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

[ohiominnie]

Is This It???


YEEEEEEEE HAWWWWWW!!! :rotfl2: :banana:

[chip&dale&fun]

I'm kicking myself....really hard.

So, instead of packing, we decide to watch a movie. I figured I'd cross stitch a bit and listen to the movie. Mid movie I decide to check my email. So I leave it unattended. I even LOOKED at the string hanging from the frame, but thought "oh, it's right next to Mike's head....if the cat is bothering it, Mike will notice and shoo him away."

But alas, I'm gone less than 10 minutes and I come back in the living room after I hear Nick yelling that the cat has something.

Sure enough. The dangling string AND the needle are gone. We have searched the cat's path that he took on his escape and we cannot find the needle.

So looks like Mowana is off to the vet tomorrow to get irradiated. Grrrrrrrrr.

Do NOT google "cat swallows needle." You will get page after pageof stories about cats that died, or at the minimum required surgery. Grrrrr again.

I'm so mad at myself. :furious:

cruddy U TOP.

pixiedust: pdfg and susan and mowana

Pooh kitty - sorry to hear that -- hope kitty is ok........


GRRRRRRRRRRRR --- poor kitty but not what you wanted to do today.....


Good Luck....I am hoping you missed seeing him drop the needle on the floor somewhere.....

[chip&dale&fun]

YES --- where did you come from????

[ladypoo]

YES --- where did you come from????


LOL>.... where did she come from... and pirate: pirate: 'd away my milestone.

[chip&dale&fun]

Here I am having a good race with LadyPoo and worrying about the Kitty and you swoop in to grab the post...Please tell me it is because you are up early to take Kitty to the Vet and everything is ok?????

[chip&dale&fun]

LOL>.... where did she come from... and pirate: pirate: 'd away my milestone.


Well, mine actually since you stole the top but has SHE answered yet... :maleficen :maleficen :maleficen

I even forgave coffee to grab that milestone....

[ohiominnie]

Hee hee. THat was the perfect pirate: if I do say so myself! :)

I'm up....have been for the last hour. We locked kitty in our bedroom last night. After he ran around like a nut case and knocked over things and batted at things for awhile, he crashed. I suddenly woke up at 4:00 worried about him. He was sleeping soundly at my feet. He licked my hand a few times then fell back asleep. Lucky cat. I couldn't. I had a million things going through my head....and then remembered more. Like....the kids have auditions tonight and I had to dust off and update their resumes and then find their headshots (dont' think they'd appreciate if I attached pictures of them sleeping with their headgear on!) Finally, after laying there for an hour, I just got up and started working. Took a break to check the thread and low and behold, you were 5 posts away from the milestone (thanks for the set up!) It was just a waiting game, and thankfully the boards are lightning fast right now!

[chip&dale&fun]

Good evening all - latest update at our house is that we are all packed and ready to go. Just toiletries left to pack. Can't believe it. Well, I didn't go for my manicure/pedicure today so I got all that packing out of the way so I don't have to do it on Wednesday. We have 6 bags to pack. One of them being the cooler. I thought I would be able to get away with a lot less baggage, but I guess not. I know, I probably won't wear 1/2 of the stuff, but give me a break - I'm a newbie at cruising.

Well, it's late and I have to take my FIL to the doctor's tomorrow which turns out to be a whole day affair. It's at the VA hospital and things don't move very quickly there. Wish me luck...

Chow for now...

Stacey - if I'm awake later I'll give you a holler!!!!

Prayers and pixie dust for FIL......

[ohiominnie]

Well, mine actually since you stole the top but has SHE answered yet...

I even forgave coffee to grab that milestone....

Oh no. Now I'm "she".....with all capitals!!

At least you didn't bold me! :)

[chip&dale&fun]

I wish I could find that "tips" or list thing I remember seeing like a year ago- a list of things to take with you. I'm sure I'm going to forget something just toally "necessary" and regret it. LOL

There are no regrets when we are on the ship......Look back a few pages and you will find the Megalist....

Good Luck.

[chip&dale&fun]

I recently (sort of) re-posted the packing list. I think it's on page 2962.

I've seen men wearing Crocs. Jay & I saw a guy wearing them in Vegas. But Jay said he thought they looked like they'd be sweaty with all that plastic. Jay wears Teva sandals, and is fine with those, so I didn't push the issue.

Yeah - BBB - what she said, page 2962.... :stir: :stir: :stir:

[chip&dale&fun]

I brought out a small rolling suitcase to carryon. It had a small matching duffel inside of it, so I'm going to leave the duffel in it, and just put our toiletries in that rolling carryon. Right now I have all the toiletries divided into each of our bags, but this will lessen some of the weight in those bags....and give me two "empty" bags to bring home! ;) :thumbsup2 :teeth: Yeah, like they'll be empty on the way back.......

Sam came home with suitcases.....One large one to replace our mediu one --- :banana:

And one "carry-on" - about the size of a carry-on for Godzilla....so, it is going back....So, back to the stores....why did I not listen when you all were buying roll-on coolers???????

[chip&dale&fun]

Off for the night. I hope the Tinks and Pam's family made it safely!!

Good night all.

Good morning, Jim.

Good morning, Irene.

Go back to bed Maria! :hug:

You Forgot LadyPoo and OhioMinnie, the pirate: pirate:'s....

[chip&dale&fun]

Oh no. Now I'm "she".....with all capitals!!

At least you didn't bold me! :)

hee hee hee hee hee hee :teeth:

[chip&dale&fun]

So we had a funny Disney experience

Last Wednesday night I decided we were spending Thursday night in Orlando and I was booking a hotel which I never do, knowing we were arriving late and leaving early I booked the All Star resort, we checked in and went to the room, Tarryn opened the door and closed it and said there's people stuff in the room, I opened the door and there was all there disney shopping bags etc on the bed. Went to check in and they gave us a new room so we went there opened the door and the beds were not made, dirty towels on the floor etc. Called check in and they said wait there and they will bring us keys for a new room, 40 minutes later no one was there so I went back to check in and got a new room. Third time was the charm!!!!! :teeth:

That's a first for WDW.....

[chip&dale&fun]

HAY ALL

I'M OUTTA HERE


HOPE TO MEET UP WITH LOTS


I'LL TAKE PICS OF YOUR CRUISE AWAY.




So I'll be having dinner with staCey then over too the rad and maybee a fast HELLO too SUE & DM at RON JON's



STAcEY you riding ALONG TOO THE RAD??????????????????????




NEVER mind i'M outta HERE






gaRRy :firefight


See you real soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ohiominnie]

resumes found and updated.
found headshots.
Nick's spelling list entered into his spelling program.

check. check. check. :)

I swear I had no idea this was going to be a TOP!

U TOP

pixiedust: pdfg and susan and mowana

[chip&dale&fun]

resumes found and updated.
found headshots.
Nick's spelling list entered into his spelling program.

check. check. check. :)

Memo to self - Pay bills with ohiominnie's checks :teeth:

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning Everyone Else.....off to travel the by-ways of Florida....later.... :wave2:

[dobelover]

Good Morning All






Sue

[WDWLVR]

Congratulations to Karen (OM) on post #45,000


Congratulations to Irene on reply #45,000

[WDWLVR]

http://monorailgreen.info/May06/right.gifGood Morning Cruisers!http://monorailgreen.info/May06/right.gif


We sail in 4 days!

Getting closer! Can't wait to meet everyone!
party: party: party: party: party:

[hotrodjoe]

Last post from us before we head out. We drop ds off to get his report card, then head to 'the city' to close on our home improvement loan, then drop off the dogs at the kennel and 3 1/2 hour drive to Indy to catch our 4:30 flight. See ya real soon! Safe travels, everyone! :thumbsup2

Drat, Caleb was still signed on. This is really Sandi.

[mickeymo]

Congrats to Karen and Irene for the Milestone...

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[whnim64]

Last post from us before we head out. We drop ds off to get his report card, then head to 'the city' to close on our home improvement loan, then drop off the dogs at the kennel and 3 1/2 hour drive to Indy to catch our 4:30 flight. See ya real soon! Safe travels, everyone! :thumbsup2

Drat, Caleb was still signed on. This is really Sandi.
OK last post from ME...

[mickeymo]

Safe Travels, Sandi!!! :)

[ladypoo]

Good morning again.... Have a safe trip down, Sandi. See ya on the ship. or probably at the Rad.

[ohiominnie]

Double Scoop Group Info
** All ages listed are at cruise time**

Deck 1
Deck 2
Kikipug aka Karen=2034 Karen and Ray (30 somethings) DD Elizabeth (12) DS Christopher (9) early seating Weed control inspection team, "We see 'em, you pull em!!"Needs to get to new a new GA girl on board a Feb 05 cruise


Deck 5
dznyacct aka Kathy=5020 Kathy and Brian (40 somethings) one son Jake (15) Jakes friend Matt (15) late seating MIA: Kathy paging Kathy

dzneprincess aka Amanda=5022/5024 Steve and Amanda (30 somethings) DS CJ (10), DD Taylor (9), DS Max (6) and DS Nathan (3) late seating "Fairest in the Land".......psycholandWOuld like to make a new FL penpal onboard a FEB CRUISE ahem

Dancind aka Diana=5622 Diana and Kevin(Tinksdad), DD Alicia (15) (Tinkdancer) late seating And now from our home offices in Phenix CIty, the top 3 reasons to move to Florida..... Kevin, well Kevin is Kevin

BibbidyBobbidyBoo aka Shelley=5522/5524 Shelley and Jeff (30 somethings) DD Ruby (12.5) DS Robert (8.5) and DD Rita ( almost 6) late seating She will be my neighbor, memo to self, keep evening sound effects to a minimum....ohlala

Deck 6
subadiver aka Jim=6048/6049 Jim and Sharon (ScubaMom) DS Matt (16) DD Lisa (12) late seating Pending court approval, an official surname change to SCUBABANFI

ohiominnie aka Karen=6056 Mike(ohiomickey) and Karen, DD KT (almost 12) DS Nick (9) late seating (peer pressures easily) Easily pressured into doing things against her will, memo to self, hit Karen up to pay my depo for next cruise, convince her that it is for the good of the children, hers or mine, whatever gets the job done Mike, treats patients on his DIS breaks, but no way is he addicted....Karen and Mike fight for the TOPlikes to satisy with a dive in her backyard, hmmm does Mike know?



