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Post by peachsmama on Feb 1, 2018 14:01:03 GMT -6
Hi! ladystrat I’m glad you took some time with your family away from electronics. I think it’s a good thing for everyone to do, but especially in a time like that to really reconnect and grieve with each other. peachsmama MH has...ehm....HAD a go pro and a drone. They both went by way of a pond. 🙄. But it was pretty easy to use. He replaced it with one from Amazon that only cost $79 and I think it is just as good, if not better than the $500 GoPro. So if your ever in the market to buy one I can look up which one he got. I just got notice today that I will return to work in a month! I should probably start weaning off of my afternoon naps to prepare. My first day back to work I will be traveling. Flying into DC, then driving to Shepherdstown, WV for a conference for work. What a way to be welcomed back. R lost his canoeing once. His friend had scuba diving equipment and they went back for it and found 3.. It was right by the big swinging rope and apparently no one can use the little strap on the case lol.
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Post by guster on Feb 1, 2018 14:02:57 GMT -6
tallb, we did mostly almond milk with Josie with a just a tiny bit of whole milk mixed in.
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Post by cagoldi on Feb 1, 2018 14:07:28 GMT -6
A lot of those outfits have heels. Who in their right mind is wearing high heels to walk around Disney all day?? When we were there this past thanksgiving, there were tons of people in 40s-50s style clothing. Heels, tights (!), full face of makeup. I don’t know if there was something going on or that is just a new thing to do at Disney. wedding, did you see anything like that? Rockabilly convention?
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Post by yummeecookee on Feb 1, 2018 14:07:34 GMT -6
Wait, are tix to Disney really $150+/person per day to see all the parks? Or else you just have to pick one for $100? I just looked what it would be for my family and it was like $800 if we went today. My enthusiasm continues to wane. Kids under 3 are free though! I don’t think it was 150/person for adults though. I think closer to 100/person/day. We bought our tix through the DoD, so it was also tax free. Maybe that’s why.
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Post by peachsmama on Feb 1, 2018 14:07:37 GMT -6
My boss leaves for vacation tomorrow. Why is he still here?! I want to close my door and watch netflix dammit.
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Post by yummeecookee on Feb 1, 2018 14:11:24 GMT -6
When we were there this past thanksgiving, there were tons of people in 40s-50s style clothing. Heels, tights (!), full face of makeup. I don’t know if there was something going on or that is just a new thing to do at Disney. wedding, did you see anything like that? Rockabilly convention? It definitely looked like it.
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Post by tallb on Feb 1, 2018 14:14:04 GMT -6
lfig I've been to that conference center when I was a consultant! Have you been? I was really impressed with the facility, minus finding ticks on me after my little hike, but you are more prepared than me for that type of thing! The patio bar was super cool.
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Post by jewels on Feb 1, 2018 14:15:29 GMT -6
Poor B. jewels Sounds like he needs a baking soda bath tonight. How is B feeling this morning? vino I had actually just started doing the aveeno baby oatmeal bath and I am wondering if somehow that irritated it more? We don't bathe a lot in our house (usually about 2 times per week), and he had an oatmeal bath the night it got really bad, so I'm wondering if it's somehow related.
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Post by lahdeedah on Feb 1, 2018 14:16:27 GMT -6
Wait, are tix to Disney really $150+/person per day to see all the parks? Or else you just have to pick one for $100? I just looked what it would be for my family and it was like $800 if we went today. My enthusiasm continues to wane. Kids under 3 are free though! I don’t think it was 150/person for adults though. I think closer to 100/person/day. We bought our tix through the DoD, so it was also tax free. Maybe that’s why. Why was I thinking it was 2 and under for free? I was planning to go before M2 turned 2 so we can save on one ticket. Now I have more time to plan, maybe, if M would stop asking about it every time he watches Disney Junior.
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Post by yummeecookee on Feb 1, 2018 14:19:28 GMT -6
Kids under 3 are free though! I don’t think it was 150/person for adults though. I think closer to 100/person/day. We bought our tix through the DoD, so it was also tax free. Maybe that’s why. Why was I thinking it was 2 and under for free? I was planning to go before M2 turned 2 so we can save on one ticket. Now I have more time to plan, maybe, if M would stop asking about it every time he watches Disney Junior. You have another year to save up!
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Post by cagoldi on Feb 1, 2018 14:23:14 GMT -6
Sorry about the rash, @73jewels. X had one that bad when he had rotovirus. It was so pitiful. Hope he improves soon. Glad your interview went well, nam2013.
