Freaky Friday Rants and Raves 3-04
 

Rant: Spam and phishing. My bank account and SSN have been attempted to be stolen as many as forty times in one day. Be careful.

Rave: Home Depot is getting brand new aprons.

Rant: 1500 deaths and no exit plan. Viva the Troops.

Not Friday here on the westcoast yet but:

Rant: Weird trolls that just keep popping up with different names.

Rant: Some of us who have had our Fodors accounts played around with. Nice try trolls!

Rave: Spring weather is gradually appearing.

Rave: Beautiful friends, long time and new.

Rave: My trip to Atlanta in April

Rave: Friends from Italy that telephone me and e-mail me constantly, which makes me feel like we are in at least the same area, versus thousands of miles away.

Rave: All our wonderful people at Travis AFB. They are my heros.

Rant: The problem jor is facing. Idenity theft is now becoming a huge problem.

Rave: The music teacher/band director at my grandson's middle school plus the HS band director that, on his own time, gets involved also. God bless our teachers.

Wishing everyone a TGIF and a beautiful weekend!

Rant: Just got back from hospital due to another nasty round of bronchitis and sinusitus. Doc have me percocet for the pain,which didn't sit well and now I'm puking on top of coughing! ALL I want is SLEEP~~

Rave:Daughter's two year check up went very well today. Atleast one of us is healthy!(and sleeping)

klr, I am so sorry, I cannot handle that medicine either. Take good care, and wishes you get better real quick.

Rave: having fun planning college tour with daughter - Chicago/Boston/NYC- plus I tacked on an extra TWELVE days in Portland! Whooo Hooo! Almost three weeks of new restaurants and good hotels! I'm in heaven!!

Rant: Booked everywhere but NYC. Too many decisions. Where to stay, where to stay???

RANT: NYU lost daughter's application, and she can't find the paper with her confirmation that it was received. NYU says tough luck, sorry.

Rave: Aathough disappointing, at least NYU is not her first choice. And now we'll have some extra time to play in NYC.

Rave: Am leaving for Orlando/Palm Coast with hubby tomorrow night.

Rant: Jor, no matter what the number is people just ignore it.

Rave: Dad has been here for a week ((l))

Rant: Dad's friend is driving me nuts. He's a nice guy but one that brags constantly, very annoying.

Rant: My friend wants to come visit and stay for one week. One week is too long but I don't want to hurt her feelings.

Rant: Disneyworld is becoming like a lot of other greedy corporations. Theme park tickets will now expire if they aren't used within 14 days. That was not the case for decades. If you want a non expring ticket you will now have to pay an extra $100 per person. Get real. Our favorite hotel now costs $100 more per night than it cost last year. I don't know how the average American family will be able to afford it for thier children.

Sorry for the crochedy rants..have a great weekend travelers! ((r))((r))((r))

Rave: Steve Fossett's landing. What a trip. Hope he has a good sleep!

awww lcuy, I hope it all works out and you have fun anyway!! BTW I loaded more Rio photos into my site.

Rave: The weekend is here! It's been a tiring week.

Rave: I found out I'm going to Arizona AND Vegas in April!!

Rave: The flourescent orange sunsets over Magic Island this past week.

Rant: Time to lose weight. No more malasadas!

Rave- Finally got myself back to the gym. So far 3 days of working out plus one day of serious shoveling.

Rant- Every CELL in my body hurts.

Rave- All of the people who supported the schools and teachers at the school committe meeting this past week.

Rant- Looks like the committee won't give the towns the opportuinity to vote on an override that could save the teacher and programs from the chopping block.

Rave- Planning July Hawaii trip justifies the amount of time I spend on this board.

Lovely morning here in Central NJ.

Rant: Cold weather and snow. Enough already!

Rant/Rave: DS moved out to his first apartment yesterday. And my back hurts from helping. I didn't realize how large his bedroom is.

Rant: My end of winter cold.

Rave: DD was accepted to Old Dominion this week. Thats her third acceptence to college.

Rave: DH is coming back home tonight from business trip to Vegas. (He told me some person in the casino at MGM won 2.5 million dollars at craps on Monday. How do you do that?) He promised me we'd go away someplace warm for a long weekend later this month.

Rant: Kids taken fron their bedrooms in the middle of the night.

Rave: Almost through another winter.

Have a safe and healthy weekend.

Rave: Afganistan just elected the fist female Governor,ever.

Rave: Praise our troops, bless them and bring them home safely.

Rave: Spring training under way.

Rave: Ready to leave for Miami to see a show tonight at Coconut Grove Playhouse (the Constant Wife). Then tomorrow is our FODORITE gathering at Pompano. Eating today at Ortanique in Coral Gables and tonight at Le Bouchon in the Grove -- thanks to Fodorite recommendations. A nice little gourmet mini vacation.

