5/27/06 "Il pochi il fiero i blabbermouths" We *will* sail again Part 10

[CajunGirl2]

I've been up for a while. Bruce is out runninng & the girls are still sleeping. The must be wiped out from swimming at a friend's neighborhood pool last night. I'm poking around the net trying to get scrapbook ideas. I'm waiting on the photo cd from Mark before I get started on some page ... just in case someone else has some photos that I can include. I'm enjoying the peace & quiet right now.

Ang

[dzneprincess]

I am fine. Will write more later. Thank you all.thanks for letting us know! :sunny:

[BWVPam]

Hi all... Asking for some prayers and PD.... Looks like my dad had a stroke today. I'm driving up to Wheeling to check on him tomorrow - but he's weak on his right side and his speech is slightly slurred....


Virgil
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Virgil,

here is a little pixie dust headed your way:tinker: and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. I hope your dad recovers quickly. How old is he??

[Dancind]

I think Virgil is on the road. Still, prayers and PD for your Dad.

[WDWLVR]

Hi Mark&Mary,

Just wondering if you have recieved our CD of pics yet? Let me know. thanks.

Theresa - just got today's mail and your CD was part of it. Thanks!

[whnim64]

:tinker: Sending pixie dust and prayers to you and your dad, Virgil.

[tinytink]

Theresa - just got today's mail and your CD was part of it. Thanks!
great to hear. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[whnim64]

I got a pleasant surprise in the mail yesterday. It was a shoreside survival kit. :beach: It sure was nice to see the countdown in your post again, Mary. Caleb asked me how many days it was. I just told him to do the math.

[tinytink]

Theresa - just got today's mail and your CD was part of it. Thanks!
Great, can't wait to see the finished product.

oops, duplicate?

[RachelTori]

I got a pleasant surprise in the mail yesterday. It was a shoreside survival kit. :beach: It sure was nice to see the countdown in your post again, Mary. Caleb asked me how many days it was. I just told him to do the math.

I've been waiting for my shoreside survival kit. :sad: It's a CD, isn't it?

[whnim64]

I've been waiting for my shoreside survival kit. :sad: It's a CD, isn't it?
Yes, it's a cd with the ship's horn and some great music. I haven't downloaded the screensaver, yet.

[wdwgoose]

GEEEEEEEEEEE A T O P


WHAT A D A Y



HAY ALL

ups and downs with me. SORRY not been around in a while.

DOC *** P D **** for your dad. :grouphug:


lets see JUNE 08 will I be up for a CRUISE ?????????????????


I HOPE SO lets plan on me CRUISING THEN, if you think its a safe bet???? :Pinkbounc :confused3 :dance3: :dance3: :lmao: :rotfl2:



no graduation then, thats 2 years away????? :moped:


YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAP safe enough, just think me, my speedo, and my mercadies emblem YEEEEEEEAP AND TO THINK I CAN SHOW IT OFF :banana: :cool1: :lmao: :rotfl2:


SORRY will not be THE YELLOW GUY on the SHORE FOR THIS CRUISE


so lets see this to do over list, needed someone on shore taking pictures and holding a red banner :love: :grouphug: :rotfl:


okay everyone have a SAFE weekend or you a BLOOD TYPES THING OF ME WHEN YOU DO THAT LAST STUPID THING



also THANK A VET :grouphug:


gaRRy

[RachelTori]

Hey, GaRRy!!

You're on the "Can't Leave Home Without You" List for the June 2008 cruise! :banana: We're counting on you and Vicki being *ON* the ship!! :wave:

:woohoo:

[kikipug]

Hi all... Asking for some prayers and PD.... Looks like my dad had a stroke today. I'm driving up to Wheeling to check on him tomorrow - but he's weak on his right side and his speech is slightly slurred....
Virgil
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Lots more prayers headed his way... and yours.

[kikipug]

Theresa - giving this a bump for Mark. He's been keeping track of the CD's coming in.

Mary & Mark... I haven't had a chance to put mine on a CD... don't let me hold you up if all the rest are in. So sorry- its been a crazy week or two.

[kikipug]

THANK A VET :grouphug:


http://bestsmileys.com/usa1/4.gif
Thank You!

[MarkRG]

Mary & Mark... I haven't had a chance to put mine on a CD... don't let me hold you up if all the rest are in. So sorry- its been a crazy week or two.

Not holding anything up for me. Send it along when you're ready. I set the due date based on the day when I thought I would be ready to start seriously working on it. Welp, I'm not quite ready yet anyhow, catching up on things here is taking longer than I'd thought, and others have had delays in getting theirs to me too so, no worries.

I'll make a nice detailed status post tomorrow.

[WVMD]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts.... Just got back in from Wheeling. My dad's doing OK... He had a fairly major stroke and can't move the right side of his body much. He can, however, eat and swallow well - so that's a major plus. I stayed a few hours and watched TV with him and my mom until I headed back so I could finish the end of my shift here in Charleston. My dad's 87 almost 88 and wasn't in the best of health to begin with.....

Thanks again!

Virgil
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[dobelover]

Virgil - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.




Sue

[MrsMork]

Sad news from the Northwest. My dad passed away yesterday afternoon. He struggled since last Aug after a surgery. He was in a lot of pain and is now, we know, in a much better place. Sad for us since we will all miss him, but not sad for him.

Virgil, prayers for your dad as well. Hug him.

[dzneprincess]

MrsMonk,Angie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that we will be thinking of you.

[tinytink]

Sad news from the Northwest. My dad passed away yesterday afternoon. He struggled since last Aug after a surgery. He was in a lot of pain and is now, we know, in a much better place. Sad for us since we will all miss him, but not sad for him.

Virgil, prayers for your dad as well. Hug him.
Angie,

Sorry to learn of your loss, know our prayers are with you and yours.

Virgil,

Still keeping you and frances in our prayers also.

[ohiominnie]

Virgil,
prayers and pixiedust for you and your dad.

Angie,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and pixiedust for you and the rest of the family. :grouphug:

[WDWLVR]

:tinker:Good morning cruisers :tinker:




Happy Sunday!




Virgil - sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm glad you got to go spend time with him. Will continue to keep you both in our prayers.

Angie - my condolences on the loss of your Father. You too will be in our prayers.

[CajunGirl2]

Sad news from the Northwest. My dad passed away yesterday afternoon. He struggled since last Aug after a surgery. He was in a lot of pain and is now, we know, in a much better place. Sad for us since we will all miss him, but not sad for him.

Virgil, prayers for your dad as well. Hug him.

Angie, sorry to hear about your loss. You will all be in my prayers.

BTW, I'm the other Angie on this thread.

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning all!

We are hoping to have a lazy day today, although I'm sure I'll be cleaning house. I promised the girls some water time today. So, we'll either go to the Y or let them use the slip-n-slide in the backyard. We went to Mass last night so we don't have to do that this morning.

Ang

[RachelTori]

Sad news from the Northwest. My dad passed away yesterday afternoon. He struggled since last Aug after a surgery. He was in a lot of pain and is now, we know, in a much better place. Sad for us since we will all miss him, but not sad for him.

Virgil, prayers for your dad as well. Hug him.

Angie,

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. I just found out my Uncle died yesterday. Actually a blessing, but it is still hard to say Goodbye. :sad1:

Virgil, glad to hear your Dad's doing OK. Continued prayers & PD for him.

pixiedust: PDFG & all who could use a little PD!

[MrsMork]

BTW, I'm the other Angie on this thread.

Ang
Nice to meet the other Angie! :teeth: :wave: I like your sig - Ang - that is what DH calls me, but everyone else uses the whole Angie. Except my DM when I am in trouble, then it is Angela Kay!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: I try to stay out of trouble, or at least not get caught. :rotfl:

[MrsMork]

Thank you all for the :grouphug: , prayers and pixiedust:

[BWVPam]

Not holding anything up for me. Send it along when you're ready. I set the due date based on the day when I thought I would be ready to start seriously working on it. Welp, I'm not quite ready yet anyhow, catching up on things here is taking longer than I'd thought, and others have had delays in getting theirs to me too so, no worries.

I'll make a nice detailed status post tomorrow.

Mark -- So glad to hear this. We have been having some computer problems this week and haven't got ours on the CD yet either. Hopefully over the next couple of days while we have some extra time.

[BWVPam]

Sad news from the Northwest. My dad passed away yesterday afternoon. He struggled since last Aug after a surgery. He was in a lot of pain and is now, we know, in a much better place. Sad for us since we will all miss him, but not sad for him.

Virgil, prayers for your dad as well. Hug him.

Angie -- so sorry to hear abuot your dad. We will keep you in our prayers.

[BWVPam]

Prayers and Pixie Dust for all those members of our "family" out there that need them.

I have a house full of company this weekend and haven't had much opportunity to check in. My parents and both of my brothers are here. My oldest brother has had to cut his trip short and will be leaving tomorrow. He has to get on a flight on Tuesday for Manchester, England. My youngest brother will be here until Tuesday night and then my parents are driving back to Austin on Wednesday. We go into a 4 day swim meet starting Thursday.

We have been looking at new cars lately. Charley drives a GMC Jimmy which doesn't get very good gas mileage, so we are looking at a Hyndai Sonata that gets much better gas mileage. Haven't made a deal yet, not sure we will, but who knows. Still looking for an older car for DJ

[tinytink]

Angie,

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. I just found out my Uncle died yesterday. Actually a blessing, but it is still hard to say Goodbye. :sad1:

Virgil, glad to hear your Dad's doing OK. Continued prayers & PD for him.

pixiedust: PDFG & all who could use a little PD!
Laura,

Sorry to learn of you loss also, prayers and PD your way also.

[tinksdad]

Prayers and Pixie Dust for all those members of our "family" out there that need them.

I have a house full of company this weekend and haven't had much opportunity to check in. My parents and both of my brothers are here. My oldest brother has had to cut his trip short and will be leaving tomorrow. He has to get on a flight on Tuesday for Manchester, England. My youngest brother will be here until Tuesday night and then my parents are driving back to Austin on Wednesday. We go into a 4 day swim meet starting Thursday.

We have been looking at new cars lately. Charley drives a GMC Jimmy which doesn't get very good gas mileage, so we are looking at a Hyndai Sonata that gets much better gas mileage. Haven't made a deal yet, not sure we will, but who knows. Still looking for an older car for DJ
Have you seen these? I bet they get GREAT mileage....

http://www.quest4arts.org/productions/wings/vienna/gallery/big/cars.jpg

[RachelTori]

Have you seen these? I bet they get GREAT mileage....

http://www.quest4arts.org/productions/wings/vienna/gallery/big/cars.jpg

Is he pushing it?!!!! :laughing:

[RachelTori]

Laura,

Sorry to learn of you loss also, prayers and PD your way also.

Thank you, Theresa. :flower3:

[WDWLVR]

Laura - sorry to hear about your loss as well. More prayers and pixiedust going out!

[DVCDebb]

Hi all... Asking for some prayers and PD.... Looks like my dad had a stroke today. I'm driving up to Wheeling to check on him tomorrow - but he's weak on his right side and his speech is slightly slurred....


