May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 9

[edna mode]

cute stuff fir girls on sale here...http://tropicalhawaiianshirts.com/00girls.html...


I have several of these and love them (DD's not mine)

Thanks Kelly!!! Now I should go make a call and get ressies, I guess... :goodvibes

You are so welcome.

Calling all the LA people - We will have a flight from LAX on Thursday at 12pm. What time should we leave the DL hotel? We will have our boarding pass already but will need to check luggage. Thanks!

If you leave earlier than 8:30 you will hit traffic. 9:01 is best for traffic It will take 60-90 min. But around here you never know when there is an accident, so it is better to be early than late. One accident can slow you down by hours. Are you driving or using a service?

Oh yea..On our med cruise I was sharing clothes with a family from georgia. They got moms bag 3 days in , dads 4 days in and the 2 kids 2 days before the end. There was one woman who was doing a summer abroad with her kids and she had 10 bags from singapore with their entire summer wardrobe...gone..didn't get them back when we got off either. The disney cruise was the first of their european vacation...ugh!

We did this too. Turned out to be the VP of Finance for Disney's family on the first med cruise. They never got their luggage, so everyone was donating. One night I ran into her and she said they always have clothes available to go to Palo for the guests if they need them. Who knew???:confused3

Ok, I know I am behind the time, but I finally watched lost from the week before last...the next new episodes don't start up until April 24...that means only 2 episodes before we leave....aargh...I hope my tivo doesn't fill up!

They've been excellent, but we are worried because so many shows are coming back while we're gone.

I actually have some good news to post! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall. He didn't get into Stanford, and NYU didn't offer him any money, but Duke offered him a scholarship. I was rooting for Duke the whole time! His dad and I are so happy! He is onlly 10 hours away! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (sorry west coasters, but CA is just SO FAR AWAY!).:yay:

Congrats Michael. :banana:

[woody73]

There is a veggie burger I like that is 1 point for 1 burger, however 2 burgers are 3.5 points.

New math?

Woody

[gouodux]

Happy Birthday!:cool1:

Shawn said "Thank you"!

He won't say anything, but it seems that this birthday has been hard on him. He has been rather withdrawn since we got home from Salt Lake last night. I really think he just misses his family. The kids and I are all he has.

[Making_Memories]

The luggage on their flight turned out to be from an earlier flight.

The flight crew made no mention of the luggage problem. So the passengers did not learn about until they got off the plane.

British Airways said they would get their luggage within 48 hours. The problem is they are leaving on a cruise from L.A. to Hawaii in 32 hours. Arrrggghhh!

So, what would you do if your luggage might not arrive before a cruise? Go shopping?
Woody

There is no way that I could replace all my hard work (shopping) in just a few days shopping time! :eek:

[woody73]

It's opening day here as well, sunny and warm. I am just about to leave the office for Dodger Stadium! Joseph
Joseph,

My office was downtown and I saw an awesome fly by. What was it?

Woody

[woody73]

. . . my daughter hit me up for dland after the cruise, which I promptly shot down.
Mean mommy!

Woody

[woody73]

. . . Today, the Canucks use the "Free Willy" logo as their main one with the word "Vancouver" above it.
Our British friends say when they saw the words "Free Willy" on the movie theatre marquees, they were appalled.

Wood

[woody73]

I so agree here. I have no problem asserting myself if it is the right thing to do. Would I move little kids out of the way so I can buy a special pin NO WAY. Would I make sure to move a grown man out of the way so little kids could........... you bet.
Yeah, you GO girl!

Woody

[MrsMork]

Well, no time to catch up again . . . I've had a bit of a day.

Just when I was catching up this morning my brother called - he was supposed to go back to work today after break (he is a teacher) - and his feet were so swollen he could not even get his shoes on. He has extreme fear of doctors and hospitals, and I had been trying to talk him into seeking medical care for over a week.

I got him to call off work, make a doctor's appointment, and then I had to take him to the appointment. I had to drop him and leave him because I could not leave the office for so long a time.

My brother is extremely obese, and he looked ashen. He had difficulty even walking to and getting in my car. I think I have mentioned that my father lives with him.

Later in the afternoon he called to tell me I had to take him to the ER, he was retaining fluid, but they were afraid to give him medication without tests. The whole way to the ER he was freaking out on me - I thought I was going to have to slap him to get him to calm down.

I got him to the ER, got him admitted, and had to go home to get Sophia and my son dinner (who had brought some friends to watch the game). Can you say Olive Garden carryout? I had to calm down my dad, get his medication ready for him, and keep answering his calls wondering what was happening. Can you say 85 year old man with time on his hands?

He just called a little bit ago. He was admitted. He is anemic, and they were giving him 3 units of blood. He thinks he will be released tomorrow (who knows?). Meantime, I have to get to my dad's in the morning again to get his medicine ready for him. Take him lunch, take him dinner.

Oh yeah, and I have this job that keeps getting in the way. Now, what would have happened if this happened on May 11th? I know many of you are in similar positions with family - we should all say prayers for each other.

Poor Amy is dealing with my frustration half the world away, even though she gets to sit by a pool and have her feet massaged. I barraged her with email during the day because there is no one else to talk tol

Anyway - miss you guys - wish I had more time to spend, but it is bed time for Sophia!


John, we will of course keep you and your family in our prayers. :grouphug:

[woody73]

. . . Every Friday and Saturday a bunch of folks gather with their dancing shoes and a live band . . . plays big band/swing music. There are people from 16-100 who dance, play cards, eat, watch the fireworks. . . We go as often as possible and hang out.
We danced there many years ago, and the other folks made us look like beginners -- which we were!

Lots of fun. I remember the Fantasia ice cream. YUM!

Woody

[woody73]

After reading what happened on the last PC cruise and the pin guy, nothing surprises me.
I agree.

Oh, it was on the first PC cruise. On the second PC cruise, we got pin order forms in our stateroom.

Woody

[woody73]

Thank goodness I do not need to save $250 for anything other then eBay!
Oh my!

Woody

[MrsMork]

John, Angie, Kim, V,

Steph said Chicken Pot Pie! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Pj

With crust of course!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl:

[MouseFaninQueue]

I can't see this one??
Thanks
Lisa

I ended up deleting the older one in favour of the newer one. As such, the old one is now no longer available.

My flickr account is quickly reaching it's maximum size. I've had to delete a few pics from it already. None from this cruise though - just some of my other ones.

[MrsMork]

I actually have some good news to post! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall. He didn't get into Stanford, and NYU didn't offer him any money, but Duke offered him a scholarship. I was rooting for Duke the whole time! His dad and I are so happy! He is onlly 10 hours away! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (sorry west coasters, but CA is just SO FAR AWAY!).:yay:

:yay: :yay: And it's about time we had some good news! :dance3:

[woody73]

. . . Me too!!! I love scrapbooking, my mom and I try to get together once a week but normally shop more than scrap. Is she doing the scrapbook class?
No, Mrs. Woody is not going to the class. But she will be scrapbooking onboard.

She's bringing a Canon Selphy compact photo printer, so she can print digital photos each day.

Woody

[MouseFaninQueue]

Our British friends say when they saw the words "Free Willy" on the movie theatre marquees, they were appalled.

Wood

Ask our Australian friends about the Canadian clothing company "Roots". They got a real kick out of our Olympic team coming out with "Roots" emblazoned on their clothes (guess the US Olympic team is doing that too now - using "Roots" as a clothing supplier).

[woody73]

I vote you official sign maker!
I think he passed the audition.

Woody

[woody73]

Calling all the LA people - We will have a flight from LAX on Thursday at 12pm. What time should we leave the DL hotel? We will have our boarding pass already but will need to check luggage. Thanks!
I would call the DL hotel to see what they say (and I live in L.A.!)

Woody

[lillygator]

ugh, I can't sleep.

[woody73]

Dining ressies are now made for DL!
Good tip. Maybe I should make one.

Woody

[woody73]

. . . I almost threw the muffins across the store.
Is that like tossing your cookies?

Woody

[MouseFaninQueue]

I think he passed the audition.

Woody

Whew. If that was just the audition..... :rotfl:

But speaking of magnets, I see a few more have requested them. Again just a reminder, please send me a PM if you want one as this thread moves quite quickly and I don't want to miss you if you just post a request in the thread. I am trying to keep my Inbox fairly empty (and sent box too I see is counted) so I can keep on top of this.

Here are the latest few:

CQuick:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/2378544649_49b651968b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/2378544649_36c5cb7eaf_o.jpg

OzDisneyfan:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2379405400_f8d0f8714c.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2379405400_613da31d34_o.jpg

And because I am a glutton for punishment I am working on a new generic design as well, that should be ready for display tonight. :upsidedow

[woody73]

. . . Some people who were on the Med cruise never got their luggage.
That's awful!

Woody

[MrsMork]

And because I am a glutton for punishment I am working on a new generic design as well, that should be ready for display tonight. :upsidedow

Well just go ahead and make ours. We trust you! :lmao:

[woody73]

. . . Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall.
Great news. Congratulations.

Woody

[woody73]

Are you heating your pool? We didn't heat ours this winter and it's still COLD!!!!!!
Our pool has ice. The penguins love it.

Woody

[cquick]

Whew. If that was just the audition...
Here are the latest fe
CQuick

OzDisneyfan

And because I am a glutton for punishment I am working on a new generic design as well, that should be ready for display tonight. :upsidedow

THAnks!!!!!! it lookd GREAT! I really need to start thinking about magnets.......it would just be too tacky to use the ones from the TA last year!!!!!!

You are the best!

[lillygator]

yep, we are heating but need to turn it off.

[cquick]

Our pool has ice. The penguins love it.

Woody


Well, I was actually thinking of FLORIDA pools! We have always heated ours all winter long, and this is the first year since we moved here that we didn't......but it still looks pretty.......

[cquick]

Well, gotta go to bed now. Gotta get my beauty sleep for gambling at the Hard Rock tomorrow.......I'll let you know how many hundred of $'s I win!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

At least I get free lunch!

[aphoenix]

Calling all the LA people - We will have a flight from LAX on Thursday at 12pm. What time should we leave the DL hotel? We will have our boarding pass already but will need to check luggage. Thanks!

Assuming you are using a service, I would leave at 9. If you are driving yourself. 8 or 8:30.

[aphoenix]

Some one over the weekend responded to one of my postings regarding the cost of magnetic sheets. They had said they were only about $1.00 per sheet.

Where are you buying them? I bought a package and it was over $9.50 for 5 sheets, and with sales tax was over $10.00 coming out to $2.00 per sheet.

If there's a cheaper source, I'd like to know about it.

That's why I came up with my idea for less expensive swappable signs.
.


Check out Decal Paper - http://www.decalpaper.com/. I bought a pack of 100 sheets for $74.00. A pack of 10 is $10.50.

[woody73]

There is no way that I could replace all my hard work (shopping) in just a few days shopping time!
Try one day. They leave tomorrow morning on their cruise.

It's already 9:00 p.m., and Mrs. Woody is still out with them.

Woody

[woody73]

ugh, I can't sleep.
You're in the right place. If you read my posts, you'll fall right asleep.

Woody

[woody73]

Well, I was actually thinking of FLORIDA pools! We have always heated ours all winter long, and this is the first year since we moved here that we didn't......but it still looks pretty.......
Ours looks pretty . . . cold.

Woody

[woody73]

Well, gotta go to bed now. Gotta get my beauty sleep for gambling at the Hard Rock tomorrow....
Which Hard Rock?

Woody

[LisaG520]

With crust of course!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl:

I prefer the PA Dutch style of chicken pot pie (think Cracker Barrell's Chicken and Dumplings).

[woody73]

I don't believe I've been to a Cracker Barrel. Am I missing something?

Woody

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Hi there, just a quick check in. 250 pages behind, my busiest time of the year at work with cookies and all, and DD is dance competitions, so really really busy. Probably won't be able to be looking everyday for at least another week or so.


But here is a picture of Jamie during dance competition where her team won first place for her division overall this last weekend!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/Jamie%20dance/25195.jpg

WOW!!

[MouseFaninQueue]

Good news and bad news.

First the Good news:
Here is my new creation.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2379568372_62d6c92eba.jpg

All I am willing (and able) to do with this one is change the line at the top.

So, once again, if you are interested in this sign, please send me a PM with what you want the one line to read and I will get to it as soon as possible. We'll call this one "Cruise Documents" as it is the cover that my cruise documents came in for my last cruise.

