05/27/06 Il pochi il fiero y Blabbermouths...Magical Reunion

[justmestace]

While we're waiting for our Magical (or WONDERful) reunion cruise, this is the place to chat!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[WDWLVR]

Once a blabbermouth always a blabbermouth! The cruise may be over but the memories last on for years to come. Here's hoping we can all find that magical date to cruise together again!


Part 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=653643)
Part 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732803)
Part 3 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732806)
Part 4 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732807)
Part 5 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732808)
Part 6 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732809)
Part 7 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732810)
Part 8 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732811)
Part 9 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732812)
Part 10 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732813)
Part 11
Part 12 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732815)
Part 13 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732816)

[justmestace]

Just remembered I need to "subscribe"....been so long, I'd forgotten. :goodvibes

[wdwgoose]

WELL

FOUND YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA



gaRRy

[wdwgoose]

okay guess I missed

SOMETHING ??????????????????????????????


gaRRy

[mickeymo]

yippee! I was having withdrawal!! :cool1: So, did we pass the test???!!! I hate pop quizes...:rotfl2: The boards were running faster without us...

No lacrosse, yet again, this weekend due to rain and wet fields... So, just a slightly less busy schedule. Just Mike's basketball game and science projects due on Monday for both kids... I've managed to ignore an extra large bag of plain m&m's in the kitchen for an entire week - ... Mike's project is involving statistics and predictability of colors...Or, something math related like that - Maggie's involves hand position on the lacrosse stick and if the position will affect distance and accuracy of a throw... Science projects are Dad's territory...;)

I'm a bit bummed - "It's A Small World" will be closed at DL during our June visit. I missed it in WDW during my last ('04) visit, it was also closed. I'm beginning to think I'm to blame...

Now, if Mr. Toad's Wild Ride is closed, too - I'm gonna throw a dead cockroach tantrum...:rotfl2: (My last trip to DL was in '92, I think it's about time I go again...)

I'm trying to schedule our flights to LA and the Cubs "just happen" to be in LA during the exact time I want to arrive ...:woohoo: hmm, do you think John and Mike will notice if Maggie and I disappear one afternoon? :lmao: I wonder if the Cubs are also playing in San Francisco or San Diego (or both...) - That would determine which direction of the state we explore - pathetic, I know...

Stacey, Once again it's time for my annual not-so-subtle "Let's go visit Stacey's family over spring break and oh, yeah - the Cubs just happen to be in Spring Training..." talk with John... We'll see if I finally have some success...

[justmestace]

:yay: :yay: YAY! We're not so "lost" any more!!


Monica...I hope your plan works! We're gone the weekend of March 14th, to Disneyland...but otherwise we'll be here.
I was looking this morning to see what all will be closed, and so far, only Small World. The inside of the ride is the same as WDW....it's the outside that is so much better. Hopefully, they won't have it all covered up.
I didn't realize it would be closed until June, though. All they're doing is making the "boats" bigger. But then, I imagine that involves making the track wider, too. And may as well spruce up those Kiddies while they're at it.
I remember Jordan being horrified one year when she saw one of the children with a "broken arm".....it was just dangling there.....:sad2:

[justmestace]

okay guess I missed

SOMETHING ??????????????????????????????


gaRRy


Webmaster removed some of the larger threads, not just Cruise Meets, but all across the Boards. Hoping to get the Boards running a little faster. Not a bad idea, if you ask me...it does seem better now!

[Dancind]

:wave2:

Found ya! Subscribing too.

Kevin is off cave diving with the Florida crew. Have not heard from him since Friday night, so I hope he is alive. Surely he's not trying to keep up with the marathon runner!

[scuba.mom]

yippee! I was having withdrawal!! :cool1:
No lacrosse, yet again, this weekend due to rain and wet fields... So, just a slightly less busy schedule. Just Mike's basketball game and science projects due on Monday for both kids... I've managed to ignore an extra large bag of plain m&m's in the kitchen for an entire week - ... Mike's project is involving statistics and predictability of colors...Or, something math related like that - Maggie's involves hand position on the lacrosse stick and if the position will affect distance and accuracy of a throw... Science projects are Dad's territory...;)

...

Science Projects are Dad's territory here as well. Jim does a great job with kids on them. He usually can help them select a project related to area they are already interested in (like it sounds like your family does as well). Matt's usually involve Scuba Diving and Lisa did her's this year on the physics of a tuck vs a layout position on the bars (gymnastic related). Yea for Dad's handling Science Projects with the kids!!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[scuba.mom]

:wave2:

Found ya! Subscribing too.

Kevin is off cave diving with the Florida crew. Have not heard from him since Friday night, so I hope he is alive. Surely he's not trying to keep up with the marathon runner!

I heard from Jim last night. They are having a GREAT time! We saw Jim and Kevin coming back from the Orlando Airport as Lisa and I were heading to the gym on Friday night. We waved to each other at the I-4 / State Road 44 Inter-change. I am sure they will post all the details of their weekend once they return. The group included Jim, Matt, Kevin, Irene, Sam and a Dive Instructor - Red.

[justmestace]

But what about Hedgie?? I hope they didn't leave her home alone! lol

How fun for all of them!

[WDWLVR]

A great big thank you to Stacey for keeping me company last night while I was waiting up to make Palo and shore excursions for our April cruise. Wish you all were sailing with us again! I'm thrilled we get to share it with the Ohio clan!

[ohiominnie]

I'm thrilled we get to share it with the Ohio clan!

Yeah, hopefully the kids will be allowed to cruise. Since we forgot their passports will expire before sail away. OOPS!!!

Heads up....
On my blog today I'm having a contest....

$100 to amazon.com!!

This is for YOU GUYS only. i.e. Don't tell any other threads. :)
And make sure you read the rules so you don't get disqualified!

[ohiominnie]

btw, there will be HUNDREDS of giveaways on various blogs around the internet....
here's the list of them:
http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/reviews/

last time they did this, there were over 500 giveaways!
Mary, I saw one for a $15 Sonic gift card!

[WDWLVR]

btw, there will be HUNDREDS of giveaways on various blogs around the internet....
here's the list of them:
http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/reviews/

last time they did this, there were over 500 giveaways!
Mary, I saw one for a $15 Sonic gift card!


mmmmm Sonic :)


Woo Hoo - the first UTOP of the new thread. Shared with Karen and Sonic!


PDFG and all our friends who need it!

[Hedgie]

But what about Hedgie?? I hope they didn't leave her home alone! lol

How fun for all of them!

I WAS THERE - I WAS WAVING AT LISA THROUGH THE WINDOW. :wave2:

SHE DID NOT HERE ME :(

I WANTED TO GO WITH LISA TO THE GYM....I DID NOT WANT TO GO TO THE CAVERNS. :scared:

BEAR, SCOOPIE, POOH - WHERE ARE YOU....HEDGIE NEEDS A :hug:.

HEDGIE THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO BE AN ORPHAN....

[chip&dale&fun]

Hi guys, so this is what happens when I take a weekend off - you all go and hide...and then the little Hedgehog finds you fist....golly gee.

We had a great time and some of us are now certified Cavern Divers....I will suggest however, that if you want someone to run a line, it might be wise to select one of the crew other than me. Kevin, aplogies for the mess that line was in when I handed it back.

So here is the recap....

Get to airport on Friday to find Kevin - hum, which airline was it?
Meet Kevin, find bags, ok so we are supposed to listen to the announcements when the baggage carasol is changed?
Go outside and Jim is right on time.
Head to the house to get Matt - wave to Lisa and Sharron.
Arrive at Ginnie Springs, try to find Sam (there were rumors that he had not checked in). Meet Red (the man, the DI)
Relax around the fire and have dinner......

Saturday/Sunday

DIVE * DIVE * DIVE (more about that later)

complete paperwork for cavern divers....:woohoo:

Wave goodby and come home.......

And try to locate the thread.

Good Morning All....

LAter...

[CajunGirl2]

YEAH Stacey! Thanks for resurrecting our thread! I was starting to feel lost too.

Monica, how did you not get in to the bag of M&Ms??? That wouldn't last in my house.

Ang

[scuba diver]

Webmaster removed some of the larger threads, not just Cruise Meets, but all across the Boards. Hoping to get the Boards running a little faster. Not a bad idea, if you ask me...it does seem better now!

It's nice to know that our original thread was consider one of the larger ones. Guess we earned that.

But who got the last post?

[scuba diver]

:wave2:

Found ya! Subscribing too.

Kevin is off cave diving with the Florida crew. Have not heard from him since Friday night, so I hope he is alive. Surely he's not trying to keep up with the marathon runner!

He is alive, at least he was when I dropped him off at the hotel last night.

Sunday morning he looked all cozy and warm in his bed when I went running at 5 am. :scared1:

[justmestace]

Thanks for the head's up on your blog, Karen. I posted. I am wishing for a "Leg Magic".
:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[justmestace]

It's nice to know that our original thread was consider one of the larger ones. Guess we earned that.

But who got the last post?

My guess is maybe it was Mary, warning us that the thread was about to disappear.
But if it wasn't her, then it surely was ME. :rotfl: Do I get a prize??? ;)

[justmestace]

I WAS THERE - I WAS WAVING AT LISA THROUGH THE WINDOW. :wave2:

SHE DID NOT HERE ME :(

I WANTED TO GO WITH LISA TO THE GYM....I DID NOT WANT TO GO TO THE CAVERNS. :scared:

BEAR, SCOOPIE, POOH - WHERE ARE YOU....HEDGIE NEEDS A :hug:.

HEDGIE THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO BE AN ORPHAN....


Glad you were safe.....and THANK YOU for the cute, cute card!!! :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

I did post a warning message that evening. Not sure if anyone posted after me or not. We may never know. Or I could always change it to make sure I was the last! :lmao: KIDDING!

[Bear]

BEAR, SCOOPIE, POOH - WHERE ARE YOU....HEDGIE NEEDS A :hug:.

HEDGIE THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO BE AN ORPHAN....

Hi Hedgie! :hug: I'm going on a cruise this April. I'm so excited!

[justmestace]

I did post a warning message that evening. Not sure if anyone posted after me or not. We may never know. Or I could always change it to make sure I was the last! :lmao: KIDDING!


Ahhh...my powers are nothing compared to the Mods....:worship: :worship:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mickeymo]

Monica, how did you not get in to the bag of M&Ms??? That wouldn't last in my house.

Ang

I was wrong - it wasn't one extra large bag - it was two!!!


Keeping away from them is easy when you think of the hands which are reaching in pulling out random numbers of m&m's, recording colors, and putting them back time after time after time after time... :crazy:

[CajunGirl2]

I was wrong - it wasn't one extra large bag - it was two!!!


Keeping away from them is easy when you think of the hands which are reaching in pulling out random numbers of m&m's, recording colors, and putting them back time after time after time after time... :crazy:

Ahhh ... I see now. I somehow glossed over that fact the 1st time I read it.

Ang

[mickeymo]

Now if the bags were Peanut M&M's - I'd be more tempted...:rotfl:

[CajunGirl2]

Now if the bags were Peanut M&M's - I'd be more tempted...:rotfl:

This week is teacher appreciation week at elem. school. On one day this week each child is asked to bring in the teacher's favorite candy - either peanut M&Ms or snickers. I can see her getting a lot of 1 lb. bags of candy! I don't think I'd want all that candy ... well, I'd want them but know that I shouldn't be eating them!

Ang

[chip&dale&fun]

http://www.mymms.com/images/home/spots/vday_spot_1.jpg

So - what do you say, the official candy of the blabbermouths?

[justmestace]

http://www.mymms.com/images/home/spots/vday_spot_1.jpg

So - what do you say, the official candy of the blabbermouths?


Definitely!!
Am tempted to order a bunch for Megan's wedding.....but if we get them now, they'd all be gone by then.
:rotfl: :rotfl:

[WDWLVR]

http://www.mymms.com/images/home/spots/vday_spot_1.jpg

So - what do you say, the official candy of the blabbermouths?


So I guess I never told you about the pre-cruise DIS meet we held before the 2006 DVC Member Cruise. Mark and I bought like 3 huge bags of green M&M's for the party. You can see some of them in the picture below.

http://monorailgreen.info/member2006/7069meet02.jpg

[justmestace]

One a.m. and wide awake! Must be practicing for Palo ressies!! :rotfl:


Somewhere along the way back there, I got my 16,000th post and didn't even realize it. A true Blabbermouth.

[WDWLVR]

Congrats on your 16,000 post Stacey!

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - Have a great Tuesday.

Sir Scuba wants to spend more of my money so its off to work I go.....

Today we VOTE in Florida.....

(Stacey - I need a patriotic smilie inserted here).

[scuba.mom]

Good Morning All - Have a great Tuesday.

Sir Scuba wants to spend more of my money so its off to work I go.....

.

Mine too!!! His birthday is in a month and I think he has "found" what he would like for a present while he was diving this past weekend. Actually I am glad he knows what he wants, it makes it a lot easier to get him the gift that he wants. Last year was a racing bike, and this year scuba equipment. :lovestruc

[tinksdad]

Hello all!! Thought I'd check in on the new thread being the "new guy".