Virgil
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Virgil,

My prayers are with you and lots of PD. Hope all gets better :wave:

[scuba diver]

We have not heard from Matt this weekend since he is on a three day raft trip. We do know that the guy going with him broke his leg, but decided to go anyway. He should be off the river this afternoon and home tonight so maybe a call tonight.

Here is his week three report (one week late):

Sunday 6/18: I woke up this morning at seven, which was before anybody else, so I went online to check my email. While I was online Sergio the brother messaged me, he thought I was the sister. I told him I was not and we just talked. He is currently in Paris, France and is getting bored of it. After everybody woke up, I found out that I was not going to church I was to stay and watch the house. When they got home, I went out side and played soccer. Then it started to rain, so I came in got changed and went to the mall. While at the mall, I watched the movie Poseidon, it was ok but nothing special. After the movie I came home and made dinner. For dinner we had chicken Marcella with out Marcella wine and two of the spices. For the wine I use a Cabernet Sauvignon and for spices I used random ones that I have cooked with before. The chicken was too thick so I had to keep adding extra wine. The dinner was very rich! After dinner, the family watched television while the sister emailed her cards out.
Monday 6/19: I had pancakes for breakfast and then went to school. Today we learned something new and at ten, we took a break and watched the first half of the 10 O'clock soccer game. When we left, it was still 0-0, so I decided to check my email and received a tear jerking letter from my sister Lisa. I the came home and did my home work and played soccer until the rest of the family came home. We then had the leftovers of lunch for dinner, then the family played risk. Then we all went to bed, because non of use got a good night of sleep last night because of the dog barking (thank you molly for not barking).
Tuesday 6/20: At school, we watch the whole Costa Rica vs. Poland game. This was Costa Rica's last game in the world cup. They ended up losing the game 2-1 and came in last for their group. Then we worked on some Spanish grammar. I then went to a café for internet and lunch. I then rode the bus home and did my homework. Since it was not raining, I decided to play soccer. After the game, I had to go to the supper market with Claudia because Claudia cant carry the bag and look in the news paper for cute guys. For dinner, the family had tacos. I than watched television with them. I got bored from Claudia using the computer, the phone, and the television at the same time. So I went to bed, it was only eight.
Wednesday 6/21: For breakfast, I had watermelon and bread with butter. At school today, we worked on the parts of the body. There are 46 parts for me to remember in the four days that I am in Nicaragua. While talking to the mother I found out that, we are leaving tomorrow at 2:30 in the morning and that it is a nine-hour bus ride. During my school break at ten, I watched the rest of the Mexico vs. Portugal game, Portugal won 2-1 but it was very exciting with two penalty kicks. After the break, we continued to\ work on the conjunctions of verbs. After school, I took the bus home and started to work on remembering the body parts. Since nobody was home, for lunch I had rice and meat. I then played soccer for one hour. Afterwards, I had dinner with the rest of the family, which consisted of spaghetti and garlic bread. Then the sister did homework, I studied, and the mother watched television. I will be going to bed a little late tonight so I can sleep for most of the trip tomorrow.
Thursday 6/21-Monday 6/26: I was in Nicaragua, with my family. It was excessively hot, it consistently reached 104oC. For the four days, we spent a lot of time in Managua (the capital city) and Saint Thomas. The family needed to give paperwork to the other family members that we were visiting. Well there I got sick, because I was so dehydrated.

[ohiominnie]

Laura,
Sorry to hear about your uncle. :( :grouphug:

[ohiominnie]

Thursday 6/21-Monday 6/26: I was in Nicaragua, with my family. It was excessively hot, it consistently reached 104oC.



I just love Matt's letters!!

This one in particular had me grinning. No wonder he dehydrated. I googled the conversion for 104 degrees Celsius (since I'm not so good at converting temperatures in my head) and got:

104 degrees Celsius = 219.2 degrees Fahrenheit

Yewozer, that's HOT!!!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[justmestace]

Sunday fun in Cave Creek:
She looks like she's saying "What? I'm giving him a head start!"


http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_4272.jpg

[justmestace]

RUN, JARED, RUN!


http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_4274.jpg

[scuba diver]

I just love Matt's letters!!

This one in particular had me grinning. No wonder he dehydrated. I googled the conversion for 104 degrees Celsius (since I'm not so good at converting temperatures in my head) and got:

104 degrees Celsius = 219.2 degrees Fahrenheit

Yewozer, that's HOT!!!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Matt just called. He told me about this post.

It's sad, but he gets off the river after three days and checks DIS before calling his family.

He is going to try and email another update tomorrow. He is to tired tonight.

[RachelTori]

RUN, JARED, RUN!


http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_4274.jpg


Tori thinks this is "sooooo funny!!!!" :laughing:


Thanks, everyone, for your kind thoughts and words. :grouphug: I just got off the phone with my cousin; she's doing OK - feeling a bit "numb" even though they knew it was just a matter of time for my uncle. And now he is in a better place and at peace.

[tinksdad]

It was excessively hot, it consistently reached 104oC. For the four days, we spent a lot of time in Managua (the capital city) and Saint Thomas. The family needed to give paperwork to the other family members that we were visiting. Well there I got sick, because I was so dehydrated.

HOLY COW!! I didn't know that Nicaragua was so close to the sun!!! I've heard of global warming, but......... :rotfl2:

[tinksdad]

I just love Matt's letters!!

This one in particular had me grinning. No wonder he dehydrated. I googled the conversion for 104 degrees Celsius (since I'm not so good at converting temperatures in my head) and got:

104 degrees Celsius = 219.2 degrees Fahrenheit

Yewozer, that's HOT!!!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Sick minds, think alike...... :crazy: :sad2:

[tinksdad]

RUN, JARED, RUN!


http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_4274.jpg
LOL :rotfl2: , wonder if she can cook too!!

She just needs a good hound dog!!!

http://www.robrob8.com/pictures/images/redneck/redneck4.jpg

[ohiominnie]

Sick minds, think alike...... :crazy: :sad2:

Whatever happened to GREAT minds think alike???? :confused3 :lmao:

[tinksdad]

Whatever happened to GREAT minds think alike???? :confused3 :lmao:
You forgot. I know ME and YOU!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ohiominnie]

Ok, LOST is just weird. Just when I think I have a couple of things figured out....BAM.... :confused3

[justmestace]

LOL :rotfl2: , wonder if she can cook too!!

She just needs a good hound dog!!!

http://www.robrob8.com/pictures/images/redneck/redneck4.jpg


That poor dog needs an orthodontist!

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - We are back from a relaxing 3 day weekend at Coronodo Springs - had a good but too short break. We we able to get away on Friday and checked into the hotel right before the lines started to wind outside the building. We had a corner room in the Cabana section close enough to the pool and El Centro but still quiet.

We stopped by the Dig Site to admire the temple - after our visit to the ruins at Costa Maya we had a new appreciation for the re-created fantasy temple....After a quick stop at the Tiki hut, we drove to downtown Disney for shopping and a stop at Raglan Road, the not-so new Irish Pub. We had never had the chance to stop-in. Disney is doing construction at Pleasure Island and it was closed until 3:00....Not sure what??? Anyone know?

The large lake is full of snails and we saw limpkins wading and eating their only food....One pair was a parent and baby...

The pub is huge - it was apparently constructed in Ireleand and brought over The beers on tap are a wide variety of traditional pub beers, Smithwick's, Guiness, Murpheys, and any, many more....The food was not what I recall in Ireland. Very upscale. We had the salom appetizer, creatively displayed on folks, upright on a wooden board. We shall have to return in the cooler weather, as Irish Pub food is very heavy for south florida 90 degrees.

Back to CS for a nap before dinner - and then to the Mayon Grill for a delicious meal. We like the MG, some do not. They display had Chilian Sea Bass. It was not on the menu, but chef fixed a whoel fish for us which we shared. So tender, so delicate and the sauce was perfect, a light tomato with vegetables. Shared a bottle of Banfi chanti....Yummy.... No fireworks, for us, the actual purpose of the trip.

The next morning, I actually ae breakfast - salsa on eggs will do that to me. We trecked back tot he pub to watch the World Cup. England vs. Portugal....what a scream...I am glad we went even though I swear we were the only American's in the place. And the only couple not wearing white and red.....England lost, sorry to say....

We had counted on seeing the shutle but bad weather cancelled. The heavens opened when we made it back to the hotel, and we were forced to spend extra time at the Dig Site......

Dinner that night at the MG was disappointing....no fish, the snapper were huge and too large for the 2 of us, the service, unlike the night before, was poor. The food was good, just not what we had antcipated. Our first poor experience at that resturant which I still recommend.

Sunday - up for Church at the shrine and then over to JB's for lunch with the Scubas....minus Matt. The Scuba family were waiting in the DD shirts, we were wearing Twice the Magic. No rock shrimp....a ploy on behalf of management for us to return, I think. We were able to catch up in person and I never did remember to tell Jim I had a bottle of Fairy Tale in the car.

The journey home was long, it rained the entire way and was, what we call a "gray day".....now, time to return to work.

Hope everyone else had an enjoyable, heathy and safe weekend. I will go check.

[Hedgie]

Mary & Irene and who ever has Scoopie; Check this thread out!! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1151897) You can contribute!! :banana: :Pinkbounc

Thanks Kevin - a page with all my Dis Friends....

Did ya know I went to WDW this weekend.....????

[chip&dale&fun]

I posted one of Scoopie and Hedgie from Food and Wine (thanks to Irene and Hedgie!!!) I don't have any of the theme night photos loaded on my computer. If anyone else has them feel free to post them!


I'll post some more when I get caught up......I think I stil owe you cruise pictures from November 2005.....

[chip&dale&fun]

I'm so sorry to hear that Virgil! Prayers and good wishes are on their way!! :love:

Virgil - belated prayers and pixie dust.

[chip&dale&fun]

Good morning Cruisers


We sail in 101 weeks*!


DISclaimer - this is based on a June 7, 2008 sailing. Actual sail date to be determined once DCL announces their 2008 schedule.

Well look at that a UTOP for our first new countdown! YEAH!


A belated - Whoooppppie!!!!!

And a belated U-TOP with Mary and the new Countdown Post!!!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

GEEEEEEEEEEE A T O P


WHAT A D A Y



HAY ALL

ups and downs with me. SORRY not been around in a while.

DOC *** P D **** for your dad. :grouphug:


lets see JUNE 08 will I be up for a CRUISE ?????????????????


I HOPE SO lets plan on me CRUISING THEN, if you think its a safe bet???? :Pinkbounc :confused3 :dance3: :dance3: :lmao: :rotfl2:



no graduation then, thats 2 years away????? :moped:


YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAP safe enough, just think me, my speedo, and my mercadies emblem YEEEEEEEAP AND TO THINK I CAN SHOW IT OFF :banana: :cool1: :lmao: :rotfl2:


SORRY will not be THE YELLOW GUY on the SHORE FOR THIS CRUISE


so lets see this to do over list, needed someone on shore taking pictures and holding a red banner :love: :grouphug: :rotfl:


okay everyone have a SAFE weekend or you a BLOOD TYPES THING OF ME WHEN YOU DO THAT LAST STUPID THING



also THANK A VET :grouphug:


gaRRy


Hi there GaRRy -------- Yup, you will be with us in 2008.....

