August in Vancouver/SW WA

[AllisonK]

I did not see a new thread. Direct me there if I missed it.

Please answer these ?'s:
Did we still want an August midweek evening picnic?
Lewisville or other closer park?
How about Tuesday August 26th? (I thought we had talked about Tues before?)

August get togethers:

8/3 Avery's 3rd Birthday PM Courtney for details
8/5 Maddy and Michael's Party
8/12 or 13 Park Day Details TBA ??

[meenajo]

Aug already?! Wow, July flew by.


Did we still want an August midweek evening picnic? I'm up for that
Lewisville or other closer park? I vote for Hazel Dell park
How about Tuesday August 26th? (I thought we had talked about Tues before?) that would *probably* work though it is my mom's bday

Anybody interested in a park day on the 12th or 13th?

[jessielove]

A Tuesday evening picnic sounds fabulous to me!

If things go well we'll be out of town the 12th & 13th. We're taking the kids to Wild Waves/Enchanted Village up in Federal Way.

It's chilly today.

[frogger]

yeah I thought about starting a vanc thread, but then I decided to wait until a true vancoverite started it.

Did we still want an August midweek evening picnic? I would love to do it, but realisticly, E works at 6am and so usually midweek evening things are out. But that said, depending on what time it starts, we could always leave early.

Lewisville or other closer park? closer!

How about Tuesday August 26th? (I thought we had talked about Tues before?) Is that the week before Labor Day? I don't have a calendar in front of me.

[jessielove]

So Mick called from work to say he had been in a car accident.

I had to work as a middleman between him and the insurance agent for a few minutes, since his cell doesn't call out {only does walkie talkie}. Of course his phone doesn't have a camera either. Frick FRICK. She's trying to claim that he was at fault. He was in the left turn lane, pulling up to the light. She came out of a parking lot, crossed three lanes of traffic and cut in front of him. He slammed on the brakes, but there was no way to avoid hitting her. He hit her in the front end driver's side, between the wheel and the driver's door. It was her fault. There is just no way that I can see how she can spin that to be his fault. I'm freaking out though, because just because I can't see it doesn't mean the insurance claim agents won't spin it that way. He was going under 10 miles per hour, just coasting to the light at that point. Our insurance agent said that since she was coming out of the parking lot and he struck near the front end {as opposed to a full on rear end collision} that she is clearly and inarguably at fault, but that he's not the claims expert so he can't guarantee anything.

Mick says he is fine, just shaken up. He refuses to leave work and said his boss wouldn't let him leave anyway. I want him to come home, but he's too stubborn. He said the van has a dent in the front fender, but otherwise no damage. Her car wasn't even able to be driven because the front wheel well bent. If we have to pay for this I am going to be so freaking angry.

I am so so so glad that he's okay. I wish he would come home though. Give his body a chance to rest. He is clearly shaken up; his voice was shaking even.

[CourtneyinOregon]

Jessie Mick

[DucetteMama21842]

Oh man!! I hope Micky is okay! IT doesn't sound like she has a case at all. Were there any witnesses?

[WashingtonJess]

We'll see how long I can last before they kick me off again...

YES to park day on the 12th or 13th, Amoreena!

Amy & I are hosting a talent show for the end of the summer. September 20th, here in Vancouver (my place). Mark your calendars, details to follow!

Can we do the family picnic sooner? Pretty please?

Allison, I'll finally get back to your email.

~Jess

[jessielove]

No witnesses. Mick says he's fine, but I won't be able to relax until he's home and I see him.

I did find out that the girls' car seats will need to be replaced and apparently Ali's seat has a harness limit of 40 lbs instead of the 50 I thought it went to. So we might not make it to Avery's party Sunday :irk Mick will need to file a claim and add the car seats to it, but either way they'll need to be replaced and we can't do that until next week. Hopefully Mick won't be declared at fault {he shouldn't be ~ it was clearly her fault. He had the right-of-way and she very obviously did not check the lane before attempting to merge in to it} and her insurance will cover the cost of replacement. Sucks. I was really looking forward to going!

[CourtneyinOregon]

You and yours will be missed Jessie!

[meenajo]

Jessie I'm glad Mick is ok. Hope things go smoothly w/ insurance and car stuff--I know it can suck dealing with them

[frogger]

Jess, sounnnnnddsssss interesting......


Jessie, hugs to you and Mick!

[evergreenmom]

Oh no Jessie...glad to hear your dh is okay though. All is going fine here. We may hit the Clark County Fair tomorrow for a little while. We went to JJJump today and had fun. Sunday she has a b-day party to go to at Build a Bear.

Lisa

[jessielove]

Clark County Fair?

[chickieleighc]

Please answer these ?'s:
Did we still want an August midweek evening picnic?
Lewisville or other closer park?
How about Tuesday August 26th? (I thought we had talked about Tues before?)

Yes to the August picnic, at a closer park than Lewisville (esp. if it is going to be in the evening). Anyone know of any good ones? I like Orchard's Park for a picnic. And any Tuesday is good for me.

And if we do a park day, may I suggest Orchards Highlands park? I heart this park. : And I can walk to it from my house. Amoreena, both the 12th and 13th are good for me. And thank you for holding on to my necklace, by the way! I'd been wondering where it went.

*hugs* For jessie. Accidents are always so stressful! I'm glad he's ok.


I used to worry that I'd be unsupported when it came to attachment parenting. My husband was never around children before we had our son. But now I think I may have trained my husband a little TOO well on the attachment parenting thing... he's now giving me *&%^@ for using a stroller some of the time w/ my two year old. Sorry hon, but there is a limit to the poundage my 5'2" frame can carry!

...I really had to get that off my chest. He's driving me crazy.

Oh, and we'll be at the Fair one day, but I'm not sure when yet. It's whenever my folks can make it. They really want to treat the grandkiddo to some good old fashioned fun.

[evergreenmom]

Yes, it starts today and ends the 10th or something like that.

[HeatherRea]

Drive by... no time

http://www.clarkcofair.com/

I used to go 10 out of 10 days...

going at least 4 this year!

Hope everyone is going well.

[meenajo]

Lilly stomped into the house this evening (she had been outside playing) and said, "F---ing cat keeps running away from me" 2 hours later she said, "F---ing cat ate my dinner!" Probably my fault for saying the same thing earlier when the cat jumped up on the table and tried to eat our dinner


Carrie, that park looks great for park day. How about the 12th (tues)? Jessie, we'll miss you, have fun on your trip!

Isn't it frustrating when the Dh's spit our own words back at us : there's definitely a time and a place for a stroller. It's especially good for carrying shopping bags and a diaper bag Actually, we took our hand-me-down out for her maiden voyage yesterday. Rowan made it exactly 2.5 blocks, about what I expected, but Lilly enjoyed pushing it while it lasted.

Still voting for Hazel Dell park for the picnic.

Heather, have fun at the fair! Jessie there is a shuttle to the fair from the mall, so you could get there w/ out a car...

[meenajo]

Courtney, Avery is turning 4 isn't he? I just told Lilly he was 3 and she wrote 3 on his birthday card. Oops!!!!!!

[AllisonK]

Amoreena this one? http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-.../hazeldell.htm

Is there a particular covered area you have in mind? I'll call on tomorrow if open or Monday.

Jessie

Joe has a ruptured ear drum

Maddy and Michael are at Gma's till Sunday.

I'm going to start a date poll.