way - THANKS! :goodvibes

I'm writing this from home on my very disturbed computer... which is currently operating under "safe" mode. How pathetic is that. (ALmost as pathetic as calling last week a "vacation"...) One funny thing happened - DS11 (the "Chosen One" from our herd, LOL) decided it wasn't cool to hang out w/ the relatives during this trip. He would not go spend the night at SIL/BIL's house (said he wanted time AWAY from the "little people"). And of all the strange things, he wanted to come with me every time I left the house! One day I had errands to run (it was the morning after the "talk", and yes Susie I thought that too - Complaint #3 DOES contradict #2, although it backs up #1. So dress me in red and call me Santa.) ANYHOOO... Young ManChild bolts up out of bed, ready to come with me! I said - It's shopping! He said, "I don't care!" So I took ManChild to Starbucks and bought him a hot chocolate and some cinnamon cake. He in return carried my bags for me and even helped me pick dresses for his sister! The one thing ya gotta love about where my ILs live - lots of outlets, no sales tax. Got some GREAT Strausburg dresses for DD, shoes and jackets for the kids at LLBean, shirts for me at E.Bauer, we sampled all the goodies at Harry and Davids ;) , got oodles of GREAT kids clothes for like 1.99 a piece at Children's Place, just lots of good "stuff".

Well, gotta go try to solve this computer thing. Later gang...

ErinC

06-27-2006, 04:22 AM

Geesh Gopher- you are going to have to call in sick just to get a couple of days to recoup! I can't believe you restrained yourself! (no way could I have made it through) I guess if those are the worst things your MIL has to say about you, than you're in good shape. I'm way nicer to my MIL than my DH is, so she treats me good! We have a family business (which I know I've mentioned before) and DH and his Mother don't see eye to eye. They are in your face people. If they have a problem with something they will let you know about it right away. I have been a part of more family meetings than I would care to. I just keep my mouth shut! I am not confrontational in any way shape or form. It takes a lot to get me to say something or complain to someone, even if I totally have a reason to. I'm just a wimp I guess. Too funny about the golden child going shopping with you! He really must have been desperate to get out of that place. And a big woohoo for the children's place sale, I got myself some $1.99 pants for the kids last week too!

Soozay- what a cutie!

VBS is going well. I haven't killed anyone else's kid yet this week!:hahahaha: 2 more days to go! Off to pray for more patience.....

gopherit

06-27-2006, 05:12 AM

Yes, we almost missed all those deals @ Children's Place too - they didn't have the signs up, it was only because a woman in the store scanned some items through and noticed the markdown. So I started scanning EVERYTHING at that point, LOL, on their courtesy scanner - I got a $30 spring coat for dd for 3.99, swim suits for both boys for 1.99 (plus shirts that match), denim shorts for DS11 for 1.99... hard to beat that. Especially if they are just going to TRASH it all at camp, LOL. I leave with DS9 and DD6 for camp this weekend - trying to get labels in everything they are taking. UGH!! Just found out today that the riding boots I ordered for DD are NOT in stock - have to go find some locally. Grr. :mad: Too late to order now, or at least, without paying FedEx rates! DD is VERY VERY VERY excited and talks about camp every day. DS9 is excited... but trepiditious. DS11, meanwhile, leaves for Boy Scout camp this Sunday. Got his new cot out tonight... darn it, the rubbermaid bins I bought won't fit underneath it - gotta go get new ones. Double grrrrr. :mad: :mad:

Well, it's after midnight and I still have UNpacking to do, so that I can PACk for this weekend! If yall don't hear from me for a while - you'll know my "safe-mode only" computer imploded. That, or my head. Hard to say which would happen first - it's a crapshoot. :veryconfu

Stimpy

06-27-2006, 01:57 PM

Wow Gpher...sorry to hear about the in-law mess! In a strange way you made me kind of appreciate living only a hour away from my own in-laws.....atleast I don't have to spend more than a few hours at a time with them! :laughing:

I can relate about getting sucked into conflicts. My in-laws are always trying to trip me up about things. I learned a looonnnggg time ago to just keep my mouth shut about things. They all think I'm a you know what and/or way too quiet/shy because I barely talk to them about anything besides basic stuff. I was talking to SIL (DH's sister) a few months ago and she was having big time problems with them...and this is her OWN family. I told her "I found it is much safer to stay neutral and silent when it comes to them" She told me that I was the only smart one. They're all crazy! :crazy:

Dh wants to take us all to see Cars today, including the terror child! She's never been to the movies before (besides WDW shows/movies which are much shorter!) and I seriously doubt she will make it through. I've been trying to talk him out of it but no luck :( So, I give her about 15 minutes before she starts up and then I'll be spending the rest of the time walking around the lobby with her while DH and DS enjoy the show. (Thankfully it's one of those 16 theater places with a BIG lobby)

Ginger

06-27-2006, 02:19 PM

Gopher, Hugs to you. Sorry about the inlaws. Family got to love them. LOL At least you don't live next door to them.

It's a rainy day here in NC. Good day for napping. Too bad I'm at work. :ROTFL:

soozaay

06-27-2006, 02:31 PM

It's a rainy day here in NC. Good day for napping. Too bad I'm at work. :ROTFL:

:ROTFL: Stupid work gets in the way of all the fun stuff!! :boohoohoo

Ginger~ Where in NC are you located? My MIL & FIL live in Huntersville and my BIL & SIL live in Charlotte.

