Chatting with Gundi

[ReneT]

In 1983 when my DD was 5 they had a small Haunted House in the pool house at a local park. I had never been in one before but DD wanted to go so DH & I thought we would try it. I don't even know if there were clowns but halfway through I went out the back door to the pool area and demanded that the workers let me out. First they told me that I had to go through the 2nd half of the maze but I said I would climb the fence - I was not going back in there so they did let me out! DH said he was so embarrassed and DD didn't think it was scary.... Needless to say, I have NEVER gone in another Haunted House :no::no::no:

:D:D:D I think we should just stick to eating chocolate bars for Halloween!

[ReneT]

I do have a funny (to me) Haunted House story. I'm not afraid of such and for years, Stephen King and his ilk were my reading genre of choice.

Our town (before it's crumbling decline) used to put on an awesome Haunted House each Halloween season. One year I was one of the *displays*, so I knew exactly what it was like.

When my older DS was probably 6-8 he begged me to go through the House. I wouldn't let him. He begged and begged and begged. Finally, the teenage daughter of the boys' daytime babysitter's offered to take him. When he came home afterward, he walked in the front door, looked at me with horror in his eyes, held up one hand (you know, in that *stop* manner) and said "DON'T ASK!". :eek: :eek: :eek:

I said, "Son, I told you." His response - "YOU SHOULD HAVE MADE ME BELIEVE YOU!!!".

How funny! Be more convincing next time! ;)

[ReneT]

OK guys, I'm just checking in one last time tonight from the lappie. I put the computer in the shop today to see if they can figure out what it's "not responding" problem is. I'm hoping it will be like new when I get back.

We leave tomorrow after lunch to fly to Florida. Friday we will be at Universal Studios, then drive to Ft Lauderdale that night and get on the ship Saturday at noon. We will be back home Thursday evening the 18th. The flatties are all ready for the trip too! I can't wait to take a bazillion photos for scrapping! :D

I am hoping to be able to check in here a couple times when we're gone, but don't know what the internet service will be like. :(:confused:

[carolyn d]

just checking in before bed. ....
Rene- have a great time ! Relax, eat fun food, find the topless deck and just have a blast !
Crys... very funny story ! I just love your DS remarks... "make me believe you" indeed.
Chris- congraats madame senior designer ! Well deserved !
Lisa- can't imagine how scary that must have been.. but kids are so resilient ! Your heart is still pounding and he's bragging ! In a way it is just too funny ! 1 more week ! WOO HOO !!!

[idtwinmom]

Yep, just 6 more wake ups and DH will be back! And then only 2 days to the big move!!!!! Looks like the piano is going all the way to Alaska. God only knows just where we will make it fit. And I just know it's going to be that much harder to find a buyer. Also, it might make it impossible for me to do the in-home day care. Not enough space in the main living room.

Crys - love your Haunted House story.

DS1's cough is finally almost gone, except when he runs or gets really riled up (so that's about every 15 minutes, instead of constant). DS2 has decided it's his turn and has a pretty raspy, croupy cough, but it's not nearly as bad. Just the garden variety allergy cough. Kind of my fault. The boys got to fighting so bad before school that I forgot to give them their morning meds. He's sleeping good now that he has the evening dose in him, and if he wakes I can give him another dose around 10:30, so he'll be OK. All I can say is, let me out of here! The pollen counts are ridiculous this year.

Chris and Rene - enjoy your vacations. I guess we will connect after I get to Alaska!

[idtwinmom]

OK, new it was gonna be quiet in here, but no posts from anyone in 2 days? Well, just for that, when you do show up you have to go look at my LOs. I have to say, I cried harder at the Kindergarten Graduation than I did dropping them off the first day!


Kinder Graduate DS1
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/1348/thumbs/Sean4.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321039&ppuser=90601)

Kinder Graduate DS2
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/1348/thumbs/Patrick.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321038&ppuser=90601)

[carolyn d]

the layouts are great !
I think we have all crawled into our "reality holes" ...LOL
Congrats to the boys ! They have both done a wonderful job in kindergarten and should both be very proud of themselves !
And now as a graduation gift, they get to go on a wonderful adventure to their new home state...

[idtwinmom]

Ahh, and even before that, they get to see Daddy (which at the moment I think means more to all of us than a grand adventure!)

[carolyn d]

well, the kids will be off the walls, you will be happy and relieved, and Chris should be overwhelmed... that about sum it up?

[GrandmaCrys]

Super pages, Lisa. I lurked yesterday, but I guess I forgot to say anything!

Definitely suffering separation anxiety from Chris! :lol: :lol: :lol:

And now Rene's gone too! :cry: :cry: :cry:

[addicted]

I can keep up with you guys at this pace. :lol:

Lisa the LO's are awesome (I need to comment). It's hard when they graduate from kindergarten.

Are any of you going to the Adobe crop? I want to, but not sure if I can make it.

[debilou]

Super pages, Lisa. I lurked yesterday, but I guess I forgot to say anything!

Definitely suffering separation anxiety from Chris! :lol: :lol: :lol:

And now Rene's gone too! :cry: :cry: :cry:
I don't know, I talked to Rene almost all day yesterday...

Her flight was WAY delayed because of all the bad weather in Texas....

So, I had a conversation with her while she was stuck in the airport..

you name it we talked about it...

chatty Rene!!! we had fun.

[debilou]

I can keep up with you guys at this pace. :lol:

Lisa the LO's are awesome (I need to comment). It's hard when they graduate from kindergarten.

Are any of you going to the Adobe crop? I want to, but not sure if I can make it.
I wish I could go to the Adobe crop... but there is this money issue... so I don't think I can go... sure would like to...

[debilou]

Oh, just heard from Rene... they did get into Florida ok... but you won't believe this...

They didn't have the right rental car for them...

But, gave them a Lincoln - which wouldn't hold all of their luggage... but they managed..

but, when Rene sat down...her seat was soaking wet...

The guy who ran it thru the car wash left the window down...

But, since it was the only car big enough for the family, they had to take it...

That Rene... she is full of stories...

They are off to Disneyworld today....

[carolyn d]

Rene did warn us that"stuff" just happens to her !!! WAY TO FUNNY!!!!
Last year, I had to cancel my plans for Adobe due to ankle surgery... but this year the Adobe crop falls right at the beginning of my Alaska trip to see Lisa!!! So, no woes this year... much rather be in AK. Hopefully, they'll have another one NEXT year and, God willing, I might be able to attend that one.

[addicted]

Money issues are my problem too! It would be really fun, but I don't have enough time to come up with $ for hotel, flight and car.

[addicted]

Oh and that's too bad for Rene. I would be pretty mad, but what can you do? We had a Mustang convertible that was suppose to be waiting for us once, but it wasn't available. Why the heck do you offer for us to reserve it then?

[carolyn d]

dontcha just hate money issues ?? dang... fun stuff should be free !

[stitchmich]

Yep, Rene did warn us that stuff happens to her. I guess a wet tush is better than falling off the boat! :rofl: :rofl:

In this economy, I think we all have money issues, don't we? I'd love to go to a crop sometime, but it will be way out in my future. My mad money is spent in the DSP store right now.... one kit at a time. :lol: My sister emailed me yesterday to see if I had gotten the DSP gift certificate she sent me for my birthday. I haven't gotten it, but I'm excited to know that it's on the way!

I haven't been around much lately. Life has been crazy busy. Today, I am giving myself a day off and heading to the pool to relax! YAY!! I need to vaccuum but I think that can wait.

[Christine]

Hello everyone!!!! I am here! We made it to sunny Mexico, safely. I am such a lizard that I love the heat and sun, dh not so much cuz he fries at the the first sunbeam, but he gets to fish so all is good! LOL

Lisa, getting close now! I am happy you are about to be reunited.

LOL about Rene, poor thing.

I am with all of you about the crop, trying to work it out w/ money. Could you all go and buy lots of kits so I can go? :rofl: Oh but then YOU couldn't go. :( Decisions, decisions. :lol:

[Christine]

BBL, looks like it is time to PLAY!!!!

[debilou]

BBL, looks like it is time to PLAY!!!!
Don't stay in the sun too long... or we'll see your favorite color sunburn Christine photos...

Oh, but that is your favorite color... RED Christine.... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Have a great time...

And, wave at Rene when her cruise ship passes..

[debilou]

Money issues are my problem too! It would be really fun, but I don't have enough time to come up with $ for hotel, flight and car.

They did say in Lauren's crop - that they could arrange for room sharing... if that would help you at all...

I just can't afford any of it.

[Christine]

oh really quick wanted to show you this pic I took of the new road by the Hoover Dam, that they are building.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/HooverDamArch.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321133&ppuser=62565)
Hoover Dam Arch (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321133&ppuser=62565)

[debilou]

The "Official Scrappy Chat date/time" had not been announced before Rene left...

So, I let her know - she was very grateful - so she could let Johnny know to get a limo, flowers, arrange a dinner, etc...

He's got to tell "his people" in advance.... you know...

You know Rene "lives in her fantasy world"... so, I couldn't let her be late in notifying Johnny... she was most grateful...

I can't imagine what she will do with all of that...

[addicted]

So is the $85 a night per room? So if you have 2 people do you split that?

[addicted]

Chris, I am SO jealous you are in Mexico!!! I want to get out of this never ending rain. The Hoover Dam road looks freaky. Have a great time and hope to see lots of great pics.

[carolyn d]

So is the $85 a night per room? So if you have 2 people do you split that?

yes, it means you split the cost.
Hotel rooms are a certain rate/per night based on double occupancy. I travel alone but my room rates are still the same as based on double occupancy.. meaning even though only one person is in the room, I don't pay half the nightly rate. the room rate will change if there are more than 3 people staying in the room and an extra roll out bed/cot is needed. This sometimes happens when larger families travel together.

when I took the kids to fla on a cruise several years ago, we all stayed in one room and needed a roll away, thus there was an additional charge for the extra person/bed.. but it was minimal.

[addicted]

Thanks Carolyn! That helps a bit with the $, but still the flight is the biggie. I agree, fun should be free!

[carolyn d]

Thanks Carolyn! That helps a bit with the $, but still the flight is the biggie. I agree, fun should be free!
Flights from Uah to CA shouldn't be too bad (as opposed from here in the east coast to CA.... )I'd suggest keeping an eye out for last minute fares... those offered within 14 days of your travel dates. I've had good luck with southwest air "ding" program as well. Just some suggestions.

[debilou]

Yes, Lauren was saying that Southwest had some great rates right now to San Jose...

that's the airline to check.

She said she would post the double person hotel rate ASAP..

[GrandmaCrys]

They did say in Lauren's crop - that they could arrange for room sharing... if that would help you at all...

I just can't afford any of it.

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Me either!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[idtwinmom]

Flights from Uah to CA shouldn't be too bad (as opposed from here in the east coast to CA.... )I'd suggest keeping an eye out for last minute fares... those offered within 14 days of your travel dates. I've had good luck with southwest air "ding" program as well. Just some suggestions.

