tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post2749196410937792065..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: More Self-Inflicted TortureDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53881098737372940972008-08-04T23:23:00.000-04:002008-08-04T23:23:00.000-04:00We did that VBS too and it was a BLASTCamping is N...We did that VBS too and it was a BLAST<BR/>Camping is NOT for me My idea of roughing it is NOT room serviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14603996246569275822008-08-04T21:30:00.000-04:002008-08-04T21:30:00.000-04:00Ah-HAAA!! We did that VBS too. ;-) Fun, but sooo...Ah-HAAA!! <BR/><BR/>We did that VBS too. ;-) Fun, but soooo much work!Beki - TheRustedChainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6669985719047862752008-08-04T20:12:00.000-04:002008-08-04T20:12:00.000-04:00We went camping on the Oregon coast last week. I ...We went camping on the Oregon coast last week. I have two things to say. 1 - I feel your pain. 2 - I finally had to give up trying to like camping. I'm done. I've tried for six years and I just can't do it anymore. If you're interested, here's the blog I wrote about it. http://cheri-beri.blogspot.com/2008/08/our-trip-to-oregon-coast.html<BR/><BR/>The trip ended up with my husband getting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54877583390136760332008-08-04T14:17:00.000-04:002008-08-04T14:17:00.000-04:00My daughter just went to VBS last week with POWER ...My daughter just went to VBS last week with POWER LAB as the theme! She had so much fun! She's 5 and *almost* in kindergarten. It's so cute when they get home and start telling you about VBS. I loved when she told me that "Jesus gives us the power TO HELP OTHERS!!!!" She yelled the last part, and woke up her baby brother.Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788176239182154363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9692781091922028982008-08-04T08:56:00.000-04:002008-08-04T08:56:00.000-04:00Well, on behalf of the entire state, "Welcome to W...Well, on behalf of the entire state, "Welcome to Wisconsin!"<BR/><BR/>Best of luck camping this week - we're finally getting the rain we've been promised forever!Colleen - Mommy Always Winshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642830408176398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88447926227433054762008-08-04T03:41:00.000-04:002008-08-04T03:41:00.000-04:00My wife does church Holiday clubs, but I don't thi...My wife does church Holiday clubs, but I don't think they're for me - I prefer working with the teenagers!<BR/><BR/>And camping? Yuck, no thanks!<BR/><BR/>The Broken man<BR/><BR/>http://theblogofabrokenman.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49286173850372858922008-08-04T00:00:00.000-04:002008-08-04T00:00:00.000-04:00Those kids sound adorable!Glad you got some kind o...Those kids sound adorable!<BR/><BR/>Glad you got some kind of a connection. I HATE internet withdrawals . . . Someone needs to write the symptoms and make it into a bonafide medical condition.<BR/><BR/>Have fun in the heat!Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54513485955686183892008-08-03T22:57:00.000-04:002008-08-03T22:57:00.000-04:00We lived in an rv for 8 years straight, and manage...We lived in an rv for 8 years straight, and managed a campground for 10 years and it is a fun way to get out there and meet people. Though I must admit that some people are nicer than others. Of course, we don't plan on ever going camping again. Hope the rest of your trip turned out good and that you get your connection back. I have no idea if you will get this or not because I really have noAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-61973364774314679732008-08-03T21:55:00.000-04:002008-08-03T21:55:00.000-04:00Today was Day 24 of 3-digit temps in Dallas. I am ...Today was Day 24 of 3-digit temps in Dallas. I am remembering our 2007 summer vacation to the Wisconsin Dells, which were cool and lovely and green! Ooooh, the Wisconsin dairy products are <B><I>amazing</I></B>! I hope you get to enjoy some while you're up there! <BR/><BR/>By the way, some of my family had a mobile home up in Minocqua. When my aunt was on her deathbed, she told her daughter that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13088219445356181442008-08-03T20:40:00.000-04:002008-08-03T20:40:00.000-04:00Sounds like the camping ought to be pretty interes...Sounds like the camping ought to be pretty interesting! Just watched your interview on 5 Minutes for Mom! Great job!!OneWritingMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314858009829683171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29679501236683725022008-08-03T16:52:00.000-04:002008-08-03T16:52:00.000-04:00We also did Power Lab at VBS at our church. I had ...We also did Power Lab at VBS at our church. I had a perfect excuse not to help out this year; I was due the same week. It seems that all the Lutheran churches do the same VBS (that is me assuming your Lutheran). I heard that VBS was a lot of fun and all the kids enjoyed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56628137285471638462008-08-03T16:51:00.000-04:002008-08-03T16:51:00.000-04:00camping? again? You really do like self imposed to...camping? again? You really do like self imposed torture.Feisty Irish Wenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689381839029507940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33380842627209473072008-08-03T11:49:00.000-04:002008-08-03T11:49:00.000-04:00While I love to camp - and I mean the all out slee...While I love to camp - and I mean the all out sleeping on the ground, fishing, and the works kind of camping - there is NO way I would travel any distance in your truck. ROFL You put a whole new meaning to "roughing it" when you set out in that thing. I think that'd be the first thing on my list once the big money starts rolling in from your book - trade off that gem for something else!! ;)Kresta Glaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646326301942238745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74769977510508822302008-08-03T03:58:00.000-04:002008-08-03T03:58:00.000-04:00camping- my kids always say, "Why do we have to go...camping- my kids always say, "Why do we have to go camping? Why can't we just stay home, turn our electricity off, turn our water off, and pee in the yard?