10/24/2009 - Bash on the Boat (I'm with BOB) - Thread #3

[Verandah Man]

:cool1: Very cool Andy! I love Uncle Walt. :lovestruc That is a wonderful addition to your collection I'm sure.


Oh yes, it will take center place on our Disney wall..........:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[Tart Annihilator]

Yeah, I went back to the old grind on thursday. :rotfl2:

Actually, I love my job. :thumbsup2

I just have stacks of paperwork waiting for me.

[Tart Annihilator]

We'll adopt you Shelley...

Cassie & I will take you shopping. :woohoo: :goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

good nite all. robins going to get on here for a little while.:cool2:


Night Mike..........:wave2:

[MinnMick01]

My little :angel: just called and told me that Ghama and Ghanpa took her to see the Easter Bunny and to DQ. She said "mommy the Easter Bunny doesn't talk like Santa does, all it does is give kisses and have floppy ears." I asked her if she told the Easter Bunny what she wanted for Easter. She said "of course not mommy, it does not talk so I did not talk to it." So then I asked "why are you call the poor bunny it." She said "There is no way of telling if it is a boy or girl bunny. It is not wearing any clothes but I did not see a pee pee on it but I did not see the girl pee pee either.":rotfl2: I am still crying from laughing so hard.

[Verandah Man]

Hi Robin, Night Robin, Night All, I'm signing off for the night. My laptop is acting up again, and the battery is about to run out.

[MinnMick01]

good night Mike

Hello Robin

[DISNEYDUET]

We'll adopt you Shelley...

Cassie & I will take you shopping. :woohoo: :goodvibes

Thanks Robin!!! :hug:

[DISNEYDUET]

Hi Robin, Night Robin, Night All, I'm signing off for the night. My laptop is acting up again, and the battery is about to run out.

Night Andy! :cloud9:

[Tart Annihilator]

My little :angel: just called and told me that Ghama and Ghanpa took her to see the Easter Bunny and to DQ. She said "mommy the Easter Bunny doesn't talk like Santa does, all it does is give kisses and have floppy ears." I asked her if she told the Easter Bunny what she wanted for Easter. She said "of course not mommy, it does not talk so I did not talk to it." So then I asked "why are you call the poor bunny it." She said "There is no way of telling if it is a boy or girl bunny. It is not wearing any clothes but I did not see a pee pee on it but I did not see the girl pee pee either.":rotfl2: I am still crying from laughing so hard.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: That's too funny.

[Tart Annihilator]

Night Andy.



Hi to all. :goodvibes

[Tart Annihilator]

I'm ready for a cruise. :goodvibes

[MinnMick01]

Good night Andy

[Tart Annihilator]

Shelley... do you have any Ikea stores near you?

[minnieandmickey]

Yeah, I know. That's why I bought myself some Disney stock for my 50th Birthday. This purchase tonight is making me feel better. If we had left for Florida afterwork, I would not have seen this on eBay and would have missed Becky's question about Ducky. Thanks for asking about Ducky, Becky!!! ;) ;) ;)


The funny thing is, the free litho we got during our August 2004 cruise, cost me over $160 to get framed at A.C. Moore, but it sure looks nice hanging on our wall............:wizard:

Glad I could help Andy, but don't tell Hazel that I cost that much help;) . It's a gorgeous print, happy early birthday.

[Walt & Di]

I'm ready for a cruise. :goodvibes

I am ready for a cruise too. Diane

[minnieandmickey]

I'm ready for a cruise. :goodvibes

So am I:hug:

[minnieandmickey]

My honey comes home tomorrow from Atlanta. He sent me a text video of a lightening storm that was going on, I am hoping that it gets out of there by morning so he can fly home.
I feel guilty though, the first couple of days it was nice having the bed to myself, now I am just lonely.

[Tart Annihilator]

Becky...you little booger...don't have long to wait for a cruise. :rotfl2:

Some people get to cruise for 20 days. ;)

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[minnieandmickey]

Becky...you little booger...don't have long to wait for a cruise. :rotfl2:

Some people get to cruise for 20 days. ;)

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

I know, I feel real bad, but between dealing with a seizure, a bipolar, and a fight this week, actually all since yesterday, I am ready for vacation.:rotfl:

[Tart Annihilator]

My honey comes home tomorrow from Atlanta. He sent me a text video of a lightening storm that was going on, I am hoping that it gets out of there by morning so he can fly home.
I feel guilty though, the first couple of days it was nice having the bed to myself, now I am just lonely.

That's so sweet. You mean Sully wasn't any fun? :confused3

[MinnMick01]

My turn to vent

So I am scrapbooking on my new table. Not a problem until I look at this area of table that the light is hitting just right and has nothing covering it. I see scratch marks. So I get up and look at it closer, it is nail scrath marks. Through the two coats of sealer and 3 of the layers of stain. It is about the size of a half dollar. I at first thought it was somthing sticky on the table so I tried washing it off. That is when I realize the wood was getting wet.:scared1: Now what really makes me mad is the fact that this spot is in front of Kelsey's seat. This morning was the first and only time she has sat at the table. So you are telling me that the table has not even been in the house 24 hours, not even used by the whole family and she felt compeled to damage something I put the hard work into. :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: She better be darn lucky she is at her moms right now.

[minnieandmickey]

That's so sweet. You mean Sully wasn't any fun? :confused3

Nah he talking about you, Robin, Robin,Robin, blah blah blah:lmao:

[DISNEYDUET]

Glad I could help Andy, but don't tell Hazel that I cost that much help;) . It's a gorgeous print, happy early birthday.

Yep about an hour and a half north of us. Up by Rob and Paige in Northern Virginia.

[MinnMick01]

I know, I feel real bad, but between dealing with a seizure, a bipolar, and a fight this week, actually all since yesterday, I am ready for vacation.:rotfl:

Everything ok Becky

[minnieandmickey]

My turn to vent

So I am scrapbooking on my new table. Not a problem until I look at this area of table that the light is hitting just right and has nothing covering it. I see scratch marks. So I get up and look at it closer, it is nail scrath marks. Through the two coats of sealer and 3 of the layers of stain. It is about the size of a half dollar. I at first thought it was somthing sticky on the table so I tried washing it off. That is when I realize the wood was getting wet.:scared1: Now what really makes me mad is the fact that this spot is in front of Kelsey's seat. This morning was the first and only time she has sat at the table. So you are telling me that the table has not even been in the house 24 hours, not even used by the whole family and she felt compeled to damage something I put the hard work into. :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: She better be darn lucky she is at her moms right now.

Breathe Carrie, breathe.

[Tart Annihilator]

Nah he talking about you, Robin, Robin,Robin, blah blah blah:lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: That's my Sully! :)

[DISNEYDUET]

Ladies I am headed for bed. We have a charity bowling game tomorrow so I need to get some rest!

Night! :cloud9:

[Tart Annihilator]

My turn to vent

So I am scrapbooking on my new table. Not a problem until I look at this area of table that the light is hitting just right and has nothing covering it. I see scratch marks. So I get up and look at it closer, it is nail scrath marks. Through the two coats of sealer and 3 of the layers of stain. It is about the size of a half dollar. I at first thought it was somthing sticky on the table so I tried washing it off. That is when I realize the wood was getting wet.:scared1: Now what really makes me mad is the fact that this spot is in front of Kelsey's seat. This morning was the first and only time she has sat at the table. So you are telling me that the table has not even been in the house 24 hours, not even used by the whole family and she felt compeled to damage something I put the hard work into. :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: She better be darn lucky she is at her moms right now.


OUCH!!! :headache:

[minnieandmickey]

Everything ok Becky

It's just another glorious week at work. I learn alot though about different ailments, and how to deal with them. I have to give a lot of thanks to one of my best friends at work, she has worked one on one with one of our kids that is bipolar and has taught me how to deal with when they are having a "episode", you have to approach them in a calm manner, which can be very hard to do sometimes.

[Tart Annihilator]

Ladies I am headed for bed. We have a charity bowling game tomorrow so I need to get some rest!

Night! :cloud9:

Nite Shelley.... Good luck tomorrow... Happy Bowling. :woohoo:

[minnieandmickey]

So is anyone making corn beef and cabbage for St Patricks day?
With my Grandmother being from Belfast, it has been a tradition in my household. Yummy

[MinnMick01]

Breathe Carrie, breathe.

I am really trying but it is getting harder and harder these days. BY looking at it you can tell it was on purpose. So in one week she does that to the table and Kyle kicks my van. :headache:

[Tart Annihilator]

So is anyone making corn beef and cabbage for St Patricks day?
With my Grandmother being from Belfast, it has been a tradition in my household. Yummy

uh yeah...Coud you see Mike eating that? :lmao: :lmao:

I wouldn't mind having it though. :thumbsup2

[MinnMick01]

It's just another glorious week at work. I learn alot though about different ailments, and how to deal with them. I have to give a lot of thanks to one of my best friends at work, she has worked one on one with one of our kids that is bipolar and has taught me how to deal with when they are having a "episode", you have to approach them in a calm manner, which can be very hard to do sometimes.

You want to come give me lessons. Scotts ex is bipolar unmedicated and we are starting to think Kelsey might be also.

[Tart Annihilator]

Mike's heart surgery was on St. Patrick's Day...

While he was in surgery...Michael (ds) went to the cafeteria and got me something to eat.

He brought back chicken and GREEN mashed potatoes. :rotfl2: I couldn't eat them. I just couldn't get past that color.

I guess I should have closed my eyes. :eek:

[MinnMick01]

Mike's heart surgery was on St. Patrick's Day...

While he was in surgery...Michael (ds) went to the cafeteria and got me something to eat.

He brought back chicken and GREEN mashed potatoes. :rotfl2: I couldn't eat them. I just couldn't get past that color.

I guess I should have closed my eyes. :eek:

Green mashed potatoes:confused3 that is like the blue pancakes Mac had me make the other morning

[Tart Annihilator]

Well ladies... It's after midnight here and we're babysitting tomorrow.

And I have to make sure I get my walk in at the gym in the morning, among my list of other things.

Good nite. :)

[minnieandmickey]

You want to come give me lessons. Scotts ex is bipolar unmedicated and we are starting to think Kelsey might be also.

Like for the table, you can't go at her attacking her, that triggers it. But I always deal with the after effect, when they are in that screaming yelling not making sense mode, so I am not sure how to go about starting the discussion. And half the time when they are in that mode and they come down, they don't remember half the stuff they did. I feel for you though. If you can get her in for diagnosis, since it typically starts I believe around puberty. I learned this week that ADHD is also linked to it. I'm not saying that ADHD kids are automatically bipolar, but they have found that bipolar kids tend to be ADHD as well.

