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

[JLDSMD]

Theirs a shock,Karen wants to pack...:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

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

[JLDSMD]

Yes but Ive had to take on another paper round to cover the cost....:lmao: :lmao:

ps...Becky,Heather and i were led to believe you guys would be footing our bar bills this is the case ain't it?....:rolleyes1

It looks like you may have had a little too much to drink already if you believe that.

[Verandah Man]

Looks like some have been busy in the thread this morning, I have three pages to catch up on while I'm home for lunch...........;)

[Verandah Man]

Hi ho, Hi ho. It's off to work you go. :rolleyes1



Yea, it was off to go to work is right...........:headache:

[Verandah Man]

I fixed it but here it is again
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j94/tyrrellfamilypics/Family/prom002.jpg



What a SHARP looking couple there Becky!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Well off to get ready for work. Hope everyone has a great day!
Jeff get those taxes done, and pay off that cruise! Did you get the email about the $5 per Mexican port they are charging for now? I didn't get it, but I know a KKer that posted it on the darkside page. This is for all cruises that go to a Mexican port, transition, western, and the ones that go to Costa Maya



Who could have done such a thing.................:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[A fat english gent]

It looks like you may have had a little too much to drink already if you believe that.


Wait till we've got Suz on the Green men cocktails....And Logan singing "glory,glory Man united" football songs.....:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

:hug: Big hugs for Mr Tuna Nancy - hope he feels better soon.:hug:



Same here Nancy, I hope Chuck starts feeling better real soon!!! :flower3:

[JLDSMD]

We always rent from Alamo. Dollar usually has better deals but the cars are a lot older and don't seem to be taken care of. Just my opinion though.

I always thought everyone's cars were about the same age.

Is Dollar onsite at MCO? Maybe it is Thrifty who I'm thinking of that is offsite.

Thrifty is cheap too.

[Verandah Man]

Dis-meet at christmas - who's coming????:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Attendees so far:

Karen Mouse:yay: - I cant believe it
Neil Mouse:rolleyes: - I cant believe I agreed to this
Ellis Mouse :banana: - WooHoo! - my first xmas in Florida!




Gee, this really gives me something to think about. I'm going to have to ponder over this idea...........:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

I told Hazel we could take our little 4' Christmas Tree down to our vacation home and have Christmas there this year................:idea: :idea: :idea:

[JLDSMD]

Jeff you have the right idea! Just eat and sleep and lay by the pool. :cloud9:

We may actually fly into Tampa to save on the air and car. Might do a night or two out by the beach.

Yes, just getting down in the sun would be great.

I emailed Suz and the hampster woke up and the wheels are turning now. I'm afraid to see what this is going to cost me.

[Verandah Man]

I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay: :yay: :yay:



That's great, you should be excited!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[JLDSMD]

Looks like some have been busy in the thread this morning, I have three pages to catch up on while I'm home for lunch...........;)

Hello Andy.

Enjoying the weather again today?

We're just posting about the DIS meet in WDW over Xmas this year.

You coming down? If not, can I rent your place? Moderates are $210 and Budgets are $140. Those are usually the prices for Deluxe and Moderates, respectively.

Can you tell I travel off-season?

[Verandah Man]

Which is better - dollar alamo or budget car rental?

we'd be collecting from mco.



I've never used Alamo, but I do have a nice discount code for Budget. I'll be using Budget again in May. I've never had any problems with Budget.

[Verandah Man]

I bet if you didn't wear anything but the belt you could get it down another notch or two. :scared1: Just watch out that you don't buckle anything. :scared:

Seriously, great job on the weight loss Andy. :thumbsup2



OK, now I just wet myself..............:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

Wait till we've got Suz on the Green men cocktails....And Logan singing "glory,glory Man united" football songs.....:rolleyes1

Oh great. Maybe it's not too late to switch to eating with the "Captain". :scared:

[JLDSMD]

Gee, this really gives me something to think about. I'm going to have to ponder over this idea...........:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

I told Hazel we could take our little 4' Christmas Tree down to our vacation home and have Christmas there this year................:idea: :idea: :idea:

You are so there Andy. :cool1:

[JLDSMD]

I've never used Alamo, but I do have a nice discount code for Budget. I'll be using Budget again in May. I've never had any problems with Budget.

Mind shooting me a PM with the code?

Is it FL only?

[A fat english gent]

I'll be on my best-est behaviour i promise....:rolleyes1

[JLDSMD]

OK, now I get wet myself..............:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

TMI!!!!! TMI!!!!!

Well, if you didn't have the pants on though, you wouldn't have to worry about doing the laundry. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

I'll be on my best-est behaviour i promise....:rolleyes1

Or ye will be walking the plank! pirate:

(sorry, darkside flashback)

[JLDSMD]

O.K. Here's a tough one:

Budgets: $139
Moderates: $209

Nickelodeon Hotel: $272

The Nick has all those waterslides too. And if we're only looking at one day in the parks, might be a good option.

[JLDSMD]

Does anyone know, do the hotels right next to Downtown Disney, I believe they are "Good Neighbor" hotels, get transportation to the parks?

Is it WDW transportation?

Could you pick the bus up from DTD or do you have to show a resort KTTW card?

[Verandah Man]

Hello Andy.

Enjoying the weather again today?

We're just posting about the DIS meet in WDW over Xmas this year.

You coming down? If not, can I rent your place? Moderates are $210 and Budgets are $140. Those are usually the prices for Deluxe and Moderates, respectively.

Can you tell I travel off-season?



I'm going to have a chat with the wifey-poo later. Hazel is on her way home from her Bible study group right now.

It's cloudy and cool, but it is still quite nice. We will be getting heavy rains later, then the temps are going to drop again.............:headache:

[JLDSMD]

What about the Swan and Dolphin. Do you get early entry from those two properties since they are not owned by WDW?

[A fat english gent]

What about the Swan and Dolphin. Do you get early entry from those two properties since they are not owned by WDW?

Yes you do sir...We staying there last year...:)

[Verandah Man]

Mind shooting me a PM with the code?

Is it FL only?



Will do, my boss' secretary gave me the code, I think she has used it all over the county.

I just heard Brett Favre retired........:sad1:

[millerpjm]

Ok, now I'm really jealous....all these people talking about WDW for Christmas!

Seriously, that's awesome Karen - glad you can enjoy a nice vacation.

Wish I could, too....not in the cards for us though. :rolleyes:

[JLDSMD]

I'm going to have a chat with the wifey-poo later. Hazel is on her way home from her Bible study group right now.

It's cloudy and cool, but it is still quite nice. We will be getting heavy rains later, then the temps are going to drop again.............:headache:

I'm sure that talk will be a short one. Like I said, you are so there.

Weather here is cloudy too. Suz was saying something about a system coming in from the west that they need to watch the track of. It could be night and day depending on how far north or south it goes. They've missed on the last 3 predictions.

We're at 80.5" of snow for this season so far. 10th snowiest. If we get 3 more inches, we will move all the way up to 4th place.

The snowiest was either 107.9" or 109.7". I can't remember which it was. I don't see us getting that much more.

At least the warm temps over the past couple days (only about 32-40, but warm enough to melt snow), really got rid of a lot of the snow cover.

Spring is around the corner. :cool1:

[DISNEYDUET]

Does anyone know, do the hotels right next to Downtown Disney, I believe they are "Good Neighbor" hotels, get transportation to the parks?

Is it WDW transportation?

Could you pick the bus up from DTD or do you have to show a resort KTTW card?

It is a bus like Mears. We stayed at the Hilton a few years ago for New Years and just walked over to DTD and grabbed a bus there. Nothing was said to us. Very easy.

[JLDSMD]

Yes you do sir...We staying there last year...:)

Were you the one telling me they charge a resort fee there on top of the room rate and taxes?

[millerpjm]

I just heard Brett Farve retired........:sad1:

I have now read this on 4 different news sites...I think it's true.

I had a feeling he was going to hold out so he could retire on a winning season.....

[DISNEYDUET]

Were you the one telling me they charge a resort fee there on top of the room rate and taxes?

They do. Last checked it was $12 per night. May have gone up as that was last year.

[JLDSMD]

Will do, my boss' secretary gave me the code, I think she has used it all over the county.

I just heard Brett Favre retired........:sad1:

Thanks Andy.

Yeah, Brett announced this morning. I'm surprised since they would have a shot next year and with the draft being a deep one this year, they could have picked up the people they needed.

Wish I bet the under on the number of wins next year before today. I'm guessing 8-8 at best.

[Verandah Man]

Does anyone know, do the hotels right next to Downtown Disney, I believe they are "Good Neighbor" hotels, get transportation to the parks?

Is it WDW transportation?

Could you pick the bus up from DTD or do you have to show a resort KTTW card?



We stayed offsite one time at a Quality Inn in Kissimmee and there was shuttle service, but I don't remember if it was free back then or not. Angelina was about 4 years old I think, she's now 17........

[JLDSMD]

It is a bus like Mears. We stayed at the Hilton a few years ago for New Years and just walked over to DTD and grabbed a bus there. Nothing was said to us. Very easy.

I may look that route then.

There is an Embassy Suites in Lake Buena Vista that has a breakfast each morning and a manager reception (drinks/snack) from 5-7 each night. It is not much more than the Moderates (only about $226) and it would be a two room suite.

I also saw the Hilton. I think that was $269.

If we only plan on 1 day in the parks, I'm thinking I don't need to be in WDW. Although, I've never not stayed in WDW when there.

[JLDSMD]

They do. Last checked it was $12 per night. May have gone up as that was last year.

Anyway to make a buck. Why don't hotels just add it to the room cost? :confused3

[Verandah Man]

Hazel said she doesn't mind, but said, "Depends if Angelina wants to go or not." I said, "If she wants her Christmas gifts, she will go!!!" :rotfl:

We'll see what happens, but I'm for it!!! :thumbsup2


I've got to get ready to go back to work, see ya later.......:wave:

[A fat english gent]

Were you the one telling me they charge a resort fee there on top of the room rate and taxes?

It was about $300 a night with a $10/12 Car Vally charge,the jolly cost that much i sort of just said "sod it just pay"....

