Freaky Friday Rants and Raves December 24
Dec 23rd, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Freaky Friday Rants and Raves December 24
Rave: We'll be on holiday for a few weeks.
Rant: Censorship. The thread What happened to FREAKY FRIDAY rants and raves this new year???
http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessa...umresponses=45 has been disabled from replies. Why? Yes, the discussion had become political, but travel and politics are closely related. More closely than many threads in these forums.
Rant: Censorship. The thread What happened to FREAKY FRIDAY rants and raves this new year???
http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessa...umresponses=45 has been disabled from replies. Why? Yes, the discussion had become political, but travel and politics are closely related. More closely than many threads in these forums.
Dec 24th, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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HB--That post was a year old and the editors obviously decided enough was enough. They don't seem to pull threads unless things get nasty, and I for one think they're doing a pretty good job trying to keep up with everything.
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Rave: My husband and I are off to NY tomorrow for 4 days.
Rave: My SIL had twins on Wed.--so thoughtful of my niece and nephew to arrive in time for our visit! They're doing great and I'll get to see them for myself on Sat.
Rant: Price gouging by the rental car agencies. We're paying $100 for one day--for a compact car, no less--b/c we arrive on Xmas day and there's virtually noone open and thus no competition!
Rave: We're turning in that overpriced rental in the next day and then picking up another car from another agency at a much lower rate!
Rave: It's going to be cold but we'll bundle up and have fun anyway!
Rave: The wonderful friendships I've formed as a result of fodors; my amazing, supportive and generous husband; everyone in my family is healthy and my other friends are the best!
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
For those who suffered losses or had a difficult 2004, I wish you an easier 2005. I know the holidays can be hard sometimes.
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Rave: My husband and I are off to NY tomorrow for 4 days.
Rave: My SIL had twins on Wed.--so thoughtful of my niece and nephew to arrive in time for our visit! They're doing great and I'll get to see them for myself on Sat.
Rant: Price gouging by the rental car agencies. We're paying $100 for one day--for a compact car, no less--b/c we arrive on Xmas day and there's virtually noone open and thus no competition!
Rave: We're turning in that overpriced rental in the next day and then picking up another car from another agency at a much lower rate!
Rave: It's going to be cold but we'll bundle up and have fun anyway!
Rave: The wonderful friendships I've formed as a result of fodors; my amazing, supportive and generous husband; everyone in my family is healthy and my other friends are the best!
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
For those who suffered losses or had a difficult 2004, I wish you an easier 2005. I know the holidays can be hard sometimes.
Dec 24th, 2004 | 02:54 AM
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A Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and I hope that for you who don't, that you have a day of quiet relaxation.
Rave- Today is a quiet family day. Going to see Polar Express and then baking cookies for tomorrows family gathering.
Rave- Leaving tomorrow for Florida after the family thing. Both youngest daughters will be playing in a soccer tournament in Florida.
Rant- One of the girls just had a scan for a stress fracture in her foot. We are awaiting results.
Rave- All are well in our home this day. And my big fat calico Mary, is home from the vet and doing well.
kybourbon-
My sympathies to you and your family. We will say a prayer of thanks that no one was hurt. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rave- Today is a quiet family day. Going to see Polar Express and then baking cookies for tomorrows family gathering.
Rave- Leaving tomorrow for Florida after the family thing. Both youngest daughters will be playing in a soccer tournament in Florida.
Rant- One of the girls just had a scan for a stress fracture in her foot. We are awaiting results.
Rave- All are well in our home this day. And my big fat calico Mary, is home from the vet and doing well.
kybourbon-
My sympathies to you and your family. We will say a prayer of thanks that no one was hurt. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dec 24th, 2004 | 03:34 AM
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Rave: Off to an early start to visit family this Christmas Eve Day.
Rave: My boys finished their semesters at college and they are relieved to be home for some TLC.
Rave: Spending a quiet Christmas Day at home making everyone's favorite meal, rouladen and dumplings.
Rave: The rain has stopped and a blast of cold air has hit us. Yes, it feels like Christmas
Rant: Watching a son struggling with difficult life decisions makes a mother want to cry.
Rant: Kybourbon, how terrible. I'm very glad no one was hurt. Peace to you and yours this holiday.
It's been nice getting *to know* many of you on Fodors. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time for many. May peace and pleasant memories fill your hearts and may 2005 bring many happy travels with new friends, adventures and discoveries.
Rave: My boys finished their semesters at college and they are relieved to be home for some TLC.
Rave: Spending a quiet Christmas Day at home making everyone's favorite meal, rouladen and dumplings.
Rave: The rain has stopped and a blast of cold air has hit us. Yes, it feels like Christmas
Rant: Watching a son struggling with difficult life decisions makes a mother want to cry.
Rant: Kybourbon, how terrible. I'm very glad no one was hurt. Peace to you and yours this holiday.
