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June 2008 Archives
When you're looking for balance
Who can you count on
When you feel yesterdays pains,
Who will be there
When you're needing real answers
Searching for truth
Who will be there to help you through
Look into your heart and you will find
A person you can trust.. not far away
Never together, but never apart
That someone is closer than you ever thought
If you look deep inside your heart
They are there.. you will see
You may be surprized at who it will be
All this time you were looking at me
How about those businesses we have been promised in Batesville? There was an article that stated how they were working on bringing more business to Batesville...more jobs too??? I don't think so. Three Factories have been taken out and only 2 brought in. BUT, not very many jobs with these 2 will come from it. Another thing they stated was that Car Mart and Mark Martins business were new...NOT. They just moved to different locations. IF you don't have some kind of industry in your area, it will become a ghost town. Is that what you want? Do you want the riff raff out? Then you won't have jobs. If you think about it, now your property is worth.....oh that's right
$0!
$0!
Like the stars fill the sky...We will live & then die
Die fighting for our country for some unknown reason why
If your with a Platoon or if you stand alone
The war is what need's to die
So "KILL IT" And come home
Die fighting for our country for some unknown reason why
If your with a Platoon or if you stand alone
The war is what need's to die
So "KILL IT" And come home
Stories like the following are typical of those who use meth. The names and situation are fictitious but the reality of the event does occur.
We left off with Jane in jail and waiting sentencing for possession of meth, domestic violence which resulted in assault, and disturbing the peace. Her baby was taken away by Child Protective Services prior to this arrest. She has been in jail for thirty days and her parents have secured a lawyer for her. The lawyer recommends that she get a drug and alcohol evaluation. A drug and alcohol counselor comes to the jail and administers the evaluation. She recommends that Jane be enrolled into an inpatient facility but states she does not know if bed space is available. Jane is willing to get treatment instead of go prison. She thinks treatment would be her way out of going to prison.
After being in jail for 45 days Jane goes to court and faces the judge. He looks at the documents regarding her arrest and the evaluation and asks if she is willing to go into treatment. She answers, "Yes your honor." She begins to cry and states that she wants to get her baby back and that she will work hard to get off of drugs. The judge tells her that he is going to allow her to get treatment but there would be serious prison time if she lands in court again. She thanks him.
Jane is released from jail and enters an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. After three days she decides that she doesn't have to go through this and leaves the facility knowing that she could face prison if she doesn't complete the program. Jane once again tells herself that she doesn't have a drug problem. She has been free from meth for almost fifty days she has been in a controlled environment where she did not have access to drugs.
Once back in her neighborhood she finds some of her drug friends and within an hour of arriving home she uses meth. That old familiar high feels so good.
She hides from police and now a warrant is out for her arrest.
Jane is paranoid. Often she finds herself looking out her window and thinking she sees someone hiding in the trees. She avoids people because she fears getting caught by the police. She becomes isolated and is panicky and afraid when someone comes to her door. She moves often so the law can't find her.
As the downward spiral continues, several things happen to her body. Her hair is falling out. Huge chunks of hair come out when she brushes it. One day as she begins brushing her teeth, a tooth breaks off. She is losing a lot of weight and sleeps very little. Her body emits a putrid odor.
Jane has been on the run for nearly a year. Her body is
deteriorating. But all she cares about is meth. She needs larger doses and is now using a needle to administer the drug.
One day when Jane injects meth something different happens. She feels pain in her chest and her left arm begins to ache. She feels sweat on her forehead. The right side of her body goes numb and she falls to the floor. She tries to call for help but is unable to form any words. Though she tries to reach the phone she is unable to crawl that far.
She thinks about how she could have changed the course of her life and wishes she had never tried meth. "If only I had stopped when given the chance." She dies alone, whispering her daughter's name.
The drug that she loved so much took her life. She loved meth more than her child, her family, her freedom and her health. Her daughter will never know her mom. Her parents will never understand why Jane made the choices she did. Jane will never hold her baby again.
