Something About Nothing ... #12

[goNDmay9]

Are you going to get a chance to get to Universal in there? I will be at Universal on the 3rd. I've never been that time of year and am going as tour guide for friends so I'm hoping I'm pleasantly surprised about both the heat and the crowds.

We are seriously considering it. Only hesitated because at least one of the girls' tickets are seasonal and all of July is blocked. Renewals for the pass is sept (for one - I need to check the other) and not sure it is worth the difference to upgrade now vs just waiting for a weekend in the fall / august. We may squeeze one in on 6/30.

 

[macraven]

GoND
Small world !!

Did not know you lived in Atlanta

A few of the posters here live in Georgia

Sw has flown out of Atlanta for sometime

I'm not as fond of the airport but use it
But did drive to Orlando Jan-Feb this year for the parks


I guess the ND in your screen name made me think of the state and Notre Dame

 

[Lynne G]

Pretty sure we are warmer than PC. The city temp is 101, out in the burbs, it is 99.

 

[keishashadow]

My mouth is still numb & i get to go back in 2 weeks, wheee. Dentist needs to make a car payment lol

I don't see why not Buckeev. You just have to put the cane up in the compartment. I think I remember seeing walkers and canes. Hey, at least you may be seated first, though get off last if with SW. Sorry to hear, even if a long story.

Yep, lady on last flight put up quite the fuss to let it go

I keep my cane with me on the flight
I lay it in the floor once I collapse it

Never was an issue in flights

Maybe since collapsed they didn't see it, or if u put in bookbag?

Good morning

Sad to see that my flight prices didn't change with the anniversary sale in fact my return flight has increased...should have bought sooner. SW has changed but still the best value when you consider the bag fees.

I'm just going to cut down on the food budget to make up for it...no Club Villain for us

On a brighter note, I had to work late yesterday and my lovely daughter surprised me by having dinner ready when I got home...bbq chicken, sweet potato mash, peas and roasted brussel sprouts...I could get used to this
Hope everyone has a great day

Aw, sorry. Have you tried checking around 10 am on Sunday ams? Try it, you may like it. No, really, i find my best sale fares then

We are planning to go on the 1st!



Good thing you stayed in side. Pollen count is cray cray AND it is HOT!



YAY! only 5 days - it is coming so fast.

RIGHT? #HornsNotHelpful

@schumigirl and @Lynne G i am so behind on my ladyscaping! So overdue for a mani-pedi. I could probably climb a tree and ward off small animals.


so - you all really like sw? i have recently been introduced as they just started flying out of atlanta? how is it flying with younger children? have used it twice to vegas - but was solo. I was thinking it MAY be worth the switch from delta if we can realistically reach the companion ticket.

Pants! Ha!

@macraven @keishashadow i love the renovations shows! it sometimes gets depressing though because the prices they quote and reality (at least in atlanta) have quite a drastic gap! LOL.

@keishashadow i am still laughing at the mental visual /movie i have of you sitting in that carwash with the attendant frantically waving and gesturing and you and GD just sitting there with the sound blocked out, maybe singing with the occasional whoosh and falling water.

haven't changed any ressies for our 4th trip hotel yet. tentative plan is disney quest on 7/1, epcot on 7/2 (sunday), move to shades of green 7/5 and commando rope drop insane (mama's gonna need a drink or two) MK on Thursday 7/6 then pool / spa / resort dining / relax until sunday.

Yep they are flexible and i rack up the CC rewards for flights .

Yep, we were jamming & blonde-ly oblivious lol

Just saw offer for tix under $20 to DQ.

 

[pcstang]

Pretty sure we are warmer than PC. The city temp is 101, out in the burbs, it is 99.

It's only 75 here...rain, rain and more rain this week. I may be down to only 2 kids if my oldest keeps his attitude up!

 

[Lynne G]

It's only 75 here...rain, rain and more rain this week. I may be down to only 2 kids if my oldest keeps his attitude up!