[WDWLVR]

:tinker:Good morning cruisers :tinker:






Happy Monday!




We both have work today so a normal Monday here. At least we get to sleep in tomorrow. For those of you who have today off enjoy!

[CajunGirl2]

I'm at work today too. Hopefully it won't be a full day; we'll see.

Laura, sorry to hear about your loss today. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

Angie, all of my close friends have always called me Ang. I have never been Angela, except for when I was in trouble - then it was Angela Marie!!!

Great pics Stacey!

Our weekend went way too quickly. We spent a little time each day at the pool. That was nice but the house is showing it (no housecleaning was done). Guess what we'll be doing on the 4th??? Cleaning house!

Ang

[armyfam]

I've been waiting for my shoreside survival kit. :sad: It's a CD, isn't it?


Laura,

If you don't get one, BuddyBear, put up a link so you can download it from the cruis line main page (before you get to the sub-forums---meets and trip reports). It is the top thread.

susan

[armyfam]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts.... Just got back in from Wheeling. My dad's doing OK... He had a fairly major stroke and can't move the right side of his body much. He can, however, eat and swallow well - so that's a major plus. I stayed a few hours and watched TV with him and my mom until I headed back so I could finish the end of my shift here in Charleston. My dad's 87 almost 88 and wasn't in the best of health to begin with.....

Thanks again!

Virgil
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Virgil,

Glad to hear that he has some motor skills. we're praying for a full recovery. So glad you're able to go see him.

[armyfam]

Sad news from the Northwest. My dad passed away yesterday afternoon. He struggled since last Aug after a surgery. He was in a lot of pain and is now, we know, in a much better place. Sad for us since we will all miss him, but not sad for him.

Virgil, prayers for your dad as well. Hug him.

Angie,

Welcome to the group.
So sorry to read about your dad. It is never easy. We'll be praying for your family as well.

susan

[armyfam]

Angie,

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. I just found out my Uncle died yesterday. Actually a blessing, but it is still hard to say Goodbye. :sad1:

Virgil, glad to hear your Dad's doing OK. Continued prayers & PD for him.

pixiedust: PDFG & all who could use a little PD!


I'm sorry to hear about your Uncle, Laura. We'll add you to our prayer list as well.

susan

[kikipug]

For dinner we had chicken Marcella with out Marcella.


After the game, I had to go to the supper market with Claudia because Claudia cant carry the bag and look in the news paper for cute guys.

After school, I took the bus home and started to work on remembering the body parts.

Since nobody was home, for lunch I had rice and meat.






Huh???? :confused3 :rotfl: :confused3

At least you are hearing from him!!!!!!
(Of course he got dehydrated in Nicaragua... the temp was above the boiling point, after all!!!)

[scuba diver]

Huh???? :confused3 :rotfl: :confused3

At least you are hearing from him!!!!!!
(Of course he got dehydrated in Nicaragua... the temp was above the boiling point, after all!!!)

[/indent]

Hey Karen, I was really impressed with how hard Ray was working at the races Friday night. It must have been tough for him in the Daytona Tent. :rotfl:

[kikipug]

Hey Karen, I was really impressed with how hard Ray was working at the races Friday night. It must have been tough for him in the Daytona Tent. :rotfl:

By the time the race starts, most of his work is done... until the checkered flag waves... then they've got 1 hour (to the MINUTE) to get all the 'overbeveraged individuals' out of there... he fell into bed around 2AM on Friday night/Sat AM, and 2:30AM Sat night/Sunday AM... only to get up and go back to work a few hours later. I think he still lives in my house... his dirty laundry is there... :rotfl:

[WDWLVR]

Looks like we got both Jim's and Irene's pictures here today. Yeah!

[kikipug]

Looks like we got both Jim's and Irene's pictures here today. Yeah!

Burning the CD as we speak... now if this rainstorm outside would stop so that I can compete it before the power goes down, we'll be in good shape.

[scuba diver]

By the time the race starts, most of his work is done... until the checkered flag waves... then they've got 1 hour (to the MINUTE) to get all the 'overbeveraged individuals' out of there... he fell into bed around 2AM on Friday night/Sat AM, and 2:30AM Sat night/Sunday AM... only to get up and go back to work a few hours later. I think he still lives in my house... his dirty laundry is there... :rotfl:

So all his work is before and after the race.....my watch must have been wrong because I was in the tent at 3:30 Friday afternoon. :lmao:

[scuba diver]

Burning the CD as we speak... now if this rainstorm outside would stop so that I can compete it before the power goes down, we'll be in good shape.

Someone must be driving my jeep in your neighborhood because here in Port Orange it's a blue sky. :rotfl2:

[kikipug]

Someone must be driving my jeep in your neighborhood because here in Port Orange it's a blue sky. :rotfl2:
The sky WAS blue and it was pouring like crazy... only lasted about 15 minutes... better now... your jeep must be back in PO now.

A Port Orange UTOP!

[scuba diver]

I think Molly ate the DHL guy.

They say a package was delivered to our house and signed for, but no one was home, no note on the door, and no package.

Guess she was really hungry. :confused3

[chip&dale&fun]

I think Molly ate the DHL guy.

They say a package was delivered to our house and signed for, but no one was home, no note on the door, and no package.

Guess she was really hungry. :confused3

Check and see if she ate mine at the same time......Granted it is a long way from South Florida but it has gone missing as well. I know the cats are not to blame - they run away.....

[kikipug]

I think Molly ate the DHL guy.
Guess she was really hungry. :confused3

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

So glad its not just me!!!!

Elizabeth rode her bike to a friend's house in your neighborhood the other day... she asks me... "Which house is Scuba's... I don't want to get eaten by their dog??"

[chip&dale&fun]

Burning the CD as we speak... now if this rainstorm outside would stop so that I can compete it before the power goes down, we'll be in good shape.

Blue sky here too - of course, I am working....

ok, I am Dissing - taking a break from work,

but I am at work.....

[mickeymo]

The jeep must be in our neighborhood.

Saturday - all day rain
Sunday - all day rain
Monday - all day rain

In the forcast - Tuesday and Wednesday all day rain - one all-day rain is rare - Now 5???!!!!

[ohiominnie]

Saturday - all day rain
Sunday - all day rain
Monday - all day rain

In the forcast - Tuesday and Wednesday all day rain - one all-day rain is rare - Now 5???!!!!

Hey, you must have moved to Ohio! What to get together and play some Euchre??? :lmao: :lmao:

[mickeymo]

Hey, you must have moved to Ohio! What to get together and play some Euchre??? :lmao: :lmao:


You'll have to go it alone this round ;)

[chip&dale&fun]

http://www.deldot.gov/static/photo_gallery/july4_2005/july4_collage.jpg

Thanks to the Delaware DOT - Happy July 4th - a bit early.

And as suggested by GaRRy, thanks to all the Vets....

[chip&dale&fun]

Hey, you must have moved to Ohio! What to get together and play some Euchre??? :lmao: :lmao:

Ya'll sure talk strange.

"Don't send a boy to the mill"

"Bushing or Waiting in the bushes"

"Having a dog from every county"

[tinksdad]

We're going diving tomorrow, so I'll wish the thread a Happy Fourth of July now!!

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[justmestace]

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And a huge thank you to the men and women who fight to keep our country safe!!

[scuba diver]

We're going diving tomorrow, so I'll wish the thread a Happy Fourth of July now!!

Lucky you. I'm not.

Off shore has been tough rough to make it enjoyable, just ask the Shuttle crew.

Enjoy the dives and everyone enjoy the 4th.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Cruisers


Happy 4th of July!


Kevin & Stacey thanks for the great pictures to get the day started right. A great big thank you to all the men and women who have fought for our freedom over the years and who continue to guard it for us today.

[chip&dale&fun]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE
DAY

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning Cruisers




Happy 4th of July!


Kevin & Stacey thanks for the great pictures to get the day started right. A great big thank you to all the men and women who have fought for our freedom over the years and who continue to guard it for us today.







This is worth repeating. Happy 4th everyone!

Ang

A U.T.O.P. with Mary's post and everyone that fights for our freedom.

Extra pixie dust for everyone that needs it this week.pixiedust:

[mickeymo]

Good Morning All!

Happy Birthday, America!!!

[mickeymo]

John is up and out early this a.m. working a 5k race and walk. Then, this afternoon we're off to the ballpark to watch my Cubbies!!! Have a safe 4th of July!

[mickeymo]

Anxiously awaiting the launch today - Our congregation will have 2 members in space. Mike Fossum as part of the STS-121 crew and Jeff Williams aboard the Space Station. With the help of NASA, we were able to have a live audio link to the Space Station on Sunday. It was really neat!

[chip&dale&fun]

Launch today -- I will be looking north - what time? 2:38 pm....the news broadcast is all about the foam...do they tell me the launch time - NO...

Here is to a safe launch, trip and re-entry.......

[WDWLVR]

Prayers and pixie dust to the crew of the shuttle for a successful and safe mission.

[RachelTori]

Good morning Cruisers


Happy 4th of July!


Kevin & Stacey thanks for the great pictures to get the day started right. A great big thank you to all the men and women who have fought for our freedom over the years and who continue to guard it for us today.


Yes! :thumbsup2


HOTLANTA today for sure! When the overnight LOW temp is in the 80's, we know we'll be *cookin'*!!


Everybody have a GREAT day! Prayers & PD for a safe launch today. Happy 230th Birthday America!!!! :bday:

[WVMD]

Hi all - another day at work....


Happy 4th - and thanks to all the vets and those serving (especially to my son Jason serving in the US AirForce in England)....

Monica - Kristin has been working 10 and 12 hour days in preparation of the launch - she so wants it to go up today.... (of course she is excited to be working on the 4th as she gets double time.... :rotfl: )

My dad is doing fair... probably had another stroke on Saturday night - but is back being able to lift his arm and his leg.... Speech is quite slurred. Frances and Lauren made the trip up yesterday to see him - he was quite happy to see Lauren....

Virgil
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[RachelTori]

Virgil,

How exciting for Kristin!! What's she more excited about - the launch or the double time?!!! :laughing:

Continued prayers and pixie dust for your Dad. pixiedust:

[WVMD]

Virgil,

How exciting for Kristin!! What's she more excited about - the launch or the double time?!!! :laughing:

Continued prayers and pixie dust for your Dad. pixiedust:

I think that the launch is really exciting for her - but the double time is definitely icing on the cake..... Considering when she was tool girl at Sears she made less than minimum wage with commission - this is a big jump for her.....

Thanks for all the prayers and PD....

Angie and Laura - sorry about your losses - definitely in my thoughts and prayers too...

Virgil
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[justmestace]

Happy 4th of July!!