Deck 7
RAC aka Randi=7005/7007 Jody and Randi (30 somethings) Don and Gail (50 somethings) DD Ashylyn (9)late seating RAC?RAC?RAC? Bueller, Bueller?? Anyone???Check in babe so I can pick on ya

CajunGirl2 aka Angie=7012 Angie and Bruce (40 somethings) DD Emily (5) DD Ashly (3.5) early seating
Rubs others noses in the Georgia shineshine; fellow GA girl/worries about rain???NUTZ?


km2all=7014 km and DH , DS (9) ? seating spacefiller, nothing to put here........km2all check in


lunsusie aka Susie=7067 Susie and Ds Andy (17) late seating On top of spaghetti...la da de da da...I lost my poor Susie...oh where did she go?

ladypoo aka Patty =7120 Patty(45), Misti(36) and Dom(5) late seating fellow GA girl but shes been missin from this world...DIS world that is...Yo Patty...

whnim64 aka Sandi=7122 Sandi (50) and Larry(46) one son, Caleb (11.5) early seating has chickens mailed to her, married to the gasman....

moocow35 aka Robin=7124 Robin and DD Aimee (19) early seating Meanie! Didnt offer to stow me away on the repo cruise with her...Im hot about that..it doesnt matter that she doesnt know me........

BWVPam aka Pam=7503 Pam and Charles (40 somethings) DS Dale (15) DD Ashley (11) ) early seating Pamerella dressed in yella, hmmm ok I got nothing folks..work with me people

MarkRG and WDWLVR=7622 Mark and Mary early seating Mary is the official WEEKS left counter and ambassador of good cheer; oh yeah I hear she makes a mean mini navigator too Mark official code crackerMary likes to flash

Deck 8
justmestace aka Stacey=8534 Stacey (48) and Jay(55 almost 56), DD Jordan (16) DS Jared (13) late seating Walks a mean straight line when boat is rolling, hmmm ask her how to accomplish this

WVMD aka Virgil=8546 Virgil and Frances (40 somethings) DD Kristen (21) DD Lauren (11) late seating Still waiting on that pirate name.............hmm TFD..oh the possibilities



Unkown Room Number
dobelover aka Sue=? Sue (56) TBA early seating need to get to know

sopandbass aka Sharon=? Sharon and Steve DD (5) Isabel early seating So I can use their weaknesses against them

DVCcruise=? DVC and DH, DS (11) and DD (9) ? seating And further develop my evil plan

doubletroublemom=? DTM and DH, Twim DDs (almost 9) ? seating To take over the world


NYDisneyMom aka Phyllis=? Phyllis and DH, DS (11) and DS (9) ? seating muahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Found this....Oh the things that could be added now!!!!! :lmao:

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning all! Y'all were chatty last night!

Congrats on the milestone posts!

Sandi, safe travels!

Ang

[WVMD]

What time do you get in? I'll keep my cell phone on, so I can run down to baggage claim and say hi! Pony Express is coming your way!! Do not open in front of Lauren. ;) ;)

Our flight gets in around 730pm.... USAirways.....

Virgil
pirate:

[CajunGirl2]

Bruce was not happy with me this morning. The truck wouldn't start. The only thing that I can figure out is that someone didn't close a door all the way. He wanted to push it out of the garage but I couldn't put it in neutral ... safety thing I guess. He had to connect 2 jumper cables to reach since the batteries for each car were on opposite ends. I offered to drop Ashley at day care since we were both running late. Ashley didn't want me to walk her to her classroom. I was a little hurt. I opened the front door & gave her a kiss then off she went! My baby is growing up!!!

Ang

[tinytink]

Hi everyone!

Boy, do I got the story to tell you today!

As most of you know, work's been a mess for about the last... month, or two. We were using land that didn't belong to us, but using with permission of its owner. It sold, and the new person would like to buy us out too, but the offers have been land value only, i.e., worthless. We have a multimillion dollar operation, not your local stripmall cleaner. Since we told them no, they've been doing everything short of outright harassment to encourage us to move. Put up a construction fence right on the the edge of the property line, effectively boxing us in and forcing us to make some hurried changes, complain to the village to get inspectors to bother us, you get the picture. And I've put up with all of it very calmly and efficiently as possible to keep everything going smoothly thru all this.

Well, the boss comes in to the workshop this morning, as he regularly does to go over things so we're on the same page, and starts off asking about my impending vacation. And he asks how we paid for the cruise, did we use our points. He's into Disney almost as much as Mary and I are, knows all about our attachment to DVC. And I said no, the one in October is half on points, but this one was all cash, paid off in increments till the due date.

He says that's good, in consideration of how far I've improved things for the 3 odd years I've been there, and especially of how well I've managed the mess we've been in lately, he's giving me a raise, effective June 1st.

And we wants the receipts for the airfare and the cruise I'm about to go on.

Yes, he's picking up the tab for the May cruise for Mary and I.

I am still a little stunned even now, and don't think it's fully sunk in yet. He got me completely speechless on that one. I still don't know what to say even now, But I specifically went to work for him as I knew he was very supportive towards the people working for him as long as they worked well for him, but this was way beyond any expectation I could have had.
woo-hoo, drinks on Mark's tab. heheheheh

[CajunGirl2]

Found this....Oh the things that could be added now!!!!! :lmao:

You're creative ... feel free to update. I miss the white text.

Ang

[McFamily2]

No WAY! We're in Berkeley Heights!

ETA... Jim I just saw the pictures of your kids. They're beautiful!

--Samantha


We're practically neighbors!!!

I humbly agree with you about my kids. Your daughter is beautiful also!!!

See you on the cruise. We leave for WDW tomorrow.

[kikipug]

Found this....Oh the things that could be added now!!!!! :lmao: I don't even remember what the white text after my name meant... why 'weed control,' who was going on a cruise in Feb '05, and what was GA? (That was before the Grey's Anatomy Days.) Absolutely NO IDEA :confused3 .

Guess its time for some NEW white text while most of the lineup isn't here to defend themselves. :rotfl2:

Who's left... besides the Florida contingent???

[CajunGirl2]

I don't even remember what the white text after my name meant... why 'weed control,' who was going on a cruise in Feb '05, and what was GA? (That was before the Grey's Anatomy Days.) Absolutely NO IDEA :confused3 .

Guess its time for some NEW white text while most of the lineup isn't here to defend themselves. :rotfl2:

Who's left... besides the Florida contingent???

All of the GA folks are still here, with the exception of Amanda.

Ang

[justmestace]

Our flight gets in around 730pm.... USAirways.....

Virgil
pirate:

Cool. Not sure what time gaRry's coming over, but we'll be there somewhere.

[ohiominnie]

I don't even remember what the white text after my name meant... why 'weed control,' who was going on a cruise in Feb '05, and what was GA? (That was before the Grey's Anatomy Days.) Absolutely NO IDEA :confused3 .

Guess its time for some NEW white text while most of the lineup isn't here to defend themselves. :rotfl2:

Who's left... besides the Florida contingent???

Me!! All of our clothes are packed. Now working on the *other* stuff. :)

[ohiominnie]

I don't even remember what the white text after my name meant... why 'weed control,' who was going on a cruise in Feb '05, and what was GA? (That was before the Grey's Anatomy Days.) Absolutely NO IDEA


GA=Georgia??? :confused3

[ohiominnie]

Cool. Not sure what time gaRry's coming over, but we'll be there somewhere.

Stacey, you still have my cell number? Call me when you land and/or are ready for dinner. :)

[kikipug]

Me!! All of our clothes are packed. Now working on the *other* stuff. :)

Us, too. Tonight I'll finish the *other* stuff... tomorrow night is hair & nails... Thursday night will be last minute laundry... Friday night is JB's... (though its gonna be an AWFULLY early night if we're meeting at 4... I'll be the one saying "I'm too EXCITED to sleep"...)

I can't get anything accomplished at work... no one is in the office... peace and quiet is a great thing in theory, but, in reality, it totally kills all desire to do ANYTHING productive. I think its time for lunch.

[CajunGirl2]

Just got a PM from Sharon. We'll be having our own mini-meet at Stonewood's in Heathrow while all of you are at JB's.

Think I'll head off to the bank now.

Ang

[scuba.mom]

The first backpack of wine is packed!! Just one more backpack to go! :cool1:

Don't pack Angies. I am going to meet her for dinner on Friday Night and I told her I would bring her the wine she ordered and her packet from Mark & Mary. Please set it out for me so I don't forget it. Thanks. Sharon

[dobelover]

We don't leave til Thursday am. I will be all ready Wednesday afternoon. Thursday am will be stressful for me, I really don't like leaving Sam. I know she can't tell time, she sleeps alot, the kennel takes care of her.............





Sue

[CajunGirl2]

I went to the bank & got our cash. I didn't have the problems that others had. I handed the teller the list of what I wanted & she counted it all out. She asked if I was having a garage sale. I love this new branch; it's never busy.

Ang

[scuba diver]

Don't pack Angies. I am going to meet her for dinner on Friday Night and I told her I would bring her the wine she ordered and her packet from Mark & Mary. Please set it out for me so I don't forget it. Thanks. Sharon

I even got Sharon hauling wine now! :cool1:

[WDWLVR]

Don't pack Angies. I am going to meet her for dinner on Friday Night and I told her I would bring her the wine she ordered and her packet from Mark & Mary. Please set it out for me so I don't forget it. Thanks. Sharon

Sharon - thanks for helping out with the deliveries. Sorry you won't be at JB's but I'm happy you and Angie are getting together!


Yeah - a UTOP with Sharon & Angie


pixiedust: PDFG & Susan & Mowana

[WDWLVR]

Jim, you are bringing Bears wine to JB's right? One less bottle to carry on Saturday!

[sjtracey]

We are also Union County!!! Scotch Plains to be exact.

That's where my dad was born!

Wow! It is a small world, isn't it? (No, that's not a cue to start singing...)

--Samantha

[sjtracey]

I'm kicking myself....really hard.

...

Sure enough. The dangling string AND the needle are gone. We have searched the cat's path that he took on his escape and we cannot find the needle.

So looks like Mowana is off to the vet tomorrow to get irradiated. Grrrrrrrrr.


Oh no! I hope Mowana's doing OK after her trip to the vet. :guilty: Let us know how she's doing.

--Samantha

[sjtracey]

We have 3 more work nights, and then Kindergarten graduation, before leaving on the trip fri morning.

Dom's K graduation is early! Erin's isn't until June 16. Is she as excited about going into 1st grade as Erin is? Erin constantly wants to ride by her "big girl school" so she can see it.

--Samantha

[TiggerInNY]

STACEY - I'm sorry about last night or this morning actually. I didn't think you were still up cause you posted that you were signing off. I feel sooooo bad. Please accept my apologies. I think I actually fell asleep for a while. DH woke me around 6:00am. I am draggin' butt though. I will be in bed early tonight for sure. I don't think I'll have a choice.

Sorry again Stace....

[CajunGirl2]

Dom's K graduation is early! Erin's isn't until June 16. Is she as excited about going into 1st grade as Erin is? Erin constantly wants to ride by her "big girl school" so she can see it.

--Samantha

Samatha, I can probably answer for ladypoo. Schools here in the south are done by this Fri. Amanda's kids were out last Fri.

So Erin doesn't go to K at the same school as 1st? Elementary schools start at K here ... some even have pre-k at the elem. schools. Emily will be in 1st at the same school she's at now.

Ang

[kikipug]

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[scuba diver]

Jim, you are bringing Bears wine to JB's right? One less bottle to carry on Saturday!

