May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 3

[PrincessTToo]

Where's Holly when you need her?

[txSleepingBeauty]

the tension! it's too much!
pirate: d'oh!

[brack]

I feel like the Lone pirate: here! Where's me crew?

[clynne]

Yes we'll respect you! :lmao:

But, will you call in the morning?

Carolyn

[lillygator]

Wow lower scores than I would have thought.

[pjpoohbear]

which lady got the pirate? congrats Kari

[tink1963]

the tension! it's too much!


:woohoo: :woohoo: You saved the daypirate:

[MrsMork]

:lmao: :lmao: Way to be, Kari!! :lmao: Captain, you can take your crew and go home now!pirate:

[brack]

the tension! it's too much!

Almost ..... but I really wasn't trying real hard. ;)

[lillygator]

thank goodness.....

[PrincessTToo]

I feel like the Lone pirate: here! Where's me crew?

They abandoned ship. :rotfl2:

[txSleepingBeauty]

whoo hoo!!

[lillygator]

oh my,


I just saw the trailer for The Bachelor.....An Officer and a Gentleman......


sweet!

[brack]

Good night Matey! :goodvibes

[PrincessTToo]

the tension! it's too much!
pirate: d'oh!

Good work, Kari. DOD on me!

[txSleepingBeauty]

now if only I could figure out why my local CBS station is showing a 10 year old rerun of "Frasier" (huh? shouldn't that be on NBC?) tonight instead of "How I met Your Mother"?! I need my Barney, darn it!!!!

[MrsMork]

Yes we'll respect you! :lmao:

That's what they all say!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[PrincessTToo]

Almost ..... but I really wasn't trying real hard. ;)

That's what they all say!

[clynne]

That's what they all say!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:



You and Terri posted the same thing!! Great minds...

Carolyn

[HollyTyler]

I forget which thread I have posted what on...I'm old like Holly's boss....but, I am having a near perfect day. We are on the Oregon coast (Lincoln City) in our new motorhome. DrHug is working over here of 3 days so I took the time off work and came with him. I have done crossword puzzles and listened to my IPod today. :goodvibes I planned on reading, but found I could not listen to the IPod and read, but I can listen and do crosswords! I just had a Corona! It is, of course, raining so no walks for me today, now that would be perfect. I think we will go to the casino tonight and make a small donation. Tomorrow I will take DrHug to work so I can have the car and go prowl around the outlet mall. There is a Coldwater Creek outlet store there....my favorite store! :thumbsup2

How nice! You've got the life I'd love to have! Enjoy your 3 days of relaxation! :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

they do have a lime green afro....
:rotfl: Lime green afro, leopard platforms.....I'd almost pay admission to see a man dressed like that! :rotfl2:

[MrsMork]

You and Terri posted the same thing!! Great minds...

Carolyn

Or experience??;)

[MrsMork]

How nice! You've got the life I'd love to have! Enjoy your 3 days of relaxation! :goodvibes

For the moment. Life is, of course, not perfect but you have to grasp those moments that are and just enjoy the heck of them them! :thumbsup2 :goodvibes :love: Actually, having DrHug with me all day would have made it even better. :hug:

[pjpoohbear]

Angie, :flower3: I love you two!

[HollyTyler]

Wow, this sounds perfect to me, especially the Coldwater Creek Outlook store.

I on the other hand got to sit around waiting for the phone guy to install my new business line. And then he had to come inside to do something with the phone jack. When he bent over I had to leave the room to keep from laughing. I think you get the picture! :rolleyes1
:eek: EEEEEeeewwwww!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[MrsMork]

Angie, :flower3: I love you two!

Why thank you! And we love you too!:love:

[Tigger1221]

:confused3 Well we close on the house Friday!!! I am having a hard time packing b/c of school and work. My mom loves packing but is allergic to my kitties :sad1:

Don't forget we are doing a Scavanger Hunt (with prizes), on a Sea day. Anyone who wants can join. Just PM me how many adults, teens, and kids. I am very excited about this! :dance3:

For those of you who don't want to do the group scavanger hunt but want to do it on your own: I will find a way to get it to you, I haven't thought of how yet.

I LOVE HP. I am unsure about snape but think he is good.

[HollyTyler]

Here's pictures of my Ella as a baby....we got her at 3 months old.

She didn't have her eyes open....it's hard to get a picture of her today, coz Angel is always chasing her.

AAAAWWWWWWW.......so cute!!! My pet growing up was a cat, and long after she was gone, my mom has had quite a few cats over the years. I just love 'em! I'm definitely a cat person. :goodvibes

[lillygator]

AWE trailer - AWESOME!!! Can't wait to see it!

[lillygator]

and I think Joey has DWTS in the bag.

[disneylover5]

hey people....it's just a number....!

Exactly!!

Lisa Gibbons will get my support, she is a sorority sister! Tri-Delts dance their booties off!

I'm a Tri Delt!! Beta Nu 102!! That was so many years ago......I still stay in touch with about 10 of my Sorority Sisters!!

[lillygator]

Alpha Xi Delta here......but I would wager I spent more time at the PIKE or ATO house than my own, I even had Monday night class so I wouldn't have to go to chapter. Terrible I know~~!

[LisaG520]

:offtopic: I just reserved my copy of the next (final :sad1: ) Harry Potter book. I got to choose one of two stickers: "Trust Snape" or "Snape is a very bad man." I chose "Trust Snape." Where do the rest of the Harry Potter fans stand on the Snape issue? Inquiring minds want to know.

I know return you to your Palo tea discussion.

I'm on the trust Snape side.

I was bawling like a baby when Dumbledore was killed. That one was very hard for DS. I think he's almost expecting Harry to be killed in the final book, so he's bracing for it. I don't know if JK could get away with doing that. Think of the uproar. She has said that 2 characters will be killed in the final book....

We've never gone to the midnight release parties, but I think I might let the boys go to this one, DS9 anyway. We'll see.

I went to the last midnight release party. Had to go stand in line at 6pm to get the numbered bracelet then back about 11:45pm. DH couln't handle the chaos so he went back out the car after about 5 minutes. I'll probably go alone this time.

I am having a hard time with Snape too but I think he will turn out good. Too obvious that he is trying to be bad and not succeeding. If she kills Harry off in the last book she will have to do it after he kills Voldemort or she will lose the whole good versus bad theme in her books. I heard that Daniel Radcliff is hoping she does kill him off. It would be a sure way of seeing that HP isn't revived by anyone else. I, myself, would love to see all three main characters live and have that hateful kid in Slitherin (sp) bite the dust. :thumbsup2

Carol

I think Dumbeldore was asking Snape to kill him in the last book as he didn't want to but Dumbledore knew it was the only way Voldermort's followers would believe he was one of them. I totally love the idea of the Slytherin kid being one of the 2 deaths (or his father).

but JKR claims it will be a main character and I just can't see her killing off Ron, especially not now that he and hermoine are on the same page (:lmao: )

it's either going to be harry and voldemort (so no one else can ever continue the series) or snape and voldemort.

I think it's going to be Hagrid. (I actually thought it was going to be him the last book until I started reading it.

[MrsMork]

:confused3 Well we close on the house Friday!!! I am having a hard time packing b/c of school and work. My mom loves packing but is allergic to my kitties :sad1:

Don't forget we are doing a Scavanger Hunt (with prizes), on a Sea day. Anyone who wants can join. Just PM me how many adults, teens, and kids. I am very excited about this! :dance3:

For those of you who don't want to do the group scavanger hunt but want to do it on your own: I will find a way to get it to you, I haven't thought of how yet.

I LOVE HP. I am unsure about snape but think he is good.


Congratulations! Your first house is definately one of the most exciting times in you life. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Where's Holly when you need her?
:rotfl: Lying in Tyler's bed reading his bedtime book and singing our bedtime songs. ;) I suspected the timing would work out that way.

[HollyTyler]

For the moment. Life is, of course, not perfect but you have to grasp those moments that are and just enjoy the heck of them them! :thumbsup2 :goodvibes :love: Actually, having DrHug with me all day would have made it even better. :hug:
Aaawwwwwww.....that's so sweet! I hope I'm lucky enough someday to find a love like that.

*singing* "Someday my prince will come...."

[HollyTyler]

Congratulations! Your first house is definately one of the most exciting times in you life. :thumbsup2
Absolutely! I'm still excited about mine......and I bought it just over a year ago! :goodvibes

[fourmcds]

I think I figured out where Linda (Seaulater) is. She has no less than 4cruises before the repo. I guess she's busy planning her other cruises. Lucky lady.

What a bummer....4 cruises before this one!!! :cool1: I am so jealous. This will only be my second cruise, but hopefully there will be many more after this one, especially with the 2 new ships and the hopeful new locations.

Here's pictures of my Ella as a baby....we got her at 3 months old.
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How cute. Kittens are the cutest cuz they are so cuddly.

Don't know if y'all saw this or not, but Disney is going to update the Disney Dreams show and the sail-away party. Here's a link (http://www.allearsnet.com/cruise/cr_news.htm#031507)to the info on Deb's site.

cool....

Or experience??;)

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

:confused3 Well we close on the house Friday!!! I am having a hard time packing b/c of school and work. My mom loves packing but is allergic to my kitties :sad1:
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Congratulations! Such an exciting time....

Wow, I take the girls to dance for 2 hours and come home to see the race to 10,000! Great job girls! I thought there would have been many more EB'ers here since they think it is so important to get those "special" posts. I have to miss DWTS tonight since it is my dance class at the gym....bet I won't look anywhere near those stars:lmao: and hopefully the cop won't come back again tonight! :scared1:

So many theories on HP....and if you really think about it they all could be right. I hope that Voldemort is one of the 2 killed because without him the series is definately over. I like the idea of the slitherin kid being killed too. He bugs me. With all their powers you would think people would see right through him and his father. Guess we are all going to have to wait :sad2: :sad2: We've waited 18 months already, so what is another 4 right?!

[birkner]

How many DH's are interested in the couples tea? Just curious.

Dh is on the list.Don't forget the spray tan:) As long as it is a good quality you won't look orange and you'll have color!!!!! My mom cannot tan (she is of the burn and peel family) and she loves a spray tan because it is the first time in her life she is able to look tan.
I follow the same pre-vacation treatment. Sometimes makes life a bit more stressful.:rotfl2: I also throw in a massage and adjustment if I am going to WDW because without that I get whiplash on the roller coasters (which I love going on) and then my vacation is ruined. :sad2: But I learned if I get those 2 things before I go....Rock n Roll, Big Thunder, Everest, here I come!!! :thumbsup2

Always do spray tan here. I do it twice b4 we cruise.



:offtopic: I just reserved my copy of the next (final :sad1: ) Harry Potter book. I got to choose one of two stickers: "Trust Snape" or "Snape is a very bad man." I chose "Trust Snape." Where do the rest of the Harry Potter fans stand on the Snape issue? Inquiring minds want to know.

I know return you to your Palo tea discussion.

Don't trust Snape!!

Back to catching up!!

[HollyTyler]

Well everybody, I'm off to bed early tonight. Not much happening on here it seems. That is, until you west coasters, owls and UK folks come on board for the evening. I'll catch up tomorrow night after Tyler goes to bed. :goodvibes

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

I know, I know. You just know how some of us parents are. ;) I quickly got over any feelings of inadequacy. Midway thru the year a lightbulb :idea: went on and bam, he was reading like he'd never had a problem. Every child seems to come into their own at their own pace. And we just love reading aloud. DS is in third grade now and we still read chapter books aloud each night. He loves the more complex stories that are just a little too difficult for him to plow thru on his own. And it's also our special cuddling time. Don't know how much longer that will last.:hug:

What you described above was the main reason I loved teaching first grade! They went from "not knowing" to "knowing" in so many ways during that year!

Enjoy that cuddling time! You and your son are blessed!:cloud9:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

I forget which thread I have posted what on...I'm old like Holly's boss....but, I am having a near perfect day. We are on the Oregon coast (Lincoln City) in our new motorhome. DrHug is working over here of 3 days so I took the time off work and came with him. I have done crossword puzzles and listened to my IPod today. :goodvibes I planned on reading, but found I could not listen to the IPod and read, but I can listen and do crosswords! I just had a Corona! It is, of course, raining so no walks for me today, now that would be perfect. I think we will go to the casino tonight and make a small donation. Tomorrow I will take DrHug to work so I can have the car and go prowl around the outlet mall. There is a Coldwater Creek outlet store there....my favorite store! :thumbsup2

:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes
Life is good, eh?????

[been2marceline]

Cool! Where did you get that???

Good morning everyone. Can't post much during the day, but since this thread seems to never sleep, there is always much to catch up on.

Leaving for vacation Friday . . . do I take my laptop with me, or suffer when I return??

Amy, don't forget to pack my "costume"!
(Lord knows I do need one when I swim)

As if you would ever leave your laptop behind!:lmao:

Sheesh, do we look like fools to you!!;)

Karen

[granmaz]

Just a quick good morning. I began reading the 10 pages and then the Dis went!!! :sad2: Now it's back!:) Not for long though. So, I will read them later.
Looks lovely out today, but there has just been a snow flurry.

[been2marceline]

I love the X-Files. In fact, 10 years ago when I was cleaning out my mother's house after she passed away, I found a big note she had left pinned up over her phone that said "Don't call Terri during the X-Files"!