What is a "ding" program?

Now you guys get chatty! When I'm not around. :lol: Not that I'm thinking of going to any crops. Heck, I can't even make it to the scrappies! :rofl:

[Christine]

LOL Lisa

[debilou]

What is a "ding" program?

Now you guys get chatty! When I'm not around. :lol: Not that I'm thinking of going to any crops. Heck, I can't even make it to the scrappies! :rofl:

Like their frequent flyer program...

Sometimes instead of just going to Southwest.com or whatever their regular website is...

set up their Frequent flyer card... (it's called ding.)..

they give you another site...

go their and check prices...

[idtwinmom]

Thanks Debi! Figured it was something like that, but since I have not flown in nearly 10 years (hard to believe that one....) I wasn't sure.

[debilou]

I haven't flown in years either....some one told me in another thread....

That's the great thing about this site... we all help each other..

glad I could help.

[GrandmaCrys]

That's how I set up my flight to the SLC crop; now I automatically get "dings" from Southwest! :D

[carolyn d]

"DING" is a service offered by Southwest Air. You set it up to locate flights leaving from your most used airport and the cities you are looking to go to.... I have mine set up to leave from Providence and cities I am looking to travel to. If a flight becomes available, you will get your "ding" notice. The flights are discounted slightly more than their "web only" fares... The tickets are non refundable e-tickets. Ususally the flight times are the odd days, so I suspect they are for flights that have not booked to capacity. I tend to search flights with flexible dates, so I find these convenient. You of course can change your destination/departure cities. I've also noticed that the flight dates are generally within 21 days. (book and fly within 21 days which also leads me to believe they are not full flights.)

[carolyn d]

ONG ! I LOVE TO FLY ! Love the takeoffs and landings the best ! Really love flying at night when you can see the city lights below.... also ,,, I can sleep anywhere, so ...... I'm a great seat partner..Chat if you want, or total silence.. doesn't matter to me. I always have a book, word puzzles and my little pillow ! One of my favorite seat partners was a little 2 yr old who insisted on showing me her toes for the entire flight! We had a ball and her dad thought he'd really lucked out because she was willing to sit with me while he went to the bathroom.

[carolyn d]

Lisa... crazy question... what suggested footwear for Alaskan tramping about??? Sneakers , lightweight hiking boots , or something along the idea of UGGS ( super comfy and warm) With the exception of my jean, I'm already packed !

[idtwinmom]

Sneakers would be fine for August. I don't think I even have my hiking boots any more. The worst conditions we might get into are rocky beaches if we make it down to Homer (just another hour and a half after Kenai). Most of the parks have good trails, so no heavy hiking will be required and UGGS will be too warm for that time of year. (and yes, I know what UGGS are, very popular winter footwear in the city!)

[carolyn d]

hahaha wise guy.... I had no doubts you knew what uggs were.... I just didin't know if they would be too warm! Cool beans,,, sneakers it is ! I live in them anyway ! Actually, I just bought 2 new pairs... had to break down as the other were getting really worn on the bottoms. Can you believe I'm packed?? Am I anal or what ? LOL .

[Christine]

U guys r going to have so much fun!!!

[idtwinmom]

You bet we are going to have fun! Can't wait! Even DH is excited about her visit!

And as for being packed - you got me beat! I haven't even started pulling clothes for the trip. I'll be doing that tomorrow after laundry. Of course, I do have one excuse, we have to take nearly our entire closet because we have 10 days of trip and another 10 days before our stuff arrives.

[debilou]

U guys r going to have so much fun!!!

Yes, and we may have the Gundi chat....

And, we'll give away Gundi prizes... ok!!!!

We'll ask trivia questions...

[idtwinmom]

Well, guys, just popping in! I might make it in on Thursday after we are at the hotel, but we dismantle the internet sometime tomorrow. If I can't stop by, you guys take care! See you all on the flip side!

[debilou]

Well, guys, just popping in! I might make it in on Thursday after we are at the hotel, but we dismantle the internet sometime tomorrow. If I can't stop by, you guys take care! See you all on the flip side!

Have a very safe trip....

[GrandmaCrys]

Good luck, Lisa; I sure hope everything goes as planned! Catch up with us whenever/wherever you can! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[addicted]

I hope everything goes well for you!! Alaska would be so fun to see. Good luck.

[sammawow]

Well, guys, just popping in! I might make it in on Thursday after we are at the hotel, but we dismantle the internet sometime tomorrow. If I can't stop by, you guys take care! See you all on the flip side!

Looking forward to seeing your Alaskan pictures, Lisa! Hope that you have a very safe and enjoyable trip! :)

[carolyn d]

GOOD LUCK LISA !!! Tell Chris I said HI and tell Miss Crankypants to be a big girl and have fun.. I know the boys will think this is high adventure. Best of luck to you all... hope to hear from you during the trip and let us all know that things are going as planned !!! Keeping you in thought and prayer for a safe and fun journey.

[stitchmich]

Tata for now, Lisa! HAve fun and we'll see ya on the flip side :D

[addicted]

So, do you all remember when my EHD went bad??? Well I haven't had 1 since then, until a little less than a month ago. I got a "portable" EHD and got all backed up. Well today I went to turn on my computer and it makes noise, but NOTHING on the screen. I have no clue what is wrong, but I can't get on it, cause I can't see what anything. So I had no idea when I put all that stuff on my new EHD so I'm thinking I have 5 or so kits and 6 LO's that hadn't been put on it yet, but I lucked out, I'm only missing 1 kit and 3 LO's. I hope that nothing is wrong with my hard drive on my computer because there is a lot of other things on it, but I'm really worried something is seriously wrong with my computer. :no: :no: I guess I'll have to get it to my bil and pray :pray: he can get it going again.

[addicted]

btw, when does Chris get back???

[GrandmaCrys]

Dang! Heather I hate when my rotten luck rubs off on you! :eek: :eek: :eek: Sure hope it's an easy fix and that you don't lose anything important!!

[debilou]

She said a week, but I don't remember the exact day she left...

[Christine]

Nope I said 2 weeks and we left last Wednesday. :D We have been having lots of fun, yesterday was deep sea fishing. Not much biting but it was great being out on the ocean and pulled in two dorado. Monday we went out to San Pedro Island (otherwise known as Seal Island cuz of all of the seals) and went diving. I got to try out my new camera. Let me tell you when it is surging, it is rather difficult to hold still long enough to take a picture. LOL Still sorting that out, but I did get some good ones. we have also been to the beach, out in the kayaks, over to the pool, rode the waves, did some walking/hiking. Yep we are busy, busy, busy. It is hard work having this much fun! :rofl: Hope you are all creating pretty pictures for me. Trying to keep up with you all as I have a few minutes. Hope you have a great day!

[debilou]

So, what DAY do you come back to us....

[Caro]

hope your having a blast Christine sounds wonderful

[stitchmich]

So, do you all remember when my EHD went bad??? Well I haven't had 1 since then, until a little less than a month ago. I got a "portable" EHD and got all backed up. Well today I went to turn on my computer and it makes noise, but NOTHING on the screen. I have no clue what is wrong, but I can't get on it, cause I can't see what anything. So I had no idea when I put all that stuff on my new EHD so I'm thinking I have 5 or so kits and 6 LO's that hadn't been put on it yet, but I lucked out, I'm only missing 1 kit and 3 LO's. I hope that nothing is wrong with my hard drive on my computer because there is a lot of other things on it, but I'm really worried something is seriously wrong with my computer. :no: :no: I guess I'll have to get it to my bil and pray :pray: he can get it going again.

Oh no! That stinks. I hope you get it fixed and it's not a big or expensive problem. I'll take that as a reminder to do a back up.

Nope I said 2 weeks and we left last Wednesday. :D We have been having lots of fun, yesterday was deep sea fishing. Not much biting but it was great being out on the ocean and pulled in two dorado. Monday we went out to San Pedro Island (otherwise known as Seal Island cuz of all of the seals) and went diving. I got to try out my new camera. Let me tell you when it is surging, it is rather difficult to hold still long enough to take a picture. LOL Still sorting that out, but I did get some good ones. we have also been to the beach, out in the kayaks, over to the pool, rode the waves, did some walking/hiking. Yep we are busy, busy, busy. It is hard work having this much fun! :rofl: Hope you are all creating pretty pictures for me. Trying to keep up with you all as I have a few minutes. Hope you have a great day!


Sounds like fun! Can't wait to see some of your pictures :)

[Christine]

So, what DAY do you come back to us....

We should be back next Wednesday, that's the 24th, right? :)

[Christine]

Heather that is the pits about your EHD! Hope josh can get it sorted out, oh and if you talk to him I still haven't gotten my receipt. :)

[GrandmaCrys]

Gundi, sounds like a wonderful vacation. Are you able to do any relaxing? :eek: Or is your idea of relaxing having every moment jam-crammed? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Christine]

Gundi, sounds like a wonderful vacation. Are you able to do any relaxing? :eek: Or is your idea of relaxing having every moment jam-crammed? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

lol what do you think?! :rofl:

[addicted]

Chris, glad you are having SO, much fun!!! That's my idea of a vacation, go, go, go and rest when you get home!! I'll talk to them about the receipt.

Thanks Crys for sending me your problems:( What is it with us and computers???

[GrandmaCrys]

I don't know, Heather and I can't help you, but you can at least know that I know EXACTLY how you feel! :(

[GrandmaCrys]

And :yes: :yes: Chris, I pretty much knew the answer when I asked the question!! :D

[Christine]

And :yes: :yes: Chris, I pretty much knew the answer when I asked the question!! :D

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Grandma Crys has a Secret!

[Christine]

Grandma Crys has a Secret!

She does? What is it? Huh? huh? Crys tell us, we won't tell. LOL

[addicted]

Crys, what is this secret?? We have to know!!

[stitchmich]

teasing isn't nice, ya know!

[carolyn d]

Grandma Crys has a Secret!

I bet I can guess... does it have anything to do with 6/29???

[GrandmaCrys]

Grandma Crys has a Secret!

She does? What is it? Huh? huh? Crys tell us, we won't tell. LOL

Crys, what is this secret?? We have to know!!

teasing isn't nice, ya know!

I bet I can guess... does it have anything to do with 6/29???


Did everyone know that debilou has a Masters Degree in Intrigue? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

The cat has already been let out of the bag - PQ Fran, health willing, will be going to the San Antonio GTG in December and she and I are going to room together!!

I was just thrilled to get her PM informing me - apparently both of us are married to men who "ALLOWED" us to go - and I was just excited by the news! :D :D So, I posted in the SA GTG thread that I knew something...Debby got ahold of it and *hit the deck running*!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Apparently she's way better at holding secrets than she is at being held back from them!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[debilou]

I don't have a master's degree... a PHD...

And, I never tell SECRET's... I just allude to them...

I've never, ever once told anyone's secret... ever... I keep my mouth shut tight...

hehe

[debilou]

And, what happens on June 29th... anyway???