Now the Bad news:
I'm going to be out of town again from Tuesday -thursday returning home on Thursday night. I'll still be checking in here, but am unable to work on these magnets as all my stuff is here at home.

And yes once again it is Business card sized but as I have been told it isn't a big deal for you to make it bigger to suit your needs.

[woody73]

Very nice, Ken.

Woody

[txtwins2000]

And here is my last batch. By my reckoning I have now got everyone that has asked for one, up to this point, done.

If you have asked for one and have not seen it on here, let me know. Either you missed the posting, or I missed your PM. the way this thread moves, it's not surprising either way.

TxTwins2000 here are yours:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2377245491_25c483e9b3.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2377245491_74ef86cab3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2377246043_770d6ec549.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2377246043_8ff34d1a71_o.jpg


THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! They're perfect!!!! What a wonderful birthday surprise to see these today!! As you can tell I'm a little far behind but had a fun busy day!!!! Thanks again!!!!! Everyone will be so excited to see these tomorrow!!!!!

[woody73]

There is no way that I could replace all my hard work (shopping) in just a few days shopping time!
British Airways has the tracking number for the luggage, but does not know where it is (or, for that matter, any of the luggage for that flight).

BA now has our friends' cruise itinerary. The soonest they expect to deliver it is at one of the ports in Hawaii, but there is no guarantee since they don't know where the luggage is.

Woody

[Tink rules]

Found this on TMZ... (yes, I look at gossip... :rotfl2: )

Star Jones just got off a Disney Cruise... Gee... she didn't have just 2 pieces of luggage, now did she??? (I count 6!!!) (make that 7) I think she has my Luis Vuitton luggage!!! :sad2:


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s25/mbelauzon/0331_star_startraks-1.jpg

The original article, if you can call it that was posted on 3/31 and it says she got off on 3/30... That much for a 3 night cruise???

[LisaG520]

I don't believe I've been to a Cracker Barrel. Am I missing something?

Woody

Chicken pot pie PA Dutch style is like a stew - similiar to Chicken and Dumplings elsewhere.

[Making_Memories]

Well, no time to catch up again . . . I've had a bit of a day.

Just when I was catching up this morning my brother called - he was supposed to go back to work today after break (he is a teacher) - and his feet were so swollen he could not even get his shoes on. He has extreme fear of doctors and hospitals, and I had been trying to talk him into seeking medical care for over a week.

I got him to call off work, make a doctor's appointment, and then I had to take him to the appointment. I had to drop him and leave him because I could not leave the office for so long a time.

My brother is extremely obese, and he looked ashen. He had difficulty even walking to and getting in my car. I think I have mentioned that my father lives with him.

Later in the afternoon he called to tell me I had to take him to the ER, he was retaining fluid, but they were afraid to give him medication without tests. The whole way to the ER he was freaking out on me - I thought I was going to have to slap him to get him to calm down.

I got him to the ER, got him admitted, and had to go home to get Sophia and my son dinner (who had brought some friends to watch the game). Can you say Olive Garden carryout? I had to calm down my dad, get his medication ready for him, and keep answering his calls wondering what was happening. Can you say 85 year old man with time on his hands?

He just called a little bit ago. He was admitted. He is anemic, and they were giving him 3 units of blood. He thinks he will be released tomorrow (who knows?). Meantime, I have to get to my dad's in the morning again to get his medicine ready for him. Take him lunch, take him dinner.

Oh yeah, and I have this job that keeps getting in the way. Now, what would have happened if this happened on May 11th? I know many of you are in similar positions with family - we should all say prayers for each other.

Poor Amy is dealing with my frustration half the world away, even though she gets to sit by a pool and have her feet massaged. I barraged her with email during the day because there is no one else to talk tol

Anyway - miss you guys - wish I had more time to spend, but it is bed time for Sophia!

Really sorry to hear you are going through all of these troubles. I honestly hope this improves soon for you. I all too well understand the worry and stress of taking care of a relative having medical problems. I kept watch over my elderly grandfather for a while until he passed. I think this cruise will be a much needed retreat for many of us to escape it all for a while.

[Making_Memories]

Oh yea..On our med cruise I was sharing clothes with a family from georgia. They got moms bag 3 days in , dads 4 days in and the 2 kids 2 days before the end. There was one woman who was doing a summer abroad with her kids and she had 10 bags from singapore with their entire summer wardrobe...gone..didn't get them back when we got off either. The disney cruise was the first of their european vacation...ugh!

The bags NEVER coming back would kill me! OMG no way I could deal with that. :eek:

[Making_Memories]

Glad you're okay, Holly.

Before I had DSL, I had dial-up. It was so embarrassing for DIS chat because I was always a step behind (Jackie might remember).

For example:

Smith: I won the lottery
Smith: but then my wife left me
Woody: Hey, that's great!
Smith: Then my neighbor paid back the $200 he owned me
Woody: Oh, that's so sad.
Smith: turns out he was seeing my wife.
Woody: Can I have some?

Woody

OMG that is freaking too funny! I can only imagine. I am so used to the fast connection I have no idea how I lived with dial up years ago. :scared1:

[Tink rules]

The bags NEVER coming back would kill me! OMG no way I could deal with that. :eek:

That's why my teddy bear always travels with me... I can always get more undies... but he's irreplaceable... :lovestruc

[Making_Memories]

I love pot pie.

Ooh I do too! Down home food reminds me of my grandma. :)

[Tink rules]

Hey Marr... did you wear Nan out??? :rotfl:

[Making_Memories]

I actually have some good news to post! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall. He didn't get into Stanford, and NYU didn't offer him any money, but Duke offered him a scholarship. I was rooting for Duke the whole time! His dad and I are so happy! He is onlly 10 hours away! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (sorry west coasters, but CA is just SO FAR AWAY!).:yay:

That's great he can attend a super school and still be close to home. I would have rooted for the same option too!

[calmom]

What photogenic kids! Great pictures!

Thanks!

link please??? or at least a name of the store???

www.chasing-fireflies.com And I already call the pirate bathing suits!

[calmom]

Wow Linda - your daughter looks great!

John, so sorry to hear of your brother's troubles. Hope all is better soon.

The recent DL trip sounds great! Wish we were there.

Duke Law! Wow!

Love all the door signs. We are going to be one stylin cruise!

Looks like Star has more luggage than our family of 6 combined will!

Ok...better stop typing as I will wake DH! Night all.
Lisa

[Making_Memories]

The guy really spoiled it for many guests.

That your kids collect memories rather than stuff is admirable.
Woody

I lost my oldest daughter in the year 2000. she was just 4 1/2 years old. One of the hardest things for me was the memories or lack of enough memories I should say. I had started to feel like I should have done more, seen more, gone more, etc with her. Then I thought what if the roles were reversed? What if I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids have to remember me by? What about when they are grown what will they remember of their childhood? I want to make sure my kids have strong memories of us playing together, laughing, hugging, smiling, giggling, and the over all feeling that mom really loves them more then anything in the whole wide world. I would give my kids anything and would do anything for them but I feel the most important thing I can do for them is to give them a solid foundation of love to build the rest of their lives on. :cloud9:

[Making_Memories]

And me because of my ears.

Woody

:rotfl:
:)

[Making_Memories]

Mean mommy!

Woody

That's it you help me work on her. Maybe if we all do she will give in! :rotfl:

[calmom]

I lost my oldest daughter in the year 2000. she was just 4 1/2 years old. One of the hardest things for me was the memories or lack of enough memories I should say. I had started to feel like I should have done more, seen more, gone more, etc with her. Then I thought what if the roles were reversed? What if I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids have to remember me by? What about when they are grown what will they remember of their childhood? I want to make sure my kids have strong memories of us playing together, laughing, hugging, smiling, giggling, and the over all feeling that mom really loves them more then anything in the whole wide world. I would give my kids anything and would do anything for them but I feel the most important thing I can do for them is to give them a solid foundation of love to build the rest of their lives on. :cloud9:

:hug: I often think of your loss...I just can't imagine. You write words to live by.

[Making_Memories]

Try one day. They leave tomorrow morning on their cruise.

It's already 9:00 p.m., and Mrs. Woody is still out with them.

Woody

Oh I feel so bad for them! That is horrible. Not the way you want to start a relaxing vacation at all! To think I am always amused at the thought of this place (http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/).

[Tink rules]

Wow Linda - your daughter looks great!

John, so sorry to hear of your brother's troubles. Hope all is better soon.

The recent DL trip sounds great! Wish we were there.

Duke Law! Wow!

Love all the door signs. We are going to be one stylin cruise!

Looks like Star has more luggage than our family of 6 combined will!

Ok...better stop typing as I will wake DH! Night all.
Lisa


Goodnight Dame Calmom!!!

[Making_Memories]

British Airways has the tracking number for the luggage, but does not know where it is (or, for that matter, any of the luggage for that flight).

BA now has our friends' cruise itinerary. The soonest they expect to deliver it is at one of the ports in Hawaii, but there is no guarantee since they don't know where the luggage is.

Woody

:eek: I hope they get their luggage soon. I imagine they put a lot of thought and care into what they packed as we all do and cannot imagine how they must have felt to be told it was all lost for the moment! Heck I have bought tons of stuff just for the cruise and have taken my time looking for good deals as I knew I needed to buy a lot. I imagine they are now shopping the best they can but they cannot deal hunt when time is so short. I will think good thoughts for them and hope everything shows up soon. :)

[Tink rules]

I lost my oldest daughter in the year 2000. she was just 4 1/2 years old. One of the hardest things for me was the memories or lack of enough memories I should say. I had started to feel like I should have done more, seen more, gone more, etc with her. Then I thought what if the roles were reversed? What if I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids have to remember me by? What about when they are grown what will they remember of their childhood? I want to make sure my kids have strong memories of us playing together, laughing, hugging, smiling, giggling, and the over all feeling that mom really loves them more then anything in the whole wide world. I would give my kids anything and would do anything for them but I feel the most important thing I can do for them is to give them a solid foundation of love to build the rest of their lives on. :cloud9:


AMEN!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Making_Memories]

Hey Marr... did you wear Nan out??? :rotfl:

After we/I left she was free to drink and be merry and lounge about since I took her child back to NorCal with us. I think she wore herself out LOL.

[Tink rules]

After we I left she was free to drink and be merry and lounge about since I took her child back to NorCal with us. I think she wore herself out LOL.


Should we form a seach party or should we just follow the trail of Smarties she has left behind... cause you know... sooner or later she will get hungry and retrace her steps... :rotfl:

[Making_Memories]

Thanks!



www.chasing-fireflies.com And I already call the pirate bathing suits!

I bought Dominic the lifeguard swim set a while back! I love their stuff but jacinda is too big now and needs a 10 in most things :sad1:

[Making_Memories]

Should we form a seach party or should we just follow the trail of Smarties she has left behind... cause you know... sooner or later she will get hungry and retrace her steps... :rotfl:

LOL well since we know all too well she can't stay away for long it will only be a while before she pops back on here to catch up!

[Tink rules]

Not sure if it's been around before... thought it was funny for April Fools!!!




Hollywood Studios renamed Trump Studios

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida. -- In an unprecedented move, the Walt Disney World Resort has lost Disney's Hollywood Studios in a hostile take over by the Trump Organization, and it's audacious CEO Donald Trump. Previously known as Disney-MGM Studios, the park recently underwent a name change to Disney's Hollywood Studios, reflecting the changing focus of the park to reflect a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer—in music, television, movies and theater.

The Trump Organization had been in discussions with the Walt Disney Resort over several sponsorship opportunities and development projects outside of the current Disney resort areas. It became apparent, as negotiations failed, that the Trump Organization had no choice but to stage a hostile take over of one of the Disney theme parks if it was interested in putting their name in front of the thousands of theme park guests that visit each day.

Starting on April 1, 2008, Disney's Hollywood Studios will be known as Trump Studios. It will take several months for all the signage in the park and the Walt Disney World resort to be updated to show the change. Several changes to the park will be made over the coming months to reflect the new ownership:

1. All DVC locations will be converted to sales locations for the Trump Towers, high scale condominium towers located in major cities nationwide. Full scale condos will be built in the current Disney Animation building.

2. Apprentice Live attraction - The plans for the upcoming American Idol attraction have been scraped, and will be replaces with the Apprentice Live attraction. Guests will watch an episode of the Apprentice recreated by cast members, including an animatronic Donald Trump, complete with the "You're Fired" catch phrase.