My favorite episode is the Men In Black one with my former governor as one of the Men In Black. I think it was the funniest and most creative show in the whole series.

Yes, I love catching up on them!!:thumbsup2

Here is the link to all of the episodes, let me know which one you are talking about.;)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106179/episodes

The one tonight is dealing with bugs! Cockroaches no less!!:scared1:

I'm sure I won't sleep well tonight! I LOATH bugs!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

Karen

[granmaz]

So.......I can't reply to any posts till later this morning. I don't know what you have all been chatting about. I see you have passed the 10,000 mark so well done.:thumbsup2

[granmaz]

Not the weather for cozzie shopping yet. I'll give it a couple of weeks. We go on holiday in 4.:yay:

[been2marceline]

Karen, My kittie, Ella, and Star could be related. Ella is all black too and she has the same exact eyes that Star has. Beautiful! I'll try to get a pic up, I only have her pic in my cell right now. I'll have to take more with the camera. :flower3:

Deb,

My favorite recent picture of Star is in my cell as well. I'll try to figure out how to email or download it!!:confused3

Back to catching up, the DIS has been down since I got home around 7ish!:surfweb:

Karen

[granmaz]

I am eating too much home made bread at the moment - feel bloated!:lmao:

[been2marceline]

Well I have just peeled potatoes, carrots and trimmed beans!! Going to have salmon, with mash for John and brown rice for me! Low GI diet and all that!!

I've been so spoiled since I married DH. He goes fishing often and brings home fresh Salmon, Dungeness Crab, Halibut and he is a great cook as well!!:woohoo:

I have been trying to catch a break with the DIS all night, but it keeps going down on me and I have PAGES to catch up on!!:confused3

Anyhoo, Good Morning!!:hippie:

Karen

[granmaz]

Morning Karen. Looks like you are still awake and online. I have just skim read the posts.
I forget which thread I have posted what on...I'm old like Holly's boss....but, I am having a near perfect day. We are on the Oregon coast (Lincoln City) in our new motorhome. DrHug is working over here of 3 days so I took the time off work and came with him. I have done crossword puzzles and listened to my IPod today. :goodvibes I planned on reading, but found I could not listen to the IPod and read, but I can listen and do crosswords! I just had a Corona! It is, of course, raining so no walks for me today, now that would be perfect. I think we will go to the casino tonight and make a small donation. Tomorrow I will take DrHug to work so I can have the car and go prowl around the outlet mall. There is a Coldwater Creek outlet store there....my favorite store! :thumbsup2

If ever you need a companion on your travels, just ask!!!:rotfl: Enjoy your trip.

What a space cadet I am....of course you're right! and I have added another couple....tink1963....so that makes 14. Time to PM Noel with the full list.

THANK YOU for pointing out something so obvious that I just omitted....Can you tell I don't get out much? :scared1:

I didn't notice either doh!! We're at the bottom of the class.:teacher:

the tension! it's too much!
pirate: d'oh!

Well done!!

[granmaz]

Oh, the fresh salmon must be lovely!! I think mostly we have farmed salmon, anything else is just so expensive. The salmon we had was just beautiful though and I cooked enough to have cold today.

[granmaz]

Just have to tell you all - we're going on the Dec 2nd 4 night Wonder!!!:yay: It is on hold at the moment and we will pay the deposit tonight!! I wish some of you were going to be onboard though.

[granmaz]

Oh, and I love halibut too, but it is another expensive fish here. I did have halibut at WDW last time - I think and the GFC, but not sure. It was very nice.:)
Cod seems to be the most popular 'everyday' fish here but I prefer haddock.

[been2marceline]

Love the Star kitty picture. Here's what my handsome 16 year old cat A.J. is doing right now:
http://www.tatheta.com/img/AJSnoozing.jpg

He sleeps so much now that I hardly ever see his eyes. But I do remember they are amazing. They actually are different rings of color (blue, green, gold) blending into one another.

He's started doing the craziest thing. He'll sit in the middle of the floor and look down... and just sit there staring at the floor for the longest time. It's like he's trying to remember why he's there or where he's going. Can't help it but it reminds me of Holly's boss!! :rotfl:

Too cute!!:cutie:

I love kitties!!:cat:

Maybe He's just thinking DEEP THOUGHTS!!;)

Karen

[granmaz]

I love cats too. I love the videos on you tube and the tv programmes showing videos. The cats are by far the best. Have John and me :rotfl: .

[been2marceline]

:offtopic: I just reserved my copy of the next (final :sad1: ) Harry Potter book. I got to choose one of two stickers: "Trust Snape" or "Snape is a very bad man." I chose "Trust Snape." Where do the rest of the Harry Potter fans stand on the Snape issue? Inquiring minds want to know.

I know return you to your Palo tea discussion.

Big HP fans here!!:wizard:

Yes, I would like to believe Snape is still Ok, just like I would like to believe that Dumbledore isn't really dead!!:confused3

And she better not kill off Harry or anyone else that we like!!!popcorn::

Karen

[been2marceline]

He's still alive and well in the movies. He dies in the 6th book. The movie coming out this summer is Order of the Phoenix, 5th book. I was crying when Sirius Black died too, mainly because everyone Harry loves dies. Then they take away Dumbledore? :eek: How much more can Harry take? How much more can I get wrapped up in imaginary characters? I'm hopeless.:rotfl:

I'm right there with you in the hoplessness department ;) and so is DD and DSis!! We all love the books and have read them several times and have seen the movies on every opening weekend and watch them many times over at home. DH likes the movies as well, but hasn't read the books.

I will miss it when it is all over.:sad2:

Karen

[granmaz]

It must be 3am for you Karen!! I don't know how you manage to stay up so late.:confused3 Glad you do though!:)

[been2marceline]

I'm tempted to watch just to see if Heather Mills leg comes flying off (I know that's horrible of me) and to see the cutie Apolo Anton Ohno

We taped it as we were out late and watched it later. Apolo was as cute as I expected him to be!!;)

Watched the trailer for POTC3 about 4 times!!:banana:

Looking forward to the flick!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

Ok, I have all the books except #2, i am #70 on the wait list at the library, they have 5-8 copies. I will be waiting for ever! I listen to them on the subway took about a week to listen to book #1.

We have all of them on tape and have listened to them several times. Unfortunately, both of our newish cars only have CD players in them, so no more tapes in the car.:sad2:

Would you like to "check it out" from our library? Would you like me to send it to you?

Karen

[been2marceline]

the tension! it's too much!
pirate: d'oh!

I'm a bit late but...

Congratulations on 10,000!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

Good pirating!!pirate:

karen

[been2marceline]

It must be 3am for you Karen!! I don't know how you manage to stay up so late.:confused3 Glad you do though!:)

Hi Marilyn,

I am madly trying to catch up, but I am SO tired and I keep making typing mistakes and then getting mad at my poor computer!!:surfweb:

Just...a couple... more posts...;)

I'll be toddeling off soon...

Have a great day!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

Finally caught up, despite the DIS going down twice on me!!:eek:

I do have a confesion to make to my UK friends, (and anyone else with an accent) I spent many of my younger years and twenties in theatre and I pick up accents very easily. I often end up speaking like the person that has a different accent from myself and often they think that I am making fun of them, but I don't even know that I am doing it!!:cool1:

So, I appologize in advance, just ignore me!!;)

Hope you all hava a lovely day, will catch up tomorrow from the shop!:hippie:

Karen

[pjpoohbear]

We have all of them on tape and have listened to them several times. Unfortunately, both of our newish cars only have CD players in them, so no more tapes in the car.:sad2:

Would you like to "check it out" from our library? Would you like me to send it to you?

Karen

I have added them all to my ipod, so CD is the best method, I will be patient and wait for the library brats to return their loans on time.

[lillygator]

Morning all...I am taking a half day today and DH and I are going to see the Indians/Devil Rays game...hopefully it will be a nice day out. The girls have pictures at school today and Samantha wanted to wear her Sleeping Beauty costume...luckily Haley has one that matches.

[granmaz]

Nice weather for you and getting warmer!!!:)

[Mom323]

:offtopic: I just reserved my copy of the next (final :sad1: ) Harry Potter book. I got to choose one of two stickers: "Trust Snape" or "Snape is a very bad man." I chose "Trust Snape." Where do the rest of the Harry Potter fans stand on the Snape issue? Inquiring minds want to know.

I know return you to your Palo tea discussion.

The Baltimore Sun had an article about this today. I confess I haven't read any of the books. I've only seen parts of the first movie. :rolleyes1

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/booksmags/bal-to.snape20mar20,1,2202077.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

[Mom323]

I hope Holly's boss never figures out how to get into Holly's computer. :rotfl: Holly make sure you shut it down every night.:lmao:

And erase your history, temp internet files and cookies each night. We do this on our home computer. :thumbsup2

[Mom323]

DH said "OK" for dressing up....so now I am watching the platforms and the afro's on Ebay.....guess I will need something for me....what is 70's style for the gals? Bell bottoms....and platforms? The 60's were the bra burning years right?

For the 70's, think Disco and polyester. :rotfl:

[Mom323]

DH said "OK" for dressing up....so now I am watching the platforms and the afro's on Ebay.....guess I will need something for me....what is 70's style for the gals? Bell bottoms....and platforms? The 60's were the bra burning years right?

Speaking of dress up. DH probably won't be a pirate or wear anything special for the different theme nights, but here he is for our last halloween. I should also mention he is 6'4".

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

[Mom323]

:lmao: Oh, Vanessa! Now if I could just figure out how to sew up a leisure suit we would be in business!! :lmao:

The minister at our wedding wore a leisure suit. :eek:

[HollyTyler]

Just have to tell you all - we're going on the Dec 2nd 4 night Wonder!!!:yay: It is on hold at the moment and we will pay the deposit tonight!! I wish some of you were going to be onboard though.
WOOHOO!!!!! Yippee! Lucky you! :goodvibes

[lillygator]

Speaking of dress up. DH probably won't be a pirate or wear anything special for the different theme nights, but here he is for our last halloween. I should also mention he is 6'4".

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

Very cute!! My DH is 6'4" as well but he loves the whole pirate thing. I showed him the "mother of all afros" last night and he got a huge kick out of it....then I ventured to show him the shoes....after a little pleading he agreed. :banana:

I think all four of us will need new pirate costumes by cruise time....!! Maybe the after Halloween sales will be good this year.

[lillygator]

granmaz - that's awesome! I am going to miss cruising this December....but had to give up something for this trip!!

[HollyTyler]

And erase your history, temp internet files and cookies each night. We do this on our home computer. :thumbsup2
Good idea, but he truly wouldn't be able to figure out how to get onto my computer. He can barely turn his own on. ;)

[HollyTyler]

Speaking of dress up. DH probably won't be a pirate or wear anything special for the different theme nights, but here he is for our last halloween. I should also mention he is 6'4".

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

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Mom323]

Ok, I have all the books except #2, i am #70 on the wait list at the library, they have 5-8 copies. I will be waiting for ever! I listen to them on the subway took about a week to listen to book #1.

I love books on tape. I listen to them in the car on long trips. At home and vacuuming is great also.

[HollyTyler]

Good morning everybody! Got to work at 8:30 this morning, but no boss. He's usually here before me, so it's always a pleasant surprise to have a few minutes of freedom. :goodvibes Was able to get caught up here before he gets in. After him being gone most of last week, I figured he'd be playing catch up like crazy yesterday after I left and would have tons of piles of work waiting for me on my desk when I came in this morning. Only one tiny thing that took me literally a minute to do. Hmmmm.....probably the calm before the storm, so today could be total chaos. Catch you all later!

[Mom323]

the tension! it's too much!
pirate: d'oh!

I know this is almost an entire day late, but as I was reading posts and catching up, I could feel the tension as we approached 10,000.

I could have just scrolled to the post to see who pirated it, but I got so caught up in the whole thing I forgot.

Hooray for txSleepingBeauty!!!!!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[HollyTyler]

I love books on tape. I listen to them in the car on long trips. At home and vacuuming is great also.
Me too! Except I get them on CD. Makes house cleaning tolerable.

[Jhalkias]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

[lillygator]

to those who went on the last Panama sailing, how many pins were special to that cruise? Were there a ton?

[lillygator]

Oh John! I hope your dad will be ok. Many thoughts and prayers for you all.

[Jhalkias]

the tension! it's too much!
pirate: d'oh!

Oh, and I had to look - good job Kari on the 10K pirate: !

No EB pirate: !

[Mom323]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

John, sorry to hear about your dad. Thank goodness he was with someone when this happened. We will keep your family in our prayers. :grouphug:

[granmaz]

The minister at our wedding wore a leisure suit. :eek:

What???!!! :eek: Do you have any pics?

WOOHOO!!!!! Yippee! Lucky you! :goodvibes

Thanks.:dance3: Didn't ever think I would get to go one one cruise never mind 2!!

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

Sorry to hear your news John. It does sound he is getting the best possible care and will be recovering soon. Keep planning for the vacation.

[HollyTyler]

John1: Thoughts, prayers, and :wizard: for your father and your family. :grouphug: :love:

[pahrumpgirl]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

John1,

Sending lots of prayers,:grouphug:, and pixiedust: for your dad, you and your family.

Carol and Doug

[Mom323]

What???!!! :eek: Do you have any pics?