[minnieandmickey]

Well ladies... It's after midnight here and we're babysitting tomorrow.

And I have to make sure I get my walk in at the gym in the morning, among my list of other things.

Good nite. :)

Night hon, tell Sully I said hi.

[minnieandmickey]

Mike's heart surgery was on St. Patrick's Day...

While he was in surgery...Michael (ds) went to the cafeteria and got me something to eat.

He brought back chicken and GREEN mashed potatoes. :rotfl2: I couldn't eat them. I just couldn't get past that color.

I guess I should have closed my eyes. :eek:

Uh yuck, and no I couldn't have eaten that either.:sick:

[MinnMick01]

I swear I don't know who makes me madder right now. So I just told Scott about the table and he is taking the blame for it. But then he says "I will look at it in the morning to make sure I did it" :confused3 He also took the blame for money missing out of my purse the last 2 weeks. He never goes into my purse for money. If he needs money he will ask me for it. Out of nine years he has never just gone in and taken it without telling me. But yet I have found someone else going through my purse. :headache: :headache:

[MinnMick01]

Like for the table, you can't go at her attacking her, that triggers it. But I always deal with the after effect, when they are in that screaming yelling not making sense mode, so I am not sure how to go about starting the discussion. And half the time when they are in that mode and they come down, they don't remember half the stuff they did. I feel for you though. If you can get her in for diagnosis, since it typically starts I believe around puberty. I learned this week that ADHD is also linked to it. I'm not saying that ADHD kids are automatically bipolar, but they have found that bipolar kids tend to be ADHD as well.

By the time she comes back on Monday and I get home from work I will not even bring it up to her. All she does is lie her way out of things anyways. She will blame me for the scratch.

[MinnMick01]

Good night Robin

[MinnMick01]

Well I am starting to unwind. I was hoping to make it to 11:00 so I could watch Paulas Party but I don't think I will make it. I figure I will start cleaning up my scrapbooking stuff.

[MinnMick01]

I am going to head up and go do my nails. Maybe. I don't do much girlie stuff like that but after building the table my hands and nails are horrible. That should buy me some time.


Goodnight all.

[Verandah Man]

I'm ready for a cruise. :goodvibes



Oh me too!!! :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Glad I could help Andy, but don't tell Hazel that I cost that much help;) . It's a gorgeous print, happy early birthday.



Thanks again, it will be our little secret...........;)

[Verandah Man]

I am ready for vacation.:rotfl:


Boy oh Boy, do I know that feeling...........:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Verandah Man]

Nah he talking about you, Robin, Robin,Robin, blah blah blah:lmao:



:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

So is anyone making corn beef and cabbage for St Patricks day?
With my Grandmother being from Belfast, it has been a tradition in my household. Yummy



I don't think Hazel even knows what corn beef is............:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

Mike's heart surgery was on St. Patrick's Day...

While he was in surgery...Michael (ds) went to the cafeteria and got me something to eat.

He brought back chicken and GREEN mashed potatoes. :rotfl2: I couldn't eat them. I just couldn't get past that color.

I guess I should have closed my eyes. :eek:



Ewwwwwwwwwwww, something like Green Eggs and Ham.........:sick: :sick: :sick:

[Verandah Man]

OK, all caught up again. I have to start getting ready as I have an 8:30am appointment to get my annual x-rays of my knees. I see my ortho doc on the 25th for my annual check-up.

Good Morning Guys, I'll check back in later, see ya for now.............:wave2:

Edited to add: I'm down another 2# this week(20 lost in all since 1-1-08), almost to my first goal!!!!!

[Karen Mouse]

Good morning folks


Sorry to hear your trips been cancelled Jen:hug: and Shelley:hug:


Wonder if Karen survived Pizza Hut! :laughing:

Only just- geez - what a disaster - we were there for over 2 hours:sad2: - the staff were useless, the service lousy, the pizzas were burnt and they complained that we made too much noise!:eek: - what do they expect??? - a booking for 25 7 year olds???

I was sooooo glad to finally get out of there.

[Karen Mouse]

btw karen. yes we still collect the wdcc. did you get the captain mickey fig available only on the ship?

I bought him a while ago off ebay...paid more but I never thought I'd ever get on the ship myself:goodvibes

[millerpjm]

:thumbsup2 I'm with ya Jen!!! Are you sure we were not seperated at birth? I always wanted a sister and Dawg doesn't want to seem to adopt me. :confused3

I'll claim you as a sister, Shelley! I've always wanted a sister- I have an older brother who used to hang me upside down by my ankles!:upsidedow

Oh, and I have never been to IKEA - we don't have one near us. The closest one is over 2 hours away - which may be a blessing in disguise!:rotfl:

[millerpjm]

Morning/afternoon all!

Hi Karen!

[Karen Mouse]

Cant believe its lunchtime already:eek:

Neil got up at 6am this morning and I fell straight back to sleep, Ellis came in at 7am with his Nintendo ds and I fell straight back to sleep, the postman woke me up at 8am and I fell straight back to sleep!:eek:

I just couldnt wake up this morning. I finally got up at 9.15am and I was still tired!

I didnt sleep much all week *** of Neil being away so I guess I just needed it:confused3 ...

In fact, I'm actually ready for a nap right now:rotfl2: -seriously, I'm shattered!

[Karen Mouse]

Met my sister at the park this morning. Ellis is scared of dogs and my sister has a german shepherd so I asked if she minded meeting up so Ellis could be around her a bit. We fed the ducks and he even stroked her back for a second or two at the end. He was ok *** he knew she was on the lead and she's very well trained etc, but its a start.:thumbsup2

[millerpjm]

Good morning folks


Sorry to hear your trips been cancelled Jen:hug: and Shelley:hug:




Only just- geez - what a disaster - we were there for over 2 hours:sad2: - the staff were useless, the service lousy, the pizzas were burnt and they complained that we made too much noise!:eek: - what do they expect??? - a booking for 25 7 year olds???

I was sooooo glad to finally get out of there.

It's ok...so far I hadn't done too much planning, but it's still a bit sad. But,we NEED a dry basement, so I should be glad we have the $$ to pay for the work.

Sounds like Pizza Hut was a big pain! :eek:

[millerpjm]

Met my sister at the park this morning. Ellis is scared of dogs and my sister has a german shepherd so I asked if she minded meeting up so Ellis could be around her a bit. We fed the ducks and he even stroked her back for a second or two at the end. He was ok *** he knew she was on the lead and she's very well trained etc, but its a start.:thumbsup2

That sounds like progress....Thomas is still scared of big dogs, but we go over to a friend's on Saturdays who has a smaller dog, so now Thomas isn't scared of all dogs, 'cuz he's used to Gracie....

[millerpjm]

I did it!!! I tried winning this litho onboard during our August 2004 cruise, but I stopped bidding after the price went above $250. I just bought it on eBay for $105. this is an "early" birthday gift to myself..............:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

http://i22.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/e1/a3/a65b_1.JPG

Super cool!

It's a good day for ebay....did you see the pins I'm getting?? It's a little thing, but I'm so excited! Especially since the Jedi Mickey is the same graphic I will be using for DH's cruise t-shirt...:goodvibes

[cntkg1]

I did it!!! I tried winning this litho onboard during our August 2004 cruise, but I stopped bidding after the price went above $250. I just bought it on eBay for $105. this is an "early" birthday gift to myself..............:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes



http://i22.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/e1/a3/a65b_1.JPG

Good job Andy. That's a great print!:thumbsup2

Met my sister at the park this morning. Ellis is scared of dogs and my sister has a german shepherd so I asked if she minded meeting up so Ellis could be around her a bit. We fed the ducks and he even stroked her back for a second or two at the end. He was ok *** he knew she was on the lead and she's very well trained etc, but its a start.:thumbsup2

How is your sister feeling Karen? :hug:

[millerpjm]

:rotfl2: :lmao:
i had a good day at work today. got up a little early, went to walmart and got 2 dozen donuts and took them to work.(i'm such a nice guy):rotfl2:
told a bunch of guys"help themselves." they kept asking, whats the occasion? so i told a few of them that today is my last day. i'm retiring.
didnt take long for that to get around.:rotfl2: i had to fess up because guys kept coming over to shake my hand and wish me well.:rolleyes1

Oh Mike! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I laughed so hard when I read this!

[millerpjm]

I am really trying but it is getting harder and harder these days. BY looking at it you can tell it was on purpose. So in one week she does that to the table and Kyle kicks my van. :headache:

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

I'm so sorry Carrie...thinking of you....

[Dyerneeds]

Good Morning Guys, I'll check back in later, see ya for now.............:wave2:

Edited to add: I'm down another 2# this week(20 lost in all since 1-1-08), almost to my first goal!!!!!

great job andy.:thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

good morning . we are bracing ourselves for hurricane addison's arrival.
:cutie: :cutie:

[millerpjm]

good morning . we are bracing ourselves for hurricane addison's arrival.
:cutie: :cutie:

Oh my! Batten down the hatches! (I don't even know if that's right:) )

Have fun with your little sweetie!:cutie:

[GOS]

OK this maybe very undisney sounding of me, but can someone tell me who the heck is Ducky Williams? Sounds like he is sailing with us in August.

Well, just in case someone hasn't answered you...he's the only remaining hand animation artist left for Disney. He does some drawings on stage and tells you stories about he got started - his life story is amazing. And then they pull raffle tickets for his drawings. He also does animation classes. Well worth attending is sessions, Becky. Tag along with me and Rick as we won't miss him.

[millerpjm]

OK, all caught up again. I have to start getting ready as I have an 8:30am appointment to get my annual x-rays of my knees. I see my ortho doc on the 25th for my annual check-up.

Good Morning Guys, I'll check back in later, see ya for now.............:wave2:

Edited to add: I'm down another 2# this week(20 lost in all since 1-1-08), almost to my first goal!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Andy!

[GOS]

i guess he's a disney artist because he did this print we got for having the disney cruise line house party.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/DCLprint.jpg

Knew someone would be along with an example. We should get a limited litho as a gift on the repo Becky, and he will have drawn it. Don't forget to pack some hard card in your suitcase so that it won't get damaged.