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Post by tgrimes on Feb 1, 2018 14:36:56 GMT -6
I don't worry so much about that as I do being trapped on a shipful of people marinating in their own vomit. I really want to do an Alaskan cruise, and maybe something in Europe or the Med at some point. But anytime I start thinking, "hmm, the Caribbean might be fun..." I see a story about Norovirus and nope-octopus. Yup to fear of getting sick. My friend once got to go on an Alaskan cruise for free. She signed up to teach arts and crafts on the boat for one hour a day and all the rest of the time was hers to do as she pleased. I need to ask her more about that. I had a bunch of friends from college that danced on cruise ships. They loved it.
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Post by flamingo on Feb 1, 2018 14:37:40 GMT -6
A lot of those outfits have heels. Who in their right mind is wearing high heels to walk around Disney all day?? When we were there this past thanksgiving, there were tons of people in 40s-50s style clothing. Heels, tights (!), full face of makeup. I don’t know if there was something going on or that is just a new thing to do at Disney. wedding , did you see anything like that? I think I saw there is now a clothing line (I think they sell it in the parks) that fits this description. For someone that is not a disney fan I seem to know/read a lot about it.
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Post by jewels on Feb 1, 2018 14:38:03 GMT -6
Do you all feel that as you've gotten older/had kids, every decision is virtually impossible? I feel like I just can't do it!
From big stuff like where to go to day care/ should S move up/ should I change jobs to little stuff like it took me 6 months to pick out new bedding for our bed, or what baskets to buy for the shelves in the playroom, every decision seems to practically paralyze me.
I've been waffling about changing day care forever, and my indecision sort of made that decision b/c now I feel like it doesn't make sense to change when he's getting so much closer to K, and now I am stuck in this "does he move up decision". I have my conference tomorrow and hope to get that off my mind/plate.
I have also been offered another job. I have to decide by monday and I can't wrap my head around what I want to do. There is a lot of political BS involved in both staying here and moving, and either decision I make slams the door closed on the other one (long story which I might try to delve into on the private board if I can gather my thoughts enough). I feel almost in a panic about making this decision!
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Post by tgrimes on Feb 1, 2018 14:41:51 GMT -6
A lot of those outfits have heels. Who in their right mind is wearing high heels to walk around Disney all day?? A lot of people.
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Post by tgrimes on Feb 1, 2018 14:43:48 GMT -6
Do you all feel that as you've gotten older/had kids, every decision is virtually impossible? I feel like I just can't do it! From big stuff like where to go to day care/ should S move up/ should I change jobs to little stuff like it took me 6 months to pick out new bedding for our bed, or what baskets to buy for the shelves in the playroom, every decision seems to practically paralyze me. I've been waffling about changing day care forever, and my indecision sort of made that decision b/c now I feel like it doesn't make sense to change when he's getting so much closer to K, and now I am stuck in this "does he move up decision". I have my conference tomorrow and hope to get that off my mind/plate. I have also been offered another job. I have to decide by monday and I can't wrap my head around what I want to do. There is a lot of political BS involved in both staying here and moving, and either decision I make slams the door closed on the other one (long story which I might try to delve into on the private board if I can gather my thoughts enough). I feel almost in a panic about making this decision! Typing out pros & cons might help tremendously. I need to see it written/typed out sometimes.
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Post by flamingo on Feb 1, 2018 14:43:57 GMT -6
A lot of those outfits have heels. Who in their right mind is wearing high heels to walk around Disney all day?? A lot of people. Gloria on Modern Family, until Jay bought her the giant stuffed purple slippers.
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Post by tgrimes on Feb 1, 2018 14:44:39 GMT -6
Gloria on Modern Family, until Jay bought her the giant stuffed purple slippers. Yup! I was thinking of that episode yesterday as I passed by the Lincoln theater.
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Post by trtlcrzy on Feb 1, 2018 14:45:17 GMT -6
The mint Oreo shake is a delight, but it's only there for a little bit of time I think to compete with a Shamrock shake (which is gross, and I know this is an UO) Burger King doesn't have cones? If I were going to McDonald's, I really only ever want a filet-o-fish with a ton of their barbecue sauce. Isn't that a disgusting combo? It's my favorite there. I don't think BK has cones, just shakes. I'm not a huge shake fan. Also, I can't get my sandwich and a cone at the same time anyway because I want to eat the sandwich first, but don't want the cone to be melty. It's a struggle. Bk does have cones!