Our church didn't allow flash photography during the ceremony so the only photo I have is pretty dark. Thank goodness. :)

[PrincessTToo]

Here is the link to all of the episodes, let me know which one you are talking about.
Karen

Season 3, Episode 20: Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space'
Original Air Date: 12 April 1996
The story of two teenagers who were abducted by aliens interests popular writer Jose Chung. He seeks out Scully to retell her account of what happened, but everybody else has different views. Who are the mysterious Men in Black, and are we really alone in the universe?

Next US airings:
Fri. Mar. 23 2:00 AM TNT

[EllaEnchanted]

John all our wishes and thoughts to you and your family for a good recovery we have been going through this to with Deb's Mom over the last three months and know only to well how hard it can be. keep strong think good thoughts and all of us are with you

Grumpy John

[amesmom]

I am having a hard time with Snape too but I think he will turn out good. Too obvious that he is trying to be bad and not succeeding. If she kills Harry off in the last book she will have to do it after he kills Voldemort or she will lose the whole good versus bad theme in her books. I heard that Daniel Radcliff is hoping she does kill him off. It would be a sure way of seeing that HP isn't revived by anyone else. I, myself, would love to see all three main characters live and have that hateful kid in Slitherin (sp) bite the dust. :thumbsup2

Carol

Here's my theory: Snape really is good, and Dumbledore asked him to kill him in the last book. The whole "Severus please..." thing. Anyway, I think Snape and Voldemort will be killed in the final book. But Snape will die a martyr (sp?) in the process of saving Harry from Voldemort. Can you tell I have spent waaaay too much time thinking about this?

[Mom323]

This is a question for the those among us who are not US citizens. I have been reading the latest passport thread. It's getting a little heated. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1386812


When do people get passports in your country?

Do most people get passports in your country get them as just part of the norm at a certain age or do they, like most of the people here wait until they plan a trip?

I think we have been spoiled in being allowed to travel with just Birth certificates. I remember as a child and even in my 20's being able to cross the border between Canada and Mexico and only having to declare I was a US Citizen, with no proof what so ever.
I went to the Bahamas and brought only my Driver's license.

I'm probably wrong, but I bet all other countries, except our bordering neighbors, require passports for travel. We are lucky we have gotten away without them for so long.

JMHO

[Mom323]

I've posted this on the Door magnet thread at DCL Forum.

Someone's selling a door magnet for the Med cruise on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Cruise-Line-DCL-Med-Cruise-Door-Magnet_W0QQitemZ160096261064QQcategoryZ35862QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[PrincessTToo]

John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

:grouphug:

[LisaG520]

Here's my theory: Snape really is good, and Dumbledore asked him to kill him in the last book. The whole "Severus please..." thing. Anyway, I think Snape and Voldemort will be killed in the final book. But Snape will die a martyr (sp?) in the process of saving Harry from Voldemort. Can you tell I have spent waaaay too much time thinking about this?


I totally agree! (About the Snape Voldermort thing) You can never spend too much time thinking about it.

After the last book came out I started getting e-mails from one of my co-workers adult daughters whom I've never met. She had finished the book like me but no one else she knew had and she was bursting to talk to someone so the co-worker gave her my address. There was so much to discuss after the last one.

Oh and I think D really is dead but will still be around in his portraits.

[granmaz]

This is a question for the those among us who are not US citizens. I have been reading the latest passport thread. It's getting a little heated. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1386812


When do people get passports in your country?

Do most people get passports in your country get them as just part of the norm at a certain age or do they, like most of the people here wait until they plan a trip?

I think we have been spoiled in being allowed to travel with just Birth certificates. I remember as a child and even in my 20's being able to cross the border between Canada and Mexico and only having to declare I was a US Citizen, with no proof what so ever.
I went to the Bahamas and brought only my Driver's license.

I'm probably wrong, but I bet all other countries, except our bordering neighbors, require passports for travel. We are lucky we have gotten away without them for so long.

JMHO

Well over here we don't need them until we go to out of the UK, but we do go abroad quite often, so therefore people generally get them quite early in life. We have never been able to use just a birth certificate etc in my lifetime.
It was thought that we wouldn't need them to go within the European community, but in reality they are needed for getting back into the UK, for which I am very pleased these days!

[ibouncetoo]

Early 70's - hot pants and go-go boots
Later 70's - bell bottoms and platforms


We were wearing bell bottoms and go-go boots in the 60's as teens.
Platform shoes and mini skirts were MAINSTREAM (meaning you'd see adults wearing them) in the 70's. Probably more than any other decade the 60-70's just kind of flowed together fashion wise. Things we teens were wearing from the mid sixties on, you would see on adults in the 70's. In the early 70's we were wearing hot pants to the office (and I looked darn good in them too).

[amesmom]

I totally agree! (About the Snape Voldermort thing) You can never spend too much time thinking about it.

After the last book came out I started getting e-mails from one of my co-workers adult daughters whom I've never met. She had finished the book like me but no one else she knew had and she was bursting to talk to someone so the co-worker gave her my address. There was so much to discuss after the last one.

Oh and I think D really is dead but will still be around in his portraits.

We have to be careful about our Harry Potter talk here after the book comes out because PJ is going to have to wait to read it. Don't want any spoilers coming out here. Maybe we will have to sneak off to the shipofthieves.com to chat.

There's another whole theory about Dumbledore not really being dead, but it's pretty far fetched. It has something to do with the Avada Kedavra curse that Snape used. Suposedly, every other time it is used in the books, there's a flash of green and the victim falls down dead immediately. But when Snape uses it, Dumbledore goes flying backward over the edge of the tower. Theories abound that Snape or Dumbledore silently did a different spell and he's not really dead. I think it's wishful thinking, but I would be nice. JK Rowling puts so many clues in her books that I totally miss until I go back and reread after having read the next books. She does put in a lot of stuff about silent spells and mind reading (legilemency??) in book 6, so maybe... We'll just have to wait and see.

[ibouncetoo]

Just have to tell you all - we're going on the Dec 2nd 4 night Wonder!!!:yay: It is on hold at the moment and we will pay the deposit tonight!! I wish some of you were going to be onboard though.

Just be sure and leave everything 'ship shape' for Thursday when I get on!




Oh, and I love halibut too, but it is another expensive fish here. I did have halibut at WDW last time - I think and the GFC, but not sure. It was very nice.:)
Cod seems to be the most popular 'everyday' fish here but I prefer haddock.

And what EXACTLY is 'plaice'? I think that's how it was spelled. Every tour we did that included a meal, we could choose from chicken, gammon and plaice. I knew gammon was ham, but could never figure out what kind of fish was plaice ?:confused3

[amesmom]

Well over here we don't need them until we go to out of the UK, but we do go abroad quite often, so therefore people generally get them quite early in life. We have never been able to use just a birth certificate etc in my lifetime.
It was thought that we wouldn't need them to go within the European community, but in reality they are needed for getting back into the UK, for which I am very pleased these days!

We've been spoiled by not needing passports for some travel. And many Americans never travel outside the U.S. at all. IMHO, I don't understand the fuss some are making over the requirement to have passports now. In today's global climate, I just think it's wise. Like you, I am happy that passports are needed to get back into our home country.

[ibouncetoo]

I do have a confesion to make to my UK friends, (and anyone else with an accent) I spent many of my younger years and twenties in theatre and I pick up accents very easily. I often end up speaking like the person that has a different accent from myself and often they think that I am making fun of them, but I don't even know that I am doing it!!:cool1:

So, I appologize in advance, just ignore me!!;)

Karen

I do the same thing, so I'll just appologize now too!

[amesmom]

Everybody should check their passports. Most countries require that the passport is good for at least 6 months past the time you are travelling.

Now for the long, rambling part. Feel free to skip over this.

I first got a passport in college because of a band trip to Europe. We travelled to East Germany (now you know we're talking about a loooong time ago), and the border crossing was very intense, particularly on the return to West Germany. We all had to get out of the bus while it was searched, and even the larger band instrument cases were opened up to make sure we weren't smuggling anyone across the border. Also, they used these large mirrors on carts to look under the bus. It was all very interesting to us wide-eyed youth from Iowa.

Big difference two years ago when we last visited Europe. We drove all over Europe and never stopped at a border crossing, except into the Czech Republic. You just drive past all these empty border stations. Kind of weird. Also, the boys were a bit disappointed not to get stamps in their passports. DS has had a passport since he was 5 months old. It was pretty funny using it when he was 3 years old. How could anybody tell if it was the same kid. I can definitely see why children's passports need to be renewed every 5 years instead of 10.

[granmaz]

Just be sure and leave everything 'ship shape' for Thursday when I get on!

Will do!!!:thumbsup2


And what EXACTLY is 'plaice'? I think that's how it was spelled. Every tour we did that included a meal, we could choose from chicken, gammon and plaice. I knew gammon was ham, but could never figure out what kind of fish was plaice ?:confused3

Plaice is a flat fish and has quite a mild flavour. I haven't eaten any for many years, but do enjoy it.

[pjpoohbear]

to those who went on the last Panama sailing, how many pins were special to that cruise? Were there a ton?

V, there was one for every port and one big one for the sailing as a whole, another for PC day. On the WB is was a zoo and people were sleeping in the halls to get a spot in line, on the EB they seems to get the whole pin distribution system fixed. I have pictures in my purse of people with pillows and blankets in the artium, had to show Sasha from Crotia, whom now lives in my city. There may have also been normal Artist choice and Captian's choice pins as well.

[granmaz]

We've been spoiled by not needing passports for some travel. And many Americans never travel outside the U.S. at all. IMHO, I don't understand the fuss some are making over the requirement to have passports now. In today's global climate, I just think it's wise. Like you, I am happy that passports are needed to get back into our home country.

I imagine much of the fuss is over the cost, which adds up for large families. It looks like we will be having to get identity cards of some sort in the future and they are wanting to charge us a huge amount!:sad2:

Everybody should check their passports. Most countries require that the passport is good for at least 6 months past the time you are travelling.

Now for the long, rambling part. Feel free to skip over this.

I first got a passport in college because of a band trip to Europe. We travelled to East Germany (now you know we're talking about a loooong time ago), and the border crossing was very intense, particularly on the return to West Germany. We all had to get out of the bus while it was searched, and even the larger band instrument cases were opened up to make sure we weren't smuggling anyone across the border. Also, they used these large mirrors on carts to look under the bus. It was all very interesting to us wide-eyed youth from Iowa.

Big difference two years ago when we last visited Europe. We drove all over Europe and never stopped at a border crossing, except into the Czech Republic. You just drive past all these empty border stations. Kind of weird. Also, the boys were a bit disappointed not to get stamps in their passports. DS has had a passport since he was 5 months old. It was pretty funny using it when he was 3 years old. How could anybody tell if it was the same kid. I can definitely see why children's passports need to be renewed every 5 years instead of 10.

It is very different now on Mainland Europe. We are more vigilant for coming in to our country though.

[granmaz]

V, there was one for every port and one big one for the sailing as a whole, another for PC day. On the WB is was a zoo and people were sleeping in the halls to get a spot in line, on the EB they seems to get the whole pin distribution system fixed. I have pictures in my purse of people with pillows and blankets in the artium, had to show Sasha from Crotia, whom now lives in my city. There may have also been normal Artist choice and Captian's choice pins as well.

I don't suppose our cruise will be quite as special with it not being the first trip through the PC.

[HollyTyler]

We've been spoiled by not needing passports for some travel. And many Americans never travel outside the U.S. at all. IMHO, I don't understand the fuss some are making over the requirement to have passports now. In today's global climate, I just think it's wise. Like you, I am happy that passports are needed to get back into our home country.

Me too! :goodvibes

[txaggie94gigem]

ahhh...Harry Potter.....

how will it all end??? i know Dumbledore is dead because his portrait showed up in the Headmaster's office. He will still be able to give some advice to Harry this way...besides, he already gave Harry the way Voldermort can be defeated....LOVE (i.e friendship)...(at this point in book 6 i was reminded of the scene in Brother Bear where he was given the love totem...:lmao: )

i think we have all been thinking about another showdown between Harry and Voldemort like the one in book 4 but i do not think we will see another one on one magical fight...i think Voldemort will be defeated by most of the members of the DA, Harry's friends. Voldemort never had anyone close enough that would actually die for him and fight for him because the Death Eaters are doing all this for their own reasons and "glory"...i think we will see a final battle where Harry and his friends, possibly adults friends too, all face Voldemort together......and that is why the power of love can overcome the darkness of voldemort...

that being said...do you think Harry will live at the end?:wizard:

[birkner]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

I am way behind also as DH lost his aunt to cancer last week and the memorial service is today.

Wamest wishes and Regards,
Noel

[pjpoohbear]

We have to be careful about our Harry Potter talk here after the book comes out because PJ is going to have to wait to read it. Don't want any spoilers coming out here. Maybe we will have to sneak off to the shipofthieves.com to chat.

There's another whole theory about Dumbledore not really being dead, but it's pretty far fetched. It has something to do with the Avada Kedavra curse that Snape used. Suposedly, every other time it is used in the books, there's a flash of green and the victim falls down dead immediately. But when Snape uses it, Dumbledore goes flying backward over the edge of the tower. Theories abound that Snape or Dumbledore silently did a different spell and he's not really dead. I think it's wishful thinking, but I would be nice. JK Rowling puts so many clues in her books that I totally miss until I go back and reread after having read the next books. She does put in a lot of stuff about silent spells and mind reading (legilemency??) in book 6, so maybe... We'll just have to wait and see.


