May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 7

[HollyTyler]

19" is better than nothing!

Absolutely! I'd forgotten how nice it is to see the local news at night before bed. And to watch my shows when the actually come on, rather than waiting until the next day to see them online! :happytv:

I didn't realise either. Is that why you and Tyler have been cleaning?;)

:rotfl: Well, no, not really. We don't actually watch much TV anyway. The cleaning is catching up from when I was feeling down for so long. :cool1:


Dad and stepmon seem to be after an 'easy' life with Tyler, but being 'soft' doesn't work in the long run.

EXACTLY. I told the Dr. today that all the issues they're having with him are ones I dealt with and overcame when he was 2 years old, except for the occasional outburst, which is normal for his age, and then I have to remind him who's in charge by enforcing the rules and we're fine. :cool1: Dad's just a softy, and admitted that today, so he's going to be working on that with the Dr.'s help.

[nskjerven]

I've been reading this thread on the "unmentionables" and have been thinking the exact same thing, but was not sure if it was proper to mention it!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

like I just said TMI :scared1:

[Mom323]

I'm good. I've got that our team is on May 19 (Acapulco) and we have Seaulater, Mom323, Ginamarie and Cquick on our team.

The "gift" has been ordered and I am awaiting their arrival!

We also have Dvcmike on our team.

[Mom323]

I am thinking I will do one load of unmentionables and the rest to the service. This will be my splurge.

Pj

That's my plan as well. :thumbsup2

[Mom323]

When I was in the corporate world I travelled a lot for work and my collegues and I called US Air, Useless Air. We always had the worst customer service dealing with them. Good luck with your letter!! If the contract doesn't state price adjustments as an exclusion you should get a refund, it will be interesting to see how they weasel their way out of it!

We referred to them as US Scare.:scared1:

[lillygator]

so we'd have to put two batteries in sep bags? My Canon takes 4

[lillygator]

the girls passports came today, now just waiting on John's.

[taysmom]

I just watched last weeks lost...did ben say "who" it was? I missed it if yes..someone tell me..I can't keep up with this show.

[Mom323]

These are the numbers I got for the fish teams...


total # of people - 367 (note, this number is EVERYONE, those who'll have FE and those who won't. Detailed FE info is below)
total # of children under 18 - 112
total # of 18 and over - 255
total # of cabins - 141

I also have from that post

gift summaries:

yes FE, yes gifting group -67 cabins which is 115 adults and 69 kids

yes FE, no gifting group - 8 cabins which is 32 adultis and 7 kids

That would make 75 cabins with FE's

[taysmom]

Thanks for the info...that helps alot!

[Tigger1221]

I also have from that post

gift summaries:

yes FE, yes gifting group -67 cabins which is 115 adults and 69 kids

yes FE, no gifting group - 8 cabins which is 32 adultis and 7 kids

That would make 75 cabins with FE's

Thanks, its not as many as I thought. I wish our captain would show back up as I liked her idea.


I am so upset with DH right now. He lost his passport and he told the girl scout he didn't want any cookies. I love the cookies with coconut,chocolate,and caramel but couldn't find any girl scouts this year. He likes thin mints but Keebler makes the same thing so I bought him some of those. They are great and he agrees they taste the same, but he doesn't like coconut so didn't get me any.:eek: Oh well my mom got me the kind with peanut butter. :) Off to search for the passport some more, this is why I keep all the important information.:upsidedow

Oh hi honey, Next time buy me my cookies.:rotfl2: (he is reading the Dis upstairs).

[pjpoohbear]

the girls passports came today, now just waiting on John's.

My passport came today too, I have to pick it up at the PO tomorrow.

Pj

[iankh]

Danish would be lovely, thank you. I don't like coffee.

Or was this offer only for Monica? :lmao:

Would you prefer tea?

[iankh]

See I have brought greater meaning to your life once again :hug: , :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

PJ,

You're not my VP of Imagination and Magic for nothing!

[pjpoohbear]

I did a count from the master list.

If you are looking at just FE (giving and not giving) that will be hanging from this DIS group, there are 92 FEs. Several cabins have several "families/singles" inside. I Think one of the cat 3 or 4's will have three individual ladies sailing, etc.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

PJ,

You're not my VP of Imagination and Magic for nothing!

I think I need a door plate, lol.

Now I have to come up with something else, hmmmmm.......

Pj

[Mom323]

Thanks, its not as many as I thought. I wish our captain would show back up as I liked her idea.


I am so upset with DH right now. He lost his passport and he told the girl scout he didn't want any cookies. I love the cookies with coconut,chocolate,and caramel but couldn't find any girl scouts this year. He likes thin mints but Keebler makes the same thing so I bought him some of those. They are great and he agrees they taste the same, but he doesn't like coconut so didn't get me any.:eek: Oh well my mom got me the kind with peanut butter. :) Off to search for the passport some more, this is why I keep all the important information.:upsidedow

Oh hi honey, Next time buy me my cookies.:rotfl2: (he is reading the Dis upstairs).

He turned away a Girl Scout?:eek:
My DH is a softie and orders from every girl. We had 18 boxes of cookies this year. Thanks goodness we were able to send most of them off to college to DD. I love the shortbread ones with tea in the morning. DH will eat any of them.

[iankh]

Go naked... except for Dinner... then wear shorts... Oh and pack quarters... I got some laundry detergent (small sizes) at Walmart in the travel section by the beauty and stuff aisles... I got the small All bottles because they do 2 loads each - make sure you pack them in zip lock bags so they don't leak!!!

Michelle - you always have such sage wisdom.




How are you going to survive getting up at 4:30 if we go to sleep at 4???

I'm rather spry for my age.

[iankh]

Does your camera take AA batteries? If so I learned that not all AA batteries are the same and some cameras are quite persnickety about their batteries.

Apparently AA batteries are actually made at different lengths. Very minimal to the naked eye, but what happens is the contacts on the AA batteries do not necessarily always make contact with the leads in the camera. This then has the camera thinking the batteries are dead or dying (depending on the amount of contact) even though they might have been just brand new out of the package.

Also, if they are rechargeable batteries (like Nimh) they will tend to lose their charge as they sit in your spare pocket waiting to get used. And as they get older they tend to hold less and less of a charge.

I'm currently in the process of changing all of my rechargeable camera batteries over from Nimh to Lithium. Lithium are supposed to hold their charge better. Howver, you do have to worry about the new rules when flying in the US about Lithium batteries in your checked luggage.

I just bought a bunch of Sanyo Eneloops rechargeable batteries, which are supposed to be quite good. I haven't opened them yet as I am saving them for the cruise. Until then I am going to run down my Nimh rechargeables till there is basically nothing left of them.

On the rechargeable battery front I HIGHLY recommend Powerex. I had never heard of them until someone clued me into them, but they are AMAZING. I have never seen rechargeables that good. Plus the charger made for them has "intelligence" to "condition" the batteries so as to avoid memory.

I had to find them online, but if you read up on them, you'll see that they get phenomenal reviews.


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[Tigger1221]

He turned away a Girl Scout?:eek:
My DH is a softie and orders from every girl. We had 18 boxes of cookies this year. Thanks goodness we were able to send most of them off to college to DD. I love the shortbread ones with tea in the morning. DH will eat any of them.

I know I was surprised too. I LOVE cookies and he knows that, don't know why he said no. They came to his work.

[iankh]

Two things:

1. Thank you to everyone for responding to my laundry question and for taking such a great interest in my underwear. Not since my mother, has any one shown such a great interest in the state of my undies.


2. I am thinking of buying Sukie a higher end digital camera. Not something compact. Any recommendations for a sub-pro camera?



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[pjpoohbear]

Ian, many of us love the Canons, and several of us have a S3 si or the S5 si models. I have a feeling you are going to be looking at the Rebels in Canon or the D series in Nikon level.



Pj

[Mom323]

I did a count from the master list.

If you are looking at just FE (giving and not giving) that will be hanging from this DIS group, there are 92 FEs. Several cabins have several "families/singles" inside. I Think one of the cat 3 or 4's will have three individual ladies sailing, etc.

Pj


Wow did we add more people beyond the Mar 1st deadline?

The email I received on March 3rd said,

Quote:
Originally Posted by LiserAnn
Hi Lisa-sure no problem...also let me know if you want me to email you the list:

total # of people - 367 (note, this number is EVERYONE, those who'll have FE and those who won't. Detailed FE info is below)
total # of children under 18 - 112
total # of 18 and over - 255
total # of cabins - 141

gifting summaries:
yes FE, yes gifting group - 67 cabins which is 115 adults and 69 kids

yes FE, no gifting group - 8 cabins which is 32 adults and 7 kids

I didn't not include the number of those who indicated no FE and no gifting because without a FE there's no where to put the gift. If people want that number, I can get it to you, just let me know!

Thanks,
Lisa

[mishoe01]

Two things:

1. Thank you to everyone for responding to my laundry question and for taking such a great interest in my underwear. Not since my mother, has any one shown such a great interest in the state of my undies.


2. I am thinking of buying Sukie a higher end digital camera. Not something compact. Any recommendations for a sub-pro camera?



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I'm really enjoying my new Nikon D40. (really wanted the D40x or D80 but didn't have the $). Now I just want the 18-200 lens.

[taysmom]

Ok, I need to know what is a safe # to do???? I would hate to leave someone out, but I don't want to get too much...

[Mom323]

Two things:

1. Thank you to everyone for responding to my laundry question and for taking such a great interest in my underwear. Not since my mother, has any one shown such a great interest in the state of my undies.


2. I am thinking of buying Sukie a higher end digital camera. Not something compact. Any recommendations for a sub-pro camera?



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Ian, You know how mom was always worried about having on clean undies in case you were in an accident. Well as a nurse I can tell you it the first thing we check. ;)

I received my Real Simple Travel Mag and they recommended a Canon Powershot SD950 or a Sony Syber-shot DSC-T70.

For Tech lovers and Olympus E-410

[pjpoohbear]

Wow did we add more people beyond the Mar 1st deadline?

The email I received on March 3rd said,

Quote:
Originally Posted by LiserAnn
Hi Lisa-sure no problem...also let me know if you want me to email you the list:

total # of people - 367 (note, this number is EVERYONE, those who'll have FE and those who won't. Detailed FE info is below)
total # of children under 18 - 112
total # of 18 and over - 255
total # of cabins - 141

gifting summaries:
yes FE, yes gifting group - 67 cabins which is 115 adults and 69 kids

yes FE, no gifting group - 8 cabins which is 32 adults and 7 kids

I didn't not include the number of those who indicated no FE and no gifting because without a FE there's no where to put the gift. If people want that number, I can get it to you, just let me know!

Thanks,
Lisa

I have a list from 2-21 and just counted, actually let excel count :), those with FE, either giving or not. There are at least a dozen cabins with more then one extender, like my cabin.

I get 65 yes FE/yes giving & 27 yes FE/ no giving and/or don't know yet, but that is from a 2-21 list, so.......:confused3


Pj

[Tink rules]

But if you go naked....except for dinner.....

then you won't need to worry about packing quarters cuz you won't need to do any laundry!!!!!:lmao: :lmao:

Or just bring disposable undies!

or go commando:thumbsup2

Cuz you won't have pockets!

Woody

Um... People.... I'm eating with him... so I'm requesting at least Boxers!!! :rotfl2:


When something pops up I know now you have passport and will travel...

I'd give you the bed, but you can't sleep with my DH, he snores :lmao:

Of course, anyone who asks will be granted some snips in the garden :flower3:

I have passport and will travel... but isn't California part of this country???

DH won't snore anymore... does he like down pillows???

Would love some snips from the garden... will give you mine...sometime in August... :flower3: :flower3: :flower3:

[Tink rules]

I did a count from the master list.

If you are looking at just FE (giving and not giving) that will be hanging from this DIS group, there are 92 FEs. Several cabins have several "families/singles" inside. I Think one of the cat 3 or 4's will have three individual ladies sailing, etc.

Pj

Oh I'm so confused!!! :confused3 is it 137 gifts????

Michelle - you always have such sage wisdom.

I'm rather spry for my age.

Thank you oh spry one!!! Boxers, right????

Two things:

1. Thank you to everyone for responding to my laundry question and for taking such a great interest in my underwear. Not since my mother, has any one shown such a great interest in the state of my undies.
.

What color are you wearing on formal night???:rotfl:





Wow did we add more people beyond the Mar 1st deadline?