But just remember to check the bill we had 2x$12 when the car never moved and a $240 spa treatment fat boy never had....:scared1:

[Karen Mouse]

:sad2: :sad2:

Karen - you lucky bu**er, off to florida for xmas. Will santa know where to leave Ellis's pressies:rotfl:
That a real good price, which hotel are you in or have you booked your own villa. We have always wanted to go at xmas, it will be sooooo special:woohoo:
You are truly ruined by that husband of yours.:cheer2:

We're just in a hotel on I Dirve - Neil will not do disney hotels and we dont intend on doing the disney parks much this trip - it will be more seaworld, aquatica and universal etc - we'll probably get the flex ticket and then do one day in Disney - I soooo love that xmas parade

Theirs a shock,Karen wants to pack...:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

I WANNA MAKE T SHIRTS TOO!

Great News. :cool1:

Guess I need to start looking into FL for Xmas week now. Thanks a lot Karen. This will cost me a fortune.

I told Suz, she only gets 1 day in the parks that week. I hate crowds. There should be enough other stuff we can do to have fun. Maybe a waterpark one day, the beach another.

You need to PM me the details of your trip.

Will do - pm you later.:thumbsup2

Do you think you'll be able to make it? - it would be sooo fab to see you all again.:cool1:

13 days! :scared1: We haven't had a holiday like that in years! I'll talk to Woody tonight. We may be able to take a long weekend. :thumbsup2

UK'ers dont do long haul for less than 2 weeks normally - this will actually be our shortest trip ever to USA. Our first trip was 4 weeks, then we usually do 3 weeks or at least 17 days. Uk'ers get more annual holiday than you though so its easier for us to take longer vacations.

I so hope we could meet up if you make it!

Ive got $20 thats Say's Neil is in the loft as we speak bringing down the cases.....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Congrats Karen,no Disney Santa for us am afraid,i was goner say "Take pictures" ....But i think we all know Karen and her camera are rarely parted and when it comes to taking Pics she'd give Cass a good run for a money........Bet the little fella is climbing the walls with excitement about now too....:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

We have to go to Greece for a fortnight first so I need to pack for that in July, but I'll be packing shortly after we get back:lmao:

Piccies - you know me too well, I am click happy when it comes to cameras.

It will be another "photo-trippie" as I dont do words like our Benda

[Karen Mouse]

Great price Karen (although that would be about $5,000 for us USers. Cheaper coming here than going there).

Going back the 31st. We were thinking of trying to do something the 26th/27th through the 31st/1st, so we may be there.

:cool1: I feel a dis-meet coming on:cool1:

We always rent from Alamo. Dollar usually has better deals but the cars are a lot older and don't seem to be taken care of. Just my opinion though.

:thumbsup2

Again, looks like I'm posting before I'm reading.

I'm sure Suz will be all over this one.

I will have to wait on flights. Only Midwest has prices out right now and it is obnoxious (sp?). I will have to wait for AirTran to release their fares. They only have through the 10th of December right now.

When do Air tran release more dates? Our flights are out for Oct 09 already

That's what I'm going to tell Suz - we're cutting back on Xmas presents then.

If you're staying on WDW property, you could start making some door signs. :rotfl: (would just look funny if you're staying off property)

No disney property for us - did it once - Neil wont do it again and we found the rooms at the All stars teeny compared to those on I Drive and LBV

Did you tell him? Or will it be a surprise?

Me?.........keep a suprise:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

He hadnt even come through the front door when I was screaming "we're going to Disney for christmas" and jumping round the lounge:rotfl2:

I've used both and both work well. If you are a member of Budgets club (free) you can walk right to your car.

I just did a quick check on Alamo's site and for 5 days, the cars are coming up over $300. :scared1:

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Edited to add: Looks like I got the 1000th post without even trying.

I got a quote via www.usrentacar.co.uk for $440 for a 4 door for 13 nights

I always thought everyone's cars were about the same age.

Is Dollar onsite at MCO? Maybe it is Thrifty who I'm thinking of that is offsite.

Thrifty is cheap too.

According to this site all three are onsite at the airport

Gee, this really gives me something to think about. I'm going to have to ponder over this idea...........:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

I told Hazel we could take our little 4' Christmas Tree down to our vacation home and have Christmas there this year................:idea: :idea: :idea:

I will pack a christmas tree for the room - it will be a 2 or 3 ft little one and will be thrown away the day we leave

We may actually fly into Tampa to save on the air and car. Might do a night or two out by the beach.

Yes, just getting down in the sun would be great.

I emailed Suz and the hampster woke up and the wheels are turning now. I'm afraid to see what this is going to cost me.

Yes but just think how much fun we can have:banana:

I've never used Alamo, but I do have a nice discount code for Budget. I'll be using Budget again in May. I've never had any problems with Budget.

I likey discount codes;)

Mind shooting me a PM with the code?

Is it FL only?

I'll be on my best-est behaviour i promise....:rolleyes1

Your bestest behaviour would still put you on the norty table:rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

O.K. Here's a tough one:

Budgets: $139
Moderates: $209

Nickelodeon Hotel: $272

The Nick has all those waterslides too. And if we're only looking at one day in the parks, might be a good option.

Just get a day pass for wet n wild or aquatica - we can zoom down the dolphin slides together:goodvibes

Does anyone know, do the hotels right next to Downtown Disney, I believe they are "Good Neighbor" hotels, get transportation to the parks?

Is it WDW transportation?

Could you pick the bus up from DTD or do you have to show a resort KTTW card?

Most hotels do free shuttles to the parks

Ok, now I'm really jealous....all these people talking about WDW for Christmas!

Seriously, that's awesome Karen - glad you can enjoy a nice vacation.


Thanks Jen - I'm seriously excited!:yay:

Hazel said she doesn't mind, but said, "Depends if Angelina wants to go or not." I said, "If she wants her Christmas gifts, she will go!!!" :rotfl:

We'll see what happens, but I'm for it!!! :thumbsup2

Tell Angelina she has no choice! - she has to come and meet the mad australian that Daddy talks to every day:lmao:

It would be sooo much fun if you can make it:banana:

[JLDSMD]

We stayed offsite one time at a Quality Inn in Kissimmee and there was shuttle service, but I don't remember if it was free back then or not. Angelina was about 4 years old I think, she's now 17........

I think for the one day we have to do it, I'm sure it will be fine.

Where do these buses drop you off at the MK? I never see anything but the WDW buses. Do they go to the Transportation Terminal across the lake?

[A fat english gent]

We're just in a hotel on I Drive - Neil will not do Disney hotels and we dont intend on doing the Disney parks much this trip - it will be more sea world, aquatic and universal etc - we'll probably get the flex ticket and then do one day in Disney - I so love that Xmas parade



I WANNA MAKE T SHIRTS TOO!



Will do - pm you later.:thumbsup2

Do you think you'll be able to make it? - it would be so fab to see you all again.:cool1:



Users dont do long haul for less than 2 weeks normally - this will actually be our shortest trip ever to USA. Our first trip was 4 weeks, then we usually do 3 weeks or at least 17 days. Uk'ers get more annual holiday than you though so its easier for us to take longer vacations.

I so hope we could meet up if you make it!



We have to go to Greece for a fortnight first so I need to pack for that in July, but I'll be packing shortly after we get back:lmao:

Pictures - you know me too well, I am click happy when it comes to cameras.

It will be another "photo-trippie" as I dont do words like our Benda

Karen,Hazel wants you to be our photographer in 09 please,just send us your non family photos and we can pass them off as ours.....:rolleyes1

[DISNEYDUET]

We're just in a hotel on I Dirve - Neil will not do disney hotels and we dont intend on doing the disney parks much this trip - it will be more seaworld, aquatica and universal etc - we'll probably get the flex ticket and then do one day in Disney - I soooo love that xmas parade

That is a good idea too! We have annual passes to the Anheiser Busch theme parks. And we will ahve annual passes to Disney. It would only cost us air, food, and lodging.:cool1:



UK'ers dont do long haul for less than 2 weeks normally - this will actually be our shortest trip ever to USA. Our first trip was 4 weeks, then we usually do 3 weeks or at least 17 days. Uk'ers get more annual holiday than you though so its easier for us to take longer vacations.

I so hope we could meet up if you make it!

I know!:sad2: So not fair! I feel that the US is in the stone ages when it comes to holiday leave and maternity leave!



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[DISNEYDUET]

I think for the one day we have to do it, I'm sure it will be fine.

Where do these buses drop you off at the MK? I never see anything but the WDW buses. Do they go to the Transportation Terminal across the lake?

Yes, TTC

[JLDSMD]

Hazel said she doesn't mind, but said, "Depends if Angelina wants to go or not." I said, "If she wants her Christmas gifts, she will go!!!" :rotfl:

We'll see what happens, but I'm for it!!! :thumbsup2


I've got to get ready to go back to work, see ya later.......:wave:


You lay down those rules Andy! :rotfl:

I'm sure she'll be off school for at least that week, so I bet she'll go. Let us know how it goes.

Would you be driving?

Have a good afternoon at work.

[JLDSMD]

We're just in a hotel on I Dirve - Neil will not do disney hotels and we dont intend on doing the disney parks much this trip - it will be more seaworld, aquatica and universal etc - we'll probably get the flex ticket and then do one day in Disney - I soooo love that xmas parade


Do you mind me asking what hotel on I Drive you're looking at?

We too are only looking at 1 day in the WDW parks and the rest at the hotel or wherever.

I was thinking Lake Buena Vista area. Never looked at the I Drive area. Not sure if we'd do other parks (i.e. Universal) or not.

[Karen Mouse]

Karen,Hazel wants you to be our photographer in 09 please,just send us your non family photos and we can pass them off as ours.....:rolleyes1

I sent Nancy a disc from last Oct so she could do the same:rotfl2: - I just snap a lot and hope some turn out ok- the rest get deleted:rolleyes1


Do you mind me asking what hotel on I Drive you're looking at?

We too are only looking at 1 day in the WDW parks and the rest at the hotel or wherever.

I was thinking Lake Buena Vista area. Never looked at the I Drive area. Not sure if we'd do other parks (i.e. Universal) or not.

Just the Rodeway Inn on I Drive - its right next to Wet n Wild and we'll have passes for there so it seemed to make sense. It has a fridge for our wine, beer and cheesecake so we're happy:cool1:

We've stayed at a lot of them on I Drive and 2 in LBV - A good budget in LBV is Fairfield Inn - stayed there last Oct.

[JLDSMD]

:cool1: I feel a dis-meet coming on:cool1:

Yes you should be. :cool1:


When do Air tran release more dates? Our flights are out for Oct 09 already

They are out through the 17th of December. Most airlines release at about 330 days out here.