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Post by lfig on Feb 1, 2018 14:52:31 GMT -6
Hi! ladystrat I’m glad you took some time with your family away from electronics. I think it’s a good thing for everyone to do, but especially in a time like that to really reconnect and grieve with each other. peachsmama MH has...ehm....HAD a go pro and a drone. They both went by way of a pond. 🙄. But it was pretty easy to use. He replaced it with one from Amazon that only cost $79 and I think it is just as good, if not better than the $500 GoPro. So if your ever in the market to buy one I can look up which one he got. I just got notice today that I will return to work in a month! I should probably start weaning off of my afternoon naps to prepare. My first day back to work I will be traveling. Flying into DC, then driving to Shepherdstown, WV for a conference for work. What a way to be welcomed back. R lost his canoeing once. His friend had scuba diving equipment and they went back for it and found 3.. It was right by the big swinging rope and apparently no one can use the little strap on the case lol. We work and live along a river that’s primary draw is canoeing/rafting/kayaking. MH is a scuba diver and has found many valuables for people that they have lost. Including go pros, wedding rings, bicycles (because doesn’t everyone take their bicycle in a canoe with them ? 🙄), wallets, cameras, ect. Sadly, MHs go pro didn’t have the waterproof case on it when it went in. So it no longer works.
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Post by lfig on Feb 1, 2018 14:54:12 GMT -6
lfig I've been to that conference center when I was a consultant! Have you been? I was really impressed with the facility, minus finding ticks on me after my little hike, but you are more prepared than me for that type of thing! The patio bar was super cool. NCTC? I have been! I’m looking forward to going back!
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Post by flamingo on Feb 1, 2018 15:00:10 GMT -6
jewels Yes, I can sympathize, my indecisive tendencies have definitely gotten worse in the last few years. With small stuff, I try to ask myself, "will this matter in 20 years...10 years...5 years...1 year...6 months..." etc. and that helps put it in perspective. Obviously that is harder to do with a job or some of those other big issues but I think tgrimes' idea of a pro/con list is good for that. Helps take the emotion out of it and make it a more logical decision. Congrats on the job offer, btw!
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Post by peachsmama on Feb 1, 2018 15:03:58 GMT -6
R lost his canoeing once. His friend had scuba diving equipment and they went back for it and found 3.. It was right by the big swinging rope and apparently no one can use the little strap on the case lol. We work and live along a river that’s primary draw is canoeing/rafting/kayaking. MH is a scuba diver and has found many valuables for people that they have lost. Including go pros, wedding rings, bicycles (because doesn’t everyone take their bicycle in a canoe with them ? 🙄), wallets, cameras, ect. Sadly, MHs go pro didn’t have the waterproof case on it when it went in. So it no longer works. I would have declined to search for this based on stupidity of bringing it in the boat in the first place. But seriously, your H seems like such a great person. To dive for all those people for their valuables is very sweet.
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Post by wedding on Feb 1, 2018 15:08:29 GMT -6
A lot of those outfits have heels. Who in their right mind is wearing high heels to walk around Disney all day?? When we were there this past thanksgiving, there were tons of people in 40s-50s style clothing. Heels, tights (!), full face of makeup. I don’t know if there was something going on or that is just a new thing to do at Disney. wedding , did you see anything like that? Nope. There were some characters in Hollywood Studios dressed like that but they were clearly Disney employee people.
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Post by jewels on Feb 1, 2018 15:10:16 GMT -6
tgrimes, yes I am the queen of pro/con lists. However, I feel like so much of this is the intangible aspect of it. Thanks for the congrats flamingo. It is my old boss who is trying to bring me over to work with him again, so nothing I was specifically "looking" for. But it's nice to be wanted
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Post by sands42 on Feb 1, 2018 15:12:01 GMT -6
Hopeful news on the house hunt! My realtor found out a house in the same neighborhood as the one didn’t get to see will have another home coming on the market the 15th so we are already scheduled first thing in the morning. The price is right so it could be the one assuming we don’t get outbid 🙄
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Post by cagoldi on Feb 1, 2018 15:13:53 GMT -6
All this Disney talk remind me that I wanted to audition to be Belle when I was 18.
I'm old and far now so obviously that ship has sailed.
Also, the other night when we went to dinner I realized that the servers who work at Goofy's Kitchen probably make more money than I do.
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Post by wedding on Feb 1, 2018 15:17:26 GMT -6
wineallthetime, did I tell you I think you are having a boy. Strong boy feelings. Not sure why.
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Post by flamingo on Feb 1, 2018 15:17:50 GMT -6
Hopeful news on the house hunt! My realtor found out a house in the same neighborhood as the one didn’t get to see will have another home coming on the market the 15th so we are already scheduled first thing in the morning. The price is right so it could be the one assuming we don’t get outbid 🙄 EEK! Fingers and toes crossed for you.
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Post by wedding on Feb 1, 2018 15:19:52 GMT -6
Disney is expensive. We spent about $4,500 for 4 nights. That includes airfare, the meal plan, tickets, park hopper, and the picture package thing. But it's a lot. We spent about the same for our honeymoon in Barcelona for 10 days.
I went on a Disney cruise as a kid the first year they had them. It was ok. I hear it's more fun now. Would totally be down for an N13 Disney cruise! Dump those kids in the daycare....
DH and I did a cruise out of Boston once and it was great. Very relaxing and lots to do. I would do a cruise again.
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