3. The Backlot tour will be retrofitted to take guests on a tour of Trump properties from around the world, including Trump Tower in New York, Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas and Mar-A-Lago, Trump's palatial estate. Catastrophe Canyon will remain, but will be retrofitted to reenact a scene from a Miss USA pageant, complete with existing out of control fire and flooding.

4. The famous Mickey Mouse ears will no longer be sold in the park, but will be replaced by Donald Trump replica wigs, which are expected to be a big hit.

5. The Great Movie Ride will be converted to Trump Orlando, a full service casino, a first for a theme park.

Many other fantastic rides and attractions are to be announced in the coming months. The Donald himself looks forward to welcoming all guests to the new Trump Studios during The Donald Weekend during all the weekends in May.

[Making_Memories]

:hug: I often think of your loss...I just can't imagine. You write words to live by.


You know growing up I laughed at those "have you hugged your child today?" bumper stickers. Now I see how it is such a valid question. I make sure to grab each of the kids every day even if just before bed and hold them tight and say I love you.

[Tink rules]

LOL well since we know all too well she can't stay away for long it will only be a while before she pops back on here to catch up!


I think she was on earlier so we know she's alive... Give her until tomorrow... to recover that is!!! :laughing:

Night All!!!

[Making_Memories]

I think she was on earlier so we know she's alive... Give her until tomorrow... to recover that is!!! :laughing:

Night All!!!

NIGHT!

[Tink rules]

You know growing up I laughed at those "have you hugged your child today?" bumper stickers. Now I see how it is such a valid question. I make sure to grab each of the kids every day even if just before bed and hold them tight and say I love you.

I didn't get to have any kids of my own, but I have 5 of the greatest kids (nieces and nephews...) (one of which hates me right now because she wants to go on this cruise!!! :rotfl2: (she'll be taking finals during May...)

But I started along time ago telling each one of them that I loved them. When they were little I never expected them to answer because, you know, they go through those awkward stages... then one day... with my oldest... it just came out... Love you Aunt Shell... I melted...:cloud9: They all do it now, even when they are in front of their friends.

[granmaz]

The luggage on their flight turned out to be from an earlier flight.

The flight crew made no mention of the luggage problem. So the passengers did not learn about until they got off the plane.

British Airways said they would get their luggage within 48 hours. The problem is they are leaving on a cruise from L.A. to Hawaii in 32 hours. Arrrggghhh!

So, what would you do if your luggage might not arrive before a cruise? Go shopping?

Woody

It just isn't funny is it? :mad: Poor folk. I presume they get a miserely $100 to shop for essentials! This is what I was worried about for this upcoming trip - hence arriving 4 days bafore the cruise. No guarantees though. We aren't travelling BA either as they had baggage problems last year too.

Well, no time to catch up again . . . I've had a bit of a day.

Just when I was catching up this morning my brother called - he was supposed to go back to work today after break (he is a teacher) - and his feet were so swollen he could not even get his shoes on. He has extreme fear of doctors and hospitals, and I had been trying to talk him into seeking medical care for over a week.

I got him to call off work, make a doctor's appointment, and then I had to take him to the appointment. I had to drop him and leave him because I could not leave the office for so long a time.

My brother is extremely obese, and he looked ashen. He had difficulty even walking to and getting in my car. I think I have mentioned that my father lives with him.

Later in the afternoon he called to tell me I had to take him to the ER, he was retaining fluid, but they were afraid to give him medication without tests. The whole way to the ER he was freaking out on me - I thought I was going to have to slap him to get him to calm down.

I got him to the ER, got him admitted, and had to go home to get Sophia and my son dinner (who had brought some friends to watch the game). Can you say Olive Garden carryout? I had to calm down my dad, get his medication ready for him, and keep answering his calls wondering what was happening. Can you say 85 year old man with time on his hands?

He just called a little bit ago. He was admitted. He is anemic, and they were giving him 3 units of blood. He thinks he will be released tomorrow (who knows?). Meantime, I have to get to my dad's in the morning again to get his medicine ready for him. Take him lunch, take him dinner.

Oh yeah, and I have this job that keeps getting in the way. Now, what would have happened if this happened on May 11th? I know many of you are in similar positions with family - we should all say prayers for each other.

Poor Amy is dealing with my frustration half the world away, even though she gets to sit by a pool and have her feet massaged. I barraged her with email during the day because there is no one else to talk tol

Anyway - miss you guys - wish I had more time to spend, but it is bed time for Sophia!

What a bad day John. Hope things improve quickly and your brother is home, and well enough for you not to have to help too much. Sounds like he needs to make some lifestyle changes.

Hope you managed some relaxation last night.

I actually have some good news to post! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall. He didn't get into Stanford, and NYU didn't offer him any money, but Duke offered him a scholarship. I was rooting for Duke the whole time! His dad and I are so happy! He is onlly 10 hours away! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (sorry west coasters, but CA is just SO FAR AWAY!).:yay:

Brilliant. Well done Mike.:thumbsup2

British Airways has the tracking number for the luggage, but does not know where it is (or, for that matter, any of the luggage for that flight).

BA now has our friends' cruise itinerary. The soonest they expect to deliver it is at one of the ports in Hawaii, but there is no guarantee since they don't know where the luggage is.

Woody

20,000 bags have built up and need to be reunited with owners. BA say it will be a slow process!!:scared1:

I lost my oldest daughter in the year 2000. she was just 4 1/2 years old. One of the hardest things for me was the memories or lack of enough memories I should say. I had started to feel like I should have done more, seen more, gone more, etc with her. Then I thought what if the roles were reversed? What if I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids have to remember me by? What about when they are grown what will they remember of their childhood? I want to make sure my kids have strong memories of us playing together, laughing, hugging, smiling, giggling, and the over all feeling that mom really loves them more then anything in the whole wide world. I would give my kids anything and would do anything for them but I feel the most important thing I can do for them is to give them a solid foundation of love to build the rest of their lives on. :cloud9:

:grouphug: So sorry. But, what lovely words and way to live.

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Cheri, I learn everything by the seat of my pants. Are you bringing a laptop on the ship? I wasn't planning on it, but maybe someone with PSE will let us borrow theirs, eek!

I have a tonne of digital scrap stuff on a usb key, ready to bring with me, to share and play with.
Pj

Yes, I am. I don't know if it will run PSE 6, but I'll load it on and see. If it does, we're in business!:goodvibes

I'm the same as you PJ. Everything has been self-taught or found out via the web. Mainly just sitting down and playing with things. I think the UNDO button is my most used feature!!

I'll have my laptop with me with PSE4 on it. But it's Windows... Not sure if that helps you maccers ;) Bringing it as my photo backup, as well I was given a Powerpoint presentation for the Geocache talk I'm giving on the ship.

Since I'd just like you to show me some basics, I'm sure it would be fine. Thanks so much!

So Ken I will bring the usb key of digital and disney scrap files and we can play with Cheri one day. I have to use CS3 on windows at work every week, so I should be able to keep up, maybe.

Pj

Oh boy, we get to play computers! I'm excited!:cool1: Thanks, PJ!

Yes and a bandana I cut up.

I enlarged this photo, and use it as a pattern.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/Mom323_2006/mickeyp.jpg

Neat idea! I like it!:thumbsup2

[Making_Memories]

I didn't get to have any kids of my own, but I have 5 of the greatest kids (nieces and nephews...) (one of which hates me right now because she wants to go on this cruise!!! :rotfl2: (she'll be taking finals during May...)

But I started along time ago telling each one of them that I loved them. When they were little I never expected them to answer because, you know, they go through those awkward stages... then one day... with my oldest... it just came out... Love you Aunt Shell... I melted...:cloud9: They all do it now, even when they are in front of their friends.

WHen I had my first daughter I realized that I had never really knew such a deep and true love. Once you hold that cute little bundle of pure love in your arms you know there is nothing in the world you wouldn't do for your child.

The best extreme home make over I ever saw was about this family.
"In early April 2006, a massive F-3 tornado tore through the Hawkins hometown. While Jerrod was on duty and could only watch the storm from his fire station, the tornado hit his home directly, ripping the house from its foundation. Amy heroically saved her sons, Jair and Cole, by lying on top of them in the basement. But unfortunately the bricks, debris and concrete that hit Amy caused permanent injuries -- her vertebrae and ribs were crushed, her lungs were punctured, and she sustained serious head trauma. After the tornado subsided, Amy and the boys were found under a pile of rubble and neighbors called the fire station, where Jerrod had to instruct his neighbors how to give his own wife CPR."

When they spoke with the mom who almost died and asked her what made you throw yourself on top of the boys she said simply "I'm their Mom, if someone was going to die I wanted it to be me". I cried through that whole show because I understood exactly how she felt. She was badly injured and now in a wheel chair, her whole house collapsing on her and she stated she would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

[scottishwee35]

Good Morning

I still busy and have not catching up some pages. I will read it later.

I saw Marilyn forum about luggage missing.

I thought oh please don't want end up again.

Because last Med Cruise after the Cruise, we came home and our luggages went missing for several days. My luggage went missing for almost 3 weeks. I was not happy. That was British Airway!!

Also I remember on first day on the Cruise I went up to customer desk and saw lady slapped her husband's face and she was so mental - screaming and tear up things. Later on I find out that her luggages went missing too on frist day on the Cruise.

I hope this time, smooth.

I heard Heathrow terminal 5 is a nightmare now.:sad2:

Now I sold Olivia's clothes on ebay so I better go and start packing it and post it.

Some clothes are new and only worn once some new clothes now too small, unbelieveable that why I am selling it ;)

I will put photos of Ian and Keith soon.

Scottishwee35

[tigger137]

Well, no time to catch up again . . . I've had a bit of a day.

Just when I was catching up this morning my brother called - he was supposed to go back to work today after break (he is a teacher) - and his feet were so swollen he could not even get his shoes on. He has extreme fear of doctors and hospitals, and I had been trying to talk him into seeking medical care for over a week.

I got him to call off work, make a doctor's appointment, and then I had to take him to the appointment. I had to drop him and leave him because I could not leave the office for so long a time.

My brother is extremely obese, and he looked ashen. He had difficulty even walking to and getting in my car. I think I have mentioned that my father lives with him.

Later in the afternoon he called to tell me I had to take him to the ER, he was retaining fluid, but they were afraid to give him medication without tests. The whole way to the ER he was freaking out on me - I thought I was going to have to slap him to get him to calm down.

I got him to the ER, got him admitted, and had to go home to get Sophia and my son dinner (who had brought some friends to watch the game). Can you say Olive Garden carryout? I had to calm down my dad, get his medication ready for him, and keep answering his calls wondering what was happening. Can you say 85 year old man with time on his hands?

He just called a little bit ago. He was admitted. He is anemic, and they were giving him 3 units of blood. He thinks he will be released tomorrow (who knows?). Meantime, I have to get to my dad's in the morning again to get his medicine ready for him. Take him lunch, take him dinner.

Oh yeah, and I have this job that keeps getting in the way. Now, what would have happened if this happened on May 11th? I know many of you are in similar positions with family - we should all say prayers for each other.

Poor Amy is dealing with my frustration half the world away, even though she gets to sit by a pool and have her feet massaged. I barraged her with email during the day because there is no one else to talk tol

Anyway - miss you guys - wish I had more time to spend, but it is bed time for Sophia!

John, sending you :grouphug: and hoping that things settle down for you soon. We all miss you too but know that, much as we wish it wouldn't, life does sometimes have to take precedence over DISing!

But it is now April, so we will all meet up on vacation NEXT MONTH. :woohoo:

[tigger137]

I actually have some good news to post! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall. He didn't get into Stanford, and NYU didn't offer him any money, but Duke offered him a scholarship. I was rooting for Duke the whole time! His dad and I are so happy! He is onlly 10 hours away! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (sorry west coasters, but CA is just SO FAR AWAY!).:yay:

Excellent news - for all of you. :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

I lost my oldest daughter in the year 2000. she was just 4 1/2 years old. One of the hardest things for me was the memories or lack of enough memories I should say. I had started to feel like I should have done more, seen more, gone more, etc with her. Then I thought what if the roles were reversed? What if I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids have to remember me by? What about when they are grown what will they remember of their childhood? I want to make sure my kids have strong memories of us playing together, laughing, hugging, smiling, giggling, and the over all feeling that mom really loves them more then anything in the whole wide world. I would give my kids anything and would do anything for them but I feel the most important thing I can do for them is to give them a solid foundation of love to build the rest of their lives on. :cloud9:

You have managed to live through the most unthinkable adversity that exists and turned it around to become the most rewarding, fulfilling, loving, giving and supportive mother there is for Jacinda and Dominic. You have surmounted hurdles in your life that no one else can even touch and you have my utmost admiration. When I do my memorial prayer on Mother's Day I won't merely mourn for my loss, but instead will celebrate the remarkable woman you are as an example to all of us. You should be so very proud of yourself Marr, I certainly am to be able to know you!

