Monkey Musings Daily Open Discussion #9 11/19 - 1/23/2008

[ldstlou]

ME attempting to make my Christmas dough ornaments in time to be shipped out while moderating this forum, lol 



These are the Santa Bears (still need their hats, legs, boots and feet.  They are baked then painted and varnished.  I've been making them for 30 years 

You mean they aren't Santa Monkeys? 

too cute!!! you are so multi-talented!!! 

[IBE]

Great Santa Bears!

I'd probably eat all of them and they wouldn't get mailed.

You have email... if not possible is it too late and the wrong time zone for Carpe?

[Shell]

Trader Joes-dark chocolate covered graham crackers,,,YUmmmmmm

[IBE]

Oh Shell, thanks .. going there tomorrow. I always make myself walk by that area and not look. Won't do that tomorrow! TIA

[klaasend]

IBE - was it Europe?

[IBE]

Yes to US but needed name/pict of person on left. Got part on tape. Missed the name. My email is working now. Things in Aruba et al are too much. Need to take a break. TIA

[Lala'sMom]

Here's the deal monkeys...I have this "list" and I have checked it twice (maybe even three times)...well some of you are not on the "nice" list...so get with the program and behave yourselves...Gosh!  It is getting closer to Christmas, you know. 

[klaasend]

Yes to US but needed name/pict of person on left. Got part on tape. Missed the name. My email is working now. Things in Aruba et al are too much. Need to take a break. TIA

IBE - check your email again 

[ldstlou]

Hello Monkeys!!!
Well, my little guy does his First Reconciliation tonight!!! Yep!! the spill the guts in the confessional!! I am so nervous!! Hope he doesn't come out crying like I did on my first one...and 2nd..and 3rd...lol

[MuffyBee]

Hello Monkeys!!!
Well, my little guy does his First Reconciliation tonight!!! Yep!! the spill the guts in the confessional!! I am so nervous!! Hope he doesn't come out crying like I did on my first one...and 2nd..and 3rd...lol

Everything will be alright.     You are remembering back to your own experiences  plus you have those maternal feelings as a Mom  watching your child go through some of the same things.  This  can definitely be nerve wracking.  It's good to be understanding, but try to stay calm and confident.  Your feelings and emotions carry over.  Well, mine do anyway LOL.  I've found my teenager telling me sometimes "it's alright Mom", when I get worried.  Kids are insightful.  This is a big moment for your little guy.  And for you.  Big changes.

[LouiseVargas]

Muffy, You are right, children are very insightful. I was a divorced single mother. One day I came home from work, talked to my mother, and threw myself crying hysterically on my bed. My two year old put her little hand on my back and said "it will be ok."

[MuffyBee]

Muffy, You are right, children are very insightful. I was a divorced single mother. One day I came home from work, talked to my mother, and threw myself crying hysterically on my bed. My two year old put her little hand on my back and said "it will be ok."

Louise ~  I can almost see your very young daughter's little hand on your back.    A child's loving touch.    Very sweet.

[ldstlou]

Hello Monkeys!!!
Well, my little guy does his First Reconciliation tonight!!! Yep!! the spill the guts in the confessional!! I am so nervous!! Hope he doesn't come out crying like I did on my first one...and 2nd..and 3rd...lol

Everything will be alright.     You are remembering back to your own experiences  plus you have those maternal feelings as a Mom  watching your child go through some of the same things.  This  can definitely be nerve wracking.  It's good to be understanding, but try to stay calm and confident.  Your feelings and emotions carry over.  Well, mine do anyway LOL.  I've found my teenager telling me sometimes "it's alright Mom", when I get worried.  Kids are insightful.  This is a big moment for your little guy.  And for you.  Big changes.

Thanks Muffy...it was a breeze!!! We have the greatest Priest..NOTHING like when I was young!!! I even went in!!! lol Gotta stay away from the refugees...because for the moment..I am sin free!!! lol...they make me curse and think mean thought!!! lol
You are right though...I had flashbacks to the old nuns!! lol I wasn't the only one though...us parents started sharing horror stories!!! The kids did great and it was so beautiful and they all looked like such ladies and gentlemen all dressed up!!! It was very very wonderful!!!

[ldstlou]

ps...wish I could post a pic...but probably not a good idea?

[mrs. red]

ps...wish I could post a pic...but probably not a good idea?

It would be great, but I would prefer you not post pictures of the little guy...

[IBE]

Glad things are going well for those here.

I posted this on the Natalee Thread and wished to bring it over here too:

"Have to crawl on the roof tomorrow to fix some leaks so thought I'd better post this, just in case

In this tread through the 2 1/2 years we have learned more than we ever wanted to know or thought we could comprehend, stand. It seems to be in a low ebb now.

One of the things I have learned is the power of those who are dedicated to a cause and the use in this way of the Internet.

Have also learned about the pulling of the wool over things (and the timing of things aren't sometimes to our own liking.)

