Freaky Friday Rants and Raves, Dec. 3
Dec 3rd, 2004, 07:11 AM
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Rave: rusty the dog is back.
COngratulations on the twins to Dan,
Happy Anniversary GoTravel
Congratulations on the marathon mms.
Good Luck Melissa on the marathon - someday, I will run it too
rave: great weather in Dallas.
rave: starting work on a new project, a new product for the company, very exciting
no rants today...
COngratulations on the twins to Dan,
Happy Anniversary GoTravel
Congratulations on the marathon mms.
Good Luck Melissa on the marathon - someday, I will run it too
rave: great weather in Dallas.
rave: starting work on a new project, a new product for the company, very exciting
no rants today...
Dec 3rd, 2004, 07:22 AM
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OO, Congratulations!! Pink or Blue, it is Wonderful!! We have to learn to knit!
mms, you are a better " man" than I
I have started running again, the Pup and I come crawling back to the house, panting, marathons sound like something totally unreachable!
Dec 3rd, 2004, 07:35 AM
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Congrats, OO! What wonderful news! I'm so happy for your family with the news from both your son AND your daughter. Time to celebrate!
Scarlett, yes he's a handful with a big heart. We have started to realize that we probably should have named him "Rocket" since he's definitely not slowing down with age. However, he seems to really like the nickname you gave him, as well. ((&))
Scarlett, yes he's a handful with a big heart. We have started to realize that we probably should have named him "Rocket" since he's definitely not slowing down with age. However, he seems to really like the nickname you gave him, as well. ((&))
Dec 3rd, 2004, 07:39 AM
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Rave: Off to Sanata Barbara for our anniversary trip!!
Rant: DH hurt his finger at work, 17 stiches worth. Ouch!
Rave: Our Christmas tree is beautiful, a 14 ft. tree from Shaver Lake. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!
Rave: DS & his girlfriend started a Christmas tree business at our home. It's doing very well. They're serving homemade hot chocolate and cookies and delivering the trees and setting them up for no extra charge. Only five left to be sold!!
Rant: Our heater is out again for the third time, the technician can't get it right. Grrrr, I have a hard time with this kind of stuff!!
Rave: Christmas cards are almost finished, lots to do before we leave everything for three days.
Rant: Can't seem to find the time to fit in gym workouts the past couple of weeks. I really admire those who are able to stick to their routine, no matter what!!!!
Rave: DD's friend's mom is home from Kuwait for awhile. She was able to see her daughter get an award for water polo. Coach and everyone got choked up!!
Rave: Shaver Lake was beautiful with all the snow. When we return from SB, there will be lots of snowboarding and hopefully no injuries!!
Rant: Oldest DS hurt his back lifting Christmas trees while working for our church Christmas tree lot. Have a nice weekend everyone!! ***kim*** 
Rant: DH hurt his finger at work, 17 stiches worth. Ouch!
Rave: Our Christmas tree is beautiful, a 14 ft. tree from Shaver Lake. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!
Rave: DS & his girlfriend started a Christmas tree business at our home. It's doing very well. They're serving homemade hot chocolate and cookies and delivering the trees and setting them up for no extra charge. Only five left to be sold!!
Rant: Our heater is out again for the third time, the technician can't get it right. Grrrr, I have a hard time with this kind of stuff!!
Rave: Christmas cards are almost finished, lots to do before we leave everything for three days.
Rant: Can't seem to find the time to fit in gym workouts the past couple of weeks. I really admire those who are able to stick to their routine, no matter what!!!!
Rave: DD's friend's mom is home from Kuwait for awhile. She was able to see her daughter get an award for water polo. Coach and everyone got choked up!!
Rave: Shaver Lake was beautiful with all the snow. When we return from SB, there will be lots of snowboarding and hopefully no injuries!!
Rant: Oldest DS hurt his back lifting Christmas trees while working for our church Christmas tree lot.
Have a nice weekend everyone!! ***kim***
Dec 3rd, 2004, 07:44 AM
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Dan--Congrats on the twins...maybe my SIL can pass on some stuff to you since she's due right after the New Year...
OO--Congrats on your new grandbaby. I'm sure you'll have fun spoiling the kid
GoTravel--YOu said you're married to the most wonderful man in the world, but that's MY husband....Happy Anniversary to you both
Statia--Poor Bailey. Hope he's feeling better real soon!
OO--Congrats on your new grandbaby. I'm sure you'll have fun spoiling the kid
GoTravel--YOu said you're married to the most wonderful man in the world, but that's MY husband....Happy Anniversary to you both
Statia--Poor Bailey. Hope he's feeling better real soon!