[ReneT]

Hi guys. I'm back! We had sooooooooooooo much fun on the cruise! It was awesome. The only glitches we had were some airline delays leaving Lubbock last week, and lots of rain in Grand Cayman, which lead to the parasailing being cancelled. It was Emily's choice of excursion, so she was pretty disappointed. Other than that, everything was great. Swimming with dolphins was probably the best part of the trip. The Mayan Ruins were cool, although it rained on us the entire time we were there, so we were drenched, but that's better than it being sweltering outside. The cruise staff were awesome. We had the best stateroom attendant and wait staff. The food was great. I tried things I never would have thought I would try - escargot and duck! We had lots of fun during our days at sea. We went to a 70's disco street party, an 80's dance party, an illusionist show. Usually by the end of a vacation, we're tired and ready to get home, but this time, we were not ready at all and were sad to go.

I'm excited to start on some layouts from the trip. As soon as I get my computer hooked back up (it was in the shop while we were gone), I will upload some photos of the flattie's adventures! They had fun too!

[ReneT]

Congrats Debi and Crys on your Scrappy nominations! How exciting!!!!! Whoo hoo!!!!!

[debilou]

Yeah, Rene is Back In the HOUSE!!

So, glad you had a GREAT TIME!!!!

[ReneT]

Here's a layout I did of the flatties' adventures on the cruise:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/FLATTIE-CARIBBEAN-ADVENTURE.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=322089&ppuser=127754)
Flattie Caribbean Adventures

[stitchmich]

Glad to have you back, Rene! It's been kinda quiet around here with you and Chris gone. :lol: I'm glad to hear you had a fun time... and no mishaps.

[debilou]

I know I missed her so much... she back in the house...

[ReneT]

Glad to have you back, Rene! It's been kinda quiet around here with you and Chris gone. :lol: I'm glad to hear you had a fun time... and no mishaps.

Thanks! I'm gonna pretend you didn't say I'm mouthy and loud! :rofl:

[ReneT]

I know I missed her so much... she back in the house...

I missed you too Debi, but only when I wasn't having fun dancing at the 70's disco party and 80's dance party. :rofl:

[addicted]

Welcom back Rene!! Sounds like you had tons of fun!!

[stitchmich]

Thanks! I'm gonna pretend you didn't say I'm mouthy and loud! :rofl:

what!? I don't remember using the words mouthy or loud. :rolleyes: See, this is why I missed you! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

what!? I don't remember using the words mouthy or loud. :rolleyes: See, this is why I missed you! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Maybe it was DH who said I'm mouthy and loud........:rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Oh, it looks like there is lots to read, maybe I will get time tonight!

Just wanted to let you know that we are well on our way! After a very eventful move day (which you will here much more about in the future) we got on the road late Friday. Visited family Friday and then headed into Canada yesterday. We managed to meet up with Beryl (fellow DSP member) for lunch and visit Hell's Gate late in the afternoon. Today has little planned, just drive and stop where something is really interesting. (Really hoping to make it to the next hotel early enough though to use the pool and let the kids play.) Will try and scrap on the other end as there is not much chance on the road (this laptop battery just won't last long enough).

Hope you are all havin' fun! I am!

[GrandmaCrys]

I bet I can guess... does it have anything to do with 6/29???

6/29 is no longer a factor! :D Teagan (Tee' gun) Marie was born this morning, weighing in at 8lb 6 0z and 19". She has a bit of dark hair. Her three older brothers are very excited to welcome a girl into their household!!!

Hi guys. I'm back! We had sooooooooooooo much fun on the cruise! It was awesome. The only glitches we had were some airline delays leaving Lubbock last week, and lots of rain in Grand Cayman, which lead to the parasailing being cancelled. It was Emily's choice of excursion, so she was pretty disappointed. Other than that, everything was great. Swimming with dolphins was probably the best part of the trip. The Mayan Ruins were cool, although it rained on us the entire time we were there, so we were drenched, but that's better than it being sweltering outside. The cruise staff were awesome. We had the best stateroom attendant and wait staff. The food was great. I tried things I never would have thought I would try - escargot and duck! We had lots of fun during our days at sea. We went to a 70's disco street party, an 80's dance party, an illusionist show. Usually by the end of a vacation, we're tired and ready to get home, but this time, we were not ready at all and were sad to go.

I'm excited to start on some layouts from the trip. As soon as I get my computer hooked back up (it was in the shop while we were gone), I will upload some photos of the flattie's adventures! They had fun too!

Sounds like you have a wonderful time, Rene! I just love those vacations that leave you wanting more. :yes: :yes: :yes:

Congrats Debi and Crys on your Scrappy nominations! How exciting!!!!! Whoo hoo!!!!!

Thanks a bunch! :D

Oh, it looks like there is lots to read, maybe I will get time tonight!

Just wanted to let you know that we are well on our way! After a very eventful move day (which you will here much more about in the future) we got on the road late Friday. Visited family Friday and then headed into Canada yesterday. We managed to meet up with Beryl (fellow DSP member) for lunch and visit Hell's Gate late in the afternoon. Today has little planned, just drive and stop where something is really interesting. (Really hoping to make it to the next hotel early enough though to use the pool and let the kids play.) Will try and scrap on the other end as there is not much chance on the road (this laptop battery just won't last long enough).

Hope you are all havin' fun! I am!

Sounds like you're off to a great start, Lisa! Can't wait for your updates as you travel along, singing a song. ;)

[ReneT]

Congratulations Crys!!!!!! Yay, a grandDAUGHTER!!!!!!! Whoo hoo for you!!!! I'm so excited for you!!! The Positively Posh kit WAS an omen like you said! Looking forward to lots of pink girly baby layouts! :yes::yippee::yes::yippee:

[addicted]

YEA Crys for your new gd!!! Is this your first gd? If it is I bet she will be really spoiled.

I hope all your significant others had a great fathers day! We have had a lot of fun here pampering dad with breakfast in bed, grilled steaks, treats, etc. He has had a great day!

[poohbear77]

Oh, it looks like there is lots to read, maybe I will get time tonight!

Just wanted to let you know that we are well on our way! After a very eventful move day (which you will here much more about in the future) we got on the road late Friday. Visited family Friday and then headed into Canada yesterday. We managed to meet up with Beryl (fellow DSP member) for lunch and visit Hell's Gate late in the afternoon. Today has little planned, just drive and stop where something is really interesting. (Really hoping to make it to the next hotel early enough though to use the pool and let the kids play.) Will try and scrap on the other end as there is not much chance on the road (this laptop battery just won't last long enough).

Hope you are all havin' fun! I am!

YAY! You're almost here. I am probably more excited then you are about you getting here. I've got lots of stuff lined up for you and the kids that we can do while Chris is at work. Have a safe trip and watch out for those bears! Call me when you get in!

[Christine]

6/29 is no longer a factor! :D Teagan (Tee' gun) Marie was born this morning, weighing in at 8lb 6 0z and 19". She has a bit of dark hair. Her three older brothers are very excited to welcome a girl into their household!!!

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::applause::applause::a pplause::applause::yippee::yippee::yippee:

[Christine]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/744/thumbs/73_K_OhSoPosh.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=322279) !
The Goodie BAG is done (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=322279)

Got the bonus done!

[stitchmich]

Congrats, Crys!!! :yahoo: A Girl...how exciting. :yahoo: Let the spoiling begin. Looks like Perfectly Posh was the just what you needed afterall! Oh and I love hearing about nice big babies (since mine were too).

[debilou]

And, Rene finally ditched Johnny... she must have told him... she was just done with him and his Hollywood ways... She didn't need him anymore...

So, we have are good down to earth Rene back.... Yeah!

[ReneT]

And, Rene finally ditched Johnny... she must have told him... she was just done with him and his Hollywood ways... She didn't need him anymore...

So, we have are good down to earth Rene back.... Yeah!

I haven't ditched him. I just let him leave for a bit to go make his new movie. They were paying him $20 million, so I thought that would come in handy when we make our escape to Bora Bora to live here:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2905452851_77013b241e.jpg?v=0

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

I haven't ditched him. I just let him leave for a bit to go make his new movie. They were paying him $20 million, so I thought that would come in handy when we make our escape to Bora Bora to live here:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2905452851_77013b241e.jpg?v=0

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Is that your LOVE Shack....

The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together
Love Shack baby, (a Love Shack bay-bee).
Love shack, baby love shack, love shack, baby love shack, love shack.
(love baby, that's where it's at)
Love shack (love baby, that's where it's at)

Sign says.. Woo... stay away fools, 'cause love rules at the Love Shack!
Well it's set way back in the middle of a field,
Just a funky old shack and I gotta get back

Glitter on the mattress
Glitter on the highway
Glitter on the front porch
Glitter on the highway

[debilou]

And, there is NO WAY you took that photo.... copyright

[ReneT]

And, there is NO WAY you took that photo.... copyright

OK, just because I've sent you a few of my photo catastrophes to fix, doesn't mean I am not capable of taking that photo! :rofl:

I did take a couple of AMAZING sunset photos from the ship. I even tried to incorporate the "Rule of Thirds" I learned when I took the photos. Just wait and see. I have to figure out how I wanna scrap them.

[sammawow]

Welcome back, Rene - sounds like it was a great vacation!

Congratulations on your new granddaughter, Crys!

[carolyn d]

Hi guys. I'm back! We had sooooooooooooo much fun on the cruise! It was awesome. The only glitches we had were some airline delays leaving Lubbock last week, and lots of rain in Grand Cayman, which lead to the parasailing being cancelled. It was Emily's choice of excursion, so she was pretty disappointed. Other than that, everything was great. Swimming with dolphins was probably the best part of the trip. The Mayan Ruins were cool, although it rained on us the entire time we were there, so we were drenched, but that's better than it being sweltering outside. The cruise staff were awesome. We had the best stateroom attendant and wait staff. The food was great. I tried things I never would have thought I would try - escargot and duck! We had lots of fun during our days at sea. We went to a 70's disco street party, an 80's dance party, an illusionist show. Usually by the end of a vacation, we're tired and ready to get home, but this time, we were not ready at all and were sad to go.

I'm excited to start on some layouts from the trip. As soon as I get my computer hooked back up (it was in the shop while we were gone), I will upload some photos of the flattie's adventures! They had fun too!

sounds like a fantastic time regardless of the weather ! I'm so glad you all had a great time ! Good to have you back too.

[carolyn d]

Oh, it looks like there is lots to read, maybe I will get time tonight!

Just wanted to let you know that we are well on our way! After a very eventful move day (which you will here much more about in the future) we got on the road late Friday. Visited family Friday and then headed into Canada yesterday. We managed to meet up with Beryl (fellow DSP member) for lunch and visit Hell's Gate late in the afternoon. Today has little planned, just drive and stop where something is really interesting. (Really hoping to make it to the next hotel early enough though to use the pool and let the kids play.) Will try and scrap on the other end as there is not much chance on the road (this laptop battery just won't last long enough).

Hope you are all havin' fun! I am!