No disney property for us - did it once - Neil wont do it again and we found the rooms at the All stars teeny compared to those on I Drive and LBV

Suz is the opposite. She HAS to stay on Disney. Never did the All Stars though, so I can't compare.


Me?.........keep a suprise:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

He hadnt even come through the front door when I was screaming "we're going to Disney for christmas" and jumping round the lounge:rotfl2:


I'm sure he could hear you scream while he was at school. :lmao:


I got a quote via www.usrentacar.co.uk for $440 for a 4 door for 13 nights

That's a really good rate fro those 2 weeks.


According to this site all three are onsite at the airport

That makes it a lot easier. Although, we were off airport in February when we flew into Tampa and it wasn't an issue.


Yes but just think how much fun we can have:banana:

Yes, it would be a blast. The boys would love it.


I likey discount codes;)

Me too. :thumbsup2


Your bestest behaviour would still put you on the norty table:rotfl2:

She's got you pegged. :rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

Just get a day pass for wet n wild or aquatica - we can zoom down the dolphin slides together:goodvibes


Most hotels do free shuttles to the parks



I may look into Aquatica, but we still have a ton of passes on the WDW tickets for the Waterparks.

Also, the Nick hotel was only $272. They have a ton of slides there. It may be worth the extra $ for a night their (actually may be less depending on what a waterpark costs).

But Aquatica looks cool and I bet if Suz has any say, we'll be there.

[JLDSMD]

That is a good idea too! We have annual passes to the Anheiser Busch theme parks. And we will ahve annual passes to Disney. It would only cost us air, food, and lodging.


Sadly, those three will cost you a pretty penny compared to the passes. :sad2:

[DISNEYDUET]

Sadly, those three will cost you a pretty penny compared to the passes. :sad2:

Yeah tell me about it!

[JLDSMD]

I know! So not fair! I feel that the US is in the stone ages when it comes to holiday leave and maternity leave!



You could always move. :rolleyes1

Maternity leave is 12 weeks - that's 3 months. What do you want, 18 years until they go to college?

Vacation pay comes down to where you work. My company gives 2 weeks for years 0-3, 3 weeks years 3-6, 4 weeks years 6-15, and 5 weeks years 15+. We also get 2 personal days, 2-3 floating holidays (depends on when the holidays fall that we close for. We get 10 total between "hard" and "floating"), and 6 sick days. I then negotiated another 12 days into my comp package.

Just gotta find the right employer. I dont' think anything should be mandated.

Now just wait with your response until I get my flame retardent suit on.

[JLDSMD]

Yes, TTC

Thanks. That isn't a bad transfer from there. Plus, DS could ride the monorail.

[JLDSMD]

Just the Rodeway Inn on I Drive - its right next to Wet n Wild and we'll have passes for there so it seemed to make sense. It has a fridge for our wine, beer and cheesecake so we're happy:cool1:

We've stayed at a lot of them on I Drive and 2 in LBV - A good budget in LBV is Fairfield Inn - stayed there last Oct.

I'll check out the Fairfield. That is by Marriott. We've stayed at other Fairfields and have had good luck.

[JLDSMD]

Yeah tell me about it!

Would you fly or drive down?

Once you look at the time to drive and the cost of gas, it may be cheaper even with the inflated airfares.

[JLDSMD]

Where did everyone go?

Karen, it is only about 7:00 p.m. your time. Whatcha up to? Are you planning your trip or packing?

I see Jen's light on.

[Karen Mouse]

Sorry folks -I'm back now - I had to stop Dissing - My phone just rang:yay:

It was Suz!!!!!!!!!!!:yay:

It was so nice to hear from her:hug:

I cant wait to see you all again:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Karen, it is only about 7:00 p.m. your time. Whatcha up to? Are you planning your trip or packing?

I was chatting to your lovely wife actually!:rotfl:

[millerpjm]

You could always move. :rolleyes1

Maternity leave is 12 weeks - that's 3 months. What do you want, 18 years until they go to college?

Vacation pay comes down to where you work. My company gives 2 weeks for years 0-3, 3 weeks years 3-6, 4 weeks years 6-15, and 5 weeks years 15+. We also get 2 personal days, 2-3 floating holidays (depends on when the holidays fall that we close for. We get 10 total between "hard" and "floating"), and 6 sick days. I then negotiated another 12 days into my comp package.

Just gotta find the right employer. I dont' think anything should be mandated.

Now just wait with your response until I get my flame retardent suit on.


Jeff, sorry to correct you, but maternity leave is not always 12 weeks. :sad2:

FMLA gives you 12 weeks of unpaid time off within 1 year for illness or to care for a new child. However, if a mom to be has to be on bedrest, etc. that is included in the 12 weeks.

Also, as with everything else, this is not paid. I got 5 1/2 weeks paid at 60% when DS was born, then took 6 weeks unpaid.

I am having my next child in Norway - 1 year paid maternity leave. ;)

[millerpjm]

Helloooo everybodeee!!!

My light's always on, Jeff!

[JLDSMD]

I was chatting to your lovely wife actually!:rotfl:

I kinda knew that. That's why I had to ask. :rotfl2:

So were you surprised to hear from her? Did you get me into any trouble?

[DISNEYDUET]

You could always move. :rolleyes1

Maternity leave is 12 weeks - that's 3 months. What do you want, 18 years until they go to college?

Vacation pay comes down to where you work. My company gives 2 weeks for years 0-3, 3 weeks years 3-6, 4 weeks years 6-15, and 5 weeks years 15+. We also get 2 personal days, 2-3 floating holidays (depends on when the holidays fall that we close for. We get 10 total between "hard" and "floating"), and 6 sick days. I then negotiated another 12 days into my comp package.

Just gotta find the right employer. I dont' think anything should be mandated.

Now just wait with your response until I get my flame retardent suit on.

No flames from me. I'm in healthcare so it's all about the $. They are even talking about taking our holidays away from us to "better serve our patients" Who wants to have a pap smear on Thanksgiving I ask you! As for maternity leave we get 6-8 wks. I do get 3 wks of vacation but that is because I have been here for 10 years. And you are right about all the holidays shoved in there like July 4th, Memorial & Labor days.

It seems like you have a very nice leave package! Sounds like what Woody is leaving. He will be paid out for 418 hrs of leave in his last paycheck. He is also leaving behind all the state and federal holidays. I think they got an additional 12-14 days just for those! OH well. He had to get a real job someday! :laughing:

[JLDSMD]

Jeff, sorry to correct you, but maternity leave is not always 12 weeks. :sad2:

FMLA gives you 12 weeks of unpaid time off within 1 year for illness or to care for a new child. However, if a mom to be has to be on bedrest, etc. that is included in the 12 weeks.

Also, as with everything else, this is not paid. I got 5 1/2 weeks paid at 60% when DS was born, then took 6 weeks unpaid.

I am having my next child in Norway - 1 year paid maternity leave. ;)

Who says it has to be paid? The law gives you 12 weeks off. That is the problem with society - they want everything, but don't want to work or pay for it.

Suz took off all 12 weeks. We got bascially nothing for the 9 weeks that the doc signed the note for (she had a c-section), so it wasn't like it was fully paid. The time with our son was more important than the money.

If you are on bedrest and go beyond 12 weeks, which is just shy of 90 days, your Long-term Disability will kick in - if it is medical related.

As for going to Norway for your next kid, like I said, you can always move.

[Karen Mouse]

So were you surprised to hear from her? Did you get me into any trouble?

It was a wonderful suprise!

Did I get you into trouble:scratchin ...Hmmmm..lemme think:scratchin.....Suz did say that you absolutely love the crowds in Magic Kingdom over christmas:rotfl: and that you love it when its :crowded: :rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

Helloooo everybodeee!!!

My light's always on, Jeff!

But you're at least home, unlike Karen. :rolleyes1

[DISNEYDUET]

Jeff, sorry to correct you, but maternity leave is not always 12 weeks. :sad2:

FMLA gives you 12 weeks of unpaid time off within 1 year for illness or to care for a new child. However, if a mom to be has to be on bedrest, etc. that is included in the 12 weeks.

Also, as with everything else, this is not paid. I got 5 1/2 weeks paid at 60% when DS was born, then took 6 weeks unpaid.

I am having my next child in Norway - 1 year paid maternity leave. ;)

Very true Jen.

Let me know and I will go to Norway with you! I love salmon! :rotfl:

[Karen Mouse]

But you're at least home, unlike Karen. :rolleyes1


:lmao: You cheeky s*d!:lmao: - I'm always home....its my brain that takes a vacation every now and then:crazy: :rotfl2:

[DISNEYDUET]

Who says it has to be paid? The law gives you 12 weeks off. That is the problem with society - they want everything, but don't want to work or pay for it.

Suz took off all 12 weeks. We got bascially nothing for the 9 weeks that the doc signed the note for (she had a c-section), so it wasn't like it was fully paid. The time with our son was more important than the money.

If you are on bedrest and go beyond 12 weeks, which is just shy of 90 days, your Long-term Disability will kick in - if it is medical related.

As for going to Norway for your next kid, like I said, you can always move.

Duly noted. It would just be nice to be paid fully and have the time with your family. To not have to worry about making ends meet and caring for a new baby. We all know how expensive children can be!

[JLDSMD]

No flames from me. I'm in healthcare so it's all about the $. They are even talking about taking our holidays away from us to "better serve our patients" Who wants to have a pap smear on Thanksgiving I ask you! As for maternity leave we get 6-8 wks. I do get 3 wks of vacation but that is because I have been here for 10 years. And you are right about all the holidays shoved in there like July 4th, Memorial & Labor days.

It seems like you have a very nice leave package! Sounds like what Woody is leaving. He will be paid out for 418 hrs of leave in his last paycheck. He is also leaving behind all the state and federal holidays. I think they got an additional 12-14 days just for those! OH well. He had to get a real job someday! :laughing:

Chris, come help me. They're talking about women's issues. :scared:

Just kidding. Who the heck would have that done on a holiday? Xmas morning, wife opens up a box, here honey, I got you a pap for Xmas. Your appt is at 10:00.

We don't get ALL the state and federal days. That is why we put the floaters out there. It makes up for some of them. Although they (the fed and state) do add up.