The email I received on March 3rd said,

Quote:
Originally Posted by LiserAnn
Hi Lisa-sure no problem...also let me know if you want me to email you the list:

total # of people - 367 (note, this number is EVERYONE, those who'll have FE and those who won't. Detailed FE info is below)
total # of children under 18 - 112
total # of 18 and over - 255
total # of cabins - 141

gifting summaries:
yes FE, yes gifting group - 67 cabins which is 115 adults and 69 kids

yes FE, no gifting group - 8 cabins which is 32 adults and 7 kids

I didn't not include the number of those who indicated no FE and no gifting because without a FE there's no where to put the gift. If people want that number, I can get it to you, just let me know!

Thanks,
Lisa

Oh I think we need an official count...

CALMOM!!!! Lisa... where are you?????

[edna mode]

To Angie:

You must have been here then. I was at Fashion Island for the torch

[iankh]

What color are you wearing on formal night???:rotfl:

Hmmm ... you've given me pause for consideration ...:laundy:

[cquick]

Just DON'T wake ME up!!! :goodvibes

I think I'm going to not deal w/ that hassle and spend a bit of my obc and get the laundry service....I don't want to waste any time in the laundry room.

on the Trans Atalntic we only did major launcry one tome. My hubby helps....also we brought a regular sized bottle of the 3X All, and shared ti with others in the laundry room.

I am packing many more pairs of underwear and less shorts and t shirts. If my hubby could....he'd wear his shorts and t shirt all the time, including formal night!

[cquick]

All I can say is THE CABINS NEAR OR ACROSS FROM LAUNDRY ROOM IS THE WORST ROOM ON THE SHIP!!!!! 24 HOURS PER DAY OF SMELL, HEAT AND ACTION.... however if you wanted to start a business to pay for your cruise and do others laundry.

That's for sure! I always felt so sorry for the ones directly across from the laundry room!
that's a good idea about the ones in those staterooms charging to do others laundry.....they'd make a bundle!:laundy: :laundy: :laundy:

[cquick]

you're going to make me cry, I'm in those rooms...

well, make lemonade from your lemns! Put on sign on your door....will do laundry for a FEE! You'lll have lots ove customers!

[nskjerven]

I have passport and will travel... but isn't California part of this country???

DH won't snore anymore... does he like down pillows???

Would love some snips from the garden... will give you mine...sometime in August... :flower3: :flower3: :flower3:

1. yes, but I'm taking airfare wonderful, and let's go. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but maybe????

2. he might, but since I'm allergic they aren't coming in my house...grrrrrr

3. I'd like those tomatoes you talked of :flower3: insert veggie in this smile's hand.

[cquick]

Grapefruit is the only one you can't eat (something about absorbtion rates in your liver increase if you eat it so you end up with too much in your system at once).

Oranges, lemons, limes, etc. are ok.

Oh, good! That means you can dr8nk Screwdrivers, Mohita's, vodka Gimlets, and most rum drinks! :jumping1: those are jumping limes!

[cquick]

Same here, that is why I hope to be able to get the boys into the oceanear club so after spending all night doing laundry, I can let them enjoy while I catch up on lost sleep!

I wish we could get Patrick into the Oceaneer Club! He'd love it. Connie

[Tink rules]

1. yes, but I'm taking airfare wonderful, and let's go. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but maybe????

2. he might, but since I'm allergic they aren't coming in my house...grrrrrr

3. I'd like those tomatoes you talked of :flower3: insert veggie in this smile's hand.


1. Definately maybe.....

2. I was thinking over the head.... :eek:

3. You can have all my tomatos... or at least the ones that I don't eat off the vine... (can you say MIRACLE GROW!!!)

[cquick]

How about 6 a.m.? Deck 10 forward. I wonder if room service would deliver?

OH! I am NOT getting up at 6am for ANYTHING! The motion of the ship makes me sleep and sleep and sleep....in fact last year when we did the TA, the best sleeping days were the wild weather ones! Connie

[nskjerven]

That's for sure! I always felt so sorry for the ones directly across from the laundry room!
that's a good idea about the ones in those staterooms charging to do others laundry.....they'd make a bundle!:laundy: :laundy: :laundy:

how about a tip jar next to their cabins? Or better yet, I'll bring the ear gear from the go kart track, Monica ear protection? I'm bumming on this for you :hug:

In your honor I'll send out laundry so you don't have to hear by load(s) (ok not really but I'm working on the other peoples guilt factor to be quiet across from your room)

I really do hope it's okay for all those who have to deal with this inconvience. Seems that laundry should be not directly accross from a stateroom, or offer consideration for those that have to deal with it.:sad2:

[cquick]

They were GREEN balloons too! I have pictures of you guys, but they are from far away. Didn't have the zoom on the camera.

Thanks!


I wonder if the ship would allow us to bring GREEN balloons on when we board? I never thought of it. Patrick would love it!

[cquick]

Connie that is so kewl! Magical moments like that get me all teary eyed!

Me too! I think all of us grown ups were crying, but not the kids, they were too excited!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[LisaG520]

priceless...I'm using it for sure

:thumbsup2

[MouseFaninQueue]

so we'd have to put two batteries in sep bags? My Canon takes 4

I am looking further into this but from what I have read it is Lithium-ion that is the main concern and then to a lesser extent the Lithiums. If you have NIMH you are fine (which are the most common). Lithium ion are usually the camcorder batteries.

[cquick]

I'm good. I've got that our team is on May 19 (Acapulco) and we have Seaulater, Mom323, Ginamarie and Cquick on our team.

The "gift" has been ordered and I am awaiting their arrival!


OH, GOOD< I was going to PM you about it tomorrow. Let me know how much you need......I can either bring it or send it to you. connie

[Tink rules]

Nan... I swear...there's tomato plants in there somewhere!!!

And OH... I wish my back yard looked like that RIGHT NOW!!!!! :flower3: :flower3:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s25/mbelauzon/P9270398.jpg

[LisaG520]

Two things:

1. Thank you to everyone for responding to my laundry question and for taking such a great interest in my underwear. Not since my mother, has any one shown such a great interest in the state of my undies.


2. I am thinking of buying Sukie a higher end digital camera. Not something compact. Any recommendations for a sub-pro camera?



.

I'm loving the Nikon D40x I got at Thanksgiving.

[cquick]

PS..the FLU sucks! especially when there's 2 of us sick...I want to be babied, I don't want to be the mommy today!

OH, I am SO SORRY, I wish I could be there to help you out.....

One time I had my mom come over to help me out after I had vein surgery, and they all got the flu! My Mom, My Husband, my son! I ended up taking care of them and myself! What a fiasco!


Patrick and I have had flu shots ever since....I know lots of people don't believe inthe flu shot, but I do.

Cionnie

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Now a treat for my female soldier is some scented lotion in the little tiny bottles from Bath and Body Works and a bottle of nail polish. Another thing that points to the fact I would not cut it as a soldier! :rotfl:

:lmao: Yeah, I guess I'd have a hard time maintaining my acrylic nails over there, huh?

Seriously, God bless her, and all the women serving!

[LisaG520]

Oh, good! That means you can dr8nk Screwdrivers, Mohita's, vodka Gimlets, and most rum drinks! :jumping1: those are jumping limes!

Gin and tonics with lime :thumbsup2

I've always wanted to try a Mohito but I found out sugar is a main ingredient so I'd probably have to trade off an entire meals worth of carbs to have it :scared1:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Two things:

1. Thank you to everyone for responding to my laundry question and for taking such a great interest in my underwear. Not since my mother, has any one shown such a great interest in the state of my undies.


2. I am thinking of buying Sukie a higher end digital camera. Not something compact. Any recommendations for a sub-pro camera?
.

If you are looking at a dSLR then I am going to recommend the Pentax K200D. It has weather sealing, takes AA, uses an SD card (which I am finding are cheaper than CF) and the big feature for me coming from a Canon S2 is that the Image stabilization is built into the camera - Nikon's and Canon's build it into the lenses which usually results in more expensive lenses.

Now if you are not looking quite at a dSLR I would highly recommend the Canon S5 that V just bought and has been providing us with some great pics. It is considered a "prosumer" camera because it is not quite the dSLR but does have some of the similar features as well as a great 12x optical zoom. It is also quite renowned for its video ability. I loved my S2 and if it hadn't had the problems I would probably be taking it with me on this trip.

As for my dSLR (the pentax mentioned above) - I'm still learning how to operate it and hopefully will get some of the basics down in time for the ship so that it isn't much more than just an expensive P&S.

[cquick]

I just called DCL to see if I could get my room nbr changed, but they said nope. Will try again later.
Just keep trying, especially in a few weeks....things do change. Also if nothing has changed for you, ask again at the port. Connie

[nskjerven]

1. Definately maybe.....

2. I was thinking over the head.... :eek:

3. You can have all my tomatos... or at least the ones that I don't eat off the vine... (can you say MIRACLE GROW!!!)

did you just offer to off my DH? I'll keep that in my back pocket for a rainy day.:lmao:

I do grow tomatoes too, but the darn dog (the red one) picks them carefully off and eats them before we can get them for ourselves.

[MouseFaninQueue]

I'm really enjoying my new Nikon D40. (really wanted the D40x or D80 but didn't have the $). Now I just want the 18-200 lens.

The D80 was my first choice before I got pointed in the Pentax direction. But coming from the Canon S2, the Pentax K200D just seemed like the perfect fit.

I picked up an 18-250 lens for it as my walk-around lens and is it ever fun with the basically 14x zoom you get with it! Should be fun for the trip!

I'm also hoping to get a 50mm 1.7 prime lens to take on rides. But we shall see. I think Shannon is still in sticker shock over the new camera. Best to let it settle in first before I buy more lenses... LOL

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Traditional Turkish Delight is a soft jelly like candy(see i'm becoming assimilated into USspeak), very very sweet. It is covered in icing sugar. I imagine that is what was given by the witch. The Turkish Delight I love is covered in a thick chocolate and doesn't seem as swet. It is delidh!!!:love:


There's a candy here called "Aplets and Cotlets" http://www.libertyorchards.com/newac.asp
Is it like this?
No offense, but chocolate covered sounds...not that good to me.

[nskjerven]

OH! I am NOT getting up at 6am for ANYTHING! The motion of the ship makes me sleep and sleep and sleep....in fact last year when we did the TA, the best sleeping days were the wild weather ones! Connie

I think I'm just like you. If I can afford to not wake up and do nothing, I'll sleep all night and day.

[LisaG520]

Patrick and I have had flu shots ever since....I know lots of people don't believe inthe flu shot, but I do.

Cionnie

We're believers too :thumbsup2

Heck, our insurance company sends us reminders every year because of other health issues.

[nskjerven]

Nan... I swear...there's tomato plants in there somewhere!!!

And OH... I wish my back yard looked like that RIGHT NOW!!!!! :flower3: :flower3:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s25/mbelauzon/P9270398.jpg

pretty :flower3:

[cquick]

I posted a while back about our Cafepress order but didn't see any responses.

Can I just ask - if you've ordered anything from Cafepress, was the spelling correct on the logo? I thought I'd seen that it had been corrected (as shown on the Ship of Thieves website), but ours wasn't. If we're all wearing badly spelled t-shirts, then fine. But I want to check in case it's an error by Cafepress.

OH MY GOSH! I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE.....SHIP OF "THEIVES"! I guess I'll call them tomorrow! We didn't even look at them, just hung them up in the closet! How funny! How many others are out there?

We just got ours this week.........

[nskjerven]

OH, I am SO SORRY, I wish I could be there to help you out.....

One time I had my mom come over to help me out after I had vein surgery, and they all got the flu! My Mom, My Husband, my son! I ended up taking care of them and myself! What a fiasco!


Patrick and I have had flu shots ever since....I know lots of people don't believe inthe flu shot, but I do.

Cionnie

I got one this year, I'm a believer now and forever. On the fence about getting it for the kids.

[cquick]

I posted a while back about our Cafepress order but didn't see any responses.

Can I just ask - if you've ordered anything from Cafepress, was the spelling correct on the logo? I thought I'd seen that it had been corrected (as shown on the Ship of Thieves website), but ours wasn't. If we're all wearing badly spelled t-shirts, then fine. But I want to check in case it's an error by Cafepress.

We DEFINATELY need to sit together at dinner, and we can all wear the poorly spelled t shirts.!

[LisaG520]

I think I'm just like you. If I can afford to not wake up and do nothing, I'll sleep all night and day.

Sounds like a perfect day :goodvibes

[nskjerven]

Gin and tonics with lime :thumbsup2

I've always wanted to try a Mohito but I found out sugar is a main ingredient so I'd probably have to trade off an entire meals worth of carbs to have it :scared1:

I tried one once, it was way too minty and I asked for low mint and high lime.