Will do.

[Coachpug]

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Really bored today huh......

[CajunGirl2]

I'm going through DIS withdrawals. :blush: :sad: I usually pop in here & there throughout the day to see what's going on. But, there's not much posting going on. It's going to be a LONG Wed. & Thurs. for me.

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

Will do.

So how many bottles will you (or should I say Matt & Lisa :stir: ) have to lug onboard for everyone else?

Ang

[RachelTori]

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I'm getting that message too. Oh, no - here we go again....... :confused3

[RachelTori]

I'm going through DIS withdrawals. :blush: :sad: I usually pop in here & there throughout the day to see what's going on. But, there's not much posting going on. It's going to be a LONG Wed. & Thurs. for me.

Ang

I know. Our group keeps getting smaller and smaller. :sad: Tomorrow is our "crunch" day - 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning we're heading south!! :woohoo:

:yay:

[CajunGirl2]

I know. Our group keeps getting smaller and smaller. :sad: Tomorrow is our "crunch" day - 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning we're heading south!! :woohoo:

:yay:

The plan is to head out Thurs. evening and now I'm starting to think it'll be Fri. morning at 5:00 a.m. DH doesn't want to waste $100 on a hotel for Thurs. night. And that $100 could be more money for spending on the cruise.

Ang

[ohiominnie]

pixiedust: PDFG & Susan & Mowana

(typed my response and the server ate it...grrr...here's the short version)
So far the pixiedust is working for Mowana....

x-ray (see below) showed the needle
one vet wanted to wait it out and get him to pass it (high fiber food, hairball medication, etc) one vet wanted to cut him open NOW. after another x-ray to "triangulate" the position of it, the laid back vet decided to wait and see....so we got him home, gave him a bunch of petromalt and some wet food....and we have to....YUCK....go through the litter box to see if anything came out....OH, OHIOMICKEY....this one's for you!!! If nothing has happened by Thursday, he goes back in for another look see.
And, btw, he has developed a heart murmur....who knows what that means. the vet did say "if he was a high performance athlete, he'd be symptomatic now"

HE'S A CAT! :) does running and jumping count as "high performance?"

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3039.jpg



U TOP!!! Shared with Mary and the insides of my cat!!! :)

pixiedust: pdfg and Susan and Mowana!!

[CajunGirl2]

Dress rehearsal for the dance recital tonight ... I'll be heading out to get the girls & get them all dolled-up. I'll be sure to take pics & post later tonight. Hope we can get home before Idol starts.

Ang

[ohiominnie]

btw, Mowana is STILL acting 100% normal. Forgot to add in the other post that the needle is only about 5 inches from the end point....and it's a straight shot. Vet said it has already done all of the hard 90 degree angles.

Here's hoping.....

[Tracker1]

My mom came home today!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:
She wishes you all a fun filled and magical vacation. I guess we will talk to you all when you get back. We will wave from our porch when you leave port.

[sjtracey]

Samatha, I can probably answer for ladypoo. Schools here in the south are done by this Fri. Amanda's kids were out last Fri.

So Erin doesn't go to K at the same school as 1st? Elementary schools start at K here ... some even have pre-k at the elem. schools. Emily will be in 1st at the same school she's at now.

Ang

Our schools go until early to mid-June.

Normally, K is in the regular elementary schools. But Erin missed the cut-off for K by 11 days, so that wasn't an option for us. She's been with kids up to a year older than her since she was 2 and completed pre-k last year. So we had her do private Kindergarten in her daycare. It's state-accredited, which was great. And because the local schools actually have a different cut-off for 1st grade (Dec 1, as opposed to Oct 1), she can start that in the fall.

I was actually very happy with her not doing K in the elementary school because it's half-day (and really only about 3 hours), and she's used to full-day school. So it worked out well for us.

Interestingly, the schools where I live have two elementary schools. One, called the Early Childhood Development Center, is pre-k through 1st grade. Then they go to another school for 2nd through 5th. So Erin will only be in the first school for one year. Oh well...

--Samantha

[sjtracey]

My mom came home today!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:
She wishes you all a fun filled and magical vacation. I guess we will talk to you all when you get back. We will wave from our porch when you leave port.

So glad to hear it, Adam! Here's some pixiedust:for a quick and speedy recovery!

--Samantha

[ladypoo]

Dom's K graduation is early! Erin's isn't until June 16. Is she as excited about going into 1st grade as Erin is? Erin constantly wants to ride by her "big girl school" so she can see it.

--Samantha
She is excited. LOL... her big girl school is at the same place. Her Preddy-K class was in a differerent school. She is just ready to get on the Mickey boat.

[ladypoo]

Samatha, I can probably answer for ladypoo. Schools here in the south are done by this Fri. Amanda's kids were out last Fri.

So Erin doesn't go to K at the same school as 1st? Elementary schools start at K here ... some even have pre-k at the elem. schools. Emily will be in 1st at the same school she's at now.

Ang

Was doing the Virgil thing and didnt see this. there is also pre-K at her school too. We started out in a different elementary school and finished this year where she is now.

[RachelTori]

btw, Mowana is STILL acting 100% normal. Forgot to add in the other post that the needle is only about 5 inches from the end point....and it's a straight shot. Vet said it has already done all of the hard 90 degree angles.

Here's hoping.....

pixiedust: for Mowana. Cats are pretty amazing animals. Keep us posted on what ohiomickey finds!! :rotfl2:

[kikipug]

My mom came home today!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:
She wishes you all a fun filled and magical vacation. I guess we will talk to you all when you get back. We will wave from our porch when you leave port.

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:

Hope she's feeling better soon!

I think we all need to plan to cruise AGAIN so that Susan and her family can join us!

[ladypoo]

Our schools go until early to mid-June.

Normally, K is in the regular elementary schools. But Erin missed the cut-off for K by 11 days, so that wasn't an option for us. She's been with kids up to a year older than her since she was 2 and completed pre-k last year. So we had her do private Kindergarten in her daycare. It's state-accredited, which was great. And because the local schools actually have a different cut-off for 1st grade (Dec 1, as opposed to Oct 1), she can start that in the fall.



I was actually very happy with her not doing K in the elementary school because it's half-day (and really only about 3 hours), and she's used to full-day school. So it worked out well for us.

Interestingly, the schools where I live have two elementary schools. One, called the Early Childhood Development Center, is pre-k through 1st grade. Then they go to another school for 2nd through 5th. So Erin will only be in the first school for one year. Oh well...

--Samantha


If we had put Dom in private school here, and her birthday was past the cut off date she would have to have gone to the private school through the 2nd grade. Laws of some sort.

Our kindergarted is pretty much like regular school. she has to be there from 8-3 just like the older kids.

the school break down is K-3, then 4-5th, 6-8 in Jr high and then finally the huge high school 9-12. We will put her in private school for the 4 &5th grades ecause of the location of it.

[itdjbw]

We shared a water bottle.


That's your story and I hope you stick with it :goodvibes :lmao: :teeth:

[itdjbw]

A LIKELY story.............:rolleyes1 Guess I won't be sharing dessert.........


Now who shares desert on a cruise :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

[mickeymo]

:cheer2: I'm glad Susan's home! :cheer2: :wizard: Prayers and Pixie dust for her continuted recovery!!! :wizard:

[mickeymo]

:wizard:

Pixie dust for Mowana - just remember "this too shall pass" ;) and we'll be cruisin' soon!!! Here's hoping the needle will indeed pass - I'm sure a return trip to the vet will be the last thing you want to add to your list before leaving.

[mickeymo]

No dessert sharing here! In fact, I just may follow my father's family reunion rule - order dessert first - that way you always have room for dessert.

:lmao: (and in the case of a family reunion - you get the best desserts - my aunt's pies...)

Besides, I have a tradition to uphold - ordering Mickey bars off the kids' menu - with tons of sprinkles!!! Don't think the kids will be as embarrassed this time - they know to expect it! I do the same at the character breakfast - I want the Mickey Waffles!!! (But, mom you're a grown-up!!!!)

U-TOP - with my dad, my aunt and Mickey Ice Cream Bars!!! :love:

[sjtracey]

If we had put Dom in private school here, and her birthday was past the cut off date she would have to have gone to the private school through the 2nd grade. Laws of some sort.

We were looking into private schools too, until we found out that our school district has a different cut-off for 1st grade. Let me tell you, the day we found out about that, I was doing the happy dance! :woohoo:

--Samantha

[WVMD]

one vet wanted to wait it out and get him to pass it (high fiber food, hairball medication, etc) one vet wanted to cut him open NOW. after another x-ray to "triangulate" the position of it, the laid back vet decided to wait and see....so we got him home, gave him a bunch of petromalt and some wet food....and we have to....YUCK....go through the litter box to see if anything came out....OH, OHIOMICKEY....this one's for you!!! If nothing has happened by Thursday, he goes back in for another look see.

All things shall pass.....

Now if it was one of your kids - I'd definitely have said - just wait.... wasn't too sure about a cat - glad it looks like it'll be fine..... It's amazing what can pass through the digestive tract....

Virgil
pirate:

[itdjbw]

does anyone have any idea of where we can get one of the cigarette pack size of those water wallet thingys. Ya know the kind you hang around your neck to keep your id and stuff dry?

On the Magic, but I'm sure many have told you that already

[MickeyMo'sBo]

pixiedust: for Mowana. Cats are pretty amazing animals. Keep us posted on what ohiomickey finds!! :rotfl2:

I think I would rather be looking for a needle in a hay stack!

[MickeyMo'sBo]

(typed my response and the server ate it...grrr...here's the short version)
So far the pixiedust is working for Mowana....

x-ray (see below) showed the needle
one vet wanted to wait it out and get him to pass it (high fiber food, hairball medication, etc) one vet wanted to cut him open NOW. after another x-ray to "triangulate" the position of it, the laid back vet decided to wait and see....so we got him home, gave him a bunch of petromalt and some wet food....and we have to....YUCK....go through the litter box to see if anything came out....OH, OHIOMICKEY....this one's for you!!! If nothing has happened by Thursday, he goes back in for another look see.
And, btw, he has developed a heart murmur....who knows what that means. the vet did say "if he was a high performance athlete, he'd be symptomatic now"


HE'S A CAT! :) does running and jumping count as "high performance?"

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3039.jpg



U TOP!!! Shared with Mary and the insides of my cat!!! :)

pixiedust: pdfg and Susan and Mowana!!


At least it appears to be going "dull" end first! We had a dog who ate a ball of steel wool! We did not realize it until it was coming out the other end - guess it cleaned her out pretty well!

[scuba diver]

So how many bottles will you (or should I say Matt & Lisa :stir: ) have to lug onboard for everyone else?

Ang

I'm down to hauling only 15 bottles. Early deliveries have really helped out this year.

[justmestace]

Stacey, you still have my cell number? Call me when you land and/or are ready for dinner. :)


Yep...I have it in my cruise folder. I'll call you when we're in the terminal.

