Chatting with Gundi

[Beachcomber]

Chris -- it is hard to get back into the swing of things after being on vacation.

Lisa -- sorry you are not feeling well. I hope you feel better soon.

It was a very warm day today. We usually get our Indian summer in Sept and Oct.

My gas and electric company sent out a notice that they were doing some upgrades in my area and that they needed to shut off our power. I forgot they were going to shut my power off. They shut the power off at 8:30. With the power out I can't open my electric garage door so I was hoping they would get the power back on before I had to pick up my son from school so I could get my car out. Fortunately the power came back on at 1:00. I still need to reset all of the clock though.

[Christine]

Dorene, don't you have a release thing on your garage door opener? I have never seen one that didn't. You ought to check just in case this happens again. It is usually a rope w/ a handle hanging from the trolley that lifts and lowers the garage door. You just pull it down, and it will release off of the trolley, if yours is like all of the ones I have seen.

Lisa- Get better soon, hugs!

I managed to get my next challenge up, aren't you all proud of me? :D I have been running around like a chicken w/ my head cut off all day. :lol:

OH! and I didn't tell you my scary story. Yesterday after I got off the airplane, I went into the bathroom and hung my camera bag and laptop bag on the hook thing. I checked that they were on securely etc, as I am way a nervous nellie when it comes to my electronics. When I was about to leave the stall, before I even touched them, BOTH bags somehow came off the hook and came crashing down, hitting the floor! I seriously wasn't sure if I was going to cry or hyperventilate or throw up. I was stunned for several minutes. I finally got brave and opened both up and so far I don't see any damage. Both are working, I need to take some pictures to make sure my focus is still good, so hold thumbs or cross your fingers, or say a little prayer for me. I am still holding my breath that both will be ok. Been a bad summer for electronics around here.

[idtwinmom]

Oh, Chris! How I feel for you! I would have cried. Glad to here that they at least appear to be OK. I don't know what is in the air, but we had a rash of electronic failures this year too! Nothing so scary as that though!

Dorene, I agree with Chris. There should be a release and if I were you I would make sure I not only knew where, but how it works. Practice because sometimes they can be tricky.

Now headed off to see what the new challenge is!

[idtwinmom]

Chris, I just saw the new kit in the store! It's gorgeous. I sure hope one of the remaining 3 challenges will be that kit! (Hint Hint) Since my entire October budget is getting me through the Start with a Bang challenge......

[wardlw]

Oh, My, I love the new Autumn Kit! I just really like fall colors and this is gorgeous.

About your electronics---I would still be having panic attacks. Hope everything checks out OK.

The garage door can be very heavy and hard to pull especially if it a double size. I can't release ours. Of course I am not very big built but oh am I mighty. HeHeHe

YEA! I was able to figure out how to do my thumbnail now have to figure out to link the title. Thanks for all the help. I might not be getting better at scrapping but look at all the technology I am picking up.

[idtwinmom]

Wardlw - I'm guessing you mean make you title a link to the LO so here goes. (This is the easiest for a newcomer, once you get more comfortable there is a way you can type the whole thing.)

1. Open you LO so that it is full screen.
2. Copy the web address (highlight and ctrl-c)
3. Go to the forum thread you wish to add the link to.
4. Click 'Post Reply'
5. Type your title and highlight it.
6. Click the picture of the Earth with the little chain.
7. Paste the web address into the little window that pops up (ctrl-v)
8. Click 'OK'

Seems like a lot of steps, but I broke it way down. PM me if you have questions (just point your mouse to my username in the box at left and select Send Private Message.)

[addicted]

Oh man Chris, I hope everything works on your camera. That's terrible!!! Glad you are home safe and LOVE the fall kit. It looks like a great "bang" challenge. :D:D

[Christine]

Good guess Heather, you are right Shades of Autumn will be the challenge starting next week, I already have the AOP almost done and I must say I think you are going to like it :D

[Christine]

Oh, My, I love the new Autumn Kit! I just really like fall colors and this is gorgeous.

About your electronics---I would still be having panic attacks. Hope everything checks out OK.

The garage door can be very heavy and hard to pull especially if it a double size. I can't release ours. Of course I am not very big built but oh am I mighty. HeHeHe

YEA! I was able to figure out how to do my thumbnail now have to figure out to link the title. Thanks for all the help. I might not be getting better at scrapping but look at all the technology I am picking up.

look how tricky you are getting! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: and see my above note to Heather. :D

[Christine]

Chris, I just saw the new kit in the store! It's gorgeous. I sure hope one of the remaining 3 challenges will be that kit! (Hint Hint) Since my entire October budget is getting me through the Start with a Bang challenge......

:lol: Lisa you also ought to see my above post to Heather :D

So ummmmm I am getting that you all like my new Shades of Autumn (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8980) kit? Wahoo, wahoo! That makes me so happy :D

[GrandmaCrys]

What's not to like, Miss? :D

[addicted]

Is it just me? Am I a dork and don't know how to checkout at the store? Everytime I go and use Paypal (using my bank acct.) it shoots me right back to the checkout page and I have nothing purchased, I have to do it a few times. Should it show that I have made the purchase or what? I know it takes a few minutes to be able to download, but I am confused why it doesn't go through when I hit pay on paypal. Anybody have any idea?

[Christine]

I don't know Heather, do the contact the store thing, they are really good about answering questions, if you give them a day or two (and they are often speedier than that.)

[addicted]

Gosh Chris, I'm keeping you in business. I think I am losing my mind, I have double bought 2 kits this month! Has anyone else done that? Just say yes to make me feel better!

[idtwinmom]

I did buy a kit twice, but it was because I got it on IOTW and on a CD. Now, I do look more carefully at the CD's then decide. Of course, I still didn't pay full price for that kit. LOL!

[GrandmaCrys]

Addicted - I used to double buy way too often! I guess I really like what I like! :lol: :lol: :lol:

When you are logged into your account, if you'll look on the page, to the right, toward the bottom is a list of your previous purchases. This will help keep you from buying double! Of course, this presupposes that you'll actually remember to look at that list! :D :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Hey, Chris! I ordered the EHD from Staples yesterday afternoon and got it about an hour ago this morning! And there were no shipping charges! How cool is that? :D

[addicted]

Grandma- I just noticed that list yesterday when I was looking for something else. That is really cool and I think that will help my problem!! Glad I'm not the only one that has done it though.

[Christine]

Hey, Chris! I ordered the EHD from Staples yesterday afternoon and got it about an hour ago this morning! And there were no shipping charges! How cool is that? :D

That is awesome Crys!!!! Talk about fast! For anyone who is in need of a new EHD, Staples is having a great sale.

You can get either a Maxtor 320GB desktop type EHD or a SimpleTech portable 160GB EHD (about the size of a PDA) for $70 each!!!! I was so excited! I got the portable one to go in my laptop bag, it doesn't even require an electric plug in, it just gets its juice from the laptop! :yahoo:

[idtwinmom]

A word of caution, Chris, that portable will suck your laptop battery in record time. Make sure you are on plug in power if you really want to use it! But that's an awesome deal! Let us know if it works well.

[Christine]

I thought that might be the case Lisa, but I have a power inverter that I usually use in the car which only has one plug, so this way I can have the lappie plugged in and the ehd. I will probably put my kits etc on it that will free up about 40 GB of space. Can you even believe that I have that much stuff?!!! It just seems like it always works out if I am trying to scrap somewhere else and I don't have my entire collection, it is whatever I don't have that I NEED!!!!

[idtwinmom]

Hey Chris, thought you might like to see your old QC in action again! I wanted to get these done in a hurry and this was perfect!


S's First Day of Kindergarten
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/1st-Day-Sean.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281851&ppuser=90601)

P's First Day of Kindergarten
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/1st-Day-Patrick.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=281850&ppuser=90601)

[Christine]

Excellent Lisa! That QC has gotten a lot of mileage out of it. Not sure if it is because it is good or cuz it was free. :lol:

[idtwinmom]

I really like it! It has an elegant side, but as you can see, is fun too! The Curled picture really adds a lot. If I hadn't had so many great photos from the day I might have tried playing with just it. I've even saved the file in it's layered form so it's quick and easy to go back and use it again and again!

