May 10, 2008 New Ship Of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 5

[Tink rules]

ok now on to which powershot to get.....I am doing the side by side comparisons...but have no clue how many megapixels I need....and ??


V...

I just got the PS A570 - nice camera... easy to use... 7 MP...

That said I'm probably getting the S5 before the cruise and will bring both...

[taysmom]

So sorry to hear about wilsons party, nan. Spaghetti Factory should be fun. I haven't been there in years!
I will email you and marr with dates for a super frank meet. My email server is down at school, so I can't look tonight..which sux! But, tomorrow I will.

Nice talking to you Marr...we are in big trouble..did you see the amount of time we were on the phone! OMG..chatty kathys we are!

[Tigger1221]

For the one looking for the e-bay beer bottle, here is a link to delswifes blog. Go to the bottom and you will see the ceral box story. The beer story is on there to but I will have to find it.
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[woody73]

I agree with this - if you don't want to spend a lot of $$ - you can always find someone on Medrano beach or by the dock to take you out there. That is what we did - we ended up paying less than $15 to have him take us to the "Eye of the World" and the Arch.

. . . Usually pretty safe but I prefer to err on the side of caution - let someone know if your going on your own and who the boat owner is. . . I've had nothing but good experience out there as most rely heavily on tourists to make a living but you can never be too cautious right?
Laura - Thanks for the sound advice.

Woody

[woody73]

. . . I just love my cameras - they are important as my passport - I don't leave home without them!
Too funny, but true!

Woody

[figment52]

For the one looking for the e-bay beer bottle, here is a link to delswifes blog. Go to the bottom and you will see the ceral box story. The beer story is on there to but I will have to find it.
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If you search delswife.com you can find all the ebay auction stories. The links gets blocked (I tried)

[woody73]

. . . I'm sorry but because of a nun in 3rd grade... I can't do mustard...
So, what happened?

Woody

[iankh]

Great! I'll email you...I think I might have missed something. Who is Mrs. Bennett? Sorry if I should know. I'm a bit slow!
Lisa

I look forward to getting your email.

No, you probably haven't missed anything. I've been going on and on ever since I found and fell in love and lusted after a Chumby. One names one's Chumby. I've ordered one, and I've decided to call it Mrs. Bennett.

My own little planet is a very happy place indeed.

Oh ... time to go feed the unicorns...

[woody73]

Yup! remember quite well - I was running around trying to get my right angle picture of the arch (I'd forgotten I'd already taken the tour then) But the angle sorta felt like you had a head cold and your ears were stuffed up. There were a couple of people on deck 10 having fun making up scenarios on how the capt was going to get the anchor up - the strongest was that they were going to get some CM's in wet suits and they were going to "unstick" the anchor - hey - we were bored - what can I say?
I'd say too many DODs. (Just kidding!)

Woody

[Tink rules]

wow - now these cameras take two batteries...mine takes 4!

I know.. my old olympus used 4... Make sure that you get the good batteries for electronics!!! This camera ate regular batteries when I used it for my nephew's play last week...

non MAC users....what laptop would you recommend? I would primarily use it for the net, and work - which is excel based and net based....downloading pics, etc.

I think you can get excel on a mac now... anyone???

[Tigger1221]

If you search delswife.com you can find all the ebay auction stories. The links gets blocked (I tried)

Thats weird they work when I click them. Her blog is different than the website.

[iankh]

[quote=pahrumpgirl;23414537]

We've purchased a Mickey vest and tie from the Tuxxman. He is great to deal with!!! :thumbsup2

I sent him an email earlier, asking about his inventory, prices, what he recommends, etc.

The thought of owning my set of tails is even MORE exciting.

I'm sort of picturing myself wearing them to the supermarket, Home Depot (I can just see myself in Home Depot, "My good man, can you recommend a tool belt for a formal occasion?" or the conversations in the supermarket, "No one seems to dress anymore when shopping for dinner.")

I might just start wearing tails, everywhere!

At any rate, I look forward to hearing back from Tuxxman.


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[seaulater]

Great! We can reminisce about the good (a new dinner menu every night), and the bad (the awful stage performer from Las Vegas who did impersonations).

Woody


Couldn't have been as bad as Bob Saget.

[woody73]

Yes, as they were pulling it up they had problems. Kept thinking if they moved the ship in circles and kept tilting us from side to side it might correct itself, but it didn't, so they had to bring in manually. I wonder how many CM's had to hand crank that thing to get the anchor up?
Oompaloompas at work!?!

Woody

[HollyTyler]

Thank you Angie,

The reality of the situation is that raising my two is no more difficult than raising "normal" kids, just different sets of problems. There are some silverlinings to having my boys too...instead of a college fund, I get to take them on these cruises, :cool1: I don't have to worry about them doing recreational drugs:scared: , and neither has a girlfriend yet!:rotfl2:

Look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Steve, what a great way to look at things! Yup, I'll definitely be having a couple mugs of beer with you. :thumbsup2

[woody73]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/20420Goatee.jpg
John denies he was watching a school of blue fish, but I'm not so sure.

Woody

[HollyTyler]

Well I think he is in shock! Took him a few minutes even with Brent telling him several times that he was going on the cruise too. Then the "I can't get off in June since I'm off in May and July" started(he thought we were going to Myrtle Beach in May so I had to tell him that my cruise was in June). Once all the facts were out he understood. I'm sure when Brent goes home later I will get more questions. What I think is funny is that Brent needed to tell him so he could discuss some things with him . The things were-that the first thing they are going to do is go down the hall to Beat Street and see the traffic light and then they are going to play shuffleboard. The things a kid thinks are important!

Now to get him on this board!
:yay: :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo: :yay:

[fourmcds]

I have a really small Sony (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8440234&type=product&id=1183160354020) point and shoot and I really love it. Not sure what kind people are looking for but I love mine. It is so light and small you can put it on a lanyard and wear it around your neck when out and about.

Scott and I each have one of these too. We love how small it is and easy to carry around. Takes great pics, but bit of a delay so I miss any action shots unless I do the action mode where it takes 16 pics in 16 seconds. And, last i looked V it came in pink!:thumbsup2 But this takes the memory stick duo's so you would need new memory cards:sad2:

[fourmcds]

Our friend is over and making our juices for the week. Fasting with juicing will be pretty interesting...started tomorrow. We have two juices:
1) celery, spinach, apple, cucumber and
2) watermelon & apple
Kaylee, are these juices like the ones you do?
We are commited to do it for one week. Our friend has done it for 34 days. Wow!
Lisa

I have done juicing in the past but with our expensive veggie selections and such I don't do it in the winter. What I do is a raw powder that contains fruits, veggies, and nuts that mixes in water. I drink 1 different powder every 2 hours 7x a day. I usually make it about 5 days and then I just miss chewing food too much. I am never hungry and have tons of energy...I just miss the joy of eating food if that makes sense.

Good luck!!!

[seaulater]

Oompaloompas at work!?!

Woody


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Tink rules]

the canon s5 is $399 is that a good price? is this an up to date camera? I guessI sould head to the photo board....

S5 is the latest V... should be a good choice for the long term - and good to have a good camera for the girls... get good batteries and take out the service plan...

Start the letter then you can fill in the blanks later!

Dear Mr. McAlpin...

I am PISSED....

(more to come...)

I think they really should open more. It just doesn't make sense to tell customers you can sign up before the cruise, but then not have 1 time available....here's wishing you a lot of pixiedust:
Lisa

I think they should have at least one slot open for each person/stateroom on this long a cruise.

& thanks for the pixie dust... us pixies can use all we can get!!!


I want to hear this story.....or do I? :confused3
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So, what happened?

Woody

Had the nun from HE**... she was bonkers then... abused many children... sold Avon on the side... they put her away eventually but she forced me to eat my brothers lunch instead of letting me go across the hall to change it and from then on... no mustard...

& I hated school until 11th grade because of her...

[eeyorelvr10]

Don't worry I am hard on electronics also. I had an HP laptop and it started acting up, then I tripped over the cord sending it flying to the floor. It did not survive, so I called my mom crying I had killed my laptop. She bought me my current gateway and the screen flickers on and off.


Last year on the cruise DH dropped my camera, it survived but with some damage. So I got the Canon S5 for christmas.

Our new TV, the DVD player is broken. I obviously was not meant to have electronic devices. Although my IPOD is still alive but only b/c I never use it. I even had to call tech support for my cricut.

Wow- a sister in kind! Do you go through watches like they are smarties? I mentioned earlier that I have 18 that I cleaned out from my drawer. I'm waiting on the Reebok watch/heart monitor to go out - I got it for Christmas - its already acting up! My heartrate goes from 179 to 60 in a matter of 2 seconds - why - its amazing I'm alive!

As for dropping the camera (::yes::) trying dropping it on St Martin back oh - about 8 years ago when they first started going there. DH just looked at me and did :sad2: while the whole boat went :scared1:


At any rate, I look forward to hearing back from Tuxxman.

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Is he anything like the TUCKS man from long ago? :rolleyes1


Had the nun from HE**... she was bonkers then... abused many children... sold Avon on the side... they put her away eventually but she forced me to eat my brothers lunch instead of letting me go across the hall to change it and from then on... no mustard...