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

So are you diving this trip? WE are......

Note to self - pack bathing suits...

No, I thought about it but decided not. I considered Aruba, but I've been to Bonaire twice and figured it'd be about the same. And I've been to La Paz twice before (which I really liked) but I think the water's going to be cold this time of year...blah, blah, blah. Do I sound whiny? ;) I just decided to keep it simple and not try to fit diving in with everything else.

Are you guys diving at each port?

[nskjerven]

Steph, sorry you are feeling bad..wish I could offer some chicken noddle soup or a hug, how about a virtual hug :hug:

[Tink rules]

did you just offer to off my DH? I'll keep that in my back pocket for a rainy day.:lmao:

I do grow tomatoes too, but the darn dog (the red one) picks them carefully off and eats them before we can get them for ourselves.

I just offered him a pillow!!! :rotfl2:

I think I'm just like you. If I can afford to not wake up and do nothing, I'll sleep all night and day.

If I were any lazier...I'd be in a coma!!!

I tried one once, it was way too minty and I asked for low mint and high lime.

& lots of BOOZE!!!

[cquick]

There's a candy here called "Aplets and Cotlets" http://www.libertyorchards.com/newac.asp
Is it like this?
No offense, but chocolate covered sounds...not that good to me.

I HATE Aplets and Cotlets! My mom's old boyfriend used to send us those every year when we lived in Illinoia......thank goodness she moved to Florida, and so did we.......Chocolate anytime!

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Sorry. We bring our own.:sad1: :guilty:
Carol

Rats! I almost bought some the last time I was at DL, just so I'd have them for the cruise, then I decided to be thrifty...


How early is early? I normally get up at about 4:30 every morning. Does anyone know how early is early and how late is late?

OMG...that's closer to my bedtime!



Do your laundry on the 3rd or 4th day because the 7th day is a zoo and you can't get in until the 10th day. Do laundry on port days, although many others have figured this out too. We do laundry at 2am, it works well for us.


That's a really good tip.

Location of laundry rooms: (Has this already been posted?)
Laundry rooms, Magic
Deck 2, opp 2096
Deck 6, adj 6588
Deck 7, opp 7590

4@washers & dryers

[cquick]

I tried one once, it was way too minty and I asked for low mint and high lime.

Actually my favorite drink is Vodka Gimlet.....just ice, vodka and a splash of Rose's Lime! mmmmm.....of course that's mostly sugar, too!

[MouseFaninQueue]

With regards to Lithium batteries I found this on the USA Today site:

The Department of Transportation has reissued its message — which apparently got lost in translation the first time around — regarding new restrictions on how batteries can be carried on airliners.

As of Jan. 1, travelers can no longer pack loose batteries (i.e. those not installed in electronic devices) in checked bags. However, unlimited loose batteries are allowed in carry-on bags, though the agency "strongly recommends" separating them in individual zippered bags or compartments if they aren't in their original packaging.

One exception: Passengers toting lithium batteries that have 8 to 25 grams of equivalent lithium content are limited to two uninstalled batteries in each carry-on. Most consumer electronic goods such as laptops, digital cameras and cellphones use batteries that fall far short of that content. The rule was implemented to reduce the risk of lithium battery fires.

Link is here:USA Today article (http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-01-11-lithium-batteries_N.htm)

I found this on the site SafeTravel.dot.gov/index.html :

DOT’s rule on lithium batteries in air travel, which took effect on January 1, 2008, prohibits carriage of spare lithium batteries in checked baggage, such as large suitcases you hand over to the airline for handling. If you put a portable electronic device in checked baggage, you may still do so with the batteries installed in the device.

In carry-on baggage, you may still carry any number of some types of lithium batteries, such as the ones used in cell phones and most laptop computers, provided you take measures to protect terminals. You may also carry up to two more powerful batteries, within the limits described here. (http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html)


Here (http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/aircarrier_info/media/airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf) is a link to a PDF file that covers the battery question on the FAA site.

Just realized my Eneloops are Nimh so I have no worries. If I bring any Lithium I'll just put them into the cameras and use the Nimh as the backups.

[JLSE50]

From Thread 6 post 3389 page 226
Well, unless I win the lottery, I won't have the fancy log home either!!! Probably a trailer or a cabin but access to one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever been on!!!

Did you ever go to the Tower Restaurant when you were there???
I was a teenager, staying at the camp of my best buddy's family. We swam, canoed, and hiked. The fact that they had a camp was amazing since we were middle class folks. There was no Lottery. No one ate out much in those days--keep in mind I am 59 so this happened in the mid 1960s. Mom's cooked dinners and Dad's cooked burgers on a grill.

I wonder if the Tower Restaurant is that old. Do you know?


:confused3 I am way behind--STILL--but working at catching up.:thumbsup2
Jan :earsgirl:

[Making_Memories]

Or just bring disposable undies!

or go commando:thumbsup2

OK I have gone commando many times but never once have I worn disposable undies. :rotfl2:

[nskjerven]

I HATE Aplets and Cotlets! My mom's old boyfriend used to send us those every year when we lived in Illinoia......thank goodness she moved to Florida, and so did we.......Chocolate anytime!

They looked gross to me too:scared1:

[Tink rules]

From Thread 6 post 3389 page 226

I was a teenager, staying at the camp of my best buddy's family. We swam, canoed, and hiked. The fact that they had a camp was amazing since we were middle class folks. There was no Lottery. No one ate out much in those days--keep in mind I am 59 so this happened in the mid 1960s. Mom's cooked dinners and Dad's cooked burgers on a grill.

I wonder if the Tower Restaurant is that old. Do you know?


:confused3 I am way behind--STILL--but working at catching up.:thumbsup2
Jan :earsgirl:

I know that the Tower was there in 1968...it's long gone, but oh how I once in a while get the taste for their pizza!!!

Did you ever go to Charlie Johns in Speculator or the Speculator Dept. Store? King of the Frosties or the Mountaineer??? How about the bowling alley?

OK I have gone commando many times but never once have I worn disposable undies. :rotfl2:

Just make sure that if you do go without.. that the paparazzi don't catch you!!! Wouldn't want you doing a Britney Spears!!!

[MrsMork]

To Angie:

You must have been here then. I was at Fashion Island for the torch

We lived in Anaheim at the time. Off La Palma between Euclid and Brookhurst. We caugth up with the runner (literally) in Norwalk. We happened to be right by where they exchanged and the fellow who had just finished his run was gracious enough to pose for photos with folks who wanted.

[woody73]

OH MY GOSH! I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE.....SHIP OF "THEIVES"!
The spelling seems "weird."

Woody

[nskjerven]

OK I have gone commando many times but never once have I worn disposable undies. :rotfl2:

Marr TMI :scared1:

[Making_Memories]

I always note how it comes in since the going out will be on my BIRTHDAY (okay one day after) so it's my special month to watch and see if it's true, and mostly it is...this year in like a lion (well windy as all get out) so nice as a lamb on my birthday I would suspect.

Oh, and speaking of weather. Pray for rain for me. The reports are that we will get a major dumping tonight and into the weekend, so there is hope that the little league all day event(s) will be postponed and Wilson will still get to race.

I have much to share about the Field Trip I went on today with Molly's class. We sailed out of Jack London Square, Oakland in a replica ship that first came around the Cape Horn The Lady Washingtonhttp://historicalseaport.org/web/index.html

I've got to get my pictures accessible between my laptop and desktop and start sharing them...

Wow the ship looks very cool! :thumbsup2 I may have to see about something like that for J and I . She is really into old ships.

[nskjerven]

Just make sure that if you do go without.. that the paparazzi don't catch you!!! Wouldn't want you doing a Britney Spears!!!

Marr I just had a bad red carpet visual...no commando when with me...:upsidedow

[nskjerven]

The spelling seems "weird."

Woody

I vote leave it as is, and see who sees it and if they do and they aren't us then it really doesn't matter, does it :snooty:

[Tink rules]

I vote leave it as is, and see who sees it and if they do and they aren't us then it really doesn't matter, does it :snooty:

They couldn't spell it to begin with!!! :rotfl2:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Grapefruit is the only one you can't eat (something about absorbtion rates in your liver increase if you eat it so you end up with too much in your system at once).

Oranges, lemons, limes, etc. are ok.

No prob...I don't like grapefruit!

[Tink rules]

To the Fish Extender Gift Givers....
I PM'ed Lisa...CALMOM and asked her to put it into English for this Ditzy person here...

This is what she so graciously sent me TWICE because, hey, yeah, I really am a ditz...


HERE YOU GO!

1. the amount of cabins for the fish extenders - 75
2. the amount of adults - 147 ( in cabins with FE)
3. the amount of children - 76 (in cabins with FE)

[nskjerven]

Good news on Molly's school work. Her teacher tells me that she has to turn in something, she the teacher, has to turn in to the district. And that she has stuff for that already (read between the lines here). I told her about the power point idea and she thought that was great. The one thing Molly will have to work on is a paper/presentation on I think Colonial Times. More details to come on that and I suspect that Molly will be working on this prior to travel, rather than during travel. Fingers crossed.

Her band teacher also said that she can make up her missed performance (date being decided now for time frame while we are gone) by doing another one somewhere else. I figure she might have to offer a solo concert, maybe at Grandma's retirement home???


Lastly, she got a part in the school play, Grease. Not a great part, but considering we are gone during the whole last 2 weeks she is very lucky. Turns out they had a big audition and not everyone got parts. The performance dates are the week we return 5/28-30. She will miss all of dress rehersal and we will miss all the parent work to set the set.

Now I'm feeling a bit guilty :guilty: about spending the extra day at Dland. Not sure what we will do about this. I might suggest that Paul and she fly right home, we'll see. I'm staying and so will Wilson. But Molly might find it important to come home, I just don't know????:confused3

One kid down, one to go :woohoo:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

I had someone ruin a Surprise baby shower because "they weren't going to be there and wanted to see her surprise":scared1:

Was this person, by chance, on the March 1 Magic?????
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Tink rules]

Glad to hear the Royal Princess had not only gotten the part in the Royal Performance, but is also going to be able to complete her scholastic schedule so she can proceed with her Royal Training... princess:

Can you ask the teacher if a TR for all the drinks served on board counts towards the assignment? :rolleyes:

[nskjerven]

Wow the ship looks very cool! :thumbsup2 I may have to see about something like that for J and I . She is really into old ships.

I read the page tonight and saw that she was in POC 1, 2 & 3. I wish I knew that today I would have asked about it.

I'm thinking of trying to do a GS service unit event on it next season and will keep ya posted.

They also seem to offer tickets for indivduals.:thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

Was this person, by chance, on the March 1 Magic?????
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Not anymore!!!

I still can't believe those people... :confused3

I told my mom about it tonight over dinner... :sad2:

[Making_Memories]

of course, they party in one place and we adults tell them to get out of the house so we can enjoy our own space and chatter :rotfl:

I'll have to see what my parents are doing and see if they can take the little one for me. If so we may be able to swing it. Would be fun to unwind alittle after cookie sales are over!

[nskjerven]

Glad to hear the Royal Princess had not only gotten the part in the Royal Performance, but is also going to be able to complete her scholastic schedule so she can proceed with her Royal Training... princess:

Can you ask the teacher if a TR for all the drinks served on board counts towards the assignment? :rolleyes:

okay, :lmao: her teacher would totally think that was funny and yes, I have to tongue in cheek do just that. Her teacher loves POC and I'm trying to think of what the perfect gift is to bring back for her. :rolleyes1

[nskjerven]

I'll have to see what my parents are doing and see if they can take the little one for me. If so we may be able to swing it. Would be fun to unwind alittle after cookie sales are over!

He is totally invited too of course, this house is kid friendly and there will be kids younger than him here and many even some his age. But if you want a girls night out I undersand too :thumbsup2

[calmom]

Oh I'm so confused!!! :confused3 is it 137 gifts????



Thank you oh spry one!!! Boxers, right????



What color are you wearing on formal night???:rotfl:







Oh I think we need an official count...

CALMOM!!!! Lisa... where are you?????
I'm still catching up, but I got my numbers from Liserann...so she probably is the best one to confirm the numbers??
Lisa

[nskjerven]

google map ????

There are people on there that I don't reconize. Marr....you listed a couple, dish...