The events of this story are typical of individuals who get involved in meth use. It is a dangerous substance that ruins lives. If you are experimenting or know someone who is experimenting with the use of meth it is important to know that this drug is very deadly. Meth causes problems legally, financially, medically, and psychologically and brings dysfunction to your family. Often people who use meth are not able to keep consistent employment. The key to recovery is seeking out help for this problem. Finding support through counseling, Narcotics Anonymous, and family will place you on the road to getting better.
We left off with Jane in jail and waiting sentencing for possession of meth, domestic violence which resulted in assault, and disturbing the peace. Her baby was taken away by Child Protective Services prior to this arrest. She has been in jail for thirty days and her parents have secured a lawyer for her. The lawyer recommends that she get a drug and alcohol evaluation. A drug and alcohol counselor comes to the jail and administers the evaluation. She recommends that Jane be enrolled into an inpatient facility but states she does not know if bed space is available. Jane is willing to get treatment instead of go prison. She thinks treatment would be her way out of going to prison.
After being in jail for 45 days Jane goes to court and faces the judge. He looks at the documents regarding her arrest and the evaluation and asks if she is willing to go into treatment. She answers, "Yes your honor." She begins to cry and states that she wants to get her baby back and that she will work hard to get off of drugs. The judge tells her that he is going to allow her to get treatment but there would be serious prison time if she lands in court again. She thanks him.
Jane is released from jail and enters an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. After three days she decides that she doesn't have to go through this and leaves the facility knowing that she could face prison if she doesn't complete the program. Jane once again tells herself that she doesn't have a drug problem. She has been free from meth for almost fifty days she has been in a controlled environment where she did not have access to drugs.
Once back in her neighborhood she finds some of her drug friends and within an hour of arriving home she uses meth. That old familiar high feels so good.
She hides from police and now a warrant is out for her arrest.
Jane is paranoid. Often she finds herself looking out her window and thinking she sees someone hiding in the trees. She avoids people because she fears getting caught by the police. She becomes isolated and is panicky and afraid when someone comes to her door. She moves often so the law can't find her.
As the downward spiral continues, several things happen to her body. Her hair is falling out. Huge chunks of hair come out when she brushes it. One day as she begins brushing her teeth, a tooth breaks off. She is losing a lot of weight and sleeps very little. Her body emits a putrid odor.
Jane has been on the run for nearly a year. Her body is
deteriorating. But all she cares about is meth. She needs larger doses and is now using a needle to administer the drug.
One day when Jane injects meth something different happens. She feels pain in her chest and her left arm begins to ache. She feels sweat on her forehead. The right side of her body goes numb and she falls to the floor. She tries to call for help but is unable to form any words. Though she tries to reach the phone she is unable to crawl that far.
She thinks about how she could have changed the course of her life and wishes she had never tried meth. "If only I had stopped when given the chance." She dies alone, whispering her daughter's name.
The drug that she loved so much took her life. She loved meth more than her child, her family, her freedom and her health. Her daughter will never know her mom. Her parents will never understand why Jane made the choices she did. Jane will never hold her baby again.
The events of this story are typical of individuals who get involved in meth use. It is a dangerous substance that ruins lives. If you are experimenting or know someone who is experimenting with the use of meth it is important to know that this drug is very deadly. Meth causes problems legally, financially, medically, and psychologically and brings dysfunction to your family. Often people who use meth are not able to keep consistent employment. The key to recovery is seeking out help for this problem. Finding support through counseling, Narcotics Anonymous, and family will place you on the road to getting better.
A Methed up Story, Part 2
Stories like the following are typical of those who use meth. The
names and situation is fictitious but the reality of the event does
occur.
Stories like the following are typical of those who use meth. The
names and situation is fictitious but the reality of the event does
occur.
We begin this story where we left off with Jane needing to get
treatment for her meth use. She recently has had her baby taken from
her as the result of her boyfriend and her being arrested for the
intent to deliver meth. They had been manufacturing meth in her home
prior to their arrest.