Welcome to having a teen. I have a double shot of teens. Hope the rain leaves and gives a nice day. Little one only has one final tomorrow, so already demanded older one to accommodate her schedule. The one joy of having not being the mom taxi.

 

[Monykalyn]

so - you all really like sw? i have recently been introduced as they just started flying out of atlanta? how is it flying with younger children? have used it twice to vegas - but was solo. I was thinking it MAY be worth the switch from delta if we can realistically reach the companion ticket.

Love SW with kids! Flight Attendants really are the best. Although-in 2004 we flew Delta for our trip to WDW-and the flight attendants were the absolute best ever with the kids on a flight-maybe because of slow time (feb) and nearly empty flight, but one of them took the girls to the galley and fed them warm chocolate chip cookies and entertained them for an hour. She said she missed her grandbabies - I wish I could have been adopted by her. The only time I have ever written a letter to an airline to praise an employee(we have had many good experiences on several airlines that I wish I had followed up on, but this one really stands out).
We snagged a credit for the 2 going down later in August (yay!) but November flights have remained ridiculous-so I think we are driving. We would have needed to rent a car anyway. And I LOVE Hitchhikers Guide to Galaxy!

I may be down to only 2 kids if my oldest keeps his attitude up!

Oh yes-have a 14 year old girl myself (and survived her older sister). Although she has been surprisingly pleasant so far this summer-maybe because she is worn out from PE (summer school) and band? And swimming when we can fit it in. And she knows she has to be nice or I will cancel her Fight of Passage FP (yep-that is a real threat! If it gets me through the summer call me all the bad momma names you want LOL).

Hot, humid typical MO summer here now. Knew the nice low humidity couldn't last. Garden looks to be quite fruitful-already harvested bushel of green beans (ate those tonight as had an extra extra kid). Brownies cooling down now.

So-Mom in law emailed me about weeklong (cheap) getaway vacations at our favorite Marriott resort in Orlando-we already have first weekend in October booked (just missing Lynne)-If she wants to go a week I am game-and maybe finally have a meetup as it will be long enough to hit UO! Can stay a week in 2 bed Grande Vista for 1/2 what we are paying for 5 days at POP...

Happy late Bday to @Chuckers! Hope the year goes better than the actual day!

My mouth is still numb & i get to go back in 2 weeks, wheee. Dentist needs to make a car payment lol

I think middles orthodontist bought a boat with our payments...hope things get better soon!

 

[pcstang]

Love SW with kids! Flight Attendants really are the best. Although-in 2004 we flew Delta for our trip to WDW-and the flight attendants were the absolute best ever with the kids on a flight-maybe because of slow time (feb) and nearly empty flight, but one of them took the girls to the galley and fed them warm chocolate chip cookies and entertained them for an hour. She said she missed her grandbabies - I wish I could have been adopted by her. The only time I have ever written a letter to an airline to praise an employee(we have had many good experiences on several airlines that I wish I had followed up on, but this one really stands out).
We snagged a credit for the 2 going down later in August (yay!) but November flights have remained ridiculous-so I think we are driving. We would have needed to rent a car anyway. And I LOVE Hitchhikers Guide to Galaxy!


Oh yes-have a 14 year old girl myself (and survived her older sister). Although she has been surprisingly pleasant so far this summer-maybe because she is worn out from PE (summer school) and band? And swimming when we can fit it in. And she knows she has to be nice or I will cancel her Fight of Passage FP (yep-that is a real threat! If it gets me through the summer call me all the bad momma names you want LOL).

Hot, humid typical MO summer here now. Knew the nice low humidity couldn't last. Garden looks to be quite fruitful-already harvested bushel of green beans (ate those tonight as had an extra extra kid). Brownies cooling down now.