Rant: It's 54 in Naples right now! Really cold for us. Normally we'd love having the top down on the little Z-3 zipping through the Everglades to get to Miami, but that AIN'T gonna happen today!!!

Rave: A great meal last night at an old NYC favorite, Tout Va Bien on W. 51st. Cocktails, appetizers, two entrees, 1/2 bottle of Cotes D'Rhone, and after dinner drinks for $115 (including tip.) For NYC, that's a great deal for really good food.

Rant: Vegas trip to celebrate our anniversary cancelled for work reasons.

Rant: Asked to join eight colleagues on a West Coast swing to meet 30 clients over a 2 1/2 day period at the end of this month.

Rave: West Coast trip ends on Friday of the weekend I was going to head to Vegas. Means my trip is back on, only now I'm not paying the airfare.

Rant: People who use cell phones in the library.
Rave: Librarians who politely ask cell phone users to leave
Rant: That there is a need for the above rant/rave

Rave: I found my missing glove

Rant/Rave: It's Friday and I'm here.

Rave: Spring training games begin today here in FLL. Rave: Fodorite gathering tomorrow! Patrick...I heard that the Constant Wife was quite good, but it is closing soon....bummer.

rave: a week from today my son and I will be packing for Japan, and trying to sleep that night before our early departure on Sat. morning. A trip that took 18 months to plan, all on FF points and Starwood points.

rave: Had the #1 solo hike of my life in Sedona last weekend. Mule deer, a wild boar, chanting drumming Native Americans, and Boynton Canyon were involved. I'm still high and energized from the whole trip, but esp. that hike.

rave: the 74 yr old buddy and colleague who I work with so closely every day. How lucky am I to work w/someone who is just so glad to still be alive and working and happy that I want to work w/him. No BS, no work politics, no hidden agendas, just work and fun together.

rant: my patience is being tried, and I am not doing well w/it. 12 yr old daughter in puberty is a big challenge. "Mom, I love you; I hate you; I love you; I hate you" DH and I not doing well either. Hopefully this will pass.

rave: I'm also thankful for spring training. It's time for baseball and preseason games in Tokyo and Osaka.

lcuy, how awful about NYU; I hope Chicago or Boston work out. Good luck to everyone on the college tours and applications- and congratulations to Jersey's daughter.

I hope no one is having snow this weekend. Ours is slowly melting, and I wish the same for you all.

Rant-The results of my brother's medical tests came back and it is not good. Because someone on this board has been harrassing me via email, I am not going to post any more info. The good news is that he is at the Clinic. My heart is breaking at this point.

For all of you obsessed with little things, the only thing that really matters in life IMO is your health and family...

emd-Only one week? Can't believe it is so close!
wish I was coming with you. You've got trip planning to a science!

Lucy

Lucy, I have some of your posts printed out in the notebook that is going w/us (along w/mrwunrfl, Florence, and the rest of the gang), so in a way, you ARE going with us!

Rant: People who benefit from having a good school system because it increases the value of their homes tremendously but won't pay to keep the system going because their kids are grown. Seriously considering private school for the kids.

Rant: Local politicians who won't exhibit leadership and erect road blocks to prevent change.

Rave: Heading into Boston for the weekend with DH for our semiannual getaway.

Rave: Been going to the gym for 2 months now. Clothes starting to fit better, no real weight loss but overall I feel stronger and healthier.

Eva- maybe we are bumping into each other at the Food Mart and at the gym.

One more rave: Friends are joining us on our summer vacation. But we won't be so joined that it will be a problem if you know what I mean.

Rave--Celebrating my birthday this weekend.

Rant--Need to celebrate early as dh has to travel for work next week.

Rave--Found a great new doctor this week.

Rave--Kitty had a tooth extracted and recovered just fine. I will admit that she was pretty entertaining when she was still doped up though.

Rant--People on the boards going through hard times/sickness. Hope all of you and your families get better fast.

Rave--Our summer family reunion plans are finally all in place.

Rant:
More than ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED of our troops have been killed in Iraq. Sadly, travelinwifey, you are correct, people just ignore it. Just as they ignore the fact that no WMD were found.

Raves:
six weeks to Baton rouge.
four months to Glacier NP and Canadian Rockies.

RANT: So sorry, Buckeyemom, for the medical problems your brother is having, and that you're having e-mail problems with some creep. Shouldn't happen! You are so right about good health and family!

RAVE: Still glowing over my week just spent with my granddaughter (even though the two pounds I gained back are still hanging on. :-( ) But that's okay........ the pounds will go away, and the joy in my heart from the visit won't! :-)

RAVE: Going to see "The Aviator" with DH today. Tomorrow night, a good friend is coming for our annual cold-weather watching of "Fargo." Usually we wait until it snows, but don't think any real snow is in the picture this winter for Raleigh! Dinner will be filet mignon wrapped in bacon, wild rice, glazed carrots, snow peas and water chestnuts........... Creme Brulees with fresh mango for dessert! My friend will make her Watermelon Martinis to start us off...... :-d

RAVE: ACC basketball. Carolina WILL beat Duke in their HUGE game this coming week! ;;)

RAVE: Made reservations at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside for the Azalea Festival in April. First time we've gone; get to eat at Elijah's!