Jane wants her baby back and is not so concerned about getting
treatment. But the court requires it, so she consents to go into
outpatient treatment. She attends first sessions with a drug and
alcohol counselor and is very tearful about her child being taken from
her. She is angry with herself and with those who are involved with
taking her child from her. She states that she will work on her drug
problem but does not appear serious about it. After the session she
goes home and decides to use meth again. She relapses and when she
sees her probation officer he requires she take a urine test. It
turns up positive. She becomes tearful and apologetic about her use.
Her probation officer tells her she needs to return to her counselor.
Further recommendations are made by the counselor that include
Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment. This requires three
nights of group and one individual counseling session each week.
Jane is clean for one month and feeling better about herself and her situation. Her Child Protective Services case worker is allowing her
to see her baby under supervision by a family service worker once a
week for two hours. She is excited about being able to see her baby.
But after her visit with her baby she returns home and uses again.
She continues to use for seven days and does not show up for her drug
and alcohol treatment group meetings or individual sessions. Her
counselor contacts her probation officer and informs him of her lack
of attendance. Her probation officer goes to her home and does a
random drug test. She tests positive for meth. She begins to cry and
is upset that she may not be able to see her baby because of this.
The probation officer tells her to return to counseling and follow the
recommendations of her counselor.
She returns for an individual session with her counselor. The
counselor tells her that if she relapses again she will need to enroll
in an inpatient program. Jane does not want to do this because she is
afraid of losing her home and although she does not have a job wants
to continue looking for employment. Jane returns home and uses
again. Once again she is tested by her probation officer and it turns
out positive for meth.
Jane is so upset with herself for using that she decides that she
can use meth to forget about everything. She uses for 10 days
straight and does not attend individual counseling or group sessions.
She and her boyfriend begin arguing and yelling at one another to the
point that her neighbors call the police. The police arrive and Jane
and her boyfriend are arrested for the possession of meth, domestic
violence, and disturbing the peace. Both are taken to jail that
night.
Jane spends the next thirty days in jail waiting for sentencing.
She has not been able to see her baby. Her parents are concerned and
are able to secure a lawyer for her. The expenses of a lawyer are a
hardship on her parents but they want to help. The lawyer recommends
that Jane receive another drug and alcohol evaluation and get
recommendations concerning treatment from a drug and alcohol
counselor. A drug and alcohol counselor arrives at the jail and
administers the evaluation. The counselor recommends that she be
enrolled into an inpatient facility. The cost of Jane's meth
problem continues to escalate. Jane waits for her court date while in
jail. Her parents are unable to post any bond money. She tells
others she just wants to hold her baby.
To be continued
treatment for her meth use. She recently has had her baby taken from
her as the result of her boyfriend and her being arrested for the
intent to deliver meth. They had been manufacturing meth in her home
prior to their arrest.
Jane wants her baby back and is not so concerned about getting
treatment. But the court requires it, so she consents to go into
outpatient treatment. She attends first sessions with a drug and
alcohol counselor and is very tearful about her child being taken from
her. She is angry with herself and with those who are involved with
taking her child from her. She states that she will work on her drug
problem but does not appear serious about it. After the session she
goes home and decides to use meth again. She relapses and when she
sees her probation officer he requires she take a urine test. It
turns up positive. She becomes tearful and apologetic about her use.
Her probation officer tells her she needs to return to her counselor.
Further recommendations are made by the counselor that include
Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment. This requires three
nights of group and one individual counseling session each week.
Jane is clean for one month and feeling better about herself and her situation. Her Child Protective Services case worker is allowing her
to see her baby under supervision by a family service worker once a
week for two hours. She is excited about being able to see her baby.
But after her visit with her baby she returns home and uses again.
She continues to use for seven days and does not show up for her drug
and alcohol treatment group meetings or individual sessions. Her
counselor contacts her probation officer and informs him of her lack
of attendance. Her probation officer goes to her home and does a
random drug test. She tests positive for meth. She begins to cry and
is upset that she may not be able to see her baby because of this.