[Christine]

Don't forget my chat in the morning :D

[idtwinmom]

I am so totally freaking out right now, my hands are shaking! I just found out that there was a shooting not 3 blocks from my house! At least one person dead in a car! My husband drove right by the whole scene taking my sons to school! I'm trying so hard not to cry, scream, be totally freaked and pack some clothes and leave this awful place!

I came here just to find some sense and reason!

Thanks all for being kind, wonderful people that can maybe restore my faith in humanity!

[wardlw]

Just sit and get yourself together with a little prayer. This is awlful news but we have to remember that God has placed us where we are and he will help us overcome our anxieties and fears. We only need to ask for his help. Pray until you feel calm, (that is his prescense you feel) and he will help you through this ordeal. I will be praying with you and thanking God for blessing you and keeping your family safe. If you need anything just pm me.

[Christine]

OH Lisa! How scary!!! I am all teary just thinking about it. Prayers and hugs coming your way and I am sooooooo glad all of your family is safe! :pray: :hug:

[addicted]

Lisa glad to hear that you are OK!! That is so scary. I love the LO's, I'm gonna have to find that QC, it is really cute.

Chris I missed the chat, I'm totally bummed. Ethan wasn't too happy this morning when he woke up and I think we are finally getting back to normal! Sorry about the chat.

[idtwinmom]

Thank you all for your support! Prayers for peace are working. And doing everything as normal - taking DD to story time, etc..., is good too!

Addicted - sorry to say that QC was a freebie from Gundi a couple months ago. Chris, is it still on your blog? It was actually before she became a designer even!

[Christine]

Thank you all for your support! Prayers for peace are working. And doing everything as normal - taking DD to story time, etc..., is good too!

Addicted - sorry to say that QC was a freebie from Gundi a couple months ago. Chris, is it still on your blog? It was actually before she became a designer even!

no it is down, BUT a birdie told me it will be going in the store before too long :D Read that, "as soon as I get around to it :lol:

[Christine]

Lisa glad to hear that you are OK!! That is so scary. I love the LO's, I'm gonna have to find that QC, it is really cute.

Chris I missed the chat, I'm totally bummed. Ethan wasn't too happy this morning when he woke up and I think we are finally getting back to normal! Sorry about the chat.

It's all good, I totally understand, how is he doing? I am not at all surprised that he is a bit fussy after surgery, but hopefully he will heal like gang busters and be happy and healthy very soon! :hug::hug::hug: for you both

[idtwinmom]

no it is down, BUT a birdie told me it will be going in the store before too long :D Read that, "as soon as I get around to it :lol:

Oh, it will sell very well! It really is a wonderful QC!

[idtwinmom]

Well, guys, I'm here to cry again and this one I know you will understand. I turned the laptop on this morning and nothing! Yep, got as far as the blue Windows logo screen and just stopped. Hard drive is toast! Thank goodness I don't keep anything on that hard drive that isn't also on this desktop or the flash drive! Anybody got an old lappie they can sell for $50 bucks? All it has to run is Firefox and PSE 2.0 (doesn't even have to run the newer PSE! LOL!)

Any way, I may not be around as much until I can figure a way to replace it. This thing is in the bedroom and I can't use it while the kids are awake.

[Christine]

oh no Lisa! What a bummer! I am telling you what the electronic gremlins have been out in force!

I actually have an old laptop that I would love to get rid of, but we are talking old, it has windows 98 on it and the battery doesn't hold a charge worth crap.

[Christine]

I can't remember if I told you all or not, but Heather (addicted) had her BIL look at my hard drive, to see if he could help me. He was sooooo nice and did all he could, but unfortunately all of the stuff that he was able to get off was stuff I already had and no layouts. :cry: :cry: :cry: But at least he tried. :hug:

[idtwinmom]

Chris, I am sooooooo crying for you! At least I didn't lose anything.

But guess what - I'm actually typing this on the laptop!!!!!!! :tup::tup::tup:
After really talking to DH, I convinced him (he was tired and didn't want to work) to stick a Windows Repair CD in it! It's not only back up and running, Everything is still there. All my bookmarks, kits that I have on it that are in use (also on the other computer as well as backed up on DVD), everything.

BTW, that W98 laptop - find an electronics recycle. I doubt you could ever sell it, even for $50. Now if I could just convince DH the same about all the old desktops we have in the garage........... :LOL:

[Beachcomber]

Hi All.

I had a busy week working in my son's classroom. Yesterday was picture day.

I went for a walk to day with my friend. The ocean waves were loud today and it is high tide. The other day the ocean was so still.

We are getting some rain tonight and it is supposed to rain tomorrow. My son has a soccer game tomorrow. We will see if they cancel it due to rain.

[Christine]

Chris, I am sooooooo crying for you! At least I didn't lose anything.

But guess what - I'm actually typing this on the laptop!!!!!!! :tup::tup::tup:
After really talking to DH, I convinced him (he was tired and didn't want to work) to stick a Windows Repair CD in it! It's not only back up and running, Everything is still there. All my bookmarks, kits that I have on it that are in use (also on the other computer as well as backed up on DVD), everything.

BTW, that W98 laptop - find an electronics recycle. I doubt you could ever sell it, even for $50. Now if I could just convince DH the same about all the old desktops we have in the garage........... :LOL:

Hmmm there are such places? Yeah I didn't figure I could sell it, but I would be happy to give it away to someone who could use it. I hate to just throw it in the trash when it still works.

YAY!!! about your lappie! That is sooooo exciting!

[idtwinmom]

Hmmm there are such places? Yeah I didn't figure I could sell it, but I would be happy to give it away to someone who could use it. I hate to just throw it in the trash when it still works.

YAY!!! about your lappie! That is sooooo exciting!

Don't let my DH here you say you would give it away!!!! He might just take it! LOL!

Actually, if it is still in good working order, check with your local schools. You could donate it and then get a tax credit. Here, Intel does a big recycling collection about 2ce year where they collect all kinds of old electronics. If they work at least somewhat - they are then donated to this school program where kids learn to work on them. If not they have some way to deal with all the parts. They charge $5 for TV's and monitors because of the costs involved in dealing with them, but I think if it can be used you can take that as a tax credit too (would double check with a tax specialist!)

[idtwinmom]

Hey Chris, I am thinking of going shopping tomorrow! Any hints as to which kit(s) I should pick up?

[Christine]

copying from the other thread so you aren't seeing double :D

sure! Anything that says made by gundi or some chicky named Christine Gundersen.

Seriously, the next 2 kits will be Family Links and A Funky Boo. I keep changing my mind as to which of the two will go first. I can't wait for you to see the bonus for Boo, I just finished the bonus last night (an alpha) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have to say though my hands were so sore after I got done, so you had all better appreciate it. it was a LOT of brushwork and holding the mouse for that long about did me in. I guess I better get that one in the store.

[idtwinmom]

LOL! Did I post that in 2 threads, or did you just answer in both? LOL!

[idtwinmom]

Hmmmm.... A Funky Boo isn't in the store yet! I couldn't convince you to get it there tonight could I?

[Christine]

LOL! Did I post that in 2 threads, or did you just answer in both? LOL!

Yes you posted twice :D

[Christine]

Hmmmm.... A Funky Boo isn't in the store yet! I couldn't convince you to get it there tonight could I?

Sorry, I can load it but it still takes a couple of days to get it there.

[Beachcomber]

Hi Ladies. Just stopping by to say hi.

[idtwinmom]

Well, I guess I will just have to save my shopping for a couple days! Hate having all those little hits to the bank account!

[Christine]

Lisa, have you ever looked into buying a gift certificate? They are fabulous for this exact reason. They sit in your store account and you can just pick at them until they are gone. I LOVED using them for the IOTW, so I didn't have a bunch of .99 cent charges on there. LOL

[Christine]

Hi Dorene! love your spooky decorations :D

[sands_healy]

Ok I've finally come to play with all of you!

Yeah the Gift Certs are a wonderful way of getting around those little charges all the time.

[Christine]

Wahoo Sands, so glad you are done ignoring us :D

[sands_healy]

I feel honoured that I was missed :D :hug:

[idtwinmom]

Gift Certs are a great idea, but you can't use your discounts on them. I've earned a purchase discount that I planned on using, and since I want to get 5 to 10 kits......