[GOS]

I have several Don "Ducky" Williams lithographs on our livingroom wall. Ducky is the chief senior artist for WDW. He should have a seminar or two during your cruise, plus he will probably have a Learn to Draw Mickey Class as well. Hazel and I attended both these on the cruise we were on with Ducky. In fact, Ducky sat at the table next to us for dinner, and was always bisy drawing sketches for kids in our dining rotation. We were given a free litho during this cruise as well. I won another Ducky litho during one of the silent auctions.

Lucky you Andy.

[Verandah Man]

Well, that was quick and painless. I like getting an early Saturday appt for my x-rays. Arrived at 8:15 and was leaving the office at 8:45!!! :goodvibes

[GOS]

I live at IKEA!! Our whole house is pretty much Ikea! It is not a chick store dog! Woody loves to walk around there. We spend hours every few weeks up there!

Shelly...I hate IKEA with a passion.

[GOS]

I couldn't find my pic of Ducky because it is in my other computer, but I did find this pic of Ducky online.

http://www.disneyguys.com/Ducky/art/Picture4.jpg

If you get a chance to hear him speak during your cruise, I wouldn't miss it. He also draws sketches during his seminar and gives the away as well.

That's the man.

[Verandah Man]

Super cool!

It's a good day for ebay....did you see the pins I'm getting?? It's a little thing, but I'm so excited! Especially since the Jedi Mickey is the same graphic I will be using for DH's cruise t-shirt...:goodvibes



Cool Beans, it's always exciting getting something Disney when you are an addict.........;)

[Verandah Man]

Good job Andy. That's a great print!:thumbsup2


Thanks Nancy, I can't wait for it to get here!!!

At least I don't have to worry about Chuck sitting on it.............:lmao:

[Verandah Man]

great job andy.:thumbsup2


Thanks Mike!!! The hard work is paying off!!!

[Verandah Man]

good morning . we are bracing ourselves for hurricane addison's arrival.
:cutie: :cutie:


Best of luck to you today.............;) ;) ;)

[Verandah Man]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Andy!



Thanks Jen!!! ;)

[Verandah Man]

Lucky you Andy.



Hi There Heather..........:wave:

Well, it's time to check out my morning newspaper, be back later............:wave2:

[millerpjm]

Thanks Jen!!! ;)

You're welcome!

I've sort of fallen off the Bobaloser wagon...but I need to get back into the routine. In the meantime, kudos to everyone who's doing so well!

[GOS]

Hi There Heather..........:wave:

Well, it's time to check out my morning newspaper, be back later............:wave2:

Hi Andy. I've been busy this moring. Done the grocery shopping and the housework. Now onto the dreaded pile of ironing.

[DISNEYDUET]

I'll claim you as a sister, Shelley! I've always wanted a sister- I have an older brother who used to hang me upside down by my ankles!:upsidedow

Oh, and I have never been to IKEA - we don't have one near us. The closest one is over 2 hours away - which may be a blessing in disguise!:rotfl:

:cool1: Sound good to me!! You really should go once. It's amazing and cheap! Cheap price wise but not product wise!

[DISNEYDUET]

Met my sister at the park this morning. Ellis is scared of dogs and my sister has a german shepherd so I asked if she minded meeting up so Ellis could be around her a bit. We fed the ducks and he even stroked her back for a second or two at the end. He was ok *** he knew she was on the lead and she's very well trained etc, but its a start.:thumbsup2

Way to go Ellis!! :lovestruc Baby step are what it takes.

[DISNEYDUET]

good morning . we are bracing ourselves for hurricane addison's arrival.
:cutie: :cutie:

:banana: :banana: :banana:
Hope you have a terrific day!

[DISNEYDUET]

Shelly...I hate IKEA with a passion.

Why!!! :confused:

[oybolshoi]

Hiya Shelley!

I'll be happy to pick you up as a sistah! I've never had one and since my brother died it's kind of lonely being an only sibling. :flower3:

And in true sisterly fashion go read my lastest update - it's all about scotch and food. It was one of the best special events we've ever attended through the F&W Festival, excluding PFTS. We're hoping that they offer it again this year, it was that good. :thumbsup2

Hope everyone has a good weekend ... I've gotta finish the taxes and I had to bring work home ... we're entering the great four-month crush and March 31st is the end of the first quarter and things always get ugly at the end of the quarter.

Oh well, at least we know it's coming. :rolleyes:

[oybolshoi]

I have once again exercised my unique ability to completely bring this thread to a screeching halt.

It must be some sort of karmic thing. :confused3

Do I need to work on my cyber-manners? Should I publish a paper ... 10 Steps to Understanding Bendy's Sense of Humor ...?

:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[Tart Annihilator]

I'll claim you as a sister, Shelley! I've always wanted a sister- I have an older brother who used to hang me upside down by my ankles!:upsidedow

Oh, and I have never been to IKEA - we don't have one near us. The closest one is over 2 hours away - which may be a blessing in disguise!:rotfl:

Lucky you...my brother closed me up in a big box and rolled me down a hill. (while my sister watched laughing):confused3 :rotfl2:

[Tart Annihilator]

:cool1: Sound good to me!! You really should go once. It's amazing and cheap! Cheap price wise but not product wise!

The closest Ikea to us is in Pittsburgh, about 1 1/2 hrs. away.

They need to put one in the Cleveland area, preferrably the southeast side. That would work for us.

[Tart Annihilator]

Well Brenda... it's my turn to kill the thread. (don't feel bad, it happens to all of us) ;) :rotfl2:

I guess I'll go batten down the hatches for Hurricane Addison. :goodvibes :goodvibes :cutie:

[oybolshoi]

Well Brenda... it's my turn to kill the thread. (don't feel bad, it happens to all of us) ;) :rotfl2:

I guess I'll go batten down the hatches for Hurricane Addison. :goodvibes :goodvibes :cutie:

As long as we don't kill anything on the cruise, I guess we'll be in good shape, right Robin?

Have fun with Addison today, and be sure to post some pictures later! :goodvibes

[Dyerneeds]

I have once again exercised my unique ability to completely bring this thread to a screeching halt.

It must be some sort of karmic thing. :confused3

Do I need to work on my cyber-manners? Should I publish a paper ... 10 Steps to Understanding Bendy's Sense of Humor ...?

:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

:lmao: :lmao:
afeg and i understand.:thumbsup2 as long as theres flashing for ice cream.
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
maybe the dcl ice cream station will be the new hot spot instead of deck 10.
:laughing: :cool2: pirate:

[oybolshoi]

:lmao: :lmao:
afeg and i understand.:thumbsup2 as long as theres flashing for ice cream.
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
maybe the dcl ice cream station will be the new hot spot on deck 10.
:laughing: :cool2: pirate:

:scared1: Shocking!!! :scared1:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Dyerneeds]

no sign of addison yet. must be in a holding pattern.(or at home in a time out)
:lmao: :rotfl2: :laughing:

[MinnMick01]

Good morning all.

Scott took me out for breakfast, we stopped at home depot to get more sealant for the table. Come to find out he is the one who did it. :confused: So I have resealed it, I have my second load of laundry going and I am back off to bed. Mac is still at Grandmas so I am taking advantage of it. Talk to you all later.

[Karen Mouse]

Well, I did it - I had a nap:lmao: ... all that sleeping this morning obviously made me tired:lmao:




How is your sister feeling Karen? :hug:

Ok I think... I ask her regularly in emails and today at the park but she just changed the subject so:confused3 - she looked quite healthy today, but that might have just been the fact she'd been walking with the dog.

You're welcome!

I've sort of fallen off the Bobaloser wagon...
Me too Jen:rolleyes1 - I get back on the wagon every Monday and I've usually fallen off by Wednesday:rolleyes1 The fact that I'm still on the wagon and its Sat afternoon is a pure miracle!

Way to go Ellis!! :lovestruc Baby step are what it takes.

He normally hides behind my legs if he even sees a dog coming near so he did good.:thumbsup2
He got a big icecream and an extra long play in the park afterwards.:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Neil and I have an evening to ourselves tonight - Mom wanted Ellis so I said ok! Cant decide on which restaurant I'll let him take me to though (I see me falling off that wagon tonight:rolleyes1


Talking of Ellis - please send him a teeny bit of pixie dust - he does his next karate belt tomorrow lunchtime so keep those fingers crossed for him.

[Verandah Man]

Neil and I have an evening to ourselves tonight - Mom wanted Ellis so I said ok! Cant decide on which restaurant I'll let him take me to though (I see me falling off that wagon tonight:rolleyes1


Talking of Ellis - please send him a teeny bit of pixie dust - he does his next karate belt tomorrow lunchtime so keep those fingers crossed for him.




:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: For Ellis :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[GOS]

Why!!! :confused:

It's full of people just meandering round, not knowing what they want. Also you feel like hearded cattle. There queues are so long. I only go there if I have no other option. Rant over - sorry!

[GOS]

Neil and I have an evening to ourselves tonight - Mom wanted Ellis so I said ok! Cant decide on which restaurant I'll let him take me to though (I see me falling off that wagon tonight:rolleyes1


Talking of Ellis - please send him a teeny bit of pixie dust - he does his next karate belt tomorrow lunchtime so keep those fingers crossed for him.

pixiedust: pixiedust: for Ellis

[cntkg1]

Thanks Nancy, I can't wait for it to get here!!!

At least I don't have to worry about Chuck sitting on it.............:lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I have once again exercised my unique ability to completely bring this thread to a screeching halt.

It must be some sort of karmic thing. :confused3

Do I need to work on my cyber-manners? Should I publish a paper ... 10 Steps to Understanding Bendy's Sense of Humor ...?

:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

I get you just fine Bendy! :goodvibes

Neil and I have an evening to ourselves tonight - Mom wanted Ellis so I said ok! Cant decide on which restaurant I'll let him take me to though (I see me falling off that wagon tonight:rolleyes1


Talking of Ellis - please send him a teeny bit of pixie dust - he does his next karate belt tomorrow lunchtime so keep those fingers crossed for him.

Have fun tonight Karen. :love:

And :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for Ellis!!:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[Verandah Man]

I'm trying to decide if Hazel and I should go on a 3 day Wonder cruise while we are in Florida this May. We arrive in Florida on Wednesday afternoon and the Wonder sails on Thursday and arrives back on Sunday morning, our flight home from Orlando is at 12:45pm on that Sunday, which gives us enough time to catch our flight home. The price for the cruise for the two of us w/taxes and port charges is $1072 for a cat 12.

I'm crunching some numbers. "If" I used the $$ we have applied for the 10/09 cruise, that would just about pay for the May cruise, then I could rebook the 10/09 cruise again, we would just lose our SPH cabin and some of the onboard credits, but we would get some new onboard credits for rebooking onboard. OK, I'm thinking out loud and need some suggestions as to what to do.