:wave2:

Found ya! Subscribing too.

Kevin is off cave diving with the Florida crew. Have not heard from him since Friday night, so I hope he is alive. Surely he's not trying to keep up with the marathon runner!
Whadda mean? I can drink just as much as him.........:worship:

A great time was had by all! Weather wasn't as "Florida like" as I would have preferred, but definitely better than we've had around here lately.
Running a line while maintaining buoyancy is tricky to say the least. (just ask Irene). BTW Irene, I think you did GREAT!!

Mine too!!! His birthday is in a month and I think he has "found" what he would like for a present while he was diving this past weekend. Actually I am glad he knows what he wants, it makes it a lot easier to get him the gift that he wants. Last year was a racing bike, and this year scuba equipment. :lovestruc And THAT is worth a lot!!

[scuba diver]

Mine too!!! His birthday is in a month and I think he has "found" what he would like for a present while he was diving this past weekend. Actually I am glad he knows what he wants, it makes it a lot easier to get him the gift that he wants. Last year was a racing bike, and this year scuba equipment. :lovestruc

Glad Kevin, Red, and Irene were able to help out selecting my birthday present.

I'm just waiting for Red to let me know what I'm getting. Once I know that I can schedule my next agency visiting next to Ginnie Springs. :banana:

[Hedgie]

Hi Hedgie! :hug: I'm going on a cruise this April. I'm so excited!

Gee - what fun.....I'd like to go ....but.... I have to wait until May. Then I get to have fun with Mickey and Friends....

Hey Scoopie - where are you - ya gotta subsripe...subscript...subceep...

Ya gotta JOIN this new thread.

[Scoopie]

Gee - what fun.....I'd like to go ....but.... I have to wait until May. Then I get to have fun with Mickey and Friends....

Hey Scoopie - where are you - ya gotta subsripe...subscript...subceep...

Ya gotta JOIN this new thread.
Hi Hedgie! :hug: I'm going on a cruise this April. I'm so excited!

:cool1: I taught Maggie's mom something new - how to double quote!!! :cool1:

I'm here - I had to dig myself out from underneath all of Maggie's stuffed animals, dance shoes and lacrosse stuff. Her room is a mess!

You both are sooo lucky to cruise this year!!! Take me! Take me!!! Maggie's promised me I get to go in 2009 with one set of grandparents and then again in 2010 with the other set of grandparents... Waiting is so hard!!!

[justmestace]

Pooh is now complaining to me that he doesn't have a DIS name!! :sad2:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! It is wicked cold here in the Chicago area. Brrrrrrrr!

Hope everyone has a great day!

[wdwgoose]

ITS COLD HERE





THANK YOU MARY

you MUST have your furnace set HI its warmer here



gaRRy

[chip&dale&fun]

:cool1: I taught Maggie's mom something new - how to double quote!!! :cool1:

I'm here - I had to dig myself out from underneath all of Maggie's stuffed animals, dance shoes and lacrosse stuff. Her room is a mess!

You both are sooo lucky to cruise this year!!! Take me! Take me!!! Maggie's promised me I get to go in 2009 with one set of grandparents and then again in 2010 with the other set of grandparents... Waiting is so hard!!!

Hey Scoopie - if you want to join Hedgie on the PC cruise - see if Maggie will let her Mom mail you to Florida.....You'll have to remember to pack your pirate outfit for the fun!!!!

My First top of the new thread - shared with Scoopie.......

[WDWLVR]

Hey Scoopie - if you want to join Hedgie on the PC cruise - see if Maggie will let her Mom mail you to Florida.....You'll have to remember to pack your pirate outfit for the fun!!!!

My First top of the new thread - shared with Scoopie.......

I think Maggie's Mom would rather bring Scoopie in person. You know just to make sure he enjoys himself.:lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All


GaRRy - keep warm and make sure the babies are bundled up as well....It's nice and warm here in Florida......One of our favourite diving places, t:woohoo: he BH Bridge was featured in this month's diving mag - no picture of my batfish - pooh.

Pooh - speaking of you - well, get up and get Stacey to get you a Screen name...
:dance3:
Mary - thanks for the GREEN posting - no, I did not know that the first Dismeet had green M&M's - how cute. This might be fun to explore further but I bet you need to order a million or so to get them printed??? Oh yes, and keep warm as well....Did I say it is toasty here in South Florida? (Aren't I mean???) :flower3:

New Guy - thanks for showing up...Thanks Kevin, the dive was awesome. And for the rest of you, no pictures this time. All of us left the camera's topside and for good reason. It is darn difficult to complete the skills underwater, sometimes in dark areas, with two hands, one on reel, one on light, one on BC Control, one on rock - without the camera. Wait, that is too many hands needed.....hence my conclusion that this is a very difficult skill. But just when you feel like a clutz, there is an encouraging pat on the wetsuit - or an "OK" sign.....:hippie: pity you cannot smile with a mask on and a reg in your mouth.

Jim - I know what your present is!!!!!! And you know Sam will want to be next. :rolleyes: he was already there when he saw Kevin's gear....now you...well.....

Sharon - howdy - do you have any pics of Lisa from the Atlanta meet? I heard the recap from Jim and she is doing Great....pass along all our :cheer2:

Stacey - Congrats on your 16,000 post......:goodvibes

Ang - So why candy? I mean, why not - oh applies? Potatoe chips - dip? The teachers could stock up for their own Superbowl party???? Or flowers? This is not a tradition we share in our schools here....hum???

And for the rest - have you found us yet? Mary - does your site still have our historical information? Maybe we (liberal use of that word here) include some of the basic information on the first page of this thread? Just a thought.

AND GUESS WHAT - GUESS WHAT - GUESS WHAT ---- Our PC docs have arrived...:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: The pre-package with all the shore excursion information....yeah!!!!! So I just had to share....I am getting excited.....I need to sort out the remainder of the shore exercusions. Some news, one dive trip has been ok'd - but one cancelled....back to the planning book as we will not be taking diving for Japanese divers. (well, it made sense when I booked it.)

Have a great day all. :wave2:

[chip&dale&fun]

I think Maggie's Mom would rather bring Scoopie in person. You know just to make sure he enjoys himself.:lmao:

Well, that would work too. I will just need to purchase more suitcases? We can ask Mike Super to assist - you know, the vanishing Disfriend...now you see her (on the pier) now you don't (at sailaway) now you do (at dinner).

[Dancind]

The thread is easy to find, you just have to figure out that the old one is really gone. I think not all of our recent regulars have checked in. I did recently e-mail Pam, and I told her about the new thread.

Sorry about the new equipment needs for scuba. I didn't know Kevin had the latest and greatest for scuba, thought the recent acquisitions were all photography related!

Looks like the scuba store Grand Cayman trip is a go. Still deciding if I want to go. Looks like it will be our family vacation for the summer because it's pricey. But Grand Cayman is far from my favorite island and my family will be under the water a lot of the time! Guess I need to find out if any other snorkerlers are going.

[kikipug]

The thread is easy to find, you just have to figure out that the old one is really gone. I think not all of our recent regulars have checked in. I did recently e-mail Pam, and I told her about the new thread.


Thanks to OM for the e-mail pointing me in the right direction... everything that I tried just told me that "I didn't have the right to look for that"... gee thanks... maybe it was a sign???

Crazy-busy here anyway, so I haven't had much time to search.

Glad that everyone has had fun diving, etc! I wish I could take a day off to do something that I want to do!!!! Oh well... such is life.

Ray is leaving Friday for Phoenix. Watch for him on the sidelines on Sunday. :happytv: Everyone wave!!!:wave2: Hopefully we WON'T see him doing this... :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: or this:dance3:.

[CajunGirl2]

Irene, I just love your recaps. They are so thorough!

Stacey, congrats on post #16,000 for you!

Stay warm everyone. My kids were getting spoiled getting to wear light jackets. Today was back to wearing the heavy coats ... and lots of complaining about it!

Ang

[scuba diver]

Good morning everyone! It is wicked cold here in the Chicago area. Brrrrrrrr!

Hope everyone has a great day!

This morning I talked to one of my companies located in Chicago. It made me feel really guilty about working on the scuba equipment in the garage last night with the door open.

But I guess that is why live in FL. :woohoo:

[scuba diver]

Jim - I know what your present is!!!!!! And you know Sam will want to be next. :rolleyes: he was already there when he saw Kevin's gear....now you...well.....

Have a great day all. :wave2:

If I remember right, you are the one that needs the tech gear. Not Sam. :rolleyes1

[scuba diver]

The thread is easy to find, you just have to figure out that the old one is really gone. I think not all of our recent regulars have checked in. I did recently e-mail Pam, and I told her about the new thread.

Sorry about the new equipment needs for scuba. I didn't know Kevin had the latest and greatest for scuba, thought the recent acquisitions were all photography related!

Looks like the scuba store Grand Cayman trip is a go. Still deciding if I want to go. Looks like it will be our family vacation for the summer because it's pricey. But Grand Cayman is far from my favorite island and my family will be under the water a lot of the time! Guess I need to find out if any other snorkerlers are going.

I'm waiting on the details for the Catalina liveaboad details.

I'm hoping it does not interfer with Sharon's PC. I would hate her to miss that trip because Kevin schedule a diving trip during part of it. :rolleyes1

[scuba diver]

Thanks to OM for the e-mail pointing me in the right direction... everything that I tried just told me that "I didn't have the right to look for that"... gee thanks... maybe it was a sign???

Crazy-busy here anyway, so I haven't had much time to search.

Glad that everyone has had fun diving, etc! I wish I could take a day off to do something that I want to do!!!! Oh well... such is life.

Ray is leaving Friday for Phoenix. Watch for him on the sidelines on Sunday. :happytv: Everyone wave!!!:wave2: Hopefully we WON'T see him doing this... :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: or this:dance3:.

But if he was doing ... :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: or this:dance3:I'm sure they would be showing him on TV.

[tinksdad]

I'm waiting on the details for the Catalina liveaboad details.

I'm hoping it does not interfer with Sharon's PC. I would hate her to miss that trip because Kevin schedule a diving trip during part of it. :rolleyes1

There you go again, Mr. Potsitter........ :rotfl2: :banana:

[mickeymo]

Well, that would work too. I will just need to purchase more suitcases? We can ask Mike Super to assist - you know, the vanishing Disfriend...now you see her (on the pier) now you don't (at sailaway) now you do (at dinner).

I don't know if Scoopie can still travel as an unaccompanied minor with all of the changes in travel security. ;) I can sleep on a deck 4 lounge chair...I don't even have to appear at dinner - I won't starve if I hit the buffets :lmao:

[mickeymo]

If Maggie's mom can't go - I know Scoopie's travel agent (Maggie) will be more than happy to make sure his trip is uneventful...:lmao:

[scuba diver]

There you go again, Mr. Potsitter........ :rotfl2: :banana:

I need some place to try out my new birthday gift.

[kikipug]

There you go again, Mr. Potsitter........ :rotfl2: :banana:


I see things haven't changed with the new thread!!!!!

Anybody else watching Moment of Truth??? These people are just LOOKING for trouble!!!!! Put down the shovel and stop digging!!!!!Shut up already!!!!!!!!!


Woo hoo... a TOP - haven't seen one of those in a long time!!

[justmestace]

Jordan has us watching that right now. I'd do it...I have no (more) secrets.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! Don't think I'd want to do Moment of Truth. I found it painful enough to watch, don't think I could ever appear. Some personal information just needs to remain personal.

[CajunGirl2]

I watched a little of Moment of Truth last week but turned it off. I just couldn't watch it.

Ang

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - We resorted to a DVD of British Comedy last night - between violence (murder), vilence (nature shows and Nova), violence (moment of truth) - it was a no go for conventional TV. :scared1: Ang, Mary, Stacey, Kiki - I'm with you all - turn it off...If we do not watch, it will not air....

Some extra pixie dust and prayers for my Mother please - all should be ok soon, but she needed emergency eye surgery on Tuesday and then yesterday after I posted, I call and she could not see - (OK, even I know this is not good right Dr. Mike or Dr. Virgel?) No worries, no permanent damage, just unanticipated (and very scarey). Vision is recovering.

Kiki - welcome back.......and ya had to come back to a potsticker already.....:laughing: Give our best to Ray (poor guy) having to go to the Superbowl (poor guy) and watch the game - real time and in person (poor guy). Where is the violin smilie.....But wait, he does need to work and prob. will see less than we do on :happytv: Hey, I'm only watching for the commercials....Can we vote on our favourites Monday????

Diana - well, you are right on all counts. Kevin's photo gear produces "guy" envy - as does his scuba rig....but I guess that honour will be passing to Sir Scuba soon, right Jim.:thumbsup2 When is the B-Day?

Monica - Scoopie will no longer be an unaccompanied minor - Didn't I tell you, on this Cruise Hedgie comes of "age" - she will be 21 - and not in Hedgehog years, in person years....Honest....So she can be a "trustworthy adult":laughing: I am still trying to figure out how to list her B-Day as a celebration event on the form......hum.......