[Christine]

yes Lisa you can use both

you just put in the discount coupon, then checkout w/o specifying your payment info, then it will apply the discount and ask you how you want to pay, then you use the gift certificate

When you buy a gift certificate, the money goes right into your account and sits there until you use it up, so you don't need to keep track of a code or anything, it is just another option to pay.

[idtwinmom]

duh! Hadn't thought of that! Silly me!!!!!!! I think I'm sleepwalking today - the whole house was up early from the dogs to the kids!!!!!!!

[Christine]

:lol: Well now you know :D

[idtwinmom]

Ok, just make fun of me! I don't really care as I am such a funny person! (And yes, I am kidding as I have a very sick sense of humor!)

[Christine]

I would never laugh AT you,............welllll maybe just a little bit cuz I love ya! :hug: :lol:

[Christine]

Did you guys all see that we are doing something new for Halloween? Get your masks and costumes on, cuz this is going to be fun, fun, fun!

[idtwinmom]

Go ahead! Laugh, like I said, I don't mind!!!!!! LOL!

Ughhh..... Halloween! Never participate! Long story no one wants to here!

[Beachcomber]

Thanks, Chris. Looks like I will need to find a costume or mask.

Hi Dorene! love your spooky decorations :D

Hey Sands! Nice to see you here. :)

[sands_healy]

Did you guys all see that we are doing something new for Halloween? Get your masks and costumes on, cuz this is going to be fun, fun, fun!

Is THAT why you look so strange????

[sands_healy]

Thanks, Chris. Looks like I will need to find a costume or mask.



Hey Sands! Nice to see you here. :)

:wave: Hey Dorene.... if I'd known you were here, I would have come and played a long time ago ;) :lol::lol:

[idtwinmom]

OK, I decided to get in on the fun! Like my costume?

[sands_healy]

Oh!!! I do!!! Looks superb!

[idtwinmom]

Hey Sands, How's it feel to be DET?

[sands_healy]

Its my 2nd term so its easier this time around ;)..... but I sure do love it. It challenges my skills and creativity all the time. Definitely worth it.

[Beachcomber]

Idtwinmom -- Lovely avatar!!!

[sands_healy]

Mars and I are taking over the New Member chat, if you happen to be a newbie or come across one, can you steer them in the direction of this thread please .....

NEW MEMBER CHAT (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34468)

[Christine]

OK, I decided to get in on the fun! Like my costume?

Love it! I am more into the cute and pretty too, not the scary and gross :D

[Christine]

Still mostly asleep this morning, just before 5, a transformer blew and made a huge BANG! Totally woke me up and I laid there worrying about my babies (the electronic ones) and had to come check that there had been no nasty power surges. :D All looks well, thank goodness

[Christine]

Mars and I are taking over the New Member chat, if you happen to be a newbie or come across one, can you steer them in the direction of this thread please .....

NEW MEMBER CHAT (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34468)

Oh good for you and Mars!!

[Christine]

Thanks, Chris. Looks like I will need to find a costume or mask.



Hey Sands! Nice to see you here. :)

You don't have to Dorene, you are decked out, doesn't need to be specifically a costume, besides you could always say you are the sorting hat from Hogwarts. :lol:

[addicted]

Chris, glad your "babies" are OK!! Are there tutorials on how to make blinkies and avatars and such, so I can get it on all the fun? I'm assuming that I can scrap an avatar and resize it right?

[sands_healy]

yeah addicted, just resize less than 50kb and you're ok.

[Christine]

and 125x125 pixels is the perfect size for an avi

[sands_healy]

Is there a reason why you are hiding from me?

[Christine]

no way and never :D

[idtwinmom]

You don't have to Dorene, you are decked out, doesn't need to be specifically a costume, besides you could always say you are the sorting hat from Hogwarts. :lol:

Glad I read before I typed, I was going to say the same thing! Too late last night to read, all I did was post!

[Beachcomber]

Chris and Idtwinmom -- :) Yeah the sorting hat from Hogwarts. I like that.

Chris -- I'm glad your babies are ok.

[addicted]

I know my avatar isn't as detailed as some of yours, but my kiddos and I figured out how to make one. Thanks to them we picked out some neat faces, we are so excited!!

[sands_healy]

Looks great addicted!!!!

[idtwinmom]

I think it's totally spooky, addicted!

[Christine]

I know my avatar isn't as detailed as some of yours, but my kiddos and I figured out how to make one. Thanks to them we picked out some neat faces, we are so excited!!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! and I think you must be pimping my new kit, cuz I have those colors in it. :yes: tomorrow, ladies, tomorrow I think it will be in the store tomorrow :D I am so excited cuz I loved how it turned out!

[addicted]

CAN'T wait for the kit, better go check the store and I'll advertise for you any day! :yes:

[idtwinmom]

Chris - do new kits hit at midnight DSP time? If so - I still haven't found your new stuff!

[Christine]

no not at midnight, except on the 4th. I haven't been home yet to see if it has gone in yet. I will go check.

[Christine]

Dang I just went and checked. I have a green light, so it is very close. Kim has several things that she has to do between when the designers upload and when it is turned on in the store. I am sure it will be soon. :)

[idtwinmom]

OK, I'll just keep checking!

[idtwinmom]

WooHoo! It's now there! Going shopping again tonight!!!!!!!

[Christine]

:lol: I just came to tell you it was in the store and you beat me to it! So what do you think? I was going for cute and funky instead of the big scary. :yes:

[idtwinmom]

I think it is adorable! I can't wait to see the actual texture in the papers (you do those so well). I already told you I don't do Halloween (yeah, I know - but my kids don't eat the candy anyway and DH and I don't need the lbs.), so I will have to figure out how to use it, but it will really be "a challenge" LOL!

[idtwinmom]

PS: You said you had not decided which kit to do first so I'm going to through my 2 cents worth in here. Since the Funky Boo is going to be a little tougher, I would rather do that one next week rather than trying to fit it in with SWTS - Pretty Please!!!

(I have some Peppermint Sticks with your name on it!!!!!!!)

[Christine]

Well you got your wish and you didn't even know it. I just got done posting the details for the next challenge, which will be Family Links. Go and see what the bonus is going to be cuz I think it is WAY cool! Here's the thread:

http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=542769#post542769

[Christine]

so I will be watching for Peppermint Ice Cream, make sure to pack it in ice so it is not all melty by the time it gets here. :lol:

[Christine]

I think it is adorable! I can't wait to see the actual texture in the papers (you do those so well). I already told you I don't do Halloween (yeah, I know - but my kids don't eat the candy anyway and DH and I don't need the lbs.), so I will have to figure out how to use it, but it will really be "a challenge" LOL!

Some ideas to use A Funky Boo for a non Halloween page.

Kid craziness
scary moments
anything loud, cute and boyish :lol:
What a star!

Hmmmm I will keep thinking :)

[idtwinmom]

Oh, I just need the right photo - I'll get it used with something and it will be wonderful!

PS: I think the ISP prefers Dry Ice as it doesn't get the lines all wet!

[Christine]

Oh, I just need the right photo - I'll get it used with something and it will be wonderful!

PS: I think the ISP prefers Dry Ice as it doesn't get the lines all wet!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
You are a quick one! :D

[Christine]

Can I just tell you that root canals HURT?! :) I had a tooth that was getting really iffy and the dds said it was just a matter of time until it went REALLY bad, so I decided to get it done this week so it wouldn't flare while we were in Hawaii, but now my mouth hurts. :cry: Although it is better today than it was yesterday.

[idtwinmom]

Ouch!!!!! You really need that Peppermint Ice Cream now, don't you! I had one last summer on a tooth that had a root canal 9 years ago! It's no fun, especially the 2nd time around. Feeling for ya'!!!!!!

[Christine]

yes I do, could you hurry up and get it here? I will eat it on the other side of my mouth :)

[GrandmaCrys]

:cry: :cry: :cry: You're all chatting without me! How come I can never remember to come in here? Loving the new Halloween kit - so great for little tykes, who don't particularly want to be scared out of their wits. Just perfect! YAY!

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, and my sister works for an endodontist, so when I had to have a root canal after having my tooth *on watch* for years, that's where I went. Easy-peasy. Piece of cake, I tell ya!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

:cry: :cry: :cry: You're all chatting without me! How come I can never remember to come in here? Loving the new Halloween kit - so great for little tykes, who don't particularly want to be scared out of their wits. Just perfect! YAY!