So-Mom in law emailed me about weeklong (cheap) getaway vacations at our favorite Marriott resort in Orlando-we already have first weekend in October booked (just missing Lynne)-If she wants to go a week I am game-and maybe finally have a meetup as it will be long enough to hit UO! Can stay a week in 2 bed Grande Vista for 1/2 what we are paying for 5 days at POP...

Happy late Bday to @Chuckers! Hope the year goes better than the actual day!


I think middles orthodontist bought a boat with our payments...hope things get better soon!

My oldest is only 12! I'm screwed lol! When will you be at the darkside?
I feel the same about the orthodontist...

 

[keishashadow]

It's only 75 here...rain, rain and more rain this week. I may be down to only 2 kids if my oldest keeps his attitude up!

Kids build one's character & empty the pocketbook

Welcome to having a teen. I have a double shot of teens. Hope the rain leaves and gives a nice day. Little one only has one final tomorrow, so already demanded older one to accommodate her schedule. The one joy of having not being the mom taxi.

Double trouble lol? JK u have good kids

Love SW with kids! Flight Attendants really are the best. Although-in 2004 we flew Delta for our trip to WDW-and the flight attendants were the absolute best ever with the kids on a flight-maybe because of slow time (feb) and nearly empty flight, but one of them took the girls to the galley and fed them warm chocolate chip cookies and entertained them for an hour. She said she missed her grandbabies - I wish I could have been adopted by her. The only time I have ever written a letter to an airline to praise an employee(we have had many good experiences on several airlines that I wish I had followed up on, but this one really stands out).
We snagged a credit for the 2 going down later in August (yay!) but November flights have remained ridiculous-so I think we are driving. We would have needed to rent a car anyway. And I LOVE Hitchhikers Guide to Galaxy!


Oh yes-have a 14 year old girl myself (and survived her older sister). Although she has been surprisingly pleasant so far this summer-maybe because she is worn out from PE (summer school) and band? And swimming when we can fit it in. And she knows she has to be nice or I will cancel her Fight of Passage FP (yep-that is a real threat! If it gets me through the summer call me all the bad momma names you want LOL).

Hot, humid typical MO summer here now. Knew the nice low humidity couldn't last. Garden looks to be quite fruitful-already harvested bushel of green beans (ate those tonight as had an extra extra kid). Brownies cooling down now.

So-Mom in law emailed me about weeklong (cheap) getaway vacations at our favorite Marriott resort in Orlando-we already have first weekend in October booked (just missing Lynne)-If she wants to go a week I am game-and maybe finally have a meetup as it will be long enough to hit UO! Can stay a week in 2 bed Grande Vista for 1/2 what we are paying for 5 days at POP...

Happy late Bday to @Chuckers! Hope the year goes better than the actual day!


I think middles orthodontist bought a boat with our payments...hope things get better soon!

I've paid for 3 full sets of braces & various other dental appliances, including ones the dogs used as chew toys. A double set for oldest who didn't wear his retainer

Used to say #2 was the 'good one', let's just say he's made up for it.

 

[Chuckers]

Thank you all for the birthday wishes... It's been an exhausting few days, sorry I haven't been on sooner.

I am finally home, but my car isn't.. it's still an hour away at a dealership. Turns out that the faulty thermostat caused problems with a relay which caused problems with the cooling fan. I picked up the car this morning and drove to a Walmart to get something. When I got back in the car, the overheat idiot light immediately went on. So, it was back to the mechanic. Upon talking to him, he said the car should still be under warranty ($400 later...), so I called Chevy, it is still under the power train warranty. 3 hours at the shop (90+ degrees, no AC) to wait for a tow truck to come get the car and bring it to a certified dealer. The tow truck shows up and I get in the cab to go to the dealer... the cab has NO A/C (heat is on full blast), the passenger window doesn't roll down, and exhaust fumes are leaking into the cab. I thought I was going to die.. seriously. The dealer has no loaners, so I have to rent a car (out of my own pocket) to get home. I have no idea when the car will be ready. But, I am home.. I will be in my own bed.. and the kitties are happy to see me.