[scuba diver]

Jim, you are bringing Bears wine to JB's right? One less bottle to carry on Saturday!

I hope Bear does not plan on drinking and driving that night. I hear gaters like bears. :rotfl:

[justmestace]

STACEY - I'm sorry about last night or this morning actually. I didn't think you were still up cause you posted that you were signing off. I feel sooooo bad. Please accept my apologies. I think I actually fell asleep for a while. DH woke me around 6:00am. I am draggin' butt though. I will be in bed early tonight for sure. I don't think I'll have a choice.

Sorry again Stace....


Sure...it coulda been you and me all the way to the milestone. But noooooooo.....;) ;)
Just teasing. I'm really dragging. I fell asleep under the dryer at the salon.

More to check off the list:
TOES are done
NAILS are done
HAIR is done
DOG had his haircut

Dropped the "Hold Mail" form at the post office.

[scuba diver]

(typed my response and the server ate it...grrr...here's the short version)
So far the pixiedust is working for Mowana....

x-ray (see below) showed the needle
one vet wanted to wait it out and get him to pass it (high fiber food, hairball medication, etc) one vet wanted to cut him open NOW. after another x-ray to "triangulate" the position of it, the laid back vet decided to wait and see....so we got him home, gave him a bunch of petromalt and some wet food....and we have to....YUCK....go through the litter box to see if anything came out....OH, OHIOMICKEY....this one's for you!!! If nothing has happened by Thursday, he goes back in for another look see.
And, btw, he has developed a heart murmur....who knows what that means. the vet did say "if he was a high performance athlete, he'd be symptomatic now"

U TOP!!! Shared with Mary and the insides of my cat!!! :)

pixiedust: pdfg and Susan and Mowana!!

Just think of all this fun everyone is missing while they are traveling to WDW.

They missed seeing the insides of OH cat.

Something that I will always charish. NOT! :rotfl:

[scuba diver]

btw, Mowana is STILL acting 100% normal. Forgot to add in the other post that the needle is only about 5 inches from the end point....and it's a straight shot. Vet said it has already done all of the hard 90 degree angles.

Here's hoping.....

So let me get this straight.

Ohiomickey pees cat litter.

Mowana, the cat, poops sewing needles.

And you don't think your family is a little "different". :lmao: :lmao::lmao:

[justmestace]

(typed my response and the server ate it...grrr...here's the short version)
So far the pixiedust is working for Mowana....

x-ray (see below) showed the needle
one vet wanted to wait it out and get him to pass it (high fiber food, hairball medication, etc) one vet wanted to cut him open NOW. after another x-ray to "triangulate" the position of it, the laid back vet decided to wait and see....so we got him home, gave him a bunch of petromalt and some wet food....and we have to....YUCK....go through the litter box to see if anything came out....OH, OHIOMICKEY....this one's for you!!! If nothing has happened by Thursday, he goes back in for another look see.
And, btw, he has developed a heart murmur....who knows what that means. the vet did say "if he was a high performance athlete, he'd be symptomatic now"

HE'S A CAT! :) does running and jumping count as "high performance?"

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3039.jpg



U TOP!!! Shared with Mary and the insides of my cat!!! :)

pixiedust: pdfg and Susan and Mowana!!


OH NO!!!!! WHY in heavens name would the cat EAT a needle??? I thought cats were supposed to be clever!! Poor baby!

[scuba diver]

Dropped the "Hold Mail" form at the post office.

FYI - you can do Hold Mail on line. Just go to the USPS website and fill out the form. Quick and easy.l

[itdjbw]

I don't even remember what the white text after my name meant... why 'weed control,' who was going on a cruise in Feb '05, and what was GA? (That was before the Grey's Anatomy Days.) Absolutely NO IDEA :confused3 .

Guess its time for some NEW white text while most of the lineup isn't here to defend themselves. :rotfl2:

Who's left... besides the Florida contingent???

I'm here, haven't started packing yet, still catching up on laundry from our weekend away and tons going on this week.

[DVCcruise]

We have been busy bees the last 2 days. Now, I think that we are ready to leave. We fly out tomorrow. The kids last day of school is Thursday...oops, I guess they'll have to make it up next year. :lmao:

It'll be so nice to meet everyone. Only a few more days until party:


and a top....pdfg pixiedust:

[justmestace]

My mom came home today!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:
She wishes you all a fun filled and magical vacation. I guess we will talk to you all when you get back. We will wave from our porch when you leave port.


HOORAY!!! :banana: We will be thinking of all of you!!

:tink: :tink: :tink: :tink: :tink:

[justmestace]

FYI - you can do Hold Mail on line. Just go to the USPS website and fill out the form. Quick and easy.l


You obviously have no idea WHICH post office I am dealing with. It's Cave Creek. The only way for me to be certain they got it, and understood it...was to hand-deliver. Besides, I go there every day to get my mail, anyway.

[scuba.mom]

Besides, I have a tradition to uphold - ordering Mickey bars off the kids' menu - with tons of sprinkles!!! Don't think the kids will be as embarrassed this time - they know to expect it! I do the same at the character breakfast - I want the Mickey Waffles!!! (But, mom you're a grown-up!!!!)



No problem. Jim and I order Mickey Bars as well off the kids menu. But, Jim adds rasberries to his instead of sprinkles. (He learned that from OM's Nick). I figure if the kids can eat off both menus, why shouldn't I.

[sjtracey]

No problem. Jim and I order Mickey Bars as well off the kids menu. But, Jim adds rasberries to his instead of sprinkles. (He learned that from OM's Nick). I figure if the kids can eat off both menus, why shouldn't I.

See, that's what I love about these cruises. Where else can you enjoy a Mickey bar and a MARTINI at the same time?

http://sjtracey.smugmug.com/photos/21680149-S.jpg

(No, that's not me. It's a friend who did last year's cruise with us. But it's a priceless picture...)

--Samantha

[mickeymo]

Who's left... besides the Florida contingent???

We're still here - kids finish school at noon on Thursday, finalize packing, take the dog to the kennel and catch an early Friday a.m. flight...

[ladypoo]

car is washed and cleaned out. ready to be packed. garment bag full.. tip guidelines and amts printed.

[WVMD]

I'm still here too.... Back at work... Flew in from DC at 350pm and work started at 5pm....

Hope everybody is having a great day..... Frances and Kristin went shopping today for business clothes for Kristin.... All I heard was I need to put money in the checking account.... great...

I guess I'll pack on Friday....

As long as I'm on the ship - at this point that is all that matters....

Virgil
pirate:

[ladypoo]

Census dropped out, so I may be able to browse and post tonight. Not often I get to do that.

[RachelTori]

See, that's what I love about these cruises. Where else can you enjoy a Mickey bar and a MARTINI at the same time?

http://sjtracey.smugmug.com/photos/21680149-S.jpg

(No, that's not me. It's a friend who did last year's cruise with us. But it's a priceless picture...)

--Samantha



That's a GREAT picture, Samantha!!

[RachelTori]

I'm still here too.... Back at work... Flew in from DC at 350pm and work started at 5pm....

Hope everybody is having a great day..... Frances and Kristin went shopping today for business clothes for Kristin.... All I heard was I need to put money in the checking account.... great...

I guess I'll pack on Friday....

As long as I'm on the ship - at this point that is all that matters....

Virgil
pirate:

How exciting for Kristin!! :Pinkbounc I recently did that with Rachel who's working at a law firm this summer.

Sounds like you're really ready for this vacation, Virgil! :crazy: I think we all are!

See you soon!

[ohiominnie]

My mom came home today!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:
She wishes you all a fun filled and magical vacation. I guess we will talk to you all when you get back. We will wave from our porch when you leave port.

I was thinking about her a lot today and hoping and praying she got to come home!! Yippie!!!!!

[ohiominnie]

:wizard:

Pixie dust for Mowana - just remember "this too shall pass" ;) and we'll be cruisin' soon!!! Here's hoping the needle will indeed pass - I'm sure a return trip to the vet will be the last thing you want to add to your list before leaving.

yes. that is our hope!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[ohiominnie]

All things shall pass.....

Now if it was one of your kids - I'd definitely have said - just wait.... wasn't too sure about a cat - glad it looks like it'll be fine..... It's amazing what can pass through the digestive tract....

Virgil
pirate:


Yes. That's what we thought too....a kid has a much bigger tract. :)

The vet did bring the x-ray in and said "if this animal was a labrador, this wouldn't be such a big deal." guess they eat EVERYTHING!!!

I did tell the kids if he died, I would dedicate the Christmas fairy piece to Mowana (the one he stole the needle from!) They weren't so happy about that!

[ohiominnie]

More to check off the list:
TOES are done
NAILS are done
HAIR is done
DOG had his haircut



hopefully this wasn't all at the same salon!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[justmestace]

Hey...where is everybody? Getting ready to take Jared to his game.

Jordan went with Amber to get her (Amber's) nails done. Amber's Mom sent her signed permission forms and insurance info. One more thing to check off the list.

Got my backpack ready....it's what I use on the plane instead of a purse.




:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:


T.O.P. !!!!!



pixiedust: pdfg

[ohiominnie]

So let me get this straight.

Ohiomickey pees cat litter.

Mowana, the cat, poops sewing needles.

And you don't think your family is a little "different". :lmao: :lmao::lmao:

I'm sitting here having trouble typing b/c I'm laughing so hard!!!

Ok, the main difference is....
Mowana ATE the needle and therefore has to poop it out....

Hmmm....I better ask Mike if he's been snacking on the litter.

Oh boy oh boy, I'm a bit afraid of the potential door magnets that might show up about this!!! :lmao:

[ohiominnie]

OH NO!!!!! WHY in heavens name would the cat EAT a needle??? I thought cats were supposed to be clever!! Poor baby!

Well, we are finding out that he's not the brightest cat in the litter!!

The one vet (the one heck-bent on surgery) did say 9 out of 10 cats in this situation will need emergency surgery. But....Mowana is one that beats the odds....after all 99 out of 100 cats can jump up on a shelf without knocking everything off of it....Mowana is that 1 in 100 that will devestate the place!!!

[MarkRG]

Hey...where is everybody?

Watching AI, where else?

[justmestace]

I'm sitting here having trouble typing b/c I'm laughing so hard!!!

Ok, the main difference is....
Mowana ATE the needle and therefore has to poop it out....

Hmmm....I better ask Mike if he's been snacking on the litter.

Oh boy oh boy, I'm a bit afraid of the potential door magnets that might show up about this!!! :lmao:


Don't be afraid.......... <insert evil laughter>...........:smooth: :smooth: :smooth:

[ohiominnie]

FYI - you can do Hold Mail on line. Just go to the USPS website and fill out the form. Quick and easy.l

Yup, and in my case they started holding the mail a week too early!! If I wasn't expecting bills to come in that needed to be paid, I'd have just left it held....but alas, Sprint and National City want their money on time for some reason!

[justmestace]

Watching AI, where else?


IS THAT TONIGHT!???

I thought it was tomorrow night!!!!!!!!


