tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post4199761649260489009..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Sunday Sound OutDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-81433323169288677862009-01-08T19:40:00.000-05:002009-01-08T19:40:00.000-05:00dawn! Your kids are too cute.dawn! Your kids are too cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21149634239280825032009-01-06T20:58:00.000-05:002009-01-06T20:58:00.000-05:00I live in "pop" territory but babysat a ...I live in "pop" territory but babysat a couple of summers out of state, apparently in "soda" territory when I was younger, somehow soda stuck. I get teased alot saying soda in pop land.<BR/><BR/>I bet the dry winter air had much to do with your skin issues on your vacation. I used to be on swim team in high school, it was in winter & it really bothered me then too. We Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21232854393842789452009-01-06T15:06:00.000-05:002009-01-06T15:06:00.000-05:00I had to throw in my 2 cents about the soda/pop/co...I had to throw in my 2 cents about the soda/pop/coke debate. Linguists have done surveys and mapped out the usage of these terms across the US. No, really. Check it out: http://popvssoda.com:2998/ I'm from a coke region, myself. When I worked at Taco Bell in High school I took orders like this:<BR/><BR/>Customer: I'd like a nachos bell grande and a coke.<BR/>Me: What kind?<BR/>Customer: Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952141751557039884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33050947568287227162009-01-06T04:07:00.000-05:002009-01-06T04:07:00.000-05:00Re: the first question of your Sunday Sound out. "...Re: the first question of your Sunday Sound out. "With six loving, concerned children how do you go to the bathroom alone"... my first thought was, after 3 children and 2 surgeries, when I have to go NOBODY in my family gets in the way if they value their lives. It's like Moses when the Red Sea parted. Everybody is running to get out of the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16355834817104609892009-01-05T18:32:00.000-05:002009-01-05T18:32:00.000-05:00Hi, Dawn,My kids developed the same itchy-rashines...Hi, Dawn,<BR/><BR/>My kids developed the same itchy-rashiness when we went up to Great Wolf Lodge ion the Dells! I didn't even think about the chlorine causing it. My two are little, so we thought maybe the lifejackets were to blame.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57178549269515134842009-01-05T18:24:00.000-05:002009-01-05T18:24:00.000-05:00One of my fellows soldiers when I was in the Army ...One of my fellows soldiers when I was in the Army 20 years ago called it "sodie pop" He was from West Virginia, so maybe it is a regional thing.<BR/><BR/>We call it soda, but I grew up all over the country, so I don't really have an accent. Hubby grew up near Binghamton, NY and has a slight New England accent.mommeeof10https://www.blogger.com/profile/03611832953435781430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-41364058785005248772009-01-05T16:13:00.000-05:002009-01-05T16:13:00.000-05:00I agree, we didn't like Wilderness much and we go ...I agree, we didn't like Wilderness much and we go every year. We prefer Kalahari and Wolf Lodge. Try those next time and also hit the road early, it makes a world of difference!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83446134018065674472009-01-05T15:21:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:21:00.000-05:00Just my opinion, Dawn, but Kalahari has nicer room...Just my opinion, Dawn, but Kalahari has nicer rooms and a bigger water park. When the kids were younger we used to go there with about 30 families from our neighborhood. Very fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7378180651737269212009-01-05T15:10:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:10:00.000-05:00and the Deep South calls it 'Cold Drink'! HA!! B...and the Deep South calls it 'Cold Drink'! HA!! <BR/>But my X-In-Laws who lived all their lives in Northern WI said "Yah hey der", esp my FIL - but then they were German (him) and Dutch (her) and barely spoke English!! LOL!! <BR/>from SparkleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66610308085589151112009-01-05T13:45:00.000-05:002009-01-05T13:45:00.000-05:00Ahhh the on going soda vs pop dispute! I am from D...Ahhh the on going soda vs pop dispute! I am from Delaware and we all say Soda here, in fact the majority of the east coast says Soda,the middle of the countrysays pop, and the west coast calls it SodaPop. Gotta Love it,LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-87117405915313112512009-01-05T12:26:00.000-05:002009-01-05T12:26:00.000-05:00I'm from WI, and what you are describing is a "She...I'm from WI, and what you are describing is a "Sheboygan Accent."<BR/>Typically you'll such phrases as "ya hey, youse guys" or "dis, dat, deese and dose." I agree, it is a law on the books somewhere about giving flatlanders a hard time at every opportunity... "at least we don't have to pay to drive on crummy roads!" <BR/>My family loves waterparks. I've heard the Kalahari is great. We weren't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90559819882942366002009-01-05T12:14:00.000-05:002009-01-05T12:14:00.000-05:00Soda, pop, Coke ... I just call it caffeine.JulieSoda, pop, Coke ... I just call it caffeine.<BR/><BR/>JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60635498924559511412009-01-05T12:07:00.000-05:002009-01-05T12:07:00.000-05:00And you were complaining at how expensive Disney w...And you were complaining at how expensive Disney was?!! Now you see that you get what you pay for. Disney is actually an awesome value for all the entertainment value that you get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80729125901877617342009-01-05T08:51:00.000-05:002009-01-05T08:51:00.000-05:00hahaa...i know this is 5 days late, but..HAPPY 200...hahaa...i know this is 5 days late, but..HAPPY 2009!!!