Nice to have those 418 hours paid out. I had 288 (36 days) paid out from my last employer. Unfortunately, when we went to 5 weeks at 15 years here, we took away the 4 week carry-forward of Vacation time. We can only carry 2 weeks forward now. I always liked having a month of time in the bank in case anything happened. I don't know what I will do with all that time. I'd rather stay at 4 weeks and carry that all forward than get the 5th week. Might have to negotiate again in 4 years. :scratchin

[JLDSMD]

It was a wonderful suprise!

Did I get you into trouble:scratchin ...Hmmmm..lemme think:scratchin.....Suz did say that you absolutely love the crowds in Magic Kingdom over christmas:rotfl: and that you love it when its :crowded: :rotfl:

Yeah, NOT!

Why do I have a feeling you two were like a couple of girls at a Hannah Montana concert and just squeeling like pigs. :rotfl:

[millerpjm]

Who says it has to be paid? The law gives you 12 weeks off. That is the problem with society - they want everything, but don't want to work or pay for it.

Suz took off all 12 weeks. We got bascially nothing for the 9 weeks that the doc signed the note for (she had a c-section), so it wasn't like it was fully paid. The time with our son was more important than the money.

If you are on bedrest and go beyond 12 weeks, which is just shy of 90 days, your Long-term Disability will kick in - if it is medical related.

As for going to Norway for your next kid, like I said, you can always move.


Now, now, let's not get into a big messy debate - that's what the main boards are for! :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Seriously, I loved the time I had with DS, paid and unpaid. But I was lucky enough to be able to afford it. ;)

[DISNEYDUET]

Chris, come help me. They're talking about women's issues. :scared:

Just kidding. Who the heck would have that done on a holiday? Xmas morning, wife opens up a box, here honey, I got you a pap for Xmas. Your appt is at 10:00.

We don't get ALL the state and federal days. That is why we put the floaters out there. It makes up for some of them. Although they (the fed and state) do add up.

Nice to have those 418 hours paid out. I had 288 (36 days) paid out from my last employer. Unfortunately, when we went to 5 weeks at 15 years here, we took away the 4 week carry-forward of Vacation time. We can only carry 2 weeks forward now. I always liked having a month of time in the bank in case anything happened. I don't know what I will do with all that time. I'd rather stay at 4 weeks and carry that all forward than get the 5th week. Might have to negotiate again in 4 years. :scratchin

:lmao: The gift that keeps on giving!

Woody was able to carry over as much as he wanted up to 420 hrs in the bank. He was the same way. Save it for a rainy day. With his new job he can carry 1 wk so that will be ok. Mine is a use it or loose it system. Which sucks for me as I am the only person in my office who does this job and it is impossible to take leave. I made them carry over a week last year because I couldn't get a supervisor to cover me to take the time. My Administrator was not happy. But I should not be penalized for their lack of coverage. I have already put my time in for this year and next! Lets see them try and stop me!! :cool2:

[JLDSMD]

Duly noted. It would just be nice to be paid fully and have the time with your family. To not have to worry about making ends meet and caring for a new baby. We all know how expensive children can be!

Don't have to tell me how expensive kids are. Daycare alone was $45K for DS up to age 4 1/2. I could have bought 3 or 4 DVC's for that.

That doesn't include all the other cr@p you have to pay for. I think the days of $200k-$250k to raise a kid to age 18 are long gone.

Not sure how my parents did it with 4 kids and only my dad working. Although, my vacations were going to Green Bay and seeing my grandparents.

I didn't get on a plane until I was 23. We never went out of the state either.

[DISNEYDUET]

Although, my vacations were going to Green Bay and seeing my grandparents.

I didn't get on a plane until I was 23. We never went out of the state either.

I was lucky to have grandparents in Vero Beach Florida. It's only me, my brother and our cousin so we would each spend a week in Florida with them. Those were the days!

[JLDSMD]

I was lucky to have grandparents in Vero Beach Florida. It's only me, my brother and our cousin so we would each spend a week in Florida with them. Those were the days!

I've been to Vero Beach (at the DVC property). It was nice down there. Bet you had a blast.

[Karen Mouse]

Yeah, NOT!

Why do I have a feeling you two were like a couple of girls at a Hannah Montana concert and just squeeling like pigs. :rotfl:

:rotfl: we were!:rotfl:

ps- I prefer princess: to pig:snooty:

[JLDSMD]

:rotfl: we were!:rotfl:

ps- I prefer princess: to pig:snooty:

You can prefer it all you want, doesn't mean we'll use it. :rotfl2:

[millerpjm]

Who says it has to be paid? The law gives you 12 weeks off. That is the problem with society - they want everything, but don't want to work or pay for it.

Suz took off all 12 weeks. We got bascially nothing for the 9 weeks that the doc signed the note for (she had a c-section), so it wasn't like it was fully paid. The time with our son was more important than the money.

If you are on bedrest and go beyond 12 weeks, which is just shy of 90 days, your Long-term Disability will kick in - if it is medical related.

As for going to Norway for your next kid, like I said, you can always move.

Don't have to tell me how expensive kids are. Daycare alone was $45K for DS up to age 4 1/2. I could have bought 3 or 4 DVC's for that.

That doesn't include all the other cr@p you have to pay for. I think the days of $200k-$250k to raise a kid to age 18 are long gone.

Not sure how my parents did it with 4 kids and only my dad working. Although, my vacations were going to Green Bay and seeing my grandparents.

I didn't get on a plane until I was 23. We never went out of the state either.

Oh, don't get me started on the cost of daycare! :scared1:

I am so excited for DS to start Kindergarten this year so we don't have most daycare costs anymore! We'll have to arrange school vacation and summer care, but overall it will still be less.....

[DISNEYDUET]

Got my Girl Scout cookies today!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

2 boxes of Samoas
2 boxes of Tagalongs
1 box of Thin Mints
2 boxes of Treffoils

[millerpjm]

Got my Girl Scout cookies today!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

2 boxes of Samoas
2 boxes of Tagalongs
1 box of Thin Mints
2 boxes of Treffoils

Only 1 box of thin mints??!?!?!?!? What's wrong with you???:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[GOS]

Good Evening Everyone.

Jen so sorry to hear about your basement and plumbing issues, here's some dust that things get fixed real soon.pixiedust:

Shelley I hate days like that. Started out this morning in my office. We are year round so we have year round type summer school. I had 4 classes of it on my side, yet the other office who have 3 full time people, pulled my librarian to help them with the parents at their desk. Meanwhile I have 6 kids, answering the phone, and have teachers asking me questions, all at the same time,and I am by myself. :mad: Neither one of us were happy.

So to top the day off, and this is where I need the KK'ers help. Sean's uncle found Sean's grandmother face down with a thready pulse last night. They took her to the hospital, and her kidneys had failed. So now she is on dialysis. She is in her early 80's and has diabetes, so I have a feeling she wasn't taking her meds the way she should. They are trying to get her stablized right now so they can move her to another facility.
So...if you could say an extra prayer and and a little more pixie dust, I know Sean would appreciate it.

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: :grouphug: for you.

[DISNEYDUET]

Only 1 box of thin mints??!?!?!?!? What's wrong with you???:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I have 3 boxes in the freezer already! :thumbsup2

[Karen Mouse]

You can prefer it all you want, doesn't mean we'll use it. :rotfl2:


:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Ask Neil.....what a princess: wants, she gets!:rotfl:

[GOS]

Got that right.

If I need to know anything, I have Becky and Heather to ask.

No need to go over there.

Have you had the email about mexican post taxes? You have until tonight to pay of the balance and not pay the extra!

[JLDSMD]

Oh, don't get me started on the cost of daycare! :scared1:

I am so excited for DS to start Kindergarten this year so we don't have most daycare costs anymore! We'll have to arrange school vacation and summer care, but overall it will still be less.....

We just toured a different camp for DS for this summer. He was at the Y the last two years. Check into that for your DS. It looks like most have a program.

We just wanted to try the Boys and Girls Club camp this year. Closer to home and they teach them stuff as opposed to just "babysitting" them. Their dates usually don't work out for us, but with the Repo in August and us flying in Suz' friend which is like a grandma to him for the first 2 weeks in June, we thought we'd give it a shot.

As for the cost of daycare, I don't care which side of the isle you vote on, they all say they are for the working family. Then why do they cap the daycare reimbursement under Sec 125 at $5,000 and cap the deduction on the 1040 at $6,000 if you have 2 or more kids? Sorry, at $5,000, that is only $96 a week for child care for one child. Like to know who is watching the kid for that kind of money. They haven't moved that amount in well over 10 years if not 20.

[GOS]

Here is the email that was posted on the Darkside
**************************URGENT****************** *******

Effective today, for NEW sailings cruising 7/1/08 and beyond that include a Mexican port of call, the government taxes and Fees are increasing $5.00 per Mexican port.
The sailings affected are: 15-Night Eastbound Panama Canal, 7-Night Mexican Riviera, 7-Night Western Caribbean, 7-Night Western Caribbean with 2 calls at Castaway Cay and Costa Maya.
For any reservations that are not paid-in-full, the Government Taxes and Fees will be changed over the next few weeks.
Not sure, but "IF" you pay off your bookings by March 4/08
by 8PM EST you would not be charged the increase......
****This was said to us verbally and not sure, but we can
try, DCL and Disney can change anything at anytime???*****
SO USE THIS AS A ICING ON THE CAKE, if it works great
if not, then you know this is the new terms........
As a reminder, Government taxes and fees are subject to change and are mandated by the government.
The following is a recap of the new taxes:
Governmental Taxes & Fees Product
6 Years & Older 5 Years & Under
15SE (8/17)
$370.79 = 299 + 71.79 $355.79 = 299 + 56.79
7SC
$201.83 = 159 + 42.83 $201.83 = 159 + 42.83
7S Western
$228.90 = 159 + 69.90 $213.90 = 159 + 54.90
7S Western Costa Maya
$214.61 = 159 + 55.61 $199.61= 159 + 40.61

*****Always remember that government fees and taxes can be changed at anytime***** Disney Cruise Line has just sent out this announcement and we wanted to make sure that
everyone knew........


Sean and I paid for our last month so I guess we are free and clear for the charges.

Same for us Becky.

[millerpjm]

I have 3 boxes in the freezer already! :thumbsup2

Oh, well, that's ok then! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I didn't get any this year :sad2: I happened to have 1 day with willpower, and that's the day the order form went around the office!