Some stars:


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[justmestace]

And some stripes:



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[justmestace]

Virgil...major congrats to Kristin. How exciting that must be!!
Prayers for your Dad...I know how tough it is. Hang in there. :hug:

[Dancind]

Happy 4th of July!


Very quiet here.

[scuba diver]

Here is Matt's recent report. It is a little weak, but it is something. :cool1: He gets to go to school today because CR only celebrates soccer games, not our 4th!

Tuesday 6/27: I took it easy on breakfast and only had bread and water. T hen went to school were I found out that my teacher broke is leg over the week end and would not be able to teach today, so I was free to go. I tried to get caught up on my emails and on the soccer matches from my five days in Nicaragua. I also went to the mall to see if there were any movies that I had not seen yet, there was none. I then had a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch, with a coke. I came home and played a little soccer but, was having to much fun watching this 50 year old guy just out play the collage kids on the other court. Finally I came home had spaghetti and went to bed.
Wednesday 6/28: I had pancakes for breakfast then went to school were I had the owner teach me because m teacher called in hurt again. We talked about a lot of tings from cruises, to my summer, to were I would like to travel to most in the world. After that, I went to the internet café, had a hamburger and went on the internet. I like this café over the one in the mall because although they don't speak English they run a café that fells like home. Like one day I bought a pizza at the place next door and brought it over there because I was going to use the internet and had no where else to eat. They saw me come in and gave me a plate to use and a glass of water ate no extra charge. The café is also less then half of the other café in the mall. After the café I came home played some soccer and went to bed at around 11.
Thursday 6/29: I had cereal for breakfast and for class today I had a collage student teach me. It was probably the most boring class I have had while I was here. After class I came home double checked my pick up information for tomorrow and packed. I needed to pack for three days. I checked the forecast it is suppose to rain tomorrow and then be sunny for Saturday and Sunday. I watched some tv with the family then I am going to bed early because I have to be at the Mall of San Pedro at 6:30 tomorrow morning.
Friday 6/30- Sunday 7-2: On the Río Pacuare 3 Day Trip, you'll enjoy one of the most amazing rainforest experiences possible - breathtaking beauty far removed from civilization's rush and heart-pounding excitement. It is certain to be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica. The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids.

Day 1 You'll depart San José early in the morning, stopping for a delicious breakfast, at our New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center, before arriving at the river. Once at the river, your friendly and professional guides will load your gear into dry bags, prepare the equipment and give you complete safety and paddle instruction. The first day's Class III rapids welcome you to the Pacuare gorge's charm as you raft deep in the heart of primary rainforest. While your guides prepare you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank, you'll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool to swim. Before you know it, you'll arrive at the award-winning Ríos Tropicales Lodge where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, hiking or soaking in our waterfall and pools. Nestled in the jungle on our 1,000-acre private reserve, the lodge offers you all the comforts you need in "Cabecar Indian" style bungalows. Private single and double rooms are spacious with clean linen, and there are modern bathrooms and showers. Electricity is generated by a self-sufficient hydro-plant. Happy Hour will put you in the mood for a tropical evening, followed by a luscious candlelight dinner with wine served by your guides.
Day 2 Don't worry about wake-up time. The beauty of the light through the forest, the sound of toucans and the smell of coffee will get you going. This day is designed to enjoy the lodge surroundings. You can choose a variety of hikes - a 4-5 hour hike high into the Pacuare Reserve; a 2-3 hour hike to nearby waterfalls and pools, or short walks near the lodge - or just relax in a hammock and enjoy nature. Experience a side of the Pacuare few people know!
Day 3 After a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, you'll prepare to paddle down the Pacuare gorge past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids. A snack stop by the riverside lets you explore more waterfalls and natural waterslides. An adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and many more, will have you cheering ecstatically. Hot lunch will be served at our New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center. Showers, changing rooms, cold and hot drinks and snacks are also available. On the return drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano.

[RachelTori]

Jim! Thanks for sharing Matt's reports - always fun to read! :thumbsup2





pixiedust: PDFG

[chip&dale&fun]

Countdown to Launch - Mission Commander just wished USA a Happy 4th and hopes to give the East Coast a view of the Rockets Red Glare within minutes.

Time to put this nation back into space and on it's journey to Mars....

God Speed.

[kikipug]

Just watched the shuttle liftoff from the front yard... then came back inside and listened to my windows rattle about 3 minutes later. Always a cool sight to see... P&PD for them to get back safely!!!!
Happy 4th!!

ETA: OK... re-reading that... the shuttle didn't take OFF from the front yard... we were in the front yard when we WATCHED it take off ... no Mission Control here!!! YEA Kristin!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

Watching NASA TV right now. We could not see the launch - too many clouds in our way....Glad you posted KikiKaren.......Wheeee - what a site......

[scuba diver]

Just watched the shuttle liftoff from the front yard... then came back inside and listened to my windows rattle about 3 minutes later. Always a cool sight to see... P&PD for them to get back safely!!!!
Happy 4th!!

ETA: OK... re-reading that... the shuttle didn't take OFF from the front yard... we were in the front yard when we WATCHED it take off ... no Mission Control here!!! YEA Kristin!!!

We watched it too. It is amazing how long it takes the sound to catch up.

[scuba diver]

Since Matt did not give any details about his rafting trip I thought I would post some pictures from the same trip we took in 2004. I'm sure these pictures will describe exactly what he did.

First he goes rafting:

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And then he.....













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and....













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Miss you Matt. See you at MCO!!! :love:

[RachelTori]

Great pictures, Jim! Tori got a kick out of them!!

We're heading over to Chateau Elan - the winery in Braselton, GA (remember the town that Kim Basinger 'bought'?!!) We're meeting my son, Eric, and his girlfriend, Katherine, for a picnic and fireworks. We did that last 4th too - lots of fun and Eric brings the food! (he's quite the cook!)

And that bottle of Banfi is coming with us! :woohoo: (thanks again, Jim!)

P.S. I know you'll be glad when Matt comes home! Your Alaska trip will be awesome!! Then on to Michigan? When will y'all be back home?

[dzneprincess]

We're going diving tomorrow, so I'll wish the thread a Happy Fourth of July now!!

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Happy 4th everyone!
Kev,
in the above picture where is that firework from Surely not from WISHES?

[dzneprincess]

Great pictures Jim! I love em!
BTW I know you have probably mentioned it in the past 47858 posts or so, but what exactly is Matt doing in CR? Is it a student exchange program? Or summer school or hat? It sounds like it is a really great experience and I would love more information, it is something I would highly consider letting my kids do as they get a bit older. So any information you have that you would be willing to share would be appreciated. Thanks

[scuba diver]

Great pictures, Jim! Tori got a kick out of them!!

We're heading over to Chateau Elan - the winery in Braselton, GA (remember the town that Kim Basinger 'bought'?!!) We're meeting my son, Eric, and his girlfriend, Katherine, for a picnic and fireworks. We did that last 4th too - lots of fun and Eric brings the food! (he's quite the cook!)

And that bottle of Banfi is coming with us! :woohoo: (thanks again, Jim!)

P.S. I know you'll be glad when Matt comes home! Your Alaska trip will be awesome!! Then on to Michigan? When will y'all be back home?

Don't forget the chocolate desert to go with the Banfi!!

We come back in mid July, just gone for 8 days. Matt comes back the end of July. Just in time to go diving in Pensacola. That will be out Boys Trip for the Summer. :lmao:

[scuba diver]

Great pictures Jim! I love em!
BTW I know you have probably mentioned it in the past 47858 posts or so, but what exactly is Matt doing in CR? Is it a student exchange program? Or summer school or hat? It sounds like it is a really great experience and I would love more information, it is something I would highly consider letting my kids do as they get a bit older. So any information you have that you would be willing to share would be appreciated. Thanks

Well just go back and read all the past posts. You will find all the info!! :lmao:

This is his second summer in CR. He is staying with a family (a friend of a friend of a friend....to long to describle) and going to a spanish language school during the week.

It has been a great experience for him. He has learned a lot of independence and self confidence. I guess part of it is for us to get use not having him around...just getting use to the idea that he is going way someday.

[BWVPam]

Happy July 4thWe have had a nice day. I took Ashley to early morning swim practice and then came back to watch the Special 4th Parade here on our side of town. Dale's H.S. band marched. It was so neat and I have to admit, I had a few tears in my eyes. We had a Fire truck out there with its ladder all the way extened and it was waving this huge flag off it. Reminded me so much of 9/11. A lot of war veterans were riding in the different cars. I just don't know how some people could not be proud with that.

After that was over, we went across town to pick up Charley's new car. We went ahead and traded in the Jimmy for a Hyundai Sonata. It has a great warranty, came with lifetime oil changes and a $500 costco gift card (yea!!)

My parents left late this afternoon and now my brother is going to be leaving in about 1 1/2 hours. Everyone will be gone and we will start trying to get everything back together.

I sure wish I could take off another day!

HOpe everyone has had a great day!!

[tinksdad]

Launch today -- I will be looking north - what time? 2:38 pm....the news broadcast is all about the foam...do they tell me the launch time - NO...

Here is to a safe launch, trip and re-entry.......
Of course NOT! To busy spending "gloom and doom" to worry about the facts......

[scuba diver]

a $500 costco gift card (yea!!)



That's just an afternoon trip to Costco for me, especailly during seafood weekend! :lmao:

[tinksdad]

Happy 4th everyone!
Kev,
in the above picture where is that firework from Surely not from WISHES?
Sure it is, you can see Cinderellas castle and Space Mountain. It was taken from the observation deck at California Grill at the top of the Contemporary!!

[tinksdad]

That's just an afternoon trip to Costco for me, especailly during seafood weekend! :lmao:
I bet!! Those lobster tails are REALLY good!!! Big suckers too! :banana:

[dzneprincess]

Sure it is, you can see Cinderellas castle and Space Mountain. It was taken from the observation deck at California Grill at the top of the Contemporary!!

I looks so far off from the castle....

[Dancind]

It's a wonderful place to watch Wishes from, they even pipe in the music. Once they remember to turn it on. The food is good too! Kevin was unpopular though, he was trying to use one of the pay telescopes as a tripod. The kids around us were complaining, so I made him move. He still got some good pictures. What a great way to start our vacation that was!

[tinksdad]

It's a wonderful place to watch Wishes from, they even pipe in the music. Once they remember to turn it on. The food is good too! Kevin was unpopular though, he was trying to use one of the pay telescopes as a tripod. The kids around us were complaining, so I made him move. He still got some good pictures. What a great way to start our vacation that was!
Does it count that the complainers were from South America????

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - How did I make it up first?

[WDWLVR]

:tinker:Good morning cruisers :tinker:

Happy Wednesday!










Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Back to work for me. Have a great day everyone!

[chip&dale&fun]

Jim - the friend I ran into at JB's e-mailed me that we need to "drink and eat up at JB's" as the word is the property has been sold....

