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

[Making_Memories]

May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves Stealing the Magic...AGAIN Panama Canal FL to CA

Link to part four HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1716554).
Link to part three HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709944).
Link to part two HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1698690).

SEE BELOW FOR SOME OF THE ORGANIZED MADNESS ONBOARD

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send your info to gain access after posting to this thread to introduce you and your travelling party

Master List
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send info below
1-your DISname
2-your first and last name, names of others in your party, please include ages and grades of any children in your party
3-cabin #
4-email address
5-geographical location
6-whether you're celebrating any special birthdays, annivs, etc.
7-whether or not you'll have a fish extender (PM pahrumpgirl (Carol) and she can share the cost details, etc)
8-whether or not you're participating in a gift giving group (PM Calmom (Lisa) if you want to join one)
*Your disboard name, first names and stateroom number will be printed in our private dis mini-navigator, unless specifically instructed not to do so. Also, each person participating in the fish exchange will have a NEMO next to their name. The rest of the information on the list will be kept private and not be published. It will be used primarily for those participating in gift giving and fish extenders, and any other special activities.

Fish Mail
PM Calmom aka Lisa up to March 1st
tell her if you would like to lead or get on a fish team
Fish Mail is where you get gifts during the cruise in your fish extender

Champagne Girls
PM EllaEnchanted aka Deb
Champagne tasting and sipping
Not sure where and when yet, but it will be onboard.
All attendees are the Champagne girls
must wear pink clothes and probably a pink tink tiara for our picture
Cheri is our mascot Sassy Bubbles who will wear the pink tink costume and she will be assisted by her mascot champagne cork, Corrine.
We have members, the tasters, and honorary members, the sippers and non-champagne drinkers, along with our mascots.

Secret Mickey Gifting
PM Sourmug aka Martha

Rubber Souvie Glow in the Dark Bracelets
PM Mishoe01 aka Monica

Lime Green Leis
PM LillyGator aka V

Scavenger Hunt
PM tigger1221
send group member names and ages

Scrapbooking Session
PM Seaulater aka Linda
Monday May 12th @ 1:30pm
Place: TBA
$10 to cover costs of supplies

Kids Chat Group
PM Nskjerven aka Nan
If your kids would enjoy chatting with others through Ship of Little Thieves on Yahoo

Bunco
PM Disneylover5
send your details
First game is our first sea day, at the Adults pool. DOD, Martinis and munchies

Door Tag
PM TADsMommy aka Karen
if you would like to join in and play

Hummerzines
PM fourmcds aka Kaylee
if you would like to ride from MCO to the port in a Hummer limo
The cost will be approximately 20.00 pp + tip
less then the cost of Disney transfers

Celebrations? Birthdays? Anniversaries?
PM GinaMarie
send the details so that we can all help you celebrate your special day(s)

Obtaining a Fish Extender
make your own?
eBay?
PM pahrumpgirl aka Carol she is sewing fish extenders once again

Poker Group
Looking for a leader

Mini Navigator
being compiled by Seaulater aka Linda

2005 Navigators
Want to know what happened 3 years ago on the first trip through the canal?? Then check out: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....25404&page=131
Post 1956 has the links to the PDF files

Brisully's great link to pictures of his previous DCL PC repo cruise. Including YUMMY pics of Palos Brunch!!! http://web.mac.com/brisully1/iWeb/Brian/Panama.html

Shipping something to DCL before the cruise
(no liquids or food)

Disney Cruise Line
9001 Marlin Street
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Mark on each box:
Sail Date
Vessel
Passenger Last Name and Stateroom # (if GTY, just put GTY)
Confirmation #
How many boxes: ____ of _____ (i.e. 1 of 2, 2 of 2)
ATTN: Housekeeping

Panama Canal Webcams
To see link click HERE (http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html) .

East Bound Canal Goers who would like to trade Goodies from Cruise
Rockolamamma

IMPORTANT DATES
May 10th We Sail Away!
May 11th Castaway Cay 9am-5pm
May 12th Sea Day Formal Night
May 13th Sea Day
May 14th Aruba 7:30am-9:30pm Tropical Night
May 15th Sea Day
May 16th Panama Canal Day!
May 17th Sea Day Semi Formal Night
May 18th Sea Day
May 19th Acapulco 12noon-9:30pm Mexican Deck Party
May 20th Sea Day
May 21st Puerto Vallarta 7:30am-4:45pm
May 22nd Cabo San Lucas 8am-7:30pm Pirate Night
May 23rd Sea Day Formal Ballroom under the Stars Night
May 24th Sea Day
May 25th Port of L.A. they drag us off the ship

IF YOU CAN THINK OF SOMETHING ELSE THAT SHOULD BE ON THIS POST (or removed) PLEASE PM ME!

[TADsMommy]

Happy Sunday!!

I finished catching up with Part 4 and found the "end". :rotfl:

We are doing a "final review" of our excursions then will be able to just sit back and count the days. I read someone else was doing that (in order to release any maybes for the 75days people) and thought it was a great idea.


:tinker: Karen

[milestogo]

hard to believe it's time to move again

[TADsMommy]

From Scottishwee35:

"I checked and still GTY, why is that.

As we had paid full amount and why we wait for GTY?

Do anybody know why?"



It seems that for my bookings, when a "household" books multiple rooms (in other words larger families with same names/address so it is obvious they live together, rather than "family" who may be coming from various parts of the world), they have a high priority, especially for connecting rooms.

Other than that, many times with DCL the GTY's seems to be cleared about 30days out. Just like other posters have mentioned, with the inventory control people handling 3 cruises a week, it is just a "wait your turn" kind of thing.

What I don't understand is when just a "random act of booking" occurs? :confused3

Hope everyone gets out of the lifeboats soon. :wizard:


:tinker: Karen

[TADsMommy]

From JLSE50:

"A friend of mine buys new underwear before a trip, leaves it home, packs her old underwear, wears it and throws it away. She says that gives her a little more souvenir space. "


We started doing this a few cruises ago and it is great!! Especially for a longer cruise with a family of 5!! We will have lots of extra space. The cost to replace the undies (which I do before we travel, so we come home to drawers full of clean undies) is well worth the extra space for us.


:tinker: Karen

[granmaz]

My old undies are comfy though!!!

[taysmom]

Just want the link booked already....see you on 4 until it's complete!

[Making_Memories]

Glad people found our new home! I can't believe how many posts we have so far! We will be thick as thieves by the time the cruise gets here.

Ok ok cheesy I know but cute, yes? :flower3:

[lillygator]

you guys don't mind grundy undies?? I have already packed my new ones...I am not sure if I could do that and they don't take up that much space do they?

[granmaz]

Grundy undies? I like it!!!

Well, I actually wouldn't wear really bad ones on holiday - just in case, you know!!!!:lmao:

[granmaz]

Ok, we're officially here now!!!

[granmaz]

Well it is past my bedtime here. Only here because there is a good programme on tv I think - well John is glued. Too complicated for me.

[granmaz]

will be saying goodnight then. Enjoy chatting.

[granmaz]

Not that there seems to be anyone around!

[Making_Memories]

Not that there seems to be anyone around!

Hey I'm here! :) It seems I am always here though....

[edna mode]

well it took me an hour, Kelly here, new screen name... same everything else.

[granmaz]

Well I'm not goling to remember you tomorrow Kelly!!:lmao:

[taysmom]

I like your new screen name..but you have to get your post count up

[granmaz]

So Edna, where does the name come from?

[taysmom]

And you're right..I do need that phone. I'm going to an auction next weekend..maybe they'll have one there???

[granmaz]

I liked your old name actually.

[Making_Memories]

you guys don't mind grundy undies?? I have already packed my new ones...I am not sure if I could do that and they don't take up that much space do they?

I am all for new stuff on the cruise! I only like to pack new stuff. Makes vacation even more special to me. :lovestruc

[edna mode]

Yeah, I'm lacking a few post numbers here, so I'll post a few in a row.

[granmaz]

Well I really am saying good night now.:wave2:

[edna mode]

Marilyn, Edna Mode is the gal in the picture, she is the costume designer from the Incredibles.

[edna mode]

Actually, she is a superhero costume designer!:cutie:

[Making_Memories]

well it took me an hour, Kelly here, new screen name... same everything else.

But new post count! that is the part most people do not want to part with around here! You will have to chat a lot to get caught up! :laughing:

[edna mode]

Goodnight over the pond

[edna mode]

I know, I didn't want to lose my big number, but my vacation plans came up when a few students googled me.

[edna mode]

When I signed up years ago, I didn't realize how involved I'd get with the various groups so i used my biz name - shouldn't have done that.

[edna mode]

It was supposed to be in the mid 70's this week, so we planned to go to DL, but alas, more rain coming.

[edna mode]

Hey Monica,
I made it through my backed up Jane Austen's last night and as things were moving along with Pride and Prejudice I forgot that it was many parts and was frustrated. More tonight. Have you seen the Jane Austen book club?
Kelly

[katypop]

Just want to say hi :goodvibes I tried to get caught up on our 4rth:rolleyes: but have given up, I'll try to keep up here for at least a little while :upsidedow

Kathe

[edna mode]

Ok, post 10 so i can PM again. I still have my old account, so I'm still available there, I just wanted to get moving on a new one.

[edna mode]

forgot to set up my subscribe!

[Making_Memories]

I know, I didn't want to lose my big number, but my vacation plans came up when a few students googled me.

Yes it makes sense. I noticed when googled my name leads back to here and my vacation plans. So from now on I am just MARR.....

[edna mode]

Sorry for all the posts guys, it's not letting me subscribe for some reason.

[gydell]

Oh my - I am only up to page 64 on part 4. Traveling is killing my dis time. I won't be home until tomorrow night so nobody should say anything until then!

[katypop]

It was supposed to be in the mid 70's this week, so we planned to go to DL, but alas, more rain coming.

Weather here this winter continues to be weird, all over the place! Last week we had rain, freezing rain, snow,snow and more snow.I had three very good workouts shoveling snow last week. Today I got up for work and it was freezing rain. Ugh! I could barely keep upright in my driveway to get to the car :scared: All I kept thinking about was how I was not allowed to break anything before this cruise :scared: Driving to work was not fun, but there were hardly any cars on the road so I just went slow and made it safely. When I was finished work, it was pouring rain, it just stopped a little bit ago. Tomorrow we are supposed to get snow. Tomorrow it is Family Day here in Ontario for the very first time, so I get to stay in and hopefully get caught up on here.After all,you all feel like family :goodvibes
Kathe

[lillygator]

woooooooooo hoooooooooooo!

[LisaG520]

Well we're back - tried to go see Diary of the Dead at the only theater it's playing at in the county. There are 2 Palm Aves off the 805 so of course we got off at the wrong one first. Thanks to the trusty Thompson Guide we figured out there were 2 and got back on the 805 to get to the right one. We arrive at the theater and there are hoardes of people pouring out into the parking lot. We walk up to the box office and they're closed due a power failure!

So we came back home and went to the steakhouse (Thanks Angie) and now are home for the rest of the day.

We'll try again tomorrow...

[LisaG520]

If anyone is interested in seeing all 5 best picture nominations AMC theaters are showing all 5 next Saturday. $30 gets you into all of them. Here they start at 11am and ends around 11pm.

Guess where we'll be next Saturday...

We've already seen Atonement and since it's showing at dinner time works out perfect to give us a break.

[tink1963]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SOPHIA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
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[lillygator]

yes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIA!

[LisaG520]

Happy Birthday Sophia!!! :cool1:

[Making_Memories]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIA!!!

[eeyorelvr10]

wow - I guess I will save the other 50 pages for tonight - subscribing!

:wave2: everyone! Catch you on the upside!:rotfl2:

[seaulater]

well it took me an hour, Kelly here, new screen name... same everything else.

Welcome Edna Mode! Can't wait to meet your alter ego.....tell us about yourself...:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[katypop]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SOPHIA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
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Hope you've had a GREAT BIRTHDAY SOPHIA!

Kathe

[nskjerven]

well it took me an hour, Kelly here, new screen name... same everything else.

how did you do it????? oh you didn't you just created a new one, darn I got excited there for a minute.

[nskjerven]

I know, I didn't want to lose my big number, but my vacation plans came up when a few students googled me.

ah ha. If my clients googled me and found me they would laugh. They know I'm a disney freak and no concern about what they hear me say here, I'd say it directly to them anyways. Of course they would then figure out I'm dising and not getting their stuff done, darn plan foiled :scared1: :lmao:

[edna mode]

Welcome Edna Mode! Can't wait to meet your alter ego.....tell us about yourself...:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

she's far more stuffy than me!

how did you do it????? oh you didn't you just created a new one, darn I got excited there for a minute.

Yeah, I couldn't make it work, asked everyone I could think of and decided to make the new one. I still have my old account too.

[nskjerven]

Yes it makes sense. I noticed when googled my name leads back to here and my vacation plans. So from now on I am just MARR.....

ok, I'll use 3 rrrrrssss I've been lazy and using only one sorry :guilty:

[nskjerven]

woooooooooo hoooooooooooo!

woo hoo what?

[nskjerven]

I don't like that once the thread is closed you lose your quotes, I had a few replies selected and lost them....I wish we didn't have to keep changing our thread.

And with that I'm going to say good bye so long, see ya around....

I'm just leaving for work. Got to get some stuff done so I can be gone tomorrow. See ya later tonight. Don't talk about me. :lmao:

[edna mode]

I'm off to do homework because I've spent way more hours fooling around with this name change than I care to admit!:surfweb:

[katypop]

woo hoo what?