& I hated school until 11th grade because of her...

What about those habits. Those :scared1: the living daylights out of me - thank goodness they stopped wearing the black and white ones in 2nd grade!

[readyalready]

Castaway Rays:
I booked three of us and fourth decided he wanted to go too. They had no more openings for our time, so I booked one person for the hour after. Do you think they will give us trouble if he comes an hour early?

[gydell]

I leaving now so I know in the morning we will be on the next thread. Good luck to all that are trying to get resssies tonight!

[gydell]

Castaway Rays:
I booked three of us and fourth decided he wanted to go too. They had no more openings for our time, so I booked one person for the hour after. Do you think they will give us trouble if he comes an hour early?

If you explain I don't see why not. It's not like they don't have room.

[mishoe01]

Shots Around The Ship - A Stem to Stern Extravaganza

If you are interested in "Shots Around the Ship" (and no, I don't mean tetanus shots) please send me an email and I'll compile a list. We'll do it one evening after all the shows, entertainment, kids in bed, husbands in bed, wives in bed, whatever ...

Just shoot me an email (if you know my email address). If not (since I don't want to post it here), just go to my Mouse Manager site (http://www.mousemanager.com/contact/contact.php) and fill out the contact form.

Let's get this extravaganza going!

PS - Very excited, I just checked UPS, Mrs. Bennett has arrived in Alaska from overseas and is now starting her journey to Chicago.




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Can't wait to hear that Mrs Bennett made it home safe & sound. :thumbsup2

[woody73]

Couldn't have been as bad as Bob Saget.
Oh, that guy was worse. They canned him after the first show, and brought back someone like Rich Pupura for the second show.

Woody

[woody73]

Had the nun from HE**... she was bonkers then... abused many children... sold Avon on the side... they put her away eventually but she forced me to eat my brothers lunch instead of letting me go across the hall to change it and from then on... no mustard...

& I hated school until 11th grade because of her...
That's awful!

Woody

[disneylover5]

Hi...I am so tired....I don't know how Kim spends so many weekends competing with her daughter....one weekend and I am wiped out. I am facing a very busy work week.

I read a lot on my blackberry between dances and during breaks. It should be interesting to see if any Palo opens up. It really should. I hope so.

Laura, looks like you have found a home here with this group. I knew you would like everyone!!

[Making_Memories]

Our friend is over and making our juices for the week. Fasting with juicing will be pretty interesting...started tomorrow. We have two juices:
1) celery, spinach, apple, cucumber and
2) watermelon & apple
Kaylee, are these juices like the ones you do?
We are commited to do it for one week. Our friend has done it for 34 days. Wow!
Lisa

Wow you will have to update as you do this! I would love an honest opinion on this before I try anything like this. I have family members who swear by the "master cleanse" but it seems so dang hard to stick to something like that!

[eeyorelvr10]

Laura, looks like you have found a home here with this group. I knew you would like everyone!!

Yeah - my kids claim that I don't give anyone a choice - that I'm like that bulldog that bites and never lets go! J/K! Just takes a while for people to see I'm really nice! :rotfl:

NOTE TO SELF: please please please don't go off on anyone onboard ship - they all think I'm nice :rolleyes1

[Making_Memories]

So sorry to hear about wilsons party, nan. Spaghetti Factory should be fun. I haven't been there in years!
I will email you and marr with dates for a super frank meet. My email server is down at school, so I can't look tonight..which sux! But, tomorrow I will.

Nice talking to you Marr...we are in big trouble..did you see the amount of time we were on the phone! OMG..chatty kathys we are!

:rotfl: I was thinking the same thing when I hung up! WOW she is a talker like me, but hey I like that. Always nice to have a friend to talk to.

Nan I am too sorry the day did not go as planned! That really does suck that RPM did not have their act together. If you would like to go there one day lets do a party there. If we have Wilson, Molly Taylor, Jacinda, and i have two other kids who would like it (Annie and Sarene) that is 5 kids. I am sure we could find five others, maybe even Dissers kids who would like to go. We could just split the cost of the party and they get the jr driver trainer cert with it. Could be a fun day. I know it is a long drive for you all but it would be fun. :drive:

[HollyTyler]

Don't worry I am hard on electronics also. I had an HP laptop and it started acting up, then I tripped over the cord sending it flying to the floor. It did not survive, so I called my mom crying I had killed my laptop. She bought me my current gateway and the screen flickers on and off.
I've done this to my laptop at least 4 times! And Tyler's knocked it off the table at least 3 times! Crazy thing....this laptop keeps going and going! I've had it 3 1/2 years now and I love it because it's only 4 pounds. It's about the cheapest brand out there: Averatec. The only problem I had was the little box part on the middle of the power cord (no idea what it's called) as well as the piece that plugs into the computer kept getting SUPER hot, so hot that it started to melt near where it plugs into the computer. But it was under warranty still, I sent it in, they fixed it, and I had my computer back in about a week and a half. This was about 2 years ago and no more problems since. :thumbsup2

[seaulater]

Oh, that guy was worse. They canned him after the first show, and brought back someone like Rich Pupura for the second show.

Woody


They should have canned Bob after the first show too and then we could have just watched the Muppets and not had to endure him!

[Making_Memories]

[quote=Mom323;23416880]

I sent him an email earlier, asking about his inventory, prices, what he recommends, etc.

The thought of owning my set of tails is even MORE exciting.

I'm sort of picturing myself wearing them to the supermarket, Home Depot (I can just see myself in Home Depot, "My good man, can you recommend a tool belt for a formal occasion?" or the conversations in the supermarket, "No one seems to dress anymore when shopping for dinner.")



I might just start wearing tails, everywhere!

At any rate, I look forward to hearing back from Tuxxman.


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OMG I am really LOL reading this. If you do this of course you would need to provide pictures of your "Travels in Tails" :rotfl:

[Tigger1221]

I've done this to my laptop at least 4 times! And Tyler's knocked it off the table at least 3 times! Crazy thing....this laptop keeps going and going! I've had it 3 1/2 years now and I love it because it's only 4 pounds. It's about the cheapest brand out there: Averatec. The only problem I had was the little box part on the middle of the power cord (no idea what it's called) as well as the piece that plugs into the computer kept getting SUPER hot, so hot that it started to melt near where it plugs into the computer. But it was under warranty still, I sent it in, they fixed it, and I had my computer back in about a week and a half. This was about 2 years ago and no more problems since. :thumbsup2

Wow that is one tough computer. Mine had a wireless internet card in it and the side bashed in.

[Making_Memories]

I have done juicing in the past but with our expensive veggie selections and such I don't do it in the winter. What I do is a raw powder that contains fruits, veggies, and nuts that mixes in water. I drink 1 different powder every 2 hours 7x a day. I usually make it about 5 days and then I just miss chewing food too much. I am never hungry and have tons of energy...I just miss the joy of eating food if that makes sense.

Good luck!!!

Would you mind what brand of powder drinks you have been using? I am very interested in this all but like to explore all my options before diving in! :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

John denies he was watching a school of blue fish, but I'm not so sure.

Woody
I'm not sure he'd be smiling if he were! :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Wow that is one tough computer. Mine had a wireless internet card in it and the side bashed in.
Yup, it's been very sturdy! But I've been more careful recently after actually watching a classmate's computer shatter into tiny pieces when he accidently knocked his off the table in class. Very scary to witness!

[Jhalkias]

Well I lost my post about the home network when the DIS went bye bye for awhile . . . Carol answered it for you V, I had some more details, but the most important thing was, that I can set this all up for you if you fly me down to Siesta Key and out of this snow and 20 degree weather!

what would I need an slr for?

An SLR is a single lens reflex camera, and the most important thing to know is that what you see through the viewfinder, is what you see through the lens, and is the picture you take. That, and the ability to buy and change lenses. If you are getting more serious about photography, even as a hobby, this is the right camera. Otherwise, a camera like the Canon S5 is a good compromise.

non MAC users....what laptop would you recommend? I would primarily use it for the net, and work - which is excel based and net based....downloading pics, etc.

Macbook, Macbook, Macbook.

http://images.apple.com/macbook/images/index_top20071026.jpg


John, our local library actually has tons of audio books that you can download onto your home computer for 3 weeks (or renew 3x and have for 9 weeks). We have done almost all of our books through them. The one glitch is that their program doesn't work with apple at the moment so we are using an older MP3 player to listen to those books. But, you can't beat the price!!! I don't know if all libraries are doing this yet...the other county near us doesn't, but it is worth looking into. HTH

My local library . . . only for Windoze users . . . UGH!

Here is what they say . . . Bunch of BS . . .

At this time, OverDrive Media files cannot be used on iPods or Mac computers.

Our media titles, provided by OverDrive, Inc., use DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection technology from Microsoft Corporation. Unfortunately the iPod (and Mac) currently support neither DRM-protected Windows Media Audio (.wma) files nor Windows Media Video (.wmv) files.

OverDrive, along with hundreds of online media providers, is hopeful that Apple and Microsoft can reach an agreement that would enable support for Microsoft-based DRM-protected materials on the iPod/Mac.

To review a list of devices that are compatible with OverDrive Media, click here.