Sweetie, I work in a bookstore, :love: . I will have the book at store open, although I can get an extra 6% off the cover price via Chapters and get the book at midnight, hmmm. I think that I will re-"read" the second book, then listen to the others before the 7th comes out. But it will be nice to have all 7 on my ipod. I have two copies of each book, the mass market cover and the adult cover.

Talk away, I will be with you all.:coffee:

[woody73]

Love Harrods!! DD was once refused entry and had to go back to hotel and change her $300 ripped jeans. Of course, we told her she couldn't wear them but you know the lesson she learned when she was refused entry was priceless. Love the market downstairs, the sushi bar, the tapas bar, the champagne and oyster bar, the Georgian room, I could go on and on. We buy teas and goodies for home. Always get a mani/pedi, wrap, massage and scalp treatment with blow dry when I am in London at the Knightsbridge store.
Love the ice cream parlor!

Woody

[txaggie94gigem]

John...lots of hugs and prayers for you and your family,,,:grouphug:

[mom_of_2_princesses]

John,

I am so sorry to hear your father is not feeling well. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Noel,

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt. My prayers are with your family as well.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

I've posted this on the Door magnet thread at DCL Forum.

Someone's selling a door magnet for the Med cruise on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Cruise-Li...QQcmdZViewItem
They have 3 bids and it is now selling for $9.50.

I can't get the page to come up. Was it your design?

[HollyTyler]

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

I am way behind also as DH lost his aunt to cancer last week and the memorial service is today.

Wamest wishes and Regards,
Noel
Oh no! :hug: to you, your husband and his family. So many tragedies in our group lately. :sad2:

[Mom323]

I can't get the page to come up. Was it your design?

No not my design.
Try this link or type in Disney Cruise Magnet in the search.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Cruise-Line-DCL-Med-Cruise-Door-Magnet_W0QQitemZ160096261064QQcategoryZ35862QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[mom_of_2_princesses]

No not my design.
Try this link or type in Disney Cruise Magnet in the search.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Cruise-Line-DCL-Med-Cruise-Door-Magnet_W0QQitemZ160096261064QQcategoryZ35862QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I got it. I thought maybe you had posted a design and someone ripped it off and was selling it on e-bay. So cute. I wish I was that creative.

[HollyTyler]

:rolleyes1 Sitting here at my desk, waiting for some work to do. Awfully nice problem to have! :rotfl: And I leave work in 2 1/4 hours. :thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Hey, our countdown tickers changed! WOOHOO!


Now, if our receptionist would get back from lunch so I don't have to keep answering those pesky phones!

:rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

Hey, our countdown tickers changed! WOOHOO!


Now, if our receptionist would get back from lunch so I don't have to keep answering those pesky phones!

:rotfl2:

Don't mind me......just feeling sort of loopy today. And there I go, replying to myself again! :lmao:

[mom_of_2_princesses]

:rolleyes1 Sitting here at my desk, waiting for some work to do. Awfully nice problem to have! :rotfl: And I leave work in 2 1/4 hours. :thumbsup2

Must be nice. Maybe he forgot you were there?:rotfl:

Look your ticker changed to 13 months 2 weeks.:dance3:

[HollyTyler]

Must be nice. Maybe he forgot you were there?:rotfl:

Look your ticker changed to 13 months 2 weeks.:dance3:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Very possible! Or maybe he forgot where he is!

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Those tickers can't change fast enough.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Very possible! Or maybe he forgot where he is!

Have fun being forgotten about!:lmao:

[fourmcds]

Dh is on the list.

Always do spray tan here. I do it twice b4 we cruise.

Noel: Does the second time make it last longer? Do you do the booths, home stuff or go in and have it sprayed on by someone?
COLOR]

Just have to tell you all - we're going on the Dec 2nd 4 night Wonder!!!:yay: It is on hold at the moment and we will pay the deposit tonight!! I wish some of you were going to be onboard though.

How wonderful. Enjoy...it will make these next 400+ days go by much quicker having a DCL fix in between I am sure.

Morning all...I am taking a half day today and DH and I are going to see the Indians/Devil Rays game...hopefully it will be a nice day out. The girls have pictures at school today and Samantha wanted to wear her Sleeping Beauty costume...luckily Haley has one that matches.

Oh, you will have to post those! How cute:)

Now, off to continue catching up....
Can anyone tell me why the DIS goes down every day and why it goes down at random times? Was all set to do some surfing last night about kids clubs and it was down from 9-1030 (PST) when I finally gave up and went to read. I was just wondering

[fourmcds]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

John, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Sounds like he is in great care. Sending lots of pixiedust: :grouphug: and positive thoughts your way.

[HollyTyler]

Can anyone tell me why the DIS goes down every day and why it goes down at random times? Was all set to do some surfing last night about kids clubs and it was down from 9-1030 (PST) when I finally gave up and went to read. I was just wondering
You know, I've been lucky and have never been on yet at the time it goes down. Haven't experienced it. Bummer for everybody else though! ;)

[fourmcds]

We have to be careful about our Harry Potter talk here after the book comes out because PJ is going to have to wait to read it. Don't want any spoilers coming out here. Maybe we will have to sneak off to the shipofthieves.com to chat.

There's another whole theory about Dumbledore not really being dead, but it's pretty far fetched. It has something to do with the Avada Kedavra curse that Snape used. Suposedly, every other time it is used in the books, there's a flash of green and the victim falls down dead immediately. But when Snape uses it, Dumbledore goes flying backward over the edge of the tower. Theories abound that Snape or Dumbledore silently did a different spell and he's not really dead. I think it's wishful thinking, but I would be nice. JK Rowling puts so many clues in her books that I totally miss until I go back and reread after having read the next books. She does put in a lot of stuff about silent spells and mind reading (legilemency??) in book 6, so maybe... We'll just have to wait and see.

Oh, all these theories I had never thought about. Since I am out of books right now, I think I need to restart the whole series and read them all again before July. I might catch some of these clues. We will all have to post when we are done with the last book so we don't spoil it for anyone. Last time, I got the book at midnight, and finished it by 6 am (yup, didn't sleep, had to finish!). Then I was sad because I knew I had to wait forever for the next book.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

I am way behind also as DH lost his aunt to cancer last week and the memorial service is today.

Wamest wishes and Regards,
Noel

Noel, :grouphug: to you and your family. So sorry to hear about your loss.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

How wonderful. Enjoy...it will make these next 400+ days go by much quicker having a DCL fix in between I am sure.



Oh, you will have to post those! How cute:)

Now, off to continue catching up....
Can anyone tell me why the DIS goes down every day and why it goes down at random times? Was all set to do some surfing last night about kids clubs and it was down from 9-1030 (PST) when I finally gave up and went to read. I was just wondering
It goes down every night for a little while for maintenance. Last night that was weird. They usually will let us know if it is during prime use time. I think it is usually at like 1:00 a.m. our time. :confused3

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Harry Potter

That is something I need to get into. I have never read a book. My DD has only read one. I will have to start reading them.


Aruba

Has anyone thought about what they are going to do in Aruba? Did the other repos stop there?

[granmaz]

You know, I've been lucky and have never been on yet at the time it goes down. Haven't experienced it. Bummer for everybody else though! ;)

It goes down every night for a little while for maintenance. Last night that was weird. They usually will let us know if it is during prime use time. I think it is usually at like 1:00 a.m. our time. :confused3

I am held up by the down time every morning. For us it is about 8.20am. We are usually 8 hours in front of you CA folk, but till Saturday night when our clocks go forward you are only 7 hours behind. It goes down for about 30 mins and then is very patchy for another 30 mins.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

You know, I've been lucky and have never been on yet at the time it goes down. Haven't experienced it. Bummer for everybody else though! ;)

It happened last night right after you said you were going to bed.:rotfl: I was right in the middle of reading a trip report and I went to go to the next page and there you go. It stinks when that happens.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

I am held up by the down time every morning. For us it is about 8.20am. We are usually 8 hours in front of you CA folk, but till Saturday night when our clocks go forward you are only 7 hours behind. It goes down for about 30 mins and then is very patchy for another 30 mins.

Yes I almost said except for you U.K. folks. That stinks for you guys. I wonder whose time the server is working on?

[HollyTyler]

It happened last night right after you said you were going to bed.:rotfl: I was right in the middle of reading a trip report and I went to go to the next page and there you go. It stinks when that happens.

What can I say? I just have great timing! :lmao: But what happens? Do you get a blank screen or an error message or something?

[HollyTyler]

Aruba

Has anyone thought about what they are going to do in Aruba? Did the other repos stop there?

*singing* "Aruba, Jamaica, ooooooooh I wanna take ya....." Oh great....look what you started! Now Kokomo will be running through my head all day! I LOVE that song! :goodvibes

[mom_of_2_princesses]

What can I say? I just have great timing! :lmao: But what happens? Do you get a blank screen or an error message or something?

If you go to post or refresh then you will get a database error statement.

[HollyTyler]

If you go to post or refresh then you will get a database error statement.
Ah....I see (said the blind man). Thanks. Now I'll know what to look for.

Well, it's 2:30...that means quitting time for me! WOOHOO! Off to doctor and then to pick Tyler up. Later!

[granmaz]

Yes I almost said except for you U.K. folks. That stinks for you guys. I wonder whose time the server is working on?

Well, it is in the night for all of you over there so I guess it is a good time.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

*singing* "Aruba, Jamaica, ooooooooh I wanna take ya....." Oh great....look what you started! Now Kokomo will be running through my head all day! I LOVE that song! :goodvibes

I was just listening to that song the other day. One of the girls from my other cruise made a CD for us and it has that on it. :goodvibes Glad you are off now. Sorry it has to be to the doctors.

[birkner]

[QUOTE=fourmcds;17658417]Originally Posted by birkner

Dh is on the list.

Always do spray tan here. I do it twice b4 we cruise.
Noel: Does the second time make it last longer? Do you do the booths, home stuff or go in and have it sprayed on by someone?

I get darker to begin with with two tans, plus I have it done at a spa. I use the extender products which makes it last almost two weeks.

[birkner]

John,

I am so sorry to hear your father is not feeling well. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Noel,

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt. My prayers are with your family as well.

Thanks you. I will be sure to tell DH. She was in a great deal of pain and was at home with her family when she passed. The sisters all gathered together for one last time just a few days before she passed.

Noel

[amesmom]

The Baltimore Sun had an article about this today. I confess I haven't read any of the books. I've only seen parts of the first movie. :rolleyes1

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/booksmags/bal-to.snape20mar20,1,2202077.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

Ok, I know you are saying "Enough with the Harry Potter already", but this article had me :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: . And then you have to check out the music video on youtube that they talk about. It features Snape and the song "I'm too sexy". It's a scream. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I don't know how to put a link in here. Sorry.

OK. No more Harry Potter talk. I promise.

[birkner]

Oh, all these theories I had never thought about. Since I am out of books right now, I think I need to restart the whole series and read them all again before July. I might catch some of these clues. We will all have to post when we are done with the last book so we don't spoil it for anyone. Last time, I got the book at midnight, and finished it by 6 am (yup, didn't sleep, had to finish!). Then I was sad because I knew I had to wait forever for the next book.

I did the same thing. We will not post until everyone is ready!!


Noel, :grouphug: to you and your family. So sorry to hear about your loss.

Thank you for your kind words. I will be sure to tell DH.

Noel

[amesmom]

John and Amy,
I hope your father is on the road to recovery. Well wishes and prayers during this scary time.

[pjpoohbear]

Harry Potter
That is something I need to get into. I have never read a book. My DD has only read one. I will have to start reading them.

Aruba
Has anyone thought about what they are going to do in Aruba? Did the other repos stop there?

If I had only read the first one, I could have not gone back to the series. But the second and thrid ones really get you invested in the characters.

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.


Saying prayers for you and your dad....my mom just went through the same exact thing....the blood clots, the heart, low blood count, but her lunds were good, it was her kidneys that failed. She was in cardiac care unit too. She's fine now....and hoping your dad will be too! Stay positive and know that everyone here will be sending positive prayers for you. :grouphug:

[birkner]

Off to the airport to go home. I will check in online tonight.

Noel

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Thanks you. I will be sure to tell DH. She was in a great deal of pain and was at home with her family when she passed. The sisters all gathered together for one last time just a few days before she passed.

Noel

I lost both my parents. One to a terminal disease and one to a tragic sudden death. The fortunate thing (if that term should even be used) about a terminal disease versus a sudden tragic death is you can say goodbye. The bad thing is it is very painful and takes a long time to recover from being care giver to mourner. I am only 34 and have lost both parents. The most pain for me has been not being able to share the joy of my girls with my parents. We lost DH's mom last April so we are down to one Grandpa who lives on the East Coast. We have flown out 3 times in the past 2 years because I think it is so important. I am thinking Florida would just be a better spot for us.:goodvibes

[granmaz]

Off to the airport to go home. I will check in online tonight.

Noel

Have a good trip home Noel.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

O.K.

I just realized how sad my last post was. Now who is ready to have some fun?