[Tink rules]

okay, :lmao: her teacher would totally think that was funny and yes, I have to tongue in cheek do just that. Her teacher loves POC and I'm trying to think of what the perfect gift is to bring back for her. :rolleyes1

Johhny Depp.... pirate: pirate: pirate:

[kimerinc]

Hi everyone! I have not dropped off the face of the earth. I just had a literacy festival/carnival for 3000 kids, a conference in Las Vegas for my industry association for a week and I am now in Jackson Hole for a figure skating competition for DD.

I hope all is going well!

kim

[MouseFaninQueue]

Another update to everyone on my DD's "loose tooth" and the scooter board incident.

Things seem to be healing quite well and we can already notice a positive move with the tooth. So things are looking good.

My DD did get her report card and there was one thing that both my wife and I laughed out loud about when we read it.

The report card for Grade One is done using the 1-4 Progress Levels scale with 4=Exceeds Expectations, 3=Meets Expectations, 2=Minimally meets Expectations and 1=Not Yet Meeting Expectations.

Under Physical Education there is one part that reads:
"Demonstrates appropriate skills when working with the scooter boards and skipping ropes" She was given a 4!!! LOL!!

[calmom]

If you really think she misunderstood and it was a language barrier, do you think it was fair to her to call her and up and be livid with her. These are the risks you take when planning a surprise vacation. Just my opinion.

Hmmm...not sure if you know the history with this. It isn't a surprise vacation, it is an Easter gift that we were giving the children next Sunday. I don't think I was taking on any risk in preparing a gift. The other point, which you couldn't have known, is this is an ongoing personnel issue with our nanny. She is great in many ways however sometimes when she doesn't understand something, she doesn't seek clarification. That is why I was livid - I was upset she didn't ask for clarificaqtion. As far as calling her... I had to call her up because I wasn't going to see her in the morning and I needed her to stop talking to the children about it. Not sure why calling would be unfair? :confused3 More a question of necessity.

Lisa

[nskjerven]

Johhny Depp.... pirate: pirate: pirate:

If I could get him for her, I'd Indian give him and keep him for myself, ok a few of you could share him with me while I'm asleep.

[Tink rules]

If I could get him for her, I'd Indian give him and keep him for myself, ok a few of you could share him with me while I'm asleep.


Does that mean you're offering DH a pillow?????

[taysmom]

Gin and tonics with lime :thumbsup2

I've always wanted to try a Mohito but I found out sugar is a main ingredient so I'd probably have to trade off an entire meals worth of carbs to have it :scared1:
I can confirm that the mojitos on the magic are marvelous!

Steph, sorry you are feeling bad..wish I could offer some chicken noddle soup or a hug, how about a virtual hug :hug:
I'd take your soup if it would stay down..well that was this morning. I was able to hold down chix broth this afternoon, but my headache rages on...another day off tomorrow ought to do the trick.

[taysmom]

Just passing this along, but if anyone likes to read blogs...there's a good one I was introduced to this summer:
www.eurosatemydollars.com
It is the travel journal of 2 east coast 20 somethings who decided to chuck their new found post college jobs and travel across europe and southeast asia for 8 months. They are 6 months in now and their blog is great. Very entertaining.
BUT you must start from the beginning...reading backwards doesn't make that much sense.

enjoy
Steph

[CruzDirectorKaren]

We lived in Anaheim at the time. Off La Palma between Euclid and Brookhurst. We caugth up with the runner (literally) in Norwalk. We happened to be right by where they exchanged and the fellow who had just finished his run was gracious enough to pose for photos with folks who wanted.

Too scary my cousin Laurie that lives in Keizer now lived that same area growing up. You guys will have a lot to talk about on the ship.

[nskjerven]

Does that mean you're offering DH a pillow?????

I think that means I'm offering him the couch :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

I remember those boards, we use to use them for a modified crab style soccer game way back in grade school. It was in our gym class as well. they are really slick and you can build up a lot of speed. I would have thought that in the last twenty odd years they would have stopped using them. Got to love the Canadian school systems.

Pj

They were using them at my school in Arizona, two years ago. Probably still are...

[Tink rules]

I think that means I'm offering him the couch :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

YOU OFFERED ME THE COUCH!!! ;)

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Cheri - any news on your Frontier refund?

Haven't checked yet. I'm out of town and don't have the info with me I need to check it. I think it'll take a few days, but I'll try to remember to check when I'm home tomorrow and let you know.

[ibouncetoo]

Her band teacher also said that she can make up her missed performance (date being decided now for time frame while we are gone) by doing another one somewhere else. I figure she might have to offer a solo concert, maybe at Grandma's retirement home???




How about a performance on the Magic in the talent show? Video tape it and submit it to the teacher.

.
Just dropping in to get caught up before bed...so I won't have a zillion pages to catch up on in the morning, as I still have one final chore to do then before company arrives. One more day and I'M ON VACATION. :cool1:

.

[nskjerven]

Just passing this along, but if anyone likes to read blogs...there's a good one I was introduced to this summer:
www.eurosatemydollars.com
It is the travel journal of 2 east coast 20 somethings who decided to chuck their new found post college jobs and travel across europe and southeast asia for 8 months. They are 6 months in now and their blog is great. Very entertaining.
BUT you must start from the beginning...reading backwards doesn't make that much sense.

enjoy
Steph

I've found the site, but how do you read it in order easily...It lays out backward, what am I doing wrong?

[taysmom]

find the months and go back to the earliest on the start bottom up...thats what i did.

[pjpoohbear]

To the Fish Extender Gift Givers....
I PM'ed Lisa...CALMOM and asked her to put it into English for this Ditzy person here...

This is what she so graciously sent me TWICE because, hey, yeah, I really am a ditz...


HERE YOU GO!

1. the amount of cabins for the fish extenders - 75
2. the amount of adults - 147 ( in cabins with FE)
3. the amount of children - 76 (in cabins with FE)

Ah, but still there are several cabins with multiple families, do we want to have those families share a gift? My cabin will have two, and justmestace's connecting cabins have five individual ladies cruising and all five have listed that they will have FE, are they going to split each gift, just a thought.

I would plan on 80 if you are doing one per Family with FE.

Pj

[Tink rules]

And I'm getting a headache... :upsidedow

Is there going to be a way to know if there are more than one party in a cabin??? I def. want to give for each!!!

[Making_Memories]

Okay Ian, people talked about cookies and milk, not cookies and vodka!!!:lmao: :lmao:

Yes I saw the error in his post too. He meant cookies, vodka and cranberry juice. :rotfl:

[pjpoohbear]

From Lisanne's spreadsheet, those seem to be the two cabins with mulitply families. Mine has two and justmestace's has the five, so five extra "families", makes 80 in my thought process.

I guess it is easier for those doing Adults and/or kids or individuals, lol.

Pj

[Making_Memories]

thanks for the link. I checked it out and looked at google and can't find the specific path or time it will be in SF. I'd like to see it run by. If you see more info please post.:thumbsup2

I know nothing of the actual route but if you look on this page (http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/journey/) it says San Francisco is April 9th.

[Making_Memories]

Cuz you won't have pockets!

Woody

:laughing:

[Making_Memories]

Curt (DH) ran in 1984. We have the torch he carried.


Wow that is really cool! Not too many people can claim that in life.

[Making_Memories]

Thanks, its not as many as I thought. I wish our captain would show back up as I liked her idea.


I am so upset with DH right now. He lost his passport and he told the girl scout he didn't want any cookies. I love the cookies with coconut,chocolate,and caramel but couldn't find any girl scouts this year. He likes thin mints but Keebler makes the same thing so I bought him some of those. They are great and he agrees they taste the same, but he doesn't like coconut so didn't get me any.:eek: Oh well my mom got me the kind with peanut butter. :) Off to search for the passport some more, this is why I keep all the important information.:upsidedow

Oh hi honey, Next time buy me my cookies.:rotfl2: (he is reading the Dis upstairs).

Well I have oh say 4 or 5 cases sitting in my garage of those I can mail your way! :lmao: Those are my favs too!

[Making_Memories]

Ok, I need to know what is a safe # to do???? I would hate to leave someone out, but I don't want to get too much...

That is where I am stuck too. I have to order something but don't know how many to have made......

[CruzDirectorKaren]

I am so upset with DH right now. He lost his passport and he told the girl scout he didn't want any cookies. I love the cookies with coconut,chocolate,and caramel but couldn't find any girl scouts this year. He likes thin mints but Keebler makes the same thing so I bought him some of those. They are great and he agrees they taste the same, but he doesn't like coconut so didn't get me any.:eek: Oh well my mom got me the kind with peanut butter. :) Off to search for the passport some more, this is why I keep all the important information.:upsidedow

Oh hi honey, Next time buy me my cookies.:rotfl2: (he is reading the Dis upstairs).[/QUOTE]

Always ask Seaulater what she can do for you? I think she may have a connection or two....:rotfl2:

[Tink rules]

Night everyone...

Gotta go and get some sleep!!!

[Making_Memories]

Ian, You know how mom was always worried about having on clean undies in case you were in an accident. Well as a nurse I can tell you it the first thing we check. ;)

I received my Real Simple Travel Mag and they recommended a Canon Powershot SD950 or a Sony Syber-shot DSC-T70.

For Tech lovers and Olympus E-410

I have a Sony Cyber shot and I love it. The upgrades from the DSC-T70 are the DSC-T200 and the T300. Both are great and I love my Sony. Very easy to use and great pictures.

[Making_Memories]

did you just offer to off my DH? I'll keep that in my back pocket for a rainy day.:lmao:

I do grow tomatoes too, but the darn dog (the red one) picks them carefully off and eats them before we can get them for ourselves.

I was more worried about your comment that people can't sleep with your hubby...............since he snores. Umm would you be offering him out if he didn't snore? :rotfl2:

[Making_Memories]

OH MY GOSH! I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE.....SHIP OF "THEIVES"! I guess I'll call them tomorrow! We didn't even look at them, just hung them up in the closet! How funny! How many others are out there?

We just got ours this week.........

Chalk it up to real pirates most likely can't spell well any how! :laughing:

[Making_Memories]

I think I'm just like you. If I can afford to not wake up and do nothing, I'll sleep all night and day.


Now you understand my problem. I get so dang lazy at times. I need to light a fire under my butt some days. I am hoping the better weather ahead will get me going. More time outside with the kids and more fun places to have fun at when the sun comes around. :banana:

[onekindman]

I wish we could get Patrick into the Oceaneer Club! He'd love it. Connie

Connie,
I worked with the director for the kids programs (Ian) and he had to go all the way to CPT Tom for approval, but we got it. You may want to check in there on the first day open house. I know I will be doing so!

[Making_Memories]

If I were any lazier...I'd be in a coma!!!


OMG now you are really talking about me!!

[Making_Memories]

Just make sure that if you do go without.. that the paparazzi don't catch you!!! Wouldn't want you doing a Britney Spears!!!

never pulled a Britney! You know her life is a mess right now but as far as club hits her new album is pretty damn good. Yes I just said I like some of the new Britney LOL :confused3

[granmaz]

Thanks Steve! :hug: Good news is that I got sprung today! The psychologist finally realized that I don't need to be there and that the issues that need to be addressed are parenting issues at his dad's house and the arguing his dad and stepmom do about discipline. Yippee!!!!! I'm free! ;)

Great.:thumbsup2

There's a candy here called "Aplets and Cotlets" http://www.libertyorchards.com/newac.asp
Is it like this?
No offense, but chocolate covered sounds...not that good to me.

Not sure if it is similar or not. turkish Delight is very soft and very sweet, traditionally rose scented, and with nothing like nuts etc in it. Really the chocolate covered version is completely different.

Hi everyone! I have not dropped off the face of the earth. I just had a literacy festival/carnival for 3000 kids, a conference in Las Vegas for my industry association for a week and I am now in Jackson Hole for a figure skating competition for DD.

I hope all is going well!

kim

I was wondering about you last night, glad to know you are ok.

[Making_Memories]

Marr TMI :scared1:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Making_Memories]

Marr I just had a bad red carpet visual...no commando when with me...:upsidedow

Ok I shall always wear panties when with Nan LOL:thumbsup2

[Making_Memories]

To the Fish Extender Gift Givers....
I PM'ed Lisa...CALMOM and asked her to put it into English for this Ditzy person here...

This is what she so graciously sent me TWICE because, hey, yeah, I really am a ditz...


HERE YOU GO!

1. the amount of cabins for the fish extenders - 75
2. the amount of adults - 147 ( in cabins with FE)
3. the amount of children - 76 (in cabins with FE)

Thanks a bunch!!!

[scottishwee35]

Two things:

1. Thank you to everyone for responding to my laundry question and for taking such a great interest in my underwear. Not since my mother, has any one shown such a great interest in the state of my undies.