You may also want to check device documentation to determine if a device supports DRM-protected Windows Media content.

[Jhalkias]

I think Dell is a pretty good company. The one thing I learned is go with a basic model if that is all you are really wanting to do with it. We got really fancy laptops 3 years ago and they are monsters now. Computers get outdated so quickly go minimal and you can update more often for less than getting one fancy one! JMHO

See, I was blinded . . . I did not see the word "non". Thought I had another convert!

Kaylee's advice is good. HP has good laptops too, and reasonable.

[Jhalkias]

I am a pretty basic user!! John and I budgeted for a camera - not much but he just called and said if I can find a resonable laptop, I can get one! Would love to take it onboard! But of course...there aren't many pink ones!

and I have not heard good things about Vista.

Forget about Vista. See if you can get something with XP.

[Jhalkias]

We have the system here, but yes it is just with windows machines right now. I can't even us WMP on my mac to get it to work.

Pj

Because of the DRM PJ.

[Jhalkias]

Have had good luck with the last 2 Dells that work has supplied me and have also had 2 Toshiba's that I liked before switching to MACs. (Yes I am a convert.)

Doug

You should listen to Carol V.

[pjpoohbear]

John, I just borrow the CDs, form the library, and make my own audio books for the ipod, listen to them once then get rid of the file, I rarely read a paper book twice either.

Pj

[Jhalkias]

:thumbsup2

OK, none of your comments came through in the quote, but just an FYI, it was not the guys at work who gave opinions, but the WOMEN. I won't try to smooch them either though. Our office is mostly women.

[Jhalkias]

I have used a HP (memeory kept being erased), Gateway(screen blinks), and it was no a laptop but Dell(memory deleted, fan went out.). All have had problems. I am trying to convine DH to switch to MAC. I like my Gateway but the screen blinking on and off is annoying. I sent it off to be fixed but it started again. However the service was very quick.

I know thats of no help but that is my experience. Obvioulsy I am not meant to have a lap top.

Send him to me. I'll take care of the switching issues . . . once you've had a Mac, you never go back!

[HollyTyler]

John, I like your new addition to your signature: "Rhinestone DISboy"! :thumbsup2

[Jhalkias]

We listen to massive amounts of audio books around here, but the Harry Potters are our favorite because of Jim Dale

I listen to lots too. Just downloaded the Path Between the Seas from Audible.

[Jhalkias]

HP Pavilion DV9720US 17" Widescreen Laptop Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 17” Laptop Sony VAIO 15.4" Widescreen Entertainment Laptop Sony VAIO VGN-FZ298C/E 15.4" Widescreen Laptop - Firestorm Red

my choices....any thoughts?

V . . . you really should go to a store like Best Buy and look at similar laptops and see if you really like the size. For some people this is nothing, but to me a 17" laptop is like a barge. That's not what I want a laptop for. That is a desktop replacement. I loved my 12" Powerbook that Amy still uses, and love my 13" Macbook. A 17" laptop is also a lot to lug around, especially on a plane.

[nskjerven]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON!!

I am a pretty basic user!! John and I budgeted for a camera - not much but he just called and said if I can find a resonable laptop, I can get one! Would love to take it onboard! But of course...there aren't many pink ones!

and I have not heard good things about Vista.

we don't run on Vista, you don't have to.

[lillygator]

oh you are going to kill me then!

[edna mode]

Yeah Ratatouille, very, very disappointed that the songs from Enchanted didn't win. Bummer.

[lillygator]

I initallialy ordered online to pickup at thte store....same as my car - should have learned.....the Sony was yuck compared to what I am typing on.....but since my home pc is an HP I guess I am a little biased.
Maybe it is the new contacts but WOW I can see on this thing!

[lillygator]

we - well John2 (thinks he picked it out) the Canon S5....no clue how to use it yet!

[Jhalkias]

Wow - a computer and purse. See John, we can come to a compromise! :rotfl2:
Lisa

A Macbook Air would fit even better:rotfl2:

I know.. my old olympus used 4... Make sure that you get the good batteries for electronics!!! This camera ate regular batteries when I used it for my nephew's play last week...



I think you can get excel on a mac now... anyone???

Yes, Yes, Yes . . . I am trying to remember the old days, but I seem to remember that Excel actually debuted on the Mac. I just installed Office 2008 on my Mac. Files are completely interchangeable.

[lillygator]

now I will have a pc on the cruise, not good!

[Jhalkias]

Hi...I am so tired....I don't know how Kim spends so many weekends competing with her daughter....one weekend and I am wiped out. I am facing a very busy work week.

I read a lot on my blackberry between dances and during breaks. It should be interesting to see if any Palo opens up. It really should. I hope so.

Laura, looks like you have found a home here with this group. I knew you would like everyone!!

How did she do Lisa?

[lillygator]

accountants may be the only ones to accept this......aside from the screen - my main reason for this computer was the kepad on the laptop....gotta have my numbers!

[lillygator]

forgot the y!

[Jhalkias]

John, I just borrow the CDs, form the library, and make my own audio books for the ipod, listen to them once then get rid of the file, I rarely read a paper book twice either.

Pj

Yes PJ, but then I would have to get in the car and actually DRIVE to the library!

[Jhalkias]

John, I like your new addition to your signature: "Rhinestone DISboy"! :thumbsup2

Pretty funny. That has been there for about a month. Whenever Woody made the Rhinestone Cowboy comment. I wondered when someone would catch it.

[nskjerven]

IHOP was good. I forgot how tempting chocolate chip pancakes can be. I didn't get them, but my little cousin did and I ate off his plate. I had hash browns too, I can't wait for the cruise..hash brown are a luxury!

hee hee that is what Wilson had for lunch today too!!!:thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

Yes PJ, but then I would have to get in the car and actually DRIVE to the library!

Ah, i get them sent to the branch across from work, so I only have to walk across the street, then I can drop them at the branch across from my condo, another walk.

Pj

[lillygator]

can I change careers now? I so want to go into forensics....

[Jhalkias]

accountants may be the only ones to accept this......aside from the screen - my main reason for this computer was the kepad on the laptop....gotta have my numbers!

You can buy a USB numeric keypad.

Alex's first college laptop was a 17" HP. That thing was HUGE. Now he has a 15" Macbook Pro.

[nskjerven]

[SIZE=5]A Tail's Tale



Why don't you want to look on eBay??? They are really cheap and you can get measured at a local rental place and then just place your order.

We have been very happy with what we have gotten....

Just curious, are you not an eBayer????

[pjpoohbear]

The number pad is important to our Commerce students, we love the LGs for them because at 15" they get the full keypad.

Pj

[lillygator]

how can I get to my own online MSN account.....HP was a big help I am piggybacking myself

[nskjerven]

Opinions on Digital Cameras and Memory Cards

I saw some postings on this and am just going to chime in with my opinion here.

I personally do not recommend getting a mammoth 4GB memory card or anything like that. Here's my reasoning why, in my opinion, it is putting all of one's proverbial eggs in one basket (these are the views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of other on the thread, the DIS, Disney, or this television station).

I have had memory cards go bad on me and become corrupted. While it may be a pain to swap out cards, my feeling are that if anything goes bad, I only lose the photos on that card and not everything.[/SIZE][SIZE=5][SIZE=2][SIZE=5][SIZE=2][SIZE=1]




Also, totally agree about all the eggs, BUT I need a 4 gig card(s) for my Canon Digital Rebel, otherwise I'd only get 100 or so shots on my littler cards. I use the high res, I also have many cards and trade them at will and down load to my laptop. But sometimes you need a big card...

[lillygator]

I can't even get a new window!

[Making_Memories]

V . . . you really should go to a store like Best Buy and look at similar laptops and see if you really like the size. For some people this is nothing, but to me a 17" laptop is like a barge. That's not what I want a laptop for. That is a desktop replacement. I loved my 12" Powerbook that Amy still uses, and love my 13" Macbook. A 17" laptop is also a lot to lug around, especially on a plane.

I totally agree! Hence the picture of my laptop with my purse. More then a purse full is way too much. If I can't fit it in there that means I have to lug a bigger bag to carry it. Not what I want in something I need to carry around with me. :crazy2: You should hit up Besy Buy and try some on for size it might help in the selection. :thumbsup2

[nskjerven]

I use a Sony Vaio and I love it. I have a smaller one that is able to fit in my purse. That is a big pluse for me. :thumbsup2

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj258/Haute_Like_Fire/pursepc.jpg

man that thing is small....

[nskjerven]

Quick question for anyone out there -- what is the deal with the Lanyards? I got an e-mail from Kelly wanting to know if I wanted to order -- couldn't find info about them.

Thanks

I haven't read mine yet, but I think the idea was (rather than me answering all the pms one at a time) an email when out to confirm your order.

Right Kelly?

[nskjerven]

Holly, no need to be sorry and no need to feel bad! Everytime my situation starts to get to me (and it does every so often as that is normal) I always end up seeing someone else who is in a worse situation from my vantage point and I say, "there but for the grace of G-d, go I" and I remember that my glass is half full and that I should be happy and thankful! Just remember that we are blessed to actually see miricles! (Lord knows when my oldest was finally out of dipers, it truely was a miricle!)