[amesmom]

Sweetie, I work in a bookstore, :love: . I will have the book at store open, although I can get an extra 6% off the cover price via Chapters and get the book at midnight, hmmm. I think that I will re-"read" the second book, then listen to the others before the 7th comes out. But it will be nice to have all 7 on my ipod. I have two copies of each book, the mass market cover and the adult cover.

Talk away, I will be with you all.:coffee:

I had to go back an reread your original post about being on the waitlist at the library. I was :confused3 :confused3 . Natural state for me, I know. I think I get it now. You read the books, but get them on tape/cd from the library to listen to, as well. That's what we do. I've read for listened to each one multiple times. Forgive my blondness.

[pjpoohbear]

Hey, I dye my hair blond to look smarter, I so get it, lol. (completely said in jest, although I do dye the hair.):upsidedow

[amesmom]

O.K.

I just realized how sad my last post was. Now who is ready to have some fun?

Must have been tough, though, to lose your parents at such a young age.

I'd stay and have some fun, but gotta go pick up those darn kids from school. Later.

[LiserAnn]

Sorry guys-I've been gone for the past few days and I realized there is NO WAY I can catch up. I tried and the only post I was able to read (guess I was meant to read it) was John's...

John, I'm really sorry to hear about your dad's health troubles and I will keep him in my prayers. :hug:

If there was anything else I missed of importance since Sat afternoon, can someone please post it. I am curious to know who got 10K (I hope it was someone from our thread).

Thanks!!!

[pjpoohbear]

lisa, Kari got it, only a couple of EB pirates were around and they were Geeks.

[mom_of_2_princesses]

I had to go back an reread your original post about being on the waitlist at the library. I was :confused3 :confused3 . Natural state for me, I know. I think I get it now. You read the books, but get them on tape/cd from the library to listen to, as well. That's what we do. I've read for listened to each one multiple times. Forgive my blondness.

Lori

Are you a real or fake blond. I have brown hair no dying with grey (need a serious tint job) but still act like I could be a true one. Sorry to offend any natural blonds out there where ever you are!:r P.S this was the first time I put color on my hair. It was only because of the grey. I know live a little! My smilies got taken out when I edited. J.K about the blond jokes.

[LiserAnn]

I finally spoke to Javier today. who's the manager at Storyteller's. I called him a few weeks ago and he never called me back so today when I called, I left a message which was terse, but nice....I guess it worked because today is his day off and he called me back!!! :thumbsup2

He's going to get us all set up and call me back on Thursday (he's off today and tomorrow) with final details but the bottom line is as follows:


When - Sunday, May 20th
Time - 5:00PM
Where - Storyteller's, Grand Californian
Meal - Buffet (large variety of food)
Cost - $26.99/adult; $11.99/ages 3-9
15% gratuity added automatically to bill

He said for parties this large they only do buffet, so there's no option in matter. And for a group of this size, I think that works out better so that there's not any confusion with the bill, etc.

These are the people who indicated they're coming...if you've changed your mind, please PM me back so that I can tell him to remove you from the reservation:

LiserAnn, 4 (2A, 2C)
clynne, 4 (2A, 2C)
ibouncetoo, 1 (1A)
TiggersPal, 1 (1A)
NotSoLittleMermaid, 1 (1A)
MrsMork and DrHug , 1 (4A, 1C)
Ssnyder, 2 (2A)
firsttimecruiser, 3 (2A, 1C)
birkner, 2 (2A)
LisaG520, 2 (2A)
tink1963, 2 (2A)
woody73, 2 (2A)

If I got the adult child ratios wrong, please let me know...and if more of you want to join us, please PM me with your name, party size and # of children to adults.

That should do it!!!

[granmaz]

I finally spoke to Javier today. who's the manager at Storyteller's. I called him a few weeks ago and he never called me back so today when I called, I left a message which was terse, but nice....I guess it worked because today is his day off and he called me back!!! :thumbsup2

He's going to get us all set up and call me back on Thursday (he's off today and tomorrow) with final details but the bottom line is as follows:


When - Sunday, May 20th
Time - 5:00PM
Where - Storyteller's, Grand Californian
Meal - Buffet (large variety of food)
Cost - $26.99/adult; $11.99/ages 3-9
15% gratuity added automatically to bill

He said for parties this large they only do buffet, so there's no option in matter. And for a group of this size, I think that works out better so that there's not any confusion with the bill, etc.

These are the people who indicated they're coming...if you've changed your mind, please PM me back so that I can tell him to remove you from the reservation:

LiserAnn, 4 (2A, 2C)
clynne, 4 (2A, 2C)
ibouncetoo, 1 (1A)
TiggersPal, 1 (1A)
NotSoLittleMermaid, 1 (1A)
MrsMork and DrHug , 1 (4A, 1C)
Ssnyder, 2 (2A)
firsttimecruiser, 3 (2A, 1C)
birkner, 2 (2A)
LisaG520, 2 (2A)
tink1963, 2 (2A)
woody73, 2 (2A)

If I got the adult child ratios wrong, please let me know...and if more of you want to join us, please PM me with your name, party size and # of children to adults.

That should do it!!!

Wish I could come!!! It sounds lovely.

[pahrumpgirl]

Okay, I just bought our airline tickets so it is official! :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: We will be in CA from June 19th to June 29th. We will be flying into San Diego to see our DD, DSIL and DGKs. Our newest, and 1st girl, should be born any time now and we are going out to see her and her brother. (Oh, and guess we should spend some time with the parents, too :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: ). Will be taking them all to DL on the 25th and 26th. Can't wait. Need something to look forward to in order to make the time before this cruise go by faster.

Our next Disney fix will be WDW from Sept. 1st to 8th. :cool1: :cool1: Now that things are finally falling into place I have something other things to look forward to.

Carol

[LiserAnn]

Wish I could come!!! It sounds lovely.

You'll be there in our thoughts....:grouphug:

[LiserAnn]

lisa, Kari got it, only a couple of EB pirates were around and they were Geeks.

Thanks for letting me know! I knew we were close, so I was wondering what was going to happen!

[granmaz]

Okay, I just bought our airline tickets so it is official! :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: We will be in CA from June 19th to June 29th. We will be flying into San Diego to see our DD, DSIL and DGKs. Our newest, and 1st girl, should be born any time now and we are going out to see her and her brother. (Oh, and guess we should spend some time with the parents, too :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: ). Will be taking them all to DL on the 25th and 26th. Can't wait. Need something to look forward to in order to make the time before this cruise go by faster.

Our next Disney fix will be WDW from Sept. 1st to 8th. :cool1: :cool1: Now that things are finally falling into place I have something other things to look forward to.

Carol

Lovely to have another grandchild on the way. You are going to have a really great vacation with them.

You'll be there in our thoughts....:grouphug:

Aaaaw, that's sweet.

By the way the Eastbounders are about to reach a post landmark! Should we venture over?

[pahrumpgirl]

Noel,

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt. :hug: You all are in our thoughts.

Thank goodness the last year and a half have quieted down for us. During the 5 years prior to that I lost 2 aunts, an uncle, my father, my mother and DH lost his father and brother. To say the least it was a rough few years but it has been a recuperative year and a half and we are now looking forward to a new life. :love: :cutie: princess:

Carol

[granmaz]

Noel,

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt. :hug: You all are in our thoughts.

Thank goodness the last year and a half have quieted down for us. During the 5 years prior to that I lost 2 aunts, an uncle, my father, my mother and DH lost his father and brother. To say the least it was a rough few years but it has been a recuperative year and a half and we are now looking forward to a new life. :love: :cutie: princess:

Carol

Those are many special people you lost over the last few years Carol. It must have been hard. May the future be bright, it looks very promising!!

[fourmcds]

I finally spoke to Javier today. who's the manager at Storyteller's. I called him a few weeks ago and he never called me back so today when I called, I left a message which was terse, but nice....I guess it worked because today is his day off and he called me back!!! :thumbsup2

He's going to get us all set up and call me back on Thursday (he's off today and tomorrow) with final details but the bottom line is as follows:


When - Sunday, May 20th
Time - 5:00PM
Where - Storyteller's, Grand Californian
Meal - Buffet (large variety of food)
Cost - $26.99/adult; $11.99/ages 3-9
15% gratuity added automatically to bill

He said for parties this large they only do buffet, so there's no option in matter. And for a group of this size, I think that works out better so that there's not any confusion with the bill, etc.

These are the people who indicated they're coming...if you've changed your mind, please PM me back so that I can tell him to remove you from the reservation:

LiserAnn, 4 (2A, 2C)
clynne, 4 (2A, 2C)
ibouncetoo, 1 (1A)
TiggersPal, 1 (1A)
NotSoLittleMermaid, 1 (1A)
MrsMork and DrHug , 1 (4A, 1C)
Ssnyder, 2 (2A)
firsttimecruiser, 3 (2A, 1C)
birkner, 2 (2A)
LisaG520, 2 (2A)
tink1963, 2 (2A)
woody73, 2 (2A)

If I got the adult child ratios wrong, please let me know...and if more of you want to join us, please PM me with your name, party size and # of children to adults.

That should do it!!!

:sad1: :sad2: That sounds like so much fun...I wanna go. But sadly we will have just returned from WDW on the 18th and I am pretty sure DH would look at me as if I were possessed if I asked him if we could head to DL for a quick trip:confused3 I don't think that is so crazy?! :lmao: We want details and pictures for those of us stuck at home!

Okay, I just bought our airline tickets so it is official! :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: We will be in CA from June 19th to June 29th. We will be flying into San Diego to see our DD, DSIL and DGKs. Our newest, and 1st girl, should be born any time now and we are going out to see her and her brother. (Oh, and guess we should spend some time with the parents, too :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: ). Will be taking them all to DL on the 25th and 26th. Can't wait. Need something to look forward to in order to make the time before this cruise go by faster.

Our next Disney fix will be WDW from Sept. 1st to 8th. :cool1: :cool1: Now that things are finally falling into place I have something other things to look forward to.

Carol

Congrats on the upcoming new granddaughter! I am sure you will have a great time on that trip.

[fourmcds]

I have to say, there seems to be so much tragedy right now.:sad2: We just got a call here at the office that a friend of ours DH was killed last night by a drunk driver. He was a state cop who was on his way home from a meeting and was hit head on. My good friend (also a state cop) was the first on the scene and was the one who had to go pick up his wife and take her to the hospital. They have 2 boys, 2 & 5.
OK, I am ready for some good stories now...maybe back to HP discussions or how about SHOES??????:cool1:

[clynne]

John and Noel and Kaylee....

Hugs to you all...

Carolyn

[EllaEnchanted]

John, Noel and Kaylee,

Prayers and Pixie Dust :grouphug: pixiedust:

[pahrumpgirl]

I have to say, there seems to be so much tragedy right now.:sad2: We just got a call here at the office that a friend of ours DH was killed last night by a drunk driver. He was a state cop who was on his way home from a meeting and was hit head on. My good friend (also a state cop) was the first on the scene and was the one who had to go pick up his wife and take her to the hospital. They have 2 boys, 2 & 5.
OK, I am ready for some good stories now...maybe back to HP discussions or how about SHOES??????:cool1:

Kaylee,

How awful. Bad news seems to come in big doses. Lets hope that good news starts taking over. Prayers and pixie dust for and all concerned.

Carol and Doug

[MrsMork]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

Oh John1. So sorry to hear this. We will keep your family in our prayers. Please update us as you can.

[tlb2864]

Today is my first time on the boards since last Weds. and there is no way I'm going to catch up completely. I'm working from home today so that gave me a little time and I think I've at least caught up on the important stuff.

First and foremost, to all of those who are suffering losses, illness, or other tragedy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

The weather is very interesting here today. All of the dogwood and cherry trees are blooming, the bees are out, the birds are singing, and it's SNOWING! We have had such weird weather this winter. I just want it to be over. I desperately need to dry out and warm up.

A quick trip to Disneyland would be a dream right now. But that's just not happening. Between saving money and vacation time for the cruise next year we'll be lucky if we can go camping this year. But, aaahhh, it's going to be so worth it. I've been planning this vacation for years. Originally, when I was dreaming of this vacation it was going to be 10 days in WDW and a week long Disney cruise. But it's so much better! A week at WDW and 2 weeks on the Magic will be pure heaven.

I wish I could participate in the Harry Potter conversations but I never did get into that phenomenon. I'll have to stick to the shoes and shopping conversation. I know a lot about that!

Thought I should post a picture about my kitty. Her name is bear and she is a lover when it's on her terms. She does the staring at the floor thing too. I always thought she was just a spacey cat. Guess she's not the only one. Also, our pomeranian, Bella. She was supposed to be my 50th birthday present. I really wanted a chihuahua but I got talked out of it. But she has turned out to be my husband's dog. She and I don't really get a long. He spoiles her so rotten that now she has some behaviour issues. My DD who lives with us also has a cat named Simba. I'll save pics and stories about him for another day.

Sorry to be so long winded.

Tina

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/tlb2864/IMG_0408.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/tlb2864/IMG_0439.jpg

[MrsMork]

O.K.

I just realized how sad my last post was. Now who is ready to have some fun?

We welcome both since both sadness and joy is what makes up life.

[EllaEnchanted]

:offtopic: DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!

