Where in the World is Bob Saget?

[Gabe1]

You know, our girls (and DS too) were raised on Disney, have always loved Disney, and have seen and loved all the classic and new classic Disney movies and most everything else Disney. But, the girls were never "princesses" per se, and, they DEFINITELY would have NEVER wanted to stand in line for even a WAY shorter time than 300 mins. to meet any of the Disney Princesses...! They were, and always have been, all about... "OK, moving on to HM, PotC, PP'sF, etc., now!" Thank the Lord...!

Our kids have always been similar that way. My DD only played dress up for a few months when my niece gave her some outgrown princess dresses. She never related to princesses. I never encouraged it either. I find it mind numbing that most of these princesses needed to be rescued by a prince and as a parent that most films knocked off the parent(s). And repeat. They did do a trip or two with autograph books but most came from meals or pop up out of no where informal meet and greets. The longest we ever waited would be about 10-20 minutes for those beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They quickly figured out the autograph books meant little to them and stopped wanting to do that on their own.

Taking a big step back, this phenomenon is parent spurred and sadly from what I've seen mainly Moms pushing their princesses into it. While the kids may love the animated movies, I get that, we parents do not have to turn it into a real life experience. These little girls wouldn't know if they walked past the Fairtale Hall what was in there, I'd likely have said a museum with a 300 minute wait. Nor would I pay or surprise my DD with $100-200 one day make over to parade around the park in a hot dress, teased hair and makeup. My thought is what little girls don't know that Disney offers is perfectly fine approach. There is plenty I have not done at Disney that I could not justify the cost or my time away from the parks either.

 

[MinnieM123]

I can't even imagine spending $80+ dollars a week (or more) on gas for just my vehicle alone if I don't have to. That's definitely an expense we can have, at least, some part in controlling.

A few months ago, I bought a 2007 Chevy Aveo (luckily, with low mileage—a good buy). I'll only drive small cars because that's all I'm comfortable with! Aside of that, smaller cars get so much better mileage. All I care is that I have a vehicle that goes from point A to point B; I could care less about fancy vehicles. (Also, I use public transportation for work, so I don't drive very often.) The only down side to this is the car loan hanging over my head. That's why I am not going to Disney this year.

 

[MinnieM123]

Who are you? In 5 words or less.

Hubby: Nobody important. Just a man.
Me: I am my father's daughter.

Anybody else?

I'm youngest of 4 children.

(Geez, childhood was a long time ago—last century!! )

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

Who are you? In 5 words or less.

Hubby: Nobody important. Just a man.
Me: I am my father's daughter.

Anybody else?

Someone lost in this world.



I've felt that way since my grandmother died two years ago. Too many people have said "the pain gets easier and things do get better" but I'm not exactly finding that to be true. A therapist, two dozen grieving group meetings, and two years later it still hurts horribly bad on a daily basis.

I can't imagine losing a sibling or a child or spouse. The pain would be crushing.

 

[trr1]

Oops, I did it again.

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[JenniferS]

When I went on my TSSFFBR earlier, I also went for some petrol (or, as Mad Max would say "Gahzaleen"

), too.
Anyway, I had to wait for the guy in front of me with the Ford F-250 pickup to move. When I pulled up to the pump, it showed $80+ bucks on it that he'd pumped...!
Just another reason I'm sooo darn happy to have a payed for, although, rather old, 35 MPG car as my transport for now.
And, don't get me wrong, the F-250 is all fine and dandy if ya' got money comin' outta' yer money, but, we don't. Although, a newish 35+ MPG car may be in the not-too-distant future for me.

Every tankful for me is $80.

Driving a very economical 4 cyl - 2013 Nissan Altima.
65l tank + $1.40/l gas = expensive

 

[donaldtoo]

Who are you? In 5 words or less.

Hubby: Nobody important. Just a man.
Me: I am my father's daughter.

Anybody else?

A husband, and a father.

 

[JenniferS]

Someone lost in this world.



I've felt that way since my grandmother died two years ago. Too many people have said "the pain gets easier and things do get better" but I'm not exactly finding that to be true. A therapist, two dozen grieving group meetings, and two years later it still hurts horribly bad on a daily basis.