[GOS]

Dis-meet at christmas - who's coming????:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Attendees so far:

Karen Mouse:yay: - I cant believe it
Neil Mouse:rolleyes: - I cant believe I agreed to this
Ellis Mouse :banana: - WooHoo! - my first xmas in Florida!

Have a great time Karen.

[Karen Mouse]

Geez! - my phone is busy tonight:banana:

Just had Number Boy call us!:banana:

Great to speak with you Jeff:hug:

Ellis says hi to your ds too:goodvibes

[JLDSMD]

Got my Girl Scout cookies today!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

2 boxes of Samoas
2 boxes of Tagalongs
1 box of Thin Mints
2 boxes of Treffoils

Got mine yesterday. :cool1:

Sorry I don't remember the exact names.

2 Peanut Butter Patties
1 Peanut Butter Sandwich
1 Thin Mint
2 of the ones with the chocoale on the bottom (for DS)

[Karen Mouse]

Have a great time Karen.

Thanks Heather:goodvibes ... Another trip for Planky:rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

I have 3 boxes in the freezer already! :thumbsup2

Plus the girls will be outside the grocery store over the next couple of weeks if you need to get more.

[JLDSMD]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Ask Neil.....what a princess: wants, she gets!:rotfl:

Sorry I didn't read this post earlier or I would have asked him. :rotfl:

[millerpjm]

We just toured a different camp for DS for this summer. He was at the Y the last two years. Check into that for your DS. It looks like most have a program.

We just wanted to try the Boys and Girls Club camp this year. Closer to home and they teach them stuff as opposed to just "babysitting" them. Their dates usually don't work out for us, but with the Repo in August and us flying in Suz' friend which is like a grandma to him for the first 2 weeks in June, we thought we'd give it a shot.

As for the cost of daycare, I don't care which side of the isle you vote on, they all say they are for the working family. Then why do they cap the daycare reimbursement under Sec 125 at $5,000 and cap the deduction on the 1040 at $6,000 if you have 2 or more kids? Sorry, at $5,000, that is only $96 a week for child care for one child. Like to know who is watching the kid for that kind of money. They haven't moved that amount in well over 10 years if not 20.


The daycare DS goes to now (which I love and was a godsend when he was 1-3 especially) does have a summer/before/after school program, but I am also looking at our YMCA. DS is so active, and it looks like they do a lot of sports, swimming, field trips, etc. I picked up a brochure for the Y program this year (just to see, he wouldn't go until next summer) and the cost isn't horrible. $90 per week plus field trips (which range from $6-$20 per week, only 1 week is $20).

All I know is come September, we'll be able to breathe a bit easier....

[JLDSMD]

Have you had the email about mexican post taxes? You have until tonight to pay of the balance and not pay the extra!

It just came in a few minutes ago.

It is only $45, so I'm not sure if I'll jump on it or not. Probably will. With the Disney Visa, I won't have to pay until at least September if I pay today. Maybe even until October. I plan on paying the Visa though before we sail.

Did you pay in full already Heather?

[Karen Mouse]

Off to put the munchkin to bed - later folks:goodvibes

[GOS]

It just came in a few minutes ago.

It is only $45, so I'm not sure if I'll jump on it or not. Probably will. With the Disney Visa, I won't have to pay until at least September if I pay today. Maybe even until October. I plan on paying the Visa though before we sail.

Did you pay in full already Heather?

Yes, we paid when the £/$ rate was good. We also booked our car from the airport yesterday, so I think that's about everything done.:banana:

[JLDSMD]

Geez! - my phone is busy tonight:banana:

Just had Number Boy call us!:banana:

Great to speak with you Jeff:hug:

Ellis says hi to your ds too:goodvibes


Did you hear me smiling and nodding my head? :lmao: (just kidding)

I will make sure we call sometime when DS is around.

We have a ton of calling cards that work internationally, so maybe one weekend will give you a jingle.

BTW, you're not the only Brit I talked to in the last few days. :rolleyes1

[DISNEYDUET]

Oh, well, that's ok then! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I didn't get any this year :sad2: I happened to have 1 day with willpower, and that's the day the order form went around the office!

My god daughter was selling them and I always have to buy them! Wouldn't want her to not get a patch or anything! She usually is the top seller for her troop. I pass it out in my office as does Woody. What's nice is that my bestfriend brought my office cookies to me. She used to work here and just passed them out and collected the money. Now I have to get Woody's cookies to him. I was a little worried he would be leaving before they came in but everything worked out fine.

[JLDSMD]

The daycare DS goes to now (which I love and was a godsend when he was 1-3 especially) does have a summer/before/after school program, but I am also looking at our YMCA. DS is so active, and it looks like they do a lot of sports, swimming, field trips, etc. I picked up a brochure for the Y program this year (just to see, he wouldn't go until next summer) and the cost isn't horrible. $90 per week plus field trips (which range from $6-$20 per week, only 1 week is $20).

All I know is come September, we'll be able to breathe a bit easier....

Only $90 a week? :scared1: We were paying $196 a week last year for summer camp.

[JLDSMD]

Off to put the munchkin to bed - later folks:goodvibes

Bye Karen.

[JLDSMD]

Yes, we paid when the £/$ rate was good. We also booked our car from the airport yesterday, so I think that's about everything done.:banana:

We are so far from done. We need Hotel in DL and possible another the night before we sail, car rental, trip insurance, xfers to/from the ports.

Guess I should start doing some of that now that we are inside 6 months.

[millerpjm]

Only $90 a week? :scared1: We were paying $196 a week last year for summer camp.

I know - I thought that was pretty good! That is the member rate, so if you add in the $66/month we pay to belong to the Y....it's still a pretty good deal. I think the daycare is $125/week for the summer program....

Ok, well I really should get back to work. I'll try to log on tonight if anyone's around. If not, I'll be :happytv:

Jen

[JLDSMD]

I'm out too. I'll check back later.

[Verandah Man]

Tell Angelina she has no choice! - she has to come and meet the mad australian that Daddy talks to every day:lmao:

It would be sooo much fun if you can make it:banana:



I had Hazel call the Massage Therapy School that Angelina is signed up to start with this September. She starts 9/15, which also happens to be her 18th birthday. This is the kicker, the schedule for the end of December beginning of January goes like this:

12/24--off
12/25--off
12/26--off
12/27--off
12/28--Classes will be held
12/29--Classes will be held
12/30--off
12/31--off
1/1/09-off
1/2----off
1/3----off
1/4----off
1/5--Classes resume

Now is that crazy or what.................:headache: :headache: :headache:

[Verandah Man]

I think for the one day we have to do it, I'm sure it will be fine.

Where do these buses drop you off at the MK? I never see anything but the WDW buses. Do they go to the Transportation Terminal across the lake?


It's been so long, but I think we were dropped off at TTC.

[Verandah Man]

You lay down those rules Andy! :rotfl:

I'm sure she'll be off school for at least that week, so I bet she'll go. Let us know how it goes.

Would you be driving?

Have a good afternoon at work.



I just posted about the school schedule a few minutes ago, I'm not a happy camper about the schedule, that's for sure.

Our plumber just left, everything is flowing fine again, thank goodness. George fixed the broken vent pipe that we had for free. George is a good guy, plus whenever anyone in town should ask me about needing a plumber, I always give them George's name.

[Verandah Man]

You could always move. :rolleyes1

Maternity leave is 12 weeks - that's 3 months. What do you want, 18 years until they go to college?

Vacation pay comes down to where you work. My company gives 2 weeks for years 0-3, 3 weeks years 3-6, 4 weeks years 6-15, and 5 weeks years 15+. We also get 2 personal days, 2-3 floating holidays (depends on when the holidays fall that we close for. We get 10 total between "hard" and "floating"), and 6 sick days. I then negotiated another 12 days into my comp package.

Just gotta find the right employer. I dont' think anything should be mandated.

Now just wait with your response until I get my flame retardent suit on.



I'm up to 5 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 13 paid holidays, and I get 15 sick days a year. But what sick time isn't used goes into a sick bank, then the township will bye back 45% of what hours we have in the sick bank when we retire at the rate of pay we are making at retirement. My foreman retired a few years back and got a check for over $14,000 from his sick bank.

[Verandah Man]

Would you fly or drive down?

Once you look at the time to drive and the cost of gas, it may be cheaper even with the inflated airfares.


"If" we come down, we would most likely drive down. I would like to take two weeks and I would need to have my car since we will be about an hour north of the WDW area.

[Verandah Man]

We all know how expensive children can be!


Boy, you said a mouthful there Shelley.............:eek: :eek: :eek:


BTW, I'm still trying to catch up from this afternoon...................:rotfl2: and we have a Music Department meeting tonight at the high school about that EXPENSIVE trip to Chicago in May............:eek:

[JLDSMD]

I had Hazel call the Massage Therapy School that Angelina is signed up to start with this September. She starts 9/15, which also happens to be her 18th birthday. This is the kicker, the schedule for the end of December beginning of January goes like this:

12/24--off
12/25--off
12/26--off
12/27--off
12/28--Classes will be held
12/29--Classes will be held
12/30--off
12/31--off
1/1/09-off
1/2----off
1/3----off
1/4----off
1/5--Classes resume

Now is that crazy or what.................:headache: :headache: :headache:

Who the heck schedules classes the week between Xmas and NY's?

Looks like you'll have more time after those classes than before. Unfortunately, unless airfares dictate otherwise, we will be down between the holidays. Although, NYE in FL would be cool. Karen doesn't fly back until the 31st, so maybe coming down on the 28th or 29th would work.

[JLDSMD]

I just posted about the school schedule a few minutes ago, I'm not a happy camper about the schedule, that's for sure.

Our plumber just left, everything is flowing fine again, thank goodness. George fixed the broken vent pipe that we had for free. George is a good guy, plus whenever anyone in town should ask me about needing a plumber, I always give them George's name.

I see you're posting like me Andy, not reading ahead. :rotfl:

[Verandah Man]

Don't have to tell me how expensive kids are. Daycare alone was $45K for DS up to age 4 1/2. I could have bought 3 or 4 DVC's for that.

That doesn't include all the other cr@p you have to pay for. I think the days of $200k-$250k to raise a kid to age 18 are long gone.

Not sure how my parents did it with 4 kids and only my dad working. Although, my vacations were going to Green Bay and seeing my grandparents.

I didn't get on a plane until I was 23. We never went out of the state either.