Jim - I know a great place to try out gear - and it is warm.....and there are colourful fishes....and did I say, it is warm????:cool2:

[ohiominnie]

I see things haven't changed with the new thread!!!!!

Anybody else watching Moment of Truth??? These people are just LOOKING for trouble!!!!! Put down the shovel and stop digging!!!!!Shut up already!!!!!!!!!


Woo hoo... a TOP - haven't seen one of those in a long time!!

We watched it last week and decided we didn't have to watch it ever again. Besides the fact that there are some things that should just not be blabbed to the world, the "drama" was ridiculous.....

(the voice from above)
That answer is.............

.............

............

............

............

(finally).......

TRUE.

Oh come on. I hate shows that drag things out just to drag them out. Maybe I'm just too ADD and can't pay attention that long. That's why I can't watch "Smarter than a 5th grader" because they just drag every single question out SO LONG.

[scuba diver]

Jim - I know a great place to try out gear - and it is warm.....and there are colourful fishes....and did I say, it is warm????:cool2:

I'll be down soon.

I've picked out the next course for all of us....Advanced Wreck Diving. It's in Key Largo with dives on SG, Duane, Eagle. We just need to figure out when Kevin can fit it into his schedule. :woohoo:

[justmestace]

Gee, I keep watching "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader" just to reassure myself that I AM!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:





Irene.....LOTS of prayers and pixie dust for your Mom....:wizard: :hug: :tink: I can totally relate to how scary that is!! I will be thinking of her until we hear an update.

[justmestace]

SIR JAMES....how lovely to see your morning posts again. I've missed them.


I still remember the "old days" when I said goodnight to everyone and it was a race between Mary and Jim for the "good morning"!

[WDWLVR]

SIR JAMES....how lovely to see your morning posts again. I've missed them.


I still remember the "old days" when I said goodnight to everyone and it was a race between Mary and Jim for the "good morning"!

Well if we could just have a cruise we all agree on we could do that again. I agree those were good days! Some groups just don't have that same chemistry.

On our April thread I can have 2 of the weekly countdowns on the same page. With the 10 day group and the blabbermouths I'd have to go back in chunks of 10 pages or more.

[justmestace]

You're right Mary. Vicki and I talked about that last weekend....just the difference in how this group really shared there lives and cared...and how if wasn't ever just a bunch of fluff.
I'm glad they've let us continue to keep a place to stay in touch.

I'm totally open for next Christmas and for 2009, by the way!!

[justmestace]

Do you guys realize that if we all booked a cruise for next Christmas, it will have been FOUR years since we all first met (in person) on the ship??

Wow....time flies.

[WDWLVR]

Do you guys realize that if we all booked a cruise for next Christmas, it will have been FOUR years since we all first met (in person) on the ship??

Wow....time flies.

By next do you mean 2008? yep 4 years but no can do as we already have our 2008 plans booked. A 7 day DCL in April with the Ohio Clan and a 4 day DVC Member Cruise in September. Sorry when I think next Christmas I think of 2009 as 2008 would be this Christmas. Ok I probably just made it more confusing.:lmao:

[justmestace]

Yep...I meant '08.....but I don't think I'd be able to talk the family into another Christmas cruise anyway. Maybe we can look at '09?

[scuba diver]

SIR JAMES....how lovely to see your morning posts again. I've missed them.


I still remember the "old days" when I said goodnight to everyone and it was a race between Mary and Jim for the "good morning"!

I can post more in the morning, but have held off. I don't want Irene and Diana to get upset with me.

Like this morning, I was up at 3:30 and was searching for the next dive trip. Caves in Mexico or wrecks in Key Largo? :rotfl:

And then 2 weeks ago it was horseback riding in Mongolea. Lots of different options so early in the morning before coffee.

[justmestace]

I've heard it's cold in Upper Mongolia...better take those wetsuits! ;):lmao:

[kikipug]

Some extra pixie dust and prayers for my Mother please - all should be ok soon, but she needed emergency eye surgery on Tuesday and then yesterday after I posted, I call and she could not see - (OK, even I know this is not good right Dr. Mike or Dr. Virgel?) No worries, no permanent damage, just unanticipated (and very scarey). Vision is recovering.

They're on the way!

Speaking of which, I got GREAT news from my mom the other day... she is DRIVING again!!!! Her vision is good enough in the morning (before she takes her meds, which mess her up for the rest of the day) to drive. She'll only go to the bank, the grocery store, the library, all on roads that she's been driving for over 50 years, but at least she feels like she has her freedom again. It's done wonders for her morale! (And she goes back to the specialist next week, who should reduce her dosage even further...)

[kikipug]

the "drama" was ridiculous.....

(the voice from above)
That answer is.............

.............

............

............

............

(finally).......

TRUE.

Oh come on. I hate shows that drag things out just to drag them out. Maybe I'm just too ADD and can't pay attention that long. That's why I can't watch "Smarter than a 5th grader" because they just drag every single question out SO LONG.


EXACTLY!!!!!!! That's me 100%. (Which is why I only watch shows like that while also doing something else like reading, websurfing, etc... but then again, I NEVER just sit and watch TV...)

[CajunGirl2]

Irene, hope everything goes well with your mom. I'm sending prayers & pixie dust.

Kiki, glad that your mom seems to be doing better.

Hope everyone has a great Friday.
Ang

[chip&dale&fun]

Thanks all for the prayers for Mother - she has recovered some sight and the good news is that it all should slowly come back - talk about a SCARE!!!

Kiki - glad your Mom is doing better as well, but there is NO way I'd ever let mine drive - of course, she never has...but you should see her with a shopping cart:laughing: Small children, pets, and all ankles - run, do not walk, out of the way.....:lmao:

Advanced Wreck Diving eh? What does this entail? What are the pre-requisites? And can we wait until it is warm with calm seas? I miss my warm ocean, and I miss my pretty fishes........This weekend would be great to go, the dive boat called, but I am nursing a sore ear......

Coffee - sounds good Jim.

Ang - Good Morning as well.

Hey - it's Friday - time for a song.....Is this for 2008 SUPERBOWL or was it last year????

All I wanna do is stay right here on the floor
Get lost in the night
And dance like there's no tomorrow
Don't care about the sunrise
Somebody please just hit the lights
All I wanna do is dance like there's no tomorrow

Today just wasn't my day
Everyone's getting me so fed up
I've gotta find a way
I know what can make me feel better
Stepping out in my best
Looking hotter than ever
Wherever the party is
That's where I'll be in a second

I'm so ready to move my body
Forget about all my problems
When I hear that song
I'ma lose control
Hey, here I go

All I wanna do is stay right here on the floor
Get lost in the night
And dance like there's no tomorrow
Don't care about the sunrise
Somebody please just hit the lights
All I wanna do is dance like there's no tomorrow

I'm loving the atmosphere
Feels like I'm floating in heaven
The music's all in my ear
Taking over me
My heart's racing
Feeling so Hollywood
How I got everybody staring

Their eyes are the cameras
And I'm loving all the attention

Get up, 'bout to move my body
Forget about all my problems
They're playing our song
I'ma lose control
Hey, here I go

All I wanna do is stay right here on the floor
Get lost in the night
And dance like there's no tomorrow
Don't care about the sunrise
Somebody please just hit the lights
All I wanna do is dance like there's no tomorrow

Please DJ
Don't say it's the last one
Cause I know what it means
And I don't want you to play no slow song
I'm still building the nerve to talk to that guy
Just give me another song and make it right

All I wanna do is stay right here on the floor
Get lost in the night
And dance like there's no tomorrow
Don't care about the sunrise
Somebody please just hit the lights
All I wanna do is dance like there's no tomorrow

All I wanna do is stay right here on the floor
Get lost in the night
And dance like there's no tomorrow
Don't care about the sunrise
Somebody please just hit the lights
All I wanna do is dance like there's no tomorrow

[mickeymo]

Speaking of Super bowl songs.... :thumbsup2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJNC3dgreaU

[WDWLVR]

Speaking of Super bowl songs.... :thumbsup2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJNC3dgreaU


Wow - that brings back memories. I remember working for Sears at the time and I went back to my old department (Infants and Childrens' wear for their party). A group of us got up and danced to that music. I remember I had a big crush on Gary Fencik at the time.

[justmestace]

That's the first time I'd ever seen that. Did you see in the comments below where they claim Gary Fencik is gay?

[Hedgie]

I don't know if Scoopie can still travel as an unaccompanied minor with all of the changes in travel security. ;) I can sleep on a deck 4 lounge chair...I don't even have to appear at dinner - I won't starve if I hit the buffets :lmao:

HEDGIE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AND SCOOPIE AND MAGGIE COME, THEN SHE WOULDN'T BE AN ORPHAN WHEN THEY DIVE OFF THE BOAT.....

[mickeymo]

HEDGIE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AND SCOOPIE AND MAGGIE COME, THEN SHE WOULDN'T BE AN ORPHAN WHEN THEY DIVE OFF THE BOAT.....

That would be wonderful! You can stay on the ship with Maggie and me, I don't do small rocking boats. (more :eek: than :sick: ) Scoopie can go in your place :thumbsup2 ...He learned how to dive when he visited Kevin and his family...

When they're done, they can find us relaxing in the rainforest... :thumbsup2

[justmestace]

Don't ask why, maybe lack of anything better to do, but I was trying to pinpoint when exactly in March of 2002 I joined the DIS. I guess because 6 years is a long time, and I wanted to celebrate my "anniversary".
Anyway, I did discover that in my User CP was a list of threads going waaaay back..that I had subscribed to for some strange reason.
And one of those was in 2003.....and one of the people that I had "talked" to at that time was Laura!!

I was going to see if I could post a link to it....will try.

[justmestace]

See if this works.....it just was so strange to see that we had actually "met" long before we really did meet!



http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=343810

[Dancind]

What was that, Jim? Why would I get mad at you for posting in the mornings? I must be losing something in the translation. FL - NM

Kevin is asleep, I am up, waiting for the kid to get home from a date. At least she was a late bloomer, I could have had many more years of lost sleep.

Our near future vacations are in peril, actually. We had to take Alicia's old Mercedes in for work, it wouldn't start. $1300 tune-up, anyone? And then there's the other stuff that needs done. I think we took it to the wrong place.

We're still going in May, though. And we really hope to go to WDW next October. No cruises on the horizon, but I think there is a dive trip in there somewhere, and expensive one. But no wrecks, as far as I know.

[justmestace]

I can post more in the morning, but have held off. I don't want Irene and Diana to get upset with me.

Like this morning, I was up at 3:30 and was searching for the next dive trip. Caves in Mexico or wrecks in Key Largo? :rotfl:

And then 2 weeks ago it was horseback riding in Mongolea. Lots of different options so early in the morning before coffee.


If he's on early in the morning, then he's plotting more trips for Kevin and Sam...and more trips for the boys might make the wives upset.


I got a lot of translation practice with gaRry!

[scuba diver]

See if this works.....it just was so strange to see that we had actually "met" long before we really did meet!



http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=343810

Interesting on how the thread deals with Visa. I guess it really deals with two of your favorite things......Disney and Shopping?

[scuba diver]

If he's on early in the morning, then he's plotting more trips for Kevin and Sam...and more trips for the boys might make the wives upset.


I got a lot of translation practice with gaRry!

You got it.
This morning we are researching cave diving in Mexico! :banana:

I sent the email out to see if we can get the dive instructor for a week which would get us fully cave certified.

Kevin, check this out.....http://www.deephorizon.info/index.php

[scuba diver]

My first top on this thread shared with Kevin and cave diving. :banana:

[WDWLVR]

See if this works.....it just was so strange to see that we had actually "met" long before we really did meet!



http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=343810

Don't you love when things like that happen. We actually got to meet Laura and her family at an Illuminations party before we met on the thread. It was hosted by one of the DIS moderators at the time and we just happened to be in WDW then. It was fun and I have Laura and Dwight in one of my pictures from that night!

[WDWLVR]

That's the first time I'd ever seen that. Did you see in the comments below where they claim Gary Fencik is gay?

Didn't see the comments but there was a lot of buzz in Chicago about it at the time. Since I never had a chance with him it really didn't matter. :lmao: As for the video - they set up a huge jumbotron down at the Daley Center and played that on it as well as other clips for the whole week before the Super Bowl. Since I worked downtown at the time I'd go over and see it. They even had a headband (like QB McMahon used to wear) on the Picasso. Too funny!

[mickeymo]

If he's on early in the morning, then he's plotting more trips for Kevin and Sam...and more trips for the boys might make the wives upset.


I got a lot of translation practice with gaRry!

Yeah, but notice - Jim doesn't care if he upsets his wife...;)

[justmestace]

Interesting on how the thread deals with Visa. I guess it really deals with two of your favorite things......Disney and Shopping?


And I HATE it when someone or something messes with either one of those!!!