[tigger137]

Our British friends say when they saw the words "Free Willy" on the movie theatre marquees, they were appalled.

Wood

Well, I wouldn't be appalled. Amused, yes. It's funny rude, not obscene rude!

And I wouldn't expect to see it on the freebies thread that Holly has mentioned. :lmao:

[tigger137]

Is that like tossing your cookies?

Woody

I now have visions of a food fight in Lumieres in my head. On formal night. Think Bugsy Malone. :scared1:

[tigger137]

Well, I was actually thinking of FLORIDA pools! We have always heated ours all winter long, and this is the first year since we moved here that we didn't......but it still looks pretty.......

So, let me check, how many of us this side of the Atlantic have pools then? :rotfl2:

[ozdisneyfan]

Are you the first people to get crazy about packing or are you getting ready by now????
I have my list and my daughters list all done, just have to actually pack...bags are out, things are being gathered....DH makes his own list, as he insists I always pack too much...he was in the Armed Services and thinks that he can get away with a lot less than I think he can:rotfl: :rotfl: !!

I also have my pre-trip shopping list, my trip shopping list, my list of things to do before we leave, my list of things to do while we are away, as we are away for six weeks (you get four weeks paid holidays every year in Australia).....can anyone say OCD!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[tigger137]

I don't believe I've been to a Cracker Barrel. Am I missing something?

Woody

In the UK, Cracker Barrel is a brand of cheese.

Learn something every day on the DIS, don't you? ;)

[ozdisneyfan]

Our British friends say when they saw the words "Free Willy" on the movie theatre marquees, they were appalled.

Wood

I'll say...can't say that in polite company here!!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[tigger137]

THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! They're perfect!!!! What a wonderful birthday surprise to see these today!! As you can tell I'm a little far behind but had a fun busy day!!!! Thanks again!!!!! Everyone will be so excited to see these tomorrow!!!!!

:bday: :bday: :bday:

[ozdisneyfan]

Ask our Australian friends about the Canadian clothing company "Roots". They got a real kick out of our Olympic team coming out with "Roots" emblazoned on their clothes (guess the US Olympic team is doing that too now - using "Roots" as a clothing supplier).

Ah, yes...in Australia that is a VERB!!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

About 15 years ago, my parents did a tour of the eastern united states on a bus with a lot of other Aussie's.....the tour guide got on the bus and introduced himself straight away with the greeting:

'Hi Everybody, I'm Randy!'

Much hilarity and snickering ensued.......

PS Apologies to any Randy's out there - another cultural clash!!

[ozdisneyfan]

Whew. If that was just the audition..... :rotfl: OzDisneyfan:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2379405400_f8d0f8714c.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2379405400_613da31d34_o.jpg




Thankyou Ken, sorry I missed the note about sending a PM. It is fantastic - you are very talented - a DOD will be on its way!!

Thanks again
Leanne:flower3:

[tigger137]

British Airways has the tracking number for the luggage, but does not know where it is (or, for that matter, any of the luggage for that flight).

BA now has our friends' cruise itinerary. The soonest they expect to deliver it is at one of the ports in Hawaii, but there is no guarantee since they don't know where the luggage is.

Woody

So much for the supposed security issue of luggage not being able to travel without the passenger. :confused3 Think of all the times you've sat on an aircraft while bags are unloaded because a passenger hasn't shown up.

I would like to declare, as a Briton, that I completely disassociate myself from this airline! ;)

[ozdisneyfan]

I lost my oldest daughter in the year 2000. she was just 4 1/2 years old. One of the hardest things for me was the memories or lack of enough memories I should say. I had started to feel like I should have done more, seen more, gone more, etc with her. Then I thought what if the roles were reversed? What if I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids have to remember me by? What about when they are grown what will they remember of their childhood? I want to make sure my kids have strong memories of us playing together, laughing, hugging, smiling, giggling, and the over all feeling that mom really loves them more then anything in the whole wide world. I would give my kids anything and would do anything for them but I feel the most important thing I can do for them is to give them a solid foundation of love to build the rest of their lives on. :cloud9:

A perfect expression of love....

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

[tigger137]

I think this cruise will be a much needed retreat for many of us to escape it all for a while.

So true.

We're all running away to sea! pirate:

[granmaz]

So much for the supposed security issue of luggage not being able to travel without the passenger. :confused3 Think of all the times you've sat on an aircraft while bags are unloaded because a passenger hasn't shown up.

I would like to declare, as a Briton, that I completely disassociate myself from this airline! ;)

Unless of course a really cheap Business Class seat is offered!;) :laughing:

[chip&dale&fun]

I spoke with a Friend who used this concept for mailing postcards when CC was closed. They asked Guest SErvices and GS took the cards and gave them to one of the people who stay on the island all the time. Then that person went to the post office the next time it was open.

HOWEVER, the cards took forever to arrive - they were for kids who were sailing about one month later and the cards still had not arrived by sail date...

This was the member cruise last year if I recall correctly.

So, GS is a good place to try, it would save stamps, and if it were the momento of being mailed from CC worth a try....If it is the postcard, then better to mail when you return from the STates.

[chip&dale&fun]

Woohoo! My new 50mm f1.4 lens just arrived!!!

Now I need to go and get a new filter for it so I can test it out! A whole month before I cruise so I can get to learn its idiosyncrasies!

The main reason I still shoot film.....cannot bear the replacement cost.

Not sure how much gear to lug on board with me.....

[chip&dale&fun]

I think they have a form in each room for pins, not sure about other items.

Thanks....The stories about the hogging were just mean!

OK, the stories were not mean, the adult behaviour was.

[chip&dale&fun]

By the way...I will not be ordering any pins on this cruise so if they only let us order 1 set per person..anyone that wants an extra set, I will order it for you. PM me...first come first served. And no additional charging here ;)

That is sweet.....I am not pming to ask, just saying thanks in general.

I may order one or two pins, as I collect mostly Chip and Dale....I'm sure I will get some for gifts - and maybe a souvenier...

Ok, so make that more than one or two....but I am not a collector.

REally,


honest....


only a few....

[chip&dale&fun]

Gydell..I'm no expert on leaving from LAX, but if you have a noon flight..and 2 hour check in I would leave DL at the lastest of 8:30...with LA traffic and the airport being so busy I wouldn't chance anything.

Woody or Kelly might have a better take since they live down in that neck of the woods

Good suggestion - we are at 1:00 out of LAX - and taking the Disney shuttle so we will be leaving early. :sad:

[chip&dale&fun]

Are you heating your pool? We didn't heat ours this winter and it's still COLD!!!!!! I don't think we'll bother heating until we get back from the cruise. :3dglasses

wanna borrow my wetsuit????:rotfl:

[chip&dale&fun]

I ended up deleting the older one in favour of the newer one. As such, the old one is now no longer available.

My flickr account is quickly reaching it's maximum size. I've had to delete a few pics from it already. None from this cruise though - just some of my other ones.

You've been so great - maybe you should ask everyone to download within xxx days?????

[Jhalkias]

Good morning everyone.

Thanks for letting me vent last night and for all the well wishes. Sometimes that's what it takes to be able to put your head down again and start slogging through. I made sure I went to bed at the same time as Sophia so I got a good night's rest so that I can deal with what today may bring.

Woody, I must say I enjoyed the dial-up / DSL comparison - too funny!

Did I tell you all the Indians beat the White Sox yesterday for the opener too! (Sorry Ian if you are a fan)

Have a great day everyone!

[iankh]

Found this on TMZ... (yes, I look at gossip... :rotfl2: )

Star Jones just got off a Disney Cruise... Gee... she didn't have just 2 pieces of luggage, now did she??? (I count 6!!!) (make that 7) I think she has my Luis Vuitton luggage!!! :sad2:


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s25/mbelauzon/0331_star_startraks-1.jpg

The original article, if you can call it that was posted on 3/31 and it says she got off on 3/30... That much for a 3 night cruise???


Conditioner takes up a lot of space.




.

[chip&dale&fun]

Hum, talking to myself today?

Good Morning and have a Great Day.

Prayers, pixie dust and :grouphug: to our cruisers who need them....

[tigger137]

....DH makes his own list, as he insists I always pack too much...he was in the Armed Services and thinks that he can get away with a lot less than I think he can:rotfl: :rotfl: !!

Does he know about the tall tales, pull up a sandbag etc, drinking session that is planned for all members of the military, ex-members, spouses, friends, dogs, parrots, and anyone else who wants to come along?

I've forgotten who's in charge of organising a date and venue. Some Army type, I think. Steve (onekindman) possibly?

By the way. It's the 90th birthday of the Royal Air Force today! :cheer2:

[iankh]

Ah, yes...in Australia that is a VERB!!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

About 15 years ago, my parents did a tour of the eastern united states on a bus with a lot of other Aussie's.....the tour guide got on the bus and introduced himself straight away with the greeting:

'Hi Everybody, I'm Randy!'

Much hilarity and snickering ensued.......

PS Apologies to any Randy's out there - another cultural clash!!

Yes, it is funny how different words can have wildly different meanings from country to country.

I remember when living in the UK, watching a Golden Girls episode that had a line that must have been a bit shocking for Brits.

One of the characters said about another:

"She's gained so much weight that she has to grease herself up to squeeze her fanny in her jeans."

VERY DIFFERENT meanings in that phrase between the US and the UK!


.

[iankh]

Did I tell you all the Indians beat the White Sox yesterday for the opener too! (Sorry Ian if you are a fan)




John,

I live on the northside, so I'm a Cubs guy.

But quite frankly, for me, baseball died when the Dodgers left Brooklyn.






.

[cquick]

Yes, it is funny how different words can have wildly different meanings from country to country.
I remember when living in the UK, watching a Golden Girls episode that had a line that must have been a bit shocking for Brits.
One of the characters said about another:
"She's gained so much weight that she has to grease herself up to squeeze her fanny in her jeans."
VERY DIFFERENT meanings in that phrase between the US and the UK!
.

The first time we went to England, I took along my fanny pack! I soon learned to call it a bum bag, which actually to an American ear sounds worse!:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[cquick]

WHen I had my first daughter I realized that I had never really knew such a deep and true love. Once you hold that cute little bundle of pure love in your arms you know there is nothing in the world you wouldn't do for your child.
.

My heart goes out to you to have lost your child......people used to ask me if I thought it would have been better if Patrick hadn't been such a fighter when he was born. I say, I am just glad he can talk! Then 5 minutes later, he'll be going oin and on and on about something, and we'll all say "Hush up Patrick!!" Then we realize what we say and we laugh and laugh and laugh,

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Well, I am off to lose some money at the Hard Rock Casino! Bus TRIP with my "over 50's" friends!!!!:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[cquick]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
HEY WE JUST GOT UPGRADED TO THE WALT SUITE!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[gydell]

Gydell..I'm no expert on leaving from LAX, but if you have a noon flight..and 2 hour check in I would leave DL at the lastest of 8:30...with LA traffic and the airport being so busy I wouldn't chance anything.

Woody or Kelly might have a better take since they live down in that neck of the woods

Thanks! I was hoping to have breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen that morning but don't know if we'll have time.

[gydell]

I actually have some good news to post! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall. He didn't get into Stanford, and NYU didn't offer him any money, but Duke offered him a scholarship. I was rooting for Duke the whole time! His dad and I are so happy! He is onlly 10 hours away! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (sorry west coasters, but CA is just SO FAR AWAY!).:yay:

Great news! Duke is such a good school.

[cquick]

*****April Fool's Day******************

[gydell]

I would call the DL hotel to see what they say (and I live in L.A.!)

Woody

Thanks!

[gydell]

Assuming you are using a service, I would leave at 9. If you are driving yourself. 8 or 8:30.