Dec 3rd, 2004, 07:45 AM
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Happy Friday Everyone!
Rave: Rusty's home!((&))
Rant: Had too much fun at DH's holiday party last night and paying the price for it today.
= :-&
Rave: We're getting our Christmas tree tonight!
Rave: Spending quality time shopping in New Hope, PA with my best friend all day tomorrow!
Rave: Got a recall notice from VW for a problem my car was actually having & DH was about to fix himself! Car is getting fixed today, and for free! YAY!! $-)
Congratulations Dan & Mrs. Dan!!
Have a great weekend! Trish
Rave: Rusty's home!((&))
Rant: Had too much fun at DH's holiday party last night and paying the price for it today.
= :-&Rave: We're getting our Christmas tree tonight!
Rave: Spending quality time shopping in New Hope, PA with my best friend all day tomorrow!
Rave: Got a recall notice from VW for a problem my car was actually having & DH was about to fix himself! Car is getting fixed today, and for free! YAY!! $-)
Congratulations Dan & Mrs. Dan!!
Have a great weekend! Trish
Dec 3rd, 2004, 07:57 AM
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Rave: All the babies and the rescued pup!
There is joy in Fodorville!
Rant: Our little dog is getting so old, and is now almost totally blind, still he finds his way by nose to the back door and down the steps. We say he will be our last pup, at least until we're too old to travel!
I know it will be hard to stick to that plan!
Byrd
There is joy in Fodorville!
Rant: Our little dog is getting so old, and is now almost totally blind, still he finds his way by nose to the back door and down the steps. We say he will be our last pup, at least until we're too old to travel!
I know it will be hard to stick to that plan!
Byrd
Dec 3rd, 2004, 08:16 AM
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More good news...They found the statue of Jesus that had been stolen from the cross outside our Church. Church has decided not to pursue the thief (s). Other than a couple of small chucks, Jesus is doing just fine.
No rants today. Sun is out. All is well.
Congrats to Dan and OO on your good news. Happy Anniversary to GoTravel. Jor, my german shepherd has to have doggie tranqulizers (and a muzzle)when he gets his nails trimmed. Some dogs have sensitive feet.
No rants today. Sun is out. All is well.
Congrats to Dan and OO on your good news. Happy Anniversary to GoTravel. Jor, my german shepherd has to have doggie tranqulizers (and a muzzle)when he gets his nails trimmed. Some dogs have sensitive feet.
Dec 3rd, 2004, 08:20 AM
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RANT: I just found out the Franklin Mint closed their Museum! First THEY close Tam-O'Shanters in Vegas. Now, THEY close the FMMAGS. The sight the collectible knives, the Robert E. Lee commerative walking stick with faux ivory in-lay and gold leaf and the "Jackie O Faux Pearl Choker all displyed in their grand splendor was the finest representation of "The Home of the Free" as man has known!
Fortunately, I still have my memories. Memories of that grand place that no man can take away! Well, memories and the $92.55 a month I'll be paying for the next ten years to own outright my "Michael Whelan's Dragon with Crystal Guardian of the Mystic" original!
Fortunately, I still have my memories. Memories of that grand place that no man can take away! Well, memories and the $92.55 a month I'll be paying for the next ten years to own outright my "Michael Whelan's Dragon with Crystal Guardian of the Mystic" original!
Dec 3rd, 2004, 08:22 AM
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travelinwifey, Fantastic! It sounds like your dog may have been around other dogs because he had fleas when he was given back. Possible that the other dogs may have been stolen and malnourished too. Please ask your SIL to report it to authorities in case there are more malnourished dogs in the maid's possession. I've seen these creepy kinds of real life things on Animal Planet and its very disturbing.
Marilyn, maybe I missed it but have you posted about the GTG, who was there, etc.?
Marilyn, maybe I missed it but have you posted about the GTG, who was there, etc.?
Dec 3rd, 2004, 08:23 AM
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Rave: Christmas lights up on house.
Rave: 99% of shopping done, wrapped and under the tree.
Rave/Rant: Found an eggnog called Pennsylvania Dutch that we REALLY like. (We are lightweights though, we still mix it half and half with plain eggnog)
Rant/Rave: In-laws moved to town (5 blocks from us)so we get to have Christmas at our house this year instead of out of town.
Rave: After bad divorce, SIL found wonderful guy and got engaged Monday night.
Rave: Husband and cats all in good health.
Rant: I found all the weight that everyone has been losing --- due to that eggnog and the great recipes that I keep finding here.
Happy Holidays to Everyone.
Rave: 99% of shopping done, wrapped and under the tree.