Say it ain't so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[whnim64]

Good morning, everyone. Happy hump-day. It's a cool morning here, in the 60's with a high around 80 today. We had some rain for the 4th here, but didn't have any plans. Caleb watched about 8 different fireworks shows from our second floor bedroom window last night. The rain had stopped, and we could see fireworks as far as 50 miles away. It was quite a sight to see the western horizon dotted with red and white bursts of color for about 45 minutes. Back to work for us today.

[whnim64]

Mark and Mary, Caleb was up in your neck of the woods last week with his church camp group. They took Amtrak to Chicago for a day and went to Chapel in the Sky (I had never heard of it before), Field Museum and Navy Pier. It was the highlight of his week at camp. I guess we'll have to plan a family trip to go see the King Tut exhibit at the Field before the end of the year. Too bad that Chicago traffic intimidates me too much to enjoy the anticipation of a trip up. Pehaps we'll have to hop on Amtrak, too.

[kikipug]

Jim - the friend I ran into at JB's e-mailed me that we need to "drink and eat up at JB's" as the word is the property has been sold....

Say it ain't so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[justmestace]

People, people, people!! We were almost on Page Two!!

Sorry I've been sort of MIA. Mostly this darn baseball. All I do is run Jared back and forth to the baseball field. I guess it's no wonder my license plate says "2 N FROM"

As much as it was an honor for him to be nominated and chosen...I will be so glad when it's over. I'm sick of it. The first game is tomorrow...we may be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.
But...all the plans I had for getting doctor appointments and things like that taken care of this summer, have flown out the window.

And I'm really not happy that school starts on August 10th. Way too hot still, and way too early. But...no one asked me my opinion.

I guess the good thing about school starting is that I'll have some peace and quiet again.

Having everyone home for a long weekend just about drove me nuts. I never turn the TV on when I'm home, and for the last four days (heck, all summer!) the thing has been running 24/7.

Anyway....another long day.......just wanted to say "HI" :wave:

[tinytink]

Happy Hump Day everybody. Hope everybody had a good 4th.

[scuba diver]

Jim - the friend I ran into at JB's e-mailed me that we need to "drink and eat up at JB's" as the word is the property has been sold....

Say it ain't so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just checked the County's website and it shows JB is still the owner.

Maybe Kikipug will have an update. :confused3

[mickeymo]

Jim - the friend I ran into at JB's e-mailed me that we need to "drink and eat up at JB's" as the word is the property has been sold....

Say it ain't so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Is it mere coincidence that this rumor coincides with Matt gone the entire summer??? ;) Can't stay in business without Matt's appetite?? :lmao:

[ohiominnie]

Sorry guys, been out of touch. Just been really busy around here lately. Dropped the kids off at camp this morning, so I should have a couple of days to just chill (either that or I'll be catching up on stuff that's been let go lately!) :)

BUT.....

Wanted to show you something really cool:


Mary, you'll notice a difference between this one and the one you read. Mike's best friend, Pete, ;) asked him to address this issue considering what just happened. :)

Also, Mike is recording articles for one of the upcoming DIS Unplugged podcasts. :) :banana:

[WVMD]

Very nice article.... and well written....

Couldn't have said it much better myself..... ;)

Virgil
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Hey a U.T.O.P. with Mike!

[kikipug]

Wanted to show you something really cool:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/mouse-matters/mousematters1.htm



Great article! As one who lives in the 'local viewing area' of the gloom & doom news stations that cover this as local news, this is much-needed!!!!!

Way to go, OhioMickey!!!!

[tinksdad]

Good article Mike!! Thought provoking insight!


I thought this was kind of funny!!

The Middle Wife
By an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second-grade classroom a few years back.
When I was a kid, I loved show-and-tell. So I always have a few sessions with my students. It helps them get over shyness and usually, show-and-tell is pretty tame. Kids bring in pet turtles, model airplanes, and pictures of fish they catch, stuff like that.
And I never, ever place any boundaries or limitations on them. If they want to lug it in to school and talk about it, they're welcome.
Well, one day this little girl, Erica, a very bright, very outgoing kid, takes her turn and waddles up to the front of the class with a pillow stuffed under her sweater. She holds up a snapshot of an infant.
"This is Luke, my baby brother, and I'm going to tell you about his birthday. First, Mom and Dad made him as a symbol of their love, and then Dad put a seed in my Mom's stomach, and Luke grew in there.
He ate for nine months through an umbrella cord."
[She's standing there with her hands on the pillow, and I'm trying not to laugh and wishing I had my camcorder with me. The kids are watching her in amazement.]

"Then, about two Saturdays ago, my Mom starts saying and going, 'Oh, oh, oh, oh!' " [Erica puts a hand behind her back and groans.]
"She walked around the house for, like an hour, 'Oh, oh, oh!'"

[Now this kid is doing a hysterical duck walk and groaning.]
"My Dad called the middle wife. She delivers babies, but she doesn't have a sign on the car like the Domino's man. They got my Mom to lie down in bed like this."

[Then Erica lies down with her back against the wall.]
"And then, pop! My Mom had this bag of water she kept in there in case he got thirsty, and it just blew up and spilled all over the bed, like psshhheew!"

[This kid has her legs spread and with her little hands are miming water flowing away. It was too much!]
"Then the middle wife starts saying 'push, push,' and 'breathe, breathe.' They started counting, but never even got past ten.
Then, all of a sudden, out comes my brother. He was covered in yucky stuff, they all said it was from Mom's play-center!, so there must be a lot of stuff inside there."
Then Erica stood up, took a big theatrical bow and returned to her seat. I'm sure I applauded the loudest. Ever since then, if it's show-and-tell day, I bring my camcorder, just in case another Erica
comes along.

[whnim64]

BUT.....

Wanted to show you something really cool:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/mouse-matters/mousematters1.htm

This link won't work for me. I'm getting a 'Page Not Found' message.

[ohiominnie]

This link won't work for me. I'm getting a 'Page Not Found' message.


oops. it will probably come back. i know webmaster corey is working on "staging" it...
whatever that means :confused3

keep checking. :)

Kevin, funny middle wife story. I've seen that before and it's pretty funny even the 2nd time reading it!

[ohiominnie]

Old link doesn't work (what did it last? an hour?).....

Here's the new one:


http://www.wdwinfo.com/MouseMatters/mousematters1.htm#hm-mousematters

[WDWLVR]

Mark and Mary, Caleb was up in your neck of the woods last week with his church camp group. They took Amtrak to Chicago for a day and went to Chapel in the Sky (I had never heard of it before), Field Museum and Navy Pier. It was the highlight of his week at camp. I guess we'll have to plan a family trip to go see the King Tut exhibit at the Field before the end of the year. Too bad that Chicago traffic intimidates me too much to enjoy the anticipation of a trip up. Pehaps we'll have to hop on Amtrak, too.

Sandi - we've been talking about going to see it as well. Maybe we could coordinate a time and go together.

[WDWLVR]

oops. it will probably come back. i know webmaster corey is working on "staging" it...
whatever that means :confused3

keep checking. :)

Kevin, funny middle wife story. I've seen that before and it's pretty funny even the 2nd time reading it!

Such a little name dropper. Webmast Corey, Pete (aka Mike's best friend). Wow guess it just isn't cool enough to be a moderator any more. :lmao:

[ohiominnie]

Such a little name dropper. Webmast Corey, Pete (aka Mike's best friend). Wow guess it just isn't cool enough to be a moderator any more. :lmao:

See, that's where you're confused. I might drop their names....but have I EVER eaten dinner with them??? SEVEN nights in a ROW???? No, Mary, you have THAT honor. :)

[BWVPam]

Hi everyone. Sure was hard going back to work today.


Karen -- great article by Mike.

Nothing exciting here yet, so I better go and get some work done.

See ya later.

[justmestace]

Such a little name dropper. Webmast Corey, Pete (aka Mike's best friend). Wow guess it just isn't cool enough to be a moderator any more. :lmao:


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ohminnie....great article! He said what a lot of us have always wanted to say, but we didn't have a platform!! How I WISH I had a platform! :p

[justmestace]

:confused3 :confused3 Something I said??:guilty:

[tinytink]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ohminnie....great article! He said what a lot of us have always wanted to say, but we didn't have a platform!! How I WISH I had a platform! :p
ditto that. so true

[tinytink]

good night all, we are pretty close to yet another milestone so I am sure we will see all those pirate: 's coming out soon. :rotfl:

[scuba diver]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ohminnie....great article! He said what a lot of us have always wanted to say, but we didn't have a platform!! How I WISH I had a platform! :p

I do believe you have platform. It's called LISA!!! :lmao:

[TiggerInNY]

Good morning everyone - remember me? Guess I've been super busy around here with travel baseball and being "the entertainment committee" for the kids. I don't know why I only signed them up for 1/2 day camp. What am I stupid or something? DON'T ANSWER THAT!

How is everyone doing? I'm sorry, but I am NOT going back and reading 100 pages or so. Anything I should be made aware of?

Not much going on around here to really write about. Just summer stuff and a lot of rain in these parts of the country. I'm sure y'all have read or heard about it. Hey Sue, are you OK over there?

Got my CC number and package though. I haven't really even checked out the CD that came with it. Maybe I don't want to cause it's got all stuff from CC and it would make me miss it too much.

Guess I better get going. Believe it or not, I have to iron some clothes now. Scary isn't it? Having to get up early to make hubby's lunch and then iron before the kiddies get up. What a life....calgon - take me away.

hey Stacey - guess what? I haven't been waking up very much at night. Sorry...I kinda miss our little chats, but a full night's sleep is very important at my age. :lmao: You know what I mean?

Chow everyone. Just wanted to check in with y'all and give a shout out to ya. Take care and I'll pop back in as soon as I can.

Look at that....gone all that time and snagged a TOP...I still got it.

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - Hi Maria - love your new siggie...

I finally started on the cruise album last night - We are having a "Remember the Magic Party" for our local Disney friends.....When? On the 15th - I still have lots and lots more pictures to cull through....and then we have the dive photos....I'll need a second volume for all of your wonderful contributions.....

Wish me luck in completing this....still haven't completed the November album....I promised I would leave work at 5:30 each night this week...ok that has not happened....maybe today.

Forgot to do laundry - now must get some done......

Hope your day is more exciting...

[chip&dale&fun]

Did somebody say Milestone???????

[chip&dale&fun]

OK - Maria - where are you - still there? Everyone else gave up and left the milestone hanging.......

[chip&dale&fun]

Wanna bet she snagged it???

40 seconds - 39,.....38... :hourglass

No, now that was too easy.......

Stacey - first we are almost on page 2 - and secondly we miss a milestone. But wait, it is NOT a milestone....we are 100 posts away from the milestone.


:joker: How soon we forget :joker:

Been looking for a reason to use this little guy...

Guess the :joker: on me this Morning!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes1

[WDWLVR]

:tinker:Good morning cruisers :tinker:


Happy Thursday!







Ok I'm getting really sick of my back bothering me. I want the pain to go away. :) Ok vent over - just being a baby.

Karen - you are right we had the honor to sit with the Mouse Matters author and his family for a full 7 days. Just wondering if next time you guys are going to ditch us for a webmaster. :lmao:

[tinksdad]

Ok I'm getting really sick of my back bothering me. I want the pain to go away. :) Ok vent over - just being a baby.