PoohsPal

06-27-2006, 02:39 PM

Darn work! grumble, geumble..... ;)

Happy Tuesday all! There's Starbucks in the closet!

ErinC

06-27-2006, 02:51 PM

Off to get my haircut this morning. Can't see because these bangs are way too long. Might even get Addison's hair cut for the first time if my stylist has time. She's been howling about wanting it cut, I can barely stand the thought of it. My last baby.......:whatababy :boohoohoo

Rozzie

06-27-2006, 03:02 PM

Greetings from the sweatbox.

My AC went out last night, and it did not sound good. Not blowing air at all (compared to when it doesn't blow cool air) and making the sound of a moped trying to crank up. We bought the house new 1.5 years ago, so the AC is 1.5 years old. Isn't compressors supposed to last longer than 1.5 years??? The AC people are not answering their phone, still the answering service, even though they have been open for almost an hour now. I probably need to use them if there is any type of warranty left (they were the installers). Pouring over research last night of our warranties, looks like we just missed the deadline. :laughing: If we couldn't laugh, we would go insane. :laughing:

In other news, we finally agreed upon the what to do for our 10 year anniversary. I finally bended and we won't be going to the mouse, probably to the Gatlinburg, TN area----> where we honeymooned. Kinda cheesy I know, but I think it would be neat to go up there where we were 10 years ago. The chalet we stayed is still available for rentals, but I think we are going to pass. It was awesome, cool views, hot tub etc, but the new owners have redecorated it in this contemporary mode that is :thumbsway. I just don't understand people that will take this adorable mountain country decorated cabin and put bright red and black and try to make it look like it is a city slicker new york apt. I guess I am just weird. There is another chalet we were looking at photos to and it is decorated in the style I like (you know, mountainy) and is higher up with absolute incredible views, and only $190 a night, and your 7th night is free. not bad huh? We plan to do a lot of outside stuff, you know hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting. We didn't get to a lot of that stuff last trip, well, becasue we were on our honeymoon. :innocent: I might too look at Grove Park Inn in Asheville that is in the concerige collection I believe. mmmmnn.... think I will do do some more research. ;)

jnrrt

06-27-2006, 04:36 PM

Just checking in appropos to nothing to say that I loved meeting Carrie! And her dh was so very nice. In fact, their online personalities have nothing on them in person! So Carrie, thanks again for coming out to the concert - we loved meeting you both, and wish we'd had more time!

Okay, still catching up. Back to your nothingness, nothingers.

Ginger

06-27-2006, 04:48 PM

Ginger~ Where in NC are you located? My MIL & FIL live in Huntersville and my BIL & SIL live in Charlotte.

I live in Huntersville too. Where do they live? Are they natives or transplants? :)

Rozzie, the Grove Park Inn is NICE!!! It's $$$, but there are often weekday deals. There food is very good. I think it's usually a buffett. The spa is nice too. Asheville is a great city. I vote you go there. :)

soozaay

06-27-2006, 04:50 PM

Greetings from the sweatbox.

My AC went out last night, and it did not sound good. Not blowing air at all (compared to when it doesn't blow cool air) and making the sound of a moped trying to crank up. We bought the house new 1.5 years ago, so the AC is 1.5 years old. Isn't compressors supposed to last longer than 1.5 years??? The AC people are not answering their phone, still the answering service, even though they have been open for almost an hour now. I probably need to use them if there is any type of warranty left (they were the installers). Pouring over research last night of our warranties, looks like we just missed the deadline. If we couldn't laugh, we would go insane.

In other news, we finally agreed upon the what to do for our 10 year anniversary. I finally bended and we won't be going to the mouse, probably to the Gatlinburg, TN area----> where we honeymooned. Kinda cheesy I know, but I think it would be neat to go up there where we were 10 years ago. The chalet we stayed is still available for rentals, but I think we are going to pass. It was awesome, cool views, hot tub etc, but the new owners have redecorated it in this contemporary mode that is :thumbsway. I just don't understand people that will take this adorable mountain country decorated cabin and put bright red and black and try to make it look like it is a city slicker new york apt. I guess I am just weird. There is another chalet we were looking at photos to and it is decorated in the style I like (you know, mountainy) and is higher up with absolute incredible views, and only $190 a night, and your 7th night is free. not bad huh? We plan to do a lot of outside stuff, you know hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting. We didn't get to a lot of that stuff last trip, well, becasue we were on our honeymoon. :innocent: I might too look at Grove Park Inn in Asheville that is in the concerige collection I believe. mmmmnn.... think I will do do some more research. ;)

I feel your pain about the AC Rozzie! Why can't the AC go out on a day that you just kinda need it?!?!? And not on the hottest & most humid day of the year?!? :crazy: To help keep you cool, here's a :margarita & :ale: on me!

And I never got the "city look in the mountains" either! If I'm going to the mountains, I want that cabiny look....if I wanted the "city" look, I'd go to the city. :fresh: Sounds like you found a nice place! I don't think it's corny at all to go back to where you honeymooned! But then again, I'm about as corny as you get :yes: . :ROTFL: You're going to have such a great time! (even if it's not a WDW :laughing: )