So glad all is going well or better than expected..Hope the kidlets are having fun too! After all those weeks apart I'm sure the best of all is being TOGETHER ! So glad you posted to let us all know your journey is progressing well. Can't WAIT to see all the pics !

[debilou]

OK, just because I've sent you a few of my photo catastrophes to fix, doesn't mean I am not capable of taking that photo! :rofl:

I did take a couple of AMAZING sunset photos from the ship. I even tried to incorporate the "Rule of Thirds" I learned when I took the photos. Just wait and see. I have to figure out how I wanna scrap them.

I NEVER EVER mentioned to anyone photo catastrophes - you said that..

all, I said - was that you did NOT take that cabana photo..

[ReneT]

I NEVER EVER mentioned to anyone photo catastrophes - you said that..

all, I said - was that you did NOT take that cabana photo..

In my fantasy world where I live there with Johnny, I did. :D

[debilou]

In my fantasy world where I live there with Johnny, I did. :D

Rene, I'm sorry I forgot about your Fantasy Island...

[ReneT]

Rene, I'm sorry I forgot about your Fantasy Island...

It's much more fun than reality, trust me.

[Christine]

Hey everyone, I am back home. We had a wonderful time! Lots to catch up on though. sigh. LOL

[debilou]

It's much more fun than reality, trust me.

Do the men in the white coats come visit you some time RENE:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

you know I'm kidding you....

You can have Fantasy Island with Johnny....

I have Enrique the Pool Boy... so you can have Johnny.

[debilou]

Hey everyone, I am back home. We had a wonderful time! Lots to catch up on though. sigh. LOL
Isn't it tough to be the "mom" coming back from vacation... the laundry, the bills, putting everything back away....

It's more work for you than anyone else.... I know the feeling...

and, everyone else... just goes about their business...

Welcome back Christine...

[ReneT]

Do the men in the white coats come visit you some time RENE:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

you know I'm kidding you....

You can have Fantasy Island with Johnny....

I have Enrique the Pool Boy... so you can have Johnny.

Can you share Enrique, or at least the pool?

[debilou]

Sure, come on over... he's in my fantasy world...

And, I don't have a pool either...

[stitchmich]

Hey everyone, I am back home. We had a wonderful time! Lots to catch up on though. sigh. LOL

Isn't it tough to be the "mom" coming back from vacation... the laundry, the bills, putting everything back away....

It's more work for you than anyone else.... I know the feeling...

and, everyone else... just goes about their business...



Isn't that the truth!! So it's not just at my house. I hate packing and I hate unpacking... probably because I'm the one doing the bulk of both. :mad:

[Christine]

Debi gave me so many great charm ideas, I made up an element set:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/826/thumbs/73_E_CharmsWithPosh.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=322586)
New: Charms with Posh (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=322586)

I totally agree with you guys about packing and unpacking etc. Throw in that I designed very little while I was gone. (Who had time?) :lol: so I am frantically trying to get caught up

[idtwinmom]

Hi all! Again, I only have a moment, but thought I would let you know that our adventure has taken a very unexpected turn! The ferry cancelled on us yesterday and so we are scrambling to make it all the way up the highway and land in Tok, Alaska on Friday still. Had a chance for a quick photo op with the flatties today, but sorry guys, it wasn't on the water as planned. We did have a very pleasant visit with RobertaT yesterday. Oh, that's right - you all had coffee with her too!

So, another hotel with WiFi for tonight. Next 2 days are very long though so may not have time to catch up again. Looks like I'm going to have a weeks reading when I get all the way north.

Hope all is well where you are!

[debilou]

I LOVE THE Charms... thanks Christine... in my Basket!

[addicted]

Chris, glad you are home! :yahoo: :yahoo:

Lisa, I hope your days aren't too long and you get there safe!!

Rene, Johnny is hot to look at. :tup:

[debilou]

Chris, glad you are home! :yahoo: :yahoo:

Lisa, I hope your days aren't too long and you get there safe!!

Rene, Johnny is hot to look at. :tup:
But, would you whisper in her ear... that Johnny is not real? :help:

[debilou]

Christine, I LOVE your new Instant Albums...

Where the heck were they when I was doing my vacation album....

I can probably still use them.. they are way cool!!!!

[ReneT]

Hi all! Again, I only have a moment, but thought I would let you know that our adventure has taken a very unexpected turn! The ferry cancelled on us yesterday and so we are scrambling to make it all the way up the highway and land in Tok, Alaska on Friday still. Had a chance for a quick photo op with the flatties today, but sorry guys, it wasn't on the water as planned. We did have a very pleasant visit with RobertaT yesterday. Oh, that's right - you all had coffee with her too!

So, another hotel with WiFi for tonight. Next 2 days are very long though so may not have time to catch up again. Looks like I'm going to have a weeks reading when I get all the way north.

Hope all is well where you are!

Good to hear from you Lisa. I hope all goes well and you make it to Tok on Friday like you want.

[ReneT]

But, would you whisper in her ear... that Johnny is not real? :help:

Yes he is. The voices in my head told me so.

Chris, can you kick Debi out of this forum? She's quickly becoming a thorn in the side of the fantasy world I like to live in! :mad::mad::mad:

[ReneT]

Christine, I LOVE your new Instant Albums...

Where the heck were they when I was doing my vacation album....

I can probably still use them.. they are way cool!!!!

I know, I saw them too! They are great!

[ReneT]

Debi gave me so many great charm ideas, I made up an element set:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/826/thumbs/73_E_CharmsWithPosh.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=322586)
New: Charms with Posh (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=322586)

I totally agree with you guys about packing and unpacking etc. Throw in that I designed very little while I was gone. (Who had time?) :lol: so I am frantically trying to get caught up


I love the IPOD charm, very cute.

[Christine]

Christine, I LOVE your new Instant Albums...

Where the heck were they when I was doing my vacation album....

I can probably still use them.. they are way cool!!!!

THANKS! It is a trial deal. I wasn't sure if they would sell or not, so I figured I would give it a go and see. If they do well, I will probably make some more. :D

[Christine]

I love the IPOD charm, very cute.

That's my favorite too, of course, I could only call it an MP3 charm. Wouldn't want apple all upset with me. LOL

[Christine]

Yes he is. The voices in my head told me so.

Chris, can you kick Debi out of this forum? She's quickly becoming a thorn in the side of the fantasy world I like to live in! :mad::mad::mad:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Am I going to have to separate you two? Just ask Sands sometime about how good I am at kicking people out. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Debi's gonna get kicked out like Sands. nan nee nan nee nan nee :yes:

[Christine]

Debi's gonna get kicked out like Sands. nan nee nan nee nan nee :yes:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Ha, If you would have heard what Sands said at the Scrappies... no wonder she got her self kicked out...

I'm a Southern Lady, and would never talk like that...

Now, I have to say, I laughed.. but behind this computer screen... but I never ever would have said such stuff...

[stitchmich]

Lisa, I hope you have safe and speedy travels.

Debi and Rene... are ya'll sisters? because you bicker like sisters. :lol:

Chris, the charms are cute and your new instant album is really cool. Great idea to include the "pluses". I hope it's a big seller for you. You said you didn't do "much designing" on vacation... did you really expect to design on vacation?! Geez, woman, relax a little!

[debilou]

Well, Rene and I are both from Texas:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

Well, Rene and I are both from Texas:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

sisters of the south, then :lol:

[ReneT]

sisters of the south, then :lol:

Yeah, in Texas we don't consider it a good day until there's been a brawl and some hair pulling! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[stitchmich]

Yeah, in Texas we don't consider it a good day until there's been a brawl and some hair pulling! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Oh, we really like each other... really.:love3::love3::love3:

[Christine]

Lisa, I hope you have safe and speedy travels.

Debi and Rene... are ya'll sisters? because you bicker like sisters. :lol:

Chris, the charms are cute and your new instant album is really cool. Great idea to include the "pluses". I hope it's a big seller for you. You said you didn't do "much designing" on vacation... did you really expect to design on vacation?! Geez, woman, relax a little!

:lol::lol::lol: I got some done while we were driving. That is always interesting with the bumps and curves etc. LOL

[stitchmich]

:lol::lol::lol: I got some done while we were driving. That is always interesting with the bumps and curves etc. LOL

Well, okay, not so bad if you were just using time in the car. :rolleyes:

[ReneT]

:lol::lol::lol: I got some done while we were driving. That is always interesting with the bumps and curves etc. LOL

Wow, that's talent! :yes:

[ReneT]

Oh, we really like each other... really.:love3::love3::love3:

Yep, Debi's my DSP BFF! Hey, when we finally get to meet in San Antonio in December, we should take a photo together and then we could use Chris' BFF charm in a layout! :applause:

[debilou]

Yep, Debi's my DSP BFF! Hey, when we finally get to meet in San Antonio in December, we should take a photo together and then we could use Chris' BFF charm in a layout! :applause:

That'd be cool Rene, I'd like that.

If we are still talking then...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Christine]

That'd be cool Rene, I'd like that.

If we are still talking then...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

sounds like a great idea to me too! :D

[ReneT]

That'd be cool Rene, I'd like that.

If we are still talking then...:rofl::rofl::rofl:

We wouldn't have any problems getting along if you would just agree with everything I say.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

We wouldn't have any problems getting along if you would just agree with everything I say.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Oh, Like that's going to ever happen.... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[addicted]

Rene, what's in San antonio in December? That sounds like a party!

So I went to this nursery today that my step mom told me about. This nice old guy, who is in his 80's sells all sorts of stuff and then gives all the money to his great grandson for college! How nice is that? So I bought two peach trees, four raspberry bushes and ten strawberry plants. He threw in two flowers and lettuce from his own garden (that we ate at dinner, yummy) and he only charged me $25! So I gave him 30. He was the neatest guy. I'm going to have to go back. Now I just have to find a place and plant it all.

[ReneT]

Rene, what's in San antonio in December? That sounds like a party!

So I went to this nursery today that my step mom told me about. This nice old guy, who is in his 80's sells all sorts of stuff and then gives allthe money to his great grandson to college! How nice is that? So I bought two peach trees, four raspberry bushes and ten strawberry plants. He threw in two flowers and lettuce from his own garden (that we ate at dinner, yummy) and he only charged me $25! So I gave him 30. He was the neatest guy. I'm going to have to go back. Now I just have to find a place and plant it all.

Wow, what a great guy!! How long will it take the fruit trees to produce fruit? I know nothing about that. I love fresh peaches!

I Dec we are having a get together of DSP people who can come, and a photo walk, no scrapping. Here's the thread:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38182

[ReneT]

Oh, Like that's going to ever happen.... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

It's because you have no imagination and refuse to let me explore the full extent of mine. :rofl:

[addicted]

San Antonio sounds like it will be so fun!!! You gals will have a blast.

So I just found out that it's the video card on my computer. NO HARD DRIVE!!! YEA!!! So I can get all my stuff, but I don't know how much a video card is?!?

[ReneT]

San Antonio sounds like it will be so fun!!! You gals will have a blast.