The probation officer tells her to return to counseling and follow the
recommendations of her counselor.
She returns for an individual session with her counselor. The
counselor tells her that if she relapses again she will need to enroll
in an inpatient program. Jane does not want to do this because she is
afraid of losing her home and although she does not have a job wants
to continue looking for employment. Jane returns home and uses
again. Once again she is tested by her probation officer and it turns
out positive for meth.
Jane is so upset with herself for using that she decides that she
can use meth to forget about everything. She uses for 10 days
straight and does not attend individual counseling or group sessions.
She and her boyfriend begin arguing and yelling at one another to the
point that her neighbors call the police. The police arrive and Jane
and her boyfriend are arrested for the possession of meth, domestic
violence, and disturbing the peace. Both are taken to jail that
night.
Jane spends the next thirty days in jail waiting for sentencing.
She has not been able to see her baby. Her parents are concerned and
are able to secure a lawyer for her. The expenses of a lawyer are a
hardship on her parents but they want to help. The lawyer recommends
that Jane receive another drug and alcohol evaluation and get
recommendations concerning treatment from a drug and alcohol
counselor. A drug and alcohol counselor arrives at the jail and
administers the evaluation. The counselor recommends that she be
enrolled into an inpatient facility. The cost of Jane's meth
problem continues to escalate. Jane waits for her court date while in
jail. Her parents are unable to post any bond money. She tells
others she just wants to hold her baby.
To be continued
Everyone has heard about the awfull things that meth and other drugs are doing to people and alot of people even witness the affects drugs have on the addicts who consume them. But very few people want to do or say something about it. They chose to see and ignore what is going on instead of takeing action. They may say to themselves that there is nothing that will make it stop or go away and in their eyes justify their choice to remain quiet and idle. However, I think that if everyone would have the courage to face this haed on, we might be able to save another person from the slow death that is the outcome for so many addicts. When I was active in my addiction, I wondered the streets at all hours of the day and even the night. I wasent scared to go into public places like wal mart or even the neighborhood stores where everyone knew me since I was a kid. I guess deep down I wanted someone to do more than to look at me knowingly and say nothing. But no one ever did. They all knew what I was doing to myself and the pain was always there but Noone cared enough to ever tell me to stop killing myself. I am not feeling sorry for myself only trying to get my point across. If you know that someone you know is on drugs or even someone you just met, dont think about whether or not they will be angry, just tell them you know what they are doing and that they need help. Tell them you care and they are not alone. That whatever they have done in the past is not important but what they do today is. Take action to stop the drugs that are takeing over the lives of so many loved ones, and freinds. Speak Up.
I am for the Alcohol sales in all counties. If you think people
aren't drinking in the dry counties, you haven't been out. If you
think it keeps your children from drinking, you obviously don't
understand that children try what is "really bad". If you feel that
I'm wrong, sorry. I think that you need to teach your children self
respect and respect of others before they can make a decision. If you
try to hide, pretend it won't happen or tell your children that it is
evil...they will try to find out why it's so bad. No matter what it
is, people will abuse it. You need to find the happy medium and let
you children know that you don't believe in drinking or excessive
anything. Don't think that keeping it in another county will keep
them from doing it.
aren't drinking in the dry counties, you haven't been out. If you
think it keeps your children from drinking, you obviously don't
understand that children try what is "really bad". If you feel that
I'm wrong, sorry. I think that you need to teach your children self
respect and respect of others before they can make a decision. If you
try to hide, pretend it won't happen or tell your children that it is
evil...they will try to find out why it's so bad. No matter what it
is, people will abuse it. You need to find the happy medium and let
you children know that you don't believe in drinking or excessive
anything. Don't think that keeping it in another county will keep
them from doing it.
Stories like the following are typical of those who use meth. The names and situation is fictitious but the reality of the event does occur.