2. I am thinking of buying Sukie a higher end digital camera. Not something compact. Any recommendations for a sub-pro camera?



.

Ian, I am sorry for not reply back to you as I was working from 2 to 10 pm:headache:

Ian, many of us love the Canons, and several of us have a S3 si or the S5 si models. I have a feeling you are going to be looking at the Rebels in Canon or the D series in Nikon level.



Pj

I am looking for a new camera, I lost my good camera:sad2: which I bought it from Australia and another one was broken. I am looking for flat camera which easy for me to carry everywhere. I need to buy it soon. Any good camera?

I'm loving the Nikon D40x I got at Thanksgiving. mmm :thumbsup2

Good news on Molly's school work. Her teacher tells me that she has to turn in something, she the teacher, has to turn in to the district. And that she has stuff for that already (read between the lines here). I told her about the power point idea and she thought that was great. The one thing Molly will have to work on is a paper/presentation on I think Colonial Times. More details to come on that and I suspect that Molly will be working on this prior to travel, rather than during travel. Fingers crossed.

Her band teacher also said that she can make up her missed performance (date being decided now for time frame while we are gone) by doing another one somewhere else. I figure she might have to offer a solo concert, maybe at Grandma's retirement home???


Lastly, she got a part in the school play, Grease. Not a great part, but considering we are gone during the whole last 2 weeks she is very lucky. Turns out they had a big audition and not everyone got parts. The performance dates are the week we return 5/28-30. She will miss all of dress rehersal and we will miss all the parent work to set the set.

Now I'm feeling a bit guilty :guilty: about spending the extra day at Dland. Not sure what we will do about this. I might suggest that Paul and she fly right home, we'll see. I'm staying and so will Wilson. But Molly might find it important to come home, I just don't know????:confused3

One kid down, one to go :woohoo:

That is good.

Please don't feel guilty about Dland. Cannot help it. Always something is it.

My son actived two Accelerated Reader Award and Pupil of the Week last Friday for (contributing sensibly to class discussions and coming up with some great ideas. Well Done, keith! Keep it up!)

Keith was two years behind, now he is catching it up now but still poor with writing but I feel proud of him.

Scottishwee35

[hawkaye19]

Morning all,

Thought I would check in early from work. It's the last day of March break here in Ottawa and a Friday to boot, so an awful lot of people are taking the day off

Originally Posted by iankh
Two things:

2. I am thinking of buying Sukie a higher end digital camera. Not something compact. Any recommendations for a sub-pro camera?

I picked up a used Canon Rebel X...for a very decent price. It is not the newest model, but it can take all the current lenses available. I absolutely love it. Especially with the card I picked up ...it allows me to take over 1000 pictures at the highest resolution. It also has an adapter that allows me to switch between rechargeable and regular batteries

I am trying to figure out if I should bring my laptop along with us. Hopefully I will not be doing any work on the trip as I should be getting an extension on my current contract to take me past when we come back from the trip. I was planning on using it to store and edit the many pictures I'll be taking, as well as using it as a DVD player for Liam's favourite TV show - Corner Gas. :happytv:

Anyone else bringing one along?

We picked up another couple of inches of snow last night....there are some streets downtown which used to be three lanes and now with the snowbanks they are barely one..ahhhhh, how many days till our trip?

Liam says that he will not get 'excited' until we get into May....( he said the same thing at 99 and 75 days )...I think he is just trying to maintain an even keel as he sees how obsessed I have been about it....Nancy just lets me plan away...keeps me out of her hair...:worship:

[iankh]

If you are looking at a dSLR then I am going to recommend the Pentax K200D. It has weather sealing, takes AA, uses an SD card (which I am finding are cheaper than CF) and the big feature for me coming from a Canon S2 is that the Image stabilization is built into the camera - Nikon's and Canon's build it into the lenses which usually results in more expensive lenses.

Now if you are not looking quite at a dSLR I would highly recommend the Canon S5 that V just bought and has been providing us with some great pics. It is considered a "prosumer" camera because it is not quite the dSLR but does have some of the similar features as well as a great 12x optical zoom. It is also quite renowned for its video ability. I loved my S2 and if it hadn't had the problems I would probably be taking it with me on this trip.

As for my dSLR (the pentax mentioned above) - I'm still learning how to operate it and hopefully will get some of the basics down in time for the ship so that it isn't much more than just an expensive P&S.

Just looking at this on Amazon. No reviews there, but I do see that the Pentax takes standard Pentax lenses. That seems different from others, where the lenses for the digital lines are not the same as the film lines.

I bought myself a new camera back this past May. I had had a Sony that I bought about 5 years ago. It's a great camera except for the latency of the flash. I counted 13 seconds between being able to take flash pictures.

Flash latency was a big deal for me. When I went shopping I looked at Canon and Sony cameras. Then completely out of left field, I bought a Fuji. It was so responsive. The pictures are really quite amazing. I am satisfied and so surprised with it, because Fuji had been nowhere on my radar. It also uses SD cards, and AA batteries (how I found out about Powerex batteries).

For this purchase I'm thinking of possibly going a bit higher end. Still not sure what this gift will be.

[hawkaye19]

Ian,

We have an old Fuji finepix digital point and shoot camera (probably 6-8 years old now) and I have always been amazed at the quality of the pictures it takes. The flash latency is hard to take...i agree

I picked up a flash for my rebel (once again a used one) and wow...what did I ever do before...almost instant recharge and a much greater range

When I was looking for a dslr camera (we are huge Canon fans - Tlb, A-1, T-70 and T-90 slrs) so we have quite a collection of 'standard' lenses. Some of the 'helpful' clerks in various stores said that the newest Canon digital cameras could use the older lenses...but that is not the case....very different lense mounts ( and I never thought I would say it, but I like the auto-focus feature )

[iankh]

I am trying to figure out if I should bring my laptop along with us. Hopefully I will not be doing any work on the trip as I should be getting an extension on my current contract to take me past when we come back from the trip. I was planning on using it to store and edit the many pictures I'll be taking, as well as using it as a DVD player for Liam's

We're brining a laptop with us, a Mac iBook.

Mrs. Bennett is staying at home.


.

[chip&dale&fun]

Good Morning All - Overslept again - hate this DST adjustment.....

As for cameras - I still use film.....Honest.

[chip&dale&fun]

actually I am only going to do something for the girls and something small at that. John doens't need a basket - he can have a few DOD's for that instead!


I was looking through my cruise box last night it's full! Just need to tape it up and ship it!

O - come on - John needs a basket - Sam gets a basket - this year it is a cruise theme. I have another pair of swimming trunks/shorts for the bottom, one small package of candy, and a cruise pin in a gold egg - not sure what else = folks have suggested sunglasses, sunsreen etc -b ut we are all set on that living in Fla. So I'll think...

[chip&dale&fun]

That would be me!! :yay: But, since our house is not sold yet......we cannot get on the road just yet.

Ahhh - too bad.....I guess I will need to paint this weekend and daydream about all the good times to come on the Magic!!!

[chip&dale&fun]

Half the dry cleaning cost, which is $8.00. So just $4, very doable.

Pj

Many thanks....We are hoping we will arrive wrinkle free as we are driving to the port. I hope everyone knows the trick I heard for my first cruise - DRY CLEANER BGS - everything is packed in dry cleaner bags and it does work...at least when we drive to the port...

[chip&dale&fun]

Does your camera take AA batteries? If so I learned that not all AA batteries are the same and some cameras are quite persnickety about their batteries.

Apparently AA batteries are actually made at different lengths. Very minimal to the naked eye, but what happens is the contacts on the AA batteries do not necessarily always make contact with the leads in the camera. This then has the camera thinking the batteries are dead or dying (depending on the amount of contact) even though they might have been just brand new out of the package.

Also, if they are rechargeable batteries (like Nimh) they will tend to lose their charge as they sit in your spare pocket waiting to get used. And as they get older they tend to hold less and less of a charge.

I'm currently in the process of changing all of my rechargeable camera batteries over from Nimh to Lithium. Lithium are supposed to hold their charge better. Howver, you do have to worry about the new rules when flying in the US about Lithium batteries in your checked luggage.

I just bought a bunch of Sanyo Eneloops rechargeable batteries, which are supposed to be quite good. I haven't opened them yet as I am saving them for the cruise. Until then I am going to run down my Nimh rechargeables till there is basically nothing left of them.


Oh my - this is so true. One dive drip DH says don't worry he has plenty of bateries. My camera went dead and his batteries would not fit - they were rechargable. We had to rushh to the store and buy $$$$ batteries.

Has anyone heard thatt he airlines will not let you pack (even in luggage) some types of bateries - Lythium (sp?) I think.

[chip&dale&fun]

There is some new FAA ruling because lithium batteries can explode (no kidding).

Effective January 1, 2008, the Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will no longer allow loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.

Learn more at http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html.

Perfect - thanks for the link.....and correct spelling...

[chip&dale&fun]

Curt (DH) ran in 1984. We have the torch he carried.

How Cool :thumbsup2

[chip&dale&fun]

Anyone who love Alice in Wonderland, the day before we arrive in LA, DLR is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the attraction.

http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/disneygallery/dlr_aliceinwonderland_productrelease.html

Pj

One of my favs - but I am not going to DLR :(

[chip&dale&fun]

Thanks, its not as many as I thought. I wish our captain would show back up as I liked her idea.


I am so upset with DH right now. He lost his passport and he told the girl scout he didn't want any cookies. I love the cookies with coconut,chocolate,and caramel but couldn't find any girl scouts this year. He likes thin mints but Keebler makes the same thing so I bought him some of those. They are great and he agrees they taste the same, but he doesn't like coconut so didn't get me any.:eek: Oh well my mom got me the kind with peanut butter. :) Off to search for the passport some more, this is why I keep all the important information.:upsidedow

Oh hi honey, Next time buy me my cookies.:rotfl2: (he is reading the Dis upstairs).

Seriously - lost passport???

There are places here that engage in expiditing passports - of course you pay, but it would be worth it at this point....

[chip&dale&fun]

Is everyone aware of the new Dept. of Transportation rule that went into affect on Jan 1, 2008 regarding lithium batteries:

"In carry-on luggage, any batteries actually installed in electronic devices (cameras, laptops, etc.) are allowed, but only two more rechareable lithium-ion batteries are allowed as spares and they must be packaged in a plastic bag or the original retail packaging.

"In checked luggage, lithium-ion batteries are allowed only when istalled in an electronic device. No spares are allowed."

Won't work for the 12pack DH carries for dive camera and batteries......
Thanks...perhaps it will be regular bats for the trip?


Coulnd/t resist - when young I was told you must wear nice undies because you might have to go to the hospital...

Today - must wear nice underwear because you might meet nice people in the laundry room on the Discruise at 4:30 am....:rotfl:

[chip&dale&fun]

Would you prefer tea?

Perhaps another item for the dH Cruise EAster basket...

[chip&dale&fun]

I wonder if the ship would allow us to bring GREEN balloons on when we board? I never thought of it. Patrick would love it!

Nice idea - but we have had many problems with baloons when they get loose at sea with the marine life - so I would think it would not be allowed.

Actually, I never seem to recall balloons on board or any of the Disney events...

[chip&dale&fun]

I think I'm just like you. If I can afford to not wake up and do nothing, I'll sleep all night and day.

As you can tell from this week's posts - me tooooooooo.

[chip&dale&fun]

No, I thought about it but decided not. I considered Aruba, but I've been to Bonaire twice and figured it'd be about the same. And I've been to La Paz twice before (which I really liked) but I think the water's going to be cold this time of year...blah, blah, blah. Do I sound whiny? ;) I just decided to keep it simple and not try to fit diving in with everything else.

Are you guys diving at each port?

We are dving at all ports but Cabo - we are doing the zip line there. Never been to any of these ports...

I am a bit worried about the water temp in the pacific - We both are taking our custome suits - good 3 mils - but not sure if we need the vests as well.

We were told water temps were 65-70 - called the dive shops and they said 80s ????????

Presently I am in denial. If it is 65-70 - I am cold even in a longjohn combo with vest - my last dive 2 weeks ago - water temp was cold and I could not stop shivering...

[chip&dale&fun]

And I am all caught up - must head to work and get caught up there and then head home and catch up on chores :lmao:

Well one out of three is not bad:lmao:

Have a gReat Friday....