Hang tough and remember you are among friends with whom you can vent and not have to feel guilty about it!
:flower3:

Steve:

You have said it well. Every parent I believe thinks that what is going on with their child is the worst or hardest there ever has been. And we all struggle with making choices and parenting on a daily basis. We have a neighbor that has a disabled child that takes that child to the park at the end of our street everyday to swing. We have watched this man swing with his child all of Wilson's life (8 years). Paul and I try to tell ourselves when we are down and out on what is happening with our kids, whatever the dilemma of the day might be "there by the grace of God" we could be swinging at the park. I think we know that man is in a good place with his child, as he is swinging with him/her everyday. We are grateful for our child and our childs problems, no matter how big or small they are. We can swing at the park with our child. My hat is off to you. You are a great dad. Both of our glasses are always going to be full (half or more, depends on the time of day) and I will enjoy toasting mine with you on the ship. :thumbsup2

[taysmom]

Ok, just so you all know...I'm watching the Academy Awards and have cried a couple of times...what a wuss!

[taysmom]

Steve:

You have said it well. Every parent I believe thinks that what is going on with their child is the worst or hardest there ever has been. And we all struggle with making choices and parenting on a daily basis. We have a neighbor that has a disabled child that takes that child to the park at the end of our street everyday to swing. We have watched this man swing with his child all of Wilson's life (8 years). Paul and I try to tell ourselves when we are down and out on what is happening with our kids, whatever the dilemma of the day might be "there by the grace of God" we could be swinging at the park. I think we know that man is in a good place with his child, as he is swinging with him/her everyday. We are grateful for our child and our childs problems, no matter how big or small they are. We can swing at the park with our child. My hat is off to you. You are a great dad. Both of our glasses are always going to be full (half or more, depends on the time of day) and I will enjoy toasting mine with you on the ship. :thumbsup2

Well Said

[taysmom]

Has anyone ever seen any of these movies that are winning...La vie en rose, No country for old men? I don't even know what these are about...and what about best song...I never heard of Once, the movie..any one else?

[taysmom]

How pretty is Helen Mirrens Dress, she's always so beautiful.

[luv2cruzsus]

Has anyone ever seen any of these movies that are winning...La vie en rose, No country for old men? I don't even know what these are about...and what about best song...I never heard of Once, the movie..any one else?


None of that sounds familiar to me at all!

[Making_Memories]

man that thing is small....

Well one of the few times bigger is not better :rotfl2:

[nskjerven]

Nan... Gilda Radner said something that is very true...

You can't take care of anyone else unless you take care of yourself. I fear MIL is doing exactly what she wants and not thinking any further. Your family comes first. I know DH will feel bad but I'm sure he's been through enough to know what's going on. It's a tough one... :grouphug: :grouphug:


Hey Nan... did I ever tell you that my parents are BARBIE AND KEN...

No really.... Mom's name if Barbara and Dad's name is Kenneth... (although he goes by Vincent.)

No wonder I need therapy...

BTW... my great grandparents were Adam and Eve... (on separate sides of the families....)

yup, taking care of my family first....

Funny about your parents and grandparents too weird....

[Making_Memories]

Steve:

You have said it well. Every parent I believe thinks that what is going on with their child is the worst or hardest there ever has been. And we all struggle with making choices and parenting on a daily basis. We have a neighbor that has a disabled child that takes that child to the park at the end of our street everyday to swing. We have watched this man swing with his child all of Wilson's life (8 years). Paul and I try to tell ourselves when we are down and out on what is happening with our kids, whatever the dilemma of the day might be "there by the grace of God" we could be swinging at the park. I think we know that man is in a good place with his child, as he is swinging with him/her everyday. We are grateful for our child and our childs problems, no matter how big or small they are. We can swing at the park with our child. My hat is off to you. You are a great dad. Both of our glasses are always going to be full (half or more, depends on the time of day) and I will enjoy toasting mine with you on the ship. :thumbsup2


So very well said. :flower3:

[taysmom]

What about "there will be blood" whats that all about?

[taysmom]

I'm gonna go look these up...heck I've never heard of some of them...

[Making_Memories]

What about "there will be blood" whats that all about?


I know I do not get out much but geez I have heard of none of those at all!

[lillygator]

what did I miss?

[DisneyRN1]

Just for curiosity, I just tried to access my cruise plans. It let me get to the page where you pick what you want to do-like reserve Palos, excursions, spa, etc. I clicked on Palos, ans it won't let me in. Is that normal? Are they just getting ready for the 75 day hassel-free ressie fun? Vicki

[LisaG520]

What about "there will be blood" whats that all about?

The only best picture nominees we saw were Atonement and Juno.

No Country for Old Men was about a hitman and I think There Will Be Blood was about early oil strikes

[taysmom]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477348/synopsis

There's the link for the synopsis of No Country for old men. After reading it, now I know why I don't know anything about it...not my kind of movie.

BTW..how crappy did jennifer hudson look. Her ****s were going left and right and not in a good way...she should have been wearing a bra! hahahahahaha

[lillygator]

gnight!

[LisaG520]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477348/synopsis

There's the link for the synopsis of No Country for old men. After reading it, now I know why I don't know anything about it...not my kind of movie.

BTW..how crappy did jennifer hudson look. Her ****s were going left and right and not in a good way...she should have been wearing a bra! hahahahahaha

That thing wrapped right below them on her dress didn't help!

[surf2di4]

I am a pretty basic user!! John and I budgeted for a camera - not much but he just called and said if I can find a resonable laptop, I can get one! Would love to take it onboard! But of course...there aren't many pink ones!

and I have not heard good things about Vista.
stick with XP if you can..
also buy an external hard drive to back all your pictures on the cruise,
hp or compact is my choice not a fan of dell(But thats my prefrence)

karl

[Tink rules]

Can't wait to hear that Mrs Bennett made it home safe & sound. :thumbsup2

& Lizzie and Jane have married Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingly...

That's awful!

Woody

Yeah... she was no picnic...

[edna mode]

Ok, just so you all know...I'm watching the Academy Awards and have cried a couple of times...what a wuss!

I cry all the way through it.

I haven't read mine yet, but I think the idea was (rather than me answering all the pms one at a time) an email when out to confirm your order.Right Kelly?

Yes, it was easier to do the email and there have been a lot of changes including a couple of people who cancelled who are on our master list... I'll forward that to you Lisa.

Has anyone ever seen any of these movies that are winning...La vie en rose, No country for old men? I don't even know what these are about...and what about best song...I never heard of Once, the movie..any one else?

I know all the movies, but have only seen Ratatouille, Enchanted, Underdog... are you sensing a theme. I see movies in bulk on the Disney cruise. Last year I saw 17 movies during the time onboard... planning to do the same thing this year.

[Tink rules]

Ok... I think I'm ready...

I've taken a 1/2 nap...

gone to the little girls room...

the ipod is fully charged with 2 days worth of battery (or so they say...)

396 songs...

and I've rubbed the snout of the lucky puppy...

Wish me luck...

See you on the other side...

[taysmom]

I want to see Atonement and Juno and Michael Clayton. I was supposed to PPV Michael Clayton today, but no time with my lengthy phone call...hint hint. I did watch bourne ultimatum yesterday. That was good.

[taysmom]

Yea, I don't know what she was thinking, but she needs a new stylist. BTW...celebrity gossip, did anyone see Angelina Jolie at the Independant Spirit Awards. She is pregnant, and looks very far along. Her last pregnancy she didn't get too big. She looks really happy, which is nice to see. Smiling and signing autographs with her partner Brad.

[calmom]

Brunches are still not coming up for me...anyone else get lucky? Lisa

[fourmcds]

Well, so far no probs getting onto the DCL site but no brunch or tea options are open:sad2: Maybe they are a few minutes behind, so I will keep trying.....:goodvibes

[edna mode]

No palo res. have opened up tonight

[fourmcds]

Brunches are still not coming up for me...anyone else get lucky? Lisa

I just posted the same thing Lisa...but the site is working much better:bitelip: We must have been posting at the same time.

[Tink rules]

12:02...

NO PALO

[nskjerven]

How about I bring enough for both???




Is it your bday???? Really??? REALLY??????

Wow....

What do I say...

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: HAPPY DAY!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

(even if it's not....) :goodvibes

it's my give birth day, therefore I celebrate it too!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: any excuse to party!!!

[Tink rules]

fishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fourmcds]

fishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but maybe the fishes are good because they are redoing the system and opening Palo's back up :goodvibes

[Making_Memories]

Yea, I don't know what she was thinking, but she needs a new stylist. BTW...celebrity gossip, did anyone see Angelina Jolie at the Independant Spirit Awards. She is pregnant, and looks very far along. Her last pregnancy she didn't get too big. She looks really happy, which is nice to see. Smiling and signing autographs with her partner Brad.

She looks much better with a little meat on her bones. She had looked quite frail almost for a while. I wonder how many more kids she will end up having or adopting.

[luv2cruzsus]

but maybe the fishes are good because they are redoing the system and opening Palo's back up :goodvibes

Mine's moving pretty fast, but nothing is available yet.:guilty: :guilty:

[Tigger1221]

fishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


It is much quicker than the other night. I guess they weren't lying when they said they had already released all of the ressies though.:rolleyes: Oh well will try to get Palo's on the ship.