Sorry to hear about your back. I know what that's like! Take care of yourself and don't move any furniture for awhile.......... :rolleyes1

[ohiominnie]

Ok I'm getting really sick of my back bothering me. I want the pain to go away. :) Ok vent over - just being a baby.

Karen - you are right we had the honor to sit with the Mouse Matters author and his family for a full 7 days. Just wondering if next time you guys are going to ditch us for a webmaster. :lmao:


Ugh. I hate back pain. I pulled something badly in my neck last night....how? just turning my head. I'm getting old!

NEVER. We'll never ditch you for anyone. Well, maybe if the captain wanted us to dine with him ONE NIGHT we'd do it, but not the whole cruise. And I'd do my best to get you guys at that table too. Although, the captains are usually pretty dull. Maybe I'll just stay in the regular dining room! :)

[armyfam]

Good Morning, Everyone!

I haven't been able to get to our thread these past few days due to server busy...oh well.

Hope everyone had a Happy Fourth. We went to Mystic Seaport and had a terrific time there---complete with picnic and hand cranked ice cream and a parade! If any of you are ever in CT-THAT is THE place to go.

OMike's article was great.
Glad to hear Matt is doing well and will be home soon.
Mary, hope your back gets better. That can be awful. I hope you can rest it.

Take care and have a great day!

BTW, Kevin and Stacey, those were terrific firework photos you posted!


susan

[kikipug]

Hope everyone had a Happy Fourth. We went to Mystic Seaport and had a terrific time there---complete with picnic and hand cranked ice cream and a parade! If any of you are ever in CT-THAT is THE place to go.

susan

Susan... you just made me realize there IS something I miss about CT (besides my family). We made many a pilgrimage to Mystic when I was a kid. Very neat place!

[Dancind]

Hello all! I've been busy, getting ready for our trip to DL next week, and getting things squared away work wise here.

It's reported to be very hot in LA, and the parks very crowded. We were told not to leave DL between the parade rehearsal Saturday morning, and the actual parade Saturday evening, because we might not be able to get back in! What have we gotten into? Kevin isn't going with us, I think he's secretly celebrating.

Looking forward to some nice, peaceful, off-season trips!

[justmestace]

I do believe you have platform. It's called LISA!!! :lmao:

That's probably more of a soapbox than a platform....:guilty:

[justmestace]

Hi Maria! Yes, there have been some nights that it was awfully darn quiet w/o you to talk to! But I have to admit, with the kid's schedule this summer, I've been going to bed a lot earlier. Haven't been sleeping well, but at least I am in there.


Thanks, Susan....mine aren't nearly the quality Kevin's are, but I do feel lucky to have caught that "star" at WDW.
I sat there on the 4th, taking picture after picture, never got a good shot, and then felt cheated out of the fireworks, too. Not the same looking through the lens!

We've had two cloudy days in a row now. No rain...but cooler and cloudy and that in itself is a blessing.

Jared has his first game tonight....it will be fun for them to finally get to play after all these practices, and I think all of us parents will be happy because we're nearing the end!

[tinksdad]

We've had two cloudy days in a row now. No rain...but cooler and cloudy and that in itself is a blessing.

It always seems to work out this way. We are doing a roof conversion for a couple. New pitched roof, new AC system, new electrical, etc. Of course, it's been raining here every night now for the last several days......... :confused3

I told the guy today, that he should get a letter from the city of Albuquerque thanking him for the much needed rain!!! :thumbsup2 :rolleyes1

[justmestace]

It always seems to work out this way. We are doing a roof conversion for a couple. New pitched roof, new AC system, new electrical, etc. Of course, it's been raining here every night now for the last several days......... :confused3

I told the guy today, that he should get a letter from the city of Albuquerque thanking him for the much needed rain!!! :thumbsup2 :rolleyes1

Maybe I should plan a picnic..........
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[justmestace]

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pixiedust: :tinker: pdfg

[mickeymo]

I'm here - just checking in briefly. On the bright side, it makes catching up a lot easier.. :sunny:

[mickeymo]

Our community theatre group is gearing up for opening Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat next Thursday. John, as Tech Director, is in charge of the set design, light design and sound design. He took the week off from work and is busy working getting the stage set up. Lots of long days and late nights for him this week. He has a wonderful woman who is doing all of the artistic work fulfilling his vision and it is really looking great!

Maggie is in seventh heaven because she's even welding a paintbrush and roller helping out. Mike and I aren't quite as enthusiastic or as gifted, but it's all hands on deck to help when John is in charge!

I've managed to borrow a sewing machine and am peicing together blankets - I figured I could attempt a straight seam. They're supposed to look shabby anyway...So, no one will know the difference :rotfl2:

Back to work!

[scuba diver]

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pixiedust: :tinker: pdfg

Sorry, I've been working. I'm trying to get the stuff all done before I go on vacation.

I'll try harder to do more posting. My clients will just have to wait. :thumbsup2

Time to go home and have some dinner.

[MarkRG]

Maggie is in seventh heaven because she's even welding a paintbrush and roller helping out.
HEY Stacey, got another candidate!

Sorry for the long absence, but I fell waaay behind between the cruise and a weekend for races up in Milwaukee. I'm first getting to what I'd call caught up. Weekends are normally the time for me to persue the annual gardening, and they've been occupied so I had something that looked like some of the shots from excusions of the jungle to deal with. And I'm now over the worst of it, and things are coming together.

A late update on the pictures.

First, again, the guidlines, few that they are, incase someone missed it.

I am collecting pictures to combine into hopefully one DVD-Rom to send back out.
- We're already past where I set the original deadline soo... sooner the better now.
- Send me pictures preferably on cd-rom or dvd-rom, although I can scan, but that is time consuming, so the fewer of that, the better. If you're sending prints, try to send me copies, I'd hate to have originals lost in the mail.
- I am asking for $5 to cover costs of supplies / shipping out for the dvd-rom.
- PM me for an address if you still need to send something.

Sofar, I have full participation from: whnim64, ohiomouse, itdjbw, armyfam, justmestace, tinks, RachelTori, CajunGirl2, mickeymo, DVCDebb, Tinytink, C&D&F/Irene, and the Scubas.

I'm still expecting mail from.. Virgil, Kiki/Karen, BBB, BWVPam(I think, although I thought I've seen some pics already, but can't find a cd? And I'm currently cleaning up the computer room, might be here but I havn't seen it yet), and DareTooDream. Hope I havn't missed anyone.

[ohiominnie]

BWVPam(I think, although I thought I've seen some pics already, but can't find a cd?

Possibly the pictures you've seen of BWVPam and her children were on our CD's.....I do know we have a good number of pictures of her family. :lmao:

(sigh) those were great times, Pam....thanks for sharing them with us!! :) And thanks for dragging Mark and Mary through the rain to surprise us!! :)

[DVCDebb]

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pixiedust: :tinker: pdfg
Have not forgotten you. Just been busy. We have the house almost back to normal now from the fire. Just some more boxes to unpack and curtains to hang. Been a long month now. Heading back to WV Sat morning to settle mother's estate. Won't be fun but one of those things have to do. Leaving kids in SC so they can at least have a little summer or at least Ian can work and poor Betsy is headed to Disney 15 July for a week. Thinks family friends are crazy going in July but she will suffer since they are paying so daughter has companion and they have never been before. So she will be tour guide. Just hope they can keep up with her. The 3 of us are off to see Pirates at 11:59 tonight so should be fun. Tomorrow will be crazy getting ready for me to leave. I really need a cruise NOW. WDW December 10-15 anyone else going? :wave: :wave: :wave:

[MarkRG]

Possibly the pictures you've seen of BWVPam and her children were on our CD's.....I do know we have a good number of pictures of her family. :lmao:

(sigh) those were great times, Pam....thanks for sharing them with us!! :) And thanks for dragging Mark and Mary through the rain to surprise us!! :)

That could very well be. I had thought I've been careful with all the ones recieved and keeping them all in one place. I'm going to drop a note on Pam to be sure.

[chip&dale&fun]

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pixiedust: :tinker: pdfg


Not really - I am frantically trying to complete the album before our party next weekend....and ths means I am sorting through all the pictures I took...and the ones you posted. Of course I have to leave lots of blanks for the ones Mark is working on....then Sam bought a new printer and do I know how to use it ---- no.....just printed 5 of the same shot.....silly me....
I can decrease the size, but how do I get an 8x10????

ok....now - where was that picture Mary posted of GaRRy in the lobby of the Rad?

[chip&dale&fun]

oh pooh - was it Stacey that posted the picture....see I should have been there...tried searching Garry, radisson, lobby......pooh....

[chip&dale&fun]

Found it - the longest trip report with pictures....do you know we have 3 - 3 thread to search...we should add up all the posts and see what milestone we are at...

Back to cutting and glueing....



ok, not glue - little picture mounty thingies.

[tinytink]

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pixiedust: :tinker: pdfg
At the rate we are not chatting it will be awhile before we reach the next milestone 48,000.

[tinytink]

I wish they would release the 2008 dates already. I contacted the DVC about doing a Thanksgiving cruise next year. that would be really nice to do a holiday cruise that DD to CC.

Do they decorate for xmas before or after thanksgiving day? I would love to be onboard with the xmas decorations.

Still looking forward to the Do-Over in June 2008 and the girls trip in 2007.

[tinytink]

Good Night Everyone!!!!

[justmestace]

Seems to me that I read somewhere that they were releasing 2008 dates in September?? :confused3


This is the never ending season of baseball. They had their first game tonight...lost 6-3. But here I've been marking off the days on the calendar...and thought we had tomorrow "off". Wrong. Practice tomorrow at 12:15, and then they're going to go watch the younger boys play their game. The younger ones are now at the District Championship level. They may go all the way to the Little League World Series. Or maybe they can't...maybe that's just for the boys Jared's age. Again..:confused3

Geesh...I don't know much tonight.

[scuba diver]

Seems to me that I read somewhere that they were releasing 2008 dates in September?? :confused3


This is the never ending season of baseball. They had their first game tonight...lost 6-3. But here I've been marking off the days on the calendar...and thought we had tomorrow "off". Wrong. Practice tomorrow at 12:15, and then they're going to go watch the younger boys play their game. The younger ones are now at the District Championship level. They may go all the way to the Little League World Series. Or maybe they can't...maybe that's just for the boys Jared's age. Again..:confused3

Geesh...I don't know much tonight.

I will admit that is one reason I really enjoy Matt's time in CR. I miss him, but it sure is nice to not have to run all over the place because of his schedule.

[armyfam]

Have not forgotten you. Just been busy. We have the house almost back to normal now from the fire. Just some more boxes to unpack and curtains to hang. Been a long month now......The 3 of us are off to see Pirates at 11:59 tonight so should be fun.:wave: :wave: :wave:


Hi DVCDebb!