RAVE: Made reservations to visit Asheville for 4th of July weekend. It's one of my favorite places! :-)

RAVE: bennnie getting in shape! Kudos to you!

Happy birthday, mms, and many more! ((f))

Happy weekend, everybody!

One more rave: For all those NYC residents who found the The Gates in Central Park an inconvenience, initial estimates are that it added $8mm in sales tax revenue and $280mm in total spending. May not have been art, but definately helps pay the light bills.

Rave:
The Sun is shining, everything is blooming,Florida is so beautiful!
Rave:
I will be in Paris Monday. I will see my son for the first time in a year on Monday.
Rave:
Fodor Friends
Rave:
Friend's husband has suddenly become unwell, had test that came back with good results.One down, hope not too many tests to go. Wishing for perfect outcome!
No Rant:
Enough Good stuff cancels out all the Bad stuff

Happy Friday! This week flew by for me!

Rave: Week #2 of my "find your 18 year old abs challenge" with great friend who motivates me to stick to my fitness goals. I'm doing great so far!
((*)) Now I just gotta beat him!((*))
Will weight & measure tomorrow to check my progress.

Rant: People in power positions who don't want to do any work themselves, and block others (like me) from making a change for the better! I don't get it! ((?))

Rant: Starting to feel burnt out at work. I need a vacation now, but have to wait 'til June! :((

Rave: Our East Coast "ambassador" Budman ((b))is out in CA for the Barrel tastings this weekend & will meet some of our West Coast Fodor-friends!

Have a great weekend everyone! ((#)) Trish

Scarlett, have a fabulous, fabulous time in Paris with your son! I know you will be soooooooooo happy to see him! :-)

Rave: It's a gorgeous day, rain has passed through and supposed to get up to near 70...spring is here, I think

Rant: even tho spring training is starting, we'll miss Sammy, Moises, Kyle, Mark, and whoever else I've forgotten. Go Cubs!

Rant: Buckeyemom, so sorry about your brother! And also so sorry about your harrassment. There seems to be so many mean people.

Rant: Have had the flu all week and will try and go to work today for a few hours, although that bed is looking awfully good.

EMD: It will get better.

Rave: The sun is shining.

alot to rave about!

rave: mms...i'll be 29 on monday!!
i'm having an "i'm not 30 yet!" party this w'end! ((^))

rave: i won't rave about my "new" job yet, but i will rave that i have an interview on wednesday for a newly created, higher paying job in my company. then, my next step will be moving into new york. :-"

rave: dinner at favorite place tonight w/my man. =D>

rave: paris (for work) and budapest (for leisure) is on for april!! ((R))

whoo-hoo!
:D

Scarlett--Have a great trip! I know the highlight will be just spending time with DS.

Rant: 4 of our local Royal Canadian Mounted Police here in Alberta were ambushed and murdered yesterday. All Canadians are mourning this terrible, unprecedented loss to our police force.

Rave: All of the brave people who defend our nations, keep our streets safe and help those who cannot help themselves.

Atilla, that's so horrible. Sorry to hear about that. I'll add that to my rant which includes coming out of yoga class yesterday to find someone had smashed into my car and left! So much for the peacefully feeling! Rave: 2 days until Vegas, baby! And the weather looks great!

atila - What a tragedy! My heart goes out to the RCMP's and their families.

Rant - Just got an e-mail from my best friend today. Her nephew who had been operated on earlier this week for extensive injuries he received in Iraq, passed away last night. Let's bring our men and women back soon!

....If that happens, Al Queda controls the mid-east and the oil resources. Not the best outcome. Thank our troops any chance we get for protect all of us.

Thank you swalter and bennnie. No matter where you are from, we all know the pain of losing brave people who do such an important, sometimes thankless job.

Sorry about your friend's nephew trivbeck. God speed.

buckeyemom: I hope your brother gets well soon, and I hope the harassment stops! I am sure that is the last thing you need right now.

Rant: Contesting a charge on my visa card with complete documentation attached to the letter and getting a form letter response asking for complete details about the contested charge.
Rave: Meeting Judyrem for lunch, discussing our interest in travel, planning for the SoFL GTG in Pompano tomorrow and finding (on Judy's recommendation) Croissant Time on Hwy 1 in FLL--a great bakery/French food place that I will return to often.

Rave: Just got confirmation that our round-the-world air tickets are issued and waiting for us to pick them up in Istanbul next month. Hats off to British Airways' nice IST people.

Rant: Now I have to pay for the b*ggers.