Thanks! I like your answer!

[HollyTyler]

Had to disappear last night because a friend from out of town called who I haven't talked to in over a year and we chatted until way past my bedtime. :goodvibes

Now, no time to read any posts because we leave for work & school in 10 minutes. Just wanted to say good morning to everybody! I'm way back on page 117 I think, but will try to catch up again today and tonight after work. :thumbsup2

[gydell]

I don't believe I've been to a Cracker Barrel. Am I missing something?

Woody

You are definitely missing something!

[granmaz]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
HEY WE JUST GOT UPGRADED TO THE WALT SUITE!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Can I be the first lifeboater to ask if we can share?:rotfl:

[HollyTyler]

Can you make it into a necklace? Then he would have it all the time.
Not sure. I don't think it's long enough, but I'll check. She referred me to a website that sells all kinds of OT stuff and I do think I saw necklaces on there that look more like boy-type necklaces, and I've been meaning to check it out. :thumbsup2

[scottishwee35]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
HEY WE JUST GOT UPGRADED TO THE WALT SUITE!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


WOW CONGRATULATION:thumbsup2

Scottishwee35

[gydell]

Kelly, thanks. We have a towncar picking us up so at least we are not driving.

[nanatink]

We are next. :yay: :yay: :yay:

May 3 cruisers just got their room assignments. :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Let's finally get out of the life boats, lounges, pop up tents, sleeping bags and blow up mattresses. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Check next Tuesday.

[gydell]

We are next. :yay: :yay: :yay:

May 3 cruisers just got their room assignments. :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Let's finally get out of the life boats, lounges, pop up tents, sleeping bags and blow up mattresses. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Check next Tuesday.

But I will be in St Maartin! I can just see me sitting on the beach with my computer checking DCL every 3 minutes!

[scottishwee35]

*****April Fool's Day******************

Oh bu.....er you, I believe you got upgraded!!!:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

forgot April fool damn

bet you laugh at me grrrrr:rotfl2:

Scottishwee35

[ozdisneyfan]

Does he know about the tall tales, pull up a sandbag etc, drinking session that is planned for all members of the military, ex-members, spouses, friends, dogs, parrots, and anyone else who wants to come along?

I've forgotten who's in charge of organising a date and venue. Some Army type, I think. Steve (onekindman) possibly?

By the way. It's the 90th birthday of the Royal Air Force today! :cheer2:

Thanks - i'll let him know!!!:thumbsup2

[ozdisneyfan]

Yes, it is funny how different words can have wildly different meanings from country to country.

I remember when living in the UK, watching a Golden Girls episode that had a line that must have been a bit shocking for Brits.

One of the characters said about another:

"She's gained so much weight that she has to grease herself up to squeeze her fanny in her jeans."

VERY DIFFERENT meanings in that phrase between the US and the UK!


.



:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[hawkaye19]

Our pool has ice. The penguins love it.

Woody


Our pool has ice and 7 feet of snow on top of it.....should be thawed by the time we get back in JUNE!!

[lillygator]

Morning.....I will try and pop in now and then today when I need a mental break!

[hawkaye19]

Good suggestion - we are at 1:00 out of LAX - and taking the Disney shuttle so we will be leaving early. :sad:

:rotfl: we are on a 6:30 am flight out of LAX......ugh.....so believe it or not...I've arranged for a 2:30 am pickup.....just want to get there and then we can relax....We get home at 6 pm......and I go to work the next day.....:confused3

[edna mode]

Goodmorning all, Another busy day getting ready for cruise and business trips.


Our pool has ice. The penguins love it.
Woody

This is cracking me up... it has been the coldest winter in a long time here. Every day the weather guy says, "we are still about 10 degrees under our norm!"

I don't believe I've been to a Cracker Barrel. Am I missing something?Woody

Drive around the south or Florida to find one.

[edna mode]

Thanks! I was hoping to have breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen that morning but don't know if we'll have time.

NO, unless they are open at 7 and you are completely ready. I think they open at 8, but I'm never there at that time, so I don't know.

Kelly, thanks. We have a towncar picking us up so at least we are not driving.


They will probably say 9:01.

[edna mode]

Not sure if it's been around before... thought it was funny for April Fools!!!




Hollywood Studios renamed Trump Studios

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida. -- In an unprecedented move, the Walt Disney World Resort has lost Disney's Hollywood Studios in a hostile take over by the Trump Organization, and it's audacious CEO Donald Trump. Previously known as Disney-MGM Studios, the park recently underwent a name change to Disney's Hollywood Studios, reflecting the changing focus of the park to reflect a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer—in music, television, movies and theater.

The Trump Organization had been in discussions with the Walt Disney Resort over several sponsorship opportunities and development projects outside of the current Disney resort areas. It became apparent, as negotiations failed, that the Trump Organization had no choice but to stage a hostile take over of one of the Disney theme parks if it was interested in putting their name in front of the thousands of theme park guests that visit each day.

Starting on April 1, 2008, Disney's Hollywood Studios will be known as Trump Studios. It will take several months for all the signage in the park and the Walt Disney World resort to be updated to show the change. Several changes to the park will be made over the coming months to reflect the new ownership:

1. All DVC locations will be converted to sales locations for the Trump Towers, high scale condominium towers located in major cities nationwide. Full scale condos will be built in the current Disney Animation building.

2. Apprentice Live attraction - The plans for the upcoming American Idol attraction have been scraped, and will be replaces with the Apprentice Live attraction. Guests will watch an episode of the Apprentice recreated by cast members, including an animatronic Donald Trump, complete with the "You're Fired" catch phrase.

3. The Backlot tour will be retrofitted to take guests on a tour of Trump properties from around the world, including Trump Tower in New York, Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas and Mar-A-Lago, Trump's palatial estate. Catastrophe Canyon will remain, but will be retrofitted to reenact a scene from a Miss USA pageant, complete with existing out of control fire and flooding.

4. The famous Mickey Mouse ears will no longer be sold in the park, but will be replaced by Donald Trump replica wigs, which are expected to be a big hit.

5. The Great Movie Ride will be converted to Trump Orlando, a full service casino, a first for a theme park.

Many other fantastic rides and attractions are to be announced in the coming months. The Donald himself looks forward to welcoming all guests to the new Trump Studios during The Donald Weekend during all the weekends in May.

This is so funny that I just sent it to 4 friends!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[MrsMork]

I prefer the PA Dutch style of chicken pot pie (think Cracker Barrell's Chicken and Dumplings).

And this was a discussion we had on another very active thread a couple of years ago. That is why PJ :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: when she saw chicken pot pie mentioned. ;)

[HollyTyler]

And here is the whole gang.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s48/tink1963/DSCF3079.jpg


GREAT pics, but this is my favorite since we get to see everybody's smiling faces together! :goodvibes

[LisaG520]

In the UK, Cracker Barrel is a brand of cheese.

Learn something every day on the DIS, don't you? ;)

It is here too :thumbsup2

[edna mode]

I lost my oldest daughter in the year 2000. she was just 4 1/2 years old. One of the hardest things for me was the memories or lack of enough memories I should say. I had started to feel like I should have done more, seen more, gone more, etc with her. Then I thought what if the roles were reversed? What if I were gone tomorrow, what would my kids have to remember me by? What about when they are grown what will they remember of their childhood? I want to make sure my kids have strong memories of us playing together, laughing, hugging, smiling, giggling, and the over all feeling that mom really loves them more then anything in the whole wide world. I would give my kids anything and would do anything for them but I feel the most important thing I can do for them is to give them a solid foundation of love to build the rest of their lives on. :cloud9:

15 years ago I lost my home, 6 cats and every single thing I owned right down to my shoes and baby book. EVERYTHING, but I had my memories and nobody can ever take those away.

In my work I hear horror stories every day about people losing their children to drugs, but it is when kids tell me about losing their parents that is heart breaking. But its not the car crashes or physical ailments that are the saddest… I can’t tell you how many stories I hear about “accidental” loss like taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) with alcohol, or mixing energy drinks with alcohol, over the counter meds mixed with prescription meds and especially overdose of prescription meds. All they want to know is “why did my mom do that? Didn’t someone tell her that she couldn’t mix those things together?” Didn’t she love me enough? Those children live their life wondering what they did wrong and forget the good memories.

One of the topics I discuss in my parent meetings is intention. Think back to when your baby was born and what you thought about the future of that child. We get so very caught up in the day to day grind of getting to school, making dinner, doing the laundry, getting to soccer, making ends meet that we forget the little things in life are what kids remember. Even if it isn’t the actual act of what you did together it creates a sense memory and a bond that is never forgotten. That fosters confidence in a child that they carry with them for the rest of their life. They are watching everything you do and that example of “Making Memories” creates a life time of confidence that they will use to stand up to their fears and make good choices about every path they take.

Marr, No parent should ever outlive their own child, but you’re doing the right thing with your children yesterday, today and tomorrow. It all counts and makes a difference.


:cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie:

[edna mode]

I didn't get to have any kids of my own, but I have 5 of the greatest kids (nieces and nephews...) (one of which hates me right now because she wants to go on this cruise!!! :rotfl2: (she'll be taking finals during May...)

But I started along time ago telling each one of them that I loved them. When they were little I never expected them to answer because, you know, they go through those awkward stages... then one day... with my oldest... it just came out... Love you Aunt Shell... I melted...:cloud9: They all do it now, even when they are in front of their friends.


Well Aunt Shell, I can tell you on this.. that I too have an aunt who didn’t have any children. And I am closer to her than my own parents! And I know that she loves me like her own child. They feel that love and the bond is special and can be held by nobody else.

[CameronsDad]

Joseph,

My office was downtown and I saw an awesome fly by. What was it?

Woody

It was the B-1. Game was great, we sat in the "Field" seats.

Joseph

[HollyTyler]

Which 0 point soup are you refering to? Is it the progresso brand. If so try the southwest zesty one. It's very good. Nice and spicy. At least for me. I'm not a super hot(spicy) eater.
Yummy! That sounds really good.....I'm going to have to pick some up. :goodvibes

[lillygator]

15 years ago I lost my home, 6 cats and every single thing I owned right down to my shoes and baby book. EVERYTHING, but I had my memories and nobody can ever take those away.

In my work I hear horror stories every day about people losing their children to drugs, but it is when kids tell me about losing their parents that is heart breaking. But its not the car crashes or physical ailments that are the saddest… I can’t tell you how many stories I hear about “accidental” loss like taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) with alcohol, or mixing energy drinks with alcohol, over the counter meds mixed with prescription meds and especially overdose of prescription meds. All they want to know is “why did my mom do that? Didn’t someone tell her that she couldn’t mix those things together?” Didn’t she love me enough? Those children live their life wondering what they did wrong and forget the good memories.

One of the topics I discuss in my parent meetings is intention. Think back to when your baby was born and what you thought about the future of that child. We get so very caught up in the day to day grind of getting to school, making dinner, doing the laundry, getting to soccer, making ends meet that we forget the little things in life are what kids remember. Even if it isn’t the actual act of what you did together it creates a sense memory and a bond that is never forgotten. That fosters confidence in a child that they carry with them for the rest of their life. They are watching everything you do and that example of “Making Memories” creates a life time of confidence that they will use to stand up to their fears and make good choices about every path they take.

Marr, No parent should ever outlive their own child, but you’re doing the right thing with your children yesterday, today and tomorrow. It all counts and makes a difference.


:cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie: :cutie:

excellent post...I need to start being the best mom and parent I can be.

[edna mode]

excellent post...I need to start being the best mom and parent I can be.

You probably have been, but we all forget the little things during the daily grind of life.

[MouseFaninQueue]

The main reason I still shoot film.....cannot bear the replacement cost.

Not sure how much gear to lug on board with me.....


Apparently Pentax film lenses all fit the current digital cams. Obviously there are some loss of features from the camera to the lens, but they all are supposed to work. Not sure what brand you have, but Pentax does make it less painful.

I found this compatibility chart for the Pentax lenses. It doesn't have the latest generation of cameras that just came out, but if it works on the K10D it should work on the K2* series. Pentax Lens chart (http://www.mosphotos.com/PentaxLensCompatibility.html)

[HollyTyler]

no, I am freaking out too, now it seems it's coming too quickly - is that even possible?
It can't get here quick enough for us!

[lillygator]

It can't get here quick enough for us!

well it can't get here quick enough but I keeping worrying, gee I should have saved more money, lost weight, etc etc....but I am just going to be happy to get on the ship!