We can't have that happen when Natalee goes missing or any other missing person. I became t-d off about something having to do with missing Donna Jou, besides the fact she was lied to over the Internet.

TES was coming to search and the LE, supposedly, LAPD, told TES there was no place to search near where she was last seen for it was a big population of homes and apartments ie: no vacant land.

So I went out and took pictures. These are in the Donna Jou thread here under missing persons. Many Monkeys are involved.

I'd like for us, here on this thread, to know that tomorrow Dr. Phil will have Donna Jou's parents on. It's about the safety or lack of safety on the Internet and missing persons. It was filmed in the middle of Oct.

IMO we can all help by emailing his show for a follow up on this and Donna Jou.

If searches can be declined when requested by an American family of a missing child in the US, how can we expect a foreign govt. to search?

This will help all missing Americans, no matter where they are missing.

I am asking all our Good Monkeys here to keep rallying here and to keep tabs on this case as it has many similar challenges, known and unknown."

[MuffyBee]

Hello Monkeys!!!
Well, my little guy does his First Reconciliation tonight!!! Yep!! the spill the guts in the confessional!! I am so nervous!! Hope he doesn't come out crying like I did on my first one...and 2nd..and 3rd...lol

Everything will be alright.     You are remembering back to your own experiences  plus you have those maternal feelings as a Mom  watching your child go through some of the same things.  This  can definitely be nerve wracking.  It's good to be understanding, but try to stay calm and confident.  Your feelings and emotions carry over.  Well, mine do anyway LOL.  I've found my teenager telling me sometimes "it's alright Mom", when I get worried.  Kids are insightful.  This is a big moment for your little guy.  And for you.  Big changes.

Thanks Muffy...it was a breeze!!! We have the greatest Priest..NOTHING like when I was young!!! I even went in!!! lol Gotta stay away from the refugees...because for the moment..I am sin free!!! lol...they make me curse and think mean thought!!! lol
You are right though...I had flashbacks to the old nuns!! lol I wasn't the only one though...us parents started sharing horror stories!!! The kids did great and it was so beautiful and they all looked like such ladies and gentlemen all dressed up!!! It was very very wonderful!!!

Lisa ~  I'm happy to hear it was all good.   

[MuffyBee]

Glad things are going well for those here.

I posted this on the Natalee Thread and wished to bring it over here too:

"Have to crawl on the roof tomorrow to fix some leaks so thought I'd better post this, just in case

In this tread through the 2 1/2 years we have learned more than we ever wanted to know or thought we could comprehend, stand. It seems to be in a low ebb now.

One of the things I have learned is the power of those who are dedicated to a cause and the use in this way of the Internet.

Have also learned about the pulling of the wool over things (and the timing of things aren't sometimes to our own liking.)

We can't have that happen when Natalee goes missing or any other missing person. I became t-d off about something having to do with missing Donna Jou, besides the fact she was lied to over the Internet.

TES was coming to search and the LE, supposedly, LAPD, told TES there was no place to search near where she was last seen for it was a big population of homes and apartments ie: no vacant land.

So I went out and took pictures. These are in the Donna Jou thread here under missing persons. Many Monkeys are involved.

I'd like for us, here on this thread, to know that tomorrow Dr. Phil will have Donna Jou's parents on. It's about the safety or lack of safety on the Internet and missing persons. It was filmed in the middle of Oct.

IMO we can all help by emailing his show for a follow up on this and Donna Jou.

If searches can be declined when requested by an American family of a missing child in the US, how can we expect a foreign govt. to search?

This will help all missing Americans, no matter where they are missing.

I am asking all our Good Monkeys here to keep rallying here and to keep tabs on this case as it has many similar challenges, known and unknown."

IBE ~  Thank you for the information about Donna Jou's parents being on Dr. Phil today.  I think we need to announce this a couple of times today, on this thread and on Donna's thread, to be sure it's seen. 

Your posts are very sincere and heartfelt, IBE.  You've raised important issues.  You've gone out and taken photos and searched on your own.  You don't just talk-you act.     BTW ~ take care up on the roof.  Is there anyone that can help?  You shouldn't be up there, especially alone. 

[Angiex911dsptchr]

wow.. first confession memories.. lol  I was scared to death !  Glad all went well for your little man
Hi everyone. been out of the loop.. work is  crazy and have other issues to deal with. 

DEAR SANTA
 PLEASE do NOT bring  Lalas another set of those damn muffs. See Santa.. I am being honest.. I sat on her last pair she had.. Lalas said my boney ass broke her muffs. She cusses now     
 Some of us like Lalas muffless.. 
 Santa.. please deliver Simian and Shango under Lalas tree with a big box of mallowcups    And give her a hug from Nemo while you are at it.    Shes hugged him alot yah know.   

[mrs. red]

IBE.. great post and great thoughts.. pls be careful on the roof...

Dear Santa,
bring all my monkeys all their heartfelt desires! bless each of them