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09/21/08 12:57 PM #316    

Annette Gilliam (Nicely)

Jolee: I spoke to Coach Billy Pope and his wife today at church. Coach Pope said they are in the process of moving all the trailers out of the parking lot (at NHS) and should all be gone by the homecoming game. That's great news huh?
I also told them about the memorial service for Mike and they are very interested in coming. I'm not sure if you knew this or not but they (the Popes and the Goodes) are neighbors. They said that Mike and their girls were close (they have like 4 girls), he used to go over to their house and hang out with them, kind of like a big brother thing. Coach Pope said if we needed an inside connection for maybe a location to hold the memorial service to please contact him. Maybe we could do it in the gym? He could probably hook us up girl. Just food for thought. I might be calling you later after Madeline's soccer pictures are done so we can chat about it. Okay :>

Michelle: sorry to hear about your dad, I will definitely say a prayer for him. God bless.


09/21/08 12:58 PM #317    

 

Vicky Lakes (Fuller)

Michelle - your dad is in our thoughts and prayers. I couldn't imagine living with any back problems, much less having surgery for it.

PS, I took care of your FFL lineup today.

09/21/08 03:40 PM #318    

Carla Boyd (McCabe)

Michelle...sorry to hear you dad is having it so rough. Didn't he help coach our softball team one year? Seems like I remember you and him both being in the group pics...green streakers I think.

09/21/08 03:43 PM #319    

Trina Schossow (Folden)

Wow, it's taken me awhile to get caught up from the last couple of days. Sounds like the plans for Mike's service are getting underway.

Jolee...if I pass security clearance, I'm happy to offer up my house the Saturday prior to the game for ribbon work, scrapbooking for kids, family memorials, whatever. Spouses and kids welcome too. We have a big screen for the hubbies to watch football and a big yard for the kids.

Michelle...I'm praying for your dad. Keep us posted.

09/21/08 03:51 PM #320    

 

Kristen Witt (Bray)

Michelle - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It is hard to see your parents in pain or discomfort. I will definitely keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

So, how is the FFL going? I haven't really seen much smack talk on the forum. I figured that would be a great way of getting the guys to actually post a message!!!!

Just wondering, for all of the newcomers on the forum or adding their information to the profile, are they just now finding out about the website, or has the situation with Mike's passing caused many people to visit the site? Just curious!

Jolee and the others who have cool toys --- My husband left yet again for another 4 day business trip. And, I am sure you can imagine how much fun I am having here with 4 kids, including one teething baby. So, I am sitting here thinking about those of you who have cool toys and what you are doing right now!

09/21/08 04:04 PM #321    

 

Jolee Clarke (Preston)

Annette~ Yes, yes, YES! I would love to get a line in to someone at NHS about where we can have the memorial service. That would be awesome...indoors...Call me...

Michelle KM~ So sorry to hear that your dad is going through all of this...will he be at RMH? I have students on 12 West every Tuesday and that is where a lot of back surgery patients go post-op. I will definitely keep my eyes out for him and I can go by and check on him if you ever need me to. I have first hand experience with back surgery...been there...in 1997. If they suspect a fluid leak, it is due to a headache that won't go away. They will want to repair that quickly, but it actually is horrifically common these days.

Trina~ I will begin your security clearance paperwork. It should take 8-120 weeks. But you offering your home the weekend before may be a great thing. I LOVE Hooters wings...go figure...I'm the only wife that LOVES to go there. I could bring some...can't work on memorial bulletins while I'm up to my ears in wings...but we could work around that.

Hope everyone is having a good day. Okay so far here.

Kristen~ I may have toys, but you have lots of smiling faces to look into...I have one teenager who growls at me, one husband who sleeps on the couch all weekend, and one jack russell who won't let me take a step without her under my feet...grrreeaaatttttt.....it's all good in the hood here though...

:)

09/21/08 04:24 PM #322    

Carla Boyd (McCabe)

Kristen WB...right there with ya! Matt left this AM for Dallas and will be gone until late Friday. It's like that all the time now...which is why Matt is going to be making a job change on or about Oct. 8. It gets really old holding the house together alone! I keep telling him that if I am going to be a "single mom", I need a smaller home, smaller yard and an occassional date! I think that lit a fire under him!:)
The gym for the memorial service sounds great!