[Making_Memories]

Brunches are still not coming up for me...anyone else get lucky? Lisa


NO brunch no tea here either :confused3

[LiserAnn]

Morning All! John...Jaide and I have read all of the HP books except the last one together. Of course I need to read them first because I couldn't stop every few chapters without knowing what happens next :lmao: V, what great memories!

One thing we started doing was downloading books on tape to our ipods and listening to them on road trips. Right now we are almost done with Peter and The Star Catchers....if you have not read this one yet....it is a must read! It is about how Peter became Peter Pan........
http://www.peterandthestarcatchers.com/ Oh my, I just went there and realized that there is now a 3rd book in the series....better get reading again!

Kaylee-Ryan has that book, he started reading it and couldn't get into it. Instead he's reading Peter and the Shadow Thieves...Jaide and Ryan will have that in common!

[taysmom]

Aww, no palo, jeez whats up with that!

[fourmcds]

Kaylee-Ryan has that book, he started reading it and couldn't get into it. Instead he's reading Peter and the Shadow Thieves...Jaide and Ryan will have that in common!

Lisa...tell him to give the first one another try...it is a series and I think the Star catchers explains a lot that will help with the thieves book. It took us 3 tries before we got hooked, but it is a wonderfully written story!

[Making_Memories]

I am sure a mod will be jumping on here shortly to lock this thread down. Here is our new home

Link to part 6 of our thread! (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23399743&posted=1#post23399743)

So bookmark this before bed so you can find us in the morning!

[DisneyRN1]

but maybe the fishes are good because they are redoing the system and opening Palo's back up :goodvibes


That sounds good, :scratchin but shouldn't that have happened before tonight? Oh wait---this IS the DCL outsourced ressie boards:rolleyes: .....Vicki

[Tink rules]

12 minutes in... all excursions booked....

NO PALO!!!

[fourmcds]

12 minutes in... all excursions booked....

NO PALO!!!

Congrats on getting all your excursions that quickly though! :thumbsup2 Wonder if they will randomly open Palo like they did with the Outdoor Adventure excursion...they opened that up 2 days later:confused3

[calmom]

12 minutes in... all excursions booked....

NO PALO!!!

That's good you got the excursions! Others have reported this, and it was my case too - PJ (at Palo's) reassured us when we went to the Rockin Bar (and everything was booked up) that they would call us. And they did. Don't worry...they really do everything so everyone that wants to experience Palo's can. :goodvibes
Lisa

[fourmcds]

Lisa (liserann) just wanted to let you know that the sea lion excursion is still showing sold out, so it is a good thing you decided to stick with the dolphin one! :goodvibes

[taysmom]

I'm watching lost...I don't want to spoil it..so post now if you haven't watched last weeks ep yet.

[nskjerven]

For the one looking for the e-bay beer bottle, here is a link to delswifes blog. Go to the bottom and you will see the ceral box story. The beer story is on there to but I will have to find it.
****************************************

thanks for the linkie:thumbsup2

[taysmom]

I have questions about lost I need answers...

[taysmom]

Why was Aaron so signifigant..what did I miss

[onekindman]

Good Luck To those trying to get on the DCL website tonight for ressies!


Ok, I just checked the ressies and not a whole lot was added for the newbie’s! They are going to have to rush at the desks when they get onboard. I tried to get the Canopy adventure in PV for the boys and I, but there is only one spot open, not 3. Hang in there good people. On the Transatlantic, I came onboard with nothing and got every single excursion and dining experience I wanted.

I feel for the hassle/uncertainty you are going through.

[fourmcds]

I have questions about lost I need answers...

I think that is a required saying if you watch the show:confused3 Love it, but every week I am left with more questions!!!!

[nskjerven]

[quote=Mom323;23416880]

I sent him an email earlier, asking about his inventory, prices, what he recommends, etc.

The thought of owning my set of tails is even MORE exciting.

I'm sort of picturing myself wearing them to the supermarket, Home Depot (I can just see myself in Home Depot, "My good man, can you recommend a tool belt for a formal occasion?" or the conversations in the supermarket, "No one seems to dress anymore when shopping for dinner.")

I might just start wearing tails, everywhere!

At any rate, I look forward to hearing back from Tuxxman. :thumbsup2

Home Depot could use some dressing up, don't cha think?


.

never mind my eBay other post. Glad to see ya found the Tuxxman, I've used him too and was very happy.

[gaylean93]

I can't find the paddle boats on shore excursions. Do you just rent them when you get there or are they all gone?

[fourmcds]

Why was Aaron so signifigant..what did I miss

Written in white so not to ruin it for anyone else:Aaron is the name of Claire's baby....

[LisaG520]

I know all the movies, but have only seen Ratatouille, Enchanted, Underdog... are you sensing a theme. I see movies in bulk on the Disney cruise. Last year I saw 17 movies during the time onboard... planning to do the same thing this year.

We'll see you there - we usually catch at least a couple on a 7 night cruise so I'm sure we'll see more. Though we tend to go more to the PG-13 and R films.

[LisaG520]

Brunches are still not coming up for me...anyone else get lucky? Lisa

Nothing at all for Palo for me....

[onekindman]

Doug,

Thanks. I'll have to check him out. If it's cheaper to buy than rent, I'd do that. Not too sure about sizing, but I'll give it a look.

Thanks for helping me make a spectacle of myself ... err, I mean making myself look spectacular.

I think I will probably bring my tux on this trip, I will also have to let the waist band out a bit in preperation, but it should still look nice. I may even put one of my boys in one of my old tux's, but they are taller than I am so I will have to see if I can let the legs down.

[gaylean93]

Does anyone know how the kids clubs work? It looks like the 3-7 year olds are together but they separate the kids into age groups of 3 and 4 and 5-7. So will a 3 and a 5 year old be in the same area doing different activities or in separate areas?

[nskjerven]

Send him to me. I'll take care of the switching issues . . . once you've had a Mac, you never go back!

John, come down from your soapbox.

I have had 2 macs, I have one now that sits in the cupboard iMac from 2002 I thought I would use it for "personal stuff" because they can be easier, but it was just a pain not to have the other business stuff on it too....we also have 7 or 8 pcs. The mac just doesn't do what a pc does for business apps. They work for different people for different things, not for everyone for everything.:sad2:

[taysmom]

Written in white so not to ruin it for anyone else:Aaron is the name of Claire's baby....

Ooohhhhh...interesting....thanks, I had forgotten that.

[LisaG520]

I think I will probably bring my tux on this trip, I will also have to let the waist band out a bit in preperation, but it should still look nice. I may even put one of my boys in one of my old tux's, but they are taller than I am so I will have to see if I can let the legs down.

I just noticed you guys are in Burbank - any plans to attend the March or April DL meets?

Darrell and I are planning to go to both.

[nskjerven]

:rotfl: I was thinking the same thing when I hung up! WOW she is a talker like me, but hey I like that. Always nice to have a friend to talk to.

Nan I am too sorry the day did not go as planned! That really does suck that RPM did not have their act together. If you would like to go there one day lets do a party there. If we have Wilson, Molly Taylor, Jacinda, and i have two other kids who would like it (Annie and Sarene) that is 5 kids. I am sure we could find five others, maybe even Dissers kids who would like to go. We could just split the cost of the party and they get the jr driver trainer cert with it. Could be a fun day. I know it is a long drive for you all but it would be fun. :drive:

might do the Sac thing again, but right now I'm pissed. They should not have set the expectation that the kids could be waived.

Molly won't drive, ever. She isn't into that stuff. Have you been before, there was one comment from a track dad about them maybe not fitting, being too small to drive. Height issues????

We have other track friends that might want to go, so we could easily have enough for a party. We'll tawlkkkkk:thumbsup2

[LisaG520]

Ooohhhhh...interesting....thanks, I had forgotten that.

Thanks! I thought I was the only one who didn't immediately make the connection. I found out the next morning on EW's recap.

[fourmcds]

Ooohhhhh...interesting....thanks, I had forgotten that.


No problem, I didn't actually put it together until Lisa (liserann) reminded me of it, so i'll give her the credit:thumbsup2 And the question becomes...with that info, what does it really mean?! so many possibilities

[taysmom]

Does anyone know how the kids clubs work? It looks like the 3-7 year olds are together but they separate the kids into age groups of 3 and 4 and 5-7. So will a 3 and a 5 year old be in the same area doing different activities or in separate areas?

the 3-4 year olds are on one side and the 5 and up are on the other side. I believe they 5 year olds can go to either side. Depending on what they like, parents decide. The 10 and up can go to 5th floor or 2nd floor again, whatever they prefer.

I believe...

S

[nskjerven]

accountants may be the only ones to accept this......aside from the screen - my main reason for this computer was the kepad on the laptop....gotta have my numbers!

did you get something with a 10 key pad????? Drollllllling....you can of course get a plug in as a ten key.

[nskjerven]

can I change careers now? I so want to go into forensics....


I got the CSI DS ninetendo game today at GameStop for me...:rotfl2:

[taysmom]

Those plug ins never work right for me. Always slide around. Can't get a good feel on them.