 

[tink1957]

Sorry Chuckers

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

Yep........it`s Wednesday..........all day........

Chuckers, sorry you`ve had all the grief to deal with........doesn't sound like fun at all........hope it`s all sorted soon.......

Have to say we sailed through the teenage years with our son........no issues or tantrums, no yelling, demanding or shouting......we thank our lucky stars reading about some people`s teen experiences........wouldn't put up with some of it........guess we were lucky



Got New York to Orlando flights booked last night......going with JetBlue as we wanted to fly out of JFK........extra space seats or something like that......another thing notched off the list......almost done now.......Rockefeller, Empire State and HHN tickets and we`re done.......

Today is kinda lazy......need to hand few things in to Financial Advisor and that's it. Off out tonight with friend, it`s her birthday....and day out with DH tomorrow for shopping and lunch day.......

Weather warm and sunny today.........hope your Wednesday is a good one...........

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, my son is good, though I have to tell ya, I used to say are you 2 or 12. Those changing years can make some cranky teens.

Oh no Chuckers. What a pain in the tuss. I hate car issues, so inconvenienced. Hopefully the dealer fixes the issues and you can get repaid for the expenses you incurred so far.

Yep, it's Wednesday, and while Kiesha's sweating with the heat wave, it's time for the hump day reminder:

So hang in there, Friday will be here before ya know it. I thought it would be slacks today. Went back inside and changed to a skirt. While it's now 79 degrees, it's oh so muggy. Then a downpour that lasted exactly 10 minutes. Even more so muggy after that. Iced tea is ready, so hope all enjoy this Wednesday in the middle of June.

 

[Chuckers]

This is the first real car issue I've ever had since I've owned a car. I never thought I would be happy to be back in my office at work... but I am happy especially because I got to update my count down numbers after being away for 5 days.. my numbers are now:

2 Months, 26 days, 16 hours, 6 minutes and 18 seconds...

OR

13 Weeks
88 Days
2112 Hours
126,720 Minutes
7,603,200 seconds

88 FREAKIN DAYS!!! That's the same number as keys on a piano!!

This made me smile today.

 

[macraven]

Morning all

Chuckers
Wow that was some vacation to see your sister!

So sad to read if the car troubles and complications

You need a big

 

[Chuckers]

Morning all

Chuckers
Wow that was some vacation to see your sister!

So sad to read if the car troubles and complications

You need a big

Well, I did get drunk Monday night.. it kinda helped.. (I got drunk on one nip of grape vodka.. I have no stomach any more, so I am a cheap date). I could use a hug... I am exhausted.

 

[Lynne G]

Hugs to ya Chuckers. Rest. sorry to hear all the stuff you've been going through. Bright side though. Rockin' the 80's I see. That deserves.

 

[keishashadow]

This is the first real car issue I've ever had since I've owned a car. I never thought I would be happy to be back in my office at work... but I am happy especially because I got to update my count down numbers after being away for 5 days.. my numbers are now:

2 Months, 26 days, 16 hours, 6 minutes and 18 seconds...

OR

13 Weeks
88 Days
2112 Hours
126,720 Minutes
7,603,200 seconds

88 FREAKIN DAYS!!! That's the same number as keys on a piano!!

This made me smile today.

Lol the numbers - Are you an accountant or actuary?

Sorry re the ride. You know what they say...time to trade it in . Well, that's what i say

Lynne OMG how'd u get my picture? . Flooding all around the area here, we've only gotten brief showers that are just making it muggier. Supposed to be some good boomers coming thru after noon today. As long as we don't lose power i.e. Ceiling fans & our window ACs in bedrooms I'll be happy as thousands here still have none.

Was going to go downtown to see the pen's victory parade but they shut down all the routes in before 9 am. Figure too hot with the youngling anyway & crowd should be substantial even with the bad weather forecast.

 

[macraven]

Saw the hhn map up last night

Sure someone will link it to the Dis today