[hawkaye19]

Anyone else staying at POR the night before our cruise and taking the DCL bus to PC? :surfweb:

[pahrumpgirl]

OH MY GOSH! I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE.....SHIP OF "THEIVES"! I guess I'll call them tomorrow! We didn't even look at them, just hung them up in the closet! How funny! How many others are out there?

We just got ours this week.........

No one ever said pirates was good at spellen.....;)

Doug

[granmaz]

Won't work for the 12pack DH carries for dive camera and batteries......
Thanks...perhaps it will be regular bats for the trip?


Coulnd/t resist - when young I was told you must wear nice undies because you might have to go to the hospital...

Today - must wear nice underwear because you might meet nice people in the laundry room on the Discruise at 4:30 am....:rotfl:

:lmao: :lmao: You're going to be in your 'nice' underwear in the laundry room at 4.30am???:eek: :rotfl:

No one ever said pirates was good at spellen.....;)

Doug

:rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

I can't imagine how exhausting this is for him and his little CNS.
Exactly....poor guy. He fell asleep on the way to school from the OT appointment because she really wears him out. He absolutely loves those appts though. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Good morning all! Just a quick pop-in to say hi! :goodvibes My internet wasn't cooperating at home last night, so that's why I suddenly disappeared. Probably can't pop in much today from work, the piles of work were already waiting for me when I got here this morning. BUT.....I love Fridays because the time flies by while working for the Energizer Bunny! :thumbsup2

[mishoe01]

how about a tip jar next to their cabins? Or better yet, I'll bring the ear gear from the go kart track, Monica ear protection? I'm bumming on this for you :hug:

In your honor I'll send out laundry so you don't have to hear by load(s) (ok not really but I'm working on the other peoples guilt factor to be quiet across from your room)

I really do hope it's okay for all those who have to deal with this inconvience. Seems that laundry should be not directly accross from a stateroom, or offer consideration for those that have to deal with it.:sad2:

Nan - that would be a picture, wouldn't it??? Ear gear, plus cpap machine w/ nose thing....NO ONE would be allowed in! :lmao: :lmao: I think I'm more worried about the warmth.

[mishoe01]

Just keep trying, especially in a few weeks....things do change. Also if nothing has changed for you, ask again at the port. Connie

Thanks Connie! That's my plan....of course, if DCL wants to give me an upgrade too......:rotfl:

[mishoe01]

OH MY GOSH! I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE.....SHIP OF "THEIVES"! I guess I'll call them tomorrow! We didn't even look at them, just hung them up in the closet! How funny! How many others are out there?

We just got ours this week.........

We'll be unique and it will be OUR inside joke.

[IAmAHiddenMickey]

I know I was surprised too. I LOVE cookies and he knows that, don't know why he said no. They came to his work.

They were actually in front of one of my stores, I pulled in to get gas, went inside and they asked me as I went in.

I've never liked any GS cookies other than the thin mints, but if anyone wants to send some my way I'll try them again :rotfl:

[edna mode]

Goodmorning all, Well now DH is sick enough (still has to do 6 lectures today)that he will not be coming to the Dismeet on Sunday! And it's supposed to be cold and raining. Way to plan Kel! :umbrella::rotfl:

I wonder if the ship would allow us to bring GREEN balloons on when we board? I never thought of it. Patrick would love it!

Or maybe lime green beach balls.

The spelling seems "weird."Woody
I vote leave it as is, and see who sees it and if they do and they aren't us then it really doesn't matter, does it :snooty:
Chalk it up to real pirates most likely can't spell well any how! :laughing:
No one ever said pirates was good at spellen.....;)

This whole thing is cracking me up. As a dyslexic, I would have never noticed.... Note to Kelly, change spelling on lanyards to "Theives"

[QUOTE=nskjerven;23789843]
Lastly, she got a part in the school play, Grease. Not a great part, but considering we are gone during the whole last 2 weeks she is very lucky. Turns out they had a big audition and not everyone got parts. The performance dates are the week we return 5/28-30. She will miss all of dress rehersal and we will miss all the parent work to set the set. One kid down, one to go :woohoo:

Might be less stressful for her to back out of the show.... "but we're really proud of you honey." When I owned my comedy club I learned the importance of being a professional audience leader (clapping and laughing at the right time)... Don't know if kids would really get that concept yet. :laughing:



Exactly....poor guy. He fell asleep on the way to school from the OT appointment because she really wears him out. He absolutely loves those appts though. :thumbsup2


Well, that is very good.

We lived in Anaheim at the time. Off La Palma between Euclid and Brookhurst. We caugth up with the runner (literally) in Norwalk. We happened to be right by where they exchanged and the fellow who had just finished his run was gracious enough to pose for photos with folks who wanted.

I just loved seeing the torch. We are Olympic junkies! :yay:

[tigger137]

I ordered the mouse pad and two shirts - they all had Thieves mispelled.

Mary - my stuff is misspelled too.....I know Deb's are too.

re cafe press...I set up the original store, if someone wants to set up another store with the correct logo, feel free!

Actually, you will be part of the group that first ordered, they have the "orginal shirts" it is a special status, or so they have told us, :). I will do mine as a custom order since I want a big big girl shirt, and will pull a graphic from the website.

Hopefully someone who has ordered in the last couple of months will have an answer on what happened with their order.

Pj

I thought it had been sorted after the first mispelt lot.:confused3

Thank you for all the replies. I should have checked with people on the thread before I placed my order.

The cost of shipping and then customs charges is too high for me to re-order (in fact, it just about doubled the cost :eek: ). So DH and I (and our travelling companion, Gordon) will just have to be badly-spelled thieves! I'm sure we'll be in good company. :)

Spelling aside though, I would advise anyone thinking of ordering the baseball cap not to bother. The cap itself is nice, DH really likes it, but the logo just hasn't printed well - possibly because it is printed right over the seam at the front of the cap.

[LisaG520]

Was this person, by chance, on the March 1 Magic?????
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[lillygator]

Happy Friday!

Well we had a bit of a fiasco last night....I was sitting on the couch minding my own business when fireworks went off, well, ok it was the transfusion or whatever box outside up the electric pole....well, half the house went black as did our neighbors, but the other ligths worked. If you turned the oven on the black lights would be on but very very dim, the higher the temp, the more power to the light.

So John is at softball, I report it to FPL and seems a squirrel got fried and they had to put a new thing up the pole. but then to do that our power went out completely for about 15-20 minutes! What a night!!

I am so glad it's the weekend.

[littleaussie]

Hey guys,

Was just going through some old photos of my old life and found these:


This was our baby Roo "Mushu", he was 9 months old and lived in a pouch I carried around with me:
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/jopedo/roo001.jpg

Anyone for swimming???
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/jopedo/beachsign022.jpg

Too funny!

Catch you guys later,

Jolene

[pahrumpgirl]

Can anyone help me with the link to the March 1 cruise thread? Can't seem to find it. :confused3 Thanks.

Carol

[CameronsDad]

Anyone else staying at POR the night before our cruise and taking the DCL bus to PC? :surfweb:

What is POR? I admit I am not up to all the abbreviations.

Thanks,
Joseph

[HollyTyler]

When I have done a lot of work on legs and butt then I can have bit problems the next day - particularly with the getting on and off the loo!!!:eek:

:rotfl: Um....thanks for sharing! :lmao:

[tigger137]

Thanks, its not as many as I thought. I wish our captain would show back up as I liked her idea.


I am so upset with DH right now. He lost his passport and he told the girl scout he didn't want any cookies. I love the cookies with coconut,chocolate,and caramel but couldn't find any girl scouts this year. He likes thin mints but Keebler makes the same thing so I bought him some of those. They are great and he agrees they taste the same, but he doesn't like coconut so didn't get me any.:eek: Oh well my mom got me the kind with peanut butter. :) Off to search for the passport some more, this is why I keep all the important information.:upsidedow

Oh hi honey, Next time buy me my cookies.:rotfl2: (he is reading the Dis upstairs).

Don't worry, you'll get him better trained. It just takes a little time.
We'll celebrate 22 years during the cruise, and my DH is still learning! :lmao:

Saying that, as a surprise while we were at WL the other week he ordered me the tiara from Disney Florist. :lovestruc So perhaps he is almost ready to graduate. :)

[hawkaye19]

Port Orleans - Riverside:surfweb:

[mishoe01]

Hey guys,

Was just going through some old photos of my old life and found these:


This was our baby Roo "Mushu", he was 9 months old and lived in a pouch I carried around with me:
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/jopedo/roo001.jpg
Too funny!

Catch you guys later,

Jolene

Jolene -

I love the pic of Mushu! I think it would be such a neat experience to carry a joey around in a pouch. :lovestruc So is it actually ok to have a roo as a pet? Where is he now? Seeing a pic of a roo and a koala when I was 7 yrs old started my love affair w/ Australia.

How are things going? Hopefully calming down some for you.

[mishoe01]

What is POR? I admit I am not up to all the abbreviations.

Thanks,
Joseph

Port Orleans Riverside (what used to be known as Dixie Landings).

[tigger137]

Would you prefer tea?

Thank you, but I'm not a hot drinks person. OJ would be nice though, if that's an option. :)

[mishoe01]

Don't worry, you'll get him better trained. It just takes a little time.
We'll celebrate 22 years during the cruise, and my DH is still learning! :lmao:

Saying that, as a surprise while we were at WL the other week he ordered me the tiara from Disney Florist. :lovestruc So perhaps he is almost ready to graduate. :)

aaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

[mishoe01]

Can anyone help me with the link to the March 1 cruise thread? Can't seem to find it. :confused3 Thanks.

Carol

I'd be interested in reading this one too....

[mishoe01]

8 WEEKS FROM TOMORROW....

We'll be on the Magic!! :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Morning all,
I am trying to figure out if I should bring my laptop along with us. Hopefully I will not be doing any work on the trip as I should be getting an extension on my current contract to take me past when we come back from the trip. I was planning on using it to store and edit the many pictures I'll be taking, as well as using it as a DVD player for Liam's favourite TV show - Corner Gas. :happytv:

Anyone else bringing one along?


I am planning on bringing mine along. Mainly for what you said - a place to store my pics. I do have to keep in touch with the office while I am at WDW and DL as well, but not on the cruise. Otherwise I might have just tried picking up a smaller backup device if it was just for the pics.

[CameronsDad]

Port Orleans Riverside (what used to be known as Dixie Landings).

I thought that's what it might be.

Thank you,
Joseph

[mishoe01]

Happy Friday!

Well we had a bit of a fiasco last night....I was sitting on the couch minding my own business when fireworks went off, well, ok it was the transfusion or whatever box outside up the electric pole....well, half the house went black as did our neighbors, but the other ligths worked. If you turned the oven on the black lights would be on but very very dim, the higher the temp, the more power to the light.

So John is at softball, I report it to FPL and seems a squirrel got fried and they had to put a new thing up the pole. but then to do that our power went out completely for about 15-20 minutes! What a night!!

I am so glad it's the weekend.

All I can think of is the little squirrel :sad2: Glad you're back in the light.

What do you have planned for the weekend?

[mishoe01]

I am planning on bringing mine along. Mainly for what you said - a place to store my pics. I do have to keep in touch with the office while I am at WDW and DL as well, but not on the cruise. Otherwise I might have just tried picking up a smaller backup device if it was just for the pics.


This is my plan.....don't want to deal w/ a laptop if I now have to deal w/ the cpap machine.

[MouseFaninQueue]

Just looking at this on Amazon. No reviews there, but I do see that the Pentax takes standard Pentax lenses. That seems different from others, where the lenses for the digital lines are not the same as the film lines.


Yes, apparently ALL Pentax lenses fit ALL models of their cameras. Just some won't be able to use all of their features. Which makes sense for the older lenses on newer bodies. I'm in the process of trying to learn what all the different "codes" mean on all the different Pentax Lenses to see what I can shop on Ebay for. I saw some pretty cheap lenses on there, but just not sure if they are fully manual lenses for my camera or what. LOTS and LOTS of reading to do still!

The K200D JUST came out. In fact, it is hardly in any stores as of yet. Australia seems to have been the first place to get it. My store got it on Saturday and I bought it on Tuesday.

[hawkaye19]

ken,

Thanks.....I'm just trying to picture myself doing the usual luggage mule routine goung through Pearson International (we get it both going and coming back)

Let me see

camera bag
laptop bag
backpack
medicine bag
toy bag
3 wheeled suitcases (with 3 non-wheeled duffle bags folded for the trip down and full coming bcak)


hmmmm I know I have forgotten something :confused3

[littleaussie]

Jolene -

I love the pic of Mushu! I think it would be such a neat experience to carry a joey around in a pouch. :lovestruc So is it actually ok to have a roo as a pet? Where is he now? Seeing a pic of a roo and a koala when I was 7 yrs old started my love affair w/ Australia.