[HollyTyler]

Ken,

Need i say Original 6.......or....previous cup winners

Sorry about the Ducks this year....their time has come and gone...:dance3:


Let's see who can recognize that crest from the past....:lmao:
Canucks?

[HollyTyler]

They have that jersey on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame for Vancouver. I thought it was their newest, obviously I did not read the caption. Hey I was there to learn about printers and supplies.

Pj
Loved the Hockey Hall of Fame! Only been there once, back in 1998 or '99. Need to go back again.

[hawkaye19]

Holly,

You are not old enough to remember that :lmao:

Do we have a closet hockey fan here?

[seaulater]

Found this on TMZ... (yes, I look at gossip... :rotfl2: )

Star Jones just got off a Disney Cruise... Gee... she didn't have just 2 pieces of luggage, now did she??? (I count 6!!!) (make that 7) I think she has my Luis Vuitton luggage!!! :sad2:


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s25/mbelauzon/0331_star_startraks-1.jpg

The original article, if you can call it that was posted on 3/31 and it says she got off on 3/30... That much for a 3 night cruise???

She has the new Castaway Club gift also (the red bag on top), must mean she has cruised on DCL before.

[lillygator]

wonder if she dressed up for pirate night?

[HollyTyler]

Well hopefully the behavior will change quicker than later. I hope the school speeds up the process so they can help too.
Just got a phone call this morning from the resources teacher (special ed). After the principal received our letter requesting they start the IEP process, they forwarded his neuropsych eval and OT eval the school did on to the school psychologist for interpretation. We have a meeting this Thursday with the principal, resources teacher, school social worker, school OT, and school psychologist to discuss what services and accommodations they think they can offer Tyler. They're moving VERY quickly and I'm quite surprised because every doctor told me this meeting wouldn't happen until the beginning of next school year since this year is almost over. They're already voluntarily taking him out for special classes, so they're a bit ahead of things. Good school! :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Well, no time to catch up again . . . I've had a bit of a day.

Just when I was catching up this morning my brother called - he was supposed to go back to work today after break (he is a teacher) - and his feet were so swollen he could not even get his shoes on. He has extreme fear of doctors and hospitals, and I had been trying to talk him into seeking medical care for over a week.

I got him to call off work, make a doctor's appointment, and then I had to take him to the appointment. I had to drop him and leave him because I could not leave the office for so long a time.

My brother is extremely obese, and he looked ashen. He had difficulty even walking to and getting in my car. I think I have mentioned that my father lives with him.

Later in the afternoon he called to tell me I had to take him to the ER, he was retaining fluid, but they were afraid to give him medication without tests. The whole way to the ER he was freaking out on me - I thought I was going to have to slap him to get him to calm down.

I got him to the ER, got him admitted, and had to go home to get Sophia and my son dinner (who had brought some friends to watch the game). Can you say Olive Garden carryout? I had to calm down my dad, get his medication ready for him, and keep answering his calls wondering what was happening. Can you say 85 year old man with time on his hands?

He just called a little bit ago. He was admitted. He is anemic, and they were giving him 3 units of blood. He thinks he will be released tomorrow (who knows?). Meantime, I have to get to my dad's in the morning again to get his medicine ready for him. Take him lunch, take him dinner.

Oh yeah, and I have this job that keeps getting in the way. Now, what would have happened if this happened on May 11th? I know many of you are in similar positions with family - we should all say prayers for each other.

Poor Amy is dealing with my frustration half the world away, even though she gets to sit by a pool and have her feet massaged. I barraged her with email during the day because there is no one else to talk tol

Anyway - miss you guys - wish I had more time to spend, but it is bed time for Sophia!
:hug: :hug: :hug: Oh John, I'm sorry all this is going on. :sad1: Hang in there and try to hold onto your sanity even though I can only imagine how hard this all is. Unbelievable how many families in our group of cruisers is going through so much at the same time. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Hugs to you and every other family in our group going through problems too. We all sure do need this cruise very badly.

[Jhalkias]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
HEY WE JUST GOT UPGRADED TO THE WALT SUITE!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

*****April Fool's Day******************

So my 85 year old father just called me - he calls me about every hour to ask if I have heard anything about my brother, and I keep telling him I will call him when I do . .

This morning, I went over to get his medication sorted for him, and he tells me he put his hearing aid in. I yelled at him last night for not wearing it. So I start asking him if he needed me to bring him lunch. He said "Lice"? I said no dad, LUNCH. He said "Light bulbs"? Then I had to make the hand motions of eating. I am going to guess the batteries are dead.

Back to the phone call. He called again to ask about my brother, and we went through the song and dance again. He told me he just ate, etc. Then he tells me he found one of my buttons on the floor after I left. Stupid me, I am looking at my shirt and saying Dad, I don't think you have one of my buttons . . . and he blurts out "April Fool"!

Just goes to show you when you are caught up in the seriousness of life - blammo - you slip on one of Bobby's banana peels!

So I fell for this one too . . . when will I ever learn?

[seaulater]

Good Morning

I still busy and have not catching up some pages. I will read it later.

I saw Marilyn forum about luggage missing.

I thought oh please don't want end up again.

Because last Med Cruise after the Cruise, we came home and our luggages went missing for several days. My luggage went missing for almost 3 weeks. I was not happy. That was British Airway!!

Also I remember on first day on the Cruise I went up to customer desk and saw lady slapped her husband's face and she was so mental - screaming and tear up things. Later on I find out that her luggages went missing too on frist day on the Cruise.

I hope this time, smooth.

I heard Heathrow terminal 5 is a nightmare now.:sad2:

Now I sold Olivia's clothes on ebay so I better go and start packing it and post it.

Some clothes are new and only worn once some new clothes now too small, unbelieveable that why I am selling it ;)

I will put photos of Ian and Keith soon.

Scottishwee35


On our Med. Cruise July last year, there were 135 pieces of missing luggage when the cruise started! One lady (who had obviously been drinking a little too much) told me at the Golden Mickey Afterparty that she was wearing the little black dress from one of the cast members who was on the entertainment staff. She also told me "and I'm not wearing anything underneath!". TMI.....didn't need to know she was going commando.

Anyway, on the last port, I got in the elevator with one of the CM's from Guest Services, he had 2 pieces of luggage that he was delivering to a stateroom. I said "oh more luggage showing up?" He said they were down to about 34 missing pieces, the best cruise they had thus far in the Med. with missing luggage showing up!

:scared1:

[seaulater]

This is cracking me up... it has been the coldest winter in a long time here. Every day the weather guy says, "we are still about 10 degrees under our norm!"

GOSH.....I WAS JUST IN CALIFORNIA AND IT WAS 92 DEGREES!!!!! COME TO UTAH, IT WAS 19 THIS MORNING AND WE HAD SNOW YESTERDAY!

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[HollyTyler]

Glad you're okay, Holly.

Before I had DSL, I had dial-up. It was so embarrassing for DIS chat because I was always a step behind (Jackie might remember).

For example:

Smith: I won the lottery
Smith: but then my wife left me
Woody: Hey, that's great!
Smith: Then my neighbor paid back the $200 he owned me
Woody: Oh, that's so sad.
Smith: turns out he was seeing my wife.
Woody: Can I have some?

Woody
:rotfl: Oh yeah, that would be a bit awkward! :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Ok, I know I am behind the time, but I finally watched lost from the week before last...the next new episodes don't start up until April 24...that means only 2 episodes before we leave....aargh...I hope my tivo doesn't fill up!
You can always watch them online like I often do. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

I actually have some good news to post! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Our DS, Mike, has decided to attend Duke Law School this fall. He didn't get into Stanford, and NYU didn't offer him any money, but Duke offered him a scholarship. I was rooting for Duke the whole time! His dad and I are so happy! He is onlly 10 hours away! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (sorry west coasters, but CA is just SO FAR AWAY!).:yay:
CONGRATS! Great news! A scholarship sure is wonderful for law school! Does he have a full scholarship? Mine is only 25%, but every bit helps!

YAY MIKE!!!!!! :woohoo::yay: :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:

[ozdisneyfan]

[COLOR="Navy"]15 years ago I lost my home, 6 cats and every single thing I owned right down to my shoes and baby book. EVERYTHING, but I had my memories and nobody can ever take those away.



Kelly - this sounds eerily similar to my story - sorry to ask, was it to a fire? I also lost everything I ever owned, and I mean EVERYTHING, 14 years ago to a wildfire, and you are so right, no-one and nothing can ever takeaway my memories, that are especially poignant now since both my parents have since died from the stress of that event - but they are always in my heart. Now I try to make wonderful memories for my little girl...:hug:

[HollyTyler]

You threatened it!!! :eek:
:lmao: I really do think it reads my mind sometimes. So count me in the paranoid club. Note to self: buy more tinfoil to cover my head to block the computer's mindreading efforts.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[gydell]

Just got a phone call this morning from the resources teacher (special ed). After the principal received our letter requesting they start the IEP process, they forwarded his neuropsych eval and OT eval the school did on to the school psychologist for interpretation. We have a meeting this Thursday with the principal, resources teacher, school social worker, school OT, and school psychologist to discuss what services and accommodations they think they can offer Tyler. They're moving VERY quickly and I'm quite surprised because every doctor told me this meeting wouldn't happen until the beginning of next school year since this year is almost over. They're already voluntarily taking him out for special classes, so they're a bit ahead of things. Good school! :thumbsup2

Great news!

[HollyTyler]

Our British friends say when they saw the words "Free Willy" on the movie theatre marquees, they were appalled.

Wood
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[HollyTyler]

Great news!
Oh, here's another cool thing. Tyler's karate teacher was talking with me on the phone about some things, and we got around to some things Tyler does in class (the licking his sleeves & other things), and he wanted to assure me that there are many kids in their classes with similar issues and even a few Aspberger kids and he wanted me to know that they work around whatever differences each child has. I told him the official diagnosis, sensory processing disorder, and told him nobody I know has ever heard of it (including me until recently), and he told me his brother was diagnosed with that when he was around Tyler's age! I couldn't believe it! He told me the doctors told his family the best way to explain it to somebody unfamiliar with it is that it's a combination of ADHD-like and OCD-like symptoms. That's a PERFECT description! It feels good to have a way to explain it to people now AND to know of somebody else who's dealt with this. :goodvibes

[Making_Memories]

Conditioner takes up a lot of space.




.

:rotfl:

[granmaz]

Just got a phone call this morning from the resources teacher (special ed). After the principal received our letter requesting they start the IEP process, they forwarded his neuropsych eval and OT eval the school did on to the school psychologist for interpretation. We have a meeting this Thursday with the principal, resources teacher, school social worker, school OT, and school psychologist to discuss what services and accommodations they think they can offer Tyler. They're moving VERY quickly and I'm quite surprised because every doctor told me this meeting wouldn't happen until the beginning of next school year since this year is almost over. They're already voluntarily taking him out for special classes, so they're a bit ahead of things. Good school! :thumbsup2

You seem to have chosen this school well Holly, and you didn't even know Tyler would have problems.

Sounds very positive.

Oh, here's another cool thing. Tyler's karate teacher was talking with me on the phone about some things, and we got around to some things Tyler does in class (the licking his sleeves & other things), and he wanted to assure me that there are many kids in their classes with similar issues and even a few Aspberger kids and he wanted me to know that they work around whatever differences each child has. I told him the official diagnosis, sensory processing disorder, and told him nobody I know has ever heard of it (including me until recently), and he told me his brother was diagnosed with that when he was around Tyler's age! I couldn't believe it! He told me the doctors told his family the best way to explain it to somebody unfamiliar with it is that it's a combination of ADHD-like and OCD-like symptoms. That's a PERFECT description! It feels good to have a way to explain it to people now AND to know of somebody else who's dealt with this. :goodvibes

That is good for Tyler at Karate too. Good to know someone understands.

[Making_Memories]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
HEY WE JUST GOT UPGRADED TO THE WALT SUITE!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: Wait it is my brother's Bday meaning you are joking LOL Hmmm guess I should have asked from what catagory .

ok I read you are indeed joking! and here I was ready to party with you there.

[gydell]

Marilyn have you got a room yet? None here!

[granmaz]

Marilyn have you got a room yet? None here!