[justmestace]

Didn't see the comments but there was a lot of buzz in Chicago about it at the time. Since I never had a chance with him it really didn't matter. :lmao: As for the video - they set up a huge jumbotron down at the Daley Center and played that on it as well as other clips for the whole week before the Super Bowl. Since I worked downtown at the time I'd go over and see it. They even had a headband (like QB McMahon used to wear) on the Picasso. Too funny!


My friend works in downtown Phoenix, so she's gotten to see a lot of the events at "Football Central".....but she says the added traffic isn't worth it.


And that's kind of like my major crush on Mark Spitz (gold medal swimmer)....everyone kept telling me that about him, too, but it didn't matter, because I knew I never stood a chance. :rotfl:

[justmestace]

Yeah, but notice - Jim doesn't care if he upsets his wife...;)


But SHE gets to go through the Panama Canal...so I think they're even.

[mickeymo]

My friend works in downtown Phoenix, so she's gotten to see a lot of the events at "Football Central".....but she says the added traffic isn't worth it.


And that's kind of like my major crush on Mark Spitz (gold medal swimmer)....everyone kept telling me that about him, too, but it didn't matter, because I knew I never stood a chance. :rotfl:

And my crush on Greg Louganis... :o No chance there either, then or now... :lmao:

So, if I know who MArk Spitz is without your explanation, should I feel old??? ...
Any word on Frank Shorter??? ('72 Medalist - Marathon... )

[mickeymo]

Did Phil see his shadow? Which way is it - yes, he saw his shadow and it scared him, so he went back in his hole...or "No" he didn't see his shadow, so he went back to bed for 6 more weeks of winter...???

That is our topic of discussion on the way home from basketball today... :)

[mickeymo]

OM, here's a podcast topic for Mike...

Why is it when the teen years hit verbal skills revert back to grunts, mumbles and more one syllable nonsense??? :confused3

[justmestace]

Did Phil see his shadow? Which way is it - yes, he saw his shadow and it scared him, so he went back in his hole...or "No" he didn't see his shadow, so he went back to bed for 6 more weeks of winter...???

That is our topic of discussion on the way home from basketball today... :)



I don't know which way it goes, but either way, there's 6 more weeks of winter. :headache:

[kikipug]

Did Phil see his shadow? Which way is it - yes, he saw his shadow and it scared him, so he went back in his hole...or "No" he didn't see his shadow, so he went back to bed for 6 more weeks of winter...???

That is our topic of discussion on the way home from basketball today... :)

He would have definitely seen his shadow if he had gone to the beach with me today!!!! It is absolutely gorgeous here... I needed 'beachtime' even though it was only 67 and windy. I sat in my jeans and sweatshirt reading my book, while watching some kids (obviously here on vacation) splashing around in the 60 degree water... brrrrrr!!!!!!!!

[scuba diver]

But SHE gets to go through the Panama Canal...so I think they're even.

Sharon reminded me last night at the gym competition that I only had a few more months of my extended "get out of jail" card so I better buy the extra scuba gear quickly!! :cool1:

[scuba diver]

He would have definitely seen his shadow if he had gone to the beach with me today!!!! It is absolutely gorgeous here... I needed 'beachtime' even though it was only 67 and windy. I sat in my jeans and sweatshirt reading my book, while watching some kids (obviously here on vacation) splashing around in the 60 degree water... brrrrrr!!!!!!!!

I'm glad you got some beach time. We spent the afternoon/evening at the Ocean Center. That was close to the beach.

Lisa competed last night. She and her team did great. She improved her score on all events and placed 4th overall with a 36.4. The team took first place.

We are back to the Ocean Center to work the event. Hopefully they will be done by time the SuperBowl starts. We will tape it just in case so we can watch it if we are late or to catch glimpses of Ray.

[kikipug]

Lisa competed last night. She and her team did great. She improved her score on all events and placed 4th overall with a 36.4. The team took first place.

We are back to the Ocean Center to work the event. Hopefully they will be done by time the SuperBowl starts. We will tape it just in case so we can watch it if we are late or to catch glimpses of Ray.

I wish I would have known she was competing so close to home... I would have loved to watch her! Glad to hear that she did so well!

The only problem with the weather being so warm this weekend is that all my Patriots gear is waayy too warm for this weather! I guess I'll have to wear my Red Sox World Series Champs t-shirt to the Super Bowl party... close enough.

[chip&dale&fun]

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL???

At our house it is:

RED FOR PATRIOTS

BLUE FOR GIANTS

AND ORANGE FOR ---

[Hedgie]

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL???

At our house it is:

RED FOR PATRIOTS

BLUE FOR GIANTS

AND ORANGE FOR ---

ORANGE FOR THE GATORS

[chip&dale&fun]

ORANGE FOR THE GATORS

No Silly,

Orange for COMMERCIALS.....

Right KikiKaren!!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

Happy Sunday Alll

Monica - the Superbowl Shuffle was just too cute - Weren't the guys trim back then? Oh yeah, lyrics too.....

Stacey - gosh - a rejected Mouse shopper - how on earth did you survive???

Diana - Good Morning - JIm and Sam can get up at 3:00 in the morning, I'm with you - sleep in.....And no canceling of vacations for tune-ups...It "just" isn't done.....Maybe something will turn up - like a winning lotto ticket.

Um, Stacey - I have a special code on the credit card for paying for what Jim plots as well.....speaking of whihc Saturday was a great day to dive, warm, flat and super vis....I was grounded. The ENT said too many ups and down and the ears need a weekend off - blah...not fair. So we repotted the potted palms in the front of the house and finally got all the Christmas decorations put away and started ont he after Christmas cleaning....PS - here is a hint, the dirt won.

Jim - no fair - We are not going to Mexico!!!!

Hi Laura --- we're talking about you! ...Right Mary!

Phil says it will be cold. Phil doesn't live in South Florida....Right Karen.

Today we headed to Palm Beach for mass and a wonderful ecletic breakfast - then to Mothers and finally back here to get ready to PARTY - having a few friends over.

Lisa - Congratulations to you and the TEam......way to go.:cheer2:

[scuba diver]

I wish I would have known she was competing so close to home... I would have loved to watch her! Glad to hear that she did so well!



Sorry we did not mention it. I could have used someone in the stand with me. That is why Sharon is going to PM Mark and Mary with the Chicago details. We are not sure if anything will work for them, but want to at least give the option.

Since we spent all day at the Ocean Center working the meet we are beat. The game is not enough to keep us awake. We will read about it in the paper.

So far the best commercial goes to Henry the Horse and Budweiser.

[WDWLVR]

Sorry we did not mention it. I could have used someone in the stand with me. That is why Sharon is going to PM Mark and Mary with the Chicago details. We are not sure if anything will work for them, but want to at least give the option.

Since we spent all day at the Ocean Center working the meet we are beat. The game is not enough to keep us awake. We will read about it in the paper.

So far the best commercial goes to Henry the Horse and Budweiser.

Already got Sharon's pm and have replied. We plan on being there Saturday morning! Can't wait to see everyone again and to see Lisa perform!

The 10 day outlook is looking good for the entire time you are in town. OK maybe not good by FL standards but not too cold for Chicago and sunny!

[justmestace]

The best commercial wasn't even an official Super Bowl commercial...it was the one with the Prison Break guys coming up in the middle of the field!!

I think our very own Jordin Sparks did a GREAT job with the anthem. At least she didn't sing it all whacky like most people do lately. :thumbsup2

I thought I saw Ray. Was he with some tall, gorgeous blonde????:confused3

[mickeymo]

my thought on best commercial -

the clydesdale in training with the dalmatian - very cute...:love: Not much in the way of stand out commercials this year...

2nd - the Coca-cola politician ad... Coca-cola hot air balloons - 3rd...

[mickeymo]

Great food this year - I ate waayy too much...

seafood salsa, pineapple salsa, gumbo, jalapeño stuffed quail wrapped in bacon, and bread pudding yum!!!

[scuba diver]

Already got Sharon's pm and have replied. We plan on being there Saturday morning! Can't wait to see everyone again and to see Lisa perform!

The 10 day outlook is looking good for the entire time you are in town. OK maybe not good by FL standards but not too cold for Chicago and sunny!

That's great news. We get to see Mark and Mary and the weather is going to be good. :thumbsup2

[scuba diver]

Mary, I just looked at the weather forecast and what are you talking about?

High of 38 degrees? Lows in the 20s? :eek:

I thought you said the weather was going to be nice. We will be the ones that can't move because we will have so much one.

[WDWLVR]

Mary, I just looked at the weather forecast and what are you talking about?

High of 38 degrees? Lows in the 20s? :eek:

I thought you said the weather was going to be nice. We will be the ones that can't move because we will have so much one.

That is nice for winter in Chicago. :lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - (yawn). Happy Day after Superbowl (burb).

A close came to say the least......

My vote for the best commercial was "Hank" - followed by the "Sqeaking Squirrel" car commecial.

The Victoria Secret's closer was cute.

Stacey - Prison Break Guys - hum, that must have been during the 4th quarter - when I was zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Woke up with about 4 minutes to go...

PS - Did not see Ray...

Monica - 2nd - the Coca-cola politician ad... Coca-cola hot air balloons - 3rd...????? Hum - sorry - cannot say I recal these either zzzzzzzzz

Mary - glad you and Mark will be able to meet up with Jim and Sharon, but any weather less than frezzing - brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....Not nice.....Hey Jim, let Sharon take your dry suit.

Off to take Mother back to the eye mds...

[mickeymo]

Good Morning All - (yawn). Happy Day after Superbowl (burb).

The Victoria Secret's closer was cute.


As one of my friends commented that women were certainly not the target market of commercials this year. Why do the guys get to look at a VS model, and we have to watch commercials with a stereotypical beer bellied guy... :confused3 :lmao: "

[BWVPam]

Hey all, just found the thread. Thanks Diana for steering me in the right direction. Things here have just been too hectic for me to get much time on the boards. I was in Houston for 2 days at the beginning of the week for business then came home and had a swim meet this weekend. Ashley did very well, she came in 1st place in 5 out of 7 events and won the high-point for her age group. She had some good drops in events where she had previously been stalled, but didn't drop in the 2 events that are her best. We have the Border Champs meet in less then 3 weeks, which is where she will need to do really well before the State Championship Meet the first weekend in March in Dallas.

This next weekend we have Solo and Ensemble for both kids and they both are doing solos and both in ensembles. Then on Friday, the 15th Dale and I are off to College Station. My brother and parents are going too, so that will be nice to see them.

Gotta run, I have a meeting to go to before heading to the office this morning.

Take care,

Pam

[Dancind]

Hi Pam!

I e-mailed Laura with a link, she should be stopping in soon. She's been at WDW!

Well, I think I missed some good commercials. I was reading for a lot of it, and we missed the kick-off so didn't see Jordin sing. I liked the Coke balloon commercial too, and we both got a big kick out of the unibrow one. Some of them were a little weird, like the Wil Farrell one!

Kevin was quite happy with the Giants win, and the whole brother story was kind of sweet. Can you believe that I had to explain to Kevin who Gisele Bundchen is?

[scuba diver]

Can you believe that I had to explain to Kevin who Gisele Bundchen is?

How about a little help this way. Who? :confused3

[WDWLVR]

How about a little help this way. Who? :confused3

I didn't know either but IMDB to the rescue.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1014528/

[RachelTori]

Thanks for the link, Diana!

I was perplexed. :confused: Spent a week at WDW, came home and tried to get on our thread and I was DENIED ACCESS!!! :eek:

(I thought maybe it was something I'd said! :laughing:)

[chip&dale&fun]

Hi Laura and Welcome Back (echos of welcome back Kotter - are straining in the backgroun). Hi Pam - welcome welcome....

For those of you new to the thread, here are the rules...We love to plan cruises, we love to chat - Mary keeps us straight - we celebrate TOPS - :rotfl: Remember those notes?

Commercial update - Monica - i get it - you were referring to the Carvel and Frist coke commercial - funny - but only if you know the 2 guys....

The balloons was broadcast today on the Today show - yes, slept through that one, but it was real cute. Still voting for HANK....

Diana - "Can you believe that I had to explain to Kevin who Gisele Bundchen is?" Well, since I don't know either, I will need to try Mary's link, was she the Go Daddy Girl or the VS girl? Or was she dating someone????

Anyone see the Declaration of Independence prior to the Game, followed by taps at sunset - was this a first?

oh yes, and Congrats Ashely....:cheer2:

[justmestace]

Kevin was quite happy with the Giants win, and the whole brother story was kind of sweet. Can you believe that I had to explain to Kevin who Gisele Bundchen is?



Personally, I'm GLAD the husbands don't know who she is! ;)


Long day here, and a couple more long ones to come. I hate tax time...toss in therapy and all the other normal stuff and it keeps me hopping. Oh well, wouldn't want to be bored.

[justmestace]

More rain today and cold....43°....there's snow on the mountains behind us.