Crud. Well, wouldn't matter, the kid has a game and a party tomorrow night, too. Dang it. Don't tell. I may get "sick" suddenly and stay home tonight. :rolleyes1

[justmestace]

Yup, and in my case they started holding the mail a week too early!! If I wasn't expecting bills to come in that needed to be paid, I'd have just left it held....but alas, Sprint and National City want their money on time for some reason!

That's why I was even worried about handing over the form today......

[ohiominnie]

Don't be afraid.......... <insert evil laughter>...........:smooth: :smooth: :smooth:

Oh, I'm not afraid. :) Besides, my motto....what goes around, comes around. So it's VERY possible that I will DESERVE a crazy magnet on my door....

with what I know about some *other* magnets floating around.

Which, interestingly enough, have NOT been publicly posted for SOME reason!!!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I cannot WAIT to get on this ship and have some FUN!!!

[justmestace]

So...now that we're this close...any guesses as to what our final post count will be?

[ohiominnie]

Going to go print out one more door magnet....yes, I'm up to about 32....

and then watch AI (Tivo'd of course)

Catch ya later!!

[justmestace]

Oh, I'm not afraid. :) Besides, my motto....what goes around, comes around. So it's VERY possible that I will DESERVE a crazy magnet on my door....

with what I know about some *other* magnets floating around.

Which, interestingly enough, have NOT been publicly posted for SOME reason!!!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I cannot WAIT to get on this ship and have some FUN!!!


:stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir: :stir:

[justmestace]

45,407

[dobelover]

Ok, how about 45,555.





Sue

[kikipug]

45,407

Are you bringing the TREO, or will I be getting the last post from mine as I cross the threshold of the ship???

[sjtracey]

Watching AI, where else?

Yep! Just wrapping up here. Here are my thoughts (in white - I finally get to do that!):

I think Taylor totally outperformed Kat. I like Kat's voice - when there's not too much going on in a song. Like with Over the Rainbow... simple song, not too much activity for her voice. When the song's more complicated, her voice is grating. And her last song - that was simply painful.

Taylor, however - I just love his voice. And his enthusiasm. He makes every song his own. He lives his music. I hope he wins.

Well, time for House! Packing waits another night...

--Samantha

[WDWLVR]

45,678

[CajunGirl2]

Going to go print out one more door magnet....yes, I'm up to about 32....

and then watch AI (Tivo'd of course)

Catch ya later!!

Are you serious? You've done 32 door magnets. Who's carrying that bag? It's going to be heavy.

BTW, glad that Mowana will be ok.

Ang

[WDWLVR]

I'm thinking they all aren't full size. On the Member Cruise there were lots of small magnets being left on people's doors. I was lucky to get a few. I've got a few special ones to pass our but no where near 32!

[CajunGirl2]

Here are my pictures of my cuties from tonight (dress rehearsal).




http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/P5230022.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/P5230012.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/P5230099.jpg

[kikipug]

Yep! Just wrapping up here. Here are my thoughts (in white - I finally get to do that!):



And here are mine...

I didn't watch a minute of it... the ACM awards are on, and I was TRYING to finish packing... didn't get a lot done, but have quit for the night.

I don't think either of them fit what an "AI" was supposed to be from the start- someone who has that 'superstar' persona from the get-go... not just the musical talent, but the showmanship (including the ability to MOVE on the stage, which Taylor is so pathetic at, image, looks and charisma as well....

[CajunGirl2]

ARGH!!! Lost my post. Let's try again.

oops ... that wound up being a double-post.

Ang

[WDWLVR]

Ang the girls are adorable!

[MarkRG]

The usual AI whiteout..
I agree with Samantha that Taylor outperformed Kat on all three.

Kat- #1, good, but felt odd somehow. #2, I still stick to my original opinion, she has a beautiful voice, but she doesn't sing songs, she sings words. She doesn't get into putting any meaning into her singing. And even rounds off words in her jump to go hit one of those patented high notes. #3, that was an awful song, but she could have rose to it and did it far less 'breathy' than she did.

Taylor #1, really jumped all over it with the 'fun' mode, but kept in the song. #2, Good, solid performance, but not great. #3, He really outdid himself and totally owned that song. No other way to put that.

Now, my opinion is it depends what kind of segments are doing the bulk of the voting is going to determine who wins this. If it's more young adults, Kat has it won right now. If its more older adults, could go either way, but I'd favor Taylor.

[kikipug]

Ang the girls are adorable!

Elizabeth and I both agree... she says they are beautiful... and of course, the next words out of her mouth were, "Did you post my pictures after my recital?" (which was a month ago...)... here's the only one I have on this computer... just to make her happy...

Hey, Ang... before you know it, they'll be THIS big...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/kikipug/DSC00355.jpg

[CajunGirl2]

I keep getting the server busy message so I'll take that as a sign that I should get off of the computer & go pack or clean house.

Ang

[justmestace]

Are you bringing the TREO, or will I be getting the last post from mine as I cross the threshold of the ship???

I'm bringing it...but I won't be looking at it while I cross the threshold. Ya got me there.

[CajunGirl2]

Nice picture of Elizabeth too.


Please don't remind me that they'll be grown up soon!

Ang

[kikipug]

I'm bringing it...but I won't be looking at it while I cross the threshold. Ya got me there.

OK... I'm sure I won't be either... but instead, while you ARE, and the rest of us pheasant peasants are waiting and watching for that royal wave. Don't let us down.

[justmestace]

Oh, Angie! They are GORGEOUS! Oh my!

And so is Elizabeth!


WOW. It's true.....DIS kids are #1

[justmestace]

OK... I'm sure I won't be either... but instead, while you ARE, and the rest of us pheasant peasants are waiting and watching for that royal wave. Don't let us down.

Nah...I'm really not the Royal Wave type, either.

What I MIGHT do....is post from the Treo....while you all are eating your SHRIMP!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:

By then, I'll already be unpacked, and lounging on the verandah....

[mickeymo]

Hey...where is everybody?


Trying to practice a posture analysis on ds (for my pilates exam)- good thing - he's so bony I can find all the landmarks - bad thing - he's constantly wiggling - so, I'm loosing them...

Anyone want to volunteer to be a willing victim for a posture analysis on the cruise??? :teeth: :worship:

[mickeymo]

:badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc:

Why is the server busy :confused3 - since part of our group is traveling - it should be going much faster :lmao:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I recently (sort of) re-posted the packing list. I think it's on page 2962.

I've seen men wearing Crocs. Jay & I saw a guy wearing them in Vegas. But Jay said he thought they looked like they'd be sweaty with all that plastic. Jay wears Teva sandals, and is fine with those, so I didn't push the issue.

Well a fine help you are! LOL
Fortunately I talked him into getting a brown pair this afternoon. ;)
I've been wearing mine all day- not the flip flop ones but the ones with holes in them and such (the normal kinda I guess?) -just to test the "no blisters/no sweaty feet" issue before attempting to wear them at the parks--- and what they say is apparently true. My feet usually sweat a lot and they don't in these- and no blisters. The hype about these is true! LOL

Anyone else having trouble posting tonight? I kept trying and I'm only finally getting thru now- all the other times it said the server was too busy. Are y'all breaking the server tonight? LOL I have just over 24hrs before we leave! ack ack ack!

[WVMD]

I tried a pair of Crocs on today while I was at Reagan National Airport - they had a stand with all different kinds. They were OK - not sure about them - so I'll have to try them on again.....

Virgil
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[goingthedistance]

Paul - this is for you for tonight...Just Cut and _Paste.


Paul and Family are.....

DONE PACKING!!!!

One day later...but it is true!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

We leave take off at 8:45 am Albuquerque time! Can't wait! I truly am the Dad in the WDW commercial who says "Can't sleep...too excited"

Can't wait to "meet" all of you on the ship!

Paul

[goingthedistance]

Since I will also miss the Friday Karaoke this week...this is the song for tomorrow

Beautiful Day - U2
The heart is a bloom
Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town

You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you're not moving anywhere

You thought you'd found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand
In return for grace

It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away

You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of her imagination

You love this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you

It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day

Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case

See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out

It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Beautiful day

Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case

What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Was a beautiful day

Any day you are heading to WDW is a beautiful day!

Paul

[goingthedistance]

My apologies for the burst posting...but I knew something was too good to be true.

I discovered I misspelled a word on a door sign! :sad2:

Oh well, too late now! You will all have to come by and see the door signs. We have one per day.

See you all Saturday!!!

Paul

[goingthedistance]

Trying to practice a posture analysis on ds (for my pilates exam)- good thing - he's so bony I can find all the landmarks - bad thing - he's constantly wiggling - so, I'm loosing them...

Anyone want to volunteer to be a willing victim for a posture analysis on the cruise??? :teeth: :worship:

I'll volunteer...just track me down on the cruise!

Paul

[ohiominnie]

Anyone want to volunteer to be a willing victim for a posture analysis on the cruise??? :teeth: :worship:

Yes. As long as you can tell me what to do to fix it!!!
I've always had poor posture....even when my mom would stick her finger in my back and yell "stand up straight!!"

[ohiominnie]

<insert Handel's Messiah music here>

Yes, it's true!! Your pixiedust: for Mowana has PAID OFF!!! He gave us a beautiful, yet stinky, present tonight approximately 24 hours after last night's incident! AMAZING a cat could swallow a needle without difficulty! But he did it. And defied the "9 out of 10 cats need emergency surgery" odds!!

And, btw, Mike listened and didn't hear ANY heart murmur....and he's really good at picking up on those. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and pixiedust:

Hmmmmmm....

[itdjbw]

Talking about schools, I forgot Tarryn got into the school we had her waitlisted for today, I gotthe email saying I have till next Wednesday to go register her. Got everything together tonight and going to try go tomorrow.
She is not happy.............school uniform for the next 3 years of middle school.

[thomprod]

I haven't checked in for a while, but now that we're down to five days, the excitement is building. Greetings to all of our fellow cruisers!

Several hundred posts ago, I read that Barb and Tony were to be on our cruise. Does anyone know if they are still on?

I didn't see any replies to my message posted yesterday. Maybe I got lost in the shuffle? Anyone know?

[DVCkids]

I didn't see any replies to my message posted yesterday. Maybe I got lost in the shuffle? Anyone know?
I don't think Barb and Tony are crusing with us. I could be wrong...anyone else?

Sorry, posting as the kids again..

[WVMD]

I didn't see any replies to my message posted yesterday. Maybe I got lost in the shuffle? Anyone know?

Nope - they backed out a long time ago unfortunately.....

Virgil
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[ohiominnie]

Well, off to bed for me. Crisis averted today and I'm beat from spending 1/2 of last night watching the cat do normal cat things which I interpreted as "dying" cat things. :lmao:

U TOP!

pixiedust: pdfg and Susan!