Numbers Boy, where are you??? I know, you are busy doing Income Tax Returns...........:rolleyes1


Edited to add: "If" we do the 3 day Wonder in May, I will just leave the 10/09 ressie alone, I decided it wasn't worth changing everything over, especially since I would have to put down a $500 deposit to make a new ressie.

[Karen Mouse]

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: For Ellis :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

pixiedust: pixiedust: for Ellis



And :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for Ellis!!:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Thank you everybody:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Is my wall blue or green ?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030521.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030526.jpg

My cushions!!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030522.jpg



Here is Ellis on his "nutty professor" day at school
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030504.jpg

[Verandah Man]

The wall looks like a light blue to me in the pics.

The pillows look very nice, and Ellis looks sharp in the Nutty Professor outfit.....:thumbsup2

[Scouter]

I am still not settled in enough to post pics of the inside of my house, but here is the view outside my back deck on a foggy morning last week.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/Picture015.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/Picture011.jpg

And here is one of my birthday gifts from my friends....Rob installed it a couple of days ago.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/Picture022.jpg

Paige, love that view!

And what a cool chandelier! Love it!:thumbsup2

[Scouter]

Carrie, great job on the table!
What do you mean you're not creative, of course you are!:thumbsup2

[oybolshoi]

Good morning all.

Scott took me out for breakfast, we stopped at home depot to get more sealant for the table. Come to find out he is the one who did it. :confused: So I have resealed it, I have my second load of laundry going and I am back off to bed. Mac is still at Grandmas so I am taking advantage of it. Talk to you all later.

I'm going to take my life in my hands here and just throw out the suggestion that maybe you could apologize to Kelsey. By your posts last night you seemed pretty much ready to act as judge, jury, and executioner and were certain that she had damaged that table. I've found with the kids in our family that it sometimes does them a world of good to see an adult admit to an error and make amends for something.

I know ... Jay and I don't have kids and I don't know your entire situation and it's none of my business anyway. But you seem to have a lot of issues with her, and maybe this is something that could help make a difference.

Bendy's Counseling Service is now closed. :goodvibes

[Dyerneeds]

I am still not settled in enough to post pics of the inside of my house, but here is the view outside my back deck on a foggy morning last week.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/Picture015.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/Picture011.jpg

And here is one of my birthday gifts from my friends....Rob installed it a couple of days ago.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/Picture022.jpg

love the view paige.:thumbsup2

and love the hidden mickeys in that light.:thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

Is my wall blue or green ?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030521.jpg


looks white to me.:confused3 oh wait,,the other wall.
um,,looks light green to me.:thumbsup2

[cntkg1]

I'm trying to decide if Hazel and I should go on a 3 day Wonder cruise while we are in Florida this May. We arrive in Florida on Wednesday afternoon and the Wonder sails on Thursday and arrives back on Sunday morning, our flight home from Orlando is at 12:45pm, which gives us enough time to catch our flight home. The price for the cruise for the two of us w/taxes and port charges is $1072 for a cat 12.

I'm crunching some numbers. "If" I used the $$ we have applied for the 10/09 cruise, that would just about pay for the May cruise, then I could rebook the 10/09 cruise again, we would just lose our SPH cabin and some of the onboard credits, but we would get some new onboard credits for rebooking onboard. OK, I'm thinking out loud and need some suggestions as to what to do.

Numbers Boy, where are you??? I know, you are busy doing Income Tax Returns...........:rolleyes1

Jeff went to Green Bay to visit with his grandma but will probably be on tonight. You may want to wait Andy. You're giving up a great SPH room. Wish I could have it.:goodvibes

Is my wall blue or green ?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030521.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030526.jpg

My cushions!!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030522.jpg



Here is Ellis on his "nutty professor" day at school
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030504.jpg

Your walls look.....bluegreen to me. :rotfl2: Sorry, there's a wisea$$ in every crowd.

Love Ellis' pic. He is such a cutie!!:lovestruc


Paige, love that view!

And what a cool chandelier! Love it!:thumbsup2

Fantastic view Paige. Are you already enjoying that view with a cuppa Joe in the morning? And yes, tell us where you got that great chandelier. :woohoo:

[Verandah Man]

Jeff went to Green Bay to visit with his grandma but will probably be on tonight. You may want to wait Andy. You're giving up a great SPH room. Wish I could have it.:goodvibes



Your walls look.....bluegreen to me. :rotfl2: Sorry, there's a wisea$$ in every crowd.



That's right, I now remember Jeff saying something about possibly going to visit his grandmother. "If" we do the 3 day Wonder in May, I will just leave the 10/09 ressie alone, I decided it wasn't worth changing everything over, especially since I would have to put down a $500 deposit to make a new ressie.

I was going to say the wall looked bluegreen as well, but didn't want to be called a smart-tush.............:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[minnieandmickey]

bluegreen here as well....love color.:thumbsup2

[oybolshoi]

Karen, another blue-green verdict here. Can we call that color chameleon? :lmao:

It looks lovely! :thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

OK, all caught up again. I have to start getting ready as I have an 8:30am appointment to get my annual x-rays of my knees. I see my ortho doc on the 25th for my annual check-up.

Good Morning Guys, I'll check back in later, see ya for now.............:wave2:

Edited to add: I'm down another 2# this week(20 lost in all since 1-1-08), almost to my first goal!!!!!

Congrats on the weight loss Andy. :cool1: Keep up the great work.:thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

Well, just in case someone hasn't answered you...he's the only remaining hand animation artist left for Disney. He does some drawings on stage and tells you stories about he got started - his life story is amazing. And then they pull raffle tickets for his drawings. He also does animation classes. Well worth attending is sessions, Becky. Tag along with me and Rick as we won't miss him.

Count me in Heather.:thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

pixiedust: Neil and I have an evening to ourselves tonight - Mom wanted Ellis so I said ok! Cant decide on which restaurant I'll let him take me to though (I see me falling off that wagon tonight:rolleyes1


Talking of Ellis - please send him a teeny bit of pixie dust - he does his next karate belt tomorrow lunchtime so keep those fingers crossed for him.

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: Here you go Ellis. I'm sure you wont' even need it!:thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Congrats on the weight loss Andy. :cool1: Keep up the great work.:thumbsup2



Hi Lori...........:wave: thanks!!! :goodvibes

[goofyfreak]

Hi Andy. Did you get my PM?

[Verandah Man]

Hi Andy. Did you get my PM?



I haven't received anything yet, let me go check and see if it arrived.


Nope, nothing in my PM box, it is completely empty..........:sad2:


How long ago did you send it?

[MinnMick01]

Well, I did it - I had a nap:lmao: ... all that sleeping this morning obviously made me tired:lmao:


I took my nap also Karen. This is really bad. I went to sleep at 10:30 last night got up at 7:00 this morning went to take a nap at about 9:00 and just got up and 1:30. I guess me getting anything done today is out of the question.

[MinnMick01]

Talking of Ellis - please send him a teeny bit of pixie dust - he does his next karate belt tomorrow lunchtime so keep those fingers crossed for him.

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: Good luck tomorrow Ellis, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you. pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[MinnMick01]

It's full of people just meandering round, not knowing what they want. Also you feel like hearded cattle. There queues are so long. I only go there if I have no other option. Rant over - sorry!

I feel the exact same way. For ours there is only one way in and out so that does not make me feel very well either. And I am claustrophobic and that place just puts me over the edge.

[MinnMick01]

Is my wall blue or green ?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030521.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030526.jpg

My cushions!!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030522.jpg



Here is Ellis on his "nutty professor" day at school
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030504.jpg

Your walls are a mix between a sea foam green and a baby blue. Your cusions go nicely with it.

[MinnMick01]

I'm going to take my life in my hands here and just throw out the suggestion that maybe you could apologize to Kelsey. By your posts last night you seemed pretty much ready to act as judge, jury, and executioner and were certain that she had damaged that table. I've found with the kids in our family that it sometimes does them a world of good to see an adult admit to an error and make amends for something.

I know ... Jay and I don't have kids and I don't know your entire situation and it's none of my business anyway. But you seem to have a lot of issues with her, and maybe this is something that could help make a difference.

Bendy's Counseling Service is now closed. :goodvibes

You are correct that I should apologize to Kelsey. And I will on Monday when I get home from work. I was convencied becasue that is the type of thing she would do. She was highly upset about the amount of time I was putting into the table. She kept telling me that I was being selfish by working on it so much. That I should be giving her all of my time. She also told me that she wished it would fall apart. But then when Scott is around I get the comments from her of "oh it looks so nice, I really like it":confused3

Yes you are right there are issues there. I have been attending counceling to help with the issues and it worked for a while but then after this past week again things on my end of fallen off the wagon. She is also going to counceling but she will not discuss anything with her councler so it is not very helpful. Don't get me wrong. I love children but Scotts two had deffinatly made me take a step back and think.

Thank you for the advice.

[Scouter]

The latest I heard is, she isn't going to the Prom. I don't know the whole story, but I was told she and Frank decided not to go. Kids........:headache: :headache: :headache:

Mine too Andy.

I keep telling Sean:"But this is your senior prom, you'll never forget this!
It's important!"

He thinks it's overrated.

[Verandah Man]

Mine too Andy.

I keep telling Sean:"But this is your senior prom, you'll never forget this!
It's important!"

He thinks it's overrated.



That's Angelina's thinking as well. She didn't go to the Prom last year either, but she has gone to all the Homecoming Dances, go figure.........:lmao:

[cntkg1]

Chuck is off coaching basketball and then to a Bucks game tonight. I have season 1 of my absolute favorite show ever! THE LOVE BOAT!!! It'll be a Love Boat marathon for me tonight.

Later!;)

[Verandah Man]

Chuck is off coaching basketball and then to a Bucks game tonight. I have season 1 of my absolute favorite show ever! THE LOVE BOAT!!! It'll be a Love Boat marathon for me tonight.

Later!;)


Enjoy your evening Nancy........:thumbsup2

Hazel and I enjoyed watching The Love Boat when it was on TV...........;)

[DISNEYDUET]

Is my wall blue or green ?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030521.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030526.jpg

My cushions!!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030522.jpg



Here is Ellis on his "nutty professor" day at school
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030504.jpg

Love the walls! They turned out really nice. It looks like a soft green to me. It looks great with the furniture.