Jane first began using drugs at the age of 15. She was first introduced to marijuana at a friend's drinking party. She used marijuana regularly for approximately one year. Prior to the age of 16 she had a baby. At the age of 16 someone told her about meth. She didn't think there was much difference in smoking marijuana or meth so she consented to try. This was a high she really liked. She began using meth on weekends and eventually found herself using meth almost every day. Her mother would ask her why she was acting differently but she would deny she had any problem and would say that she has been really tired with the baby. She decided to move in with her new boyfriend.
When she is not able to get a hold of the drug she finds herself going through withdrawals or 'tweaking' in which she feels very agitated and almost as though worms are under her skin. When she is coming down off the drug she finds herself eating large amounts of food. Jane finds it difficult to take care of her infant while supporting her meth addiction.
Jane has been through several relationships since the birth of her baby and has begun a relationship with someone who knows how to make meth. This is a relationship that will enable her to get meth for free. She assists her boyfriend with making the meth and goes to several stores to purchase Sudafed. Although she has to sign in for this cold medication she goes to several stores until she has enough to take back to her boyfriend to start the process. Late at night the two of them go to a farm acreage where a tank of liquid fertilizer sits. They bring a small propane tank and expel enough from the large tank in the field to fill it. Her boyfriend tells her to be careful while she assists with this as in the past he has been burnt by the liquid.
Jane and her boyfriend bring the tank back to the apartment where the baby is sleeping. They begin mixing several ingredients that include toxic chemicals. They add the liquid fertilizer they have in the propane tank and begin to 'cook' the meth. Jane's boyfriend informs her that this process is highly explosive and they are to follow the directions very carefully. Jane is excited that she will now be able to make and have enough meth for her habit. Then they will be able to sell extra to buy more chemicals for the drug manufacturing.
Jane and her boyfriend continue making and using meth for six more months. It seems they have many friends and people come to their doorstep at all hours of the night. Jane finds herself sleeping large blocks of time when she is not high on meth and there are large blocks of time she does not remember what she was doing. Her baby suffers from this and cries often with no one to tend to her.
Late one evening the neighbors become concerned at the cries heard by the baby. They call the police because the baby had been crying for nearly two hours with no lights on in the house or no movement. The police arrive to find Jane and her boyfriend laying on the couch and the baby in a baby bed. The house smells like cat urine and the floor and counters are full of garbage. As the police wake Jane and her boyfriend they are disorientated to their surroundings and wonder why the police are there. The police inform them of the neighbors calling them. At this point the police contact Child Protective Services and the baby is removed from the home. Jane is upset because her baby has been taken from her. She vows to get her child back. She states that she will get off the meth so she can get her baby back.
Jane and her boyfriend are arrested for child negligence and possession of meth with the intent to deliver. They are both taken to jail and stay there until they are able to contact a lawyer and be released on bond. A court hearing is set for them. Their lawyer recommends they get a drug and alcohol evaluation prior to the sentencing. They contact a drug and alcohol counselor and each have an evaluation. The recommendation by the drug and alcohol counselor is that they be involved in outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. All Jane wants is her baby back. So she agrees to go through treatment but is not serious about getting help for her addiction.
To be continued.
Jane first began using drugs at the age of 15. She was first introduced to marijuana at a friend's drinking party. She used marijuana regularly for approximately one year. Prior to the age of 16 she had a baby. At the age of 16 someone told her about meth. She didn't think there was much difference in smoking marijuana or meth so she consented to try. This was a high she really liked. She began using meth on weekends and eventually found herself using meth almost every day. Her mother would ask her why she was acting differently but she would deny she had any problem and would say that she has been really tired with the baby. She decided to move in with her new boyfriend.
When she is not able to get a hold of the drug she finds herself going through withdrawals or 'tweaking' in which she feels very agitated and almost as though worms are under her skin. When she is coming down off the drug she finds herself eating large amounts of food. Jane finds it difficult to take care of her infant while supporting her meth addiction.