Glad you remembered, we were missing you :D

[Christine]

OK I have a fun test for you to see how good you are with color everyone!

http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?PageID=77

You just move the squares around until they are in the proper order based on hue. After you go try, come back and tell us what you got. I did it and got 4. (You will have to go try it to see if that means I am good or not) :lol:

[Christine]

One week to go.........getting so excited!

[idtwinmom]

One week until the trip or until the Challenge ends..... hmmmm, gotta be the trip! I'm still counting on you for that trunk to jump into. :lol: With all that virtual Peppermint Ice Cream I've sent your way, it's the least you can do isn't it? :lol:

[GrandmaCrys]

OK I have a fun test for you to see how good you are with color everyone!

http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?PageID=77

You just move the squares around until they are in the proper order based on hue. After you go try, come back and tell us what you got. I did it and got 4. (You will have to go try it to see if that means I am good or not) :lol:


I did this this morning and I would have sworn to mercy that I posted my results!

Please don't tell me that Spooky Ooky's been here swiping posts? :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes:

What I said (somewhere) is - "Oh! I did it. What fun! I got a 40, so that must mean I'm 4 times as good as you!" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Barbara Greene]

I did it and got 33. Don't know how that is.

[idtwinmom]

LOL! A lot of us seem to be getting 33!

WooHooo!! Maybe!!! I am going to be earning some money (almost enough for Photoshop). I am going to be doing it by taking my neighbors 1 year old 9 hours a day, 5 days a week from now until Thanksgiving. Well, one day next week and then Mon-Tues of Thanksgiving week! I get paid Saturday in advance!!!!! Oh, what am I getting myself into!

[wardlw]

I did this this morning and I would have sworn to mercy that I posted my results!

Please don't tell me that Spooky Ooky's been here swiping posts? :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes:

What I said (somewhere) is - "Oh! I did it. What fun! I got a 40, so that must mean I'm 4 times as good as you!" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Spooky OOky's doing double time because my post is missing, too. I posted early this morning (2:30a.m.) that I scored a 3 and Chris even answered me telling me how blurry her eyes got. I also changed my avatar to 2 pumpkins and now it is back to the old one. Oh, well I will have to work on that.

Chris, hope you fell better today. Root canals are not fun

Lisa, Having another child to watch isn't that tough and money helps a lot! I know you have twins, do you have any more. We will be here when you need an adult to communicate with.

Now I am going to go work own my avatar. Hope Spooky OOKY stays put tonight.

[wardlw]

SURPRISE! Lisa I need your help. My avatar wasn't missing it only shows up when I post here. SPOOOOky. What did I do, or need to do?

[Christine]

One week until the trip or until the Challenge ends..... hmmmm, gotta be the trip! I'm still counting on you for that trunk to jump into. :lol: With all that virtual Peppermint Ice Cream I've sent your way, it's the least you can do isn't it? :lol:

you got it, until the trip.

Sadly the virtual kind doesn't taste nearly as good. Sigh! ;)

[Christine]

I did this this morning and I would have sworn to mercy that I posted my results!

Please don't tell me that Spooky Ooky's been here swiping posts? :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes:

What I said (somewhere) is - "Oh! I did it. What fun! I got a 40, so that must mean I'm 4 times as good as you!" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

LOL yes I saw it somewhere. maybe it was in SWTS, I posted over there too.

[Christine]

I did it and got 33. Don't know how that is.

Hi Barbara, good to have you over here. :D

[Christine]

LOL! A lot of us seem to be getting 33!

WooHooo!! Maybe!!! I am going to be earning some money (almost enough for Photoshop). I am going to be doing it by taking my neighbors 1 year old 9 hours a day, 5 days a week from now until Thanksgiving. Well, one day next week and then Mon-Tues of Thanksgiving week! I get paid Saturday in advance!!!!! Oh, what am I getting myself into!

YAY! PS is divine! Make sure to check out academicsuperstore.com. If you have ANY children in school, any grade, you can get their BIG discount. Saves a TON of money.

[Christine]

SURPRISE! Lisa I need your help. My avatar wasn't missing it only shows up when I post here. SPOOOOky. What did I do, or need to do?

Did you try a hard refresh yet? Do Ctrl+F5, you need to refresh the buffer sometimes and this should do it. I guess this means I am the most special cuz your cute pumpkins only like this thread. :D

[Christine]

Thanks for all of your well wishes on my tooth. Just finished a kit tonight, that will be perfect for my pics I will be taking at Pearl Harbor. Yay!

[sands_healy]

Ok I've been MIA for a few days.... what did I miss :think:

[GrandmaCrys]

you got it, until the trip.

Sadly the virtual kind doesn't taste nearly as good. Sigh! ;)

The virtual kind also does NOT put pounds on your hips! :D

[GrandmaCrys]

ok i've been mia for a few days.... What did i miss :think:


me!!!

[DixieMama]

Are you saying you're keeping one of your kits for YOURSELF??? UGH!! SO not fair!!

:D :lol:

[Christine]

lol I am sure you will be seeing it soon, start singing anchors away my boys, anchors away. la la la la :D

[DixieMama]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/pixiemom71/Emotes/tmi.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/pixiemom71/Emotes/neener.gif

[idtwinmom]

YAY! PS is divine! Make sure to check out academicsuperstore.com. If you have ANY children in school, any grade, you can get their BIG discount. Saves a TON of money.

Are you sure it's for Any Grade? My understanding was that Adobe had restrictions!

And like GrandmaScrap said: The virtual ice cream doesn't stick around as long! That way you can still wear that bikini when you get to Hawaii!

[Christine]

Are you sure it's for Any Grade? My understanding was that Adobe had restrictions!

And like GrandmaScrap said: The virtual ice cream doesn't stick around as long! That way you can still wear that bikini when you get to Hawaii!

That is what they told Nicole, she has a dd in elementary school and they said yes that counted.

eeeeek about the bikini :lol: you remember how many kids I have right? Sigh, I keep thinking I will lose some of that baby weight, but that sweet tooth gets me every time. :lol:

[Christine]

Wow what a busy day I had. Swim meet this morning, then ran a flu clinic for most of the day, then had to go pick as many tomatoes as I could get out of my garden, since we think it will freeze tonight. :cry: Then canned 14 quarts of marinara sauce, went with the fam to get something to eat and finally back! Oh yeah and worked on my lesson for Young Women's in church tomorrow.

[idtwinmom]

That's pretty busy! And yes, I remember you have 4 kids, I just don't remember ratio boys/girls, ages, that sort of stuff!

I was pretty busy today too and may be busy most of the night. DS #2 has a horrendous cough that nothing is working for! Not even his inhaler! Of course, I didn't accomplish nearly what you did! LOL! I just had to smile and pretend to enjoy my DH's father and step-mother's visit. We'll have a couple more hours of it tomorrow and then it will be over though! Could be tons worse!

I will just have to try for that Photoshop price. I figured with kindergartners it would be a no go! LOL! Will check with Nicole too! Thanks. Have a good night!

[Christine]

That's pretty busy! And yes, I remember you have 4 kids, I just don't remember ratio boys/girls, ages, that sort of stuff!

I was pretty busy today too and may be busy most of the night. DS #2 has a horrendous cough that nothing is working for! Not even his inhaler! Of course, I didn't accomplish nearly what you did! LOL! I just had to smile and pretend to enjoy my DH's father and step-mother's visit. We'll have a couple more hours of it tomorrow and then it will be over though! Could be tons worse!

I will just have to try for that Photoshop price. I figured with kindergartners it would be a no go! LOL! Will check with Nicole too! Thanks. Have a good night!

oooooh you are good, Lisa. Yes 4 kids, 2 girls, 2 boys, so nice and even, huh?! :D Oh I hate having sick kids, have you tried using a nebulizer? Hope all gets well soon for you. :yes:

[idtwinmom]

Well, since that last post he has finally gone to sleep. We'll see just how long he stays that way! Poor thing is just so sensitive to these coughs ever since he had a really super bad allergy attack that went into basically what they called asthma. It wasn't really as he has never had a real asthma attack since. But I sure feel bad for him. He coughs so hard, you know it hurts.

Well, I'm off to bed now that he is sleeping. I'll be by tomorrow! Maybe I'll get time to visit your gallery and see pictures of your kids!