Rave/Rant: Found an eggnog called Pennsylvania Dutch that we REALLY like. (We are lightweights though, we still mix it half and half with plain eggnog)
Rant/Rave: In-laws moved to town (5 blocks from us)so we get to have Christmas at our house this year instead of out of town.
Rave: After bad divorce, SIL found wonderful guy and got engaged Monday night.
Rave: Husband and cats all in good health.
Rant: I found all the weight that everyone has been losing --- due to that eggnog and the great recipes that I keep finding here.
Happy Holidays to Everyone.
Dec 3rd, 2004, 08:24 AM
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Mikemo, I do not have enough vacation days (rant, rant, rant) to do the entire pligrimage but only the last 100km (rave). I will definitely check on the Paradores. Have you been in the one in Santiago?
Dec 3rd, 2004, 09:23 AM
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happy friday all! 
rave: travelin wifey i'm delighted for you!! good news, that made me smile. =D>
rave: dan, good for you. congrats. :-"
rave: it's the weekend! and i still love to christmas shop. :-B
rant: my grandmother died peacefully at home this week. not unexpectedly...lived a long, great, colorful life. and i can't wait to see my mom.
rave: nice dinner cooking in and going out this weekend.
rave: "closer" in theatres, and i've been hearing alot about "sideways".
rave: great weekend jaunt in munich before thanksgiving. they were setting up the christmas market!! great beer and pretzels!
etc...bought an extra cozy blanket last night. it's a cold one on long island!
rave: travelin wifey i'm delighted for you!! good news, that made me smile. =D>
rave: dan, good for you. congrats. :-"
rave: it's the weekend! and i still love to christmas shop. :-B
rant: my grandmother died peacefully at home this week. not unexpectedly...lived a long, great, colorful life. and i can't wait to see my mom.
rave: nice dinner cooking in and going out this weekend.
rave: "closer" in theatres, and i've been hearing alot about "sideways".
rave: great weekend jaunt in munich before thanksgiving. they were setting up the christmas market!! great beer and pretzels!
etc...bought an extra cozy blanket last night. it's a cold one on long island!
Dec 3rd, 2004, 09:38 AM
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Byrd, "Fodorville," -- I love it! That's my new name for this wonderful community. And let's hope all these good news raves continue.
jor, there are posts on both the US and Europe board, as well as photos on a website. We had such a great time! Here are the links:
Article & photos:
http://www.worldisround.com/articles/96984/
US board thread (71 posts):
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34543415
Europe board thread (14 posts):
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34543418
jor, there are posts on both the US and Europe board, as well as photos on a website. We had such a great time! Here are the links:
Article & photos:
http://www.worldisround.com/articles/96984/
US board thread (71 posts):
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=34543415
Europe board thread (14 posts):
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34543418
Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:49 AM
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So much good news today! Congratulations to all!
Rave: Just finished making all reservations for April trip to New Orleans with DD and SIL. Will be meeting DS and DIL who will be flying in to join us from Lakeland, and spending four days together in the Big Easy.
Rave: Trip is celebration of me leaving my job of 20.5 years on April 1st. After trip to NO and one to Quebec City, I'll be looking for part-time work to pay for lots of planned travel - Paris and Italy, here I come!
Rant: None at this time.
Rave: Just finished making all reservations for April trip to New Orleans with DD and SIL. Will be meeting DS and DIL who will be flying in to join us from Lakeland, and spending four days together in the Big Easy.
Rave: Trip is celebration of me leaving my job of 20.5 years on April 1st. After trip to NO and one to Quebec City, I'll be looking for part-time work to pay for lots of planned travel - Paris and Italy, here I come!
Rant: None at this time.
Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:59 AM
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Rave: The sun is shining
Rant: I'm stuck at work
Rave: Decision made to retire in Spring!
Rant: Can't tell anyone just yet
Rave: New home will probably be Durham/Chapel Hill area
Rant: Need to hire electrician to rewire half our house before we put it on the market...
Rant: I'm stuck at work
Rave: Decision made to retire in Spring!
Rant: Can't tell anyone just yet
Rave: New home will probably be Durham/Chapel Hill area
Rant: Need to hire electrician to rewire half our house before we put it on the market...
Dec 3rd, 2004, 11:20 AM
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Rave: So happy Travelwifey took my suggestion and rusty's home. I'll consider that an early Christmas present.
Rant: No sun, it may snow, meanwhile dark and dreary. I consider myself lucky for having a tiny rant.
Rant: No sun, it may snow, meanwhile dark and dreary. I consider myself lucky for having a tiny rant.