Ellis looks fantastic! The coostume turned out great Very smart. :rotfl:

[DISNEYDUET]

Karen are those clowns in your pictures? :scared: Guess Cass isn't satying over any time soon!! :lmao:

[MinnMick01]

I am meeting my parents for dinner tonight so I can get me :angel: back. Hmmm. I have not been cooking while I worked on the table so now I need to get cooking again. I made a pasta with garlic and olive oil sauce already. managed to get one lunch for me and one lunch for Scott and one put in the freezer. I have a crockpot pot roast cooking in Applebees bbq sauce so I can make shredded bbq beef sandwhichs. That will be dinner for Tuesday night. Scott is grilling steak for monday night, I am making shrimp and crab (Mackenzie favorite meal) for Sunday night. So I just have to figure out the rest of the week. Any suggestions. The rest of the week I just need meals that will provide leftovers.

[goofyfreak]

I haven't received anything yet, let me go check and see if it arrived.


Nope, nothing in my PM box, it is completely empty..........:sad2:


How long ago did you send it?

I sent it a few days ago. I'll resend it.:thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

I sent it a few days ago. I'll resend it.:thumbsup2



OK, I got it!!! ;) ;) ;)

[goofyfreak]

Karen, I love the wall. It looks like a light green. But in the close up pic of the pillows it looks more blue. Who cares its really pretty. And I LOVE Ellis' outfit. Scott has one like it in the closet!:rotfl2:

[cntkg1]

Where did everybody goooooooo?????

Anybody out there a tea drinker? Since I've given up coffee and soda I've been drinking tons of tea. My favorite is Earl Grey but I have to have decaf. Anybody know of a good decaf tea I could switch around with?

And please, none of that Lipton junk. :sad2:

[oybolshoi]

Nancy darling, why don't you try some chamomile tea? It's herbal so you don't have to worry about caffeine, and it's also very soothing. I find that when my crohn goblin is growling the chamomile settles it down quite nicely.

Placebo effect or natural medicine ... you be the judge! :thumbsup2

I usually buy Republic of Tea - they sell those spiffy round flow-throw teabags and I think there are 50 bags to a container (about $9.00 here in Stinktown).

Where did everybody goooooooo?????

Anybody out there a tea drinker? Since I've given up coffee and soda I've been drinking tons of tea. My favorite is Earl Grey but I have to have decaf. Anybody know of a good decaf tea I could switch around with?

And please, none of that Lipton junk. :sad2:

[cntkg1]

Thanks B. That's another tea I do like a lot. It reminds me of when I lived in Germany as a kid and it's all I drank when I lost my kidney. Sounds grim doesn't it? I would love a cup of that right now.:lovestruc

So Republic of Tea sounds familiar. Is that an Alterra purchase? Or maybe I saw it at Panera. Is it the one that comes in a tall skinny can?

I found some really good stuff at Sam's during the holiday's that was caffeine free but I drank it all down already.

BTW...Great update Bendy.:cool1:

Nancy darling, why don't you try some chamomile tea? It's herbal so you don't have to worry about caffeine, and it's also very soothing. I find that when my crohn goblin is growling the chamomile settles it down quite nicely.

Placebo effect or natural medicine ... you be the judge! :thumbsup2

I usually buy Republic of Tea - they sell those spiffy round flow-throw teabags and I think there are 50 bags to a container (about $9.00 here in Stinktown).

[oybolshoi]

Republic of Tea is sold in the canisters, yes. They sell it at Panera but if you have a World Market in your area you should look at buying it there instead. Panera overcharges for it.

Our grocery stores also sell it in the organic / health food aisle, but they also overcharge.

Glad you liked the update - it wasn't really funny this time, but I can't be a comedian every day. :rotfl2:

Thanks B. That's another tea I do like a lot. It reminds me of when I lived in Germany as a kid and it's all I drank when I lost my kidney. Sounds grim doesn't it? I would love a cup of that right now.:lovestruc

So Republic of Tea sounds familiar. Is that an Alterra purchase? Or maybe I saw it at Panera. Is it the one that comes in a tall skinny can?

I found some really good stuff at Sam's during the holiday's that was caffeine free but I drank it all down already.

BTW...Great update Bendy.:cool1:

[cntkg1]

Republic of Tea is sold in the canisters, yes. They sell it at Panera but if you have a World Market in your area you should look at buying it there instead. Panera overcharges for it.

Our grocery stores also sell it in the organic / health food aisle, but they also overcharge.

Glad you liked the update - it wasn't really funny this time, but I can't be a comedian every day. :rotfl2:

Yup, we got a World Market. Brand spankin' new too! I'll go tomorrow B. Thanks for the tip.:flower3:

[disgrits]

1. Great update Bendy Girl.:thumbsup2

2. I received the chandelier from my friends for my birthday. I think they bought it online as Disneyshopping.com. I already checked and it is no longer there.:headache:

3. I liked hearing about Ducky........

4. Seasoned cruisers, tell me more about the auctions please.:goodvibes

5. Anyone have more Eastern cruise pics or ideas for our BoB cruise? It seems so far away, and we haven't talked much about it lately it seems...........:confused3

6. Walt and Di - I am still drooling over the idea of the food y'all will have next weekend in Louisiana!:lovestruc

Hope you are all having a great weekend.:thumbsup2

[disgrits]

Republic of Tea is sold in the canisters, yes. They sell it at Panera but if you have a World Market in your area you should look at buying it there instead. Panera overcharges for it.

Our grocery stores also sell it in the organic / health food aisle, but they also overcharge.

Glad you liked the update - it wasn't really funny this time, but I can't be a comedian every day. :rotfl2:

You soooo need to visit Asia if you like World Market. Some of the stuff I saw in there was at least 3X the price that you would pay in Asia. Bangkok is awesome! I know I know, I've told you that before!

[cntkg1]

So I'm on disc 2 of The Love Boat. Geeeez, is this ever corny. But I still love it!!

Wow, how times have changed. Guests are allowed to bring friends on the ship to say goodbye, paper money is being exchanged at times, and the cabins are HUGE!! :rotfl2:

The captain is never in the bridge, Julie never works, Isaac works in every bar on the ship and only dries glasses, Doc is a little piggy and Gopher...well I don't quite know what he is supposed to be doing. What does a yeoman purser actually do on a ship?

I'm loving the cruise attire too. The guys in plaid pants, flowered shirts, big wide white belts, white shoes and black socks. The women in their short, short, short shorts, and wedged shoes that go about 5 inches high. :rotfl2:

Oh my, these goes a yellow leisure suit!!! :rotfl2:

[disgrits]

I'm a thread killer! I'm off to take a bath since I must stink so much!

[cntkg1]

I'm a thread killer! I'm off to take a bath since I must stink so much!


You no stinky Sistah....come back!!:rotfl:

[oybolshoi]

Don't go away ... I was just responding to the eaters and drinkers on the food porn thread.

I have some pictures I could post some day of our Eastern cruise, but they're nothing like Nancy's. Those are postcard quality shots - I actually saved one to my comptuer at work and am using it as a screen saver (until IT comes over and smacks me around). :thumbsup2

[oybolshoi]

BTW Paige ... the only thing we ever shop at World Market for is cheap booze and cheap tea! :rotfl2:

Everything else is waaaaaay overpriced, like you said.

[cntkg1]

Don't go away ... I was just responding to the eaters and drinkers on the food porn thread.

I have some pictures I could post some day of our Eastern cruise, but they're nothing like Nancy's. Those are postcard quality shots - I actually saved one to my comptuer at work and am using it as a screen saver (until IT comes over and smacks me around). :thumbsup2


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Not all those pictures were mine B. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[oybolshoi]

Well you posted them and I didn't see any credits to other photographers so I just assumed you were the geeeeeeee-kneeeeeeee-us behind them.

I feel so misled now ... so dirty and used. :rotfl2:

[cntkg1]

Well you posted them and I didn't see any credits to other photographers so I just assumed you were the geeeeeeee-kneeeeeeee-us behind them.

I feel so misled now ... so dirty and used. :rotfl2:

:flower3: Forgive me? :flower3:

[oybolshoi]

:flower3: Forgive me? :flower3:

Of course I do. But now I feel like I'd better get that picture off of my computer before I get smacked with a copyright violation. :lmao:

[MinnMick01]

Very relaxing night. Went to dinner with the folks. That did not sit to well with me. Time for some tea to calm the stomach. I have to agree with B that chamomile is very soothing. Got to spend about an hour snuggled up on the couch with Mac watching tv. Really odd for me. I never sit still long enough to watch a whole show. In the hour I only got up one time to check the crock pot. Now that she is in bed I need to go cut the meat up for sandwhiches.

[oybolshoi]

Just found a few really funny emoticon / smilies ...


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/whacky111.gif


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance004.gif


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance011.gif

[Timon]

Evening bobers :wave2:

Been busy with some projects, I am almost done though :woohoo:

I am a DJ widow tonight and I am waiting for some DVD's to burn so I thought I would share some pics from our Eastern Caribben cruise in 2005 :thumbsup2

This was a great cruise even though we booked a Western and got diverted to the Eastern Caribbean because of Hurricane Wilma.

A lot of Bobers were actually on the cruise right before us and this was the cruise where we got to meet Mike and Robin :cool1:

Some St. Martin pics..

Pulling into St Martin..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_009.jpg

The Magic docked...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_033.jpg

On my way to the water taxi..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_042.jpg


Leaving the pier..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_043.jpg


Welcome to the Island

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_052.jpg


I stopped here to get an autograph for Rob but the Yoda Guy wasn't there

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_053.jpg


The main touristy road

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_056.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_057.jpg


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_061.jpg

Great Bay Beach

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_062.jpg


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_063.jpg



My strawberry smoothie self portrait :lmao: Hey, I had to prove I was there! :rolleyes:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_066.jpg


Back to the ship!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_068.jpg

Views of the port area from deck 10

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_075.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_078.jpg

[GOS]

Is my wall blue or green ?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030521.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030526.jpg

My cushions!!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030522.jpg

Here is Ellis on his "nutty professor" day at school
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1030504.jpg

Love the cushions Karen..very now. I woul say green, but its nice anyway. Ellis looked good as well.

[Karen Mouse]

Karen are those clowns in your pictures? :scared: Guess Cass isn't satying over any time soon!! :lmao:

:rotfl2: No, they are sort of wierd musicians...bought the paintings in Greece last year and got them framed.

