Originally Posted By mickeynewe To be honest, I really AM proud of Tinkerbell, I just couldn't TELL her that--- *sshhhhh*
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM Crud...I missed dalmatians!!!!! I wanted to do it!!!! Good job dsnykid. mickeynewe... it sounds like you have your family trained pretty well. Way to crack that whip mom! Oh, ya...pay the neighbor kid to mow your lawn and mark that off your list. In all seriousness, you REALLY need to take it easy this next week as much as you can. I can tell that you have a lot on your plate. Do what you can, and if there are things that don't get done...oh well. The world will not cease to exist. I am sending out a "standing O" to tink for dragging down the luggage. Good effort, tink. I think that I may have to put my money on you for completing your packing before mickeynewe. Apparently, she needs to mow her lawn, and her house is a pit and needs cleaning. I think I'll just sit back and watch you two battle it out for "vacation preparedness supremacy." I'd better go over my checklist first... 1. Packing...check 2. Sprinkler timers...check 3. Pool timer...check 4. Mail service...check 5. Housesitter...check 6. Automatic animal feeders...check 7. Automatic waterers...check Yup, I'm ready. Carry on, girls. One of you want to bring me a 'rita before you get going?
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 I have never been able to type Dalmatians, either! I was hoping to catch it at 101. Darn! That's what I get for going food shopping. (and swimsuit shopping for DH who left his b. suit somewhere. No luck in that dept. Good thing I have over a week left to shop for it.) I agree w/MollysMom, I don't like the thought of Mickeynewe overdoing it and not being able to have the energy for DL. Hopefully, you can rest up during the week after your busy weekend. Last night, I was typing in my trip for the countdown page on LP & looked on the list to see who was going to DL during my dates to see if I recognized any names. Lo and behold, MollysMom is arriving the day after I leave! Darn!
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM Poop!!! Miss you by one day!!! That really "bites" as my DD would say. It may be for the best...I'd probably just get you into trouble anyway. My BIL is a laywer, so I could have gotten you out of trouble as easily as I got you into it, though. I ALMOST booked out trip to start friday the 10th...in retrospect that would have worked out great. Then, you would have had the pleasure of BOTH mickeynewe's and my company. Maybe we could plan an all-girl's quickie trip sometime...even for a weekend. We can tell the families that we are going on a "Woman's Retreat", and then hook up at DL. I think it should be called "Wenchfest." Ok, back to your packing.
Originally Posted By dsnykid I enjoy reading you guys go back and forth... it gives me a huge smile I just got lucky getting the dalmatian... it's only my second one
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM I didn't even realize we were that close to 101. The fact that you have 2 dsnykid makes me very jealous...I am still hoping for my first.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe I'm am taking 30 minutes to myself before I think of anything else. Just to relax. While I am at it I am eating the best cheeseburger ever -- along with those fattening fries. Crunchy and golden brown. So yummy. I decided I just was not getting enough fuel. Little bit of heaven I tell you -- see, I was going to make a real smart-tushie wise-crack there Mollysmom but I restrained myself. You can thank the yummy morsels! Afterwards, I think I shall open up the toiletry bag and LOOK inside it. Didn't say I was going to pack anything, but I'm at least going to get a "sense" of what's needed. Baby steps, its all about the baby steps. hehe We're not all like SOMEONE WHOSE NAME I WON'T MENTION that comes on here and "brags" with their "checks". Ugh, some people....get your own gosh-dang 'rita! Although, I have to ask --- what is wrong with you Mollysmom? Look how Tinker (yes, I'm down to abbreviations now) and I took all that time and effort to coordinate our schedules, yet, you just couldn't fall in with the plan *sigh* Tink, what are we going to do with her? dsnykid, thanks for your comment. I'm glad we can put a smile on your face! We do our best to add to the fun. Its all about the LP Sisterhood. We truly enjoy the teasing and banter with one another. For me, I always look forward to seeing who's come up with what every time I check in. Now, to be "serious" for a moment... I know, I know.... I just wanted to say thanks for all your good wishes, thoughts, and talking to-s! I am going to do my best to slow it down. I really appreciate all your support! Great Big Smooches and Hugs!!
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM Yum...with or without onions? I like onions on my burger. Tartar for my fries, too...or fry sauce. I'm sittin' here eating a salad. SOME of us care about our appearance at DL, while others opt for horking down a cheesburger and fries. Ok, I'm gonna say this one more time...I BOOKED MY TRIP FIRST!!!!!!! You should have coordinated your trips with mine. I just pulled out my vacation folder, and I booked my trip on September 26, 2006 at 3:03 p.m. Tink didn't even get her plane tickets until this week, and you just got your stuff figured out in June when your first trip got cancelled. I don't know why I take this abuse from you, I really don't, and quit kissin' me. xxxxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoooo
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Wow, MM, you ARE organized! Your trip has been booked for almost a year! That is impressive! I'm so sorry I'll just miss seeing you. I get in enough trouble myself, you wouldn't have had to worry about getting me in any! (Do you think your BIL can help us out after the fact?) When I called Hojos yesterday to change my dates, the girl was so nice and said how they look forward to us coming, it's so nice that we're "regulars" and all of these other nice things. I said "Ummmm, I don't think you know who we are or you wouldn't be saying that." I didn't get anything else packed yet. I am considering going through my ironing basket and getting some things ready. I did reserve my rent a car for here, to get me to the airport, so I accomplished something! (more than eating a cheese burger, I tell you! Whenever we have a flight that leaves before the crack of dawn, I am too embarrassed to ask anyone to drive us to the airport. (We live very close.) I am afraid to book one of those limo/van services b/c they might not show up. So, I rent a car for the day. I pick it up the day before and drop everyone off at the airport, return the car and take the shuttle back. It's usually a lot cheaper, too. I use Thrifty and belong to their Blue Chip program. They give you a free day after 14 or 16 days of rentals, I think. I have 2 coupons for a free day. I booked with one of them, so the car should only cost me about $10 for taxes and fees. (I like riding around in the fancy car the day before, too!) The only problem I had last year, was finding the location to return the car, it's not at the airport and after going to bed at 1am and getting up @ 2am, I ended up not being able to find the place and having to call Thrifty for directions from wherever I ended up. lol (I'm sure you know Philly is not a good area to get lost in in the middle of the night!)