Yes V , woo hoo what:confused3 was that for our new thread...or did you find some new wheels :car:

Kathe

[Making_Memories]

Well we're back - tried to go see Diary of the Dead at the only theater it's playing at in the county. There are 2 Palm Aves off the 805 so of course we got off at the wrong one first. Thanks to the trusty Thompson Guide we figured out there were 2 and got back on the 805 to get to the right one. We arrive at the theater and there are hoardes of people pouring out into the parking lot. We walk up to the box office and they're closed due a power failure!

So we came back home and went to the steakhouse (Thanks Angie) and now are home for the rest of the day. :)

We'll try again tomorrow...

Well at least you go to eat out for all that effort!

[katypop]

I don't like that once the thread is closed you lose your quotes, I had a few replies selected and lost them....I wish we didn't have to keep changing our thread.

And with that I'm going to say good bye so long, see ya around....

I'm just leaving for work. Got to get some stuff done so I can be gone tomorrow. See ya later tonight. Don't talk about me. :lmao:

I lost the quotes I wanted to reply to too :headache:
See ya later, have a good day at work, hurry back :goodvibes
Kathe

[Making_Memories]

ok, I'll use 3 rrrrrssss I've been lazy and using only one sorry :guilty:


Hey I'll answer to anything that sounds like Marrrrrrrrr that is about as far as most people get when reading it off paper anyhow. They get stumped on the second half and then I know they mean me!:)

[pjpoohbear]

Ok, post 10 so i can PM again. I still have my old account, so I'm still available there, I just wanted to get moving on a new one.

Kelly I updated all your links on the website, in roll call you have both names.

Pj

[ibouncetoo]

Lordy, take a little break and you kids close out the old thread and are five pages into a new one.

No time to catch up, Peg just called to meeto for an early dinner....gotta wash up and head out.

I'll catch up tonight.!

[Making_Memories]

I don't like that once the thread is closed you lose your quotes, I had a few replies selected and lost them....I wish we didn't have to keep changing our thread.

And with that I'm going to say good bye so long, see ya around....

I'm just leaving for work. Got to get some stuff done so I can be gone tomorrow. See ya later tonight. Don't talk about me. :lmao:


oops and here I had been talking to you! It's not like I am going to see you tomorrow or something! Oh wait I am!!!! LOL Cinda is really excited and I may have to bring a tagalong. Not sure if the rents can watch Dom or not so if not he will be with us too. I asked him if he wanted a make over. He screamed make up and ran. I guess that was a no?

[LisaG520]

Well at least you go to eat out for all that effort!

And now we're having cereal for dinner so no cooking!! Yippee:cool1:

[Making_Memories]

And now we're having cereal for dinner so no cooking!! Yippee:cool1:

That sounds like a plan to me! We had breakfast for dinner the other night. I have newly discovered Batter Blaster and I am loving it! Kids too they know they can get pancakes more often now. :rotfl:

[LisaG520]

That sounds like a plan to me! We had breakfast for dinner the other night. I have newly discovered Batter Blaster and I am loving it! Kids too they know they can get pancakes more often now. :rotfl:

It's taken a long time but Darrell has started to realize the beauty of cereal for meals other than breakfast! I could live on cereal.

What is a batter blaster? I'm picturing Buzz Lightyear...

[Making_Memories]

It's taken a long time but Darrell has started to realize the beauty of cereal for meals other than breakfast! I could live on cereal.

What is a batter blaster? I'm picturing Buzz Lightyear...


It squirts out just like whipped cream would. BATTER BLASTER (http://www.batterblaster.com/) It is super easy to use and no mess to clean up. Just heat the pan up and you are ready to go. Kids really like it and it makes mornings easier for me. Hey anything that means we can eat more pan cakes is a great thing! Two thumbs way up from me! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[lillygator]

woo hoo what?
a new thread!! I am a gal who throws a party for anything!
And now we're having cereal for dinner so no cooking!! Yippee:cool1:
sounds yummy!

I am bummed about the 500....! Oh well.

[tink1963]

a new thread!! I am a gal who throws a party for anything!

sounds yummy!

I am bummed about the 500....! Oh well.

The Daytona 500? If so, why are you bummed? Who did you want to win?

[LisaG520]

It squirts out just like whipped cream would. BATTER BLASTER (http://www.batterblaster.com/) It is super easy to use and no mess to clean up. Just heat the pan up and you are ready to go. Kids really like it and it makes mornings easier for me. Hey anything that means we can eat more pan cakes is a great thing! Two thumbs way up from me! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

I never saw that before - and I thought the bisquick bottles you just add water to were easy. I'll have to look for this in the store. Is it usually near where eggs and milk are sold?

[LisaG520]

a new thread!! I am a gal who throws a party for anything!

sounds yummy!

I am bummed about the 500....! Oh well.

What happened at the 500?

[tink1963]

I never saw that before - and I thought the bisquick bottles you just add water to were easy. I'll have to look for this in the store. Is it usually near where eggs and milk are sold?

Check at Costco. I've seen it demo'd there.

[LisaG520]

Check at Costco. I've seen it demo'd there.

No Costco card :sad2:

[Making_Memories]

I never saw that before - and I thought the bisquick bottles you just add water to were easy. I'll have to look for this in the store. Is it usually near where eggs and milk are sold?

YUP right there. I have friends who have bought it at their Costco in 4 packs but mine does not have it yet. Super easy and the kids love it. :) On their website there is a box to enter your zip code and find out what stores by you carry this.

[LisaG520]

YUP right there. I have friends who have bought it at their Costco in 4 packs but mine does not have it yet. Super easy and the kids love it. :)

Thanks - I'll look for it.

Maybe Sam's club has it too.

[lillygator]

well --- I am a curse on drivers I feel....I loved Alan Kulwicki, Davey Allison...then went on to Dale. IMO Teresa screwed everything and everyone over, but that is another thread entirely. One of my dorm mates in my freshman year really got me more into racing than Polk county did (imagine that!) So I follow it, and yes, I follow Dale Jr...but his teammates as well.....also Nemawreck.....(Joe Nemechek....)

[lillygator]

what is the deal with Lelli Kelli shoes?

[Making_Memories]

what is the deal with Lelli Kelli shoes?


Here goes my answer:

Some are very cute IMO
Some are very ugly IMO
All of them are overpriced IMO

:thumbsup2

Oh and edited to add: You can find great deals on them sometimes at either Amazon.com or at endless.com (owned by amazon too but they have different things from time to time)

[MouseFaninQueue]

Just doing a quick drive by posting to ensure I am registered for this thread.

Pretty happy. I got my Sanyo eneloop batteries today on sale! Just gotta pick up the charger on Tuesday.

Bought a cute Minnie Mouse outfit for my DD3 on sale. I will try and post pics when she wears it.

Got my PDA all set up to help with my geocaching - paperless now!!

Had a good Daddy/daughter outing with my DD6.

And now I get home to my wife doing up the finances to find out we are exactly where we thought we should be at this time.

The sun is shining, the snow is melting. Things are generally good right now.

[Making_Memories]

Just doing a quick drive by posting to ensure I am registered for this thread.

Pretty happy. I got my Sanyo eneloop batteries today on sale! Just gotta pick up the charger on Tuesday.

Bought a cute Minnie Mouse outfit for my DD3 on sale. I will try and post pics when she wears it.

Got my PDA all set up to help with my geocaching - paperless now!!

Had a good Daddy/daughter outing with my DD6.

And now I get home to my wife doing up the finances to find out we are exactly where we thought we should be at this time.

The sun is shining, the snow is melting. Things are generally good right now.

Great post all around! Sounds like you all have had a great day. :thumbsup2 I am wanting to get into geocaching. From what I have read online it would be a lot of fun for my daughter and I to do together. Are you able to do it with gps from a iPhone or Blackberry?

[txtwins2000]

It squirts out just like whipped cream would. BATTER BLASTER (http://www.batterblaster.com/) It is super easy to use and no mess to clean up. Just heat the pan up and you are ready to go. Kids really like it and it makes mornings easier for me. Hey anything that means we can eat more pan cakes is a great thing! Two thumbs way up from me! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


What a wonderful invention!! Too bad it's not sold around here! I just looked at the website and it's about an hour away to get one!! So I guess I'll have to wait for awhile!!! Enjoy them though!!!

[woody73]

I know, I didn't want to lose my big number, but my vacation plans came up when a few students googled me.
It's wise to be careful about posting on public boards.

Woody

[tink1963]

well --- I am a curse on drivers I feel....I loved Alan Kulwicki, Davey Allison...then went on to Dale. IMO Teresa screwed everything and everyone over, but that is another thread entirely. One of my dorm mates in my freshman year really got me more into racing than Polk county did (imagine that!) So I follow it, and yes, I follow Dale Jr...but his teammates as well.....also Nemawreck.....(Joe Nemechek....)

I LOVED Davey Allison. :love: :love: :love: After he died I have never really had an absolute favorite. Just a handful that I cheer for. Dale Jr., J.Gordon, I have more that I don't like then I do like:lmao: I was hoping that Jr. would get this first win with the new team. But boy, with Daytona, you never know until the last lap who is going to take the checkers.

[Jhalkias]

You know, this thread jumping makes me loco . . .

I just gave up on the last one since I can't quote anything . . .

But, I just had to copy the link to this . . . the picture was just too funny!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/SkjervenTourist12-26-05.jpg

Well, gotta go pick up Sophia at Grandma's - she went to a church event with her. Maybe I can catch up on this one later . . .

[GatorFamily]

Lordy, take a little break and you kids close out the old thread and are five pages into a new one.

No time to catch up, Peg just called to meeto for an early dinner....gotta wash up and head out.

I'll catch up tonight.!

Say "hi" to Peg for me:wave: Have fun at dinner:goodvibes

[GatorFamily]

Lordy, take a little break and you kids close out the old thread and are five pages into a new one.

No time to catch up, Peg just called to meeto for an early dinner....gotta wash up and head out.

I'll catch up tonight.!

You know, this thread jumping makes me loco . . .

I just gave up on the last one since I can't quote anything . . .

But, I just had to copy the link to this . . . the picture was just too funny!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/SkjervenTourist12-26-05.jpg

Well, gotta go pick up Sophia at Grandma's - she went to a church event with her. Maybe I can catch up on this one later . . .

that was a great Nan! :goodvibes Happy Birthday Sophia:cheer2:

[woody73]

If anyone is interested in seeing all 5 best picture nominations AMC theaters are showing all 5 next Saturday. $30 gets you into all of them. Here they start at 11am and ends around 11pm.
Wow, I haven't done a move marathon like that since college. Brings back fond memories.

Woody

[GatorFamily]

It squirts out just like whipped cream would. BATTER BLASTER (http://www.batterblaster.com/) It is super easy to use and no mess to clean up. Just heat the pan up and you are ready to go. Kids really like it and it makes mornings easier for me. Hey anything that means we can eat more pan cakes is a great thing! Two thumbs way up from me! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

that is so cool and organic...wow!!!:yay: Unfortunately DS is allergic to eggs so I have to make it the bisquick way with no eggs:sad2: wish they had it egg free though...I would be all over that and I love Costco:goodvibes

[GatorFamily]

Wow, I haven't done a move marathon like that since college. Brings back fond memories.

Woody

If we didn't have kids I would be all over that ...how fun. We used to watch eco challenge marathons when we didn't have kids all the time(its from the producer of survivor prior to survivor really cool extreme adventures we like watching the mount everest documentaries too...very cool)

[woody73]

I don't like that once the thread is closed you lose your quotes, I had a few replies selected and lost them....I wish we didn't have to keep changing our thread.
It's lousy that our threads get locked. And it's absurd that we cannot access our original thread.

Woody

[Making_Memories]

It's lousy that our threads get locked. And it's absurd that we cannot access our original thread.

Woody


I agree the orginal thread being gone is bad. I wish it was at least available to view.

[woody73]

And now we're having cereal for dinner so no cooking!!
Wow, haven't done that since college either!

Woody

[Making_Memories]

I have a question here:

How many suitcases are we allowed to bring on the ship.
I know about the airlines but does Disney put a limit on bags?

[txSleepingBeauty]

yay my dsil fixed my mini mac!!!!!!!! so I'm off the windoze and back to my apple...I'm soooo happy!

[pahrumpgirl]

Anybody watching Extreme Home Makeover? Patrick Henry, the boy that somebody posted a YouTube link about, the one that is blind and plays the piano and trumpet, is who they are making a home for.

Carol

[woody73]

. . . I am wanting to get into geocaching. From what I have read online it would be a lot of fun for my daughter and I to do together.
We have a friend who goes geocaching. He has a blast!

We joined him once when he found a cache at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It was very clever the way the cache was disguised.

Woody

[MouseFaninQueue]

Great post all around! Sounds like you all have had a great day. :thumbsup2 I am wanting to get into geocaching. From what I have read online it would be a lot of fun for my daughter and I to do together. Are you able to do it with gps from a iPhone or Blackberry?

Aarrgghh... Just typed up a big long response only to get kicked out by the disboards!!! It seemed just like being on the DCL website except no fishies to keep me entertained!!!!

Anyhow here goes attempt #2 at a response!

I really enjoy geocaching and if my wife woudl let me, I would probably be quite addicted to it. I really like that it gives us a good family outing (we are careful not to try and do caches that are too difficult for the kids). We also tend to do them when we are a long road trip as it helps to break up the monotony of the drive for the kids. And in general I don't like walking just walking's sake, so this gives me a purpose to the walk. Also, sometimes you can find out about places and things that are right in your own backyard that you never knew existed!

I will warn you however, it can be quite frustrating. One cache took me 3 attempts to find it. I thought it would be an easy find one day, so I went out on my way home from work to find out, traipsed around the bush in my shirt and tie and dress shoes and came up empty. took my nephew with me another time and still no luck. Took the girls out and find out it was right under my nose all 3 times!!

