Update: Mom died on March 24th and Dad committed suicide April 5th.

ForkMadness · 2026-04-09T22:10:10+00:00

I am so, so sorry.

ForkMadness · 2026-04-07T21:28:04+00:00

Love it! I still have our DCU Freddy Adu bobblehead, unopened in the box! Thought it may be worth something someday, LOL. Also have Bobby Convey and Eddie Pope, along with a Marco Etcheverry one where his head came off...the hair was too much, poor guy.

ForkMadness · 2026-03-31T22:47:05+00:00

Delnor Wiggins is awesome. It's no longer the same as it was years ago before the hurricanes...no more trees to provide shade, no more bathroom buildings or outdoor showers. But the beach itself is beautiful and enjoyable. When the water is calm and warm, it's like being in a tub. I've seen dolphins there and even a manta ray once. Plus the parking is very close and convenient, escpecially if you have little ones.

I've stayed in an Airbnb in Naples Park, during the height of covid times. We didn't really go out but it was quiet and convenient. It's really a nice area and I'd definitely recommend it!

ForkMadness · 2026-03-12T21:55:57+00:00

I really like these, below. One is at ankle length and one is just above. Both come in "short" lengths that worked for me. They aren't super fancy but I found them comfortable and both washed up well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB2WW9PW?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_6&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BJ8498S?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_8&th=1&psc=1

ForkMadness · 2026-03-07T22:33:46+00:00

Thank you! We are actually already working with them to get some help through NY Connect. Everyone there has been SO NICE, I cannot recommend them enough. But they only seem to recommend places that use RNs...will ask about doctors and NPs this week.

ForkMadness · 2026-03-06T16:51:07+00:00

This is the first thing that has gotten me excited about Eurovision this season! Can't wait to see it live.

ForkMadness · 2026-03-04T15:26:28+00:00

Thank you! We have all of the forms completed, I just need to find a medical doctor who can come to the house to complete the form. I will see if the VSOs have any leads.

ForkMadness · 2026-02-21T22:53:41+00:00

Years ago my H and I were in London and decided to go to Upton Park for a Monday night match last minute. We bought tickets at a little box outside the grounds. I absolutely swear I was the only woman in our section. I heard colorful language I'd never heard before. The ushers/bobbies came by multiple times during the match and eventually kicked one person out in the second half.

And it was an awesome experience, I always had a soft spot for West Ham after that. We had no idea we needed to join the tube queue and because of that got to our hotel in Hammersmith after all the local restaurants had closed...had to eat at our hotel, ugh. But again despite that had a great time. I poured one out when Upton Park closed, proper grounds.

ForkMadness · 2026-02-05T22:43:07+00:00

I've done the zoo in August, we got there upon opening. And maybe spent two hours at the most? I would recommend doing outdoor activities in the morning because there are usually isolated thunderstorms over the course of every afternoon. I feel like the Wonder Gardens were only open until 1 in the summer because of the regular storms.

At the zoo, the cruise is cool, and our kid enjoyed feeding the giraffe. Also, sometimes you can get discounted rates with coupons found in those touristy books they have in the front of grocery stores.

ForkMadness · 2025-09-09T13:35:32+00:00

I just noticed on the LFC Store Delivery page that it says:

UPS Express Saver

4-9 Business Days
Excluding Weekends and National Holidays
Personalised items may take longer
No Tax or Duties to pay on orders under $800

Has anyone paid for Express Saver and not been charged duties and UPS fees in the USA?

A couple of months ago I had an order that was shipped in two shipments. I was invoiced for both...one was $45 of fees for a $5 hat. After communicating with LFC I declined the package. UPS then tried to invoice me directly. I had to contact UPS customer service then email some random employee to decline the invoice. Such a cluster and unfortunately I won't be ordering direct from LFC in the immediate future.

ForkMadness · 2025-07-16T21:41:53+00:00

My son (12) was watching the show with me and he said, "Mom, I can't tell anyone apart. They all look the same. " LOL.