How are things going? Hopefully calming down some for you.

Hi Monica,

In the state we lived in, you have to apply for a permit to the NatR department. It is no big deal and was very cheap and easy to do. My parents were coming for a visit and I wanted a pet roo to show them. Well, um, a friend was hunting and brought him back for me (shall say no more about that).
I fed him every 4 hours like a baby with special milk powder mixed in a bottle. When I would let him out to stretch or "use the facilities", to get back in his pouch, he would do a back-flip in it and wiggle his head back up to the top so he could peek out.
I had to give him to a neighbor later, as we traveled quite a bit and couldn't find reliable babysitters! Later, I heard he died :guilty:

Things are good here, getting so excited about the trip! How are things in yoru neck of the woods?

Jolene

[edna mode]

Hey guys,

Was just going through some old photos of my old life and found these:


This was our baby Roo "Mushu", he was 9 months old and lived in a pouch I carried around with me:
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/jopedo/roo001.jpg

Anyone for swimming???
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/jopedo/beachsign022.jpg

Too funny!

Catch you guys later,

Jolene



Well, now there's something we don't see every day!

[MouseFaninQueue]

Anyone else staying at POR the night before our cruise and taking the DCL bus to PC? :surfweb:

We will be your neighbours there - we are at the POFQ and taking the DCL bus. However, we are going to the Pirate and Princess Party at MK on the night of the 9th.

[CameronsDad]

Anyone else staying at POR the night before our cruise and taking the DCL bus to PC? :surfweb:

Well, now that I know what POR stands for, yes we are staying there before the cruise. We will arrive on the 7th. It will be myself, DW and DS (10).

Joseph

[mishoe01]

Did anyone hear about this???

http://www.wftv.com/news/15592397/detail.html

I didn't stay up for the news last night...someone at work brought this to my attention this morning.....we'll have to see what this is about.

[MouseFaninQueue]

ken,

Thanks.....I'm just trying to picture myself doing the usual luggage mule routine goung through Pearson International (we get it both going and coming back)

Let me see

camera bag
laptop bag
backpack
medicine bag
toy bag
3 wheeled suitcases (with 3 non-wheeled duffle bags folded for the trip down and full coming bcak)


hmmmm I know I have forgotten something :confused3

I'm with you - I hate my laptop bag. I was thinking of getting something like the Lowepro Computrekker bag that supposedly will fit my camera gear AND the latptop - but just not sure if I am wanting to buy yet another bag and then worried that in the parks the bag will be too big for just my camera gear. I have a Lowepro Slingshot 100AW for the camera gear and it seems to fit my needs perfectly. I can put my dSLR in it, my video camera sits in one pouch inside and my underwater camera fits in another plus lots of room for batteries and the like. It is all snug but works. The Computrekker, take the laptop out and I'm not so sure it isn't too big. Plus I like the idea of the slingshot for ease of putting the camera in and out for going on rides and such.

As for going through the airport. I'm not proud I'll grab one of those carts. It was an absolute must for us in 2006 at Seatac.

[MrsMork]

Too scary my cousin Laurie that lives in Keizer now lived that same area growing up. You guys will have a lot to talk about on the ship.

We did meet a DISer who not only lived in our neighborhood 20 some years ago, but was very good friends with the older sister of our DD's high school sweetheart. He is one of our DIS friends that we have stayed connected with. We may know some mutual people with your cousin as well. It is a Small Disney World.

[Tigger1221]

I am trying to figure out if I should bring my laptop along with us. Hopefully I will not be doing any work on the trip as I should be getting an extension on my current contract to take me past when we come back from the trip. I was planning on using it to store and edit the many pictures I'll be taking, as well as using it as a DVD player for Liam's favourite TV show - Corner Gas. :happytv:

Anyone else bringing one along?



We like Cornor Gas too. It is funny


Seriously - lost passport???

There are places here that engage in expiditing passports - of course you pay, but it would be worth it at this point....

Yup lost his passport. We are going to go get it replaced tomarrow. We think its in the house somewhere but can't find it. I will search when I get home tonight.

Did anyone hear about this???

http://www.wftv.com/news/15592397/detail.html

I didn't stay up for the news last night...someone at work brought this to my attention this morning.....we'll have to see what this is about.

I heard this on another website. It sounds cool but the animals they are considering are mean in the wild. Can you really tame a hippo. I would love to see a giraffes and feed them but can do that at Bush Gardens too. I think Sea World and Bush Garden beat them to it on this.

[HollyTyler]

I have much to share about the Field Trip I went on today with Molly's class. We sailed out of Jack London Square, Oakland in a replica ship that first came around the Cape Horn The Lady Washingtonhttp://historicalseaport.org/web/index.html

I've got to get my pictures accessible between my laptop and desktop and start sharing them...
WOW! What an awesome field trip! How long was the boat ride?

[MrsMork]

And I'm getting a headache... :upsidedow

Is there going to be a way to know if there are more than one party in a cabin??? I def. want to give for each!!!

Hopefully each family that is participating will have some kind of FE out for the gifts to be placed in. That would make it easier to not miss anyone.

[tink1963]

8 WEEKS FROM TOMORROW....

We'll be on the Magic!! :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
DH and are at 55 days on our count down. And Oh so much still to do.

Monica, how is the CPAP going?

[lillygator]

wow it is really sneaking up on us isn't it!?

[MrsMork]

Good Morning All - Overslept again - hate this DST adjustment.....

As for cameras - I still use film.....Honest.

I was cranky yesterday. Grumped at DrHug a couple of times last night. :rolleyes: He was as always patient with me. :hug: Hopefully another week and I will be adjusted.

[MouseFaninQueue]

A quick question about Online Check in.

When can I start to do it? I am in there right now and it doesn't seem to be allowing me to do anything - for instance where it asks for citizenship it just says "Select One" and the drop down box is empty.

Am I not supposed to be filling it out quite yet?

[MrsMork]

Ahhh - too bad.....I guess I will need to paint this weekend and daydream about all the good times to come on the Magic!!!

I need to get our well water tested today and then paint the laundry room. The folks that are interested in our house want to look again at 10:30 tomorrow morning, then will let us know by 3:30 if they are going to accept our counter offer. We are a little excited, a little nervous. The offer requires closing by April 14 and us to be out by the 19th. Lots of work to do that in a short time. But, if it is God's plan then we can get it done!

[lillygator]

good luck Angie!!!

[lillygator]

well, John's passport says it has been mailed so we should see it either tomorrow or Monday I would think....one more thing x'd off. Still have to figure out how to get home from Tampa as now our flight comes in at 10 pm....

[mishoe01]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
DH and are at 55 days on our count down. And Oh so much still to do.

Monica, how is the CPAP going?

At this moment it isn't....I've had a stuffy nose for the last week & 1/2 so haven't used it. Hope to start back up this weekend.

[lillygator]

not much planned this weekend...the girls cousin is turning 3 and having a party up at my mom's house. I think we are obligated to go although i don't really want to. Then next weekend is easter??!!

[MrsMork]

This is my plan.....don't want to deal w/ a laptop if I now have to deal w/ the cpap machine.

Dennis got a backpack that both will fit in, as well as his camera and a lens or two. :thumbsup2

[granmaz]

8 WEEKS FROM TOMORROW....

We'll be on the Magic!! :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

That has set the adrenalin rushing here!!!:eek: Subtract from that 4 nights at the BCV and one at the airport hotel and it is just 52 and a bit days!!:hyper: :faint: :crazy:

Did anyone hear about this???

http://www.wftv.com/news/15592397/detail.html

I didn't stay up for the news last night...someone at work brought this to my attention this morning.....we'll have to see what this is about.

I have been reading about it on another forum. Sounds a nice way to spend an evening.

I was cranky yesterday. Grumped at DrHug a couple of times last night. :rolleyes: He was as always patient with me. :hug: Hopefully another week and I will be adjusted.

Well he was expecting it Angie.;) :laughing:

I need to get our well water tested today and then paint the laundry room. The folks that are interested in our house want to look again at 10:30 tomorrow morning, then will let us know by 3:30 if they are going to accept our counter offer. We are a little excited, a little nervous. The offer requires closing by April 14 and us to be out by the 19th. Lots of work to do that in a short time. But, if it is God's plan then we can get it done!

could be a busy few weeks but worth it!! Hope it all goes through for you.

[1Grumpy John]

Morning all,

Thought I would check in early from work. It's the last day of March break here in Ottawa and a Friday to boot, so an awful lot of people are taking the day off



I picked up a used Canon Rebel X...for a very decent price. It is not the newest model, but it can take all the current lenses available. I absolutely love it. Especially with the card I picked up ...it allows me to take over 1000 pictures at the highest resolution. It also has an adapter that allows me to switch between rechargeable and regular batteries

I am trying to figure out if I should bring my laptop along with us. Hopefully I will not be doing any work on the trip as I should be getting an extension on my current contract to take me past when we come back from the trip. I was planning on using it to store and edit the many pictures I'll be taking, as well as using it as a DVD player for Liam's favorite TV show - Corner Gas. :happytv:

Anyone else bringing one along?

We picked up another couple of inches of snow last night....there are some streets downtown which used to be three lanes and now with the snowbanks they are barely one..ahhhhh, how many days till our trip?

Liam says that he will not get 'excited' until we get into May....( he said the same thing at 99 and 75 days )...I think he is just trying to maintain an even keel as he sees how obsessed I have been about it....Nancy just lets me plan away...keeps me out of her hair...:worship:


I always bring Mine along and now DEB brings hers too, banking, and pix and keeping up with family issues.


A quick question about Online Check in.

When can I start to do it? I am in there right now and it doesn't seem to be allowing me to do anything - for instance where it asks for citizenship it just says "Select One" and the drop down box is empty.

Am I not supposed to be filling it out quite yet?
I believe that DEB has already done the on line check in for us. some weeks back. may be that DCL is just having another "bad day" on the web site. Can anyone say "FISHES":scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[mishoe01]

Dennis got a backpack that both will fit in, as well as his camera and a lens or two. :thumbsup2

Any idea what kind he has & where he got it??

Good luck w/ the house tomorrow....it'll be good to have an answer.

[mishoe01]

I always bring Mine along and now DEB brings hers too, banking, and pix and keeping up with family issues.



I believe that DEB has already done the on line check in for us. some weeks back. may be that DCL is just having another "bad day" on the web site. Can anyone say "FISHES":scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

It just took me over 10 min for the site to pull up my res.

[1Grumpy John]

55 and a wake up till I'm sipping a cool drink on the balcony over the ocean while DEB gets her nails done!!!

[1Grumpy John]

Dennis got a backpack that both will fit in, as well as his camera and a lens or two. :thumbsup2

I would be very interested in this as well. where did he get it??

[hawkaye19]

I was able to check out our details last night (8:30 EDT)....I guess it all depends on the time of day

We will be your neighbours there - we are at the POFQ and taking the DCL bus. However, we are going to the Pirate and Princess Party at MK on the night of the 9th.

lol...Liam will be 10 in Sept....we will probably be sleeping that night...it will be a long day as our flight from Ottawa is at 7 am....just want to chill out at POR

hoping I can grab one of those carts.....not looking forward to clearing customs in Toronto both times....love doing it in Ottawa....but Westjet and Air Canada stopped their direct flights to Orlando

[MrsMork]

Dennis got a backpack that both will fit in, as well as his camera and a lens or two. :thumbsup2

It is a Lowepro

[1Grumpy John]

Thanks Angie will check it out ASAP

[MrsMork]

Any idea what kind he has & where he got it??

Good luck w/ the house tomorrow....it'll be good to have an answer.

Lowepro Compudaypack. The laptop slides into a compartment in the back, the cpap fits in the large top compartment in the front and his canon Dwhatever it is fits in the smaller compartment in the front with a couple of lenses, a small holder for his cards, some extra batteries and a filter or two. Really has made our flying life easier since he required a carryon for each of those three items before. Now he has that one, I have my backpack with all our meds, my wallet, our passports, etc in it. Way less for us old folks to shelp around an airport trying to get from gate to gate.

[1Grumpy John]

got it checking on amazon right now on the other tab

[1Grumpy John]

they have it in leaf green but not LIME:eek: :eek: :eek:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[MrsMork]

got it checking on amazon right now on the other tab

I found it on Lowpro website. It is the first one shown under the backpacks for laptops and cameras. $79 on Lowepro site. I don't know how to post a link here.