I can't imagine losing a sibling or a child or spouse. The pain would be crushing.

((Hugs))
Having lost my dad (62) 4 years ago, and then my mom (62) 18 months later, I know exactly how you feel.

 

[donaldtoo]

Every tankful for me is $80.

Driving a very economical 4 cyl - 2013 Nissan Altima.
65l tank + $1.40/l gas = expensive

Good thing ya' don't drive an F-250...

 

[JenniferS]

Good thing ya' don't drive an F-250...

Or a Hummer.

 

[donaldtoo]

A few months ago, I bought a 2007 Chevy Aveo (luckily, with low mileage—a good buy). I'll only drive small cars because that's all I'm comfortable with! Aside of that, smaller cars get so much better mileage. All I care is that I have a vehicle that goes from point A to point B; I could care less about fancy vehicles. (Also, I use public transportation for work, so I don't drive very often.) The only down side to this is the car loan hanging over my head. That's why I am not going to Disney this year.

Yea, car payments can be quite a drag. Fortunately (for now anyway), only one of the 3 vehicles we have has a loan out on it, and that's DWifey's Camry.
Right after I got my drivers license, and before I bought my own car, my daily transportation consisted of my parents '70 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special pickup WITH a huge, jacks on all 4 corners, cabover camper on it. Luckily, they allowed me to take my driving test in their '77 Buick LeSabre, though...!
Also, they let me borrow the LeSabre for dating...me showing up to pick up a date in a camper mighta' resulted in that thing be pelted with scatter gun shot pretty much every time, I'm thinkin'...!
Then, I bought my own car...a '71 Olds Cutlass coupe with a Rocket 350 in it.
Anyway, right before we got married we bought a new '88 Hyundai Excel (I still had my Cutlass - plus I also drove a Toyota Celica and a Buick Regal along the way). Right before we had children, we bought a new Jeep Cherokee Laredo and then later we traded that one in for a Dodge Grand Caravan. Then the Camry. All DWifey's main trasnsport. I drove the '88 Excel 'til it dropped and then replaced it (used - payed cash) with the '97 Hyundai Accent I'm currently driving.

Why I felt the need to give you all a car history I have no idea...
Guess I was on a roll...!!!

Oh, and this is pretty much a dead ringer for what I drove. Truck is spot on, camper pretty darn close, but, obviously missing the jacks on the corners. Mom and pop still own the truck.

 

[donaldtoo]

Or a Hummer.

Or a blender.

Sorry. It was sooo beyond there. Had to use it.

 

[acishere]

Or a Hummer.

Even Americans don't want to drive those anymore. Except for the limo driver that almost drove into me and my gf in a stretch H1 limo last night while it was making a right turn.

 

[PUSH]

Or a Hummer.

Or a blender.

 

[PUSH]

Or a blender.

Sorry. It was sooo beyond there. Had to use it.

Darn, I should have kept reading! I knew someone would have gotten it!

 

[PUSH]

Yesterday afternoon I got together with my friend to work on a project, and somehow we ended up going over to another friend's place until 4am.

FROZEN SPOILERS AHEAD:

We ended up watching Frozen ('cause that's what three cool guys do on a Saturday night these days). Here's my verdict: it's a good movie, but I still stand by my opinion on the music. Some of it is decent, but it's not worth the all the hype it gets. I still think The Lion King, The Little Memaid, and Beauty and the Best have a huge advantage in that category. Also, the entire movie is made by Olaf. Take Olaf out and it's just an average movie IMO. My one friend was getting so into it (two of the three of us hadn't seen it before). When Hans revealed the truth, my friend just got up and walked away. I think he developed a crush for Anna. Final thought: baby Sven is awesome.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

You never have too many blenders.

 

[PUSH]

You never have too many blenders.

Words to live by right here.

 

[donaldtoo]

Darn, I should have kept reading! I knew someone would have gotten it!

 

[donaldtoo]

Even Americans don't want to drive those anymore. Except for the limo driver that almost into me and my gf in a stretch H1 limo last night while it was making a right turn.

One night last week on my way home from the office there was one broken down on the highway. Don't see that very often.