So, most people reckon greeny blue:rolleyes: - me too if I'm honest... oh well, I like it... everybody who has come in has called it duck egg blue:rolleyes:

Thanks for all your pixie dust for Ellis:goodvibes - I'm sure he'll karate chop his way to his new belt with no problem:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Cass - more photos please - those were fab:thumbsup2 :cool1:

I cant wait! :yay: - the shops look nice and the beach looks great. Is that the beach where the planes nearly knock your head off or has I got my ports mixed up?:confused3

[medicalman]

Evening bobers :wave2:

Been busy with some projects, I am almost done though :woohoo:

I am a DJ widow tonight and I am waiting for some DVD's to burn so I thought I would share some pics from our Eastern Caribben cruise in 2005 :thumbsup2

This was a great cruise even though we booked a Western and got diverted to the Eastern Caribbean because of Hurricane Wilma.

A lot of Bobers were actually on the cruise right before us and this was the cruise where we got to meet Mike and Robin :cool1:

Some St. Martin pics..

Pulling into St Martin..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_009.jpg

The Magic docked...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_033.jpg

On my way to the water taxi..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_042.jpg


Leaving the pier..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_043.jpg


Welcome to the Island

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_052.jpg


I stopped here to get an autograph for Rob but the Yoda Guy wasn't there

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_053.jpg


The main touristy road

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_056.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_057.jpg


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_061.jpg

Great Bay Beach

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_062.jpg


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_063.jpg



My strawberry smoothie self portrait :lmao: Hey, I had to prove I was there! :rolleyes:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_066.jpg


Back to the ship!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_068.jpg

Views of the port area from deck 10

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_075.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_078.jpg


oh wow st martin:confused3 looks really nice

[cntkg1]

Just found a few really funny emoticon / smilies ...


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/whacky111.gif


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance004.gif


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/dance011.gif

Those are hilarious Bendy. I rarely venture off page one of my smilie list. I need to get out more.:rotfl:

[cntkg1]

Cass, those pictures are awesome. Do you have any at Maho Beach? Karen, that's where the planes fly in. I think I might be able to post some of those myself, but I'll have to look for them.

So here's a question for Cass, Mike/Robin, Walt and Di. Now that you finally went on a Western, which itinerary did you like the best? Eastern or Western?

Off to buy me some good tea. Later all.

[GOS]

Evening bobers :wave2:

Been busy with some projects, I am almost done though :woohoo:

I am a DJ widow tonight and I am waiting for some DVD's to burn so I thought I would share some pics from our Eastern Caribben cruise in 2005 :thumbsup2

This was a great cruise even though we booked a Western and got diverted to the Eastern Caribbean because of Hurricane Wilma.

A lot of Bobers were actually on the cruise right before us and this was the cruise where we got to meet Mike and Robin :cool1:

Some St. Martin pics..

Pulling into St Martin..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_009.jpg

The Magic docked...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_033.jpg

On my way to the water taxi..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_042.jpg


Leaving the pier..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_043.jpg


Welcome to the Island

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_052.jpg


I stopped here to get an autograph for Rob but the Yoda Guy wasn't there

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_053.jpg


The main touristy road

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_056.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_057.jpg


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_061.jpg

Great Bay Beach

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_062.jpg


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_063.jpg



My strawberry smoothie self portrait :lmao: Hey, I had to prove I was there! :rolleyes:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_066.jpg


Back to the ship!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_068.jpg

Views of the port area from deck 10

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_075.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Day14_20051025_078.jpg

Lovely photos Cass. Can't wait to go now. St Maartin looks very welcoming.

[goofyfreak]

Cass, those pictures are awesome. Do you have any at Maho Beach? Karen, that's where the planes fly in. I think I might be able to post some of those myself, but I'll have to look for them.

So here's a question for Cass, Mike/Robin, Walt and Di. Now that you finally went on a Western, which itinerary did you like the best? Eastern or Western?

Off to buy me some good tea. Later all.

I know I wasnt' asked but I love the eastern way more than the western. We only went on the western last time for Mike and Missy. They had never done it before. We had done both and preferred the Eastern. And still do. That's my 2 cents worth, even though you didn't ask.:rotfl2:

[goofyfreak]

Cass, I love the pics. I can't wait to go!!!

[GOS]

Just a few photos (not mine) of David Winter Cottages:

http://www.davidwintercottages.com/images/silent-sml.jpg

http://www.davidwintercottages.com/images/shepherd06.jpg

http://www.davidwintercottages.com/images/foley06.jpg

I've been collecting for about 25 years now and I have run out of room. David has also stopped making any more, as the demand for these lovely sculptures as completely stopped.

[Verandah Man]

Well, it's very hard to believe, but I didn't get out of bed until 10:00am this morning, and I'm not even sick..............:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


Although, I did receive a wrong number text message on my cell phone at 1:45 this morning. I never heard the phone, but Angelina did and woke me up by screaming, "Dad, your cell phone is ringing." It did take me a little while to get back to sleep after that........:sad2:


OK, time to play a little catch up here.

[Verandah Man]

Seasoned cruisers, tell me more about the auctions please.:goodvibes


Hi Paige--the last time I was on the ship, there were an outfit called Park West who was holding auctions during the cruise. This is not the auction that I got my Ducky Williams litho at.

Back on our August 2004 a Silent Auction was held on deck 4 and several pieces of Disney articles were up for auction. There was Disney art, a DCL Captain's hat, articles from the ship, etc... At each article up for bid were sheets of paper where a passenger could write their name, cabin number, and the bid they wanted to place. Each article had a starting bid price. I believe it was the last night of the cruise, around 8pm, when the bidding ended and the winners were announced. Some of the bidding on the more popular items got real crazy near the final minutes. That's when I lost out on the Ducky Williams litho of Memories of Walt, it got to a price far higher than I was willing to pay. I was able to get another Ducky Williams litho that night for $250.

[MinnMick01]

Good Morning Everyone

[MinnMick01]

I am so excited. We paid for our DL tickets in cash, and now we have all the money to pay for our hotel in cash also. :banana:


So all that is left is finding some place to board our dog, the daily stuff like food and suveniors, and of course gas getting out there.

[Verandah Man]

I know I wasnt' asked but I love the eastern way more than the western. We only went on the western last time for Mike and Missy. They had never done it before. We had done both and preferred the Eastern. And still do. That's my 2 cents worth, even though you didn't ask.:rotfl2:


Lori, don't feel bad :sad1: I wasn't asked either :rolleyes: but I like the Eastern more myself as well...........;) ;) ;)

Love Ya Nan...........:goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

OK, I'm about to throw this laptop of mine against the wall, looks like it is time to take it to the repair shop. The screen goes completely black as I am typing, this just started a few days ago. I bought the extended 3 year warranty, and it expires this July. At least I still have my desktop to work with while this gets repaired. :rolleyes:

[MinnMick01]

I hate trying to find a place to board the dog. I wish I could trust the neighbors enough to watch her but after what happened with the cruise there is no way.

It looks like the going rate is going to be about $30.00 a day so about $240.00 for the whole time. I guess that is not bad. It is just that our dog does not have alot of needs. She needs her food filled up one time a day (if that, when we are gone she usually does not eat) and she needs to be let out in the morning, evening and then right before bed. That is it. She really does not play and does not like going on walks.

[Timon]

Cass - more photos please - those were fab:thumbsup2 :cool1:

I cant wait! :yay: - the shops look nice and the beach looks great. Is that the beach where the planes nearly knock your head off or has I got my ports mixed up?:confused3


Karen, I have some pics of Maho Beach where the planes take off but they are from 2003 and not digital. I think it was Heather that said that the beach is all eroded now and doesn't look as nice. I will try to find some recent pics on the net for you.

Here's a satellite view of the lower part of St Martin. I've put Maho Bay on there so you can see where it is in relation to the cruise ship dock.

http://www.cassworld.ca/images/stmartin.jpg

Cass, those pictures are awesome. Do you have any at Maho Beach? Karen, that's where the planes fly in. I think I might be able to post some of those myself, but I'll have to look for them.

So here's a question for Cass, Mike/Robin, Walt and Di. Now that you finally went on a Western, which itinerary did you like the best? Eastern or Western?

Off to buy me some good tea. Later all.


Personally I prefer the Western but I'm not a fan on Cozumel. But I really like Grand Cayman and I enjoyed what I saw of Key West.

However, I love St Thomas!!!! And I love the extra day at sea. It really makes a difference having that extra day, seems like the cruise is longer.

If I had my choice I would like to have a Western with Grand Cayman, Key West and then an extra day at sea instead of stopping at Cozumel. :woohoo:

[Timon]

I hate trying to find a place to board the dog. I wish I could trust the neighbors enough to watch her but after what happened with the cruise there is no way.

It looks like the going rate is going to be about $30.00 a day so about $240.00 for the whole time. I guess that is not bad. It is just that our dog does not have alot of needs. She needs her food filled up one time a day (if that, when we are gone she usually does not eat) and she needs to be let out in the morning, evening and then right before bed. That is it. She really does not play and does not like going on walks.

Wow, wish my dogs were that easy to care for :eek: All my dogs want to do is play and go for walks :lmao: And they enjoy visiting the backyard many times each day :rolleyes:

I don't recall, did you ever post a pic of your doggie???

[MinnMick01]

I have narrowed it down to two kennels. Now I just have to make a decision on which one to go with. :confused3 I guess I will talk them over with Scott when he gets up and see what he thinks.

Then I have to look for the dogs shot records. They could be anywhere.

[MinnMick01]

Wow, wish my dogs were that easy to care for :eek: All my dogs want to do is play and go for walks :lmao: And they enjoy visiting the backyard many times each day :rolleyes:

I don't recall, did you ever post a pic of your doggie???

No I did not post a picture. They few we have all make her look like we never feed her. I told Scott I need to take some more of her but she sleeps with him all day and then me all night so I keep forgetting when she is awake.

She does not need much care at all is why I hate to have to take her somewhere with strangers and pay for them to take care of her.

That and it means I have to get some more shots for her and get her flea and tick diped. All more added costs.

[MinnMick01]

Well little one wants me to play candyland with her so I am off to do that.


I need a nap already and it is not even 9:00.

[Dyerneeds]

I'm trying to decide if Hazel and I should go on a 3 day Wonder cruise while we are in Florida this May. We arrive in Florida on Wednesday afternoon and the Wonder sails on Thursday and arrives back on Sunday morning, our flight home from Orlando is at 12:45pm on that Sunday, which gives us enough time to catch our flight home. The price for the cruise for the two of us w/taxes and port charges is $1072 for a cat 12.