09/21/08 05:17 PM #323    

 

Vicky Lakes (Fuller)

Kristen, you should call me when Steve is gone, you could come here and hang for the day, kids can run around whatever. We can have a cookout. We have a big yard that slopes up hill so my kids love rolling down it, have the swing set also..we could sit out on the deck and sip fruity drinks...I kindof have the house that has the toy bomb go off daily, and oddly enough it doesn't bother me a bit..the more chaos the better. We used to host 10+ teenagers here on Monday nights for the watching of 24. John loves to cook, so I let him. Could be relaxing...think about it, call me.


09/21/08 05:18 PM #324    

 

Vicky Lakes (Fuller)

Oh, and some of the guys on the FFL won't do much smack talk on the forum...they already hate being beat by girls...so they keep a low profile.


09/21/08 05:21 PM #325    

Trina Schossow (Folden)

Carla/Kristin WB...sounds like you girls need a club. Could you ask my Robbie to join?? He is the one in our house that has to stay home with the kids and hold down the fort. This time of year, I'm gone on average of 10 days a month, minimum. He's gotten used to it, and it good at it these days, but I know it is still hard on him...

Jolee...we can have wings girl, I still keep babywipes around!

09/21/08 06:00 PM #326    

Annette Gilliam (Nicely)

Jolee: I would call you but I went to your profile and it's not posted. I'll tell you what, I'm going to call Coach Pope and get more info then call you. Email me your number. nurseanet@comcast.net

09/21/08 06:49 PM #327    

 

Kristen Witt (Bray)

Vicky --- that sounds awesome. The next time that Steve goes out of town (which should be in a couple of weeks), I will let you know and we can make plans. I don't mind bringing a dish or two (and drinks). My kids are pretty good about cleaning up their mess. And if it is nice outside, they would love to be able to play in a yard again. We took them to Longwood Gardens (if you haven't been there, you need to go!) and there is a field in which the kids ran wild. Steve, Jacob, and I sat underneath a tree in the shade while the kids ran all of their energy out. It was awesome. I take the kids to the park as much as possible, but after a while, even that can get boring. So, I promise, the next time that Steve is gone on the weekend, I will call you!!!!

Jolee --- I am doing all that I can to savor every moment with my kids, because I know that time goes by so very fast. I can't believe that I already have an 8 year old --- it seemed like yesterday he was born. And I can't even imagine what ya'll are going through with kids that are in high school and going off to college. I love my children dearly, and even though having 4 kids can be overwhelming, I wouldn't trade it for the world. I just would like to have some "couple" and "adult" time every once in a while. Steve has an issue with trusting anybody with our kids. (And please don't ask me about the grandparents!!!) But, in today's world, who can blame him for his skepticism?

Trina --- how is Missy and Michelle doing? I have left messages for Michelle but haven't heard anything back. She is worrying me and I don't want to keep bothering her. :)

09/21/08 08:03 PM #328    

 

Vicky Lakes (Fuller)

Kristen, I know what you mean about trusting people with your kids, We found a new freedom when our older one became the primary babysitter...we actually have date night every week...even it's it just for ice cream and a grocery trip to walmart.

Please call, and we will do that. Actually you don't have to wait until Steve is out, maybe we can plan a cookout. Give you guys some adult time. And if you ever need a sitter, I don't mind watching them for you, I know how it is when you need some adult time.

09/21/08 09:47 PM #329    

 

Kristen Witt (Bray)

Vicky --- thanks so much for your offer. Steve and I don't request a whole lot of time just for the two of us. And honestly, we have a "date" night maybe twice a year. That's it. And that doesn't include Valentines day or even our anniversary. I'm not saying to feel sorry for us; but, I would like to have a conversation with Steve without a million interruptions. Ya know? :)

I hope that all of you have a great week.

09/21/08 10:12 PM #330    

Carla Boyd (McCabe)

Jolee...Let me know about that paper. If it is embossed with a design I have a neat idea...but I would need some time.