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Taking the dog to the groomer in the morning and then going for my pedicure and nail appointment. And then my hair after that. I'll probably fall asleep in the chair.
LOL You so sound like me!
Except we're leaving Thursday morning (very early- even earlier than you mentioned leaving on Friday!) to catch our flight- but tomorrow ( Wed) I have to take the dog to the groomer, pedicure and manicure, then tak him to the dog sitter he'll be staying at while we're gone (Tramp I mean). The only thing I don't have to do is the hair- took care of that Friday (color) and Monday (cut- different hairdressers LOL). But pretty much the same tomorrow... but for the hair. LOL

[justmestace]

Looky what someone gave ME today! :hug: :hug:



http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_3730.jpg

[DareTooDream]

Looky what someone gave ME today! :hug: :hug:



http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_3730.jpg
You must have been a verrrry good girl :teeth:

Sherry

[DareTooDream]

Trying to practice a posture analysis on ds (for my pilates exam)- good thing - he's so bony I can find all the landmarks - bad thing - he's constantly wiggling - so, I'm loosing them...

Anyone want to volunteer to be a willing victim for a posture analysis on the cruise??? :teeth: :worship:

Do you know anything about restorative yoga?
Sherry

[DareTooDream]

Tomorrow (actually today now) is hair day for me! Thursday is pedicure day. I may have my hands done too - but probably not polished. It never seems to last on my fingers at all!

I'm not very far along on packing. I'm not very far along on house cleaning either. I keep getting sidetracked by unexpected things.....found out yesterday that there was an awards assembly this morning for DS13. It was about 90 minutes long. Then my aunt wanted to go eat. I did a couple of errands, came home and not long after DS16 called because he had locked the keys in the truck - with the engine running!!!! I had to go take care of that. Then DS13 had his 8th grade dance tonight. He danced 3 times. I did accomplish something cruise related today - I did make two fairly simple door signs...........priorities ya know :thumbsup2

Bryce "graduates" from 8th grade tomorrow night. Thursday I was planning on going to a friends son's high school graduation but she gave me an out! Besides, it's outside at 6pm - have to arrive by 5 or earlier to get a seat - and it's supposed to be 106 degrees. I can use the time to frantically get the last things I should already have done finished!

I'm off to bed. I've gotta stop staying up so late :confused3
Sherry

[justmestace]

I know what you mean, Sherry. I'm headed to bed myself.

Jared has one more game..tomorrow night. And a pizza party. They were supposed to play Thursday night too, but because they lost tonight, they aren't playing. YEA! At least I will have all night that night to do any last minute stuff.

[justmestace]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE !!


:cake: :cake: :bday: :bday: :bday: :cake: :cake:






DD of MickeyMo and MickeyMo'sBo..............

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning all! I'm the early bird this morning. Bruce has already gone to work so he can take off a few hours to attend Emily's end-of-the school-year party.

Got some more packing done last night. Tonight will be crunch night. Think I'll work from home tomorrow so I can do last minute stuff while working. Laundry needs to be done tonight.

Hope everyone has a great day!
Ang

[CajunGirl2]

Trying to practice a posture analysis on ds (for my pilates exam)- good thing - he's so bony I can find all the landmarks - bad thing - he's constantly wiggling - so, I'm loosing them...

Anyone want to volunteer to be a willing victim for a posture analysis on the cruise??? :teeth: :worship:

Monica, I'd be a willing victim as long as I don't have to do any weird poses. I'm bony too so that should help. I'd volunteer my bony daughter but she'd giggle & wiggle too much too. That reminds me of the Jello commercial.
Ang

[CajunGirl2]

<insert Handel's Messiah music here>

Yes, it's true!! Your pixiedust: for Mowana has PAID OFF!!! He gave us a beautiful, yet stinky, present tonight approximately 24 hours after last night's incident! AMAZING a cat could swallow a needle without difficulty! But he did it. And defied the "9 out of 10 cats need emergency surgery" odds!!

And, btw, Mike listened and didn't hear ANY heart murmur....and he's really good at picking up on those. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and pixiedust:

Hmmmmmm....

Yeah! Glad to hear that there won't be anymore vet visits pre-cruise ... at laeast we hope not anyway.

Ang

[CajunGirl2]

:badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc: :badpc:

Why is the server busy :confused3 - since part of our group is traveling - it should be going much faster :lmao:

I thought the same thing!
Ang

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - Good Mornie Ang.....

I am beat! Traveling yesterday - worked my "tail" off and more to do today......

I think need a vacation!!!!!

Let me think....

3

[CajunGirl2]

:cake: :bday::cake:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE !!!
:cake: :bday::cake:

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning Irene. I'm off now to get ready for my day. I really should have been packing instead of DIS'ing ... oh well.

Ang

[chip&dale&fun]

Good morning all! I'm the early bird this morning. Bruce has already gone to work so he can take off a few hours to attend Emily's end-of-the school-year party.

Got some more packing done last night. Tonight will be crunch night. Think I'll work from home tomorrow so I can do last minute stuff while working. Laundry needs to be done tonight.

Hope everyone has a great day!
Ang

We packed last night as well....the imortant stuff, like undies.....and the Port....

Made it to the West Coast 15 minutes early so "dashed" into Wal-Mart for a roll-on suit case for the Port and Maderia.....

You are all invited to join us on Deck - help - 9? for an evening social????

[chip&dale&fun]

Looky what someone gave ME today! :hug: :hug:



http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_3730.jpg


awwwhhhhh === :love:

[chip&dale&fun]

Tomorrow (actually today now) is hair day for me! Thursday is pedicure day. I may have my hands done too - but probably not polished. It never seems to last on my fingers at all!

I'm not very far along on packing. I'm not very far along on house cleaning either. I keep getting sidetracked by unexpected things.....found out yesterday that there was an awards assembly this morning for DS13. It was about 90 minutes long. Then my aunt wanted to go eat. I did a couple of errands, came home and not long after DS16 called because he had locked the keys in the truck - with the engine running!!!! I had to go take care of that. Then DS13 had his 8th grade dance tonight. He danced 3 times. I did accomplish something cruise related today - I did make two fairly simple door signs...........priorities ya know :thumbsup2

Bryce "graduates" from 8th grade tomorrow night. Thursday I was planning on going to a friends son's high school graduation but she gave me an out! Besides, it's outside at 6pm - have to arrive by 5 or earlier to get a seat - and it's supposed to be 106 degrees. I can use the time to frantically get the last things I should already have done finished!

I'm off to bed. I've gotta stop staying up so late :confused3
Sherry

I'm impressed - how do you do it?????????

Or do you keep a few clones in the closet???? :clown:

[chip&dale&fun]

Trying to practice a posture analysis on ds (for my pilates exam)- good thing - he's so bony I can find all the landmarks - bad thing - he's constantly wiggling - so, I'm loosing them...

Anyone want to volunteer to be a willing victim for a posture analysis on the cruise??? :teeth: :worship:

Not bony - but I'd love to have tips on posture.

Look for me, I will be one of the ones face down on the floor snoring....as we wait to board......

Too much to do.... :badpc: (just because sometimes, I want to be this little guy) :badpc:

[chip&dale&fun]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE !!


:cake: :cake: :bday: :bday: :bday: :cake: :cake:






DD of MickeyMo and MickeyMo'sBo..............


Ditto - ditto

[chip&dale&fun]

<insert Handel's Messiah music here>

Yes, it's true!! Your pixiedust: for Mowana has PAID OFF!!! He gave us a beautiful, yet stinky, present tonight approximately 24 hours after last night's incident! AMAZING a cat could swallow a needle without difficulty! But he did it. And defied the "9 out of 10 cats need emergency surgery" odds!!

And, btw, Mike listened and didn't hear ANY heart murmur....and he's really good at picking up on those. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and pixiedust:

Hmmmmmm....


now that's a good kitty........... :hippie:

[chip&dale&fun]

Here are my pictures of my cuties from tonight (dress rehearsal).


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/P5230012.jpg



I like this one best - and they are too cute!!!!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

Elizabeth and I both agree... she says they are beautiful... and of course, the next words out of her mouth were, "Did you post my pictures after my recital?" (which was a month ago...)... here's the only one I have on this computer... just to make her happy...

Hey, Ang... before you know it, they'll be THIS big...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/kikipug/DSC00355.jpg

Karen - you posted the wrong picture....Elizabet cannot have grown up that muc in 9 short months......Please look again and see if you can find your little girl.....(she is a beautifl young lady)

[chip&dale&fun]

Hey...where is everybody? Getting ready to take Jared to his game.

Jordan went with Amber to get her (Amber's) nails done. Amber's Mom sent her signed permission forms and insurance info. One more thing to check off the list.

Got my backpack ready....it's what I use on the plane instead of a purse.




:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:


T.O.P. !!!!!



pixiedust: pdfg

Mee too.....It is where Hedgie travels.....who by the way is packed....

Ack!!! I packed her Double Dip Hat....Must go unpack it!!!!!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

:stir: :stir: :stir: Are you bringing the TREO, or will I be getting the last post from mine as I cross the threshold of the ship???


:stir: :stir: :stir: I'll help today and tomorrow but come Friday.......


Headin' up to Port Canaveral
For the Double Scoop Cruise show
I've got my Crocson
I guess I never was meant for tiara rock and roll
And honey I didn't know
That I'd be missin' you so
Chorus:
Come Friday, it'll be all right
Come Friday, I'll be holdin' you tight
I spent 18 lonely months in a dark computer haze
And I just want you back by my side
Yes, it's been quite an 18 months
Post and bursts, TOPS and PMs
And now we're off on vacation
Somethin' you tried to explain
And darlin', it's I love you so
That's the reason I just let you go
Chorus:
Come Friday , it'll be all right
Come Friday I'll be holdin' you tight
I spent 18 lonely months in a brown computer haze
And I just want you back by my side

[chip&dale&fun]

My mom came home today!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:
She wishes you all a fun filled and magical vacation. I guess we will talk to you all when you get back. We will wave from our porch when you leave port.

Tank you for posting...Tell your Mom.... :wave2: :wave2: :grouphug: :wave2:

We will miss your family but we are glad she is ok....

[scuba diver]

<insert Handel's Messiah music here>

Yes, it's true!! Your pixiedust: for Mowana has PAID OFF!!! He gave us a beautiful, yet stinky, present tonight approximately 24 hours after last night's incident! AMAZING a cat could swallow a needle without difficulty! But he did it. And defied the "9 out of 10 cats need emergency surgery" odds!!

And, btw, Mike listened and didn't hear ANY heart murmur....and he's really good at picking up on those. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and pixiedust:

Hmmmmmm....

That is good news.

Now I guess we just have to wait for the exciting details of your family's next weird bodily function :lmao: Is it going to be KT or Nick? Or possibly you?

[chip&dale&fun]

I know. Our group keeps getting smaller and smaller. :sad: Tomorrow is our "crunch" day - 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning we're heading south!! :woohoo:

:yay:


Here is someone to hlep you pack....

http://www.matthewart.com/03_games/05_3d/images/captain-crunch.jpg

[chip&dale&fun]

Us, too. Tonight I'll finish the *other* stuff... tomorrow night is hair & nails... Thursday night will be last minute laundry... Friday night is JB's... (though its gonna be an AWFULLY early night if we're meeting at 4... I'll be the one saying "I'm too EXCITED to sleep"...)