[RachelTori]

Hi, Irene! :wave2:

I knew of Gisele because she was Leonardo DiCaprio's on-again/off-again girlfriend for several years -- shortly after Titanic, when the paparazzi followed his every move! :)

[RachelTori]

See if this works.....it just was so strange to see that we had actually "met" long before we really did meet!



http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=343810

OMG Stacey!!! I'm just now reading the previous pages and I come across this! Too funny -- we met while "venting"! :rotfl:

[Dancind]

Well, I guess our guys don't keep up with Victoria's Secret ads. Or the gossip columns. But I think she even gets talked about on the sports pages, dating Tom Brady and all.

Yay, everybody is coming "home".

It is snowing here. Alicia is at dance, I'm debating about telling her to come home. It let up, but the temperature is dropping.

[CajunGirl2]

Hey all, just found the thread. Thanks Diana for steering me in the right direction. Things here have just been too hectic for me to get much time on the boards. I was in Houston for 2 days at the beginning of the week for business then came home and had a swim meet this weekend. Ashley did very well, she came in 1st place in 5 out of 7 events and won the high-point for her age group. She had some good drops in events where she had previously been stalled, but didn't drop in the 2 events that are her best. We have the Border Champs meet in less then 3 weeks, which is where she will need to do really well before the State Championship Meet the first weekend in March in Dallas.

This next weekend we have Solo and Ensemble for both kids and they both are doing solos and both in ensembles. Then on Friday, the 15th Dale and I are off to College Station. My brother and parents are going too, so that will be nice to see them.

Gotta run, I have a meeting to go to before heading to the office this morning.

Take care,

Pam

Pam, I'm always amazed at how Ashley does so much better at each meet. She must really work hard. I don't know how she does band too!

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

I'm surprised that the guys didn't know who Giselle was. I guess I'm always listening to the Hollywood gossip on the radio in the mornings.

Forgot about looking for Ray on the sidelines on Sunday. Kiki, did you see him? I was pulling for the Giants mainly because of the Manning/New Orleans connection. Otherwise, I would have been indifferent.

Ang

[kikipug]

Forgot about looking for Ray on the sidelines on Sunday. Kiki, did you see him?

I didn't see him, but then again, I was too busy paying attention to the game itself. I was sick to my stomach watching it.

Apparently, he spent the entire game directly behind the offensive line's bench... so whenever Brady & Welker were sitting down (which was whenver the defense was on the field), they were about a foot from him. Being a 24/7 football coach, he really enjoyed watching the offensive coordinators change the game plan as things progressed. (well, regressed, actually.) Even though our team didn't win, he knew that he got to be somewhere that few people get to experience, so he was OK with it.

He should be strolling in the door sometime around midnight.... I won't be waiting up.

My team didn't win on the field, but my team DID win in the commercials... the "Hank" Clydesdale commercial won... that makes it 10 years in a row!! There are a few commercials that they didn't air... I would imagine they'll be unleashed for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 in 2 weeks.

[kikipug]

Never mind

[BWVPam]

Pam, I'm always amazed at how Ashley does so much better at each meet. She must really work hard. I don't know how she does band too!

Ang

Hey Angie, thanks. Ashley does work really hard. She is the one that pushes me to make sure she doesn't miss practice. She goes to practice 4 nights a week M-Th from 5 - 7 p.m., Early morning practice on M/F from 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m., Saturday morning practice from 7 - 9 a.m. and if we aren't at a meet, she goes and swims at the university for 1 hour doing stroke drills on Friday evenings. She really got a late start in this sport. Most of the kids her age started when they were 6 and she waited until 9, so she had a lot of ground to make up.

She currently ranks in the top 10 in the state in both the breaststroke events (which for our state as big as it is, is a pretty good achievement) If she were in high school this year, she would have finished 3rd at district and advanced to regionals. SO, that is a good sign for next year.

This week is a real torture, because she has to practice her clarinet trio before school and after school at least 3 days, plus she has 2 sessions with the private music teacher and 1 additional session with her accompaniest. One good thing she has learned by being so dedicated to her swimming is good time management. She uses all the extra time she has doing homework.

I am sure that Lisa can relate, because she has probably more hours in the gym than Ashley does in the water.

Well, I sure wish I was making some kind of vacation plans, but we are just in limbo right now.

All take care,

Pam

[Dancind]

Sounds like you will have one less college bill to pay, Pam. Should make all those hours at the pool worth it!

Kiki, I had to go to Youtube to see the Clydesdale commercial, it was one I missed. Very cute!

[scuba diver]

He should be strolling in the door sometime around midnight.... I won't be waiting up.



Don't take it out on him that your team lost. It's not his fault.

Waiting up would be a nice way to say you forgive him for screwing up the offense. :rotfl2:

[scuba diver]

Hey Angie, thanks. Ashley does work really hard. She is the one that pushes me to make sure she doesn't miss practice. She goes to practice 4 nights a week M-Th from 5 - 7 p.m., Early morning practice on M/F from 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m., Saturday morning practice from 7 - 9 a.m. and if we aren't at a meet, she goes and swims at the university for 1 hour doing stroke drills on Friday evenings. She really got a late start in this sport. Most of the kids her age started when they were 6 and she waited until 9, so she had a lot of ground to make up.

She currently ranks in the top 10 in the state in both the breaststroke events (which for our state as big as it is, is a pretty good achievement) If she were in high school this year, she would have finished 3rd at district and advanced to regionals. SO, that is a good sign for next year.

This week is a real torture, because she has to practice her clarinet trio before school and after school at least 3 days, plus she has 2 sessions with the private music teacher and 1 additional session with her accompaniest. One good thing she has learned by being so dedicated to her swimming is good time management. She uses all the extra time she has doing homework.

I am sure that Lisa can relate, because she has probably more hours in the gym than Ashley does in the water.

Well, I sure wish I was making some kind of vacation plans, but we are just in limbo right now.

All take care,

Pam

I know that we can relate to you. You live for swimming and we live for gymnastics.

[scuba diver]

It's official.

Last night Matt signed his 4 year Air Force contract to begin on June 10 as an air traffic controller.

He will begin with 7 weeks basic in Texas, on to 17 week tech school in Biloxi, and then off to a base to his job.

He gets to make a wish list of 8 bases he would like to work at and is guaranteed one of those bases. They won't be any where near here and probably not in the US. He is thinking about a couple of Italy, Spain, Germany, Guam, etc. I hoping for Italy or Guam.

We are already looking at some dive trips near Biloxi. Thankfully it is just a short jump to Pensacola and the Big O.

We found out last night that they want to do a big swearing in ceramony at the Daytona 500 with a General. Then a tour of the pits and in field tickets. That is also the day we run the Breast Cancer Marathon in Jacksonville so now we are trying to figure out if we can do both because of traffic and parking. He signed the contract last night and the military is already taken over.

My baby is all grown up and leaving home. :sad1:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!

Congrats to Matt on his Air Force contract. Best wishes for his future in the Air Force and may he get his first choice of bases.

Congrats to Ashely as well for all her swimming success.

Looking forward to seeing Sharon, Jim and Lisa this weekend.

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Mardi Gras Morning All...

Hey STacey - glad to hear you are hopping - must mean the foot is better....:lmao:

Hey Mary - Stecey thinks 43 is cold:confused3 (Course I can't talk can I?) mmm must be cold where Kevin, Diana and Alicia are as well.....yesterday we had warm, blue skies....:goodvibes

Laura - I just saw you ticker - you'r heading out an an Eastern - exciting.....

Speaking of looking for folks - Anyone see Ray? Did he get showered in the mounds of confetti? oh, read a bit further and Kiki reveals all...Ray was there....what a great opportunity - did he get to select the team he would sit with or was he pointed in the direction by the employer? Who by the way did have great commercials...I did not see that Hank won - it deserved it.....oh, and don't listen to Jim:rotfl2:

Hey Ang - help me out - are you and Laura heading on the same cruise together? And I really could use Ashely's incentiveness some mornings when I want to roll over in bed.

[chip&dale&fun]

It's official.

Last night Matt signed his 4 year Air Force contract to begin on June 10 as an air traffic controller.

He will begin with 7 weeks basic in Texas, on to 17 week tech school in Biloxi, and then off to a base to his job.

He gets to make a wish list of 8 bases he would like to work at and is guaranteed one of those bases. They won't be any where near here and probably not in the US. He is thinking about a couple of Italy, Spain, Germany, Guam, etc. I hoping for Italy or Guam.

We are already looking at some dive trips near Biloxi. Thankfully it is just a short jump to Pensacola and the Big O.

We found out last night that they want to do a big swearing in ceramony at the Daytona 500 with a General. Then a tour of the pits and in field tickets. That is also the day we run the Breast Cancer Marathon in Jacksonville so now we are trying to figure out if we can do both because of traffic and parking. He signed the contract last night and the military is already taken over.

My baby is all grown up and leaving home. :sad1:


Jim - you and Sharon deserve to be so proud.

Congratulations to Matt on being offered such a great contract. I wonder if they will telecast the swearing in - we'll need to watch.

Count us in on the Big O dive if schedules allow.

Gee - I know it is darned hard work and tedious training but what a wonderful opportunity to travel and see this marvelous world...I must sound like a comercial for the Air Force but WOW.....:woohoo:

Hey - I want you to tell Matt you call him a "baby" in after he finishes basic training.....:rotfl:

Congratulations Matt and Good Luck!!!

[CajunGirl2]

Irene beat me to it ... Happy Mardi Gras everyone! I'm wearing my purple, green & gold today with some "fancy" Mardi Gras beads. I certainly do miss being "home" on days like today.

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

It's official.

Last night Matt signed his 4 year Air Force contract to begin on June 10 as an air traffic controller.

He will begin with 7 weeks basic in Texas, on to 17 week tech school in Biloxi, and then off to a base to his job.

He gets to make a wish list of 8 bases he would like to work at and is guaranteed one of those bases. They won't be any where near here and probably not in the US. He is thinking about a couple of Italy, Spain, Germany, Guam, etc. I hoping for Italy or Guam.


Congrats to Matt! Jim & Sharon, you should be very proud of him (I'm sure you already are). Here's hoping that he gets the base that he wants.

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

Hey Ang - help me out - are you and Laura heading on the same cruise together?

Yes. Actually Laura, Sandi & I are all booked on the same cruise. LegalBriefs (Ron) is too. I think he was on our cruise but I never met him.

Ang

[WVMD]

Congratulations to Matt!!! I'm sure Jason can offer some hints if he'd like - one hint from me - IT'S HOT IN SAN ANTONIO IN THE SUMMER!!!

Ummm.... I know who Giselie is.... ;) :confused3

Virgil
pirate:

[RachelTori]

Yes. Actually Laura, Sandi & I are all booked on the same cruise. LegalBriefs (Ron) is too. I think he was on our cruise but I never met him.

Ang

Good morning and Happy Mardi Gras! Happy Super Tuesday too, I guess!

Ahhh, the elusive LegalBriefs!! (we never met him either!)

Hey Irene -- there's still plenty of room on that cruise! :rolleyes1 It's an Eastern to Tortola (something a little different!).

Pam -- Congratulations to Ashley! :cheer2:

Jim & Sharon -- Congratulations to Lisa on a fantastic meet! Good luck to her in Chicago! :cheer2: (and a nice bonus being able to get together with Mark & Mary! :goodvibes) Congratulations to Matt! What an awesome opportunity for him. :thumbsup2

[chip&dale&fun]

Today is also Shrove Tuesday - celebrated in England the day before Ash Weds.

In times past, all luxury foods were prohibited during Lent, not just the no meat on Friday.

Thus, all meats were eated up on Collop Monday and all the eggs, bytter and fat were left - these were turned into Pancakes - hence the name pancake Tuesday.,

Having a British tradition, we still eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. We do not however, race to the church with our skillet trying not to drop the pancake - or otherwise remove all such foods from the house.

Fun - HUH - I wonder if we can all post traditions of the year - starting now. (Ok - so we missed a few from January 1-Feb. 5th....)

[Dancind]

Jim, tell Matt congrats from us. That's quick, though, you don't even get him for the summer! Sharon must be freaking out. Of course, you're kind of used to him not being around in the summer.

I got to drive my "baby" to school today. Hadn't done that in a while. Kevin saw "APS East Mountain schools" had a delay on the website, so we were sleeping away. Problem was, it was ONLY the East Mountain schools for APS. Oops! She ate breakfast while I drove.

Kind of hoping her car is ready soon, and that it works. They didn't seem too worried about the Not Starting problem at that expensive car repair shop.

I came very close to booking a solo WDW trip for myself this morning. Southwest has an air fare sale, first week in March is supposed to be fairly low crowds. Problem, though, no DVC rooms. Ah well, we are going in May! That AP is killing me, can you tell? And I've been talking to Laura, she's a bad influence.

San Antonio is not as bad as Houston, but still worse than Daytona. There is no humidity like Texas humidity, right Monica?

[RachelTori]

I came very close to booking a solo WDW trip for myself this morning. Southwest has an air fare sale, first week in March is supposed to be fairly low crowds. Problem, though, no DVC rooms. Ah well, we are going in May! That AP is killing me, can you tell? And I've been talking to Laura, she's a bad influence.