Here are a few pics of us geocaching:

Our first geocache find gave us a viewpoint of our fair city that we hadn't seen before. GCRAY8
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205931_3099.jpg

The one that gave me all the headaches. GCN2YP
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v96/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205958_4039.jpg

Ammo cans are the best because they hold all sorts of treasures! GCNAJ9
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209710_4196.jpg

Sometimes it's just the things you can see while geocaching that make it worthwhile. This guy didn't help me find the cache at all. GCXQZY
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209723_1692.jpg

It's fun to do with family. Here is Shannon with her Aunt out geocaching. GCGBKY
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v115/56/6/549000608/n549000608_353277_2644.jpg

Did I mention it was fun to do with family? Here is my dd3 (Kaleigh) having some fun caching. GC106KH
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209827_8948.jpg

And this is a travel bug that I sent out to commemorate the life of my late cousin. Hopefully it will find it's way to Scotland, where he wanted to visit and learn about his ancestors. VTBD40
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v96/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205960_4339.jpg

Geocaching can be fun and rewarding and really doesn't have to cost that much.

If you want I can talk to you about it while on the cruise. Heck, if there are others who are interested in the sport, maybe we can hold a group get together on the ship and I can try and answer some questions. Just one caveat: I am by no means an expert. I am still pretty green at this myself, but I think I have gotten most of the basics covered pretty well, and can at least help a few people get pointed in the right direction. I will be bringing my GPS and geocaching stuff with me on the cruise as there are some caches I want to try and find on the cruise (no not on the ship but in the ports ;)).

[GatorFamily]

Anybody watching Extreme Home Makeover? Patrick Henry, the boy that somebody posted a YouTube link about, the one that is blind and plays the piano and trumpet, is who they are making a home for.

Carol

will have to tivo that...thanks:goodvibes

[GatorFamily]

Anybody watching Extreme Home Makeover? Patrick Henry, the boy that somebody posted a YouTube link about, the one that is blind and plays the piano and trumpet, is who they are making a home for.

Carol

DH home from work...have a good night everyone:goodvibes

[MouseFaninQueue]

We have a friend who goes geocaching. He has a blast!

We joined him once when he found a cache at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It was very clever the way the cache was disguised.

Woody

Some of the hides can be quite clever. We found one that was hidden as a bird house. The hole where the birds go in wasn't really a hole, just an indentation (recessed) that was painted black and the roof was on hinges so you could open it and see the treasures inside.

I've seen them dressed up as rocks, and one nasty one had leaves and underbrush glued to it so it blended in with the bush. A buddy showed me one he did up that looks like a power post. Some can get quite mean. But I really like looking for ammo cans. They are the best because they have the best stuff left behind.

[GatorFamily]

Aarrgghh... Just typed up a big long response only to get kicked out by the disboards!!! It seemed just like being on the DCL website except no fishies to keep me entertained!!!!

Anyhow here goes attempt #2 at a response!

I really enjoy geocaching and if my wife woudl let me, I would probably be quite addicted to it. I really like that it gives us a good family outing (we are careful not to try and do caches that are too difficult for the kids). We also tend to do them when we are a long road trip as it helps to break up the monotony of the drive for the kids. And in general I don't like walking just walking's sake, so this gives me a purpose to the walk. Also, sometimes you can find out about places and things that are right in your own backyard that you never knew existed!

I will warn you however, it can be quite frustrating. One cache took me 3 attempts to find it. I thought it would be an easy find one day, so I went out on my way home from work to find out, traipsed around the bush in my shirt and tie and dress shoes and came up empty. took my nephew with me another time and still no luck. Took the girls out and find out it was right under my nose all 3 times!!

Here are a few pics of us geocaching:

Our first geocache find gave us a viewpoint of our fair city that we hadn't seen before. GCRAY8
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205931_3099.jpg

The one that gave me all the headaches. GCN2YP
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v96/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205958_4039.jpg

Ammo cans are the best because they hold all sorts of treasures! GCNAJ9
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209710_4196.jpg

Sometimes it's just the things you can see while geocaching that make it worthwhile. This guy didn't help me find the cache at all. GCXQZY
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209723_1692.jpg

It's fun to do with family. Here is Shannon with her Aunt out geocaching. GCGBKY
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v115/56/6/549000608/n549000608_353277_2644.jpg

Did I mention it was fun to do with family? Here is my dd3 (Kaleigh) having some fun caching. GC106KH
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209827_8948.jpg

And this is a travel bug that I sent out to commemorate the life of my late cousin. Hopefully it will find it's way to Scotland, where he wanted to visit and learn about his ancestors. VTBD40
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v96/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205960_4339.jpg

Geocaching can be fun and rewarding and really doesn't have to cost that much.

If you want I can talk to you about it while on the cruise. Heck, if there are others who are interested in the sport, maybe we can hold a group get together on the ship and I can try and answer some questions. Just one caveat: I am by no means an expert. I am still pretty green at this myself, but I think I have gotten most of the basics covered pretty well, and can at least help a few people get pointed in the right direction. I will be bringing my GPS and geocaching stuff with me on the cruise as there are some caches I want to try and find on the cruise (no not on the ship but in the ports ;)).

btw great pics:goodvibes looks like a fun outing

[MrsMork]

woooooooooo hoooooooooooo!

What, V? :confused3

[MrsMork]

Lordy, take a little break and you kids close out the old thread and are five pages into a new one.

No time to catch up, Peg just called to meeto for an early dinner....gotta wash up and head out.

I'll catch up tonight.!

She was looking for you for breakfast, but you were sleeping in! ;)

[woody73]

Some of the hides can be quite clever. We found one that was hidden as a bird house. . .

I've seen them dressed up as rocks . . .
It's quite clever making hides that blend in so well.

Woody

[MrsMork]

It's taken a long time but Darrell has started to realize the beauty of cereal for meals other than breakfast! I could live on cereal.

What is a batter blaster? I'm picturing Buzz Lightyear...

We love cereal at our house too. Breakfast, dinner, snacks. But.....we are out of milk so I think I need to make a trip to the grocery tonight.

[LisaG520]

You know, this thread jumping makes me loco . . .

I just gave up on the last one since I can't quote anything . . .

But, I just had to copy the link to this . . . the picture was just too funny!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/nskjerven/SkjervenTourist12-26-05.jpg

Well, gotta go pick up Sophia at Grandma's - she went to a church event with her. Maybe I can catch up on this one later . . .

Thanks - I missed out on commenting on the last thread.

Love the pic Nan!!

[MrsMork]

Just doing a quick drive by posting to ensure I am registered for this thread.

Pretty happy. I got my Sanyo eneloop batteries today on sale! Just gotta pick up the charger on Tuesday.

Bought a cute Minnie Mouse outfit for my DD3 on sale. I will try and post pics when she wears it.

Got my PDA all set up to help with my geocaching - paperless now!!

Had a good Daddy/daughter outing with my DD6.

And now I get home to my wife doing up the finances to find out we are exactly where we thought we should be at this time.

The sun is shining, the snow is melting. Things are generally good right now.


Ah, life IS good in the north country today! Enjoy!! :goodvibes

[LisaG520]

If we didn't have kids I would be all over that ...how fun. We used to watch eco challenge marathons when we didn't have kids all the time(its from the producer of survivor prior to survivor really cool extreme adventures we like watching the mount everest documentaries too...very cool)

Those were awesome!!!

[Making_Memories]

Aarrgghh... Just typed up a big long response only to get kicked out by the disboards!!! It seemed just like being on the DCL website except no fishies to keep me entertained!!!!

Anyhow here goes attempt #2 at a response!

I really enjoy geocaching and if my wife woudl let me, I would probably be quite addicted to it. I really like that it gives us a good family outing (we are careful not to try and do caches that are too difficult for the kids). We also tend to do them when we are a long road trip as it helps to break up the monotony of the drive for the kids. And in general I don't like walking just walking's sake, so this gives me a purpose to the walk. Also, sometimes you can find out about places and things that are right in your own backyard that you never knew existed!

I will warn you however, it can be quite frustrating. One cache took me 3 attempts to find it. I thought it would be an easy find one day, so I went out on my way home from work to find out, traipsed around the bush in my shirt and tie and dress shoes and came up empty. took my nephew with me another time and still no luck. Took the girls out and find out it was right under my nose all 3 times!!

Here are a few pics of us geocaching:

Our first geocache find gave us a viewpoint of our fair city that we hadn't seen before. GCRAY8
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205931_3099.jpg

The one that gave me all the headaches. GCN2YP
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v96/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205958_4039.jpg

Ammo cans are the best because they hold all sorts of treasures! GCNAJ9
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209710_4196.jpg

Sometimes it's just the things you can see while geocaching that make it worthwhile. This guy didn't help me find the cache at all. GCXQZY
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209723_1692.jpg

It's fun to do with family. Here is Shannon with her Aunt out geocaching. GCGBKY
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v115/56/6/549000608/n549000608_353277_2644.jpg

Did I mention it was fun to do with family? Here is my dd3 (Kaleigh) having some fun caching. GC106KH
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/56/6/549000608/n549000608_209827_8948.jpg

And this is a travel bug that I sent out to commemorate the life of my late cousin. Hopefully it will find it's way to Scotland, where he wanted to visit and learn about his ancestors. VTBD40
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v96/56/6/549000608/n549000608_205960_4339.jpg

Geocaching can be fun and rewarding and really doesn't have to cost that much.

If you want I can talk to you about it while on the cruise. Heck, if there are others who are interested in the sport, maybe we can hold a group get together on the ship and I can try and answer some questions. Just one caveat: I am by no means an expert. I am still pretty green at this myself, but I think I have gotten most of the basics covered pretty well, and can at least help a few people get pointed in the right direction. I will be bringing my GPS and geocaching stuff with me on the cruise as there are some caches I want to try and find on the cruise (no not on the ship but in the ports ;)).

All I know about it I read on the website or here from a couple posts. It does look like great fun and I am wanting to learn more for sure. Having it explained in real life gps and all would be great. I bet there are others who would like to learn more as well. If you do give an impromptu how to on the ship count me in!

[MrsMork]

I have a question here:

How many suitcases are we allowed to bring on the ship.
I know about the airlines but does Disney put a limit on bags?

No limit there. They will send you tags for 2 each person, but will have additional tags available from the porters at the port.

[ibouncetoo]

Hey Monica,
I made it through my backed up Jane Austen's last night and as things were moving along with Pride and Prejudice I forgot that it was many parts and was frustrated. More tonight. Have you seen the Jane Austen book club?
Kelly

I haven't see Jane Austen Book Club....think I'll have to rent it soon. Was it good (I read the book).


Oh my - I am only up to page 64 on part 4. Traveling is killing my dis time. I won't be home until tomorrow night so nobody should say anything until then!

uh, yeah, right. :thumbsup2

She was looking for you for breakfast, but you were sleeping in! ;)

Quite the reverse...SHE's the sleepy head. I'd already cleaned the kitchen, DISed and cooked up breakfast before she was out of bed. But we did just have a nice early dinner. It's "Bone Sucking Sunday" at Barracuda Beach Club, so we had wings! Yummm.

well, think I'll mosey back over to the old thread and read the last 12 pages....can't stand the thought of missing something...even if it's just missing out on some laughs. (Jan and Nan have both been on a roll :rotfl: lately!)

Kelly, love the new ID. :thumbsup2

.

[rufustee]

did any of you guys book this trip thru costco?
do they give you some sort of giftcard for booking thru them?

[Jhalkias]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SOPHIA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
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Sophia says THANK YOU!

[Making_Memories]

did any of you guys book this trip thru costco?
do they give you some sort of giftcard for booking thru them?

I had called and asked about it. It would have been like a $500 store gift card for my group. I was able to instead get $400 per room from dreams unlimited so I went that route.

[Jhalkias]

Sophia says THANK YOU for EVERYONE'S Birthday wishes!

[Jhalkias]

I don't like that once the thread is closed you lose your quotes, I had a few replies selected and lost them....I wish we didn't have to keep changing our thread.



I agree . . . like losing history, but, no choice.

[Making_Memories]

Sophia says THANK YOU for EVERYONE'S Birthday wishes!

Tell her she is welcome and Jacinda and Dominic say HI!

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

[MrsMork]

I got 4 window trimming on the front of the house and one on the deck painted today. Then mowed the lawn. Sunshine for 2 days already and more on the way tomorrow!! :banana: :woohoo: :yay: I hope to get a few more wndows painted tomorrow, plus paint the front door that DrHug repaired today. :thumbsup2 Off to the grocery now so I can feed this sweet man.

[Jhalkias]

What a wonderful invention!! Too bad it's not sold around here! I just looked at the website and it's about an hour away to get one!! So I guess I'll have to wait for awhile!!! Enjoy them though!!!

Hmmm . . . we don't carry this, but our competitor does . . .

[Jhalkias]

yay my dsil fixed my mini mac!!!!!!!! so I'm off the windoze and back to my apple...I'm soooo happy!

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 TWO thumbs UP!

[eeyorelvr10]

Not sure who posted on this but I have got to tell you. DH bought me this phone last year. I took it on the cruise with us and I :love: it.

While I never took any formal lessons with it - DH bought it for my b-day last July - I had fully intended to get it done when it got lifted from my body - once I returned of course - I was so worried about it abroad and come to have it stolen right in my own backyard.

Anyway, I refused to get one for 3 weeks in the hopes that it would be returned - I know everyone - pick yourselves up off the floor :rotfl2: - but I hoped that some kind human being would return it - I kinda suspect where it was taken - but to no avail. ANYWAY, back to my story - finally after 3 weeks - DH begged me to PLEASE buy another one - he would pay for it! He could not stand me going w/o it. He and the kids claimed that I was a bit "Grumpy" (and not the dwarf kind either) without it.