Glad to hear that you are almost settled in again!
We hope to see Pirates tonight.
Take care.

susan

[wdwgoose]

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DEPRESSING ?????????????????? try being the YELLOW GUY :rotfl2:



GOOD MORNIN ALL


PICTURE OF ME I COULD COME AND SIGN IT FOR YOU ????????
:moped:




:surfweb:





:surfweb:


right after my C O F F E E :grouphug: :moped:








gaRRy

[wdwgoose]

Here's one of the shots I got of gaRy waving from the jetty as the ship passed him!

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THIS ONE ??????????????????



:grouphug:




staCey you feeling OKAY?????????????

[wdwgoose]

Stacey, this ones for you!!! :rotfl2:

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Hmmm, smells like Chocolate soufflé.......... :banana: :love:












THIS ONE IS NICE ???????????

[chip&dale&fun]

THIS ONE ??????????????????



:grouphug:




staCey you feeling OKAY?????????????

Thanks GaRRY - It's going in the book.......And good Morning All!!!!

Still trying to get the scrapbook under control.....the photo lab mixed up the pictures so I am trying to squint at megatives to determine which sunset went on which day.....Mary - remember all those rolls of film you saw? They are now all over the living room in the form of photos...why did I take so many....which to keep - which to toss.....

I have to hit the road again, busy day....then decide if I will garden Saturday morning or coninue to work on the Scrapbook......If it rains, like it has the last 2 days - rained - hah - poured - keep going - anyway, then I cannot garden. Like Mark, this is the time of year to be out in the garden.....But if it is a bad weekend, then we cannot dive on Sunday morning - what to wish for - what to wish for??????? (Yes, I know - Liver!!!!!!!)


To quote a certain Hedgehog we all know - "I want it ALL!!!!!!"

Have a great Friday......

[whnim64]

Happy Friday, everyone. School starts here in just 6 weeks! I'm so glad that we don't have a DS that is into sports; no running around here at our house. Although we do drop him off at camp again a week from Sunday. Mark and Mary, we're trying to figure out a weekend when we can drive up to see the King Tut exhibit. Larry doesn't have many vacation days left, so we'll have to squeeze in a drive up on a Friday evening and come back on Sunday evening. For those Chicago people, where is a good area to avoid traffic, get a hotel, but still have public transportation to the museums, or is it just easier to take Amtrak and stay downtown?

[wdwgoose]

Did you open it yet? Since you asked - here it is for everyone to see:

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THIS ONE WILL ALWAYS BE DA B E S T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



:grouphug:


:grouphug:



:grouphug:



gaRRy

[wdwgoose]

For those who have no idea what Garry looks like....this is him in his trademark tie-dye....and a few of our buddies


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OR IS IT THIS ONE ???????????????

[WDWLVR]

:tinker:Good morning cruisers :tinker:




Happy Friday!



Going to be a busy day. I have a press ok out west before heading into the office. At least it is Friday which means casual day for me (we can wear jeans on Friday). Have a great day everyone!

[wdwgoose]

The last one...for tonight, anyway......DOES THIS GUY LOOK EXCITED, OR WHAT????


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WELL JUST HAD TOO

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning all! I've been MIA for a few days. Work has been crazy. I'm ready for it to end!!!

Worked from home yesterday while waiting for the alarm company to come out to fix the alarm system. He was supposed to be there between 12:30 and 2:30 .. of course he didn't show up until 4:15! Ruined my plan to go watch Emily's hip-hop class. He ran out of parts and will have to come out again ... ugh!!!

Hope everyone has a great Fri. & weekend!
Ang

[wdwgoose]

OKAY ALL


have a good day





gaRRy

[kikipug]

Wow.... the milestones really ARE getting fewer and farther between, aren't they!!!! I thought for sure I'd log on this morning to see who got it last night...

Mark- I mailed our pix via regular 1st class mail on Wednesday... you should have them in the next day or so. Thanks again!

Maria- Thanks for sending the picture - I knew you didn't forget- its been a crazy summer for all of us!!

Deb- Glad to hear that you are getting re-settled. Your poor DD, "having" to be the tour guide for WDW... what a rough life!

Stacey- sorry to disappoint you with our lack of chatting... should I have made each of the above individual posts? ;) I'm sure that I won't be on here this weekend. My best friend is coming down from Charlotte for a visit with her 2 kids. I haven't seen her in 3 years!!!!

She has been through a really rough divorce, and is taking her kids on a mini-vacation to FL. She can't do WDW right now ($ & time), but we'll hit SeaWorld and the beach, and more than anything, her kids just want to hang out in my pool.

That reminds me... I need to e-mail her directions before she leaves... bye!

[tinksdad]

Happy Friday, everyone. School starts here in just 6 weeks! I'm so glad that we don't have a DS that is into sports; no running around here at our house. Although we do drop him off at camp again a week from Sunday. Mark and Mary, we're trying to figure out a weekend when we can drive up to see the King Tut exhibit. Larry doesn't have many vacation days left, so we'll have to squeeze in a drive up on a Friday evening and come back on Sunday evening. For those Chicago people, where is a good area to avoid traffic, get a hotel, but still have public transportation to the museums, or is it just easier to take Amtrak and stay downtown?
A local buddy and I went to Florida in December and made a couple of dives off Ft. Lauderdale. The weather was acting up and the seas were a bit heavy for diving (7'-10' waves) so we bagged the pm dives. The King Tut exhibit had just opened there the previous evening. It was GREAT!!! Highly recommended. Get the little cassette players that give you a narration as you walk. I thought it added a lot!!

[tinksdad]

Since OM isn't here, it not like the act of piracy means much. But it is the opening day of "Dead Mans Chest"!!! (which I'm going to try to sneak out of work and see this afternoon.......)


TOP pirate: pirate: pirate:


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[kikipug]

But it is the opening day of "Dead Mans Chest"!!! (which I'm going to try to sneak out of work and see this afternoon.......)


I should probably see the first one, first?... I'm a little behind on movies, as usual.

When we went to see CARS a few weeks ago, Ray and I tried to figure out what the last movie was that we saw together in the theatre... it was Forrest Gump. How pathetic is that!!!

[RachelTori]

I should probably see the first one, first?... I'm a little behind on movies, as usual.

When we went to see CARS a few weeks ago, Ray and I tried to figure out what the last movie was that we saw together in the theatre... it was Forrest Gump. How pathetic is that!!!

Yes, that is rather pathetic, but I think we have you beat! The last movie *Dwight & I* saw together in the theatre was.................... Tootsie!!!!!!

Now THAT'S PATHETIC!!! :rotfl2:

[mickeymo]

A little bit of Pirate Kareoke this a.m...


YO HO (A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME)
Lyrics by Xavier Atencio and music by George Bruns

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We kindle and char, inflame and ignite,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We burn up the city, we're really a fright,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We're beggars and blighters, ne'er-do-well cads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

[tinksdad]

I should probably see the first one, first?... I'm a little behind on movies, as usual.

When we went to see CARS a few weeks ago, Ray and I tried to figure out what the last movie was that we saw together in the theatre... it was Forrest Gump. How pathetic is that!!!
I think so!!! :rotfl2:

We actually watched the DVD of the first movie a couple of days ago in preparation.


I won't comment on your pathetic-ness....... Jim, will be happy too!!! :lmao: :lmao:

[kikipug]

But wait... we'll actually see 2 movies in one year... we took the kids to see CARS, and we are going to the (invite-only) sneak preview of Talladega Nights that the Speedway is hosting.

2 movies in one year... that will probably be a record!!

[whnim64]

A local buddy and I went to Florida in December and made a couple of dives off Ft. Lauderdale. The weather was acting up and the seas were a bit heavy for diving (7'-10' waves) so we bagged the pm dives. The King Tut exhibit had just opened there the previous evening. It was GREAT!!! Highly recommended. Get the little cassette players that give you a narration as you walk. I thought it added a lot!!
Kevin, thanks for that tip. I wouldn't have thought to do that.

[Dancind]

Garry, nice to hear from you again! Need pictures of you ON the ship next time, OK?

It's a really good day for PIRATES!

[justmestace]

A little bit of Pirate Kareoke this a.m...





YO HO (A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME)
Lyrics by Xavier Atencio and music by George Bruns

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We kindle and char, inflame and ignite,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We burn up the city, we're really a fright,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We're beggars and blighters, ne'er-do-well cads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.



How cool is that! First time I've ever heard (seen) all the words!! I love it pirate:

[justmestace]

I actually had 8 whole hours of sleep last night....but I feel more tired than I do with the 5 I've been getting. What's up with that???http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_3_14.gif (*******************************************ZSzeb0 01_ZS)



http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_2_32.gif (*******************************************ZSzeb0 01_ZS) Look at this....the little doo-dad at the bottom almost looks like the DCL logo

[justmestace]

THIS ONE IS NICE ???????????


All right Buster! Who taught you to post photos???? ohhh...you quoted....

And I was simply commenting on how nice he smelled.

[justmestace]

DEPRESSING ?????????????????? try being the YELLOW GUY :rotfl2:



GOOD MORNIN ALL


PICTURE OF ME I COULD COME AND SIGN IT FOR YOU ????????
:moped:




:surfweb:





:surfweb:


right after my C O F F E E :grouphug: :moped:
gaRRy



But that guy was YELLOW...........
And me....not so blue any more....life goes on.......

[tinytink]

Yeah, we get to go to Ocean City, MD for the weekend. I could really use the break and my kids will have plenty of people to hang out with since we are meeting my family up there.

I will probably miss the upcoming milestone and I was really hoping to get it. oh well.

TTFN :Pinkbounc

[tinytink]

just when I get to posting everybody leave.

HELLO :wave2: :wave2: anyone out there?

Let's hurry up and get this thread going again. oh well back to packing for our mini beach trip

[RachelTori]

just when I get to posting everybody leave.

HELLO :wave2: :wave2: anyone out there?

Let's hurry up and get this thread going again. oh well back to packing for our mini beach trip

Have a GREAT weekend! Let's hope we do reach the milestone while you're gone, but the rate we're going...... who knows!!!! :confused3

We must try harder!! ;)

[chip&dale&fun]

Since OM isn't here, it not like the act of piracy means much. But it is the opening day of "Dead Mans Chest"!!! (which I'm going to try to sneak out of work and see this afternoon.......)


TOP pirate: pirate: pirate:


http://dkeddy.com/pictures/monkeypirate.jpg

you little sneak you!

[tinytink]

dcvdebb

how was the movie? was it crowded?

[scuba diver]

At least it is Friday which means casual day for me (we can wear jeans on Friday). Have a great day everyone!
Casual Friday. That is too bad. I like Casual Everyday

[tinytink]

Casual Friday. That is too bad. I like Casual Everyday
lucky me, everyday is casual. hehehe I don't even have to do my hair, the kids do a pretty good job of pulling it every which direction.

