DDA Chapter 6

[yellowfish78]

Capital Hill is quite a walk from the downtown attractions, so depending on where the Marriot is, I would probably suggest it over the Courtyard.

Thanks Tammi! http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waswe-washington-marriott/
It looks to be on 22nd St NW - by Dupont Circle. Any better?

I'm also eyeballing the Holiday Inn Capital on C Street SW...

 

[UP Disney]

The show just stated strollers are $8-$10 per day. It's already out of date and it's the first time it aired.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Such good news.

The ultrasound went really well. We definitely have one little peanut. We got a very clear picture of the heart just beating away, and were even able to hear it! That relaxed me so much! Also makes it much more real!!! The tech checked for a long time to make sure there were no other surprises tucked away in there and there are not! WooHoo!!! Much as I love my twins, I think another multiple pregnancy would have wiped the floor with me! They did spot a cyst on one of my ovaries, but they don't think that will cause any problems.

The lining of my uterus looks good, but I'll stay on the supplement until about 14 weeks, just to make sure. Other than that, all looks well!!! No visible problems at this point.

We weren't going to talk to the doctor today, unless there was a problem, but as we were leaving, the nurse asked if she could talk to us. She just wanted to make sure all our questions were answered and to reassure us that just because I'm 41 that doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to have problems, especially considering that my health is the best it's been in years.

So, I'm feeling a lot better about things, and very excited now!

 

[PNO4TE]

Tammi and Elin - I'm looking at the Courtyard Washington Capital Hill/Navy Yard or the Washington Marriott. Any suggestions between the two?

Why are you headed to DC? Those two places are FAR apart!

 

[bethbuchall]

There is no but... We don't judge people like that, period! That is why this group has been such a wonderful place for me. What matters is what is in the heart. Good people come in all sizes, colors, shapes, religions, etc. You are all such a great caring bunch of people that have opened your hearts to others. Go, have fun and realize that no one is thinking or caring about what you look like! We know your inside and that's what is important to us.

Oh, it's not that I think anyone here would judge. I just have a self-esteem problem sometimes.

 

[Pooh67_68]

and for all.

 

[my3princes]

I was going to wait until I caught up, but I'll fill y'all in now.

The ultrasound went really well. We definitely have one little peanut. We got a very clear picture of the heart just beating away, and were even able to hear it! That relaxed me so much! Also makes it much more real!!! The tech checked for a long time to make sure there were no other surprises tucked away in there and there are not! WooHoo!!! Much as I love my twins, I think another multiple pregnancy would have wiped the floor with me! They did spot a cyst on one of my ovaries, but they don't think that will cause any problems.

The lining of my uterus looks good, but I'll stay on the supplement until about 14 weeks, just to make sure. Other than that, all looks well!!! No visible problems at this point.

We weren't going to talk to the doctor today, unless there was a problem, but as we were leaving, the nurse asked if she could talk to us. She just wanted to make sure all our questions were answered and to reassure us that just because I'm 41 that doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to have problems, especially considering that my health is the best it's been in years.

So, I'm feeling a lot better about things, and very excited now!

That's the best news I've heard today

We don't have that channel, but I am TRYING to remember to watch Travel Channel tonight!

I picked up my laptop. But we can't do anything with it until we get that router! It does fit nicely in my bag.

Robyn - Does Eric know how to tell if a wireless network is secure? The Geek Squad guy was telling me if the network is open then any of our neighbors or whoever can use our network, and that leaves us vulnerable to hacking. He said the wireless routers on the shelf have all of the security features disabled. They will (for the BARGAIN price of $170) come to our house and make sure our network is secure. I am betting Uncle1 can already do that, but I was wondering HOW on determines if the network is secure?

You need to set up the security feature on the router. If I can do it, I'm sure that Uncle1 can

Hey Designers, I need some help if someone is willing to take this on. My mom, niece & nephew want to iron-on a Tazmanian Devil design onto the pocket of a blue jean long-sleeve shirt for my uncle. I need to use the dark transfer paper so want a background. I have a picture that I found if it works. We want the words "Someone thinks I'm special!". It is only going to be a small design because it is going on the pocket so it can't be too busy.

This is the uncle that drove through the blizzard (when the doctor said that no one should try to make it to the hospital) when mom was in the hospital about 2 hours from his place after the accident when dad was killed. He didn't think she should be alone. He is the one that got the Dept. of Transportation orange plow to lead the funeral processional. He took my dad's plans (custom made) and made Becky's bunk beds for her American Girl doll and baby doll. Needless to say, he is a very special uncle. He is only about 5 years older than me and never married. This is the 2nd youngest child of the 13 in my dad's family.

I was going to offer, but I see that it is already done

 

[bethbuchall]

Glynis-glad you decided to answer my question....I am thankful that there is one peanut and they are a stickin!!

Ditto!

 

[bear74]

Please send good thoughts to Andrew. He really needs more confidence for this tournament this weekend.

you will be great this weekend Andrew.