So when I went back to get on in October - they were offering lessons with it for 1 month. Course this was back in Nov/Dec when Christmas season was getting into full swing so who had time to take advantage.

I find that I :lovestruc it - especially the texting. The best part? My kids don't like it and can't always figure out where and how to operate it!

[lillygator]

ok...so hopefully I won't be driving the silver Durango - BUT a nice Gator blue one with DVD and wood grain like my truck....less miles and a little less $$....


wild, new cars in the past month, my mom, Expedition to an Izuzu Avenger (I think) Dsis ,,Blazer to a new Trailblazer, and now me!

[lillygator]

in its own weird way this kind of works out....my sis has a follow up appt on her lungs tomorrow in Sarasota....so I am going to try and leave work early so she can take me to Lakeland and on to Bartow to see the car.....my mom offered to drive me today but I was so over the dealers.

I am going to bed.....wish me luck!!

[iankh]

did any of you guys book this trip thru costco?
do they give you some sort of giftcard for booking thru them?

My understanding is that they do give a Costco giftcard.

[kimerinc]

John, Tell Sophia Savannah says Happy B-Day! We talked about her all day! Seriously!!

I hope Amy is doing well. I have never been so lonely as I am on overseas trips. I feel for her and I hope she is getting some time to see interesting things.


Sleepy today...

Kim

[GatorFamily]

Those were awesome!!!I know we really loved ecochallenge:thumbsup2

ok...so hopefully I won't be driving the silver Durango - BUT a nice Gator blue one with DVD and wood grain like my truck....less miles and a little less $$....


wild, new cars in the past month, my mom, Expedition to an Izuzu Avenger (I think) Dsis ,,Blazer to a new Trailblazer, and now me!
DVD in the car is soooo nice for the kids...we try to use it only on long trips but sometimes we use it around town.
My understanding is that they do give a Costco giftcard.
:thumbsup2 that's what they offered.

[GatorFamily]

oops double post

[Jhalkias]

John, Tell Sophia Savannah says Happy B-Day! We talked about her all day! Seriously!!

I hope Amy is doing well. I have never been so lonely as I am on overseas trips. I feel for her and I hope she is getting some time to see interesting things.


Sleepy today...

Kim

Kim,

Tell Savannah Sophia says HI!

Posting some photos from yesterday's party soon . . .

[Making_Memories]

Not sure who posted on this but I have got to tell you. DH bought me this phone last year. I took it on the cruise with us and I :love: it.

While I never took any formal lessons with it - DH bought it for my b-day last July - I had fully intended to get it done when it got lifted from my body - once I returned of course - I was so worried about it abroad and come to have it stolen right in my own backyard.

Anyway, I refused to get one for 3 weeks in the hopes that it would be returned - I know everyone - pick yourselves up off the floor :rotfl2: - but I hoped that some kind human being would return it - I kinda suspect where it was taken - but to no avail. ANYWAY, back to my story - finally after 3 weeks - DH begged me to PLEASE buy another one - he would pay for it! He could not stand me going w/o it. He and the kids claimed that I was a bit "Grumpy" (and not the dwarf kind either) without it.

So when I went back to get on in October - they were offering lessons with it for 1 month. Course this was back in Nov/Dec when Christmas season was getting into full swing so who had time to take advantage.

I find that I :lovestruc it - especially the texting. The best part? My kids don't like it and can't always figure out where and how to operate it!

Thanks for the review on the iPhone. I was kind of leaning towards one but still undecided on it. Still going back and forth about it while looking at various reviews online between that and a new blackberry.

[iankh]

The weather here today in Chicago was really foul. It rained a good part of the day and thunder storms.

The streets are a mess because the snow and ice have dammed up the sewers so streets started to flood.

I have about 3 inches of ice outside my back door next to the garage. There's about an inch of water on top of the ice now.

Tonight it is suppose to drop down to 20 degrees.

I can just imagine the ice flow outside my back door!

Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if I go out the back door tomorrow and find the Titanic embedded out there!

My WW meetings had attendance that was way down. My 11:00 AM usually has 60 people. I think about 20 showed up this morning. Pity too, it was a great topic.

[Making_Memories]

in its own weird way this kind of works out....my sis has a follow up appt on her lungs tomorrow in Sarasota....so I am going to try and leave work early so she can take me to Lakeland and on to Bartow to see the car.....my mom offered to drive me today but I was so over the dealers.

I am going to bed.....wish me luck!!

Maybe it was meant to be then! Good luck in the morning.

[Jhalkias]

I told you guys it would be the next thread before I got these posted . . .

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/20420Party11.jpg

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One of the gifts Sophia got yesterday was a painting set (acrylic) and she has set up a still life she wants to paint on the canvas that came with it. Daddy helped her draw the fruit.

Oh, and today, she got her American Girl stuff from Mom and Dad. A new bed, and several new outfits.

[Jhalkias]

Not sure who posted on this but I have got to tell you. DH bought me this phone last year. I took it on the cruise with us and I :love: it.

While I never took any formal lessons with it - DH bought it for my b-day last July - I had fully intended to get it done when it got lifted from my body - once I returned of course - I was so worried about it abroad and come to have it stolen right in my own backyard.

Anyway, I refused to get one for 3 weeks in the hopes that it would be returned - I know everyone - pick yourselves up off the floor :rotfl2: - but I hoped that some kind human being would return it - I kinda suspect where it was taken - but to no avail. ANYWAY, back to my story - finally after 3 weeks - DH begged me to PLEASE buy another one - he would pay for it! He could not stand me going w/o it. He and the kids claimed that I was a bit "Grumpy" (and not the dwarf kind either) without it.

So when I went back to get on in October - they were offering lessons with it for 1 month. Course this was back in Nov/Dec when Christmas season was getting into full swing so who had time to take advantage.

I find that I :lovestruc it - especially the texting. The best part? My kids don't like it and can't always figure out where and how to operate it!

Thanks for the review on the iPhone. I was kind of leaning towards one but still undecided on it. Still going back and forth about it while looking at various reviews online between that and a new blackberry.

I now have a Blackberry, but wish I had the iPhone. Unfortunately, all of our work phones are Verizon. No iPhone with Verizon. I like the Blackberry and am getting more used to it, but from everything I have seen the iPhone would be much better - especially since I have a Mac at home.

One thing with the Blackberry that is making me crazy is the calendar. It will only sync with Outlook 2002 or higher. Believe it or not, we are still using Office '97. :rotfl2:

It does play real nice with Sync in my Taurus, but the iPhone is compatible too. I bought a 4gb micro SD card for it, but when I try to sync with my Mac now, the phone reboots every time, and they are telling me it is a Verizon firmware problem. The BB is smaller, but that comes at a price with those tiny buttons for typing (I have the pearl). As far as web browsing, the browser on the BB is way inferior to Safari on the iPhone.

I do like having my email with me all the time though . . .

[Jhalkias]

OK, I promised some Harry Potter before bed tonight, so good night!:wave2:

[MouseFaninQueue]

All I know about it I read on the website or here from a couple posts. It does look like great fun and I am wanting to learn more for sure. Having it explained in real life gps and all would be great. I bet there are others who would like to learn more as well. If you do give an impromptu how to on the ship count me in!

Well ok, if there is anyone else out there that is interested in doing a get to together about geocaching I'll see about putting some stuff together and go over some of the basics.

Just PM me if you are interested in this and I will try and arrange a time that is convenient to all.

[taysmom]

My problem is, I don't really need a phone. I just thought it was cool the way you could see the pictures. Actually, after my motorola flip phone I had before, I went low tech on the replacement phone. No camera, no flip, no text. Just a basic phone. It keeps dying on me..probably dropped it too many times. I just don't want to spend the money on an Iphone and have the larger bill. BUT, I still really want the phone...see my dilemma. It's not necessary but still. I work hard. I know that once this phone goes, I'll end up with the iphone. (maybe thats why it gets dropped so much...oops)
Keep on posting your good times with the iphones. I don't need much more prodding, but it helps!

[pjpoohbear]

I really enjoy geocaching and if my wife woudl let me, I would probably be quite addicted to it. I really like that it gives us a good family outing (we are careful not to try and do caches that are too difficult for the kids). We also tend to do them when we are a long road trip as it helps to break up the monotony of the drive for the kids. And in general I don't like walking just walking's sake, so this gives me a purpose to the walk. Also, sometimes you can find out about places and things that are right in your own backyard that you never knew existed!

I will warn you however, it can be quite frustrating. One cache took me 3 attempts to find it. I thought it would be an easy find one day, so I went out on my way home from work to find out, traipsed around the bush in my shirt and tie and dress shoes and came up empty. took my nephew with me another time and still no luck. Took the girls out and find out it was right under my nose all 3 times!!
.....
Geocaching can be fun and rewarding and really doesn't have to cost that much.

If you want I can talk to you about it while on the cruise. Heck, if there are others who are interested in the sport, maybe we can hold a group get together on the ship and I can try and answer some questions. Just one caveat: I am by no means an expert. I am still pretty green at this myself, but I think I have gotten most of the basics covered pretty well, and can at least help a few people get pointed in the right direction. I will be bringing my GPS and geocaching stuff with me on the cruise as there are some caches I want to try and find on the cruise (no not on the ship but in the ports ;)).

Are you going to try and find one of the caches on Castaway Cay? That could be a find adventure.

Pj

[Making_Memories]

I told you guys it would be the next thread before I got these posted . . .

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http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/20420party51.jpg

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One of the gifts Sophia got yesterday was a painting set (acrylic) and she has set up a still life she wants to paint on the canvas that came with it. Daddy helped her draw the fruit.

Oh, and today, she got her American Girl stuff from Mom and Dad. A new bed, and several new outfits.

Looks like lots of fun was had by all. I can imagine she is tired tonight after all the bouncing around!

[pjpoohbear]

Hey ladies at the end of Dance Wars the new Dancing with the Stars cast will be announced, is that good for a woo hoo V?

Pj

[readyalready]

Thanks for the review on the iPhone. I was kind of leaning towards one but still undecided on it. Still going back and forth about it while looking at various reviews online between that and a new blackberry.

I'm dissing on my iPhone and looooove it!

[Tigger1221]

For those ordering the grab bag of pins through here: http://www.mousepinsonline.com/tp40/Application.asp?app=Store01&C=1489

I don't know if you care but alot of those pins are not real disney pins. They are alot cheaper and the cast members are able to accept them but we take them to the back and change them for new ones. If you don't care if they are real than that is a good price. However if you want real one the are$2 each on ebay.

[nskjerven]

It squirts out just like whipped cream would. BATTER BLASTER (http://www.batterblaster.com/) It is super easy to use and no mess to clean up. Just heat the pan up and you are ready to go. Kids really like it and it makes mornings easier for me. Hey anything that means we can eat more pan cakes is a great thing! Two thumbs way up from me! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

this stuff looks good!

[woody73]

I'm dissing on my iPhone and looooove it!
I'm impressed.

Woody

[MouseFaninQueue]

Are you going to try and find one of the caches on Castaway Cay? That could be a find adventure.

Pj

That is my plan and one of the driving forces behind trying to go paperless. I've got one of those on my watchlist and have been watching as people find it and post their comments. Might even start a travel bug there and see where it goes.

[eeyorelvr10]

My problem is, I don't really need a phone. I just thought it was cool the way you could see the pictures. Actually, after my motorola flip phone I had before, I went low tech on the replacement phone. No camera, no flip, no text. Just a basic phone. It keeps dying on me..probably dropped it too many times. I just don't want to spend the money on an Iphone and have the larger bill. BUT, I still really want the phone...see my dilemma. It's not necessary but still. I work hard. I know that once this phone goes, I'll end up with the iphone. (maybe thats why it gets dropped so much...oops)
Keep on posting your good times with the iphones. I don't need much more prodding, but it helps!


Forgot to mention - iPhone does not receive MMS messages. I cannot get attachments on my phone. Right now - DD is clamoring for me to take her to the store so can't explain what mms is right now that is a downfall but I can receive pictures if its included in the body.

Still don't let that detract. The text messaging is great. International Roaming is $5.99 a month just in case your interested. Cost me $20 might have been $30 for a one time activation fee so that's not a surprise. But it worked wonderfully on the Magic. I got World Traveller hence my DH put on my voicemail - Laura E - World Traveller! :thumbsup2


Oooops - she's really mad - gotta go

[MrsMork]

I told you guys it would be the next thread before I got these posted . . .

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http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/20420party21.jpg

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/20420party31.jpg

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/20420party4.jpg

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/20420party51.jpg

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One of the gifts Sophia got yesterday was a painting set (acrylic) and she has set up a still life she wants to paint on the canvas that came with it. Daddy helped her draw the fruit.

Oh, and today, she got her American Girl stuff from Mom and Dad. A new bed, and several new outfits.

John1, looks like Sophia had a good time! Notice the little boys heads are sweaty....won't want to be the one driving them home! :lmao: I remember that little boy sweat smell in my car! One thing I don't miss. :rotfl:

[LisaG520]

Anybody else watching the new Big Brother?

I'm really not liking anyone in this group. Usually there is someone you start liking early on but not this season. Way too much whining - even for BB!!!

[readyalready]

My understanding is that they do give a Costco giftcard.

I think the card ends up being about 7-10% of the fare of the cruise. I think that normally Costco rebates more than DU, but when DU was doing double credits for the Panama cruises they were higher.

[amesmom]

I think we're set on excursions now. We're mostly doing things on our own and mostly quiet beach/shopping days.

1. Castaway Cay: Just beaching it. Maybe renting bikes. DH and the boys will definitely go sailing if there is enough wind. It was too calm last time we were there.