[taysmom]

Oh...whats csi about, can kids play it...my daughter loves csi

[taysmom]

duplicate...but didn't they say: they were oceanic 6 or 8, and we all know that there were more than that who survived the crash. typed in white...

[gaylean93]

the 3-4 year olds are on one side and the 5 and up are on the other side. I believe they 5 year olds can go to either side. Depending on what they like, parents decide. The 10 and up can go to 5th floor or 2nd floor again, whatever they prefer.

I believe...

S

That helps. My nephew is four and my daughter is five and they are worried that he won't want to go without her because he is shy. If she goes to his side on the first day, can she switch if she wants?

[nskjerven]

What about "there will be blood" whats that all about?

wonderful and long movie, about the oil fields in the depression era....daniel day lewis:lovestruc

[LisaG520]

duplicate...but didn't they say: they were oceanic 6 or 8, and we all know that there were more than that who survived the crash. typed in white...

6 :thumbsup2

[LiserAnn]

Kaylee's advice is good. HP has good laptops too, and reasonable.

John-DH and I appreciate the plug for HP!!! :thumbsup2 Obviously Mark has had HP laptops for all the years he's worked at HP. He's only had a few (you'd think they'd replace them regularly, not the case). His is on 24/7 and been man-handled many times over, especially on airplanes and has never had problems. Dell used to be a very strong HP competitor but has lost some footing in the past year. People complain most about their customer service, or lack thereof. As with anything...there are lemons to be had. We know that all too well....Mark's new company car has been at the dealer on and off for 30 days since he got it in December. We're on our 3rd rental car. And then he speaks to other HP folks that haven't had one problem with theirs...go figure!

[taysmom]

That helps. My nephew is four and my daughter is five and they are worried that he won't want to go without her because he is shy. If she goes to his side on the first day, can she switch if she wants?

I'm pretty sure they can both be in the other room. Smaller, more preschool toys etc. I would call and ask to be safe. I know my dd was 8 last summer and they let her go to deck 2 where it was supposed to be 10 and up, so I don't think they are tight on the rules.

[surf2di4]

i have seen al 3 atoniment was a boring story with great cinemantography.

michael clayton was excelent, and juno is wonderful

karl

[taysmom]

i have seen al 3 atoniment was a boring story with great cinemantography.

michael clayton was excelent, and juno is wonderful

karl

It's sad that michael clayton didn't get as good of advertising. The ad on PPV makes me wish I HAD seen it in the theater. I never got around to juno, so I need to see that also. I heard it was great.

[fourmcds]

That helps. My nephew is four and my daughter is five and they are worried that he won't want to go without her because he is shy. If she goes to his side on the first day, can she switch if she wants?

When we went my youngest was 4 and my oldest was 7. My youngest was pretty shy and she was able to hang around with her sister as much as she wanted. Pretty soon, the younger was out playing and having fun so her sister was able to go off and do her things. My understanding is that they are pretty flexible in most circumstances.

[nskjerven]

I am sure a mod will be jumping on here shortly to lock this thread down. Here is our new home

Link to part 6 of our thread! (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23399743&posted=1#post23399743)

So bookmark this before bed so you can find us in the morning!

you are getting good at making us new homes thank you:thumbsup2

[CameronsDad]

Well, not too bad, only 10 minutes to book excursions. We were not able to book anything at Palo. But everything else is done.

Joseph

[Tink rules]

That's good you got the excursions! Others have reported this, and it was my case too - PJ (at Palo's) reassured us when we went to the Rockin Bar (and everything was booked up) that they would call us. And they did. Don't worry...they really do everything so everyone that wants to experience Palo's can. :goodvibes
Lisa

Hopefully that is the case...


The only thing I didn't get was Palo...

I guess there will be a very long line for Palo when we get on board!!!

[nskjerven]

I'm watching lost...I don't want to spoil it..so post now if you haven't watched last weeks ep yet.

or just talk in code like the rest of us have done all week :rotfl2:

[ibouncetoo]

Has anyone ever seen any of these movies that are winning...La vie en rose, No country for old men? I don't even know what these are about...and what about best song...I never heard of Once, the movie..any one else?

Yes, I saw Once, it was very good, and the music was wonderful. I LOVED Juno and was very glad to see it got best screenplay. I think I remember posting here the day I saw it that it was very well written.

I hope katypop got her excursions! I was hoping she'd post here. Guess we'll find out tomorrow!

[nskjerven]

Written in white so not to ruin it for anyone else:Aaron is the name of Claire's baby....

we knew that many moons ago...

[taysmom]

Yes, I saw Once, it was very good, and the music was wonderful. I LOVED Juno and was very glad to see it got best screenplay. I think I remember posting here the day I saw it that it was very well written.

I hope katypop got her excursions! I was hoping she'd post here. Guess we'll find out tomorrow!

What was once about?

[readyalready]

Does anyone know how the kids clubs work? It looks like the 3-7 year olds are together but they separate the kids into age groups of 3 and 4 and 5-7. So will a 3 and a 5 year old be in the same area doing different activities or in separate areas?

They move the kids around a lot in the 3-4 and 5-7 groups. Sometimes they are all in the club and have free choice or more structured activities, I don't think I've ever seen them broken in age groups when they are all in the club. Many times the 5-7 kids will go to other parts of the ship, like into the Lab, up on sports deck, etc. I don't think the 3-4s move around much. I think they will let a 5yo choose to move down to the 3-4s but not the 3-4 move up. Things might be looser if there are a lot fewer kids than normal.

[nskjerven]

I missed the Miley Barbara interview :sad2:

[gaylean93]

When we went my youngest was 4 and my oldest was 7. My youngest was pretty shy and she was able to hang around with her sister as much as she wanted. Pretty soon, the younger was out playing and having fun so her sister was able to go off and do her things. My understanding is that they are pretty flexible in most circumstances.

Thank you everyone for answering my questions. I'm not just a newbie, I'm an irritating newbie! No I'm just trying to figure it all out now because I always go on trips and find something out on the last day and think "I wish I would have known that sooner".

[Making_Memories]

I'm pretty sure they can both be in the other room. Smaller, more preschool toys etc. I would call and ask to be safe. I know my dd was 8 last summer and they let her go to deck 2 where it was supposed to be 10 and up, so I don't think they are tight on the rules.

I was wondering about that as Jacinda is nine and will be nine on the cruise if she can hang where her ten year old friends are sometimes. I assume there will be less kids on the cruise then usual so many they will let them switch around if they want.

[nskjerven]

Oh...whats csi about, can kids play it...my daughter loves csi

just got it, so I'll need a day to tell. It runs the clips very fast. I was stressing reading it in the car, so I quit. I won't stay up until 3am tonight, since Paul leaves tomorrow, or I'd be telling ya tonight :rotfl2:

[nskjerven]

That helps. My nephew is four and my daughter is five and they are worried that he won't want to go without her because he is shy. If she goes to his side on the first day, can she switch if she wants?

I was given grief about moving my 8 year old down to my 5 year olds club at Xmas, but I think it was because they were so crowded. I think there will be a different than normal kids club for our cruise.

[Tink rules]

Ok... 50 minutes and that included booking excursions... cursing the Gods of Palo Ressies... and pulling dear old mom out of bed to tell her of our itinerary..

No Palo, so I guess I will be getting on line on day 1...

This is what I've booked for excursions...


Castaway Cay - float rentals and because my mother talked me into it... Parasailing... (oh crap!!!)
Acapulco City Tour w/divers - 12:45 - 5:45
Puerto Vallarta - City Tour - 8:45 - 12:45 (and my nap at 1...:rotfl2: )
Cabo San Lucas - Harbor Cruise & Scenic Tour - 11:30- 3:45

Along with that... I have a Elemis Stone THerapy on May 15th at 3:30
& mom and I are going to have facials done on the afternoon of her birthday... May 13th (after lunch everyone...) at 3:15 and 4:30 respectively...

I decided that I will also call the GF spa and book something on the morning of the 8th so I can get in a pedicure for mom and a massage, etc. for me...

Now that you know all my spa treatments... (not enough for me, however...)

[onekindman]

Steve:

You have said it well. Every parent I believe thinks that what is going on with their child is the worst or hardest there ever has been. And we all struggle with making choices and parenting on a daily basis. We have a neighbor that has a disabled child that takes that child to the park at the end of our street everyday to swing. We have watched this man swing with his child all of Wilson's life (8 years). Paul and I try to tell ourselves when we are down and out on what is happening with our kids, whatever the dilemma of the day might be "there by the grace of God" we could be swinging at the park. I think we know that man is in a good place with his child, as he is swinging with him/her everyday. We are grateful for our child and our childs problems, no matter how big or small they are. We can swing at the park with our child. My hat is off to you. You are a great dad. Both of our glasses are always going to be full (half or more, depends on the time of day) and I will enjoy toasting mine with you on the ship. :thumbsup2

Thank you, Nanette. I look forward to hoisting my mug with all the DISer’s onboard; as long as Captain Tom does not allow me onto the bridge afterwards to take the helm!

[Making_Memories]

you are getting good at making us new homes thank you:thumbsup2

Well I can just go into edit on the fist page and then copy and paste all of it including the links. So all I have to do is paste that into a new post and all the links stay intact. Super easy once you set it up once.