Jane has been through several relationships since the birth of her baby and has begun a relationship with someone who knows how to make meth. This is a relationship that will enable her to get meth for free. She assists her boyfriend with making the meth and goes to several stores to purchase Sudafed. Although she has to sign in for this cold medication she goes to several stores until she has enough to take back to her boyfriend to start the process. Late at night the two of them go to a farm acreage where a tank of liquid fertilizer sits. They bring a small propane tank and expel enough from the large tank in the field to fill it. Her boyfriend tells her to be careful while she assists with this as in the past he has been burnt by the liquid.
Jane and her boyfriend bring the tank back to the apartment where the baby is sleeping. They begin mixing several ingredients that include toxic chemicals. They add the liquid fertilizer they have in the propane tank and begin to 'cook' the meth. Jane's boyfriend informs her that this process is highly explosive and they are to follow the directions very carefully. Jane is excited that she will now be able to make and have enough meth for her habit. Then they will be able to sell extra to buy more chemicals for the drug manufacturing.
Jane and her boyfriend continue making and using meth for six more months. It seems they have many friends and people come to their doorstep at all hours of the night. Jane finds herself sleeping large blocks of time when she is not high on meth and there are large blocks of time she does not remember what she was doing. Her baby suffers from this and cries often with no one to tend to her.
Late one evening the neighbors become concerned at the cries heard by the baby. They call the police because the baby had been crying for nearly two hours with no lights on in the house or no movement. The police arrive to find Jane and her boyfriend laying on the couch and the baby in a baby bed. The house smells like cat urine and the floor and counters are full of garbage. As the police wake Jane and her boyfriend they are disorientated to their surroundings and wonder why the police are there. The police inform them of the neighbors calling them. At this point the police contact Child Protective Services and the baby is removed from the home. Jane is upset because her baby has been taken from her. She vows to get her child back. She states that she will get off the meth so she can get her baby back.
Jane and her boyfriend are arrested for child negligence and possession of meth with the intent to deliver. They are both taken to jail and stay there until they are able to contact a lawyer and be released on bond. A court hearing is set for them. Their lawyer recommends they get a drug and alcohol evaluation prior to the sentencing. They contact a drug and alcohol counselor and each have an evaluation. The recommendation by the drug and alcohol counselor is that they be involved in outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. All Jane wants is her baby back. So she agrees to go through treatment but is not serious about getting help for her addiction.
To be continued.
I was fifteen years old when I started smoking Marajuana, I did it because I thought it would make people like me. I introduced to ICE when I was eighteen years old. I didn't want to use it because I was scared. My husband pressured me into trying it. I remember him asking me how it made me feel right after the first time, and my reply being "I feel like super-man and able to do anything." For four years I was a slave to meth. I allowed it to take over my entire life and I convinced myself that it was the only way I was like other people. Slowly this monster took everything from me. First I lost my children, then my home, and later my husband committed suicide while under the influence of meth. The crazy part is that believe it or not after all that I still couldn't face the reality that Meth had done this to my life. I continued to get high and instead of forgetting my problems like I had before, the problems were becoming more and more clear. If I didn't face the truth about my problem I was going to end up in the exact place I didn't want to be: dead. I know now that I always had a choice whether or not to use and each choice had its own outcome. I tried the other way, and I am lucky it didn't kill me. Now I am on my way down the right way. I have been clean for six months, have my kids back, work, and I can honestly say I respect myself for the choices I make today. I like the woman I have become and I know that no matter how tough it gets, Meth is not my answer. To me it is the midnight monster that consumes everything in its path.
Is a vacation to Disney World truly a vacation?? My family just
returned and I have come to the conclusion that it is fun but not a "vacation"! With three children (5,7,10) we got less sleep and more exercise than when we left. This trip had been planned for almost a year and even with all that time, we were not prepared for what was ahead of us. Disney is definitely a trip that no matter what anyone tells you, when you get there, you have no clue where to begin or where to go. Here are some things that we did learn:
*The price you pay for lunch with the princesses is not for the food but only for the excitement your children get when the princesses come to your table for autographs and pictures. This is an experience that HAS to be reserved three months ahead of time. You can reserve at 1-800-WDW-DINE.