Nighty, Night!

[GrandmaCrys]

Gosh, Lisa, I sure hope you ALL had a good night's sleep! A friend of mine got PSCS3 through academicsuperstore, using her status of a substitute teacher. (retired from teaching K, after 37 years) So they might not be a stringent as you've been lead to believe. All you have to do is go to their site and roam around until you stumble across their requirements.

[Christine]

Good thing I grabbed the tomatoes that I did last night! I was hoping to get more today when I could see better, but it SNOWED last night!

[wardlw]

SSHHHHHHHHH! You are not suppose to use that dirty ole 4 letter word. I enjoy the crispness of fall but don't look forward to what comes after.

[DixieMama]

It's 82, humid and sticky... :annoyed:

Glad you got the 'maters in when you did, Chris!! Now you've got me craving a BLT!! :lol:

Hugs to you and your boy, Lisa. :hug: My oldest son gets wicked coughs when the mold & mildew spores get bad, but the allergist SWEARS he's not allergic to anything. :think: At first signs of cough, I start him on Zyrtek at night, then he gets a Mucinex in the morning. It's worked really well this year (had to do this twice, when we got hit with heavy rains)...MUCH better than the previous 2 years when they didn't have either drug as an OTC. I hope your little one can find some relief soon!

[Christine]

SSHHHHHHHHH! You are not suppose to use that dirty ole 4 letter word. I enjoy the crispness of fall but don't look forward to what comes after.

LOL the amazing thing is it is supposed to be back up to 70 by next w/e. How crazy is that?!!!

[idtwinmom]

Chris, heard about your s..... (not using that word, I know there are some out there that don't like it) from FIL this morning. He is going through there some time in the next 2 weeks and because of it bought an old set of chains we've had sitting in our garage for years. They fit his car but the car DH bought them for was sold like 4 years ago. LOL!!!!! Won't he find it funny when he discovers that it will be long gone well before he gets there. Will tell DH to get the check cashed quick! LOL!

DS still sounds awful, but he slept better than we thought he would last night. Will give him a good steaming before sending him off tonight as that's what seemed to do the trick last night. Zyrtec never touches my kids. Finally found Zyxal (at $40 per bottle and lasts about 2 weeks with both boys taking it) this summer. They are definately allergic to grass, trees and some weeds and I would swear mold and mildew too! The Zyxal worked really well, but this is not allergies, it's a cold that the whole family has had. Since he is soooooo susceptible it just hits him harder. I feel really bad for him, I know it hurts and there is so little that I can do!

Well, off to dinner, then back to get my SWTS LO's uploaded and linked. At ya' later.

BTW, Nicole says just call AcademicSuperstore and they will check the rules, but figures that I can still get the discount. I may just have PS by Christmas!!!!!!

[Christine]

LOLOLOL too funny about the chains! Yes cash it quick. :D Of course, around here you never know when it will go from 70 right back down to 30, we only get about 2 days of autumn and spring here. :lol:

Good job on SWTS! Can't wait to see.

Hope ds continues to improve, antihistamines still work even if it is a cold, because they don't care what is causing the runny nose etc, if it is histamine related it will go after it. Personally I like Claritin better than Zyrtec, works better for me and cheaper too, esp if you get the generic.

[Christine]

oh and you will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE PS. I know everyone complains about the steep learning curve, but honestly if you know concepts it is often just a matter of recognizing what PS is calling it. Like looking for transform instead of rotate. Which program are you using now? I switched from PSP and it was only a couple of weeks before I was doing my LOs exclusively in PS

[carolyn d]

HELLO FROM MEMPHIS TN !!! Yes, the lone Rhode Islander is now in Memphis..85 wonderful degrees ! ( Yes, Chris, just had to rub that in ! SORRY) I flew into Louisville, traveled to Nashville and now here, on my way to Arkansas to visit friends. I must say, the travel is so diffeent from what I'm used to...to put it in perspective - Rhode Island has about 33 highway exits total ! So for me, traveling with farmland, livestock grazing on either side and relatively uncongested highways is somewhat astonishing. I've seen some amazing things and learned along the way. Yes, I am a geek to the core ! Did some "caving" and got some interesting photos. Unfortunately, I didn't bring the EHD so have no scrapping supplies. After my last EHD disaster, I feel better leaving it at home.
I've been busy and have missed so much. Tomorrow, I plan to head to Graceland, putter around Memphis and head into Arkansas on Tuesday. So I have plenty of time to see a few more things than I originally planned.
I am so loving this vacation. It's nice not having anybody asking me "Are we THERE YET?" from the back seat ! LOL !!! Imagine, going at my own pace, seeing what I want to see and for as long as I'd like. This is like a dream come true.
My old self is in be by 10 PM tho... old tired a$$ that I am ! But I'm up and out by 8AM. Today was a long drive --almost 300 miles- so I'm pretty beat !

So anyway.....
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j237/mamamolar/MEINMEMPHIS.jpg

[carolyn d]

Omg!!!! I just meant to add the link... Holy cow !!! Sorry guys !! Wow, that is waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much of me to see ! Gack !

[sands_healy]

hmmm think I'll come out of my grumpy hole again! Not having fun with puter's etc.

[Christine]

sounds like a lovely time Caro D, and look how skinny and fab you look! Anytime you are too hot, swing over this way! LOL

[Christine]

Omg!!!! I just meant to add the link... Holy cow !!! Sorry guys !! Wow, that is waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much of me to see ! Gack !

Its great! leave it :D

[Christine]

hmmm think I'll come out of my grumpy hole again! Not having fun with puter's etc.

ahhh that is why you are hardly talking to me LOL Don't worry, be happy Sands. :D

[Christine]

I almost forgot why I came over here, check out this amazing halftime performance. Still scratching my head over this one.

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/2/HalfTime-Basketball-Creighton-University-Omaha-Neb-457715.html

[idtwinmom]

Carolyn - Love the picture!!!!!! Nice to see the face that goes with that sense of humor!

Got my SWTS LO's posted, but had to pull one. I realized I'd used WA that I shouldn't have and the LO is on the other computer.

Well, off to bed! Have a good night ladies!

[idtwinmom]

OK! I have decided you spend way to much time on the computer, Chris. When you find stuff like that..... Too funny!

[sands_healy]

I just want to crawl under the covers and hide away till this phase of things breaking passes..... can I do that???? Pleeeeezzzz????

[DixieMama]

I almost forgot why I came over here, check out this amazing halftime performance. Still scratching my head over this one.

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/2/HalfTime-Basketball-Creighton-University-Omaha-Neb-457715.html

:lol: I've seen that before...it was posted in the GT! The kids LOVE it, so I had to bookmark it for them! :rolleyes:

Sands, sending you a virtual quilt to cover up with. C'mon back out when the coast is clear! :hug:

[idtwinmom]

Sands - looking for the 'puter Pixie to make things all better!

Chris - I seem to recall you asked what program I use now. I use PSE v4 on the desktop and lowly v2 on this silly laptop. Do you think I will need classes to learn PS? If so, I need to factor that into my decision to get it or not!

[gram2nic]

You are one step ahead of me. I tried to learn PSE6 and it just blew me away. I upgraded to PSCS3 and it was the best move I could have ever done! I was lost at first but everyday I learned something new...shoot, I'm still learning. I was able to do a layout with it without any class but I finally broke down and took the intro class here at DSP and learned sooooooooo much! I love the program even though there are still a few things I can't figure out, but I always have my old program to back me up in a pinch. I don't learn too easily these days, I think it has something to do with age or maybe I'm just to set in my ways, but I was and still am learning PS so if I can do it....ANYONE can do it!

[Beachcomber]

Hi Ladies.

Carolyn -- Nice picture. Looking good!

Sands -- Sorry you are having computer problems. I hope it gets fixed soon.

I'm hanging out with DS today. Today is a school holiday. I watched his friend from across the street while his mom picked up a friend from the airport. Now DS is building cars with his legos.

Not much else going on here. It is sunny and mild today so maybe we will try and get out and enjoy the sun.

[GrandmaCrys]

CaroD - looking fab! So glad you left the pic up - a bright and cheery addition to the page.

Sands, :hug: :hug: :hug: after what you're going through maybe I won't grouse and grumble about Vista so much! :D

Chris, we have tomatoes still hanging on the vines, going to waste; come on out! (And get out of the snow!!)