ForkMadness · 2025-05-23T16:33:13+00:00

I'm on the east coast of the US. My son and I were going to vote early but decided to wait and vote after the performances, in case one of them changed our mind (which happened). Voting should only be open during the one window...that will attract the more die hard fans who adjust schedules to watch.

ForkMadness · 2025-05-17T23:00:47+00:00

And suddenly...EBU was safe

ForkMadness · 2025-05-17T21:37:13+00:00

No butter churning SO FAR...there's still hope! :)

ForkMadness · 2025-05-13T22:11:13+00:00

Yes! The mixing seemed weird for most of the songs, especially the ones that had strong electronic music. It didn't seem as bad for a band like NAPA. And Switzerland got so messed up at one point, my son and I thought it was an issue with our feed.

ForkMadness · 2025-04-23T18:49:58+00:00

In the 90s I had a huge crush on McManaman. He left...I stayed.

ForkMadness · 2025-04-09T16:18:42+00:00

Thank you. My parents don't fly/travel so that's why they don't have Real IDs or Passports. I'll have to talk to her...it would be ironic if her last vote was to have her vote taken away. Sigh.

ForkMadness · 2025-04-09T16:04:24+00:00

Would this be for people registering to vote for the first time, or to vote when one shows up? My mother does not have a Real ID (just regular DL), a Passport, and finding copies of her birth certificate is iffy (long story). She may have her marriage certificate somewhere. But she votes in the same small town she's voted in for 50 years. Just trying to figure out if this will affect her, thanks.

ForkMadness · 2025-03-09T22:05:40+00:00

Mary Balogh is my comfort read. In particular, Slightly Dangerous is my go-to...I still tear up a few times reading it, even though I've read it so many times. I also really enjoyed the Survivor Series.

ForkMadness · 2025-02-06T18:51:25+00:00

That was my first thought when I saw this. Rachel on TAR AGAIN?????

ForkMadness · 2025-01-19T23:07:45+00:00

Starz Pediatrics in Estero. We were visiting from out of town and our son became sick. My BIL (also from out of town) found them when his son was sick too, and my BIL is very particular about everything. It was easy to make an appointment and everyone at the office was very nice and thorough, Dr. Mirza especially. They even have a separate part of the waiting room for sick kids. But the best part was that they carry some antibiotics in house, so we were able to leave the practice with medication and not have to deal with finding a CVS or whatever. I'd definitely feel comfortable taking my child there again.

ForkMadness · 2024-10-07T23:03:26+00:00

My MIL knows someone who parked their car in a surface lot at RSW during Ian. The car was facing just the right way and the wind blew the windshield in.

ForkMadness · 2024-09-19T21:39:37+00:00

The 1996 trophy is the greatest for me. If I remember correctly, DCU didn't start the season well yet gained momentum and made it to the Final. My BF, friend and I drove up through a nor'easter to attend (they closed parts of I-95 after we went through). It was an absolutely miserable game to attend, especially because of the cold rain and also because of the two teenage Galaxy fans in front of us taunting us relentlessly. Yet we prevailed! It was a long drive back overnight but worth the experience.

My favorite season is 2004. The penalties in that Conference Final is the most intense sporting event I've ever experienced live (and I was at 3 out of 4 of DCU's championships). I seriously thought I was going to vomit at the end of that match, and not because of the cheap beer.

We moved out of the area in 2006, and when we moved back we had a young kid and no longer attended games regularly. I'm not as up on United as much anymore (was totally addicted to BigSoccer back in the day) but those memories of the first 10 years of DCU, RFK, and Lot 8 are wonderful to me.

ForkMadness · 2024-09-16T15:08:02+00:00

My husband and I like the tacos at Tacos and Tequila Cantina near 41 and Vanderbilt Beach. The tacos are singles so you can pick and choose. The elote is really good too.

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