2. Aruba: Going to the beach. Might book a room at the Hyatt with DH's points if it doesn't cost us too many points. Although DH is spending the week in Chicago next week, so more Hyatt points. :thumbsup2

3. Acapulco: We just can't seem to get excited about Acapulco, but we'll definitely want off the ship after so many days at sea. Probably going to CiCi Waterpark.

4. Puerto Vallarta: Booked the Los Veranos Canopy Tour through Puerto Vallarta Tours. I haven't used that tour company before but they got good comments on Tripadvisor and they have a "no port-no pay" cancellation policy for most of their tours, including the canopy tour.

5. Cabo San Lucas: Taxi to Medano Beach. Suggestions on where to head on this beach??? It looks like it goes for quite a stretch.

[MrsMork]

For those ordering the grab bag of pins through here: http://www.mousepinsonline.com/tp40/Application.asp?app=Store01&C=1489

I don't know if you care but alot of those pins are not real disney pins. They are alot cheaper and the cast members are able to accept them but we take them to the back and change them for new ones. If you don't care if they are real than that is a good price. However if you want real one the are$2 each on ebay.

Are the $2 on that site real? They sure seem to be advertised as real Disney pins. It is so hard for those of us who don't trade alot and usually just buy from Disney to know this stuff. Easy to rip me off! :sad2:

[Tink rules]

All I did was to get on an airplane to come home (to a dead battery in my car at the airport lot...:headache: )

And you guys get thrown off another thread!!!

Now how am I going to catch up with all the Smarties advice I missed out on?????

[MrsMork]

All I did was to get on an airplane to come home (to a dead battery in my car at the airport lot...:headache: )

And you guys get thrown off another thread!!!

Now how am I going to catch up with all the Smarties advice I missed out on?????

It would seem that you do have your work cut out for you! :surfweb: :surfweb: :surfweb: ;)

[nskjerven]

Are the $2 on that site real? They sure seem to be advertised as real Disney pins. It is so hard for those of us who don't trade alot and usually just buy from Disney to know this stuff. Easy to rip me off! :sad2:

I wish I had known this prior to spending my $60. Oh well. Do you think it would be bad taste to have the kids trade them?

I ordered some for Molly to keep, they look just like the hidden mickey pins we've gotten before. :sad2:

[nskjerven]

All I did was to get on an airplane to come home (to a dead battery in my car at the airport lot...:headache: )

And you guys get thrown off another thread!!!

Now how am I going to catch up with all the Smarties advice I missed out on?????

Don't worry Queenie, when it's really good advice I save it to say again. and again, and again....:lmao:

[txtwins2000]

Are the $2 on that site real? They sure seem to be advertised as real Disney pins. It is so hard for those of us who don't trade alot and usually just buy from Disney to know this stuff. Easy to rip me off! :sad2:

The $2 pins are the real cast lanyard hidden mickey pins!!! And in the grab bags I've had very few propins which are the old disney trading pins! They were the company Disney used before they started making them themselves! So they are all legitimate but the old propins are not the fancy new ones Disney sells!! But again, yes, the $2 pins are the "real" deals!! Hope this helps clarify it!!!

And Gary does work with Disney on all his deals when he buys out the pins from companies! I've talked to him many times about this!! He's actually an insurance investigator and his wife is an attorney!! Just some background for you!!! And no they're not my relatives!! I just have usually ordered them over the phone with him and he is a talker and a HUGE Disney fan!!!

Anyways, hope this helps!!!

[nskjerven]

The $2 pins are the real cast lanyard hidden mickey pins!!! And in the grab bags I've had very few propins which are the old disney trading pins! They were the company Disney used before they started making them themselves! So they are all legitimate but the old propins are not the fancy new ones Disney sells!! But again, yes, the $2 pins are the "real" deals!! Hope this helps clarify it!!!

And Gary does work with Disney on all his deals when he buys out the pins from companies! I've talked to him many times about this!! He's actually an insurance investigator and his wife is an attorney!! Just some background for you!!! And no they're not my relatives!! I just have usually ordered them over the phone with him and he is a talker and a HUGE Disney fan!!!

Anyways, hope this helps!!!

Okay sigh of relief. I feel better thanks for the extra details. I read the site info and it sounded real. Of course a faker would/could sound real too of course.

When I get them I'll report back on the actual feel of what I get.

[taysmom]

I was going to order from this company too. Nan...let me know what you think after you get them.

S

[readyalready]

Who had someone on ebay that they usually buy pins from? I haven't found the one I used yet, it has been almost a year.

[MrsMork]

The $2 pins are the real cast lanyard hidden mickey pins!!! And in the grab bags I've had very few propins which are the old disney trading pins! They were the company Disney used before they started making them themselves! So they are all legitimate but the old propins are not the fancy new ones Disney sells!! But again, yes, the $2 pins are the "real" deals!! Hope this helps clarify it!!!

And Gary does work with Disney on all his deals when he buys out the pins from companies! I've talked to him many times about this!! He's actually an insurance investigator and his wife is an attorney!! Just some background for you!!! And no they're not my relatives!! I just have usually ordered them over the phone with him and he is a talker and a HUGE Disney fan!!!

Anyways, hope this helps!!!


Thanks for the clarification. I see they have a line of propins. So, they were the Disney Pins before Disney Pins were the Disney Pins, right?

[txtwins2000]

Thanks for the clarification. I see they have a line of propins. So, they were the Disney Pins before Disney Pins were the Disney Pins, right?

Yes!! It does get confusing though!!

[txtwins2000]

Hi!

I'm so sorry I suggested the mouse pins website to you guys! It seems like you are all now worried! I've used use it QUITE a few times and have never had any trouble! You have all been so nice with suggestions, etc. that I wanted to help all of you out who were interested in trading pins! So I apologize for stirring up the pot!! So if you would rather buy off E-bay please go right ahead!!!

And again I apologize to anyone I've concerned!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful week!!!

(And by the way I'm just in the habit of always using exclamation marks...I'm not "yelling" as was stated in an earlier message by someone!!:rotfl: )

[eeyorelvr10]

I'm dissing on my iPhone and looooove it!



Quick - please send me instructions - I've always gotten the message - the site has too many pages too open. Being the DIS - I thought it was this site. Apparantly - it is not! :headache:

[LiserAnn]

well it took me an hour, Kelly here, new screen name... same everything else.

Kelly-how did you do that? I was told you could not change your screen name!?!?

[LiserAnn]

Sorry for all the posts guys, it's not letting me subscribe for some reason.

Nevermind :goodvibes I get how you got your new name...you created a new user name. I thought you had changed it. My goof!

[readyalready]

Quick - please send me instructions - I've always gotten the message - the site has too many pages too open. Being the DIS - I thought it was this site. Apparantly - it is not! :headache:

I have the 8gb and have never had to do anything other than pull up the page, how old is your iphone?

[LiserAnn]

Cabo San Lucas: Taxi to Medano Beach. Suggestions on where to head on this beach??? It looks like it goes for quite a stretch.

When we were on the Magic in 2005 we went to "The Office". It was a perfect spot, right in front of the Magic.

(I know I've posted this pic before but I had to add it again for excitement! :laughing: Mark and Ryan are on the jet ski closest to the Magic.)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5442.jpg


Beach view from The Office:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5444.jpg

[nskjerven]

Hi!

I'm so sorry I suggested the mouse pins website to you guys! It seems like you are all now worried! I've used use it QUITE a few times and have never had any trouble! You have all been so nice with suggestions, etc. that I wanted to help all of you out who were interested in trading pins! So I apologize for stirring up the pot!! So if you would rather buy off E-bay please go right ahead!!!

And again I apologize to anyone I've concerned!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful week!!!

(And by the way I'm just in the habit of always using exclamation marks...I'm not "yelling" as was stated in an earlier message by someone!!:rotfl: )

I'm totally good now that you confirmed your info. Please don't take offense by the discussions that go on here. Some of us have been talking for over a year now, and our conversations tend to be very informal and comfortable. Please keep sharing your stuff, what ever it may be we all like to hear info from each other.

Nan

p.s. I'm the yelling mom, my son told me that I was yelling in a note I wrote him the other night (I have no voice due to sore throat) because I used an !!! silly boy :lmao:

[txtwins2000]

I'm totally good now that you confirmed your info. Please don't take offense by the discussions that go on here. Some of us have been talking for over a year now, and our conversations tend to be very informal and comfortable. Please keep sharing your stuff, what ever it may be we all like to hear info from each other.

Nan

p.s. I'm the yelling mom, my son told me that I was yelling in a note I wrote him the other night (I have no voice due to sore throat) because I used an !!! silly boy :lmao:

Hi Nan,

I didn't take any offense to it....but I just didn't want anyone to worry either!! I know I'm new on this site but certainly not new to Disney!! So thanks for your kindness!!! And I hope you get your voice back, so you can "yell" if you want to!!!:rotfl:

[eeyorelvr10]

I have the 8gb and have never had to do anything other than pull up the page, how old is your iphone?

I just got it end of Sept or Mid Oct - Maybe I should of taken advantage of those free lessons huh? :confused3

Oh well, I got the 8gb too. Someday - maybe in about 80 days or so - you can just "show" me. :thumbsup2 :woohoo: :woohoo:

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi All!! So it's winter up here on the mountain in the Poconos and there's 4 inches of snow on the ground and John's truck lost its brakes. So we can't plow and get ourselves off our mountain.

Our electric went out for half a day this week too. Somehow I lost my eyeglasses during that time......still haven't found them and it has been a few days. I'm wearing an old old pair.

On a good note, I ordered John's Mexican night shirt. For tropical and mexican, we're just wearing themed shirts. For Pirate's night we have the whole costume.

Here's John's authentic Mexican Wedding Shirt:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/babymexshirt.jpg

Next I'm going to order the soft sided 9 pack cooler and I think I'm done getting everything I need.

[readyalready]

I just got it end of Sept or Mid Oct - Maybe I should of taken advantage of those free lessons huh? :confused3

Oh well, I got the 8gb too. Someday - maybe in about 80 days or so - you can just "show" me. :thumbsup2 :woohoo: :woohoo:

Have you tried pulling it up with no other browser windows up? I sometimes get the 'cannot download' with emails, then if I clear some out it will download more of the message. That makes me think you have a memory issue, but I'm just guessing.

I'd be happy to show you in 80 days if you don't figure it out before then.

I love catching up on DIS when killing time in random places. Earlier we were driving home from the mountains and it was too dark to read a book but not DIS on the iphone. I don't like to post on it very much tho.

[EllaEnchanted]

I have come to the realization that I'm not going to be able to wear my two new dresses for formal nights on this cruise. I'm glad I got them two sizes smaller and that I have them. I'll save them for a future day. It's going to take me longer than the time I have left before this cruise to lose the weight I need to lose. I'm not losing it like I was before I stopped smoking. I've stuck to my diet strictly this week and didn't lose anything. Because I noticed that I have replaced cigarettes with food. I constantly eat cheerios and I'll have two diet snacks a day instead of one and I'll have a fruit and a yogurt instead of one or the other. I'm still dieting strictly, but I'm eating continuously. That will slow down over time, but I'm still new at this not smoking thing....and I need the cheerios and food for now.

I guess I'll be wearing my old dresses to formal nights this cruise. I'll save my new dresses for another cruise and strive to get there at a later time. I'm not going to make it in the next two months.

[EllaEnchanted]

The upside is that I don't smoke anymore and since I don't have to buy all new clothes in a new size, I'm already packed and ready to go. Just need to get a cab or car service to the airport leaving from home at the start of this trip.

We did our income taxes and we'll use the money that we're getting back to play on this trip. So that really makes us ready to go. Just two more months and three weeks to go.....it will go very quickly.

[LisaG520]

The upside is that I don't smoke anymore and since I don't have to buy all new clothes in a new size, I'm already packed and ready to go. Just need to get a cab or car service to the airport leaving from home at the start of this trip.

We did our income taxes and we'll use the money that we're getting back to play on this trip. So that really makes us ready to go. Just two more months and three weeks to go.....it will go very quickly.


Wow - that sounds so soon!!!!!

[LisaG520]

The upside is that I don't smoke anymore and since I don't have to buy all new clothes in a new size, I'm already packed and ready to go. Just need to get a cab or car service to the airport leaving from home at the start of this trip.



That is a huge accomplishment in itself!! :thumbsup2 Be very proud of yourself!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Wow - that sounds so soon!!!!!

YES IT DOES!!!!! What a great thing that is......John and I were talking this morning over coffee and decided how much we really need this trip. Our last cruise was anything but fun for us with the whole family. We actually couldn't wait to get off the boat and have that trip be over. So it doesn't count as a magical mickey cruise.....like this one is going to be. We need it so badly and can't wait for it to get here. It's getting very very close now. I'm so psyched!

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

I really enjoy geocaching and if my wife woudl let me, I would probably be quite addicted to it.

If you want I can talk to you about it while on the cruise. Heck, if there are others who are interested in the sport, maybe we can hold a group get together on the ship and I can try and answer some questions.

I'd enjoy learning about it...anyone else?

[EllaEnchanted]

That is a huge accomplishment in itself!! :thumbsup2 Be very proud of yourself!!

Thanks Lisa.....I learned that as much as I thought I could, you can't do everything all at once and expect good results. First the smoking, then the weight....focus on one thing at a time and be more successful that way. It's all good!

[LisaG520]

YES IT DOES!!!!! What a great thing that is......John and I were talking this morning over coffee and decided how much we really need this trip. Our last cruise was anything but fun for us with the whole family. We actually couldn't wait to get off the boat and have that trip be over. So it doesn't count as a magical mickey cruise.....like this one is going to be. We need it so badly and can't wait for it to get here. It's getting very very close now. I'm so psyched!