:eek: Actually, you're not the first person who has said that about me....... :rotfl2:

[scuba.mom]

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I am sure that Lisa can relate, because she has probably more hours in the gym than Ashley does in the water.


Pam

Yes, Lisa does spend more time in the gym (5-9pm each night and Saturday 10-2 when not at a meet), but she does not put in the time for music that Ashley does. She practices her Flute each morning for about 40 minutes and during her Band Class each day - that's it. She has her Solo and Ensemble Festiveal (4 pieces - 1 Solo and 3 Groups) in a few weeks (last weekend in February I think). She did very well last year (3 Superiors), but we will see this year. A lot of kids do spend a lot more time practicing, at lessons, camps, etc that she does. She can only do so much.

Lisa goes to High School Orientation (hard to believe) on Thursday. Maybe we will see KiKi and Elizabeth there.

[scuba.mom]

Good morning everyone!

Congrats to Matt on his Air Force contract. Best wishes for his future in the Air Force and may he get his first choice of bases.

Congrats to Ashely as well for all her swimming success.

Looking forward to seeing Sharon, Jim and Lisa this weekend.

You can tell Matt Congratualtions in person on Saturday, he is coming up to Chicago with us. He has been a very supportive brother and has attend all of Lisa Meets so far this year. I know Lisa appreciates this and that she (along with the rest of us) are really going to miss him being so far away (wherever he choses to go). She's had a hard time with him being gone for the summer (and she got to spend a week with him after 6 weeks each summer), this is going to be VERY hard on her. We are planning to go to his graduation ceremony after Basic Training, so that's one thing to look forward to. Then.. . . . .

[WDWLVR]

You can tell Matt Congratualtions in person on Saturday, he is coming up to Chicago with us. He has been a very supportive brother and has attend all of Lisa Meets so far this year. I know Lisa appreciates this and that she (along with the rest of us) are really going to miss him being so far away (wherever he choses to go). She's had a hard time with him being gone for the summer (and she got to spend a week with him after 6 weeks each summer), this is going to be VERY hard on her. We are planning to go to his graduation ceremony after Basic Training, so that's one thing to look forward to. Then.. . . . .

Excellent! I didn't realize he was coming up too. If that's the case did you call Gino's and warn them you are coming. They may have to order in more supplies. :)

[scuba diver]

Jim, tell Matt congrats from us. That's quick, though, you don't even get him for the summer! Sharon must be freaking out. Of course, you're kind of used to him not being around in the summer.




She's okay with it now. It was tough during the Fall when he was starting to get serious, but we know agree that it is the best for him.

We have always told our kids to go and see the world while they can. Matt is doing it and I'm happy for him.

It will be tough being home alone every night, but I'm starting to plan the things I want to do.

[mickeymo]

Congrats to Matt!

Yes, Texas summers can be brutal - but, I'll take the heat and humidity over the never ending Chicago winters. ;) At least Matt won't have to worry about bad hair days caused by the humidity... :lmao:

[justmestace]

CONGRATS MATT! I guess....Jared wants to join the Marine Corps, but I'd sooner shoot off one of his toes than see my baby go into the service. :sad1:
I guess there's no doubt how I feel about that, huh??



Ashley, too....way to go girl!!


Good luck this weekend, Lisa....keep up the good work. And have fun with Mary, Mark and Bear!! Does Bear have a cheerleading outfit? :cheer2:

[justmestace]

Maybe GISELE was the tall blonde I saw Ray with. ;) ;)

[CajunGirl2]

I just found out today that WDW is going to enforce "holiday dining surcharges" for the entire month of June. I have 3 ADRs impacted by that pricing. It's going to be an extra $14/meal for our family ... technically more than that since that does not include tax. While that won't break the bank, it's a very big disappointment. Maybe I should send an email to Disney. I guess that's one more way of them to try to get people to do the DDP. I probably would but we bought 10 days of non-expiring tickets last year. So DDP is not cost-effective for us this year.

Ok ... back to the chit-chat.
Ang

[mickeymo]

I just found out today that WDW is going to enforce "holiday dining surcharges" for the entire month of June.
Ok ... back to the chit-chat.
Ang

Out of curiosity, I looked up the holidays in June. I knew Flag Day and Father's day... But, there's a bunch I never knew...

http://www.web-holidays.com/calendar/june/

My personal favorite (and on my birthday :thumbsup2 ) : National Fudge Day on June 16... :cloud9:

let's see - John and Jay's birthday, June 17... National Eat all your Veggie's day :lmao:

I know, the Holiday surcharge must be because it's National Accordion Awareness Month... :lmao:

[kikipug]

It's official.

Last night Matt signed his 4 year Air Force contract to begin on June 10 as an air traffic controller.

He will begin with 7 weeks basic in Texas, on to 17 week tech school in Biloxi, and then off to a base to his job.

He gets to make a wish list of 8 bases he would like to work at and is guaranteed one of those bases. They won't be any where near here and probably not in the US. He is thinking about a couple of Italy, Spain, Germany, Guam, etc. I hoping for Italy or Guam.

We are already looking at some dive trips near Biloxi. Thankfully it is just a short jump to Pensacola and the Big O.

We found out last night that they want to do a big swearing in ceramony at the Daytona 500 with a General. Then a tour of the pits and in field tickets. That is also the day we run the Breast Cancer Marathon in Jacksonville so now we are trying to figure out if we can do both because of traffic and parking. He signed the contract last night and the military is already taken over.

My baby is all grown up and leaving home. :sad1:

Congratulations to Matt... and the proud parents!!!

What a cool atmosphere for a swearing-in ceremony... the 50th running of the Great American Race!!! No idea how you'll manage to do both... remember, don't keep the General waiting!!!

[mickeymo]

With Matt in the Air Force, does that mean our taxes will increase because we all will bear the burden of feeding him??? :confused3 :lmao: ;)

[WDWLVR]

CONGRATS MATT! I guess....Jared wants to join the Marine Corps, but I'd sooner shoot off one of his toes than see my baby go into the service. :sad1:
I guess there's no doubt how I feel about that, huh??



Ashley, too....way to go girl!!


Good luck this weekend, Lisa....keep up the good work. And have fun with Mary, Mark and Bear!! Does Bear have a cheerleading outfit? :cheer2:

Sorry guys - Bear will not be making an appearance. He'll be at home thinking of good thoughts for Lisa though.

[WDWLVR]

With Matt in the Air Force, does that mean our taxes will increase because we all will bear the burden of feeding him??? :confused3 :lmao: ;)

I thought the same thing! Love you Matt!

[justmestace]

With Matt in the Air Force, does that mean our taxes will increase because we all will bear the burden of feeding him??? :confused3 :lmao: ;)


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[scuba.mom]

CONGRATS MATT! I guess....Jared wants to join the Marine Corps, but I'd sooner shoot off one of his toes than see my baby go into the service. :sad1:
I guess there's no doubt how I feel about that, huh??






I don't like the idea per se, but he will be 18 and able to make his own decisions. I am trying to be understanding, but he knows I would have preferred he attend college instead. I am learning that college may not be for everyone right out of High School, that is just a difficult concept for me. Jim has told Matt to see the world before he settles down, I guess he is taking him literally.

[scuba diver]

Congratulations to Matt... and the proud parents!!!

What a cool atmosphere for a swearing-in ceremony... the 50th running of the Great American Race!!! No idea how you'll manage to do both... remember, don't keep the General waiting!!!

I'm sure your household has the answer because we sure can't find it on the web......what time does the green flag drop?

We know what time TV and radio coverage starts, but no one is saying when green flag time is.

[scuba diver]

With Matt in the Air Force, does that mean our taxes will increase because we all will bear the burden of feeding him??? :confused3 :lmao: ;)

Now that is funny.

Actually I'm thinking it is a major pay raise for us. I was visiting the neighbors tonight and we started to plan our meals for June.

[scuba diver]

Weather sure is looking good for this weekend in Chicago.

9 degrees on Sunday! :woohoo:

It looks cold enought that I may have to pack my winter Speedo for our time at the beach front. :rotfl2:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!

So Jim you thinking of starting a Polar Bear club? That could be fun to watch.

Hopefully the nasty weather will stay away but this is Chicago and they say if you don't like it wait a few minutes and it will change.

[CajunGirl2]

Out of curiosity, I looked up the holidays in June. I knew Flag Day and Father's day... But, there's a bunch I never knew...

http://www.web-holidays.com/calendar/june/

My personal favorite (and on my birthday :thumbsup2 ) : National Fudge Day on June 16... :cloud9:

let's see - John and Jay's birthday, June 17... National Eat all your Veggie's day :lmao:

I know, the Holiday surcharge must be because it's National Accordion Awareness Month... :lmao:

Those are funny. Someone on the dining forum posted that since the whole month of June is holiday season then the CMs must be getting holiday pay of time and a half. :lmao:

Ang

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All --- yawn....Forgot to ask yeaterday - who was or was not in the Super Tuesday voting daze....

Yawn......another day on the road for me again.

Ang and Laura - so maybe we will book your cruise onboard...No clue if we will cruise in 2009 but if we book on board - perhaps - when are the sailing dates? Sam actually wants to go to Paris, so that may be the 2009 trip.

Diana - we love our passes - I'm struggling with this weekend - I have a meeting in Orlando on Friday - should I stay over or should I come home? This is the weekend for booking for our cruise - oh what to do - what to do?
I could dive - perhaps not - the weather looks iffy and my ear is still not back to normal.

And I hve said this befoe but I still have no clue how all your kids can pack so much in a day......

High School Sharon - how exciting for Lisa and Elizabeth as well.

Mary - good advice about warning what I think is the best pizza place in the world? Sharon - how about brining back a pie?

Good Luck Lisa....

Ashley - keep swimming strong....

Stacey - you are BAD......Monica - you too. Matt does not eat that much:lmao:

um, Kiki - did Ray get home?

Ang :scared1: "holiday dining surcharges:scared1: Excuse me - :scared1: This is not a good post for us Fla. folks with Dining Experice cards who hop on over at a whim......I don't like DDP - since we rarely eat dessert - that course is wasted. and if I want two appetizers, I can't ....and if I want two sit downs, I don't get them...blah ---

Anyone who finds the time of Matt's ceremony - please post time....I'll take a chance they may broadcast part of it....

Jim, not the furry speedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess I'll go and read the paper and see who wone and then hit the road...

[CajunGirl2]

Good Morning All --- yawn....Forgot to ask yeaterday - who was or was not in the Super Tuesday voting daze....

GA was in Super Tuesday - Obama & Hackabee won here.

Yawn......another day on the road for me again.

Have safe day on the road today.

Ang and Laura - so maybe we will book your cruise onboard...No clue if we will cruise in 2009 but if we book on board - perhaps - when are the sailing dates? Sam actually wants to go to Paris, so that may be the 2009 trip.

Yes, yes ... join us! The dates are May 23 - May 30. It's Memorial week again so that's 1 less day of vacation that you'll have to take. There are stops at Torotola, St. Thomas/St. John & of course, Castaway Cay. Laura & I were lucky enough to snag SPHs.

Ang :scared1: "holiday dining surcharges:scared1: Excuse me - :scared1:
Right now WDW is saying the surcharge is for all-you-can-eat places but how do we know that they don't change the prices on the regular TS restaurants too?

Ang

[WDWLVR]

Well I'm going to be a home body today. Twisted my ankle the other day on the ice and then aggravated it doing my workout. Spent all day at work limping and by the end of the day it was throbbing. So with all the snow coming today and with it still bothering me today I've decided to stay home.


To answer Irene's question. Illinois is a Super Tuesday state as well. Obama and McCain won here. Lots of focus on the Democratic race as it is not only Obama's home state but Hillary Clinton grew up here.

[CajunGirl2]

Well I'm going to be a home body today. Twisted my ankle the other day on the ice and then aggravated it doing my workout. Spent all day at work limping and by the end of the day it was throbbing. So with all the snow coming today and with it still bothering me today I've decided to stay home.

Mary, take it easy today. You need to be well for the weekend so you can go to see Lisa.

Are you able to work from home?

Ang

[mickeymo]

Yes, yes ... join us! The dates are May 23 - May 30. It's Memorial week again so that's 1 less day of vacation that you'll have to take. There are stops at Torotola, St. Thomas/St. John & of course, Castaway Cay. Laura & I were lucky enough to snag SPHs.


Ang

Hey, if you're putting in a plug for you 2009 cruise - I'll join in... Virgil and his family and my crew- (parents, brother's family, and a childhood friend ) are on the July 20, 2009 cruise which stops at the same places....

Paris wouldn't be too bad either - now is that Paris, Texas or Paris, Illinois :confused3 :lmao:

[mickeymo]

No Super Tuesday in Texas - we vote March 4 - the Texas Education Agency moved our statewide testing back a few days because it conflicts with the primary. They don't want any extra distractions in the buildings to affect the students' scores...