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54249930821357253042008-08-03T01:36:00.000-04:002008-08-03T01:36:00.000-04:00Heh. My minister asked if I was going to help out ...Heh. My minister asked if I was going to help out with VBS this year. I said, "Um, probably not a good idea. I'll fix your computer, or bake communion bread, but seriously don't put me in charge of other people's kids". She laughed and said, "It's good you know where your strengths lie". I said, "That's a really nice way of saying it's good you know what you suck at!" She said, "They teach us Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-45116046749192085452008-08-03T01:33:00.000-04:002008-08-03T01:33:00.000-04:00I live in Canada and most of the churches around h...I live in Canada and most of the churches around here have power lab for VBS as well...must be the only vbs curriculum out there? LOL. did you make goggles and first aid kits too?? nothing like bandaids all over the toys..Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984142894295668420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40269399985418158622008-08-03T00:42:00.000-04:002008-08-03T00:42:00.000-04:00Where in my wonderful state ARE YOU? I have never ...Where in my wonderful state ARE YOU? I have never been camping nor do I intend to go to any hotel without a pool! Ha, ha. I hear it is fun to go camping so I hope you have a great time! <BR/><BR/>Post when you can. We'll all be here.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389051577488829610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55982602740509321922008-08-02T23:07:00.000-04:002008-08-02T23:07:00.000-04:00If you get up towards Madison, WI there's a fantas...If you get up towards Madison, WI there's a fantastic restaurant called Ellas Deli. It has an original carousel and Tons of cool stuff to see inside; it's uber kid friendly. When I was a little girl we went for every birthday and when we get the chance to travel back to Madison now, our kids adore it. Have Fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15851853644196913622008-08-02T22:15:00.000-04:002008-08-02T22:15:00.000-04:00We did Power Lab at our church as well this year a...We did Power Lab at our church as well this year and LOVED it, although I felt the same you described. I led snacks for all the little munchkins....oh what fun :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50515619207215090002008-08-02T19:18:00.000-04:002008-08-02T19:18:00.000-04:00I don't mean to be rude (Well, maybe a little rude...I don't mean to be rude <I>(Well, maybe a little rude)</I> but it sounds to me that the connection in somebody's brain is a little "iffy."<BR/><BR/>VBS all week?<BR/>Four hours of sleep each night?<BR/>Going camping after all that?<BR/>Driving a truck that is overheating, with the heater on full blast while it's 97% outside?<BR/><BR/>Sounds like somebody's mental modem has gone <B>"kaputt!"</B>Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965400321043093038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89417010533778105192008-08-02T17:47:00.000-04:002008-08-02T17:47:00.000-04:00We go camping because we believe that it wasn't re...We go camping because we believe that it wasn't really as bad last time as we remember. Our memory must be faulty and this trip will be better, It's the same reason people gamble. Someone has to win, I might be that someone.mommeeof10https://www.blogger.com/profile/03611832953435781430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-51677466585909623282008-08-02T17:34:00.000-04:002008-08-02T17:34:00.000-04:00Have fun!!! Be glad you're not in Florida with the...Have fun!!! <BR/><BR/>Be glad you're not in Florida with the heat running. Ick.Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02242115803102270369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7957177388587555632008-08-02T16:37:00.000-04:002008-08-02T16:37:00.000-04:00I really liked the Power Lab this year. Kids of al...I really liked the Power Lab this year. Kids of all ages are interested in science experiments.Veggiemomof2https://www.blogger.com/profile/08499664148041543629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34648951785058474812008-08-02T16:32:00.000-04:002008-08-02T16:32:00.000-04:00Hi Dawn! I hope your camping trip has very minima...Hi Dawn! I hope your camping trip has very minimal problems! Although, they are fun to read about! :-) I just wanted to say that we also did the Power Lab VBS. Ours was back in June (the first week after school was out), but we are still singing the songs in the car, and my girls are still doing all the moves. We loved it! Here's a new Bible point...well sort of... Jesus gives us the powerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85182656881216573642008-08-02T15:13:00.000-04:002008-08-02T15:13:00.000-04:00Sending you icey thoughts.........and hopes for no...Sending you icey thoughts.........<BR/>and hopes for not rain!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806397014770044851noreply@blogger.com