So I just found out that it's the video card on my computer. NO HARD DRIVE!!! YEA!!! So I can get all my stuff, but I don't know how much a video card is?!?

You should join us!

I don't know either. DH handles that kinda thing. But yay that you can get your stuff!!! :yahoo:

[ReneT]

Did I tell you guys a couple months ago that I have this random intense itching on the palms of my hand and soles of my feet? It happened about 2 or 3 months ago I think and went on for a couple weeks, then went away. Now it's back. There's no rash, no redness, just insane itching. Sometimes hydrocortisone and/or Benadryl cream will help, sometimes not. I don't know what it is. No new clothes, lotion, laundry detergent. And it usually only bothers me in the evenings and at night. It's driving me nuts. Weird and extremely annoying. :(:(:(

[Christine]

San Antonio sounds like it will be so fun!!! You gals will have a blast.

So I just found out that it's the video card on my computer. NO HARD DRIVE!!! YEA!!! So I can get all my stuff, but I don't know how much a video card is?!?

I know, I know, I will try to catch you on yahoo

[debilou]

San Antonio sounds like it will be so fun!!! You gals will have a blast.

So I just found out that it's the video card on my computer. NO HARD DRIVE!!! YEA!!! So I can get all my stuff, but I don't know how much a video card is?!?

The price range varies WIDELY - from cheap to HUNDREDS of dollars...

do you have list of your software and your hardware components

and, like a FRY's... They will show you the best Video card for you...

(if you PC is not under warranty... if still under warranty... that piece should be covered)...

But, some cost a lot of money... like if you do a lot of GAMING... so that need extra power sources and stuff like that... they can cost like $300 or so...

But, you don't want to go too cheap either depending on what photo editing software you use... because of how fast it draws images...

I'm certainly not an expert... but like I say a Fry's has them.. :think::think:

[addicted]

Thanks Debi!! My bil has my computer and is working on it, so I need to get with him and see what he is getting. It's a good thing I have hime because I only know how to run them, not fix them. :) I know he will put a good one in it, I just hope it's not a lot.

[idtwinmom]

Debi's gonna get kicked out like Sands. nan nee nan nee nan nee :yes:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Rene - are you causing trouble again? Seems like where ever you go, trouble follows!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[idtwinmom]

Rene, what's in San antonio in December? That sounds like a party!

So I went to this nursery today that my step mom told me about. This nice old guy, who is in his 80's sells all sorts of stuff and then gives all the money to his great grandson for college! How nice is that? So I bought two peach trees, four raspberry bushes and ten strawberry plants. He threw in two flowers and lettuce from his own garden (that we ate at dinner, yummy) and he only charged me $25! So I gave him 30. He was the neatest guy. I'm going to have to go back. Now I just have to find a place and plant it all.

Wow, that is an incredible deal! Or should I say "steal"! Even at $30! Shoot, I think it should have cost you that for just one tree at most places.

[idtwinmom]

San Antonio sounds like it will be so fun!!! You gals will have a blast.

So I just found out that it's the video card on my computer. NO HARD DRIVE!!! YEA!!! So I can get all my stuff, but I don't know how much a video card is?!?

So glad it's an easy fix! Make sure to back up as soon as it comes back!

Like Debi says, it's a wild range of prices, but make sure it can handle the software you use for scrapping. PS uses a lot of power for the video, even more than some games, so don't under power with this component.

Did I tell you guys a couple months ago that I have this random intense itching on the palms of my hand and soles of my feet? It happened about 2 or 3 months ago I think and went on for a couple weeks, then went away. Now it's back. There's no rash, no redness, just insane itching. Sometimes hydrocortisone and/or Benadryl cream will help, sometimes not. I don't know what it is. No new clothes, lotion, laundry detergent. And it usually only bothers me in the evenings and at night. It's driving me nuts. Weird and extremely annoying. :(:(:(

Sounds like it might be more nerve related than skin. Have you talked to the Doc about it?

Well, final road trip update: We have reached Alaska and are in our last hotel. Tomorrow should be in our new home! YEAH! :yahoo::yahoo: We haven't had any major trouble except the boys having some car sickness and even that was much better today (and since todays roads were really wild and bumpy I would have thought it would be worse, so that is good news). I'm thinking it might have been a bit to do with the allergy meds and being too tired rather than just car sick. We only gave them one of the 3 last night and tonight as they are doing so much better. Will see how they do tomorrow. It was also really good to have my phone back, although I have been told there will be no service most of tomorrow again. Oh, well, that too shall pass.

I think I have even gotten caught up with you guys. So, will be around more again really soon!

[Christine]

Hey Lisa, travel safe! Can't wait until you can come back and play with us for longer. :D

[addicted]

Lisa, so glad you will be in your new home SOON!! That's a lot of traveling and I'm glad it's going good.

Rene, I hope you can get that figured out, I hate it when I have an itch and that doesn't last long. :(

I have been out getting the spot ready for the strawberries and weeding the flowers. Holy cow, that's a work out!!! I hope I can get it all done today.

[ReneT]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Rene - are you causing trouble again? Seems like where ever you go, trouble follows!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

You know, I keep hearing that, but I think I'm just misunderstood. :D Debi started it.

[ReneT]

So glad it's an easy fix! Make sure to back up as soon as it comes back!

Like Debi says, it's a wild range of prices, but make sure it can handle the software you use for scrapping. PS uses a lot of power for the video, even more than some games, so don't under power with this component.



Sounds like it might be more nerve related than skin. Have you talked to the Doc about it?

Well, final road trip update: We have reached Alaska and are in our last hotel. Tomorrow should be in our new home! YEAH! :yahoo::yahoo: We haven't had any major trouble except the boys having some car sickness and even that was much better today (and since todays roads were really wild and bumpy I would have thought it would be worse, so that is good news). I'm thinking it might have been a bit to do with the allergy meds and being too tired rather than just car sick. We only gave them one of the 3 last night and tonight as they are doing so much better. Will see how they do tomorrow. It was also really good to have my phone back, although I have been told there will be no service most of tomorrow again. Oh, well, that too shall pass.

I think I have even gotten caught up with you guys. So, will be around more again really soon!

How exciting Lisa to be in your new home today! I know you are glad about that. Also glad that the trip has gone fairly well.

I hadn't thought of a nerve issue, I guess I just thought skin issue since it was itching. No, haven't talked to the doctor yet, but if it continues I am going to. It didn't happen at all last night, so I don't know if it's over for the time being again or not.

[debilou]

You know, I keep hearing that, but I think I'm just misunderstood. :D Debi started it.
I started WHAT?? I don't even know what I STARTED????

[ReneT]

I started WHAT?? I don't even know what I STARTED????

I don't know either, but I'm sure whatever it is, it's your fault, not mine.

Rule #1 in Rene's Book of Life Rules: Rene is totally blameless in most situations. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

Congratulations Crys!!!!!! Yay, a grandDAUGHTER!!!!!!! Whoo hoo for you!!!! I'm so excited for you!!! The Positively Posh kit WAS an omen like you said! Looking forward to lots of pink girly baby layouts! :yes::yippee::yes::yippee:

:yes: :yes: :yes: So, so exciting!!

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::applause::applause::a pplause::applause::yippee::yippee::yippee:

Thanks! :D

Congrats, Crys!!! :yahoo: A Girl...how exciting. :yahoo: Let the spoiling begin. Looks like Perfectly Posh was the just what you needed afterall! Oh and I love hearing about nice big babies (since mine were too).

She was exactly one pound more than the biggest boy (brother and cousins), but shorter.

Welcome back, Rene - sounds like it was a great vacation!

Congratulations on your new granddaughter, Crys!

Thanks so much!

Thank you everyone, she certainly is a dandy!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/500/thumbs/GrandmaCrys_s_Teagan-2-days.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323007&ppuser=34323)
Teagan 2 days (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323007&ppuser=34323)

On day 2, we finally saw her and he looked a bit like older brothers Ethan and Rutker, but her complexion is much darker than the boys'. By the 4th day, so was just looking like herself! We shall see what develops from here on out!! :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh my gosh, Chris! I just wanted you to know, the first thing I did after turning on the computer when I got home, was to hook up the new Seagate! :D It is gloriously in the process of backing up, before it starts it's regularly scheduled daily backups! Ain't life grand?

[stitchmich]

I don't know either, but I'm sure whatever it is, it's your fault, not mine.

Rule #1 in Rene's Book of Life Rules: Rene is totally blameless in most situations. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

hmmmm.... my husband must have the same book. :think:

[debilou]

I don't know either, but I'm sure whatever it is, it's your fault, not mine.

Rule #1 in Rene's Book of Life Rules: Rene is totally blameless in most situations. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh Rene, There is SO much I must Teach you....

[stitchmich]

Crys, your photos of Teagan are just adorable! Makes me want to hold a baby... just hold one, though... and then give it back :lol:

[addicted]

Crys, Teagan is SO cute. Won't you have so much fun scrapping her!!

I have a ? about backing up EHD. How do you do it? :rofl::rofl: I put a few different folder on it and I just want those to update when I put new items in the folders. Is that possible? :help::help: Or do I have to manually put the mew stuff into the folders on my EHD? It's probably a really dumb ?, but I can't figure it out.

[ReneT]

Crys, Teagan is a cutie patootie. I would tell you to give her a kiss for me, but I'm sure you've been giving her bunches of kisses! :)

[GrandmaCrys]

Crys, Teagan is SO cute. Won't you have so much fun scrapping her!!

I have a ? about backing up EHD. How do you do it? :rofl::rofl: I put a few different folder on it and I just want those to update when I put new items in the folders. Is that possible? :help::help: Or do I have to manually put the mew stuff into the folders on my EHD? It's probably a really dumb ?, but I can't figure it out.

Heather, on my Seagate, you initially set up which folders you want backed up; then mine is scheduled to back up at 11 PM each and every night. (which I chose because I usually go to bed by 10:30, except on some weekend nights; that way, it will mostly catch what I've done each evening.

I did a "Custom" backup so I could choose which folders I wanted backed up.

[GrandmaCrys]

Thanks, Ladies, for you kind comments regarding Teagan. She definitely is a sweet cutie!! :D

[idtwinmom]

Crys - I will second Rene's "cutie patootie"! I'm sure your cart is just plumb full of pink kits! :lol:

Heather - most EHD's come with a piece of software that allow you to schedule backups and each is a little different so you just have to read the instructions that come with it. However, if you owned a new Mac (or one that will run the latest OS at least), there is this wonderful program called Time Machine. It does all the work and can even run while you are working without disrupting anything. I love it!!!!!

Well, we slept at the new house last night. We actually got in about 3:30PM local time. We got some things from my BIL (dishes and stuff) to help us survive until our stuff arrives and we did just a little grocery shopping! Yikes - I need to get a job and fast!!!!!! Of course, I can't really start until after school starts, need to get a routine going, but I know I'm going to have to make some money or I won't be able to play (and I want to play!!!!!!!!!)