I'm crunching some numbers. "If" I used the $$ we have applied for the 10/09 cruise, that would just about pay for the May cruise, then I could rebook the 10/09 cruise again, we would just lose our SPH cabin and some of the onboard credits, but we would get some new onboard credits for rebooking onboard. OK, I'm thinking out loud and need some suggestions as to what to do.

Numbers Boy, where are you??? I know, you are busy doing Income Tax Returns...........:rolleyes1


Edited to add: "If" we do the 3 day Wonder in May, I will just leave the 10/09 ressie alone, I decided it wasn't worth changing everything over, especially since I would have to put down a $500 deposit to make a new ressie.

hmm. tough decision. we struggled over whether to do an oct cruise this year or wdw at xmas.(went with the xmas),:santa:
i liked the wonder cruises but they fly by so fast.
it would be great to be on that ship!!!:woohoo:
i think you should go on the cruise so we can see cruise pics.!!:thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

Chuck is off coaching basketball and then to a Bucks game tonight. I have season 1 of my absolute favorite show ever! THE LOVE BOAT!!! It'll be a Love Boat marathon for me tonight.

Later!;)

So I'm on disc 2 of The Love Boat. Geeeez, is this ever corny. But I still love it!!

Wow, how times have changed. Guests are allowed to bring friends on the ship to say goodbye, paper money is being exchanged at times, and the cabins are HUGE!! :rotfl2:

The captain is never in the bridge, Julie never works, Isaac works in every bar on the ship and only dries glasses, Doc is a little piggy and Gopher...well I don't quite know what he is supposed to be doing. What does a yeoman purser actually do on a ship?

I'm loving the cruise attire too. The guys in plaid pants, flowered shirts, big wide white belts, white shoes and black socks. The women in their short, short, short shorts, and wedged shoes that go about 5 inches high. :rotfl2:

Oh my, these goes a yellow leisure suit!!! :rotfl2:

the love boat....soon will be making another run... the love boat...:rolleyes1
and episodes with charro yet? pirate:
and dont be picking on julie. she's a babe.:cheer2:
me likey those short shorts.:cool2:
see, those knee high tube socks were all the rage back then eh?:laughing:

[Karen Mouse]

Karen, I have some pics of Maho Beach where the planes take off but they are from 2003 and not digital. I think it was Heather that said that the beach is all eroded now and doesn't look as nice. I will try to find some recent pics on the net for you.

Here's a satellite view of the lower part of St Martin. I've put Maho Bay on there so you can see where it is in relation to the cruise ship dock.

http://www.cassworld.ca/images/stmartin.jpg

Thanks Cass.:thumbsup2

I jus think seeing a plane come in that close would be awesome (and more than a little scarey:scared1: ).

I guess you need to know the flight schedules into the island to see if we'd be lucky :confused3

[Karen Mouse]

Ellis did his karate grading - they dont tell them whether they've passed or not (but I think he has:goodvibes )

He'll be a yellow ands white stripe grade once they give out the belts after Easter.:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/228024

I just gotta see this:yay:

[Dyerneeds]

Cass, those pictures are awesome. Do you have any at Maho Beach? Karen, that's where the planes fly in. I think I might be able to post some of those myself, but I'll have to look for them.

So here's a question for Cass, Mike/Robin, Walt and Di. Now that you finally went on a Western, which itinerary did you like the best? Eastern or Western?

Off to buy me some good tea. Later all.

I know I wasnt' asked but I love the eastern way more than the western. We only went on the western last time for Mike and Missy. They had never done it before. We had done both and preferred the Eastern. And still do. That's my 2 cents worth, even though you didn't ask.:rotfl2:

Lori, don't feel bad :sad1: I wasn't asked either :rolleyes: but I like the Eastern more myself as well...........;) ;) ;)

Love Ya Nan...........:goodvibes

well we're special and WE were asked.:rotfl2: , and we both liked the eastern
more. (but glad we finally got to do the western)

[Dyerneeds]

great eastern pics cass.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

off to the nursing home to see robins parents.
wish us luck.:grouphug:

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.sunsetbeachbar.com/Members/Norbert/phot_1145225933

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.st-maarten.com/

[Verandah Man]

http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/228024

I just gotta see this:yay:



OK, what is that I just did in my pants??? :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[oybolshoi]

Jay and I also prefer the Eastern over the Western. We love the extra day at sea and the islands just seem more tropical to us. Cozumel and Key West really didn't do much for us, and Costa Maya was still fairly undeveloped in 2004 (Hurricane Ivan diverted us from Grand Cayman).

Here's a couple of pics from St. Martin ... we didn't take very many. It's a beautiful island and the water is an incredible shade of blue. These pics were taken while we were on our morning excursion - the 12-metre regatta! We both highly recommend this - it's so much fun but it's also a lot of work. But how often will any of us get to sail in an America's Cup yacht? And Cass, we were on a Canadian yacht and our team won!! Go Canada!! :cheer2:

Look at us!
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/oybolshoi/191.jpg

Your lives are in my hands ... and I can't see!!!
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/oybolshoi/186.jpg

The Magic docked in Phillipsburg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/oybolshoi/193.jpg

[Timon]

Ellis did his karate grading - they dont tell them whether they've passed or not (but I think he has:goodvibes )

He'll be a yellow ands white stripe grade once they give out the belts after Easter.:goodvibes

Woo hooo Go Ellis :woohoo:

http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/228024

I just gotta see this:yay:

Yeah, that's what i said! I had checked the airport website and got the schedules and waited for the Air France 747 to land but it was late and we had to get back to the ship so be prepared for the planes to be delayed.

great eastern pics cass.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

When I was going through my pics, I was looking in the background for you guys just in case I got you again but I didn't. I found a pic on CC that I thought was you two but these people were in white shirts and I think you were wearing a lime green shirt that day right?

[Verandah Man]

OK, this is me now............:surfweb:.............my laptop is in a million pieces on the livingroom floor..............just kidding people, I only turned it off because it was driving me so :crazy:

[Timon]

J
Look at us!
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l213/oybolshoi/191.jpg


That's awesome Bendy!!! :thumbsup2 Go Canucks Go!!! :woohoo:

That's a really good shot of you guys, did they take it for you and sell it???

It looks like something we would do if I didn't have joint pain.

[Timon]

OK, this is me now............:surfweb:.............my laptop is in a million pieces on the livingroom floor..............just kidding people, I only turned it off because it was driving me so :crazy:

Here's some pixiedust: for you and your laptop :goodvibes

[medicalman]

http://www.st-maarten.com/

Wow it looks fantastic. Its torture having to wait until next oct to go.
What have you got planned for st maaten? Seeing the planes coming over that beach would b awesome:dance3:

[oybolshoi]

That's awesome Bendy!!! :thumbsup2 Go Canucks Go!!! :woohoo:

That's a really good shot of you guys, did they take it for you and sell it???

It looks like something we would do if I didn't have joint pain.

Yeah, they had their "guys" following both yachts at one point during the race and told us when to look at the camera so they could get a good group shot.

And of course once it was over they took us back to their little store to sell us stuff (but they also gave us "free" rum punch!!!). I think we paid about $15 for the picture, but like I said ... how often does anyone in the "real" world get a chance to sail on a racing yacht?

And I hear ya on the pain thing ... although that trip for me was made difficult because of the issues I was having with Endo. I just gave myself a stern talking to that morning and said ... "Self, you and your ovarian cysts are just going to have to suck it up because we're going to have some freaking fun. You just wait until this afternoon to start firing those pain receptors and we'll talk vicodin then!" :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

It worked, too! ;)

I think with chronic pain it would be harder, but you can tell the tour operators that you don't want to be involved in any "work" and they'll just let you come along for the ride. It really was a fun experience - one of the highlights of the cruise for us. :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Here's some pixiedust: for you and your laptop :goodvibes



Thanks Cass!!! :goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

Loved the pics Bendy, how cool for you!!!!! :thumbsup2

[Timon]

off to the nursing home to see robins parents.
wish us luck.:grouphug:

Good luck guys!! :thumbsup2 pixiedust:

[Karen Mouse]

Great photos Benda:thumbsup2 - you look like a real "action girl!"

[Karen Mouse]

Wow it looks fantastic. Its torture having to wait until next oct to go.
What have you got planned for st maaten? Seeing the planes coming over that beach would b awesome:dance3:


Have nothing planned yet for either port. Not done any research yet. I would love to see a plane come in but like Cass said you got to check out the schedules and hope one is due the time we are in port. I could happily sit in Sunset beach bar sipping coctails watching a 747 whizz over my head:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

OK, what is that I just did in my pants??? :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

:scared: Tip for Andy - Take extra swimming shorts to the beach that day:lmao:

[oybolshoi]

Loved the pics Bendy, how cool for you!!!!! :thumbsup2

Thanks Andy - definitely a fun excursion. We got our money's worth, that's for sure.

Great photos Benda:thumbsup2 - you look like a real "action girl!"

:rotfl2: Action girl ... usually my exercise on vacation is the arm / wrist motion used to lift the drink to my mouth. :lmao:

It didn't hurt that I spent most of the cruise working along side the "captain" in the blue polo. Mark, I think his name was, and he was from Australia and he was dreamy. :love: Once the race was over he asked me if I wanted to "drive" the yacht. :thumbsup2

[cntkg1]

I know I wasnt' asked but I love the eastern way more than the western. We only went on the western last time for Mike and Missy. They had never done it before. We had done both and preferred the Eastern. And still do. That's my 2 cents worth, even though you didn't ask.:rotfl2:

Sorry Lori. I really am interested in what EVERYONE thinks. I only asked the other three because they were so worried about being re-routed to another Eastern. :flower3:

Just a few photos (not mine) of David Winter Cottages:

http://www.davidwintercottages.com/images/silent-sml.jpg

http://www.davidwintercottages.com/images/shepherd06.jpg

http://www.davidwintercottages.com/images/foley06.jpg

I've been collecting for about 25 years now and I have run out of room. David has also stopped making any more, as the demand for these lovely sculptures as completely stopped.

Those look beautiful Heather. We collected are certain brand name of Christmas Village houses but they got too expensive for us.

Lori, don't feel bad :sad1: I wasn't asked either :rolleyes: but I like the Eastern more myself as well...........;) ;) ;)

Love Ya Nan...........:goodvibes

Love ya too And.....:goodvibes

the love boat....soon will be making another run... the love boat...:rolleyes1
and episodes with charro yet? pirate:
and dont be picking on julie. she's a babe.:cheer2:
me likey those short shorts.:cool2:
see, those knee high tube socks were all the rage back then eh?:laughing:

Yes Charro was in one already. And those tube socks were popular back then. Key words here Mike....."Back then". :rotfl:

http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/228024

I just gotta see this:yay:

I'll go look for some other pics Karen. That one was amazing!!