09/22/08 08:10 AM #331    

 

Jolee Clarke (Preston)

Carla,

It does have a raised border...one raised line around the perimeter of the front.

09/22/08 10:45 AM #332    

Patricia Carroll (Venus)

Michelle KM -- I have put your dad on Silent Unity. It is a prayer line that will pray for your dad and your family all over the country. Many churches use this site as a reference for prayer groups and bible studies.

Jolee- I have a sweet man like that too. He is sooooooooo tired that he just can't take it.LOL My husband and step son cleaned my house and did the laundry yesterday while I went to a family reunion so I have to give them Kudos for that!!! The norm is me running around crazy while he naps on the couch.I am like all of you though I wouldn't change a minute though.

Diane- I am soooo glad people put close up pictures of you and Perry. You were always so quiet in school but as soon as I saw a close up I was like I REMEMBER now. I really hate the memory going. It sucks getting older. LOL

Laura Clinebell- I know you are one of those Ghost readers, are you going to DRAG the Karens to the game? I am coing in and would love to see ya'll. I don't even think I am going to tell mom I am coming. That way she will let me have some time with my friends! (NO man or step children either-LOL)

Well everyone have a great day! I can't wait to see the sweatshirts (Our artist-Carla) and being able to share the memorial service with everyone. You are all very special people to do the books for the kids. I know that will mean a TON to them the older they get. So to all of you working on it- from all of us "out-of-towners" THANK YOU for all that ya'll are doing!!





09/22/08 12:17 PM #333    

Laura Clinebell

Pat, you can stay at my house that weekend if you want to keep your momma in the dark. lol. Doing my best to get the Karens' attending as well...I know Stefanie and I are planning to attend. Looking forward to it!

09/22/08 12:26 PM #334    

Laura Clinebell

Those of you mom and pops who live away...and are traveling in for the game...I have a great babysitter that can help you if needed.

09/22/08 01:33 PM #335    

Carla Boyd (McCabe)

Jolee...When I got married, Jeff Morgan's parents took my wedding invitation(had a rasied design on white paper)and had someone watercolor the design area, then framed it as a gift. It is beautiful. I could do that if you want. Not sure it would have the same effect with only a line...but we could make the line green...and frame one each for Mike's parents and sisters. Just an idea...

09/22/08 01:44 PM #336    

Trina Schossow (Folden)

Another idea...collage of pics of Mike from the website, old and new. Large mat, where we all sign a little something to Mike, frame and give to the parents. Could even do this for the sister's too...just ideas.

09/22/08 01:51 PM #337    

 

Jolee Clarke (Preston)

I like all of those ideas. I think it would be neat if we could take all of these pics (or a bunch of them) and do like Trina says...matte them with a border where we could all sign them...and do three of them...one for his parents and then one for each sister...with the Viking logo and "Class of '88" in there as well.

Hmm....I like that idea...the only problem with the program is that it will have printing on many of the folds...possibly even the back...so you would have to either lie it out flat or cut it into sections to post it on something for framing...you see what I mean?

09/22/08 03:58 PM #338    

Julie Barton (Cruise)

~Jolee~
Thought I would stop in and say Hi! Barry sent this site to me the other day and I have been trying to read all of the messages to catch up. This is a really nice thing! Hey any help you need with the Homecoming activities just let me know. I will be happy to help! Me and my hubby and Barry and his wife are planning on coming to the game so I'm looking forward to seeing everybody. I had to laugh about the whole driving thing with your daughter! Been there and done that!!! Anyway thought I would say Hi and let you know I am available if you need any help!

09/22/08 04:15 PM #339    

Kristin Fisher (Rush)

Hey Amy W., I liked your post late night Friday. Is that what you would call an equivalent to drunk dialing. Been there done that! = )

09/22/08 04:20 PM #340    

Amy Wilhelm (McGuirt)

Hey Kristen~~
Yes it was!!! lol!!!! Just felt like I need to reach out and touch ya'll!!!! Saturday was a little slow moving for me! I had to drink LOTS and LOTS of water!!

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