Been there, done that................growing up as 1 of 5 kids, we only went on one vacation and that was to the Jersey shore for one week. Angelina doesn't know how good she's got it!!! ;)

[Verandah Man]

Only 1 box of thin mints??!?!?!?!? What's wrong with you???:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:



Yeah, what's wrong with you woman?..........:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Verandah Man]

I have 3 boxes in the freezer already! :thumbsup2



Oh, OK..........forget about my previous post............:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[GOS]

Well..that's me done for today. It's been really busy at work...so won't be arond until tomorrow evening.

Night all

[JLDSMD]

I'm up to 5 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 13 paid holidays, and I get 15 sick days a year. But what sick time isn't used goes into a sick bank, then the township will bye back 45% of what hours we have in the sick bank when we retire at the rate of pay we are making at retirement. My foreman retired a few years back and got a check for over $14,000 from his sick bank.

My brother works for the State. Any unused vacation time they get to use to buy their health insurance in retirement.

[JLDSMD]

"If" we come down, we would most likely drive down. I would like to take two weeks and I would need to have my car since we will be about an hour north of the WDW area.

None of this "if" crap now Andy.

[Verandah Man]

The daycare DS goes to now (which I love and was a godsend when he was 1-3 especially) does have a summer/before/after school program, but I am also looking at our YMCA. DS is so active, and it looks like they do a lot of sports, swimming, field trips, etc. I picked up a brochure for the Y program this year (just to see, he wouldn't go until next summer) and the cost isn't horrible. $90 per week plus field trips (which range from $6-$20 per week, only 1 week is $20).

All I know is come September, we'll be able to breathe a bit easier....



Our township has a six week summer rec program that runs from 8am 'til 3pm and is free for township residents. Many parents use it as a free summer babysitting service. Angelina only went for a few of the classes they offered. They also do field trips every Wednesday, Hazel and I went on a couple of them with Angelina.

[JLDSMD]

Been there, done that................growing up as 1 of 5 kids, we only went on one vacation and that was to the Jersey shore for one week. Angelina doesn't know how good she's got it!!! ;)

Angelina is like our DS. I don't think he knows how good he's got it.

I'd say we shouldn't go so often, but that just means I don't get to go either. :rolleyes:

[JLDSMD]

Oh, OK..........forget about my previous post............:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Again with the posting before reading. Some people. I tell you. :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Well..that's me done for today. It's been really busy at work...so won't be arond until tomorrow evening.

Night all

Night Heather.

Although it is only about 3:20 p.m. here and the sun is kinda out.

[JLDSMD]

Our township has a six week summer rec program that runs from 8am 'til 3pm and is free for township residents. Many parents use it as a free summer babysitting service. Angelina only went for a few of the classes they offered. They also do field trips every Wednesday, Hazel and I went on a couple of them with Angelina.

We use to have something like that when I was a kid. It was called something like "outdoor playground". Kids would just go to the school playground and they'd have a bunch of activities with counselors there.

[Verandah Man]

I see you're posting like me Andy, not reading ahead. :rotfl:

I usually don't read ahead..................:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

I usually don't read ahead..................:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Neither do I. :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

Well..that's me done for today. It's been really busy at work...so won't be arond until tomorrow evening.

Night all


Night Heather...........:wave2:

[Verandah Man]

My brother works for the State. Any unused vacation time they get to use to buy their health insurance in retirement.



My health insurance will be paid for the rest of my life by the township, as long as I don't retire before the age of 55. It will also be paid if I should have to go out before the age of 55 on disability since I have my needed years in with the township.

[Verandah Man]

None of this "if" crap now Andy.



Did you have to mention crap................my plumber just left a little bit ago, remember.................:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

I'd say we shouldn't go so often, but that just means I don't get to go either. :rolleyes:


That's how I see it as well............:rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

Again with the posting before reading. Some people. I tell you. :lmao:


Tell me what................:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Tart Annihilator]

Ok Becky... You asked for prom pics.


Here they come!!!:scared: :scared:

[Verandah Man]

We use to have something like that when I was a kid. It was called something like "outdoor playground". Kids would just go to the school playground and they'd have a bunch of activities with counselors there.



Hey, on our noon news I saw a segment about a playground for "Seniors" in the UK, Karen, do you know anything about that??? ;)

[Tart Annihilator]

Warning!!!!! Fluid Intake while viewing these pics is NOT RECOMMENDED!!! :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

I finally caught up to myself, now I need to take a break so I can shower and shave before our meeting this evening............;)

[Tart Annihilator]

The year was 1973.


Mike was 16 and I was 18.

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


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

[Verandah Man]

Warning!!!!! Fluid Intake while viewing these pics is NOT RECOMMENDED!!! :lmao:


Now I have to hang around to see these pics.............:thumbsup2

[Tart Annihilator]

Becky...

Your prom pics were great. You guys look so good. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Mike said he thinks that Sean was causing you temperature to go up. :lmao:

[Tart Annihilator]

Off to eat dinner. Be back in a little bit. :)

[Verandah Man]

The year was 1973.


Mike was 16 and I was 18.

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


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




Great pics Robin!!! One very sharp looking couple there!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Look at all that hair on Mike's head..........;)

Mike, I likey your tux too!!! :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

The year was 1975 and yes, I was wearing Blue Suede platform shoes. I had the shoes first and matched the tux to the shoes...........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I was 20, Hazel was 21 when we got married.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Andy_and_Hazel_10-24-1975.jpg

[Verandah Man]

OK, I really need to get going now............:wave:

[Scouter]

Does anyone know, do the hotels right next to Downtown Disney, I believe they are "Good Neighbor" hotels, get transportation to the parks?

Is it WDW transportation?

Could you pick the bus up from DTD or do you have to show a resort KTTW card?

Yes Jeff, Sean and I did this last July. Free bus service to all the parks and Downtown Disney.
Every place has a designated parking/pickup/drop off area.
Can't remember what or if we even showed any card or id to get on?
Buses usually run something like on the 1/4 or 1/2 hour times.
You just have to remember which bus goes to your hotel, there are a few and
the buses look the same.

But we got a great deal through my travel agent and stayed at some hotel by Downtown Disney, it worked out fine and the hotel was great! Sorry I can't remember which one it was.

[Tart Annihilator]

The year was 1975 and yes, I was wearing Blue Suede platform shoes. I had the shoes first and matched the tux to the shoes...........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I was 20, Hazel was 21 when we got married.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Andy_and_Hazel_10-24-1975.jpg

Hey blue was in then. :rotfl2:

Mike wore a white tux with black pants but the the guys in the wedding party wore blue tuxes. :woohoo: :laughing:

[JLDSMD]

My health insurance will be paid for the rest of my life by the township, as long as I don't retire before the age of 55. It will also be paid if I should have to go out before the age of 55 on disability since I have my needed years in with the township.

Gotta like that plan Andy.

Sounds like the Fed Gov't. They have benefits into retirement.

I've always said, I will look for a Gov't job when I'm 55, work it until 62 and retire with the benefits (I think Fed Gov't is only 5 years on their plan to get them).

[Scouter]

:cool1: I feel a dis-meet coming on:cool1:



:thumbsup2



When do Air tran release more dates? Our flights are out for Oct 09 already



No disney property for us - did it once - Neil wont do it again and we found the rooms at the All stars teeny compared to those on I Drive and LBV



Me?.........keep a suprise:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

He hadnt even come through the front door when I was screaming "we're going to Disney for christmas" and jumping round the lounge:rotfl2:



I got a quote via www.usrentacar.co.uk for $440 for a 4 door for 13 nights



According to this site all three are onsite at the airport



I will pack a christmas tree for the room - it will be a 2 or 3 ft little one and will be thrown away the day we leave



Yes but just think how much fun we can have:banana:



I likey discount codes;)





Your bestest behaviour would still put you on the norty table:rotfl2:

Karen I'm so excited for you!
YIPEE!:banana: :yay:

[JLDSMD]

Hey, on our noon news I saw a segment about a playground for "Seniors" in the UK, Karen, do you know anything about that??? ;)

I think she really goes to that when she says she's going to the gym. :rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

The year was 1975 and yes, I was wearing Blue Suede platform shoes. I had the shoes first and matched the tux to the shoes...........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I was 20, Hazel was 21 when we got married.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Andy_and_Hazel_10-24-1975.jpg

Will you be wearing those shoes on formal night?

[Tart Annihilator]

Becky & Sean...I haven't read back..

I hope Sean's grandmother is doing better.

Here's some dust. pixiedust: pixiedust:
:hug:


Nancy...

Here's some dust for Charlie Tuna too.

Feel better soon Chucky Baby. pixiedust:

[JLDSMD]

OK, I really need to get going now............:wave:

Talk to you later Andy.

[JLDSMD]

Yes Jeff, Sean and I did this last July. Free bus service to all the parks and Downtown Disney.
Every place has a designated parking/pickup/drop off area.
Can't remember what or if we even showed any card or id to get on?
Buses usually run something like on the 1/4 or 1/2 hour times.
You just have to remember which bus goes to your hotel, there are a few and
the buses look the same.

But we got a great deal through my travel agent and stayed at some hotel by Downtown Disney, it worked out fine and the hotel was great! Sorry I can't remember which one it was.

Thanks for the info Rose.

Any chance you'll come down and visit Sean for Xmas and come over to WDW?

[Tart Annihilator]

Wow guys... :cool1:

Sounds like we have the potential for a Great dis meet in December. :cloud9:

Anyone else want to join us? :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

Wow guys... :cool1:

Sounds like we have the potential for a Great dis meet in December. :cloud9:

Anyone else want to join us? :thumbsup2

That's right, you and the Dawg will be down there too. This could be a big meet, couldn't it.

[Verandah Man]

Gotta like that plan Andy.

Sounds like the Fed Gov't. They have benefits into retirement.

I've always said, I will look for a Gov't job when I'm 55, work it until 62 and retire with the benefits (I think Fed Gov't is only 5 years on their plan to get them).



Sneaking back in for a few minutes, don't tell Hazel

I had to have 20 years of service in, I past that years ago. :woohoo:

[JLDSMD]

So who is all going to WDW in Decemeber:

For sures:
Karen/Neil/Ellis
Robin/Mike
Cheryl/Al/Rachel

Maybes:
Andy/Hazel/Angelina
Jeff/Suz/DS

[Verandah Man]

I think she really goes to that when she says she's going to the gym. :rotfl2:


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

A WDW Xmas DIS meet should be a Festive Outing.