The first time I did it was under stress as I was looking for the new one and couldn't find it as it had not been made yet. We had a mod saying make a new one and there was only two or three of us online. So I had to in order to keep talking! :rotfl2: So I did what I needed to so I could keep babbling...................:blush:

[Tink rules]

Ok... it was an experience... :upsidedow

I am off to bed now so I can get up at the crack of DAWN and sit and write my very nice letter to Mr. McAlpin and Mr. Iger about my lack of Palo ressies...

I need to do that on newly refreshed brain cells... which at this point... mine are not...

Sorry you guys had to go through so much last week...

Glad it went better...

night all...

[LiserAnn]

Forget about Vista. See if you can get something with XP.


I agree...it's more headache than anything. We have 4 computers (2 are in Mark's office) and of the 4, one has vista...that's the only one that has problems. For example, the boys can't access the Webkinz website from it. I don't have much a problem with anything else, but that's the computer that's in our family room, so it's a hassle because they really want to get on their webkinz. (We usually all sit on the computer upstairs for them to access it...I know more about Webkinz than I care to admit!!!)

[onekindman]

I just noticed you guys are in Burbank - any plans to attend the March or April DL meets?

Darrell and I are planning to go to both.

I am hoping to get away for the March brunch if I can arrange for a care worker to watch the boys. The April Dinner is the first night of passover, so my parents would shoot me if we were not at Seder that night with them. Both boys will hopefully not figure out that we are cruising again untill we get to MCO and get on the bus.

As a funny, just remember that if Jesus had held his last supper at any other time then Passover, instead of a tasteless flat waffer for communion, you would have a nice piece of egg bread!:rotfl2:

[fourmcds]

I agree...it's more headache than anything. We have 4 computers (2 are in Mark's office) and of the 4, one has vista...that's the only one that has problems. For example, the boys can't access the Webkinz website from it. I don't have much a problem with anything else, but that's the computer that's in our family room, so it's a hassle because they really want to get on their webkinz. (We usually all sit on the computer upstairs for them to access it...I know more about Webkinz than I care to admit!!!)


but the games are so fun, aren't they?!

[katypop]

Ok... 50 minutes and that included booking excursions... cursing the Gods of Palo Ressies... and pulling dear old mom out of bed to tell her of our itinerary..

No Palo, so I guess I will be getting on line on day 1...

This is what I've booked for excursions...


Castaway Cay - float rentals and because my mother talked me into it... Parasailing... (oh crap!!!)
Acapulco City Tour w/divers - 12:45 - 5:45
Puerto Vallarta - City Tour - 8:45 - 12:45 (and my nap at 1...:rotfl2: )
Cabo San Lucas - Harbor Cruise & Scenic Tour - 11:30- 3:45

Along with that... I have a Elemis Stone THerapy on May 15th at 3:30
& mom and I are going to have facials done on the afternoon of her birthday... May 13th (after lunch everyone...) at 3:15 and 4:30 respectively...

I decided that I will also call the GF spa and book something on the morning of the 8th so I can get in a pedicure for mom and a massage, etc. for me...

Now that you know all my spa treatments... (not enough for me, however...)

Ok... it was an experience... :upsidedow

I am off to bed now so I can get up at the crack of DAWN and sit and write my very nice letter to Mr. McAlpin and Mr. Iger about my lack of Palo ressies...

I need to do that on newly refreshed brain cells... which at this point... mine are not...

Sorry you guys had to go through so much last week...

Glad it went better...

night all...

Hi Michelle, It did go very easily didn't it:thumbsup2 Sorry everyone who tried at 90 days:grouphug: Got all of my excursions, but no Palos either:sad1: What time did you and your mom choose for Parasailing? I'm trying this too :faint: I've got 10:00 AM.
Kathe

[LiserAnn]

Yes, it was easier to do the email and there have been a lot of changes including a couple of people who cancelled who are on our master list... I'll forward that to you Lisa.

Kelly-please do forward those names to me because I've now had gift group folks asking how many people they should be buying gifts for.

Thanks!!!

[LiserAnn]

we knew that many moons ago...

Yes, we knew that many moons ago but we didn't know the connection to Kate until last week....that was a significant revelation!

[LiserAnn]

but the games are so fun, aren't they?!

Actually, they are...we bought the Love Frog and the Pug today. What have I gotten into!?!?! :lmao:

[fourmcds]

Actually, they are...we bought the Love Frog and the Pug today. What have I gotten into!?!?! :lmao:

Oh we have those...are you surprised?! :lmao:

[fourmcds]

Webkins ?:

So, what is everyone going to do about their pets while we are on the ship for 2 weeks? Will they really die if they aren't fed in that time? I know I am not getting internet access so the kids can take care of their pets. Good thing my mom likes to play the games too, I'll have to ask her to babysit the pets while we are gone:lmao:

[fourmcds]

I feel like Karen...but I can't remember what she would type:confused3 I just keep thinking of the All alone again song but I don't think that was it. Karen...we miss you!!!!!
Anyway, I am off to bed. Night all!

[readyalready]

Webkins ?:

So, what is everyone going to do about their pets while we are on the ship for 2 weeks? Will they really die if they aren't fed in that time? I know I am not getting internet access so the kids can take care of their pets. Good thing my mom likes to play the games too, I'll have to ask her to babysit the pets while we are gone:lmao:

if you put them to bed before you log off they will be fine, no huge internet bill necessary

[tink,too]

:wave2: I've just managed to book everything I wanted! :cheer2: Got our excursions and spa treatments sorted and registered our DD6 into the Oceaneer Club! :cool1:

I was really worried after reading all the horror stories from the repeat cruisers. It sounded like many of you were going insane after seeing the little blue fishies who just keep swimming, swimming, swimming... :scared: :sad2: But, here I am, wide awake in Scotland at 6.15 am all organised within an hour! :hyper: BTW - I've also quadruple checked everything and printed everything out for my files! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Although we weren't bothered about booking Palo (I know, what is wrong with us? :crazy2: ), being the good Diser that I am, I had a wee looky anyway - there's NOTHING available at all! :eek:

Hope all the rest of the first time cruisers on here managed to get everything they wanted! :flower3:

Well, since I'm awake and it's almost sunrise, I might as well go do some :laundy: !

[nskjerven]

Actually, they are...we bought the Love Frog and the Pug today. What have I gotten into!?!?! :lmao:

Oh we have those...are you surprised?! :lmao:

Webkins ?:

So, what is everyone going to do about their pets while we are on the ship for 2 weeks? Will they really die if they aren't fed in that time? I know I am not getting internet access so the kids can take care of their pets. Good thing my mom likes to play the games too, I'll have to ask her to babysit the pets while we are gone:lmao:

ha, I bet molly dog that she added last week (after pestering me for 6 months to get her computer OS upgraded) is dead. I'll let ya know this week.

Wilson got the turtle for his bday. Shall we exchange names to have the kids chat thru webkins? of course perhaps that isn't good since my kids have killed theirs allready :rotfl2:

I'm going to bed, nite nite see ya tomorrow on the new thread.:cloud9:

[CameronsDad]

I agree...it's more headache than anything. We have 4 computers (2 are in Mark's office) and of the 4, one has vista...that's the only one that has problems. For example, the boys can't access the Webkinz website from it. I don't have much a problem with anything else, but that's the computer that's in our family room, so it's a hassle because they really want to get on their webkinz. (We usually all sit on the computer upstairs for them to access it...I know more about Webkinz than I care to admit!!!)

Interesting to hear that. We run 8 systems (1/2 XP Pro, 1/2 Vista) and the best running are the Vistas. Son's is a Vista system and he has no problem accessing Webkinz, you never know.

Joseph

[edna mode]

We'll see you there - we usually catch at least a couple on a 7 night cruise so I'm sure we'll see more. Though we tend to go more to the PG-13 and R films.

Yes, this is my chance to see grown up films

[edna mode]

goodnight all - happy Oscar day

[LiserAnn]

Oh we have those...are you surprised?! :lmao:

HA HA...no I'm not surprised. You scare me! (Not really.)

Webkins ?:

So, what is everyone going to do about their pets while we are on the ship for 2 weeks? Will they really die if they aren't fed in that time? I know I am not getting internet access so the kids can take care of their pets. Good thing my mom likes to play the games too, I'll have to ask her to babysit the pets while we are gone:lmao:

Webkinz don't die...from their site:

In answer to your very important question, no, your Webkinz pet can't die. But if your pet's health dips below 9, it will definitely get sick. When that happens, your pet will have a green face and a thermometer in its mouth and you will have to take your pet to the clinic to visit Dr. Quack to make it feel better. The clinic is in the "Things to Do" menu. Your pet will never run away, either, though it will get very sad if you do not visit it.

[MrsMork]

I can't find the paddle boats on shore excursions. Do you just rent them when you get there or are they all gone?

If they don't show up, just go to the excursion desk onboard Sat afternoon. I am sure they are not all booked up.

[LiserAnn]

Interesting to hear that. We run 8 systems (1/2 XP Pro, 1/2 Vista) and the best running are the Vistas. Son's is a Vista system and he has no problem accessing Webkinz, you never know.