I realized, I never did get the copies of my kits, so no scrapping except with freebies, until my other computer arrives! And I have some doozies of pics to work with too!!!!!! Will have to do some work on this computer to get it scrapping again! That will be a job for later though. I just have to go shopping today and the stack of laundry is nearly unmanagable! Oh, how that monster does grow.

[stitchmich]

:yahoo: yay, Lisa's home!! :yahoo: I'm excited for you (can you tell?)

[debilou]

:yahoo: yay, Lisa's home!! :yahoo: I'm excited for you (can you tell?)

I agree Michelle ! Congrats Lisa! I so Happy that you are finally HOME!!! :yippee::party::drumroll:

[idtwinmom]

Probably not as happy as I am! :lol:

You should see the kids running up and down the stairs (our old house was a single story so stairs are a real novelty!)

[GrandmaCrys]

Probably not as happy as I am! :lol:

You should see the kids running up and down the stairs (our old house was a single story so stairs are a real novelty!)

Kids and stairs are a match made in Heaven! :lol: :lol: :lol:

So glad you've arrived, safe and sound!

[addicted]

Lisa, glad you are home and the kids are loving it!!! I hope you find a job that works for you, so you can play. Life is no fun if you can't play.

I will have to look at my EHD more. I think I get my computer back on Tuesday, which wasn't the video card at all. I guess I got a virus and my motherboard got wiped out. LUCKILY, my bil built the computer and had another so it won't cost me much, but now I'm freaked out about getting more. I have no idea how we got it, I do scans and don't open up dumb things, so I guess we will just have to be more careful!!!

[Christine]

Hi Lisa!!! Welcome home!!!! Wow I bet that feels so nice to be all together in your new home and you don't even have to worry about unpacking for a day or two! :D

[Christine]

Crys, your dgd is adorable! Loved that LO I saw of her w/ Bloomin'.

We had a family hiking day yesterday. It was so fun!! Hiked about 2 miles into a lake, made a fire, roasted hot dogs and marshmallows (yum s'mores!) Yes I pigged out and had about 5! :p We were supposed to fish too, but nothing was rising and dh had only brought top water stuff. I was all good cuz I was happy taking pictures (well, that and eating s'mores) :lol:

[debilou]

Crys, your dgd is adorable! Loved that LO I saw of her w/ Bloomin'.

We had a family hiking day yesterday. It was so fun!! Hiked about 2 miles into a lake, made a fire, roasted hot dogs and marshmallows (yum s'mores!) Yes I pigged out and had about 5! :p We were supposed to fish too, but nothing was rising and dh had only brought top water stuff. I was all good cuz I was happy taking pictures (well, that and eating s'mores) :lol:

Sounds like a fun day... Love S'mores.... bring any back to share???

[stitchmich]

Crys, your dgd is adorable! Loved that LO I saw of her w/ Bloomin'.

We had a family hiking day yesterday. It was so fun!! Hiked about 2 miles into a lake, made a fire, roasted hot dogs and marshmallows (yum s'mores!) Yes I pigged out and had about 5! :p We were supposed to fish too, but nothing was rising and dh had only brought top water stuff. I was all good cuz I was happy taking pictures (well, that and eating s'mores) :lol:

Sounds like a great fun family day! We had some family fun last night. DD was supposed to be going out, but her plans fell through. So the four of us played cards, first Hearts and then Swap. It's been to long since we did that and it was a lot of fun.

[ReneT]

Sounds like everyone has had a great weekend. We cooked out tonight, Emily was here for the weekend with us, so she stayed for dinner, and is still here. We've just been sitting around chatting. I love cool summer nights sitting out on the patio.

[addicted]

I LOVE smores, YUMMY!! Sounds like a fun family day.

I wish we could sit out on the patio, but we have WAY too many mosquitos. We always have bites on us. Rene, I am jealous.

Today we went for a walk after church and our cousins were out swimmimg, so the kids jumped in, clothes and all. We left the 2 older girls and came home and we got in our little pool with Ethan and it took him about 10 minutes and then he LOVED it. I guess I'll have to get in with him more often.

[stitchmich]

Sounds like everyone has had a great weekend. We cooked out tonight, Emily was here for the weekend with us, so she stayed for dinner, and is still here. We've just been sitting around chatting. I love cool summer nights sitting out on the patio.

sounds like heaven to me :yes:

[stitchmich]

I LOVE smores, YUMMY!! Sounds like a fun family day.

I wish we could sit out on the patio, but we have WAY too many mosquitos. We always have bites on us. Rene, I am jealous.

Today we went for a walk after church and our cousins were out swimmimg, so the kids jumped in, clothes and all. We left the 2 older girls and came home and we got in our little pool with Ethan and it took him about 10 minutes and then he LOVED it. I guess I'll have to get in with him more often.

yes, mosquitos have a way of ruining a good night sometimes. Sounds like a nice day you had... Spontaneous fun :D

[stitchmich]

Hey I need ya'll to cheer me on. I actually got on the treadmill yesterday and today for over 30 minutes!! wooohoo! ANd then this evening DH decided we were going to play tennis. We took DS down the street to the tennis courts for about an hour. He was learning to play and I was chasing balls. I'm worn out but it feels so gooood!

[ReneT]

Hey I need ya'll to cheer me on. I actually got on the treadmill yesterday and today for over 30 minutes!! wooohoo! ANd then this evening DH decided we were going to play tennis. We took DS down the street to the tennis courts for about an hour. He was learning to play and I was chasing balls. I'm worn out but it feels so gooood!

:tup::yippee::tup::yippee::tup::yippee::tup:

[ReneT]

Well, when we went outside about 10 minutes ago when Emily left, the mosquitos were everywhere, so we said a quick goodbye. But earlier when we were eating and talking on the patio, no flies or mosquitos.

[Christine]

Sounds like a fun day... Love S'mores.... bring any back to share???

Ur kidding right?! U do remember I have 4 children. U think any would make it past about 20 min?!

[Christine]

Hey I need ya'll to cheer me on. I actually got on the treadmill yesterday and today for over 30 minutes!! wooohoo! ANd then this evening DH decided we were going to play tennis. We took DS down the street to the tennis courts for about an hour. He was learning to play and I was chasing balls. I'm worn out but it feels so gooood!

Yay stitchie!!!!! Wahoo for u!!!!!

[Christine]

So guess who is going to adobe?!!!!! Wahoo! :D

[idtwinmom]

Hey I need ya'll to cheer me on. I actually got on the treadmill yesterday and today for over 30 minutes!! wooohoo! ANd then this evening DH decided we were going to play tennis. We took DS down the street to the tennis courts for about an hour. He was learning to play and I was chasing balls. I'm worn out but it feels so gooood!

WooHoo! :yahoo::tup::yahoo::tup::applause::applause::appla use:

[idtwinmom]

So guess who is going to adobe?!!!!! Wahoo! :D

OK, I am down right jealous! Isn't that 2 years in a row? Didn't you get to go at the last minute last year? Totally not fair, and now I'm even farther away (of course, getting there from here might actually be cheaper!)

I went out shopping today and got nothing on my list! Didn't buy anything except the groceries and even then didn't get everything. Yikes it is expensive here! A bag of bagels that I always paid just under 2.50 for was almost $5. The kids may have to learn to live without bagels!

[Christine]

OK, I am down right jealous! Isn't that 2 years in a row? Didn't you get to go at the last minute last year? Totally not fair, and now I'm even farther away (of course, getting there from here might actually be cheaper!)

I went out shopping today and got nothing on my list! Didn't buy anything except the groceries and even then didn't get everything. Yikes it is expensive here! A bag of bagels that I always paid just under 2.50 for was almost $5. The kids may have to learn to live without bagels!

not it was Nicole that got to go last minute, last year. The thing that was funny last year, was they had hired me as a designer, but nobody knew. So they were hinting a couple of times but nobody picked up on it. :lol:

[ReneT]

Yay Chris!!!! I'm jealous too! I wanna go!!!!n I bet you will have a blast!!!

[Christine]

if there is ANY way you guys can come, try to finagle it, I would LOVE to meet you IRL! It is so hard for me to get away from the kids, especially in the school year, so TX in Dec is not looking good

[ReneT]

if there is ANY way you guys can come, try to finagle it, I would LOVE to meet you IRL! It is so hard for me to get away from the kids, especially in the school year, so TX in Dec is not looking good

Ah, man! Now I'm sad. :cry::cry::cry:

[debilou]

So, very, very sad!!

[debilou]

And, when is our next CHAT?????

[debilou]

You can now be notified Whenever a Friend of yours adds a new layout to their gallery by adding them to your BUDDY LIST.

This is different than the Friend or CONTACT list... This is new since the new changes were added to the Gallery last week.

So, if you want a buddy:

here are 2 ways I found to add a buddy: (there may be more)

The very Easiest to Add a new buddy is now from YOUR own Gallery when someone adds a comment to your OWN Gallery....

Let's say someone you want to be a buddy adds a comment to your layout...

When you go to "MY Gallery", Messages... and review your Messages...

simply click on that User name...

It will bring a list on the left side of the page:
Like Profile, Stats, Photos, Etc....

At the bottom of the list is ADD to BUDDIES... Click on this...


The second way...

Click on any user's gallery photo and open it up full size...

click on top of the user's Avatar... like in my case click on the line of Debilou.

This will bring my profile screen, again with the options on the left side...

Such as Profie, Stats, Photos, etc... at the bottom you will see Add to Buddy List...
Choose this.. and

Walla you have a Buddy.


Each time this user adds a layout anywhere in the gallery you will be notified - not by email - but by a message in your messages...

Hope this makes sense... And, go forth and make some buddies.:yahoo::yahoo:

[idtwinmom]

not it was Nicole that got to go last minute, last year. The thing that was funny last year, was they had hired me as a designer, but nobody knew. So they were hinting a couple of times but nobody picked up on it. :lol:

OK, well then I will just be a little jealous! Of course, I did get to come to Alaska, so I guess I have one up on you there! :lol:

Well, DH is off to work and I'm facing my first day in the house with little for the kids to do and no Daddy to keep them busy. Weather is threatening rain so we may not be able to go play at the school or wash the car (which after the Al-Can really needs to be washed). Guess I will just have to start washing out cupboards, and the kitchen/dining floor is already sticky. Amazing how hard it is to eat with no table. At least we have camp chairs to sit in thanks to BIL!

[ReneT]

You can now be notified Whenever a Friend of yours adds a new layout to their gallery by adding them to your BUDDY LIST.



Well aren't you just too smart for words?!?!?

[carolyn d]

if there is ANY way you guys can come, try to finagle it, I would LOVE to meet you IRL! It is so hard for me to get away from the kids, especially in the school year, so TX in Dec is not looking good


The closest I'll be is Minneapolis - my last 52 minute lay over before getting into Anchorage. But I'll stick my arm out and wave... you guys just need super powered binoculars or telescopes to see that far !