[WDWLVR]

Casual Friday. That is too bad. I like Casual Everyday

So can i come work for you? :teeth:

[kikipug]

Quote:
Originally Posted by scuba diver
Casual Friday. That is too bad. I like Casual Everyday


So can i come work for you? :teeth:

Woo hoo... Mary & Mark are movin' to FL!!! :banana: :banana:

[BWVPam]

Possibly the pictures you've seen of BWVPam and her children were on our CD's.....I do know we have a good number of pictures of her family. :lmao:

(sigh) those were great times, Pam....thanks for sharing them with us!! :) And thanks for dragging Mark and Mary through the rain to surprise us!! :)

After being home for a month now, I miss it already!! The rest of the summer just seems so depressing without having a trip to WDW and the cruise to look forward to. We miss you guys!! I haven't had any more phone calls from Mike, tell him I am waiting:lmao:

[ohiominnie]

After being home for a month now, I miss it already!! The rest of the summer just seems so depressing without having a trip to WDW and the cruise to look forward to. We miss you guys!! I haven't had any more phone calls from Mike, tell him I am waiting:lmao:

I'll tell him! :)
Send him some feedback on Mouse Matters and he might give you a "shout out" and read your feedback on his DIS unplugged podcast. :)

Back from seeing Pirates. Good movie, all in all. Love Jack Sparrow. I think he did a great job. The Kraken was pretty scary. There were a few slow scenes that could have been shortened a bit....can't tell you exactly what they were off the top of my head, I just found my mind wandering at certain spots. The thing I disliked the MOST was that I couldn't understand a good bit of the dialogue. B/c of my self-proclaimed hearing problem, I do a fair amount of lip reading. Mr. Davy Jones and the mystical Tia lady were very hard for me to understand (I pretty much missed 90% of what Tia was saying) 1/3 of the way through the movie I was looking forward to it being on DVD so I could watch it with subtitles. :)

For whoever sees it....stay till the absolute very end. There was a loose end in the movie (during the credits Mike and I discussed how bad it was that they left this loose end) but they took care of it in the short little scene at the end.

We'll be going to see it again when the kids get home from camp, I'm sure. :)

[BWVPam]

Wow, things are pretty slow here. We can't go to the movies yet, because Charley is working a night shift tonight, Dale is off with Friends and Ashley and I had been at the swim meet all day. Two more days (Sat/Sun) we have to be at the meet and then we only have one more meet of the summer season. We will actually get to take a 3 week break from swimming.

Ashley and I are going to run out for dinner now. I am sure most of you are at the movies tonight:goodvibes

[BWVPam]

Hi Karen -- I guess I better send him some feedback. I enjoyed his article a lot. When do the kids get home from camp?

[ohiominnie]

Hi Karen -- I guess I better send him some feedback. I enjoyed his article a lot. When do the kids get home from camp?

tomorrow. i think their closing program is at around 2:00....once that is done and we pack them up, we'll head the almost 2 hours home. :)

it's about time they get back here. it's been too dang quiet around here.

besides, acting camp starts on monday and they'll need to recoup! :)

[whnim64]

Ashley and I are going to run out for dinner now. I am sure most of you are at the movies tonight:goodvibes
No movie for us tonight...way too crowded. We'll go on Tuesday before 6 pm when the ticket prices go up, and the local theater has BYOB every Tuesday. Bring in any size bowl, and they'll fill it up with popcorn for only 50 cents. Can we say movie and dinner?popcorn::

[TiggerInNY]

Hey everybody,

What a fun Friday night for me. My family is up the street hanging out with all the neighbors and I chose to stay at home and finish up my laundry. How's that for excitement? I've just been putting it off and putting it off....

We saw Cars last week. Very cute. A little slow in some parts but overall it made me laugh. Mater is my favorite character. Lightning was cute, but Mater made me laugh.

Not much else going on. I better get going...my iron is calling my name. That's what happens when you leave the clothes in the basket too long. Ya gotta iron them. Really bad!!!

Chow for now....

[justmestace]

Hi!

Just got home....what a long, hot day. Dropped Jared off at practice and went to Phoenix. Yuck. Had to do the emissions test on the Yukon and do some exchanges.
Stopped at Walgreens with the kids later, to get their passport photos done (renewal time) and the guy there was new. He had no clue what he was doing. Kept having to retake the pics, then print them, then retake. We were there an hour! I was NOT a happy camper. Went to go get help, and this smart aleck kid says "Oh yeah, I usually do them, I could have gotten it on the first try. But he's learning" And he walked away!
I knew I should have done them myself at home.

So we barely got home, and it was time to turn around and take Jared back again...baseball. Thank goodness, Jay just got home, so he took him. I think Road Rage would have overtaken me.
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Megan has called twice to ask me to go see Pirates. I'm sorry, but I refuse to stand in line to see a movie. I can wait a week or two...or see it on the ship.

[chip&dale&fun]

Checking in - need to sort pictures from Castaway Cay ---- better tell Sam,the printer needs ink.....

[Dancind]

Well, we stood in the line. And stood, and stood. Got there at 2:30, the 3:15 was sold out, so waited for the 3:50. Didn't get out until 6:30. It was a fun movie though. There's a scene fairly early that's a jumper. I jumped so high that I hurt my elbow on the armrest on the way down. Kevin wants to go again and video the whole audience during that scene.

[tinksdad]

There were a few slow scenes that could have been shortened a bit....can't tell you exactly what they were off the top of my head, I just found my mind wandering at certain spots.

Is this REALLY the movies fault??? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :confused3

[justmestace]

Well, we stood in the line. And stood, and stood. Got there at 2:30, the 3:15 was sold out, so waited for the 3:50. Didn't get out until 6:30. It was a fun movie though. There's a scene fairly early that's a jumper. I jumped so high that I hurt my elbow on the armrest on the way down. Kevin wants to go again and video the whole audience during that scene.

Then he'd better come with me when I see it. I'm a jumper. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_8_11.gif (*******************************************ZSzeb0 01_ZS)

[justmestace]

Is this REALLY the movies fault??? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :confused3


Oooooo..... :duck: :duck: :duck:

Play nice!

[justmestace]

Getting closer to the milestone....can't do it by myself, though.

[chip&dale&fun]

26 posts to go this Morning...Sorry Stacey I did not stay up to help.....still working on the scrapbook.

Maybe today - no gardening for me - it is wet - wet - wet....Seas are "supposed" to be calm tomorrow mornng though.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Cruisers




We sail in 100 weeks*!


DISclaimer - this is based on a June 7, 2008 sailing. Actual sail date to be determined once DCL announces their 2008 schedule.

[chip&dale&fun]

23 posts waiting to be sent
23 remaining posts
put one up and read it aloud
22 posts waiting to be sent

and etc.


etc.

ect.

:woohoo:

[wdwgoose]

OKAY I'll POST A TIME OR 2


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:guilty: :banana: :confused3

[scuba diver]

People actually stand in line to see a movie. We don't even go to a theater any more. We just wait for the DVD and buy it. It's a whole lot cheaper!! and I can stop it for my wine breaks.

Sharon and Lisa are off getting theirs toes painted. Why I don't know because we are going to Alaska. They will be wearing hiking boots, not sandles. :confused3

[chip&dale&fun]

Interrupting the chatter for prayers and pixie dust please....

Sam just learned his Sister has been in the hospital since Monday. She is in New York - her son just called.....Thank you.....

returning now to the very, very, very slow plodding to a milestone.....

[scuba diver]

Interrupting the chatter for prayers and pixie dust please....

Sam just learned his Sister has been in the hospital since Monday. She is in New York - her son just called.....Thank you.....

returning now to the very, very, very slow plodding to a milestone.....

So sorry to hear. PD is coming your way! pixiedust:

This better not be an excuse to avoid working on the pictures or scrap book.

[scuba diver]

We are packing for our trip so I'll take breaks to work us to the next milepost.

Of course OH or Virgil will hop in and grab it! pirate:

[ohiominnie]

scuba....something about seeing certain movies on a big screen makes it worth it. romantic comedies or plain comedies, ah, we can wait for the DVD....action adventure....great seeing it on the big screen.

Irene, prayers and pixiedust to Sam's sister.

We leave to pick up the kids from camp in about 25 minutes. Got KT's birthday cake done just in time....didn't turn out too badly considering who was making it! :) would like to find some plastic shells to put around it (don't really wanna put REAL shells there since we'll be eating it!!!) Ohh.....kids have some plastic starfish...

off to hunt those down....

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3546.jpg

[scuba diver]

For those who want more of the cruise wine, I looked at the price of shipping the bottles and it's about $10 per bottle. I still have some if you want it with the private label.

But if you want more of it, you can get it from my wine guy, Scott.

His website is winebroker.com. He can arrange shipping to your address with no problems.

The wine we had is called Chevalier De Bayard. Also know as Red Chevy. He will know exactly what you mean.

If you want a bottle or two, just let me know and I'll ship it, but if you want more, give Scott an email and he'll take care of it.

Virgil - The wines that France liked were a Vouvray, Moscato D Asti, and a white Auslese. Scott has them. Just tell him you want the wines the Mike Jarrard drinks. Frances will also like a Kabinett. I don't think she had that one, but it was one of my lunch time wines.

[scuba diver]

Got KT's birthday cake done just in time....didn't turn out too badly considering who was making it! :) would like to find some plastic shells to put around it (don't really wanna put REAL shells there since we'll be eating it!!!) Ohh.....kids have some plastic starfish...

off to hunt those down....

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3546.jpg

Nice cake!

So who did bake it? :lmao: :rolleyes:

[WDWLVR]

Great cake Karen - I bet KT will love it!

[dzneprincess]

Karen neat cake! It almost looks donit like how did you do it?

[dzneprincess]

Interrupting the chatter for prayers and pixie dust please....

Sam just learned his Sister has been in the hospital since Monday. She is in New York - her son just called.....Thank you.....

returning now to the very, very, very slow plodding to a milestone.....

of course! Prayers and Pixie dust!!

[whnim64]

What! No one hit the milestone yet? Where is everyone?:confused3

[whnim64]

PD coming your way Irene and Sam pixiedust: :tinker: .

[whnim64]

This is perfect motorcycle weather, but DH had to take his GoldWing into the shop. It seems that they found pieces of cat food in the motor housing, not from the cat, but from the mice that she's not catching any longer. The mice had chewed some of the wiring causing $$$$ in repairs. Anyone have any good mousers they want to get rid of?:cat:

[scuba diver]

This is perfect motorcycle weather, but DH had to take his GoldWing into the shop. It seems that they found pieces of cat food in the motor housing, not from the cat, but from the mice that she's not catching any longer. The mice had chewed some of the wiring causing $$$$ in repairs. Anyone have any good mousers they want to get rid of?:cat:

We got one that we would send you. Remember, Matt works for food! :rotfl:

[whnim64]

OK, I can have a conversation with myself. I do it all the time.:crazy:

[whnim64]

We got one that we would send you. Remember, Matt works for food! :rotfl:
But can he catch mice?

[WVMD]

Hey - accusing me of lurking to get the milestone... now is that nice????

Virgil
pirate:

[whnim64]

It's a slow day at the library today. I'm training a new person, and there really isn't enough work for 2 of us today.

[little gymnast]

Hey everyone I haven't been on in a long time.

[whnim64]

Hey - accusing me of lurking to get the milestone... now is that nice????

Virgil
pirate:
Maybe not nice, but true?