Well that IS interesting! The three main computers that the we've tried the webkinz on all have the same settings and the same virus software so we assumed it was Vista, maybe not?! Go figure!

[CameronsDad]

Well that IS interesting! The three main computers that the we've tried the webkinz on all have the same settings and the same virus software so we assumed it was Vista, maybe not?! Go figure!

Wife and I have high end systems for the business. But son's is an off the shelf Dell, low end system. Does make one wonder.

Joseph

[onekindman]

Ok good folks, time for me to head to bed too! I checked one last time and the boys and I are still in the lifeboat! You would think by now they would know which rooms are open!! Humm, could it be that I am being upgraded to a suite as the last opening onboard??:rotfl: Will just have to wait and see! Hugs to all:wave2:

[txtwins2000]

i HATE the stupid fish!!!!! I even know how to flyfish but I just wish I knew what kind of flies they liked!! Then we could all have sushi!!!

Anyways, it's been 1 hour and 51 minutes and I did make it to the excursion page and picked what I wanted but now I'm just waiting!!! I hope it won't go away before it even comes up to save!!!!! Lots of fun!!!

:fish:

[txtwins2000]

Ok good folks, time for me to head to bed too! I checked one last time and the boys and I are still in the lifeboat! You would think by now they would know which rooms are open!! Humm, could it be that I am being upgraded to a suite as the last opening onboard??:rotfl: Will just have to wait and see! Hugs to all:wave2:


We're still in them too!!

[taysmom]

go back in...alot of people get stuck, after 20 min. your excursions are released so log out and log in again. Alot of us had the same prob at 90 days...

[MrsMork]

Humm, could it be that I am being upgraded to a suite as the last opening onboard??:rotfl: Will just have to wait and see! Hugs to all:wave2:

Yep, that is probably it! :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

[CameronsDad]

Hope everyone was able to book their excursions. Off to bed, long day today, did sermon at church and just finished preping for a city meeting.

Joseph

[MrsMork]

i HATE the stupid fish!!!!! I even know how to flyfish but I just wish I knew what kind of flies they liked!! Then we could all have sushi!!!

Anyways, it's been 1 hour and 51 minutes and I did make it to the excursion page and picked what I wanted but now I'm just waiting!!! I hope it won't go away before it even comes up to save!!!!! Lots of fun!!!

:fish:

OH NO!!:crazy2: It sounded like folks were not having that trouble tonight. :flower3:

[txtwins2000]

OH NO!!:crazy2: It sounded like folks were not having that trouble tonight. :flower3:

I wish! I'm still stuck with the fish! I guess I wasn't lucky!!! Won't be buying a lottery ticket!!

[KiserFamily]

Hello. We are the Kiser Family from Georgia and we are on this terrific repo cruise with you guys. My husband and I and our three princesses, ages 12, 10 (having her birthday on the ship), and age 7. wE ALSO HAVE ONE LONE PIRATE... age 4. I would love to know more about get togethers, activities, etc. Thanks.

[txtwins2000]

Hello. We are the Kiser Family from Georgia and we are on this terrific repo cruise with you guys. My husband and I and our three princesses, ages 12, 10 (having her birthday on the ship), and age 7. wE ALSO HAVE ONE LONE PIRATE... age 4. I would love to know more about get togethers, activities, etc. Thanks.

Welcome!! At the end of this thread there's a detailed list of info! And since this is about to run out I'm sure it will be on the next thread too!!!

And yes, I'm still watching the fish! No room, No reservations!!!

[granmaz]

Great! I'll email you...I think I might have missed something. Who is Mrs. Bennett? Sorry if I should know. I'm a bit slow!
Lisa

I also NEED to know who Mrs. Bennett is. I'm slower than Lisa.:rotfl:

How pretty is Helen Mirrens Dress, she's always so beautiful.

I would like to think I would look like her - only a few years to go and it isn't looking good!:sad:

12 minutes in... all excursions booked....

NO PALO!!!

Well done on the excursions. Shame about Palo - hopefully when you board the ship.

Well, not too bad, only 10 minutes to book excursions. We were not able to book anything at Palo. But everything else is done.

Joseph

Not bad at all for excursions. Took 5 hours and a quarter for me to get 1 excursion the other week!:sad2:

I am hoping to get away for the March brunch if I can arrange for a care worker to watch the boys. The April Dinner is the first night of passover, so my parents would shoot me if we were not at Seder that night with them. Both boys will hopefully not figure out that we are cruising again untill we get to MCO and get on the bus.

As a funny, just remember that if Jesus had held his last supper at any other time then Passover, instead of a tasteless flat waffer for communion, you would have a nice piece of egg bread!:rotfl2:

Well, I never thought of that.:laughing:

i HATE the stupid fish!!!!! I even know how to flyfish but I just wish I knew what kind of flies they liked!! Then we could all have sushi!!!

Anyways, it's been 1 hour and 51 minutes and I did make it to the excursion page and picked what I wanted but now I'm just waiting!!! I hope it won't go away before it even comes up to save!!!!! Lots of fun!!!

:fish:

Oh no I thought things were going better.

Hello. We are the Kiser Family from Georgia and we are on this terrific repo cruise with you guys. My husband and I and our three princesses, ages 12, 10 (having her birthday on the ship), and age 7. wE ALSO HAVE ONE LONE PIRATE... age 4. I would love to know more about get togethers, activities, etc. Thanks.


Hi there and welcome. Have a look at the first page of this thread and PM Pj to get the password to her website that has lots of info. Ask your questions, we will be delighted to help. Within this group there are 107 children under 17!!

Anytime now this thread will be closed as it is almost at the 250 page limit but there will be a link to the new one.

Looking forward to meeting you.

[Making_Memories]

Hello. We are the Kiser Family from Georgia and we are on this terrific repo cruise with you guys. My husband and I and our three princesses, ages 12, 10 (having her birthday on the ship), and age 7. wE ALSO HAVE ONE LONE PIRATE... age 4. I would love to know more about get togethers, activities, etc. Thanks. Hello and welcome! I myself have a daughter who is nine and a son who is four. There is a ton of info to be had on the first post of this thread. We will be moving to a new thread in a few posts so we will be here (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23399743&posted=1#post23399743). The first post has a bunch of instructions for how to jump in and get started!
:flower3:

[granmaz]

Good morning Marr. You're up late again.:crazy2:

[granmaz]

Just popped on to the DCL site(still GTY) and there are more spa openings than ther were. I could have picked a few more treatments. Such a shame they didn't open up more Palo reservations though.:sad2:

[granmaz]

Just watching some of the Oscar dresses! Helen Mirren does indeed look wonderful.

[granmaz]

I really must lose weight and exercise more!

[txtwins2000]

I did it!! I got the 2 excursions we wanted! No Palos but we'll try later!! Good night!!!! Only 4 hours and 33 minutes watching the stupid fish! Anyone up for sushi!!!!:rotfl:

[ozdisneyfan]

Hello. We are the Kiser Family from Georgia and we are on this terrific repo cruise with you guys. My husband and I and our three princesses, ages 12, 10 (having her birthday on the ship), and age 7. wE ALSO HAVE ONE LONE PIRATE... age 4. I would love to know more about get togethers, activities, etc. Thanks.


Welcome!!! We are the Denison family, coming from Australia for this cruise. We are me (Leanne), DH (Brett) and DD (Sarah - 6 and 3/4 on cruise (very proud of her 3/4!!)

Everyone here is so friendly and helpful, so ask away!!

:wave2: :flower3:

[granmaz]

Deborah(Scottishwee), where are you? We haven't seen you since you set off on your birthday lunch with champagne on Saturday. Did you have too much of a good time?:headache: :sick: :tiptoe:

[Making_Memories]

I did it!! I got the 2 excursions we wanted! No Palos but we'll try later!! Good night!!!! Only 4 hours and 33 minutes watching the stupid fish! Anyone up for sushi!!!!:rotfl:

Congrats on getting what you had wanted. :cheer2: I do think everyone will be hating those fish by the time the cruise rolls around. :crazy2:

[Making_Memories]

Deborah(Scottishwee), where are you? We haven't seen you since you set off on your birthday lunch with champagne on Saturday. Did you have too much of a good time?:headache: :sick: :tiptoe:

She can't be too under the weather as she bid on an item I had on my eBay watch list yesterday! :lmao: Oh and no I am not going to bid on it against her. So she can't be feeling bad if she is on eBay maybe just busy with life. I know it sneaks up on me from time to time.
:)

[granmaz]

She can't be too under the weather as she bid on an item I had on my eBay watch list yesterday! :lmao: Oh and no I am not going to bid on it against her. So she can't be feeling bad if she is on eBay maybe just busy with life. I know it sneaks up on me from time to time.
:)

As long as she knew what she was bidding for.:rotfl2:

[granmaz]

Just been over on Pj's website and noticed there are a few more photos of cruisers up there. It is lovely to see you all, so if you haven't sent a photo to Pj yet, please do so.:thumbsup2

Sad to see a few who are no longer cruising with us though.:sad1:

[WDWLVR]

New Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1732575)

Good morning everyone! You have this down to a science. Since you have the new one started I'm going to close this one now.

Happy planning!