Lisa, you can do it. I'm slower than molasses and so thick-headed when it comes to learning new things (just as Chris & Sands) and although I still have a long way to go, bit by bit I'm catching on to CS3, after having upgraded from PSP.

Gram, you're doing great! Maybe I shoud think about the class? :think: :think: ummmmm...NOT - I have the classroom! :lol: :lol:

Beachie, nice seeing you around. Hope you really enjoyed the day with your DS!! :yes: :yes:

[Beachcomber]

Hey Miss Crys!!!

[Christine]

Sands - looking for the 'puter Pixie to make things all better!

Chris - I seem to recall you asked what program I use now. I use PSE v4 on the desktop and lowly v2 on this silly laptop. Do you think I will need classes to learn PS? If so, I need to factor that into my decision to get it or not!

I have never had PS lessons, I just used help and asked others if I got stuck.

[DixieMama]

Some of us need all the help we can get!! :lol:

[Christine]

good thing there are so many fab tutorials and helpers around here, huh?!

[Christine]

Well I am off to the dentist's to follow up my root canal. Be back later to post the new challenge and tell you the plan for while I am gone.

[Chellie]

I have not been around lately due to my son Micheal's cleft palate surgery. He had the surgery on October 9th and now he has to relearn how to talk. He has his speech therapist and whatnot but at home I and the rest of the family are to work with him on his speech. He's doing well, little boy just bounced right back. He sounds nasal now which the speech the therapist said he would in the beginning. Just giving a heads up on what's going on.

[idtwinmom]

Hey Chellie, glad you guy is doing so well! DH went through surgery a few years ago that was similar to cleft palate surgery and was miserable for weeks. Of course, it always seems worse when they are full grown men!

Thanks all for the help with the PS. Now I just have to get paid and decide what to do!

[Christine]

Chellie, we understand and glad to have you drop in when you can. :D Hope all is well for him in no time!

[gram2nic]

I have not been around lately due to my son Micheal's cleft palate surgery. He had the surgery on October 9th and now he has to relearn how to talk. He has his speech therapist and whatnot but at home I and the rest of the family are to work with him on his speech. He's doing well, little boy just bounced right back. He sounds nasal now which the speech the therapist said he would in the beginning. Just giving a heads up on what's going on.


Chellie,

Boy do I understand what you are going through...well sort of....My oldest son was born with a cleft lip and we were told the cleft lip and cleft palate sort of go side by side. Luckily he only had the lip. They did surgery on him when he was nine weeks old and never had to have anything else done other than braces for his teeth. I know cleft palate surgery can be numerous. I hope your little guy gets this all taken care of in one surgery. My "baby" is now 35 years old so I imagine things have changed since we were given all that information!

[GrandmaCrys]

Chellie, hugs and prayers for your little guy and the whole family! :hug: :hug: :hug: :pray: :pray: :pray:

[Chellie]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate your concerns. The surgery was about 2 hours long. When I saw him in the recovery room, I did break down. Luckily my mom was there. Here I am suppose to be strong for my child and I needed consoling. My mom said she understood. He looked so pitiful. He had arm restraints and his tongue was sewn, yes sewn with a thread to his cheek. I understand why it was done but I still didn't like it. His throat hurts but he is swallowing more which is good. He's bouncing back to his old self and I am very much relieved. The surgery went well and his palate looks very much as he was born with it whole. As of now, he just sounds nasal which the speech therapist said he would. His follow-up appointment is on the 21st. With much prayers, everything went well.

[Christine]

big hugs Chellie, you concentrate on supporting your ds and we will concentrate on supporting YOU! Thankfully kids are so resilient. I know what you mean, my dd had to have a procedure done when she was just over 1 yr old and they had to strap her down and she was crying for "mommy" and I still get all teary thinking about it. It is the worst when you know it is the best thing for them but doesn't make it any easier when they don't like it.

[Chellie]

big hugs Chellie, you concentrate on supporting your ds and we will concentrate on supporting YOU! Thankfully kids are so resilient. I know what you mean, my dd had to have a procedure done when she was just over 1 yr old and they had to strap her down and she was crying for "mommy" and I still get all teary thinking about it. It is the worst when you know it is the best thing for them but doesn't make it any easier when they don't like it.

Oh yes, definitely. I am happy he's able to swallow now without difficulty. He did it this morning, I am so happy! :clap:

[idtwinmom]

Oh yes, definitely. I am happy he's able to swallow now without difficulty. He did it this morning, I am so happy! :clap:

This is fab, Chellie! A big step toward normal for sure! Did his pallet give him trouble swallowing before or was it just the surgery! Either way, it's great to here he's doing so well!

[Chellie]

This is fab, Chellie! A big step toward normal for sure! Did his pallet give him trouble swallowing before or was it just the surgery! Either way, it's great to here he's doing so well!

No he didn't have trouble swallowing before just sometimes certain foods would get caught, scrape or burn in the "hole/gap". The surgery caused him some discomfort and pain but he's all better now.

[wardlw]

Hope you have a safe and exciting vacation. Hawaii is beautiful, at least that is what I have been told. My daughter and her family have been there a few times and her photos are gogeous. It will be quiet around here and we will miss the chatting. Enjoy!

[Christine]

Wahooooooo!!!!! Leaving for the airport in 10 min, but had to stop by and check in w/ my peeps :D Take care of each other and I will pop in when I can.

[idtwinmom]

I will wave as you fly by! (couldn't get the trampoline set up in time for the jump :lol:)

[wardlw]

Listen---- Everything is so quiet. Do you think we will survive the vacation? Its a long time without her. Missing you already.

[sands_healy]

Definitely not going to survive a whole week without her..... I'm already weak :rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

It's like the *chat* goes right out of our sails. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Christine]

LOL you are all too funny, but glad you are missing me :D We had a nice flight over and spent yesterday on the North shore. It was rainy, windy and overcast they whole day. :( Pretty sad that it was warm and sunny at home. Sheesh! We went and hiked (more like strolled) to the Waimea waterfall and swam in the lagoon, went into Laie and saw the temple, drove up to the lookout for a great view of Honolulu, spent some time in the hot tub and walked along the beach. Wow those waves are awesome! Overall having a great time, but pray for sun for me, won't you? ;)

[GrandmaCrys]

You got it, Sweetheart; I'm sending out all the good sun vibes I have, even if it means we have to have cool and overcast! :D

[Christine]

ahhhhh aren't you just the sweetest!

[wardlw]

Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr Golden Sun please shine down on Christy! Come on everyone sing along. Heck, I'm not even sure how the song goes, but I will sing until you have see those golden rays. I bet it is beautiful even through the clouds.

[Christine]

Aloha! I keep meaning to tell you all that :D We are going to go snorkel w/ the dolphins today, at least I hope the dolphins will show up and keep their appt. :lol: They are wild dolphins, so I guess you never really know. I hope, I hope! The sun was out yesterday, of course, since it was Sunday and we were going to church, etc, not so much out and about, so hoping on that front as well. :D

[idtwinmom]

Well, I wished hard and sent the sun your way! We certainly don't have any here to speak of today :lol:!

[addicted]

I hope the dolphins came out Chris!! Didn't you put somewhere what kit was your next challenge? I thought I read that, but maybe my brain is fried from the past 6 days. I have been way too busy!!

[Christine]

Well, I wished hard and sent the sun your way! We certainly don't have any here to speak of today :lol:!

Thanks Lisa! Keep wishing! it was a beautiful day today, only 3 more days left on our vacation. :cry: :cry:

[Christine]

I hope the dolphins came out Chris!! Didn't you put somewhere what kit was your next challenge? I thought I read that, but maybe my brain is fried from the past 6 days. I have been way too busy!!

well we saw them but they were running too fast to really "swim" with them, they were fun to watch but I was hoping for a Sea World moment if you know what I mean :D

Next kit is Naval Promenade, I am going to go start a thread, I am going to let you do some of the suggestions for what the bonus is going to be.

[Beachcomber]

Chris -- sounds like you are having a good time. Swimming with the dolphins would be cool too bad they din't cooperate. I guess they didn't get the memo that they were supposed to swim with you all. lol I love Hawaii. I haven't been there for a while. That is on our list of places to go. DS hasn't been there yet and he really wants to go. Sigh one day....