<BR/><BR/>ive been reading your blog for...2 years since i found the pokemon post by accident. yay. and i was...18 then! haha<BR/><BR/>i was wondering if your book is available here in Singapore? [it's a country in south east asia btw]<BR/><BR/>thanks. <BR/>take care!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5685576744925662242009-01-05T08:44:00.000-05:002009-01-05T08:44:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear the Wildnerness housekeeping was poo...Sorry to hear the Wildnerness housekeeping was poor. We went last summer and stayed at Glacier Bay- time shares at the Wilderness resort. My sister rented the time share through E-Bay. She got an incredible price! The condo was awesome!!! Three very clean (as in spotless) bedrooms, full kitchen, whirlpool tubs, huge walk-in showers and a fireplace. We brought our own food which saved lots On Stagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311300126640375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84912543811885011962009-01-05T04:12:00.000-05:002009-01-05T04:12:00.000-05:00well, we swim outside all year in Iceland :DIt's r...well, we swim outside all year in Iceland :D<BR/><BR/>It's really nice, just a tiny bit cold but the water's warm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-61097025313533304192009-01-05T01:29:00.000-05:002009-01-05T01:29:00.000-05:00Dawn,Next time you go to the Dells, go to the Kala...Dawn,<BR/><BR/>Next time you go to the Dells, go to the Kalahari...it's 100 times better than Wilderness. We just went over Christmas and it was great. They have a new big indoor theme park and just one HUGE waterpark with stuff for little ones and big kids (like yourself). Plus, they have a Damon's restaurant on site, and other restaurants that looked good. They also have a cute little pottery Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15230275480650960272009-01-05T00:52:00.000-05:002009-01-05T00:52:00.000-05:00Holy cow, do you know how long it took you to writ...Holy cow, do you know how long it took you to write that post? Do you? I am going to start calling you "Bionic Woman"<BR/><BR/>BTW, what does "bionic" mean?<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!jennyonthespothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879861663025547321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-44219856777568291062009-01-04T23:46:00.000-05:002009-01-04T23:46:00.000-05:00We in the wonderful Pacific Northwest say pop. Not...We in the wonderful Pacific Northwest say pop. Not soda nor soda pop. Its pop. :)<BR/>Now heres the question...why the heck are there so many different names of pop? <BR/>Maybe we should just call it as we want it. Instead of 'hey want a can of pop?'<BR/>Go 'hey want a can of either, MT Dew, Code Red Mt Dew, Diet Mt Dew, DR Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper, Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Coke, Diet Coke, Diet Liz's Random Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065136361971960339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70099737837124187702009-01-04T23:44:00.000-05:002009-01-04T23:44:00.000-05:00Ahhh, the Holiday Inn Expresses! They're my favori...Ahhh, the Holiday Inn Expresses! They're my favorite hotels when traveling with family and/or on business in the boondocks. They're great -- except for the ones that are converted properties ;)<BR/><BR/>Again - glad you made it home safely!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33747330884251266592009-01-04T23:31:00.000-05:002009-01-04T23:31:00.000-05:00Are you sure the rash is not bed bug bites from th...Are you sure the rash is not bed bug bites from the hotel room? Hoping it is nothing and has cleared up by now, but it was the first thing that came to mind when you described the hotel fiasco.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58970935452865552792009-01-04T22:39:00.000-05:002009-01-04T22:39:00.000-05:00there's a whole country north of the 49th parallel...there's a whole country north of the 49th parallel that says "pop", not "soda". trust me there is nothing wrong with us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9618533479896761772009-01-04T22:23:00.000-05:002009-01-04T22:23:00.000-05:00Hey Clisty,My parents gave the kids the money for ...Hey Clisty,<BR/>My parents gave the kids the money for the trip. I don't think they were upset that it took us a year to get there. They knew we had a lot of stuff going on this past year.<BR/>And my web designer had already thought to put a countdown clock on my website! Great minds think alike, I guess. :)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-81704300717126330172009-01-04T22:15:00.000-05:002009-01-04T22:15:00.000-05:00#1I know the trip was a gift from the inlaws so yo...#1<BR/>I know the trip was a gift from the inlaws so you had no obligation to review the Dells, but I think they owe ya a night or two on them (once the rashes subside!)for the publicity. <BR/>Ya even had me looking at their website, and I live clear out in Utah!<BR/>#2 Didn't the inlaws get a little ticked that it took so long for you to use the passes?<BR/>#3 How about a countdown clock to theClistyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559882714822787871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25452676770246469232009-01-04T22:14:00.000-05:002009-01-04T22:14:00.000-05:00Ok, I have a few things to say here...I'm sure you...Ok, I have a few things to say here...I'm sure you aren't familiar with me or my blog but..I've always got my trap running for some reason.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, my first thought is, I don't say soda or pop. I say coke. Conversation:<BR/><BR/>Me: I want a coke.<BR/>Husband: What flavor of coke?<BR/>Me: Dr. Pepper (or Sprite) <BR/><BR/>sometimes it goes like this:<BR/><BR/>Me: I want a coke.<BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com