Our whole election process is getting me more and more confused... delegates not awarded because states moved their primaries to earlier times... Some award partial, some award all to the winners :confused3 :lmao: It was bad enough when we lived in Canada during the Bush/Gore election and I had to explain to Canadians that while we voted for the President, we weren't actually electing him, we voted for delegates who then in turn elected the president... So, a president could lose in the people's vote but still win the election with enough delegates... Sometimes, I'd like to have a chance to ask our founding fathers what made them decide to set up our election system this way... :lmao:

[justmestace]

Super Tuesday here yesterday also. Jay stood in line for over an hour. I never left the house. I vote early by mail....for good reason!





Didn't mean to insult Matt. I'm really proud and appreciative of ALL of the young (and older) men and women who are brave enough to serve our country. Just seeing them on TV before the Super Bowl as the anthem was sung brought tears to my eyes.
But I have to say, the idea of any of OUR boys going scares the daylights out of me. I know that if that's what Jared truly does decide to do (and his Dad is all for it) then I can't stop him either, and will have to take the "supportive" approach like Sharon. :sad1:

[Dancind]

Irene, I think you have great self control to stay away as much as you do. I guess we will see in May how bored Kevin gets, and if some of my future trips will be solo. But the photo hobby has him excited about going. And I will always be able to get Alicia to go, I think, as long as she isn't busy and I pay!

I keep saying I'm going to sell our smaller OKW contract so we don't have quite as many points (and dues) and I haven't done it yet.

Sharon and Jim, Matt will be added to the prayers and PD list. Especially in hope that he gets the base assignment he wants. Far, far from the middle East!

[scuba diver]

Didn't mean to insult Matt. I'm really proud and appreciative of ALL of the young (and older) men and women who are brave enough to serve our country. Just seeing them on TV before the Super Bowl as the anthem was sung brought tears to my eyes.
But I have to say, the idea of any of OUR boys going scares the daylights out of me. I know that if that's what Jared truly does decide to do (and his Dad is all for it) then I can't stop him either, and will have to take the "supportive" approach like Sharon. :sad1:

No insult taken. :love:

[ohiominnie]

I'm several pages behind and no way I'll catch up. Just bopping in to say "Hi." ;)

[chip&dale&fun]

I'm several pages behind and no way I'll catch up. Just bopping in to say "Hi." ;)

Good Morning All - come on Karen, you can do it........

[chip&dale&fun]

A few more prayers for those affected by the terrible twisters. I was on the road all day yesterday - no access to a TV and saw the pictures last night at the Irish Pub (Jim, not the one you and Sharon know). The film looked surreal - those poor folks.

Back home, need to pack, need to leave again - This time Orlando - decided not to stay for a WDW visit on Saturday - Value hotels are all booked up, and I still need to sort out our bookings for the PC Cruise. Although, by the look of the PC Thread, it will be a zoo booking on line.

So, what should I try for first - the Zip Line Tour or Palos brunch?

Mary - sorry about your ankel - please rest up....

Ang -- no promises but - May 23 - May 30 -- Torotola, St. Thomas/St. John & of course, Castaway Cay. We'll see....What is a "SPHs. ?"

Monica - I am pretty sure Sam was saying Paris - France - since it was a comment after Ratatouille (how do you spell that?) came out? And I hav always wanted tovisit France. ;)

I guess our founding fathers did not envision the internet or speed of communication when they decided on delegates - eh? All it would take is one little constitutional amendment and presto - election by popular vote.

Thanks for the update on all the voting places we have acorss the boards. We are part of the Florida - move up so delegates do not count (in the Demo) primary - bet that comes back as a debate and another Fla. debacle at the convention....hanging chads anyone?

Mary - glad to see you rested and were not posting yesterday - another wish for you to feel better.

Later --- :wave2:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! Ankle is feeling much better (lots of ice yesterday). Lots of snow here as well! Mark was gone from 4 am until 7:30 pm. We had two young men who stopped by in the evening and offered to remove our snow as part of a service project for CCD. Truly Angels! Mark went up to do some touch-up when he got home and then did our neighbors drive as a pay it forward. So we survived.

Jim - snow might be in the forecast for Saturday. I'm sure this is just for you. :lmao:

[CajunGirl2]

Ang -- no promises but - May 23 - May 30 -- Torotola, St. Thomas/St. John & of course, Castaway Cay. We'll see....What is a "SPHs. ?"

SPH = secret porthole room. These are the cat 8 rooms that were reclassified to cat 10s due to the obstructed view. That was the only way we could afford to go and not be in the broom closet (as Monica calls it). I'm glad we'll still have a porthole.

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning everyone! Ankle is feeling much better (lots of ice yesterday). Lots of snow here as well! Mark was gone from 4 am until 7:30 pm. We had two young men who stopped by in the evening and offered to remove our snow as part of a service project for CCD. Truly Angels! Mark went up to do some touch-up when he got home and then did our neighbors drive as a pay it forward. So we survived.

Jim - snow might be in the forecast for Saturday. I'm sure this is just for you. :lmao:

Mary, that's very nice to have the snow removed by some teens and very nice of Mark to pay it forward! That made me have a good feeling in my heart this morning. Thanks.

Ang

[kikipug]

I'm sure your household has the answer because we sure can't find it on the web......what time does the green flag drop?

We know what time TV and radio coverage starts, but no one is saying when green flag time is.

I'll find out and let you know... I'm sure he's got the minute-by-minute schedule...

[scuba diver]

So, what should I try for first - the Zip Line Tour or Palos brunch?
Later --- :wave2:

Palos brunch. You can always book an independent zip line if the tour is full. Can't do that with Palos.

[kikipug]

Palos brunch. You can always book an independent zip line if the tour is full. Can't do that with Palos.

And if you do Palo brunch first, the extra weight on the zip line will make you go faster!!!!:rotfl2:

[Dancind]

Mary, glad the ankle is better.

Stacey, hope your family with all the assorted wounds are all OK.

Yes to brunch, Irene, but don't miss the zipline either. It's a blast! Kind of scary driving over there though. If the Disney excursion is on a bus, that would be nice. The little taxis with no seat belts were a bit terrifying.

Glad OM popped in. That was a huge storm in Tenn., it reached up into Ohio a bit.

NM is now infamous for messing up the caucus. All the paper ballots are proving difficult to reconcile, and the Democratic race is really close. It might be days. I doubt this will equal Florida's election woes though.

[kikipug]

I doubt this will equal Florida's election woes though.

It wasn't me... I still lived in NH then!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

Good morning everyone! Ankle is feeling much better (lots of ice yesterday). Lots of snow here as well! Mark was gone from 4 am until 7:30 pm. We had two young men who stopped by in the evening and offered to remove our snow as part of a service project for CCD. Truly Angels! Mark went up to do some touch-up when he got home and then did our neighbors drive as a pay it forward. So we survived.

Jim - snow might be in the forecast for Saturday. I'm sure this is just for you. :lmao:

Hey Mary - glad the ankle is feeling better but you aren't supposed to ice it sitting outsidein the snow...:lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Palos brunch. You can always book an independent zip line if the tour is full. Can't do that with Palos.

Got it.....

And if you do Palo brunch first, the extra weight on the zip line will make you go faster!!!!

Um, thanks, I think.......:rotfl:

Hey anyone know how many times you get to book brunch on the PC Crossing?

[chip&dale&fun]

NM is now infamous for messing up the caucus. All the paper ballots are proving difficult to reconcile, and the Democratic race is really close. It might be days. I doubt this will equal Florida's election woes though.

Ohhh, I had not heard this.....come on - try - please outdo Florida in this -- we will be glad to hand over the chad trophey.....

[chip&dale&fun]

It wasn't me... I still lived in NH then!!!

Oh boy, I lived here - in Palm Beach County no less, and work "right across the street" from the S. of Elections office - talk about congestion, press, protesters, no cell lines...there were days when I just could not get into the office.


Remind me why this was a bad thing:lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

SPH = secret porthole room. These are the cat 8 rooms that were reclassified to cat 10s due to the obstructed view. That was the only way we could afford to go and not be in the broom closet (as Monica calls it). I'm glad we'll still have a porthole.

Ang

I knew that (not) - thanks.
blah 40 second rule...first time, new thread.
Twice.Thrise.

[chip&dale&fun]

On the road again.

At least this trip, I might work in a custom wetsuit fit - Hey it is only what 1.5 years old? Nah, can't be????

Have a good Friday everyone...

[justmestace]

Got it.....



Um, thanks, I think.......:rotfl:

Hey anyone know how many times you get to book brunch on the PC Crossing?


Still only once unfortunately.

When I'm doing my online booking, I always do Palo first, excursions second. There are a lot more openings for excursions than there are for Palo.
And if I really want an important spa appointment, I'll even do that before excursions.

The only difference is if you've already heard that a LOT of DISers are going to book the same excursion you want. So far, for the Eastbound, most of the DISers are booking their Ziplines and Catamarans independently....not using DCL.

[scuba diver]

We are heading to MCO for our 6:30 am flight. Everyone is looking so special this morning.

Have a good weekend. :woohoo:

[WDWLVR]

Safe travels to the Scuba family! Looking forward to seeing them this weekend!

[CajunGirl2]

Safe travels to the Scuba family. Have fun with Mark & Mary.

:cheer2: Good luck Lisa!:cheer2:

Ang

[justmestace]

SAFE TRAVELS SCUBAS!!!


GOOD LUCK LISA!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[justmestace]

Prayers and Pixie Dust this morning for gaRry....he's having surgery on his foot. OUCH!


:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[CajunGirl2]

Emily & Bruce will be attending her Girl Scout Red & White Ball tonight (Favorite Fellows dance). She & Bruce will go out to dinner together then go to the dance. I wish I could be a fly on the wall.

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

Prayers and Pixie Dust this morning for gaRry....he's having surgery on his foot. OUCH!


:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Good luck GaRry ... prayers & pixie dust too.

There have been too many foot/ankle problems lately ... this has to stop.

Ang

[justmestace]

Emily & Bruce will be attending her Girl Scout Red & White Ball tonight (Favorite Fellows dance). She & Bruce will go out to dinner together then go to the dance. I wish I could be a fly on the wall.

Ang



Awwww.....I always LOVED those! Megan and Jay did one once that was Hawaiian themed. They both looked so cute.

[WDWLVR]

Prayers and Pixie Dust for GaRry's surgery!

[wdwgoose]

Hay gang
just letting you know surgery went well. same toe as last time also the babbie toe beside it.
FEELING PAIN so in bed soon,

just a news flash



READY ???????????????????

OKAY

I have worked my last day as a FIREFIGHTER


my disability retire start MARCH 1 2008

so as of that date I AM RETIRED

there was just NO point in trying to scrape a few more days OR months out of this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so I'm on no duty from the surgery and then retirment.

this will take some time to settle in !!!!!!!


24 years


okay all back to bed and PAIN PILLS

will post later

THANK YOU ALL


gaRRy

[justmestace]

Take it easy and rest up gaRry.....thanks for letting us know you're doing okay.


You'll never really retire, you have your babies to take care of. But here's a :hug: and a few :sad: but a big CONGRATULATIONS on a job done well!!:flower3: :flower3:

[CajunGirl2]

Congrats Garry on your retirement! Get better then enjoy!!!

Ang

[WVMD]

gaRRy - Thanks for all that you have done for others over the years. Firefighters risk death and injury every day savings those that they do not know. Enjoy your retirement - can't wait to cruise again with you!

Virgil
pirate:

[WDWLVR]

GaRry - glad to hear the surgery went well.

Thank you so much for 24 years of dedicated service. Congratulations on your retirement. Rest up and get better so that you can enjoy that retirement.

We expect to see you on the next reunion cruise (whenever we can all figure out when that is going to be). :rotfl:

[ohiominnie]

Garry...
Thanks for those 24 years of service. I'm sure you touched many people's lives over that time. I know you, and your family, have touched mine!
(hugs)

[Dancind]

Well, thank goodness, Garry! Glad you finally got there. I'm "retired" too, and I've never been busier.

[justmestace]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Someone on the Main Cruise Boards just said "bite me" to me! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
I know, I know...I'm supposed to stay away from the Main boards......:sad2:

[mickeymo]

Sorry, Stacey -

I can't help defend your honor... I haven't been any higher than the broom closet...:lmao: Although, for our family's 2009 reservations, our TA played with the reservations to spread out the Castaway Club members to gain the credits on each stateroom. My SIL and I are listed in the Cat 6 - :cool1: Just see if I turn over the room card at check-in... What can my dad do? Ground me? :lmao: Please send me to my room!!! ;)

[mickeymo]

Reading backwards and posting a la Irene:

Garry - Best wishes for a speedy recovery. And Congratulations on your retirement. It takes a special person to respond to emergencies...

Scubas - Hope your trip was uneventful, stay warm, enjoy your visit with Mark and Mary, and Good Luck Lisa!

Angie - Pictures please!

[mickeymo]

Busy weekend here!

I am co-teaching a Lifeguard Instructor Certification this weekend. I taught yesterday and again tomorrow. Today, John is out early to photograph a marathon. Maggie has two lacrosse games this a.m.

Bragging alert!!!