[hawkaye19]

here is a link (canadian)

http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&departmentId=10404&categoryId=10428&itemID=166404


I was ready to wince at the price...but only $79...less than what I paid for my dedicated camera bag

will have to check that out and see if i can eliminate one of my awkward bags

[Making_Memories]

google map ????

There are people on there that I don't reconize. Marr....you listed a couple, dish...

Nope I didn't list them I just named them. :laughing: A few people put a pin on but didn't put their "name" in the title where it would show up just the other part of the description. I looked at all the ones with no title, took their name from the bottom and put their name on top. Does that make any sense? Hard to describe what I am trying to say.

[tink1963]

Any idea what kind he has & where he got it??

Good luck w/ the house tomorrow....it'll be good to have an answer.

Oh, I would like to know this as well.

[MouseFaninQueue]

here is a link (canadian)

http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&departmentId=10404&categoryId=10428&itemID=166404


I was ready to wince at the price...but only $79...less than what I paid for my dedicated camera bag

will have to check that out and see if i can eliminate one of my awkward bags

Cool Burnt Orange!!

As BC Lions fan that works quite well!! Hmmm have to look further into this to see if it will work in the parks as well...

[tink1963]

Lowepro Compudaypack. The laptop slides into a compartment in the back, the cpap fits in the large top compartment in the front and his canon Dwhatever it is fits in the smaller compartment in the front with a couple of lenses, a small holder for his cards, some extra batteries and a filter or two. Really has made our flying life easier since he required a carryon for each of those three items before. Now he has that one, I have my backpack with all our meds, my wallet, our passports, etc in it. Way less for us old folks to shelp around an airport trying to get from gate to gate.

got it checking on amazon right now on the other tab

they have it in leaf green but not LIME:eek: :eek: :eek:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I found it on Lowpro website. It is the first one shown under the backpacks for laptops and cameras. $79 on Lowepro site. I don't know how to post a link here.

here is a link (canadian)

http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&departmentId=10404&categoryId=10428&itemID=166404


I was ready to wince at the price...but only $79...less than what I paid for my dedicated camera bag

will have to check that out and see if i can eliminate one of my awkward bags

Thank you

[MrsMork]

Cool Burnt Orange!!

As BC Lions fan that works quite well!! Hmmm have to look further into this to see if it will work in the parks as well...

DrHug's is basic black. :)

[hawkaye19]

lol....will match my Sunburst Orange Dodge Caliber

nancy did not want to get a red car, but once she saw the colour...she liked it...then 5 months later she got herself a red Magnum....go figure

Lions eh? Always liked their uniforms...but have always been a Rider fan...that is when we have had a team here in Ottawa :confused3

[granmaz]

here is a link (canadian)

http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&departmentId=10404&categoryId=10428&itemID=166404


I was ready to wince at the price...but only $79...less than what I paid for my dedicated camera bag

will have to check that out and see if i can eliminate one of my awkward bags


It is almost double that price over here!!:eek:

[Making_Memories]

Another update to everyone on my DD's "loose tooth" and the scooter board incident.

Things seem to be healing quite well and we can already notice a positive move with the tooth. So things are looking good.

My DD did get her report card and there was one thing that both my wife and I laughed out loud about when we read it.

The report card for Grade One is done using the 1-4 Progress Levels scale with 4=Exceeds Expectations, 3=Meets Expectations, 2=Minimally meets Expectations and 1=Not Yet Meeting Expectations.

Under Physical Education there is one part that reads:
"Demonstrates appropriate skills when working with the scooter boards and skipping ropes" She was given a 4!!! LOL!!

At least she got a good grade for her efforts! Poor thing I hope her tooth heals all the way and she can move on to the rest of the crazy P.E. activities. :)

[1Grumpy John]

http://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-CompuDaypack-Camera-Slate-Gray/dp/B000EY5R8C/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205512481&sr=8-2

$59.95 not bad! Baby when you see this "can have one ......please":rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Darn it only fits a 105mm lens. I have a 250mm on my camera so that won't work. Back to the drawing board. (Or as my wife would say "Use what I've got" LOL)

Bruce, as for the Ottawa team - you'll get another one soon I bet! I've been a Lions fan since I was born. My Dad tells stories of bringing me home form the Hospital and setting me in front of the TV to watch a Lions game. My Dad has actually become friends with Wally Buono and Bobby Ackles in the last few years, so that has been interesting.

So which side were you, North or South? LOL

[1Grumpy John]

It is almost double that price over here!!:eek:

you know that any of us would be glad to carry one on for you (IE order it and hand deliver)

[1Grumpy John]

well folks I have to go earn the paycheck so I will talk to every one later:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 thanks again Angie

[MouseFaninQueue]

I believe that DEB has already done the on line check in for us. some weeks back. may be that DCL is just having another "bad day" on the web site. Can anyone say "FISHES":scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Looks like you are right on that one. I can now get in and select my country but where it asks for type of ID it only says "Select one" but again there is nothing in the drop box. Because the new rules state you need a passport only has this feature been disabled? Do I just enter my passport # and leave the "Select one" for the type of ID as is? Anyone know? :confused3

[Making_Memories]

YOU OFFERED ME THE COUCH!!! ;)

Well you better scoot over then and make room! :rotfl2:

[hawkaye19]

Ken,

You are good!!!

Could not bring myself to go see a Renegades game, so it has been a few years since I have had the pleasure of yelling that wonderful expression. My cousin-n-law was an east coast scout for the Riders (I grew up in Halifax). He recruited Wayne Smith....circa 1971...

hmmm, I've got one of those 70-210 compact zooms...should see if it will fit either into one of the pockets....I'll have to force myself to head up to Henry's and browse :cool1:

Too bad amazon will only deliver it to the US...and with our Dollar being soooo good right now

[MouseFaninQueue]

At least she got a good grade for her efforts! Poor thing I hope her tooth heals all the way and she can move on to the rest of the crazy P.E. activities. :)

The really good news is that we are 51 days out from when we leave on vacation. So she doesn't really have that many PE days left at all!

A note from the teacher yesterday says the scooter boards have been "retired" for the remainder of the year. :banana:

[mishoe01]

Darn it only fits a 105mm lens. I have a 250mm on my camera so that won't work. Back to the drawing board. (Or as my wife would say "Use what I've got" LOL)

Bruce, as for the Ottawa team - you'll get another one soon I bet! I've been a Lions fan since I was born. My Dad tells stories of bringing me home form the Hospital and setting me in front of the TV to watch a Lions game. My Dad has actually become friends with Wally Buono and Bobby Ackles in the last few years, so that has been interesting.

So which side were you, North or South? LOL

Ken - it says up to 105mm lens ATTACHED. (sorry Shannon :goodvibes )

[mishoe01]

you know that any of us would be glad to carry one on for you (IE order it and hand deliver)

Just let one of us know.....

[chip&dale&fun]

I need to get our well water tested today and then paint the laundry room. The folks that are interested in our house want to look again at 10:30 tomorrow morning, then will let us know by 3:30 if they are going to accept our counter offer. We are a little excited, a little nervous. The offer requires closing by April 14 and us to be out by the 19th. Lots of work to do that in a short time. But, if it is God's plan then we can get it done!

Best of luck on all counts....

[CruzDirectorKaren]

We did meet a DISer who not only lived in our neighborhood 20 some years ago, but was very good friends with the older sister of our DD's high school sweetheart. He is one of our DIS friends that we have stayed connected with. We may know some mutual people with your cousin as well. It is a Small Disney World.

MY DH grew up off of Ball Rd and Katella. No kinding about the Small Disney World!

[CruzDirectorKaren]

Hopefully each family that is participating will have some kind of FE out for the gifts to be placed in. That would make it easier to not miss anyone.

We didn't put anything out so I think that was the international sign for please leave only one gift. I think if there are names on the FE then you leave the correct numbers of gift.

[chip&dale&fun]

not much planned this weekend...the girls cousin is turning 3 and having a party up at my mom's house. I think we are obligated to go although i don't really want to. Then next weekend is easter??!!

You can come help me paint.....

[MouseFaninQueue]

Ken,

You are good!!! :goodvibes


Could not bring myself to go see a Renegades game, so it has been a few years since I have had the pleasure of yelling that wonderful expression. My cousin-n-law was an east coast scout for the Riders (I grew up in Halifax). He recruited Wayne Smith....circa 1971...
A friend of mine actually had Russ Jackson as a teacher. I am hoping Ottawa gets a new franchise as I really want to see a game there. I have watched football in all of the Western (including Winnipeg) stadiums so far and after last year I can now add Skydome to the list, but it is my only Eastern stadium so far.


hmmm, I've got one of those 70-210 compact zooms...should see if it will fit either into one of the pockets....I'll have to force myself to head up to Henry's and browse :cool1:
My 250 is my everyday lens so it is attached. Your 70-210 should fit as the compartments around the camera itself are adjustable. Especially, if it is a compact. But I'm not familiar at all with the lens just what I could find online. With Lowepro you can always get a lens case and possibly attach it or put inside the main part of the bag as well.

Good luck!

[MouseFaninQueue]

Ken - it says up to 105mm lens ATTACHED. (sorry Shannon :goodvibes )

Yes, but my 250mm is attached as it is the ONLY lens I have right now. I might be getting a 50mm lens but that is up in the air right now. I really don't want to be trying to put the lens on and off everytime I want to take it out and put it away. I'm kinda lazy that way. That's the main reason why I went with the 18-250mm lens - shear laziness! ;) :thumbsup2

[hawkaye19]

Ken,

I've been to baseball games at Olympic Stadium (back when my Expos played) .the absolutely beautiful Lynx stadium (when they were the farm team for the Expos....now called the Allentown Iron Pigs...lol) .(beginning to see a common thread here).. Skydone for a BlueJays game and even made it to Fenway park (sat right beside the Green Monster)

What time are you arriving at POFQ? Suspect we'll be on the same DCL bus on the 10th

[granmaz]

you know that any of us would be glad to carry one on for you (IE order it and hand deliver)

Wow thank you.

Just let one of us know.....

And you!


Might just take one of you up on the offer. I already owe you both money - I haven't forgotten - it's in my cruise book.

[iankh]

Did anyone hear about this???

http://www.wftv.com/news/15592397/detail.html

I didn't stay up for the news last night...someone at work brought this to my attention this morning.....we'll have to see what this is about.

Yes, there have been rumors about a 5th gate for quite sometime.

[lillygator]

no thanks on the painting invite! I am still trying to rid and purge the house. Hopefully we can come home to a nice clean house after vacation!

[seaulater]

Great idea John, I will pick up a set(4) of lithium batteries for when I know I want a faster flash response, and use normal rechargeables for the rest of the time.

Pj


I switched to lithium also. Got them at Sam's or Costco. They last so much longer and faster flash response time.

[MouseFaninQueue]

Ken,

I've been to baseball games at Olympic Stadium (back when my Expos played) .the absolutely beautiful Lynx stadium (when they were the farm team for the Expos....now called the Allentown Iron Pigs...lol) .(beginning to see a common thread here).. Skydone for a BlueJays game and even made it to Fenway park (sat right beside the Green Monster)

What time are you arriving at POFQ? Suspect we'll be on the same DCL bus on the 10th

We get in on the 5th at about 5:30pm.

I've never been one for baseball much to my grandfather's dismay. I have been to one baseball game though - in Kansas City. It was between the Expos and the Royals. Had fun, but baseball just doesn't seem like the right sport for me.

[hawkaye19]

We get in on the 5th at about 5:30pm.

I've never been one for baseball much to my grandfather's dismay. I have been to one baseball game though - in Kansas City. It was between the Expos and the Royals. Had fun, but baseball just doesn't seem like the right sport for me.

Have always liked baseball, but lost interest after the strike derailed the Expos chances of finally making it to the World Series..

We're flying in on the 9th...should be at the resort by 3 pm...so that means our luggage will arrive after 6 ...then the process of retagging them all...grabbing some supper and chilling until the next morning

I cannot remember, are you one of the deck 7 aft gang?

[pjpoohbear]

well, John's passport says it has been mailed so we should see it either tomorrow or Monday I would think....one more thing x'd off. Still have to figure out how to get home from Tampa as now our flight comes in at 10 pm....

V, you are still heading out from DL later in the day now? Should we do breakfast on the Tuesday, early?


Pj

[hawkaye19]

lol....guess i have earned my ears....

now a mouseketeer.....:banana: :cool1:

[lillygator]

I think our flight leaves at 10...not sure what time we need to leave to catch the shuttles...or how long we need??