I can't get anything accomplished at work... no one is in the office... peace and quiet is a great thing in theory, but, in reality, it totally kills all desire to do ANYTHING productive. I think its time for lunch.

Come helpe me at the office today --- pleeease??????

[scuba diver]

The kids are excited today....it's the last day of school. :cool1:

What a great way to celebrate the last day of school.....with a cruise.

But first we celebrate with a family breakfast. :goodvibes

[chip&dale&fun]

Found this....Oh the things that could be added now!!!!! :lmao:

What were you doing...that must have been from December 2004!!!!!! :rotfl2:

And a U-TOP...

[chip&dale&fun]

She is excited. LOL... her big girl school is at the same place. Her Preddy-K class was in a differerent school. She is just ready to get on the Mickey boat.


Meeee tooo -- Mickey boat that is.....

[chip&dale&fun]

That is good news.

Now I guess we just have to wait for the exciting details of your family's next weird bodily function :lmao: Is it going to be KT or Nick? Or possibly you?

Goals before Cruise - Have One Page totally with my pot sitting posts....

Close, but nope, shared with Jim...... :teeth:

Good morning Jim!!!!! So we have to carry two more bottles of wine on board along with the 8 bottles of port Sam brought.....EEEK, I should have had a larger suitcase......

[chip&dale&fun]

Our flight gets in around 730pm.... USAirways.....

Virgil
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Make that around 8:00 if it is US ir -- safe travles to Virgil and all!!!!!

[RachelTori]

One day later...but it is true!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

We leave take off at 8:45 am Albuquerque time! Can't wait! I truly am the Dad in the WDW commercial who says "Can't sleep...too excited"

Can't wait to "meet" all of you on the ship!

Paul

:woohoo: Safe travels!! We'll see you on the ship! :yay:

[RachelTori]

<insert Handel's Messiah music here>

Yes, it's true!! Your pixiedust: for Mowana has PAID OFF!!! He gave us a beautiful, yet stinky, present tonight approximately 24 hours after last night's incident! AMAZING a cat could swallow a needle without difficulty! But he did it. And defied the "9 out of 10 cats need emergency surgery" odds!!

And, btw, Mike listened and didn't hear ANY heart murmur....and he's really good at picking up on those. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and pixiedust:

Hmmmmmm....

:yay: Glad for the positive "outcome"! :teeth:

pixiedust: = just a little added insurance there are no more mishaps!

[RachelTori]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE !!


:cake: :cake: :bday: :bday: :bday: :cake: :cake:






DD of MickeyMo and MickeyMo'sBo..............


DITTO! :bday:

[RachelTori]

Here is someone to hlep you pack....

http://www.matthewart.com/03_games/05_3d/images/captain-crunch.jpg


Awww, thank you, Irene!! I'm going to need Capt CRUNCH today!! :rotfl2:

[dobelover]

Good Morning All



Ang - your girls are lovely



kikipug - I agree with Irene, Elizabeth has 'grown'





ohiominnie - that darn cat, YEAH





Sue

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All



Ang - your girls are lovely



kikipug - I agree with Irene, Elizabeth has 'grown'





ohiominnie - that darn cat, YEAH





Sue


The OhioMinnie Family!!!!

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/6304285388.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[WDWLVR]

]http://monorailgreen.info/May06/right.gifGood Morning Cruisers!http://monorailgreen.info/May06/right.gif



We sail in 3 days!

Safe travels everyone! We're here until Friday morning!
party: party: party: party: party:

[WDWLVR]

Happy Birthday Maggie!

:bday: :cake: :bday: :cake: :bday:

[WDWLVR]

Originally Posted by thomprod
I haven't checked in for a while, but now that we're down to five days, the excitement is building. Greetings to all of our fellow cruisers!

Several hundred posts ago, I read that Barb and Tony were to be on our cruise. Does anyone know if they are still on?





I don't think Barb and Tony are crusing with us. I could be wrong...anyone else?

Sorry, posting as the kids again..



Nope - they backed out a long time ago unfortunately.....

Virgil
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Actually as far as I know they are still sailing with us and this will be cruise #50 for them. They never sent me any info on them so I'm not 100% sure but did see a post from Barb on another thread saying they were doing #50 in May. Not sure why they didn't want to particpate in the group. :confused3 I've seen a number of posters on the main cruise forum who are sailing with us and even with invitations have never come over to the thread. To each their own.

I, for one, am glad I've taken the time to get to participate and get to know all of you. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone on the ship!

[WDWLVR]

Originally Posted by ohiominnie
<insert Handel's Messiah music here>

Yes, it's true!! Your pixiedust: for Mowana has PAID OFF!!! He gave us a beautiful, yet stinky, present tonight approximately 24 hours after last night's incident! AMAZING a cat could swallow a needle without difficulty! But he did it. And defied the "9 out of 10 cats need emergency surgery" odds!!

And, btw, Mike listened and didn't hear ANY heart murmur....and he's really good at picking up on those. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and pixiedust:

Hmmmmmm....



Yeah! Glad to hear everything came out ok! :lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Well stated Mary - I am so grateful Disprinzess started the thread.

Still working on pre-cruise chores....Cat bedding is washed.....all needles hidden.......

check :Pinkbounc

[Scoopie]

Happy Birthday Maggie - the best travel agent in the world!

:bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday: :bday:



Hey I got a UTOP with Maggie!

[ohiominnie]

Looky what someone gave ME today! :hug: :hug:



http://photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/IMG_3730.jpg


WOWIE!!! How are you ever going to get that all on the cruise? Oh, wait....5 bottles, 5 ppl...... not a problem!! :lmao:

[ohiominnie]

party: :bday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bday: party:

[WDWLVR]

Mike (OM) - another great article!

[ohiominnie]

Angie, the girls looked ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in their dresses last night!!!!

[ohiominnie]

We packed last night as well....the imortant stuff, like undies.....and the Port....


Drink enough port and you won't need the undies!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Hi Scoopie - Are you excited?

Hedgie can't stand the wait, she is about to pee lint :lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Drink enough port and you won't need the undies!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

or the swimming suits :teeth:

[mickeymo]

Do you know anything about restorative yoga?
Sherry

nope, no yoga - I've never really had an opportunity to take classes in any of the Yoga forms. I know yoga would be so beneficial for my muscles

[ohiominnie]

What were you doing...that must have been from December 2004!!!!!! :rotfl2:

And a U-TOP...

Nope....couldn't have been....b/c I'm on the list and I didn't join this thread until after I got back from the 10 day cruise.... got home on New Year's Eve....no way I could have blabbed enough for Amanda to know THAT MUCH about me in that short of an amount of time!! :lmao:

I think the post count around the time that was written was about 500 and some. :)

I found it b/c I decided to re-read the whole thread and refresh myself before the cruise!!

[ohiominnie]

Mike (OM) - another great article!

Thanks, I'll pass the word onto him!! :)

He's trying to get more written so he can post them without interruption while we are gone. Hmmm....pack or write? pack or write???

[ohiominnie]

I know yoga would be so beneficial for my muscles

I know what would be the best thing for my muscles.....for the DIS to go down for a couple of months!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Hmmmm....exercise or DIS? exercise or DIS?????

[mickeymo]

Monica, I'd be a willing victim as long as I don't have to do any weird poses. I'm bony too so that should help. I'd volunteer my bony daughter but she'd giggle & wiggle too much too. That reminds me of the Jello commercial.
Ang

no weird poses - just stand there... reaching for your toes once or twice. Besides, Mike being so wiggly-(I don't blame him - I'm not efficient yet), it was an anatomy lecture - "Wait, let me feel - cool!" So, it was even slower....But, I'm glad he was interested.

[chip&dale&fun]

Nope....couldn't have been....b/c I'm on the list and I didn't join this thread until after I got back from the 10 day cruise.... got home on New Year's Eve....no way I could have blabbed enough for Amanda to know THAT MUCH about me in that short of an amount of time!! :lmao:

I think the post count around the time that was written was about 500 and some. :)

I found it b/c I decided to re-read the whole thread and refresh myself before the cruise!!

Oh yes, I believe you - I do - I DO --- I really Do not :teeth:

[sjtracey]

Here are my pictures of my cuties from tonight (dress rehearsal).

Ang, they are so adorable!!! I can't wait to hear how the recital goes!

--Samantha

[ohiominnie]

Hi Scoopie - Are you excited?

Hedgie can't stand the wait, she is about to pee lint :lmao:

Wow....I think Hedgie actually belongs in OUR family!!!

cool! U TOP with Irene and Hedgie!

pixiedust: pdfg and Susan

[MarkRG]

I know what would be the best thing for my muscles.....for the DIS to go down for a couple of months!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Hmmmm....exercise or DIS? exercise or DIS?????

Both?

http://monorailgreen.info/May06/tread1.jpg

[sjtracey]

Hey, Ang... before you know it, they'll be THIS big...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/kikipug/DSC00355.jpg

Beautiful!!!

--Samantha

[mickeymo]

I know what would be the best thing for my muscles.....for the DIS to go down for a couple of months!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Hmmmm....exercise or DIS? exercise or DIS?????


Even better, booking a massage on the cruise!!! :lmao:

[sjtracey]

<insert Handel's Messiah music here>

Yes, it's true!! Your pixiedust: for Mowana has PAID OFF!!! He gave us a beautiful, yet stinky, present tonight approximately 24 hours after last night's incident! AMAZING a cat could swallow a needle without difficulty! But he did it. And defied the "9 out of 10 cats need emergency surgery" odds!!

And, btw, Mike listened and didn't hear ANY heart murmur....and he's really good at picking up on those. :)

Thanks for the thoughts and pixiedust:

Hmmmmmm....

SO glad to hear it! Bet you've never been so glad to see her poop, huh? At least now you can leave without THAT worry.

--Samantha

[ladypoo]

Angie, the girls looked ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in their dresses last night!!!!


Will have to agree with that. They are just too too cute!!!!

[mickeymo]

Kids have a day and a half of school left - they're so excited! John whipped up a big batch of chocolate mouse for the kids' teachers. A survival kit of sorts for the last days of school...

[MarkRG]

John whipped up a big batch of chocolate mouse for the kids' teachers. A survival kit of sorts for the last days of school...

By scaring them? ;)

[ladypoo]

We were too busy to look at the boards last night, so had lots of reading to catch up with.

[CodyJ]

:dancer: party: :bday: :cake:

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Maggie
Happy birthday to you.

Have a great day.

Liz :bday: :cake: party: :rockband: :dancer:

[CodyJ]

Good Morning

Hope everyone is having a good day.

I have some last minute packing to do.

I am ready for departure day tomorrow.

Liz :crazy:

The pics are great of all the beautiful girls. They all look like princess.