:mad: You would know about it if I had!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Making_Memories]

We are next. :yay: :yay: :yay:

May 3 cruisers just got their room assignments. :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Let's finally get out of the life boats, lounges, pop up tents, sleeping bags and blow up mattresses. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Check next Tuesday.

Good luck to all those waiting on rooms!

[granmaz]

Holly, have you googled Tyler's condition? There is a website about it.

[HollyTyler]

Should we form a seach party or should we just follow the trail of Smarties she has left behind... cause you know... sooner or later she will get hungry and retrace her steps... :rotfl:
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[HollyTyler]

Holly, have you googled Tyler's condition? There is a website about it.
A bit, but too much information overload for me. The psychologist had us read the book called "The Out of Sync Child" and the author has her own website which has good info. The occupational therapist told me Tyler could be the poster child for that book, after what she's seen from her evaluation and weekly sessions. Interesting! I'm learning lots about brain functions that I've never heard of, so it's quite an educational experience.

[lillygator]

the net does have too much medical advice out there....everytime I look up what is ailing me, it is never good.

[Making_Memories]

On our Med. Cruise July last year, there were 135 pieces of missing luggage when the cruise started! One lady (who had obviously been drinking a little too much) told me at the Golden Mickey Afterparty that she was wearing the little black dress from one of the cast members who was on the entertainment staff. She also told me "and I'm not wearing anything underneath!". TMI.....didn't need to know she was going commando.

Anyway, on the last port, I got in the elevator with one of the CM's from Guest Services, he had 2 pieces of luggage that he was delivering to a stateroom. I said "oh more luggage showing up?" He said they were down to about 34 missing pieces, the best cruise they had thus far in the Med. with missing luggage showing up!

:scared1:

All these stories about luggage scare me!

[Making_Memories]

Kelly - this sounds eerily similar to my story - sorry to ask, was it to a fire? I also lost everything I ever owned, and I mean EVERYTHING, 14 years ago to a wildfire, and you are so right, no-one and nothing can ever takeaway my memories, that are especially poignant now since both my parents have since died from the stress of that event - but they are always in my heart. Now I try to make wonderful memories for my little girl...:hug:

That is such a tramatic and huge loss to endure :hug: It is hard going through such rough life events but they do help you see things in a whole new light. I am sure your daughter now reaps the rewards of what you suffered so some good comes out of the bad in many cases.

[lillygator]

at least my luggage should get there since we don't have to fly to the ship...now if it gets home, that is another story!

[Making_Memories]

the net does have too much medical advice out there....everytime I look up what is ailing me, it is never good.

:rotfl2: My grandfather had a huge book of various ailments and problems and would weekly tell me about what new illness he thought he had. :lmao: Sometimes too much info is a bad thing. :laughing:

[Making_Memories]

at least my luggage should get there since we don't have to fly to the ship...now if it gets home, that is another story!


At least you know you have the trip covered :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Holly,

You are not old enough to remember that :lmao:

Do we have a closet hockey fan here?
:rolleyes1 Well, my ex-husband was a huge hockey nut. He started playing when he was 3 (never played for real anywhere beyond high school though) and continued playing on adult leagues until he shattered his ankle by sliding into the boards at full speed during a game. Now he teaches 3-5 year old hockey classes. Anyway, in our 6 years together, we traveled around the country to as many NHL stadiums as we could possibly see, visited the Hall of Fame, and he taught me all kinds of trivia and tips, etc. I've forgetten most of it because tuning in too much just brings up memories of us and how I miss what we had, etc. BUT.......when somebody mentioned the original 6 a long time ago, I laughed secretly inside because he used to think it was funny when his buddies were amazed that I knew the original 6 because they'd never known a woman who did! :lmao:

Fun times!

[HollyTyler]

Oh my gosh, despite my weekend away from the DIS, I managed to catch up with you all.....and BEFORE you all got onto the next thread! :lmao: Woohoo!!! Hmmmm......what does that say about how hard I've been working at my job?! ;)

[hawkaye19]

:rolleyes1 Well, my ex-husband was a huge hockey nut. He started playing when he was 3 (never played for real anywhere beyond high school though) and continued playing on adult leagues until he shattered his ankle by sliding into the boards at full speed during a game. Now he teaches 3-5 year old hockey classes. Anyway, in our 6 years together, we traveled around the country to as many NHL stadiums as we could possibly see, visited the Hall of Fame, and he taught me all kinds of trivia and tips, etc. I've forgetten most of it because tuning in too much just brings up memories of us and how I miss what we had, etc. BUT.......when somebody mentioned the original 6 a long time ago, I laughed secretly inside because he used to think it was funny when his buddies were amazed that I knew the original 6 because they'd never known a woman who did! :lmao:

Fun times!


Now that would explain it...sorry to have brought up memories of your ex..

Speaking about birthdays....Mr Hockey.....just celebrated his 80th.....and is still in fine form

Let's see who knows who Mr Hockey is....:cool1:

[seaulater]

Well, Delta Airlines just called me and said they had changed my flight times to Florida and back from California. They put my on a flight that would arrive after midnight going into Sat. a.m. I said NO THANKS.

So instead, I am now leaving Friday morning at 7:10 a.m. arriving somewhere around 4 p.m. with a connection through Atlanta. Much better!

[HollyTyler]

Now that would explain it...sorry to have brought up memories of your ex..

Speaking about birthdays....Mr Hockey.....just celebrated his 80th.....and is still in fine form

Let's see who knows who Mr Hockey is....:cool1:
GORDY HOWE!!!! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Now that would explain it...sorry to have brought up memories of your ex..

Speaking about birthdays....Mr Hockey.....just celebrated his 80th.....and is still in fine form

Let's see who knows who Mr Hockey is....:cool1:
And by the way....no worries....they're good memories! :love: It's really OK!

[granmaz]

at least my luggage should get there since we don't have to fly to the ship...now if it gets home, that is another story!


Better that way round. We had a suitcase delayed on the way home once - took 5 days to arrive home. Just meant I couldn't do all my washing.:lmao: However, that case did hold a few things we should have had in our hand baggage, so we are careful what we pack now, and as I have said before we(read that as I!!!;) ) always mix John and my clothes just in case one bag doesn't arrive.

[hawkaye19]

And by the way....no worries....they're good memories! :love: It's really OK!

Whew.....thanks ....


and you are right .... Gordie Howe....was tossing around the thought of bringing my Detroit jersey on the trip...but might just bring my ball cap

seems a magnet for all those Toronto Maple Leaf fans.....:lmao: whose team did not make the playoffs AGAIN.....ahhh priceless

[lillygator]

lovely 0 point soup for lunch again today...along with a side of fruit!

[hawkaye19]

Better that way round. We had a suitcase delayed on the way home once - took 5 days to arrive home. Just meant I couldn't do all my washing.:lmao: However, that case did hold a few things we should have had in our hand baggage, so we are careful what we pack now, and as I have said before we(read that as I!!!;) ) always mix John and my clothes just in case one bag doesn't arrive.


That's what we are doing this time....really hate the fact of our direct flight to Orlando became a connected flight through Toronto.....more opportunity for WestJet to lose our luggage....and the same thing coming back....with Air Canada...

[gydell]

At least we have direct flights both ways!

[chip&dale&fun]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
HEY WE JUST GOT UPGRADED TO THE WALT SUITE!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

PARTY AT YOUR SUITE....

[figment52]

Now that would explain it...sorry to have brought up memories of your ex..

Speaking about birthdays....Mr Hockey.....just celebrated his 80th.....and is still in fine form

Let's see who knows who Mr Hockey is....:cool1:

The one, the only Mr. Gordie Howe. Met him when I was around 10 years old.

(there is more than one woman here that knows hockey.)

[hawkaye19]

The one, the only Mr. Gordie Howe. Met him when I was around 10 years old.

(there is more than one woman here that knows hockey.)

Same here...met him when I was 8....he made me promise I would be a Detroit fan.....and I kept my word....:cool1:

I still remember how huge his hands were...they say when he punched someone (not a good career move), it sounded like someone was chopping wood....

[lillygator]

did anyone check room assignments today? It seems some EB'ers got theirs over the weekend.

[lovebeast]

lovely 0 point soup for lunch again today...along with a side of fruit!

what's the recipe for this soup?

[tigger137]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
HEY WE JUST GOT UPGRADED TO THE WALT SUITE!!!!!!!
HOORAY!!!!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

;) Good one Connie! :rotfl:

[lillygator]

basically stock and cut up veggies, onions, squash, zucchini, green beans, celery, etc....and lots of spices!

[lillygator]

Ingredients
3 cups nonfat beef broth or nonfat vegetable broth or nonfat chicken broth(beef is the best)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper
Directions
1Spray pot with non stick cooking spray saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
2Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste.
3Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zuccini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
4I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
5All very good. You can customise it a bit.

I don't do cabbage....

[HollyTyler]

Ingredients
3 cups nonfat beef broth or nonfat vegetable broth or nonfat chicken broth(beef is the best)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper
Directions
1Spray pot with non stick cooking spray saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
2Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste.
3Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zuccini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
4I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
5All very good. You can customise it a bit.

I don't do cabbage....
YUMMY!!!!

[nskjerven]

Me too!

Will door magnets stick to a liveboat?

Woody

John did ya get this one???:lmao:

[nskjerven]

No kidding. I love it. People are getting tired of my countdown at work but that is just too bad because I am going to enjoy every minute of my planning and vacation time.

My Admin Asst does a listing of my meetings each day and at the bottom she has a picture of a cruise ship and how many days we have left until we are on vacation. I love it.

that girl deserves a raise :lmao:

[lovebeast]

Ingredients
3 cups nonfat beef broth or nonfat vegetable broth or nonfat chicken broth(beef is the best)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper
Directions
1Spray pot with non stick cooking spray saute onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
2Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste.
3Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zuccini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.
4I have tried different variations. Leaving out green beans. Adding chopped green onions in addition to the yellow onion.
5All very good. You can customise it a bit.

I don't do cabbage....

thanks, i'm going to try .

[nskjerven]

Maybe you wouldn't do it for special pins, but what if it's for something you would covet?

A card for free unlimited Drinks of the Day?
Brunch for 14 in Palo's private room?
A personalized Ducky Williams' drawing?
A free upgrade to the Walt Disney Suite?

As for the pins on the May 2005 PC repo, DCL vastly underestimated the popularity and demand for them. So there was a small limited edition. And this was perhaps during the height of the pin craze.

Mrs. Woody did not sleep in the Atrium. But she knew people who did, and joined them in the morning before pins were distributed.

Woody


nope I wouldn't but I might send DH :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: and's V's DH might be there for her too, so he'd have company :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

nope, my days and nights of sleeping out in line are over. It's time for the new generation to have that honor or horror :scared1:

[lillygator]

yep, would send DH for sure!

[nskjerven]

I'm here you can see me, but I'm back in the 90's and it's going to take all day to catch up.

Not sure if I can wait for the hilarity (sp) that I'm sure is happening...

I might just take a small peek...

[pjpoohbear]

Found this on TMZ... (yes, I look at gossip... :rotfl2: )

Star Jones just got off a Disney Cruise... Gee... she didn't have just 2 pieces of luggage, now did she??? (I count 6!!!) (make that 7) I think she has my Luis Vuitton luggage!!! :sad2:


http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s25/mbelauzon/0331_star_startraks-1.jpg

The original article, if you can call it that was posted on 3/31 and it says she got off on 3/30... That much for a 3 night cruise???

She is a castaway cay member, lol. Check out the lanyard and the gift on top of the luggage pile.

Pj

[Captain Jon Sparrow]

Hello everyone :wave2: . I am back and tired :crazy: . Remember my motto "you can sleep when you're dead"? Well that day has come! Here is a little trip report. I'll probably leave out the good stuff! :rolleyes1

Friday we went out in Huntington Beach and had fun. I told some girl that I was there on spring break from Harvard! Then she asked me for my number and I gave her my real # so she kind of figured out I was lying! I don't know why I do this but when I drink I always tell everyone my name is Cindy. :confused3 I think it started when I was younger and people would ask me my name and I would say "Gaylean" and then they'd say "what" like 50times so one day I just started telling everyone my name was Cindy. All my friends know I do this and it is a big joke. Anyway, I told her my name was Cindy and one of my friends, that I don't know that well, told her I was lying. I am glad I gave her my number because I think we will be great friends!!!!! :lmao:

Saturday we started early in Newport Beach and went to our favorite restaurant and bar hopped on the beach. The day was so mellow and so relaxing. I can only imagine the ship will be the same. I did drink the best bloody mary in the entire world! The theme of the trip was old stomping ground (pre kids), old music and good drinks! Then we had a fish dinner and back to Huntington Beach for a friend's birthday party. They had a really good band so we closed the place down again. I met a new friend, Heather, I actually told her my real name but when I introduced myself to her best friend, I told her my name was Cindy. So her and I are BFFs now! :rotfl2:

We woke up Sunday and drove to Laughlin (five hours away). I know we are crazy. I did win $200.00 only to put most of it back in. You know it's bad when they start giving you free meals! :scared:

The next day we picked up the kids from Jon's parents and went swimming with them all day. Then we drove home late last night.