[MrsMork]

I have to say, there seems to be so much tragedy right now.:sad2: We just got a call here at the office that a friend of ours DH was killed last night by a drunk driver. He was a state cop who was on his way home from a meeting and was hit head on. My good friend (also a state cop) was the first on the scene and was the one who had to go pick up his wife and take her to the hospital. They have 2 boys, 2 & 5.
OK, I am ready for some good stories now...maybe back to HP discussions or how about SHOES??????:cool1:

I bought shoes today! Dropped DrHug at work then went to the outlet mall. One shirt at Coldwater Creek, one top and shoes at Liz Claiborne, a stop at the kitchen store for a couple of items we needed for the MH and then to Harry and David's for dark chocolate truffles! Then to pick up DrHug to have lunch with him, now back at the MH DISing. My days are good this week! :banana:

[been2marceline]

Hi guys,

I wanted to drop a post in here because I have no idea when I will get the opportunity to catch up now , or post . . .

Some of you are aware that we lost my mom the week leading into our cruise with the “Geeks” this last December. I got mom to the hospital the Saturday before our cruise, and by Sunday evening she had passed away. We ended up delaying our trip by a day, and going on the cruise with a heavy heart, which was uplifted by all of our friends here.

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

Oh John, my heart goes out to you having been down this road with both of my parents.:hug:

I will keep him in my prayers and I am sending lots of pixie dust your way!pixiedust:

Stay strong for him!

Karen

[MrsMork]

:offtopic: DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!

:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[been2marceline]

Season 3, Episode 20: Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space'
Original Air Date: 12 April 1996
The story of two teenagers who were abducted by aliens interests popular writer Jose Chung. He seeks out Scully to retell her account of what happened, but everybody else has different views. Who are the mysterious Men in Black, and are we really alone in the universe?

Next US airings:
Fri. Mar. 23 2:00 AM TNT

COOL!!!:cool1:

My DVR is already set to tape them all, so I will look forward to seeing it this weekend!!:thumbsup2

Thanks!

Karen

[been2marceline]

Here's my theory: Snape really is good, and Dumbledore asked him to kill him in the last book. The whole "Severus please..." thing. Anyway, I think Snape and Voldemort will be killed in the final book. But Snape will die a martyr (sp?) in the process of saving Harry from Voldemort. Can you tell I have spent waaaay too much time thinking about this?

I'm right there with you Lori!! Totally obssesed with HP!!:wizard:

Karen

[been2marceline]

I totally agree! (About the Snape Voldermort thing) You can never spend too much time thinking about it.

After the last book came out I started getting e-mails from one of my co-workers adult daughters whom I've never met. She had finished the book like me but no one else she knew had and she was bursting to talk to someone so the co-worker gave her my address. There was so much to discuss after the last one.

Oh and I think D really is dead but will still be around in his portraits.

Hadn't thought about the portraits!!:banana:

So glad now! But I still wish that he weren't really dead!:sad2:

Karen

[been2marceline]

Plaice is a flat fish and has quite a mild flavour. I haven't eaten any for many years, but do enjoy it.

Sounds like Sandabs, one of my favorites!!

Karen

[been2marceline]

It goes down every night for a little while for maintenance. Last night that was weird. They usually will let us know if it is during prime use time. I think it is usually at like 1:00 a.m. our time. :confused3

1:20 am pacific time, was 12:20 before Daylight savings time!

Last night it was down A LOT!! Really vexed me!! (I am terribly vexed!!):headache:

Karen

[birkner]

I lost both my parents. One to a terminal disease and one to a tragic sudden death. The fortunate thing (if that term should even be used) about a terminal disease versus a sudden tragic death is you can say goodbye. The bad thing is it is very painful and takes a long time to recover from being care giver to mourner. I am only 34 and have lost both parents. The most pain for me has been not being able to share the joy of my girls with my parents. We lost DH's mom last April so we are down to one Grandpa who lives on the East Coast. We have flown out 3 times in the past 2 years because I think it is so important. I am thinking Florida would just be a better spot for us.:goodvibes

I am now the oldest of my siblings since we lost my parents. My DH's parents are also both gone. We get togther at holidays with two of my DH's sisters. One is unmarried and the other has three children. So he and I are both the "oldest" of our generation.

As for my sister, we don't get together at holidays any more because of the distance but we do try to get together for at least two weeks a year in the summer.

Have a good trip home Noel.

I had a lovely flight until the turbulance landing in San Jose. DH picked me up and we are going to have an early dinner.

Noel,

Sorry to hear about your DH's aunt. :hug: You all are in our thoughts.

Thank goodness the last year and a half have quieted down for us. During the 5 years prior to that I lost 2 aunts, an uncle, my father, my mother and DH lost his father and brother. To say the least it was a rough few years but it has been a recuperative year and a half and we are now looking forward to a new life. :love: :cutie: princess:

Carol

Thank you. I have passed all of your condolences to my DH. I am hopeful we are going to have some quiet time now ourselves.



John and Noel and Kaylee....

Hugs to you all...

Carolyn

Thand you for your kind thoughts. John and I are very touched.

John, Noel and Kaylee,

Prayers and Pixie Dust :grouphug: pixiedust:

:offtopic: DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

1:20 am pacific time, was 12:20 before Daylight savings time!

Last night it was down A LOT!! Really vexed me!! (I am terribly vexed!!):headache:

Karen

I too experienced the Up and Down of this DIS board last night. Anyone know what is up with their new software?

[been2marceline]

I lost both my parents. One to a terminal disease and one to a tragic sudden death. The fortunate thing (if that term should even be used) about a terminal disease versus a sudden tragic death is you can say goodbye. The bad thing is it is very painful and takes a long time to recover from being care giver to mourner. I am only 34 and have lost both parents. The most pain for me has been not being able to share the joy of my girls with my parents. We lost DH's mom last April so we are down to one Grandpa who lives on the East Coast. We have flown out 3 times in the past 2 years because I think it is so important. I am thinking Florida would just be a better spot for us.:goodvibes

Lost my dad when I was 34 and my mom at 38, I still miss them terribly, every day!:sad1:

DD didn't know her Granpa too well as she was 8 months old when he passed away, but he loved her to bits and I think that she kept him alive longer than he would have been.:cutie:

My mom and DD were very close, even though she was only 4 1/2 when her Oohma passed away. She still thinks of her often and calls them both her angels on her shoulders!:hug:

DD's dad passed away a year and a half ago and we are not close to DD's mom (witch, did I say that outloud?)

My Sister's is my daughter's best friend and lives right behind us!! So special!!

Hugs to all who have lost those that they love!!!:grouphug: They are angels on our shoulders!:angel:

Karen

[been2marceline]

Thought I should post a picture about my kitty. Her name is bear and she is a lover when it's on her terms. She does the staring at the floor thing too. I always thought she was just a spacey cat. Guess she's not the only one. Also, our pomeranian, Bella. She was supposed to be my 50th birthday present. I really wanted a chihuahua but I got talked out of it. But she has turned out to be my husband's dog. She and I don't really get a long. He spoiles her so rotten that now she has some behaviour issues. My DD who lives with us also has a cat named Simba. I'll save pics and stories about him for another day.

Bear and Star could be related! Not only do they look alike but Star also is loving only on her terms!!

Karen

Tina

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[HollyTyler]

Saying prayers for you and your dad....my mom just went through the same exact thing....the blood clots, the heart, low blood count, but her lunds were good, it was her kidneys that failed. She was in cardiac care unit too. She's fine now....and hoping your dad will be too! Stay positive and know that everyone here will be sending positive prayers for you. :grouphug:

I love the picture you added to your sig! It's great to see more and more people's faces here. :goodvibes That will sure help when we all finally meet. I'm really bad with names and faces, so I need all the head start I can get!

[ibouncetoo]

:offtopic: Does anybody want a pair of gold Mary Jane CROCS size 8??? They are just a tad too long for me and I stumble when I wear them. They are VERY gently used. OK, Peg made me stop wearing them when I took a nose dive in the atrium of the Magic last November. Free to a good home for just the cost of shipping....OK, and a specialty coffee at Cove Cafe :coffee: too!

[HollyTyler]

:offtopic: DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!
:rotfl: :rotfl: Maybe she thought it looked like a tasty little doggy snack?! Hmmmmm.....who's gonna get stuck doing poop patrol? :lmao:

[HollyTyler]

:offtopic: Does anybody want a pair of gold Mary Jane CROCS size 8??? They are just a tad too long for me and I stumble when I wear them. They are VERY gently used. OK, Peg made me stop wearing them when I took a nose dive in the atrium of the Magic last November. Free to a good home for just the cost of shipping....OK, and a specialty coffee at Cove Cafe :coffee: too!


:yay: Oooooh....oooooooh! I wear that size in the Mary Jane Crocs!!! I have the black ones and wear them almost every day! PMd you.

[mishoe01]

John, Kaylee, Noel and anyone else you needs them (including the children that Julie told us about) - prayers, :hug: and :wizard: to all of you. I think you guys are amazing people, and I know that you are being watched over.

LOVE all the pics and stories about the 4 legged friends. I am pet-less at this point, but if I end up getting a job working from home, will probably get a kitty.

Holly - you crack me up with your posts...thanks for your sense of humor (Karen - I also love your comments by your name). Also wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a great job w/ Tyler, and it's fantastic to see you & your ex (and new stepmom) putting him 1st.

Kari - congrats on the 10,000 post! WTG!

Went and saw "Wild Hogs" this weekend w/ some friends - not a great movie, but I laughed alot more than I expected too....I was worried that all the laughs would be what you saw in the preview.

I have my 1st weigh in tomorrow since I decided to really tackle my weight problem....wish me luck!

Ok - back to reading what others have to say :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

John, Kaylee, Noel and anyone else you needs them (including the children that Julie told us about) - prayers, :hug: and :wizard: to all of you. I think you guys are amazing people, and I know that you are being watched over.

LOVE all the pics and stories about the 4 legged friends. I am pet-less at this point, but if I end up getting a job working from home, will probably get a kitty.

Holly - you crack me up with your posts...thanks for your sense of humor (Karen - I also love your comments by your name). Also wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a great job w/ Tyler, and it's fantastic to see you & your ex (and new stepmom) putting him 1st.

Kari - congrats on the 10,000 post! WTG!

Went and saw "Wild Hogs" this weekend w/ some friends - not a great movie, but I laughed alot more than I expected too....I was worried that all the laughs would be what you saw in the preview.

I have my 1st weigh in tomorrow since I decided to really tackle my weight problem....wish me luck!

Ok - back to reading what others have to say :goodvibes
Awwwwww......thanks for the compliments! Very sweet! :flower3:

Good luck on your weigh in! I applaud your motivation. My motivation only lasted as far as driving to weight watchers, going inside to ask about signing up, and leaving, telling her I'd think about it. That was the extent of my attempt. :sad2: So......YOU GO, GIRL!!! :cheer2:

[WldWcnWmn]

First I want to let ya'll know we're sending out good wishes and bright blessings for everyone in need. (just here to spread the DIS love, ya know?)

So, Mekayla wants to see Wicked...if ya'll have been reading my posts, you know this. So, while I was online looking for tickets in Chicago (family lives there) and Los Angeles (closer to us than Chicago) I sent Mekayla out to go get the mail. She comes back in and there's a letter from school. Apparently I have taken my child out of school for 16 days this year and Oregon law only allows for 8. LOL:lmao: Guess two week long cruises in a five month period were too much. She's in fourth grade and an "A" student, so until middle and high school, I am not freaked out about her attendance. Anyways, I read the letter, threw it away and closed the priceline airfare web page. :lmao: :rotfl2: Guess we didn't need to go on a three day trip next month after all.:wizard:

I'm a Sagitarius, I can't help it, I have wanderlust.....:wizard:

[HollyTyler]

First I want to let ya'll know we're sending out good wishes and bright blessings for everyone in need. (just here to spread the DIS love, ya know?)

So, Mekayla wants to see Wicked...if ya'll have been reading my posts, you know this. So, while I was online looking for tickets in Chicago (family lives there) and Los Angeles (closer to us than Chicago) I sent Mekayla out to go get the mail. She comes back in and there's a letter from school. Apparently I have taken my child out of school for 16 days this year and Oregon law only allows for 8. LOL:lmao: Guess two week long cruises in a five month period were too much. She's in fourth grade and an "A" student, so until middle and high school, I am not freaked out about her attendance. Anyways, I read the letter, threw it away and closed the priceline airfare web page. :lmao: :rotfl2: Guess we didn't need to go on a three day trip next month after all.:wizard:

I'm a Sagitarius, I can't help it, I have wunderlust.....:wizard:
OOPS! ;)

[WldWcnWmn]

Guess I should prepare myself for the same letter from the same school next year. We're going on this cruise unless Disney decides not to sail. Maybe I should give the principal a heads up, ya' think?:confused3

[birkner]

First I want to let ya'll know we're sending out good wishes and bright blessings for everyone in need. (just here to spread the DIS love, ya know?)

So, Mekayla wants to see Wicked...if ya'll have been reading my posts, you know this. So, while I was online looking for tickets in Chicago (family lives there) and Los Angeles (closer to us than Chicago) I sent Mekayla out to go get the mail. She comes back in and there's a letter from school. Apparently I have taken my child out of school for 16 days this year and Oregon law only allows for 8. LOL:lmao: Guess two week long cruises in a five month period were too much. She's in fourth grade and an "A" student, so until middle and high school, I am not freaked out about her attendance. Anyways, I read the letter, threw it away and closed the priceline airfare web page. :lmao: :rotfl2: Guess we didn't need to go on a three day trip next month after all.:wizard:

I'm a Sagitarius, I can't help it, I have wunderlust.....:wizard:

Thanks for the good wishes and bright blessing from a fellow wanderlust suffering Sagittariu!!

:surfweb:

[Ginamarie]

Hey everyone! I didn't make it online yesterday, so I'm a little behind. How is everyone tonight?

[tink1963]

Holly - you crack me up with your posts...thanks for your sense of humor (Karen - I also love your comments by your name). Also wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a great job w/ Tyler, and it's fantastic to see you & your ex (and new stepmom) putting him 1st.


I have my 1st weigh in tomorrow since I decided to really tackle my weight problem....wish me luck!

I just wanted to tell Holly... I know what mishoe01 means. You put a smile :) on my face everytime I check in to see whats up. I don't always have time to post but just reading your post makes me laugh. I will be reading at work and laugh out load and my assistant says "your reading that Disney thing again aren't you". So thanks for you being you.:thumbsup2

mishoe01...good luck on your weigh in. Are you doing Weight Watchers. That's what I'm doing. I have now lost 35.8 lbs. It is do able So you go girl. :cheer2: :cheer2:

I am sending prayers to Noel, John1 and Kaylee.:grouphug:

I also have a cat Squat. I will have to figure out how to post a picture so I can share. She also only loves when she wants to.

[mishoe01]

:offtopic: Kindof.....it ties in w/ the weight loss for the cruise....

Has anyone ever tried (or heard of ) Zumba?? I'm really curious about it. I love the Walk away the pounds tapes, and probably should just get off my tush and do those, but would maybe like to try some thing new and up beat.

Venetia - I ended up trying NutriSystem to kick start me....need help and motivation to see something come off, and also to teach me portion control again. I have not lost weight in so long, that I need help to keep me going. Congrats to you on your weight loss.... :worship: May I follow in your footsteps ;)

I have the Wanderlust too!! I live for my trips, and need to do atleast 1 a year (as long as I can afford it, that is!)

[WldWcnWmn]

I just wanted to tell Holly... I know what mishoe01 means. You put a smile :) on my face everytime I check in to see whats up. I don't always have time to post but just reading your post makes me laugh. I will be reading at work and laugh out load ...

That's just wrong:sad2:






o.k. Sorry, I am just picking on you. Holly's posts crack me up, too:lmao: Good job on your weight loss, as soon as my sprained ankle heals, it's back to the gym for me.:yay:

[LiserAnn]

I have to say, there seems to be so much tragedy right now.:sad2: We just got a call here at the office that a friend of ours DH was killed last night by a drunk driver. He was a state cop who was on his way home from a meeting and was hit head on. My good friend (also a state cop) was the first on the scene and was the one who had to go pick up his wife and take her to the hospital. They have 2 boys, 2 & 5.
OK, I am ready for some good stories now...maybe back to HP discussions or how about SHOES??????:cool1:

Kaylee-I'm sorry to hear this news! It's so hard when children so young are involved-it makes it twice as painful!

:offtopic: DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!

So ya going to be digging through some poop....that should be interesting to watch popcorn:: (just kidding)!!

[EllaEnchanted]

I love the picture you added to your sig! It's great to see more and more people's faces here. :goodvibes That will sure help when we all finally meet. I'm really bad with names and faces, so I need all the head start I can get!


Thanks Holly, it was the best pic we took, we were both tanned and happy and dressed up. I agree with you, the more pics I see of everyone, the easier it will be to put name and face together. The longer head start we have, the better. I love the pic you posted of you and Tyler playing Pirates. Now I connect your faces to your stories and it makes it more real for me.;)

[Jhalkias]

Am I on the RIGHT Thread?????

Is this the WB thread????

What happened to the days of 2 pages a day ????

Anyway, so far so good with dad . . .

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.

Well, only 25 or so pages to catch up on - I won't comment unless absolutely necessary.

[figment52]

I am on this cruise with you guys but I don't think I am ever going to catfch up with everything that is going on - 400+ days out and already at 681 pages ---- is that some kind of record LOL

I can only imagine the roll call - is every cabin represented? LOL

[amesmom]

Lori

Are you a real or fake blond. I have brown hair no dying with grey (need a serious tint job) but still act like I could be a true one. Sorry to offend any natural blonds out there where ever you are!:r P.S this was the first time I put color on my hair. It was only because of the grey. I know live a little! My smilies got taken out when I edited. J.K about the blond jokes.

Real blond, but sorry if I offended anyone. I'm getting more and more grey by the day, however. I think it's time for highlights to camoflauge the grey.

[EllaEnchanted]

:rotfl: :rotfl: Maybe she thought it looked like a tasty little doggy snack?! Hmmmmm.....who's gonna get stuck doing poop patrol? :lmao:

Good question, the jury is still out.....I'll have to get back to you on that one tomorrow. :confused3 :lmao: :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

I just wanted to tell Holly... I know what mishoe01 means. You put a smile :) on my face everytime I check in to see whats up. I don't always have time to post but just reading your post makes me laugh. I will be reading at work and laugh out load and my assistant says "your reading that Disney thing again aren't you". So thanks for you being you.:thumbsup2

:blush: Thanks, but I'm just me trying to be me! (Except when Tyler's making me be a pirate.....again.) But seriously, I'm quite boring compared to my friend Cindy. Although she's cruising with me, she's just not into posting here. However, she has such an incredible personality, you'll all be laughing nonstop with her around on the cruise! In fact, one of my co-workers has met her a couple of times and says she has to wear Depends when Cindy's around because of how hard she makes her laugh! :rotfl2: (Sorry to offend anybody who sincerely needs those---no harm intended.)

[EllaEnchanted]

I am on this cruise with you guys but I don't think I am ever going to catfch up with everything that is going on - 400+ days out and already at 681 pages ---- is that some kind of record LOL

I can only imagine the roll call - is every cabin represented? LOL


Welcome....figment is DH favorite character and Sandy is DDs name. Is 52 the year you were born? DH was born in 51. :)

[HollyTyler]

That's just wrong:sad2:



I didn't even notice that!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


o.k. Sorry, I am just picking on you. Holly's posts crack me up, too:lmao:
OK....I think we all crack each other up. We're all a bunch of cracked eggs. :lmao:

[Jhalkias]

:offtopic: I just reserved my copy of the next (final :sad1: ) Harry Potter book. I got to choose one of two stickers: "Trust Snape" or "Snape is a very bad man." I chose "Trust Snape." Where do the rest of the Harry Potter fans stand on the Snape issue? Inquiring minds want to know.

I know return you to your Palo tea discussion.

OK, can't pass this one up . . .

I think Snape is going to end up being a good guy in the end - at least that is what I believe all the clues point to. We'll know in July.

[birkner]

I am on this cruise with you guys but I don't think I am ever going to catfch up with everything that is going on - 400+ days out and already at 681 pages ---- is that some kind of record LOL

I can only imagine the roll call - is every cabin represented? LOL

Welcome aboard Sandy!! Believe it on not, this thread is WAY slower than the EB thread.

Just read the first page of this thread to see what the "thieves" are up to and post when you can.

This is a great group who will be having lots of Palo brunches, teas and dinners. Plus we will be wine tasting, scrap booking and playing bunco together.

Noel
:surfweb:

[figment52]

Welcome....figment is DH favorite character and Sandy is DDs name. Is 52 the year you were born? DH was born in 51. :)

Godd catch on the birth year. My own sister didn't figure that one out :rotfl:

This is one active group. I probably won't catch up until after the Med cruise this summer but I am soooo looking forward to this cruise. I went thru the locks last time from my desk at work. I was so usless that day - I should have just taken a vacation day but my home computer wasn't as good :rotfl2:

[HollyTyler]

Am I on the RIGHT Thread?????

Is this the WB thread????

What happened to the days of 2 pages a day ????

Anyway, so far so good with dad . . .

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.

Well, only 25 or so pages to catch up on - I won't comment unless absolutely necessary.
I'm so glad to hear things are looking better for your dad. Very scary.

[Jhalkias]

Here I go again . . .

Julie, I did not quote your long reply, but when you were talking about your friends who were killed - I am almost afraid to ask - what is "the shot of grace"?

[HollyTyler]

I am on this cruise with you guys but I don't think I am ever going to catfch up with everything that is going on - 400+ days out and already at 681 pages ---- is that some kind of record LOL

I can only imagine the roll call - is every cabin represented? LOL
:wave: Go ahead and jump in! Any of us would be happy to fill you in on anything you want to know. :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

Am I on the RIGHT Thread?????

Is this the WB thread????

What happened to the days of 2 pages a day ????

Anyway, so far so good with dad . . .

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.

Well, only 25 or so pages to catch up on - I won't comment unless absolutely necessary.


Thanks for the update, glad to hear he's strong and fighting and doing much better. We'll keep sending positive thoughts and prayers.

We have become quite a chatty bunch lately, haven't we! It's just so fun to do!

Hang in there and keep positive. :flower3:

[Jhalkias]

DH said "OK" for dressing up....so now I am watching the platforms and the afro's on Ebay.....guess I will need something for me....what is 70's style for the gals? Bell bottoms....and platforms? The 60's were the bra burning years right?

V, is there a 60's night?????:3dglasses

(Bad, bad, bad John)

[amesmom]

Thanks Holly, it was the best pic we took, we were both tanned and happy and dressed up. I agree with you, the more pics I see of everyone, the easier it will be to put name and face together. The longer head start we have, the better. I love the pic you posted of you and Tyler playing Pirates. Now I connect your faces to your stories and it makes it more real for me.;)

We want to see more photos. It's so fun to see everyone. If you all get a chance, please get over to the website PJ set up (pm her for the login and password info) and e-mail her a pic for the site. You might feel more comfortable posting a pic with your kids on that site because it is password protected. Or post one on shipofthieves.com. We want to see your gorgeous faces. :goodvibes

[HollyTyler]

Thanks for the update, glad to hear he's strong and fighting and doing much better. We'll keep sending positive thoughts and prayers.

We have become quite a chatty bunch lately, haven't we! It's just so fun to do!

Hang in there and keep positive. :flower3:
It's all Harry Potter's fault.

[WldWcnWmn]

Welcome aboard Sandy!! Believe it on not, this thread is WAY slower than the EB thread....

Noel[/COLOR]
:surfweb:

They're way up there, something like 3212 pages deep.:surfweb:

[HollyTyler]

V, is there a 60's night?????:3dglasses

(Bad, bad, bad John)
:rotfl: I sure do miss your posts when you're not around! :lmao:

[amesmom]

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Did you say your 50th? I would have guessed this was your 40th b-day pic. Looking good.

[EllaEnchanted]

Godd catch on the birth year. My own sister didn't figure that one out :rotfl:

This is one active group. I probably won't catch up until after the Med cruise this summer but I am soooo looking forward to this cruise. I went thru the locks last time from my desk at work. I was so usless that day - I should have just taken a vacation day but my home computer wasn't as good :rotfl2:


Whenever you can, just join in.....there's always something going on and this is just an awesome group of people enjoying chatting with each other.

Enjoy the Med cruise this summer and give us a TR. This is such an historic cruise that I can see why you did the last one from your desk at work. How cool to do it for real next. :love:

[WldWcnWmn]

V, is there a 60's night?????:3dglasses

(Bad, bad, bad John)


:yo-yo: :yo-yo:

[Jhalkias]

I'm tempted to watch just to see if Heather Mills leg comes flying off (I know that's horrible of me) and to see the cutie Apolo Anton Ohno

OK, I don't watch that show, but this is exactly what I thought when I read about it. We are sick, sick, people!

[amesmom]

Welcome....figment is DH favorite character and Sandy is DDs name. Is 52 the year you were born? DH was born in 51. :)

Can I just say that DS9 is scared to death of Figment? :scared1: He isn't actually scared of him anymore, but when we took him on the ride when he was 5, he absolutely hated it. Here we took him on one of the few Epcot rides that was kid-friendly and he ended up with a Figment phobia for about 2 years. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Ginamarie]

OK, can't pass this one up . . .

I think Snape is going to end up being a good guy in the end - at least that is what I believe all the clues point to. We'll know in July.

I'm with you John. I think Snape is going to be good in the end.

[Jhalkias]

As if you would ever leave your laptop behind!:lmao:

Sheesh, do we look like fools to you!!;)

Karen

OK . . . ordered a modem in case I need it (the Macbook laptops do not have internal modems). I really try to stay away from the net on vacation - we'll see.

[EllaEnchanted]

Can I just say that DS9 is scared to death of Figment? :scared1: He isn't actually scared of him anymore, but when we took him on the ride when he was 5, he absolutely hated it. Here we took him on one of the few Epcot rides that was kid-friendly and he ended up with a Figment phobia for about 2 years. :rotfl: :rotfl:


So sorry to hear that DS doesn't like figment. I guess a purple dragon could scare a five year old. How does he feel about him now that he's nine? DH loves dragons and his favorite color is purple....and what could be better than imagination!
:cutie: :rolleyes:

[Jhalkias]

Caught up . . . going to bed.

Those of you with iPods . . .

You need to try www.audible.com

I get an audio book a month on audible. Would be glad to recommend some good ones. Much easier than tapes or cd's. Just download to iTunes and you've got it! If you decide to join, pm me, I think I can get a free book or something for a referral.

Have any of you tried Podcasts too? There is an incredible amount of educational and entertaining stuff out there, and ALL FREE!

Good night all!

(Oh, and what was up with the boards being down?)

[fourmcds]

Today is my first time on the boards since last Weds. and there is no way I'm going to catch up completely. I'm working from home today so that gave me a little time and I think I've at least caught up on the important stuff.

First and foremost, to all of those who are suffering losses, illness, or other tragedy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

The weather is very interesting here today. All of the dogwood and cherry trees are blooming, the bees are out, the birds are singing, and it's SNOWING! We have had such weird weather this winter. I just want it to be over. I desperately need to dry out and warm up.

A quick trip to Disneyland would be a dream right now. But that's just not happening. Between saving money and vacation time for the cruise next year we'll be lucky if we can go camping this year. But, aaahhh, it's going to be so worth it. I've been planning this vacation for years. Originally, when I was dreaming of this vacation it was going to be 10 days in WDW and a week long Disney cruise. But it's so much better! A week at WDW and 2 weeks on the Magic will be pure heaven.

I wish I could participate in the Harry Potter conversations but I never did get into that phenomenon. I'll have to stick to the shoes and shopping conversation. I know a lot about that!

Thought I should post a picture about my kitty. Her name is bear and she is a lover when it's on her terms. She does the staring at the floor thing too. I always thought she was just a spacey cat. Guess she's not the only one. Also, our pomeranian, Bella. She was supposed to be my 50th birthday present. I really wanted a chihuahua but I got talked out of it. But she has turned out to be my husband's dog. She and I don't really get a long. He spoiles her so rotten that now she has some behaviour issues. My DD who lives with us also has a cat named Simba. I'll save pics and stories about him for another day.

Sorry to be so long winded.

Tina
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Thanks for sharing those great pics! Crazy weather around here...we had snow at work, called DH at home (5 miles away) and it was sunny!

:offtopic: DH Grumpy John wants me to post the news that happened at my house today....We have a genuine .50 ctw diamond puppy. While we were having a snuggle fest today, Angel popped up and bit my ear. Afterwards I found that my right earring, a .50 ctw diamond small hoop, was missing. Couldn't find it anywhere....puppy must have swallowed it! We're hoping this too shall pass!

OK, now I am the spitting diet coke on my computer....:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: That is so funny, have fun finding it! :rotfl2:

[QUOTE=mishoe01;17668950]:offtopic: Kindof.....it ties in w/ the weight loss for the cruise....

Has anyone ever tried (or heard of ) Zumba?? I'm really curious about it. I love the Walk away the pounds tapes, and probably should just get off my tush and do those, but would maybe like to try some thing new and up beat.
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LOVE zumba!!! :thumbsup2 That is what I have been doing 2x per week at my club as a new workout for me. It is tons of fun (it was the class last week that the cop was watching us). The DVD's are supposedly great too. I would probably do more shaking if I did it at home, but luckily I get a spot in the back! :rotfl2: :dance3: If you have any specific question, PM me.

Thank you to everyone for you thoughts and hugs! On my way home from work I saw his sister and best friend putting up a memorial on the road where he was killed. Kind of made it hit home. And, why is it that the drunk always survives and kills the innocent?!?!?!?!?! :mad: :confused3

[fourmcds]

Am I on the RIGHT Thread?????

Is this the WB thread????

What happened to the days of 2 pages a day ????

Anyway, so far so good with dad . . .

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.

Well, only 25 or so pages to catch up on - I won't comment unless absolutely necessary.

John....so glad to hear the good news. That is wonderful. pixiedust: works:)

[fourmcds]

I am on this cruise with you guys but I don't think I am ever going to catfch up with everything that is going on - 400+ days out and already at 681 pages ---- is that some kind of record LOL

I can only imagine the roll call - is every cabin represented? LOL

:welcome: If you think we post a lot, take a peak at the the "other" repo cruise...and they have 3 months longer to wait than us!

[fourmcds]

Can I just say that DS9 is scared to death of Figment? :scared1: He isn't actually scared of him anymore, but when we took him on the ride when he was 5, he absolutely hated it. Here we took him on one of the few Epcot rides that was kid-friendly and he ended up with a Figment phobia for about 2 years. :rotfl: :rotfl:

DD8 was like that with Figment the first time too. :lmao: Sounds like they might hit it off great :thumbsup2 Now she loves it and is a Figment pin collector but the first time on the ride (5.5) she freaked :rotfl:

[fourmcds]

Caught up . . . going to bed.

Those of you with iPods . . .

You need to try www.audible.com

I get an audio book a month on audible. Would be glad to recommend some good ones. Much easier than tapes or cd's. Just download to iTunes and you've got it! If you decide to join, pm me, I think I can get a free book or something for a referral.

Have any of you tried Podcasts too? There is an incredible amount of educational and entertaining stuff out there, and ALL FREE!

Good night all!

(Oh, and what was up with the boards being down?)

John, thank you for that list. My mom was looking for an audio book site just the other day and asked me to find her one. I will PM you if she decides to sign up...of course she doesn't own the iPod yet:rotfl: her birthday is 4/20 and she is hoping my dad gets it for her then, but she likes to be prepared :rotfl2:

[fourmcds]

Well, somehow I always pick the most unpopular times to be on line....so here I sit chatting with myself (Holly & Deb...I guess it is contagious!:lmao: ). I am off to watch The Holiday :happytv: with DH.

[birkner]

Well, somehow I always pick the most unpopular times to be on line....so here I sit chatting with myself (Holly & Deb...I guess it is contagious!:lmao: ). I am off to watch The Holiday :happytv: with DH.

The boards seem to be acting weird tonight so I have been off and on.

:surfweb:

[LisaG520]

ahhh...Harry Potter.....

how will it all end??? i know Dumbledore is dead because his portrait showed up in the Headmaster's office. He will still be able to give some advice to Harry this way...besides, he already gave Harry the way Voldermort can be defeated....LOVE (i.e friendship)...(at this point in book 6 i was reminded of the scene in Brother Bear where he was given the love totem...:lmao: )

i think we have all been thinking about another showdown between Harry and Voldemort like the one in book 4 but i do not think we will see another one on one magical fight...i think Voldemort will be defeated by most of the members of the DA, Harry's friends. Voldemort never had anyone close enough that would actually die for him and fight for him because the Death Eaters are doing all this for their own reasons and "glory"...i think we will see a final battle where Harry and his friends, possibly adults friends too, all face Voldemort together......and that is why the power of love can overcome the darkness of voldemort...

that being said...do you think Harry will live at the end?:wizard:

I think he will live! Though I can see the appeal to an author to "kill" off a character to prevent imitators.

Sweetie, I work in a bookstore, :love: . I will have the book at store open, although I can get an extra 6% off the cover price via Chapters and get the book at midnight, hmmm. I think that I will re-"read" the second book, then listen to the others before the 7th comes out. But it will be nice to have all 7 on my ipod. I have two copies of each book, the mass market cover and the adult cover.

Talk away, I will be with you all.:coffee:

I'll start re-reading all the books probably around the middle of June. I always re-read then before the next release.

Harry Potter

That is something I need to get into. I have never read a book. My DD has only read one. I will have to start reading them.


Aruba

Has anyone thought about what they are going to do in Aruba? Did the other repos stop there?


I've been wondering this too? Was it a stop last time?

[tink1963]

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DH and I at DL this past christmas. I hope this works. This is my first attempt at posting a pic.

[LiserAnn]

I am on this cruise with you guys but I don't think I am ever going to catfch up with everything that is going on - 400+ days out and already at 681 pages ---- is that some kind of record LOL

I can only imagine the roll call - is every cabin represented? LOL

Hi and welcome!!! Ahem, if you think we're bad...check out the eastbound thread!!! They have an incredible amount of posts and have been know to "make fun" of how slowly we're moving....:rotfl:

[LiserAnn]

OK....I think we all crack each other up. We're all a bunch of cracked eggs. :lmao:



:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[calmom]

Am I on the RIGHT Thread?????

Is this the WB thread????

What happened to the days of 2 pages a day ????

Anyway, so far so good with dad . . .

Today things looked much better, and he is in good spirits. They gave him two units of blood, and medication to clear and disolve the clots. The doctor said that other than what he came to the hospital for, for an almost 85 year old man, he is in fairly good health. If the clots get resolved and they do not find any other issues, he could come home in a few days.

Well, only 25 or so pages to catch up on - I won't comment unless absolutely necessary.

John,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope all is well now. Lisa

[been2marceline]

I bought shoes today! Dropped DrHug at work then went to the outlet mall. One shirt at Coldwater Creek, one top and shoes at Liz Claiborne, a stop at the kitchen store for a couple of items we needed for the MH and then to Harry and David's for dark chocolate truffles! Then to pick up DrHug to have lunch with him, now back at the MH DISing. My days are good this week! :banana:

Harry & David's... mmmmmmm... love it!! Talk about a great high tea!!:cool1:

Love it!! (Did I say that already...):love:

Karen

[been2marceline]

Did you say your 50th? I would have guessed this was your 40th b-day pic. Looking good.

I totally have to agree!! You look great!princess:

Is that the dogs picture on the cake? Should have been yours!!;)

Karen

[nskjerven]

Exactly!!

I'm a Tri Delt!! Beta Nu 102!! That was so many years ago......I still stay in touch with about 10 of my Sorority Sisters!!

Alpha Xi Delta here......but I would wager I spent more time at the PIKE or ATO house than my own, I even had Monday night class so I wouldn't have to go to chapter. Terrible I know~~!

Delta Gamma here, SJSU....that was a great idea to avoid chapter why didn't I think of that? Are you guys active with your alum groups? We just have a new group started here in the last few years, I've tried to get into it, but many conflicts due to other things....life, kids, girl scouts, boy scouts....maybe later in life. Oh ya, Pike little sis too.


Hi guys,

Well, yesterday I got a call from where my dad goes for physical therapy that he had passed out while there, and they called 911. So I spent a good part of the day and evening at the hospital yesterday. Dad is in good spirits, and is stable, but they have discovered a clot in each leg, low blood count, and fluid on his heart and his lungs (congestive heart failure). He is now in the coronary unit of our local hospital.

I am optimistic that dad will be fine, and that he is under good care.

We are hopeful for a good prognosis, and hopeful to still leave for a week on Friday.

Glad to hear Dad is getting better, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Noel, sorry to hear of your loss. Please tell DH too.

Life has taken over for me lately and will for the rest of the week, I'll be lurking as I can..ta ta

[been2marceline]

Hey everyone,

Do you like all of the stuff that DH added in our signature? After all, this is HIS login!!!:thumbsup2

He wants to know how he can get the ship in the ticker? Any advice? John?:confused3

We were at a great winemaker dinner tonight at one of our Benicia restaurants. It was with Sausal Winery, one of the oldest wineries with some of the oldest vineyards in the state.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Excellent dinner! Really good pairings!! Very full now, however!! ;)

Karen

[EllaEnchanted]

Hey everyone,

Do you like all of the stuff that DH added in our signature? After all, this is HIS login!!!:thumbsup2

He wants to know how he can get the ship in the ticker? Any advice? John?:confused3

We were at a great winemaker dinner tonight at one of our Benicia restaurants. It was with Sausal Winery, one of the oldest wineries with some of the oldest vineyards in the state.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Excellent dinner! Really good pairings!! Very full now, however!! ;)

Karen


Karen, can you adopt me? Then I could tag along with you to all your winemaker dinners....sounds like the next best place to be if you're not on Mickey's ship. It may be work to you, but it sounds way like pleasure to me.....:hug:

I LOVE your new signature....DH did great work!:cheer2:

[been2marceline]

Karen, can you adopt me? Then I could tag along with you to all your winemaker dinners....sounds like the next best place to be if you're not on Mickey's ship. It may be work to you, but it sounds way like pleasure to me.....:hug:

I LOVE your new signature....DH did great work!:cheer2:

Deb,

Yes, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I actually got inspired and updated the signature even more!! I put the DVC properties side by side to save room and added the WDW and DL stuff as well as the upcoming cruises. :thumbsup2

I'm not OCD or anything... really... I'm not...;)

Karen

[EllaEnchanted]

Karen, do you plan on doing World before your next cruise. I'm doing a Halloween 4 night and I'll be in World on Nov 1 and 2. If you plan on going there before your cruise and will get there early enough, we should do a miniDISmeet. :cheer2:

I see that you've already done a 4 night. What did you do in Atlantis?:goodvibes

[been2marceline]

Karen, do you plan on doing World before your next cruise. I'm doing a Halloween 4 night and I'll be in World on Nov 1 and 2. If you plan on going there before your cruise and will get there early enough, we should do a miniDISmeet. :cheer2:

I see that you've already done a 4 night. What did you do in Atlantis?:goodvibes

Deb,

We are actually planning to do WDW for a week after the cruise. Sorry about the timing! :sad2:

We did not do anything in Atlantis. It was not that intersting at the time, and they didn't come up with as many cool ways of seeing it until the following year!:confused3

Karen