[carolyn d]

Survived the wedding on Saturday. Took over 500 shots and most of them I'm pleased with... note that I said MOST.. I have very little post processing to do (for a change) as I spent two weeks tweaking the camera settings. Of course, there was no sun for those 2 weeks in which to actually CHECK and see if the settings would be appropriate for sunshine ! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrr... But I guessed and it worked out. Now the project is putting everything together for the bride and groom to look through when they get back from the honeymoon.

[carolyn d]

One of my favorite shots from the pre-wedding.......amazing what a mimosa will do !

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/wedding-mirror.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323233&ppuser=74339)
REFLECTIONS (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323233&ppuser=74339)

[idtwinmom]

Hmmmm....somehow missed like 5 posts earlier. Deb - you are a smarty! I have at least 2 or 3 that I like to keep tabs on and now that I'm at this end of the trip I have time to get "Buddy Alerts". I will have to go set a few.

I really do need to install the old PSE on this laptop again so I can try and scrap some of the trip photos. And Carolyn - one of those is that lovely toothless grin we emailed about. Wish you all could here DS#2's lisp.

[debilou]

Well aren't you just too smart for words?!?!?
Why don't you just ask Crys how smart I am??

Just ask her... I dare you!! come on, do it!

[idtwinmom]

Why don't you just ask Crys how smart I am??

Just ask her... I dare you!! come on, do it!

OK, I'll bite (she says almost reluctantly)!
Crys - How smart is Debi?

[stitchmich]

OK, I'll bite (she says almost reluctantly)!
Crys - How smart is Debi?

Yeah, Crys, tell us how smart Debi is. Do know something we don't?

Carolyn, congrats on the successful wedding shots. THe mirror shot is beautiful.

Here's a question... if you buddy someone's gallery, does it notify you by email? or in the messages section?

[stitchmich]

Hey Chris, have you and Nicole come up with a chat plan yet? Is there no chat today?

[ReneT]

Hey Chris, have you and Nicole come up with a chat plan yet? Is there no chat today?

I'm trying to figure that out too. Haven't heard anything yet.

[ReneT]

Crys, how smart is Debi?

[ReneT]

Yeah, Crys, tell us how smart Debi is. Do know something we don't?

Carolyn, congrats on the successful wedding shots. THe mirror shot is beautiful.

Here's a question... if you buddy someone's gallery, does it notify you by email? or in the messages section?

Debi said it would notify you in the messages section.

[debilou]

Where is that CRYS when I need her?

[stitchmich]

Debi said it would notify you in the messages section.
That's cool. Does your buddy get a notice that you're stalking them... I mean watching them.:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Where is that CRYS when I need her?

:lol: she's not backing you up, Debi!

[debilou]

Oh gosh... she posted it the Granny thread... where is she... drats... I thought she had my back...

Hey is the crazy chick chat Today or not???

[GrandmaCrys]

Crys, your dgd is adorable! Loved that LO I saw of her w/ Bloomin'.

We had a family hiking day yesterday. It was so fun!! Hiked about 2 miles into a lake, made a fire, roasted hot dogs and marshmallows (yum s'mores!) Yes I pigged out and had about 5! :p We were supposed to fish too, but nothing was rising and dh had only brought top water stuff. I was all good cuz I was happy taking pictures (well, that and eating s'mores) :lol:

Thank you! I know every mother/grandmother thinks their child is wonderful, but Teagan really is a beautiful baby! Her dark coloring is awesome. Rutker and Ethan and so fair and Tristan's pretty fair, also!

Hey I need ya'll to cheer me on. I actually got on the treadmill yesterday and today for over 30 minutes!! wooohoo! ANd then this evening DH decided we were going to play tennis. We took DS down the street to the tennis courts for about an hour. He was learning to play and I was chasing balls. I'm worn out but it feels so gooood!

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: A beginning is wonderful! I know you can keep it up!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

OK, I am down right jealous! Isn't that 2 years in a row? Didn't you get to go at the last minute last year? Totally not fair, and now I'm even farther away (of course, getting there from here might actually be cheaper!)

I went out shopping today and got nothing on my list! Didn't buy anything except the groceries and even then didn't get everything. Yikes it is expensive here! A bag of bagels that I always paid just under 2.50 for was almost $5. The kids may have to learn to live without bagels!

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

OK, I'll bite (she says almost reluctantly)!
Crys - How smart is Debi?

VERY!!!

Yeah, Crys, tell us how smart Debi is. Do know something we don't?

Carolyn, congrats on the successful wedding shots. THe mirror shot is beautiful.

Here's a question... if you buddy someone's gallery, does it notify you by email? or in the messages section?

AWFULLY!!

Crys, how smart is Debi?

INCREDIBLY!!!


Where is that CRYS when I need her?

I got your back, GF; don't you worry! :rolleyes: ;) :cool: :D :D

[debilou]

Thank YOU CRYS!!! I knew you had my BACK!!!! You ARE Wonderful!:tup::drumroll::yippee:

[debilou]

Stitch:

Your question:

Here's a question... if you buddy someone's gallery, does it notify you by email? or in the messages section?

IN THE Messages section...

[stitchmich]

:lol: Wow, Debi is AWFULLY, INCREDIBLY, VERY SMART!! Do you have any supporting evidence though... not that I doubt you :lol:

Thanks for the cheering support, Crys. We went out to play tennis again last night, but I mostly just chased balls. I don't mind chasing balls necessarily, but last night it ceased to be amusing. DH is trying to teach our 12yo son to play tennis. Unfortunately he is as uncoordinated as me. DH ends up hounding DS too much about what he is doing wrong and DS ends up whining too much about DH and Dear Mom is about to whack them both in the head with a tennis racket. I'm going to sit them both down for a talking-to before I play ball boy again. :annoyed:

Lisa, I had no idea the cost of living was that much worse in Alaska. yikes!

[idtwinmom]

Here's a question... if you buddy someone's gallery, does it notify you by email? or in the messages section?

Debi said in her post that it notifies you in your messages.

[Christine]

Here's a sneaky peaky:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/ChanmanBAG.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323316&ppuser=62565)
The Journey is the Reward (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323316&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

I still haven't gotten on the elliptical yet, so I will catch up with you all in just a few minutes. :D

[Christine]

And, when is our next CHAT?????

nicole and I r supposed to discuss that today. I think we r leaning toward an evening chat. If u have an opinion, speak now so we can ignore u. :lol: just kidding ;)

[Christine]

Survived the wedding on Saturday. Took over 500 shots and most of them I'm pleased with... note that I said MOST.. I have very little post processing to do (for a change) as I spent two weeks tweaking the camera settings. Of course, there was no sun for those 2 weeks in which to actually CHECK and see if the settings would be appropriate for sunshine ! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRrrr... But I guessed and it worked out. Now the project is putting everything together for the bride and groom to look through when they get back from the honeymoon.

So glad to hear it went well! I think I would have been a basket case! Nothing quite like taking once in a lifetime shots for someone else!

[Christine]

Stitchie pretty sad when the big boys don't play nice with the little boys. Grrrrrrr!

[debilou]

nicole and I r supposed to discuss that today. I think we r leaning toward an evening chat. If u have an opinion, speak now so we can ignore u. :lol: just kidding ;)

Evenings are fine... just not past 9 pm dsp time ok...

[stitchmich]

nicole and I r supposed to discuss that today. I think we r leaning toward an evening chat. If u have an opinion, speak now so we can ignore u. :lol: just kidding ;)

Oh, bummer :( There are already several evening chats I can't ever seem to get to. I was hoping for morning... or even afternoon... like anytime between 9am and 4pm. Okay, you can start ignoring me now. :lol: It must be hard to schedule a chat for time zones all around the world.

[idtwinmom]

Evenings are fine... just not past 9 pm dsp time ok...

Hey, 9PM DSP time is 5PM my time, I might just make an occasional chat. Especially if it's 9PM DSP time on a Saturday or Sunday!!!!!!!!!! (hint, hint, hint!!!!!) ;) ;) ;) :pray:

[Raphne]

Here's a sneaky peaky:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/ChanmanBAG.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323316&ppuser=62565)
The Journey is the Reward (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323316&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

I still haven't gotten on the elliptical yet, so I will catch up with you all in just a few minutes. :D


Oooooooo!!!!!!! I just saw this in the store and came over to shout about it at the top of my little lungs! What a fab kit, Chris! And a great layout, too! :yahoo::yippee:

[carolyn d]

So glad to hear it went well! I think I would have been a basket case! Nothing quite like taking once in a lifetime shots for someone else!


There were lots of cameras at the reception. I've found I do so much better with faces ! I am not overly enthusiastic with shots at the reception of the tent etc..... kind of how I feel about my landscape shots ! Something is just not "there:>... but with faces..much better...I think it's because with a face, it's simple.. just one thing so the composition is relatively simple.

Yeah, the "once in a lifetime" thing is stressful... but they know that I'm not experienced with this and what I DID get are probably better than the average snapshot shooter. But that still doesn't mean that they cannot be improved as I learn how to "see".

[idtwinmom]

I think you are almost too modest Carolyn! I've watched your gallery and the shots you get are often incredible. I'm so looking forward to getting my hands of the shots you do of my kids while you are here. As a matter of fact, I have to find the perfect place for one set we are going to do with my Little Miss! They were shots that were supposed to be done for her birthday (well, a little late because the flowers don't quite bloom in March) but with all the trouble with the job loss and then move, it just never happened. TeeHee, didn't know you had signed up for a photo gig, did ya'?

[Christine]

Hear ye, hear ye. If any of you have been wanting to take my Advanced Montage class, with a SMALL class. Hurry and sign up for July. I have only ONE student. Talk about private lessons. LOL

[idtwinmom]

Oh, if I only could! Your Montage class is definitely on my list for when I have the time, the funds, and my good computer back! (That won't be in July!!!!!!!) :(

[debilou]

Hear ye, hear ye. If any of you have been wanting to take my Advanced Montage class, with a SMALL class. Hurry and sign up for July. I have only ONE student. Talk about private lessons. LOL

So, sorry, I'm taking wayyyy too many classes right now...

[idtwinmom]

Oh, if I only could! Your Montage class is definitely on my list for when I have the time, the funds, and my good computer back! (That won't be in July!!!!!!!) :(

[idtwinmom]

Sorry about the double post, I walked away from the computer to fix the kids dinner and when I got back it was still at the submit page. Don't know why!

[carolyn d]

I think you are almost too modest Carolyn! I've watched your gallery and the shots you get are often incredible. I'm so looking forward to getting my hands of the shots you do of my kids while you are here. As a matter of fact, I have to find the perfect place for one set we are going to do with my Little Miss! They were shots that were supposed to be done for her birthday (well, a little late because the flowers don't quite bloom in March) but with all the trouble with the job loss and then move, it just never happened. TeeHee, didn't know you had signed up for a photo gig, did ya'?