It's been nice getting *to know* many of you on Fodors. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time for many. May peace and pleasant memories fill your hearts and may 2005 bring many happy travels with new friends, adventures and discoveries.
Dec 24th, 2004 | 03:40 AM
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kybourbon - how awful for you - and how wonderful that nobody was injured.
Rave: all my kids and grandkids are coming on Boxing Day, including my eldest who was supposed to be in Europe but is coming here instead
Rant: The reason she's able to come is that she fell while rock-climbing and dislocated her knee
Rave: I've got two more days to get all the cooking and wrapping done
Rant: I've got bronchitis and my chest sounds like it needs a toilet plunger
Rave: The good friends around me, including some that I've found here on this board. Happy holidays to all!
Rave: all my kids and grandkids are coming on Boxing Day, including my eldest who was supposed to be in Europe but is coming here instead
Rant: The reason she's able to come is that she fell while rock-climbing and dislocated her knee
Rave: I've got two more days to get all the cooking and wrapping done
Rant: I've got bronchitis and my chest sounds like it needs a toilet plunger
Rave: The good friends around me, including some that I've found here on this board. Happy holidays to all!
Dec 24th, 2004 | 03:42 AM
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Rave: Son's fiancee flew in late but safe last night. This is her first visit with us over Christmas.
Rave: Other son is home from California
Rave: Daughter and family that includes two precious little boys will be joining us Christmas Day
Rant - It is bitterly cold here in the Midwest
kybourbon - very sorry to hear about your fire and glad no one was hurt
OneWandering Jew - The best gift of all for Christmas - two precious babies. Congratulations all around
jersey - glad about your cat. Hope you get good news about your girls stress fracture.
To All - Happy Christmas
Sandy
Rave: Other son is home from California
Rave: Daughter and family that includes two precious little boys will be joining us Christmas Day
Rant - It is bitterly cold here in the Midwest
kybourbon - very sorry to hear about your fire and glad no one was hurt
OneWandering Jew - The best gift of all for Christmas - two precious babies. Congratulations all around
jersey - glad about your cat. Hope you get good news about your girls stress fracture.
To All - Happy Christmas
Sandy
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Dec 24th, 2004 | 04:21 AM
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Rave: Christmas is finally here!
Bigger Rave: Grandchildren....we have to be ready early to go to children's church with them at 5 pm today.
Even Bigger Rave: They actually want to be with us. We made cookies last weekend and I'm still finding sprinkles all over the house!
Rant: It is miserably cold here in the sunny south of North Georgia.
kybourbon...so glad no one was hurt from the fire, but so sorry you had a fire.
OneWanderingJew...glad you are escaping the Atlanta COLD to go to the frozen north! For real, happy you have the opportunity to go home.
jersey...have fun in Florida..hope it warms up for you.
seetheworld..I bet you make wonderful rouladen..btw, what is it???!!!
Meetshare...how wonderful everyone will be home with you..hope you are well soon..I have been sick all week and it is certainly no fun, is it?
SandyBrit..congratulations on having the future daughter in law with you for the holidays! Bless her heart, don't you know she's nervous?????
God Bless Everyone!
Pray for our troops!
i2
Bigger Rave: Grandchildren....we have to be ready early to go to children's church with them at 5 pm today.
Even Bigger Rave: They actually want to be with us. We made cookies last weekend and I'm still finding sprinkles all over the house!
Rant: It is miserably cold here in the sunny south of North Georgia.
kybourbon...so glad no one was hurt from the fire, but so sorry you had a fire.
OneWanderingJew...glad you are escaping the Atlanta COLD to go to the frozen north! For real, happy you have the opportunity to go home.
jersey...have fun in Florida..hope it warms up for you.
seetheworld..I bet you make wonderful rouladen..btw, what is it???!!!
Meetshare...how wonderful everyone will be home with you..hope you are well soon..I have been sick all week and it is certainly no fun, is it?
SandyBrit..congratulations on having the future daughter in law with you for the holidays! Bless her heart, don't you know she's nervous?????
God Bless Everyone!
Pray for our troops!
i2
Dec 24th, 2004 | 04:27 AM
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Rant--kybourbon, I'm so sorry to hear of your fire, but so glad that there were no injuries.
Rave--Both children, spouses, all three grancdhildren, and a total of four dogs are here, and we're having so much fun.
May Fodorville be merry and bright!
Byrd
Rave--Both children, spouses, all three grancdhildren, and a total of four dogs are here, and we're having so much fun.
May Fodorville be merry and bright!
Byrd
Dec 24th, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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Rave: On Monday my doctor's office at the Cleveland Clinic called and said I could come in this week for a flu shot.
Rant: By Tuesday I already had the flu. Dragging myself around all week. Cancelling most Christmas plans and invitations.
Rant: By Tuesday I already had the flu. Dragging myself around all week. Cancelling most Christmas plans and invitations.