We had a great weekend at the Cub Scout Cub on this last weekend. The weather was mild. They had a haunted house, pumpkin carving, leather crafts, swimming, bb guns shooting, archery. The kids got goodie bags for wearing their halloween costumes. They had a pumpking carving contest. The best part is they provide and cook the food. My kind of camping. :pumpkin2:

[Christine]

That does sound fun Dorene!

[sands_healy]

wow Chris, I'm very jealous about the dolphins, hot tub, waterfalls...... sounds idyllic.

[wardlw]

I bet you are having a great time. Vacation days just aren't as long as at home days. Play hard and catch up on your rest because I just looked over "The Funky Boo" gallery and the layouts are terrific. Your going to have some work deciding which couple to choose for bloq. Besides we are just like your family and are needy of your time in chat room. Remember it just means we miss you. Seriously, have a great vacation and enjoy that alone time with hubby.

[Christine]

Linda, you are right!!! I keep trying to go pick out one or two Funky Boos for my blog and then I "have" to go play. LOL

[idtwinmom]

Play some for us! We are living vicariously :lol:!

[GrandmaCrys]

:lol: :lol: You're counting the days until you *have* to leave; we're counting the days until we *have* you back! :pumpkin2:

[Christine]

We went to see Pearl Harbor today. WOW! Made me cry! I kept thinking of my grandpa, as most of you probably know, he was a Japanese POW and I couldn't help just thinking about him. Very powerful!

[Christine]

:lol: :lol: You're counting the days until you *have* to leave; we're counting the days until we *have* you back! :pumpkin2:

ahhhh I feel all warm and fuzzy now! :hug: :hug:

[Christine]

Guys I am taking suggestions for the bonus for Naval Promenade. Go leave me some suggestions in the Naval thread if you have an opinion. :D

[idtwinmom]

Gee, after visiting Pearl Harbor don't you have any ideas? LOL! That may sound in bad taste, but I'm sure you saw something there that gave you an idea! Navel medals and such.

[Christine]

LOL Lisa! Well actually I had enough ideas for an AOP BEFORE I went to Pearl Harbor, but the point was to see what YOU guys wanted. I ended up doing a QC since only one person voted on what the bonus will be and she asked for a QC :yes: Here is the LO that I did for the sample.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6258/thumbs/Remember-these-moments-gundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285825)
Remember these Moments (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=285825)

[idtwinmom]

LOL! Since I had to take this week off (the bank account was really complaining) I hadn't even visited the thread to "vote". It's a gorgeous kit and has gone straight to my wish list for the day when I can get my Dad's Naval Portrait scanned. Look forward to seeing the AOP in the store too!

Now - I'm singing a little song to myself because today is my birthday. DH has plans for a wonderful dinner and my favorite Lemon Pie for dessert! And my day-care child's Mom brought me a present: Gift cards for a manicure/pedicure and hair cut! Yep - it's apparent that I need a hair cut! LOL!

[wardlw]

Happy Birthday, Lisa!! If only I knew I'da baked you a cake!!! What a nice gift for you. Make sure it is a day you can take a few hours to yourself and truly relax. Do you ever have more than a few extra min. when you have young children? Have a really good evening! LOL and a big birthday hug!!

[idtwinmom]

LOL! Well, DH is really good at giving me time on the weekends! So, I just need to figure out what hair cut to get! LOL! Had an idea a couple months ago, but not so sure now!

[GrandmaCrys]

Happy Birthday to you;
Happy Birthday to you;
Happy Birthday, Dear Lisa;
Happy Birthday to you!


...and many more... :hug: :party: :hug: :party: :hug: :party: :hug: :party: :hug: :party:

[idtwinmom]

Thanks!!!!!

[Beachcomber]

:party:Happy Birthday, Lisa! :party:

I hope you have a great B-day.

[carolyn d]

We went to see Pearl Harbor today. WOW! Made me cry! I kept thinking of my grandpa, as most of you probably know, he was a Japanese POW and I couldn't help just thinking about him. Very powerful!

I went to Pearl Harbour 20 years ago, and I still recommend it as THE place to visit when in the Hawaiian Islands. Its' such a powerful, emotional site !

Happy birthday, Lisa !! I hope you post a photo of your new haircut...I just had a "trim" and the hair in the back of my head is now about an inch and a halff long ! Amazing what my stylist can con me into when she gives me wine before the cut ! It's a cute cut tho..Have a great time and enjoy yourself... go wild with the hair.. it grows back !

I'm back at home from vacation. Saw some wonderful things, saw some ok things and saw some things that were blah ! Ate some wonderful food and saw my friends.. it's was an adventure all around. Did 10 days of travel by myself.. no hotel reservations or anything.. just went by the seat of my pants ! Great way to travel.


One of the highlights was the airshow ! The Blue Angels were just phenomenal ! They flew in on Thursday and were actually practicing above the house I was staying at ! They actually made the trees bend when they flew over they were so low ! i have some photos, but their show is really much better suited to a camcorder. I seem to have misplaced the disk with the best photos on it. I think I left it in Arkansas mixed up with the disks of baby photos I left for my friends. DANG !

feels good to sleep in my own bed !

Good to see you all again. Off to finish catching up on the grannie thread and then begin the daunting task of scrapping my journeys !

[idtwinmom]

Great to have you back! Glad you had fun! But I missed you!

I doubt I'll go wild with the hair. The last time I did that it was an absolute disaster! When DD was about 5 months old, you know, that age when they grab everything, she got her fingers tied in my hair so bad it took DH to get them out! Good thing he was home. I threw a tantrum of sorts and went off to cut my hair. Never like that again!

[Christine]

Happy Birthday to you;
Happy Birthday to you;
Happy Birthday, Dear Lisa;
Happy Birthday to you!


...and many more... :hug: :party: :hug: :party: :hug: :party: :hug: :party: :hug: :party:


This was so pretty and colorful, thought I had better steal it, so from me too. :D

[Christine]

Caro_D so glad you are back!

[Christine]

Totally fabulous day today guys. I am so tired it is hard to even think to type. But we went diving, the snorkeled in tide pools and swam in the big waves on the North beach. My eyes are getting heavy, very heavy, I can hardly keep them open. LOL

[Christine]

Oh but I guess I better go do the random drawing for my bang challenge.

[idtwinmom]

Hi all! Hey does anyone here know the web site where you can go and "try on" hairdos?

[Christine]

didn't know there was such a thing!

[Christine]

I am home, everyone! The party may now recommence. :lol: ;) Actually I will prob be a bit out of it for a couple of days, because I have sooooooooo much to catch on. Feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment! We had a fabulous time, I am sure you will hear/see lots of the subject until you are ready to tell me to hush. But the good news is I have some kits started that will go with my pics so start thinking tropical. :lol:

[Beachcomber]

Welcome back, Chris!!!! It takes awhile to get off Hawaiian time. :pumpkin2: I love tropical things. Can't wait to see your pictures and layouts.

Welcome back, Carolyn D!!! Where did you go on your vacation? I love the Blue Angels. They were just here for Fleet Week a few weekends ago.

My son's soccer game went well today. They lost 4-1. It was a good game. They did hold the other time in the first half. My son and his teammates were playing hard. The weather was warm again today so all of the boys had red faces by the time the game ended.

Our Park and Rec is having their annual Halloween Spooktacular this weekend. They have a haunted house and then carnival games with prizes for the kids. My son went in the haunted house with my friend and her son. He said it was a little scary.

[Christine]

yes it is Dorene, in fact I am going to bed right now, otherwise I will never be able to get up in the am. :D g'nite everyone!

[Muma]

We went to see Pearl Harbor today. WOW! Made me cry! I kept thinking of my grandpa, as most of you probably know, he was a Japanese POW and I couldn't help just thinking about him. Very powerful!

I dont normally post here ... not sure why LOL but had to share after reading your post. My grandfather was also a Japanese POW. I don't know much about it as my father wont talk of it and neither would my grandfather but a few facts have trickled down to my brother and I from our mum. Perhaps I can get a few more details and try to find out.