I'm starting to get the packing urge - but we still need our clothes out as the weather will be summer like before be we leave here. Plus we still need our luggage for other work trips in between.

I think I'm going to make a few projects to keep me busy - an autograph book for fellow cruisers and a travel journal as we like to write down what we did each day. Makes trip reports and scrapbooking way easier. I do still need to make our fish extender too. These should make me feel like I'm getting ready to go.

[LisaG520]

Night Deb!

[Making_Memories]

I now have a Blackberry, but wish I had the iPhone. Unfortunately, all of our work phones are Verizon. No iPhone with Verizon. I like the Blackberry and am getting more used to it, but from everything I have seen the iPhone would be much better - especially since I have a Mac at home.

One thing with the Blackberry that is making me crazy is the calendar. It will only sync with Outlook 2002 or higher. Believe it or not, we are still using Office '97. :rotfl2:

It does play real nice with Sync in my Taurus, but the iPhone is compatible too. I bought a 4gb micro SD card for it, but when I try to sync with my Mac now, the phone reboots every time, and they are telling me it is a Verizon firmware problem. The BB is smaller, but that comes at a price with those tiny buttons for typing (I have the pearl). As far as web browsing, the browser on the BB is way inferior to Safari on the iPhone.

I do like having my email with me all the time though . . .

This would be a fun phone for me and no work applications needed. I would want it for looking on the net and checking email. The gps sounds like something I could use too. For something purely for your own amusement would you say the iPhone is a better bet then a Blackberry? My laptop is a Sony so no added plus there.

[Making_Memories]

My problem is, I don't really need a phone. I just thought it was cool the way you could see the pictures. Actually, after my motorola flip phone I had before, I went low tech on the replacement phone. No camera, no flip, no text. Just a basic phone. It keeps dying on me..probably dropped it too many times. I just don't want to spend the money on an Iphone and have the larger bill. BUT, I still really want the phone...see my dilemma. It's not necessary but still. I work hard. I know that once this phone goes, I'll end up with the iphone. (maybe thats why it gets dropped so much...oops)
Keep on posting your good times with the iphones. I don't need much more prodding, but it helps!

I use a Nextel phone. No added goodies really needed besides the radio. I love the radio. push to talk. Can't get much easier then that! My daughter has one too so she can reach me just by chirping me, no need to even call. She chirps me right after the school bell rings, Mom where are you? My biggest problem with the iphone is there is no chirp!

[Making_Memories]

I'm dissing on my iPhone and looooove it!

Ok see that is a big plus for it right there! :)

[Making_Memories]

this stuff looks good!


It is very good! Really easy too. That's the best part.

[nskjerven]

ok, got my invoices done for work, so I can play tomorrow without to much stress. Still have another 2 batches of invoices, but the important ones are DONE!

We'll catch up in the late after noon from our mini meet tomorrow, Steph, Marr and I are meeting up at Libby Lus with the girls for fun :dance3:

Nite all :cloud9:

[Making_Memories]

Thanks for the clarification. I see they have a line of propins. So, they were the Disney Pins before Disney Pins were the Disney Pins, right?

Yes before Disney realized they could have ALL the profit and why share!

[granmaz]

John, loved the pictures of Sophia's party. Isn't it funny how all the girls are on one side and the boys on the other!! Glad she had a lovely weekend.

Marilyn, Edna Mode is the gal in the picture, she is the costume designer from the Incredibles.

Ah, thank you. Have never seen the film.

Actually, she is a superhero costume designer!:cutie:

superhero, now you're talking!!!:lmao:

I know, I didn't want to lose my big number, but my vacation plans came up when a few students googled me.

Best to be careful I think.

Oh my - I am only up to page 64 on part 4. Traveling is killing my dis time. I won't be home until tomorrow night so nobody should say anything until then!

I will be glad when you are back and caught up! Missed you!

It squirts out just like whipped cream would. BATTER BLASTER (http://www.batterblaster.com/) It is super easy to use and no mess to clean up. Just heat the pan up and you are ready to go. Kids really like it and it makes mornings easier for me. Hey anything that means we can eat more pan cakes is a great thing! Two thumbs way up from me! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Now that looks so good and easy, and surprisingly doesn't have additives.(or many) Can't see it ever being on sale over here so may have to pack one to try!

I have come to the realization that I'm not going to be able to wear my two new dresses for formal nights on this cruise. I'm glad I got them two sizes smaller and that I have them. I'll save them for a future day. It's going to take me longer than the time I have left before this cruise to lose the weight I need to lose. I'm not losing it like I was before I stopped smoking. I've stuck to my diet strictly this week and didn't lose anything. Because I noticed that I have replaced cigarettes with food. I constantly eat cheerios and I'll have two diet snacks a day instead of one and I'll have a fruit and a yogurt instead of one or the other. I'm still dieting strictly, but I'm eating continuously. That will slow down over time, but I'm still new at this not smoking thing....and I need the cheerios and food for now.

I guess I'll be wearing my old dresses to formal nights this cruise. I'll save my new dresses for another cruise and strive to get there at a later time. I'm not going to make it in the next two months.

Deb, you have done such a great job stopping smoking, and soon you will be reaping the benefits. I know it is so disappointing about the weight, but you can do that later. You are going to look lovely in the clothes you already have - I know that.
How are the legs doing?

[Making_Memories]

Hi!

I'm so sorry I suggested the mouse pins website to you guys! It seems like you are all now worried! I've used use it QUITE a few times and have never had any trouble! You have all been so nice with suggestions, etc. that I wanted to help all of you out who were interested in trading pins! So I apologize for stirring up the pot!! So if you would rather buy off E-bay please go right ahead!!!

And again I apologize to anyone I've concerned!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful week!!!

(And by the way I'm just in the habit of always using exclamation marks...I'm not "yelling" as was stated in an earlier message by someone!!:rotfl: )

Please don't apologize!!!! You gave a good tip! They do sell several brands I see on the site. The propins are the older Disney pins I only know that because my daughter was wearing her lanyard one trip and four people tried to trade her for one pin. She will not trade it because it was one of the very first she traded for on her first "pin trading day". One of the people who wanted it told me it was a propin pin. I had no idea what it was but she said it was an older Disney pin. The pin everyone wanted from my daughter is older then she is! So if it has some of those in the grab bag I can't see it being a bad thing. I have no idea about any other brands though that is the extent of my knowledge.

This is from my google search trading pins:

Bertoni-Milano is more widely recognized by its name G.D.E. Bertoni, the world-famous maker of the World Cup soccer trophies for decades. In fact, the business has been producing metal designs for over 100 years. During the 1990s (possibly 1980s as well), they were the official Disney licensee for Italy for pins. During that time, they produced about 100 or so different Disney designs that ranged in quality from extremely good to fair. The different poses is what people seem to really like about the company's products.. Bertoni pins are tradeable in the parks.

I confess I also really like Germany's ProPin Disney pins. They were the official Disney Germany licensee for Disney pins 1995 through 2000, creating over 250 designs including 20 or more 9-pin collections. Their forte' was in using up many many colors on their small pins, making the detail of Propins stunning. ProPins are all tradeable in the Disney parks.

I will be ordering a grab bag for me! :thumbsup2

[Making_Memories]

When we were on the Magic in 2005 we went to "The Office". It was a perfect spot, right in front of the Magic.

(I know I've posted this pic before but I had to add it again for excitement! :laughing: Mark and Ryan are on the jet ski closest to the Magic.)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5442.jpg


Beach view from The Office:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5444.jpg

My heart is beating a little faster after seeing that pic there! OMG can it be May already! C'mon I can't wait!

[Making_Memories]

The upside is that I don't smoke anymore and since I don't have to buy all new clothes in a new size, I'm already packed and ready to go. Just need to get a cab or car service to the airport leaving from home at the start of this trip.

We did our income taxes and we'll use the money that we're getting back to play on this trip. So that really makes us ready to go. Just two more months and three weeks to go.....it will go very quickly.

I have to say I am really amazed at you doing this with so little complaining on the boards.... you made it seem easy. I know so many who tried and failed many times over yet you seem to have decided it was best for you and stuck with it! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I for one do not care about your dresses being new or older. ;)

It's the size of your heart, not your dress that matters! :flower3:

[Making_Memories]

I'd enjoy learning about it...anyone else?


yup I am in!

[granmaz]

Well it is another beautiful if very cold day here. I'm going to try and have a fruitful day inside sorting cupboards, cruise things etc. I suddenly wake up worrying I haven't done anything to my fish extender yer, and I have no door signs.

I'm not doing my cruise cloithes shopping till April but I do have items I bought in the sales last summer hiding away somewhere I must find and have a look at.

[Making_Memories]

WoW Where is everyone? Should I go look and see if people got lost when we moved the thread? :rotfl2: Maybe I should check the main boards? There has to be some kind of problem. I left the thread and came back HOURS LATER to only four pages!!!!! What the heck?

[granmaz]

I think everybosy else is in bed!!! You are really up late!

[granmaz]

Have a good night's sleep Marr. I 'm still sitting here dissing at almost 9.30am!!!:eek:

[Making_Memories]

Have a good night's sleep Marr. I 'm still sitting here dissing at almost 9.30am!!!:eek:

And I am still awake! :scared1: I am meeting steph and nan at 11am so I suppose I should go to bed! :rotfl: So I will say goodnight and talk to you all in the evening. :)

[scottishwee35]

Good Morning

wow, had been reading past 14 pages already:surfweb:

From Scottishwee35:

"I checked and still GTY, why is that.

As we had paid full amount and why we wait for GTY?

Do anybody know why?"



It seems that for my bookings, when a "household" books multiple rooms (in other words larger families with same names/address so it is obvious they live together, rather than "family" who may be coming from various parts of the world), they have a high priority, especially for connecting rooms.

Other than that, many times with DCL the GTY's seems to be cleared about 30days out. Just like other posters have mentioned, with the inventory control people handling 3 cruises a week, it is just a "wait your turn" kind of thing.

What I don't understand is when just a "random act of booking" occurs? :confused3

Hope everyone gets out of the lifeboats soon. :wizard:


:tinker: Karen

thanks Karen for explaning it. I got it now.

From JLSE50:

"A friend of mine buys new underwear before a trip, leaves it home, packs her old underwear, wears it and throws it away. She says that gives her a little more souvenir space. "


We started doing this a few cruises ago and it is great!! Especially for a longer cruise with a family of 5!! We will have lots of extra space. The cost to replace the undies (which I do before we travel, so we come home to drawers full of clean undies) is well worth the extra space for us.


:tinker: Karen

Sound good but I like to bring half old and half new :rolleyes:

My old undies are comfy though!!!

Well, buy same one? I understand that so I.

I have to say I am really amazed at you doing this with so little complaining on the boards.... you made it seem easy. I know so many who tried and failed many times over yet you seem to have decided it was best for you and stuck with it! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I for one do not care about your dresses being new or older. ;)

It's the size of your heart, not your dress that matters! :flower3:

Aye, I agreed with you.:hippie:

Scottishwee35:)

[granmaz]

And I am still awake! :scared1: I am meeting steph and nan at 11am so I suppose I should go to bed! :rotfl: So I will say goodnight and talk to you all in the evening. :)


I hope you all have a great get together. Wish I could join you.:)

[chip&dale&fun]

Glad people found our new home! I can't believe how many posts we have so far! We will be thick as thieves by the time the cruise gets here.

Ok ok cheesy I know but cute, yes? :flower3:

Good Morning All - I found you but I think I will need to ask some questions again - No way I can keep up.

Hope evryone had a good weekend. We were busy - hence no posting on Sunday - gasp....

I saw a question on dressing for the Tropical and Mexican nights -- Pirate goes without saying. Tropical is no brainer for us, our normal wear - in fact - although we do have Disney tropical outfits...

What does one wear for Mexican night????

[chip&dale&fun]

If we didn't have kids I would be all over that ...how fun. We used to watch eco challenge marathons when we didn't have kids all the time(its from the producer of survivor prior to survivor really cool extreme adventures we like watching the mount everest documentaries too...very cool)

Actually - we say the Ironman this weekend - I cannot imagine the challenge - not for the atheletes but for the regular folks....

:happytv: my idea of a marathon.

OK - I am not that bad....Plan on hitting the gym while on the ship and doing some walking...

[chip&dale&fun]

It's lousy that our threads get locked. And it's absurd that we cannot access our original thread.

Woody

I have heard they are trying to get links to all the closed thread - there is a 2005 I am waiting for - but the altnerative was slooooooow boards.

Dis is great - small price for what they host....

[chip&dale&fun]

I have a question here:

How many suitcases are we allowed to bring on the ship.
I know about the airlines but does Disney put a limit on bags?

Interested in the answer - I am planning on bringing an extra BOX - has our wine and books you all suggetsed to leave in Cave Cove....and box will stay on the ship. Hope there is not a limit of 2 bags apiece...

[chip&dale&fun]

Anybody watching Extreme Home Makeover? Patrick Henry, the boy that somebody posted a YouTube link about, the one that is blind and plays the piano and trumpet, is who they are making a home for.

Carol

Yes - on our brand new HDTV - I went through a box of tissues....

[chip&dale&fun]

I got 4 window trimming on the front of the house and one on the deck painted today. Then mowed the lawn. Sunshine for 2 days already and more on the way tomorrow!! :banana: :woohoo: :yay: I hope to get a few more wndows painted tomorrow, plus paint the front door that DrHug repaired today. :thumbsup2 Off to the grocery now so I can feed this sweet man.

Can you come down to Florida and help me finish our house? We started in 2004 and after 4 hurricanes, never finished. All the remains is the front door, front room window accent and the back door accent.....