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM tink...BIL digs me, so I'm sure he can take care of any needs you may have. Ironing basket!?! What the heck is that?!?!? I own an iron, but I can't say I've ever actually plugged it in. I do recall using it once to hold an art and craft project down while some glue dried. I rent from Thrifty, too. I got a rental for the week we're in Anaheim for $84 when they were having a special. Cheaper than a taxi, and better than the shuttle. I will only use it to go from the airport and back, but I like the convenience of taking myself. I have never been to Philly, but you guys are on the news often in these here parts. The little town I live in is about 25 miles from Spokane (where I work), and I think at last count, we had about 1000 residents...including the dogs. We are all very spread out as well. Most of us live on acreage of some size or another. I live on 30 acres myself, and my nearest neighbor is about 3/4 of a mile away, and she lives on 20. Getting lost out here means that you will eventually be found in the woods dead, or after the spring thaw.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Spokane sounds much nicer than Philly! Wow, 30 acres! We thought we had a big lawn to mow! I'll have to tell my son about your "lawn"! I'm jealous of your Thrifty deal! I couldn't book 'til I knew what airport I'd be flying into and what dates. So, I got stuck w/$348. I check back a few times a day and just got it lowered to $339! Before you know it I'll have the $84 rate, too! Don't you just love their "Blue Chip" club? They treat us like royalty!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Lawn Mowed - CHECK Landscaping - CHECK Notified Alarm Company - CHECK Drinking Extra Large Slurpee - In Progress
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 You are doing better than me, Mickeynewe! I only went to the movies! (Go see Hairspray, now! It'll make you smile all day!) (I also rebooked my car for the 4th time...it's down to $281!)
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Slacker! Here I am forcing myself to stay focused and you're off to the movies. You're certainly a good mentor! Glad you had the opportunity to relax and have some fun. Did Travolta do a good job?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe NOW I'm starting to feel like I've accomplished something! Designed Promotional Postcards and Emailed to Printer - CHECK Paid Bills - CHECK Backed up financial data to jumpdrive and CD (something I always do prior to a trip -- what if something devastating happened? Nice to know you ALWAYS have those vital records!) - CHECK Called about reservations for Magicopolis - CHECK So, Tinkerbell -- how's your list going? *pokes gently* Come on --- get moving!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 MollysMom is going to be soooo impressed with you Mickeynewe! I have nothing to put a check next to, unfortunately. So she will not be happy w/me. But, you are leaving sooner that I am. (I'm so impressed that I don't even know what this is: <<Designed Promotional Postcards and Emailed to Printer>>) When I find out what it is, I'll have to do it, too!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe LOL -- It's okay Tinkersbell, you're allowed not to know! My daughter has a performance coming up and she had a bunch of professional promotional photographs done. We just got them back and I designed some promotional material using the pictures and then emailed them to the printers. In fact, send me an email (I think its listed here) and I will send you her web site which isn't advertised so that way you will know who you are looking for! Now, I'm gonna start cracking the whip --- get to work! Checklist: Went to Target and bought supplies for trip - CHECK
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Mickeynewe, I'm so dumb, I couldn't figure out what you meant by emailing something to the printer, b/c I thought you were talking about the actual machine~the printer that is hooked up to the computer. Duh! lol I know, I know, I need to wake up and get something accomplished. Maybe tomorrow, I had a really tought day today w/my oldest son and then had to work tonite, so nothing was crossed off the list. Part of the problem is that I just made reservations, so I think I have months more to go before I leave, I don't ever book plane tix this late. I do have Target on my list for tomorrow to buy things for the trip. I'm glad you got ressies for Magicopolis. How far do you have to travel to go there? That's Fri. night, right? Jeez, that'll be here before you know it! I'm going to look for your email addy now...have a good night!
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM Good mornin' girls... I'm back from a nice relaxing weekend, and I see that you two have been pretty busy this weekend....one of you more than the other...two gold stars for you, mickeynewe. What flavor Slurpee? I like the blue ones and the green ones best. tink...for gosh sake, I don't actually mow the entire 30 acres! We have probably 4-5 acres in yard that we mow. We have 3 riding lawnmowers, so it goes pretty fast, and we all rather enjoy it, too. The rest is woods. Spokane IS wonderful, I have lived here all my life, and can't think of ever leaving. It has been a great place to raise DD, and we have met several people that have moved here from other places for that very reason. I must say, though, that I fell in love with San Diego when we went to Sea World. I could see retiring there, but unless I were to win a very large lottery, that would be out of the question. I don't think my $650 a month house payment would get me much there. I DID get very lucky on the car rental. I had a car rented from Thrifty for $150, but while I was looking for a rental for my folks, I saw that Thrifty was having a "Southern California" special for $84, so I cancelled my previous reservation and booked the special. I notice now that the rental prices are $300 at least...ouch. mickeynewe...I think we need to give tink a much needed kick in the rear so she gets her stuff together. Less than a week...aren't you just crazy with excitement? I'm down to 20 days, and I already can't sleep.