Now I'm awake and trying to catch up. I want to bring up some old conversations but I wanted to check in first.

The moral of the story is that I'm a compulsive lyer when I drink and I need to work on that. But it will be interesting to meet you all so I can see what comes out of my mouth. The good part is that you all know my name so I shouldn't lie to YOU about that!

[gaylean93]

OK the last one was from me. I keep forgeting to sign him out!

[lillygator]

Nan have you recovered yet?

[granmaz]

did anyone check room assignments today? It seems some EB'ers got theirs over the weekend.

:scared1: :mad: :scared1: You must be April fooling me!!:eek:

OK the last one was from me. I keep forgeting to sign him out!


I was very confused when you said you gave your name as Cindy!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

OK the last one was from me. I keep forgeting to sign him out!
:lmao: Good to know because I was cracking up at the idea of your HUSBAND calling himself Cindy when drunk! :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

Oh Tag Fairy! Good one for Gaylean: "My husband gets drunk and calls himself Cindy!" :rotfl:

[lillygator]

OK the last one was from me. I keep forgeting to sign him out!

color me confused there for a minute or three!

[gaylean93]

Check page two on Saturday, May 14th. The have the Highlights listed.
I would think the outfits you would need would be,

semi formal
formal
formal
tropical night
mexican night
pirate night

The rest would be cruise casual.

This is what I am basing my packing on.

I was thinking of wearing my formal dress twice. Is this horrible? I have another one but I'm worried about packing, plus one is way cuter than the other one. I am wearing a party dress for semi formal night because I want to wear it and I think it is too fancy for a regular night.

[gaylean93]

Oh Tag Fairy! Good one for Gaylean: "My husband gets drunk and calls himself Cindy!" :rotfl:

"But you HAVE heard of me"

[HollyTyler]

"But you HAVE heard of me"
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[nskjerven]

After we/I left she was free to drink and be merry and lounge about since I took her child back to NorCal with us. I think she wore herself out LOL.

Should we form a seach party or should we just follow the trail of Smarties she has left behind... cause you know... sooner or later she will get hungry and retrace her steps... :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I told you not to talk about me, I'd find it :mad:

And just for that I'm flying back to SNA and eating all those smarties I left you for the trail to Dland....:rolleyes1

no seriously, I'm going back. My friend from wil's school and I are going to take the kids for their spring break next week...who else is going then????

[granmaz]

Oh Tag Fairy! Good one for Gaylean: "My husband gets drunk and calls himself Cindy!" :rotfl:


:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[hawkaye19]

Since the state-of-the-art terminal opened on Thursday, almost 300 flights have been scrapped and at least 28,000 bags unexpectedly separated from their owners.

Note on the wires about Terminal 5 at Heathrow

[gaylean93]

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Jon was right, I am on here too much! All that while I was on vacation!

[lillygator]

no Marilyn, they posted they had received some over the weekend.

[HollyTyler]

I was thinking of wearing my formal dress twice. Is this horrible? I have another one but I'm worried about packing, plus one is way cuter than the other one. I am wearing a party dress for semi formal night because I want to wear it and I think it is too fancy for a regular night.
I don't think there's anything wrong with that. And as far as having pictures 2 nights in the same dress, that would still be fine because I'm sure there would be different backdrops. :thumbsup2 Wanna know a secret about formal night? I always just take a regular floral dress that I would normally wear to work, then wear that for semi-formal night and then the same dress for formal night but with lots of jewelry to dress it up. :goodvibes

[gaylean93]

I told you not to talk about me, I'd find it :mad:

And just for that I'm flying back to SNA and eating all those smarties I left you for the trail to Dland....:rolleyes1

no seriously, I'm going back. My friend from wil's school and I are going to take the kids for their spring break next week...who else is going then????

Ok I'm lost, where are you going, back to DL?

[nskjerven]

Nan have you recovered yet?

no and I can't believe what Paul did, I'm going to kill him....

He doesn't listen to the home machine when I'm gone, and I forgot to get the code to check it when we replaced it a year or so ago (I have my cell, so I figure if someone wants me they find me) we got the call...yes, for the Cat 3 and we didn't call them back in time...I'm pissed...Do you think anyone will do anything if I call and explain?

Kim, did you get your call????

I'm going to kill my DH now, who is driving to Sacramento, who won't be home until late tonight, good thing for him.

Did I mention I'm pissed...

[nskjerven]

color me confused there for a minute or three!

it took me a minute to read it again and again and then I figured it had to be you...(not him)

[granmaz]

no Marilyn, they posted they had received some over the weekend.:sad: :sad: :sad:

[nskjerven]

Ok I'm lost, where are you going, back to DL?

my kids have spring break next week, I'm working on the dates, are you in?

[nskjerven]

I was thinking of wearing my formal dress twice. Is this horrible? I have another one but I'm worried about packing, plus one is way cuter than the other one. I am wearing a party dress for semi formal night because I want to wear it and I think it is too fancy for a regular night.

is it green?

[gaylean93]

beginning of another week. I am determined to eat well and exercise this week! I swam quite a bit yesterday and was hoping to swim this am, but will just do it this evening.
I brought my zero point soup for lunch...yum! (not)

I love the Progresso Southwestern style vegtable. It is 0 points but I add a few baked tortilla chips and it tastes like tortilla soup. A little spicy and good.

[gaylean93]

is it green?

If it is, can I wear it twice?

[tink1963]

my kids have spring break next week, I'm working on the dates, are you in?

What dates are you planning on?

[gaylean93]

my kids have spring break next week, I'm working on the dates, are you in?

Depending on what days. My kids are on spring break right now.

[tink1963]

If it is, can I wear it twice?

Wear it twice or more.:rotfl:

[gaylean93]

Wear it twice or more.:rotfl:

It would have to be funny every time!

[tink1963]

I love the Progresso Southwestern style vegtable. It is 0 points but I add a few baked tortilla chips and it tastes like tortilla soup. A little spicy and good.
That's Bubbas favorite one. But remember, if you eat the whole can its 1.5 pts.

[granmaz]

no and I can't believe what Paul did, I'm going to kill him....

He doesn't listen to the home machine when I'm gone, and I forgot to get the code to check it when we replaced it a year or so ago (I have my cell, so I figure if someone wants me they find me) we got the call...yes, for the Cat 3 and we didn't call them back in time...I'm pissed...Do you think anyone will do anything if I call and explain?

Kim, did you get your call????

I'm going to kill my DH now, who is driving to Sacramento, who won't be home until late tonight, good thing for him.

Did I mention I'm pissed...

Oh Nan, I'm sorry. THE call!!! :eek:

[gaylean93]

That's Bubbas favorite one. But remember, if you eat the whole can its 1.5 pts.

Well I gave up dieting about a month ago but I'm starting again today I swear!

[tink1963]

Well I gave up dieting about a month ago but I'm starting again today I swear!

I start again every day.:lmao:

[granmaz]

Perhaps we will get it!:lmao:

[scottishwee35]

Just got a phone call this morning from the resources teacher (special ed). After the principal received our letter requesting they start the IEP process, they forwarded his neuropsych eval and OT eval the school did on to the school psychologist for interpretation. We have a meeting this Thursday with the principal, resources teacher, school social worker, school OT, and school psychologist to discuss what services and accommodations they think they can offer Tyler. They're moving VERY quickly and I'm quite surprised because every doctor told me this meeting wouldn't happen until the beginning of next school year since this year is almost over. They're already voluntarily taking him out for special classes, so they're a bit ahead of things. Good school! :thumbsup2

Holly That is good and very good services too.:thumbsup2

So my 85 year old father just called me - he calls me about every hour to ask if I have heard anything about my brother, and I keep telling him I will call him when I do . .

This morning, I went over to get his medication sorted for him, and he tells me he put his hearing aid in. I yelled at him last night for not wearing it. So I start asking him if he needed me to bring him lunch. He said "Lice"? I said no dad, LUNCH. He said "Light bulbs"? Then I had to make the hand motions of eating. I am going to guess the batteries are dead.

Back to the phone call. He called again to ask about my brother, and we went through the song and dance again. He told me he just ate, etc. Then he tells me he found one of my buttons on the floor after I left. Stupid me, I am looking at my shirt and saying Dad, I don't think you have one of my buttons . . . and he blurts out "April Fool"!

Just goes to show you when you are caught up in the seriousness of life - blammo - you slip on one of Bobby's banana peels!

So I fell for this one too . . . when will I ever learn?

:lmao: :lmao:

:scared1: :mad: :scared1: You must be April fooling me!!:eek:

I think so April fooling, I forgot it this morning as I believed it that connie got upgraded:rolleyes1

no Marilyn, they posted they had received some over the weekend.

Really grrrrrrr

Scottishwee35

[gaylean93]

no and I can't believe what Paul did, I'm going to kill him....

He doesn't listen to the home machine when I'm gone, and I forgot to get the code to check it when we replaced it a year or so ago (I have my cell, so I figure if someone wants me they find me) we got the call...yes, for the Cat 3 and we didn't call them back in time...I'm pissed...Do you think anyone will do anything if I call and explain?

Kim, did you get your call????

I'm going to kill my DH now, who is driving to Sacramento, who won't be home until late tonight, good thing for him.

Did I mention I'm pissed...

OMG I can't even comment. Maybe you should leave him at home!

[nskjerven]

I'm sorry, but going naked is not allowed on this ship! :lovestruc

it is in my room :love:

[granmaz]

Paul is so going to suffer for that!

[lillygator]

no and I can't believe what Paul did, I'm going to kill him....

He doesn't listen to the home machine when I'm gone, and I forgot to get the code to check it when we replaced it a year or so ago (I have my cell, so I figure if someone wants me they find me) we got the call...yes, for the Cat 3 and we didn't call them back in time...I'm pissed...Do you think anyone will do anything if I call and explain?

Kim, did you get your call????

I'm going to kill my DH now, who is driving to Sacramento, who won't be home until late tonight, good thing for him.

Did I mention I'm pissed...

wowzer, he better get a blanket and head to the safehouse....I think it's empty now as most of the men have been staying out of trouble.

[nskjerven]

If it is, can I wear it twice?

if you tell me the days and I'll stay in my room

[nskjerven]

What dates are you planning on?

in the air at the moment, waiting for the friend to get me her work/off schedule

[HollyTyler]

wowzer, he better get a blanket and head to the safehouse....I think it's empty now as most of the men have been staying out of trouble.
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[gaylean93]

if you tell me the days and I'll stay in my room

What day is your Palo Brunch? That's the day I'll be wearing it and going to Palo as Nan.

[lillygator]

Holly - that is great news about Tyler and the school, so glad that they are moving ahead even though it is the end of the year.
What will he do for summer? Do you have camps there or daycare?

[nskjerven]

OMG I can't even comment. Maybe you should leave him at home!

I did leave him at home, that is how it happened this time. I'm afraid of what he would bungle in 15 + days :headache:

[nskjerven]

wowzer, he better get a blanket and head to the safehouse....I think it's empty now as most of the men have been staying out of trouble.

don't give him a pass, he is in deep doo doo

[nskjerven]

What day is your Palo Brunch? That's the day I'll be wearing it and going to Palo as Nan.

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[lillygator]

Samantha's "graduation" from school is the weekend we get back, they rescheduled it just for her! I think we are going to have a bbq at the house afterwards for family, my Outlawz, who live 1/2 the year here and 1/2 the year in Ohio, won't stay another week to see it, but oh well.

I can't believe this is her last summer before big school, lots of homework, new friends, and now the summers will be camps and other fun things for her. She is so smart and I think she will do really well in school as long as she is challenged and kept busy.

My baby is growing up!

[nskjerven]

Paul is so going to suffer for that!

you know it