Thank you ! I just know the areas where I am weaker.........As for Little Miss.....and the Little Misters... that's just right up my alley.... You may have more shots of all the kidlets than you will know what to do with by the time I leave. I tend to be MORE than prolific with kids/ humans in general. Actually, it was in my brain to try a family photo... I ' ve never done one before and thought I'd practice with you guys ! (if you don't mind, that is..)

[Christine]

Oh, if I only could! Your Montage class is definitely on my list for when I have the time, the funds, and my good computer back! (That won't be in July!!!!!!!) :(

So, sorry, I'm taking wayyyy too many classes right now...

its all good, just figured there are few people I would rather have private lessons w/ than you guys! :hug:

[Christine]

Thank you ! I just know the areas where I am weaker.........As for Little Miss.....and the Little Misters... that's just right up my alley.... You may have more shots of all the kidlets than you will know what to do with by the time I leave. I tend to be MORE than prolific with kids/ humans in general. Actually, it was in my brain to try a family photo... I ' ve never done one before and thought I'd practice with you guys ! (if you don't mind, that is..)

come see me, and feel free to practice to your heart's content. Do you have some secret magic way to get dh to WANT to be in said pictures? grrrrrrr! ;)

[carolyn d]

come see me, and feel free to practice to your heart's content. Do you have some secret magic way to get dh to WANT to be in said pictures? grrrrrrr! ;)


to my knowledge, nothing short of whips, chains, bribery and the threat the irritated wife making his life miserable for a week............or just holding a gun to his head... and then the "co-operatin" only lasts for 15 minutes, tops.

either that or tell him you've hired an out of town photog to come to the house. Said photog has agreed to do the shoot gratis as a means of adding to portfolio and as such is doing this gratis. If he squirms.. then there will be a sitting fee. Hitting them in the wallet is ususally more painful than anythng else.

[Christine]

LOL CaroD, you are hilarious! Let's try that and see if it works, when are you coming? :)

OK so I just have to tell you guys that people who steal just SUCK!!! and yes there is a story behind this statement.

So today, dd1 rides over to the library on her scooter (the razor kind, not the motorized) anyway when she comes out of the library, somebody has stolen it! She calls me cuz she is all upset and she needed to get to swim practice. So I go and get her and drop her off on the way home. Fast forward to after swim practice, she calls me again. Someone has stolen her iPod out of her locker!!!! Can you even freaking believe that?!

I have warned and warned and warned her about that, but she didn't think it would happen. Unfortunately she learned the hard way. The thing I really feel bad about is she worked really hard to earn the iPod and she loved it/used it all the time and now some sucky THIEF went thru her gym bag to find it. :mad: :mad:

I am hoping/praying she gets it back. Apparently, she wasn't the only one. 6-7 other people had stuff stolen. One women even had her CAR stolen cuz they found her keys then went out in the parking lot to see which car beeped etc. I am hoping that if the police are involved w/ the car theft, maybe if they recover the car, maybe they will get the iPod back too. Who knows, but yep I say again that THIEVES SUCK!

[Christine]

LOL CaroD, you are hilarious! Let's try that and see if it works, when are you coming? :)

OK so I just have to tell you guys that people who steal just SUCK!!! and yes there is a story behind this statement.

So today, dd1 rides over to the library on her scooter (the razor kind, not the motorized) anyway when she comes out of the library, somebody has stolen it! She calls me cuz she is all upset and she needed to get to swim practice. So I go and get her and drop her off on the way home. Fast forward to after swim practice, she calls me again. Someone has stolen her iPod out of her locker!!!! Can you even freaking believe that?!

I have warned and warned and warned her about that, but she didn't think it would happen. Unfortunately she learned the hard way. The thing I really feel bad about is she worked really hard to earn the iPod and she loved it/used it all the time and now some sucky THIEF went thru her gym bag to find it. :mad: :mad:

I am hoping/praying she gets it back. Apparently, she wasn't the only one. 6-7 other people had stuff stolen. One women even had her CAR stolen cuz they found her keys then went out in the parking lot to see which car beeped etc. I am hoping that if the police are involved w/ the car theft, maybe if they recover the car, maybe they will get the iPod back too. Who knows, but yep I say again that THIEVES SUCK!

[poohbear77]

That's terrible Chris! I hope she gets her Ipod back! How weird that she got two things stolen in one day! Almost sounds like it was planned by someone......people who steal are horrible!

[stitchmich]

Oh no!! Chris, that is terrible! It's bad enough to get one thing stolen, but two in a day?!? You probably have a better chance of recovering it because of the car. My kids would be devastated if their iPods were stolen.

[GrandmaCrys]

LOL CaroD, you are hilarious! Let's try that and see if it works, when are you coming? :)

OK so I just have to tell you guys that people who steal just SUCK!!! and yes there is a story behind this statement.

So today, dd1 rides over to the library on her scooter (the razor kind, not the motorized) anyway when she comes out of the library, somebody has stolen it! She calls me cuz she is all upset and she needed to get to swim practice. So I go and get her and drop her off on the way home. Fast forward to after swim practice, she calls me again. Someone has stolen her iPod out of her locker!!!! Can you even freaking believe that?!

I have warned and warned and warned her about that, but she didn't think it would happen. Unfortunately she learned the hard way. The thing I really feel bad about is she worked really hard to earn the iPod and she loved it/used it all the time and now some sucky THIEF went thru her gym bag to find it. :mad: :mad:

I am hoping/praying she gets it back. Apparently, she wasn't the only one. 6-7 other people had stuff stolen. One women even had her CAR stolen cuz they found her keys then went out in the parking lot to see which car beeped etc. I am hoping that if the police are involved w/ the car theft, maybe if they recover the car, maybe they will get the iPod back too. Who knows, but yep I say again that THIEVES SUCK!


OK, let's look at the positives here:

1. She will no longer be *plugged in* at dinner time; adding to the family conversation;

2. There will now exist the possibility that she'll pay more attention to what Mom says;

3. She's learned a valuable lesson.

Having said that, THIEVES STILL SUCK! Nothing makes my blood boil more!!! How did our society (the world!) ever get to the point that so many people do NOT believe in working for the things they want?

[debilou]

LOL CaroD, you are hilarious! Let's try that and see if it works, when are you coming? :)

OK so I just have to tell you guys that people who steal just SUCK!!! and yes there is a story behind this statement.

So today, dd1 rides over to the library on her scooter (the razor kind, not the motorized) anyway when she comes out of the library, somebody has stolen it! She calls me cuz she is all upset and she needed to get to swim practice. So I go and get her and drop her off on the way home. Fast forward to after swim practice, she calls me again. Someone has stolen her iPod out of her locker!!!! Can you even freaking believe that?!

I have warned and warned and warned her about that, but she didn't think it would happen. Unfortunately she learned the hard way. The thing I really feel bad about is she worked really hard to earn the iPod and she loved it/used it all the time and now some sucky THIEF went thru her gym bag to find it. :mad: :mad:

I am hoping/praying she gets it back. Apparently, she wasn't the only one. 6-7 other people had stuff stolen. One women even had her CAR stolen cuz they found her keys then went out in the parking lot to see which car beeped etc. I am hoping that if the police are involved w/ the car theft, maybe if they recover the car, maybe they will get the iPod back too. Who knows, but yep I say again that THIEVES SUCK!

That is HORRIBLE, two thefts in 1 day... I know you told her... but still what a horrible way to be taught a lesson...

I hope they catch this thief.... what a creep!!

[suvgal]

It's hard to believe that two items could be stolen in such a short time. I hope they catch this thief and punish him well.
Recently DH was at the local food bank volunteering when he was told by the director there would be another person helping who had to do community service. She said he told her he had to do community service because it was only for DUI. That made my blood boil as we knew a family who had lost their son in an accident caused by another driver who was DUI.

[Christine]

Thanks for everyone's support, I will let dd read these after we get back. We are going to go swim some laps.

Here's the 2 pager that I did with my new QC from our hike last Sat.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/73_T_ParadeOfPictures_01.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323441&ppuser=62565)
Both Pages (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323441&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/Uintahs_gundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323442&ppuser=62565)
Page 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323442&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6096/thumbs/Uintahs_gundi_pg2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323443&ppuser=62565)
Page 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323443&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[idtwinmom]

Thank you ! I just know the areas where I am weaker.........As for Little Miss.....and the Little Misters... that's just right up my alley.... You may have more shots of all the kidlets than you will know what to do with by the time I leave. I tend to be MORE than prolific with kids/ humans in general. Actually, it was in my brain to try a family photo... I ' ve never done one before and thought I'd practice with you guys ! (if you don't mind, that is..)

Great! We can do our Christmas photo's a little early this year!

to my knowledge, nothing short of whips, chains, bribery and the threat the irritated wife making his life miserable for a week............or just holding a gun to his head... and then the "co-operatin" only lasts for 15 minutes, tops.

either that or tell him you've hired an out of town photog to come to the house. Said photog has agreed to do the shoot gratis as a means of adding to portfolio and as such is doing this gratis. If he squirms.. then there will be a sitting fee. Hitting them in the wallet is ususally more painful than anythng else.

I can't think of a thing that works better than making it hurt the wallet, unless you make it hurt the clock! The more he squirms the longer it takes, the more it costs sort of thing. Of course, I'm lucky, my DH actually likes getting the family portraits so cooperates quite nicely!

BTW - I think I've figured out another fun thing to do while you are here! It will include some rather unique animals and a stop for a super unique bowl of ice cream! You do like ice cream don't you?

[idtwinmom]

LOL CaroD, you are hilarious! Let's try that and see if it works, when are you coming? :)

OK so I just have to tell you guys that people who steal just SUCK!!! and yes there is a story behind this statement.

So today, dd1 rides over to the library on her scooter (the razor kind, not the motorized) anyway when she comes out of the library, somebody has stolen it! She calls me cuz she is all upset and she needed to get to swim practice. So I go and get her and drop her off on the way home. Fast forward to after swim practice, she calls me again. Someone has stolen her iPod out of her locker!!!! Can you even freaking believe that?!

I have warned and warned and warned her about that, but she didn't think it would happen. Unfortunately she learned the hard way. The thing I really feel bad about is she worked really hard to earn the iPod and she loved it/used it all the time and now some sucky THIEF went thru her gym bag to find it. :mad: :mad:

I am hoping/praying she gets it back. Apparently, she wasn't the only one. 6-7 other people had stuff stolen. One women even had her CAR stolen cuz they found her keys then went out in the parking lot to see which car beeped etc. I am hoping that if the police are involved w/ the car theft, maybe if they recover the car, maybe they will get the iPod back too. Who knows, but yep I say again that THIEVES SUCK!

Oh man - I do feel for her big time! And yes, thieves are some of the worst kind of people. Just before DH came to Alaska we had a big Garage Sale. We had all this furniture we were trying to unload so we had been taking turns bringing people in the house to look at it. One guy that I was showing the stuff to asked to use the bathroom. Of course I really wanted to say no, but what do you do, the guy is already in the house. I have a feeling he was really looking for pills and stuff, but since that was all locked away he stole the kids night light instead. I could not believe any one would be so low, but that was what he took!