Please??????????????


I'd finish but it needs to be a nice day with no wind...and those days now we are diving!!!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

When we were on the Magic in 2005 we went to "The Office". It was a perfect spot, right in front of the Magic.

(I know I've posted this pic before but I had to add it again for excitement! :laughing: Mark and Ryan are on the jet ski closest to the Magic.)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5442.jpg


Beach view from The Office:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5444.jpg

What 2005 Cruise did you take? We were in November Eastern....

[chip&dale&fun]

I'm starting to get the packing urge - but we still need our clothes out as the weather will be summer like before be we leave here. Plus we still need our luggage for other work trips in between.

I think I'm going to make a few projects to keep me busy - an autograph book for fellow cruisers and a travel journal as we like to write down what we did each day. Makes trip reports and scrapbooking way easier. I do still need to make our fish extender too. These should make me feel like I'm getting ready to go.

Gosh - I am too. One of my cruise friend veterns passed along a tip - she hangs all the clothes on a laundry rack and then sorts so packing is a breeze. We do not have a laundry room or a rack, but I think I can find on pretty cheap and this will help with the "what do I really need to take" spats that usually errupt at our house 2 days before the trip....

I figure two weeks, less stress...I can always donate the wrac to a shelter afterwards.

[chip&dale&fun]

Scrap-booking - I went to the scrapbook store to purchase a glue stick - no glue sticks but a 50% new owner sale...I now have neat pages of Mexico and other disney add-ons....

Guess I need to sign on for the scrap-booking course now.....'

What color - RED???? Green????

Time for me to leave for work. Not sure if I will be able to catch up later - but everyone have a great day.

[granmaz]

Good Morning All - I found you but I think I will need to ask some questions again - No way I can keep up.

Hope evryone had a good weekend. We were busy - hence no posting on Sunday - gasp....

I saw a question on dressing for the Tropical and Mexican nights -- Pirate goes without saying. Tropical is no brainer for us, our normal wear - in fact - although we do have Disney tropical outfits...

What does one wear for Mexican night????


I think Mexican means a few different ideas, but the most popular here are for the guys a guayabera shirt. Best to google them.
They are also known as Mexican wedding shirts.

We have difficulty getting them over here in the UK, so I think John will probably just wear a linen shirt.well trousers too of course.:lmao:

[Mom323]

Hi All, I haven't fallen off the planet. I've been busy working 3p-11p for the last few days. I head off again in a few minutes for a day shift. :eek:

Does any one know if they sell clothing at Mexico in Epcot?

Thanks.

[Mom323]

Also , I'm sure this has been asked again, but I haven't caught up on the old thread, but any news on Noel or Aunty Brat?
I had DD, Katie go on facebook and look for Noel and her DD. Neither have a public profile.

[granmaz]

Hi All, I haven't fallen off the planet. I've been busy working 3p-11p for the last few days. I head off again in a few minutes for a day shift. :eek:

Does any one know if they sell clothing at Mexico in Epcot?

Thanks.

That is a good question.

I do know that Julie, (MexicanMouseketeer) has offered to get some authentic stuff for any who want, which I would quite like to do, but not sure what type of things are available.

Also , I'm sure this has been asked again, but I haven't caught up on the old thread, but any news on Noel or Aunty Brat?
I had DD, Katie go on facebook and look for Noel and her DD. Neither have a public profile.

Nobody has heard anything unfortunately. :sad1:

[pahrumpgirl]

Hi All, I haven't fallen off the planet. I've been busy working 3p-11p for the last few days. I head off again in a few minutes for a day shift. :eek:

Does any one know if they sell clothing at Mexico in Epcot?

Thanks.

I am pretty sure I have seen things. I think they may be a little more expensive than you might find other places though. :confused3

Carol

[granmaz]

I am pretty sure I have seen things. I think they may be a little more expensive than you might find other places though. :confused3

Carol


Perhaps Monica can look when she is next there.:confused3

[scottishwee35]

When we were on the Magic in 2005 we went to "The Office". It was a perfect spot, right in front of the Magic.

(I know I've posted this pic before but I had to add it again for excitement! :laughing: Mark and Ryan are on the jet ski closest to the Magic.)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5442.jpg


Beach view from The Office:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/LiserAnn/154_5444.jpg

Beautiful photos, did you went in 2005 at Panama Canal? You must enjoyed it and come back again?

Hi All!! So it's winter up here on the mountain in the Poconos and there's 4 inches of snow on the ground and John's truck lost its brakes. So we can't plow and get ourselves off our mountain.

Our electric went out for half a day this week too. Somehow I lost my eyeglasses during that time......still haven't found them and it has been a few days. I'm wearing an old old pair.

On a good note, I ordered John's Mexican night shirt. For tropical and mexican, we're just wearing themed shirts. For Pirate's night we have the whole costume.

Here's John's authentic Mexican Wedding Shirt:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/babymexshirt.jpg

Next I'm going to order the soft sided 9 pack cooler and I think I'm done getting everything I need.





Hi Deb

Well organised :thumbsup2 , I like it the shirt - beautiful:thumbsup2



I think Mexican means a few different ideas, but the most popular here are for the guys a guayabera shirt. Best to google them.
They are also known as Mexican wedding shirts.

We have difficulty getting them over here in the UK, so I think John will probably just wear a linen shirt.well trousers too of course.:lmao:

How about my work M&S? :rolleyes1 I know expensive.

Let me know if you see anything you like, email me okay

Scottishwee35

[granmaz]

How about my work M&S? :rolleyes1 I know expensive.

Let me know if you see anything you like, email me okay

Scottishwee35

I haven't had a good look yet but I am a real pushover for M&S. I'll go and have a mooch around soon!!:thumbsup2

[lillygator]

good morning!
I am trying to do a personalized Gator plate....now who would want G8R V? Come one!

[JLSE50]

I am pretty sure I have seen things. I think they may be a little more expensive than you might find other places though. :confused3

Carol

There are some things in some little gift shops hiding along the sides. Expensive compared to sidewalk vendors in Mexico perhaps, but a fair selection that can be tried on.

I just read your post in Thread 4 about wishing you could have been more patient with your Mom.

I am sure you were wonderful. At any given time we can only do the best we can do.

Now, when you are more rested, you have the leisure to think of all the things you wish you had said and done, but at the time you did the VERY BEST that you could. I am sure of it.

Please remind yourself of it and if you need more reminders, PM me and I will tell you over and over and over. Please do not beat yourself up over it now. That only hurts you.


Do I wish I lived closer to my Mom so I could see her before she totally forgets me? Sure, but I cannot do it.

Do I wish I had been more patient when I had her for respite visits? Sure, but the reality of her 24/7 care overwhelmed me more than I wanted to admit to anyone at the time.

I am sad that I wasn't more loving and patient, but I did the best I could. I was so EXHAUSTED. I have to remind myself of that daily as she slips further and further away all while living 700 miles from me in an Alzheimer's care facility with my brother as the primary care contact.

Jan

[granmaz]

good morning!
I am trying to do a personalized Gator plate....now who would want G8R V? Come one!

Oh yes - great for you!!!

[iankh]

I am off from work today!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana:

It was a very busy weekend. Lots of errands, and lots of work on Mouse Manager. Some corrections and communications to be made.

I was literally on the go from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM both Saturday and Sunday.

I'm relieved to have today off and am planning on resting

(Well, maybe I might do a little work on updating Mouse Manager WDW restaurant menus).

For the most part, I'm planning on parking my butt and taking it easy.

------------------------

On a completely different note...

I was reading posts about people being sad that they could not do more for their aging parents.

I ended up being the primary care giver for my father. It was a very upsetting circumstance. He had first one leg amputated due to geriatric diabetes. So, I moved him to Chicago.

He then had his remaining leg amputated. It was a very hard time for everyone especially him, because nearly the identical thing happened to his father, my grandfather. (And, yes it does worry me too).

I think one does the best one can, and sometimes we need to concede that is all that can be done.

In my case it was rather odd and not what I would have predicted. I would have not been the person to have had this responsibility because my father and I had never had a good or close relationship. It would be polite to say that our relationship was "strained."

It amazed me that I was the only one who stepped up to the responsibility. No one in my family who was "close" to him stepped up. In my mind there was no question about how I felt. It was about what was the right thing to do.

I suppose, though a horrible situation, it worked out for the best. In some ways we mended our relationship. I think in the end, it brought us both peace of mind.

[ibouncetoo]

Scrap-booking - I went to the scrapbook store to purchase a glue stick - no glue sticks but a 50% new owner sale...I now have neat pages of Mexico and other disney add-ons....

Guess I need to sign on for the scrap-booking course now.....'

What color - RED???? Green????



:lmao: I was soooo indecisive about the cover color....that I don't even remember which one I picked! I think I saved that PM, so I can go look it up at some point...but I THINK I picked green. :confused3

Ian, are your WW meetiings right in the city? My sister (lives around LSD and Belmont) is getting a bit burned out with her leader/group. I think she goes to a N. Michigan Avenue meeting. I've encouraged her to try other meetings, but she is SUCH a creature of habit. :sad2:

Slept in a bit this morning, so it's time to start another week..at least it will be quiet at work today, with all our clients being closed for President's Day. I'm taking my trip folder in with me and will work on that once my two or three hourse worth of business is done!

....later kids....

.

[pahrumpgirl]

Hey Ian,

What part of Chicago do you live in? I have a brother who lives in Medinah. He is a Captain for American Airlines. I have been to Chicago many times.

Carol

[iankh]

Hey Ian,

What part of Chicago do you live in? I have a brother who lives in Medinah. He is a Captain for American Airlines. I have been to Chicago many times.

Carol

Carol,

Medina is about 28 miles west of me.

I live in the city on the north side. It's great, a Brown Line El station is literally 1.5 blocks from my house. I have a movie theatre .5 blocks from my house, and about 30 restaurants in a 3 block radius.

I take public transportation to work. I sort of wish I had an iPhone so I could cruise the web during my ride.

[JLSE50]

It squirts out just like whipped cream would. BATTER BLASTER (http://www.batterblaster.com/) It is super easy to use and no mess to clean up. Just heat the pan up and you are ready to go. Kids really like it and it makes mornings easier for me. Hey anything that means we can eat more pan cakes is a great thing! Two thumbs way up from me! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: The ad on their website is a hoot. De ja vous from my childhood on the B&W part. Very clever product! I hope the inventor is celebrating on a DCL Cruise. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Jan :earsgirl:

[JLSE50]

Anybody watching Extreme Home Makeover? Patrick Henry, the boy that somebody posted a YouTube link about, the one that is blind and plays the piano and trumpet, is who they are making a home for.

Carol

Is the home makeover something we can view on-line somewhere? That house is something I would like to see.

Jan :earsgirl:

[granmaz]

It's a week since I sent an email to Tom McAlpin and I haven't heard anything, not even a mass produced reply. Should I just leave it, send it again or another one?

To be honest I did expect some kind of response. It was not a ranting email at all.

[pahrumpgirl]

There are some things in some little gift shops hiding along the sides. Expensive compared to sidewalk vendors in Mexico perhaps, but a fair selection that can be tried on.

I just read your post in Thread 4 about wishing you could have been more patient with your Mom.

I am sure you were wonderful. At any given time we can only do the best we can do.

Now, when you are more rested, you have the leisure to think of all the things you wish you had said and done, but at the time you did the VERY BEST that you could. I am sure of it.

Please remind yourself of it and if you need more reminders, PM me and I will tell you over and over and over. Please do not beat yourself up over it now. That only hurts you.


Do I wish I lived closer to my Mom so I could see her before she totally forgets me? Sure, but I cannot do it.

Do I wish I had been more patient when I had her for respite visits? Sure, but the reality of her 24/7 care overwhelmed me more than I wanted to admit to anyone at the time.

I am sad that I wasn't more loving and patient, but I did the best I could. I was so EXHAUSTED. I have to remind myself of that daily as she slips further and further away all while living 700 miles from me in an Alzheimer's care facility with my brother as the primary care contact.

Jan

I am off from work today!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana:

It was a very busy weekend. Lots of errands, and lots of work on Mouse Manager. Some corrections and communications to be made.

I was literally on the go from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM both Saturday and Sunday.

I'm relieved to have today off and am planning on resting

(Well, maybe I might do a little work on updating Mouse Manager WDW restaurant menus).

For the most part, I'm planning on parking my butt and taking it easy.

------------------------

On a completely different note...

I was reading posts about people being sad that they could not do more for their aging parents.

I ended up being the primary care giver for my father. It was a very upsetting circumstance. He had first one leg amputated due to geriatric diabetes. So, I moved him to Chicago.

He then had his remaining leg amputated. It was a very hard time for everyone especially him, because nearly the identical thing happened to his father, my grandfather. (And, yes it does worry me too).

I think one does the best one can, and sometimes we need to concede that is all that can be done.

In my case it was rather odd and not what I would have predicted. I would have not been the person to have had this responsibility because my father and I had never had a good or close relationship. It would be polite to say that our relationship was "strained."

It amazed me that I was the only one who stepped up to the responsibility. No one in my family who was "close" to him stepped up. In my mind there was no question about how I felt. It was about what was the right thing to do.

I suppose, though a horrible situation, it worked out for the best. In some ways we mended our relationship. I think in the end, it brought us both peace of mind.

You know, one of the nice things about getting back on the boards is all the support you get here. It helps to have all the things that my doc is telling reinforced here. Thank you all again. :grouphug:

Carol,

Medina is about 28 miles west of me.

I live in the city on the north side. It's great, a Brown Line El station is literally 1.5 blocks from my house. I have a movie theatre .5 blocks from my house, and about 30 restaurants in a 3 block radius.