*There are 4 different attractions (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom and MGM - Hollywood Studios) YOU CANNOT SEE EVERYTHING IN 4 DAYS!!
*48 inches in height is the magic number if you want to ride the "big" rides.
*Aerosmith Rock 'n Rollercoaster is a MUST!
*If you have little ones and don't bring a stroller, $31/day for a double stroller is well worth the $$
*Fantasmic at MGM late at night is worth staying up for!
*Fast Passes are the way to go, but you have to be smart with them.
*Freezing bottled water and gatorade and packing a backpack along with sandwiches will save you tons! We ate at MGM for lunch one day - ordered 3 kids' pizzas, 1 hamburger, 2 side salads and 3 drinks for $40 - wasn't the greatest lunch:)
*Finally, if you don't pack a ton of patience, you should have cases of meds!!
We rented a house and it was definitely the way to go. The website is www.vacationears.com. There are different homes you can choose from and they are all within 15 miles of Disney! I think my kids favorite was coming back to the house and swimming everyday!
It took us two days at home to recuperate but it was an experience of a lifetime, I would recommend it to everyone.
returned and I have come to the conclusion that it is fun but not a "vacation"! With three children (5,7,10) we got less sleep and more exercise than when we left. This trip had been planned for almost a year and even with all that time, we were not prepared for what was ahead of us. Disney is definitely a trip that no matter what anyone tells you, when you get there, you have no clue where to begin or where to go. Here are some things that we did learn:
*The price you pay for lunch with the princesses is not for the food but only for the excitement your children get when the princesses come to your table for autographs and pictures. This is an experience that HAS to be reserved three months ahead of time. You can reserve at 1-800-WDW-DINE.
*There are 4 different attractions (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom and MGM - Hollywood Studios) YOU CANNOT SEE EVERYTHING IN 4 DAYS!!
*48 inches in height is the magic number if you want to ride the "big" rides.
*Aerosmith Rock 'n Rollercoaster is a MUST!
*If you have little ones and don't bring a stroller, $31/day for a double stroller is well worth the $$
*Fantasmic at MGM late at night is worth staying up for!
*Fast Passes are the way to go, but you have to be smart with them.
*Freezing bottled water and gatorade and packing a backpack along with sandwiches will save you tons! We ate at MGM for lunch one day - ordered 3 kids' pizzas, 1 hamburger, 2 side salads and 3 drinks for $40 - wasn't the greatest lunch:)
*Finally, if you don't pack a ton of patience, you should have cases of meds!!
We rented a house and it was definitely the way to go. The website is www.vacationears.com. There are different homes you can choose from and they are all within 15 miles of Disney! I think my kids favorite was coming back to the house and swimming everyday!
It took us two days at home to recuperate but it was an experience of a lifetime, I would recommend it to everyone.
I am sorry i just had to comment on this because i have lived here all my life and could not cash this check untill it cleared.. This poor lady should have been protected more at the place she banks..
Just cash the check for $4,850 and the rest of the $200,000 would be sent to her. That's what a Batesville woman was told when she called to claim her prize through National Connect, a multi-state lottery organization.
Tonya Jean Grendell told police she got the smaller check through the mail, with a promise of the larger sum to be sent to her after the first check was cashed.... WHY Does this surprize Me?
""Grendell said she followed the instructions and cashed the check, only to be notified by her bank a few days later that the check was no good and she would have to pay back the $4,850."" Oh My
According to Grendell, she had already spent most of the money and the remainder had to be taken from her personal account.
"If anyone receives a check of any kind they are not expecting, consider it a scam," Criminal Investigations Division.</p><p>
"Anyone who gets a check like this should not cash it, but check with the sheriff's office first."
--from submitted reports
I have really been discouraged lately from trusting any bank and this is one reason why!! "PLEASE COMMENT" "
Times are getting to rough to sit back and take this stuff!
I need some BANK VENTING