Here's the recipe that I have, it's my grandmother's

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup margarine, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 oz. box strawberry jell-0
3 tsp sugar
1 cup sugar
1 large container of Cool Whip
20 oz. frozen strawberries

Mixed pretzels, margarine and the 3 tsp of sugar together. Press into 9 x 13 dish sprayed with Pam. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Mix Jell-o as directed, refrigerate and let thicken for a while. Blend cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar, fold in Cool Whip. Pour over pretzel layer. Add 20 oz frozen strawberries to thickened Jell-o. Pour over creamy layer and chill. You can also just add the Jell-o and then top with the strawberries.

sounds yummy

You can also use crushed pineapple (2 20 oz cans) and mix that with a 1/2 box of instant vanilla pudding (3.4oz size). This way is yummy too!!

do you do this instead of the strawberries and Jello?

Please say prayers for Chuck's SIL Jean and her family. Jean's mother has passed away. Jean is about 10 years older than me and she had an older mother so it was not unexpected due to her age. However, the loss of your mother is never easy!

prayers said

I was going to wait until I caught up, but I'll fill y'all in now.

The ultrasound went really well. We definitely have one little peanut. We got a very clear picture of the heart just beating away, and were even able to hear it! That relaxed me so much! Also makes it much more real!!! The tech checked for a long time to make sure there were no other surprises tucked away in there and there are not! WooHoo!!! Much as I love my twins, I think another multiple pregnancy would have wiped the floor with me! They did spot a cyst on one of my ovaries, but they don't think that will cause any problems.

The lining of my uterus looks good, but I'll stay on the supplement until about 14 weeks, just to make sure. Other than that, all looks well!!! No visible problems at this point.
So, I'm feeling a lot better about things, and very excited now!

Glynis glad you got to hear the heart beat. My OB told me that once you hear the heartbeat the chance of miscarriage goes down to 10% Or less

 

[my3princes]

It's nice to see the campground featured on a show We are laughing though as they only have 3 park days and a water park day plus 4 nights in a cabin. They are talking about all these things they want to do around the campground, when will they find time. Plus being on a budget how are they affording to rent a golf cart, bicycles, a boat? Apparently they have a large budget

 

[UP Disney]

Do any of you use personal misters at Disney during the summer months? We are trying to make sure we are covered for the warmth of June. If you do use something, what do you have?

 

[bethbuchall]

DH and I will be staying at AS Music also, this is a bargain basement trip and he wanted to try something different, we've stayed at Pop and Sports and Music has been refurbed so we chose there. I've posted pictures of myself and as you all know I am a really big girl, and even though I've had success with weight loss recently it will take a whole lot more success before I will no longer be considered a really big girl, don't give it a second thought, us big girls need our Disney fix too. We won't be doing the dining plan and Cape May will probably be our only TS meal, I just hope DH doesn't like the freedom of it so much that he doesn't want to do TS meals at all anymore.

DH and I met Bernadette and Lizzy in November and it was like meeting an old friend, it surprised me how easy it was. Because that was such a great experience it made we want to join in the meet even more, hence our quick trip in August. When people ask why we are going I tell them we are meeting a group of friends.

Thanks!

 

[UP Disney]

It's nice to see the campground featured on a show We are laughing though as they only have 3 park days and a water park day plus 4 nights in a cabin. They are talking about all these things they want to do around the campground, when will they find time. Plus being on a budget how are they affording to rent a golf cart, bicycles, a boat? Apparently they have a large budget

I was thinking the same thing. Those things aren't cheap when you do all of them!

 

[PNO4TE]

I am stunned that the family is letting their kids jump on the beds!!!

 

[bethbuchall]

I was thinking the same thing. Those things aren't cheap when you do all of them!

I am stunned that the family is letting their kids jump on the beds!!!

Darn! I'm missing the show AGAIN! But it sounds like maybe it would just annoy me anyway.

 

[PNO4TE]

myBob just said he would like to do another WDW vacation. When I told him we would be going in September, her said, "Sooner!" Unfortunately, it won't happen, but... I am really surprisd at him!

He also said that they had really missed out not asking me to be on the show tonight. :

 

[UP Disney]

I am stunned that the family is letting their kids jump on the beds!!!

That is the first thing that I said to Chuck!

 

[UP Disney]

Darn! I'm missing the show AGAIN! But it sounds like maybe it would just annoy me anyway.

Chuck says it is supposed to be on Sunday morning again. One is at 9am, one at 10am and the other at 11am. I don't remember the order.

 

[yellowfish78]

Why are you headed to DC? Those two places are FAR apart!

Might help some huh?

Getaway trip with Mom in August. I haven't been there since junior high. Visit some memorials, maybe the Zoo, National Archives, Library of Congress...White House and US Capital. Oh yea, can't forget about good food too!
The Courtyard and Marriott are the two offering TA discounts for when I'd like to go.

 

[bethbuchall]

Chuck says it is supposed to be on Sunday morning again. One is at 9am, one at 10am and the other at 11am. I don't remember the order.

Thanks!