:rotfl2: Action girl ... usually my exercise on vacation is the arm / wrist motion used to lift the drink to my mouth. :lmao:



Ahhhh yes. I call them the "12 ounce curls". :rotfl:

[cntkg1]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/Maho5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/Maho4.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/maho3.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/Maho2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/47b5ce10b31Maho1.jpg

Maho Beach pics compliments of Jo and Danny.

[Karen Mouse]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/Maho5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/Maho4.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/maho3.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/Maho2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/47b5ce10b31Maho1.jpg

Maho Beach pics compliments of Jo and Danny.

Are you going to do this Nancy?

Cass - how do I find the schedule for the airport? I know ita too early to look yet but how did you know a plane was due in?

[MinnMick01]

So I am starting to research our 10 year anniversary trip. I would like to do a Hawaii Cruise. Scott had never been. So it is time to start looking now to see what is out there.

[cntkg1]

Are you going to do this Nancy?

Cass - how do I find the schedule for the airport? I know ita too early to look yet but how did you know a plane was due in?

We're not really sure what we'll do this time Karen. If Maho Beach doesn't have it's beach anymore, then I'd have to find a different one that we can see the planes from. I would love to see those planes. :thumbsup2

[GOS]

We're not really sure what we'll do this time Karen. If Maho Beach doesn't have it's beach anymore, then I'd have to find a different one that we can see the planes from. I would love to see those planes. :thumbsup2

I'm not surprised it doesn't have its beach anymore. :scared1: The island looks amazing though.

[oybolshoi]

The Guavaberry Emporium is sure going to be a happening place ... why don't you all join us there? ;)

Actually, Jay and I never made it over to the French side of the island, so we really want to do that when we're in port this time. I guess we'll go Guavaberry once we get back to the Dutch side of the island. :thumbsup2

[medicalman]

You need to put [ img ] the url address here [ /img ] but don't leave any spaces like I did on this example or it won't work. Good Luck ;)

ok lets give it a try:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg

[cntkg1]

The Guavaberry Emporium is sure going to be a happening place ... why don't you all join us there? ;)

Actually, Jay and I never made it over to the French side of the island, so we really want to do that when we're in port this time. I guess we'll go Guavaberry once we get back to the Dutch side of the island. :thumbsup2


Sounds great B. As long as I don't have my first GB Smoothie at 10:00 am!!:rotfl2:

[cntkg1]

ok lets give it a try:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg

It worked Cath/Sean!!:thumbsup2

[medicalman]

oops sorry it didnt work:confused3
lets try it again:
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[oybolshoi]

Sounds great B. As long as I don't have my first GB Smoothie at 10:00 am!!:rotfl2:

Not even I could do that ... I'm thinking that around 3PM one or six or eighteen guavaberry coladas might taste pretty darn good. The real question is how many extra suitcases will Jay and I need in order to bring home the booze we're planning to purchase? :rotfl2:

[medicalman]

oops sorry it didnt work:confused3
lets try it again:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg[/IMG]
here we go:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg

[cntkg1]

Not even I could do that ... I'm thinking that around 3PM one or six or eighteen guavaberry coladas might taste pretty darn good. The real question is how many extra suitcases will Jay and I need in order to bring home the booze we're planning to purchase? :rotfl2:

You better bring along a lot of money too. I'm sure by then all airlines will follow United's lead and charge 25.00 per extra suitcase. We might have to just drink it all on the ship instead. :rotfl2:

here we go:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg

Good afternoon Cath/Sean!! :flower3:

[medicalman]

You better bring along a lot of money too. I'm sure by then all airlines will follow United's lead and charge 25.00 per extra suitcase. We might have to just drink it all on the ship instead. :rotfl2:



Good afternoon Cath/Sean!! :flower3:

Hi Nancy
Olivia did this, shes the clever one, she got advice from Andy. Have you been on the eastern cruise before? It looks so fantastic, we cant wait to go but my its a long time off:woohoo:

[cntkg1]

Thanks for the Tea Tip too B. (Say that 5 x's really fast). :lmao:

I bought Vanilla Almond Tea, Ginger Peach, and Chamomile Lemon. I'm loving the Vanilla Almond. :love:

[cntkg1]

Hi Nancy
Olivia did this, shes the clever one, she got advice from Andy. Have you been on the eastern cruise before? It looks so fantastic, we cant wait to go but my its a long time off:woohoo:


Our first cruise was an Eastern in Oct 05. We liked it much more than the Western last year. I really do like that extra sea day we get on the Eastern. I have to agree with Brenda. The eastern is so much more Caribbean and tropical. :lovestruc

[cntkg1]

Hi Nancy
Olivia did this, shes the clever one, she got advice from Andy. Have you been on the eastern cruise before? It looks so fantastic, we cant wait to go but my its a long time off:woohoo:

That Andy man is so sweet isn't he? :hug: We spent an entire day together in Cyber world in 05. He helped me with all my door magnets and taught me how to post pictures and email pictures to him. I felt a little guilty spending so much time with a married man, but his wife Hazel didn't mind at all. :rotfl2:

[medicalman]

oops!!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg

[Verandah Man]

here we go:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg




Good Job!!! :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

That Andy man is so sweet isn't he? :hug: We spent an entire day together in Cyber world in 05. He helped me with all my door magnets and taught me how to post pictures and email pictures to him. I felt a little guilty spending so much time with a married man, but his wife Hazel didn't mind at all. :rotfl2:



Nope, not at all.............it kept me out of her hair all day...........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

The Guavaberry Emporium is sure going to be a happening place ... why don't you all join us there? ;)

Sounds like alcohol will be involved;) - Count me in:rotfl2:

[cntkg1]

Sounds like alcohol will be involved;) - Count me in:rotfl2::lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

Just did a search on Maho beach - most people say not to bother til mid afternoon *** thats when the planes tend to come in...and that the bridge goes up at 5pm so you need to leave the beach about 3.30pm to make sure you're back on the ship in time.

So... what to do in the morning?? I guess I'll just have to drink guavaberry cocktails, shop and find another beach to while away the time:cool1:

[Karen Mouse]

OOOOOOHHH, I'm getting all excited again doing a bit of research for the cruise - why is it so far away though:sad1: - I neeeeeeeeeeed to go sooner:yay:

[Karen Mouse]

post some more eastern photos people:cool1:

I need another "fix"

[Karen Mouse]

Does this thread get shut at 3500 posts???

Where is Number Boy? - we'll need a new one soon:eek:

[cntkg1]

Just did a search on Maho beach - most people say not to bother til mid afternoon *** thats when the planes tend to come in...and that the bridge goes up at 5pm so you need to leave the beach about 3.30pm to make sure you're back on the ship in time.

So... what to do in the morning?? I guess I'll just have to drink guavaberry cocktails, shop and find another beach to while away the time:cool1:

Yeah, that was a concern of mine too Karen. Since it's not a Disney excursion DCL will not hold the ship for you. Our friends did Maho and she watched the clock like a hawk. I'd rather pay a little more to have the guaranty that the ship waits.

I think I learned my lesson in Cozumel. Our excursion ran way over it's time and there were 15 of us running for the ship and made it just in time. I know DCL would have waited because it was one of their excursions, but it still made us all nervous. :scared1:

[cntkg1]

Does this thread get shut at 3500 posts???

Where is Number Boy? - we'll need a new one soon:eek:


Between you and I we can take this to the end Karen. Maybe Andy would like to help???

[Karen Mouse]

Lets do it Nancy - we can be Thelma and Louise and run this thread int othe distance:lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

Lori's light is on too - come and play Lori!

[cntkg1]

You think a Mod is watching us? Let's say only nice things about her though. :love:

[Karen Mouse]

Yeah, that was a concern of mine too Karen. Since it's not a Disney excursion DCL will not hold the ship for you. Our friends did Maho and she watched the clock like a hawk. I'd rather pay a little more to have the guaranty that the ship waits.

I think I learned my lesson in Cozumel. Our excursion ran way over it's time and there were 15 of us running for the ship and made it just in time. I know DCL would have waited because it was one of their excursions, but it still made us all nervous. :scared1:

Can you imagine being stuck *** the bridge is up:scared1: - I'd be "Shut the g*d-damned bridge already - I have a ship to catch":scared1:

[cntkg1]

C'mon Lori. We can do this without the boys. :thumbsup2

[Karen Mouse]

You think a Mod is watching us? Let's say only nice things about her though. :love:


I'm more interested if a tag fairy is watching;) - "Hi tag fairy:hug: - quote me":flower3:

[Karen Mouse]

I also searched on Trunk Bay and some are saying its too crowded and too touristy and too far away - ie 4 hour trip - 2 hours are getting there and back:rolleyes: - more research needed I guess:rolleyes:



Ooooooh - its running slow! - are we grinding to a halt?:lmao:

[cntkg1]

This thing is running slower than molasses!! :snooty:

[Karen Mouse]

Is Number Boy waiting in the wings ready to pounce on 3500:lmao:

Come on out Number Boy :goodvibes - we know your game;) :lmao:

[cntkg1]

I still have a quote sitting in limbo land. :guilty:

[Karen Mouse]

Come on Thelma - only 8 more to go:goodvibes

[goofyfreak]

here we go:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/medicalman2/goodafternoon.jpg

Way to go. You did it.:thumbsup2

[Karen Mouse]

I still have a quote sitting in limbo land. :guilty:

:lmao: :lmao: - The Dis is fighting against us Nancy - we must defeat its power and battle on through limbo-land, quote in hand and smilies at the ready:lmao:

Battle on Sistah!

[cntkg1]

OK...mod shut us down already. If it means the DIS runs faster, we'll do anything.:confused3

[Karen Mouse]

Help us Lori!

We're running the thread to 3500

[Verandah Man]

Does this thread get shut at 3500 posts???

Where is Number Boy? - we'll need a new one soon:eek:



Around page #250 or post #3750, we still have a little way to go.......;)

[cntkg1]

Only two more now.....

[Karen Mouse]

Nancy! - oh my! - you gave in too easy!

Remind me not to be with you in a torture chamber:lmao:

Editted - to sayWoo Hoo! We got to 3500

Game over - I win;) :lmao: