http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/ MiceChat is a Disney theme parks news blog, and discussion forum. We love Disney, so visit MiceChat to see the latest Disney park information and news! en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:28:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://micechat.com/forums/images/mc3/misc/rss.jpg http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/ http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/977-things-bug-me-today-part-ii.html Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:15:17 GMT 1. Why do people post in the main forums mean things in users threads? They usually have nothing to do with the OP thoughts, comments or ideas. If... 1. Why do people post in the main forums mean things in users threads? They usually have nothing to do with the OP thoughts, comments or ideas. If all you want to do is criticize someone then take it to a PM.

2. If you do have a problem with someone then deal with that person directly, don't play he said/she said or make snide comments.

Just for today practice some kindness and forgiveness. ]]> pratt55 http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/977-things-bug-me-today-part-ii.html http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/859-things-bug-me-today.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:59:34 GMT Words and or phrases that are bothering me today: When a bad accident happens and the person survives has horrible injuries someone will say... Words and or phrases that are bothering me today:

When a bad accident happens and the person survives has horrible injuries someone will say 'They were lucky'. If they were lucky they would not have been in the accident in the first place.

"It was in the last place I looked". Well duh, why would you keep looking if you found it. Of course you are going to stop looking once you find it.

Need versus Want. I am tired of people who confuse need vs. want. You need food, water, shelter. You want a nice house, toys, cars, etc.

Happy Thanksgiving! ]]> pratt55 http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/859-things-bug-me-today.html http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/778-let-there-memories.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:07:34 GMT This past Sunday we went to a 'rememberence' of a former co-worker of Tim's. "Dom" was such a gentle soul, people could be completely freaking out all around him and he just did not feel the need to get stressed. As his wife said Sunday, he was just content 'to be'. A poem was passed out and it really struck a nerve with me. I want to try to use it in every day life.

Let There be Memories -
Fond recollections of special occasions and everyday things.
Let your heart start on its journey to healing by feeling the comfort remembering brings.

Let There be Memories -
Pictures, mementos, and favorite stories both funny and sad.
Let your mind wander the paths of rememberence, reliving the joys and the good times you've had.

Let There be Memories -
Signs that our loved ones remain near in spirit long after they're gone ...
Tender, surprising, heartwarming and welcome -
Sweet proof of the promise that love will live on.

-Linda Barnes ]]> pratt55 http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/778-let-there-memories.html http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/710-pillsbury-doughboy.html Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:45:47 GMT Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma... Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise to the occasion and take time to pass it on and share that smile with someone else who may be having a crumby day and kneads a lift. ]]> pratt55 http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/710-pillsbury-doughboy.html http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/622-my-little-brother-aka-potential-donor-material.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:17:56 GMT First off I will start by saying my family puts the DYS in Dysfunctional. My parents were married for 7 years, had 2 kids and were divorced by the... First off I will start by saying my family puts the DYS in Dysfunctional. My parents were married for 7 years, had 2 kids and were divorced by the time I was 5 although they probably only lived together for a total of 2 years. Both parents went on to re-marry and then within a year of each other each had sons. My dad's son Andy I only knew on weekends and summers until I was an adult and then only on holidays. His mom divorced my dad and moved to Denver when he was 14 and other than my dad's funeral 17 years ago we had not seen or spoken to each other for no reason other than we just lost touch. I am not very close to much of my family because there are way too many issues and crazies.

So imagine my surprise Sunday morning when I get a call from Andy saying he had decided to look me up and he was in town and would like to get together to catch up!

He has grown into what I think is a great person and can't wait to get to find out more. So in the flesh my little brother and I.

]]> pratt55 http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/622-my-little-brother-aka-potential-donor-material.html http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/530-i-hate-creepy-crawlie-creatures.html Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:35:22 GMT I hate creepy crawly things. Being a native to Arizona I have seen my fair share of snakes, big bugs, tarantula's and the occasional black widow. But this past week we had a newcomer to our humble abode:





My oldest son spotted this scorpion in his room a few nights ago and after searching for it with a blacklight we could not find it. He was ticked because our cats and dog did not save him so he wanted to go buy some chickens to eat the scorpion.

This afternoon he went to put a shirt on and the scorpion fell out of it when he shook his shirt. Thank goodness it did not sting him and it is now one dead scorpion. ]]> pratt55 http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/530-i-hate-creepy-crawlie-creatures.html http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/463-i-am-ready-admit-i-am-addict.html Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:20:58 GMT I am addicted to caffeine. I have always enjoyed my coffee and usually drink a pot of coffee before lunch, but this week I realized that I have been... I am addicted to caffeine. I have always enjoyed my coffee and usually drink a pot of coffee before lunch, but this week I realized that I have been drinking a Monster energy drink while waiting for the coffee to finish brewing.

I have given up other addictions relatively easily in the past but I do not want to give up the caffeine. Maybe if I wait till winter it will get easier. ]]> pratt55 http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/pratt55/463-i-am-ready-admit-i-am-addict.html