[Verandah Man]

Will you be wearing those shoes on formal night?



They went bye-bye a long time ago.................:rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

Drat, foiled by VM with the newly unplugged BM lines. :rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

Talk to you later Andy.


OK!!!

[JLDSMD]

They went bye-bye a long time ago.................:rotfl2:

I'm sure we can find a pair on Ebay.

[JLDSMD]

OK!!!

I thought you were leaving?

The DIS was just calling you back wasn't it?

[Verandah Man]

A WDW Xmas DIS meet should be a Festive Outing.



Ummmmmmmmmm, Not quite there buck-o!!! :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

I'm sure we can find a pair on Ebay.


Hey, there's an idea!!! :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

Sneaking back in for a few minutes, don't tell Hazel


Now I read backwards and I still screw up my posts. :rotfl2:

[Tart Annihilator]

So who is all going to WDW in Decemeber:

For sures:
Karen/Neil/Ellis
Robin/Mike
Cheryl/Al/Rachel

Maybes:
Andy/Hazel/Angelina
Jeff/Suz/DS

Paige & Rob are going too. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

Ummmmmmmmmm, Not quite there buck-o!!! :lmao:

Well it is a good thing that "B" is not an "F" to try and spell F-O. :rotfl:

[Verandah Man]

I thought you were leaving?

The DIS was just calling you back wasn't it?


I did leave, but I stopped by again for a few minutes..........:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I'm going to get in so much trouble when Hazel finds out..........:eek: :eek: :eek:


Spoke too soon, I just got busted...........:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[JLDSMD]

Paige & Rob are going too. :thumbsup2



For sures:
Karen/Neil/Ellis
Robin/Mike
Cheryl/Al/Rachel
Paige/Rob and kids

Maybes:
Andy/Hazel/Angelina
Jeff/Suz/DS

[JLDSMD]

I did leave, but I stopped by again for a few minutes..........:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I'm going to get in so much trouble when Hazel finds out..........:eek: :eek: :eek:


Spoke too soon, I just got busted...........:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I was going to say, I have your phone number, I may call her. :rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

For Once?

You know, I never got an FO before. :rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

Hey, I got my 19,000th post today and didn't even notice until just now................OK kiddos, I've got to really get a move on it now, someone is yanking me by the hair................:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[Tart Annihilator]

We'll have to make sure we get each other's cell no. so we can make contact for the meets. :thumbsup2

We'll be down there for 2 weeks, so we should be pretty flexible. :goodvibes

[JLDSMD]

Hey, I got my 19,000th post today and didn't even notice until just now................OK kiddos, I've got to really get a move on it now, someone is yanking me by the hair................:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Congrats on the 19K. You also went over 200 posts on this thread today too.

[Tart Annihilator]

Hey, I got my 19,000th post today and didn't even notice until just now................OK kiddos, I've got to really get a move on it now, someone is yanking me by the hair................:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Congrats Andy!!!:) :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

We'll have to make sure we get each other's cell no. so we can make contact for the meets. :thumbsup2

We'll be down there for 2 weeks, so we should be pretty flexible. :goodvibes

We can get something coordinated on the BOB site.

It should be fun.

IF we come down, it will only be for a few days. However, I was just looking at the hotel costs for Clearwater and they are pretty reasonable compared to WDW. Might put a couple of nights in over there. Especially if we are flying in and/or out of Tampa.

[JLDSMD]

Just got my confirm, my Repo Cruise is paid in full.

[JLDSMD]

O.K. I'm out. DS has basketball at 6:00 and I have to man the scoreboard. Amazes me how his team's baskets count as 2 and the opponents count as 1. :rolleyes1

[Tart Annihilator]

We can get something coordinated on the BOB site.

It should be fun.

IF we come down, it will only be for a few days. However, I was just looking at the hotel costs for Clearwater and they are pretty reasonable compared to WDW. Might put a couple of nights in over there. Especially if we are flying in and/or out of Tampa.

We actually thought about going over to Clearwater to see Mike's parents for a day or so. That's up in the air though. We'd have to rent a car. Not sure I want to be bothered with that. We may just have them meet us at Rainforest Cafe for dinner.


It should be a lot of fun. :woohoo: I'm excited. :cloud9:

[Tart Annihilator]

Just got my confirm, my Repo Cruise is paid in full.

:woohoo: Great feeling, huh?

[arielhead]

Congratulations, Andy! 19k WOW!:thumbsup2

[Tart Annihilator]

Later Jeff...

Have fun at the game. (no cheating now) :rotfl2:

[Tart Annihilator]

Hi Tanya...

I haven't talked to you for so long. How are you? :)

[Verandah Man]

Congrats on the 19K. You also went over 200 posts on this thread today too.


So did you, you little stinker..............:lmao:

Hazel is dropping Angelina off at the high school, then coming back to pick me up, we don't have to be there until 7:30.

[Verandah Man]

Congrats Andy!!!:) :thumbsup2



Thanks Robin.............:goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

Just got my confirm, my Repo Cruise is paid in full.



Congrats Jeff!!! :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

O.K. I'm out. DS has basketball at 6:00 and I have to man the scoreboard. Amazes me how his team's baskets count as 2 and the opponents count as 1. :rolleyes1



Sounds like a good dad to me!!! ;) ;) ;)

[Verandah Man]

Congratulations, Andy! 19k WOW!:thumbsup2



Thanks Tanya..........:goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

Bye for now folks, see y'all later.............:wave2:

[arielhead]

Hi Tanya...

I haven't talked to you for so long. How are you? :)


Hi Robin, I sent that post and was called away to do whatever.

Today is DD 13th birthday. She is at softball tryouts and we are getting ready for the grandparents to stop by for presents and dessert. She is hoping for money toward a laptop. I hope she gets it because I am tired of sharing my work computer.

I'm glad you're all better. :thumbsup2

[Rachel_Grace]

None of this "if" crap now Andy.

arent you still an "if"???

[Rachel_Grace]

The daycare DS goes to now (which I love and was a godsend when he was 1-3 especially) does have a summer/before/after school program, but I am also looking at our YMCA. DS is so active, and it looks like they do a lot of sports, swimming, field trips, etc. I picked up a brochure for the Y program this year (just to see, he wouldn't go until next summer) and the cost isn't horrible. $90 per week plus field trips (which range from $6-$20 per week, only 1 week is $20).

All I know is come September, we'll be able to breathe a bit easier....

Only $90 a week? :scared1: We were paying $196 a week last year for summer camp.

We just toured a different camp for DS for this summer. He was at the Y the last two years. Check into that for your DS. It looks like most have a program.

We just wanted to try the Boys and Girls Club camp this year. Closer to home and they teach them stuff as opposed to just "babysitting" them. Their dates usually don't work out for us, but with the Repo in August and us flying in Suz' friend which is like a grandma to him for the first 2 weeks in June, we thought we'd give it a shot.

As for the cost of daycare, I don't care which side of the isle you vote on, they all say they are for the working family. Then why do they cap the daycare reimbursement under Sec 125 at $5,000 and cap the deduction on the 1040 at $6,000 if you have 2 or more kids? Sorry, at $5,000, that is only $96 a week for child care for one child. Like to know who is watching the kid for that kind of money. They haven't moved that amount in well over 10 years if not 20.

dont forget about rachel!!!
shes always here!!!

[Dyerneeds]

The year was 1973.


Mike was 16 and I was 18.

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


see.. even at 16, with hair and no scar...the chics still dug me.:lovestruc

[Dyerneeds]

i weighed 145 lbs. back then. those were the days.:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

arent you still an "if"???



Even Rachel is after you Jeff.................:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Still have 15 minutes until Hazel and I have to leave.......

[Verandah Man]

see.. even at 16, with hair and no scar...the chics still dug me.:lovestruc




Yeah, and an older chic at that, way to go man!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

i weighed 145 lbs. back then. those were the days.:rolleyes1



I can't even remember the last time I weighed 145# must have been about the age of 12, I guess..............:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Dyerneeds]

Yeah, and an older chic at that, way to go man!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

robin doesnt know i had another prom date with a different chic the next nite.
got to use that tux twice.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
i am of course kidding robin honey.
:laughing: :laughing:

[goofyfreak]

Hey fellow Bobalosers, since it it so nice here this morning, I didn't need to add on the extra warm "undergarments" in not having to do that, I was able to get down to the last notch on my belt. Looks like I might have to buy me a smaller size belt very soon............:banana: :banana: :banana:

Congrats to you!!!!! Isn't it so exciting?:cool1:

[Dyerneeds]

Go for it,why don't we all go over there and have a "Piss off a pirate day"...anyone say's anything just tell them your with the big bloke "Jeff"...:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

let me get this straight. you guys are going to go over to the dark side...
tick off some of your fellow cruisers and if they say anything youre going to say "i'm with tinky winky".:laughing:

[Rachel_Grace]

Thanks Andy.

Yeah, Brett announced this morning. I'm surprised since they would have a shot next year and with the draft being a deep one this year, they could have picked up the people they needed.

Wish I bet the under on the number of wins next year before today. I'm guessing 8-8 at best.

im so mad/sad/bummed/confused right now!!!
im just in shock!
what happened to what he said after the giants game we lost && what his daughter said???
i just want to know that && how he could let fear be on the list of reasons

whatever things happen i guess
&& atleast next season when we totally go back down we knew it was comming

i just think he should have held out for another year knowing that he would retire the year after tring && having his team try their hardest and allowing rodgers to play more

[Rachel_Grace]

Even Rachel is after you Jeff.................:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Still have 15 minutes until Hazel and I have to leave.......

yep i am
&& im not gonna stop till you can come!!!

you too andy

[Dyerneeds]

underdog and pop tart will be there rachel.:thumbsup2
we had toyed with the idea of doing a cruise in oct. but we decided to go for the 2 weeks at wdw for xmas instead.:thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

Got my Girl Scout cookies today!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

2 boxes of Samoas
2 boxes of Tagalongs
1 box of Thin Mints
2 boxes of Treffoils

Have I told you lately that I do not like you?:lmao: :lmao: Just kidding!!! Boy I miss those this year.:sad1:

[goofyfreak]

Did you hear me smiling and nodding my head? :lmao: (just kidding)

I will make sure we call sometime when DS is around.

We have a ton of calling cards that work internationally, so maybe one weekend will give you a jingle.