[sjtracey]

Both?

http://monorailgreen.info/May06/tread1.jpg

Wow, I'm impressed! If I tried that, I'd wind up in traction. (Of course, that might give me more time to Dis...)

--Samantha

[lunsusie]

Good morning, everyone. We sail in 3 days!

party: party: :rockband:

Today is Graduation Day! Andy graduates from high school today. Wish us luck as we try to juggle grandparents and an uncle all in 92 degree heat!

Can't wait for Saturday! Looking forward to meeting everyone then!

[WDWLVR]

Kids have a day and a half of school left - they're so excited! John whipped up a big batch of chocolate mouse for the kids' teachers. A survival kit of sorts for the last days of school...

You mean like this:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/84827Mickey_and_Pooh_Chocolate.jpg

[sjtracey]

Well, I'm off to take Erin to school. My tasks for today include getting the door signs I made laminated and magnetized, lunch with a friend, a Target run (yet again), and then taking Erin sneaker shopping (again, yet again). At least it's nice out today. Jim had to go into the city, and for once took the train (it's about time!), so when I'm home, I'll have the house to myself. Ah...

--Samantha

[mickeymo]

You mean like this:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/84827Mickey_and_Pooh_Chocolate.jpg


Cute! But, what a waste of perfectly good chocolate!!! :lmao: It looks too good to eat!!!

:Pinkbounc An M&M&M&M Utop!!!!

Mary, Mickey, Mousse and Monica!!!!

[kikipug]

I'll help today and tomorrow but come Friday.......

Headin' up to Port Canaveral
For the Double Scoop Cruise show
I've got my Crocson
I guess I never was meant for tiara rock and roll

SNIP

I spent 18 lonely months in a brown computer haze
And I just want you back by my side

Hysterical!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: And it fits all of us to a T !!!! The Official Double Scoop Theme Song!! (No wonder you can't get anything done... how long did it take you to think THAT one up!!??!!)

[kikipug]

The kids are excited today....it's the last day of school. :cool1: What a great way to celebrate the last day of school.....with a cruise.
But first we celebrate with a family breakfast. :goodvibes

For the last day of school, our kids are both wearing their "We're going on a DCL Cruise" T-shirts that I had made for them to reveal their Christmas surprise. (Which means I have to do laundry tonight so they can wear them for dinner at JB's on Friday...) I'm sure Christopher's teacher is 100% SICK of hearing about our cruise from him!!!!!

[kikipug]

:confused3 I've seen a number of posters on the main cruise forum who are sailing with us and even with invitations have never come over to the thread. To each their own.

I, for one, am glad I've taken the time to get to participate and get to know all of you. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone on the ship!

I know that OM and I have both tried to lure some posters over here in the past week... with no luck... one guy who was really hoping he could find some tween-aged girls for his daughter to hang with... tried sending him here and to the tween & teen thread... what did he want, a written invitation... oh wait... that WAS a written invitation.

[kikipug]

Drink enough port and you won't need the undies!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Forget the tag fairy... THERE's a door sign waiting to happen!!!!!

[kikipug]

Hedgie can't stand the wait, she is about to pee lint :lmao: If she pees enough of it, maybe Mowana can sew her a sweater.

[chip&dale&fun]

Hysterical!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: And it fits all of us to a T !!!! The Official Double Scoop Theme Song!! (No wonder you can't get anything done... how long did it take you to think THAT one up!!??!!)

thanks to caffine --- sad to say, not long at all, not long at all....sigh


On to creative genius at work :rotfl2:

[TiggerInNY]

Good morning cruisers!!

It's not long now before the "double scoop group" is together. We have one Spring Concert to get through and then straight from there we're off to the JFK Ramada Inn for a night's sleep and then off to Florida on Thursday morning. We are just about to bust in this house. Can't believe it's actually here. Only a few "things" to go into the suitcases. All clothes are packed. I've decided NOT to take the laptop since most of the time is DISing lately and I won't be needing to do that for the next week. I could always use the condo's computer.

Stacey - Guess what? I slept through the entire night last night!!! Hope you're still not mad at me about the other night. :guilty:

Happy Birthday Maggie!!! :cake: :bday: I'm sure it's going to be a great one.

Mary - like the set-up you have on the treadmill. That might just make me stay on it longer.

Mike - I like your article and especially the one about the car seats. We have a neighbor that does that. But nothing will ever happen to her kids.

I need your advice - should I go and get the manicure/pedicure today or wait until tomorrow and have it done at the Marriott? I'm a little confused as to what to do. If I have it done today, I won't be much help later on in the day. Can't pick up luggage or anything like that. What do you say? HELP!!

[ohiominnie]

If she pees enough of it, maybe Mowana can sew her a sweater.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

There have been several times this past week I've busted out laughing while reading this thread. This is one of those times!!!

[ohiominnie]

Good morning cruisers!!







It's not long now before the "double scoop group" is together. We have one Spring Concert to get through and then straight from there we're off to the JFK Ramada Inn for a night's sleep and then off to Florida on Thursday morning. We are just about to bust in this house. Can't believe it's actually here. Only a few "things" to go into the suitcases. All clothes are packed. I've decided NOT to take the laptop since most of the time is DISing lately and I won't be needing to do that for the next week. I could always use the condo's computer.


Stacey - Guess what? I slept through the entire night last night!!! Hope you're still not mad at me about the other night. :guilty:

Happy Birthday Maggie!!! :cake: :bday: I'm sure it's going to be a great one.

Mary - like the set-up you have on the treadmill. That might just make me stay on it longer.

Mike - I like your article and especially the one about the car seats. We have a neighbor that does that. But nothing will ever happen to her kids.

I need your advice - should I go and get the manicure/pedicure today or wait until tomorrow and have it done at the Marriott? I'm a little confused as to what to do. If I have it done today, I won't be much help later on in the day. Can't pick up luggage or anything like that. What do you say? HELP!!



WOW!!! It's almost here, isn't it??? :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Will tell Mike you like the articles....ya know what....nevermind....YOU tell him...you'll see him in a couple of days!! :lmao:

No advice on the manicure/pedicure thing. You'll see me with my au natural fingernails on the cruise....most of them broken off! :) Toenails still must be done...but will be done at home, so don't laugh! :) Always want to do a pedicure, but don't want to drive 30 minutes one way to do it!!

[MickeyMo'sBo]

Cute! But, what a waste of perfectly good chocolate!!! :lmao: It looks too good to eat!!!

:Pinkbounc An M&M&M&M Utop!!!!

Mary, Mickey, Mousse and Monica!!!!


Monica didn't get it...................... :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[mickeymo]

You mean like this:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/84827Mickey_and_Pooh_Chocolate.jpg

ok duh - 1 1/2 later and and a phone call from John - I finally get the connection :lmao:

Hey, I am just now drinking my coffee - I didn't get it this a.m....

My dad refuses to tell me a joke on Saturday because I'll laugh out loud in church on Sunday.... :lmao:

[mickeymo]

I still think it was a waste of perfectly good chocolate :)

[mickeymo]

Monica didn't get it...................... :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


GET BACK TO WORK!!!!

[gptmba]

My dad refuses to tell me a joke on Saturday because I'll laugh out loud in church on Sunday.... :lmao:


WOOHOO! I haven't laughed that hard in several.....pages! :rotfl2:

[scuba diver]

For the last day of school, our kids are both wearing their "We're going on a DCL Cruise" T-shirts that I had made for them to reveal their Christmas surprise. (Which means I have to do laundry tonight so they can wear them for dinner at JB's on Friday...) I'm sure Christopher's teacher is 100% SICK of hearing about our cruise from him!!!!!

Lisa was going to wear her button. I'm not sure if she did or not.

[justmestace]

:stir: :stir: :stir:


:stir: :stir: :stir: I'll help today and tomorrow but come Friday.......


Headin' up to Port Canaveral
For the Double Scoop Cruise show
I've got my Crocson
I guess I never was meant for tiara rock and roll
And honey I didn't know
That I'd be missin' you so
Chorus:
Come Friday, it'll be all right
Come Friday, I'll be holdin' you tight
I spent 18 lonely months in a dark computer haze
And I just want you back by my side
Yes, it's been quite an 18 months
Post and bursts, TOPS and PMs
And now we're off on vacation
Somethin' you tried to explain
And darlin', it's I love you so
That's the reason I just let you go
Chorus:
Come Friday , it'll be all right
Come Friday I'll be holdin' you tight
I spent 18 lonely months in a brown computer haze
And I just want you back by my side


Bravo!!

I like yours much better than my "Come Saturday Morning"

[justmestace]

]http://monorailgreen.info/May06/right.gifGood Morning Cruisers!http://monorailgreen.info/May06/right.gif




We sail in 3 days!

Safe travels everyone! We're here until Friday morning!
party: party: party: party: party:





Our thread title still says FIVE. :sad: :sad:

[justmestace]

Both?

http://monorailgreen.info/May06/tread1.jpg


That is SO NOT FAIR! Jay would NEVER make me a cool setup like that!!!

[ohiominnie]

American Idol white out.....

Dialidol has Taylor sitting pretty.

I think that last night showed something important....
that while Katharine has a beautiful voice, she only has select songs that she can do REALLY REALLY well.....I guess I wasn't expecting the idols to do repeats, but of what Katharine did, those WERE the two best songs she did this year, IMHO. But....when presented with a brand new, challenging song, she could not rise to the occasion....maybe b/c no one had ever done that song before so she didn't know who to "copy" or "emulate."

Whereas Taylor put himself into his last song and it was "all Taylor." And he rose to the occasion--singing all songs solidly.

I know Kat fans will cry foul b/c her song was "more difficult" but that's just sour grapes. :(

I thought, if memory serves me correctly (which it rarely does) that on the last night of competition the two idols sang the SAME song....last year it was Bo and Carrie BOTH singing "Inside Your Heaven." To me, that makes MUCH more sense so we can compare apples to apples. :confused3

[RachelTori]

That is SO NOT FAIR! Jay would NEVER make me a cool setup like that!!!

It really is a neat set-up, isn't it? I'm not sure I could multi-task like Mary. Walk and type at the same time? I don't think I could do it!! :rotfl2:


ohiominnie: ITA with your "white out" :thumbsup2


Back to packing....... :hyper:

[TiggerInNY]

OK guys- I don't know if I'll get a chance to post again. I am going to go and get my manicure/pedicure right now. Just found out that Marriott doesn't have a salon on site. Yikes!!! I was going to wait until tomorrow. Good thing I called.

The group is getting smaller and smaller on-line. Slowly but surely we're all heading to the "sunshine state" for some R&R. Can't wait til Friday night and of course, Saturday.....

Chow for now people. Safe trip to everyone.

[CodyJ]

Ohiominnie,

Thanks for the AI input. I wasn't able to see the show and didn't tape it.

Liz

[justmestace]

how do you know if you broke a bone in yor wrist /

i fell over the dog gate kanded flat on myt face, wu=ith my left wrist bent funny.

guess i better go to the xray plce.