It's been an eventful week in our household. Science fair results are in - Maggie was awarded a 1st place ribbon in the Mathematics category for her project on "Does hand position on the lacrosse stick effect distance and accuracy?" Mike was awarded a 2nd place for his M&M statistic sampling. Both are onto the District level. Mike gets the added bonus of having to defend his project in front of the judges. I think he's more excited he gets to miss a 1/2 day of school... :lmao:

[RachelTori]

GaRry - Hope you're feeling better from the surgery. Glad to hear all went well. Congratulations on your retirement and I echo the sentiments of everyone here: Thank you for your 24 years of service; you have undoubtedly made a difference in the lives of many. :worship:


Stacey, Stacey, Stacey...... :sad2: When are you going to learn?! :lmao: I found the thread - the pompous arrogance of that poster comes through loud and clear, even without the "bite me" comment. :rolleyes: (Well, at least you know you're loved here. :hug:)


WOW Monica! Congratulations to Maggie and Mike! :woohoo:

[WDWLVR]

Congratulations to Maggie and Mike!

Stacey - we love you. :hug:

Heading out to see the Scuba's and to see Lisa perform. Will report back later.

[chip&dale&fun]

Still only once unfortunately.

When I'm doing my online booking, I always do Palo first, excursions second. There are a lot more openings for excursions than there are for Palo.
And if I really want an important spa appointment, I'll even do that before excursions.

The only difference is if you've already heard that a LOT of DISers are going to book the same excursion you want. So far, for the Eastbound, most of the DISers are booking their Ziplines and Catamarans independently....not using DCL.

Stacey ---- What do you suggest for the zip line - disney or seperate? The idea of Disney is that you don't need to take a taxi to get there???

Has anyone taken the walking and kayak adventure? We are thinking of this instead of Seahorse....\

Not that it is the last minute but input please.

And yes, brunch first....do we get one or two bookings on the PC - anyone know???

Thanks bunches and by the way - GOOD MORNING - it is a beautiful day here - no diving for us, maybe next weekend - ears will be better then.

[chip&dale&fun]

Safe travels to the Scuba family. Have fun with Mark & Mary.

:cheer2: Good luck Lisa!:cheer2:

Ang

Echo - echo and ditto - ditto.

GOOD LUCK LISA...:cheer2:

Hi Mark and Mary - we think Bear should be in the car to greet Lisa after the match.....

[chip&dale&fun]

Prayers and Pixie Dust this morning for gaRry....he's having surgery on his foot. OUCH!


:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Yes, of course....did not know this - by now it is Saturday - hope all is well.:angel: Get Well GaRRy!.

[chip&dale&fun]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Someone on the Main Cruise Boards just said "bite me" to me! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
I know, I know...I'm supposed to stay away from the Main boards......:sad2:

Stacey - when will you ever learn?????:confused3 :confused3 :confused3





:love: We love you:love:

[chip&dale&fun]

Emily & Bruce will be attending her Girl Scout Red & White Ball tonight (Favorite Fellows dance). She & Bruce will go out to dinner together then go to the dance. I wish I could be a fly on the wall.

Ang

Pictures??????


darn 40 second rule, caught again.

tic...tic.


too lazy to look for the hourglass - is this is? :hourglass:

[chip&dale&fun]

Hay gang
just letting you know surgery went well. same toe as last time also the babbie toe beside it.
FEELING PAIN so in bed soon,

just a news flash



READY ???????????????????

OKAY

I have worked my last day as a FIREFIGHTER


my disability retire start MARCH 1 2008

so as of that date I AM RETIRED

there was just NO point in trying to scrape a few more days OR months out of this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so I'm on no duty from the surgery and then retirment.

this will take some time to settle in !!!!!!!


24 years


okay all back to bed and PAIN PILLS

will post later

THANK YOU ALL


gaRRy

GaRRy - hope you feel better when you wake up today.

Sam and I send a great big - CONGRATULATIONS to you for your 24 years of dedicated service....

Yipppeeeee - an early morning U-Top with GaRRy and all his friends who posted Congrats.

[Hedgie]

GARRY - NOW THAT YOU ARE RETIRED, WILL YOU HAVE MORE TIME TO SPEND WITH YOUR FRIEND HEDGIE?:lovestruc

CONGRATULATIONS....:cheer2:

[chip&dale&fun]

OK - caught up now - back to reviewing the shore excursion list......:surfweb:


Maybe I should tackle the jungle as well...today.

[justmestace]

Stacey ---- What do you suggest for the zip line - disney or seperate? The idea of Disney is that you don't need to take a taxi to get there???

Has anyone taken the walking and kayak adventure? We are thinking of this instead of Seahorse....\

Not that it is the last minute but input please.

And yes, brunch first....do we get one or two bookings on the PC - anyone know???



You can have one brunch and one dinner at Palo....even on the Canal cruise. They are still limiting it to one per room.

Haven't done the walking/kayaking.....that's far too adventurous for me!

My guess on the zipline is that by now, most of the independent providers are booked. From what I hear on our Canal thread, the DISers are booking those as large groups. I would say go with Disney. And yes, by the time you pay taxi fare (it's a long haul from the ports) you'd be paying as much, if not more, than you will with DCL anyway.

And....this is IMPORTANT....I gave you the wrong info.....booking time opens at 3:00 am Florida time.....it's midnight (depending on Daylight Savings) my time. Oops.

But please.....someone tell Irene if I am wrong again!!

[justmestace]

Hooray to Mike and Maggie!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: That's great!!!

[justmestace]

Good luck, Lisa!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


Thinking of you today!!!

[WDWLVR]

Booking starts at Midnight Eastern, 11 pm Central, 10 pm Mountain and 9 pm Pacific.

Just got back from a fun morning with the Scuba's. It was great getting to see Lisa perform. I'll let Sharon give the overview of the meet as she is the expert.

[justmestace]

Booking starts at Midnight Eastern, 11 pm Central, 10 pm Mountain and 9 pm Pacific.

Just got back from a fun morning with the Scuba's. It was great getting to see Lisa perform. I'll let Sharon give the overview of the meet as she is the expert.


I am so confused. Actually, I was originally correct when I told Irene that she could book at midnight her time.

[chip&dale&fun]

Booking starts at Midnight Eastern, 11 pm Central, 10 pm Mountain and 9 pm Pacific.

Just got back from a fun morning with the Scuba's. It was great getting to see Lisa perform. I'll let Sharon give the overview of the meet as she is the expert.

Thanks Mary - just woke up from a nap in case it was midnight - so yawn....I am awake....

[chip&dale&fun]

You can have one brunch and one dinner at Palo....even on the Canal cruise. They are still limiting it to one per room.

Haven't done the walking/kayaking.....that's far too adventurous for me!

My guess on the zipline is that by now, most of the independent providers are booked. From what I hear on our Canal thread, the DISers are booking those as large groups. I would say go with Disney. And yes, by the time you pay taxi fare (it's a long haul from the ports) you'd be paying as much, if not more, than you will with DCL anyway.

And....this is IMPORTANT....I gave you the wrong info.....booking time opens at 3:00 am Florida time.....it's midnight (depending on Daylight Savings) my time. Oops.

But please.....someone tell Irene if I am wrong again!!


Thanks Stacey - only one bruch and one Palo's - surely they will open up a second chance while on board?????

As for booking with Disney - for this tour, it was our first choice.

So, hum - brunch first or zip line first??????

hum, hum, hum?????

We're thinking of the walk/kayak as an alternative to Seahorse.....might be fun.

[chip&dale&fun]

Had a lazy day today so far....it rained last night which was great - but the jungle was to wet to start gardening first thing so we headed to the store for some items needed to complete a few home improvements. The day went like this:

Drive to store

Enter store

Look

Item needed not there

Drive to store

Enter store

Look

Item needed not there

Drive to store

Enter store

Look

Item needed not there

Get the picture?

Stop by Pub for lunch and relax.

Go to a different store for a different item

Head to another store

Decide to buy Mother a flat screen HDTV.

Buy It!

Take it to her house with Red Bow for a Happy Every occasion for the rest of the year!

See her smile ----

Take nap.

That's about it....

Let's see was that 1000 words or less?

[justmestace]

You're right, Irene....the online booking will only let you book one Palo dinner and one Palo brunch. But when you get onboard, you can book more if you want and if they have openings.

I'd book my Palo first....both dinner and brunch and then the zip line. I think you'll be fine.

And I am SOOOO glad Mary cleared up the time frame. Thanks Mary!!

[chip&dale&fun]

You're right, Irene....the online booking will only let you book one Palo dinner and one Palo brunch. But when you get onboard, you can book more if you want and if they have openings.

I'd book my Palo first....both dinner and brunch and then the zip line. I think you'll be fine.

And I am SOOOO glad Mary cleared up the time frame. Thanks Mary!!

Thanks Stacey - Thanks Mary

tic -toc - countdown time. This is much better than having to get up to make the ressies at 3:00 which is how it first started. Gosh, we were snorkeling with the manatees that weekend and I was using a bootlegged connection to the net.....WOW.....

[chip&dale&fun]

This is not fun - it is 12:54 and I am tired of staring at the screen that says

"we are processing your request".....

Please wait.


BLAH!!!!!!

How long should I wait before just giving up????

[chip&dale&fun]

Update - it is 1:38 am.

I have the shore excursions I wanted - both the Canopy and the Hike and Kayak on CC.


I think I have Palos brunch - I confimred but did not print the page but no dinner.....and how many swimming fish are there?

The PC Thread is very upset.....I understand.

At least I can book Polo's on board...but this is not real magical trust me.

[chip&dale&fun]

Well Stacey - It seems that Palo's has broken the system. It is now 2:00am.
I took you advice and grabbed brunch.....I have the excursions - boy am I glad I booked our scuba tours with another operator.

We have Scuba in Aruba, Acapulco and Cabo - We have Canapy Zip in Puerto and the hike/kayak at CC. I'd like to do the petroglihs but it would be back to bck with scuba and since the pages are all over the floor I do not even know what port that was.


I now have wine..... and 29 or 30 fish to keep me company.

The disthread will soon go over another 250 pages as we wait.

Gosh - can I edit and insert a smilie face for the U-TOP?????

Lots of now happy peple. real happy....Not.

I hate to give up -- but all I need is Palos dinner and I can get that on the ship...

[chip&dale&fun]

Morning all - it is now 3:10 - still not finished bookeing.


My suggestionf or the ladies cruise.

1. Wine

2.l Chocolate

3. Glasses - for the fish.

4. - divide up and link reservations so that one person can book one of each of the excurions.

5. hire someone who can typoe.

[chip&dale&fun]

Well - I managed to get a PM from another diver --- kid is 11 - any ideaas - Kevin./Jim???
Most boats require 12.

Oh, no more wine. all gone and it is 3:22.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! Irene sorry to hear you had such a rough time booking.

I guess that is the advantage of going in April on a cruise that isn't that popular with the DIS. I was in and out in just about 10 minutes on my booking day.

[chip&dale&fun]

Good morning everyone! Irene sorry to hear you had such a rough time booking.

I guess that is the advantage of going in April on a cruise that isn't that popular with the DIS. I was in and out in just about 10 minutes on my booking day.


Good Morning Mary - I am still trying to get Palo's. Sam woke me with coffee and fired up 'puter.

Normally he does not say "good-bye" when I hit the puter room....

But I see that the "confirmed" has now hit the screen.

I'd rush on to tell the crazy PC thread but we broke another posting milestone and I am not sure if that group started a new thread. The boards move fast - so no complaints...other than my puter said disboards may be a scam site and I should be careful.

[WDWLVR]

Here's a picture from yesterday. It is a little fuzzier than it looked in the view finder. Oh well.

http://monorailgreen.info/DIS/gymmeet.jpg

[WDWLVR]

Irene - yes they went over the limit last night. I had them start a new thread this morning and they did.

[chip&dale&fun]

Thanks for posting the pic Mary - I can't wait to hear how Lisa did.

I am getting ready to jump back under the covers...

All booked - except for High Tea - and there I was just being greedy as it was not on my original list...

We may try on board - or not.....

We were not impressed with our first time with this event....perhaps because we are spoiled at Grand Floridian????

[wdwgoose]

Morning all - it is now 3:10 - still not finished bookeing.


My suggestionf or the ladies cruise.

1. Wine

2.l Chocolate

3. Glasses - for the fish.

4. - divide up and link reservations so that one person can book one of each of the excurions.

5. hire someone who can typoe.



HAY ALL
I think me and HEDGIE would do very GOOD with teaming up on your number 5 !!!!!!!!!!!

I spell HEDGIE pushes da keys ??????????????????????


WHAT A TEAM ?????????????????????

okay took many drugs yesterday for pain. Now trying to get things done here


SCUBA's R U COLD ????????????????????????????

we have wind chill of -10 TEMP 12

babbies stay IN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


THANK YOU too everyone

gaRRy

[chip&dale&fun]

Glad you are up and posting GaRRy -

very windy here...not cold - blue skies but I am napping today


I'll tell Hedgie your offer...:thumbsup2