BTW, you're not the only Brit I talked to in the last few days. :rolleyes1

You guys need to look into Skype. That's how we talk to our pals from across the pond. Free and can use with a web cam. It's too much fun.:banana:

[goofyfreak]

The year was 1973.


Mike was 16 and I was 18.

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


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

Those are too sweet.:love:

[Dyerneeds]

Those are too sweet.:love:

thanks. at the risk of sounding corny. we torment each other constantly, but every time that chic enters the room, she makes me smile.:lovestruc

[Verandah Man]

yep i am
&& im not gonna stop till you can come!!!

you too andy




I'm going to do my best to work it out...........;)

[DISNEYDUET]

Hey, on our noon news I saw a segment about a playground for "Seniors" in the UK, Karen, do you know anything about that??? ;)

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

[goofyfreak]

The year was 1975 and yes, I was wearing Blue Suede platform shoes. I had the shoes first and matched the tux to the shoes...........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I was 20, Hazel was 21 when we got married.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Andy_and_Hazel_10-24-1975.jpg

I love the shoes. Great pic.:love:

[DISNEYDUET]

The year was 1973.


Mike was 16 and I was 18.

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


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

Woody was 1 yr old! :rotfl2: I was not even a glimmer in my mothers eye!

[goofyfreak]

Woody was 1 yr old! :rotfl2: I was not even a glimmer in my mothers eye!

I was born June of 73 so my mom was probably miserable with me around their prom time!;)

[DISNEYDUET]

So who is all going to WDW in Decemeber:

For sures:
Karen/Neil/Ellis
Robin/Mike
Cheryl/Al/Rachel

Maybes:
Andy/Hazel/Angelina
Jeff/Suz/DS

Add us to the list for maybe! Woody said I can't book anything until at least May. But he didn't say I couldn't start planning!!!! :cool1:

[Dyerneeds]

you chics trying to make underdog feel old ?:lmao: :laughing:

[Dyerneeds]

I was born June of 73 so my mom was probably miserable with me around their prom time!;)

:eek: :eek: :eek: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[goofyfreak]

you chics trying to make underdog feel old ?:lmao: :laughing:

Scott loves your hair.:lmao: I just showed him the pics.

[JLDSMD]

:woohoo: Great feeling, huh?

Yes it is. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

We actually thought about going over to Clearwater to see Mike's parents for a day or so. That's up in the air though. We'd have to rent a car. Not sure I want to be bothered with that. We may just have them meet us at Rainforest Cafe for dinner.


It should be a lot of fun. :woohoo: I'm excited. :cloud9:


We actually found flying in and out of Tampa to be cheaper, less headaches and the car rentals are less as well (we always get a car).

We went to Clearwater Beach for DS's first time to FL. We stopped through DTD on the way back to MCO and that is when Suz said she wants to come back to WDW. Well, when we got home, there was an advertisement for the 7 nights for the price of 4. So we went that October 2003. Now we've done something Disney at least twice a year ever since.

[goofyfreak]

Shelly, shouldn't you be in your basement or something. I get the Richmond stations and there is a tornado watch for the entire metro area.:scared1: Stay safe.:thumbsup2

[minnieandmickey]

Just got my confirm, my Repo Cruise is paid in full.
:cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3:

thanks. at the risk of sounding corny. we torment each other constantly, but every time that chic enters the room, she makes me smile.:lovestruc
AWWWWW!!!

The year was 1973.


Mike was 16 and I was 18.


http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa173/dyerneeds/promfull.jpg
And the way he is looking at you even then he knew he was out of your league. Very Very Sweet

[Dyerneeds]

Scott loves your hair.:lmao: I just showed him the pics.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
i blame the stress of living with the pop tart for my loss of hair.:lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Later Jeff...

Have fun at the game. (no cheating now) :rotfl2:

They didn't have the scoreboard this week either. Doesn't matter, DS's team got killed. The other team's coaches actually coached those kids and they played like a team. Our coaches don't do crap. We'll get beat every week.

Sad thing is, is that this year's coaches are far better than last year's. Tells you how bad last year was.

[JLDSMD]

So did you, you little stinker..............:lmao:

Hazel is dropping Angelina off at the high school, then coming back to pick me up, we don't have to be there until 7:30.

Wasn't sure if you'd notice that. :rolleyes1

You had me by about 60+ at the beginning of the day.

[Dyerneeds]

And the way he is looking at you even then he knew he was out of your league. Very Very Sweet

if i know underdog, he was probably trying to figure out a way to get pop tart into the back seat of his parents oldsmobile vista cruiser station wagon.:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[goofyfreak]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
i blame the stress of living with the pop tart for my loss of hair.:lmao:

Just like Scott blames me for the color (or lack thereof) of his hair.:lmao: :lmao:

[minnieandmickey]

Becky...

Your prom pics were great. You guys look so good. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Mike said he thinks that Sean was causing you temperature to go up. :lmao:
thanks yeah I was so skinny then,my mom made my dress
he always make my temp go up one way or another

The year was 1975 and yes, I was wearing Blue Suede platform shoes. I had the shoes first and matched the tux to the shoes...........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I was 20, Hazel was 21 when we got married.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Andy_and_Hazel_10-24-1975.jpg

Love it Andy! You can do anything but lay off my blue suede shoes.

[JLDSMD]

Sounds like a good dad to me!!! ;) ;) ;)

Luckily we haven't gotten to the age were the parents at the games are a real treat, if you know what I mean. :rolleyes:

Had a couple coaches in football though. Real ego trips with those guys. :sad2:

[Tart Annihilator]

if i know underdog, he was probably trying to figure out a way to get pop tart into the back seat of the his parents oldmobile vista cruiser station wagon.:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

And that sure wasn't going to happen...(not even with all the pleading and begging)

[DISNEYDUET]

you chics trying to make underdog feel old ?:lmao: :laughing:

Never Mikey! As Paris Hilton would say- You were HOT!

[Tart Annihilator]

thanks yeah I was so skinny then,my mom made my dress
he always make my temp go up one way or another



My mom made mine too. And ditto...I was skinnier too. :rotfl2:

Mike tends to make my temp go up too. :lovestruc

[JLDSMD]

Bye for now folks, see y'all later.............:wave2:

I'll say bye Andy, but since it is three hours later and I haven't read ahead, I'm sure you came back online. :rotfl:

[goofyfreak]

Luckily we haven't gotten to the age were the parents at the games are a real treat, if you know what I mean. :rolleyes:

Had a couple coaches in football though. Real ego trips with those guys. :sad2:

It won't be long though. There are some parent's at Alex's games that act like they are playing for a college championship and she is only 11. Alex's coach is very laid back and wants to make sure the girls are having fun and learning about the game and doesn't run plays or anything so Alex's team has lost every game since the other coaches are much more set on winning. I'm not sure which is better because Alex and her team mates are getting discouraged. But she still loves the game.

[JLDSMD]

arent you still an "if"???

Hey, no comments from the peanut gallery. :rotfl:

If you talk to Suz, there is no "if" for us.

Some people would say they're holding onto hope that they get to go. I'm just holding on to my wallet after seeing those prices. :scared1: :rotfl2:

[Dyerneeds]

Never Mikey! Has Paris Hilton would say- You were HOT!

"WERE" being the operative word.:laughing:

[JLDSMD]

dont forget about rachel!!!
shes always here!!!

Suz was just talking tonight about you watching DS sometime.

[DISNEYDUET]

Shelly, shouldn't you be in your basement or something. I get the Richmond stations and there is a tornado watch for the entire metro area.:scared1: Stay safe.:thumbsup2

Just lots of rain so far. The high winds should hit around midnight tonight. Shadow is a good barometer and knows when something is coming. He is asleep on the sofa beside me right now so I think we are ok.

[Dyerneeds]

And that sure wasn't going to happen...(not even with all the pleading and begging)

dang.:confused3 a drive by smackdown by my own sweet polly.:lmao:
she even pulled herself away from biggest loser to take a shot at me.:lmao:

[goofyfreak]

Just lots of rain so far. The high winds should hit around midnight tonight. Shadow is a good barometer and knows when something is coming. He is asleep on the sofa beside me right now so I think we are ok.

We have had high winds around here already and heavy rain. I think it has slowed down a bit now.

[JLDSMD]

i weighed 145 lbs. back then. those were the days.:rolleyes1

I remember back, freshman year in college, only weighing 138 pounds with a 29" waist (and no I wasn't a stick).

They always talk about the freshman 20. Well I must have done few freshman years in the last 20 years. :rolleyes1 :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Yeah, and an older chic at that, way to go man!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

My lady is old too. 3 years, 4 1/2 months my senior. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

robin doesnt know i had another prom date with a different chic the next nite.
got to use that tux twice.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
i am or course kidding robin honey.
:laughing: :laughing:

Better be kidding Mike or you may be wearing that tux one more time - in your coffin.

[JLDSMD]

let me get this straight. you guys are going to go over to the dark side...
tick off some of your fellow cruisers and if they say anything youre going to say "i'm with tinky winky".:laughing:

Well I'm going to say I'm with the big bloke form the UK with the big Fanny Pack. :rotfl:

[Dyerneeds]

I remember back, freshman year in college, only weighing 138 pounds with a 29" waist (and no I wasn't a stick).

They always talk about the freshman 20. Well I must have done few freshman years in the last 20 years. :rolleyes1 :lmao:

:laughing: :laughing:

[Dyerneeds]

Well I'm going to say I'm with the big bloke form the UK with the big Fanny Pack. :rotfl:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

You guys need to look into Skype. That's how we talk to our pals from across the pond. Free and can use with a web cam. It's too much fun.:banana:

I was going to look into that. Do you have an external mic for your computer? We had one for an old computer but never seemed to get it to work.

Karen, we'll have to look into this one. :thumbsup2

[DISNEYDUET]

Better be kidding Mike or you may be wearing that tux one more time - in your coffin.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Woody was 1 yr old! :rotfl2: I was not even a glimmer in my mothers eye!

You could have been Mike and Robins daughter at your age.

[JLDSMD]

I was born June of 73 so my mom was probably miserable with me around their prom time!;)

Your mom was pregnant at her Prom?

Or did you say she got pregnant at her Prom?

:lmao: :lmao:

Just Kidding.

[Dyerneeds]

You could have been Mike and Robins daughter at your age.

our ds just turned 30 in dec and dd will be 21 in may.