I take public transportation to work. I sort of wish I had an iPhone so I could cruise the web during my ride.

My DSIL lived downtown before she married my brother and my DN loves to go and visit friends they have that live dt. When we visit and want to go down we usually take the train. Soooo much easier than driving (we have done that too, ugh).

Is the home makeover something we can view on-line somewhere? That house is something I would like to see.

Jan :earsgirl:

Jan, go to ABC.com and you can watch it there. Last night's episode will be on the site today. Have some kleenex ready. The house, as usual, was beautiful, and as I suspected he would, Ty built Patrick Henry his own apartment attached to the main house.

Carol

[tink1963]

Hi All!! So it's winter up here on the mountain in the Poconos and there's 4 inches of snow on the ground and John's truck lost its brakes. So we can't plow and get ourselves off our mountain.

Our electric went out for half a day this week too. Somehow I lost my eyeglasses during that time......still haven't found them and it has been a few days. I'm wearing an old old pair.

On a good note, I ordered John's Mexican night shirt. For tropical and mexican, we're just wearing themed shirts. For Pirate's night we have the whole costume.

Here's John's authentic Mexican Wedding Shirt:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/babymexshirt.jpg

Next I'm going to order the soft sided 9 pack cooler and I think I'm done getting everything I need.





Hey there Deb, I love the shirt. He will look so handsome. I like the color choice. Sorry to hear about your winter weather. So your snowbound at home. Something I wish I could exprience once or twice. (but not every winter):lmao:

[JLSE50]

I have come to the realization that I'm not going to be able to wear my two new dresses for formal nights on this cruise. I'm glad I got them two sizes smaller and that I have them. I'll save them for a future day. It's going to take me longer than the time I have left before this cruise to lose the weight I need to lose. I'm not losing it like I was before I stopped smoking. I've stuck to my diet strictly this week and didn't lose anything. Because I noticed that I have replaced cigarettes with food. I constantly eat cheerios and I'll have two diet snacks a day instead of one and I'll have a fruit and a yogurt instead of one or the other. I'm still dieting strictly, but I'm eating continuously. That will slow down over time, but I'm still new at this not smoking thing....and I need the cheerios and food for now.

I guess I'll be wearing my old dresses to formal nights this cruise. I'll save my new dresses for another cruise and strive to get there at a later time. I'm not going to make it in the next two months.

The upside is that I don't smoke anymore and since I don't have to buy all new clothes in a new size, I'm already packed and ready to go. Just need to get a cab or car service to the airport leaving from home at the start of this trip.

We did our income taxes and we'll use the money that we're getting back to play on this trip. So that really makes us ready to go. Just two more months and three weeks to go.....it will go very quickly.

You are so good at looking on the bright side of things!

You have accomplished so much and have a lot to be proud of.

How are you legs doing this week? Is Angel behaving herself?

Jan :earsgirl:

[tink1963]

I'm starting to get the packing urge - but we still need our clothes out as the weather will be summer like before be we leave here. Plus we still need our luggage for other work trips in between.

I think I'm going to make a few projects to keep me busy - an autograph book for fellow cruisers and a travel journal as we like to write down what we did each day. Makes trip reports and scrapbooking way easier. I do still need to make our fish extender too. These should make me feel like I'm getting ready to go.

Lisa, I love this idea. Kind of like a high school year book. I'm doing the travel journal this trip. I didn't last cruise and I still kick myself for not doing one. We still need to decorate our FE. I have started packing the stuff I will ship ahead. Oh, I have to call the Hyatt MCO and find out if I can ship a box to them too.

[tink1963]

I have to say I am really amazed at you doing this with so little complaining on the boards.... you made it seem easy. I know so many who tried and failed many times over yet you seem to have decided it was best for you and stuck with it! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I for one do not care about your dresses being new or older. ;)

It's the size of your heart, not your dress that matters! :flower3:

Thank you for saying this. It is a reminder that I needed. Sometimes I let negative self talk get me down. So thank you.:hug: This brought me up today.:flower3:

[edna mode]

Good morning all:


Kelly I updated all your links on the website, in roll call you have both names. Pj

Thanks, sorry for the hassle.

No Costco card :sad2:

Lisa, I'm going today, drive up and you can come with me!

what is the deal with Lelli Kelli shoes?

What are these?

It's wise to be careful about posting on public boards.Woody

Yep, outside of you guys nobody else needs to know where I am or when my house is empty. I never realized how involved I'd get with these groups when I chose my name. That's why I never post pictures either. I can't let my daughter be seen with so many googlers. We have a lot of groupies - good ones, but you never know.

If we didn't have kids I would be all over that ...how fun. We used to watch eco challenge marathons when we didn't have kids all the time(its from the producer of survivor prior to survivor really cool extreme adventures we like watching the mount everest documentaries too...very cool)

We used to love those and then Mark Burnett got too big to do it anymore. My sister was going to work on one of those.

I haven't see Jane Austen Book Club....think I'll have to rent it soon. Was it good (I read the book). Kelly, love the new ID. :thumbsup2 .

I haven't seen it, but it looks great.

OK, I promised some Harry Potter before bed tonight, so good night!:wave2:

We watched the Order of the Phoenix last night - love Harry.


Who had someone on ebay that they usually buy pins from? I haven't found the one I used yet, it has been almost a year.

I sell a lot of pins on Ebay. And we have a Disney outlet near by where I can get pins for $4. If anyone wants any for trading I'm happy to pick them up.



Nevermind :goodvibes I get how you got your new name...you created a new user name. I thought you had changed it. My goof!
:sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[lillygator]

Ok, the truck is still there and my sister is here in Sarasota and taking me back to Polk county this afternoon. You almost need a passport to go back there! Wish me luck that I get a great car and a great deal!

[granmaz]

Still GTY.:sad2:

Even though I know 30 days will be the magic time, I can't resist checking.

One day, one day.

[granmaz]

Ok, the truck is still there and my sister is here in Sarasota and taking me back to Polk county this afternoon. You almost need a passport to go back there! Wish me luck that I get a great car and a great deal!


Sure hope you do V.

[JLSE50]

I am off from work today!
:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana:

It was a very busy weekend. Lots of errands, and lots of work on Mouse Manager. Some corrections and communications to be made.

I was literally on the go from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM both Saturday and Sunday.

I'm relieved to have today off and am planning on resting

(Well, maybe I might do a little work on updating Mouse Manager WDW restaurant menus).

For the most part, I'm planning on parking my butt and taking it easy.

------------------------

On a completely different note...

I was reading posts about people being sad that they could not do more for their aging parents.

I ended up being the primary care giver for my father. It was a very upsetting circumstance. He had first one leg amputated due to geriatric diabetes. So, I moved him to Chicago.

He then had his remaining leg amputated. It was a very hard time for everyone especially him, because nearly the identical thing happened to his father, my grandfather. (And, yes it does worry me too).

I think one does the best one can, and sometimes we need to concede that is all that can be done.

In my case it was rather odd and not what I would have predicted. I would have not been the person to have had this responsibility because my father and I had never had a good or close relationship. It would be polite to say that our relationship was "strained."

It amazed me that I was the only one who stepped up to the responsibility. No one in my family who was "close" to him stepped up. In my mind there was no question about how I felt. It was about what was the right thing to do.

I suppose, though a horrible situation, it worked out for the best. In some ways we mended our relationship. I think in the end, it brought us both peace of mind.

What a blessing you were to him. :hug: I am glad it brought you some healing too.

Jan :earsgirl:

[JLSE50]

Hey Ian,

What part of Chicago do you live in? I have a brother who lives in Medinah. He is a Captain for American Airlines. I have been to Chicago many times.

Carol

Read this fast and thought you said your brother was CAPTAIN AMERICA.

:cool1: WHOO WHOO

Rubbing elbows with greatness!! Captain America's sister is cruising with ME!!







but



A Captain for American Airlines is no small thing either!! I am impressed! I love to fly and am so appreciative of the pilots' abilities!

Jan :earsgirl:

[edna mode]

:rotfl: Read this fast and thought you said your brother was CAPTAIN AMERICA.

:cool1: WHOO WHOO

Rubbing elbows with greatness!! Captain America's sister is cruising with ME!!

but

A Captain for American Airlines is no small thing either!! I am impressed! I love to fly and am so appreciative of the pilots' abilities!
Jan :earsgirl:

:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[CruzDirectorKaren]

Read this fast and thought you said your brother was CAPTAIN AMERICA.

:cool1: WHOO WHOO

Rubbing elbows with greatness!! Captain America's sister is cruising with ME!!







but



A Captain for American Airlines is no small thing either!! I am impressed! I love to fly and am so appreciative of the pilots' abilities!

Jan :earsgirl:

No those pilots aren't Captain America's. They just think they are Jedi Wars in the Skies!:lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[CruzDirectorKaren]

No those pilots aren't Captain America's. They just think they are Jedi Wars in the Skies!:lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Mine is off with the FAA doing his 6 month you bet your job test! Hoping to hear about noon how it went... always stressfull around when he has to do this.:scared: :rolleyes1

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm starting to get the packing urge - but we still need our clothes out as the weather will be summer like before be we leave here. Plus we still need our luggage for other work trips in between.

I think I'm going to make a few projects to keep me busy - an autograph book for fellow cruisers and a travel journal as we like to write down what we did each day. Makes trip reports and scrapbooking way easier. I do still need to make our fish extender too. These should make me feel like I'm getting ready to go.


Lisa, those are great ideas....keep cruise busy and soon cruise will be here. Great strategy. It will work and be fun at the same time while you're waiting.

[EllaEnchanted]

Night Deb!

Yup, I fell asleep. I'm so glad you knew that I did that instead of thinking that I was ignoring you. I was trying, but I just couldn't keep my eyes open. How many of us have fallen asleep over our laptops? Probably lots of us.

[EllaEnchanted]

ok, got my invoices done for work, so I can play tomorrow without to much stress. Still have another 2 batches of invoices, but the important ones are DONE!

We'll catch up in the late after noon from our mini meet tomorrow, Steph, Marr and I are meeting up at Libby Lus with the girls for fun :dance3:

Nite all :cloud9:

Have fun at the mini meet you wild and crazy girls. Take some pictures and share with us.

[EllaEnchanted]

John, loved the pictures of Sophia's party. Isn't it funny how all the girls are on one side and the boys on the other!! Glad she had a lovely weekend.



Ah, thank you. Have never seen the film.



superhero, now you're talking!!!:lmao:



Best to be careful I think.



I will be glad when you are back and caught up! Missed you!



Now that looks so good and easy, and surprisingly doesn't have additives.(or many) Can't see it ever being on sale over here so may have to pack one to try!



Deb, you have done such a great job stopping smoking, and soon you will be reaping the benefits. I know it is so disappointing about the weight, but you can do that later. You are going to look lovely in the clothes you already have - I know that.
How are the legs doing?

You're right Marilyn. One good thing to work on at a time. At least I have the new dresses to look forward to wearing on another cruise and it's incentive to stick with it and not give up.

The legs are not good. Very swollen, the edema is out of contol. That's additional weight gain because they're filled with fluid. I'm waiting for the boot to come.....that will get the edema under control. The wound won't go away until the edema is under control. But I have enough time to work on them before trip and get them good to go.

[granmaz]

You're right Marilyn. One good thing to work on at a time. At least I have the new dresses to look forward to wearing on another cruise and it's incentive to stick with it and not give up.

The legs are not good. Very swollen, the edema is out of contol. That's additional weight gain because they're filled with fluid. I'm waiting for the boot to come.....that will get the edema under control. The wound won't go away until the edema is under control. But I have enough time to work on them before trip and get them good to go.



Sorry to hear your legs are so bad. Just keep doing what you have to to get them sorted. Hope the boot arrives soon.

[EllaEnchanted]

I have to say I am really amazed at you doing this with so little complaining on the boards.... you made it seem easy. I know so many who tried and failed many times over yet you seem to have decided it was best for you and stuck with it! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I for one do not care about your dresses being new or older. ;)

It's the size of your heart, not your dress that matters! :flower3:

Oh Marr, that's so sweet of you to say. You are truely a good friend and you give me such great inspiration. I won't give up. I'll get this weight down later rather than sooner. Focus on one thing at a time. At least I don't smoke. I think today is 8 weeks. That's great! Thanks for your encouragement, it really means a lot to me during this trying time in my life.

[MouseFaninQueue]

I'd enjoy learning about it...anyone else?

We have a small group already forming for this. Once we get a little closer I'll try and organize a date, time and place for it. I'm going to enlist some help from some of the people I have met while doing the geocaching for ideas as to what to talk about and how the best way to do something like this is.

I'll try and get some geocoins and I'll have some travel bugs with me for sure. Of course my GPSr, my PDA and I'll have my laptop with some stuff on it too.

If anyone else wants to join our group to learn some basics about geocaching just let me know (PM is probably best so I don't miss you as this thread goes pretty fast).

[pjpoohbear]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/2eef5ca8.png

Just thought I would share,:upsidedow

Pj

[granmaz]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/2eef5ca8.png

Just thought I would share,:upsidedow

Pj


Like it!!:thumbsup2 :cool1:

[EllaEnchanted]

good morning!
I am trying to do a personalized Gator plate....now who would want G8R V? Come one!

That's a perfect plate for you V....you HAVE to get it!

[seaulater]

Are you going to try and find one of the caches on Castaway Cay? That could be a find adventure.

Pj


I found it, I found it! We even showed the CC Island Manager where it was because he didn't know they had a hidden cache there! Then it was raining, so he gave us a ride in the golf cart back to the ship and we got to ride through the backstage area of CC! (Of course, I asked if I could take pictures, but he laughed and said no!)

:confused3