[JaeDee]

Seeing the war memorials/museums from the Japanese point of veiw was very interesting/fasinating. (Our daughter-in-law, who is Japanese, would not go in them with us. She would wait outside while we went in. She hated anything to do with war. Her one grandfather had been a code breaker.) Most displays were done in several languages. Without exception, the theme was, Never Again. Never again will we be the aggressor. It was a very bleak time after the war. Many of there beautiful treasures--bombed. But they arose from the ashes to be a peaceful, strong, full of tradtion, and inventive nation, saving what ever national treasures that were left after the bombings. Would I live there over the USA? No way! Although my son does!
I am writing this a 4:30 am, so take it for what it is worth. Just another look at a terrible time in history.

:hug::hug::hug:
JaeDee

[GrandmaCrys]

Welcome back, Chris, you've been missed. :yes: :yes:

[Christine]

ahhhhh thanks sweetie!

[idtwinmom]

Welcome Home!!!!!

JaeDee - we all would benefit from seeing such things from the "other guys" perspective. If I teach my children anything, I hope to teach them that there are always 2 sides (or more) to any story and when they start studying history, I will be looking for books that help them understand that!

Well, I found that site that lets you try on hairdos. I didn't pay for it, but played a very long time with the freebies. Now you guys get to vote. Go view my LO: Help me Choose (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=286397&ppuser=90601) and vote for the cut you like best. Remember, the color is all wrong, but it was as close as I could get.

[wardlw]

Well said, Lisa. There are always at least two sides to every story,to bad everyone doesn't understand that.

WELCOME HOME CHRIS! YOU WERE MISSED.

[Christine]

JD, I was thinking the same thing when we toured the Arizona Memorial. I believe that they tried very hard to show the circumstances of why the Japanese did what they did from a fairly neutral standpoint. From the film at the beginning, it looked like the memorial was a collaboration between both countries, which I find so heart warming that both countries could let it go and move on as friends down the road. I think that is something that my grandpa firmly instilled w/in me, that it wasn't the Japanese people, but rather a few of their leaders. In the memorial, it even pointed out several times, that their highest military leader over the attack (Yamamoto, I think) did NOT want to do it, thought it was a very bad plan, but had to follow orders.

[Christine]

Lisa, I voted for your "do".

Linda, THANKS! Oy! I am so far behind so still not getting to hang and play as much as I would like. :( :lol: But I did get a lovely WA set done today, for the chat bonus in the morning. So make sure you all come! Of course, I hope you all realize that my body still thinks that is 3:15 am so I can't guarantee the level of my consciousness! :lol:

[idtwinmom]

Hey Chris! Thanks for voting, unfortunately the post disappeared. Which do was your fav? Want to make sure to tally it! LOL! I'm having so much fun just making the choice.

[gram2nic]

Welcome home Chris...even though you would rather be there than here! The jet lag will get you so make sure you get enough sleep. It took me a good week to get back to normal once we came back but then again, I'm on the east coast so the time difference was about 6 hours.

Waiting to see your kits. I have tons of Hawaii pictures to scrap! Who knows. I may have some of the same pictures you do!

[Christine]

The Always Orange Sue challenge is up! Go check out the bonus, I think you will like it :D

[Beachcomber]

Hi Ladies.

I'm really tired today and I have no energy. I've felt like crawling back into bed and going to sleep all day. At least it is late afternoon so it won't be too long before I can go to bed. Yay...

[GrandmaCrys]

Uh-oh, Dorene, sounds like you may be coming down with something! Better take care, Dearie!

[Christine]

It is my turn for PTP. Eeeeek! I am scared, first time and all that. So run over to the thread and give me some GREAT ideas, :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=286686

[JaeDee]

Hey Chris, what do you hear about the Jan. crop. Is it going to be offical or are we on our own? Just wondering about hotel rooms, ect. Sticky Beaks!

[sands_healy]

Yeah Chris.... what's happening about that huh? Huh??? :rofl:

[Christine]

I will email Margie again today. :) Post for her over in our Jan crop thread too, I know she is working really hard on getting it set up.

[sands_healy]

Why are you here and not there..... I'm waiting to show you a page!

[idtwinmom]

Oh, I was sooooo wishing I could go to that crop. So close, yet so far away!

Chris, I made a suggestion for PTP!

[Christine]

I got my PTP done:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=286761&nocache=1

Hope you all like it and go give Kim more great ideas :D

[idtwinmom]

Chris love the swirls!!!!! Looks like it's going to be a great kit!!!!!

[wardlw]

Oh, my, I am so excited for my husband to go hunting this afternoon. I just opened DSP,s new CD "Falling For You" and I can't wait to be able to play. The kits are absolutely gorgeous! This was my prize for winning the "BIG BANG" challenge. Thank you again Chris for giving me the opportunity to get this wonderful CD with my gift certificate. I think everyone will agree that we all had a delightful time doing the challenges and getting to know each other. Your kits were wonderful and so much fun to create with. You can find the new CD at this link: http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=888. Be back later with my Layout.

[idtwinmom]

Linda - I noticed that CD in the New Items last night! Great choice!!!! Looking forward to those LO's! Have fun!

[Christine]

Yay Linda! It is a great CD isn't it?! So happy you found something that you loved!

Wow what a crazy week for me! It seems like I am behind on everything from my trip, you would think I was gone for a month not a week. :lol:

Did you all see the Halloween sale going on today? I love sales! I will tell my dh when I come home from shopping (or get off the computer from shopping) "Guess how much I just saved you?!" :lol: :lol: :lol:

[wardlw]

Well, you know what they say, "When you gotta play, you gotta pay." Or something like that! When we are gone it seems that everyone and thing demands our attention doublefold to make up for not being home. Even after my daughters were married they all three seemed to still need that little extra attention when I got home. It took a week or so for everything to get back to normal. Good Luck!

[Christine]

Check out this link to see my products that are on sale today! (Scroll down to the bottom)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/company/designers/christinegundersen.shtml#specials

[idtwinmom]

LOL! I spend too much in your store!!!! I have over half of those kits already!!!!!!

[jennilynn10]

Gundi - you're a doing an incredible job as a designer! I love your style - it's very versatile. I rushed off to buy Always Orange Sue as soon as I saw it. Now for a layout - hmmm, so many possibilities . . .

[jennilynn10]

Gundi - you're a doing an incredible job as a designer! I love your style - it's very versatile. I rushed off to buy Always Orange Sue as soon as I saw it. Now for a layout - hmmm, so many possibilities . . .


I almost forgot.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
:pumpkin: :pumpkin2: :pumpkin: :witch1: :pumpkin2: :pumpkin::pumpkin2: :witch1::pumpkin: :pumpkin2: :pumpkin:

[wardlw]

Oh, my, I am so excited for my husband to go hunting this afternoon. I just opened DSP,s new CD "Falling For You" and I can't wait to be able to play. The kits are absolutely gorgeous! This was my prize for winning the "BIG BANG" challenge. Thank you again Chris for giving me the opportunity to get this wonderful CD with my gift certificate. I think everyone will agree that we all had a delightful time doing the challenges and getting to know each other. Your kits were wonderful and so much fun to create with. You can find the new CD at this link: http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=888. Be back later with my Layout.

Well, here my first page using these awesome kits. http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=287089&ppuser=48921

[Christine]

LOL! I spend too much in your store!!!!!

and the problem with this is what?! :lol:

[Christine]

Gundi - you're a doing an incredible job as a designer! I love your style - it's very versatile. I rushed off to buy Always Orange Sue as soon as I saw it. Now for a layout - hmmm, so many possibilities . . .

ahhhh thanks Jenni! can't wait to see what you come up with!

[Christine]

Wahooooo, I actually got 2 pages done! Do you all remember how prolific I used to be? Obviously that has changed. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :lol::lol:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/518/thumbs/I-Count-You-gundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=287194&ppuser=62565)
I Count You (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=287194&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/518/thumbs/Boo-gundi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=286729&ppuser=62565)
Boo (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=286729&cat=500&ppuser=62565)

[addicted]

Love the pages Chris! I have wondered how you get any scrapping done with your busy life. I love the Orange Sue kit, I need to do a review on it.

[Christine]

I will 2nd that about the review. :lol: It always helps me when you guys do them :D

[idtwinmom]

and the problem with this is what?! :lol:

RE: Originally Posted by idtwinmom View Post
LOL! I spend too much in your store!!!!!

Because my wallet is squeaking it's so empty!!!! LOL

Great LO's everybody!

[Christine]

LOL Lisa! :lol: