May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 9

[Jhalkias]

Is that Bob as in Bob Varley? He's our DU agent...he's a great guy, A+ customer service!!!

One and the same!

I got to meet him at the Podcast meet.

[EllaEnchanted]

Giants and Chargers both win, so either there is some kind of weird voodoo going on here, or you really wanted the other teams to win . . .

It must be weird vodoo because I really wanted them to win! I'm really concerned about next week's game between the Giants and the Cowboys. I know the Giants are going to get slaughtered.....unless there's some kind of weird voodoo still going on!

[Jhalkias]

This is a strange question. I just tried to match up socks. I have 133 socks with no matches....(over months) I have no idea what happened to the other socks....but I have a hard time tossing these in the trash.

What do you guys do with piles of unmatched socks?

You can send about 1/4 of them here. I think I have the matches for them.

[Jhalkias]

I just finished up my fist Lien Cusine...it was ok, not great, but ok.


I think you're doing too much accounting Nan . . . "Lien" Cuisine . . .:confused3

[pjpoohbear]

Thanks for the help. I am off to pm pjphoobear and get into the thick of things! I can get really OCD :rotfl2: about planning so I held off until the new year to start. I will be hanging around this thread a lot now that the cruise is so close.

So perfect for this cruise, I already sent the link, lol. OCD is a good thing, right?

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

Lifeboat Crew....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/6437fa30.jpg

[txSleepingBeauty]

anybody watch the Roger Clemens interview on 60 minutes? do you believe him?

[fourmcds]

The curse is broken today.....The Giants won and the Chargers won and I watched both games and rooted for both teams to win! Now if I can only keep it up next weekend when the Giants meet Dallas. Ha!:rotfl2:

Great news Deb....so, now maybe I don't want you to root for Green Bay next week!:lmao:

[Jhalkias]

anybody watch the Roger Clemens interview on 60 minutes? do you believe him?

I missed it - did he deny taking the steroids I assume - and if so, I don't think I believe him.

[EllaEnchanted]

Lifeboat Crew....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/6437fa30.jpg

I think it's awesome and I'm going to get John to make up the shirts. Ladies what color should we go with? PM me sizes and we'll get working on them.

Thank you, thank you, thank you PJ.....a great job as usual.

[pjpoohbear]

Deb when you are ready, I made it in 10"w x8"h, send me an e-mail by PM and I will send you the full size file in jpg. It could use a frame, that way it could go on any colour shirt, if I can figure that out I will let you know, lol.

Pj

[EllaEnchanted]

Great news Deb....so, now maybe I don't want you to root for Green Bay next week!:lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[fourmcds]

Makin memories...nice to have another 9 year old. My dd is 9 will be turning 10 on the cruise. We're going to work on a nor cal meet. What area are you in? We're in the east bay. Nan's in San jose area...There's another in Benicia area...we're all over :)

Steph

My oldest is 9 as well and will be 10 in June. We, unfortunately, live just a bit further north than all of you in the Seattle area though.

[fourmcds]

Lifeboat Crew....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/6437fa30.jpg


PJ...that one is great!!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb when you are ready, I made it in 10"w x8"h, send me an e-mail by PM and I will send you the full size file in jpg. It could use a frame, that way it could go on any colour shirt, if I can figure that out I will let you know, lol.

Pj

Oh cool....I'm sending right away! Thanks!

[MouseFaninQueue]

Seeing as how there are "just a few" OCD'ers in this thread, thought I might get some feedback on our choices of excursions.

This is only our second cruise and the last one was just the 4 day cruise to Nassau and CC. In Nassau we jsut walked to the Pirate Museum and took a water taxi over to Atlantis, so this will be our first go at actual excursions.

This is our current picks for excursions:

Aruba - Sea & See Island Tour
Acapulco - Acapulco Highlights, shopping and Cliff divers
Puerta Vallarta - Las Caletas Hideaway
Cabo San Lucas - Coastal hilights Tour

Anyone know anything about any of these?

Also, is there a difference between booking with DCL or booking with a different tour company? Are there pros and cons for both?

Also, does anyone know if you change your mind on that day what, if any, are the penalties? I ask, because we have picked excursions that are good for all 4 of us. But if the girls want to stay in the Clubs, then there are things that my wife and I would rather do for excursions. Unfortunately, we don't know how the girls will like the clubs. Last cruise my eldest was hit and miss.

[taysmom]

What I learned on my 1st disney cruise last summer was...that you can only cancel up to 2 days before the cruise but you can add on the ship. They also let us swap if we wanted to but only for a higher price, if you swap for a lower price, you were out. I had a very bad taste left in my mouth after that cruise with the shore excursions dept. as they were not always open. I ended up getting really sick and had a night time adults excursion to the casino in monaco. I couldn't reach shore excursion to ask about swapping or cancelling or even giving away. I ended up giving my ticket to another disser who's husband had signed up and she was going to stay with the kids but by then the kids were fine with the kids club. They didn't id her so it worked out. The next day, shore excursions called me and said that if I brought my tix back they would refund me, but it was too late. And I was happy to help another dis couple.
Anyways, due to the lack of communication with shore excursions, I have decided to only do 2 excursions through disney on this trip. Definately the manta ray on CC. And for my dd's bday, swim with the dolphins in acapulco. That last one is a suprise to her for her bday.
Once I find out if the jeep tour in aruba through this disgroup can have kids, we might do that too. BUT otherwise, I'll have my dd get off the ship with me in aruba for a little bit and then take her back to kids club and go off on my own. Probably rent a moped and tool around the island. I've done that before. In mexico, she can stay on the ship as we've been to mexico many times.
There's my shore excursion story. Hope that helps.

Steph

[nskjerven]

I think you're doing too much accounting Nan . . . "Lien" Cuisine . . .:confused3

ok pathetic on my part....:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Lifeboat Crew....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/6437fa30.jpg



I think it's awesome and I'm going to get John to make up the shirts. Ladies what color should we go with? PM me sizes and we'll get working on them.

Thank you, thank you, thank you PJ.....a great job as usual.

love the logo, since you're coming to our room for showers and food (mickey bars) and veranada time I'd like to get in on that tshirt order. Would you want to just make them on that site again???? I can't think of the name of it.

PJ are you going to put up stuff on there again, is it cafe press???

[sourmug]

Our 21 yo daughter will be joining us on this cruise. Are there others on the board with children this age. She is worried she will be very bored during the trip

[pjpoohbear]

Nanette, Cafe Press has the words only items, the link is on the website. That way we don't get in trouble with Disney, lol.

I think that Deb is going to try to make these at home.
Found this site with good prices on Tees
http://www.blankshirts.com/cat.asp?ct=T-Shirts&uid=1RA0M96CW23QWA2D39453.7705439815

PJ

[EllaEnchanted]

ok pathetic on my part....:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:





love the logo, since you're coming to our room for showers and food (mickey bars) and veranada time I'd like to get in on that tshirt order. Would you want to just make them on that site again???? I can't think of the name of it.

PJ are you going to put up stuff on there again, is it cafe press???

We can't put it on cafepress because of tm rules. But John can do an iron on at home and it'll come out great. We did that with Mickey on our logo for our Halloween tees. We'll make you our official sponsor and give you a shirt too....we can make a total of 5, it's not a problem....it does say with/without a stateroom number, so it works for you too Nan. PM me your size and recommend a color.

[mishoe01]

PJ - great new design!

Can I get the info for the Cafe Press w/ the original designs again, please?

[mishoe01]

Deb - went to DTD today...took pics of the 2 sets of cuff links they have in stock right now....neither of them are Mickey heads. Both are a solid piece of metal w/ a Mickey imprinted on them. I don't think you'll like them, but will post them tomorrow (to tired to do it tonight).

I know stock can change, so I can continue to check.

[figment52]

PJ - great new design!

Can I get the info for the Cafe Press w/ the original designs again, please?


http://www.cafepress.com/wb2008repo

this should get you there

[EllaEnchanted]

Nanette, Cafe Press has the words only items, the link is on the website. That way we don't get in trouble with Disney, lol.

I think that Deb is going to try to make these at home.
Found this site with good prices on Tees
http://www.blankshirts.com/cat.asp?ct=T-Shirts&uid=1RA0M96CW23QWA2D39453.7705439815

PJ

Yup, going to make them at home so we can have the graphic. Thanks for the tee site....what do you think about putting it on a violet colored tee? John says white will show all the colors the best. What color should we do?

[mishoe01]

Met w/ Gydell and her family today for breakfast at Kona Cafe....there was Bill (her hubby), her daughter (sorry can't remember her name :confused: ), Rhonda (Gydell's friend), and of course - Brent...who is more adorable in person that in the pic.

Will post these pics tomorrow too.

Nan - have been thinking about Sierra all weekend...how is she doing?

Kathe - how's Serenity? Good luck w/ working 6 days/week *ugh*

[nskjerven]

Nanette, Cafe Press has the words only items, the link is on the website. That way we don't get in trouble with Disney, lol.

I think that Deb is going to try to make these at home.
Found this site with good prices on Tees
http://www.blankshirts.com/cat.asp?ct=T-Shirts&uid=1RA0M96CW23QWA2D39453.7705439815

PJ



We can't put it on cafepress because of tm rules. But John can do an iron on at home and it'll come out great. We did that with Mickey on our logo for our Halloween tees. We'll make you our official sponsor and give you a shirt too....we can make a total of 5, it's not a problem....it does say with/without a stateroom number, so it works for you too Nan. PM me your size and recommend a color.


ah yes I get it now..pm'ed ya Deb, whatever on the color is fine by me.

I've made those iron on tshirts for the kids in preschool before. One class Wilson had did Monet like works and I loved them so much that I did the tshirts for the class. Now I can't throw away that tshirt but it's toooooo small for Wil, and of course he doesn't want to wear preschool art work anymore either.

ok the Sees Candy is almost gone, so after that I better find a real diet treat. Any suggestions for chocolate fiends....

[MouseFaninQueue]

Our 21 yo daughter will be joining us on this cruise. Are there others on the board with children this age. She is worried she will be very bored during the trip

My 21 yo cousin will be joining us as well. She too is worried about being bored and an extra wheel on the cruise. So there we have 2.

[pjpoohbear]

Deb depends on which kind of transfers you use, I always use the transfers for dark-coloured fabric, the design comes out way nicer. Then you can work on any coloured t-shirts that make you smile.

Pj

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb - went to DTD today...took pics of the 2 sets of cuff links they have in stock right now....neither of them are Mickey heads. Both are a solid piece of metal w/ a Mickey imprinted on them. I don't think you'll like them, but will post them tomorrow (to tired to do it tonight).

I know stock can change, so I can continue to check.

I would do the same thing.....thanks for checking Monica. Prom time things will come out again. We can see what they have before we leave.

Thanks so much for checking it out.

[nskjerven]

On our other cruise we had some Diser friends that travelled with young adults who enjoyed the whole thing. I guess if you are a party type 21 year old it might be lame having lots of families with little kids around, but I was long ago that 21 year old and still enjoyed spending some time with my parents, my sisters and my sisters little kiddos.

[EllaEnchanted]

ah yes I get it now..pm'ed ya Deb, whatever on the color is fine by me.

I've made those iron on tshirts for the kids in preschool before. One class Wilson had did Monet like works and I loved them so much that I did the tshirts for the class. Now I can't throw away that tshirt but it's toooooo small for Wil, and of course he doesn't want to wear preschool art work anymore either.

ok the Sees Candy is almost gone, so after that I better find a real diet treat. Any suggestions for chocolate fiends....

I eat sugarless Klondike bars...only about 100 cals. and I'll eat one per day and pretend they're mickey bars. It works for me and satisfies my chocolate craving.

[nskjerven]

Nan - have been thinking about Sierra all weekend...how is she doing?


Monica,

Thanks for asking. All seems to be going in the right direction. She is having a bit of a time with formula. They have a special one for preemies, I guess they have a hard time with the milk digestion. She also has her days and nights mixed up...but that is just the regular part of having a baby.

I'll ask my cousin to send me a picture so you can see her. I saw them on her camera when we visited so it's been a while for me.

You truely have the best place to be able to meet and greet the crew before the trip. I picture us at the terminal and you'll will be introducing all of us to each other!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb depends on which kind of transfers you use, I always use the transfers for dark-coloured fabric, the design comes out way nicer. Then you can work on any coloured t-shirts that make you smile.

Pj

Oh Yea.....I have to tell John. I think they would look great on violet colored tees.....I don't want everything to be dis green or white.

Thanks for that insight Pj.

[LisaG520]

Deb they say 2lbs a week is the correct way to go so you are well on target. I think that is great.

:)

Ditto! Great job!

This is a strange question. I just tried to match up socks. I have 133 socks with no matches....(over months) I have no idea what happened to the other socks....but I have a hard time tossing these in the trash.

What do you guys do with piles of unmatched socks?

I buy identical socks in large quantities and when we get down towards the last of them I go buy another 3 dozen or so.



LisaG520.....remember when I was asking you who else was coming to Grills with us.....a single person, staying at your hotel, it was Angie GreatWhiteNorth....that's why I thought she was from Canada. OK now that I saw this and remembered, I feel better.

No we have not heard from her for a while. But that doesn't mean anything. We will know if she is coming or not when I send her a PM with questions for her to answer. You'll all be getting one eventually.

I guess it doesn't matter anymore about who is going to Grills, I think we have about 20 people. We'll have to call in advance and make sure we can get seated. We're going to have so much fun!

My friend Pat and her husband are staying at the Radisson too so they might join us for dinner as well.

Oh cool, just another single lady!! That should be so much fun!! Isn't she from Canada as well?

Six days a week of work is hard, but the extra in the paycheck is good!! :goodvibes I am so glad your back is better. :goodvibes I have never had back problems and I am so thankful!!

I have the night shift for Frank today, so I haven't seen him today. Yesterday, the doctor said he would be moved out of CVICCCU this morning at 5am. They changed their mind during the night and did not move him. But the have just now moved him...(just called the hospital).

Yes, they did bring him out of the coma in time for our date....such that it was (Redskins lost). They gave him morphine for his pain after the first quarter and the nurse said it would knock him out.....NOPE.....he stayed awake for the entire game!!

If he stays on this track...he will be transfered back to the other hospital on Thursday. Then it will be back on the Rehab track.

Thats great news!

[EllaEnchanted]

Met w/ Gydell and her family today for breakfast at Kona Cafe....there was Bill (her hubby), her daughter (sorry can't remember her name :confused: ), Rhonda (Gydell's friend), and of course - Brent...who is more adorable in person that in the pic.

Will post these pics tomorrow too.

Nan - have been thinking about Sierra all weekend...how is she doing?

Kathe - how's Serenity? Good luck w/ working 6 days/week *ugh*

The Ambassador meets and greets again!

[sandiedvc]

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$800 isn't much, but better than the 1% rewards on Disney Visa! Hope this helps someone. Unfortunately we had to pay off the cruise when we booked it with DVC and we have already paid for the airfare! Wonder if we could prepay excursions?

---- Kathy

[EllaEnchanted]

Ditto! Great job!



I buy identical socks in large quantities and when we get down towards the last of them I go buy another 3 dozen or so.



My friend Pat and her husband are staying at the Radisson too so they might join us for dinner as well.

Pat and Charlie right??? That makes about 22....the more the merrier.





pirate:

[EllaEnchanted]

For those paying off cruises, hotels and etc--
From the Discover Card website:

5% Cashback Bonus* on ALL:
Airlines
Cruises
Hotels
Car Rentals


Travel whenever you wish throughout the whole year. Just pay for your trip January through March and get 5% Cashback Bonus on up to $800 in travel purchases.

* Sign up to earn 5% Cashback Bonus on purchases made on airline tickets, hotel rooms, cruises, and car rentals from 1/1/08 (or the date on which you sign up, whichever is later) through 3/31/08, subject to a cap of $800 in purchases. These purchases must post to your account between 1/1/08 and 3/31/08. Allow up to 5 weeks for this reward to be added to your Cashback Bonus account. You will continue to earn a Cashback Bonus of up to 1% on all other purchases. Only Discover More Cardmembers are eligible to participate in this program. See Cashback Bonus Terms and Conditions for further details.

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$800 isn't much, but better than the 1% rewards on Disney Visa! Hope this helps someone. Unfortunately we had to pay off the cruise when we booked it with DVC and we have already paid for the airfare! Wonder if we could prepay excursions?

---- Kathy

Hi Kathy, don't know about prepaying excursions, but I know you can prepay all gratuities.

[nskjerven]

Lisa Calmom:

Trying to pm you but your pm box is full!!!!

Nan

[EllaEnchanted]

Lisa Calmom:

Trying to pm you but your pm box is full!!!!

Nan

Nan, she's in Hawaii right now. Maybe wait until she gets back and then try to post and tell her again. Just a suggestion. Don't know if she's able to read these currently.

[pjpoohbear]

Ok there are lots of options on the Cafepress site, but if you want another items, V can add it to the shop, maybe, I am not sure if there is a limit on the number of items allowed.

Anyone can go to the website and grab a graphic, on the Graphics page, and do a Cafepress Custom item. There is two light item designs, a small item design and a dark item design.

Have fun.

Pj

[Tigger1221]

Oh, I saw those on TV yesterday and was going to check out the web site today....maybe I should wait and see how you like yours....hehe.

SEA LION ENCOUNTER.... OK, that's three of us interested. As soon as we can see excursion times, we should coordinate our bookings. :thumbsup2

Holly, I so proud of you for taking the no cable step to save money. It's something I've considered doing too. I've realized while my laptap has been sick that I can STILL get on the DIS when I need to. I may go ahead and do it too....AFTER payup date and the 90 day booking window that is......

.....back to page 2817.....
Sounds good! Everything is better with friends.

no.....I don't want to bring them bad luck. The skins were doing well until I came into the room!

John really wants to do Gasparilla, which is the weekend we are supposed to host the DCL party. I haven't heard back from them if I can change the date or not. My dad is doing the race and then there is a big pirate invasion. It's pretty cool but not something I am dying to do!

I think you can do it whenever you want. They just prefer it closer to the 26th.

I see we're getting closer to the cruise pay date and booking of excursions, spas, palos and everyone has questions. I'm also getting asked a lot of questions in the PMs that I'm getting back. I can't possibly answer each one individually so I'm doing the next best thing......I'm posting where to find all the info that you seek on this board.....go to:

1. Page one here
2. Two websites - PM pjphoobear to get access

All that information is laid out so that you can find it. We knew that we overchatted and wouldn't be able to find anything, so PJ created our website. Go there for all the information that you need.

I hope this helps, I hope you're all reading these posts and I hope you understand why I just don't have the opportunity to answer each of you individually.....I'm right in the middle of a big project and that would side track me and take up all of my time and I wouldn't get the project done. Please forgive.



You are doing a great job!!! If you need help on anything let me know.
Great job on the weight loss and no smoking.

[sandiedvc]

These are the cutest design and I probably have the stupidest question ever.... But I will ask it anyway.

The design on the front page of the SOT website has thieves spelled one way and the design on the cafepress has theives spelled another way. Which way is the way that the design will actually be printed and is there an inside joke that I missed in the 2000 pages I haven't read yet???

Thanks for helping a newbie,
Kathy

[pjpoohbear]

Opps, V, I guess the Cafepress shop hasn't been fixed yet, eh? V, you can grab the corrected graphics off the site.

For now, go grab the graphic from the website's grahic page, double click on the logo (those with out characters) you like, then download to your computer. Head to Cafepress and choose to do a Custom item(s). Use the downloaded graphic. I am doing that with a dark shirt.

There are those DISer who are very early planners and will have the first edition Tees with the old spelling, lol. You know who you are!

Pj

[EllaEnchanted]

These are the cutest design and I probably have the stupidest question ever.... But I will ask it anyway.

The design on the front page of the SOT website has thieves spelled one way and the design on the cafepress has theives spelled another way. Which way is the way that the design will actually be printed and is there an inside joke that I missed in the 2000 pages I haven't read yet???

Thanks for helping a newbie,
Kathy

Kathy....:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: this just cracks me up....no there is no secret handshake or inside joke......it's just a typo. The shirt is corrected so go ahead and order.

[sandiedvc]

Thanks PJ! I thought that maybe those cafepress shirts were supposed to be the rare misprinted ones--- like the beanie babies with the wrong hang tags. I was sure that there was a story behind it!

[Tigger1221]

Update on my grandmother:

She is doing ok, can't remember alot! She was very happy and surprised to see us. We visited for about an hour before I had to go to work. I found out my cousin got married and had a kid!:scared1: My dad and I aren't very close so I haven't seen his side of the family in 2 years. I LOVE everyone up there and going there brought back many fun memories of my childhood. They were cleaning out her attic and she had kept all our toys.(My dad took me over there on his days with me when I was little. My dad left when I got there and didn't come back until after I left. He called an apologized and we are going to take mamaw out to eat next Friday.

My greatgrandmother is not doing well though! She is 93 and they are waiting on her to go on. They called with and update for my grandmother while I was there and she started crying and saying how much she loves her mom. It was very sad:sad1:

Ok I though of Deb while I was there today. Most everyone up there has always smoked and today only one cousin was. It gave me a horrible headache and made me wonder if that is why mamaw is so sick. (she never smoked but was always around it).

Ok sorry for the long story!:sad2:

[pjpoohbear]

Deb it isn't correct, they would be printed exactly as they are shown on the group Cafepress shop. V, is going to fix that and let us know when it is ready.

For now do a "make your own stuff" item with a logo from our website.

Pj

[sandiedvc]

Maybe it will be a status thing to have the old spelling...

the oldtimers will be able to know who they are... much like a 3 mountain design on a DVC shirt!:rotfl:

---Kathy

[pjpoohbear]

Jill,

Sounds like some good stuff happened today, along with some insight and hope for rebuilt relationships.

Pj

[Tigger1221]

Jill, How did your visit with your grandmother go:goodvibes I hope you were able to have a nice visit. It's hard when loved ones are sick, isn't it:hug:

Thank you for your feedback on the zip line. Great pic:thumbsup2 Do you think this would be hard for someone who has some issues with back pain? That is my concern. I really want to do this, but have had a lot of back pain in the last couple of months. I'm feeling much better, but it comes and goes. Normally I'm pretty active, all summer, early fall I walked 30 to 90 min a day. Not rugged exercise but up and down hill somewhat:confused3

Kathe

DH and I both don't think it caused back pain. However you will have a terrible wedgie. It is almost like sitting in a swing and gliding down. You sit and lean back and use your back hand to slow down when you get near the platform. The harness really cradles you. It is amazing we are doing is in Cabo San Lucas.

:grouphug: Thank you. I wish so much that I could help take away the pain this family is feeling:sad1: Micah's older brother is having a very hard time too. He is 9 yrs old, old enough to begin to realize what Micah is battling, plus he has lost, at least temporarily, his playmate. The two loved to play together, but Micah is just too sick right now.

Prayers for Micah and his family. I too am praying he has a miracle:grouphug:

Seeing as how there are "just a few" OCD'ers in this thread, thought I might get some feedback on our choices of excursions.

This is only our second cruise and the last one was just the 4 day cruise to Nassau and CC. In Nassau we jsut walked to the Pirate Museum and took a water taxi over to Atlantis, so this will be our first go at actual excursions.

This is our current picks for excursions:

Aruba - Sea & See Island Tour
Acapulco - Acapulco Highlights, shopping and Cliff divers
Puerta Vallarta - Las Caletas Hideaway
Cabo San Lucas - Coastal hilights Tour

Anyone know anything about any of these?

Also, is there a difference between booking with DCL or booking with a different tour company? Are there pros and cons for both?

Also, does anyone know if you change your mind on that day what, if any, are the penalties? I ask, because we have picked excursions that are good for all 4 of us. But if the girls want to stay in the Clubs, then there are things that my wife and I would rather do for excursions. Unfortunately, we don't know how the girls will like the clubs. Last cruise my eldest was hit and miss.
Aruba - Sea & See Island Tour
Acapulco - Acapulco Highlights, shopping and Cliff divers

We are doing these too. As for booking with DCL. If you book with DCL and the excursion runs over the boat will wait on you. We feel it is better to book with Disney and not leave it to chance. However this is only our second cruise. People who have cruised more or have know the areas book seperatly and save$$$. Just remember to head back to the boat only.


Our 21 yo daughter will be joining us on this cruise. Are there others on the board with children this age. She is worried she will be very bored during the trip

Dh and I will be 24. This will be our second cruise. We have no kids and LOVE DCL. I was having to drag DH off the boat last time!:dance3:

[nskjerven]

Nan, she's in Hawaii right now. Maybe wait until she gets back and then try to post and tell her again. Just a suggestion. Don't know if she's able to read these currently.

Thanks Deb, I remembered that she was in Hawaii, but forgot that she probably wouldn't see my message admist our chatter....I'll try her again next week. :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

Jill, I got your PM with info for you and DH....thanks for sending that.

[MrsMork]

I weighed myself after almost one week of no smoking today and I only lost 2 lbs. I usually lose 5-6 lbs. each week. I didn't do anything different with the diet program. So I have to attribute it to stopping smoking....it changed my metabolism and slowed it down since smoking increases your metabolism as a stimulant. It's good that I didn't gain but that's not a big loss in a week. So far I have lost 34 lbs in 3 months and went down 2 sizes. I need to go down 2 more sizes in the next 4 months. I would have done it with the weight loss while smoking, I'm concerned about the weight loss without smoking, since it's now decreasing....will I still make it?

This is the smoking Deb making excuses. :mad: You LOST 2 lbs. You will keep losing even if it is a bit slower. You can do both. :hug:

[MrsMork]

This is a strange question. I just tried to match up socks. I have 133 socks with no matches....(over months) I have no idea what happened to the other socks....but I have a hard time tossing these in the trash.

What do you guys do with piles of unmatched socks?

Just throw them out. Eventually you will move and you will have to just do it! ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

This is the smoking Deb making excuses. :mad: You LOST 2 lbs. You will keep losing even if it is a bit slower. You can do both. :hug:

Yes, Angie....I know it's good but slower. I don't want it to be slower so I'll have to get more active. No excuses, just need to do more.

[EllaEnchanted]

Just throw them out. Eventually you will move and you will have to just do it! ;)

How did your decluttering weekend go Angie, did you get a lot done?

[disneylover5]

anybody watch the Roger Clemens interview on 60 minutes? do you believe him?

I watched this with Frank tonight. I hate to admit this (and my DH says i am crazy) but I believe him. I guess he jut wants to get into the Hall......

Our 21 yo daughter will be joining us on this cruise. Are there others on the board with children this age. She is worried she will be very bored during the trip

My 19 year old son and I are cruising together. One of his friends (20 years old) may be coming with us. Daniel loves DCL....I bet your daughter has an awesome time!!

My 21 yo cousin will be joining us as well. She too is worried about being bored and an extra wheel on the cruise. So there we have 2.

More girls!!



I would do the same thing.....thanks for checking Monica. Prom time things will come out again. We can see what they have before we leave.

Thanks so much for checking it out.

Have you looked on ebay?

Just throw them out. Eventually you will move and you will have to just do it! ;)

I think I will do just that. I am sitting on my bed surrounded by 133 socks still all laid out on the bed!!!

[MrsMork]

I missed it - did he deny taking the steroids I assume - and if so, I don't think I believe him.



How did your decluttering weekend go Angie, did you get a lot done?

We took two loads to a storage place. One 10X15 is almost full of DD stuff and one 10X15 is about half full of our stuff. Tomorrow we have to finish up some declutter, clean the floors, paint the new door facing, and paint the bathroom ceiling that Dennis repaired on Friday. The realto has called twice this week (once on Thrus and once today) and said there was someone very interested. The first wanted to see pictures first and is looking for horse property. The realtor came up and took some photos Thursday----unannounced. :eek: Today he called and said another realtor had a client that is VERY (he emphasied very) interested and they wanted to come "sometime after two" and knew we were working on the house today, but really was wanting to see the property, not the house. I said "send 'em up". We are still waiting for them. :headache: So, our backs are sore, but we are getting there.

[MrsMork]

I did see most of the Clemens interview. He said "in this country now you are guilty until you can prove you are innocent." I agree with him on this. He also said those who know him do and will believe him and those who are saying guilty will continue to think that. I'm with Lisa though, I thought he was believable.:confused3

[LiserAnn]

Aruba - Sea & See Island Tour

Also, is there a difference between booking with DCL or booking with a different tour company? Are there pros and cons for both?

We're doing the Sea & See Island Tour in Aruba also! (DH, me, DS9 and DS6.)

The biggest pro of going with DCL is that if something happens to say the transportation and you can't get back to the ship in time for departure, they'll hold the ship for you. If you do a non DCL tour...you're outta luck! The biggest con of going with DCL is the price, of course...there's usually a big mark up. On our past cruise we did non DCL tours and were very happy, had no probs but because this is such a long cruise and I wouldn't want to be stuck off the boat, most of our choices will be DCL.

[granmaz]

Yes, I think so, thanks.

I just want the grumpy old Frank back!:goodvibes :goodvibes

You know I have not told you guys this, but Frank and my DMIL (passed away 2 years ago) took us on our first Disney cruise for Daniel's 13th birthday. It was August so I guess 5 years and 5 months ago. :goodvibes :goodvibes

I thank him often for that.....he says he can not believe the monster he created!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: You're forever grateful though aren't you?:rotfl:

Wish I was assigned to a stateroom too, but I'm still GTY as well. Not sure where I'll be, I did suggest the all-nighter on deck when we go through the Panama Canal, didn't realize at the time I'd be there all 15 nights though:eek:

Kathe
:rotfl: There's room in our lifeboat Kathe.



Come on with us Kathe....I'm sure there's room for one more in our life boat and my roomies won't mind. It's better than being on deck since it has a cover, you won't get wet in the rain.

How are you at remembering things.....Do you have many senior moments....just curious since it will help if we could remember where our lifeboat is when we have to leave for showers.



:lmao: I think!!!

Deb!!!!I accept your generous offer, quickly, before any one can object!Senior moments...hmmm....non that I can remember;)
Kathe

:rotfl2:

Hello All,
I have about umm say 2,000 posts to read to get up to speed here. :) I wanted to jump in here now that the holiday season is over I can start obsessing about the cruise. I am a single mom aged 32 bringing my daughter 9, and my son 4. I will catch up on the posts little by little but am hoping to get a little help here too. I am interested in a few things.

1. Fish mail I would like to give treats and get some too, so who do I need to speak with?
2. Champagne Girls I saw who to pm for that so I shall
3. dis meets- any in my area? California Bay Area
4. Custom clothes can I get pm's with ebay sellers info for real cute kids clothes or dis members who sew for profit
5. My daughter is a Junior Girl Scout, any other scouts onboard, maybe work on a badge while cruising?
6. Anything else special? any groups, meeting events, stuff to buy, whatever I am game!!! PM me or post here and I will reply asap.

Thanks to any and everyone in advance. I know my post will be off the radar in an hour seeing how often you all post but I will keep up to date with all new posts and try to read all the old ones for info too. Oh and me my name is really hard to spell and say sooo the phonetic pronunciation is easier........ Mar-Asia. :thanks:

Welcome.:)

Once again, thank you to everyone for all of your prayers:goodvibes
Micah has completed his first 5 day session of chemo, he was pretty sick, so had to stay a couple of extra days in the hospital, but is home now. He has one dose of chemo this week, and one dose next week, only has to be at the hospital for a half day for these. Then he'll start all over again. It will be 3 week cycles like this for quite some time. When he gets to week 20, then he will receive radiation on his lungs and liver. His liver was cancer free when he received his surgery, two weeks later they detected a tumour, so they are saying the cancer is quite aggressive:sad1: Hopefully the chemo will do what it is hoped to do, and the radiation too. Micah isn't eating at the moment, but he is drinking fluids. :grouphug:
Kathe

:grouphug: to Micah, his family, and all involved in this heartbreaking situation. I will keep praying.

[granmaz]

Lifeboat Crew....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/6437fa30.jpg

Oooh, I like it!



I think it's awesome and I'm going to get John to make up the shirts. Ladies what color should we go with? PM me sizes and we'll get working on them.

Thank you, thank you, thank you PJ.....a great job as usual.

Not too worried about colour - my problem is size and style. I look better in a v neck, but there aren't many around. At the moment I bet I need an XL, but I would like it to be a S by then!!!!!!!:lmao: I will have a look at size comparisons for US/UK. I think if I were a 16 here that would be a 14 there, but will look and see. Also, if I want to wear it at the end of the cruise it probably would have to be a size bigger!!!:lmao:

Just throw them out. Eventually you will move and you will have to just do it! ;)

You throw them out and that is the time you find all the lost ones!!!!:rotfl:


My 19 year old son and I are cruising together. One of his friends (20 years old) may be coming with us. Daniel loves DCL....I bet your daughter has an awesome time!!



More girls.


Now are these two statements linked by any chance?:)

[been2marceline]

When my car hits a landmark like this one, I always honk the horn really loud!!

So much fun!!

Does it play "When You Wish Upon a Star"?:rolleyes1

Karen

[krdisneybound]

can't believe so many of you are waiting for staterooms still.

that seems quite odd

[lillygator]

Hello All,
I have about umm say 2,000 posts to read to get up to speed here. :) I wanted to jump in here now that the holiday season is over I can start obsessing about the cruise. I am a single mom aged 32 bringing my daughter 9, and my son 4. I will catch up on the posts little by little but am hoping to get a little help here too. I am interested in a few things.

1. Fish mail I would like to give treats and get some too, so who do I need to speak with?
2. Champagne Girls I saw who to pm for that so I shall
3. dis meets- any in my area? California Bay Area
4. Custom clothes can I get pm's with ebay sellers info for real cute kids clothes or dis members who sew for profit
5. My daughter is a Junior Girl Scout, any other scouts onboard, maybe work on a badge while cruising?
6. Anything else special? any groups, meeting events, stuff to buy, whatever I am game!!! PM me or post here and I will reply asap.

Thanks to any and everyone in advance. I know my post will be off the radar in an hour seeing how often you all post but I will keep up to date with all new posts and try to read all the old ones for info too. Oh and me my name is really hard to spell and say sooo the phonetic pronunciation is easier........ Mar-Asia. :thanks:
Welcome!! As far as cute clothes....I just go to Ebay and put in words like boutique disney, custom disney, etc and that is where I find most of ours.

Opps, V, I guess the Cafepress shop hasn't been fixed yet, eh? V, you can grab the corrected graphics off the site.

For now, go grab the graphic from the website's grahic page, double click on the logo (those with out characters) you like, then download to your computer. Head to Cafepress and choose to do a Custom item(s). Use the downloaded graphic. I am doing that with a dark shirt.

There are those DISer who are very early planners and will have the first edition Tees with the old spelling, lol. You know who you are!

Pj
I'll try and this tonight.

Update on my grandmother:

She is doing ok, can't remember alot! She was very happy and surprised to see us. We visited for about an hour before I had to go to work. I found out my cousin got married and had a kid!:scared1: My dad and I aren't very close so I haven't seen his side of the family in 2 years. I LOVE everyone up there and going there brought back many fun memories of my childhood. They were cleaning out her attic and she had kept all our toys.(My dad took me over there on his days with me when I was little. My dad left when I got there and didn't come back until after I left. He called an apologized and we are going to take mamaw out to eat next Friday.

My greatgrandmother is not doing well though! She is 93 and they are waiting on her to go on. They called with and update for my grandmother while I was there and she started crying and saying how much she loves her mom. It was very sad:sad1:

Ok I though of Deb while I was there today. Most everyone up there has always smoked and today only one cousin was. It gave me a horrible headache and made me wonder if that is why mamaw is so sick. (she never smoked but was always around it).

Ok sorry for the long story!:sad2:
glad you got a chance to visit withyour Grandma!

I did see most of the Clemens interview. He said "in this country now you are guilty until you can prove you are innocent." I agree with him on this. He also said those who know him do and will believe him and those who are saying guilty will continue to think that. I'm with Lisa though, I thought he was believable.:confused3
We turned it off before it was over - did see the part where he said he was injected with B12 and something else, regardless of what he said how many pitchers his age have still been around pitching? That is what makes me think he had to be doing something.

[HollyTyler]

Here is a picture of the Zip Line:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c76/JillGlass/HoneymoonCruise1452.jpg

Deb- I will PM you soon. Thanks for all you are doing!

OOOOOHHH!!!!! I WANNA DO THAT! :yay: :yay:

[mishoe01]

Good morning!

Guess what---I FINALLY have my dresser!! (remember I bought this at Ikea in NOVEMBER!!??). Will came over yesterday (after my yummy and fun/laughter filled breakfast w/ Gydell & gang) and helped me....I now have drawers! WOO HOO! :rotfl: I know...it doesn't take much to make me happy!

Hope everyone is having a good morning....me - I need to go get another cup of coffee! :surfweb:

[HollyTyler]

Trying to catch up with you all while I'm at work. :rotfl:

Good morning/afternoon everybody! :goodvibes

[granmaz]

Good morning!

Guess what---I FINALLY have my dresser!! (remember I bought this at Ikea in NOVEMBER!!??). Will came over yesterday (after my yummy and fun/laughter filled breakfast w/ Gydell & gang) and helped me....I now have drawers! WOO HOO! :rotfl: I know...it doesn't take much to make me happy!

Hope everyone is having a good morning....me - I need to go get another cup of coffee! :surfweb:

Now you need to go shopping to fill the drawers!!!;)

Trying to catch up with you all while I'm at work. :rotfl:

Good morning/afternoon everybody! :goodvibes

Good morning Holly. Yes, it is almost tea time here!

[HollyTyler]

Aloha! Can't catch up yet, so doing another drive-by post. We are at the Westin in Maui and just love it. A beautiful ocean view from our room, music playing outside. We will celebrate our 15th anniversary on Wed, maybe going to a French restaurant. Tomorrow, we have tickets to catch the Mercedes Benz Golf Tournament but AFTER we have champagne brunch at the Maui Prince. I will make a toast to our champagne gals!! We miss the boys terribly, but so need this rest. Watching Michael Clayton now with George Clooney...love him! Nite all, Lisa
Sounds LOVELY! Enjoy every second of your alone time because I know you don't get much of that. :goodvibes

[scottishwee35]

Trying to catch up with you all while I'm at work. :rotfl:

Good morning/afternoon everybody! :goodvibes


Hello Hollytyler

Got the photos of Fire Engine, will put it later today.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[scottishwee35]

OOOOOHHH!!!!! I WANNA DO THAT! :yay: :yay:

ME - NOOOOOO :scared1:

BUT MY HUSBAND WOULD LOVE TO DO IT:upsidedow

Scottishwee35

[HollyTyler]

Today I paid the full balance :cool1:

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2
:yay: :yay: :yay:
YIPPEE!!!! Great job!

[lillygator]

I would love to do the zip line as well....but with the girls we can't. Maybe when they are older.

[lillygator]

The charcters at the Character meals 17:42 3-Jan-08
2008 DDP snack changes? 18:19 6-Jan-08
The 2008 American Idol Thread..... 03:29 7-Jan-08
The difference between the 2 versions of Mission Space? 03:36 7-Jan-08
The New American Gladiators.... 02:24 7-Jan-08


and how are these threads related to ours? (it's what is showing up in our related threads box)

[granmaz]

The charcters at the Character meals 17:42 3-Jan-08
2008 DDP snack changes? 18:19 6-Jan-08
The 2008 American Idol Thread..... 03:29 7-Jan-08
The difference between the 2 versions of Mission Space? 03:36 7-Jan-08
The New American Gladiators.... 02:24 7-Jan-08


and how are these threads related to ours? (it's what is showing up in our related threads box)

Went on a couple to see if I could work that out, but there is no connection . Well maybe the fact that some of us are going to DL after the cruise!!!:confused3 :rotfl:

V. Did you have any ideas for things to put in one of Shirley's baskets for a man? I could get a whole load of Grumpy stuff I suppose!!!:lmao:

[granmaz]

I wondered about a t shirt or towel, disposable underwater camera, gummy sweets, some cider......then I am out of ideas! He did have a little something going with Goofy at LTT in November though.

[granmaz]

can't believe so many of you are waiting for staterooms still.

that seems quite odd

I think they don't always allocate the GTY rooms till a month or so before the cruise. It is just strange that some people have been allocated.

Anyway, we are getting our lifeboat very comfortable.:lmao:

[MrsMork]

V. Did you have any ideas for things to put in one of Shirley's baskets for a man? I could get a whole load of Grumpy stuff I suppose!!!:lmao:

15 days on the Magic should change any Grumpy to Happy! ;) :lmao:

[lillygator]

binoculars? sunscreen, nuts, beer/wine, disposable cameras, sunglasses, beach bag, etc

[HollyTyler]

Yesterday I noticed our cars odometer is close to hitting 100,000 and I thought to myself - we're going to get a pirate: tomorrow.

Am I spending too much time on the Dis?
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[lillygator]

wonder if those in GTY rooms are all the same category?

[granmaz]

15 days on the Magic should change any Grumpy to Happy! ;) :lmao:

Well I sure hope so!!!:lmao:

binoculars? sunscreen, nuts, beer/wine, disposable cameras, sunglasses, beach bag, etc

Good ideas.
wonder if those in GTY rooms are all the same category?
I wondered that too.

[EllaEnchanted]

wonder if those in GTY rooms are all the same category?

I think we're all in GTY 5 or 6.....I was a 5 and requested a change to 6 and now I'm still a GTY but now I'm 6 not 5. Now I'm requesting 5th floor aft and I'm still not getting assigned.

[HollyTyler]

I weighed myself after almost one week of no smoking today and I only lost 2 lbs. I usually lose 5-6 lbs. each week. I didn't do anything different with the diet program. So I have to attribute it to stopping smoking....it changed my metabolism and slowed it down since smoking increases your metabolism as a stimulant. It's good that I didn't gain but that's not a big loss in a week. So far I have lost 34 lbs in 3 months and went down 2 sizes. I need to go down 2 more sizes in the next 4 months. I would have done it with the weight loss while smoking, I'm concerned about the weight loss without smoking, since it's now decreasing....will I still make it?
Since I'm still 10 pages behind, I'm sure somebody's already responded, but I just wanted to throw in a bit of extra encouragement. :goodvibes Deb, you'll still make it! I'm sure your metabolism will readjust and you'll be back on track. You're doing such a great job already! 34 pounds.....WOOHOO! And....GREAT JOB on the continued nonsmoking! :yay:

[krdisneybound]

for those of you that are waiting on a room assignment, have you paid in full or still have a balance to pay.

perhaps if paid, the room assignment would be made at that time??? just trying to think about the non-assignments and some of the options.

[HollyTyler]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and he is smitten!
Well, I'm not sure I'd go that far, but he definitely is interested in seeing if the connection is still there! He sure is eager! :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

I don't care if I don't get assigned now because I like my tee shirt that PJ designed. Great Job PJ.....I really really love it!

Lifeboat Crew....you know who you are....I ordered some XXL violet tees from the site that PJ found.....blankshirts.....they were so very inexpensive. I thought I might place another order when Gydell and Kathe get back to me about their sizes. If we have some extras, maybe we can give them to our DHs....I know John would love to have one.....In fact, he has been asking me what about the husbands, where do they get to sleep if all the girls have a lifeboat? I think they will probably have to get a lifeboat of their own because we can't fit them in ours. So they can have a shirt too.

[HollyTyler]

This is a strange question. I just tried to match up socks. I have 133 socks with no matches....(over months) I have no idea what happened to the other socks....but I have a hard time tossing these in the trash.

What do you guys do with piles of unmatched socks?
I hold onto them for a couple weeks to see if they turn up. Quite often, they never even made it to the dirty laundry pile because they got lost in Tyler's room, or got shoved under my bed somehow. :rotfl: I figure if they haven't turned up in a couple weeks, it's not worth holding onto the others and I just toss them. :goodvibes

[granmaz]

for those of you that are waiting on a room assignment, have you paid in full or still have a balance to pay.

perhaps if paid, the room assignment would be made at that time??? just trying to think about the non-assignments and some of the options.

We paid up last week and I did wonder if that meant they would allocate, but they haven't yet anyway!!!

I don't care if I don't get assigned now because I like my tee shirt that PJ designed. Great Job PJ.....I really really love it!

Lifeboat Crew....you know who you are....I ordered some XXL violet tees from the site that PJ found.....blankshirts.....they were so very inexpensive. I thought I might place another order when Gydell and Kathe get back to me about their sizes. If we have some extras, maybe we can give them to our DHs....I know John would love to have one.....In fact, he has been asking me what about the husbands, where do they get to sleep if all the girls have a lifeboat? I think they will probably have to get a lifeboat of their own because we can't fit them in ours. So they can have a shirt too.



Anyway we want a nice girly lifeboat don't we? No snoring men either!

[EllaEnchanted]

Since I'm still 10 pages behind, I'm sure somebody's already responded, but I just wanted to throw in a bit of extra encouragement. :goodvibes Deb, you'll still make it! I'm sure your metabolism will readjust and you'll be back on track. You're doing such a great job already! 34 pounds.....WOOHOO! And....GREAT JOB on the continued nonsmoking! :yay:

Thanks Holly....I sure hope you're right or I'm going to have to do a lot of tondues and pliets....balletspeak....I'll get there no matter what I have to do!

BTW, today marks our one week of no smoking. I think we'll pop a bottle of champagne tonight to celebrate! After all, I am a champagne girl!

[krdisneybound]

We paid up last week and I did wonder if that meant they would allocate, but they haven't yet anyway!!!


Anyway we want a nice girly lifeboat don't we? No snoring men either!


as long as it is not the lifeboat by the secret porthole rooms. we don't want anyone spying on you :rotfl2:

[lillygator]

well, maybe they are going to promote the cruise a bit more and have certain categories at attractive prices and then those in gty status may get bumped up!

[lillygator]

what is everyone serving up for the big game tonight?

[granmaz]

Thanks Holly....I sure hope you're right or I'm going to have to do a lot of tondues and pliets....balletspeak....I'll get there no matter what I have to do!

BTW, today marks our one week of no smoking. I think we'll pop a bottle of champagne tonight to celebrate! After all, I am a champagne girl!

You deserve a glass or two!!!:thumbsup2

as long as it is not the lifeboat by the secret porthole rooms. we don't want anyone spying on you :rotfl2:

:scared1:

well, maybe they are going to promote the cruise a bit more and have certain categories at attractive prices and then those in gty status may get bumped up!

Well we can live in hope!!!:lmao:

[HollyTyler]

Hello All,
I have about umm say 2,000 posts to read to get up to speed here. :) I wanted to jump in here now that the holiday season is over I can start obsessing about the cruise. I am a single mom aged 32 bringing my daughter 9, and my son 4. I will catch up on the posts little by little but am hoping to get a little help here too. I am interested in a few things.

1. Fish mail I would like to give treats and get some too, so who do I need to speak with?
2. Champagne Girls I saw who to pm for that so I shall
3. dis meets- any in my area? California Bay Area
4. Custom clothes can I get pm's with ebay sellers info for real cute kids clothes or dis members who sew for profit
5. My daughter is a Junior Girl Scout, any other scouts onboard, maybe work on a badge while cruising?
6. Anything else special? any groups, meeting events, stuff to buy, whatever I am game!!! PM me or post here and I will reply asap.

Thanks to any and everyone in advance. I know my post will be off the radar in an hour seeing how often you all post but I will keep up to date with all new posts and try to read all the old ones for info too. Oh and me my name is really hard to spell and say sooo the phonetic pronunciation is easier........ Mar-Asia. :thanks:
WELCOME! :goodvibes I'm sure somebody else has answered all your questions by now, since I'm a bit behind here. ;) So I'll just introduce myself: I'm Holly, single mom like you, age 37, and will be travelling with my son Tyler, age 5. :woohoo:

[Jhalkias]

binoculars? sunscreen, nuts, beer/wine, disposable cameras, sunglasses, beach bag, etc

How about one of Gydel's ties? I could mention other fun things, but think I am in the minority here.

for those of you that are waiting on a room assignment, have you paid in full or still have a balance to pay.

perhaps if paid, the room assignment would be made at that time??? just trying to think about the non-assignments and some of the options.

Not paid in full yet, but have a room assignment.

Myth Busted.

what is everyone serving up for the big game tonight?

Buckeyes!

http://www.harrylondon.com/images/products/detail/buckeyes-5oz-box.jpg

[lillygator]

should have known!!

Hopefully I can get the girls to bed and settled in early tonight. They were bears getting up this morning, truth be told, so was I!

[HollyTyler]

I eat sugarless Klondike bars...only about 100 cals. and I'll eat one per day and pretend they're mickey bars. It works for me and satisfies my chocolate craving.
Oooh, Deb, I love that idea! :goodvibes

[lillygator]

I guess since the pay up date is almost here....it's making it seem like the cruise is almost here!

[lillygator]

after I get my entries posted I am going to run across the street to Walgreens for my passport photo and then back the other way to the county offices to apply for it!

[pjpoohbear]

I don't care if I don't get assigned now because I like my tee shirt that PJ designed. Great Job PJ.....I really really love it!

Lifeboat Crew....you know who you are....I ordered some XXL violet tees from the site that PJ found.....blankshirts.....they were so very inexpensive. I thought I might place another order when Gydell and Kathe get back to me about their sizes. If we have some extras, maybe we can give them to our DHs....I know John would love to have one.....In fact, he has been asking me what about the husbands, where do they get to sleep if all the girls have a lifeboat? I think they will probably have to get a lifeboat of their own because we can't fit them in ours. So they can have a shirt too.

I could a male design, or you could use a navy for the boys, would look very nice with their lavender ladies.:flower3:

We paid up last week and I did wonder if that meant they would allocate, but they haven't yet anyway!!!

Anyway we want a nice girly lifeboat don't we? No snoring men either!
I have heard some lady cutting down some fairly large trees, :scared1:

as long as it is not the lifeboat by the secret porthole rooms. we don't want anyone spying on you :rotfl2:

Or the other way around, lifeboat evening entertainment:rotfl: .


Pj

[pjpoohbear]

V, I have to go for passport photo this week as well. I am dying my hair slightly darker tonight and that will match the dark blond on my passport. Besides the dye always gives it a little bit more body.

Pj

[EllaEnchanted]

I could a male design, or you could use a navy for the boys, would look very nice with their lavender ladies.:flower3:

I like the idea of using navy blue to go with the lavendar ladies. It works for me!


I have heard some lady cutting down some fairly large trees, :scared1:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:



Or the other way around, lifeboat evening entertainment:rotfl: .

I like the evening entertainment.....it's better than the tv!:lmao: :lmao:




Pj

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[lillygator]

Hopefully they won't take too long to come back. We still have to get John's and the girls......

[granmaz]

I have heard some lady cutting down some fairly large trees, :scared1:


Pj

Me too, but I use ear plugs now so I'm ok!!

[Making_Memories]

Welcome!! As far as cute clothes....I just go to Ebay and put in words like boutique disney, custom disney, etc and that is where I find most of ours.

Well I usually do that but it is slim pickings in my daughters size right now for any custom clothes. I guess the ladies who sew were busy with the holidays? :confused: Once I see some things we like pop up I will be a shoppin LOL.
WELCOME! :goodvibes I'm sure somebody else has answered all your questions by now, since I'm a bit behind here. ;) So I'll just introduce myself: I'm Holly, single mom like you, age 37, and will be travelling with my son Tyler, age 5. :woohoo:

Hey Holly nice to see a few others traveling like us. My son is 4 and wont be 5 til August. I may try to see if he will go into the club for a bit but since his sister is 9 I am not real sure about leaving him alone. I know it seems silly he is some what a big boy but he does not go to daycare or preschool yet so he is not used to being "left" yet, plus I miss him when he is away. Actually thinking about seeing if I can convince someone to come along to act as a nanny for when I need some me time!

[HollyTyler]

Hello Hollytyler

Got the photos of Fire Engine, will put it later today.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2
Ooooh! Wonderful! Of course, at the rate I'm going, I probably won't see them until tomorrow. Darned work keeps getting in the way! :rotfl:

[lillygator]

Well I usually do that but it is slim pickings in my daughters size right now for any custom clothes. I guess the ladies who sew were busy with the holidays? :confused: Once I see some things we like pop up I will be a shoppin LOL.


Hey Holly nice to see a few others traveling like us. My son is 4 and wont be 5 til August. I may try to see if he will go into the club for a bit but since his sister is 9 I am not real sure about leaving him alone. I know it seems silly he is some what a big boy but he does not go to daycare or preschool yet so he is not used to being "left" yet, plus I miss him when he is away. Actually thinking about seeing if I can convince someone to come along to act as a nanny for when I need some me time!

what size is your daughter? Usually if I see something I like, I email the seller and ask for various sizes and then on ordering two what kind of discounts they offer.
What kind of things are you looking for?

[lillygator]

well, walked over to Walgreens and their kiosk is down for passport photos!

And what do I see while I am there....PEDEGG for $9.99. I am now trying to call the company to cancel my order but of course, it only rings busy.

[lillygator]

trying to come up with some new food items for tonight. John wants wings.....

[fourmcds]

ZIP LINE

Does anyone have a feeling if this is better in Cabo or PV? I did a search for reviews and couldn't find any....Tigger1221, which one did you do?

[pjpoohbear]

V, the shipping on the pedegg to Canada is 19.99, lol. Thought about then said no, nice to know if I get over the boarder to Walgreens I can keep an eye out for it.

Pj

[lillygator]

VELVEETA Zesty Chili Dip

4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 can (15 oz.) chili with beans
MIX all ingredients in 2-qt. microwaveable bowl.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min. Stir until well blended.

SERVE with tortilla chips or assorted cut-up vegetables.

[lillygator]

I can't get though to their customer service line. My card hasn't been charged yet, so you would think I would be able to cancel.

[lillygator]

wow - 3pm already! Almost quitting time!

[fourmcds]

VELVEETA Zesty Chili Dip

4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 can (15 oz.) chili with beans
MIX all ingredients in 2-qt. microwaveable bowl.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min. Stir until well blended.

SERVE with tortilla chips or assorted cut-up vegetables.

V...here is our favorite chip dip:

cook Jimmy Dean HOT sausage
add 1 block cream cheese and cook until cream cheese is mixed through
add 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chili's drained and mix together.
serve hot

makes a great slightly spicy chip dip.....

[Jhalkias]

Hopefully they won't take too long to come back. We still have to get John's and the girls......

Get on the stick girl!

If you think Amy is going to leave you guys behind because of no passport, you have another think coming!

(We have had ours for a couple of months!)

[granmaz]

We can get a Pedegg on Ebay for $9.99 - P&P $39.99!!!!:lmao:

[ibouncetoo]

Still doing my lunchtime catch up.



We went on a Disney cruise in November 2006 for my daughter's birthday. We are big time Disney freaks and have annual passes to Disneyland and go very often.

.

Welcome! Were you on the Double Dip in 06? Your user name seems familiar to me.......

Lifeboat Crew....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/6437fa30.jpg

Oh, this is too cute. I just got off the DCL site to discover I am still homeless too.

Our 21 yo daughter will be joining us on this cruise. Are there others on the board with children this age. She is worried she will be very bored during the trip

Well, most of us 50+ plan on behaving as if we are 21! :banana: :dance3: :drinking1

[granmaz]

Still doing my lunchtime catch up.



Oh, this is too cute. I just got off the DCL site to descover I am still homeless too.

There are only 4 of us in the lifeboat so we could all squeeze up and make room for another friendly homeless cruiser!!:lmao:

[Making_Memories]

what size is your daughter? Usually if I see something I like, I email the seller and ask for various sizes and then on ordering two what kind of discounts they offer.
What kind of things are you looking for?

My daughter just turned 9 and wears a 8 in bottoms and a 8 or 10 top usually. A little old for some of the foofoo outfits but she likes the twirly skirts and decopague jeans and shorts. I am a Disney nut and try to buy her outfits for when we go to Disneyland or stuff like the Hannah concert. I like the non Disney custom stuff too and she is at such a great age finally growing up a little but still my little girl too. There are usually a bunch of great stuff on ebay in her sizes but seriously I think a bunch of people are on holiday vacation. I guess I can just give it more time and they will be listing again. I know a lot of sellers do not like their name out there due to copyright on Disney items but if any of you know of someone please PM if you can. Thanks.

[lillygator]

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8114203
this is pretty pricey.

[Making_Memories]

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8114203
this is pretty pricey.

I do like those a lot. My daughter is a huge Hannah fan. Thanks for the link to that site. There is a lot of things on there I can see myself buying, LOL ok maybe I shouldn't be thanking you :lmao: Here is a link to a pair of Hannah pants I bought my daughter off ebay. The lady did a really good job on them. Maybe I will email her and ask her about making other stuff special order too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230183614046&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

[lillygator]

I'll look tonight when I get home, I can't access Ebay from work!! There are some I have listed in my favorite sellers that haven't done anything in a while.

[Tink rules]

Today I paid the full balance :cool1: :dance3:

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

Well... at least YOU'RE going on the trip!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

:beach: SUNSCREEN QUESTION!!!! :beach:

Ok... what number sunscreen is everyone bringing??? I usually go the summer with a SPF of 15 (granted I do the summers in Upstate NY...) but I've never been to the Caribbean before so I was wondering what to bring with me...

BTW... I SWEAR BY CLINIQUES SUNSPRAY!!! I have NEVER burned with it and it;s really easy to use....

[gydell]

Monica - We loved you! You can be part of our family anytime!

Deb - Great news on the smoking! Keep it up. And yes I am still in the lifeboat!

Holly - I hear you got your big date!

John - Last but not least -Go LSU!

[Jhalkias]

:beach: SUNSCREEN QUESTION!!!! :beach:

Ok... what number sunscreen is everyone bringing??? I usually go the summer with a SPF of 15 (granted I do the summers in Upstate NY...) but I've never been to the Caribbean before so I was wondering what to bring with me...

BTW... I SWEAR BY CLINIQUES SUNSPRAY!!! I have NEVER burned with it and it;s really easy to use....

I never use anything above 15 in NE Ohio, but on the cruise I will start out with 30 unless I have gotten some sun (I am darker skinned - Greek heritage) and work my way down to 15. Amy and Sophia will probably start with 45 and work down to 30 or maybe 15 as they are more fair skinned. The sun is definitely more intense in the tropics!

[granmaz]

For me probably factor 30. We tried a great once a day one on our last vacation and it was very good. Was actually wondering about factor 40 though. John likes his factor 20 once a day he has used for years.

[lillygator]

we use 30 on the girls Coppertone spray, John uses a 4 and I use 8 Banana Boat oil. From Fl to the tropics I haven't seen too much of a difference.

[Jhalkias]

John - Last but not least -Go LSU!

Ha Ha Ha! :rotfl: :lmao:

GO BUCKEYES!

You gotta love being #1 and being the underdog!

Time to take care of business, and make up for last year!:woohoo:

[lillygator]

I hope it is a good game!

[pjpoohbear]

I will bring sunscreen this cruise, but in the past if I used sunscreen I burned. No sunscreen no burn no tan. I will do a 30 and go from there, two cans for this trip, I have a feeling I won't be in the cabin much, I am on ice cream duty. " Would that be chocolate or cameral sauce?"

Pj

[lillygator]

what's ice cream duty? You are going to take our orders and deliver it poolside?

[granmaz]

Caramel sauce for me please.:)

[HollyTyler]

I'm baaaaaaack! :lmao: At the library now (again). When we were here yesterday, Tyler picked out a few things that he wanted to take home, but I told him we'd wait to see how his day at school was today and that could be his reward to work towards. For the first time in a LONG time (and this very rarely happens), he had a GREAT day in BOTH morning and afternoon class! :yay: :woohoo: He was so proud of himself and just couldn't wait to show me his report from the day. So we're here at the library, and he ran right to the things he picked yesterday, and fortunately they were still here. One POC book, and 2 DVDs (a Yogi Bear one and some cartoon-ish deal about knights). :thumbsup2 So he's playing with the train set in the children's area while I DIS for a minute.

Funny....he told me he's not sure what made him have a good day, but he thinks people have been praying for him. :rotfl:

I guess since the pay up date is almost here....it's making it seem like the cruise is almost here!
Speaking of final pay date: I called All Seasons yesterday and asked why my date is so much earlier than what DCL sets. They told me they just like to give their customers that cushion to make sure they pay on time and that of course I can have until DCL's final payment date. I knew that would be the case, but it was nice to hear them confirm that because I have to wait until I get my tax return to pay up and I have no doubts that I'll have it by then. :thumbsup2

[Jhalkias]

I hope it is a good game!

I am going down to the store right now to buy buns for the Brats Amy is making, and stuff to make the dip you posted here V.

I hope it is a good game too!

And competitive - NOT a blowout either side!

[granmaz]

Monica - We loved you! You can be part of our family anytime!

Deb - Great news on the smoking! Keep it up. And yes I am still in the lifeboat!

Holly - I hear you got your big date!

John - Last but not least -Go LSU!

Are you home Gydell? Missed you.

[Jhalkias]

I will bring sunscreen this cruise, but in the past if I used sunscreen I burned. No sunscreen no burn no tan. I will do a 30 and go from there, two cans for this trip, I have a feeling I won't be in the cabin much, I am on ice cream duty. " Would that be chocolate or cameral sauce?"

Pj

BOTH please!

[Tink rules]

I never use anything above 15 in NE Ohio, but on the cruise I will start out with 30 unless I have gotten some sun (I am darker skinned - Greek heritage) and work my way down to 15. Amy and Sophia will probably start with 45 and work down to 30 or maybe 15 as they are more fair skinned. The sun is definitely more intense in the tropics!

For me probably factor 30. We tried a great once a day one on our last vacation and it was very good. Was actually wondering about factor 40 though. John likes his factor 20 once a day he has used for years.

we use 30 on the girls Coppertone spray, John uses a 4 and I use 8 Banana Boat oil. From Fl to the tropics I haven't seen too much of a difference.

I will bring sunscreen this cruise, but in the past if I used sunscreen I burned. No sunscreen no burn no tan. I will do a 30 and go from there, two cans for this trip, I have a feeling I won't be in the cabin much, I am on ice cream duty. " Would that be chocolate or cameral sauce?"

Pj


Ok... I'll pack 30 & 15...

PJ... Chocolate WITH caramel... What's Ice Cream duty?

[Jhalkias]

And . . .

WHY do they call it Scoops when it is soft serve? :confused3

[HollyTyler]

Hey Holly nice to see a few others traveling like us. My son is 4 and wont be 5 til August. I may try to see if he will go into the club for a bit but since his sister is 9 I am not real sure about leaving him alone. I know it seems silly he is some what a big boy but he does not go to daycare or preschool yet so he is not used to being "left" yet, plus I miss him when he is away. Actually thinking about seeing if I can convince someone to come along to act as a nanny for when I need some me time!
No, that doesn't sound silly at all. I had a hard time getting Tyler to try the kids club our first couple of cruises for just the same reason you listed. He wasn't used to day care and wasn't in school yet, so he wasn't keen on being left in unfamiliar places. But now, he can't wait to be in the club! :goodvibes

[lillygator]

I am going down to the store right now to buy buns for the Brats Amy is making, and stuff to make the dip you posted here V.

I hope it is a good game too!

And competitive - NOT a blowout either side!

I agree. I almost think GA should be there...but who am I??!!:confused3

Lucky Amy and my DH are both off on Tuesday's aren't they? They can sleep in!

How does Amy make the brats?

[HollyTyler]

VELVEETA Zesty Chili Dip

4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 can (15 oz.) chili with beans
MIX all ingredients in 2-qt. microwaveable bowl.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 min. Stir until well blended.

SERVE with tortilla chips or assorted cut-up vegetables.
V, my stepmom makes this and it's YUMMY!!!!!! :yay:

[Jhalkias]

I agree. I almost think GA should be there...but who am I??!!:confused3

Lucky Amy and my DH are both off on Tuesday's aren't they? They can sleep in!

How does Amy make the brats?

Noooo . . .

Amy is off on Mondays - so she slept in today. Amy will have to post on the Brats. All I know is that they are good, and we have peppers and onions with them too.

[lillygator]

Holly - glad to see Tyler had a good day!


Does anyone have any good educational software to recommend for the K-1st grade age? I looked on Best Buy but none had been reviewed. Samantha loves the computer at school and she rarely gets on it at home, since I am on it! But I would like to get something that will be more challenging than what they are doing in the classroom.

[HollyTyler]

:beach: SUNSCREEN QUESTION!!!! :beach:

Ok... what number sunscreen is everyone bringing??? I usually go the summer with a SPF of 15 (granted I do the summers in Upstate NY...) but I've never been to the Caribbean before so I was wondering what to bring with me...

BTW... I SWEAR BY CLINIQUES SUNSPRAY!!! I have NEVER burned with it and it;s really easy to use....
I always use SPF 50 on Tyler because he's very fair complected. I usually focus so much on getting him covered that I forget myself! But I haven't burned yet in the Caribbean. Since this cruise is going to much hotter places and is for much longer, I'll definitely use the 50 on myself too.

[granmaz]

And . . .

WHY do they call it Scoops when it is soft serve? :confused3

Good point!!???:confused3

[lillygator]

Dance Wars starts tonight, I am going to tape it though.

[granmaz]

I'm baaaaaaack! :lmao: At the library now (again). When we were here yesterday, Tyler picked out a few things that he wanted to take home, but I told him we'd wait to see how his day at school was today and that could be his reward to work towards. For the first time in a LONG time (and this very rarely happens), he had a GREAT day in BOTH morning and afternoon class! :yay: :woohoo: He was so proud of himself and just couldn't wait to show me his report from the day. So we're here at the library, and he ran right to the things he picked yesterday, and fortunately they were still here. One POC book, and 2 DVDs (a Yogi Bear one and some cartoon-ish deal about knights). :thumbsup2 So he's playing with the train set in the children's area while I DIS for a minute.

Funny....he told me he's not sure what made him have a good day, but he thinks people have been praying for him. :rotfl:


Well done Tyler.:thumbsup2

[HollyTyler]

Tyler just brought me a Spongebob Squarepants book to add to his pile: Pirates of Bikini Bottom! :rotfl2: We're heading out. Have to make a quick stop home to grab a wrench I have to return to my friend, then headed over to his buddy's house for dinner and for the friends to exchange Christmas presents. :thumbsup2

I'll try to catch up with everybody tomorrow at work again! :goodvibes Oh....actually, I'll have time to hit a spot with wireless and catch up before our psychologist appointment. Forgot about that. Not worth going to work for an hour first, but time to DIS first! :lmao:

[fourmcds]

Holly - glad to see Tyler had a good day!


Does anyone have any good educational software to recommend for the K-1st grade age? I looked on Best Buy but none had been reviewed. Samantha loves the computer at school and she rarely gets on it at home, since I am on it! But I would like to get something that will be more challenging than what they are doing in the classroom.

My girls both loved the Reader Rabbit computer games. They had all different types and age levels. I think they would say those were their favorites. They also liked Freddie Fish and Putt Putt the car, but those weren't so educational as they were puzzle type programs.

[gydell]

Marilyn - I'm home! Our 1st day there was he.. and if it had been my 1st time I would never go back! I'll explain later!

V - What happened to the Gators? I was shocked when I heard the score!

Newcomers - WELCOME!

I have 100 pages to catch up on so if anything important happened then someone let me know!

[EllaEnchanted]

Marilyn - I'm home! Our 1st day there was he.. and if it had been my 1st time I would never go back! I'll explain later!

V - What happened to the Gators? I was shocked when I heard the score!

Newcomers - WELCOME!

I have 100 pages to catch up on so if anything important happened then someone let me know!

Welcome home Gydell....we all did miss you a lot.....glad you're back!

The new news is.....we have tee shirts for our Lifeboat Crew.....so I'll need to know your size and John will do an iron on of the graphic that PJ made for us.....you'll love it.....just go back one day and you'll see it.....I'm going to put it on a violet shirt for the girls and maybe do navy for the husbands coz we told them that they have to get their own lifeboat.....no room in ours.....girls only!

:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mishoe01]

Deborah and Karen - I got your PM's about the bracelets - I will keep the info for now but will be verifying everything w/ everyone once final is done and we get the exact numbers.

Gydell - glad you're back safe and sound...it was GREAT meeting you yesterday! I had a blast.

[figment52]

For me probably factor 30. We tried a great once a day one on our last vacation and it was very good. Was actually wondering about factor 40 though. John likes his factor 20 once a day he has used for years.


A cautionary tale ......

If you are going to go with anything greater than what you have successfully used in the past, I want to suggest a test spot before you leave home. I live on Lake Huron and start the summer with SPF 30. Since I was going to the Caribbean I bought 45 and 60. Well, I missed most of Castaway Cay because I broke out in horrible hives about 30 minutes after I applied the higher SPF. I later found out that lots of people react that way to the stronger SPF. I thought that since it was Water Babies it would be ok for sensitive skin.

Just my experience but I would hate to have anyone else go through having to leave Serenity Beach because of an allergic reaction to too strong of an SPF.


Sandy

[mishoe01]

Holly - great news about Tyler's good day in both AM and PM classes!:cool1:

[LiserAnn]

My girls both loved the Reader Rabbit computer games. They had all different types and age levels. I think they would say those were their favorites. They also liked Freddie Fish and Putt Putt the car, but those weren't so educational as they were puzzle type programs.

My kids also liked the Reader Rabbit games...:thumbsup2

[scottishwee35]

:beach: SUNSCREEN QUESTION!!!! :beach:

Ok... what number sunscreen is everyone bringing??? I usually go the summer with a SPF of 15 (granted I do the summers in Upstate NY...) but I've never been to the Caribbean before so I was wondering what to bring with me...

BTW... I SWEAR BY CLINIQUES SUNSPRAY!!! I have NEVER burned with it and it;s really easy to use....

Hello Tink rules

About sunscreen - mmm I have to be careful with sunscreen for my husband.

Last Med Cruise we were sitting down near swimming pool (middle one with big screen) to watch man cut the iced. We just sat down for half hour then at night time my husband burned his foots and legs too. He couldn't wear the shoes at night times.:mad: I forgot that his skin is sentative with sun. He easy burn with sun. He did put suncream of 25!!! Now he bought new one of 50!!

I still don't know what the weather will be for Panama Canal as heard people said that it will be chill at night time?:confused3

Scottishwee35

[scottishwee35]

Marilyn - I'm home! Our 1st day there was he.. and if it had been my 1st time I would never go back! I'll explain later!

V - What happened to the Gators? I was shocked when I heard the score!

Newcomers - WELCOME!

I have 100 pages to catch up on so if anything important happened then someone let me know!


Welcome back Gydell:thumbsup2

Oh dear, you would never go back if it was not your 1st time? I think it was very busy?

Looking forward to hear from you.

Scottishwee35

[Tigger1221]

Jill,

Sounds like some good stuff happened today, along with some insight and hope for rebuilt relationships.

Pj

I am hoping (but not expecting for things to change).

Jill, I got your PM with info for you and DH....thanks for sending that.

No problem!

ZIP LINE

Does anyone have a feeling if this is better in Cabo or PV? I did a search for reviews and couldn't find any....Tigger1221, which one did you do?
We did it in St. Lucia before. THis time we are doing it in Cabo San Lucas. We have done the rainforest and thought the cliffs would be different.

A cautionary tale ......

If you are going to go with anything greater than what you have successfully used in the past, I want to suggest a test spot before you leave home. I live on Lake Huron and start the summer with SPF 30. Since I was going to the Caribbean I bought 45 and 60. Well, I missed most of Castaway Cay because I broke out in horrible hives about 30 minutes after I applied the higher SPF. I later found out that lots of people react that way to the stronger SPF. I thought that since it was Water Babies it would be ok for sensitive skin.

Just my experience but I would hate to have anyone else go through having to leave Serenity Beach because of an allergic reaction to too strong of an SPF.


Sandy
Did you switch brands? I am allergic to some brands of sunscreen but have never noticed a difference is SPF.

[figment52]

Did you switch brands? I am allergic to some brands of sunscreen but have never noticed a difference is SPF.

I was never brand loyal when it came to sunscreen. None of them bothered me but the very high SPF. WHen I mentioned the reaction to my doctor he told me he dealt with several cases every summer and it was just the higher SPF that some people cant tolerate. As they saying YMMV (right Deb-lol)

Sandy

[JLSE50]

You guys have me thinking . . . I bought a tux last cruise for about the price of rental to save the $$$ in the future. But I am wondering about packing for two weeks and packing a tux AND a suit. So, do I rent? Do I forget about the tux like Dennis and just bring a suit? Decisions, decisions . . .

Yeah V, for the sidewalk to melt the ice. I know, sounds foreign to you guys in Florida, but prevents slips and broken bones here.

Just getting ready to go up to our meaningless game against SF today. Another cold one, but not as cold as two weeks ago, and no snow this week.

John
I PMed you January 1 and just e-mailed you today.
Jan :earsgirl:

[waltsgirl]

I agree. I almost think GA should be there...but who am I??!!:confused3

Lucky Amy and my DH are both off on Tuesday's aren't they? They can sleep in!

How does Amy make the brats?

I boil the brats in beer with onion and a little butter. Then I grill them and serve them with sauted onions and green peppers.

[scottishwee35]

Hollytyler

On 22 December, About 15 mins to get ready, I got a text from Pink Fire Engineer customer to tell me that PINK FIRE ENGINE HAD BEEN BROKE DOWN. So changed to RED FIRE ENGINE as everyone was happy *** it was XMAS times.

Here are the photos as I pick some photos.

Alison is back and I am front as first photo.

http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/?action=view&current=b8a591dc.pbw

We had a fantastic times on Red Fire Engine and had a good meals afterward too.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

[lillygator]

Tyler just brought me a Spongebob Squarepants book to add to his pile: Pirates of Bikini Bottom! :rotfl2: We're heading out. Have to make a quick stop home to grab a wrench I have to return to my friend, then headed over to his buddy's house for dinner and for the friends to exchange Christmas presents. :thumbsup2

I'll try to catch up with everybody tomorrow at work again! :goodvibes Oh....actually, I'll have time to hit a spot with wireless and catch up before our psychologist appointment. Forgot about that. Not worth going to work for an hour first, but time to DIS first! :lmao:
I read this too fast as I thought you said you need to grab a wench!:rotfl:

Marilyn - I'm home! Our 1st day there was he.. and if it had been my 1st time I would never go back! I'll explain later!

V - What happened to the Gators? I was shocked when I heard the score!

Newcomers - WELCOME!

I have 100 pages to catch up on so if anything important happened then someone let me know!
IDK....we were bummed!

I boil the brats in beer with onion and a little butter. Then I grill them and serve them with sauted onions and green peppers.
This is exactly what I am doing! Do you use hoagie rolls too? I went and got onions, peppers, brats...and some other football goodies. Wish you guys were here...we'll have tons of food and just us! :banana:

It's in the 80's tonight. and muggy! Yuck!

[EllaEnchanted]

I was never brand loyal when it came to sunscreen. None of them bothered me but the very high SPF. WHen I mentioned the reaction to my doctor he told me he dealt with several cases every summer and it was just the higher SPF that some people cant tolerate. As they saying YMMV (right Deb-lol)

Sandy

I can't figure that one out so I'll have to go look it up on my cheat sheet, if I can find where I bookmarked my cheat sheet that is. LOL Ha Ha:worship:

[EllaEnchanted]

I can't figure that one out so I'll have to go look it up on my cheat sheet, if I can find where I bookmarked my cheat sheet that is. LOL Ha Ha:worship:

That's the same one I couldn't figure out last time....I found the cheat sheet....see I forgot already!:hippie: :confused3

[EllaEnchanted]

I boil the brats in beer with onion and a little butter. Then I grill them and serve them with sauted onions and green peppers.

Amy, ask John if I'm allowed to join this party and watch the game? Tell him that both my teams won yesterday.....that should convince him!!!

GO BUCKEYES!!!

[scottishwee35]

Amy, ask John if I'm allowed to join this party and watch the game? Tell him that both my teams won yesterday.....that should convince him!!!

GO BUCKEYES!!!

Hi EllaEnchanted

I am confused about tee shirt, I see someone make lovely logo for next Cruise.

Mean I print it with iron on tee shirt? Or Order it?


As I am thinking to print out Scottlsh flag on white teeshirt with name on it.

But the logo look good mean no one wear lime tee shirt?

Scottishwee35

[waltsgirl]

Amy, ask John if I'm allowed to join this party and watch the game? Tell him that both my teams won yesterday.....that should convince him!!!

GO BUCKEYES!!!

He said you seem to be on a roll, but should OSU go behind you better find the channel changer!

[scottishwee35]

I copy it from Got2Travel

And I never thought about it. Wonder that we should have it?

For Mexico, Hep A and B are recommended.
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationMexico.aspx

Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG)Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection (see map) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.Hepatitis B Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission (see map) and who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment, such as for an accident, and for all adults requesting protection from HBV infection.


As only 4 stopover and wonder if we need it?

Any comment?

Scottishwee35

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi EllaEnchanted

I am confused about tee shirt, I see someone make lovely logo for next Cruise.

Mean I print it with iron on tee shirt? Or Order it?


As I am thinking to print out Scottlsh flag on white teeshirt with name on it.

But the logo look good mean no one wear lime tee shirt?

Scottishwee35

Hi Deborah, sorry to confuse you....yes we will wear our DIS lime green shirts for our pics and probably to meet at the terminal. The Lifeboat Crew tees are for the few of us who don't have stateroom assignments yet.....we'll be staying in the Lifeboats.....so we made a shirt for us. If you want to copy it and wear it on a shirt, go right ahead.....feel free to do so, but it is mostly as a joke for the few of us who don't have room assignments.

I hope that clears it up for you.

[EllaEnchanted]

He said you seem to be on a roll, but should OSU go behind you better find the channel changer!


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: DEAL!

[nskjerven]

for those of you that are waiting on a room assignment, have you paid in full or still have a balance to pay.

perhaps if paid, the room assignment would be made at that time??? just trying to think about the non-assignments and some of the options.

I'm with John, Myth Busted, we haven't paid and I have our room #, Cat 4

I don't care if I don't get assigned now because I like my tee shirt that PJ designed. Great Job PJ.....I really really love it!

Lifeboat Crew....you know who you are....I ordered some XXL violet tees from the site that PJ found.....blankshirts.....they were so very inexpensive. I thought I might place another order when Gydell and Kathe get back to me about their sizes. If we have some extras, maybe we can give them to our DHs....I know John would love to have one.....In fact, he has been asking me what about the husbands, where do they get to sleep if all the girls have a lifeboat? I think they will probably have to get a lifeboat of their own because we can't fit them in ours. So they can have a shirt too.



love it :lovestruc :banana:



I will bring sunscreen this cruise, but in the past if I used sunscreen I burned. No sunscreen no burn no tan. I will do a 30 and go from there, two cans for this trip, I have a feeling I won't be in the cabin much, I am on ice cream duty. " Would that be chocolate or cameral sauce?"

Pj

Chocolate & Jimmies (or Sprinkles if you don't speak my language) please. :dance3:



That's the same one I couldn't figure out last time....I found the cheat sheet....see I forgot already!:hippie: :confused3

You crack me up :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[gydell]

I copy it from Got2Travel

And I never thought about it. Wonder that we should have it?

For Mexico, Hep A and B are recommended.
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationMexico.aspx

Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG)Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection (see map) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.Hepatitis B Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission (see map) and who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment, such as for an accident, and for all adults requesting protection from HBV infection.


As only 4 stopover and wonder if we need it?

Any comment?

Scottishwee35


We have never had either and have never had a problem!

[figment52]

That's the same one I couldn't figure out last time....I found the cheat sheet....see I forgot already!:hippie: :confused3

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

And I thought for sure you would get that one. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[lillygator]

ok....brats are cooking, peppers and onions done....I just made a hot artichoke and spinach dip - I had to get out another can of artichokes, Haley ate half the can! Am about to make mini pigs in a blaket now and then will do the chili queso dip at half time. Yum-o!

[EllaEnchanted]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

And I thought for sure you would get that one. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Nope....senior moments....more like senior mind.....totally forgot and had to cheat.:confused3

[lillygator]

the girls are fed and bathed and quietly watching Berenstein Bears.

[lillygator]

dup - what is with the DIS lately???!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

ok....brats are cooking, peppers and onions done....I just made a hot artichoke and spinach dip - I had to get out another can of artichokes, Haley ate half the can! Am about to make mini pigs in a blaket now and then will do the chili queso dip at half time. Yum-o!


Sounds like you're ready now V....I'm going to watch the game and record Dance Wars too.....unless the Bucks start to go behind, then I'll change the channel....per John1....and watch Dance Wars. Ha Ha Ha!

[katypop]

I think we're all in GTY 5 or 6.....I was a 5 and requested a change to 6 and now I'm still a GTY but now I'm 6 not 5. Now I'm requesting 5th floor aft and I'm still not getting assigned.

I'm in GTY 11.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


:rotfl: There's room in our lifeboat Kathe.

:hug:
:grouphug: to Micah, his family, and all involved in this heartbreaking situation. I will keep praying.
Thank you Marilyn:hug:
Lifeboat Crew....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/6437fa30.jpg
PJ-Great Job, I love this too!


I think it's awesome and I'm going to get John to make up the shirts. Ladies what color should we go with? PM me sizes and we'll get working on them.

Thank you, thank you, thank you PJ.....a great job as usual.

Yes, PJ did a great job! And thank you for offering to get the T-shirts, and for letting me join you in the lifeboat:cool1: I'll send you a PM.

Kathe

[lillygator]

gotta love it - Urban is there!!! Yeah - Gators!

[lillygator]

are ya'll watching this now - the HUGE baby???!!!! Biggest born in LA??!!

[lillygator]

look at Urban's and Eddie's cute baby pics!

[lillygator]

john is taking a dip in the pool before the game starts.....hard to believe this time last year we were settling in to watch our boys! and coming up a year since we booked!!!!

[ibouncetoo]

I'm in GTY 11.




Me too.

Well, no pizza Friday, Saturday or Sunday...and my pizza parlor is closed today. :mad: Guess I'll have to go home and actually COOK something.

BTW...I LOVED all the holiday pictures :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

are ya'll watching this now - the HUGE baby???!!!! Biggest born in LA??!!

Did he say his birth weight was 15lbs and 14ozs....holy moley batman that baby was six months old when he was born!!! I can't believe he's only the biggest in his state, who could have been born a bigger size and oh that poor mother delivering him!!!

[lillygator]

no pizza?? What kind of town is this?

[lillygator]

Did he say his birth weight was 15lbs and 14ozs....holy moley batman that baby was six months old when he was born!!! I can't believe he's only the biggest in his state, who could have been born a bigger size and oh that poor mother delivering him!!!

Haley is 24lbs at almost 3 years old!


Who is this singing?:confused3

[waltsgirl]

Haley is 24lbs at almost 3 years old!


Who is this singing?:confused3

I don't think Jazz bands and Jazz singers should do the National Anthem. it sounded like a death march.

[pjpoohbear]

BOTH please!

I already know your order!

Ok... I'll pack 30 & 15...

PJ... Chocolate WITH caramel... What's Ice Cream duty?

I tempt my fellow cruisers with ice cream and they all cave, so I have to go get it.

And . . .

WHY do they call it Scoops when it is soft serve? :confused3

I hear it use to be hard ice cream and anyways, now it is called Goofy's Galley, get with the times.

I copy it from Got2Travel

And I never thought about it. Wonder that we should have it?

For Mexico, Hep A and B are recommended.
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationMexico.aspx

Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG)Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection (see map) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.Hepatitis B Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission (see map) and who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment, such as for an accident, and for all adults requesting protection from HBV infection.


As only 4 stopover and wonder if we need it?

Any comment?

Scottishwee35

I did all those for my cruise in 2006, now the recommendation is dropped here in Canada, check with your doctor and weight the cost of the prescription.

I'm with John, Myth Busted, we haven't paid and I have our room #, Cat 4

Chocolate & Jimmies (or Sprinkles if you don't speak my language) please. :dance3:

We don't don't have jimmies up here, we do the Sprinkles in Canada, I didn't see those on the ice cream bar last cruise, very sad.



Did he say his birth weight was 15lbs and 14ozs....holy moley batman that baby was six months old when he was born!!! I can't believe he's only the biggest in his state, who could have been born a bigger size and oh that poor mother delivering him!!!

My sister in law was 13 lbs, born at home in the Azores islands. She is now 5'2" and maybe 100lbs, lol.


Pj

[waltsgirl]

Touchdown!!!!

[katypop]

Update on my grandmother:

She is doing ok, can't remember alot! She was very happy and surprised to see us. We visited for about an hour before I had to go to work. I found out my cousin got married and had a kid!:scared1: My dad and I aren't very close so I haven't seen his side of the family in 2 years. I LOVE everyone up there and going there brought back many fun memories of my childhood. They were cleaning out her attic and she had kept all our toys.(My dad took me over there on his days with me when I was little. My dad left when I got there and didn't come back until after I left. He called an apologized and we are going to take mamaw out to eat next Friday.

My greatgrandmother is not doing well though! She is 93 and they are waiting on her to go on. They called with and update for my grandmother while I was there and she started crying and saying how much she loves her mom. It was very sad:sad1:

Ok I though of Deb while I was there today. Most everyone up there has always smoked and today only one cousin was. It gave me a horrible headache and made me wonder if that is why mamaw is so sick. (she never smoked but was always around it).

Ok sorry for the long story!:sad2:

Hi Jill:hug: Sounds like you had a bittersweet day:hug: Glad your Grandma enjoyed seeing you and you got to get caught up a bit with family. Sorry your GG isn't doing so well though. Sounds like the trip brought back lots of memories.

[lbgraves]

PJ you are in rare form tonight! :)

John...do you think those guys are ready for the game tonight? :)

Katie just asked which guys we are suppose to cheer for tonight are and we just told her the one that scored. :)

[lillygator]

OSU is FIRED UP!!!!!!

[lillygator]

Lisa do you call her Katie? I guess I don't think I have ever seen you post anything besides Kaitlyn!!! How are you? Working a lot?

[lillygator]

these little smokies are soooo cute...kind of a pain to unroll and cut up all the darn cresent rolls though!

wow - is this even going to be a game?

[pjpoohbear]

Hey those guys in red are wearing John1's shirts, lol.

[gydell]

WHat has happened to LSU? Too much partying?

[pjpoohbear]

Hi Lisa! Welcome.

[lillygator]

WHat has happened to LSU? Too much partying?

probably not enough!:rotfl:

[LisaG520]

what is everyone serving up for the big game tonight?

We had soup for dinner - might heat up some frozen empanadas later.


Not paid in full yet, but have a room assignment.

Myth Busted.


I'm with John, Myth Busted, we haven't paid and I have our room #, Cat 4

Chocolate & Jimmies (or Sprinkles if you don't speak my language) please. :dance3:



We're with you on the Myth Busted - rm # assigned at time of booking.

Oh and Jimmies please with chocolate sauce.

I don't think Jazz bands and Jazz singers should do the National Anthem. it sounded like a death march.

Totally agree!

[mishoe01]

Ok...I DID IT!!!

I just got off my butt (literally) and did 1 mile on my stationary bike :cool1:

I have just under 18 weeks to get some pounds off (not that I think I can catch up to Deb :goodvibes ). Here I am hoping that I can even just lose 2 lbs/week...that would be 36 lbs. Doable...very doable. I just need to keep getting off my butt.

Keep at me people PLEASE!!!

[gydell]

Ok...I DID IT!!!

I just got off my butt (literally) and did 1 mile on my stationary bike :cool1:

I have just under 18 weeks to get some pounds off (not that I think I can catch up to Deb :goodvibes ). Here I am hoping that I can even just lose 2 lbs/week...that would be 36 lbs. Doable...very doable. I just need to keep getting off my butt.

Keep at me people PLEASE!!!

That means no more Tonga Toast!

[mishoe01]

That means no more Tonga Toast!

:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

You made me laugh out loud!!!

I think that would have to be very few and far between!

[gydell]

And LSU pulls ahead for the moment!

[nskjerven]

Monica:

Good going on the bike :worship:

I was doing ok today, until I just ate 3 Xmas candies (i bought the bag the other day 75% off)

At least I didn't have my normal In and Out Burger on my way home from my Maverick meeting.

[disneylover5]

trying to come up with some new food items for tonight. John wants wings.....

I had the BEST thing I have ever eaten, if you love wings...you have to make this one.

Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip


2 8oz packages of cream cheese ( you can use the light one)
3-4 chicken breasts ( three is plenty)
1 bottle of Frank’s Hot Wing Sauce (found in catsup aisle or you can get a big bottle at Costco)
1 bottle of Blue Cheese Dressing (Marie’s is the better one)
1 8oz package of shredded mozzarella cheese

Spread the cream cheese into a 9x13 pan. Cook the chicken breasts in boiling water and then shred them. I spice up the water with other spices like garlic, cayenne pepper, salt/pepper etc. After shredding the chicken, place in bowl and coat the chicken with a good amount of the Hot Wing sauce. You don’t want it swimming in sauce but enough to really coat it all. Mix the chicken and sauce together and spread the chicken over the cream cheese layer.

Combine the blue cheese dressing and the mozzarella cheese in a bowl and mix. Pour this over the chicken and spread. Bake at 350 for approx 25 minutes or until bubbly, serve with large Frito Scoops.

I'll look tonight when I get home, I can't access Ebay from work!! There are some I have listed in my favorite sellers that haven't done anything in a while.

Get Off EBAY

Holly - great news about Tyler's good day in both AM and PM classes!:cool1:

Ditto!!Good job Tyler!!



Did he say his birth weight was 15lbs and 14ozs....holy moley batman that baby was six months old when he was born!!! I can't believe he's only the biggest in his state, who could have been born a bigger size and oh that poor mother delivering him!!!

My niece was 13 pounds at birth. She is a doctor today. she is 6 feet tall and about 120 pounds. She is so beautiful!!

[mishoe01]

Nan - I bought 4 bags of Christmas candy at Target at 75% off too! 1 bag is gone, and I'm struggling w/ the thought that the other bags are so close by. I feel bad wasting $, so I don't want to throw them away, but then again.... maybe I should.

Good job not getting the burger :thumbsup2

[lbgraves]

Lisa do you call her Katie? I guess I don't think I have ever seen you post anything besides Kaitlyn!!! How are you? Working a lot?

That's daddy's name for her. :) Her teacher started calling her that this year because that is her DD's name but Kaitlyn finally told her in NOvember that she really wants to be called Kaitlyn in school. We call her Katie around the house more I guess.

I am working right now in fact...just taking a quick break inbetween jobs. I am going to try to cut my hours down to 65 a week starting in a couple weeks. I will be working a few very long days but then wil have 2-3 off a week. :)

It looks like both teams are fired up now. Goodness! This is going to be a high scoring game.

[disneylover5]

PJ you are in rare form tonight! :)

John...do you think those guys are ready for the game tonight? :)

Katie just asked which guys we are suppose to cheer for tonight are and we just told her the one that scored. :)

Did I hear you cancelled the East Panama? I did....There are so many Lisa's on our cruise, you need to sign up!!
Lisa

[tink1963]

At least I didn't have my normal In and Out Burger on my way home from my Maverick meeting.

We love In and Out too. :love: That is the only fast food burger place we go. We always go on the weekend. I really dont think it is a bad choice. We get our burgers with ketchup and mustard instead of the sauce. And we share the fries. We havent been to a mcdonalds in over a year. and for us that's a big change. We use to be addicted to Happy Meals. And I have the toys to prove it.

[lbgraves]

Hi Lisa! Welcome.

Hey there PJ. I thought that you guys would appreciate what William said yesterday. You know how he is into reading history books and such. Well, we were talking about the cruise this year and he said that he didn't think that we were going to be on a Disney Cruise this year. I told him yes, we would be on the Magic. Well, he thought that we were going to be on a ship call the PC. OY! Then he started telling me how PResident Theodore Roosevelt decided to build the PC and he was there checking on it. He asked if there were rooms to sleep in there and was disappointed to find out that we wouldn't be getting off the ship at all while going through the canal. Kaitlyn asked questions about the lock and I was explaining to her how they work and then told them that we might see the beginnign of the construction of the larger locks that would be opening in a few years. William then told me not to forget to tell her about the roads. I was a bit confused how roads related to the canals. He told me...with a straight face...that they had to have the roads for the mules to walk on. I realized what he was talking about but wanted him to tell me how the mules were going to fit in with our cruise through the PC. He just looked at me and told me that they were going to be pulling the ship through the canal.

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

I couldn't help it! I cracked up and couldn't stop laughing. When I did I explained to him that mules were used in the beginning for some canals but they had much smaller boats at the time and I didn't think that they were going to be able to find mules strong enough to pull the Magic through the locks. :laughing:

[disneylover5]

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html

[pjpoohbear]

Lisa, william is kind of right. The small tug trains that assist the ships through the locks are called mules. A reference to the mules who use to pull those smaller boats way back when. Smart boy there.

Pj

[figment52]

Nan - I bought 4 bags of Christmas candy at Target at 75% off too! 1 bag is gone, and I'm struggling w/ the thought that the other bags are so close by. I feel bad wasting $, so I don't want to throw them away, but then again.... maybe I should.

Good job not getting the burger :thumbsup2

Take them to work. All the places I've worked have people that devour free candy.

[Jhalkias]

If I hear ONE more time about the superior competitive nature of the SEC from someone who needs a new haircut, I think I will BARF!

One half to go.

We'll see if the boys can redeem themselves.

GO BUCKS!

[figment52]

Hey there PJ. I thought that you guys would appreciate what William said yesterday. You know how he is into reading history books and such. Well, we were talking about the cruise this year and he said that he didn't think that we were going to be on a Disney Cruise this year. I told him yes, we would be on the Magic. Well, he thought that we were going to be on a ship call the PC. OY! Then he started telling me how PResident Theodore Roosevelt decided to build the PC and he was there checking on it. He asked if there were rooms to sleep in there and was disappointed to find out that we wouldn't be getting off the ship at all while going through the canal. Kaitlyn asked questions about the lock and I was explaining to her how they work and then told them that we might see the beginnign of the construction of the larger locks that would be opening in a few years. William then told me not to forget to tell her about the roads. I was a bit confused how roads related to the canals. He told me...with a straight face...that they had to have the roads for the mules to walk on. I realized what he was talking about but wanted him to tell me how the mules were going to fit in with our cruise through the PC. He just looked at me and told me that they were going to be pulling the ship through the canal.

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

I couldn't help it! I cracked up and couldn't stop laughing. When I did I explained to him that mules were used in the beginning for some canals but they had much smaller boats at the time and I didn't think that they were going to be able to find mules strong enough to pull the Magic through the locks. :laughing:


Have to share this with you - when my nephew was about 6 or 7 they went thru the locks in Lake Superior. He got back to school in MO and was doing the "what I did on my summer vacation" sharing and he said they went through the BOAT ELEVATORS on vacation. Well, his teacher had absolutely no idea what he could be talking about and had to contact my DSIL in her classroom down the hall to find out what they did on vacation :rotfl2: .

[dizneyfan23]

Does anyone have the themed-nights for our cruise. I saw them somewhere, however I can't seem to find them now (yes, I've searched). I know there's Pirate/Tropical/Under the Stars??

Also, what days they are on?

Or if anyone could tell me, that'd be great



So does anyone know???

[figment52]

If I hear ONE more time about the superior competitive nature of the SEC from someone who needs a new haircut, I think I will BARF!

One half to go.

We'll see if the boys can redeem themselves.


GO BUCKS!


I'm guessing you are doubting your decision to let Deb watch even the opening kickoff of the game :lmao:

[dizneyfan23]

nevermind, someone let me know, thanks anyway

[figment52]

9 counties in Southeast Lower Michigan are under tornado warnings until 2am - it is January!! It should not be tornado conditions. We should have snow storm warnings.

I guess those doubting "global warning" are rethinking their position right now.

[Jhalkias]

FIRST penalty on LSU.

Can you spell HOMER????

[katypop]

Hollytyler

On 22 December, About 15 mins to get ready, I got a text from Pink Fire Engineer customer to tell me that PINK FIRE ENGINE HAD BEEN BROKE DOWN. So changed to RED FIRE ENGINE as everyone was happy *** it was XMAS times.

Here are the photos as I pick some photos.

Alison is back and I am front as first photo.

http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/scottishwee35/?action=view&current=b8a591dc.pbw

We had a fantastic times on Red Fire Engine and had a good meals afterward too.

Scottishwee35:thumbsup2

Loved your slide show, you all certainly look like you had a fantastic time:dance3:
Kathe

[gydell]

If I hear ONE more time about the superior competitive nature of the SEC from someone who needs a new haircut, I think I will BARF!

One half to go.

We'll see if the boys can redeem themselves.

GO BUCKS!


Now, now........

[katypop]

9 counties in Southeast Lower Michigan are under tornado warnings until 2am - it is January!! It should not be tornado conditions. We should have snow storm warnings.

I guess those doubting "global warning" are rethinking their position right now.

Yes, it is very strange. We had a record high today of 13.1C (I think that's about 54F?)

[Jhalkias]

9 counties in Southeast Lower Michigan are under tornado warnings until 2am - it is January!! It should not be tornado conditions. We should have snow storm warnings.

I guess those doubting "global warning" are rethinking their position right now.

It was like Spring here - 60's

ANOTHER penalty on us!

Another personal foul?

Get your head in the game boys!

[Jhalkias]

Now, now........

Now, now, admit it is a bit overplayed, and overstated.

You would think the SEC invented the forward pass too!

Zebras giving the advantage to LSU.

[lillygator]

this is nuts! I am not sure what these boys are doing?

[gydell]

Now, now, admit it is a bit overplayed, and overstated.

You would think the SEC invented the forward pass too!

Zebras giving the advantage to LSU.


I have stated in the past and hold to it - The SEC is the best!

[katypop]

Marilyn - I'm home! Our 1st day there was he.. and if it had been my 1st time I would never go back! I'll explain later!

V - What happened to the Gators? I was shocked when I heard the score!

Newcomers - WELCOME!

I have 100 pages to catch up on so if anything important happened then someone let me know!

Welcome back Gydell, wow, what happened on your first day? I hope the rest of your trip was great. Sounds like you had fun meeting Monica:)

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm guessing your are doubting your decision to let Deb watch even the opening kickoff of the game :lmao:


Hey Hey Hey Now....I only watched until 9am and they were still winning 10-3. Then I had to change channels because I'm recording two things and can't watch a third. So I watched Deal or No Deal and when that was over, I put the game back on and they were already down at the half. They just started back again and LSU scored. I didn't do it this time. Besides, it's not over until the fat lady sings and this game is far from over.

[lbgraves]

Did I hear you cancelled the East Panama? I did....There are so many Lisa's on our cruise, you need to sign up!!
Lisa

No, we haven't cancelled the EB cruise. I just miss my crusie buddies and knew that John would be watching the game tonight. :)

[Jhalkias]

I have stated in the past and hold to it - The SEC is the best! :sad2:

[lbgraves]

Lisa, william is kind of right. The small tug trains that assist the ships through the locks are called mules. A reference to the mules who use to pull those smaller boats way back when. Smart boy there.

Pj

:) I will have to tell him that his Auntie PJ said that. :) He was a bit disappointed that we wouldn't be seeing the BIG mules at the PC though. ;)

[lbgraves]

Have to share this with you - when my nephew was about 6 or 7 they went thru the locks in Lake Superior. He got back to school in MO and was doing the "what I did on my summer vacation" sharing and he said they went through the BOAT ELEVATORS on vacation. Well, his teacher had absolutely no idea what he could be talking about and had to contact mu DSIL in her classroom down the hall to find out what they did on vacation :rotfl2: .

Now THAT is cute! :goodvibes

[figment52]

Hey Hey Hey Now....I only watched until 9am and they were still winning 10-3. Then I had to change channels because I'm recording two things and can't watch a third. So I watched Deal or No Deal and when that was over, I put the game back on and they were already down at the half. They just started back again and LSU scored. I didn't do it this time. Besides, it's not over until the fat lady sings and this game is far from over.

just teasing. I couldn't help it.

[EllaEnchanted]

just teasing. I couldn't help it.

I know....just too easy of a target to resist!!!

[Jhalkias]

FINALLY!

A break and a turnover!

[lbgraves]

It was like Spring here - 60's

ANOTHER penalty on us!

Another personal foul?

Get your head in the game boys!

The weather has been crazy here. Last Thursday it was 17 and today it was 74.

[Jhalkias]

Touchdown!

Some life!

[figment52]

I know....just too easy of a target to resist!!!

and with that comment, I will quietly back away :laughing:

[EllaEnchanted]

So I PM'd Jackie and asked her if she wanted to join the Lifeboat Crew since she doesn't have an assignment yet either. She decided to jump into the boats with us. Our crew now consists of: Marilyn, Gydell, Kathe, Jackie and me with Nan as our official sponsor. I think that's about all our Lifeboat can hold. If anyone else doesn't have an assignmet, you'll be forced to get another lifeboat. It's a good thing our DH's have their own boat too. How cramped we would all be if they didn't!

[lbgraves]

John, they had better learn some CPR and quick!

[figment52]

I know....just too easy of a target to resist!!!

but the reports are the target is shrinking so I have to take the shots when I see them :lmao:

OK, so I couldn't just back away quietly:rotfl2:

it IS all in fun, isn't it?